(By Laura Nicolescu) The National Honor Society hosted their annual Easter Egg Hunt April 13 in the courtyard. Members of NHS brought a multitude of eggs filled with candy and chocolate and scattered them all over for the children of CHS staff members to find. The event even featured the Easter Bunny, much to the delight of the children. Check out some photos of both students helping out and staff members with their children at the event, all courtesy of Megan Menchaca:
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(By Laura Nicolescu) The second annual Texas Big Star Half Marathon and 5K was held Saturday and featured runners of all ages and physical capabilities. What started last year as the first endurance running event for the City of Frisco continued this year with an all-new course and start/finish line. The event, presented by the North Texas Community Giving Foundation, saw 2,000 people in attendance, more than 1,600 runners and a multitude of hard-working volunteers to make sure everything ran smoothly on the roads and on the track. The event also featured the post-race Finisher Fest at Collin College, with vendors, refreshments and beautiful medals and runner recognition awards for the finishers. (By Ashley Hilton) His retirement marked the end of an era. Although he will be missed by many, his name will forever be etched in the halls of Centennial. The National Honor Society donated a plaque to honor Randy Spain, the founding principal of Centennial High School. “I was shown the plaque by Mr. Singler and Mrs. Costello at the end of the school year last June, so I was aware that it existed,” Mr. Spain said. “I was definitely humbled by the fact that the National Honor Society and everyone involved had made such a unique and unwarranted gesture.” The plaque meant a lot to Mr. Spain and he said he was “blown away.” “To have a plaque such as this displayed in the manner in which it is displayed impresses upon me, in no small way, the very real fact that the time I spent at Centennial working alongside ALL of the students, staff and faculty members over the years was time that I would never take back nor take anything for,” he said. “It was purposeful and obviously had meaning to more individuals than just myself. I’m genuinely grateful for that.” Spain shared that he always enjoyed seeing the students around the school and was more than supportive to anyone who came to him for help. “Being the founding principal of Centennial High School was, and remains to this day, one of the highlights of my personal and professional career,” Spain said. “[I] was so honored to have been entrusted with such an enormous responsibility, as well as, the unbelievable opportunity to get to be a small part of helping to build such an outstanding school and culture from the ground up.” While being the principal, Spain said he felt he learned as much or more than any student and the transition to retirement prevents the constant contact with students which he said he misses. “Without a doubt, I miss the daily interaction and relationships with everyone associated with Centennial as that’s what makes it such a SPECIAL place,” he said. Spain predicts for a successful future of Centennial High School. “I have the utmost confidence in the students, staff, faculty and leadership that are currently upholding the Titan traditions,” he said. “that has made my transition into life ‘after being the CHS principal’ a little easier to adjust to.” (By Laura Nicolescu) The CHS courtyard was turned into a Halloween wonderland as the National Honor Society held their annual trick-or-treating event Friday. Members gave out candy to the children of teachers that work at CHS and its feeder schools and ensured all of the children had a great time. Thanks to all who came out to support this great event! (By Laura Nicolescu) The Titan NHS gave up part of their weekend to decorate the school for homecoming last Saturday. Their hard work made our school gorgeous and created school spirit to make sure we are ready for the big game! (By Laura Nicolescu) It’s that time of year again, Titans. Homecoming. The suspense is unbearable. Will my crush ask me to the dance? Is my mum gigantic enough so that it doesn’t break my neck but still makes a statement? Will my makeup, hair and dress be flawless? What if I trip and fall with my 9-inch heels and break said neck while I’m dancing with my crush? But wait―I still don’t know if he’s going to ask me! It’s not a big deal―just the semiannual stressor for high school boys and girls, apart from prom. But prom is just that―a chance to hang out with friends and/or more-than-friends while we show off our dance moves, or lack thereof. Homecoming, however, is so much more than a dance―it’s the perfect opportunity to show Centennial’s school spirit and cheer on our football team. But what is school spirit? For many of us, it’s going to pep rallies, cheering for Centennial at games and rallying support around our amazing music or academic department as they compete. George Singler, AP U.S. History teacher and co-sponsor of Centennial’s National Honor Society, says school spirit, simply put, is having pride in the school you go to. “I think school spirit is supporting not only the events that you’re a part of but the events other people are a part of as well,” Singler said. “I think it also has a lot to do with just enjoying the atmosphere.” As for Centennial’s school spirit, Singler says it is lacking, something that needs to change―and fast. “We do all right at football games, but if you go to an orchestra concert, go to a band competition on a Saturday or go to a tennis match, there aren’t very many people there,” Singler said. “Go to homecoming, and if you’re not a freshman or a sophomore, you’re there for five minutes and you leave.” Singler’s efforts to generate more school spirit and an interdisciplinary support system are expressed through Tuesday Night Titans, where all Centennial students are encouraged to come out and show their support at as many events as possible. He also hopes to rally the staff to come to events just as much as students do. “The expectation is that school is supposed to be fun and we as staff need to let you guys enjoy these events,” Singler said. “We need to realize that we as staff need to have fun at these events with the kids as well.” So this homecoming, remember the big picture―it’s not about the crush you only met last year asking you to the dance (hate to break it to you, but the chances are slim) but about finally doing something about the irony of going to one of the highest ranked high schools in the nation but taking no pride in it. The power to change the culture of Centennial is in all of you, Titans. You are what makes this school great, and you are the only ones that can make it even better. Let’s come together and show everyone that Centennial really is the best high school in the world. |
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