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Back to Back: Eagles Field Hockey win Second Straight Regional Championship

Ryan Doody November 18, 2024

While winning a region championship is a special feeling, an even sweeter victory is defending your title of champions. The Centennial Field Hockey team was able to do just that, clinching their second...

Crema Volteada: A Taste of Hispanic Heritage

Crema Volteada: A Taste of Hispanic Heritage

Cynthia Urquiaga October 12, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month spans from September 15th to October 15th every year, and is a time to celebrate the Hispanic culture and community in the United States. Hispanic Americans have played a vital...

From Centennial Lane to the Olympic Village : Noah Hanssen’s Journey

From Centennial Lane to the Olympic Village : Noah Hanssen’s Journey

Ryan Doody and Charles Sandersen August 26, 2024

With the nearly three-week worldwide festival we call the Olympics coming to a close,  the world is left unsure what to do with themselves in their free time; not knowing that the best part about the...

Alumni Feature: Andrew Adams

Alumni Feature: Andrew Adams

Abby Rothrock June 16, 2024

“Journalism can completely shift someone’s belief and passions and understanding of the world.” Wingspan alumni Andrew Adams reminisces on his experiences as part of the newspaper staff. Adams...

Alumni Feature: Jeff Amoros

Abby Rothrock June 13, 2024

Maryland politician Jeff Amoros states; “Being able to write is just such a foundational aspect of the working world, and it doesn’t matter what your field is.” Coincidentally Amoros’ passion for...

Fly High Wingspan: How the Wingspan Will Rebound From the Journalism Program’s Cut

Fly High Wingspan: How the Wingspan Will Rebound From the Journalism Program’s Cut

Tavroop Kaur and Abby Rothrock May 17, 2024

Since Centennial High School’s opening in 1977, the Wingspan staff have been writing and reporting fervently to keep their students updated on the happenings of the Centennial community. Whether it was...

Women’s History Month: An Introduction

Abby Rothrock April 17, 2024

The History of Women in Education In the late 1800s, women took to the schools, breaking the status quo of men dominating the field of education. Women quickly established themselves as leaders in the...

Women's History Month: Frances Galante

Women’s History Month: Frances Galante

Abby Rothrock, Photo Editor April 17, 2024

Centennial Social Studies teacher Frances Galante has been through ups and downs throughout her life that helped to lead her to the success she has reached today. From her challenging childhood to her...

Women's History Month: Michelle Flynn

Women’s History Month: Michelle Flynn

Yeseo Lim, Copy Editor April 17, 2024

Centennial math teacher Michelle Flynn is a firsthand witness to the progress made in women’s rights over the years. “[Growing up] I really saw particularly in history how much we didn't hear about...

Women's History Month: Katherine Parker

Women’s History Month: Katherine Parker

Abby Rothrock, Photo Editor April 16, 2024

In an attempt to bring awareness to the struggles of women throughout history, and to celebrate their accomplishments, Centennial has their very own Women's Studies Class. The teacher of the class, Katherine...

Girls and boys varsity basketball: The secret to a successful team

Girls and boys varsity basketball: The secret to a successful team

Abby Rothrock January 31, 2024

This winter sports season, Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Stefan and Boys Varsity Basketball Coach Slopek are certain that their teams will have lots of success, both on the court, and off. For Slopek,...

The Hunger Games: Ballad of the Songbirds and the Snakes 
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“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of the Songbirds & Snakes” review

Abby Rothrock December 21, 2023

The prequel to the Hunger Games book series; “The Ballad of the Songbirds & Snakes,” contributes a perspective that many Hunger Games fans have been eager to see adapted into live action and resulted...

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