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. I ended up at Ms. Sherrard’s desk asking about The Central Times. I found interest in writing from teachers assigning creative essays, writing poems, journaling my thoughts, and reading stories. Along with being a part of Central Times, I am also a part of the Pep Club, FFA, and Teenage Republicans.

As a part of the staff, I look forward to getting my voice out there, bringing attention to topics important to me and my classmates, and creating bonds with my fellow staff members. I also look forward to all the experiences and amazing opportunities that come with writing for The Central Times.

A little about me: I’m usually with my friends during my free time. If not, I’m watching movies, my favorites are Buffalo 66, Black Swan, and Silence of the Lambs. I enjoy listening to music, mostly Lana Del Rey, journaling, dreamboarding, or finding something to do in nature that occupies my time. I hope you get as much out of reading my articles as I do writing them!