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Science teacher Paige Lundquist leads her third period Honors Biology class on May 10.
D203 Board of Education approves major changes to science course pathway
Nolan Shen, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 23, 2024
Nine CTE courses removed by Board of Education vote
Nolan Shen, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 22, 2024
Sophomores Lilly Jia (far left) and Audrey Cheng (left) instruct competitors at Clover Math’s elementary and middle school math competition, hosted at Central on April 26. Clover Math is an organization founded by four District 203 juniors.
Student-led math organization hosts competition
C.J. Getting, Operations Managing Editor • May 21, 2024
Proposed co-curricular code revision to include remediation for code violations
Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief • May 20, 2024
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Features
Choir co-director Lauren Berryhill joined Centrals staff in the summer of 2023.
Central’s new choir co-director brings new energy and enthusiasm to the classroom
Lexi Myerscough, Correspondent • May 29, 2024
One of the photos taken by senior Tomi Bounphisai of R41N during this years Centrals Got Talent show.
Senior snaps singing, dancing and prom: “I just enjoy watching their vision come alive”
Selah Lee, Staff Writer • May 22, 2024
76% of weighted Career and Technical Education course enrollment is male. Heres why.
76% of weighted Career and Technical Education course enrollment is male. Here's why.
Javen Oswald, Marketing, Outreach and Engagement Managing Editor • May 17, 2024
Entertainment
Tom Higgenson, lead singer of the rock band Plain White Ts, performs a solo acoustic set at Central on May 9.
Plain White T's singer plays acoustic set at Central
Nolan Shen, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 10, 2024
Sports
Girls track brings home sixth place state finish; one individual state champion
Jay Deegan, Editor-in-Chief • July 11, 2024
Senior Olivia Phillips was named the Central Times 2024 Female Athlete of the Year.
2024 Female Athlete of the Year: Liv Phillips
Jay Deegan, Print Managing Editor • May 16, 2024
Senior Maverick Ohle celebrates a defensive stop in Central’s game against Plainfield North on Sept. 1.
2024 Male Athlete of the Year: Maverick Ohle
Jay Deegan, Print Managing Editor • May 16, 2024
Editorial
AP Human Geography teacher Randy Smith teaches his sixth period class on Oct. 16. AP Human Geography is one of several courses impacted by the Acceleration Act, which encourages more students to take Honors and AP courses.
Editorial: Acceleration Act will be good for students, if managed properly
Central Times Editorial Board • May 15, 2024
Opinions
Blog: Notes From the Field, part six
Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief • May 13, 2024
Blog: Notes From the Field, part five
Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief • May 12, 2024
Opinion: Capitalism is ruining our Fortnite seasons
Opinion: Capitalism is ruining our Fortnite seasons
Mack Gowan, Opinions Editor • May 1, 2024
Photography
Boys basketball head coach Pete Kramer directs his team during their 51-43 victory over Oswego in the IHSA Regional Quarter Final on Feb. 19.
Photo Gallery: Central’s boys basketball head coach retires after 33 years in program, 21 as head coach
Jake Pfeiffer and Jay Deegan • March 6, 2024

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