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The Student News Site of Central Hardin High School

The Central Times

The Student News Site of Central Hardin High School

The Central Times

Syra Lundergan

Syra Lundergan, Writer, Managing Editor

Hiiii! I’m Syra Lundergan and I take on the role of managing editor for The Central Times. I am a senior entering my second year on this wonderful staff. When I originally sent my application to our newspaper adviser, Mrs. Sherrard, I had no idea everything that this program would have in store for me. Opening myself up to this opportunity is arguably one of the best decisions I made in my high school career.

If you knew me in middle school, reading and writing were definitely not things I considered my forte. I dreaded english class, english tests, and all that fell in between. The Central Times instilled a newfound passion for literature and media that carries heavy on my heart. As of late I would consider myself an avid reader, and writer of course, some of my favorite books being Men Without Women, Credence, and The Inheritance Games series.

I am so excited to work on expanding our school presence and broadening the student outreach this year! Outside of newspaper, I am also involved with cross country, track and field, Pep Club, and I co-op in the main office here at CHHS. With that, in my free time I really enjoy running, swimming, hiking, and everything that comes with being outdoors.

One of my goals this year is to challenge my writing abilities and indulge in topics like pop culture, mental health, event coverage, and more. I hope to present you all with positive, informative, and sincere content year round. Go Bruins!

All content by Syra Lundergan
Freshman counselor Angie Davis began to clear off her walls in the last weeks of school as she prepared for her departure (May 15).

Davis Retires After 31 Years

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Managing Editor
May 22, 2024
The Central Times "Senior Edition" prints from 2006, 2007, 2015, and 2017. (May 1)

The Senior Times 2024

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Managing Editor
May 6, 2024
Faux protest signs that were commonly seen during pro-life rallies in 2022-2023. (Mar. 29)

We Live in a Reproductive Health Desert

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Managing Editor
March 29, 2024
A comparison of a natural hand and a self-tanned hand. Often times, you can tell if someone has self-tanned by the drastic white creases in-between the fingers. (Mar. 13)

Stop Being Fake Nice About Fake Tans

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Managing Editor
March 14, 2024
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
It is common practice for sororities and fraternities to shower their new members in Greek merch on bid day.

‘Going Greek’ Explained

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Managing Editor
February 16, 2024
Students would be expected to spend 30 minutes with each of their teachers throughout the morning if we were to have an NTI weather day.

NTI Weather 101

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Managing Editor
January 31, 2024
The bench had electric energy cheering on senior Ace Jaggers whilst playing against Elizabethtown on Jan. 12.

It’s Comeback Season

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Managing Editor
January 16, 2024
Comparable to what most of us know as a New Year’s resolution list, over the past couple of months TikTok users have shared videos depicting their hot takes of this year’s “ins” and “outs.” Managing editor Syra Lundergan displays The Central Times in and out for our students in 2024 (Jan. 9).

2024 “Ins” and “Outs”

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Managing Editor
January 9, 2024
Senior Syra Lundergan mimics the graduate tradition of tossing the cap on Sept. 2 during her senior pictures session.

A Semester Until Graduation

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Managing Editor
January 8, 2024
The Central Hardin boys' basketball team "breaking out" as a team after the Ballin With The Bruins showcase night (Nov. 14).

It’s Bigger Than Basketball

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Managing Editor
December 14, 2023
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[Photo] Should Prom-Posals Be Brought Back?

Emily Tester, Writer/Opinion Editor
December 12, 2023
Choir director Brandon Centers' fifth block concert choir class have been practicing for their upcoming Christmas Concert since November (Dec. 8).

CHHS Choir Prepares For Christmas Concert

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Social Media Manager
December 10, 2023
Commonwealth Bill #9 Bulldozes Through Both Chambers

Commonwealth Bill #9 Bulldozes Through Both Chambers

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Social Media Manager
November 30, 2023
Harper Lewis attended GSP at Centre College for the June 18-July 22 session. Lewis' focus areas were communication and social theory. "When everyone had told me GSP was going to change my life, I didn’t believe them, but after I attended, I realized they were all right," Lewis said. "GSP allowed me to feel more comfortable and confident in who I am, and allowed me to meet some of the most amazing people who have now become my best friends." Her favorite memories include playing sand volleyball every night and the group lock-in on the last night.

Central Hardin’s GSP/GSA 2023 Scholars

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Social Media Manager
November 27, 2023
Nelson and Vest Enter the '1,000 Club'

Nelson and Vest Enter the ‘1,000 Club’

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Social Media Manager
November 21, 2023
The 2023 girls' varsity golf team.

Fall 2023 Sports Recaps

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Social Media Manager
November 14, 2023
Senior Mckenna Johnson and junior Shelby Eidson work together to cover the mid-field.

Eidson and Johnson Commit to Transylvania Soccer

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Social Media Manager
November 13, 2023
Senior Mason Gardner plans to pursue a career in welding after exploring the pathway at EC3.

Football Helmet Off, Welding Mask On

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Social Media Manager
November 3, 2023
Central Hardin students gathering for lunch during first half of PowerHour on Oct. 24.

Hey, What’s For Lunch?

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Social Media Manager
October 24, 2023
The "Googly Eye Bandit" stuck once again on english teacher Jeff Crady's classroom door (Sept. 19).

Googly Eye Bandit

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Social Media Manager
September 22, 2023
Various graduation cords displayed against the CHHS graduation gown (Sept. 8).

Seniors v. Grad Cord Confusion

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Social Media Manager
September 15, 2023
The 2022-2023 Central Hardin varsity softball team.

Spring 2023 Sports Recaps

Syra Lundergan, Writer/Social Media Manager
September 1, 2023
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