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Coach Herron blows out his torch at Central Heights

Coach Herron blows out his torch at Central Heights

Jordan Gound, News Writer
May 27, 2025

As the school year comes to a close, we bid farewell to Kevin Herron who has been a fundamental part of our community for 22 years. Herron has contributed greatly to our school through coaching, P.E.,...

 Congratulations to Josephine Mayes on becoming Area Vice President and Allison Johnson on being elected District Vice President.

FFA leaders elected

Railey Whatley, News Writer
May 19, 2025

In an exciting turn of events for this year's FFA elections, this year's District Vice President and Area Vice President positions were filled after a competitive election season filled with campaigning,...

Freshman Andrew Bird takes a swing at the Drive Chip and Putt Tournament.

A golf swing away from stardom

Kalen Carrell, News Writer
April 24, 2025

Freshman Andrew Bird, a rising star amongst the Central Heights golf team, recently made the U-16 Drive Chip and Putt National Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. His feelings before the tournament were nervous...

Front row, left to right: Mason Ash, Bethany Craver, Lexi McDaniel, Christina Farmer, Bella Downing, Hallie Flynn, Autumn Weatherford, Jeffrey Zheng, Luke Davis, Skylar Chung, Logan Brown, Ryan Moore, Savannah Allums, Tiara Johnson

Back row left to right: Allison Johnson, Katelyn Sparks, Hailey Watts, Brooke Ayres, Leighann Miller, Nicole Boyett, Jon Mark McClain, Alleigh Howard, Cayman Brown, Ben Poston, Troy Manto, Kalen Carrell, Maddie Jeanfavre, Dayami San Agustin-Sanchez, Jonah Raychev, Molly Bowlin   Not pictured: Cole Sneed

CH wins district trophy, advances to regionals

Kalen Carrell, News Writer
April 22, 2025

Central Heights High School students brought home the district championship trophy at the District 21-3A University Interscholastic League academic competition on March 24 at Stephen F. Austin State University. Central...

Sophomores Nicole Jacks, Isabella Downing, Lyla Robison and Kate Sparks hold their first and second place plaques from the FCCLA state competition.

FCCLA competitors advance to national conference

Katelyn Sparks, News Writer
April 15, 2025

FCCLA state convention was held in Dallas from April 11 to April 13. Sophomore STAR event competitors Nicole Jacks and Katelyn Sparks placed first in Nutrition and Wellness and will advance to nationals....

Senior Logan Sanchez exhibits symptoms of senioritis.

Senioritis infects students

Hallie Flynn, Feature Writer
April 11, 2025

As we approach the end of the school year, many seniors have developed cases of senioritis. According to Google, the definition of senioritis is a supposed affliction of students in their final year of...

Central Heights students are honored at the Noble Scholar awards ceremony.

CHHS NOBLE Scholars receive medallion

Elesban Sanchez-Pasillas, News Writer
April 4, 2025

The N.O.B.L.E Scholar award recognition was held by the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce at the Grand Ballroom at SFA on Monday, March 31, to recognize outstanding seniors across Nacogdoches County....

Corey Booker addresses Senate floor.

Over 24 on the Senate floor

Cole Sneed, News Writer
April 2, 2025

On April 1st, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker stood on the Senate floor, proclaiming that he was planning on “disrupting the normal business of the United States Senate for as long as I am physically...

Central Heights Beta Club competed at the State Convention in Dallas, Texas, at the Gaylord Convention Center for the first time.

Beta Club excels at Convention in Dallas

Railey Whatley, News Writer
March 28, 2025

The Central Heights Beta Club went to their first Texas Beta Convention in Dallas, Texas, at the Gaylord Convention Center last weekend. Grades 9-12 competed in competitions and brought home a number of...

What's up with the Dallas Mavericks?

What’s up with the Dallas Mavericks?

Logan Sanchez, News Writer
March 24, 2025

In the NBA when a team makes the NBA finals, the common reaction to this situation would be to keep the same roster, save for a few minor changes, and try again next year. However, if you are the Dallas...

Common Cents: Are the Penny and Nickel Necessary?

Common Cents: Are the Penny and Nickel Necessary?

Brett Miller, News Writer
March 3, 2025

For years, the penny has been the cornerstone of the U.S. Mint. However, it seems that it is fading away. In a few weeks, government officials will order the end of U.S. penny making. A few days ago,...

Ready, set go! The perfect track for a great run!

Track season is in full swing

Finley Murdock, News Writer
February 21, 2025

Track season has begun with practices every day but Friday's. The first meet will be in  Hudson on Thursday, Feb. 27. This year’s track team’s phrase is “Why not us?” This motto means that...

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