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The Central Times

The Student News Site of Central Hardin High School

The Central Times

The Student News Site of Central Hardin High School

The Central Times

Emily Tester

Emily Tester, Writer, Social Media Manager

Hello! My name is Emily Tester and I am the managing editor of The Central Times for the 2024-2025 school year. I am a junior and this is my second year on the staff. Not only did I have the chance to join the staff my sophomore year but I get to continue to be a part of it. I’m excited to see what’s in store for the upcoming months!

Being on the staff last year opened my eyes to the beauty of journalism. Growing up, I had always liked English class. I loved to read (and still do) and make up stories and journal about anything and everything. When I entered middle school I started honors English class. In my eighth grade year, I discovered my talent and enjoyment in writing.

Entering freshman year, I made a promise to myself that I would put my writing skills to good use and joined The Central Times. This decision has brought many lights to my life. Not only do I get to write, but I’ve met so many great people along the way. It wouldn’t have been the same without the 2023-2024 Central Time staff.

I am also active in FBLA where I am the Region 3 Reporter, Beta Club, Pep Club, and have been working since I turned 15 years old. I love to be active and hope to join and do many more things this year.

I hope you enjoy my articles as much as I enjoy writing them!

All content by Emily Tester
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
Photo taken by Emily Tester.

Fall Break Festives

Emily Tester, Writer
October 9, 2024
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 well-known pair, Travis Reed and Chewy work in the cafeteria during PowerHour. Travis is wearing a shirt the cheerleaders collaborated with him on to celebrate Chewy (Apr. 11).

Travis & Chewy

Emily Tester, Writer/Opinion Editor
April 16, 2024
A Canva design showing the difference in peoples thoughts about home and school.

Is Home or School Your Escape?

Emily Tester, Writer/Opinion Editor
February 28, 2024
An athlete getting checked on by a doctor. 
Credit: Picryl.com

Scoring For Points Instead of Lives

Emily Tester, Writer/Opinion Editor
February 6, 2024
Freshman Natalie Hill, Sophomores Lyla Coley, Mya Reddick, Kaylynn White, Ashley Border, and Emily Tester learning about different loans on the FBLA officers field trip. (Dec. 11)

FBLA December 2023 Recap

Emily Tester, Writer/Opinion Editor
January 26, 2024
Cartoon of a teen girl reading on her bed, during her off days.

A Saturday Night In A Teenage Girl’s Life

Emily Tester, Writer/Opinion Editor
January 23, 2024
Should Prom-Posals Be Brought Back?

Should Prom-Posals Be Brought Back?

Emily Tester, Writer/Opinion Editor
December 12, 2023
My Top 10 Books Of 2023

My Top 10 Books Of 2023

Emily Tester, Writer/Opinion Editor
December 5, 2023
Credit: RawPixel.com

“Aging Out” of Christmas

Emily Tester, Writer/Opinion Editor
November 21, 2023
Sophomores Mya Reddick and Coco Murga.

FBLA Halloween Festival

Emily Tester, Writer/Opinion Editor
November 15, 2023
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