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Dr. Andre Gao

Beyond Individual Success: Dr. Andre Gao’s Journey of Sacrifice, Resilience, and Service

Emma Liu March 19, 2025

Howard County is known for its rich cultural diversity, a proud strength that shapes its communities and schools. Many voices reflect similar ideals in our county—perseverance, hard work, and selflessness....

Teacher Feature: Mrs. Grimes: A Spanish Teacher on the Outside, but Baker at Heart

Ava Phasukyued March 8, 2025

Shanna Grimes has been teaching Spanish at Centennial since 2000, but recently, she has been gaining attention from students and staff for her hidden talent in baking various sweets and desserts. She has...

Taking a Break from Tech: A Look into Howard County’s New Technology Policy

Ryan Doody, Emma Liu, and Blythe Zheng March 2, 2025

On March 3, 2025 the Howard County Public School System’s newly amended policy 8080, regarding the use of cellphones, will be put in place for all Howard County schools, potentially shifting the learning...

California Wildfires in CPR News

The California Wildfires: Natural Disasters Aren’t So Natural Anymore

Caroline Jenkins February 19, 2025

10:30 am - January 7, 2025 Brush fires are reported in hills above Palisades, Los Angeles. 6:00 pm Palisades fire destroys neighborhoods - Eaton fire begins. One week later The Eaton fire...

Chocolate Truffles - A Tasty Treat for Valentine’s Day

Chocolate Truffles – A Tasty Treat for Valentine’s Day

Cynthia Urquiaga February 14, 2025

Valentine’s Day is famously known as the holiday all about love. Regardless of if it's romantic or platonic, Valentine’s Day gives us the opportunity to show our love and how much we care about those...

Alice by Heart: Persevering through an Unlikely Production

Alice by Heart: Persevering through an Unlikely Production

Blythe Zheng and Ava Phasukyued February 14, 2025

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was created in 1865 by Lewis Carroll and John Tenniel. Since then, many adaptations have been made, including rewrites, movies, and musicals such as the stage adaption,...

Welcome Assistant Principal Reinhardt

Abby Rothrock and Tavroop Kaur January 31, 2025

Beginning on February 6th, former fine arts instructional team leader at Hammond High School, Elizabeth Reinhardt, will be assigned as Centennial’s new assistant principal after the retirement of John...

Centennial Students & The American Dream

Caroline Jenkins January 8, 2025

Merriam Webster defines the American Dream as an “American social ideal.” In other words, it’s America’s version of a utopia, symbolizing the promise  of equal rights, opportunities and newfound...

Zuckerman Institute of Columbia

Does Our Music Taste Change Depending on the Season?

Anabella She January 6, 2025

As temperatures begin to drop, leaves fall from the trees, and sky turns grey, the changing of seasons seem to change with our mood. Music has a huge impact on our emotions, and as the weather gets colder,...

Centennial Cross Country: A Dominant Showing at States

Charles Sandersen and Casey Stachera December 12, 2024

The Centennial Eagles Cross Country teams faced off for the 2024 2A State championships, with both the girls and boys squads looking to build off of their successes throughout the year.  Every Eagle competing...

Season 4 Episode 10

(SPOILERS!) “Outer Banks” Season 4 Review

Ava Rudy December 5, 2024

Throughout October and November, Netflix released season four of the hit show “Outer Banks,” a Netflix original series, in two parts: the first part was released on Oct. 10 and the second part was...

Winter Season: Winning Spirit

Winter Season: Winning Spirit

Blythe Zheng December 4, 2024

After a successful fall season, Centennial athletes are gearing up for the winter sports season. With strong wrestling, indoor track and field, and basketball teams that consistently bring home titles...

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