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Meet the Staff

Hi! I’m Emma Smith. I am a junior this year, and this is my first year on The Central Times Staff. Shortly after starting junior year, I found myself looking for a bigger outlet for writing after writing poems and long essays for my English teachers....

Dream About Traveling the World?
Dream About Traveling the World?
November 21, 2024

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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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Do Strict Parents Make Sneaky Teens?
Do Strict Parents Make Sneaky Teens?
Emma Smith, Writer • November 21, 2024

In your teenage years, you will try things, with or without permission, because everyone knows if there’s a will, there’s a way. So do strict...

13 Reasons Why You Matter
13 Reasons Why You Matter
September 23, 2024
My cousin Branson and I on Christmas, 2010. Photo courtesy of The Hicks family.
The End of Adolescence
August 29, 2024
Do Strict Parents Make Sneaky Teens?
Do Strict Parents Make Sneaky Teens?
Emma Smith, Writer • November 21, 2024

In your teenage years, you will try things, with or without permission, because everyone knows if there’s a will, there’s a way. So do strict parents really make sneaky teens? Everyone knows someone...

A Turducken sits on a dinner table, ready to feed a family. It is a traditional meal that consists of a duck and chicken stuffed into a turkey.
The Turducken Holidays
Mea Tabor, Writer • November 20, 2024
New Teachers Across Central
New Teachers Across Central
Lily Williams, Assistant Editor • November 12, 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
The girls and boys soccer players celebrate their incredible seasons together. The boys and girls supported each other on their  district wins on October 10.
Soccer Season Recap
Audrey Johnson, Social Media Manager • December 2, 2024

Central Hardin’s Soccer teams have had much success over the last few years. The boys' and girls' teams have had an incredible season, led...

Senior Jared Fairbanks battles for his Region Runner-Up placement at the Region 2 meet on Oct. 26. He enjoys his rivalry between other high-performing players, and his competitive spirit fueled his attainment of the school record in the 5k in August. (Courtesy of the Central Hardin Cross-Country Team)
Jared Fairbanks Runs the Extra Mile
Lindy Barnes, Editor-in-Chief • November 22, 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
Photo obtained from @centralhardinswim on Instagram
Winter 2023-2024 Sports Recaps
Syra Lundergan, Writer/Managing Editor • March 8, 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
The dress code for teachers has been a controversial topic for many years. Society has made it seem that teachers are seen as more professional when they are dressed up.
Should Teachers Wear Jeans In A School Environment?
Kaylea Green, Writer • December 4, 2024

An uproaring debate about teachers wearing jeans to school is resurfacing all around the school. In a recent Central Times survey, 107 total responses said that teachers should be able to wear jeans. Many argue that wearing...

New Survey!
New Survey!
December 2, 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
I Am Quinn
I Am Quinn
Quinn Wooldridge, Guest Writer • December 5, 2024

Refer to the two pictured images to read Wooldridge's work.   If you are interested in submitting your art to The Central Times Bruin...