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First responders acting in a simulated car crash in front of Centennial High School

Never Any Excuses

Ryan Doody, Editor in Chief April 22, 2026

*In honor of Janet Marie Hardy who passed away on October 26, 2003   “Don’t drink and drive.” “Drive sober or get pulled over.” “Better safe than sorry.” We hear these phrases...

Mr. Watson is presented with a banner signifying his award as 2025-26 teacher of the year.

Mr. Watson Brings Home Teacher of the Year

Calvin Lee April 10, 2026

This morning, Centennial Physics teacher Timothy Watson was announced as the 2025-26 teacher of the year. Around 9:00 am, a parade of students and staff alike, led by Centennial principal Joelle Miller,...

Naval Academy's set up in Centennial parking lot

The Navy comes to Centennial

Blythe Zheng, Feature Editor December 12, 2025

On Dec. 5, 2025, the first snow day of the season, the Naval Academy brought its strike group simulators to Centennial High School. These VR simulators include ship navigation, flight simulation, and tasks...

Co-Secretary General Sandy Jayaprakesh and Ritesh Kaladi

CHSMUNC XVII

Sukaina Hussain December 2, 2025

On Nov. 1, members of the CHS Model UN board gathered early to settle in, talk through the last details, and get their nerves under control before hundreds of delegates arrived at Centennial High. The...

The Red Cross Club Board at Centennial High School hosting 1 out of 2 blood drives this year!

Saving Lives, One Drop at a Time

Caroline Jenkins, Opinion Editor November 5, 2025

On Wednesday, October 22, teachers, students, and community members gathered at Centennial’s staff lounge to donate blood for the school’s Red Cross Blood Drive. The event was coordinated by...

Birds of a Feather Flock Together

Birds of a Feather Flock Together

Aiden Lee September 29, 2025

It’s hard to find free time in the jam-packed schedules of many Centennial students. With the student community’s standards of academic rigor and excellence, many Eagles feel the pressures of exhaustive...

Delay in Teacher IDs

Teju Reddi January 4, 2024

Three months into the school year, at least eight newly-hired Centennial staff members still had not received their Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) ID badges. Those with missing IDs were left...

Behind the scenes of homecoming week

Teju Reddi November 15, 2023

Tuesday, October 9 marked the beginning of Centennial’s annual Homecoming week. The week was full of festivities, with Eagle spirit running high through the student body. Behind these elaborate events...

The Chamber Orchestra performing at the Pops Concert

Pops Concert

Teju Reddi and Kinza Nadeem June 9, 2023

With many outstanding concerts of this year, the Pops Concert this May has truly stood out as spectacular, leaving many students excited for future performances. While it was the last concert at Centennial...

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The “Spy Balloon” explained

Teju Reddi March 31, 2023

On February 2, 2023, NBC News alerted citizens of a balloon floating over the United States. Shortly after, on February 4, it was shot down by the Air Force off the coast of South Carolina at 2:39 P.M....

What is on your teacher’s desk?

Teju Reddi February 22, 2023

A work environment can say a lot about its inhabitants. In this photo series, we took a look at some of Centennial’s favorite teacher’s desks and their choice of adornments. We gained inspiration...

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