Hey y’all! I am Jas Hawk and this is my first year on The Central Times Staff. I am a sophomore; however, it is my first year at the school building as I was home schooled last year. I wanted to be in Journalism because I was in a similar class at East Hardin. I love expressing myself creatively in all kinds of ways, including writing, music, and drawing! I am currently learning guitar and piano, and they are both such fun instruments! I’m hoping to be able to write some of my own music eventually, because music helps me to connect to others! This includes myself, family, and friends! While music is one thing that connects me, art is another! I’m in the TSA design club. Art is one of my sweet retreats from the world, and I love drawing characters from story ideas. I’m also in the Mental Health Council! I especially love indulging in learning about our differences. I want to learn about different perspectives in the school and what influences those views. I have a couple of ideas to improve our mental health awareness that I’m hoping to implement this year. I love learning new things, which really includes anything. Reading, school, and research help me do that. I love helping my Dad out in the garage for some hands-on woodwork, taking classes or lessons to help improve myself, and helping my stepmom cook. Even chores help me learn things like time management, flexibility, and hard work! I’m so happy that I am able to represent my school and the student body! (Also, I usually wear a mask in the halls of Central.)

Hi! My name is Mea Tabor. I am currently a senior and this is my first year on The Central Times staff. I am excited to provide the students of Central with meaningful articles.  Through school, I am a member of the academic team, tennis team, and Beta club. I love being a part of these groups where I get to learn more about my peers and give back to the community.  Outside of school, you can catch me reading books, watching movies, listening to music, baking, making art, and playing tennis to pass the time between homework assignments. Some of my favorite books are One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey, Good Omens by Neil Gaiman, and The Flavia de Luce mystery series by Alan Bradley. Here are some of my favorite movies: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, O’ Brother, Where Art Thou?, and Pete’s Dragon (the original). Currently, my favorite songs are “In One Ear” by Cage The Elephant, “Time Warp” from Rocky Horror Picture Show, and “Wonderful! Wonderful!” by Johnny Mathis.  I hope to be able to bring enjoyable stories to everyone at Central and to help create a safe space in this school, have discussions, and learn from each other.