Q&A: Officer Egan
Catt Kim, Staff Writer
February 19, 2013
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How long have you been a school resource officer? For four years. I worked in two junior highs: Lincoln and Madison. What are you responsibilities? The generic answer would be to help kids [and] provide them with a safe, secure environment to learn. To take it a step further, I investigate crimes.... Read more »
Central sophomores reunited Holocaust survivors
Meaghan Bedigian and Peter Mandich
February 15, 2013
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High school students are often unaware of the impact they can have over the world. This is usually due to the belief that teenagers are too young to make a real difference. For the Central sophomores from teacher Catie O’Boyle’s eighth grade social studies class at Madison Junior High School, their... Read more »
Man of Steel
Matt Kulling, Online Managing Editor
January 26, 2012
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The United States Hockey League (USHL) boasts some impressive alumni. Currently, USHL alumni account for 164 players with NHL contracts, including stars such as the Colorado Avalanche’s Paul Stastny and the San Jose Sharks’ Joe Pavelski. Along with 236 college commitments for the 2011-2012 season,... Read more »
Jeff Danbom profile
Miranda Lundin, Head Photo, Features Editor
December 5, 2011
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Between teaching, coaching volleyball and spending time with his family, math teacher Jeff Danbom manages to run between 20 and 46 miles each week. So far, Danbom has completed nine full marathons and 20 half marathons, after watching a friend complete the Chicago Marathon and being inspired.... Read more »
Stacy Cunningham profile
Miranda Lundin, Head Photo, Features Editor
December 5, 2011
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Like students, teachers at Central also look for different ways to stay active and have fun outside of school. For Stacy Cunningham, world and classical languages teacher, this involves participating in half marathons. Cunningham started running half marathons six years ago, which amounts... Read more »
Christine Bell Profile
Miranda Lundin, Head Photo, Features Editor
December 5, 2011
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In the sports world, professional teams strive each year to qualify for their championship game, such as the World Series and the Super Bowl. When it comes to running, the equivalent of these games is known as the Boston Marathon, which Christine Bell, marketing teacher, ran three times and qualified... Read more »
Sidekicks
Jonathan Leong, Profile Editor,
Rob Shanholtz, Online Editor and Rob Shanholtz, Online Editor
October 27, 2011
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Most teenagers will tell you that they spend their Friday nights going to parties or seeing movies. Instead, close friends and seniors Maureen Gray and Lisa Swanson train for the Illinois Shotokan Karate Club, one of the largest karate clubs in the nation. Gray and Swanson met when Swanson moved... Read more »
Sophomore nationally ranked boxer
Hannah Madonia, Staff Writer
February 23, 2011
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Most high school students could tell you that they spend their free hours relaxing and catching up on sleep, and that the closest they get to real boxing is watching “Fight Club.” But sophomore Josh Matthews spends his free time tirelessly training, and as a result is recognized as a nationally ranked... Read more »
Outside the lines: Art student explores creative interest
Shannon Marks, Head Photo/Focus Editor
November 20, 2010
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An interest in art isn’t something new for senior Wendy Wei, she’s been taking drawing classes since she was seven years old and hasn’t stopped pursuing her passion for art since. Last year, Wei stopped taking private art classes and focused on creating a portfolio of work in the AP Studio Art... Read more »
Final beatdown: Teacher wins world championship in wrestling
Grant Myatt, Features Editor
September 28, 2010
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Experience is key for Rob Porter, math teacher and head wrestling coach, who doesn’t just concentrate on wrestling while coaching. For Porter, wrestling is part of his life. Porter is an active wrestler in the veterans division, a league for athletes after the Olympic level, and competed in the world... Read more »