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Excited to be in school areSeniors Frances Davis, Aviyah Washington,DaltonHall,JoélSarver,JaimeMendoza,
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All smiles for Spanish class is sophomore Lucy Anderson.
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Ready to dig into their lunches are sophomoresEuniceYoon,AnnaRoessler, and Clare Smith. Yoon says, "Sophomore year is alot more different than freshman E year.”
After much preparation and costume planning, Central was ready for spirit week! (O) To kick the week off, students participated in Twin Day. Central students were seeingdoubleallday!
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Sophomore Lainey Somers and freshman Grace Courtney flash huge smiles to show that they are two “big freakin’ rays of sunshings
Above:Gettingcreative withWesternDay,art teachersMs. Comparetto, Ms. Stulpinaite, Mr. Doniek, and Ms. Rodgers DIY'd theirowncowcostumes.
Right: Flaunting their stylish flannels are sophomores Ayda Price and Sydnie Williams.
Showing offtheir denim cutoffs are juniors Olivia King and Abby Barger. Olivia complemented her look with pigtails and a flannel while Abby went with boots and acowboy hat.
Striking sassy poses are sophomores Kinsley Stillman and Anneka McLaughlin. ‘Iliked Western Day because got to wear my straw hat," says Stillman.
Yee yee! Everyone dusted offtheir boots, hats, jeans, flannels, and more to become cowboys and cowgirls for Western Day.
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their hydroflasks, sophomores Shreya (0) Sachdev and Solara DA y (OC) Campbell, and (C) freshmen Kylee O Matus, Olivia Aper, and Elana Abudayya pose as VSCO girls.
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Seniors Kelsey Wells and Sofia Brown are both on team DaBob.
Right: Senior Michaela Katterhenry resembles the perfect old lady with her classic hair rollers and nightgown.
Never fear! Math teachers Ms. Polarek, Ms. Cobb, and Ms.
are here to save the day and help students with all oftheir math worries.
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BOUJEE DAY
On the fourth day of spirit week, students dripped too hard with all of their ice on Boujee Day. Everyone busted out their fanciest, most eye-catching outfits with fur, jewelry, and sunglasses.
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Class Color Day
As an annual tradition, students across the school represent their class color during the last day of spirit week, giving off a sense of unity between the students prior to their homecoming football game that coming night. With the freshman class wearing white, the sophomores gray, the juniors black, and the seniors maroon, it is not difficult to notice class pride throughout the day.
Freshmen
Juniors
Seniors
Bridget Lee, Libby Bodine, Candice Wilund, Ella Price (left to right).
Oliver Rhodes, Amar Koric, WII! O'Gorman, Kyle Johnson (left to right).
chahice Willis, Shardale Negre, Elizabeth Altaner, Erica Spears (left to right).
Pep Rally
Prior to the homecoming football game, students attend the annual school-wide pep rally. Students can participate in various competitions during the assembly, which is accompanied by performances from the cheer team and followed by the marching band-led homecoming parade. >=2=e ry ®SLi Ce =i -
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getting impeccable teamwork skills. ready to battle it out in the annual Always acrowd pleaser! four-way class tug-of-war.
set up outside of the school early in preparation to lead the anticipated ceremony.
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Senior Court
Senior Erlanzoe Mosely
Favorite Artist: Travis Scott
Bucket List: Go To Dubai
Fun Fact: Has a twin sister
Did you expect to be on
ASenior Pryce Punkay
Favorite Artist: Travis Scott
Bucket List: Go To Dubai
Fun Fact: Has a twin sister
Did you expect to be in the homecoming court?: homecoming court?:
"No, didn't really care"
Senior Naomi Niekerk
Favorite Artist: Duke Ellington
Bucket List: Go to New York
Fun Fact: She is one of four
"No, didn't really care’
Senior Alexandria Williams
Favorite Artist: Kehlani
Bucket List: Go to Post Malone Concert
Fun Fact: Has a false tooth Naomi's in her class.
Did you expect to be in the
Did you expect to be on homecoming court? homecoming court?:
"No, but didn't mind not having to march during halftime."
Junior Keyon McLaurin
Favorite Artist: Da Baby
Bucket List: Own two businesses
FunFact:Hitsomeonewithan object
Did you expect to be on homecoming court?:
“No, but wanted to be."
Junior Kitty Rossow
Favorite Artist: Post Malone
Bucket List: Go sky diving
FunFact:MynameisKitty
Did you expect to be on homecoming court?: "No,foundoutina groupchat."
"No, was very surprised"
Every year at Central students are nominated to run for a spot on the Homecoming Court. They are chosen by the student body through an emailed survey. The number of votes determines the members on the court for each grade. The whole school then also votes on who the senior King and Queen will be. The members of the Homecoming Court are presented during that Homecoming Pep Rally. When the rally in the gym is over, the court and part of the student body
Senior Reece Jacobson
Favorite Artist: Khalid
Bucket List: Visit Jamaica
Fun Fact: Pointy Eyebrows
Did you expect to be inthe homecoming court?:
"No, but itwas kind of cool."
Senior Sofia Brown
Favorite Artist: Khalid
Bucket List: To complete the blazin’ wing challenge
Fun Fact: Plays bass clarinet
Did you expect to be inthe homecoming court?:
‘No, was very surprised when saw my name.
Sophomore Lawrence Parks
Favorite Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Bucket List: Play inthe NBA
Fun Fact: Plays ate saxophone
Did you expect to be on homecoming court?:
"No, was confused."
Sophomore Jasmine O'Connor
Favorite Artist: Beyond
Bucket List: Travel the world
Fun Fact: Been dancing since 2
Did you expect to be on homecoming court?:
“No, thought itwas ajoke."
participate in the Homecoming Parade. The parade is a mile long loop around the neighborhood surrounding Central High School. Classmates and members of the community get together to watch the Marching Maroons lead the Homecoming Parade consisting of floats that present the clubs and school spirit of the students at Central High School. Later, during the Homecoming Football Game, the court is escorted onto the field and the King and Queen are crowned.
Senior Lyman Larson
Favorite Artist: Dan & Shay
Bucket List: Get out ofChampaign
Fun Fact: Iscrazy
Did you expect to be on homecoming court?:
"No, was in shock."
Senior Haley Hartleb
Favorite Artist: Khalid
Bucket List: Visit Italy
Fun Fact: Likes the color green
Did you expect to be on homecoming court?:
"No, didn't even know was nominated."
Senior Spencer Bauer
Favorite Artist: Steve Lacy
Bucket List: Own alog cabin
Fun Fact: Has aman bun
Did you expect to be on homecoming court?: "|wasn't surprised."
Frances Anderson
Favorite Artist: Keith Hawing
Bucket List: Travel the world
Fun Fact: Doesn't have a sense of smell
Did you expect to be on homecoming court?:
"No, was surprised.”
Freshman Owen Hobbs
Favorite Artist: NLE Choppa
Bucket List: Be able to dunk by 2019
Fun Fact: Tri-sport athlete
Did you expect to be on homecoming court?:
"No, but I'm happy| did."
Freshman Olivia Gustafsson
Favorite Artist: Lil Uzi Vert
Bucket List: Get license
Fun Fact: Has 7older siblings
Did you expect to be on homecoming court?: "Yes, actually."
Homecoming Football Game
On September 6th,the2019Homecoming footballgame between PeoriaNotreDame andChampaign CentralwasonabeautifulFriidaynighttoplayfootball.Thegame wasanoffensivecoordinator'sdream withtheteamsscoringacombined 110pointsinatough 63-47losstoThe Irish.Bothteamsplayedvery hardtotheveryend,andtheMaroons broughtagood fighttotheIrish. A ean. - Your 2019 Homecoming King and ‘Queen*Lymag Larson and Frances Ano n.
tia. sty er ~t Sh ‘; EES os , ee “f o =.Posingforthecamerawiththeturnoverchain = 5.6 around his neck after a 26 yard fumble recovery ~pe“= eis touchdown is senior running back and linebacker, Sg Taking over the field, senior running back, - Correyante Boyd. Je Par Tarell Evans starts off the homecoming game witharuntotheoutside.
Powderpuff Game
The 2019 Powderpuff Football Game was held at the turfs under the lights on September 8th and was officiated by Justin Somers in a huge blowout in which the seniors defeated the juniors 44-7 in a completely, fair game that was never really close.
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Lining up before the beginning of the play. Our Central Maroons Jabali Maatuka, Tarell Evans and the entire
The Victorious Senior Class of2019 includes offensive line are proud to play and compete for the Alexandria Williams, Zoe Carson, Addison Punkay, victory. Preethi Saravanan, Emma Crawford, Katelyn Swartz, Lauren Larson, Anna Caughey, Eliza Loechl, Haven Dager, Amariya Thompson, Kelsey Wells, Elise Bossenbroek, Haley Hartleb, Emily Perez and Erin Durukan.
Taking the field for the homecoming game, the 2019 Champaign Central Maroons are led by seniors Jabali Maatuka (left), Correyante Boyd (right), and Jadyn Williams (middle).
Part of the junior team includes Abby Barger (left), Mira Chopra (middle), and Katelyn Shockey (right). 15
HOMECOMING
After an amazing spirit week and football game itwas finally time for the Homecoming dance. This year's Homecoming dance was filled with fun times and good memories that will lastforever. The 2019 homecoming dance theme was Western. The dance took place in Combes Gym on September 14th. Seely Hall was decorated to reflect the theme. There were backdrops and even hay bales to take pictures with! This year there was also a photobooth that several students took advantage ofto capture all oftheir good memories. Itwas afun night for students to spend with friends and show offtheir dance moves. For graduating seniors, this night was extra special. The senior homecoming king and queen lead abeautiful slowdance to end the night.
Itcan get warm inthe gym where the dance takes place. To cool off while looking cool senior Reece Jacobson, junior Diego Sanchez, andy senior Albert Chen place their ties around their heads. They look like rockstars! ae
Taking abreak from the dance floor,juniorsGraceCroegaert, Abby Barger, Brooke Sholem, Amalie Johnson, and Riley Anton show offtheir gorgeous dresses
Enjoying the nice day sophomores, Abby Barger, Nate Allen, and senoirs, Katelyn Swartz, Luke Before going into the dance, Greaser, Elise Bossenbroek, Nicholas Gunn, Frances Anderson, Spencer Bauer, Anna Caughey, Allen Seniors Allynne Miller and Kelsey Potenberg,EllaKasten,NathanClark,EllaFuller,lanMcDonald,andSantiagoRodriguezareshowingWellsenjoyamomentcaughtin off their homecoming outfits. time
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At the dance, sophomores Sofia Hartmann and Grace Taylor pose for apicture within the crowd ofpeople.
Enjoying their first homecoming, freshman Sarah Mizzen, Luca Bellini, Layla Khan, Pranit Guntapalli, Lyons Tran, Mackenzie Wranovics, Langston Span, Elizabeth Su, Eric Lim get their picture taken in front of the decorations.
Excited for their first high school dance, freshmen Near the entrance to the dance juniors, Before the dance, Seniors Nolan Miller, Kendall Crawford, Mitchell Crompton, —_Kyleah Rogers, Ajah Crawford, Tyliah Butler Shardale Negre and Josie Connor Clifton, Owen Hobbs, Charlie Cekander, and pose for a picture. They look like models! Kuenning get a picture in the Kevin Lehr meet up at a golf course to take pictures. Idea Garden. 17
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enjoy beinginthe same bands together. The two ae in marching and, jazz band, and wind symphony.
Above: When asked what three words best describe her twin brother Nick, Olivia Gunn said, ‘Loyal, strange, and nonjudgmental." (O)
Right: Repping their Central gear are seniors Addy and Pryce Punkay.
mirror image/or each other withtheirsimilareghair,al poses.
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As varsity.cross runners, jumior ales and sophomore Kylaare the power siblings on the team.
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FRIENDS THEN & NOW
Wishing they were beside the pool, bestfriends Katelyn Swartz (senior) and Abby Barger (junior) recreate an old summer pic inaclassroom.
Posing in style, freshman Libby Bodine and sophomore Tate Herges reminisce about their old middle school days while on the steps ofCentral High School.
Best friends since middle school, lan McDonald, Spencer Bauer, Nathan Clark, and Santiago Rodriguez are always together. The boys recreated apicture from their middle school dance.
Lifelong best friends, juniors
Rohan Mandhan (Left) and Sonam Jain (Right) recreate an adorable picture from their childhood. And no, they are not related.
: . 4 Siblings really do make the best Moe friends! Sophomore Margaret a d>- Rossow, juniors Katherine Rossow Rem and Macy Cochrane and senior Pe, \p%= Sydney Cochrane pose with their 10 4q family friend Ella Kasten (senior) and look back to when they all ran a race together.
They may not look like they like each other, but years later seniors Max Herr and Emily Perez are still great pals!
The "good time guys", Chase Vickers, Nik Johnson, Umar Sallah, Connor Milton, Caleb Pyrz, Andrew Adams and Brett Barcus (seniors)haveallgonetothesameschoolsinceElementary,andhaveremainedatightknitgroup.
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Out to dinner are seniors Elise Bossenbroek, Sophia Tomaso, and Haley Hartleb. This group loved to watch movies eaten over the summer, especially "The Sound of Music" because it is Sophia's favorite movie. "We've watched it so many times that I'm starting to know the lines!" says Bossenbroek.
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Best friends and teammates, juniors Terrykah Smith and Ashanti Evans are gameday ready!
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Posing for their fall photoshoot are senior Maddie Henson and junior Ethan Osmundson. They drove to Curtis Orchard as the sun went down to get the cutest seasonal pictures. "Golden hour is the best time to have a photoshoot," says Henson.
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Always bonding over funny memes are seniors Best friends, sophomore Claudia Samuel Schultz, Rita Fisher, Lily Rice, and Austin Larrison, and junior Bella Ortiz play club and school soccer together.
Celebrating friendsgiving are juniors Grace Croegaert, Mina Kim, Amalie Johnson, and Riley Anton. Douglas.
Looks That Will Last
2019-2020 gave us fashion statements that we shall remember. Our student body showed off their different personalties, with their fashion looks that will last forever.
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Wearing statement shoes, seniors Excited to kick off fall with her Jaylen McCullough has no Emma Crawford and Eli Lo have very bright smile, senior Jastin Barber problem flexin’ the jays in similar styles. rocks her beautiful burgundy his blacked outfit. nair, as it gives contrast to her light outfit.
Sut in the court ara, senior Omar Hijab wears a starr On fis righasenior Isaiah Jackson is drippin’ in stri
Proudly showing off her style Alana Williams poses for the camera, in her anime apparel.
Sitting pretty, Shardale Negre isstunning in her fluffy season sweater next to Willow Hartsock showing off her new bob.
Looking cute in her orange and black NASA windbreaker, senior Rickera Langston Is ready for fall in her matching black Uggs.
Above: Giving us trendy fall vibes, seniors Frances Anderson (right corner), Sophia Morgan (middle left), and Naomi Baright (bottom right) show offtheir autumn outfits.
AH = | Official StangGang members (Left to | Right) Ryan Randle, Lily Rice, !) Mr.Stanger, Godelieve Tshimanga, Sophia Uppinghouse, Margaret Paul pose intheir limited addition custom shoes designed by Mr. Stanger.
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Who’s Mobile?
Highschoolbringssomeofthemostimportantmoments inaperson'slifetime,whether itbeyourfirstkiss,meetingyour bestfriends,orevenfiguringoutwhatyouwanttodowithyourlife!However, arguablythemostmemorable oftheseis when a student finally gets their driver's license. Seniors, juniors, and even some sophomores get to take advantage of this anddrivethemselvestoschool,oftenfightingfortheclosestparkingspotsaround Central.Studentsbecomingdriversgives themtheopportunitytoshowofftheirridestoothers,oralternatively,bondwithotherswhosharesimilarvehicles.
Just after seniors Drew Adams (left) and Omar Hijab (right) pull up in their forgeins, they pose for a picture perched On top of their C-300s Mercédes Benz's.
Taking a short break from class, S=, junior Evan Kuntz poses while sitting on his sweet ride (2016 Series 3).
After awind storm, senior Justin Somers’ car isspared as it isinches away from being crushed by a massive tree.
Flexing his American muscle 2019 blue Mustang,Junior Riyash Patel also flexes his muscles
Twin Cars
With no shame at all, seniors Audrey Carswell (left) and Anna Excited to finally be on the roads, sophomores Ruby Caughey (right) sit atop their "grandmother cars" as they are Adams (left) and Brianna Beckler
are some of referred to by the senior class the first in their grade to get their driver's license.
Set up proudly in front of their rides, seniors (left to right) Dalton Hall, David Kanfer, Samuel Schultz, Haley Hartleb, Rita Fischer and Brett Barcus surround junior Brayden Helfer (standing middle), the newest member of the highly acclaimed "Accord Gang."
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Bandit- Juice World
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Highest inthe Room- Travis Scott
Reese Phillips Favs by Reese Phillips
Vanilla Ice- MC Hammer
ABC- Michael Jackson
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Last Christmas- Wham
Man inthe Mirror- Michael Jackson
Central’s Favorites
Social Media
@Snapchat
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@ vsco
@TikTok
What isthe best social media?
"TickTock isthe best social media because the trends are funny and like to learn the dances."
-Olivia Gustafsson (Freshman).
@ Xbox
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"The PS4 isjust better, can't explain it." -Dominic Pierson (sophomore)
Coffee Shops
@ Starbucks
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Biggby Coffee
@ Espresso Royal
What isyour favorite Coffee Shop?
"My favorite coffee place is Starbucks because I'm not abig fan of coffee, but really like their refreshers and banana bread."
-Courtney Hackleman (Senior).
@ Football @ Baseball
@ Soccer @ Swimming
Tennis @ Track and Field
®Volleyball@Gymnastics @Basketball
What isyour favorite sport? “Swimming isthe best sport because itisthe most physically demanding and it forces you to get in shape. -Nolan Miller (Freshman).
‘|like Fijiwater because want to sound rich." -Bridget Lee (Freshman).
Seeing What We Eat ~.
In Central, students have a variety of foods that they eat. Taking a closer look at the menu offers food options like the following: Chicken Drumsticks with Macaroni & Cheese, Bosco Cheese Sticks, Asian Chicken Bltes with Asian Fried Rice, and a Pulled Pork Sandwich. The cafeteria lunch cost $2.80 for students and $3.30 for adults, with student milk being $0.40 and adult milk being $0.50.
There's also Culinary Arts classes that students can take to improve their skills in cooking in which students make the following foods: Rice Crispy Treat Cookies, Popcorn, Cake in a Cup, Salsa, and other pastries.
Up inthe physics room, senior August Beck enjoys, "Watching juniors work on equilibrium problems inthe physics ilaED while he eats.
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Top Right: Having some ramen, seniors Sia Deykoontz and Josephine Kuenning sitinthe artroom during their lunch period. When asked where they liketogo out for lunch Deykoontz answered, ‘Iliketogo to Starbucks."
Left:Workingaway,JuniorsKathrynCurrey, Anjali Murphy, and Logan Parks work on their physics project inthe physics room 314. "|take care ofbusy work," said Murphy after being asked what she likestodo inthe physics room.
Bottom Right: Biting some fries, seniors Addison Ooms and Chanice Willis sitinthe music room to eat their lunch. Her response to being asked what she does inthe music room.Willissaid,"Playinstruments."
How do you Eat?
During the year students answered a poll asking them questions about where they went for lunch and what they ate. The poll was separated into students with open lunch and students with closed lunch. One hundred students answered for closed lunch and 54 students answered for open lunch. The first question was where they ate for lunch and the pie chart below shows the percentage of students that answered each option.
Havingahealthylunch, sophomore Sophia Witola Reyes takes abite while fellow sophomore Vy Nguyen shows off her 7 *« healthyfoodchoice. Duringlunchtheychose to sitdown in the cafeteria to eat. When askedwhatherfavorite food to eat from the cafeteriawas,Nguyen said,"Mozzarellasticks arefire."
The second question students answered was what they ate. For students with closed lunch, the answer varied widely, but with 20 students answering with pizza. Other answers included: “Tuna ina bag,goldfish,andhardboiledeggs’,"ChineseandMexicanfood", ‘Junk food", "Asian Food", and “disgusting cafeteria food". For students with open lunch, they answered what kinds ofrestaurants they go to. This was met with four people that answered home and answers like: "Someone's house" and "Home ortoget snacks”.
Sipping her milk, senior ShardaleNegresitswith fellowseniorLinaKibech down inthe cafeteria. Kibechsaidthatit "Depends on weatherif | go out," and Negre said herfavoritefoodfrom thecafeteriais"Pizza."
Getting her food, sophomore Narmeen Chahal smiles forthe camera. "The school lunch ispretty good once you get used to it," sophomore Chahal said.
Hungry for more, freshmen Joel Powers-Ege buys an extra snack in addition to hislunch handed to him byacafeteria worker.
ENVISIONING SUCCESS
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Focusing on his statistics project is senior Sitting together enjoying their classes’ Thanksgiving Kameron Wilson. Now that every student has a are Grace Terry, Sophia Tomaso, and Tovah King. chromebook there are many new and exciting This fun lunch was made extra special because they possibilities for projects. got to spend it with friends and family!
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Presenting to the class about their designated chapter in their AP Spanish class are seniors Reece Jacobson and Emily Perez
Arguing during their mock Supreme Court trial, are seniors During their French class, senior Justin Somers and Andre Carter. "Ittaught me an important student Kia Southerland, sophomore lesson about how appeal hearings work and how to Anthony Frasca, and sophomore outsmart all my classmates and make them look inept,” says Claire Botcher, are embracing the Somers. Frenchculture.
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AP World History
Creative Writing
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Working hardontheirstoriesintheircreativewritingclassare project are sophomores Audrey Larson, Ellen seniors Lisa Chasanov and Tessa McManus-Mendelowitz. For these Loftus, andJasmineO'Connor. Thisprojectisa twoseniorsthisclassisafunwaytoexpressthemselvesandexplore funandengagingwayforthesestudentstolearn theircreativeside."Asastudentwithplentyofhardclassesit'sarelief aboutdifferentcivilizations. tohaveacreativeoutletduringmyschoolday.Creativewritingis AP Literature not only that, but it's a lot of fun! * says Lisa Chasanov.
Overthecourseoftheschoolyear,manystudentsgathermemesandusethemforagoodlaugh.Memescomeinalldifferent shapes and sizes, as there are thousand's of new ones everyday.Here are examples of the most popular types of memes from thisyearfromCentralstudents.
Senior Connor Milton poses for asweaty picture that shows how hot Central students are on heat days. These memes became popular on twitter in 2019.
Senior Brett Barcus poses inthis Area 51 meme. Area 51 memes exploded over the internet when someone on facebook posted an event titled “Storm Area 51, They Cant Stop Us All’.
into your room and asks to try fettuccine alfredo. Wd y) A 7,
Central student's:Eli Garrett,Jordyn Robinson, Aaron Smith, and Umar Sallah are seen passing the vibe check inthe courtyard during lunch. Vibe Check memes are very popular in2019.
Senior Justin Somers had to do it to em
You know | had to do it to em while he poses for a chill picture taken in = the second floor hallway.Justin is in calm ) @ and collected pose as he represents the “ Sige man on the right. This meme became very popular on all social media formats. People Se find this meme to be funny because of the Bway the man is standing and knowing he had to do it to em.
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Central Freshman Calvin Dooley Shows off his waves in arecreation ofa meme with Donald Trump wearing Airpods and Waves. Airpods and Waves stormed the internet thisyear. Famous figures from Thanos to Miley Cyrus were memed wearing Airpods and Waves.
Central Senior Nik Johnson poses for a recreation of the popular “Ight Imma Head Out" meme. Spongebob memes of been a very popular part of the meme culture over the past few years and Central students love them.
The Media * Center;
_ Why do you likereading?
| love reading because it brings you into another universe.”
-Sophia Witola Reyes (sophomore)
The library isa great place to |display large pieces ofartwork. On the jright isSenior Spencer Bauer and |a piece ofhis work (left) that he made in his Ceramics class.
Donating blood, Senior Yahli Barkan sits (right) calmly with th satisfaction of being able to help savea life. Every year there isa blood drive available to students.
"Why did you choose to donate blood?"
"It's important to save lives,” says Yahli Barkan. PR What areyou currently reading and why do you liketo read?
"|am reading ‘Jane Gray’ by Charlotte Bronte. connect with this book because have the same name asthe author. do not read often, but when do find agood book can't put itdown.”
-Charlee Jackson Gepomiol a
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|object sculpture |represents the holiday spirit."
Using his advisory time before lunch, Nicholas Rienstra picks up a book to pass time before lunch —————
Relaxing | sophomores Oliver Rhodes and Kyle Johnson
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lyearbook, Senior Zoe \ }Carson (left) shows jher interest inthe ; history ofyearbooks \_ Jat Central. - ’ Using the calm HATE HAS NO - a FrMEHEREM _ oe coloring corner
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Senior Emily Perez period.
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"|liketo read because think it'sreallyfun.”
from their teacher during advisory.
Playing cards are sophomores Oskar Hansen, Jackson Stanhope, Adam Bergh, and Jonathan Gibson.
What areyou currently reading and why do you liketo read?
‘lam reading ‘I'llGive You The Sun.’ love reading because of the different perspectives abook gives, especially this book.”
-Adele Miller (sophomore)
Studying for abig test, freshmen Kaelyn Holmes, Ella Parastaran, and Candace Wilund use the lower library tl to get help
SCIENCE CLASSES Physics
Practicing his homemade instrument junior Stuart Johnson Is getting ready to perform for his teacher. Projects like these force physics students to show what they have learned.
Taking AP Chemistry,
Junior Sony Jain has already taken four science classes! "| like taking science classes so much because they explain things that happen in my everyday life,giving me a eo ey deeper understanding."
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Pouring the chemicals into the tubes seniors Nathan Clark and Samuel Schultz are performing their AP biology lab. These labs are important to learning the content, As Nathan Clark says, “Labs like these provide us with great hands on learning opportunities.”
Planning on becominga vet, senior Jacob Isaac Goldenbaum has filled his schedule with multiple science classes. “Taking zoology helped me get a taste for the career want to pursue inthe future during and after college,” says Jacob Isaac, the future vet.
Giving abig thumbs up next to the skeleton in the anatomy room is senior Dalton Hall. Wanting to exceed expectations he took anatomy, which was his fourth science class, when he only needs three science class credits to graduate inspring of 2020.
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Prepatirig their trebuchet for laanchin’s Seniors August Beck, Kai Baumgartner, George Wilson, and Luke Hartman are hoping that cy will hittheir target,Mr Yacko.
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Jack Hummel, Kennedy Boettcher,lanAsklund,and GrahamO'Gorman.
Bottom right: Frying some sizzling sausage patties, AJ Williams loves hisculinary class.
Bottomleft:Workingon accounting together are sophomores Alexis Jones and Evan McNeilly and junior Divit Patel.Whenaskedwhyhelikes theclass,Divitsaid,"Becauseof CoachMa."
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Getting ready to weld, senior ——~ Ronak Patel gets his > _ welding tools. "This class isjust alot offun," he said when asked why he took it.
Noor Alhindi pose with their spoons.
Flexing on us, juniors Isaiah Roosevelt and Henry Hamelberg show offthe money theyymade from their food truck simulation.
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Principal Joe Williams sitting next to the keynote speaker Dr. Matt Allender before the Academic Letter Night ceremony began.
ACADEMIC LETTER NIGHT
On Monday, October 21st, 2019 at 7:00 pm the Academic Letter Awards Program was celebrated in Combs Gymnasium. Active students in grades 10-12 are eligible. Eligible students must have full academic schedules which means they are enrolled in 5 or more academic courses in addition to Physical Education during the previous and current school year. Students must meet the following credit requirements at the end of the year: 5 1/2 credits for freshman year, 11 credits for sophomore year, and 16 1/2 credits for junior year. Also, students must have earned the following minimum cumulative unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA): 10th grade- 3.50 based on 9th grade work, llth grade- 3.25 GPA based on 9th grade and 10th grade work, and 12th grade3.00 GPA based on 9th, 10th and lth grade work. PrincipalJoe Williams welcomed all, and Ms. Brandi Pelmore explained the criteria. The Acapella group entertained the crowd. The keynote speaker was Dr. Matt Allender who spoke about how students must embrace the opportunities in education and pushed students to push the buttons in life's education- take risks and persevere. He also suggested students not be afraid to think differently and use the letter to pursue their goals to make the world a better place. The evening closed with refreshments and proud school administrators, teachers, friends, family, and students.
~Waiting for the ceremony to start are sophomores
Proudly receiving recognition is Jonas VisGirda Ellen Loftus, Anneka McLaughlin, and seniors lan surrounded by his family and chosen educator. McDonald, JustinMcCoy, and Todd Marshall.
ether, the students at Central Hi Se h School work together to make a change here at school and in society.
“| Being veryfestive, sophomore a ae For Safe Halloween, an event Genesis Gebil dresses up for “ibe, held atCentral High School, fy, Safe Halloween, using stickers i jallOWee,, Me =the African American pon her face to create a unique = Association set up a f pattern. She volunteered to classroom fortrickor help African American treaters to enter. Seniors Kia Association pass out candy at Southerland and Karis Avant their decorated classroom. show offthe Halloween poster thatthey used on the
The Club behind it all, The African American Club smiles fora picture before their NAAPID Day show which they performed all Rise” by Maya Angelou. day for the students and other guests in Decker Theater.
door. =
“The main theme that African American Club focused on during Black History Month was"A Day in the Life.’ They wanted to show people what a day looks like for many African Americans, and this large display helped them spread their word. Their Black History Month Program also portrayed their message by the skits that were performed.
blackisbeautiful.
There's Beauty in Every Piece Of Art’. Just the entrance ofthe school Chapter 14created abeautiful collage ofwhy Month.
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youre always trying to be normal, you will never know." A custom door by students expressing that you are the best there is.
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During the winter, the structure began to come together with walls and ductwork being installed.
"A more futuristic and modernizedschoolsothatit looks more beautiful and not so old.AbrandnewCentral.”
-BriannaLuna
| really want to see more space for art expression and appreciation throughout the halls.”Genesis Gebil
"Finishedclassrooms!missmytile floor and desk space to seat my studentscomfortably.”
‘|hopetoseeimprovements tothebandroomandthe auditorium,likeabigger space to work in.”
-OliviaAper
A 2-D blueprint of Central's additions to be completed, showing the sports fields across the future parking lot with the additional athletic and academic extensions.
Under Construction
Construction isbooming at Central! Starting in mid-2018, construction was put into action to renovate our beloved school. The project isan $99.4 million expansion and renovation that will meet the capacity needs ofthe student population and include modernized class rooms and facilities. This includes our much needed building-wide air conditioning, new windows, and updated classroom utilities. An atrium will also be included inthe many installations to come. Construction for Central isexpected to be completed inthe Fall of-2022 before the school year starts.
3-D models ofCentral after the contructions completion.
Startingofftheschoolyearfresh,Mrs.Jordhal (below) and Ms.Polarek (above) welcome their students with some ofthe newly finished classrooms with new tech and new designs.
HerearevisionsofadditionsL__ that include arenovated courtyard and lounge areas.
Central's visioned designs of the school including the building expansion, sports fields, and renovations to the inside ofthe building.
Aside from expanded windows, many teachers have their old Smart board replaced with an improved touchscreen.
This includes renovation plans ofclassrooms, auditorium,cafeteria,music,arts,andexistingCareer & Technical Education spaces.
Central's progress ofDecember -January! More work is being done inside the walls for classrooms, including flooring and windows. Itisexpected to be done thissummer!
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ATHLETICS Girls' Track and Field
Back Row: Tyliah Butler, Alexis Sebens, Narmeen Chahal, Kira Canales, Leah Fields, Coach Lucas Frink,Coach Ryan Byfield, Coach Guthrie Hood, Jocelyn Kwok, Alyssa Odom, Rola Abudayeh, Maaike Niekerk, Chanice Willis, Yunji Nam
Second Row: Emery Czys, Mina Kim, Vy Ngyuen, Jayden Wilson, Imani Weibel, Aya Otmani, Elizabeth Asmussen, Lucy Moss, Marie Kinderman, Eunice Yoon, Samantha Tran, Cindy Tran Nour Hijab
Front Row: Jayla, Lily Weaver, Hope Lee, Jinee Kim, Leeanna Swan-Watson, Ally Welty-Peachy, Lisa Nailon,
Boys’ Track and Field
Front Row: Jonah Borbely,AlexanderStack,Dalton Hall,HenryMorgan, LiamPotenberg,AnthonyOliver
Second Row: Ruichen Bai, Nicholas Seraphin, Serkan Cetin, Timothy Dager, Jacob Seraphin, Trevor Rhodes, Luke Hartmann, Payton Hopkins, Kyle Treakle, Quinn Kolodzie; Back Row: Josh Noa, Kai Baumgartner,John Smith, Coach Tim Robberstad, Coach Johnson, Coach Steven Kessler, Andrew Trame, Alex Ahmari, Ashton Tims
Varsity Baseball
Front Row: Yianni Laros, Jake Cochrane, George Rodawig, Jake Meyer, Luke McMahon, SamBeesely,JackBorn,Sam Butler,ColeJones,Tobin Herges.
SecondRow:CoachNix, Coavh Staab, Andrew Adams, CalebPyrz,ConnorMilton, Joel Sarver, Isaiah Jackson, Sam Chapman,ChrisWurl,George Wilson,DrewBarringer, Coach Strang.
Front Row: Coach Mapes, GeorgeWilson,NikJohnson, CamBaker,EvanCzys,Coach Kats.
Front Row: Erica Spears, Sydney Cochrane, Lauryn McArthur, Lauren Larson. Second Row: Ainsley Holland, Layah Nailon, Savannah Gray, Taylor Cribbett, Sophia Uppinghouse, Natalie Stumph, Alexa Sutton. Back Row: Coach Stumph, Maya Keller, Raegan Scott, Maggie Paul, Lexi Williams, Coach Mables.
Front Row: Izzy Kiely, Diana Maggi, Kiari Taylor, Makayla Brown, Peyton Gauble, Sony Jain, Jai Priy Perry, Madisyn Cartmill, Brianna Luna. Second Row: Alle Pope, Emma Wurl, Ashanti Evans, Ayanna Fuller, Simone Lankston, Bellah Innes, Grace Taylor, Princessa Gomez.
Back Row: Coach Mables, Madisen Leshoure, Maya Keller, Alyssia Jackson, Jordan G@lank Andrea Perry, Coach Clark.
Front Row: Adam Bergh, Jack Thompson, Sam Watts, Tanish Khadse, Kevin Lu, Isaiah Elsts, Second Row: Oliver Rhodes, Owen Wisniewski, Conner Branch, JustinSomers, Ben Young, Jackson Stanhope, Naser Salas, Austin Barker, Ethan Gulley, Brayden Helfer
Back Row: Jake Wilund, Micah Patton, Will Shinew, Gus Rossow, K} Munroe, Lalit Gurrapu, Noah Anaya
GIRLY’ TRACK & FIELD
The 2019 Girls' Track & Field team competed hard this year and accomplished many oftheir goals. The Maroons had several long meets and worked very hard, even in the bad weather. They had avery good seaon, competing against many good teams. The girls placed 8th overall inthe Big 12 Conference and there were strong performances atthe Conference Meet. Senior Mia Blackwell placed 3rd intriple
jump, senior jillian Devine placed 3rdin highjump, and Shannon Tang placed 5th inthe 1600m race and 2nd in the 3200m dash. For the field events, senior Alyssa Odom placed 4th inthe 800m race and the 4x800m relay placed 6th. The Sectional Meet was also avery successful and competitive meet.The 4x800m relay placed 6th and Mia Blackwell placed 6th intriplejump. The Maroons placed 16th at Sectionals.
Preparing totake off, Aya Otmani ntimidates her opponents with hergood form.
TEE her Reeds strength, LilyWeaver hopes to make it over the bar.
VPLeah Fields
Q: Whatisyour favorite memory from beitigon the Track & Field team?
A: When Erin Durukan and were the only ones running the 3200m in the entire meet and we sjcouldn't stop laughing.
A: Walk around with my teammates, talk to the faotherteams,andcheckouttheconcessions.
8Q: What willyou miss most about being on the team?
A: Beast of the week nominations because it alllowed the team to support each other.
Q: Which pro-athlete do you look up to most?
A: Sydney McLaughlin because she's talented and dedicated.
Focusing on completing her y, part of the relay, sophomore shee Jocelyn Kwok hopessto win the
BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD
Although the 2019 Boys' Track & Field Baumgartner, Reece Jacobson, and () team had a young team, they had a very senior Ben Schultz. After the season, successful season. All of the boys some of the Maroons were recognized competed well at the meets and for their hard work,Junior Kai improved their personal records Baumgartner and senior Ben Schultz throughout theseason topreparefor were named All-Stateand ff theirSectional Meet. AttheSectional All-Conference. Ben Schultzwasalso ij Ben Schultz Meet, theteam placed second andthree named News GazetteTop Performer.
Q:Whatisyourfavoritememoryfrombeingon _athletesqualifiedfortheStateMeet. The Reece Jacobson wasalso the Track & Field team? boys who competed are juniors Kai All-Conference. Overall, it was a great
A:Going tostate senioryear, hanging outwith the season for the boys. team, watching people compete, and medaling.
Q: What isyour pre-meet ritual?
A: Listen to DUMMY BOY by 6ix9ine to get hyped up and eatfruit snacks.
Q:Whatwillyoumissmostaboutbeingonthe team?
A: will miss competing and hanging out with my —atilfsieas a teammates. ——_-
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Inthe night game oftheyear, senior Jake Meyer gets ready to pitch tocross town rivals, Centennial High School.
The Maroons staying loose inbetween innings by running poles.
Celebrating the win, juniors ConnorMiltonandDrew Adams highfive and jump in the air with excitement.
Inthe firstseason atthe new Spalding Park, the 2019 baseball team battled to have awinning record of27-10. This year, the team was led by captains Sam Beesley, Jake Meyer and Connor Milton. The Maroons started off hot by kicking off their season in sunny Florida for Spring Break and winning 8out oftheir first10 games. The baseball team really enjoyed the trip down to Florida to escape the cold weather ofthe north and the team really bonded on the trip. A season highlight for the team was defeating their cross town rival, Champaign Centennial. The firstgame against Centennial was a5-1 win by the Maroons but the next game the Maroons dominated and won in a staggering 11-1 mercy rule game where junior Connor Milton hit ahomerun with runners on base. As the season began to come to an end, the Maroons won their annual Charlie Due Wood Bat
Invitational Tournament. The slugging Maroons started offthe tournament blazing hot by beating Rantoul 11-1 in amercy rule game that included three homeruns inthe first inning. The boys won the championship game by beating avery solid Morton team in anail biter, ending with an overall score of 6-5. What was agreat season ended inthe Maroons taking adevastating loss inthe Regional Championship game to Charleston, ateam the Maroons took down just aweek prior. The team finished 3rd inthe Conference this season. Many of the Maroons went on to earn honors after the season. Players Cole Jones(senior), Connor Milton (junior)and Joel Sarver (junior) all earned All-Conference honors as well asJake Meyer and Chris Wurl who earned second team honors. Connor Milton also finished with All-State honors.
Cole Jones
Q: What was your favorite memory on the team?
A: Going to Florida with the team because it was sofun playing in nice weather and being with my teammates.
Q:What isyour pregame ritual?
A: Read, pray and look over my notes forthe game.
Q: What willyou miss most about being on the team?
A:Allmy teammates and coaches.
Q:What pro-athlete do you look up to?
A:Tim Tebow
Focusing before abiggame. junior Max Herr hashiseyeblackonandisreadytowinthe
After a long and difficult season of softball, the despite their loses. They had a very cold CentralVarsitysoftballteam'srecordwas8-20. season butthatdidn'tstopthemfrom playing. Although itwasarockyseason,thegirlsstill
Halfwaythroughtheseason,theylosttwo competed wellandtriedtheirbest.Manyofthe coaches butparentswerehelpfultofinishthe girlswhodecidedtoplaythisyeardidnothave seasonstrong.BoththeJVandVarsitysoftball much softballexperience,soitwasaseasonof teamsareexcitedforanewseason nextyear. learningandgrowthfortheteam.Thegirlswere Severalofthegirlsreceivedrecognitionfor challenged with a tough season. They had many their talents. With the first team challengesthroughouttheseason buttheytook All-Conference beingseniorNatalieStumph thatasmotivation.Thegirlsfoughthardtowin. andthesecondteamAll-Conference being Theywerereadytofighttowintheirgames. Some _ seniorTaylorCribbett.Thetwohonorable challenging teams the girls played against were team mentions were junior Lexi Williams and Lincoln, Peoria, Bloomington, and Normal West. senior Lauryn McArthur. Despite their rocky Theteamwasontheroadalotthisyearbecause season,manyofthegirlshadalotofsuccess theyhadmanymoreawaygamesthantheyhad andsome evencommittedtoplayincollege! home games.The girls had avery fun season
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Q: What isyour favorite memory from being on the softball team?
A:The bus ridewhere the driver letus blastthe music toget pumped.
Q; What isyour pre-game ritual?
A: Listen to music, and reallystretch out my body and my arm when we get tothe game.
Q: What willyou miss most about being on the team?
A: Allofthe girlswere great even ifthey didn't have any softball experience at all!
Analyzing the batter, senior junior Kelsey Wells runs to _ Lining up to catch the ball, senior Natalie Stumph Taylor Cribbet gets ready home base to score. warms up for the game. to pitch the ball. “4
Glancing around the field to decide what play to do, senior Taylor Cribbet decides togo for abunt.
In desperate attempt to catch the ball, Heading to first base, senior Lauryn In an intense game, senior Natalie Stumph junior Kelsey Wells reaches far to get the McCarther hopes to beat the opponent. tags out the the opponent at home base.
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The 2018-19 Central Maroons girls’ soccer team worked nonstop on the field. They made sure to never give up and their grind payed off. They started off the season with agreat win against Uni, defeating them 3-0. The ladies had several wins during the season, but also had some tough losses. The next game of the season, the Lady Maroons had a tough loss against Springfield, losing 0-5. But they quickly came back with a dub against Danville, beating them 2-1. Soon after, the girls lost to Normal West 0-4. Fortunately, with acomeback the girls won against Mattoon 2-1 and another win shortly after against Peoria Richwoods with a score of 1-0. After afew losses, the Maroons pulled out a win against Monticello, winning 3-0 and another win against Charleston, beating them 4-1. The first and only tie for the girls was against Urbana 3-3. This game was very difficult for the girls because
Othere were some difficult calls and the girls were actually losing for the majority of the game, so the tie was very impressive. The team unfortuanatly had some rough games with a loss against Normal University 0-5, Mahomet-Seymour 1-7, and Centennial 1-2. Luckily, the girls got their groove back with a win against Peoria with a final score of 9-0. They lost against St. Thomas More with ascore of 1-3. But soon after that, they had an amazing win against Manual, beating them 8-0. The next day the lost against Peoria Notre Dame, a very challenging opponent, 0-7. The girls ended the regular season with some very difficult games, but they competed hard. During the post season, the girls lost to Normal West in the Regional game. A strong team celebrates their successes and failures, and that's what the Central Maroons Girls’ Soccer Team did.
Kate Storsved
Q: What was your favorite memory on the soccer team?
A: "Scoring the game winning goal in Regionals in2018 with 7seconds left.”
Q: What isyour pre-game ritual?
A: "Eat abowl ofFrosted Flakes,get my ankles taped by my Dad, and stretch."
Q: What willyou miss most about being on the soccer team?
A: Playing the best sport with my close friends and good coaches.
Q: Which pro -athlete do you look upto the most?
A: Emily Sonnet
Using her speed, sophomore Bella Ortiz dribbles away from the opponent, hoping toscoreagoal.
Using herfancy footwork to keep control of the ball, senior Grayson Alexander looks around the field inhopes to make a agood pass.
Getting ready to boot the ball to ateammate issenior Leah Courtney playing defense.
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Dribbling the ball to the goal, freshman Lainey Somers attempts to score a goal.
Swinging big, freshman Kevin Lu serves the ball during hisJVmatch
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Returning atough serve, junior Nicholas Gunn has his eyes on the prize.
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During their spring season the 2019 boys’ tennis team experienced some great success, but also had their struggles. At the tournament in Springfield they swept the entire tournament winning two singles matches as well as two doubles matches. This was helped along the immaculate performance put on doubles partners K} Monroe and Gus Rossow. As seniors this pair were leaders on and off the court. Along with that success doubles partners Will Shinew and Nicholas Gunn went 5-0 before losing their first doubles match at atournament in Moline, Illinois. However, the team experienced their first big defeat when they fell short against Centennial after losing seven out oftheir nine matches. They bounced back from this saddening loss by sweeping Mahomet after winning all oftheir matches against them. This win was very important to the manly
Maroons' tennis team because itboosted their morale, which helped them to regain their confidence back from the tragedy that had happened from playing Centennial. Their success on the court did not seem to make sense due to their many canceled practices because ofthe many rainy days during spring time. The practices that they did have were full of hard work and determination to make up for their lost time. At their many over night tournaments, the team enjoyed themselves immensely during their team bonding activities that often lasted late into the night. The team ended their season on the right note, beating Normal West on their home court for senior night. At the Sectional match, the boys competed very hard, but unluckily, nobody advanced to the State match. @&
K) Monroe
Q: What isyour favorite memory from the tennis team?
A: Winning the Springfield tournament
Q: What isyour pre-game ritual?
A: Listening to music.
Q: What willyou miss the most about being on the team?
A: miss playing the sport with my best friends grew up with.
Q: Which pro-athlete do you look up to the most?
A: King James and Serena Williams because they're thegoats. with my doubles partner Gus senior year.
Ready for anything, sophomore Ethan Gulley prepares his merciless forehand.
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killer swing, freshman Oscar match, senior Will Shinew wears his signature headband. Rhodes breathes to remain concentrated.
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This season forthe Maroons was bitofan up and down season. Coming offastrong 6-4 season that includedaplayoffberth,theMaroonsweresetfor abigfuture in2019. The team had to practice ata temporary home atKenwood, but itwas not really atrue home although that did not stop them from playing hard allyear long. Itwas aslow startout of the gate for Champaign Central asthey lost43-16 inaroadlossatMetamora,butitwasaquick bounce back asthey throttled in-cityrival Centennial 51-19. Homecoming the very nextweek was ahigh scoring lossto Peoria Notre Dame 63-42 which the Maroons followed up with two straight wins including winning the Twin City and Wright Street Trophies atUrbana. Athree game losing skid to Danville 52-27, Peoria 64-27, and
Normal West 49-14 all but sealed their fate as playoffhopes diminished butthe Maroons finished ona high note with a23-18 season ending victory at Peoria Manual to finish the season en route to four
wins and five losses. Maroons inpassing yards with 452 and 5touchdowns through the air.Senior Tarell Evans led the Maroons Running Backs with 1002 rushing yards and 7rushing touchdowns on the season. Evans also led the Maroons in receiving yards with 252 and 4touchdowns. Though Tarell Evans led the team with 2interceptions on theyear, itwas Connor Milton who had the longest with a98 yard Pick Sixtothe house against Peoria Richwoods. Senior lan Asklund ledthe team intotal tackles with
120, while itwas Nick Gunn who led the team in sacks and forced fumbles with 11and 5respectively. Pryce Punkay ledthe team inExtra Points made with 19out 19,aperfect 100% and was2 for4on Field Goals both 20yarders for aless impressive 50%. The only direction forthisteam isup asthe "new"
McKinley Field will befinished and the Maroons will C) return totheirtrue and permanant home for agood ° seasonin2020.
NicholasGunn
Q: What was your favorite memory from being on thefootball team?
A: Massacring Centennial
Q: What isyour pre-game ritual?
A: Nothing, just stretch and maybe have abanana
Q: What willyou miss most about being on the team?
A: miss going inon defense with the whole team
Q: Which pro-athlete do you look up
to most?
A: Roger Federer
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The 2019 fall season for the girls golf teams was full of many ups and downs. This, however, was not unexpected. After loosing six seniors from lastyear they still started the season offright, finishing 3rd inthe Central Invite after they scored 446 as ateam. As the season went on the girls continued to work hard
improved their mental approach towards the game. This improvement showed the most injunior Kathryn Currey who won the award for most improved player. Led by their team captains Cassie To and Dominick Fuentes the team finished 4th in conference and had three people qualify for sectionals. They finished with an overall record of5-6.
A: My sophomore year when| hitthe coach in the back and he turned around and said "good shot!"
Q: What isyour pre-game ritual?
A: Listening tothe Victorious soundtrack
Q: What doyou miss the most about being on the team?
A: I'llmiss hearing allofthe interesting stories about my teammates.
Q: Which pro-athlete do you look uptothe most?
A: Chloe Kim
Putting, junior Casandra To shows amazing form.
AGetting ready to putt, sophomoreAdeleMiller, focuses intensely on the hole
Hoping that her ball willgo into the hole,junior Emily Fuentes istensing up her shoulders inanticipation performance, junior Kathryn Currey, celebrates.
‘BOYS’ GOLF
O Coached by the News-Gazette all area 79 in the 2A regional tournament. Due MVP coach of the year, Mike Osterbur, this to the hard work of the team they only team experienced many successes. The missed out on the top 10 spot in 2 of 2019 team was led by senior Justin their tournaments. Although McCoy McCoy and freshman Wade Schacht experienced some hardships with his who were constantly competing. Under swing he was consistently in the top hole Justin McCoy Osterbur senior Cameron Baker was able scorers in the area and finished with a to improve from shooting a 170 the medal in the 2A regional tournament.
Q: What was your favorite memory from the golf team?
A: When Cam Baker shot the round of his = — ee ad life —
Q: What is your pre-game ritual?
A: eat Jimmy Johns then pray before tee off
Q: What do you miss the most about being on the team?
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Swingingbig,senior Sydney Cochrane delivers hermercilousserve.
Showing her athleticism, senior Erin Durukan hustles for ashort ball.
The 2019 girls' tennis team hada solid year, finishing with arecord of 6 and 4 overall, and 3 and 2intheir conference. After losing aclose match to start offthe season, the team quickly recovered and won their next 4 matches, including avictory over their crosstown rival Centennial. "CTEN," which ishow players lovingly refer to the team, picked up two hard-fought, come-from-behind victories against Mattoon and Normal Community, beating them both 5-4, followed by several tough matches and tournaments including the Bloomington Purple Invitational, the Peoria Richwoods Invitational, and the Bloomington Invitational. The girls played exceptionally well and helped the team place better inthese tournaments than they had in several years. They also gained eight new players who brought even more enthusiasm and energy to
the team. On top ofthat, the team placed 2nd in Sectionals and 6th in their conference, and Olivia Gunn made the News Gazette All-Area first team, while Erin Durukan and Emma Crawford made the All-Area second team and Alexis Jones and Claudia Larrison received Honorable Mentions. The tennis team continued their outstanding postseason by sending a doubles team, Erin Durukan and Emma Crawford, to State, as wells as Olivia Gunn in singles. Sophomores Jones and
Larrison along with junior Brooke Sholem also impressed with their first seasons on varsity, as did three-year varsity player senior Sydney Cochrane. Even though the girls’ tennis team is losing eight seniors next year, coach Gary Day isconfidentinthe leadership and talent ofthe upcoming upperclassmen.
Olivia Gunn
Q: What isyour favorite memory on the team?
A:When the ballgot stuck inmy doubles partner's raquet and she looked around for it.
Q:What isyour pre-match ritual?
A:To lightly hitaround and have fun with tennis before have to be more focused.
Q: What willyou miss most about being on the
team?
A:Having atight bond with the girls before we allget too busy during the offseason
Q:What pro athlete do you look up to the most?
A: Roger Federer because he's areallygreat tennis player.
Firing uptheirteam before aAe coaches Matt Davis and Gary Day always have some inspirational words.
Returning a serve with her powerful
Keeping the point alive, senior Emma backhand, junior Brooke Sholem has her Crawford reaches out for a tough ball. celebrate their doubles victory. @ eyes on the prize.
Slicingthrough the water, junior Amalie Johnson competes inafreestyle
. Central swimmers (left to right) senior Liara Aber, junior Amalie Johnson, senior Alexia Popa, sophomore AnnelieseSchideman,freshmanBriannaFreeburg,and freshmanCarolineHartmanncheerontheirteammates
Gliding through the lane, freshman Caroline Hartmannm competes in a race. inahighlycompetitiverace. breaststroke race.
Despite not having a pool for the first eight weeks ofthe season, the 2019 Girls'Swimming Team had an amazing season. The upperclassmen really had to step up and lead the team because there were only eight returners from their last season. After atough loss against Edwardsville atthe start ofthe season, the girls came back with awin against Danville, receiving 14 more points than the opponent. A few highlights for the girls include beating Centennial, Bloomington and Uni. They also placed first inthe Twin City Meet and the Indian Acres Relay Meet which were great accomplishments for the team. Some other meets that the girls competed hard inwere the Charger Invite, placing 5th, and the Galesburg Invite, placing 4th. During the post season, the girls performed well atthe Conference and the200free theteam? most?
Sectional meets, placing 5th at Conference and 3rd at Sectionals. They had almost 100% lifetime/season best swims attheir Sectional Meet which was very exciting for the team. Freshman Samantha Cook advanced to the State Meet and placed 46th inthe 200 free and 33rd inthe 500 free. All ofthe girls had made large improvements from the beginning ofthe season. The Girls Swimming Team ended up placing fifth inthe Big 12 Conference with a conference record of2-2. The total team record was 3-2. After the season, senior Julia Wilson was awarded the Allen Kingel Leadership Award and senior Liara Aber was given the Tough Maroon Award. This shows how much the upperclassmen had to step up to help their teammates succeed.
Julia Wilson
Q: What was your favorite memory on the Girls’ Swimming team?
A:The dance parties inGalesburg orwinning
relay atTwin City.
Q: What isyour pre-game ritual?
A: listento my hype playlistand do abunch ofarm circles behind the blocks.
Q: What willyou miss most about being on
A:The bond I'veformed with thegirlsand the team dinners.
Q: Which pro-athlete do you look upto
A: Simone Manuel because she constantly breaksbarriersforwomeninswimming.
Coach Katie poses with her swimmers, freshman Brianna Freeburg, sophomore Emily Hettinger, senior Julia Wilson, and freshman Samantha Cook after an exciting 200-yard freestyle relay.
After a competitive race, sophomore Emily Hettinger shows good sportsmanship as she ee Ingo her race, senior Julia Wilson After finishing her race, freshman Samantha ooks to gain an early advantage. Cook is congratulated by her coach.
Junior, RileyAnton trys Junior, Kitty Rossowisinthe her best to get an ace as The Maroons prepare to defend an attack from the air, ready to terminate the she serves the ball to the other side ofthe net. ball and geta kill. other team.
The 2019 girls volleyball team was filled with lots of | The teamae with a record of 11 wins and 7 talent. Although itwas somewhat ofarocky season, _ losses in their regular season games. They also the girls managed to secure acouple big wins. One _ traveled to atotal of 3tournaments throughout the ofthebestwinsoftheseasonwasagainsttheSt. season,oneofthem beingthedayofhomecoming. JoeSpartanswhen theypulledouta25-22,25-20 Unfortunately,theMaroonsgotknocked outinthe win. The girls can all agree that this was the best last round of regionals in a 3 setter against game of the season, as everyone played great and Mahomet. This was after they beat Centennial, sweptSt.Joeinjusttwosets.Anothergreat again,inthefirstround. Bothofthesegameswere momment oftheseasonwaswhen thelady veryclosebuttheMaroonsfelltotheBulldogs Maroons beatCentennial inathreesetthrillerat 25-23,23-25,10-25intheirlastgame oftheseason. Centennial.Thescorewas22-25,25-13,25-20.The JuniorMichigan commit, MiraChopra, madethe girls couldn't have done it without their amazing All-Area First Team and Senior, Elise Bossenbroek, studentsectiontheretocheerthem on.Thegirls madetheAll-AreaSecond Team. Senior,Katelyn had some other great wins against Peoria Manual, Swartz, and junior, Kitty Rossow, both received PeoriaRichwoods, Urbana,andPeoriaNotre Dame, All-AreaHonorable Mention.Thevolleyballteam ——_—_ beatingallfourteamsininjusttwosets. hadasuccessful season,despite Mee Gi =
Elise Bossenbroek
Q: What was your favorite memory playing Central Volleyball?
A: Beating Centennial inthree sets
Q: What was your pre-game ritual?
A: Before each game eatasnack because am always hungry.
Q: What will you miss most about being on the team?
A: will miss playing the sport all the time, The team poses after one oftheir wins every day. at home in Combes Gym. (=
With good passing form, junior Mira Juniors Katy Shockey (left) and Mira Chopra Senior, Michaela Katterhenry, does a great job Chopra gets ready to receive a serve, (right) are shown working together to block a _ getting her feet to the ball so she can get a hoping for a perfect pass. ball against Centennial in the News Gazette. hard dig.
GIRLS’ XC
The 2019 girls’ cross country team competed very well inthe several long and tiring meets they had. Some meets had very bad and rainy weather, but the girls powered through itand were very successful. Some meets the girls competed in include the Normal West Invite, The Decatur Mini Invite, and The Charleston Invitational. The girls ran
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against several difficult teams, but held their own. Many ofthe girls competed very well atthe Big 12 Tournament. Luckily, the girls landed a spot in the Regional Meet, but sadly nobody made it to the State Meet. The girls had avery fun season filled with good times and bonding, especially when they had to huddle up when the weather was bad!
Nearingthefinishline,
Q: What isyour favorite memory?
A:The spaghetti dinners and the bus ridesto meets.
Q: What isyour pre-game ritual?
A: liketowalk the course with my teammates.
Q: What willyou miss the most?
Allthe insidejokes thatthe team made.
Q: Who isapro athleteyou look up to?
MA: Eliud Kipchoge for showing everyone how
Junior @ farwe can push ourselves.
Elizabeth Asmussen pushes to completetherace.
Smiling through the pain,junior Mina,Kim keeps up her pace.
Unphased bythe bad weather, the team huddles together to prepare for their upcoming race.
BOYS’ XC
Starting off strong, the 2019 boys’ cross improved substantially by the end of the country team began their season with season. The boys ran hard in the Big 12 the challenging Charleston Invite on an Tournament and at Regionals. The boys early Saturday morning. This was just fell short by just two places and placed one of the several tough meets the boys 8th at Sectionals. The team had one raced in. A few other meets that the boys _ individual State qualifier, junior Alexander competed hard in were the Decatur Mini = Ahmari. Although there was only one Invite, the Edwardsville Invite, and the state qualifier, all of the boys competed East Peoria Invite. The boys worked hard and supported each other i extremely hard this season and everyone __ throughout the season.
Luke Hartmann
Q:What isyour favorite memory?
A:Havingawrestingmatchatateam dinner.
|What isyour pre-game ritual?
A:| eat something light and drink lotsof
4 water.
|Q:What will you miss the most?
A:Running every day with the team.
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pro-athlete.
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1A After’a long hard'race, freshman )CooperSweetcatcheshis idbreath.
Maintaining hispace and form, Starting off strong, juniors Max Dillow and Jacob Seraphin
freshman Avery Smith rushes to are neck and neck with their opponent.
Takingafreekick,senior Spencer Bauer attempts to put one past the keeper.
After winning the championship game ofthe Urbana Tournament offofsophomore Kyle Johnson's penalty kick,theee excitedly huddle around him and cheer.
The 2019 boys soccer team had very high expectations for the season, being the reigning Regional Champions. The boys started outa little rocky with ties against Saint Thomas More 3-3 and Uni 3-3. After the ties, the boys came out very strong winning the Urbana Tournament in penalty kicks. A few highlights include beating Urbana 5-2, beating Centennial 5-2, and beating Mahomet 2-1. These were very big wins for the boys because these are all rival schools. The boys only lost to very difficult teams.One team included Gateway Legacy, aranked team. The soccer team played very hard against this team and only fell short by three goals. The lastgame ofthe regular season got the boys ready for Regionals, beating Rantoul 7-0.The Maroons ended their regular season with arecord of17-2-5. The firstgame ofthe i
(@) O Santiago Rodriguez
Q: What was your favorite memory on the boys’ soccer team?
A: reallyenjoyed the Regional Finals game from this season and all ofthe bus rides with
Q: What isyour pre-game ritual?
A: always put my leftshoe on firstand my shin guards on last.
Q: What willyou miss most about being on
A: I'llmiss the bus rides with the boys.
With ee senior lan McDonald battles to keep opponent.
posession ofthe ballfrom his
the boys. theteam? tomost?
Q: Which professional athlete doyou look up
season was against Decatur MacArthur. The Maroons came out strong and won 10-0. The reigning Regional Champions had taken the title again, beating Mt. Zion 4-1 on avery cold and windy day. Despite the Maroons amazing season, they fell short by one goal inthe Sectional Semi-Final, losing 1-2. Because of their incredible season, many of the boys received recognition. Senior Santiago Rodriguez won the News Gazette Player ofthe Year, he was placed on the all-region team, and was placed on the All-Conference firstteam. Senior Spencer Bauer was placed on the All-Conference second team as well as sophomore Kyle Johnson. Junior Judd Wagner was also placed on the All-Conference firstteam. Lastly, senior Todd Marshall received All-Conference honorable mention. These awards show just how talented this team was this season. on the play.
A: Ronaldo because he'sagreat goal scorer.
With great effort,junior Alex Wellens races his opponent to the ball while senior Todd Marshall keeps aclose eye
Running swiftly through the grass, senior
Preparing to receive a corner kick from the
In an attempt to regain posession of the ball, Santiago Rodriguez blows by his other team, keeper Nate Allen (junior) gets in senior Todd Marshall reaches for the ball opponent with ease. ready position while teammates Judd Wagner while trying to get in front of his opponent.
Back Row: Coach Evan Scott,CoachKeaton,Jake Munroe, Kobe Keeble, Maurice Thomas, Klaeton Davis, Kadin Davis, Coach Finke, Coach Nix.
Front Row: Erik Whitehead, Keon'tae Johnson,KelonteWilliams Christopher Chen, Christopher Kwak, Mitchell Crompton, Connor Clifton. Back Row: Coach Keaton, Peter Smith, Davon Prude, Owen Hobbs, Aiden Fanning,OmarJames, RayaneMarzoudi.
Battling hard, freshman Owen Esslinger makes agreat attempt atpinning down hisopponent.
Raisinghishandwiththe referee,seniorJadyn Williamswinstheround of thenight.
This year, the Champaign Central wrestling team had avery large roster with several upperclassmen returners. The boys had several competitive meets this season and did very well as ateam and as individuals. They also had plenty of bonding opportunities because of how long many ofthese early morning meets were. The boys started out their season atthe Civic Memorial Holiday Tournament. They used this tournament to see where the team was atso they could make skill improvements throughout the season. After that tournament, the boys competed in several others including the Mascoutah Tournament, the Mahomet Tournament, and the Eastern Illinois Invite. Although the boys did lose to rivals, Centennial, they still beat several good teams. One ofthe teams highlights took place against Westville. match. team.
The dual started really badly with six losses ina row, but then the team pulled together and won every single match afterwards to get the win.
During the post season, the boys competed hard at Regionals. Two individuals, senior Dalton Hall and sophomore Carter Hall, made it to Sectionals. Both had amazing performances at the Sectional Meet, but only Carter Hall Advanced. Inthe three day IHSA State Wrestling Meet atthe State Farm Center, sophomore Carter Hall ended up placing sixth. This was an amazing accomplishment for both Hall and his team. This season was aseason ofgrowth and hard work. Together, the team came out with several wins and had an amazing year. Next year, the team hopes to continue to improve and come out strong with another great season.
DaltonHall
Q: What isyour favorite memory from being on the wrestling team?
A: My favorite memory iswhen Allen made the hard candy joke freshman year.
Q: What isyour pre-meet ritual?
A: Listen to music and get moving before my
Q: What willyou miss most about being on the wrestling team?
A: I'llmiss the friendships formed on the
Q: Which pro-athlete do you look up to most? Oo
A: Conor McGregor
Wrestling against his opponent, junior Davis Early focuses on his skill as he is preparing for a pin.
Up against his opponent, senior DeLeon
Using all of his strength and skill, senior Rice prepares to pin his opponent against LaVontae Pelmore goes against his Dalton Hall sets up a pin on his opponent for the mat. Bs opponent. pe the win. =
Cradling down froma lib winning competition, juniorTyliahButlerwowsIntheirveryfirstcompetitionoftheseason,theladies thecrowd. kickitoffwithamazingsynchronization. roi
Not only isshe showing offherprecision,senior DavannahDixonIsgiving offawholelotofattitude.
As Crowd leaders, the Champaign Central of any group can be affected by a one person. cheerleading team isthe connection between the fans and the athletic team. The energy and enthusiasm from the crowd can rally asports team to play better and boost overall performance. These girls work very hard during football and basketball season to cheer on the teams and to compete together. This team has been through a lot since the very beginning. Losing teammates, coaches, and feeling the pressure ofrebranding aname for themselves these ladies and gentleman never fell short from amazing and continued to push through the season with resilience. A highlight from the girls’ season was beating Centennial in ahold at our home court. These girls truly always did their best inall ofthe games. Not only are they ateam, they are afamily. The overall energy thecheerteam?
Their coach instilled a few basic morals in her team. A good teammate is one who makes every effort to bring positive energy and an overall attitude of focus and dedication to any practice,event,orcompetition. Beinga leader, is pushing yourself to achieve more and grow in both skills and personal character so that others are inspired to follow.We all have hard days and times when learning or performing is more challenging than others. In these times it can be very difficult to keep up with a group that is cohesive and progressing rapidly. A great teammate would taketimetohelpthosewho are a bit behind and support all who need it. Helping others achieve their individual best should be a source of personal pride and accomplishment! Thisiswhatthisteam has accomplished this season.
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Q: What isyour favorite memory from being on
A: Goofing around inpractice but also getting
work in.
Q: What isyour pre-game ritual?
A: Besides stretching and going over cheers,
alwayscallmymomandtellherwhattimetobe atthegames.
Q: What will you miss most about being on the cheer team?
A: I'mgoing to miss spending time with my team and bonding with each other
Q: Which pro-athlete do you look up to most?
A: Gabby Butler because she isthe most famous cheerleader inthe world.
Using all their might, freshman Tiana Henderson, senior Erica Spears, senior Davannah Dixon, and junior Ashanti Evans come in strong with a loud and proud Central entrance.
Preparing to catch their flyer, senior With a showmanship attitude, senior Erica Spears Erica Spears, junior Tyliah Butler, and greets her way onto the mat.
Showing offher school spirit,freshman Tiera fe) Newbill holds the "H" in "CHS" for the teams junior Ashanti Evans gear up for a O final finish. og
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The 2019-20 girls’ basketball team competed hard Tournament, the girls played amazingly and this season. Although their record was not placed second. This was an amazing incredible, itwas still very good. This season, the accomplishment for the team. The girls had avery girls had alot ofteam bonding opportunities that | good season, ending with arecord of 19-17 which helped them work together as ateam. During the isan improvement from lastyear's record. During season, the girls fell short to afew teams such as the post season, the girls lost to Danville in their Danville and Decatur MacArthur. But, the girls first Regional game. Even though they did not won several games against teams such as win, they fought hard as ateam and made some Williamsville, Urbana, and Decatur Eisenhower; major improvements from the beginning ofthe who the girls won against with ascore of62-27.A season. Some ofthe girls also received few highlights include the Chicago MLK recognition for their hard work this season. Senior tournament, the games against Centennial, and Chanice Willis made itonto the 43rd and the Paris Thanksgiving Tournament. At the News-Gazette All-Area team. Also, freshman Addy Chicago MLK Tournament, the girls won agame McLeod and junior Jayden Wilson both received and had the opportunity to bond more as ateam. All-Area Honorable Mention. This season was a At both Centennial games, the girls played hard season of improvement and achievement for the and came out with two wins against the school's girls, and they will continue to get better and rival team. At the Paris Thanksgiving better each season.
Players sophomore Kinsley Stillman and After rebounding the ball, junior Jayden freshman Abby Boland guard the basket, Wilson makes a fast break down the court to opponents.
keeping their opponents from scoring wit SCOre. the rest of the team nearby
AtO buzzer! Senior Pryce Punkay with the dagger and iceinhisveins toseal the close win against Decatur Eisenhower.
The 2020 senior class including (from lefttoright) Samuel Chapman, Reece Jacobson, Lyman Larson, Albert Chen, Todd Marshall, Pryce Punkay, and IsaiahJackson ge one lastsenior picture inCombes Gym. Missing from the picture issenior JaylenMcCullough.
After aquestionable call by ttherefereesagainstrival Centennial,seniorManager Lyman Larson reacts.
MVP
The 2019-2020 Champaign Central Boys' Basketball season could be classified as one thing: A rollercoaster ride. A 16-16 season with a 5-5 record inthe Big 12 and aquick playoff exit in the Regional Semis against Mahomet-Seymour inaheartbreaking 52-49 loss was the ending to a really up and down year. During the season, the boys had some great highlights including beating their rival team, Centennial by just afew points in overtime. The boys also beat Saint Thomas More and Peoria Manual which were also great wins for the team. Some tougher games include Peoria Notre Dame, Urbana, and the second Centennial game. Even though the boys lost these games, they still competed hard. The boys battled and never gave up all season long. Juniors Khailieo Terry, Judson Wagner, and Isaiah Roosevelt were ahuge help inthe lineup thisyear that was mainly juniors throughout the season. the team? most?
Senior Pryce Punkay set the record for Three Point shots made in aseason with 117 breaking his previous record of96 that he had set last year. The Maroons leading scorer was also Pryce Punkay with 531 and he was also the teams leading free throw shooter with 78.2%. Khailieo Terry was the team's leading rebounder with an astonishing total of157 total rebounds on the season and also led the team in deflections with 35, as well as leading the team in blocks with a total of 28. Judson Wagner led the team insteals with 43. Isaiah Roosevelt led the team inassists with 87. Khailieo Terry was also the 11th 1000 point scorer in school history this season. Senior Night against Proviso East was amazing proof ofthe rollercoaster as the game wasa close game that was up and down but ended inan 85-81 victory as the seniors walked offthe court in Combes Gym for the final time with aO
PrycePunkay
Q: What was your favorite memory from being on the basketball team?
A: Staying overnight inCentralia.
Q: What isyour pre-game ritual?
A: Eat Bobo's BBQ and listen to music.
Q: What willyou miss most about being on
A: The bus rides with my teammates.
Q: Which pro-athlete do you look up to
A: Myles Powell. He isnot apro-athlete but he isthe athlete look up to.
After a really shocking alley-oop dunk, senior Pryce Punkay cannot seem to hang on to the
Sprinting down the floor on the fast break attempt, while being trailed by senior Samuel Chapman, isjunior Henry Hamelberg.
Diego Sanchez jump with excitement as senior ° O Pryce Punkay makes the basket. "One Fly, All Fly’.
Before the game, the team gets hyped up by cheering each other on. Teammates seniors Samuel Chapman, and Todd Marshall, and juniors Henry Hamelberg, Conley Dee, Nate Allen, and
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CHAMPAIGN CENTRAL CHOIR
TheChampaign Centralchoirisfilledwithsomanytalentedstudentsandisdirected byMr.N.Schulze.This year,thestudentsdidacombined concertwithCentennial HighSchool inDecember. Theyalsoheldseveral concertsatCentral.SomethingfunthechoirstudentsgottodowastraveltoChicagotowatchthe broadwayshow Mean Girls.
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Reallyfocused on the music, the Central students inthe choir work together to pull offan amazing performance, lead by their conductor.
After agreat performance, seniors Karlee Feinen, Lisa Chasanov,
Allynne Miller, and junior Anna Wachter pose together to capture
Senior Lisa Chasanoy, junior Lily Skiles, senior AllynneMiller,andjuniorAnnaWachterprepare for the honor chorus audition. this great memory.
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Excited about their trip to Chicago, sophomore Olivia Treakle, freshman Abigail Combs, and sophomore Melia Kaplan Hartnett % pose for several pictures before they watch the broadway show, Mean Girls.
David is Central's biggest fan and supporter. He is always there for sports teams after their late night games waiting outside to either congratulate them for their win or comfort them for their loss. David is also always there to give a fist B bump or to tell fun facts. David goes to so } | many Central events and everyone at ae) Central High School appreciates his B® support. Thank you, David!
" You save big money, you save big money!" § -David Ho
"When you shop Menards." -Central Students
Special thanks goes to Mr. & Mrs. Dessen of Illini Studio for their support and yearly sharing of band pictures. Please support the studio at 319 S. Prospect Ave., Champaign, IL. 61820 (217) 3515151.
Front Row: Sia Deykoontz, Grace Goembel, Naomi Baright
Back Row: Melia Kaplan-Hartnett, Erin Cowan, Solara Campbell, Anneka McLaughlin, Lars Anderson, Isabel Curtis, Amy Cler, Abigail Combs
The Marching Band and the Color Guard competed inseveral competitions thisyear. They also performed for the fans atthe Central football games during halftime. Throughout the year, they had several challenges due to the weather. A few competitions were canceled and they even had to perform indoors atthe U of| competition, which isnever inside. They also played atthe Sweet Corn Festival as well as Edison, Jefferson, and Franklin to encourage eighth graders tojoin the Marching Band and Color Guard in high school. They had several very successful performances atthe competitions and overall had asuccessful season.
During halftime at a home football In the front sophomore Anneka
Standing in front of the Marching game, the guard performed for all of McLaughlin shows off her moves Band, junior Tyliah Butler perfectly the Central fans. alongside the other membersofthe executes her performance.
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Sitting close to the student section at the Central football game, the Marching Band plays for the crowd. At the games, the very talented band works very hard to play their instruments and cheer on the football team.
Drumline: sophomore Ella Adams freshman John Wozniak, Chanice Willis, sophomore John Tyson, sophomore Johnathan
Cheerleader and musician, sophomore
Three peas inapod, sophomores Vy liserreak unset Sepptowers hover Olivia King playsduring the homecoming Nguyen and Adele Millerwith senior Leah Abzug and freshman Sarah Mizzen Fields start offthe band. march for the crowd. halftime.
Central Marching Band members in alphabetical order: Elana Abudayya, Rowan Abzug, Ella a Elizabeth Asmussen, Naomi Baright, Ava Bartolo, Shaffer Bauer, Kai Baumartner, August Beck, 6) Parker Campbell, Solara Campbell, Madisyn Cartmill, Xavier Clark-Gordon, Amy Cler, Abigail gy, Currey, Matthew Currey, Alexandria Curry, Isabel Curtis, Sarah Dani, Eleanor Dees, Sia ( | Anthony Frasca, Analaura Garcia, Susana Garcia, Anya Gardner, Quinn Gardner, Emily Ge, NS HamzahHanif,LexiHansen,LukeHartmann,JunHayakawa,CluadiaHessee,AinsleyHolland,Cj Stuart Johnson, Melia Kaplan-Hartnett, Layla Khan, Izzy Kiely, Mina Kim, Minyoung Kim, Olivia MelodeeLeshoure,KevinLi,AlinaLoewenstein,DianaMaggi,AlexMartell,KaraMathias,Anneka Miller, Nolan Miller, Sarah Mizzen, Sophie Morgan, Anju Murphy, Vy Nguyen, Maaike Niekerk, GerardParay,LawrenceParks,LoganParks,JocelynPatterson,MicahPatton,JacksonPence, Pranada,AlecsyaPrice,AmelyaPrice,LuciaPritchard,MollyProm,MaxQuirk,SavannahRay, Margaret Schmidt, Lies] Schrag, Skyler Shang, Anya Shannon, Ben Simmons, Jordan Simons, Lily Swan-Watson, Jack Thompson, Jacob Tidrick, Olivia Treakle, John Tyson, Sophia Urban, Jonas JohnWozniak,MackenzieWranovics,ChrisWurl,DanielYoo,andBenYoung.
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THE ADDAMS FAMILY
They’re creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky, The Addams Family! This musical ties together humor, love, and the meaning of family, in the darkest way possible. The Addams Family, performed by Central Drama, was a booming success, and sold out on their Saturday night performance.
Sophomore Rachel Gillett sings JustAround the Coroner asgrim reapers tap dance behind her.
Inthe big group scene, senior Allyne Miller os drinks apotion which wreaks chaos on the families.
her onstage
Tormenting
brother, sophomore Ainsley Holland playsthe mischievous Wednesday Addams.
Playing the ancestors, junior Anna Wachter, and seniors Frances Anderson, and Kia Southerland zombie walk across the stage.
The triple threat, junior Ethan Osmundson sings, dances, and acts during his solo..
Leaping across the stage, Singing (or is it screaming?) her heart out, sophomore Isabelle Curtis dances junior Alina Loewenstein takes on the role for her featured number. of Pugsley Addams.
The Hunchback Of Notre Dame
Thisyears C2 (Central and Centennial) Production was The Hunchback ofNotre Dame. This playtook place inFebruary 13th-16th atCentennial High School inAldridge Auditorium. These sFival" schools worked hard together to puton awonderfulliproduction. The Hunchback of otre Dame isaplaythattakes place inParis, France in fifteenth century. The story is outQuasimodo, the hunchbacked bell-ringer ofNotre and hisquest ofmeeting the ifside world. Throughout hisjourney, heruns into seVeral different people including his ptivefather, Archdeacon Frollo, thewomanizing captain Phoebus, and the enchanting Vdapcer Esmeralda along with afew others. Inthe end, Quasimodo’ lifeisturned upside realizestheoutside world isnot atallwhat hemadeitoutto be.
Inthisscene,thegypsies cele eirfreedom
PlayingQuasimodo, juniorRichard Wilberg on the one day oftheyear that are allowed G2 expresses hisfeelings with great emotion. to. ge oe
SPraying for the well-being of her
fellow gypsies, ior Madelyn Henson plays the beautiful gypsy eralda.
Singing with passion, senior William Curtis expresses his feelings about Esmeralda.
Preparing to dance for the scene, senior Frances
Playing the role of Phoebus, freshman Wade Anderson, Centennial senior Ginny Kirby, and Schacht pulls off an amazing performance. sophomore Rachel Gillett gaze at the action.
Central’s Art
At Champaign Central High School there are many classes available for students who want to express themselves through art. There is a graphic design class, a photography class, a ceramics class, and many more situations that give studgffsan oportunity to express themselves and expand their imagination.
Focusing on finishing their artprojects is senior Emma Farbman and sophomore Anthony Frasca
In this beautiful drawing, sophomore Lily Weaver's goal was to comment on stereotypes,
Using acollage technique, junior Sophie Morgan created this beautiful and unique piece titled Lost My Head.
Creating this piece to represent her family,seniorWillaMankinusesall pencil to make beautiful details.
Using exacto knives are seniors Elizabeth These two amazing colored pencil drawings are done by senior Anya Shannon. Altaner and Tessa McManus-Mendelowitz
aesthetic
Inspired by hissurroundings, senior Dalton Hall created astunning collage piece using acrylic paint and cardboard among other supplies.
Using collage and watercolor paints, senior Frances Andersonbringsher arttolife.
To express and explore her identity as a Korean-American, senior Hope Lee put together these three extraordinary art pieces.
AAThis isanother beautiful piece done by FrancesAnderson.Her paintingskillsare unique.
With patience and a whole lot of talent, senior Audrey Diligently working on their n Carswell finished two beautiful scenic paintings.
ext AP art project are seniors Mar-Cia Grant, Natalie Schuette, Anya Shannon, and Naomi Baright.
This
colored penil drawings is done by senior Steven Cho. He created this so he
Graphic Design
Entitled Super Society 64, artist Craig Ondevilla bases his piece on technological advancements.
These five award winning polyptychs by sophomore Anthony Frasca are called "Degrading the Earth’.
Thiscolorfulart piecewasoncea simple marker sketch.Drawnand digitally edited by seniorJosie Kuenning.
This beautifully photoshoped art piece isby Senior Naomi Baright.
Using photography and digital editing, senior Santito Lindsey created this artwork. The picture isof senior Erlanzo Mosley.
Usingcoloredlighting,SeniorErlanzoeMosleyAsereneblackandwhite took thisstunning picture ofthe Central photo bysenior Sophie cheerleading coach. Morgan
This photo capturing beauty, drama, and apop of red, was taken by sophomore Jasmine
= -- —- a O'Connor. With adifferent perspective ofeggs and breakfast, freshman Aurora Marguccio, expresses her creative idea through photography.
Using his creativity, senior Spencer Bauer created this textured octopus.
For the pinch pot project, senior Katelyn Swartz created a very detailed llama.
Holding arecord, senior Elijah Lo made the largest sculpture ever made in ceramics class. He calls it ‘The Gamer Gauntlet” to represent himself and his friends’ love for gaming.
Using several materials, senior Katelyn Swartz created this colorful sculpture. This piece was put in an art show to be sold!
Painting
Using the bubble glazing technique, junior Grace Croegaert created this blue bowl set.
_In the ceramics classroom students listen atentively while their teacher, Ms. Comperetto, shows them different sculpting techniques.
Thistextured painting ofa bananaisby sophomore Emily Goembel For her AP art I \\ 2 class,junior t Es Frances Davis
This glowing black, white, and pink painting ae isby junior Mikah Scantlebury collage.
Presenting two different sides of a bull, senior Naomi Baright, created this realistic piece of art.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
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Club Members Left to Right: Jack Pickell, Jarred Drake, and Clotilda Briskin
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Club Members Left to Right: Row 1: Katrina Schideman, Davin Yoo, Connie Yun, Clay Miner,andDivyaChoudhary Row 2: Rohan Pluta, Mithil Shrimankar, Sean Ries, Ruichen Bai, Sarah Kim, and Mr. Shamhart
Club Members Left to Right: Hadi Ahmad, Jeremy Larson, Naser Salas, andAudreyLarson
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Club Members Left to Right: Jack Pickell, Langston Span, Genna Roth, and Robin Fitzgerald
Club Members Left to Right: Row1:JaclenePranada,NinaAhluwalia,MargaretProm,andKaraMathias Row2:YashariaWalker,RohanMandhan,KiraCanales,MarielFerreira,andMs.Carmichael
Row 1: Adele Miller, Sophia Urban, Erin Patton, Emma Chamley, Ainsley Holland, Riley Smith, Cecil Bell, Yahli Barkan, Lies! Schrag, and Alex Murphy
Row 2: Erin Cowan, Sarah Jacobson, Abigail Combs, Langston Span, Maaike Niekerk, Allynne Miller, Rachael Gillett, Dema Evans, Karlee Feinen, Alina Loewenstein, and Janani Pattabi
Row 3: Tessa McManus-Mendelowitz, Ricky Wilberg, Anneka McLaughlin, Isabel Curtis, Cydnee Baylis, Sophie Morgan, Genna Roth, Frances Anderson, Abigail Eilbracht, and Robin Fitzgerald
Row 4: Madelyn Henson, Anthony Frasca, Rowan Abzug, Benjamin Sheeley, Luke Storsved, William Curtis, Josiah Zielke, Trevin Li, Ethan Osmundson, and Anna Wachter
Club Members Left to Right:
Row 1:Lies! Schrag, Alina Loewenstein, Yahli Barkan, Riley Smith, Ainsley Holland, Emma Chamley, Karlee Feinen, Sophia Urban, and Adele Miller
Row 2: Anna Wachter, Dema Evans, Allynne Miller, Genna Roth, Ricky Wilberg, Rachel Gillett, Abigail Eilbracht, and Tessa McManus-Mendelowitz
Row 3: Isabel Curtis, Sophie Morgan, Anthony Frasca, Josiah Zielke, William Curtis, Rowan Abzug, Madelyn Henson, Ethan Osmundson, and Frances Anderson
Row 5: Tanish Khadse, Kinsley Stillman, Teddy Stanev, Victor Smith, Andrew Hara, Shaffer Bauer, Lalit Gurrapu, Conner Branch, Eli Talbott, Anna Caughey, and Narmeen Chahal
Row 1: Sra. Garbe-Coy, Da-Hwi Kim, Lisa Chasanov, Tessa McManus-Mendelowitz, and Julia Wilson
Row 2:Ally Welty-Peachey, Elizabeth Altaner, Olivia King, Samantha Tran, Emma Chamley, Divit Patel, Molly Prom, Karlee Feinen, Alina Loewenstein, and Bella Ortiz
Row 3: Lauren Larson, Erin Durukan, Grace Goembel, Connie Yun, Cindy Tran, Lexi Sebens, Aya Otmani, Anna Schmidt, Katrina Schideman, Elizabeth Asmussen, and Nina Ahluwalia
Row 4: Liara Aber, Frances Anderson, Lily Rice, Davin Yoo, Kia Southerland, Rohan Mandham, Anna Wachter, Anya Shannon, Emma Crawford, Dominick Fuentes, and Sonam Jain
Row 5: Brian Santiago, Santiago Rodriguez, Sophie Morgan, Grace Croegaert, Audrey Carswell, Preethi Saravanan, Katelyn Swartz, Anna Caughey, Madeline Lee, Kira Canales, Leah Fields, and Radman Lotfi
Row 6: Haley Hartleb, Elijah Lo, Ben Lee, Albert Chen, Santiago Rodriguez, Matthew Currey, Naser P. Salas, Jacob Tidrick, Hadi Ahmad, Eliza Loechl, and Alexandria Williams
Row 7: Noah Anaya, Kelsey Wells, Quinn Gardner, Henry Hamelberg, Sean Ries, Chris Wurl, Katy Shockey, Elise Bossenbroek, and Evan McNeilly 123
Row 1: Erin Cowan, Alexandra Goben, Sonam Jain, Divit Patel, Cindy Tran, Meesha Patel, and Melia Kaplan-Hartnett
Row 2: Adam Zwawi, Farris Sweid, Isabelle Li, Caroline Hartmann, Jocelyn Patterson, Olivia Han, Shreya Sachdev, and Advait Rajmane
Row 3: Solara Campbell, Claire Scavone, Lexi Sebens, Riyash Patel, Ameen Zwawi, Erin Durukan, Layla Khan, Anneka McLaughlin, and Mr. Maatuka
Row 4: Ms. Duewer, Rohan Mandhan, Tanish Khadse, Radman Lotfi, Eric Kwok, Josh Noa, Hadi Ahmad, Gerard Paray, and Brody Stumph
Row 5: Mr. Fagerlin, Todd Marshall, Allen Potenberg, Justin Somers, Lalit Gurrapu, Noah Anaya, Albert Chen, & Michael Feng
Row 2: Elizabeth Altaner, Davin Yoo, Jordan Simons, Lily Rice, Sofia Brown, Naomi Baright, Erin Durukan, Frances Anderson, Kia Southerland, Anya Shannon, and DaHwi Kim
Row 3: Emma Crawford, Leah Fields, Anna Caughey, Alexandria Williams, Allynne Miller, Liara Aber, Katelyn Swartz, Preethi Saravanan, Audrey Carswell, and Austin Douglas
Row 4: Olivia Gunn, Julia Wilson, Atticus Helfer, Kelsey Wells, Elise Bossenbroek, Mithil Shrimankar, Brock Elliot, Ryan Wierschem, and Haley Hartleb
Row 5: Owen Wisniewski, Radman Lotfi, Todd Marshall, Drew Barringer, Albert Chen, Elijah Lo, Allen Potenberg, Justin Somers, lan McDonald, and Serkan Cetin
Row 6: Nathan Clark, Kai Baumgartner, August Beck, Spencer Bauer, Sean Ries, Graham O'Gorman, Nik Johnson, Cam Baker, and Luke
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Row 1: Ally Welty Peachey, Alina Loewenstein, Jaclene Pranada, Quinn Kolodziej, Hadi Ahmad, Abby Wenzel, Lies! Schrag, and Kathryn Currey
Row 2: Theebaa Sharanya Senthilkumar, Samantha Tran, Emma Chamley, Ricky Wilberg, Melodee LeShaune, Madisen Leshoure, Renasia Tillmon, Kyleah Rogers, Amalie Legrande, Anna Wachter, Claire Trask, Tyliah Butler, Denisse Macedo, and Ms. Anderson
Row 3: Isabelle Li, Amalie Johnson, Allynne Miller, Fallon Mulrennan, Haley Hartleb, Reece Jacobson, Ryan Randle, NikJohnson,Jake Wilund, Ben Simmons,Jun Hayakawa, Brooke Sholem, Erin Durukan, Karlee Feinen, and Mrs. Sopa
Row 4: Riyash Patel, Allen Potenberg, Jacob Tidrick, lan Asklund, Graham O'Gorman, Mira Chopra, Jud Wagner, Henry Hamelberg, Brian Becker, Conor Blount, Connor Milton, Nathaniel Allen, Will Curtis, Eric Phillpott, Alayah Nailon, and Ms. Dittmer
Row 4: Anna Wachter, Xander Cross, Alexander Wellens, Shaun Keene, Matthew Currey, Josh Noa, Hadi Ahmad, Quinn Kolodziej, and Madeline Lee
Row 5: Nick Seraphin, Jake Seraphin, Noah Anaya, Minchul Kwok, Quinn Gardner, Zag Wagner, Alex Ahmari, Ben Young, Conor Blount, and Jake Wilund
Student Council @)
Adele Miller
Row 3: David Dommaraju, Kyleah Rogers, Anne Godlin, Grace Croegaert, Shayna Singh, Clare Smith, Davis Early, and Ms. Pennock
Row 4: Carson Nunez, Riley Anton, Tanish Khadse, Michael Feng, Xander Cross, Jasmine O'Connor, and Jacob Clark
Row 1: Amalie Johnson, Lily Rice, Frances Anderson, and Austin Douglas
Row 2: Amy Cler, Karlee Feinen, Anna Roessler, Emma Chamley, Claire Kennedy, Sydney Gardner, Jaclene Pranada, Diana Maggi, and
Club Members Left to Right: Row 1: Emma Farbman, Tessa McManus-Mendelowitz, Claire Boettcher, Veronica Schuchart, Melia Kaplan-Hartnett, and Josie Kuenning
Row 2: Anthony Frasca, Elijah Lo, lan Asklund, Fallon Mulrennan, Brian Santiago, and Riley Torrison
Amanda Anderson Colin Anderson Natalie Bradley Mary Brumlere
Maria Cardosa Thaddaeus Carlson
WEEE Ee DE ECL REE
Kaylee Conlin Derrick Cooper
Shmonica Cobb
Christine Creek
Kathleen Decker Elizabeth Dickinson
Claire Duewer
Valerie Fazzini Susan Feldman Dara’ Fenner
Katherine Flugge
Joni Fredrickson
Jennifer Garbe-Co
Thomas Gelsthorpe
Donna Gootee
Brandon Goslin
Christine Green Gail Groff
Andrew Handley
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Amanda Helmick Aaron Hong Guthrie Hood Matthew Hopkins Argie Johnson
Christina Jordahl 5 Iris Jun
Matthew Knicl
Carolyn Kodes Chevonne Koenig Erin Krepel
Jude Krushnowski Jane Kuppler
Lori Larson
Julianne Lee
Steven Lowe
Amber Mills Elizabeth Moscoso
Anne Munroe Jessica Navarrete
Leconte Nix
Christine Nixon
eGrinnciRennioen Sarah Peterson
Emily Pickell
BrettRoberts JuliaRoberts
Brittany Sage Diane Salfelder
Elliot Schultz
hart Michelle Shmikler
Peter Shungu Michael Sitch
“Jennifer
Michael Williams LaDonna Wilson “Alicia Wolfe Bryan Yacko Timothy Zorn
Not Pictured: Martina Anderson, Rebecca Ashe, Deborah Bersig, Lisa Bourial, Ryan Byfield, Kristina Castillo-Simons, Seth Chiles, Nicholas Clegg, Jay Creek, Micheal Deterding, Erin Duvall, Eric Fagerlin, Scott Filkins, Jeffrey Finke, Zachary Fitzpatrick, Khadija Gaoud, Scott Garreau, Stephanie Gilbert, Tyanna Green, Emily Gunderman, Iselin Gutierrez, Daphane Hammer, Waymon Harper, Tami Haubner, George Hursey, Merle Ingersoll, Amy Irle, Gina Isabelli, Dorothy James, Jovaunte Johnson, Verdell Jones, James Katsinas, Emily Kautzer, William Keaton, Gina Kiel, James Knight, Ausharra Knox, AnnMarie Kregel, Ryan Krows, Bethany Larson, Leonard Lateef, David Lee, Vicky Levitt, Levell Mables, Nicole Markovich, David Martin, Solange Masweka Solai, Savannah McQueen, Joseph Meyer, - Sarah Mohr, Rhonda Money, Eric Nesbitt, Jennifer Nigg, Nicola O'Bryan, Michael Peirson, Brandi Pelmore, Andy Place, Lorena Rodriguez, Brian Ruiz, Jamie Schrader, Cindy Scott, Camilla Smith, Charlene Smith, Linda Smith, Scott Spraque, Stephen Staats, Stephen Stanger, Marian Stauder, Joan Strater, Brenna Swartz, Robert Swiontek, Whitney Tatman, Jeffrey Trigger, Stephanie Tucker, Georgia Vriner-Paul, Jennifer Vyas, Shannon Williams, Lucas Wilson, Tanya Winfrey, Jessica Youhas, David Young, and Tiffany Young.
Slagor Michael Slagor Gary Slotnick Kathryn Sly
JaneStillman
Enrika Stulpinaite Maldonado
JessicaSopa JohnStaab
Mark Talarico
Robert Thomas Veronica Thompson BenjaminTrupin
Matthew Williams
Meri Ward
Caitlyn Vanderbeek
The staffatCentral dedicate alot oftheir time to their students and do their best to help them succeed. They are determined to help their students in any way they can and are readily available to students any time they need help. As teachers witness many students pass through the hallways ofCentral to the graduating stage, they genuinely hope, in some way, they have influenced the lives ofstudents.
What are your thoughts on expanding Central?
What are your thoughts on expanding Central?
|think the expansions ofCentral is definitely needed but there are alot of frustrations involved in remodeling while students are still in attendance." sadanse
"|think the expansions on the school are long overdue. But hope itturns out well and has agreat impact on the
What are your thoughts on expanding Central?
"|think itisabsolutely vital to accommodate the large number of students we are trying to serve. am very excited to see the finished product and how itpositively affects student’ SUCCESS."
What isyour favorite aspect about teaching at Central?
"| became a PE teacher so that could coach football. was playing semi- pro football when was at ISU and it just made sense to become ateacher and coach."
Timothy Zorn- Anatomy Teacher
Brandon Goslin- Government Teacher
Ryan Krows- English Teacher
Brett Roberts- PE Teacher
Although he isnot astaff member, David Ho is seen around the school a lot. He works his enthusiasm and bravado into the very thread of Central. Typically, here he isshowing support for Central as he cheers on the band during the pep rally. (6)
‘TheexpansionofCentralwillincrease“Ourtownissteadilyincreasingsothe"Theexpansionisverymuchneeded. thequalityandscopeofouracademicrenovationsareneeded.AlthoughCentral's|Howeverwouldhavelikedittobein facilitiesallowingustomeetthelocationmakesitdifficulttofindparking,SWChampaignwherethecityisrapidly changingeducationalneedsofkidsintherewillbemanyaddedconveniencesthatgrowing.lookforwardtohavingair our community." the students will enjoy when it is finished.” conditioning for the first time in 27 years.”
What isyour favorite aspect about being amentor
What do you plan'on doing when you retire? coordinator?
"| will continue teaching online physics classes at Parkland. "| love seeing mentor pairs enjoying their time together Beyond that look forward to having more freedom to and also welcoming students into my office to answer travel with my wife and visit our children.” the trivia questions."
Q: What isyour favorite movie? A: 1917 because ofthe amazing
Q:What doyou envision the Q: What doyou lookforward future Central willbe like? tonextschool year? A: hope toseethefuture A:Open lunch with my @ Central open upopportunities friends! forevery student. O
Sarah Evans
Esteban Francisco Marcos
BrianGaspar
Ainsley Holland
Michael Feng Luis Figures
s Anthony Frasca Hewitt Friedman
Peyton Gauble Genesis Gebil
Dema Evans
camera work.
Connor Fisher Maranatha Fitz Maria Francisco
Ayanna Fuller Sydney Gardner Niya Garrett
Jonathan Gibson Rachel Gillett Anne Godlin
Victor Smith
Carson Nunez
herine Grumish LalitGurrapu Alberto Gutierrez
Carter Hall
Carlandra Harris Sofia Hartmann
NoahHenson SamHentges
TateHerges
Jesus Hernandez-Martinez
Emily Hettinger
Nourelhoda Hijab Grace Hohman
Nicholas Howes
C° Adam Bergh
Savanna Olson
Connor Branch Adele Miller
Emma Huang Dwayne Hubbard Sherell Hughes Clark Hutton Tuyet Huynh Quenshawn Hymon
Naveen llardi-Keist Alexander Jackson Alyssia Jackson Martha Jackson Olivia Jackson Laila Jami
Antonio Johnson Elena Johnson Elizabeth Johnson Kyle Johnson Alexis Jones
Q: Ifyou could travel anywhere, where would you go?
A:Yourparents’housebecause theyaresuchkindpeople.
Q:Atthistime,whatisyour favoritemovie?
A: Inception because it'sreally raw.
Q:Whatisyourfavoritefood?
A: Burger, because the provolone isthe greatest item ofalltime.
Haydn Nolan
Ethan Osmundson
Ren Noreross AyaOtmani
Shivani Patel
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Clayton Odeneal
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Ahmet Oguz
Logan Parks
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Akia Person
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Craig Ondevilla Bella Ortiz
DeepPatel
JohnPelafos
Kimberly Pham
we Divit Patel
TatiyanaPeppers
EricPhillpott
SonyJain
JakeWilund
Rohan Mandhan
Conor Blount
What isyour favorite trend
Q:What do you look forward to inthe next school year? A: Having no eighth hour.
Q:Whatisyourfavoritetrendthis school year?
A: Flannel Fridays sponsored by Atticusthatneverworked.
Q:Whatisyourfavoritetrend thisschoolyear?
A:TikTokbecausethevideos are funny and creative.
Margaret Prom
Margaret Rodgers Tomas Rodriguez Kyleah Rogers
Genevieve Roth Da Vine Rozier
Alex Wellens
Q:
this school year?
A: Black Air Force Ones.
Va i a & Diego Sanchez Mikah Scantlebury Adriana Schlernitzauer
Nina Ahluwalia
McKenna Pruitt Eliza Redes
Isaiah Roosevelt Ronnie Ross
Paxton Schrader Liesl Schrag
Divit Patel
Connor Reyling
Katherine Rossow
Delaney Scofield
MaggieMaggio
Aiden Scott
Theebaa Sharanya
Grace Skube
Claire Trask Alexis Sebens
Katelyn Shockey
Azaria Smith
BenjaminTyner
Brooke Sholem
Marvin Smith
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Anna Wachter
BenjaminSimmons
Michael Smith
Paul Thornhill
Khadari Torres
Judson Wagner
Nicholas Seraphin
KaireiSimpson
Riley Smith
Naudia Thornton
Willo Townsend
JillianWalden
Leo Severin
Lily Skiles
Terrykah Smith
JacobTidrick
Cindy Tra
Diamond Warfield
Williams
Allysen Mei
Welty-Peachey
Abigail Wenzel
SelexusWest
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Tariq Akbar, Lucia Antonio Francisco, Quinerra Brown Taylor, Cameron C
arey, George Chiligiris, Macy Cochrane, Dalys Marie Crespo Velez, Ella Estrada, Simon Felipe Mateo, Francisco Gregorio Lucas, Caroline Hill, Andrew Johnson, Esther Kayembe, Mina Kim, Giovanni Ledezma Caderon, Melodee Leshoure, Samaria Loatman, Melvin Marin-Fuentes, Ernesto Marquez, Hailey Mellor, Sophie Morgan, Fallon Mulrennan, Laban Ntumba, Kelly Palestino-Graniel, Octavio Paz, Alyrica Pullen, Ximena Ramirez, Kyron Seals, Maria Sebastian Mateo, Nicholas Snell, Brittany Teague, Khailieo Terry, Jenna Thompson, Rachael Tshomba, Destiny Warfield, Michael Wilson, Albaraa Yousef, Brenda Zarco, & Ameen Zwawi
A:Definitely NOT TikTok. A:To haveAC and aparking lot.
What isyour favorite food? Q: What isyour favorite trend A: Cactus grill burrito because this school year? it’s really good. A: Renegade and the chain dangling trend on
‘|have been outside practicing my soccer skills." -Freshman ‘I've been ordering Chipotle. ‘|have pretty much just been IsaacFisher Theyhavefreedelivery.almostsleepingandplayingCallofDuty." have enough points for afree -Sophomore
oe burrito. -Senior Maggie Barnes
"Here am performing the backward roll into a standing position. Although | practiced this for the better part of a day, have yet to execute it perfectly, which is what plan on doing for the rest of my time quarantined. - Senior Anna Caughey
"|have
morning with my mom." -Senior Sophia Tomaso
Oliver Rhodes
"Quarantine and chill on Netflix party with the girls!" -Junior
"We have been workinghard tofinish theyearbook... you're welcome!" -Seniors Haley Hartleb and Elise _Bossenbroek
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ee = ee stroying my sister|i "Besides watching movies and playing board games, we basketball while eiaagech i Today\while G@mmantined afe have been helping our parents redo the kitchen." -Freshman Meg Ross and Juni eraser. Junio ‘phan Mari -Freshman Margaret Schmidt and Senior Anna Schmidt Katherine Rossow
Junior Kira Canales
worlds while my auntwatches my baby cousin." - Senior Deshaune Chappell
Emma Chamley
SENIORS
Class of 2020 Officers
President
Albert Chen
Elijan Lo
Atticus Helfer Treasurer Treasurer
AustinDouglas
JustinSomers
Senior Scholars
During these four long years of high school, these studends worked very hard to obtain this prestegious achievement. These students spent long nights studying and made sure to stay on top of all of their schoolwork. These students obtained a 4.0 GPA for all four years of high school and took several difficult classes. Central High School is filled with successful students.
AnnaCaughey
Luke Hartmann
Reece
Kelsey Wells
Connie Yun -
Senior Awards Best
Eyes Best Smile
Best Hair
Brains & Beauty
Lindsey and Amariya TNO Se ate | Chapman
Jack Hummel and Anna Caughey Serkan Cetin and Magdalen Barnes
Aleyah Hubbard and Owen Blackwelder
Emma Crawford and Reece Jacobson
Santito
Best Dressed
Frances
Anderson and Elijah Lo
Chanice Willis and Connor
Shoe Game
David Kanfer and Katelyn Swartz Brett Barcus
Best Friends Bromance
Cutest Couple
Most Romantic
Hagan Barker and Samantha Drollinger Spencer Bauer and Santiago Rodriguez
Nicholas Gunn and Elise Bossenbroek ouglas
Nathan Clark and Ty Hartleb Born TO Be Blonde —— Preethi Saravanan and Atticus Helfer
Biggest Gamer Most Tik Tok Famous
Rita Fischer and Daniel Bernstein
Emily Perez and Nikolas Johnson
Life Of The Party Frat Boy Sorority
Umar Sallah and Eliza Loechl
Zoe SEC and Andrew Adams
Worst Driver Class Giewina
Erin Durukan and Evan Czys Sofia Brown and Justin Somers
Senioritis
Steven Cho and Margaret Paul
Mithil Shrimankar and Omar Hijab
Bigge
Joel Sarver and Alexia Popa
Michael Combs and Allynne Miller
Most Musical Broadway Bound -
Madelyn Henson and William Curtis
Dalton Hall
Audrey Carswell
SENIOR BABY PICTURES
FrancesAnderson
Alana Bailey Cameron Baker
Brett Barcus
Yahli Barkan Magdalen Barnes Kathryn Bell Kennedy Boettcher
Elise Bossenbroek
AlbertChen
ErinDurukan
DavannahDixon
Lasaybreonna Evans
Zoe Carson
NathanClark
KarleeFeinen
Sydney Cochrane
NicholasGunn
Luke Hartmann
Atticus Helfer
MaxHerr
Omar Hijab
DavidKanfer
Micaela Katterhenry
Lina Kibech
Josie Kuenning
Jacob Lehr
Lauren Larson
Lyman Larson
Santito Lindsey
Elijah Lo
TessaMcManus-Mendelowitz
Margaret Paul
Emily Perez
Alexia Popa
AddisonPunkay
LillianRice
SamuelSchultz
JustinSomers
Caleb Pyrz
KatherineSchmidt
KiaSoutherland
KatelynSwartz
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Sophia Urban
Sophia Tomaso
Samantha Tran
AlexandriaWilliams
RyanWierschem
George Wilson
Julia Wilson
‘'>F uture-Visions’-
Many seniors from Central High School take a gap year, join le military, or begin their careers after they graduate. But several students continue their athletic and academic careers after high school. They attend great colleges and are very successful. This year, many seniors stayed in state and attended schools near home. But, several students also decided to go far from home. The map to the right shows where many of the seniors decided to attend college.
Ryan Wierschem
Where: Washington
University in St. Louis
Major: Biology
Why: "lam going here for a ANSHINGIIOY) great education and to T IVERSITY continue my swim career."
Where: Salisbury University in Maryland
Major: International Studies Qg
Why: "They have verygood ~ liberal artsand study abroad 8
programs and my major +) requires me to study abroad. o also have alotoffamily in Maryland so it'll be nice to be 3 close to my family."
Where: Western Illinois University
Major: Undecided
Where: Salve Regina University in Rhode Island
Major: Cultural Historic
Why: "lam going here to Preservation continue my football career Why: "lam going here because and to get a better \S really like the professors, the education." school mission matches my WE RED, personality, and the campus is Maar, beautiful."
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Kia Southerland
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Karlee Feinen
Where: University ofIllinois
Major: Kinesiology
Why: "I'm apassionate Illini sports fan and it'satop ranked university. Also, love Champaign so staying close is pretty cool."
Where: University of Nebraska
Major: Undeclared but interested instudio artand psychology
Why:"The school has amazing resources and| received a large scholarship.”
Nikolas Johnson
Naomi Baright
"Bro are my eyes straight?" -Andrew Adams
"Everything will bejust Pine." -Elizabeth Altaner
SENIOR PORTRAITS
“The question isn'twhat are we going to do; the question iswhat aren'twe going to do *- Ferris Bueller, -Frances Anderson
"|had to put my grades up for adoption because couldn't raise them." -Seth Aper
"One bite, everyone knows the rules." -David Portnoy, -lan Asklund
"High school isthe good, bad, and the ugly." -Alana Bailey
“Yee-Yee! "-The Boys,-Cameron Baker
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Liara Aber Rola Abudayeh re Andrew Adams
j—AA. Amar Akbar Elizabeth Altaner
Frances Anderson
Seth Aper lan Asklund
Alana Bailey Cameron Baker Jastin Barber
Naomi Baright
Hagen Barker
Drew Barringer
Spencer Bauer August Beck
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‘Life is like solving Buffers, you think you know what you're doing but then it all falls apart." -David Yoo
"Sometimes you can do everything right and things will still go wrong. The key is to never stop doing it right.” -Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give, -Connie Yun
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Federal Response
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence walk from the Oval Office to the White House Rose Garden to declare a national emergency on March 13. The decision freed up $50 billion in federal resources to use to combat COVID-19. President Trump also announced he was waiving interest on student loans and purchasing more crude oil for the U.S. strategic reserve.
Plan of Action
Senator Cory Booker listens as Senator Kamala Harris shares their plans for legislation to ensure paid sick leave to deal with COVID-19. Several impactful pieces of legislation were proposed in the wake of the pandemic, including stimulus checks to Americans.
Testing Shortage
Richard Drurant waits in his car as medical staff run tests for COVID-19 at a drive-up facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. _ Testing availability varied depending on time and placement, and the United States initially faced a shortage of testing kits. In areas hardhit by the virus, drive-up testing was used as a means for diagnosing COVID-19 while minimizing its spread.
Travel Bans
International travelers arrive at Los Angeles International Airport. Starting in January, President Trump restricted U.S. entry of foreign nationals who had recently traveled to China, where the virus originated. Travel restrictions were expanded to include Europe on March 13 and the U.K. and Ireland on March 16.
WASHINGTON-Jan.20,2020
The first known case of COVID-19 is reported in the United States in a 35-year-old man who had recently traveledtoWuhan,China.
New York governor Andrew Cuomo bans gatherings of 500 or more people, causing many of the nation’s most popular tourist attractions, including Broadway theaters, to shut their doors.
MASSACHUSETTS
- March 9, 2020
City officials in Boston cancel the upcoming St. Patrick's Day parade, and cities around the nation soon do the same. After initial resistance, the Boston Athletic Association announced March 13 they would reschedule the Boston Marathon from April 20 to Sept. 14.
MISSOURI
- March 12, 2020
The NCAA announces the immediate suspension of all Conference championships, resulting in the cancellation of the Big 12 Basketball Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. The organization had already barred fans from attending games.
KENTUCKY
- March 17, 2020
The Kentucky Derby is rescheduled from May 2 to Sept. 5, the first time since 1945 that America’s longest continuously held sports event won't occur on the traditional first Saturday in May.
KANSAS
- March 17, 2020
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly closes all K-12 school buildings for the remainder of the school year, ordering districts to implement remote learning for students.
TENNESSEE
- March 13, 2020
The Grand Ole Opry closes to the public but continues to provide livestreamed concerts free of charge, a nod to its origins as a live radio broadcast.
FLORIDA
- March 12, 2020
Disney and Universal Studios announce plans to close their North American theme parks, plus Disney's park in Paris, France. Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and Disneyland in Anaheim, California, announced they would donate all excess food to local food banks.
A barber offers Doctor Liu Zhiping a free haircut at the medical team residence of Hankou Hospital in Wuhan on Feb. 24 to celebrate Longtaitou Day, all while taking extra precautions for his health. The Chinese considered it good luck to have their hair cut on that day, so over 100 barbers volunteered their time and gave nearly 4,000 medical workers a haircut that week. Though the devastating outbreak started in China, their preventative measures slowed the spread of the virus.
Italy
Seven-year-old Pier Paolo refuses to let the quarantine in Rome steal his joy, choosing to play his trumpet for neighbors. Musical flash mobs erupted in neighborhoods affected by the lockdown as a way to spread cheer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Italy was one of the hardest hit nations, and their death toll surpassed China.
France
France becomes the first nation to close all of its schools. The aggressive measure was implemented as a way to flatten the curves of the outbreak; however, many parents were left with few options for childcare without school. As the effects of the virus worsened, France and other European nations took additional steps to stem the tide and assist residents impacted.
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Medical staff test for COVID-19 at a drive-through check post in Daegu, South Korea. The Asian country was initially one of the world’s most affected countries, but the high numbers may have been due to the high rate of testing. The country’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 100 facilities were available for testing, which was free to anyone referred by a doctor.
MARCH 13 U.S. declares a state of emergency. Seattle and Ohio close FEB.schools.UrgentcareclinicsinHawaii 29TheU.S.increases travelrestrictionsforSouth Korea,IranandItaly.There are85,000confirmedcases worldwide.
MARCH 5 Congress passes an $8.3 billion emergency spending bill. Virus spreads to at least14states.Marylandisfirststatetodeclare stateofemergency.CaliforniaandOregon waive cost-sharing for COVID-19 testing.
MARCH 17 Total cases reach 198,000 with death toll at 7,900. U.S. has 4,660 confirmed cases and 85 deaths. All 50 states report having COVID-19. The White House urges citizens to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people and calls for the closure of bars, gyms, restaurants and other venues. Government proposes stimulus checks to be sent to each American. Shelter in place order issued in San Francisco Bay area, and New York promises to do the same.
MARCH 14 House of Representatives passes the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) guaranteeing freecoronavirustesting,paidsickleave and boosting unemployment insurance and food safety programs.
MARCH16Schoolsin39states areclosedtemporarily.Kansasis firsttoannounceallK-12schools willnotreturntotheclassroom this school year.
MARCH18Border betweenU.S.and Canadacloses.
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With school closures, mandatory work-from-home policies - and shelter-in-place directives during the pandemic, gaming engagement increases. Wireless carriers reported growth of 75% with overall online traffic increasing by 25%.
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All major cruise lines around the world suspend their operations in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Attractionsclosed,and travelers called off their trips.
Airports experienced overcrowding as passengers were screened returning from spring break trips.
No Games
After initially planning to continue without spectators, sports from the major leagues to collegiate and high school teams cancel or postpone events for public safety. The N.B.A., M.L.S., N.H.L., M.L.B., N.C.A.A., The Masters and PGA golf tours, Formula One and NASCAR, The Miami Open and virtually all high school spring sports joined in the decision. The Tokyo summer Olympics also announced they would postpone.
OnlineEscape
COVID-19 impacts nearly every facet of life, including temporarilyclosingmovietheaters,concertvenues,music festivals,museums,librariesandotherattractions.Streaming digital content reached new heights, as performers hosted : live performances and venues shared virtual tours.
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A growing number of the nation’s schools shut down; millions of parents and students attempt to manage education from home.
Remote work varied, as some schools provided e-learning opportunities, teachers worked to share lessons and everyone sought to find resources suitable for changing the scope of the classroom.
SocialDistancing
Bumping elbows becomes the new norm to replace handshakes and hugs as the CDC recommended against any gatherings of10 ormore people inan effortto contain COVID-19. Many schools, libraries, universities, churches, and sporting and cultural institutions also shut down.
These measures were an attempt to enforce distance between people, optimally a distance of six feet. Minimizing contact with people meant avoiding public transportation, limiting nonessential travel and skipping social gatherings.
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Big Business Gives Back
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Filling her trunk in West Palm Beach, Florida, on March 14, Taniesh and other Silicon Valley billionaires Simpson and Walgreens associate Luis DaSilva unload her cart of launch a $5.5 million Emergency supplies for her to use at home, at work and to ship to her sister in Georgia. When United States citizens began testing positive for COVID-19 and the government began discussing the need for quarantines, the public purchased supplies in bulk. Face masks, soap, hand sanitizer, cleaning wipes, bottled water and even toilet paper flew off the shelves. Eventually retailers limited the number of toilet paper packs that consumers could purchase.
COVID-19 Fund for Feeding Families. PBS Learning Media offered free e-learning to studentsinCalifornia;Adobe offeredafreetwo-month subscription to Creative CloudandScholastic launcheda“LearnatHome” website that contained daily at-homecoursesforstudents.
VirtualField
Many companies and popular travel destinations are offering virtual tours of places students can visit during their extended time at home. The Cincinnati Zoo offered free Virtual Home Safaris through Facebook Live,GoogleArtsandCulturemadetoursavailableto over 2,500 museums and art galleries, and students could travel to national parks such as Yellowstone National Park right from their own living rooms.
Celebrities Step Up
Celebrities give back during the COVID-19 crisis. Many pledged substantial financial
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Volunteers pack food bags in Wisconsin. As urgent requests to self-distance or quarantine jeopardized the country’s most vulnerable citizens, people stepped up. Assistance was offered through social media, by visiting relatives through nursing home windows, delivering food, sharing resources and other small acts of kindness.
NoChildLeftUnfed
According to the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, the National School Lunch Program serves 30 million students lunch eachday,withcloseto22millionofthose receiving free or reduced lunches, making itthe primary source of nutrition for a plethora of students and detrimental to their health ifschool is not in session. New York City Public Schools, the country’s largest school district with over 1 million students and an average of 900,000 meals served daily, provided grab-and-go meals for any student who needed it, which was mirrored by school districts around the country. Along with school districts, local restaurants,charities,churchesandeven teachers stepped into make sure students did not go hungry by raising funds for grocery store gift cards and food banks, stuffing emergency food bags and even using buses to deliver food to those who could not pick itup from the school.
BEST OF HUMANITY
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Tony-winner Laura Benanti created #SunshineSongs toencourage students whose high school musicals were canceled to perform online so she could be their audience. Y WEW ORLEANS
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The 2019-2020 yearbook reflects on all of the moments that made this school year special, all while looking towardthefutureandallthatithastooffer.Thisbookdocumentsthesportingevents,dances, musicals, and other memories that students will not forget after their high school years are over. Whether we are seniors looking toward the next steps of our lives, juniors taking on the new role of being upperclassmen, sophomores finally settling into high school, or freshmen still figuring everything out,welooktowardthefuturewith20/20vision.
This year has been truly unique because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This global event is unlike anything wehaveexperiencedinourlifetimesand,thoughfacedwithuncertainty,thestudents,teachers,and staff at Central have responded with outstanding resilience and grace.
Thank You, Ms. Sal!
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This year has truly been the craziest year at Central! Although this year did not go as planned, so many amazing memories were still made. This is the 110th edition of the Maroon Yearbook, and a great group of students worked extremely hard to complete this book and capture all of the wonderful memories that were formed throughout the school year. It was very fun to be able to work with every single student in yearbook class.
First and foremost, thank you Ms. Sal for being an amazing teacher and for putting so much of your time and effort into this book. Thank you to Illini Studio, VIP (Spring) & HR Imaging for photographing all of our sporting events, portraits, club pictures, and much more. Also, thank you to Liz Brunson for once again taking so many pictures of Central events and allowing us to use them free of charge. Thank you to Walsworth Yearbooks and their representatives,Jon Kauffman and Lori Mortland for their support and expertise. A huge thank you to the wonderful staff at Central for being so cooperative and helping the yearbook staff get pictures and other information. Lastly, thank you so much to all of the students and parents who provided pictures and information that helped us complete this book. With everything that went on this year, it was truly amazing that we were still able to complete the book, and it is all because of YOU.
The yearbook takes a lot of hard work, time, and effort. On behalf of the yearbook staff, we apologize for any errors that were made in the book. Even though we go over every page, photo, word, and name several times, we still make a few errors. Please understand that it can be very difficult to get all of the information correct.
In years to come... please continue to be patient with the yearbook staff. We appreciate all of your help and support. To the students at Central High School, reccommend that you look into getting involved with working on the yearbook. It is great opportunity to help students, staff, and parents capture the amazing memories we make in high school!
Thank You and Good Luck!
-Head Editors of the 110th Maroon Yearbook
An Additional Note from Ms. Salfelder: To date, the reality of not returning to school after Spring Break seemed surreal when it hit us. The yearbook final was looming and wondered how we could pull it altogether remotely. All staff worked hard, but particularly want to thank Haley Hartleb for the countless hours she dedicated to enable this book to be completed. | also would like to thank Elise Bossenbroek, Erin Durukan, Andrew Hara, and Grace Taylor for going above and beyond, and for their hard work behind the scenes.
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Smoke billows rise as fires ravage Australia. Wildfires burned over 28 million acres, killingdozensofpeopleanddestroying thousands of homes. Over a billion animals, including one-third of the koalas in New South Wales, died in the devastation and the smoke was visible from satellites inspace.
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Presidential candidates campaign full force ahead of state primaries and caucuses. President Donald Trump officially kicked off his re-election campaign, while the DemocraticPartysawmorethantwo dozenrun.Itwasthelargestandmost diverse pool of candidates to date, with recordnumbersoffemalesandpeopleof coloratagesrangingfrom37to78.
FamilyFirst
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, announce they will step back as senior members of the royal family. The couple spoke publicly of the stress of negative media attention and lack of family privacy following the birth of their son, Archie, even suing a British tabloid. They planned to split their time between the U.K. and North America and move forward financially independent from the Crown in order to begin new charitable endeavors.
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VSCO girl fashion necessitates staples like scrunchies, hydro flasks, Vans shoes, friendship bracelets, coiled hair ties, oversized T-shirts, cowrie shell necklaces,FjallravenKanken backpacks, chokers and lip balm. Named forthe popular photo app, VSCO girls became a defining teen trend. The name also served as an identity of sorts for those who embraced it.
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Orange Pride
The University of Tennessee mascot wears the shirt that became a national sensation after a story of young boy bullied for wearing a handdrawn UT paper on an orange shirt for his school’s college day went viral. UT made his design into an official shirt that sold out within minutes, with profits going to an anti-bullying organization. The university offered him a four-year scholarship.
Hong Kong protests
Over 800,000 Hong Kong residents marched in the streets in December during the Civil Human Rights Front Human Rights Day March. The pro-democracy march was the largest to date in the ongoing feud between Hong Kong and mainland China. Protesters called ita last chance for China to meet their demands for human rights.
Modern History
Plans for restoration begin immediately following the fiery blaze that consumed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris while the world watched in horror. While disagreements ensued over the best plans to restore the 900-year-old cathedral, large and small donors pledged $960 million toward it.The government stated repairs would be completed in five years.
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Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Mariner of the Seas hosts victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. Refugees received shelter, food and transportation after the city of Freeport was devastated by the hurricane in September. Royal Caribbean and many other companies donatedtodisasterrelieforganizations torebuildthearea.
Pawsitive News
After decades of Breed-specific Legislation (BSL), many cities begin lifting bans on pit bull breeds, meaning more get adopted fromsheltersintofur-everhomes. Hundreds of cities adopted BSL beginning in the 1980s when pit bulls were portrayed as dangerous and aggressive,sometimesbanningdogs thatevenhadaresemblancetothe breed.Asresidents,animaladvocacy groupsanddogownersspokeup,the tide of public opinion began to shift.
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A Life Remembered
U.S. Representative Elijah Cummings of Baltimore becomes the first African American lawmaker to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol. Cummings, who served in Congress since 1996, died in October from long-standing health complications. He was the son of sharecroppers who became a civil rights leader admired by both sides of the political aisle.
It’s Time
At the last second, four ladies exit their Breakout KC escape room and celebrate. Escape rooms became so popular that Merriam-Webster added it as an official dictionary entry in September. Other words added included dad joke, vacay, deep state, inspo, stinger and the non-binary pronoun they.
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Year-end Jonas
TheJonasBrothersarrivebackinthe spotlight, reuniting after five years apart. Joe Jonas married Sophie Turner, and the Jonas Brothers’ #1 hit song “Sucker” featured the Jonasladiesinthemusicvideo.Amazon PrimereleasedtheJonasdocumentary
Chasing Happiness, Nick Jonas starred in Jumangi: The Next Level, they won several awards for their album and were nominated for Grammy.
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Box Office Magic
Frozen IIbecomes he sixth Disney film of 2019 to reach $1 billion worldwide at the box office, with Star Wars: The Rise ofSkywalker the seventh. Avengers: Endgame, which made over $2 billion and was the highest-grossing movie of all time, along with Toy Story 4, Aladdin, Captain Marvel and Lion King, helped Disney shatter previous records. By July, Disney had already broken its previous annual record of $7.61 billion set in 2016.
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e Sam and Colby — Two friends from Kansas become famous on Vine before shifting their comedy videos to YouTube. Their specialty became videos in which they spent the night in abandoned locations, and their videos racked up nearly 400 million views.
* David Dobrik — Leader of the popular YouTube group The Vlog Squad, made up of stars who made it big on Vine, Dobrik and The Vlog Squad end the year with more than 14 million YouTube subscribers.
e Emma Chamberlain — A new school Generation Z star with 8.5 million subscribers on YouTube, Chamberlain gains her audience by posting candid vlogs about teen life.
The Tale Continues
The Testaments, a long-awaited sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, displays in abookstore window. Goodreads voters chose Five Feet Apart by Rachel Lippincott as the best young adult fiction book of 2019. Other popular books were On the Come Up by Angie Thomas, who wrote 2017's The Hate U Give, and With the Fire on High, a novel written in prose by Elizabeth Acevedo.
Streaming Disney
Breakthrough Year
Singer Billie Eilish, 18, makes history as she sweeps all four major categories atthe Grammys — Best New Artist, Song ofthe Year and Record ofthe Year for “Bad Guy,” and Album ofthe Year. Eilish was the youngest artist to win Album ofthe Year, the youngest to ever win allfour, and isonly the second artist to win all four in asingle year. Her debut album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? was one ofthe best-selling ofthe year and also won
“Baby Yoda” becomes an internet sensation after the release of Star Wars spin-off New Artist of the Year and Favorite The Mandalorian on Disney's new streaming channel, Disney+. In November, Star Alternative Artist awards at the American Wars, Marvel, Pixar, Disney titles and original content became available exclusively on Music Awards. Disney+. Over 10 million subscribed the first day.
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HistoricWins
So-dam Park and Woo-sik Choi huddle together in Parasite. Bong Joon Ho's film won for best original screenplay, bestdirector,internationalfeaturefilmandthehighest honor, best picture — the first non-English film to win best picture. Joker composer Hildur Gudnadottir became the third woman to ever win best original score, Jojo Rabbit's Taika Waititi became the first indigenous director to win an Oscar and Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground Productions won best documentary for AmericanFactory.
¥Now Listen Here
People like news, at least the people who listen to podcasts seem to. News podcasts The Daily, by The New York Times, and Up First, by NPR, topped the podcast charts in 2019. Among younger audiences, Life isShort with Justin Long and true crime podcasts like My Favorite Murder retained their loyal audiences.
Better Than Ever
Comedian Eddie Murphy poses for media outside the 77th Golden Globes in January. Around the holidays in December, Murphy hosted Saturday Night Live, returning to the show where he became famous for the first time in nearly 35 years. The episode Murphy hosted was the most watched SNL in more than a decade.
Jennings the GOAAG
Past Jeopardy! champions Ken Jennings, James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter playfully pose for pictures in January for their national TV event - the Jeopardy! Greatest of All Time tournament. Considered three of the best players in the game show's history, the trio competed over four nights and drew huge TV ratings. Jennings, who still holds the record with 74 straight wins on the show, won the tournament by becoming the first player to get to three wins.
Chinese-American actress Awkwafina stops for photographers at the Jumanji: The Next Level premiere in December. As Asian representation in Hollywood continued to be a hot topic, Awkwafina’s rise to stardom became a focus of the discussion. One year after her hit Crazy Rich Asians, she starred in Jumanji: The Next Level and the critically acclaimed The Farewell, which earned her a Golden Globe.
W orldwide Hit
JustinBieberandEd Sheerantaketimefora photo before Sheeran performs a concert in London.Bieberand Sheeranrecordeda song, “| Don’t Care,” as part of Sheeran’s latestalbum,No.6 Collaborations Project. The song reached No. #1onthepopchartsin 26countries.
QuiteaDecade
Pop starTaylor Swift performs ataconcert in London in December. Earlier in the year, Swift released her seventh album, Lover, and itdebuted atthe top ofthe charts with nearly a million units sold the firstweek. The lead single off the album, “Me!” was nominated for Song ofthe Year atthe Grammys, and Swift received Artist ofthe Decade atthe American Music Awards.
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50YearsintheMaking
° Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass while eluding San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91)duringthesecondhalfofSuperBowlLIVinMiamionFeb.2. Mahomes rallied the Chiefs to a 31-20 victory, even after they trailed by 10 points entering the fourth quarter, and was chosen the game's MVP. It was Kansas City’s first Super Bowl appearance, and victory, in 50 years.
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Center Stage
ThousandsturnouttowatchthefirsteverFortnite World Cup in July at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, New York. Kyle Giersdorf, a 16-year old from the Philadelphia area also known by his gamer name “Bugha,” won the Solo event in the video game contest, taking home a $3 million prize.Anestimated2.3millionviewerswatched thefinaleventonline.
Sky’s the Limit
Sky Brown, an 11-year old British skateboarder, trains before a competition in Japan. Brown earned a highseedatthe2020 Olympic qualifying events for skateboarding, one of five new Olympic sports. Brown planned to earn a A Shocking Loss spot on the British Olympic
A tribute to retired basketball star Kobe Bryant team in 2020, making her displays outside the Staples Center in Los the youngest Olympian in at Angeles.Bryant,afive-timechampionwiththeleastacentury.
L.A. Lakers and 18-time NBA All-Star, was one of nine people to die in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26 in Calabasas, California. Bryant's 13-year old daughter,Gianna,wasalsokilledinthecrash.
LSU quarterback Joe Burrow fires a touchdown pass against Clemson during the College Football National Championship Game on Jan. 13. LSU beat Clemson, 42-25, to win the fourth national championship in school history. Burrow, who also won the Heisman Trophy, finished off one of the greatest individual seasons in college football history with 463 yards passing and five touchdowns in the final game.
SweetVictory
U.S. center Becky Sauerbrunn heads the ball clear against the Netherlands during the finals of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. The Americans defeated the Netherlands, 2-0, in their second straight World Cup title. Team captain Megan 4 Rapinoe was the leading scorer with six goals and was named Best Player.
Road Warriors
Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer delivers a pitch during Game 7 of the World Series. The Nationals defeated the Houston Astros, winning the decisive game, 6-2. The series was noteworthy since the road team won all seven games for the first time, and it was the Nationals’ first World Series victory.
Itwas ayear for crazy, quirky records to fall in sports:
e In October inVienna, Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya (above) runs a marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds. Breaking the two-hour mark for a marathon was previously thought unattainable.
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An ownership group led by British soccer star David Beckham meets with the media toannouncetheirnewMajorLeagueSoccer (MLS)team,InterMiamiCF.Bytheendof 2019, MLS had unveiled its plan to grow the league from 24 teams to its ultimate goal of30.InadditiontoMiami,newexpansion teamswouldbeaddedinNashville,Austin, Charlotte, St. Louis and Sacramento.
OutofLuck
Andrew Luck greets fans after announcing his surprise retirement in August. The NFL quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts was preparing for his seventh season when he made the decision to call itquits, citing the struggle from repeated severe injuries. Luck, still only 29 and a four-time Pro Bowl selection, was considered by some to be the best pro athlete to end their career during their prime.
New Times in the NFL
Katie Sowers, a full-time assistant coach with the San Francisco 49ers, helps the team get ready before a game. The hiring of Sowers was part of a new trend by the 49ers and the NFL to get more women hired in to help lend theproperperspectivetoissuesthatimpactwomen.
As 2019 passed into 2020, the Associated Press named tennis star Serena Williams and NBA legend LeBron James as its Athletes of the Decade. Other finalists included: Men Women z
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PayingthePrice
Presentations of the Russian flag, like the one shown here at a children’s camp in December in Crimea, won't be on display at the next two Olympic games after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)bannedRussian teams from competing due to repeated violations. Individual Russian athletes who pass the requisite tests will still be able to compete on their own.
King of the Court
NBA star Kawhi Leonard moves to the basket during December game for the Los Angeles Clippers. The soft-spoken superstar took his place among the best inthe game this year, leading the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA title inteam history. Leonard then signed as a free agent with the Clippers and kicked offa rivalry with LeBron James and the cross-town L.A. Lakers.
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I Just Took a DNA Test
Turns out, your dog IS 100% that breed ... or not. The rise of DNA tests for dogs allowed curious owners to learn the ancestry of their pups from a simple saliva swab. The cost of these dog DNA kits ranged from about $60 up to more than $300.
A Year of Antitrust
Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google parent company Alphabet, speaks at a press meeting in September. Attorneys General from 48 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico announced an investigation into Google over possible antitrust violations. The Federal Trade Commission also fined Facebook $5 billion for privacy violations while the social media giant faced a separate antitrust probe, and both Amazon and Apple faced probes into alleged anti-competitive practices.
Big Breakthroughs at a
Molecular Level
Medical uses for CRISPR race ahead. Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania beganusingthegene-editingtoolforcancer treatments, a Nashville woman was seemingly curedofhersicklecelldiseaseandresearchers at Locus Biosciences explored its ability to fightantibiotic-resistant“superbugs.”
Crawl, W alk, Run, Trailblaze
A Girl Scout in California shows off her badges while walking in a local parade. The 107-year-old organization shook things up in 2019 with the introduction of 42 new badges girls can earn. The newbadgesencouragegirls to explore STEM fields and outdoor activities.
Got Genetic Diversity?
Most dairy cows are related. Geneticist Chad Dechow traced most Holstein descendants back to two bulls from the 1950s and 1960s, Round Oak Rag Apple Elevation and Pawnee Farm Arlinda Chief. Dechow urged farmers to avoid future problems by encouraging gene variation.
Going Viral
1,000 Miles Above the Glass Ceiling
Flight Engineer Christina Koch takes a selfie on the International Space Station’s first all-female spacewalk. She and fellow astronaut Jessica Meir successfully replaced a failed power controller on Oct. 18. The history-making spacewalk was rescheduled from March due to a lack of properly fitting spacesuits.
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Where’s the Beef?
A Chinese health official takes the temperature of quarantined — Burger King’s Impossible Whopper looks and tastes like its woman in the Shandong province of China in February, checking __ traditional beef-based twin but is made entirely from plants. for signs of the coronavirus. Over 75,000 were affected by February, Plant-based substitutes from brands like Impossible Foods and and the death toll was higher than the 2002-2003 SARS outbreak, Beyond Meat were available at popular fast food restaurants like leading global health professionals worried it could turn into an Burger King, Carl's Jr./Hardees and KFC. Concerns about health international pandemic. Governments enacted quarantines, and _and factory farming's contributions to climate change caused a airlines rerouted flights to specific airports for passengers to be rise in demand for plant-based foods. screened for symptoms.
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“TheEyesofAllFutureGenerationsareUponYou” Environmental activist Greta Thunberg delivers an impassioned speech e at the Climate Action Summit of the United Nations General Assembly in| September. The 16-year-old gained international attention for organizing| global climate strikes demanding action on climate change, which four million people attended. She was named TIME® Magazine's Person of the Year and nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Scoot Along Ariderusesanelectricscootertogetaround.
Companies like Bird and Lime started offering these dockless electric scooters to rent for short periods of time, and they quickly grew in popularity. By the end of 2019, they were availableinmostmajormetropolitancenters and could be picked up anywhere using a mobileapp.
KeepingtheAsteroidsatBay
NASA is now several steps closer to being able to divert asteroids from the earth's orbit. The Double Asteroid Redirection Test team announced plans to deliberately crash the DART spacecraft into the asteroidDidymos.NASAselectedthe SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to launch DART in late summer of 2021.
Burn Out
Membersoftheindigenous HuniKunitribeinBrazil takeinthedamagetotheir burnt land. The Amazon rainforest fires caused globalconcernsandraged formonths.Research showedthatthenumberof active fires in August 2019 wasalmostthreetimesas high as August 2018.
