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Railey Whatley, News Writer

Railey Whatley is a sophomore at Central Heights High School. This is her first year as a writer for the Daily Blue. She enjoys hanging out with her friends in her free time.

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FCCLA members competed at regionals first. Fifteen advanced to the state competition. From left to right: Olivia Padilla, Madelyn Jeanfavor, Nikki Jacks, Layla Soto, Lyla Robison, Jazlyn Gallegos, Sydney French, Bolu Odonuga, Sandra Le, Kate Sparks, Meila Splann, Destinee Chapman, Alexis Wilson, Zoe Williamson, Presley Ngo, Bella Downing, Eden Bey, Savannah Allums, McCray Moody

FCCLA members compete at state convention

Railey Whatley, News Writer
April 13, 2026

FCCLA Club competed at the FCCLA Regional Conference in Dallas, Texas, at the Sheraton Conference Center April 9-10. At this event, grades 9-12 competed in STAR events and FCSA tests. Three teams advance...

Junior Ben Poston advances to state in band.

Junior marches back to state

Railey Whatley, Feature Writer
February 17, 2026

For the first time in Central Heights’s history, a student has qualified for the state band competition two years in a row. Junior Ben Poston advanced to state for the second time on February 14,...

Op-Ed: Attendance rules are too strict

Op-Ed: Attendance rules are too strict

Railey Whatley, Editorial Writer
December 12, 2025

Attendance rules today are very strict. Every absence except school-related and short doctor or dentist appointments count against attendance, even when the situation is something uncontrollable. These...

Op-ed: What makes a good teacher?

Op-ed: What makes a good teacher?

Railey Whatley, Editorial Writer
October 15, 2025

Teachers are very important because they help students learn and prepare for the future. However, not all teachers teach in ways that help students do their best. Some just give out notes or rush through...

 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,...

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...

Tech stocks lead to decline.

Railey Whatley, News Writer
February 18, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, the stock market is experiencing a significant drop today, leaving investors and analysts trying to figure out what caused it. Tech stocks, in particular, dropped a lot. The...

Principal Stephen Cox and Vice Principal Kenzie Graph sort cans from food drive.

Hunger should kick the can

Railey Whatley, News Writer
November 22, 2024

The Central Heights Agricultural Department hosted a canned food drive for the less fortunate. Fourth period classes were challenged to bring the most cans. The winning class would earn a pizza party. ...

Cheerleaders pose with Blue Devil mascot Diablo. From left: Aliyah DeLevega, Monica  Cantu, Diablo, Azelyn Simms

Blue devils go bananas at pep rally

Railey Whatley, News Writer
October 1, 2024

Cheer hosted a pep rally to celebrate the beginning of volleyball's district season on Friday, September 27, 2024. The theme for the pep rally was minions (we want bananas) to tie in with the volleyball...

Coach Gleason poses with Cross Country team at the Cushing meet.

Cross country excels at Cushing meet

Railey Whatley, News Writer
September 17, 2024

The cross-country team competed on Sep. 11, 2024, at Cushing High School. The team brought home three medals. Freshman Micah Hayman placed first, and freshman Marcos Rivera placed second. The varsity boys...

Julie Fantini-King is excited to join CHHS.

New Teacher Profile

Railey Whatley, News Writer
September 9, 2024

Julie Fantini-king, a new high school English teacher, is excited to be a part of the CHHS staff. After hearing about the amazing students and teachers, she jumped on the opportunity.  She became a teacher...

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