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Meet the Staff

Hey everyone! My name is Lily Williams! I am a senior and this will be my second year on The Central Times staff. I am more than grateful to have the chance to be on amazing staff again, and simply cannot wait for this upcoming year! Ever since joining...

FACS teacher Jeanice Charlton's husband, Adam, reads at bedtime to their children, Porter (then 20 months) and Adalynn (then 3 years). Reading to children is one way that adults can help ensure that they grow up with strong literacy skills. Photo courtesy of Jeanice Charlton.
Library to Collect Children’s Books until Nov. 22
The Central Times Staff November 1, 2024

One of the best ways that a community can ensure strong literacy skills in its children is to make sure that the adults in their lives read to them. From now until Nov. 22, you have an opportunity to contribute to that...

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Liza Dale, Adalynn Wyman, Preslee Decker, Selah Nordyke, Maggie Stuecker, Jillian McGrew Savanna Bosse, Sarah Hamlin, Melia Reddick, Angela Logsdon, Emily Helm, Heidi Dennis, and Brody Ringle, 13 of Brandon Centers' best choir members, at the 4th District concert.
Advanced Choir Students Participate in 4th District Concert
Becca Hyde October 24, 2024

Brandon Centers is the choir director here at Central Hardin High School. Along with choir, he also teaches Arts and Humanities and Guitar. On Sep. 26, he took 13 of his best choir students to the 4th District Concert.  For...

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Who Do You Choose for the 2024 Football Homecoming Court?
Kaylea Green, Staff Writer • October 1, 2024

Since middle school, we have all experienced or heard of homecoming. Twice a year, we are asked to participate in voting for students in our graduating class. Our elected peers walk across the turf in their heels and fancy...

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13 Reasons Why You Matter
13 Reasons Why You Matter
Lily Williams, Writer • September 23, 2024

As we all know, life can be stressful. Unexpected tragedies can drop out of nowhere, anxious thoughts may creep into your mind, and the things...

My cousin Branson and I on Christmas, 2010. Photo courtesy of The Hicks family.
The End of Adolescence
August 29, 2024
Amin-Erdene Batsaikhan is the third in the picture; dressed as Snow White to celebrate the Halloween holiday. The other peoples names were not provided. Picture provided by Batsaikhan.
Foreign Exchange Students
Emily Tester, Writer • November 5, 2024

Since it opened in 1990, Central has had foreign exchange students from all over the world. This year, Central has six foreign exchange students attending from Spain, Germany, and Mongolia.  The students...

A capture of Central's FBLA Club at the recent Region One fall meet. Photo credit to Addi Borders.
CHHS FBLA Club
Emily Tester, Writer • October 2, 2024
The old Lincoln Trail has now transitioned into the Bruin Academy. Over the summer, Administrators worked hard to make the campus feel like Central Hardin instead of an Elementary School.
Adjusting to Bruin Academy
Audrey Johnson, Social Media Manager, writer • September 27, 2024
The ‘Lady Bruin’ Lacrosse Team readying up for a match by collaboratively raising their lacrosse sticks in a team huddle. Photo courtesy of senior lacrosse player Alexis Anderson.
The Sticks May Soon be Set in Stone
Hanna Grass, Writer/Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 18, 2024

Pop in your mouth guard, snatch a long-handled netted stick, and lock in…it’s time to play the fastest game to be played on two feet: lacrosse. First...

Photo obtained from @centralhardinswim on Instagram
Winter 2023-2024 Sports Recaps
Syra Lundergan, Writer/Managing Editor • March 8, 2024
Senior Jeffery McMahan advancing on the Freeman Lake disc golf course. This is a standard disc golf basket that is considered a "hole." Photo courtesy of Jeffery McMahan.
Putting Into Popularity
Syra Lundergan, Writer/Managing Editor • February 27, 2024
An athlete getting checked on by a doctor. 
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Scoring For Points Instead of Lives
Emily Tester, Writer/Opinion Editor • February 6, 2024
Seniors Hanna Grass, Harper Lewis, and Ella Hustead embracing one another in a General Assembly meeting (Mar. 25). Photo courtesy of senior Harper Lewis.
KUNA ‘24 Through My Lens
Hanna Grass, Writer/Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 19, 2024

“KUNA 3, can you do sum’ for me?” an eager junior candidate for presiding officer asked the conference jokingly at the conclusion of her...

It is common practice for sororities and fraternities to shower their new members in Greek merch on bid day.
‘Going Greek’ Explained
February 16, 2024
Voters should be aware of the repercussions of Amendment 2 that could arise for public schools if it is passed.
Why Amendment 2 Should Be a Red Flag to You
Audrey Johnson, Writer • October 28, 2024

The flyers and posters all over town are informing the public about Amendment 2. Some people may think it’s for education benefits in general and have no idea what the repercussions will be if it passes. If Amendment 2...

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Teen Dating Domestic Violence
Giazzi A. Segarra, Guest Writer • October 28, 2024
The Bruins prepare for the next play against Henderson County on Sept. 6. Injuries in the sport of football are frequent and increasing in severity across the country. Central Hardin does everything possible to protect its athletes from injury.
Rethinking Football
Kaylea Green, Writer • October 15, 2024
New Survey!
New Survey!
September 30, 2024
The football homecoming dance from 2018, hosted by Y-Club, was well attended with a neon theme.
The Homecoming Dance Returns
Cici Hicks, Writer • October 17, 2024

After a long hiatus, the much-anticipated homecoming dance is finally returning to Central Hardin. The halls are buzzing with excitement about...

Photo taken by Emily Tester.
Fall Break Festives
Emily Tester, Writer • October 9, 2024
Photo taken by Emily Tester.
Book Review: Better Than The Movies
Emily Tester, Writer • September 17, 2024
Art created by Sam Hyde on Canva
Clueless
October 30, 2024

(Verse 1) You have no idea How much it hurts When you call me friend Yeah, it’s the worst And you can’t imagine How I really...