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Kendrick Lamar's Superbowl half-time show has symbolic meaning.

Half-time show or political statement?

Jordan Gound, News Writer
February 13, 2025

The Super Bowl is a beloved sporting event enjoyed by many. However, there are some people who are bigger fans of the halftime show rather than the game. Kendrick Lamar performed for the 2025 Super Bowl...

Love is in the air

Finley Murdock, News Writer
February 13, 2025

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, it is celebrated on February 14th, is a day dedicated to expressing love and affection between intimate partners, family, and friends.  Its origins are...

Tipton teaches new class

Tipton teaches new class

Kalen Carrell, News Writer
October 21, 2024

This year students have a new elective opportunity for those who are interested in owning their own business someday. The new class, which is taught by Donna Tipton,  is called Entrepreneurship. “Mr....

Smoak’s minion TikTok goes viral

Hallie Flynn, News Writer
October 8, 2024

Gru, Vector, and the Minions made their TikTok debut for Central Heights' home volleyball game on September 27. Coach Smoak made and posted the Minion TikTok that day. The video hit 2.7 million likes and...

Derrick Rose receives the MVP trophy in  2011.

The Rose that never blossomed

Logan Sanches, News Writer
October 3, 2024

In NBA history there have been many “what ifs concerning players who have been Hall of Famers; however, something went wrong to prevent them from reaching that status. It is depressing to wonder how...

World Series smackdown

World Series smackdown

Brett Miller, News Writer
September 26, 2024

It is that time of the year again! Major League Baseball playoffs are starting, and the World Series will be here within a month. Let’s take a look at who the contenders will be. (Results are subject...

The new Life Skills teachers will move into their new wing of the high school as soon as construction is completed. Back row from left: Melanie Anthony, paraprofessional; Deborah Baldwin, paraprofessional; LaTonya Cummings, Life Skills teacher; Tressa Feazell, paraprofessional; Sandra Lewis, Life Skills teacher; and Kay Loftin, paraprofessional. Front row: Katelyn Sampson, paraprofessional

CH welcomes new Life Skills teachers

Elesban Sanchez-Pasillas, News Writer
September 26, 2024

Central Heights welcomes the new Life Skills teachers. These ladies teach the special needs students who are in middle school or high school. Currently, their classrooms are in the 300 hallway, but these...

WNBA teams battle for #1.

WNBA playoffs have begun

Destinee Chapman, News Writer
September 25, 2024

Grab your pretzels and pizza because the WNBA Playoffs have begun! The teams competing this year will be the New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, Connecticut Sun, Las Vegas Aces, Indiana Fever, Seattle Storm,...

Coach Lee prepares for class.

Teacher Profile

Jordan Gound, News Writer
September 24, 2024

 Peyton Lee is the new SPED Inclusion teacher, assistant basketball coach, and assistant baseball coach. He has already been an asset in his first month. Lee went to SFA and earned a degree in kinesiology....

Olivia Cruse graduates from Stephen F. Austin and is now ready to start her teaching career at CHHS.

New Teacher Profile

Hallie Flynn, News Writer
September 17, 2024

Olivia Cruse is the new general Anatomy and Physiology teacher and Special Education teacher. She is also a middle school volleyball and basketball coach. Cruse heard about the job opening from Mr. Cox...

Coach Belshaw is excited to join the CHHS staff.

Teacher Profile

Finley Murdock, News Writer
September 16, 2024

Ben Belshaw is the new high school teacher of Principles of Human Services and Kinesiology ll teacher, and he coaches volleyball. Belshaw was born in Houston ,Texas, and moved to Lubbock, Texas, where...

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