By Laiba Qureshi and Annika Bumb “Valedictorian” and “Salutatorian” are prestigious titles. We had a conversation with both Valedictorian, Anthony Roman and Salutatorian, Olivia Zhu about their goals, successes, failures, and obstacles. Anthony and Olivia both agree that their family and friends have greatly contributed to their success. However, it was undoubtedly their own…
Centereach High School – Because We Need to Know
From May, 2018
Student Elections 2018 This Thursday! Support Democracy–Your Vote Counts!
By Annika Bumb and Laiba Qureshi It’s election time again! Our candidates are running hard and campaigning like it’s nobody’s business. You have seen their posters scattered about the hallways and stairwells and you’ve probably received some of their complementary gifts. This year however, campaigning seems to be more difficult since there is…
Augmented Way to Learn
By Thomas Polochak With the innovation and creativity that comes with technology in today’s society, teachers can now present topics to their students like never before. One of these teachers is Centereach’s very own Ms. Lerner, an Earth Science teacher. By applying for grants as well as working alongside Dawnwood Middle School’s tech club, Ms.…
Murder Crime Caper Solved Again by Centereach’s Crack Forensic Team!
By Crosscurrents’ Crime Stopper Reporters: So, Who did it? According to the updated police report just released, Nicki Minaj hired the Blues Brothers to kill Steven Tyler. She was outraged that he was being recognized by the Grammys after his comment back in 2012 that she thought was racist. (True story, google it). When the Blues…
Academic Awards Galore! Academic Compass Points True North for Centereach Students
By Amir Syed Centereach High School held its annual Senior Academic Awards Ceremony on May 22, 2018. This night commemorated the academic achievements of the Class of 2018. Unlike preceding years, this year there was a significant increase in the amount of people that earned awards and/or scholarships due to the rigor and…
Centereach High School DECA Hosted the First Ever Community Wide My School Color Run/Walk Fund Raiser
By: Naomi Newen Centereach High School DECA hosted the first ever community wide My School Color Run/Walk on Saturday, May 19 at 9am. Runners and participants helped raise money for the FealGood Foundation No Responders Left Behind and Make a Wish LI, and they were additionally given a Color Run t-shirt, race bib, and an…
Prom Blast! Juniors Lit Up Dance Floor With Help From a Few Seniors and Sophomores
A Night in Paris By: Julia Prigl May 18, 2018 marked the date for yet another extremely successful prom night for the juniors. With the theme “A Night in Paris”, the gym was decorated with sparkling lights, a beautiful Eiffel Tower, and a stone archway which was a hotspot for many stunning…
Broadway Night Hits All the Right Notes To Harmonize With Beautiful Spring Night!
By Megan Rutigliano Saturday April 28, the Centereach High School Theatre Department hosted its annual Broadway Night. The event is a fun tradition held here in order to raise money for the senior scholarships awarded by Thespian Honor Society. With over 30 acts, Centereach students showcased their amazing talent by performing songs from hit…
Foreign Language National Honor Society Induction Ceremony Celebrates
By Thomas Polochak and Tyler Sharma On a night exemplifying the best students in Spanish, Italian, and French classes in Centereach and Newfield High Schools the audience sat in awe of their accomplishments. From performances of members of the club, to the requirements needed to be accepted into this very prestigious club, the students…