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ife is about choices: the choice to belong, to finish, and to compete. Just think how the choice to sleep-in affects so many lives. First, you are in a rush and miss breakfast, which causes you to be hungry the rest of the morning. Then, the bus leaves without you. This ~~=- ,:;...~==~..:==:::;:;; causes you to be late to school. Although your parents have to drive you to school and call you in late (which makes them late), you get to spend quality time with them listening to and discussing the morning news not something that you do often! Once at school, the secretary must stop what she is doing to check you in and write you a pass, but because you remember it is her birthday and wish her a happy one, you brighten her day. Finally, your tardiness disrupts the teacher and students already involved in the day's lesson. But luckily you missed the pop quiz and get more time to study. However, the teacher knows you will find out the questions on the quiz so she makes up a new one, which is tougher. Because you decided to sleep-in for five extra minutes, you affected an infinite number of lives and caused a ripple in time. So what ripples will today's choice create?

Words Kelly Coats, Payton Johnson Photography Ron Sullivan, Kelly Schmidt

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Should I wear a skirt with boots or jeans and sneakers? Should I as my parents to ex

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Words Kelly Coats Photography Holly Hart, Payton Johnson , David Pica

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1. The envelope please ... The suspense was unbearable as the Prom court of 2004 lined up wa1t1ng for the announcement of the King and Queen. Every year seniors vote for who they thmk should be crowned Kmg and Queen of Prom.

2. Prom goers danced the mght away. Everyone enjoyed busting a move on the dance floor while the Djs played the hip new songs of the season. The Prom was a huge success due to the hoppin' music and the over head projector screens that displayed pictures of everyone with their dates as they entered the dance.

3. Prior to their traditional first dance to the theme song of the night, Corey Pettyjohn and Markia Stevenson pose for their first picture together as the Prom Kmg and Queen of 2004. It was obv1ous that PettyJohn and Stevenson were the popular cho1ce when the crowd went crazy w1th excitement when the winners were announced .

Words Kelly Co ats, Payto n Johnson Photography Ro n Sullivan, C indy Rued i

Unforgettab e A Tropical Twis To A Formal

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On Saturday May 1, 2004 the Class of 2005 put on an "Unforgettable" prom . The decor was a tropical island setting with bright flowers , exotic plants, and huge tiki huts. The weather may have been med iocre with numerous clouds in the sky and a very chilly temperature, but students did not let that ruin the night. Prom goers arrived at Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana at approximately nine o 'clock, and at ten-thirty the court was announced . The lovely ladies of the court were Katherine Anderson, Heather Doxey, Margaret Emmons, Markia Stevenson , and Patricia Rudolphi. The gentlemen of the court were Christopher Schehlein , Michael Elliott, Kevin Dabrowski, Corey Pettyjohn , and Joel Rotramel who looked stunning in thei r formal wear. After being crowned King and Queen, Pettyjohn and Stevenson danced to the theme song of the night "Unforgettable," by Frank Sinatra. With an hour and a half left the lights turned back off and most danced the night away. Charles Briggs (pictured left) got caught up in the moment and swept his date, Leslie Till , off her feet for a quick kiss wh ile on the dance floo r.

Prom

Flying backwards from the whip of the bun gee cords, Kathryn Reagan and boyfriend Brian Kesler laugh as each struggles to win . The object of this game was to see who could reach the farthest point before being whipped back by the bungee cords. To identify the winners, a player would mark their forward progress with a velcroe baggie that would stick to the side of the course. Both the inflatable structures- the other was an obstacle course - were a hit of the post prom which was obvious from the long lines one had to wait in to participate. In the pitch dark of the night, students and parents drove out to the Market Place Mall food court to party 'til dawn at the post prom . From the parking lot the brightly lit food court with the carousel shinning in front illuminated the night and guided attendees in.

Words Payton Johnson, Kelly Coats Photography Ron Sullivan

A Red Carpet Affair

After an extravagant dinner and a ball fit for the kings and queens of the tropics, students rushed to change out of their formal attire and slip into something a little more comfortable before head ing to post prom. Put together by parents of junior class members, the Hollywood themed after party ran from o ne until four o'clock in the morn ing. Students faced a time crunch with only an hour and a half from the end of Prom t ill the 1:30 check in deadline to be adm itted into the red carpet affair. To set the mood , students entered the mall upon an actual red carpet, sat at tin-foil covered high top tables (replicating the feel of the 1950's diner) and walked upon mock Hollywood Stars. Inside the food court of the Market Place Mall, activities ranged from running around in inflatable play-places, competing in the popular Dance Dance Revolution, and singing along to any song in the karaoke corner. Between activities students munched on cookies, Domino's Pizza, popcorn, and candy wh ile quenching the ir thirsts with soda pop, water, and slushies. To m Dietrich, pictured right, one of the many post prom attendees, enjoys his ride on the carousel. The merry-go-round is a central attraction in the food court of the mall and was a hit with all who were in attendance at the post prom event. As dawn approached, the crowd th inned and the parents began to clean up after a night that will be remembered fond ly.

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And So it Begins. Students flock to Centennia

1. Danielle Banks, Marla Westervelt, Marissa Reynolds, and Maria McMullen huddle excitedly in the hallway to compare schedules in hopes of having classes together. The first day of school is bittersweet for "newbies" to the school as they enjoy their new lives as a high schooler and try to locate where their classes are. 2.TRAFFIC JAM! As the entire student body enters the gymnasium to pick up their schedules the lines begin to get longer and the space to roam smaller. Fortunately, everyone was able to get schedules and make it to class on time. 3. Even though counselors strongly recommend that students stick to their schedules, mistakes in scheduling and other problems result in long lines in the counseling office on the first day of school. Here, James D'Angelo, Sabria Kushad, Shalinka Huffman , and others wait patiently to meet with their respective counselors. 4. And the line continues ... A view of the door to the counseling office and the hallway outside of it shows the dreaded lines many students had to wait in during the morning of August 25. Although students eventually got their schedules fixed, people were found switching classes well into the next week.

Words Payton Johnson Photography Kelly Schmidt, Payton Johnson

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for the first day of school 5. "Welcome Back! " declare the shirts worn by a group of senior girls. Every year some seniors kick off the first day of school with a shirt marking their place at the top of the high school hierarchy. A sea of blue and gold flowed through Centennial High School August 25 as the 30-plus 'OS girls attended school and were "livin' the vida but with the loca." 6. Courtney Hinton and Brittany Behnke converse with Stan Lewis as they pick up their class schedules and find out where to go for their first period. Students report to school at 8 o'clock in the morning, pick up their schedules, and then have an hour and fifteen minutes to explore the halls, compare schedules, and chat with friends before classes start at 9:15 am. 7. Waiting patiently, Daniel Ronaldo leans against one of the many tables lined up in the gymnasium while Stacey Gross flips through to find his schedule. After upperclassmen receive their schedules they commonly find friends and then leave school to eat breakfast and take it easy before diving into a hectic year of classes.

First Day

onewa No school and time to waste. That is what summer is all about. Summer is free time. Many high schoolers become a part of the working class by taking jobs as life guards, babysitters, and movie theater employees; any money-earning way to fill one's time. Other teenagers are lucky enough to have no obligations to tend to and get to sleep in late every morning, lay out and get a tan during the day, and go to bed late every night. Summer is a time to go on explorations. Students took trips across the country - or even the globe - and experienced new landscapes and cultures. Some- like Margaret Henkel, Chelsea Hall, and Keith Thomas (pictured left) ventured eastward and hiked on the Appalachian Mountains. Another hiking party of CHS students was the Wilderness group that went to Colorado. Others took a more leisurely trip and flew down to Florida to get a tan and go boating while experiencing the fishing community of the "Sunshine State." Some students hopped in the car and went to theme parks like Six Flags. One unique experience that some students had was the opportunity to go on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic. These girls will carry the memories of these priceless deeds for the rest of their lives. Summer is a time to go on adventures - whether it be going across town or going across the world. Summer is a time for friends. One doesn't have to have a job or go on a cool trip to have a fun or productive three months away from classes. The months that one has off are care free times to spend with friends. Some students kick off the summer with a little fiesta to celebrate the momentous occasion . At right, Ma rc Emmanuel and Daniel Penner have a great time as they jump on Lynn O'Brien's trampoline and drench each other with squirt guns. No matter what responsibilities a teenager has during the sunny months of June, July, and August, everyone always gets to sit back and have a good time with friends. Camps, jobs, parties, vacations. All are a part of the summer vacation. The only thing that matters to most students is that THERE IS NO SCHOOL!!

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Words Payton Johnson

Organized by the Windsor Road Christian Church, Lauren Johnson, Stephanie Meece, Stephanie Foreman, Keylan Sonc. Katie Beaulin, Allie Ellsworth, Natalie Norris, and Elizabeth Unander gave up their summer days to go on a miss1on trip and do community service in the Dominican Republic.

Taking a camp fires and yummy girl scout cookies Centennial student Shikha Pandey's (very center) Girl Scouts Troop traveled to Orlando, FL (pre-hurricane disasters) to swim w1th dolphins and soak 1n some rays.

Summer

Let's go blue; let's go white; go BLUE and WHITE! After a routine they performed at the Illinois State University camp, the Varsity cheerleading squad happily poses for a picture.

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1 Summer means time to explore and to be productive. This summer some students had the opportunity to travel abroad and learn about new and different cultures. Other students and their organizations jumped at the opportunity to get a head start on projects that their extracurricular activities would be doing this coming school year. When the word summer comes to mind many think of the typical couch potato teenager who sleeps in late, but students involved in school activities that run year round know better than that. An example of Centennial students taking the chance to jet-set were the Spanish and German students who ventured to Spain and Germany, respectively. Pictured left, the German group - chaperoned by Sherry Danielson poses in front of the breath taking golden fountain in Linderhoe, Germany. The Golden fountain pictured is fed by mountain rivers and sprays 30 feet high every hour on the hour. Both the Spanish and German students who traveled to their different European destinations visited many cities within the country, ate authentic food, visited beautiful architectural sites, and overall enjoyed the culture of the country. To be one step ahead, many school affiliated activities (as well as nonaffiliated student organizations) used the couple of months of no-school to organize and prepare for the coming year. Sports teams used the time to solidify their game (or routine in the case ofthe cheerleaders and dance team members) and get to know their teammates better. And in the case of the yearbookers, they celebrated their summer days by doing layouts and creating a theme for the 2005 yearbook. Now that is dedication! Despite summers assumed relation with free time, the opposite is quite true. Whether traveling to a new country or going on retreats for team bonding purposes, summer to some is a time for fun and voluntary productivity. Way to stay busy, Chargers!

Words Payton Johnson

Summer Camps & Trips

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• • E very year the Centennial student body celebrates Homecomong by participating in a week long stretch of events called Sporit Week. Thos year Sporot Week spanned October +8 and included Hollywood Day, Twon Day, Class Color Day, Retro Day, and Blue and Whote on Froday to conclude the week •nd pump up the students for the football game. Although Spirit Week was dofferent from the put, Centennial swdents were still out in force from the very first day dressing in wild oucfits •nd showing their Charger pride. Monday, which was ' Hollywood Day', students JUmped at the chance to dress up as theor odols whoch consisted of rappers •nd sound check men, movie choracters, •nd cowboys! The turn out of charocters was off-the-charts! YEEEAH!

1. Ride 'em , cowboy! Drew Wurmnest should have gotten the most-sp1nted award for Monday when he showed up to school in this wild horse outfit and masked as Zorro . That takes guts!

2. In honor of Hollywood d•y Elaine Bourne (Grease outfit), Elizabeth Berry (Horry Potter), and De' Monique Brown (Peter Pan) dressed up as chan.cters from their mOVIeS.

3. OKAY!! Anthony Cooley pomps out on hos Lol' John outfit and rops • lottie bot for hos sounckheck man, Daniel Martin, on between cluses. He gl•dly showed hos Charger Prode by dressin' up and playon' along on the first d•y of Spirot Week. 4. A love story that stole everyone's heart was The Notebook. Here, Kati Ruedi and

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S. What a mix of people 1n th1s French class! Colleen Baisa, Destiny Woods, and

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Brent Goodchild happoly obloged our photographer by steppong outsode ond takong a break from the1r vigorous class to pose, JUSt like the stars do for the paparuzi!

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won Day os often popular woth the students because there is no limit on how many people you have in a group (not everyone follows the whole "twin" number requirement) and it is the perfect opportUnity to make aTshirt! Although some dress up as dancers or other actual character transformations, most slap a saying onto a shirt and call ot a day! Some quote literature, others knock-<>ff brands of food, and one spectfic group wore their work arore! Whether you were part of a sports themed group or just in a pair, all are applauded for participating. 1. Where are me Lucky Charms/! .. Here they are! In the front row, Leslie Till, Lydia Lencioni, and Rachel Ohlsson pose while the tall ones Jessica Cain and Aron Oakley smole in the back. 2. Really creatove guys! Colleen Sola, Samu I Logan, Dustin Newman, Michael Love, and Tangela Young jump all over each other showong theor IGA pnde' 3. All can count on these senior guys. Trenton Swift. Gregory Broeren, Christopher Hampton, Nicholas Joyce, Austin Hanner, and Patrick Baisa, to have a wild outfit for twin day and pull it off while making us laugh. These Reno 911 characters were trying to arrest people all day long. -4. These JUnoor gods, Allie Ellsworth, Stephanie Foreman, Suzanne Millage, Natalie Norris, Claire Dennis. Natalie Dem ris, Morgan Gilman, Kaitlyn Eisner-Poor, and Janelle Logue, took out theor overalls and their plaid shorts and made everyone Jealous of their fashoonably cute cowgirl ensembles. S. Not only were these gorls, Danielle Correiar, Megan Reynolds, Kelsey Henry, Donna Lacey, Christina Paunicka, Katelynn Van Buren, Uly Szujewski, and Emily Chen, dressed on Charger Blue and Whote they were also ompersonating football players. They deserve some kond of award for theor sporot!

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On Wednesday, hump day, the classes of Centennial High School unite and bond to boast about their pride for their class. Each class is designated a color: freshmen-green, sophomore-yellow, junior-red, and seniorblue. The oldest in the school, the seniors, is the class that gets to strut around in the wonderful school colors- blue and white. Although he faculty made the choice to eliminate hallway decorations for the first time since their premiere in 1996, morale was still relatively high and numerous students could be found wearing their class t-shirt. The class color day experience was definitely different from the past, but still full offun! 1. The semors get the honor of wearing the Charger colors of blue and white and the themes of the1r class was Simply to show off these colors. Th1s group of friends - made up of Chelsea King, Julia Kline, Kathryn Nadarski, Martha Bourne, and (in the front) De'Monique Brown - gather for a picture 1n the hallways before classes begm. 2. The class m1xwre could be spotted on Class Color Day by the colors of everyone's shirts. The band covers all classes as seen m the picture of band members Anne Ogwal, Katherine Witkin, Laura Fink, Rachel Day, and Joseph Tortorelli as they warm up on the lawn dunng the1r th1rd hour. 3. Thee jumor's theme was a play on their red color as they pretended to be hfe guards. Here Rebecca Fink and Eugene Ruggles allow their picture to be taken before they run off to class. 4. During the1r chemistry class, this group of "yellow submarine" sophomores shows off the1r yellow before the tone sounds and they move onto the1r next class. 5. The little 'fresh1es' Erin Hallbec:k, Alexandra Tanton, and Sarah Anderson pause the1r conversation for the camera. These .. green umt• t-sh1rts looked great

on these beauoful young ladies!

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The students of Centennial High School went back in time for Spirit Week's Retro Day which gives students the chance to make fun at times of the past by dressing in wild outfits of different time periods. Cave dwellers, ancient Greeks, and even 1920 flappers were seen in the halls of Centennial. During fifth hour, students who dressed up in costumes went to the breezeway to be judged by Student Council members. Those whose outfits were judged and thought to be the best, won bags of candy! It was a 'sweet' touch to a wacky day. 1. Mathew Levitt, Zachary Paul, Aaron Cronenberg, and Louis Laugges dressed up as Chargers for Retro Day showing their Centennial Spirit. 2. Inspired by the movie Now and Then, Lindsey Wagner, Alyssa Bechtel, Jessica Lucas, and Rebecca Murphy dressed up as the movie's characters in tied collar shirts, backwards baseball caps, and pig tails! 3. In old-school style Centennial basketball shorts and jerseys with their headbands and aviator glasses, Austin Ducey and Nicholas Joyce looked very suave in their retro day jock outfits. 4. Awaiting the results of the judging, Rachel Vannice, Michelle Bryson, Rachel Croddock, and Katherine Bowen stand in line next to each other to see who would win prizes for their outfits. 5. Polka dots, short mini-dresses, headbands, and big hoop earrings were so in during the '70s. Here, the very stylish Shanna Khan strikes a pose for the camera.

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1. HERE WE GO! The JV and Varsity cheerleading squads wowed the audience with their terrific dance moves and hearHenching stunts. Pictured here are both squads working together to lift fellow cheerleaders Chelsea Terrio and Audra Hoerr in liberties. This was the first year that both squads came together to perform an exceptional finale. 2. At the assembly Daniel Mueller was presented with an award sponsored by Coca-Cola that was based on GPA and athletics. The award was presented by Chuck Brock. This year Mueller proved his devotion and pnde as a Charger football player. 3. "Centennial we will strive to raise her honor.. ." Shawon Tuttle, Joseph Ragsdale, Alix Schmidt, and John Gruber, who are part of the drum line, play. While the band gets the crowd smging, the cheerleaders and dancers perform the school fight song routtne. 4. Watch out for these heartbreakers! The Centennial Dance Team showed their moves while dancing to the song "Heartbreaker." The dance team performed at the pep assembly where they impressed all. 5. Every year Coach McDonnell picks a senior player to speak at the assembly. This year Trenton Swift was chosen. On behalf of the rest of the team Swift told the student body how pleased the football players were with the support they had received throughtout the season. He encouraged everyone to come out to the Homecoming game and cheer them on. 6. These senior guys proved how strong they were at the pep assembly. The tug-<>f-war match is always a favorite among students. It provides a chance for classes to compete against each other. After these guys beat the sophomores they came up with a plan to defeat the freshmen . Jake Mackey and Adam Lewin prepare to let go of the rope as Peter Gustafson counts down . The seniors released the rope caus1ng the freshmen to tumble. However, 1t was all in good fun and there were no hard feelings.

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Words Kelly Coats Photography Ron Sullivan

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Charger Pri Homecoming Footb It was cold and foggy the night of the Homecoming football game, but that did not hinder the enthusiasm of the fans or the determination of the football players. The Homecoming football game is always busy and jam-packed with activities and events. The floats are usually displayed south of the field so all can marvel at the work each class has done; unfortunately, the rainy weather did not permit the Friday afterschool parade or a showing of the floats at the game. Among all of the excitement of the football game and the halftime performances by the band and dance team, the highlight of the night is the crowning of the queen . The Homecoming football game welcomed back last year's queen Lindsay Gray, who crowned her successor Kelly Schmidt. The new queen was presented the crown and then posed for pictures and celebrated with her mother and friends before returning to the stands to watch the close game against the Mattoon Greenwaves. Though the football game was the crown jewel of the festivities, the team's postseason outlook mirrored the dismal weather conditions that surrounded them. At 2-4 the team had to win its last three games in order to be eligible for the playoffs. Despite the daunting task, the team was determined to win their Homecoming game and keep their post season hopes alive. Inspired by the raucous cheering of the largest home crowd of the season, the Chargers came out and played the best football they had played all year. Mattoon was a formidable opponent however, and the outcome of the game was very much in doubt as the two teams headed into the locker room at halftime deadlocked in a scoreless tie. The feelings of uncertainty for the Charger faithful changed to feelings of joy early in the third quarter, however, as cocaptain Cameron Turner dropped back to pass and connected with fellow ccxaptain, Greg Broeren. Broeren took the short pass and out raced all of the Greenwave defenders for a 62 yard touchdown. For the stingy Charger defense, those seven points were all they needed . The defense kept Mattoon off the scoreboard to preserve the 7-0 win, much to the delight of the numerous supporters filling the stands. Afterwards the players, parents, and students alike left with smiles on their faces and hope for the playoffs still in their hearts. It was the perfect ending to the Spirit Week and a good way to start the fun-filled weekend!

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1. With a stylish mohawk atop his head and d1splaying with pride a 'C' painted onto the side of his head, Joseph Ramos was a true fan the night of the Homecoming game. 2. Using agility and skill quarterback Cameron Turner avoids getting tackled while setting up to pass the ball. With the help of the offensive line, Turner and the Chargers ended the game scoring 7 points. 3. The halftime performance by the 137 piece band, the drum majors, and the girls of the Color Guard is always an alk>ut production. The flutists Rebecca Kane, Hona Jang, and Hyun-Jin Kim stand poised and ready for their parts the night of the Homecoming game. 4. In the spirit of Homecoming night, the dance team performed their halftime show in glamorous Homecoming dresses. Jessica Lucas and Kathryn Schuster are captured here as they shoot a sultry look at the crowd. 5. And the winner is .... Kelly Schmidt! Homecoming Queen Kelly Schmidt, with her mother Ellen Hendrickson, looks out to her friends in the crowd as they cheer enthusiastically after the announcement. The queen is always announced the night of the Homecoming game and the King is announced at the dance. 6. The defense- made up of Matthew Briskin, Dershaun Terry, Adam Helton , Johnathon Winskas , Samuel Ferguson, Matthew Moore, Charles Ramshaw, and Nicholas Johnson - lines up while getting ready for the next play. The amaz1ng talent of the defensive line held Mattoon scoreless. 7. Every year a group of senior guys takes on the responsibility of leading the crowd in cheering and keepmg up spirit by pamt1ng the1r chests and acting outrageously. Thomas Dietrich (hidden beh1nd a charger mask) , Anthony Crowder, and Brent Goodchild are caught in the moment as they celebrate a good play by the Charger football team . 8. It is a senior tradition to line up along the railing and cheer 'till your lungs g1ve out. The girls, decked out in homemade tank tops with the slogan "Pound 'em" on the back, provided a second squad of cheerleaders. Here, the girls and guys display their enthusiasm as their picture is taken.

Homecoming Football Game

n Words Kelly Coats Photography Ron Sullivan, Cindy Ruedi

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1. Get your IDs out! Joyce Smith checks Victoria Cooley, Cody Deremiah-Christians, and Deanna Carr's school identification before entenng the dance. With Smith at the door no one dares to attempt to sneak past who does not belong. 2. It is popular among students and the1r dates to attend the dance in large groups and if this crowdincluding Alexandra Paul , Alex Gentner from Urbana, Darby Wickline, Joseph Ragsdale, Kathryn Zunich , and Joseph Nierstheimer- is any indication, it looks like a way of having a great t1me. 3. Paul Ruedi examines his mixer while serving as D.J. for the dance. Ruedi began his D.J. career about a year ago, when he was a freshman at CHS, and happily agreed to take on the JOb when Student Council approached him. 4. These girls take a moment from dancing to share a picture. Clemmie Pettigrew, Trashauna Chaney, and Clementine Pettigrew opted to go with a more stylish informal look. Some students choose to wear dresses while others come in stylish tops and skirts or pants. 5. The reigning royalty of Homecoming consisted of Front Row: Launyae Lipscomb, Ayanna Jones , Tiffany Slaw, Brittney Steele-McCain, and Kelly Schmidt Back Row: Trenton Swift, Jason Bailey, Orland Johnson, Marc Porter, David Pica.

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"Brittany's laugh is very contagious. It can make anyone laugh . You always know when she's around , she cracks me up. I love when Brittany laughs at her own jokes." Tadao Leunammachack

"Philip's infectious laughter always gets us going on the soccer sidelines. It is a cackle and a giggle blended to perfection." • Nicholas Andersh

"Linnea is really dedicated to what she does. As NHS president she has done a great job in getting the club more organized. With all the other clubs and sports she's mvolved in, she has done a good JOb 1n keeping everything together." · Shalu Pandey

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"Everywhere I look I see David greeting me with a smile. He is always there willing to help and VOICe his opinion." • Alyssa Bechtel

"Frances is incredibly unique, which is cool because she is her own person- no one else is like her. She has a very eclectic style and it is always interesting to see what she will be up to next." • Kelly Coats

"I think unique is the perfect word to describe Max Cronenberg, whether it is his style or personality. His uniqueness makes him so much fun to be around ." • Lindsey Bone

"Kelly Coats is definitely the sweetest! She is the girl that I would want to know if I were a new student; she's just an all around sweetheart." · Jessica Lucas

"James is always smiling and just always in a great mood . He brightens up your day and is sweet as candy!" - Elizabeth Knight

"Every time I see her, the first thing that stands out to me is her beautiful eyes. No one compares to Sara in the eye department." - Jason Mesch

"Kyle Stewart has very bright, intense eyes. Every time you strike up a conversation with Kyle, the first thing you notice is his piercing eyes. Kyle has the best blue eyes out of all the guys in our senior class." - Tiffany Cochran

"Brittany works really hard in all of her classes and strives for excellence. She always asks questions, participates, and goes beyond requirements. Teachers can't help but love her!" - Megan Wulf

"Chike is a lovable guy who can provide any class with entertainment. If no one else's hand is up, you can always count on Chike to give his input!" - Kelly Schmidt

"Shanna's outgoing personality, great sense of humor, and passion for partying make her the stereotypical sorority girl. There's no doubt that we can bet on seeing her rush next year!" - Aaron Wiener

"Austin enjoys the festivities at the frat house with his brother and he hopes to one day be a true frat boy. Oh, and he likes wasting his money doing nothing and taking naps." Marc Porter

Gregory Broeren "Kate has always been an amazing athlete. I've had the opporwnity to compete with her for almost eight years now in basketball, softball, volleyball, swimming, and even track. We owe much of our success and the atmosphere of our practices to Kate, who always keeps us focused ." - Kari Parkinson

"Wow! Talk about speed. This kid can fly. Playing ball with him the last few years has been something I won't forget. He is truly amazing on the field." Trenton Swift

Senior Picks

Payton Johnson and James D'Angelo "Peter's smile is very radiant. His smile is infectious and he is the only guy I know who will actually give you a real smile in pictures. Thanks Pete!"· Alaina Bell

"Kelly is the kind of person you love to be around . She makes any experience hilarious with her one of a kind antics. I don't know anyone else with a better all around persona." • Brittany Banks

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"Allison's sparkling white smile illuminates any room and is truly fitting to her personality because she is one to put her heart on her sleeve." · Payton Johnson

"Matt Spencer Uack) is one of a kind. He is one of the most genuinely interesting people you will ever meet. His personality is full of talent and color and I love him!" · Lynn O'Brien

"Payton is the ideal female student athlete. She is the perfect combination of intelligence and radiant beauty." ·Anthony Crowder

"Aiaina is always up for a great time and ready to have fun . There is never an awkward situation that she can't make fun . She is always up for meeting new people and having a good time!" ·Jennifer Milazzo

"James is a stud. His combination of good looks and intelligence makes the girls go crazy." · Justin Webb

"Nick Joyce· What a great guy. He is the kind of man who would go up to random people and fool around with them . He's loud and always cracking jokes." • Patrick Baisa

Heidi Sola and Zachary Kallembach "Katie Dan is always hilarious and enjoyable to have in class because she is so entertaining. She is always cracking jokes and having a good time. She is a lot of fun to be around." - Kaidin Holcomb

"Marq is a big, goofy guy with a great sense of humor. He can always make the people around him laugh and his witty comments never fail to entertain." - Andrew Sweeney

"When Heidi shows up, the party starts. She is so much fun to be around and is always willing to have a good time. She definitely deserves life of the party!" - Megan Hutson

"Zach is very lively and fun . You always know when he is around whether you hear him or see him . He never fails to entertain us and always keeps us laughing." -Allison Gerding

Kati Ruedi and Trenton Swift "Throughout the 12 years that I have known j.A.C., she has always been a smart, hard working, dedicated person. She is the most likely to succeed because these qualities will continue to shine throughout her life." - Gregory Broeren

"Marc is very driven . He's so talented that he will go far no matter what he does. He's naturally gifted and is just an all around great guy." - Megan Murray

"Kati's hair is very pretty. I love the length and her new styled bangs. It's long, flowy and a very nice color. She doesn't do much to style it, but she doesn't have to because it's pretty the way it is." -Julie Conner

"This year we are very lucky to have Trent Swift and his golden locks. I find myself very drawn to run my fingers through Trent's perfect curls. He is very hard to get next to though because there is usually a crowd of ladies gathering around, admiring his hair's beauty." - Christopher Hampton

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Lynn O'Brien and Rachel Vannice, Kevin Kreii-Oare and Scott Davis •Alison is always very friendly and loves being outgoing with the guys. She likes to have fun in a playful way and always enjoys being social. • Austin Ducey

"Elaine is super artistic and is always full of fresh ideas. She's an awesome person and is amazing at blending colors. She never fails to impress me with her work." - DeMonique Brown

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"Adam is definitely the biggest flirt. He is constantly surrounding himself with 'hot ladies' and making a pass at them whenever he gets the chance. He's always trying to get his game on." - Julie Thompson

•Adam is an incredible artist. He is creative and always has an alternative twist on his work. I really admire his work because it's original." - Kathryn Schuster

"Lynn and Rachel absolutely deserve best friends. They completely compliment each other in every way. They are great people by themselves, but together they bring the best out of one another and everyone around them ."- Ayanna Coleman

"Becky always puts a lot of time and effort into not only plays at the school, but in the community as well. She is very well-rounded within everything she does. She's a great actress, singer, and director and I know she'll go far with her talent. • - Holly Magill

"Kevin and Scott have known each other since they were little and have always shared common interests. They have always gotten along well." Joseph Gilman

"Will is very theatrical in everything he does, even if it is just sitting in his seat or talking. He is a good reason why everyone should attend the plays at Centennial." - Undsey Wagner

Jessica Reynolds, Jensa Taylor, and Patri ck Baisa "Tiffany and OJ are a great couple because mainly they have been through so much and they are still together. You can tell that they really do love each other very much ." - Ashley Britton

"OJ and Tiffany have been together for a long time. I have noticed how they have stuck beside each other through the hard times as well as the best. To me they're the perfect couple. I don't see them as two people but as a whole." - Bridgette W . Smith

"lindsey use to be very shy and now she 1s very outgoing. She loves to be social and participate in lots of exciting activities." - Anchelle Lomibao

"Over the past four years, BIG Timmy has changed from an immature boy to a hyper and more mature man ... HE'S SKINNY!!"William Buerkett

"jessica always looks nice. She is stylish but looks professional and studious at the same time. She is always aware of the latest trends and fashions , but has her own style." - Jessica Maberry

"jensa always looks cute. She has a very unique sense of style, which radiates her great personality." Rachel McCiarey

"Sarah's loud personality combined with being a cheerleader definitely equals sp1nt to the max! " - Kati Ruedi

"Pat always knows the latest fashions and the coolest trends. He has a very preppy look. He really knows how to match his colors so it offsets his skin tone. Whenever I need a tip on style, Pat is the first person I go to." - Matt Briskin

"Marc is very enthusiastiC about all the games and gets into them. His enthusiasm is overwhelming and bleeds blue and white! " - N1cholas Joyce

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These seniors show off their college pride through their attire. Each student will be attending the school that they are representing. Although we are going our separate directions, we will have a common background of Centennial that will remain with us as we make the choice to move on to college.

For years, the senior members of Interact have kept the tradition to include an Interact skit in the Pep assembly during Homecoming week. This skit is suppose to poke fun at the football players and cheerleaders while the female and male Interact members imitate them. This year we shook up the tradition by including a new twist of adding the soccer. player~it is a funny and memorable tradition. ,

Jordan Heisey

"Everyone knows about the senior lot tradition and all those with a car wait their turn to park there. I have waited for three years and now it's my turn, so stay out underclassmen! You'll get your turn soon enough."- Christopher Littleton

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For the first time, some of the hard-core fans decided to tailgate before every home football game. This included music, a portable grill to cook hotdogs and hamburgers, and tossing around the football and throwing a frisbee. We hope this new tradition continues.

"The best part about senior year is knowing all your classmates and your teachers better, so everything is a little more flexible. Everyone can let down their hair and enjoy each other without worrying about petty problems. It is fun to finally have seniority and not worry what people think of you. You can walk through the halls with confidence knowing you're the most experienced student at Centennial. Senior year has been a lot of fun. It was everything it was cracked up to be and more. It is crazy to see all the people I went to kindergarten with now walking the halls with keys in their hands and bundled in their future college sweatshirts. Senior year is coming to an end but it was a great one!"- Ashlee Meredith The disappointment of the seniors, during Spirit Week, was intense enough that it was recognized across the community. The seniors felt that many of the traditions that have been followed through the years were taken away during their Homecoming week. R.I.P. shirts were designed by Brittany Banks, Tadao Leunammachack, and Lindsey Wagner, and purchased and worn by 135 seniors to express their sadness at the loss of this tradition.

Education to Careers and Professions, also known as ECP, is a tradition which was started in 1996 by the previous principal, Dr. Lila Sullivan. Marc Changnon shown here advising with Jessica Reynolds, took over in 1998 and became the head coordinator for the program. ECP is different in many ways, but primarily in its emphasis on helping all of our students gain a sense of direction with a purpose that will lead to improved academic achievement and success in their future. It is an excellent program which owes its success to Changnon .

Jaymes Hayes, Brent Goodchild, Anthony Crowder, Justin Webb, Emmanuel Bronson, Thomas Dietrich, and Anthony Galardy wanted to show their school spirit not only at football games, but also at most of the volleyball games. They would travel with the team to away games to keep the school spirit alive and the crowd pumped Painting chests has long been a tradition but it was taken to a new level when they were lined up in front of the volleyball court.

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Interact is a service organization made up of seniors who are more than willing to participate in projects throughout the community. Meetings are held backstage on select Thursdays during the school year to plan out activities. Members began their active duty at the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life last May. To lead off the current year, each member became a mentor to some of the freshmen and helped them get a good start at Centennial. To help this, Interact hosted the Freshman Picnic and Freshman Dance. Pictured above, Roman Kavka introduces himself to Han a Angeli Mendoza and Laura Tarvin, as Pelin Haciraifoglu smiles for the camera at the dance. Both the picnic and the dance were a huge success and proved to be worthwhile for all of the freshmen and club members. After the Freshman Dance, the members shifted their focus to a new project. They helped organize and assisted running the Provena Hospice Fund raiser held at the Champaign Country Club on Saturday, September 18. Interact helped in raising over $130,000. Members also put together a skit for the Spirit Week Pep Assembly and hosted a Chili Supper before the football game. The Chili Supper is Interact's primary fundraiser for the year and helps finance later service projects. Adopt-a-Family is one of those projects; members shop for presents and deliver them to families during the holiday season. Some of Interact's other service responsibilities include Ringing Bells for the Salvation Army, fund raising for Pennies for Polio and Unicef and taking care of recycling and changing the marquee in front of the school.

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1. Hard at work 1n the kitchen, Pelin Haciraifoglu, Anchelle Lomibao, Sarah Plecki, and James D'Angelo prepare the chili for Interact's Chili Supper on Friday, October 8. On Thursday night, members gathered in the cafeteria and put all the ingredients together. All of the Ingredients were very generously donated to Interact by Schnucks. 2. William Rose breaks 1t down at the Freshmen Dance. Rose made sure that all the young ones had a good t1me and kept them all on their toes through the evening, but no one could keep up w1th Rose and all his moves!

Front Row: Marc Porter, Kathryn Danielson, Gregory Broeren, Matthew Briskin, Allison Gerding, Alaina Bell, Kari Parkinson, Payton Johnson, Kati Ruedi, Brittany Banks Row 2: James D'Angelo, Christina Grider, Megan Murray, Sara Crames, Katherine Bowen, David Pica, Ashley West, Jaymes Hayes, Sabria Kushad, Linnea Zielinski Row 3: Juliana Kalipeni, Joshua Hinds, Matthew Spencer, Lynn O'Brien, Michelle Bryson, Ayanna Coleman, Rachel Vannice, Rachel Craddock, Megan Wulf, Elizabeth Knight, Martha Bourne, Sarah Plecki, Philip Kojich, Anchelle Lomibao, Brittney Steele-McCain Back Row: Suzanne Aldridge (sponser), Rabhea Chaudhry, Shalu Pandey, De'Monique Brown , Kelly Coats, Jessica Lucas, Brent Goodchild, Zachary Kallembach, Roman Kavka, Pelin Haciraifoglu, Rebecca Murphy, Lindsey Wagner, Alyssa Bechtel, Kaitlin Holcomb, Marcus Emanuel, William Rose, Matthew Johnson

The g1rls prepare for the next play during the annual Homecoming skit at the pep assembly. Interact wrote an interesting skit and performed it for the entire student body. These girls split up into two teams, one representing our very own Chargers and the other playing the role of the Mattoon Greenwave. Much to everyone's pleasure, the Chargers were victorious. Members kept the skit traditional by pokmg fun at the semor football players and having the guys dress up in skirts and perform their rendition of the halftime dance .

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You ' ve always been a comedian at heart. Keep on Smiling . We are proud of you! Love, Anne, Saba, llser, and Fino

Shaunak Ahuja Dear Shaunak, It IS hard to believe that you are graduabng already. We Will chensh these years As you move on to college and beyond, we know you will continue to do your best We WISh you Godspeed in whatever you choose to do.

Nicholas Andersh

Patrick Baisa

Nick,

Patrick,

Begin your journey with hope, but remember what

CongratulatJonsl Always work hard and pursue all of your dreams. Good things happen to a good son/brother like you! Thank you for be1ng such a great person and keep on be1ng who you are! We are always here for you.

you come from and the sacrifices of those before.

All

our love and best wishes,

Mom, Dad, Katherine Mom, Dad, and Eeshan

Love, Dad, Mom, Colleen, and G1g1

Eric Ballinger Eric, You have made us so proud to be your parents. Upon embarking 1n th1s new phase of your life, keep your 1ntegnty intact, choose your actions based on what makes you happy and fulfilled , and above all remember that we love you always. Congratulations-Mom and Dad

Brittany Booton

Kate Bowen

Brian Boyle

Ela1ne,

Dear Kate,

Dear Bnan,

We are so proud of you .

I have enJOyed watching you develop 1nto a bright, Independent, talented, and compass100ate young woman. 1 am so exCited about your Mure . I know you will ach1eve whatever you des1re 1n life. Know that I am very proud of you and that I Will always love you.

Your compass1on for others, compebbve sp1rit, and 1ntegnty have been your gu1ding pnnc1ples We know you will succeed 1n l~e 1n whatever you choose to do. We are blessed to have a daughter like you.

Looking back at the old photos brought back great memories, sm1les and laughter. These eighteen years With you seem to have flown byl Congratulations on your high school graduation. Even as you prepare for college, we look forward to many more enJOyable days together as a family. You Will always have our love and support.

God has blessed you With many talents and gifts. Use them w1sely for his glory. May you continue to grow in his love. Our hearts are with you wherever you go. All our love , Mom and Ron

De'Monique Brown De" Mon~que ,

Y,e are blessed to have you as our daughter You're a beautdul. 11telbgent, and aeatJve child sent down from God above You were chosen to fill our home With laughter and With love You've brought us so much JOY and pleasure . Chosen from the rest. youÂˇre a precious, pnceless treasure, which God has blessed us With Love, Mom. Dad, Grandmother, 0eÂˇm18h. and Arnold Jr

Martha Bourne

Brittany,

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Love, Mom, Dad, and Drew

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Mom, Dad, DaVId, and James

Caitlin Bryan My Dearest Ca1Uin, You did rtl I am so very proud of you Now you begin a new )OUmey. Whichever path you choose, whatever road you roam , I WISh for you totally awesome scenery! Remember always how very very much I love you .

Michelle Bryson Up, up and away, supergirt! Keep soaringthe future is yours. Cubs win it all in

Love, -Mom-

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Congratulations on all of your achievements wh1le In high

school. We want you to know how very proud we are to have you as our son. You have brought us so

many memories that we will never forget. We know you will be successful in whatever you do in life. Believe In yourse~. The wot1d awaits you and your dreams. Go get 'em! Love, Mom and Dad

Elizabeth Bucey Dear Elizabeth,

Shelly,

Timothy Bridges Timothy,

We are incredibly proud of you and everytlung you have accompliShed. We know that God has extraordinary plans for you. Wherever you go and whatever you do, know that you 'll have our love, support and prayers. Love you always, Mom and Abby

Will Buerkett Will, Our genUe g~ant. You have always been a woriderful sensitive son. You are a special person. You have so many opportunities and we look forward to watch1ng you grow and enjoy new experiences. Your attitude and optimistic nature will secure you a lifetime of happiness.

Brittany Banks

Alyssa Bechtel

Brittany,

Alyssa,

Thanks for bnnging so much JOY to our lives. You have grown into a beautiful young lady with a very bright future ahead . Do your best always and may all of your dreams come true .

You have brought the sunshine to our lives. We are so proud of the bright and beautiful young lady you are . We hope you'll cherish everything that has shaped your life, and hold it close as you journey into your wonderful future .

Love, Mom and Dad

Love, Mom, Dad , and Alex

Matt Briskin Congratulations Matti We are very proud of you and all your accomplishments 1n academiCS and athletiCS We've enJOyed watch1ng you mature

over the years and are sure you Will be able to accomplish whatever you choose to do 1n the future Keep up the good workl Dad and Margaret

Jessie Bushman Goose, We are so proud of you. We know you'll do well in whatever direction you choose. Don't forget us when you go off to college. Actually, everytime you think of us .... LOL. Love, Mom and Dad

Kari Britton

Alaina Bell

Patrick Bode

Timothy Bogner

Dear AJa•na

Dear Patrick,

Timm ,

From Small Wonders to Centenmal Chargers . It has been such a dehght watch•ng yoo grow tnto an 1ntelhgent. strong. Independent lady. We Will m•ss the talks, the tears . the laughter. the wh1r1w1nd of plans and acbv1bes, your lovely fnends, and so much more next year But remember, wherever you go, our love IS always With you . Congratulabons!

We are proud of you! You bring joy to us, and your light will always shine in our hearts. Keep striving to achieve and enJOY life. You're our star.

Congratulations-you made it! We are very proud of you and are confident that you will be successful at whatever you choose for your future.

Love , Mom and Dad

We love you very much. Mom, Dad , Katie, Kevin, and Pat

We love yoo the purplest. Mom, Dad. and Hank

Reid Britton

Gregory Broeren

Megan Brosius

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Dear Greg ,

Dear Megan,

Can you believe 1t? Ready for college? You 've learned a lot th1s year and become a very orgamzed young adult. We hope the best for you , you've got great potential-even 1f you 're not ready to be an overachiever You have got your whole life ahead of you , make good choices

Th•s IS the perfect opportumty for me to tell you what a great person you are. You've always been spec1al, but I don't think I tell you enough how I feel. You are polite, generous, k•nd , wanm hearted , and HANDSOME. I am very very proud of you and I love you With all my heart. Keep up the good work!

You have ga1ned 178 lbs. 2 oz., grown 4 fl. 2 1n. s1nce you arnved , but have reta1ned your happy, fun-lov•ng nature Your family 1s so proud of you and your academic, athletic, and mus1cal accomplishments Stay true to yourself. don't let life change your kmdness and s1ncenty.

We are so very proud of you You have grown from a sweet g•rl 1nto a beauhful young lady You have worked hard 1n your h1gh school career and no parent can ask for anymore that that. We love you very much

We Love you , Mom and Dad

Love, Mom

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Rabhea Chaudhry

Hannah Clark

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Kelly Coats

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Dear Hannah,

Mabel,

Dear Kelly.

No doubt you have made us so prood of you , w1th yoor outstanding academiC ach•evement and be•ng such a responSlble and klV1ng daughter. Your extracumcular act1vit1es are commendable Congratulations you have set a very h19h standard of pelformance for your younger brother I am sure With your hard work and ded1cab0n you will be very successful 10 hfe . We will always believe to support you!

We are so thankful God gave you to us as our daughter Your sense of humor, sweet temperament, concern for others, and des~re to follow God are JUSt a few of the th1ngs we adm~re and love about you! Remember Jerem•ah 29 11

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We can 't believe your semor year IS here! You've had a fantasbc 4 years of h1gh school and we know you have 4 great years of college ahead of you We're very proud of you and all your accomplishments We know you 'll be successful wherever you go. We love you!

Love always, Mom and Dad

All our love, Mom, Dad, T J, Jeff, and L1sa

Granddaughter, the sp1t11ng 1mage of your father and your mom will Always be your b1ggest fan . We are so very proud of all you have accomplished and look forward to your conbnued success m college .

Love , Mom, Dad , N1ck, and Taylor

Love. Mom , Dad , Salman. Usman

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Rachel Craddock Dear Rachel:

You have been a ray of sunshine to us 1n our lives You have had many accomplishments and we are so very proud of you! We w1sh you JOy, happiness, and success 1n wherever your goals and dreams lead you We love you! Love, Mom. Dad, and Brooke

When bme fhes 1t swooshes away It turns and twtsts and runs over the curb sometimes

It goes back to nonnal and speeds away Then 11turns around and stops nght 1n front of me And I get 1n. It zooms off and I am finally caught upwtth time And I have d1SC1pl1ned 1l

Congratulations on graduating from high school-your years of dedication and hard work have paid off and we are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad,

Austin Ducey Dad and

so proud

of you! We will always be there for you. God Bless . Love you, Mom and Dad

We love you Danny. You have always been full of fun and laughter bringing Jots of JOY to our home. You are bnlliant in so many ways. We know God has a special plan for your life. Thanks for g1ving us so much . Mom & Dad

Jeff Gerald

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Allison Gerding

John Eaton Congratulabons on your many accomplishments. You have become an outstand1ng young man and have filled our lives With

happmess Thanks for be1ng the fine young man that you are Always have fa1th 1n your$~ and

your famtly as we Will always be With you . Conbnue to make the nght

deostons and you will always be successful

Love. MO<n, Dad, Jeff, and Jenna

Lauren Gilbert

Congratulattonst This chapter in your life has come to a close. Knowledge, teachers, church, and sports. We wish you much success and Jove as you go on to start the next chapter. "I know where thts is going ... ."

As you p1cture shows, your smtle has never changed. You have ach1eved much while remaining a canng and loyal fnend to your peers and a model daughter to your parents You made parent1ng easy and always gave mO<e than you rece1ved to our fam1ly. S1mply put, you are

everything you do.

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you! Best wishes in There is nothing you can't accomplish!

The precious gift that you gave to us was the name of Mom and Dad. We wished you into our lives to share the love that we had. Now that you're grown , we w1sh you to know our gtft to you of unending Jove wtth no ado.

Brian Eckstein Dear Bnan,

"Grace was 1n all her steps, heaven 1n her eye, In every gesture dtgmty and love." MlltonÂˇParadtse Lost Brittney, your father and 1are very proud of you. Continue your hfe as you are now and success will surely follow

As you leave your h1gh school days, we hope you Wlll expenence the huge fun and sat1sfacbon of following your dreams 1n the years to come You have always brought great JOY and wanmth to our lives through your thoughtfulness and w11. Thanks for shanng 1t all w1th us!

Mom, Dad , El1se, and Amy We love you dearly, Mom, Dad , Laura , and Sparky

Andrea & Audrey Goines

Congratulations, Lauren!

I am extremely proud of

Ryan Cullen Ryan,

Mom & Dad

John,

Allison,

You have captivated us w1th your sweet and accommodating demeanor, marveled us w1th your qUick w1t and academic prowess, and amazed us w1th your sense of fa~r play and your ab11ity to treat all people w1th k1ndness. Know always that we believe 1n you I

(MJTC 2000) Love, Mom & Dad

Austin ,

Sara Crames Dearest Sarabeara ,

We are proud of you Andrea and Audrey, you 've been through some hard times, but you both made it. So, continue act~ng upon your divine wisdom from God and He will safeguard you both. Love, Mom and Dad

Brent Goodchild Brent, Congratulahonsl You have worked hard and grown so much these last 4 years You have been studtous. Sincere. and 1ndustnous at school and home Carry these tratts With you and you w111 succeed 1n whatever you choose to do We are proud of what you have accomplished and what you have become.

James D'Angelo We admire your determ•nat1on, commitment, and amaz1ng sp1nt. Your future has endless poss•boht1es. You are a remarkable young man . We love you very much , and cannot express 1n mere words how proud we are of you .

Kathryn Danielson

Garet Davis

Dear Kathryn ,

Garet,

Drink Deeply of life. May you never thirst.

Follow your dreams, and be you!

Much love, Mom & Dad

Love, Mom, Dad, Ron, and RJ

Mom, Dad, and Rose

Scott Davis

Dear Tom ,

We want you to know how very proud we are of you You have made very w1se choices in your life. You have grown up to be the kind of son every parent wants. Just remember your family will always love and support you .

Congratulations on your graduation! I wish you the best in your future. You will always be in my heart and in my prayers wherever your dreams and plans take you .

Love, Mom, Dad, & Kristtn

Hannah Eisenmann

Marcus Emanuel Marc,

Rachel ,

We're so proud of the very spec1al, beaut•ful, and talented young lady you've grown to be. You've brought us much JOY over the years You woll always have our love and support. We pray God w1ll bless and gu1de you 1n all you do.

You are all the th1ngs we never even knew to hope for. You make us very proud. Congratulations on th1s first step. Make the most of all that is ahead . EnJoy. We know you will. We love you. Mom and Dad

We are so proud of you! We love you!

Love, Mom and Dad

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Heather Goodman

Papa and Melinda

I love you, Mom

Kristin Fisher

Enn,

Dear Knsbn.

We are so proud of the person you have become . You are such a hard worker and you always stnve to do your best. As you enter a new phase of your life we hope that you ach•eve all your dreams. Always remember how much we love you .

Where have the last 18 years gone' They have flown by and now you are ready to head to college . We are so proud of you and the person you have become . We will always be here to love and support you 1n whatever you do. Congratulations'

Love, Mom and Dad Love, Mom, Dad , and Jason

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Peter Gustafson

Dear Heather,

Dear Chnst1na,

Peter,

Where d1d the lime go? It's hard to believe you 'll be off to college soon. We are •ncred1bly proud of your accomplishments. Stay true to yourself and follow your dreams You have been and w1ll always be a w1nner to us

Your sm1le bnghtens the darkest day and reHects a light of compass1on for others We are so proud of you and admire your determined sp1nt and strength of character Travel a path that encourages your dreams and celebrates your zest for hie . We love you for the beaut1ful person you are

We are so proud of you We have enjoyed watch•ng you grow Jnto a wonderful , canng , and talented young man. God has blessed us through you Atways remember to use the talents he has g1ven you 1n the best way poSSible .

LOL, Mom, Dad. and Hamson

Erin Farrelly

Rachel Evers

Dear Hannah,

Tom Dietrich

Dear Scott,

Mom and Da

We love you! Mom and Dad

Stephanie Guyman Dear Stephanie, Congratulations on your graduation. Stay as sweet as you are and keep that wonderful sense of humor and enthus1asm going and you w1ll accomplish all your goals m life and be happy. That is our WISh for you Love you , Mom and Dad

Austin Hanner Dear Aust1n . Congratulations as you graduate from h1gh school We know that w1th all of your creabve talents you woll go far 1n th•s world You have something very speoal , so reach for the stars! You are goong to do great th•ngs We love you w1th al our hearts and look forward to watching you fulfill your dreams Love always Dad. Mom. and Wes

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You made 111 What a great day

The door to the future IS open . Grab your hat walk nght through Dream b!Q Mark, dream b•g The best 1s yet to come. Keep that sm•le on your face You are ready for anylh1ng Congratulations• Love. Morn and Dad

We can 't beg1n to tell you what a joy you have been to us. We love you very much and wish only the best for you! Work hard and always do your best 1n everything you do. Love, Mom and Dad

Jordan Heisey

Adam Helton

Todd Hempel

Jordan,

Dear Adam ,

Todd ,

You did it!

You have been a source of true joy and constant fun for us. With God's help you will be able to use your talents and work hard to live "The Life You've Always Wanted ." We love you!

Congratulations on your accomplishments Always remember to keep God and Fam1ly first and follow your dreams . We are very proud and blessed to have you as a grandson , son, and brother. All our love, and best w1shes as you conl1nue your journey through life .

We're very proud of you! You have a great life ahead! Ke e p on trucking! Love, Mom, Dad, and Wewoi

Ma , Pa , and Caroline We love you , Grandma , Pappy, Mom, Dav1d, Dad, and Hannah

Elliot Hwang

Tyler Jackson

Dear Ell1ott,

Tyler,

Congratulations! We are so proud of your hard work. Now it is time for a new Journey. Your future is your own and we will be always with you for your successful journey.

We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished You have many talents and a world of adventure ahead of you EnJOY the JOurney! We hope your future IS filled w1th happ•ness and success We love you very much .

Love, Mom , Dad , and Eric

Love, Mom, Dad , Kelly, Jeremy, and Lyle

Shanna Kahn

Simone Jennings

Matthew Johnson

Dearest S1mone, We are proud of what you have

accomplished We klve the amazmg young woman

you have become We are '" awe of the lrfe you have made We are exc1ted about the glonous future you are sure to have

Matt- Unlike the Cubs, th1s 1s your "Next Year" I We re very proud of your accomplishments as Drum MaJor of the Marchmg Chargers. drama. cross country and track, all the act•v•l•es and your academ1c achievements. Good luck at llllno•s and enjoy the March•ng llhm' Love, Mom, Dad, Jenny, and Ashley

Your Fam•ly

Chelsea King

Julia Kline

Orlando Johnson Orlando, We dreamed 11 together We believed 11 together Now I know you can ach1eve 11. The struggle for any dream 1s always worth the effort. For 1n the struggle lies 1ls strength and fulfillment. I know you have confidence 1n yourself that Wlll make each challenge eas1er to face Love, Mom

Elizabeth Knight

Sabria Kushad

Baby Sham.

Chelsea,

Julia,

Dear L1bby,

Dear Sabna.

We re so proud of the woman you're becom•ng You have always stnven for excellence and have never been sat•sfied Wlth less You have a strong moral compass , have always stood your ground. and know exactly where you're headed Stra•ght to the top . We love you

We are so proud of the beaubful woman you have become. Your hard work and ded•cation With everyth1ng you do w•lllead to the accomplishment of any goals or dreams you can 1magme Always believe 1n yourself, Chelsea, for you are a very spec~al person . We love you very much

You are a hero, an inspiration; embody•ng all that IS good, beautiful and nght Your mcred1ble focus and determmation w•ll take you anywhere. For those lucky enough to meet you on your JOurney, the~r lives are better for 11. Our love and support Will follow you always Be Happy

Congratulal!ons Ubster! We are very proud of you and the young woman you have become Your heart of gold w•ll take you far 1n the years to come. We love you very much . May God Bless you and keep you always!

Lookmg through your childhood photos brought back many great memones - you s•ttmg 1n the p1cnic cooler readmg a book or not wantmg to leave Da1ry Queen unhl you ate the last b1te of your Blizzard Have fun 1n college don't forget to find t•me to study'

Mom, Dad , and Lauren

Love, Mom, Dad, and Ben

Mom . Dad . and Tony

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Love, Dad, Mom, and J.R

Love, Mom. Dad and Omar

Ashley Herrington

Mark Hirschi

Kaitlin Holcomb

Ashley.

Mark-

Dear Kabe,

"Fe1sty and Challeng,ng·

We are very proud of you and your accomplishments . As you beg1n your next phase of life, remember all you've learned and follow your dreams, but don't forget to take respons1b11ity for your actions. We know you w111 succeed at whatever you dec1de to tackle.

We are so very proud of you for your except1onal academ1c accomplishments. You are also kmd to others w1th a gentle and g1vmg heart You have h1gh morals and a strong fa1th . These Will carry you through the most difficult times 1n hfe.

As you travel through hie's JOUrney remember there IS a better hfe you must prepare for Your 1ntelhgence, k1ndness. and

character are your keys to success Remember' you will never find a

fnend who loves you as I do. and there IS always a place called "home".

Love. Mom. Dad . and Jell

Payton Johnson "I saw and heard, and knew at last the how and why of all things, past, and present, and forevermore." From Renascence Edna St. V Millay And from your parents the hope that poetry and learning will guide you as you seek your vo1ce. Love , Mom and Dad

Lindsey Lauderdale

Mom. Dad, Tim, and Allie

Love always, Mom, Dad, and Enc

Paul Jones

Louis Laugges

To Lindsey,

LOUIS ,

We can not put mto words how much you mean to us Know that every ray of sunsh1ne that hits your face 1s a huge hug from us to you Uve With enthusiasm and happmess EnJOY L1fe! We love you up to the sky and past the clouds

We're so proud of your accomplishments during high school. We know you will do great th1ngs for the world 1n your lifelime. Good luck and we love you!

Love. Your parents

Love, Mom, Dad, and Adam

Adam Karch

Nicholas Joyce

Adam,

Congratulations' S1nce the day you were born you have brought sunsh•ne to our lives. We cannot be more proud of you 1n all you have

accomplished through the years

As you move to a bright future, we'll be as proud of you as always.

You are a JOY to watch on the

baseball field and you w111 always be our favonte player and Grandpop's N•cky Do! We love you very much.

Always follow your heart Love, Mom, Elaine, Melanie, Tim, and Jeremy

Kyle Hubert Dear Kyle. Congratulations! You have tumed out to be the most wonderful young man anyone could ask for 1n a son . We are very proud of you and w1sh you all the best 1n life Make your dreams come true. you can do 1t! All our love, Mom and Dad

Love, Mom

N1ck, Congratulations for a job well done! Keep striving to make your dreams come true! We are all very proud of you. Good Luck in college!

Jessica Holloway You are a wonderful daughter and I am so proud of you. You have grown up to be a special beauliful young woman . I have a hard time accepting that my little baby is now graduating from h1gh school. Jess1ca you are so dear to me and I Love You very much.

Love, Mom, Dad, Leslee, and Abby

Hugs and Kisses, Mom and Dad

Lydia Lencioni Congratulations to our very own "Mean Queen of the Jungle"! We are so very proud of you! Love, Mom, John Alex, and Will

Nolan Kemna Congratulations Nolan! We are so proud of the fine young man that you have become . We know that With your quiet determination and resolve that you can and will ach1eve any goal that you set for yourself in this next chapter of your life. Do well . Love you always, Mom, Dad, and Donovan

Tadao Leunammachaek TIC.

You've grown 1nto a beautiful young lady. Your accomplishments. dedication. and perseverance will take you far 1n

hfe. Although you've caused us many headaches. we st1lllove you EQUALLY and always Will You don't need luck. you w1ll succeed. Congratulations on graduat1ng finally' Love,

Adam Lewin Adam , We know whatever you choose to do 1n hfe you will succeed. You are canng, fun-loving and a great person to be around We are so very proud of you . We love you very much. Always, Mom, Dad , and Sara

Mom, Dad, and Vee

Baby Pictures

Karina Lewis When ltmagtne the ltfe you Will hve I see the pleasure your presence Will g1ve I see the smile that Will light when you dreams take fltght I see your face wtth each heart you embrace Many goals to meet You wtll be hard to beat l ove Mom

Matthew McCowan Dear Matthew. Congratulations' We are all very proud of you You have kept our lives filled w1th love and exotement

Your btg heart. talents . 1ntelhgence and strong will to conquer every challenge you face IS the s1gn of preparation that woll guide you on hie's JOUrney We know that you Will conbnue to succeed 1n all your endeavors. wherever they may lead The future IS yours Always remember that we are here to support you' We love you Buddy, Mom Dad. Kns~n

Jessica Orban Jess. Seems like yesterday when you would bury yourself under your cnb comforter to htde and gtggle when found We are very proud and pray that your future bnngs happtness and success Con~nue to reach for goals and make many tnends along the way! love. Mom, Dan, Ktm , and lauren

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Anchelle Lomibao Dear Anchelle, We are so lucky to have you . It's not something we tell you every day but it is something we always feel. We love you! Papa, Mommy, and Derek

Kyle Lowry Congratulations Kyle on your graduation from high school. You have grown into a fine young man and dad & I are very proud of you. Good Luck in all your future endeavors and always remember, we are there for you!! Love, Mom & Dad

Kassandra McKeith

Erin Mears

Kasste,

Enn,

We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished. May all your hopes and dreams come true as you begtn a dtfferent JOUmey. We will always be here for you .

You have grown to be a lovely young woman and we feel pnvtleged to be a part of that process We are proud of you and of all of your accomplishments May your future be filled wtth happmess and success

Love, Mom, Dad, and Russell

All of our love, Mom, Dad, and Mtke

Joanna Paet Our warmest and lovtng congratulations to you on your graduation day We are proud of you for the effort and dedtcal!on on you studtes Thts 1s only the begtnnmg of a bnghter future 1n store for you Keep up the good world Good luck and God Bless You! We love you' Greettngs from : Papa, Mama Ryan . and Pamela

Jessica Lucas Jesstca,

Jessica Maberry Dearest Jessica,

Congratulations on all of your accomplishments You have grown mto a wonderful sweet young lady. Good luck on your journey towards college and your future . We love you wtth all of our hearts . I am so proud of you

You're such a wonderful person . You've always made us so proud. You know how we all feel. We love you very much, always and forever.

love, Mom, Alexa, Ausbn, and Jordan

Love, Mom, Dad, Nora, Jerry, Timmy, and Gatge

Ashlee Meredith Ashreena , Words cannot express the happ1ness brought to our hves from the moment our â€˘httte baby g1r1â€˘ was born We are so proud of the young woman you 've become and of your academ1c achievements . Stay focused and contmue mak1ng the nght dectstons that have helped you wtth your htgh ~ success Congratulations and much love to you always!

Jennifer Milazzo Jenny, When we held you 1n our arms for the first t1me, graduation and college seemed so far away You have grown mto a beautiful young lady wtth dnve and determmatton that wtll take you anywhere you want to go . We are so proud of you' love, Mom, Dad, & Katte

Mom, Dad, Brad. (Morgan & Kramer Dog, too)

Kari Parkinson

Michael Paul

David Pica

Kan,

Michael,

Dear Davtd,

We have enJoyed your school years so much, and your fnends and accomplishments along the way We look forward to your college years, and know you wtll have much success and tun 1n the years ahead . You deserve the best that life has to offer, and may all your dreams come true You are our shmtng start

We are so proud of all you have accomplished and what a great future you will have. We love your dry sense of humor and how you make everyone happy. We couldn't have asked for a better son

Congratulattonsl We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments God has blessed you wtth many talents and you 've set htgh standards and achteved them. May God continue to gutde you and bless you as you pursue your dreams Wtth all our love,

love, Mom, Dad , and Ktrby

All our love, Mom & Dad

Mom, Dad, Matt, Ntcholas, Mtchael, and Mark

Jake and Jenny Mackey Jenny & Jake. You are the best th1ng that has ever

happened to me, My only hope IS that you are happy '" your hves In order to ach•eve true happtness you must put God first, others second , and yourself lasl Good luck tn your future wtth whatever you doode to do Remember how much I love you

and thai I woll always be here for you Love. Morn

Becky Murphy

Holly Magill

Jesse Marsh

Holts,

Jesse,

We are so proud of you and everyth1ng you have accomplished Your sweetness, beautiful personality, humbleness, fa1th , and detenmmat1on prov1de an 1nsp~ratJon to us and everyone lucky enough to know you Remember we w1ll always be there for you and love you uncond1t1onally

Congratulations! You've worl<ed so hard and we are very proud of you There Will be challenges in the future but you have the talent, sk1lls, and detenmmabon to overcome whatever hfe bnngs Remember that God and your fam1ly are always w1th you We love you, Mom. Catnna, Kendra, and Lev1

Megan Murray Hi Babes,

You always make us sm1le! We are 1ncred1bly proud of you Your kmd nature and t~reless pass1on for all that you do w111 contmue to serve you well m hie . You have made great memones and your future 1s sh1mng bnght. Keep Sm1hng, Danc1ng , and Smg1ng1 Thank you for bemg you!! Sparl<le and Sh1ne! Love, Mom. Dad, Katy, and Ryan

Dad and I are so proud of you . Not only are you smart but you already realize you need to work hard to achieve your goals. With your smarts, work ethic, creativity and sassy sense of humor, the sky's the limit!

Congratulations to our "thinker" Austin Rodin Martinez! We're so proud of you , and we love you , sweet pea! Love, Mom, Dad, and Andrea

We love you so much and we are so proud of you . We know you Will succeed wherever you apply your "strength". (Ph1hpp1ans 4 13) Remember forever that you are loved , no matter what. You are such a bless1ng , and we are eager to watch your hie unfold as you offer the world the g1fts God has g1ven you Love, Dad . Mom, and Enc

We love you ,

Kathryn Nadarski

Marc Porter

Dear Sarah,

Dear Marc,

W1th honor, courage, and 1ntegnty you have left an 1dealible marl<. Always remember the people who helped you along the way, and remember that hard wor1< and hav1ng great fa1th are the secrets to success. We are very proud to have ra1sed a strong, Independent, young lady

You are about to enter the next phase of your lifecollege. Please know that we have been so proud and happy watching you grow up-you are the perfect son . We love you very much . Mom and Dad

Lynn O'Brien

Rachel Ohlsson

Kathy,

Dear Lynn,

Rachel ,

You have made 1t through a couple of really Iough years and we are so proud of you . Keep your great easygomg outlook and enjoy yourself, your mom would have been so proud of you and she 1s watching over you .

It's been an honor to spend our days in the light of your beautiful smile, open heart, amazing talent and thankful

Congratulations! We are very proud of you and of the person you 've

We love you Dad and Mary

Mom, Dad , and Matt

Love, Mom, Dad , Dave, and M1ke

Rachel McCiarey Dear Rachel.

Dad, Mom. and Abbey

Becky Lynn,

Sarah Plecki

Austin Martinez

Lucas Propst Keep th1nk1ng outs1de the box! Congratulabons Lucas Propst! You have worl<ed hard . We celebrate your accomplishments . "Trust 1n the Lord w1th all your heart• (Proverbs 3.5-6) Love, Mom. Dad . Sarah. Kev1n, Ethan, Sparl<y, and Hannah

spirit. You have all you need to embrace the world. Keep shining - the world needs you! Always, Mom, Dad ,

become . Keep up the good work. We look forward to a bright future w1th you in all that you do. Love, Mom & Dad

& Emma

Sean Reynolds "Th1s 1s the begmmng or a new day. You have been g1ven thiS day to use as you Wlll You can waste 1t or use 1t for good What you do today IS Important because you are exchang1ng a day or you hie for It When tomorrow comes, th1s day w1ll be gone forever. 1n 1ts place 1s someth1ng that you have left beh1nd . let 1t be someth1ng good • -Anonymous Sean After these four long years of h1gh school. you can finally say, ' Dad, I'm done'' Love. Roman and Shelley

Rebecca Roberts Beca Boo-

Your brother and SJster were so

exoted when theor school pnnopels announced that their s1ster hed been born. Your family has been JUSt as exoted watchtng you grow 1nto a beaubful young lady. You have worked hard-your speoal talents wut ta e you far We w1l watch you "ft•p" 1nto the next step towards your future WE ARE SO PROUD

Love.

Ded

Morn

Brother and S1ster Noeces & Nephews

Baby Pictures

Mary Roberts Mary, You have made us proud We enjOy watching the work that God has started through you brought to com pie bon . Know we w111 always be here for you Love, Mom and Dad

Molly Roberts

William A. Rose Kat1,

Dearest Kelly,

You came 1nto the world ranng to go; that s one reason you earned that n1ckname "the WJ!d child" when

Our Pnde . To descnbe you : Sk1ll, Self-Confidence and Detenmmallon . Behmd every success IS amb1bon, behind every amblt1on 1s effort and beh1nd every effort IS someone w1lhng to try Be not s1mply good, be good for somethmg

What joy you bnng to our hvesl We are overwhelmed w1th pnde at the beaut1ful young woman you have become. May you chensh the many g1fts you are blessed w1th and always remember how very spec1al you are to all of us

"Kelly-Bean-Jelly-Bean" Wow! You've been the Best-ofthe-best throughout life's rollercoaster of JOys You're the most beaubful person 1ns1de and outs1de, always shanng your lovmg, canng, and fun ways Best WIShes 1n Mmnesota'

Love Mom, Dad , TaqUisha, Tamya , and Aunt Sandra

We love you! Mom, Dad, Paul, Dav1d , and Dan1el

Love, Mom, Jon, and Jenn1fer

you were little You are so enthus1asttc and passiOnate about

th1ngs and people you care about' Now an exa hng new chapter of your life IS beg1nmng and we pray that God WJII gUide and d~rect your path and show you H1s Purpose and Plan for you

Robin Strauss

Kyle, You have grown into a fine young man and we are very proud of you. Have faith in yourself and set your goals htgh. You will always have our love and support in whatever you choose to do!

Who's that ch1ck roll'n through the stop, makm' your eyes pop and your mouth crop. That g~rt's gonna make the world rock, make a change for the good, 1n your 'hood as we all should . She knows the way, gonna save the day. That's our Robm

Love , Mom and Dad

Love, Dad , Mom, Matt, Jama, & Laura

Kyle Weaver

Justin West

Kyte,

Jusbn,

Congratulations! We have seen you mature and become a young man who has a great canng for others May you work hard to meet all the goals of your future , only you can lim1t your potential. And always keep your beautiful smllel

You have grown 1nto a fine young man . We have truly been blessed With your JOY and laughter over the years As you begin another JOUrney over the years As you beg1n another JOUrney 1n life, believe 1n yourself and stnve to do your very best as you pursue your dreams We are proud of you

Love, Mom and Dad

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Kelly Schmidt

Pnnce Wilham

Much love always, Mom and Daddy

Kyle Stewart

Kati Ruedi

Dear Molly,

Love always, Dad and Morn

Andrew Sweeney

Erica Taylor

Jensa Taylor

Andrew,

Dear Erica,

Jansa,

We are very proud of all you have accomplished . In academics, soccer and work, you have always done your best. Your hard work and kindness will take you as far as you ever want to go .

Congratulations! We are so proud of you. Through the years you 've given us love and laughter. Thanks especially for being here for me. We are so proud of the woman you are becoming . Remember w1th God and our love you can do anything .

You are a beautiful person inside and out. We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Remember to always keep God first in your life and you will be able to do whatever your heart desires .

Love, Mom , Dad , and Jake

Love, Mom and Dad

Love , Mom, Dad, and Corey

Jessica Whisenand "To Jessica P. Whisenand , our little girt who brings joy to others just by your smile! Remember to always do your best in everything and you will succeed in life. Study hard , stay focused and have fun! " -All our love, Mom , Dad , and JimmyDelilah and Frank, too!

Shelby Wickline

Aaron Wiener

Dear Shelby,

Aaron,

Congratulations! We love you and are proud of the umque canng,and Independent person you've become . As you begm th1s new JOurney, we know your future IS bnght. Remember we'll always be there to support you through new challenges and adventures.

We want you to always know how very proud we are of you Your Intelligence, wonderful sense of humor, creabv1ty and leadership ab1ht1es are JUSt a few of your wonderful quahbesl Goof luck 1n college and maze! tov on your amaz1ng accomplishments I

Love, Mom, Dad , Lyndy, and Darby

We love you so much, Mom, Dad, and Jeff

Kathryn Schuster We are very proud of the young woman you have become . Your strong faith, discipline, determination and maturity that you have demonstrated will guarantee future success in anything you aspore to achieve. We love you!

xoxo

Matt Spencer

Jenna.

Heodo.

Matt-

You're a wonderful, beautoful young woman, ready to begon a new journey. We are so very proud of you and your achoevements, and we·re blessed to have you on our lives. Follow your dreams, hold love on your heart. and keep smohng

Congratulatoonsl We are so proud of you and your accomplishments! You are a beautoful and ontelhgent young lady and use that to go far on life . We are blessed to have a wonderful daughter like you Keep up the great wor1<. We are always here for you

Congratulatoons on your many accomplishments throughout hogh school-you are such a talented young man! EnJOY thos excotong JOUrney of life ahead-be yourse~. be genuone, follow your dreams. and you woll always contonue to make us proud

We love you, Mom, Boll, and Jessoca

Mom and Dad

Julie Thompson

Heidi Sola

Jenna Shedenhelm

Joseph Tortorelli

We love you, Mom. Dad, Colleen , and Nocholas

Elizabeth Unander

Julie,

Dear Joe,

Our little Toughy ...

Julie, you have been our lottie pnncess sonce the begonnong You have kept us smoling and laughong along the way. Our hope for you is that all of your dreams come true. Use your charm well. Keep your onner spont glowing . Be kind to others Be Happy. Be healthy. Smole! We are very proud of you

You have brought so much joy to our loves! It seems loke only yesterday that Peter Pan was your hero and ·never growong up· was your goal. We know that your love of God , famoly, and life won help guode you through your adult years

My how you have grown You have become such a confident and determoned young woman, full of beauty and grace. We could not be more proud of you You have an excotong future . brommong woth mystery and opportunoty. Buckle up and enJOY the rode'

Love, Mom and Dad

Mom& Dad

Love & Congratulations! Love, Mom and Dad

Much love, Mom . Sara and Murph

Jody Wagner

Meghan Staub Dare to Believe That you are a wonderful, unoque person . That you are a once-on-all-hostory event That ot os more than a nght, ot's your duty. to be who you are That life os not a problem to solve. but a goft to chensh. You are loved & chenshed . Love , Mom and Kelley

Lindsey Wagner Lindsey,

Congratulations as you graduate from high school. We wish you a safe, happy, healthy and successful life. Good luck with everything the future holds for you. All our love, Mom and Dad

We are so proud of all your accomplishments, dance, school, and your mentality With those cute dimples and bog smile , reach for the stars as only you detenmone your limots . We will moss you so much Love always, Mom and Dad

ReAlly belongS Jessica Wise

Greer Williams

Megan Wulf

Greer,

Pyle

Megan

We are so proud of who you are and all you've accomplished!! You are a smart, beautoful, sweet, kond, tunny, fun , lovong, talented, thoughtful, hard workong, and amazong daughter, soster, and fnend And you're JUSt gettong warmed up!! Go get 'em done! Love, Mom, Dad, Daron, and Grace

Move 1tl Move 1t! Move tt! Congratulatoons on your hogh

We have watched you grow from our adorable lottie pnncess to a beautoful young lady You have brought JOY and happoness to us as well as every life you have touched We are proud of you 1n many ways, but especoally your love for life and your love for God May he bless your JOUrney ahead as we watch hos plan for you unfold

~graduatiOn. You have brought a sm1le to our faces s•nce the day you were born Watchong you grow 1nto such a wonderful young woman has g1ven a true

meamng to our hves We are so

proud of who you are Stay true to you heart and always follow you dreams! Our love atways , Mom. Dad, & Grako

Our love always, Morn. Dad. and Andy

Linnea Zielinski Always believe in yourself, and know we are behond you cheering you on. It 1s tome to fly and you are ready "kid, you 'll move mountains!" All our love , Mom, Dad. Caz, Lucky, Sugar, Cleo, and Mike

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"The world is but a canvas for your imagination." -Brittany Eckels "For my part, I know nothing with certainty, but the sight of stars makes me dream ." - Elizabeth Knight "I am the walrus. Goo Goo Gachoo!" -Timothy Bogner "Live, laugh, and love. Enough said ." Lindsey Bone "Life is going to run its course, why not run with it? " -Jessica Orban "Be yourself, don 't change who ya are to be ' popular'. Just have fun with life." - Jason Mesch "Peaches come from a can , they were put there by a man , in a factory downtown." - The Presidents of the United States of America- Matthew Levitt "Never let a fool kiss you , never let a kiss fool you." - Katie Schuh "I have carpeting in my house"- Michael Paul - Matthew Johnson "Live life as it comes ." - Mellissa Brittin "You gotta have faith , playa!" - Bad Boys- Jason Cook "That's when I realized , you really shouldn't have that many quotes in your profile." - Tadao Leunammachack "You always pass failure on the way to success." - Sarah Plecki "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech , in life, in love, in faith , and in purity."- Timothy 4:12 - Michelle Bryson "Be the change you want to see in the world ."Mahatma Ghandi - Shalu Pandey "Win if you can , lose if you must. But always cheat! " -Vince Lombardi - Skyler McPhee "Smiles are contagious; let's start an epidemic." - Greer Williams "As for me, God forb id that I should boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross, my interest in this world died long ago, and the world 's interest in me is also long dead ." - Galatians 6:14 - Brittany Booton "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." - Oscar W ilde- Heather Goodman "In order to form an immaculate number of a flock of sheep one must, above all , be a sheep." - Albert Einstein- Mark Hirschi "Don't ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Ayanna Coleman "You can 't run around in the dark all the time and not expect to fall down once in a while."- Chad Kroeger - Jessica Maberry "Be kind . Everyone you meet is fighting a tougher battle." - Julia Kline "I do all things in Christ who strengthens me." Phillipians 4:13- Kelly Schmidt "A few friends are better than several acquaintances." - Brent Goodchild "I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and - Tangela Young missed . I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." Michael Jordan - Megan Clarkson "Don 't frown because you never know who is going to fall in love with your smile." - Audrey Goines "When your mind is full of indecision, try thinking with your heart." - Julie Conner "It's not true nice guys finish last. Nice guys are winners before the game even starts." - Kati Ruedi "You never know when you're making a memory."- Chelsea King "GERONIMO! " - Adam Helton "Dance like nobody's watching, live like you' ll never die." - Lindsey Wagner "Smile, it will be over soon ."- Caitlin McGovern "Sometimes we don 't recognize the most significant moments in our lives as they are happening." hat people Field of Dreams- Christina Grider "I'm only this far, and only tomorrow remember leads my way." - Dave Matthews Band- Allison Gerding "Don 't worry about knowing people, make yourself worth knowing." -Stephanie Guymon "Love most about you is people. Use things. Not vice versa." - Lynn O'Brien "If you blink, you could your character, so miss so much . Please don 't ever close your eyes ." - Atreyu- Hazar Adiguzel "If the sun does shine or rain does fall , I give thanks I've had my sight to see to strive to have a see through it all. " - Sara Estock "Discovering the truth about ourselves is a good one. lifetime's work, but it's worth the effort." - The World According to Mister Rogers- Rachel Craddock "Every goat should look at its own legs." - Russian

Our Final Words...

you tr-y, you shall

never fai. '

-Kyle Lowry Proverb- Brian Eckstein "Hoho ninjas! We fight for sandwiches! " - Jesse Fisher "Your talent is God 's gift to you . What you do with it is your gift back to God ." - Kate Bowen "Just when you feel like quitting, remember why you held on for so long." - Kelly Coats "Holla back! " - Ashley Herrington "Sing like no one can hear you, dance like no one's watching, love like you 've never been hurt. Live like it's heaven on earth. " - Anonymous- Jessica Lucas

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"You can't set the course for where you're going, until you know where you are."- Heather Childers "When I first started high school, I hated it. But now, after four years ... l still hate it."- Lauren Cylkowski "I bequeath myself to the dirt, to grow from the grass that I love. If you want me again, look for me under your boot soles." -Walt Whitman - PS: Stay classy! PPS: Recycle!- Kathryn Danielson "I'm free, only to start again."- Ashley West "I do all things in Christ who strengthens me."Phillipians 4:13- Rachel Evers "Experience, that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God, do you learn."- Linnea Zielinski "Live like you were dying"- Tim McGraw- Lesley Mitchell "The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender." Vince Lombardi- Payton Johnson "I'm out like a lightbulb on New Year's Eve." - Kari Britton "What we do in life, echoes in eternity."- Gladiator- Louis Laugges "It doesn't matter if you're a lion or a gazelle, when the sun comes up you better start running ." - Matthew Decker "Where's the party at?" - Hank - John House "Get busy livin or get busy dyin!" - Shawshank Redemption - Philip Kojich "Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we ' re here we might as well dance." - Kari Parkinson "It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got!" -Sheryl Crow- Adrienne Morrison "And if it doesn't work out, there will never be IVe any doubt that the pleasure is worth all the pain."- Jimmy Buffett- Julie Thompson "There's nothing like returning to a place you once knew to realize how much you yourself have changed . Vote for Pedro! That's pretty sweet ... " - Rachel Vannice "With who, who increases knowledge increases sorrow." - David

today as if it was your last.

Simpkins "The best things in life, are the things you have to work for!" -Jennifer Hall "Love me or hate me. Just don't lie to me. Some people march to a different drummer and some people POLKA!" - Shelby Wickline "All of us are in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."- Oscar Wilde- Jessica Wise "I have all the answers, but I never said -Ash lee Phillips they were right."- DeMonique Brown "We will look back on this with much fondness!"Holly Magill "Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is."- Romans 12:2- Megan Wulf "Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." - Hebrews 12:1 -Kathryn Schuster "The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool." -Almost Famous - Brittany Banks "Life is not about the breaths we take, it is about the moments that take our breath away." Abraham Lincoln- Elizabeth Bucey "If it feels nice, don't you think twice." - James Taylor- Megan Murray "Dreams inspire action. Dream big."- Chad Foster- Rachel McCiarey "Never stop setting goals for yourself. Take what you get and use it to help you reach success. Anything worth doing is worth doing right. You only get what you put in. Live by Proverbs ometimes 16:8."- David Pica "The most important part of growing up is learning how to remain a child."- Martha Bourne "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."- Kathy there is no Nadarski "Do not say 'It is morning' and discuss it with a name of yesterday. See it for next time, no second the first time as a newborn child that has no name."- Rabindranath Tagore- Shalini chance, no time out. Bhattacharya "The wise people will shine like the brightness of the sky. Those who

Sometimes ... it's now or never. -Adam Hays

teach others to live right will shine like stars forever and ever."- Daniel12:3- Tiffany Cochran "He who fights with monsters should see to it that he himself does not become a monster; when you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss gazes into you."- Frederick Neitzsche- Patrick Bode "Everyone is a Hanson fan at heart."- Katie Beaulin "Don't forget your history nor your destiny." - Bob Marley- Alaina Bell

e future is not a gift- it is an achievement! Good luck Class of 2005!

ou don't get what you dream of, you get what you work fo . -Alison Gschwend Senior Quotes

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Jessica Davis·Williams Rachel Day Joseph De Bonis Natalie Demeris Claire Denms Allison Depew Ryan Donovan Brooke Dorris Seth Dousman Donald Dowds Patnck Drackley William Dunlop Elise Eckels Kaidyn Eisner·Poor Nathaniel Elam Phillip Elam Elizabeth Elliott Allie Ellsworth Whitney Engle Alyssa Ennen Lindie Ferrell Natasha Ferrell Rebecca Fink Matthew Finn Natalie Fiol Stephanie Foreman Marquiss Foster Shaun Fulton Jermarice Tassilo Gant Mollie Gehrt Dana Germanski Bnana Gillespie Jennifer Gilliland Morgan Gilman Aaron Genes Ryan Genes Shera Gordon Alexandra Gossett Amanda Gossett Jason Gray Adrienne Grove Sarah Grove Cassandra Hahn Alex Hall beck Stephany Halley Margaret Hankel Monique Harris Tanikka Harris

JOSIAH PEOPLES JANUARY IS, 1988 MR. YAMCHUS LIKES IT ALL What he does: He is a lead choreographer for Sudden Impact's Dance Cross Movement Dance Team at Urbana Assembly of God . . . . .~ . .·::!1 it big: Th is summer, he and his team took part in a Fine Arts Festival in Texas. They placed in the top thirty out of a 1,000 in their category.

What Josiah says: "My dance team and I dance for a different reason .

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tt We represent teenagers who love God and who can dance to music that won 't put you to sleep." (They dance to Christian Hip Hop)

A busy guy: Besides dancing, Josiah loves to snowboard and bu ild co mputers.

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EXPRESS YOURSELF? DOODLING

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Online journaling.

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Tiffany Hartke Dustin Hasselbring Ryan Hays Kelsey Henry Martin Hensler Carlee Hill Courtney Hinton Sedia Hoff-Green Aaron Horton Eric Houston Evelyn Huang Lauren Hubert Alicia Hudson Shalinka Huffman Tavans Hunt Eugenia Hunter Cody Hursey Caitlin Huth Jinwoo Hyong Jason Jackson Renee jackson Honajang Jacob Jarrett lnsiya Joher Lauren Johnson Molly johnson Jamie jones Jamce Jones Asha Kalichira Julia Kammel Gowri Kannan Kristopher Kapelanski Seth Kelter Amanda Kieser Hyunjin Kim Jay Kim Jenmfer Kim Jinnie Kim Joon-Bom Kim Youngjae Kim Jamilia Kinney Lyndsey Michaela Klump Alexandra Knepler Cassandra Knight Chnstopher Krassa Tara Kucharczyk Shilpa Kumar James Kurley Donna Lacey lrini Lamkin Kenny Lamm Michelle Larson Larry Laufhutte Joseph Leach Sibel Leblebici Charlene Lee

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Michelle Lee Hannah Lewis Matthew Lindsay Samuel Logan Janelle Logue Michael Logue M1chael Love Ross Lowery Erin Lucas Travis Lufsey Yahtza Luyando Patrick Lyke Miranda MacHula Thomas Malkowski Stacey Manship Me'Chele Marcellus Curtis Marshall Michael Martin Dav1d Mathisen Jo Zalea Matias Stephanie Matthews Drew McCartney Marque1ta McClendon Nicole McCoy Brock McGraw Christopher McLennand Adam McMullen Hannah McMullen-Craig Alicia Medrano Frederick Medrano Chase Meislahn Bryan Mendes Denn 'Sha Mercer Benjam1n Mesker Suzanne Millage Kamyar Moeinzadeh Alisha Montgomery Adrienne Moore Kyle Moore Matthew Moore Leonard Morris Tomarra Motley Andrew Mueller Erin Myers Essence (Tenel) Neely Dustin Newman Natalie Norns Kandace Odom Jonathan Oliphant David Olson Erkan Onur Anna Orwick Ryan Paet Shikha Pandey Katerynh Pankova Chmtopher Park Haengbok Park Albert Parker Melvm Parker Uma Patel Zachary Paul Chmtina Paunicka Luke Penner Josiah Peoples Nara Phan Tony Phetchareun Andre Philipp Laura Piccioli Benjamin Pittman Jamal Posey Johnny Prowell Bailey Purgett

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1. Key Club Vice President, Emma Ramsbottom looks on at yet another Monday Key Club meeting, as adviser Marc Changnon Informs members of upcommg opportumties to help 10 the commumty. 2. Renee Jackson and Bradlee Davis d1scuss last weekend's highlights 3. In Engl1sh class, Brooke Dorris catches up on sleep that she m1ssed during the prev1ous weekend .

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5:25AM: BEEEP! It can't be ome to

get up already 1 l1ust went to bed 3 hours ago because I had to make my AP B1o cell cake and study for 3 tests. What a great Monday th1s will be .. 6:00AM: Swim Practice. To wake me up, mile run , we1ght lifting, and low rest 100s 7:30AM: There 1sn't any t1me to go home and wash the chlorine out of my hair before school starts. I have a yearbook deadline Thursday and have not even started my pages. Does anyone have g1rls' golf p1ctures? 10:57 AM : Off to Spanish class. I have a huge test. I don 't know what the greenhouse effect IS 1n Enlish. How am I supposed to explain it in a fore1gn language? 11:55 PM: Finally! Lunch has arrived . I'm starvmg and can't wait to catch up With the girls. Hopefull we will go to someone's house because a peanut butter sandw1ch sounds delie~ous 1 2:25 PM: It 1s tJme for AP Bio. Uh Oh' This cake does not taste too good . How could I mess it up? I thought I read the directions right ..â€˘ At least It looks like a cell. 3:30 PM: More sw1m practice' I'm actually eXCited because I need to blow steam. 6:00 PM: My stomach 1s growling' Mom is making some spaghetti. She 1s a killer cook! Hopefully I will be able to slip 1n a few minutes of homework before Marc (Porter) p1cks me up. 7:47 PM: Hooray! I love Younglife! It brightens up my boring Mondays. 11:59 PM: It is time for bed! I have been waiting for this all day! My body is exhausted. At least I am to bed before the sun comes up.

How do you start off your morning? ItO% Cereal 39% Eggs and bacon. A big hearty breakfast. 7% Last night's lit% Fruit. Start leftovers. the day off healthy.

BEAUTY SLEEP What's most important? Pressing snooze a few times 82% Rise and shine! Start primping early. 18%

A Typical Monday...

True Feelings about Monday...

"I despise them! But I suppose if we didn 't have them, then Tuesday would be the new Monday, and we'd hate those then!" Allie Ellsworth

"I try to catch a few extra Z's, exchange weekend highlights, and I think: four days to go ... " Kendra Yagow

What do you do to get ready in the morning?

"Nothing. I wake up so fresh land so clean." Andrew Xie Words Natalie Norris Photography Natalie Norris,

David Pica Juniors

Emma Ramsbottom Charles Ramshaw Christopher Rardin Lillian Rawdm Cra1g Raymond Collin Rector Cary Reed Gretchen Reger

Kathenne Renwick-Streff Katherine Reutter Megan Reynolds Shannon Riggin

Elizabeth Ritter Caleb Roch Monica Rodriguez Damel Rolando John Rooney Tavia Ross Molly Rudolphi Eugene Ruggles Stephanie Salfelder Shay Schaller Dorothy Scheeline Dana Schlake Cassandra Schmidt Adrielle Schneider Maxwell Schoenoff Cassandra Schowengerdt Hani Sharabash Nicole Shelby Lauren Sherman Abigail Simmons Rachel Singletary Kayla Smith Kendra Smith Sally Smith Shaquwander Smith Joshua Smothers Colleen Sola Keylyn Song

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What she does: A sport that not many people know about- FENCING. This sport evolved from dueling, which was a way to teach people to kill each other. It revolves around the basic disciplines of foil, epee, and saber. Early beginnings: In kindergarden, the Fencing lllini came to JoZalea's school and did a demonstration . It piqued her interest, but she didn't pursue it . Last summer she was bored and wanted something fun to do so she contacted The Point Fencing ' ' Club and began fencing. What JoZalea says: "My favorite part of fencing is the entire process. It is a thinking sport. Timing, distance, and speed are key. It's fun to be able to think on your feet like that."

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Words Natalie Norris Photography N atalie Norris, Kara Hendrickse

Pamela Spelke Matthew Spero Markeisha Stevenson Cody Stiebner Sebastian Stoltzfus Paula Suh Lily Szujewski Aieasha Taylor Jordan Taylor Keli Thompson M. Saied Toossi-Ardokami Cameron Turner Shawon Tuttle Laura Tyler Angie Umana Katelynn Van Buren Mark Vlach Elama Vonqualen Craig Walker Ladonna Walker Sarah Wallace Amanda Walle Mike Wang Jonathan Wanzek Ryan Ward Charles Warren McShane Washington Christine Weber Audrey Wegman Rand i Welch Keosha Williams Raesha Williams Tara Williams Vincent Williams Vashaun Wilson Timothy Wood Andrew Xie Kendra Yagow Alexey Yakub Elizabeth Yang

Hae-ln Yoo Rachel Yoon Jing Zhang Douglas Ziegler Eric Zimmerman

Camera Shy: Abdullah Ahmed , Ashley Bickers, Charles Dame! Bisch, Brock Booton, April Alexandra Brasher, Robin Brown, Kasey Burton, Jordan Carson , Sam Chandler Jr., Santies Cobb, Shincetta Cunningham, Twila Douglas , Travis Givens, Robert Goode II , Lamarcus Haynes, Katrina Noelle Hill, Arnold Long, Kaitlin McComas, Rashad Miller, Stanley Morns, Clementine Pettigrew, Emily Pinheiro, Dustin Raup, Eddie Sayon, Jung Yun Shin , Sara Spitz, Melissa Dawn Stanly, Travis Thomas, Desie Warren, Ja'leel Washington , Ashley Whittington , Arnold W infrey, John Winskas.

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Words Natalie Norris Photography Natalie Norris, David Pica

Junior Montage 89

Sharajonnie Adams Abobakir AI-Fayadh Dana AI-Qadi Omar Alchaar Michael Aley Latrice Allen Stephanie Ames Marisa Amorasak Katherine Anderson Lindsey Arrasmith Hali Balint Randale Banks Kelsey Barr Christina Barteck Brittany Barth Matthew Bartley Daniel Bear Cody Beaver-Childress James Beck Stephanie Beck Britney Bell Courtney Benting Amy Berry Rachel Black Nicole Blaker Corrie Bloom Srdjan Bodruzic Bailey Bogan Katelyn Bowe Jordan Boyer j. Boyes Benjamin Briggs Patrick Bright Taylor Britton Vatie Brundidge Joseph Buckus William Buscombe Nicole Buder-Proch Olivia Cangellaris Rod Canull Aaron Capers Ill Bryton Carmack Sam Carmichael Tyler Carroll Dias Carter Jamal Carter Mor Caspi Kourtney Chalke Nicole Chambers Casondra Chapple Kyle Christians Kristopher Clark Caitlyn Cloyd Christopher Coburn Matthew Coe Anita Coleman Anthony Cooley Nicholas Corso Brent Corum Ally Cozad Courtney Cozad Martin Crames Clare Cuttell Rose D'Angelo Brooklyn Daniels Christopher Davies james Davis

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Savma Dav1s James Dehn Krist1e Delbosque Kara Dennemann Cody Derem1ah-Christians Jay D1etnch Alonso Dorado Cory Dressier Chase Dnskell jason Dudley Leon Dudley Kyle Dunn justin Dyar jennifer Eastin Dw1ght Eddleman Kathenne Elliott Lauren Elliott Sean Farrelly Samuel Ferguson Elizabeth Fernandes Laura Fink Bnan Finney Sara Finney Kelly Flanigan Anders Flodstrom James Flowers Joshua Flowers Jessica Foley jess1ca Followell Steven Fuller Joshua Fulton Divya Gai Jacob Gleghorn Qwantana Gordon Jaymes Grabowski Marissa Grass Emerald Green Dav1d Gnder john Gruber Ashley Gudgel Latoya Gwin Chelsea Hall Heather Hall Tyler Hall Bailey Hampton Lucas Hansen Johnathon Hardwick Brittney Harmon

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THOUGHT SPANISH

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: DAVID SNOW AUGUST ltTH, 1989 MR. NEWPORT Pizza What he does: "I am learn1ng how to speak japanese." How he got started: "When I lived in Bloomington, my friend from Tokyo started teaching me." The hardest part: "The conversion of the alphabet and sounds. For example, there 1s no 'L' 1n Japanese so , 'L' is pronounced 'R'."

What David says:

"The hardest part is learning the pro nunciations.

My favo rite memory was learning how to say "I love you" and "Remember me."

Advice to others: "If you're not willing to put forth all your effort, then Japanese IS not the

Japanese"

language for you."

Words Kara Hendrickson Photography Kara Hend rickson

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Battle of the Sexes Brains, Braun, and Beauty 1. How many do you know1 Kathleen Wang hurnedly writes down as many states as she can in two minutes. Wang represented the g1rls' team in the sophomore's battle of the sexes, wh1ch took place before school on Friday, October 1st.

2. Flex~ng those bra1n muscles! Kevin Mast must have had a demanding fifth grade teacher, because he still remembers all fifty states! 3. Chelsea Hall struts her stuff after bringing the competition to a t1e after the second event.

4. Goin ' for the Gold Without getting to the yolk! Chelsea Hall and Derek Lomibao face the challenge of racing, while balancing a raw egg on a teaspoon. This competition, which tested grace and speed, was won by Hall, representing the women . 5. Michael Newton and Desondra Joiner had the pressure of knowing the winner of their contest would determine which gender would be declared champions. Newton proved male superiority in the handstand .

6. Happy to be right side up, Michael Newton and Desondra Joiner have no hard feelings over the competition. The men won a close contest by a two to one margin.

To help determine which gender would have bragging rights for the year, a battle was held. Three contests were developed to assess brains, speed and agility, and strength . The boys team prevailed, winning the brains and strength areas, while the girls should feel proud for winning speed and agility. The BOYS' TEAM! Kevin Mast, Derek Lomibao, and Michael Newton proudly show that they are number one!

Words Kara Hendrickson Photography Kara Hendrickson

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Kevin Harris Joe Hart Brittany Hayes Caroline Helton Kara Hendrickson Christina Hesselmann Katherine Heuvelman Elizabeth Higgins Audra Hoerr Casey Hoerr Nicole Hopk~ns Jill Hopper Suoyang Hou Allison Huckstadt Roxanne Hunter Brittany Hutton Tyler lie Danielle Inman Jamie lshcomer Nathan lssa Anthony Jackson Jeremy Jackson Morgan James Charlene Jenkins Steven Joebgen Anna Johnson Kastlna Johnson Kev~n Johnson Kyle Johnson Desandra Joiner Desondra Joiner Andrea Jones Joseph Jones Corey Jordan Ellyn Kaiser Corey Kallembach Alexis Katsinas Bradly Keigher Katrina Keller Lila Khazoum Andrew Kim Jessica Kim Paul Kim Youla Kim Timothy Kirkham Kathenne Knepler Sarah Korelils Robert Kouzmanoff Emily Kuster Delaynie Lancaster Maximo Lange Lisa Lauderdale Allen Lawrance Laura Lebaugh Bryant Lee Young Lee

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Jordan Lewis Zachary Lewis Michael L1 Fe1fe1 Lian Shannon Liddell Derek Lomibao Erik Long Calvin Luyando Michelle Mahon Rory Mammano Jenna Manolakes Larry Marler Daniel Martin jess1ca Martin Kevin Mast Kymberly McCarthy James McCiarey Ryan McCoy Javon McDonald Stefone McDonald Sean McGuire Corey Mcintyre Briane McKinley Amanda McNussen Stephanie Meece Eric Melander Megan Melton Lara Michaels Cheyenne Miller Katie Miller LatJsha Miller Logan Miller Scott Miller Briana Mitchell Elizabeth Moore Isaac Moore Latarika Moore Daffern Morris Michelle Morrissey Timothy Moser Peter Mueller M1chael Murray Andrea Nelson James Netter Michael Newton Mary Noel Bhargav Nookala John Norcross Luke Norris M1chelle Nugent Anne Ogwal Leslie Ohene-Adjei Kimberly Orban Eric Packard Alexandra Paul Enc Paulus Korynth1a Peal Brittany Peterson Anthony Petruzzello Wade PettyJohn Vantien Pham Gabrielle Phillips Taylor Phillips M1chael Pica Hilary Pope Quantrell Powell Kenneth Price Megan Quails Joseph Ragsdale Joseph Ramos Kevm Ranney Anthony Rasmussen

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1. Courtney Benting talks w1th her fnend after school about thetr Wednesday church group . She gets her coat out of her locker, prepanng to brave the cold weather of a November day 2 Bailey Hampton and Hilary Pope have fun pretending to be pnncesses to sp1ce up another dull Wednesday. They had fun laugh1ng dunng the PLAN test. 3. Divya Gai heads to her locker before the final bell rmgs at 815 . ~ To some, math ISn't the most fun sub1ect. Kenneth Price shows how bonng he thinks Algebra can get.

Wednesday,

Happy

HUM Courtney Benting's Wednesday Wednesday, November lOth, 2004

6:30AM: BEEEEEEP BEEEP! I wake up

and start my regular routine of getting ready for school. I shower, get dressed, and eat my usual breakfast of Cheerios. While waiting for my nde, I play with my baby brother, Jonathan, who is 2 years old. Sarah Tomlinson's mom p1cks me up and takes us to school. 8:00 AM Âˇ I get to school, and my friend and I stand 1n the usual spot in the English hallway. I then head off to first hour, which is Health. The rest of the mormng 1s spent going to my classes. 10:55 AM: I head down to the good 'ole cafeteria. There's an odd aroma that somehow sticks w1th you all afternoon, but the food's cheap and I don't have to try and catch a ride. 11 :40 AM : I am already back in class. I have four penods to get through before I can thmk about heading home! 3:45 PM: I get home, grab a snack, and drink a cup of hot chocolate. Then, I start my chores and homework. I call up Laura (Fink) and we spend time discussing celebrity gossip! When I am done With my chores, I eat dinner With my family then get ready to go to church! 7:00pm: A lot of my good fnends belong to the same church I do, so we have fun hanging out at m1dweek services! We discuss upcoming events, and what we will do at Friday's service. 9:00 pm: When I get home, I finish my homework Then, chat with friends on Instant Messenger. Before I go to bed, I clean up my room and take a shower. 10:30 pm: It's the end of a typical Wednesday and time for sleep.

Preparing for the Weekend

LUNCH TIME! "I go to El Torero on Wednesdays w1th my friends!" We always get the cheese sauce!"

"Wednesday is hump day, the week is half over and I can start to look forward to the weekend!"

-Caroline Helton

True Feelings about Wednesday.. "It's horrible! I wake up. thinking it's Fnday, but to my disappomtment it is only Wednesday."

-Robert Kouzmanoff

A Usual Wednesday "I get up, go to school, and depending on the sports season, I might have a game or practice after school"

- Kara Dennemann Words Kara Hendrickson Photography Kara Hendrickson

-Stephanie Meece

Sophomores

Kyle Redmon Mary Regan Justin Regmer Su11thra Reprakash Courtney Reynolds Jamie Rhoads Beth R1ehle Amy Rigdon Dashaud Rimmer David Robertson Richard Rodenck Melinda Rogers-Linck Rachel Rosenbaum Jack Ross Emily Ruedi Paul Ruedi Autumn Russell Melissa Russell Kaidyn Saathoff Tracey Schafer Ab1gail Schanbacher Paul Schanbacher Kim Schlottach Samuel Schumacher Gregory Schwe1zer Ashley Scott John O.T.) Sears layton Seeber Maxx Sentowski Sydney Shafer Ashley Shaw Brett Shaw Erin Shaw Aurea Shelton Jungyun Shin Jayson Shine Michael Shivers Jared Shmikler Wesley Silver Mel1ssa Slough Erica Smith David Snow Hanna Solecka Manylay Sompheth Jonathan Stanley Zachary Stefan Taylor Stenzel Fashion Sterling

SUJITHRA REPRAKASH irthday: JULY 2S, 1989 ch NO ONE rit Food: ANYTHING SPICY What she does: "I draw anime, realistic drawings, and make my own comics. • How she got started: "I started when I was seven, after I saw my bro ther drawing. He drew all the time, so I started doing what he was. He was the main reason for gettmg me started."

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"All of my memories are special to me, but the award I won in

the eighth grade is very spec1al. In middle school, a comic book I drew was made into an actual boo k and sold in Barnes and Noble by the readmg club."

Future Goals:

"I want to go to college to learn to how be a better artist. When I graduate, I

really want to get a job as an ani me artist, and make my own graphic novels."

W ords Kara Hendrickson Photography Kara Hendrickson

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Patnck Sterhng Evan Stone Magan Strong Nathan Sull1van Sara Sull1van Hilary Sur Erika Swanson Jacob Sweeney Amy Taylor Brytney Taylor Gregory Taylor Dershaun Terry Keith Thomas Josef Thompson D1amond Thornton Timothy Thorp Ross Tucker Heather Turner Kenneth Turner Bnttany Ullestad Ashley Walker JaimieWall Lydia Wallbaum Alexa Waller

Jacob Waller Tyler Walters Betty Wan Kathleen Wang

Leslie Washington Kirby Weber Darian Welch Tammikka Wesley Emily Westervelt Dana Westgren James Wieland Corey Wilcher ian Willette Amber Williams Antonio Williams Cory Williams Derrick Williams Saleem Williams Trav1s Williams James Wilson Nya Winfrey Andrew Wisniewski Katharine Witkin Vance Wood Regina Wnght Vernetta Wright Joseph Wyatt Chase Yets Ivana Yi Kathryn Yi Leslie Zarker Kathryne Zunich Ca me ra Shy: Tamyra Coshawn Butler, Erik Paul Castillo, Jermaine Davis, Tanika Dorsey, Lainey Emmons, Stephanie Gilbert, Anna Hosford, Taleshia Houston, Attera Hunt, Monica Kalman, Steven Kendall, Uniqka Lemons, Adrian Morehouse, Craig Newman, Matthew Oakley, Rachel Parr, Allen Redding, Reg1nald Redmon, Brooke Riddell, Brittney Schurvinske, JaChns Sm1th, Brendan Summers, Devin Tho mpson, Sarah Tomlinson, Derek Christians Townsend, Travis Underwood, Jonathan Warren, Rachel Weinstien, Antionette White, Darby Wickline

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Paul Ruedi

Alexis Katsinas and Kathryn Zunich

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Kathryn y· Kara Den ' and nernan

Dwight Eddleman and Martin Crames

Erica Smith and Vernetta Wright

Words Kara Hendrickson Photography Kirstie Cozad, Kara Hendrickson, Cindy Ruedi , Rebecca Fink

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Hamzah Abbad1 Reynear Abernathy Eeshan Ahuja Add1son Ama Jamilee Andel John Anderson Sarah Anderson Ale1andra Anez M1chael Angel Deborah Armstrong Adam Astorina Brittany Avallone Jacob Bagby lindsey Bailey Colleen Baisa Kristen Ballew Danielle Banks Brandon Barak Phoebe Barkan Chnstopher Barr Knsten Bartlett Sarah Beck Sophia Becker Sean Behm Shonda Benson Sian Best Chnstopher Birlet Elizabeth Birlet Nathan Bissell Nathan Boddu Patrick Bogner Aramis Booker Lathan Boozer Akilah Bowman Summer Brazelton Alexander Brittin Von Britton Alison Broadbent Maria Broadbent Darmsha Broadway Alexis Brown James Brown Michael Brown Alexander Bruce Hai Bui Brad Bunte Crystallyn Burnett Sean Buskirk Sarah Butt Matthew Byers Nicholas Byers Casey Calentme Carl Campos Emily Canull Deanna Carr Rachel Carson Alex1s Caston Beth Charters M1chael Chau Anthony Cicone Tyler Clark Jacob Cocagne Corrinne Cogdell Joshua Coleman M1chaela Connell Ka1tlyn Connolly Victoria Cooley

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Tyler Coon J. Cooper Michael Cozad Hannah Craddock Marcus Cra1g john Crutcher Crystal Cruz Andrew Cullen Samantha Cullop Regan Cunningham Kellie Dahl David Dalton Tyonna Dalton Lacey Damels Brittney Dav1dson Amanda Dav1s Raven Dav1s-Hargest Andrew Decker Collin Dedecker Ly Doan Troy Dnskell Kiara Dudley Amy Eckels Thomas Eddleman Coritez Edwards Erin Elson Rachel Errede Jessica Ferguson Hermieleen Fernandez Fernando Ferre1ra Gabriel Ferrer Christopher Fields-Abrams Cambria Figueroa-D1xon Donald Fisher Rachael Follmer Courtney Frazier Julia Frederick Travis Freeman jessica Gannaway Alexis Georgiadis Sean Gilp1n Kirsten Ginsberg Brittany Glenn jennifer Goodwine Kalib Gordon Taylor Gossett Myles Goudy Devin Graczyk

COMPUTERS ARE SO MUCH MORE THAM A THING USED

FOR

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Andrew Min

October 10, 1989 0 Johnson

Mrs. Spicy Ramen Moodles. What he does: Builds computers for his friends, relatives, and himself. Cetting Started:

Min's cousin , who now works for Dell, taught him how to build computers.

His cousin gave him the idea about a future career.

Computers"

What is the hardest part? Connecung all the fragile , little p1eces. The best part about it: The computers Min makes are much faster and cheaper than the big name company computers.

Words Sarah KoreiiiS Photo1raphy Sarah KoreiiiS

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Books- After all we are in school, so

Pencil Pouch-

books come m handy m pretty much every class. They are needed for work sheets, notes, studying, and more.

freshmen come to class ready and organized. They help to brighten up a pack With colorful designs and styles. These styles range from plam purple to patterned fabnc to dog shaped.

Susie Kim

Her Bag

Money-

These help

Every freshman needs money

for lunch, snacks, tickets, secret psychers ... and remember to keep some extra on hand for that last minute financial cris1s.

Pencil-

Headphones-

From homework to tests to

wntmg notes to a friend, pencils w1ll always come in handy. Remember to make sure 1t's number 2 for the Scantrons. Also, remember to bnng extra lead so you don 't run out m the m1ddle of that final!

These built in

headphones bring music to freshmen 's ears, making their day more cheerful. They can walk down the halls rockmg to mus1c rangmg from Maroon 5 to Kanye West.

Binders- These are the key to freshmen 's orgamzat1onal success. They come m handy dunng the first year of their high school career. just make sure to put your math homework in your math binder, not your English one.

His Bag Colin DeDecker

Books-

Even guys know that you

have to take books to class. They are what makes a backpack so heavy, turning it into a piece of fitness equipment. Thank goodness you don't have to carry that huge biology book back and forth.

A Peak Inside : Your Choice of BackPack

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Jan Sport, Mike, Adidas, or Columbia. Brands are not the only choice involved when selecting a backpack.

Evan Gramng D1on Gray, Jr. Jenmfer Grill Lyndze Hall Enn Hallbeck Neil Hamilton Caleb Hansen Demarko Harper Jordan Harris Cierra Harvey R1cardo Harvey Bailey Hasselbring Deja Head Quantrel Hednck Enca Heller Tab1tha Henderson Valena Henke Sean Hermann Bnan Heruog Joshua Hildenbrand Ryan Hill Jonathan Hmds Eric Hirschi Charlesetta Hopkins Logan Herberg Haley Hess Ethan Housholder Roberta Houston Shantal Hover Elllsia Howard Timothy Hsia Anel Hsieh George Hunt Markeisha Hunter Dustin Hyatt Kenneth Jackson Wyatt Jackson Anthony Jamerson Dylan Jarling Charlotte Jay Curtis Jeffnes Richard Jeric ArwaJoher Andrea Johnson Jenmfer Johnson Joshua Johnson Napolean Jones Ryan Jones Stephame Jones Sharon Jun Shana Kal1ch1ra Joshua Kalipeni Laura Kammel Rebecca Kane Joon Ho Kang Dawon Keenan

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Colleen Ke1gher Princess Kelly Anthony Kern George Kessler Jae Hoon Kim Michael Kim Susie K1m Tae Hoon Kim Lonnie Kmard Austin Klump Michael Knowles Jamila Knox Victona Ko Kenneth Kranz Jacob Kresin Noah Kubbs Jenmfer Kunkel Zachary Kuster Qui Lam Jenmfer Lamm Demse Lancaster Martm Laufhutte Adam Laugges An Le Miranda Leake Christine Lee Jake Lee John Lee Tamika Lee Cassandra Le1sner Sarah Lerch Mikel Leshoure Austin Lewis Courtney Lewis Danielle Lienard Damon Lipscomb James Liu Sarah Lockmiller Paula Logan Thuy Luu Anayeli Macedo Chloe MacHula Cordero Maclin Crystal Mann William Manship Meiz1 Mao Jacob Martin Veronica Martin Laura Maru Rosamond Mate William McCabe Charles McDaniel James McGovern Larry McGowan Latrese McGowan Ramsey McGraw Michael Mcinerney Justm McMullen Maria McMullen Dente Meeks Leroy Meeks Michelle Mehnert Kevm Melander Claire Melby Hana Angeli Mendoza Joel Merchen Stephen Mesker Eric Metcalf Dame! Mikel Kaue Milazzo Christine Milewski Quinn Miller

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1. Tyler Stebn k1cks the ball at a Fnday afternoon football pnroce. wh•le 'NOrkmg to make more field goals 2. A group of freshm111 stnkes a pose wh1le cheenn& on the Chargers at the afternoon JV basketball game agamst Mattoon l Rebeca Kane and Laura H artt walt anx1ously for the 7th hour bell to nne on a Fnday afternoon , to begm the•r weekend fun . 4. M eg<~n P01trick, John Anderson, and Katie Milazzo have fun ouu1de on a mce, fall Fnday; 1t's a n1ce break from a week of be1ng 1ns1de at school

Thank Goodness

it's

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Tyler Stefans' Friday Friday,

October 15th, 2001t

6:50 AM- I wake up, and rem1nd my self that it's game day. Sweet! Then I toss on my wh1te jersey, because I'm dresSing for varSity tomght. I grab some breakfast; Pop Taru and a can of Coke (I need energy for the game) then, I head to school. 7:40 AM- I get to school and head to the locker room, a place that has 1U own unique smell, where I check to make sure I d1dn't forget anything for the game or for school. After making sure everythmg's set, I hang around the halls w1th my fnends before headmg to my first three classes 10:54 AM- I walt impatiently for the 3rd hour bell to nng. When It does, I race out to the parkmg lot and get a nde to lunch. We go to Arby's and I pig out, I don't want to be hungry later. 3·15 PM- When the bell rmgs after 7th hour, I race out to my brothers car We head to Jimmy Johns to grab some sandwiches; I'm already hungry agam. 3:30 PM- I'm back at school and I put on my leg pads then hurry to the we1ght room for our pregame meetmg w1th the coaches. 4:00 PM- We all return to the locker room to finish gettmg ready. Then we head out to the field for a long warm up and stretching 6:00 PM- Warm ups end and we go to the locker room for another meetmg. The team IS totally pumped for the game agamst our crosstown nvals ·and host· Central' Captain, Trent Sw1ft, gathers us 10 the endzone before we charge through the banner to take the field 7:00 PM- The game staru and the crowds packmg the stands cheer us on to a 2414 VIctory. We have the braggmg nghu, once again' 9:30 PM- After the game ends, I race home and get ready for bed. I want to get to sleep; I have to be rested for the JV game

tomorrow mormng

Sleep or Party?

Fridays" I like to go on long bike rides after school until 11 :00 with all my friends. "

15% catch up on some sleep on Fridays 85% go out Friday nights

Fridays-

Popular Hangout Place 45% The game 35% A friend 's house 15% The mall 5% The movies

" Go to games when they' re home ones, and/ or stay home and eat junk food and watch movies." -Alexis Brown

Words Sarah Korellis Photog raphy Sarah Korellis, Ron Sullivan, Laura Martz

-Chad Stynchula

Fridays" I skip through the maze at Cu rtis Orchard . Sometimes, I draw pictures of my friends." - Sam Kim

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Rashanda Miller Andrew M1n Satoru M1tsuhashi-Acs Charles Moore Rachel Moore Tresden Moore Jordan Morris Jessica Mornssey Alexander Morse Zachary Mueller Leona Murphy Chelsea Nash Jahsa Nelson Nicholas Novotny Alice O'Brien B1rce Onal Reanna Osier Aaron Partridge Komal Patel Sandeep Patel Megan Patrick Takeyia Payne Abagail Peddycoart Chnstian Peisker Renae Pelmore Jacob Peoples Damon Peratt Robert Perry BenJamin Peterson Brice Pettett Matthew Phillips Ryan Phi111ps Jenme P1kowsky Daniel Plecki Niesha Porter Brittney Pribble Jenmfer Pnllaman Elizabeth Pmchard Cody Rawley Benjamen Rear Bnan Rector Ba1ley Reed Kimberly Rennert Marissa Reynolds Danmel Rhee Erika Ried Amber Ritter Brianna Roberts

JUMP IN

DIFFERENT DIRECTION •••

Beth Charters June 13, 1990 Carrots What she does: Every Saturday she goes to the stables and rides horses. She also competes 1n the numerous nding competitions.

Riding is challenging:

To successfully nde you have to keep your hands, feet, and body in

the proper positions. This takes major concentration and years of practice. Charters, as well as other horseback nders, know that to become a master equestrian you have to commit lots of time and energy.

What Charters says: "I love having the sense of power that I get when I'm on the horse." Memoriable moment: When Charters won a dressage contest. Future goals: Charters wants to own a stable when she grows up. An animal girl: Charters loves all animals. She rides horses and during her spare time, trains her dog. She plans to be a veterinarian. Words Sarah Korelhs Photography Sarah Korelhs

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Knstm Roberts Fernando Rocha Mana RoJas Matthew Romans Patncia Ronk Remina Ross Amanda Roth Drew Rotramel Bnttany Salfelder Brenda Sanchez Manuel Sanchez-Hernandez Michael Saville Ashlee Schurvinske Rachel Scope! Allyson Scott Chase Scott Joseph Scott Lauren Shannon Jman Sharabash Samantha Sherry Mystee Shotts Enc S1mmons Justin Simmons Enc Simpson

Dav1d S1rleaf Brian Smith Brittany Smith Daniel Sm1th

Joseph Smith Latoria Smith Eva Soluk Lauren Somers Brandon Steele Tyler Stefan Zachariah Sterling Markela Stevenson Bryce Stewart James Stewart Laura Strauss Sandra Stundahl Chad Stynchula Regan Sur Rachel Swindle Taylor Swinford Alexandra Tanton Laura Tarvin Terell Taylor Chelsea Terrio Kenneth Thomass1e, Jr. Lance Thompson Suzanne Thompson S1na Tooss1-Ardakami Patrick Tortorelli Jake Trautman Kieffer Tucker Laura Tucker Judy Tuttle Juan Umana Dav1d Valentine Ashley Yolk Aaron Vonqualen Bryan Wachtel Brooke W ade Elizabeth W aller

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Laraysha Webb Alexandra Webber Derrial Webster

Britney Weiser Tyvvone Wesley Edward West

Kyle West Marla Westervelt Travis Wick

Katherine Wieland Daniel Wiggs Zachary W ilken

Matthew Wilkins Deandre Williams Derrick W illiams

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Lachaundra Williams Saleema W illiams Tiffany Williams

Derek Williamson Heather W ilso n Bnttania Windom

Jacob Wise William Wolfe Enc Wolske Veromca Wood Destiny Woods Rikk1 Wright Carmen Yagow Haley York

Dom1mque Youak1m Jonathon Zarbuck

Words Sarah Korellis Photography Sarah Korelhs

Camera Shy: Marcus Bailey, Brandale Banks, Brett Belanger, Dav1d Chambers, Rukiya Dav1s, Russell Dearing Ill, Courtney Eaglen , Davion Hednck, Dustin Hoffman, Jordan Johnson, Hanna Kucharczyk, Derrick Lambert, Ashton Littleton , Lentrell McGowan, Jamme Maclin , Sparkle Mosley, R1chard Posey, Bnanna Rembold, Jacqueline Sevilla, Rodney Teague, Desmond Temple, Jameika Ward, JoJuan Wh1te, Antonia Wilkins, Devon Williams, Raheem Williams, Shawn Yets

1 Sarah Anderson and Erin Hallbeck talk about the1r new schedules at their first day of school. 2 Jamilee Andel reads over her book before she begms to fill out her worksheet. 3.Michael Brown and Colin Dedecker type during their word processing class 4. Laura Kammel gets a head start on her homework dunng class. 5. Danielle Bank walks into the gym before getting dressed for PE.

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candids :

Michael Warren

Charlotte Jay Edward West

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Michael Ross Mcineiney

Maria Rojas and Cambria Dixon

Cassandra Leisner, Jennifer Johnson , Rachel Swindle, Abagail Peddycoart, Alejandra Anez, Sarah Anderson, and Enn Halbeck

Claire Melby

Jessica Morrissey

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2005 I I I

What was your favorite trend of this year? Was it the yellow Livestrong bands that everyone had wearing on their wrists? Was it the Dooney & Bourke purses that girls had? Or was it the coats with fur trim on the hoods that people wore in the winter? These snapshots are a look back to rekindle your memories of trends in 2005.

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Words Eugenia Hunter Photography Eugenia Hunter, Kara Hendrickson, Margaret Hankel

Sibel Leblebici What is your best memory here at Centennial High School?

These Juniors have decided to skip Senior year and graduate early as a Junior. Whatever reason it may be for graduating early,

congratulations!

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" I would have to say that my best memory is the band trip of sophomore year. I am going to miss all of the good times I had here."

Love

Everlasting

These best friends have been through it all and have remained friends ever since elementary school. You see them all the time together in the hallways and they are never far from each other's reach. It is safe to say that they are friends who will be together until the end of time.

N1cole Shelby

Nicole McCoy

How did you guys meet? -- We knew each other s1nce fourth grade , but the first day of s1xth grade is when we started to become best fnends . We had the same homeroom and recognized each other from elementary school. "

Favorite memory together: Our favonte would be dunng e1ghth grade. We had a sleepover at Nicole ' s house and stayed up unhl sunnse while we talked about what h1gh school would be l1ke and then 1we 1 fell asleep on her trampolne ."

Matthew Coe , , SrdJan l3odruZic

How did you guys meet: -- We met at a birthday party 1n the summer after fifth grade. As soon as we saw each other , 1t was love at first s1ght. "

Favonte

Memory

Together:

" Matt and I went to the Van Halen concert. At the last song , the1r lead Singer started looking for people . He saw Matt and me JUmping up and down l1ke teenage g1rls at an N-sync concert. It was the best n1ght ever. "

What are you going to miss about Centennial? "I'm going to miss all of the people and just that feeling of security. There are so many incredible memories. College is going to be so different, yet so exciting!"

Pamela Spelke

Why did you decide to graduate early?

Julia Kammel "I want to be able to experience other cultu res and I thought studying abroad for a year would be fun and exciting."

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Candids

Regan Cunningham

Remina Ross

Audrey Wegman

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Stephanie Ames, Mary Knowes, and Allison Huckstadt

Travis Freeman

Mary Regan , Brittany Ullestad, Emily Ruedi , Amanda McNuessen, Katherine Elliot, and Kelsey Barr

Markela Stevenson

Ethan Swanberg

Words Eugenia Hunter Photography Eugenia Hunter, Centurian Staff

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Do I grade th paper tonig

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or wait until tomorro ? Should I make the te t Sea

Words Rebecca Fink Photography Rebecca Fink, Morgan Gilman , and Ron Sullivan

I wish

Ben would be more careful. I really believe that he is

actually trying to get in

Kaufman Lake.

I hope that all of the

groups collected good water samples, without any bubbles. I think they should be able to understand this lab. They have had some trouble with the

Ecology unit,

but I think this activity will help

them grasp the concept of dissolved oxygen. I hope I remember that. I have so much to do! Bake Ben's birthday cake, do my own ade the freshman Biology projects, and write that at reminds me, Meggie is coming in for help today

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if that isn't enough, I should

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Art Shannon Batman Stacey Gross Business 8111 Carson

Sun LeWls Paul Smith Sand+ Swbb+ns Counsel in& Conn.e Bnllhan.

Pam Ge+ger Ond+ne Gross Ed Mears Tametyn Modey

Nancy Vaughn Liu Thomu...Vernon

ECP M1rc Chagnon

Ena:lish Sue Aldndge Sarah Delong

Kara Downs Scott F1lkins Cathy Gorman

Beth Hogan Dan Kughch Andy lembach Eddie Mayer Jenmfer McQu~n

Fred Newport Joanne Nielsen

Sucey Plotner Brenda Searby Marcy S.ern-Perry Chufte We1nberg

Sun Yanchus Family Mld Consumer Science

Barbara lyon

Dawn Pnce

Judy Roegge For-eirn Lanruage Sherry Dan+elson

Amy Jurgens Carolyn L.Jtde Suey McAndrew Undace McMaster Peter Schmitt

Marlene Sed ..Schuler uncia Smoth-Tabb

Greg Spnnger

Math

Jason Franklin Anne Hub Uune Johnson

Joanne Kenyon Jess•ca Larosa

J•m Lmnenburger T+m Rowell Barb Tangora Uanne Thompson Ann Webbmk GmaWotf

Music Dave Madden Rodney Mueller

Perlo Robertson Jerry Shelato Hanan Wyatt

PE/Hulth Justm B;amhart

Kyle Herges Jay Huffman Tim Lavm

M+ke McDonnell

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M.,.noO"Dell Kathy Remeke

N•naWesr. Science Debao-rs Mtchelle Draper Tim Fa~rchlld

Phlltp Goenng

Ch•ron Graves

Terry Koker

Jill Mclean KennethN~

Jeanne St. Peter Beth Sudlow Matt Wells Social Studies jmue Clausen Wayne H1

Paul Hohuhn Ken Kleber

Peter Meade Courtney Page Mark Stkora Greg Stock M;arsha Terry GregW&Jten

Andy Woods Special Eduation Pat Bates K1mberly Clopton

Mtke Croum Ron Domagala Amy Doman Laura lppohto Kathy K•lrion

Laura Koterba-Suss Courtney McClure Jesse McFarhn& I<.J.rl;a Mehka

Juhe M•lls MollyM,Is Sheila Sob Support SUI! Sondra Brown

S.<h Chepan

Rm Darr Carne Hessner Sun Flowers Mtehelle Gallivan HollyH.,.t Katey Haun Cynthta Helms

Betty Herbert San johnson Donna Mackey Sonyu McCam Deb Nelson Sarah Newman Deb Royse Rose Panepmto

Deborah S.nderson Tammy Sowers Uthenne Testory John Tucker

Georz•a Vnner..Paul Almeda Wnght

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IT It SCHOOL BOARD

The Unit 4 School Board members are decision-makers for our district. Made up of eight community volunteers, including the board president, Dr. Scott Anderson, the job of the school board is to manage and make sure that the goals set by the superintendent are followed. The superintendent, Arthur Culver, right set five major performance goals for the 2004-2005 school year. These goals are (1) improving student performance in academics; (2) directing human resources to improving academic performance; (3) directing financial resources to ensure safety of students and staff in district buildings; (4) providing equitable distribution of resources; (5) providing good communication with the community about district activities. In his third year as superintendent Culver has a positive opinion of this school year. He commented, "I think it (the school year) is going very well. The school year had a smooth start. The students are learning in a good envrionment."

1. Front Row: Chlesea Hopikins, Miranda Bugbee, Sarah Wallace, all of Central. Row 2: Kan Parkinson, Rachel McCiarey, Sarah Plecki, jennifer Millazo, Alaina Bell. Back Row: jessica Reynolds, Kassandra McKe1th. These students went to the meetmg on November 8, 2004 to speak to the board about the Importance of ECP and ECP Coordinator Marc Chagnon in the district. ECP stands for Education to Careers and Professions, and it IS a program to let high school semors intern in the community. 2. Front Row: jeff Wampler, Margie Skirvin, Nicole Storch, Norman Lambert. Back Row: Scott Anderson, Arthur Culver, Nathamel Banks, Dav1d Sholem.

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As well as teachmg business classes, Stan Lewis 1s the athletic director. As athletic director. Lewis is 1n charge of all aspects of interscholastic athletic events and as a result works w1th many other coaches and athletic directors in the area. He commented that the athletic school year started off well . "We have Conference titles in Boys' Soccer, Boys' Cross Country, and Girls' Sw1mm1ng so far this year."

Teamwork at

CHS Centennial had many new administrators this year. Our school recieved a new asssisstant principal, Mrs. Lisa Geren, and two new deans, Mr. Brian Easter and Mr. Scott Savage. Centennial students will remember Savage as a member of the Social Studies department in previous years. These new administrators joined veteran administrators Dr. Judith Wiegand, Joyce Smith, and Stan Lewis to form the administration team for the 2004-2005 school year. The jobs of the administrators are numerous and diverse. The duties of the principal and assistant principal include overseeing the instruction of students, evaluating teachers, and working with faculty, staff, students, parents, and the community to create a satisfactory school. The tasks of the three deans deal with everything from ensuring educational quality, mentoring, to disciplining students. Lastly, Lewis's job as athletic director is to oversee all parts of interscholastic sports events, including scheduling, transportation, coaches, and officials. Judith Wiegand and Lisa Geren, left, both agree that the school year started off well. Wiegand commented on her job saying, "It is challenging, yet rewarding to work with students who do not see the value in education and help them to value it." Words Rebecca Fink Photography Rebecca Fink, Ron Sullivan 1. Joyce Smith is one of three deans at Centennial. In her words, she and the other deans deal with "everything." The highlight of her job this year, was handing a diploma to a student who had come back with determination th1s year to finish high school. 2. Scott Savage and Brian Easter take a break in their busy day to take a photo for the yearbook. Along with Smith, these two make up the "dean team." They are both new to the dean position this year. Easter said that he was recieved well as a new dean . "Just the reception that I am getting from the students and staff helps me stay postive."

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What if your teachers were not your teachers? Most likely to be flipping burgers: Mr. Walters

Most likely to be an actress: Mrs. Aldridge If you had not chosen to be a drama teacher, what profession would you have considered ? "I wanted to be t he Channel 3 Weather Girl. I wanted to be the next Judy Fraser."

How do you feel about being chosen for this career? "I am truly honored that I was chosen. I never win anything."

Most likely to be a fashion model: Mrs. Clausen Have you ever considered a career in fashion? "I have. If I hadn't become a social studies teacher, I would have co nside red fashion."

Most likely to be a carnival worker: Mr. Kuglich How do you feel about being chosen for this career? "I was a little confused, the n honored." What was one of your second choice careers? "I wanted to be a hi p-hop OJ."

High school is full of choices, but so is life after high school. One major decision that every person must make is to decide what career to dedicate their life to. This can be a hard choice, and many people have more than one. Obviously, the Centennial faculty members chose to teach . Although, the question remains, where would they be if they had not decided to teach? Centennial students voted and made the choices for these eight teachers' second choices. Students voted for Mr. Kleber as most likely to be president of the United States, Mrs. Aldridge as an actress, Mr. Filkins as a musician , Mr. Barnhart as a professional athlete, and Mrs. Clausen as a fashion model. On a more humorous note they chose Mr. Kuglich as most likely to be a carnival worker, Mr. Weinberg as a NASCAR driver, and they saw Mr. Walters flipping burgers. Mr. Kleber was very honored to be chosen as most likely to be president if he was not our teacher. When asked if he had ever considered going into politics he said, "I have, and I might still. Students tell me that I'd be good at it." 124 Choice

Most likely to be President: Mr. Kleber

Most likely to be a professional athlete: Mr. Barnhart

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What were your other career choices before you became a teacher? "I also considered looking into business and law."

Did you ever consider any other careers? "No, I have always been interested in teaching and coach ing."

Most likely to be a MASCAR driver: Mr. Weinberg Were there any other careers that you ever considered? "I have always wanted to teach English ."

Words Rebecca Fink Photography Rebecca Fink and Margaret Hankel

Most likely to be a professional musician: Mr. Filkins What was your reaction to being named most likely to be a professional musician? "I think it rocks! But I was really campaigning for carnival worker! "

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Beth Sud low went to her senior prom with her high-school boyfriend and was dressed in what she calls her "cutting-i!dge dress." Sudlow transferred from Seoul American High School10 Seoul, Korea to O'Fallon Township High School in O 'Fallon , Illinois before her sophomore year. Even with this big move, she still enjoyed her h1gh school experience. She sees many Similarities between then and now, but she did note that students do have some different behav1ors today. "Students say and do a lot of things now that I never would have done."

He may look goofy 10 th1s picture, but Scott Filkins had lUSt g1ven the commencement speech for h1s graduating class at Manon High School10 Manon , Illinois. He remembers his outdoor graduation as windy, but from the looks of this p1cture the w10d wasn 't blowing down h1s spirit.

Cheerlead10g was a big part of Stacey Plo tner's time 10 high school because all of her friends were on the team With her. She would like to send a friendly reminder to students, saying, "Big hair was 1n then. When It comes back, I'll be ready."

The dresses and tuxedos may look different, but like Centenmal's prom, Stacey Gross's prom was only for jumors and seniors and their guests. Prom was a very memorable event for Gross.

Fred N ewport, as a member of the semor class of 1967, was more of an independent thinker. He became more aware of the world in college.

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Lau r ie Johnson took part m many activities at Danville High School, including being drum major for the marching band. "It was one of the highlights of my senior year," she said . This year, at Centennial, her son, Matthew Johnson, was a drum major for the Marching Chargers.

No, it IS not Audrey Hepburn m the p1cture, but it IS Bren d a Searby, VISiting her brother, Bnan, at Georgetown Un1versity. She was a very involved student at Mount Caramel High School 1n Mount Carmel, llllno1s. Searby's numerous extracurricular actiVIties included marching band, Thespians, Girls' Athletic Association, and French Honor iii-;;;;-=::::~:~~., Society. She offered some useful advice to students: "High school years are not the best of your life, but they should be enJoyed . Don't dism1ss them spendmg your t1me looking into the future."

Homecoming was a "huge" event for Shannon Batma n in h1gh school because she went with her boyfnend as a couple. She attended a much smaller h1gh school than CHS, but she sees s1milar h1gh school 1ssues such as 1denmy and popularity carrying through today.

Holly Hart poses for a picture as a part of the wedd1ng party of a h1gh school fnend . ThiS wedd1ng was a b1g event 1n her

h1gh school career because 1t was the first time she had ever

been mvolved 1n a wedd1ng. In her h1gh school, Hart was a soc1al butterfly and an mvolved student. As a student

a much smaller

school than Centenmal,

Edwina Mayer had very d1fferent scholasuc expenences than those of students m the present. She graduated in a class of only 105 students. A maJority of students at her

school were mvolved

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because of the small SIZe of the town that they lived m.

Back in the day, Centennial teachers were high school students. Although they went to schools in different times, the choices they made and the experiences they lived were similar to those of students today. They all faced problems from how to wear their hair to what activities to be involved in to how to live their high school life. With the help of the Centennial faculty, the Centurian staff was able to put together a page of high school photos and memories for the students to see. Above are two pictures of current Centennial faculty members who are now married . Can you guess who they are? On the left is Sherry Danielson, the German teacher here at CHS. Once a student at Freeport High School, in Freeport, Illinois, she was very involved in school activities and she graduated with honors in German and Music. Fritz Danielson, on the other hand, was a member of the last senior class of Champaign Senior High , before the school division. He played football during his high school career, and his team was declared conference and state champions his senior year, meaning he got to keep his jersey as a memento of this glorious season .

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Oh boy. It's ?am already?!? I'm going to be late for JaZZ

band ... again. Wonderful.

I probably should have gone

to bed early last night instead of staying up and watching three episodes of "The "The O.C." rocks and

O.C." on DVD.

sleep is over-rated.

Oh well, I really

hope that today flies by quickly; I'm so excited for the Art Club s~ulpture workshop after school. I love lay and molding it in my

hands! Oh,

believe I forgot; there's a meeting for

b after school, as well! So much to do, --~11

e. I guess that's what happens with the

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THE CENTURIAN: CENTENNIAL'S YEARBOOK "Is there an open computer?" and "Where are the cameras?" are two common questions shouted over the wall in Mrs. Searby's 6th hour Yearbook class. To outsiders, yearbook class may seem like just fun while eating several pounds of candy, but Centennial 's yearbook doesn't just make itself. Although there is an entire semester of class t ime to work, staff members almost always have to spend time outside of school to successfully create their pages by the deadlines. Many staff members agree that being on Yearbook is a fun and great experience, but they always remember that making the yearbook requires a huge amount of dedication and responsibilty. First time member Lisa Lauderdale says, "It's been a lot of fun making the yearbook this year, but before I applied for a position on the staff, I didn 't realize how much effort is put into making this wonderful book." Before any pages are sent into the plant, they must first be checked by the section editor, then by one of the co-editors , and then by the ed itorial adviser, Brenda Searby. Sometimes the staff needs inspiration and ideas for page layouts, so they look through previous years ' books for help. Usually you can find the staff busily choosing pictures or typing up captions for their pages on the computers behind the wall . Th is year, the staff members encountered a few stressful problems: the server that connects all of the yearbook computers shut down unexpectedly, the printer was jammed with too much information from simultaneous printing, and the pictures wouldn 't show up on the pages! Despite all the problems, they were able to work together as a team and come up with clever ideas for the 2005 yearbook.

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Brenda Searby and Kelly Coats

Kathryn Danielson, Alaina Bell, Allison Gerding, & David Pica

Eugenia Hunter

1 The mak1ng of Centennial's yearbook runs smoothly thanks to JoAnne Kenyon, the bus1ness adv1ser, and Brenda Searby, the edltonal adv1ser At the end of the 2004-2005 school year, Kenyon will be retiring She has been the a teacher at Centenmal for 20 years and has been the bus1ness adv1ser for the yearbook since 1993 2 Th1s year's co-editors are Payton Johnson and Kelly Coats They have both been on the yearbook staff s1nce their sophomore year Every page has to b.. proofread by them before It can be g1ven to Brenda Searby 3 Two new pos1t1ons were created th1s year layout desegn ed1tor and busmess

manager The 1ob of the layout des1gn editor, Kathryn Danielson, 1s to help 1n des1gmng page layouts and to help keep the look of the book consistent. The bus1ness manager, Kelly Schmidt. collects and arranges the advertisements m the back of the book, and orgamzes the semor baby pictures ~ . The sen1or section consists of David Pica, Kati Ruedi , Allison Gerding, and Alaina Bell (section editor) . The all color Sen1or Section Includes all of the school pictures for the semors, the semor ptcks and quotes, and candid shou of seneors, as well.

5 Caitlin Huth, Lisa uuderdale, Elizabeth Elliott, Alyssa Bechtel, and Anchelle Lomibao (section editor) make up the Classes and Clubs Section . Th1s IS a new section th1s year, combmmg all of the plays and performances, actiVIties done dunng class, as well as all of Centenmal's clubs and organ1zauons

All of the pages of performances are 1n color for the first time th1s year 6. The Underclass and Faculty Section 1n the book was recently reorgan1zed thas year to include freshmen , sophomores, JUniors, and the staff ptctures. The people 1n charge of th1s section are (starting at the top left, clockwiSe) Sarah Korellis, Rebecca Fink, Natalie Norris, Eugenia Hunter (section editor), and Kara Hendrickson. 7. The Sports Section IS made up of Katherine Knepler, Morgan Gilman (section editor), Kaitlyn Eisner-Poor, Margaret Hankel, and Zachary Cocagne Before, th1s section was 1n 1ust black and white, but this year IS the first year to have colors throughout the entire sect1on.There are a vartety of

sports shown 1n this section, from football to march1ng band .

Words Anchelle Lomibao Photography Anchelle Lomibao, Kelly Coats

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DoN'T SToP THE

PRESSES What would life be like without reported news? Some would say that life would be rather empty. Lives would lack information on different topics. There would probably be no state news, no national news, and no world news. Thankfully, there is news, and Centennial's paper, The Centina/, makes sure that its readers don't miss any exciting news. This productive and creative staff begins each issue with a brainstorming session, which is intended to search for the best stories to write about. Each section, be it news, sports, opinions, features, or spread, with stories assigned, begins its steps of journalism: setting up and executing interviews, writing, editing, rewriting, and taking pictures. All that effort goes to the final product, The Centinal. With that done, they continue working by "stuffing" the papers. "Stuffing" is a term for placing address labels to send them to homes. Then, they start all over again. In their planning, the staff works hard to cover what they consider breaking news, popular features, action-packed sports, and controversial opinions. It's never an easy task, but The Centinal's staff comes through everytime.

Staff writer, lnsiya joher, makes sure that everyone knows for whom she works. She styles the "press hat" while checking the copy of a staff member's article.

Linnea Zielinski, spread editor, smiles as a fnend beside her tells a joke. She is working on the computer on her spread page, an exciting two page article.

Newspaper AdviSer, Jenny McQueen, liStens intently to her students as they diScuss odeas for the upcomong 1ssue . As a first-year adv1ser, McQueen knows what she IS doong She lets the staff thonk ondependently, but keeps an eye out to make sure the staff IS doong what they are supposed to do. The staff generally works well, but someumes she has to set them back on track

Hazer Adiguzel, a staff writer, states his idea for a topic that could prove to be a story in the issue. Such ideas come from the intense brainstorming session.

Megan Brosius, photographer, expresses an ontriguing concept for a features column. She will write about her idea in the December issue. Monthly brainstorming sessions are held to develop stories.

Front Row: lnsiya joher, Dorothy Scheeline, Hazer Adiguzel, Tadao Leunammachack, Cassandra Flottmann, Brittany Banks. Row 2: Stephanie Beck, Michelle Morrissey, Ashley Scott, jessoca Bushman, julia Kline, Megan Brosius. Back Row: Jenny McQueen, Matthew McCowan , jessica Maberry, Megan Murray, Lonnea Zielinski.

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Features editor, julia Kline, discusses her features article, searching for comments and suggestions. This issues topics range from winter fashion to wmter driving to movie spotlights. The features article tends to be a creative page because there is more freedom to what is on it.

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1. "EATING PIZZA ON RELEASE DAY." -MATT McCOWAN 2. "A PRESS PASS TO GET OUT OF CLASS." - LINNEA ZIELINKI 3. ., LIKE THE WHOLE ATMOSPHERE OF THE CLASS AND THE PEOPLE IN IT." -JESSICA MABERY ~. "BRAINSTORMING DAYS." - TADAO LEUNAMMACHACK 5. 'WALL OF SHAME." - JESSICA BUSHMAN

Dorothy Scheeline signs her name on the ad sheet, claiming the ad she wants on her page. The sheet lists the company, ad size, and ed1tor. Ads are important to the paper because they are the paper's main source of revenue.

Editing copy, o r text, for articles has been assigned to Jessica Bushman and Cassandra Flottmann . Bushman, editor-in-chief, and Flottmann, a staff writer, carefully read through the stones, correcting grammar and spelling.

1.â€¢,T'S REALLY GREAT TO HAVE A VOICE THAT IS 1600 ISSUES LOUD." - HAZER ADIGUZEL 2.., ENJOY THE CHANGE OF PACE FROM THE AVERAGE CLASS." - MEGAN BROSIUS 3. "THERE ARE A LOT OF DEADLINES BUT THE CLASS IS SO FUN AND THE STUDENTS REALLY RUN THE CLASS." - MEGAN MURRAY 4. '~ITI IMPROVE(S) WRITING SKILLS." - MICHELLE MORRISSEY 5. '~GIVES) EXPERIENCE FOR COLLEGE." - INSIYA JOHOR

Brittany Ba nks, staff writer, marks on another wnter's story with her pencil, giving suggestions and correctmg the mistakes of spelling and grammar. Such marking is important in making sure that the stories are at their finest when published.

Dorothy Schee line, news editor, peels address labels to put on the papers to send them to the correct homes. Ste phanie Beck, staff writer, stuffs the papers with informative inserts.

Megan Murray, opinions editor, (right) explains a computer tool used in making newspaper pages to Ashley Scott (left). Staff writer Scott prompted the quesion for her own future knowledge.

Britta ny Ba nks, Tadao Leunammachack, Megan Murray, and Jessica Maberry relax a bit while checking copy and writing stories. The time is spent quietly for writers to concentrate.

Tadao Le unam machack, sports editor, checks her page for any changes that need to be made before publicatiOn. She seeks to confirm if her page on the computer has any problems.

Jessica Ma be rr y, head photographer, folds the inserts '" half to make sure that they fit into the papers. Matthew McCowan, staff writer, puts the final touches to the papers by tapmg them together to keep them folded as they are mailed. Michelle Morrissey, advertising manager, contmues wnting for her article.

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1. ILL-INI. .. Radio personality, jim Turpin, holds up the microphone as Expressions sings the University of lllino1s Loyalty Song on his radio show, Penny For Your Thoughts. "lllini Fndays" has become an exc1tmg part of every Expression members week. Students also sing at Busey Bank and usually at the restaurant they eat lunch at. They all wear llllni tshlrts and have fun singing. 2. Daniel Park and Devin Cochran swmg their dance partners as they sing "Come and Go With Me." In this song John Rooney had a solo and the choir preformed a choreographed routine. The cho1r had fun and enjoyed bnghtemng the day of the1r audience. 3. While at a nursing home, Concert choir sang many holiday songs and brought the feeling of Christmas mto the bUild mg. After they sang, the cho1r went and visited with the residence. Everyone agreed they had a great time and want to continue the trad1t1on . 4. Ryan Ward, Kyle Steward, David Pica, Anthony Galardy, and Daniel Park are exhausted after an intense ch01r class. These boys are always bnngmg a smile to the students in Expressions faces . They always have fun and love sing1ng With the1r talented voc1es. 5. Hilary Pope serenades Don Way right at jefferson M1ddle School. Hilary has been involved in many plays and musicals at Centennial and loves being a member of choir. 6. Alison Gchswend and Rebecca Murphy goof off on the Carousel after preformmg in the food court of Market Place Mall. Both of them are in Expressions and very mvolved m the cho1r and theater programs at Centenn1al. 7. Concert Choir had fun preform1ng the1r song and dance combo at Meijer the week before Winter break. They sang many holiday songs and a few songs from the children 's mov1e, The Lion Kmg.

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SING YOUR HEART OUT... Mrs. Wyatt and Mrs. Robeson work hard every day to make sure that the choir classes at Centennial run smoothly and are a great experience. The cho ir students are exposed to a variety of music ranging from gosple hymns to popular ballads of tod ay. They preform these pieces in their many concerts throughout the year. In choir the students not only learn how to read music and better their vocal co ntrol!, but they also learn the importance of volunteering their time in the community. This year many choirs have sung in nursing homes and traveled to grade schools in the district to serenade younger students. The students in Ex pressio ns have been very busy fo r the past months trying to fundraise money for their cruise. On the cruise the students will be preforming every day and many of them hope to catch some sun while on the boat as well. Every student involved in cho ir is always bragging of the fun they have.

A dvanced Women's Choir Fro nt Row: Vernetta Wright, Erica Smith, Magan Strong, Heather Turner, Hilary Sur. Row 2: Ally Cozad , Kendra Allen, Kateryna Pankova, Manylay Sompheth, Francis Rickard . Ro w 3: Latish Miller, Corrie Bloom, Christina Barteck, Taylor Stenzel. Back Row: Hae-ln Yoo, Drooklyn Daniels, Hilary Pope, Emily Chen.

Expressions Fro nt Row: Matthew Kerley, Janasha Hanzpton, Dame! Rolando. Row 2 : Anthony Galardy, Erin Myers, Lesley Mitchell , Jenna Shedenhelm, Cra1g Raymond . Row 3 Âˇ Ryan Ward , Hannah Clark, Rachel Evers, Brittany Booton, Adnenne Morrison , Ramos Sanchez. Row 4: Dustin Donovan, Lila Khazoum. M1randa Machula, Molly Roberts, Megan Wulf, Alison Gschwend, Jozalea Matias, Rachel Yoon, Daniel Park. Back Row: Philip Chang, Matthew Levitt, Jordan Taylor, Marlowe Coleman, Devin Cochran, Dav1d P1ca, Kyle Stewart. Women 's Choir Front Row: Ashley Adams, Chloe Machula, Jennifer Grill , Alexandra Webber, Rachel Moore, Ash lee Schurvinske. Row 2: Rachel Rosenbaum , Adrian Morhouse, Joanne Oh, Brittany Ullestad, Taylor Phillips, Lexi Tanton. Row 3: Lacey Daniels, Erin Elson , Anna Johnsan , Elizabeth Birlet, Chelsea Duckett. Back Row: Sparkle Mosley, Francis Riskard, Ashlee Phillips, Kendra Allen .

Men's Choir Front Row: Nathanieal Elam , Daniel Walls. Row 2 : Napolean Jones, Marcus Craig, Dominique Buakim, Joseph Jones. Row 3: Gergory Taylor, Bryton Casmack. Zachary Wilken , James Wilson . Back Row: Gregory Taylor, Enc Houston, Lathan Boozer, Brandale Banks, Dylan Jarling, Cameron Turner.

Concert C hoir Front Row: Amanda Cushmug, Stephame Guymon , Alicia Hudson, Rondale Banks, Adrienne Morrison , Latoya Owin. Row 2 : Michelle Lee, Laura Tyler, Stephame Dalbey, Elizabeth Yang, Haingbok Park, Hannah Lew1s , Sarah Grove, Jamie Rhoads, Chnstma Allan, Kate Sullivan. Back Row: Zachary Kuster, Anthony Jackson , Orlando Omveros, Nicholas Corso , Marquis Edwards. Seth Cullop, Joseph Wyatt, Ross Tucker.

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TI,at's Music t() My Ears Every student at Centennial has the chance to pursue a musical career through the band and orchestra classes and get credit for it! While orchestra is only comprised of string instruments, the other three bands are composed of brass, percussion, and woodwind instruments. At the beginning of every year, band students with a love for music have the opportunity to participate in marching band. During the second quarter the focus of band switches to concert music and three bands are created: Concert Band , Symphonic Winds, and Symphonic Band. Placement in each band Front Row: Bailey Hapmton, Jennifer Brillaman, Daniel Mikel, Rebecca Kane, Lyndsey Klump, Sally Smith Row 2: Jennifer Grill, Jamee Andel, Darby Wickline, Andrew Kim, Jay Kim, Rachel Day, Michael Paul, Andrew Xie Row 3: Sarah Lockmiller, Tracey Schafer, Eric Wolske, Erin Myers, Noah Kubbs, Ryan Hayes, Randi Leake, Steven Joebgen, Charles Warren, Kendra Yagow, Chnstme Milewski Back Row: Monique Harris, Brittney Harmon, Casey Burns, Austin Lewis, Eric Packard, Thomas Burk, Philip Brandyberry, Kalan Pike, Twila Douglas, Sebastian Stoltzfus, Joseph Ragsdale, Elana Vonquelen

determined by student performance

during a grueling tryout session which is recorded and then analyzed by the directors Dave Madden and Jerry Shelato. Students with greater expertise are placed in Symphonic Band which meets third period . By placmg students in a band With students of similar mus1cal sk11llevels, the class can work as a unified group on the material. Throughout the year, the participants in band devote numerous hours of work to perfecting their playing and make sure they are doing their part for the band . All three bands are g1ven the chance to impress their peers and parents with the skills they have acquired by performing in three concerts. The Symphonic Band also competes in two festivals in April and May of each year. These competitions were held at the University of Illinois and Illinois State University respectively. Percussionist Kevin Ranney (right) stands back awaiting his cue to play while members of the trombone section of the Symphonic Band Douglas Torbeck, Adam Jacobson, David Marcinkevich, and Christopher Mclennand perform. The orchestra, under the direction of Rodney Mueller has steadily grown in size and today has thirty-seven talented members. During first period rehearsal, Mueller only works with students who play stringed instruments, but for some presentations he will recruit members of the symphonic band to work with his performers. One of those occasions was the February 25 music festival held at Krannert on the University of Illinois campus. The orchestra and two flutists played for impartial judges. After the presentation, one of the judges took the group to a classroom to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of their

Front Row: Scott M1ller, Ke1th Thomas, Marcus Emanuel, Sara Crames, Elizabeth Bucey, Lydia Wallbaum, Ethan Housholder, Aaron Vonqualen, Justin Dyer Row 2: Dana Schlake, Chelsea Kmg, Elizabeth Berry, Caitlin McGovern, Greer Williams, Lauren Sherman, Hona Jang, Hyun Jm K1m, Rebecca Fmk Row 3: Young Lee, Chelsea Hall, Adnenne Moore, Sarah Tomlmson, Kathenne Reutter, W1lham Buscombe, Jacquelyn Bumck, Shaun Fulton, Adam Jacobsen, Alix Schmidt. AlixiS Katsmas Row 4: Dav1d Madden, Sabna Kushad, Mark Vlach, Mark H1rsch1, Laura F1nk. Joseph Tortorelli, Matthew Johnson, John Gruber, Chnstma Paun1cka, T1mothy Bogner, Chmtopher Whitaker, Dav1d Marcmkev1ch, Patnck Drackley Back Row: Joon-Bom Kim, Rachel Craddock, Matthew Spencer, Larry Laufhune, James Mcgovern, Aaron We1ner, Chmtopher McLennand, Douglas Torbeck, Kevm Ranney

Front Row: Carmen Yagow, Kelhe Dahl , Heather Wilson, Adrian Morehouse, Enca Heller, Amy Ridgon, Brittany Glen Row 2: Cassandra Hahn, Catherane Anderson, Elizabeth Higgms, Stephanie Meece, Kymberly Mccarthy, Paul Kim, William Wolfe, Tyler Clark Row 3: Julia Frederick, Sean Hermann, N1cole Hopkins, Eric H1rishi, Patr1ck Bogner, M1chelle Mahon, Anne Ogwal , Charles Long, Elizabeth Waller, PatriCia Ronk, Devm Graczyk Back Row: Michael Angel, An me Nelson, James Liu , Hannah Craddock, Johnathan Hmds, Mathew Romans, Lisa Lauderdale, Brent Corum, Logan Horberg, Evan Granmng, Ashley Yolk, Jason Cook, Dave Madden, Ryan Jones, Birce Onal

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performance. This is an excellent way for the musicians and their director to receive advice which will help them improve their skills. The orchestra also held three concerts at school. The first, in September, featured pop music; the second, in December, focused on holiday compositions; and the final , in May, included Mueller's students from the elementary and middle schools.

Front Row : Phil Rudd (student teacher), Rodney Mueller (director) Row 2: M1chael Newton , Brian Finney, David Robertson, Megan Byers, David Tarvin, Peter Mueller, Martin Laufhutte Row 3: Elizabeth Pritchard , Joseph Ramos, Kathryne Yi, Kenneth Price, Daniel Mueller, Ariel Hsieh , Christine Lee, Hamzah Abbadi Row 4: Gabriel Ferrer, Thuy Bui, Shalini Bhattacharya, Daniel Penner, Elliot Huang, Sean Irwin, Ethan Chambers, Dana Westgren, Daniel Rhee, Michael Li Back Row:Christine Chang, Casey Calentine, Allison Scott, Brooke Wade, Paula Suh, Melissa Britton, Brian Finney, Timothy Hsia, Laura Kammel.

Waring up is an essential step of preparing to play an instrument. Matt Romans, Logan Horberg, and Ashley Volk run through scales on the xylophone to loosen up their wrists and focus the eye hand coordination prior to a second period practice session.

Decked out in performance attire of a white shirt and black pants, Brian Finney and Daniel Mueller concentrate on the1r mus1c while performing at the December Holiday Concert. One of the1r favonte works this year was Short Overture by Berger

Julia Fredrick enjoys the solo Bierce Onal enJoys play1ng her clarinet dunng concert band with confidence and style. Each band class meets every day and practices d1fferent types of music. "Bandos Forever," commented Onal.

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Celebrate 6'-''-'d

Times Many things happen during school that no one talks about. Events that usually pass by without attention or a second thought. These are class activities. For once we will celebrate all the work done in class that we all spend so much of our precious time on . Let's begin with Ms. St. Peter's biology class. Sarah Anderson and Brittney Davidson measure out water to hydrate the grass they are growing. The students in the class were working on forming hypotheses and performing the scientific method. The students first formed hypotheses about which salt concentration would produce the best grass. The students then used different concentrations of salt water to grow grass. Throughout the week the students checked the plants to see which concentration was growing the best grass. The students modified their hypotheses after some observation so it would better fit what they were actually observing. This lab helped the students better understand the scientific process.

Words Elizabeth Elliott Photography Centurian Staff

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The National Honor Society includes some of Centennial's brightest upperclassmen. To be initiated into th1s elite society, students must have at least a 4.5 grade point average and have completed at least three semesters of course work. To remain in good standing in this national organization, the members are required to participate in community serv1ce pro1ects and volunteer programs. Th1s year the National Honor Society helped nonprofit organizations by ringing bells for the Salvation Army and buying Christmas gifts for families in need. During the hot days of mid July multiple NHS members volunteered their summer vacation time to run the lemon shake-up booth for The Champaign County Historic Museum at Champaign Park District's "Taste of Champaign." To create these 'shake-ups', which contained all natural ingredients, students began by squeezing lemons in a special press. Then they added sugar, water, and ice before hand shaking the concoction to a frothy consistency. Meghan Staub (right) had the im portant task of handling the tickets which were used in lieu of money by the program. The proceeds from this booth were shared by the Champaign Park District for its scholarship program and the Champaign County Historic Museum NHS members also provided services closer to home by picking up trash, cleaning the parking lots and grassy areas around the school. NHS creates a wonderful opportunity for some of Centennial's students to give back to the community.

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1 Juon Gr~y and Mollie Gehrt u.ke a much needed break after volunteermg the1r ome dunng the summer NHS po•nt opporwn•ty at The Taste of ChJ.mJn•&n In exchange for two hours of the•r hard work. Mr Kteber {sponsor) awarded these members {along wtth aJI the others who volunteered} three po1nts. Only twelw: more to go until Gn~y and Gehrt have com~eted the amount needed to rema•n

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members in good sund•ng of the orgamz.atlon 2 Desperate for NHS pomts, Patrick Bode endures long hours at the lemon shake-tjp stand 1n the hot tempenwres of the summer Bode, ak>nc With many other NHS members, were m attendance at the lemon shUe-up stand beause 1t wu one of the first pomt opporwn1t1es of the yeilr and he Wil.llted to earn u milny u poss1ble before he cot busy w1th school work and actiVIties The lemon shUe-up stand gilve swdents il chilllce to reconnect dunng the summer wh1le pr<Mdmg il sefVICe to the commun•ty Desptte the heat and work Gowri K:annan found hersetf enJoytng the activity wh•le shannc a chuckle wtth other members. Her a me gtven wu very valuable to the orgillltUtJon because all of the proceeds from the lemon shake-4Jp fund ra1ser went to the Champil1gn County H1stor~eaJ Museum

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-4. These g~rls pose for a qutck picture before headtng out after a long day of volunteer work. Katherine Ruetter, Linnea Zielinski, Martha Bourne, Thuy Bui, Heather Goodman, Shalu Pandey. and Rabea Chaudhry are all NHS members who sacnficed a summer day to work tn very hot condtttons. Even after the long day these gtrls s!JII have enough strength to smile. Linnea Zielinski, Heather Goodman, Shalu Pandey, Ken Kleber, and Judith W eigand allltSten tntently to the 2003-200-4 NHS executive board members as they hand over thetr postttons to the

newly elected 2004-2005 executtve board. The tnt!Jatton ceremony's purpose 1s to induct the new members and mstall the new executiVe

board tnto the presttgtous club.

Words Lisa Lauderdale Photography Centurian Staff and Run Sullivan

Some of the National Honor Society members ran a booth at the "Taste of Champaign ." Pictured from left to nght, Rebecca Fink, Sibel Leblebici, Jacquelyn Bunick, and Caitlin H uth spend a day in July chopp1ng, slicing, and squeezing fresh lemons. For many new Initiates th1s was the first chance to earn pomts to maintain good standmg 1n the organization

Volunteering IS a lot of work. Louis Laugges takes a break during his afternoon shift. Each student has to earn fifteen points by the end of the year to stay in NHS. They can earn their pomts by volunteering the1r time doing many different projects.

Executive Board Members

Front Row: Ken Kleber (sponsor), Linnea Zielinski Back Row: Heather Goodman , Shalu Pandey

Senio r Class Members

Front Row: Anchelle Lom1bao, Alyssa Bechtel, Julie Conner, Kelly Coats, Sarah Plecki , Kelly Schmidt, Kan Parkinson , Ala1na Bell, Gregory Broeren , Matthew Bnsk1n, Timothy Bndges, Megan Brosius Row 2 Adnenne Mornson, Katl Rued1 , Shalu Pandey, Eva Agha, Sara Crames, Kathryn Damelson , Rachel Vanmce, Kathryn Schuster, Ka1tlin Holcomb, Erin Mears, Brittney Eckels, Hazer Adiguzel, Megan Hutson , Elizabeth KnightRow 3: Aaron W1ener, Heather Goodman, Meghan Staub, Tiffany Cochran, Shalim Bhattacharya, Ayanna Coleman, Enn Farrelly, Alison Gschwend, All1son Gerd1ng, Ca1tlin McGovern, Elizabeth Bucey, Mark H1rschi, Shaunak Ahuja, Brent Goodchild, Stephame Hauersperger, Rabhea Chaudry Row 4 Chnstopher Whitaker. Linnea Z1el1nski, Megan Southey, Martha Bourne, Matthew Johnson, Marc Porter, Megan Wulf, Kathenne Bowen, Rachel Craddock, Lynn O ' Bnen, Jessica W1se, Jessica Maberry, Sabria Kushad, Alix Schmidt, Chelsea K~ng, Ell1ot Hwang, Adam Jacobsen, Jessica Bushman, Lauren Cylkowsk1 Back Row: Patrick Bode, Douglas Torbeck. Damel Park, Robert Reynolds, Austin Ducey, Sanghoon Rhee, Dav1d Tarvin, John House, Ken Kleber (sponsor), James D'Angelo, Jaymes Hayes, Bnan Eckstein , Georg Jurkschat, Aaron F1tzgerrel, Andrew Sweeney

Junior Class Members

Fro nt Row: Evelyn Huang, Smgdha Alur. Shikha Pandey, Ha~n Yoo, Rachel Day, Paula Suh, Morgan G1lman , Philip Brandyberry, Em1ly P1nhe1ro Row 2Âˇ Asha Kalich1ra, Katelynn VanBuren, Kendra Yagow, N~eole Shelby, Nicole McCoy, Lyndsey Klump. Caitlin Huth, Sarah Grove, Julia Kammel Row 3: Daniel Rolando, Emily Chen, Olab1s1 Ades1da, Natalie Norris, Sh1lpa Kumar, Margaret Hankel , Rebecca Fink, Adnenne Moore, Audrey Wegman , Hona Jang, Lauren Hubert Row 4: Lily SzuJewsky, Patnck Drakley, JoZalea Matias, Charles Warren. Joshua Smothers, Jay Kim, Rachel Yoon, Young-Jae K1m, Katherine Reutter, Ashley Adams, Gowri Kannan Back Row: Andrew X1e, Joon-Bom Kim, Austin Cloyd, Elizabeth Elliott, Jacquelyn Bumck, Ken Kleber (sponsor), Zachary Cocagne, Matthew Buller, Sarah Wallace, Shaun Fulton, Sebastian Stoltzfus, Chnst1na Paumcka. Jonathan Oliphant

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Freshmen John Anderson and sophomore Anthony Pettruzzello compare notes from the Student Council meeting. Pettruzzello said, "I enJOY being on Student Council and bemg so actJve in my school." Anderson also enjoyed being an active member, and this has been his first year on Student Council. Both of them have brought in products for the Women 's Shelter and have helped with decorations for the dances. These boys hope to be members next year and to help carry on the traditions of Student Council.

Passing the hallway monitors before school saying "Student Council" with a smile has become a weekly tradition for a select group of students at Centennial. These students are very active in our school and community. Members raised money for UNICEF, bell rang for the Salvation Army, brought in toothpaste and other products for the Women's Shelter, participated in Relay for Life for cancer, and encouraged students to bring in canned goods for the food drive, collecting almost four hundred cans. Members on the Dance Committee thought of the themes and decorations for Homecoming, Winter Formal, and Vice Versa. Members on the Spirit Committee planned the football Homecoming pep assembly and parade. They also organized Blue Crew, the student section for basketball games. The Special Events Committee planned the "movie on the field", while the Publicity Committee decorated the hallways with posters. Alison Gschwend said, "Student Council has been expecially good this year because we have stayed organized, we've been able to plan many fun activites for the school, and we have been able to give back to the community."

Members, Allison Gerding and Kelly Schmidt, converse about the upcoming Winter Formal Dance. While enJoying a delicious breakfast of donuts and JUice, they bounce ideas between themselves to find the perfect theme for the dance . They decided on the exciting theme of "The Hot Spot" with huge flames as the mam decorations.

Members on Student Council are constantly brainstorming ideas with one another. Rachel Black and Courtney Cozad are always active in this process. Both of them have come up with exciting activites for the school to participate in and they are not afraid to voice their opinions.

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Front Row: Nicole McCoy, Allison Gerding, Alaina Bell, Kathryn Danielson, Kari Parkinson. Row 2: Kati Ruedi, Rachel Yoon, Colleen Biasa, Alyssa Bechtel, Sarah Anderson, Rachel Black, Kaitlyn Eisner-Poor, Morgan Gilman, Kelly Coats, Natalie Norris, Julie Conner. Row 3: Michael Mcinerney, Julia Kline, Darby Wickline, Joshua Kalipeni, Kevin Mast, John Anderson, Rebecca Murphy, Michael Pica, Gregory Schweizer, Divya Gai, Courtney Cozad. Row 4 : Joseph Ragsdale, Kristen Roberts, Jacquelyn Bunick, Claire Dennis, David Pica, Paul Ruedi, Kelly Schmidt, Michelle Morrissey, Alison Gschwend, Tyler Carroll, Anthony Petruzzello, Daniel Walls, Audra Hoerr, Jamie Clausen, and Sarah Grove. Awww... Brother and SISter can get along, even in the early hours of the morning. Freshmen classmates, as well as twms, John and Sarah Anderson , are very involved in Student Council. They have attended almost every event and offered their aid in as many ways possible.

Members on the executive board have worked hard all year long. After the elections in the spring President, Rachel Craddock, JUmped into action and started planning an eventful year. Vice President, David Pica, also vo1ced h1s opinion and threw in some great ideas. Historian, Kathryn Danielson , has kept the members updated by creating an informative bulletin board and Treasurer, Natalie Norris, has successfully tracked the finances of the council. The Secretary, Sarah Grove , not pictured, keeps track of attendance at all of the meetings. With all of these hard working members, the Centennial Student Council has been an excellent organization this year.

Morgan Gilman and Collin Rector sit on desks in Mr. Woods' room on an early Tuesday morning waiting for the meeting to come to order. The meetings commence at 7:30 am and members excitedly arrive slightly early to grab breakfast. Kaitlyn Eisner-Poor goes to IGA every Tuesday morning to get the massive supply of donuts and JUice boxes. She said, "I am the most popular person on Stu-Co! Everyone depends on me for breakfast!Âˇ

Senior, Julie Conner, and sophmore, Rachel Black, present some of their ideas for an upcomming event. Throughout every meeting spec1fic committee members address the council with the1r 1deas and plans for upcomming events. Every committee is responsible for planning and organizing at least one proJect per month .

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The Speech Team started the year out w1th the thought of yet another great season . Speech Team members spend each of their Tuesday afternoons m Mr. Yanchus's room workmg hard to keep up the h1gh expectations that they have for themselves and the team. Startmg m late January, the team spends all of the1r Saturdays travellmg to vanous h1gh schools m order to compete 1n speech tournaments, all for their love of speech . At the competitions students can compete in different types of speech, some of whiCh 1nclude Impromptu , Oratory, and Extemporaneous; they also can compete m Interpretation Events, some of wh1eh are: Ong1nal Comedy, Humorous lnterpertat1on , Humorous Duet Actmg, Dramatic Interpretation, Verse, and Prose. Dunng the grueling tournaments, wh1eh usually last from 6 in the mornmg until 7 1n the evemng, each student will compete 1n a specific category 1n front of a set of 1udges after whiCh the 1udges will proceed to score them on the1r performance. These tournaments are very helpful to both to the students and Mr. Yanchus because the 1udges at the contests provide constructive criticiSm that greatly improves the members speech sk1lls. Prawce makes perfect!

1 Mr. Yanchus enthuSiastiCally explams the JOYS of be1ng a Speech Team member at one of the meeongs. Mr. Yanchus 1s the speech team's sponsor and coach . He provides members of the team the help they need to 1mprove their speeches and prepare for their competltlon by g1v1ng them gu1dance, confidence, and determmatlon. 2. Members of speech team, Douglas Torbeck and Bhargav Nookala, listen mtendy to find out about upcom1ng competitions at a weekly meeong At meet1ngs the members also learn tips to make the1r speeches better Âˇ like the best way to sund and how to keep their composure wh1le perform1ng 3 Shalu Pandey, one of the speech team's captams. helps lead one of the many Speech Team meetJngs Pandey and the other captams Shailni Bhatucharya, Lindsey Bone, and Smgdha Alur Âˇ help keep members of the team organized and Involved. 4 Front Row: Shalu Pandey, Sh1kha Pandey, Shahn1 Bhattacharya, Lindsey Bone, Smgdha Alur Row 2: Stan Yanchus (coach). Frances R1ckard, Maxwell Schoenoff, Aaron Wiener, Rachel Yoon, Magan Strong Row 3: Bryan Mendes, Chloe Machula, Renee Jackson, W ilham Rose II , lnSiya Joher, Bhargav Nookala, Kendra Yagow Back Row: Seth Kelter, Douglas Torbeck, Enca Heller

''When you first get up on stage, you are really

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comfortable, you gain confidence and momentum and then you know that you can do well.,, -Snigdha Alur commenting on perform ing at speech meets

''The thing that I really like about Speech Team is that you meet so many new people all with

different talents. People's strengths vary from radio to poetry. ' ' -Rachel Yoon

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''At meetings we talk about many things: our upcoming plays or musicals, fundraising, and the

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Every show, performance, or concert at Cente nnial is put on by the Thespians. Thespians is a club made up of a group of ind ividuals who spend a certain amount of t ime working on or performing in Centennial's many productions. In the spri ng, students who meet this criteria are given the oppurtunity to be initiated . The troupe takes field trips to see shows and spend t ime helping out w ith productions that they might not even be involved in. A number of Thespian members helped out with the fall play, To Kill a Mockingbird , that was brought to the All-State Illinois Theatre Festival. The members helped transport the set and do hair and makeup. It's not just all drama!

plays perfoming in

Chicago and consider which ones we are interested in attending. ' ' - Maxwell Schoenoff

1. Thesp•.n member Kendr;a Yagow helps put on the makeup of M11ria Broad bent before one evemng's performJ.OC.e of To Kma Mockmcb1rd. Makeup as JUst one of the th•ngs that the The.sp1ans help With dunng show product.~on . 2 Lindsey Bone playfully h1ts Dnid Pica whde the two uke a break from all the suenuous pl1nmng for upcom•ng events The ThesptJ.ns meet the fint Wednesd.1y of every month before sch~ 1n Mn AJdndge·s room 3. Thesp~an Ad~ Helton does 1 very convmcmg renditiOn of Boo ~dley an CentenmJJ 's producoon of To K11! a Mockmrb•rd . Perform•ng 10 plays as one of the mam th1ngs thu the The.sptans p.l(Uke an • but not the only part of plays they are mvofved 10 4 Front Row : Mrs Aldrtdge. S;arah Plecki. Katl Rued!, Rebecu Murphy, Austin Hanner, M;arc Porter, Wh1tney Engle, H;annilh lewts Row l : Kendra Yagow, Donna Ucey. Rachel Vanmce, Adnenne Mornson, AJexandra Webber, Lesl1e Ohene-Ad1e1 Row l : Atys~ Becht el, Lindsey Bone, Brent Goodchild , Hanna Solecka joZaJea Milbas, Cra1g Raymond , Gregory Schwetzer Row 4 : Matthew Johnson, Joseph Tortorelh, Jordan Taylor, Lynn O'Snen, »bna Kushad, PaUlck Drackefy Back Row: Oan1el Marttn, William Rose II, Adam Helton, Davtd P1a, Maxwell Schoenoff. John Rooney

''You'd think that Thespians is all made up of actors, but it's not. It's the lights, the stage management, the hair, and the make-up people; it's the orchestra; it's

everyone that makes up the entire

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"It is time to put some spark back into Centennial." stated one of the charter members of the new organization the Charger Challenge Club. Its purpose is to bring out school pride and unity. As a suggestion to promote the 3 R's : Respect, Responsibility, Readiness, faculty sponsor Marlene Seda-Schuler and some of her spanish students divise the Charger Challenge Club (CCC). By the second week of its existence, over 200 members filled its ranks. The CCC's purpose is to bring Centennial together. By that, they would like to see 100% school participation in the club, raise attendance at extra-curricular activities, and foster a deeper pride in our school. One of their first events to attempt to achieve this goal was a school picnic. The club solicited sponsors to provide hotdogs, chips, dessert, drinks for the entire school to eat; a DJ to entertain everyone during lunch; and boxing and wrestling equipment to get the students moving. The CCC sold tee shirts, headbands, wristbands, and towels. The tee shirts have the Centennial "C" and the 3 R's on it. The club meets on pre-announced Tuesday mornings, so listen up.

Words Caitlin Huth Photography Centurian Staff

C.H.S.

Out in the student parking lot Alaina Bell uses tape to attach the CCC sign while Heidi Sola helps fasten it to the pole. Allison Gerding and Timothy Bridges assist m holding the long sign in place. These organizers want to thank all those who helped make the picnic a success.

1. Sara Crames takes a hot dog as part of her lunch from the food tray offered by Tony Phetchaeun, ao. assistant at the picnic. Phetchaeun's job was to help distribute the food . Crames' friend , Jenna Shedenhelm begins opening her hot dog; she is ready to eat.

Front Row: Katelynn Van Buren, Shara1onnoe Adams, Tony Phetchareun, James D'Angelo, Marc Porter, Gregory Broeren, OlaboSI Adesoda, Danoel Rolando , Londsey Bone, Louos Laugges, Heodo Sola, Claore Dennos. Row 2: Claudoa Domonguez, Jenna Shedenhelm, Emily Ponheoro, Hae-ln Yoo, Emoly Chen, Renee Jackson, Asha Kalichira, Ale1andra Anez, Alexandra Webber, Alaona Bell, Nataloe Norros, Allison Gerdong, Alyssa Bechtel, Marlene SedaÂˇSchuler, Tadao Leunammachack. Row J: Courtney McClure, Heather Goodman, Londsey Wagner, Kaotlon Holcomb, Cassandra Flottmann, Ashley Gudgel, Sarah Plecko, Kelly Coats, Nataloe Demeros, Kaitlyn Eosner-Poor, Morgan Gilman, Janelle Logue, Rachel Black, Karo Parkonson, Broctany Banks, Elozabeth Knoght, Stephanoe Foreman. Row 4: Johnny Prowell, Jordan Taylor, Briccney Eckels, Tyler Jackson, Justin Webb, Jeremy Jackson, Shanna Khan, Rachel Singleury. Am anda Kieser, Colleen Sola, Allison Depew, lollian Rawdon , Skyler McPhee, Megan Murray, Kathryn Danoelson, John Norcross Back Row: Cameron Turner, Emmanuel Lynch, Mochael Poca, Emmanuel Bronson, Eugene Ruggles, Joshua Smothers, Andrew Sweeney, Kelly Schmodt, Zachary Kallembach, John House, Patrock Baosa, Nocholas Joyce. Julie Conner, Matt Broskon, Auston Ducey.

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2. As the DJ keeps the songs blaring, Sheyneara Abernathy and Jonathan Oliphant bust out their moves. The music inspired hip-hop dancing and caused other friends to join in on the dance beat. 3. James McCiarey, Rachel McCiarey, and Shanna Khan pose for a picture before getting in line to get their lunch. Not only did CCC provide entertaining music and activities for all Centennial students, but they also provided a lunch that consisted of hot dogs, cookies, chips, and pop.

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Front Row: Rikki Wright, Tiffany Slaw, Shannon Liddell , Sharajonnie Adams. Row 2: Regina Wright, Monique Harris, Candyce Neil, janasha Hampton , jessica Reynolds, Latrica Allen, Takeisha Hunt, Kaitlyn Eisner-Poor, Brittany Glenn . Back Row: Lisa Thomas-Vernon, Vernetta Wright, Uniqka Lemons, Rukiya Davis, Alexis Caston , Shera Gordon , Kandace Odom , Hannah McMullen-Graig.

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As the name reads, the African American Culture Club focuses on African American culture. Of course, planning events is another focus. In fact, they sponsor the African American Talent Show, the Black Writers Read In, and the Poetry Slam. The Read In, an annual event, was held this year on Monday, February 7th as part of the Black History Celebration. The participants perform various routines ranging from reading to singing and rapping to dancing. The Poetry Slam is for students who want to express their own poetry or to perform another author's work. The club takes pride in offering these activities to the schooL

1. During a meeting, Sharajonnie Adams looks up from her papers as a comment from across the room reaches her ears. She listens attentively so as not to m1ss anything important. Each member is dedicated to the club and eager to help it out anyway they can.

Reginald Buirst leans back in his chair while teacher Chi ron Graves reads over his student's papers. Buirst uses his extra time before the meeting to unwind from his hectic day at school. Graves on the other hand uses his time wisely to get some grading done.

3. National African-American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) held on February 14 brought many parents mto the building. During a double fourth period lunch parents and their childrensuch as jackie Lesoure, Stephanie Gilbert, Towanda Frazier, Mikel Leshoure, and Shalinka Huffman were treated to a play about the Tuskgee Airmen, songs by the Celebration Chorus, and a buffet lunch.

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Paula Suh, one of the coordinators for Korea Club, brings in authentic Korean snacks while the members prepare to watch a video. The video was a Korean mov1e called My Sassy Girl. Before passmg out snacks, Suh Informed all the members of the actiVIties planned for the day.

Young Lee and Jessica Kim finish up a sample of some Korean food . The members are encouraged to bring 1n food to each of the meetings to get more of the Korean expenence. Snacks are provided during the meetings to heighten the Korean cultural experience.

lt'sAIIAbc:ut KC)nnQub Of the many clubs at Centennial, Korea Club is one new addition this year. Centennial has a culturally diverse population and Korea Club highlights one culture in the school. The club meets after school on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. During the various activities, the club's student coordinators and sponsor, Wayne Ha, have displayed information on Korean history, food, television, and cultural aspects. One activity that they have done during a meeting has been watching a Korean movie called "My Sassy Girl" during which Korean food was served as a snack. Another activity done during Korea Club that coordinator Paula Suh really enjoyed was a presentation done on the Korean holiday Pepero. Pepero, which was on November 11, 2004, is very similar to Valentine's

Sam Kim pauses a moment from eating his snack as an exciting scene comes up in the mov1e. There is always a plethora of food at the meetings including authentic Korean candies, crackers, and other snakables.

Day. This presentation gave the club's members insight into a holiday comparable to an American holiday, t aught them more about the culture of Korea, and was fun and informational. The goal of Korea Club is to bring all things Ko rean to its members.

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Before the meeting officially begms, El izabeth Yang listens to her friend and then offers her own comment to the conversation. The smiling Yang enjoys the company at the Korean Club meeting.

A udrey W egman, club member, listens Intently as Paula Suh talks about the day's activities. Wegman is ready to watch the movie presented by the club. The mov1e IS a great opportunity to learn about Korean culture - and be entertained - all at the same time.

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1. As the lights turn off Josiah An gazes at the television screen watching the mov1e brought 1n. After a strenuous day at school, the comedy My Sassy Girl was a great way to laugh away the stress. 2. Teacher sponsor, W ayne Ha, surveys the students of the club to make sure the meeting goes smoothly. As the coordmator begins, Ha listens to her presentation.

Iutemati"ual Club Traveliu~ t}?e Wcrld

International Club meets every other Wednesday. Each time they meet, the club members learn about a different country, culture, or holiday. This year the members learned about a wide variety of lifestyles. Kaitlyn Eisner-Poor said, "The International Club picnic was so much fun, and I met a bunch of new people from a lot of different places." The club members have studied places such as the Ukraine, and also learned about the Muslim holiday, Ramadan. Youla Kim, Angie Umana, Christopher Krassa, Amy Doman, and Mia Conner (lower right) have a laugh during one of the meetings. Elizabeth Berry and fellow club member Alexey Yakub intently listen to the day's presention made by Hani Sharabash. Berry is this year's club presedent.

Words Lisa Lauderdale Photography Lisa Lauderdale, Ron Sullivan

Front Row: Claire Dennis, Elizabeth Berry, Hae-ln Yoo, Evelyn Huang, Kaitlyn Eisner-Poor, Morgan Gilman Row 2 : Jordan Carson, Rachel Vannice, Katherine Bowen, Katelynn Van Buren, Emily Chen Row 3: Mike Wang, Stephanie Foreman, Natalie Norris, Eugene Ruggles, Christina Paunicka, Gowri Kannan Row 4: Linnea Zielinski, Mark Vlach, Matthew Spencer, Hani Sharabash Row 5: Sebastian Stoltzfus, Andrew X1e, Joon-Bom Kim

Renee Jackson holds a poster about Ramadan when the group learns about Muslim holy month . International Club is enthusiastic about becoming acquainted With different religions or holidays every time they meet. After their meeting that is focused on a certain country. members eat at a rescurant that cooks the food of the nation.

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Front Row: Kymberly McCarthy, Shikha Pandey, Snigdha Alur, Evelyn Hunag, Matthew Spencer, Lynn O 'Bnen , Jessica Wise, Jessica Maberry, Christopher Whitaker Row 2: Magan Strong, Kendra Yagow, Emily Pmheiro, Hae-ln Yoo, Martha Bourne, Emma Ramsbottom, Rebecca Fink, Lauren Cylkowski, Heather Goodman, Katilyn Eisner-Poor, Morgan Gilman, Natalie Norris, Jennifer Kim, Stephanie Beck Row 3: Marc Chagnon (adv1ser), Ashley Gudgel, Elizabeth Yang, Jamie lshcomer, Emily Chen, Nicole McCoy, Nicole Shelby, Alexandra Knepler, Margaret Hankel, Rachel Day, Lyndsey Klump, Divya Ga1, Cassandra Knight, Hona Jang, Michelle Morrissey, Suoyang Hou Row 4: Tracey Schafer, Alix Schmidt, Shalini Bhattacharya, Jay Kim, Kathleen Wang, Dana Westgren, Erika Ried , Komal Patel, Hanna Solecka, Jessica Followell, Laura Fink, Adrienne Moore, Shilpa Kumar, Christina Paunicka, Brittney Harmon, Betty Wan, Mor Caspi Row 5: Kathryn Nadarsk1, Darby Wickline, Shelby Wickline, M1ke Wang, Katrina Keller, Audrey Wegman, Whitney Engle, JoZalea Matias, Lillian Rawdin , Stephanie Salfelder, Danielle Correiar, Angie Umana, Abigail Simmons, Beth Riehle, L1nnea Zielinski , Caitlin McGovern , Greer Williams Back Row: Sabria Kushad, Julia Kline, Sarah Wallace, Jmnie Kim, Joon-Bom Kim, Josiah An, Young -Jae Kim, Sanghoon Rhee, Eugene Ruggles, Andrew Xie, Elizabeth Elliott, Patr1ck Drackley, Jacquelyn Bumck, Dylan Jarlmg, Martin Crames Larry Laufhutte, Emmanuel Bronson

1 1. Lydia Walbaum and Andrew Xie hold up posters advertismg the Key Club car wash . The car wash took place m early September. Although the club was unlucky with slightly less than warm temperatures, they made a s1gmficant amount of money to put toward proJects to benefit the community. 2. Emma Ramsbottom wipes down a table dunng the Key Club Teacher Breakfast. Cleanmg up was one of the many tasks the club members performed at the breakfast. The students also set up and passed out thank you notes to the teachers as they walked 1n. 3. Durmg one meetmg, Key Club President, Martha Bourne, and Key Club Treasurer, Lauren Cylkowski , lead the discusSion of upcoming proJects. The treasurer takes charge of all the money the club has and the pres1dent decides what actJv1t1es the club should pursue. 4. Evelyn Huang, Miranda Machula, jozalea Mattias, and Sarah Wallace gather as members of the fund-raiSmg committee. Once a month the committee met and bramstormed different possibilities for fund-raisers . They took the1r 1deas to the next full body meetmg where the membership would Sign up to participate 1n this Important aspect of Key Club. 5. Michelle Morrissey, Susie Kim , JoZalea Mattias, and Casey Calentine stand behmd the food table at the Key Club Teacher Breakfast. The breakfast is a great way for the club to show the1r appreciation to the teachers for all they do. The teachers really enJOY the breakfast which allows them time to visit with colleagues and relax before another hectic school day. 6. After school at a Key Club meeting, Secretary Rebecca Fink and Vice-President Emma Ramsbottom d1scuss upcom1ng events. The secretary takes notes at the meetmg and keeps records of everythmg the club does. The VicePresident helps the President dec1de on wh1ch proJects the club should become mvolved

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' ' I'm really happy with the way things have turned out this year. We have had a number of great opportunities to help our school and community. ' ' -Emma Ramsbottom

Key Club is one of many volunteer organizations that Centennial has to offer. Key Club, supported by the local Kiwanis Club, is open to anyone who wants to help out their community. The club meets before and after school every Monday to plan upcoming events and projects. This year the meetings were set up differently than the past years. Members were allowed to help decide what projects the club would undertake. At the beginning of the year the members chose which of two committees, fund-raising or projects, that they would be most interested in joining. The members of each committee met once a month to determine one event for them to head , plan, and make happen . The first activity that the project's committee planned was the annual Key Club Teacher Breakfast. Members of the committee took part in finding local organizations to donate food , letting the teachers know about the breakfast, and setting up and serving food at the breakfast. The Teacher Breakfast was just one of the many projects Key Club got involved in this year.

Words Ellizabeth Elliott Photography Ron Sullivan, Centurian Staff

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All right, let's continue checking out the school! For students who are here almost three-fourths ofthe year, they know just how much is going on . Much of what happens after school is already shown, but let's focus in on the hours between 8:15 AM and 3:15 PM . Take a look in Centennial's list of class options and note how many there are. Even the same courses have unique activities developed by the individual teachers. This is what makes the curriculum so interesting. For instance, Asha Kalichira, a Photo class student, uses her camera to take pictures of cars, or more specifically, head lights, tail lights, hubcaps, and bumpers. This assignment is one of the first projects involving camera usage. Before the class travels out to the student parking lot, teacher Stacy Gross explains the proper use of the camera and which objects the students should photograph . Her creative class switches between car tires and car bumpers, taking picture after picture, stopping only when they have a question. The students will develop these photos in the school's dark room, and then analyze the clarity and composition. Another assignment was for the class to take pictures around their homes, both inside and outside. These photographs were enlarged and developed in various stages to assess shading and light usage effects on film exposure. With the basics of photography mastered, the students are set to practice and perfect their talents. Smile for the camera. Of course, the photo class is only one class in the art department and only one class in Centennial's curriculum. The possibilities are endless in the grand scheme. And no matter what class is picked, it's your choice. W ords Caitlin Huth Photography Centurian Staff

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GET INVOLVED!

0RGANIZATIONS AT CENTENNIAL Future Teachers of America Front Row: Latoria Smith, Renee jackson, john Norcross Row 2: Marlene Seda-Schuler (sponsor), Emerald Green, Shaquwander Smith, Nara Phan Back Row: Jamie Jones, Samuel Logan, Candyce Neil, Sara Crames, Paul Mclaughlin Not Picured: Jessica Whisenand

Gay-Straight Alliance Front Row: Stacey Gross (sponsor), Cassandra Knight, Dorothy Scheeline, Jessica Wise, jess1ca Whisenand, Jessica Maberry, Lauren Cylkowski Back Row: John Rooney, Hannah Lewis, julia Kline, Lynn O'Brien, Sharajonnie Adams, Ondine Gross (sponsor)

Ladies Club Front Row: Lisa Vernon (sponsor), Monique Harris, Olabisi Adesida, Markeisha Stevenson, Shera Gordon, Hannah McMullen-Craig Row 2: Renee Jackson, Vernetta Wnght, Deanna Carr, Chelsea Nash, Victona Cooley, Antoma Wilkins Back Row: Latrice Allen , Markeisha Hunter, Uniqka Lemons, La'Raysha Webb, Alexis Caston, Rikki Wright

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Front Row: Jay Kim, Thuy Bui, Rabhea Chaudhry, Shalini Bhattacharya, lnsiya Joher Row 2: Ang1e Umana, Snigdha Alur, Eugene Ruggles , Sanghoon Rhee, Martin Crames, Elliot Hwang, Jacquelyn Bunick, Lyndsey Klump Row 3: Honajang, Hae-ln Yoo, Andrew Xie, Young-jae Kim , josiah An , Jinnie Kim , Hani Sharabash, Mike Wang Back Row: Gowri Kannon, Elizabeth Sudlow (sponsor), Matthew Johnson, Joon-Bom Kim

German Honor Society

French Honor Society

Front Row: Knstian Wingo, Rachel Craddock, Rebecca Fink, Shikha Pandey, Laura Fink, Courtney Benting Row 2: Matthew Johnson, joon-Bom Kim, Elizabeth Elliott, Darby Wickline, Chelsea Hall Back Row: Georg Jurkschat, Zachary Cocagne, Srdjan Bodruzic, Robert Reynolds,

Front Row: julie Conner, Rachel Vannice, Kathryn Damelson, Kassandra McKe1th , Enn Mears Row 2: Uma Patel , Sibel Leblebici, Shilpa Kumar, Phoebe Barkan, Tiffany Cochran , Shalu Pandey Row 3: Rachel Day, Adrienne Moore, Shalini Bhattacharya, Megan Bros1us , JoZalea Matias, Julia Kammel Back Row: Brian Eckstein, Linnea Zielmsk1 , Austin Cloyd , Patnck Drackley

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Spanish Honor Society Front Row: jordan Carson, Hae-ln Yoo, Kendra Yagow, lnsiya Joher, Snigdha Alur, Emily Pinheiro, Morgan Gilman, jason Gray, Michael Li Row 2: Nicole Shelby, Nicole McCoy, jaymes Hayes, Zachary Kallembach, Sarah Plecki , Anchelle Lom1bao, Kaitlin Holcomb, Michelle Bryson, Tadao Leunammachack, Ayanna Coleman, Brittney Eckels, Caitlin Huth Row 3: Abigail Simmons, Meghan Staub, Michael Pica, Sara Crames, joshua Hinds, Lyndsey Klump, Courtney Cozad, Elizabeth Knight, Brittney Harmon, Divya Gai, Katelynn VanBuren, Natalie Norris Row 4:Christopher Park, Hazer Adiguzel , Elizabeth Yang, Patrick Bode, Aaron Wiener, Charles Warren , Heather Goodman, Hanna Solecka, jessica Followell , jennifer Eastin , Lydia Wallbaum , Gregory Schweizer, Katharine Witkin , Andrew Xie Row 5: Michelle Morrissey, Rose D'Angelo, Rachel Yoon, Emily Ruedi, Hannah Lewis, Lynn O'Brien, Martha Bourne, Julia Kline, lrini Lamkin , Asha Kalichira, Kara Hendrickson , Christina Paunicka, Seth Kelter Back Row: Katrina Keller, Sarah Wallace, jacquelyn Bunick , Emmanuel Bronson , Matthew Buller, David Pica, Sharajonme Adams, Cassandra Schowengerdt, Austin Ducey, Nicholas Joyce, jenna Shedenhelm, Anne O gwal

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Front Row: Gowri Kannan, Hae-ln Yoo , Shalini Bhattacharya, jessica Wh1senand, Angie Umana, Hona jang, Snigdha Alur Row 2 : Whitney Engle, Audrey Wegman, Andrew Xie, Mike Wang, Eugene Ruggles, Martin Crames, Sanghoon Rhee, Larry Laufhutte Back Row : Edwin Jones, Tony Phetchareun, Emmanuel Lynch, Emmanuel Bronson, Shaunak Ahuja, Ham Sharabash, Sebastian Stolzfus, Matthew Spencer, Christopher W hitaker, Elliot Hwang. Jinnie K1m

Front Row: Evelyn Huang, Hae-ln Yoo, Paula Suh , jenmfer Kim, jess1ca K1m Row 2: john Lee, Renee jackson, Rachel Yoon , Youla Kim , Elizabeth Yang Row 3: Andrew Kim, Sanghoon Rhee, Eugene Ruggles, Susie Kim , Jinnie Kim Back Row: Damel Park, Josiah An, Philip Chang, Andrew Xie, Wayne Ha (sponsor)

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Walking down the hallways before school, you can probably hear one of the three Centennial jazz bands practicing for their upcoming performances. Students try out for a spot in one of the three bands in late September. The students chosen to be in the Jazz Ensemble are usually in upperclassmen. Jazz Ensemble performs during more concerts than the Jazz Lab Band. The Jazz Lab Band is made up of the younger students interested in developing their jazz band skills. They focus more on the basic components of jazz music. The third group is the Jazz Combo, a small group of the most advanced jazz students. The students in this group work mostly on improvisation.

Front Row: Mark Hirschi, Sabna Kushad, Matthew Johnson , Caitlin McGovern, Joseph Tortorelli Row 2: Douglas Torbeck, Shaun Fulton , Sebastian Stolufus, Dan1el Penner, Matthew Spencer Back Row: Alix Schmidt, Lynn O 'Brien, Charles Warren, Elizabeth Bucey, Aaron VonQualen, David Tarvin , Marcus Emmanuel, David Madden (director)

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The jazz bands perform at many events throughout the year. Caitlin McGovern and A lix Schmidt (right) take a short break while they warm up for Centennial's Jazz Festival. The Jazz Festival is held annually in the spring in the school cafeteria. The Festival showcases the amazing jazz talents of Centennial students. The jazz bands also performed at the holiday concert during third period on December 18. The concert revealed the individual musical talents of the jazz band members. The jazz program at Centennial is a great opportunity for students to expand their musical skills and have fun with fellow jazz enthusiasts.

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Front Row: Chelsea Hall, Katherine Witkin, Elizabeth Berry, Michelle Mahon, Laura Fink, Rachel Day, William Buscombe Row2: Alexis Katsinas, David Robertson , Philip Brandyberry, Christopher McLennand, Monique Harris, W illiam Wolfe, John Gruber, Noah Kubbs Back Row: Eric Hirschi, Scott Miller, Andrew Xie, Nicholas Corso, Ethan Housholder, Justin Dyar

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Front Row: Hazer Ad1guzel , Marcus Emmanuel , Lydia Walbaum, Matthew Johnson Back Row: David Tarvin, Joseph Tortorelli, Sebastian Stolufus

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The jazz bands performed a holiday concert at Market Place Mall in December. Charles W arren looks at his music while playing one of the festive songs. The shoppers at the mall were glad to find the bands playing because it gave them a break from their hectic holiday shopping.

Eric Hirschi enjoys playing his guitar during Jazz Lab practice. Even though the students need to get up earlier than other students, they think their time is well spent. Because the students love jazz they willingly put in a hours of practiCe before school practice time. All their hard work really shows when they perform.

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Shaun Fulton and Douglas Torbeck enthusiastically play mus1c from "How the Gnnch Stole Chnstmas." All of the members of the Jazz Ensemble enJoyed play1ng for the large crowd at Market Place Mall. Perform1ng at the mall is a tradition for the jazz bands.

Philip Brandeyberry blows his trombone during jazz Lab practice early on a morning in January. Jazz Lab practices two days a week before school. The bands pract1ce exceptionally hard both 1n rehearsals and at home. The students have to practice outside of school to make sure they are ready for practice w1th the ent1re section.

Dunng the week before Winter Break the jazz bands took turns performing in the foyer. Members of the jazz combo, Lydia Walbaum and Joseph Tortorelli, listen intently to Matthew Johnson's solo while waiting to continue playmg. Each of the eight members of the Jazz Combo got to perform a solo while the Centennial students watched and listened. Centennial students were stunned by the talent that the musicians had .

Elizabeth Berry waits for her cue wh1le Alexis Katsinas plays the piano during the concert at Market Place Mall. Th1s concert is a favorite of the Jazz band members year after year. They enjoy play1ng at the mall because It allows them to d1splay the1r talents to a larger audience.

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Artistic and creative students can share their talents outside of school with others at Centennial's own Art Club. The members of Art Club try to encourage other students to explore the world of art and expand their interests to something new. Any student interested in any form of art can join this club. Art Club is an organization that meets during after-school hours. They hold several different themed workshops throughout the school year. They usually have a new workshop planned each month. Students can easily find out when workshops are held, since members put up colorful posters advertising them a week or so in advance. Some of the workshop themes have included paper folding, also known as origami, Japanese ani me drawing, creating decorative plaster masks, and different techniques of painting. Below, Adrian Morhouse shows off the claws she made from paper at the origami workshop. All of the Art Club's workshops are held in the Centennial Art Room . Art Club workshops aren't just a time to learn new art forms . They are a fun time to socialize and mingle with peers, and a time to munch on a tasty afternoon snack. Although most of the participants in the Art Club workshops are members of the club, students do not need to be a member of the club in order to attend them . Being a member of the club does have its benefits, though. Members can attend workshops for a lower price than non-member participants.

Front Row: Kelly Flanigan, Van Tien Pham, James Dehn , Sarah Lerch, Leslie Ohene-Adjei, Rachel Black, Shannon Batman (sponsor) Row 2: Maxx Sentowski, Sujithra Reprakash, lman Sharabash, Nathan Boddu, Joshua Hildenbrand, Bhargav Nookala Back Row: David Robertson , Briane McKinley, Adrian Morhouse, Justin Allen, Eric Packard

Austin Lewis enjoys pa1nt1ng a volcano made of plaster during one of the Art Club workshops. At the workshops, students can choose what they want to work on, but most of the students choose to attempt the art form that is the focus of the workshop Eric Packard , Kelly Flanigan, Maxx Sentowski, and James Dehn listen intendy to the student at the front of the room explaining the techniques of drawing amme characters. This workshop's focus was mainly on drawing ani me, a Japanese style of cartoons. Anime characters usually have large eyes and other similar physical characteristics.

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Words Anchelle Lomibao Photography Anchelle Lomibao Origami is an art that requires a lot of practice to master. One of the Art Club's workshops was dedicated to origami, the art of paper folding. In the picture to the left, one student folds a sheet of square paper Into a beautiful swan. Art club member, Justin Allen watches a demonstration of how to fold an origami box. Many students attended the paper folding workshop held 1n Centennial's art room . Some of the partic1patmg students were already experts in folding certain objects like cranes or flowers, but there were plenty of other shapes introduced to them to learn to fold .

Perfecting her painting skills is Briane McKinley's goal for today's workshop. While other students worked on anime drawings, McKinley chose to work with a paintbrush and a colorful pallette of paints. You can tell from the look on her face that all her concentration is only on the painting, and not on the activities of other students. "How long do I have to wait until the plaster of my mask dries and I can decorate it1" asks student Lisa Lauderdale. Lauderdale found out about this workshop from the posters on the walls and from one of her friends, who happened to be an Art Club member. Students cut strips of plaster, then soaked them in water to activate the adhesive. They could make masks of their own faces by applying plaster to their faces while looking Into a mirror, but Lauderdale chose to use a pre-made face design to make her mask.

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This year the children's play was set in the minds of its young viewers. Many tales were told to spark the imagination of the audience. Some of the tales were stories that have been heard many times such as "The Tortoise and the Hare." Other fables were new like "The Elephant and the Rat." The elephant learned that you can not always count on your physical appearance. Each story had a moral that many people have heard in the past. Some other fables included "The Swans and the Bear," "The Dogs and the Robin ," "A Millar's Tale" and "The Fox and the Grape." "The Swan and the Bear" fable was about two swans Uennifer Goodwine and Lily Szujewski) searching for a new home when they wander into a bear's cave. They spotted a cozy bear rug on the floor and decided to stay for awhile. One of the swans said she knew everything about bear rugs. She informed her friend that bear rugs are completely safe and are a great floor accent to own. They soon discovered that the bear (Dylan Jarling) was alive and well. He was just taking a short nap. The swans ran out of the cave before the bear had a chance to eat them . The moral of this story is to not act as if you 're an expert if you are really not. Other morals were "trying to please everyone pleases no one" and "do not count on your looks to get you where you need to go." Parents always tell their children to eat their veggies and so does the tale "The Dogs and the Robin." Sometimes everyone needs a little reminder of the way to act in life.

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Gregory Schweizer Front Row: Donna Lacey, L1ndsey Bone, Lynn O ' Brien, William Rose, Adrienne Morrison, Brittney Ullstead. Row 2: Elizabeth Pritchard, Leslie Ohene-Adjei, Austin Lewis, JoZalea Matias, Emily Chen, Lily Szujewski, Emily Kuster, Olivia Cangellaris, Divya Gai , Gregory Schweizer, Kathleen Wang, Pamela Spelke, Jenna Manolokes. Back Row: John Minneci, Miranda Machula, Ham Sarabash, Erin Myers, Kendra Yagow, Magan Strong, David Robertson, Derek Lomibao, Dylan Jarlmg, Jenmfer Grill , Raven Dav1s-Hargest, Jennifer Goodwine, Whitney Engle, Ryan McCoy, Martin Crames, Jacob Sweeney.

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I What was your experience in becoming your character? "I had to drop all worries of being embarrassed and real ize th is was for kids. The stupider the better!"

Who was your favorite person to work with? "Everyone! Lynn (O 'Brien) and Joh n (Minneci) were great. Mrs. Aldridge and the whole cast just made fo r a great experience."

Did you have any favorite morals? "Well , my favor ite moral was to "eat your vegetables" because I hate vegetables."

Who was your favorite character? "The Geese, Foxy-Woxy, and the donkey." Gregory Schweizer gives an adoring look to Erin Myers. He thinks he is in love with the hare because of her enormous amount of energy and karisma for life. He soon meets the tortoise and finds himself falling in love with her because of her quite and relaxed lifestyle. The story "The Tortoise and the Hare" had a twist of love this time around . William Rose, David Robe rtson, and others dance to cheerful songs. The dancing trees were a funny addition to the fables . They helped portray the emotions of the main characters.

The intensely perfect grape, played by Pamela Spe lke, wants more from life. She wanted more excitement and adventure. A fox , played by Leslie Ohene-Adjei, is extremely hungry and comes upon th1s grape. He knows he wants to eat her for a tasty meal. The fox eventually enticed the grape down from her high perch and gobbled her up.

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The Cast Front Row: Anders Flodstrom, Daniel Martin , Jacob Sweeney, Donna Lacey, Nathan Sullivan, Dylan Jarlings, JoZalea Matias Row 2: Reanna Osier, Elizabeth Moore, Pamela Spelke, Rebecca Fink, Kendra Yagow, Claire Dennis, Stephanie Foreman, Maria Broadbent, Colleen Sola, Lindsey Bone, Courtney Benting, Laura Fink, Dana Westgren , Megan Byers Row 3: Hannah Lewis, Hilary Pope, Hania Solecka, Jordan Taylor, Marc Porter, William Rose, Steven Joebgen, David Pica, Craig Raymond , Danielle Sutherland, Austin Hanner, Alexandra Webber, Maxwell Schoenoff, Matthew Johnson Back Row: Brent Goodchild , Derek Lomibao, Eric Hirschi, Hani Sharabash, Christopher McLennand, Adam Helton , Patrick Drackley, Gregory Schwiezer, David Robertson, Caleb Roch , John Norcross.

Though the community was racially divided in housing, social activities, and worsh1p services, there existed a great deal of daily interaction between black and white citizens. Many African-American women worked in the homes of the whites. An elderly white woman (Lindsey Bone) is assisted crossing the street by her black housekeeper (Reanna Osier). This interdependence between the blacks and whites should have fostered friendship and trust, but as the trial ofTom Robinson proved , it did not.

AN AGE OF INJUSTICE The play set in the quiet, racially divided town of Maycomb, Alabama, addressed the issue of prejudice which is often perpetrated due to ignorance and race. The action is viewed through the innocent eyes of the main character, 8 year old Jean Louis Finch, a tomboy known as Scout. During the summer of 1935 the residents of this southern community are forced to deal with incidents which will change the town forever. Bob Ewell (Austin Hanner), a white man who abuses his family, uses the community's inherent prejudice to attempt to escape punishment for his own misdeeds. Though guilty himself of the beating and rape of his daughter, Mayella (Alexandra Webber), Ewell accuses Tom Robinson (William Rose), a black man, of the crime. Because of his color, most residents of the town believe Robinson is guilty before the trial begins. Atticus Finch, Scout's father, and a well respected white lawyer and staunch believer in equal rights, jeopardizes his position in the community by defending Robinson during the trial. Above, Finch (David Pica) is attempting to teach his children Scout (Maria Broadbent), Jem (Craig Raymond), and their friend Charles Baker Harris (Steven Joebgen) the importance of respecting all people. The majority of the second act shows Robinson's trial. Despite Atticus proving Robinson could not have committed the crime the all white jury finds Robinson guilty because of the color of his skin. After the verdict Robinson is transferred to a federal prison where he is shot and killed by a guard while attempting to escape. The derogatory terms and offensive language which were used in the southern dialect of the play, presented a challenge to the director, Suzanne Aldridge, and the cast of twenty-first century students. Aldridge chose to keep all of the language in Centennial's presentation of To Kill a Mockingbird in order to maintain its authenticity. The cast worked very diligently to perform believably with heavy southern accents while dealing comfortably with the offensive terms in the script. Responders from the All-State Theater Festival committee attended the play on Friday, November 19. After the show, the cast met with the adjudicators and received positive feedback regarding the performance. On November 29, Aldridge informed the cast and crew they had been selected to present two performances at the 2005 Illinois Theater Festival at the Fellinger Auditorium on the University of Illinois campus.

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Stephanie Crawford (H ilary Pope) a ne1ghbor of the F1nch fam1ly is 1n actualhty the town goss1p. By s1mply being herself, she provides the aud1ence with the evidence of the sometimes subtle yet evident rac1s1sm mherent in the town . Mayella Ewell (Ale xandra W ebber) fears the consequences of lying 1n court, but she has greater fear of the immediate physical threat from her father who has already beaten and raped her while in a drunken stupor. When the truth of her rape 1s presented by Atticus Finch, Ewell resorts to self-preservation by lymg about Robinson's involvement and refusmg to answer any other questions.

A leader of the black community, Reverend Sykes Uordan Taylor) greets Mrs. Dubose (Hannah Lewis) on hiS way to the Fmch residence to talk to the Finch's housekeeper, Calpurma (Damelle Sutherland) about a church program to raiSe money to help Helen Robmson and the children while her husband Tom is m 1a11. Sykes, as Tom 's minister, knows hiS character and IS confident that Tom IS innocent of all charges. Members of the congregation, (Hani Shara bash, Derek Lomibao, and Reanna Osler) lend their support to Sykes ' efforts.

Bob Ewell (Aust in Hanner) an unemployed and bitter man uses the rape trial of h1s daughter to attempt to garner public respect and sympathy Instead the judge (Maxwell Schoenoff) IS forced to repnmand Ewell numerous times to control IS bigoted speech. The trial highlights Ewell's smal~mmdedness and destroys any credibility he m1ght have had . Finch's mterrogatJon of Ewell makes clear to all but the JUry Ewell's true nature and guilt 1n h1s daughter's rape.

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Janelle Logue and Charles Ramshaw enjoy a fast-paced dance on one of the pladorms while show1ng off to all those below on the floor. The couple had a great time and danced the night away.

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e HotSpot.â€˘â€˘ With giant flames and mini, elevated stages dispersed across the dance floor, the Winter Formal Dance truly was "The Hot Spot." After coming up with the theme for the dance, Student Council members, under the leadership of Dance Committee chairmen Kelly Schmidt and Allison Gerding, pooled their creative energies to produce an astounding final product that thrilled all attendees. The dim lights and booming music were the final touches that made the atmosphere perfect for getting the party started. Between breakin' it down on the dance floor and getting water to quench their thirst, students could get group pictures taken by professional photographer Kristie Cozad in front of a hot<olored background fitting the night's 'HOT' theme. One aspect of Winter Formal which sets it apart from other annual dances, is that many people go in big groups with their friends . Many people enjoy attending this dance stag, so large groups of girls and guys meet up at the dance and just have fun . This arrangement allows everyone to dance with whomever they want and it saves the cost of paying for a date. The DJ was "DJ Sounds" and he kept the dance floor 'HOT' all night. Collin Rector, Kari Parkinson , and Jason Gray (above) attempt to start a dancing train. Although everyone at the dance did not join in, the three of them continued to enjoy themselves while every one else lit the floor on fire alongside them .

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Michael Love shows his approval of the dance by giving two thumbs up to the camera. He commented on the dance saying he enjoyed being in the spot light standing on the many six inch stages on the dance floor. King, James D'Angelo, and Queen, Kelly Coats, were crowned at exactly ten o'clock. They were both excited to have the honor of being royalty for the night. After being crowned, the couple enJoyed a dance together and thanked everyone who voted for them .

1. Mrs. Clausen announced the new Winter Formal king and queen and the students cheered with excitement. She then crowned the winners and congratulated them . Mrs. Clausen has been the Student Council sponsor for two years and is always encouraging students to be involved . 2. Alyssa Bechtel and Marcus Emanuel danced with many friends that night. The two seniors enjoyed their last Winter Dance and made many memories. 3. The crowded dance floor and loud music made the "Hot Spot" ignite. Since most people go to the dance stag, everyone was able to dance w1th many people, making the dance a lot of fun . 4. Darby Wickline, Bailey Hampton, and Srdjan Bodruzic got their groove on in the middle of the dance floor. They enjoyed great conversations and good dancing. 5. The 2005 Winter Formal court consisted of: William Rose, Janasha Hampton, Kristian Wingo, Linnea Zielinski, James D'Angelo, Kelly Coats, Lynn O'Brien, Matthew Spencer, and Michelle Bryson. These students are selected by the teachers of Centennial and then voted on by the student body. 6. At nine o'clock the dance floor started to heat up and until eleven o'clock it continued to go strong. Although the DJ got off to a shaky start involving skips in songs and tunes not-so-good for dancing, he warmed quickly and the rest of the night was incredible as the students jammed to some of the best hip-hop and rap songs of the day. 7. Despite the tradition of going in big groups of friends , many enjoy the night as a couple. Here Adrielle Schneider dances w1th her boyfriend, Patrick Lyke. The two jumors enjoyed each other's company while dancing among friends .

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For three nights in January, the Champaign community was treated to the outstanding talent of Centennial students in Spectrum 2005 . The capacity crowd knew from the opening performance when 2005 Spectrum Man, David Pica, appeared beneath the spotlight to pantomime to the strains of 2001 A Space Odyssey, that it would be a spectacular evening. The next two and one half hours of musical, dancing, and acting prowess mesmerized, surprised, and enthralled he audience. In an original comedic skit, Hip-Hop Robocop , (right) the heroic Robocop, Philip Chang, thwarted would be thieves, Devin Cochran and Jordan Taylor in their attempt to pilfer money from the store owned by Daniel Park. As in all true stories of good versus evil, Robocop triumphed, much to the delight of the spectators. Continuing the annual tradition, the closing act was the dynamic Centennial Drum Line led by Dave Madden . At the conclusion of their performance the audience rose to its feet cheering the phenomenal presentation of the cast of 2005 Spectrum 1. Front Row: David Pica, Chike Coleman, Lydia Wallbaum , Rachel Evers, Matthew McCowan , Benjamin Yates, Kenton Elmore, Mike Carpenter. Row 2: Matthew Johnson , Aaron Vonquelen , Sebastian Stoltzfus, Hannah Clark, Chuck Crowley, Christopher Wilson , Kevin Kreii-Oare, Thomas Dietrich, Stephanie Halley, Brittany Ullested , Amanda Armstrong, Pelin Haciraifoglu, Dylan Jarling, Janasha Hampton, Lila Khazoum , Jo Zalea Matias, Deniel Penner, Marcus Emmanuel, Hazer Adiguzel, David Tarvin . Row 3: Schaunak Ahuja, Douglas Torbeck, Mark H1rsh1 , Zachary Kuster, Kenneth Price, Cra1g Raymond , Rachel Yoon, Megan Wulf, Lindsey Bone, Julia Kline, Shalu Pandey, Martha Elanie Bourne, Christina Bonse, Shalini Bhattacharya, Megan Brosius, Thuy Bui, Adrienne Morrison, Ramos Sanchez, Matthew Levitt, Jennifer Warren, Dana Schlake, Brent Goodchild. Row 4: Robert Good, Mark Hirshi, Elizabeth Bucey, Micheal Pica, Jungyun Shin, Hannah Lewis, Donna Lacey, Haye Jin Jung, Daniel Park, Jordan Taylor, Marlowe Coleman, Devin Cocahran , Alison Gschwend, Kev1n Ranney, Erin Myers, Sarah Tomlenson , Nathan Sullivan, John Rooney, Patrick Drackely, Mirando MachulaMachula, Olivia Cangellaris, Noah Kubbs, Ashley Yolk, John Gruber, Martin Crames. Back Row: Joseph Tortorelli, Lynn O'Bnen , Alix Schmidt, Katherine Nadarski , Sabria Kushad , Matthew Spencer, Philip Chang, James Kurley, Chad Warren , Kenneth Price, Steven Jobgen , Marissa Amorasak, Lagan Horberg, Nick Ward, Thomas Burk, Alexis Katsinas, Brian Eckstein, Keith Thomas, Joel Merchen , Scott Miller.

2. David Pica and Brian Eckstein engaged is a heart-stopping game of Matrix Ping Pong. This fast-paced game had its players leaping to reach the ball and keep 1t 1n play. Joseph To rt o relli, Bre nt Goodchild , Michael Pica, and Dana Schla ke also participated in the act. "It was one of the most creative acts I have seen at Spectrum. It was great," commented Dana Westgren. 3. Ha nnah C lark and C raig Raymond pantomime the story of the emotional song presented by Megan Wolf and Rachel Yoon . In another act, Yoon played the piano while singing "Acres of Hope " by Shane and Shane.

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1. A studly Thomas Dietrich looks deeply into the camera while performing "Just Like You ." Other band members Kevin Kreii-O are, playing drums; Chuck Crowley, vocalist; and Chris W ilson , on base; accompamed him . This was Dietrich's second appearance in Spectrum. His sophomore year he performed "Time of Your Life," by Greenday with h1s older brother, Sam Dietrich. 2. Joe Tortorelli wails on the tenor sax in h1s solo during the jazz band's dosing song, "Queen Bee." Tortorelli and his saxophone made appearance in three other performances dunng the evening: the Centennial Jazz Combo's rendition of "Chameleon"; Chiki Coleman's "Lullaby in B1rdland," ; and "Baby It's Cold Outside," with Alison Guschwend and Craig Raymond . Tortorelli was also tone of he "balls" in Matrix Ping Pong. 3. Pogo Man, Andrew Mueller, began his career six years ago when he picked up a pogo stick at a friend 's house and started bouncing. Eventually he purchased his own equipment and began working on the tricks which dazzled the audience at the talent show. It took Mueller an hour of bouncing and trick work to warm-up before each night's performance. Mueller did feel his presentation was somewhat suppressed when the director, Sue Aldridge, wouldn 't allow him to conclude the act by leaping off the stage and bouncing through the aisle to the rear of the auditonum. "She was worried about my safety, but I've never fallen without landing on my feet," stated Mueller.

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Struttiu' Mr. Charger is an entertaining event for everyone at Centennial. Not only does it display the finest boys Centennial has to offer, but it also gives the dance team another opportunity to display their talents. Many of the boys involved in Mr. Charger sing, dance, beat box or do an individualized talent. They also have to model formal wear and answer a "Miss America" type question written by students. The winner, Theodore Demeris, won a free tuxedo for prom, free corsage for his prom date, free car washes, gift certificates to Aunt Sonya's and GKC Theaters, and many more prizes. The first runner up, Luiz Anez, and Second runner up, Johan Prowell, were awarded similar prizes. The Dance Team has sponsored Mr. Charger for five years. Every year the dance team coach, Amy Jurgens, has awarded a senior a scholarship for their dedication to the dance team . Jackie Love was excited to be this years recipient, after her four years dancing for Centennial.

The eleventh place nationally ranked dance team performed two dances dunng the evening. They had many costume changes that night, including a change into a formal dress in which they escorted the gentlemen across the stage. Daniel Lacey and Clifto n Aldridge pose for a picture after the pageant. Both boys bragged on the fun expenence they had being apart of Mr. Charger. Lacey was awarded the Academic Award .

Dance team members taught the Mr. Charger contestants a dance Similar to their nationals routine. The audience had seen the routine performed perfectly by the dancers, however, there were many laughs when the boys attempted to reenact the performance.

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eir Stuff DeAndre Hill , Christopher Hampton , John Minneci, Luiz Anez, and Johan Prowell nervously line up as the JUdges prepare to announce the winners. Prowell was awarded second runner up and Anez became the new first runner up. Both contestants received awesome prizes including a free corsage for their prom date, car washes and fame around the school.

Latoya Gwin smgs "I Hear Vo1ces of the Past" after her fellow performers finish talking about their lives as characters of AmericanAmericans, some of them slaves.

Chike Coleman s1ngs an Incredible rendition of "Let's Stay Together" during Saturday's performance. The crowd went wild, giving Coleman a standing ovation.

In the begmmng, there were groups who came together to sing and dance. During rehearsal, Christian Barlow flips high in the air with a singing crowd watching in awe.

Jason Jackson becomes a new man . He narrates the life of an older Afncan-Amencan, talking about the days of h1s past. Jackson takes the acting role senously, showing his audience that he is this man.

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There is a celebration going on! On Saturday, February 26 , the African-American Culture Club sponsored the Black History Celebration. The show featured two parts: "Let the Voices of Slavery Heard " and "Celebration of Talent." The first act of the show was several pieces about African history and the past. Performers sang African songs and talked about real events and people from the past. The second act was a talent show involving song, dance, poetry, acting , and rap . The s ingers gave incred ib le performances, the dances were gracefu l but sharp, and the spoken performances were captivating. Orlando Johnson (left) and the rest of The Dream Team gave a rap performance that rallied the audience. The music and the lyrics got audience members moving and dancing. About halfway through the talent performances, there was a special tribute made to Marsha Terry. The organizers presented her with a a visual presentation of pictures and a dance performed by Lisa ThomasVernon for Terry's years of service . Terry became emotional and thanked the organ izers. Other thanks were given to those who helped make the show a great success, especially Tim Daniels, Sonyta McCain, and Charles McCain . And , of LaTerica Moore, as a popular poet, performs her o riginal course , thanks to the poem about her to ugh life. She says that her poem can apply to anyone, and they can do whatever they like With the students who performed theme. and the crew. Mr. Charger and African-American Talent Show

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Rachel Vannice and Amanda McNussen , two of Miss Adelaides Hot Box dancers, walk along the streets of New York discussing their dates that will be meeting them at the Hot Box later that night.

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"We'll bring you down on the farm with Miss Adalaide and her chick, chick, chickies," said Matthew Johnson as he introduced the Hot Box dancers, led by Katherine Anderson, onto the stage. The Hot Box, a dance club in the heart of NYC, featured the best dancers in the city. They had preformances once a day and attracted quite an audience. This dance, performed to the song "A Bushel and A Peck â€˘, had a farm theme, which is the reason for costumes: big bonnets and short. flowing skirts. "My time of day..." sings Theodore Demeris. He prefers the night time over the day because his illegal gambling career has lead him to come out mainly in the dark. He is usually a smart guy and knows when to make the perfect bet. He is known around the country for frequendy getting "snake eyes â€˘ in crap games.

Guys & D() Is New York City is a popular tourist destination because of its fast paced life-style and action packed streets. This dramatic scenery provides an excellent back drop for Megan Leach, Sarah Plecki, Erica Harmony, Alicia Corso, as the are photographed by Derek Lomibao, pictured left. This rollicking romance story unfolds as notorious gambler, Sky Masterson , makes a "sucker bet" with Nathan Detroit. To win , Masterson has to convince a "doll" of Detroit's choosing to go to Havana with him. If Detroit wins, Masterson promises to pay the $1000 to reserve the location for the big crap game. Detroit selects the unapproachable Sarah Brown, captain of the local mission, as Masterson's target. While Masterson begins his pursuit of Brown, Detroit runs into difficulty with his fiance , Miss Adelaide, who feels nine years is long enough to be engaged and thinks it's time for the wedding. Brown 's boss, General Cartwright, thinks the mission isn't reaching enough souls and needs to be shut down . While attempting to win his bet, Masterson falls in love with Brown and knows he has to rescue her mission from destruction. At the big craps game he bets his fortune against the souls of all the other crap players. Naturally Masterson wins. The seats of the mission are filled with needy souls when Cartwright arrives at the mission to decide its fate . Brown and Masterson are married and keep the mission open by running it together. Detroit gives up gambling to open his own news stand, which he names "Nathan's News" , then he and Adelaide are married and live happily ever after.

1. Sarah Malone, Brent Willson , Lacy Duncan and Sharajonnie Adams line up along the streets of New York City to sing and preach the good word of God . The mission members paraded the streets of NYC trying to lead the corrupted gamblers and criminals to a clean and wholesome lifestyle. 2. John Minneci , Charles Holder, and Eric Reid converse with their good friend Clifton Aldridge about the location of the Ooating crap game. They decided the Biltmore Garage would be the most appropriate place and proceeded to inform all of the crap shooters on the secret location.

Front Row: Paula Suh, Kenneth Price, Daniel Mueller, Janie Berg, Caidyn McGovern , Alix Schmidt, Elizabeth Bucey, Mark Strand , Valerie Wyatt, Emma Larson, Sabria Kushad , Patrick Drackley, Charles Warren, Elizabeth Berry, Greer W illiams, Chelsey King. Row 2: Maxx Sentowski, Miranda Machula, Lindsey Bone, Hanna Solecka, Jessica Lucas, Amanda McNussen , Rachel Vannice, Alyssa Bechtel, Allison Huckstadt, Jaclyn Jaucian, Marin McCabe, Rebecca Murphy, Patricia Rudolph1 , Lindsay Gray. Sharajonnie Adams, JoZalea Matias, Lacy Duncan, Kathryn Yi. Row 3: Stephanie Ziegler, Youla Kim, Alicia Corso, Erica Harmony, Megan Leach , Margaret Emmons, Sarah Plecki, Megan Wulf, Haili Balint, Hilary Pope, Ashley Scott, Wh1tney Engle, Emily Chen , Hannah Lewis, Rachel Yoon , Kendra Yagow. Row 4: Sarah Elliott, Adam Helton , Daniel Lacey, Sarah Malone, Theodore Demeris, Laura Russell , Kathenne Anderson, Clifton Aldridge, John Minneci, Eric Reid, Charles Holder, Brian Kane, Elizabeth Paunica, Dana Westgren . Row 5: Matthew Johnson , Christopher Hinton, Deandre Hill, Saurabh Kukretl , Brent Wilson , Keith DeDecker, Riynard Wilson , David Pica, John Norcross, Cra1g Raymond, Luis Anez, Joseph D'Amico, Sean DeDecker, William Rose, Megan Byers. Back Row: Joseph Tortorelli, Steven Joebgen , Charles Briggs, Gregory Schweizer, Sara Crames, Daniel Martin, Maxwell Schoenoff, Tyler Hoyne, Martin Crames, Derek Lom1bao, Brent Goodchild, Tyler Hall , Jacob Sweeney, Mark Hirschi, David Robertson .

3. Katherine Anderson sneaks away from the Hot Box to see her fiance, Clifton Aldridge. She complained about how Charlie, the owner of the Hot Box, was making them practice day and night. As she runs up to surprise him , he quickly shoos away his friends that were discussing the crap game.

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Front Rows Sarah Phillips, jennll r Eastin, Dana Schlake, Haley Eastin, Kuundra McKeoth, Erin Mears, Rachel Black. RenH Lampkin, Tracey Schat , Erica jonM Row ls Head Coach Darren TM, Ka!Mrlne Knepler, Uma Pac.l, !Mile Wuhlnaton, Ka!Mrone Reutter, Launyae UpKOmb, Shanne Grand ton, Kandau Odom, Kalclyn Ellnel'l'oor, Kather ne Heuvelman, Tiffany Slaw, Audra Hoerr, Coach Chris Thorpe Aow l s Coach Grea WaltMt, Maraaret Hankel, Aura Sh<tlton, Ellyn Kaiser, Ellubeth "'-hie, juliana Kallpeni, Atha Kalkhlra, ll.enM jackaon, Brlttney Harmon, ~ Hampton, Laura l.ebou&h, Coach Candy Phillips ack Rows Coach Lesc.r Wuhlnaton, Marcia johnson, Kara Handrlckaon, Takelsha Hunt. OlabiJJ Ad81da. Emily Weacerveit. "-becca Meade, Laura Feaallne, jackie Bunlck, Coach Broan Beyers, Coach Bob Undstrom

striding Far the Best The choice to be a part of Centennial's girls' track team consumes most of the second semester. Training begins in February and carries through to the last week of school. During the indoor season they are at the Armory late into the night running repeat 200's. With all their hard work indoor season was very successful. The Chargers added many athletes to the school's top ten record list. Leslie Washington tied the school record in the 55 meter dash. The team, as a whole, placed top 10 in 5 competitive invitationals. Once the weather improved they could be found around Centennial track until the sun went down. Outdoor season started strong with winning the Orphan Annie Invitational held in Centralia. The girls kept improving as they worked toward the championship season. The Big 12 Conference meet was held at the Harold Jester track where problems arose with the scoring. Initially Danville was awarded the first place trophy, but it actually belonged to the Lady Chargers; the points for the 100 meter hurdle event had not been counted. These missing points gave the Lady Chargers 14 points for the win. The plaque was then presented to Coach Tee and his team. Sectional competition challenged the Lady Chargers, who as a team placed 2nd. The individual goal of Sectionals is to qualify athletes to advance to the State competition. The team achieved its goal by qualifying 14 athletes. The State Meet, held in Charleston, provided the 4 by 100 team of Bisi Adesida, Takisha Hunt, Kaitlyn Eisner-Poor, and Leslie Washington, pictured left, with the opportunity to achieve All-State honors with a 9th place finish. They were the only downstate team to compete in the finals of the 4 by100! "We worked so hard to achieve what we did this season and I'm so glad that I got to be apart of the track team," said Rachel Black reflecting on her season on the girls' track and field team.

1. With veat determination, Taldtha Hunt leap• over a hurdle at the Charcer Invitational. She wat the team's fastest hurdler and went on to compete In the State meet In the 100 meter hurdles. 2. Starin& down the track, Launyu Uptcomb ceu into the :tone while practit~n& her 100 meter ttaru before h r race at a home dual mMt acainlt Normal Community. 3. On the home ttretch of the 800 meter race, Haley Ealtln finishes ttronc. She wu the team's fanest 800 runner and hold• the team's 15th futett time ever. She helped the team by contributln& to a tecond conMcutlve B&12 Con~ renee title and 2nd place team finith at Sectional•. -4. Leadin& the team In ttretchet, Kaltlyn Eltner.Poor and her fellow teammate• &et ready for the North-Central Invitational held at home. Eltner.Poor placed Mcond in the open 100 at thlt invitational. The Lady Charcers placed 7th overall.

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,ront ll.ow1 Co~eh Candy Phillip, Nlcholu Corao, Owl&ht Eddleman, ll.lynard Wilson, joseph Leach, Jayson Shine, Juon Cook, Steven Goodwine, Matthew johnson ll.ow l1 Coach Bob Undscrom, Mike Saks. Daniel Penner, Luke Penner, Andrew Mueller, james Kuney. Jeremy Thorpe, Trwls jones, ll.yan Cullen, Christopher Uttlecon, Coach Chris Thorpe ll.ow l1 Coach Amanda Gerdu, Coach Luter Wuh nacon. Head Co ch Grea Waltera, jeffery Gerald, Greaory Broeren, Vllayvona Sompech, Dan el Rolando, john Gruber, Coach Darren TH, Coach Brian Beyera lack ll.ow1 Bradley Simmons, Travis Underwood, David Schumr, Adam Helton, Kenny Lamm, ll.uuell McKelth, Stephen Roam

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Sometimes the hardest decision in track isn't what to run but how to celebrate afterward. When Adam Helton threw 50 feet instead of his average 46 feet, his way of celebrating was eating eleven items of food from McDonalds. Aside from accomplishments in food consumption, the boys' track team had a stellar time. The most noteable was being the first men's team in school history to win the Big 12 Conference for the outdoor season. They also recieved first place in the freshmen/sophomore indoor conference. The track team bonded during the long competitive year. "Everyone supported one another, and we had a great upperclass," said Coach Greg Walters. One person who really stood out was Rynard Wilson. He always got the team pumped and ready to run. At the awards banquet Walters unveiled the creation of a new team honor: The Rynard Wilson Award. Recepiants of this award will be selected for displaying a willingness to help others and demonstrating the most spirit on and off the track. The outdoor conference meet came down to the last event, the 4 by 400 relay of Greogory Broeren, Jason Shine, Steven Goodwine, and Christopher Littleton. To become the Conference champions Centennial had to place higher than 4th and Eisenhower had to place 5th or lower. It happened! The final score for the Chargers was 88, only 2 points more then the second place team, Bloomington. Daniel Rolando, pictured left, helped contribute points to the team by competing in the 4 by 800 relay. When Sectionals came around the team got what it wanted, by qualifing fourteen athletes for State, one of the largest number of athlets in the school's history from the boys team to go. At State the boys competed really well under pressure. The 4 by 100, 4 by 200, and 4 by 400 relays all dropped time. Bradley Simmons placed 3rd in the high jump becoming All-State, and Stephen Rogers earned All-State honors by placing 4th in the 1600 meters. "This year was awesome, I had a great time," said Gregory Broeren .

1. With all his might, Travis Jones leaps into the a1r. He took his 3rd and final go at the long JUmp at the Urbana Invitational. Travis was a great part of the boys' team , running legs on the 4 by 100 and 4 by 200 relays. 2. Fighting for the lead , Rynard Wilson strides with ease in the 100 meter high hurdles. He placed 1st in the race at the Urbana Invitational. He also went on to place 2nd m this event at Sectionals, advancing to the State meet. 3. Running against the wind , Dwight Eddleman sprints to the finish . Eddleman was a great asset to the team in the 200 meter by placing 6th at Conference and 5th at the News-Gazette Honor Roll Meet. Eddleman was also one of the rec1p1ants of the award Rookie of the Year. The other Rookie of the Year awards were given to Jayson Shme, Kenny Lamm, and Adam Helton. 4. Vilayvong Sompeth, Gregory Broeren, and Jeremy Thorpe relax on Urbana's bleechers, 10k1ng around while wa1tJng for their event. Between races, they could always be found hanging out and having fun . On the track, however, they got down to business and it showed when the Chargers won their first ever Conference title.

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Junior Varsity Front Row: Ehse Eckels, Bailey Purgett, Bailey Hampton, uura Tyler Row l : Taylor Stenzel, Holly Engelhardt, Cariee Hill, K01tlyn Saathoff Back Row: Coach George Hendncks, Amy Berry, Rachel Rosenbaum, uuren Johnson, Carolme Helton

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The 2004 softball season was filled with ups and downs. After getting off to a rocky start, the team was not sure what the rest of the season would bring. Some teams would have easliy given up, but instead the girls remained determined to succeed. With this positive attitude, the team battled their way to the first win of the season against Bismark Henning with a close final score of 2-1 . Another close win against Charleston followed shortly. One of the most exciting wins came later in the season against their cross town rival, Central. The Chargers beat out the Maroons in the home game 12-7. This was an important victory for the team's morale and was also one of the most memorable games, according to Mollie Gehrt. "It was exciting and probably the most fun,~ Gehrt remembers. The win over Central paved the way for more victorious outcomes against other area teams, including Danville and Urbana. The softball team worked well together, but there were also those who stood out individually. News-Gazette AllArea honors were awarded for the second consecutive year to Elizabeth Gehrt, pictured left at a home game against Urbana, and Heidi Sola. Michelle Bryson, who led the team in defensive play, and Jennifer Milazzo, recipient of the team's Most Improved award, also contributed greatly throughout the season. In addition to a group of strong upperclassmen, the varsity team included many younger players. Lindsay Curtis was the team's number one pitcher as a sophomore and Jessica Martin stood out as the only freshman on varsity. "The younger girls on the team really did a good job and brought a lot to the team,~ varsity coach Steve Malloch commented. Despite the contributions of these top players, they were unable to advance past Regionals. The Chargers fell to Bloomington in the first game of the Regional tournament. The JV team, like varsity, put in hard work and many long hours. The team was comprised of mostly freshmen and sophomores. "Amy Berry's pitching and Rachel Rosenbaum's catching really improved throughout the season,~ Elise Eckels said, describing some of the team's achievements. Despite the year's challenges, many players on the team felt they were very close and supportive of each other during the long season. "We all got along really well. We didn't win a lot of games, but we had a lot of fun,~ commented Eckels.

1. With amazmg strength, Heidi Sola \wmgs and sends the ball flymg. Through the challenges of the season Sola remained positive. "I think it was a building season, and we should have a good season next year," Sola commented. 2. Members of the varsity team listen attentively as Coach Steve Malloch gives them some pre-game advice. It was Malloch's eleventh year as a coach at Centennial. "I was really proud of the gorls' work ethoc this year," Malloch said of the season. 3. During a junior varsity home game, Bailey Purgett rushes for first after hicting a line drive. Purgett brought valuble experience to the junior varsity team as a sophomore because of her knowledge of the game.

Words Katherine Knepler Photography Ron Sullivan, Holly Hart Vanity Front Row: Knsane Gleason, Michelle Bryson, Jessica M:art1n R- l: R.>chel Evers, Amanda Shoemaker, Kari Britton, Maric.oa SteVenSOn Row 3: Shemoka Holes, Molloe Gehrt. Elizabeth Gehrt, l.Jndsay Curtos, Bnttney Eckels Back R-: jennofer Molano, Heodo Sola. Jenna Shedenhelm, Coach Steve Malloch

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Freshman Front Row: Tyler Carroll, Jordan Ray, Anthony Petruzello, Taylor Britton, Lucas Hansen , Anthony Cooley Row 2: Tyler Walters, Michael Aley, Coach Sam Flowers, Coach Ryan Johnson , Dershaun Terry, Joseph Nierstheimer Back Row: Christopher Dav1es, Kevin Mast, Wade Pettylohn, Jeremy Jackson , Anthony Rasmussen , Sean Farrelly

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Gro ing For the Better The junior varsity and freshman baseball teams both had an excellent year. For many of the players, the year was a year of learning and growing under the guidance of their coaches. Players made the choice to play the great game of baseball, coming to the first day of practice with a desire to improve, which every person did , from the weakest link to the most talented player. The freshman team went 11-9 and did a fantastic job listening and learning all year long. The 2004 season was the first year that many of the players had ever played together. This meant that each player had to figure out one another's strengths and weaknesses while figuring out how to play as a team . Also, certain players had to take on the role of team leader, a very demanding yet rewarding title. The young players responded excellently. Led by players like Michael Aley (team leader in batting average) and Kevin Mast (team leader in earned run average), the season became the first of many successful seasons at Centennial. "We all came together at the end of the year as a team," said freshman baseball player Tony Rasmussen. "As we came together Coach Flowers began to get more confident in our abilities as players. All these things added up to success throughout the year." The junior varsity team also had a great year en route to going 13-11. With a roster of mainly sophomores, the team already had a sense of camaraderie on the field with one year of playing time already logged in . But, baseball is a team sport, and the team excelled all year long by getting to know one another even better as baseball players. One of the most consistent players on the team was pitcher Alex Hallbeck, pictured left. The flame-thrower led the team in innings pitched and pitching wins. Under the guidance of head coach Steve Burden, the team became more acquainted with one another and clicked at the end of the year, finishing the season playing as well as the team possibly could. "The team chemistry was okay at the beginning of the year," said Ross Lowery, "but it definitely improved as the season went on. The team chemistry was a main reason that we improved as much as we did during the season." Both of these teams made tremendous strides during the season not only as players, but also as people. Many of the players have built friendships that the players will carry through the rest of their high school stay. Hopefully, those friendships will add up to wins on the baseball diamond . Great year, guys!

1. After running down the ball , Matthew Corley throws the ball back into the 1nfield. Corley led the jumor varsity team in both stolen bases and batting percentage and was also a team leader on the field . 2. After getting three outs in the field, Phillip Elam and Ryan Gones enjoy watching their teammates score some runs. Gones was the main first baseman for the junior varsity squad , startmg off the year wh1te hot at the plate, going an amazing 9 for 11 . Elam was a consistent hitter and was also invaluable to the team as a catcher. 3. In order to calm down the pitcher, Taylor Britton converses With Jordan Ray about the batter at the plate. Ray was third on the team in hits and led the pitching staff in innings. Bntton had a great year catching, but he also had a great year pitching, fin1sh1ng second on the team 1n earned run average.

Junior Vanity Front Row: Anthony Petruz:r.ello, Douglas Ziegler, Phillip Elam, Collin Rector, Alex Hallbeck, jason Gray, Matthew Corley, Zachary Cocagne Row 2: Tyler Carroll , Ryan Ward , Coach Blake Schumacher, Coach Steve Burden, Sam Logan Back Row: Ryan Gones, Caleb Roch , Ross Lowery, Aaron Gones, Trevor Balsbaugh

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ft'Ont Row: Earnest Elam , Michael Elliott, Joel Rotramel, Jason Mesch, Matthew Moore, Adam Hays, Curtis Marshall, John House Row 2: Kyle Stewart, Trenton Swift, Coach Tom Paul, Coach Kyle Herges. Coach Nortyn loschen , Jason Young, Matthew Decker Back Row: Marc Porter, Maxwell Nelson, Hayes Printy, Justin West. Austin Ducey, Nicholas Joyce

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s inging All Year Long The 2004 baseball season was full of ups and downs. Although they went 11-23, they played much better than their record indicates, constantly improving and gaining momentum as they headed into the playoffs at the end of the season. They played very well against a talented Normal Community team in the first game of Regionals, losing by a heartbreaking score of 7-8. With only four seniors on the roster, those older players had to provide leadership to the young team while making the players around them better. Michael Elliott was one of those seniors who answered the call. According to Adam Hays, "He [Elliott] was always encouraging his teammates and always played his hardest. He also acted as a role model for the younger players." Elliott was not only a team leader on the field with his actions but also with his play. He led the team in runs scored, hits, and doubles, and runs batted in. Even though all four of the seniors increased their production, many of the younger players had to make major contributions in order to make the season a successful one. With only one senior starter, underclassmen played a crucial role in the team's success. Matthew Moore, pictured left, a sophomore, was an excellent example of youth playing a large role on the team. Moore was tied for the team lead in home runs and was also the main catcher on the team for the second straight year. He was not the only contributor. The team's top four pitchers were only juniors. The younger players on the team made the most of their chance to play. Knowing that no positions were set on the team, they worked hard to earn themselves playing time. The leadership helped to push the envelope to help the younger players improve. "Many of the younger players were forced to play this year," said Coach Kyle Herges. "We learned a lot and improved throughout the season, so we should be in an excellent position for the future."

2 1. Watching the ball all the way to the bat, Trenton Swift takes a mighty swmg. Swift had a great year at the plate, leading the team in bamng average, slugging percentage, and on base percentage. 2. With the Danville shortstop husding to back up the play, Maxwell Nelson easily steals third. Nelson led the pitching staff in earned run average and also was the main shortstop for the team, a very important position. 3. Collecting himself to make the catch, Joel Rotramel looks the ball into his glove. Rotramel was tied for the team lead for home runs and one of the seniors on the team the younger players looked up to for leadership. " Âˇ Rocking backward, Matthew Decker begms to throw a pitch. Decker was an Important pitcher on the team, pitching the second-most innings on the team and fadng the second most batters on the team. He also hit one home run while being the main third baseman for the Chargers.

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Junior Varsity Front Row: Marissa Grass, Jaimie Wall , Rachel Vannice, Michal a Klump, Katelynn VanBuren Row 2: Katrina Keller, Sara Crames, Rose D'Angelo, Snigdha Alur Row 3: Claire Dennis, Emerald Green, Nicole Butler Back Row: Coach Hsiung Marler, Coach John Sadilek

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ickin' t "Names change, results remain the same" - read a headline in the News Gazette. Many skeptics cited, before the girls' spring season, that the Chargers were a hopeless cause and a non threat in the Big 12 Conference, but they were all proved wrong. Preseason was utilized to its full extent, as the ladies met every Sunday from nine to eleven for open gym. They also went on jogs through the school and the surrounding neighborhood area three days a week. This preseason work obviously did the trick. When the season finally arrived they were ready. They had a solid senior base of goalkeeper Brooke Wikgren, defenders Bailey and Karisa Brenner, and mid-fielder Erin Hosch. Because fewer girls than expected tried out, there were not enough players to fill the junior varsity roster. This gave some girls the opportunity to play for both the JV and Varsity teams. One of these players was Colleen Sola, who played numerous back to back games. Pictured left, Sola fights off Central's Allison Lindeman for the ball. The Chargers ended up tieing with the Maroons (0-0), in an incredibly tough defensive match. The Lady Chargers went into the post season with a winning record (11-8-2). Regionals was hosted by Normal Community High School where the Chargers received a bye in the first round, defeated Normal Community in the second, and faced Bloomington in the finals which they won 2-0 to be crowned Class AA Regional Champions. During the Regionals competition, goalkeeper Wikgren set a new State Record for career shut outs. The first round of Sectionals, hosted at Quincy, was against Springfield, and brought an end to their outstanding season. Their winning season record of 13-8-3 was overshadowed by a huge loss to the team; both Head Coach Mark Sikora and JV Coach John Sadilek decided to make this their final year with the team. At the end of Sikora's five years coaching girls' soccer, he had an outstanding record of 115-8. Adrielle Schnieder says of the season, "It was a brilliant year, I couldn't have had a better time. Everyone was so much fun!" Good job Lady Chargers!

1. Freshman Mary Re&an takes control of the ball during the game against Normal West High School. She was one of two freshman who played on the varsity team, and started in numerous matches. 2. After suffering an injury in the game, Claire Dennis gets helped off the field by the team 's athletic trainer Jason Heimold and Patricia Lacey. Although Dennis was a big asset to the Junior Vasity team by being a usual starter, she was unable to finish this game. 3. Where did the ball go! Kelly Coats waits anx1ously for the ball to come her way. Coats went on to be a part of News-Gazette's Honorable Mention Team.

Words Kaitlyn Eisner-Poor Photography Ron Sullivan, iphotonews.com

Vanity Front Row: Donna Lacey, Colleen Sola, Bailey Brenner, Cassandra Flottman, Kelly Coats Row 2: Karlsa Brenner, Adrielle Schneider, Katie Beaulln, Elizabeth Knl&ht, Kathryn Danielson Row l : Mary Re&an, Elizabeth Unander, Katherine RenwlckÂˇStreff, Elissa Coambs, Claire Cuttell Back Row: Coach Mark Sikora, Coach Hsiun& Marler

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Front ,_, Breu SI!JW, Ttmothy O'Brten, joNp/1 D'Amico, ~n Oabr-tkJ, Brent llaxc.r, PatriCk lhlta " - l sJay K1m, Kevtn "-nney, Mlchuj Choe, joMph ThomptOn, Michael Ptca lade ,_, Chrltcoptw Park. Hant Mandou, Albert Kim, W1lliam lluJCOmbe, jordan Taylor. Coach IIlii Carton

serving Up Victo The Centennial men's tennis team started the season off right by crushing Rantoul in a duel meet, with a final score of 9-0. The momentum they gained from such an amazing beginnning lasted throughout the season and showed in their winning record of 6-4. During the season, the Charger men worked very hard in practice, which paid off when they defeated many difficult teams. The Chargers defeated the Bloomington Raiders with a final score of 54, being a particularly special victory since Bloomington had tied for third the previous year at State. Other exciting wins were against the Mattoon Greenwave with a final score of 6-3 , and against the Decatur Eisenhower Panthers with a score of 8-1 . The Chargers also demolished rival team Central with a score of 7-2. "Beating Central is always a blast! " Chris Park remarked. The Centennial men's tennis team attended several tournaments throughout their season. All players look forward to tournaments because it is a great way to show off their skills and to bond as a team. "When we go to invitationals we stay overnight in hotels, which is really fun," Jordan Taylor explains. The Chargers did a fantastic job in all of their tournaments. In the Metamora Invite, they earned an outstanding 3rd place with 32 points. The Chargers also did well at their own Centennial Invitational getting an exceptional 2nd place out of fifteen teams. Joseph D'Amico, Timothy O'Brien, and Brent Baxer were top seniors on the tennis team. D'Amico often played doubles with O'Brien. This duo had an excellent season together, going undefeated in doubles with a record of 5-0. Individually these two men did well also. D'Amico had an overall record of 23-10, and O'Brien had an incredible top record of 31-18. Baxter had a combined singles and doubles record of20-29. O'Brien and Baxter advanced to Sectionals where they placed 5th. The two represented the Chargers when they proceeded to the State tounament, where they tied for 84th place.

1. Focusing on the ball, Patrick Baisa makes a slamming serve at the Metamora InVIte. Ba~sa fimshed the season With a varsity record of 17- 27 for the Chargers. 2. Serving with all of his strength, Timothy O'Brien plays doubles with Brent Baxter at the Decatur Doubles Invite. O 'Brien and Baxter finished 2nd in doubles leading the Chargers to a 3rd place fimshed overall With 10 points. O' Brien was not only an excellent player, but a good role model for the younger players. "I've learned a lot from Tim, espeaally about the mental aspect of tennis," commented jordan Taylor. 3. With skill and precis1on, Kevin Dabrowski returns the ball at the match against Nonnal. Dabrowski had a very good season with an overall varsity record of 15-22. -4. Getting ready for his opponent's serve, Brett Shaw focuses his mind on the game. Shaw was the only freshman to compete as a varsity player on the team . When asked what it was like playing varsity Shaw said, "It was a lot more tough, but the competition was great!" Shaw also commented that it was nice haVIng more expenenced upperclassmen helping him out. "Pat and Tim helped me get more solid strokes." At the end of the season, Shaw receiVed a varsity letter for h1s accomplishments and contributions to the team.

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Knock ÂˇEm Do n The Centennial Lacrosse team successfully made it through their first year as a varsity sport. In just four years the Chargers moved from a junior varsity status in competition to varsity. Anthony Crowder, pictured left, commented on the season saying, "We got beat a lot with the switch to varsity, which kind of brought down the team moral at times. But each time we lost, we were able to learn from our mistakes and improve that much more." In lacrosse in Illinois, there is a huge difference between the varsity and junior varsity teams. It was a giant step up for the Chargers and a huge adjustment especially after only losing two games last year. Since there are no lacrosse teams in the area the team has to travel north to Chicago. It is here that they run into some stiff competition. The experienced Chicago players really gave the Chargers a run for their money. Not many people know much about the lacrosse team or the sport as a whole. Lacrosse involves using a lacrosse stick to pass the ball between teammates and shooting it into the goal. The Centennial Lacrosse team is coed and competes in the Southwestern Conference of Chicago with teams in the Naperville and St. Charles areas. The team was led by stand-out seniors and co-captains, Jason Wall and Nathan Stine. Wall was voted State All-Star Attack Player in the coaches' poll and the team leader in scoring and assisting. Stine was voted State All Conference Player 2nd Team in the coaches' poll. According to Patrick Bode, "The team relied strongly on Nate. He could take on three defenders and still manage to score. He had the most experience on the team and taught all of us a lot about the game. We had some good players, but our depth just wasn't there."

1. Facing off against the Palatine mid-fielder, Daniel Dudley gets ready to make the big play. A mid-fielder has an incredibly difficult job with helping the defense when the opposition has possession of the ball, but immediately switching to offense when possession shifts. Dudley was very active with the team and encouraged new people to join the team and learn to play. 2. Working around his defender, Myles Cadwallader completes a nice pass. Cadwallader was a clutch player for the team who came through when the team needed extra defensive help. 3. During a team scrimmage, Benjamin Yates and Jaymes Hayes fight over the ball. The team held scrimmages because there are no teams in the area to compete against. The team had to travel long distances to find teams to play. During his third year on the team, Hayes was voted the "Charlie Hustle" Player of the Year. -4. With a perfect pass, Parker Boyes makes it look easy. During his first year on the team, Boyes was very beneficial to the team in the midfield. Boyes reflected on the season saying, "I learned a lot this season because I had never played before, but it was a great experience. I came out for the team because it looked like fun and I had a great time this season."

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Ready to Hit None of these players will be remembered for the year that they had for the junior varsity or freshman football teams. Their junior varsity or freshman statistics will not be carried over and remembered when they become varsity athletes. They will be memories of the past, with no press clippings, loyal fans, or expectations. These players have nothing to play for, except the love of the game. The freshman team used this year's football season as a season to get used to high school football. Many of the players had never played football before, so it was a year of learning the basics of the Centennial football system. The drills at practice, no matter how dull and boring the players thought that they were, only reinforced those basics of football, such as proper tackling techniques or position specific skills like crisp, clean wide receiver routes. With all of these skills, the team was able to compile a 4-5 record. The defense was similar to the hard-nosed defense that Centennial is notorious for, and the offense, a high-flying attack coordinated by the offensive coordinator Brian Beyers, took advantage of a strong arm of quarterback Tyler Stefan and speedy wide receivers like Jacob Cocagne, Kyle West, and Drew Rotramel. "Our offense was really fun to be a part of," said Cocagne. "We passed just as much as we ran, so it [the offense] was probably just as fun to watch as it was to play in." The junior varsity team took a totally different approach to the game. Like many of the teams before it, the squad used some of the most talented freshman to help improve the team. One of these players was Thomas Eddleman, pictured left, who was looking upfield for an opening in the defense. The freshman was a big help to the junior varsity team at tailback, where Thomas Eddleman, Zachary Stefan, and Dwight Eddleman all took handoffs. Their production was very important to the success of the team because, in great contrast to the freshman team, the junior varsity team relied on their rushing attack on offense. With a stiff defense, the offense and defense were a match made in heaven. "After losing ourfirst three games, I did not think that the season would be a very successful one," said Eddleman. "But, the team came together at the end of the year, and we finished the year really strong. I'm excited about next year!" 1. Preparing to deliver a blow, Kristopher Clark makes a tackle in the backfield. Clark started at ouuide linebacker and was a key player on the defensive unit. 2. Looking upfield for an open receiver, Tyler Stefan drops back to pass. Stefan started at quarterback for the freshman team and was also the placekicker for both the freshman and junior varsity squads. 3. After corralling the pass, Brett Shaw turns upfield to gain extra yardage. Shaw was a two-way starter for the junior varsity team, starting at wide reciever and

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Yard After Yard It does not matter what sport it is; determination makes the athlete. The determination to learn and then master the game. The willpower to push yourself above and beyond what you as an athlete thought that your physical limits were. The burning need to learn absolutely everything about the opponent in order to be as prepared as you possibly can be for the upcoming game or event. Football is no different. Being one of the most physically demanding and mentally challenging sports, the sport drives athletes to live up to their full potential. This year's team applied all of these traits every day throughout the duration of the season. After starting with a 2-4 record and losing the four games by a combined total of 23 points, the team came together and finished the season on a three game winning streak, beating Mattoon during the homecoming game, Central in the classic cross town rivalry, and Normal West, who was ranked number two in the state at the time, to finish the regular season with a 5-4 record. In the first round of the playoffs, the team played Normal West again and fought hard in a 17~ heartbreaking loss. A stiff Centennial defense led the team throughout the year. Led by linebackers Matthew Moore, who led the team with 122 tackles, and Trenton Swift, a team captain who had 78 tackles, the defense gave up an average of 14.5 points per game. When the offense began to click, the team began to win with a grind it out style similar to the football of the past. Many individual players did more than their part this season, and those players were rewarded at the end of the season. These players included Trenton Swift (Football Coaches All State Team), Adam Helton (Football Coaches All State Team) , Matthew Moore (Chicago Tribune All State Team), and Collin Hover (Football Coaches Academic All State Team). Another player that was a major contributor was Daniel Mueller, pictured left, who is running hard for extra yardage against Central. By working hard at the sport for four years, Mueller begun the season as the starting tailback and ran for 425 yards and a touchdown, averaging 3.2 yards per carry. His hardwork at practice was rewarded at the end of the season. The tailback won Co-Halfback of the Year honors along with Gregory Broeren. "The team improved a lot all throughout the season. It was obvious in the quality of the teams we beat at the end of the season," said Mueller. "We have the hardest working coaches in the conference, and they did a great job helping us improve and play as a team."

1. looking upfield for an escape from a relentless defense, Christopher Hampton runs for extra yardage. Hampton, a two year starter at wide receiver, finished his final football season with 31 catches for -416 yards. 2. Stretching out his leg, Collin Hover prepares to boot a deep kickoff. Hover, a selection on the All-Area Tearn, handled all the field goals, extra points, and kickoffs for this season's team, scoring a total of -40 points for the Chargers this year. 3. Spnnting down the sideline, Gregory Broeren attempts to outrun the Normal West defense. Broeren, a two year starter at free safety, also got time at tailback, havmg an average of -4.9 yards per carry. 4. laying out, Matt Briskin makes a tackle in the game agamst Danville. Briskin started at weakside middle linebacker for the team while getting 48 tackles for the year.

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The Best Yet Only positive comments can be made when talking about Centennial's boys' soccer program. Tryouts were a gruesome four days for each person hoping to earn a place on this prestigious team. They all went through challenging workouts. Everyone had to make it through the beep test and three mile runs. The final 42 who achieved their goal and earned positions were led by ten dynamic seniors. They crushed all their Big 12 opponents finishing with a record of 10-0, the first undefeated conference season in the sport's 19 year history. This was also the fifth consecutive conference crown, a definite continuation of a dynasty. The team entered the championship season with high expectations. Because of their record they earned a bye for the first round of Class AA Regionals. In the second round they trounced Bradley Bourbonais by a score of 41. Adam Lewin, pictured left, took control of the ball against Burbonais captin. In the championship game they once again faced their cross town rivals, Central. The fog that covered the field was an omen for the outcome of the game. With an 0-2 final score, the fabulous season came to an abrupt halt with an incredible season record of 19-1-3. Post season honors were bestowed on the Chargers who were ranked number one for boys' area soccer teams by the News-Gazette. Four players made the News-Gazette's All-Area First Team: Eddie Sayon, Peter Gustafson, Adam Lewin, and Nicholas Andersh. Philip Kojich, Kristian Wingo, Corey Kallembach, David Pica, Andrew Sweeney, and Andrew Mueller received Special Mention and Honorable Mention. The News-Gazette was not the only agency who took notice to the team; Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association (IHSSCA) did as well, naming Gustafson, Lewin, and Andersh All-Sectional. Gustafson, Lewin, Andersh, and Zachary Kallembach were selected for the all Big 12 team by the Big 12 coaches. The season ended with the best record the boy's soccer team has ever had. All that can be said is, "Outstanding!" The JV team had twenty-one players. Leading the team in goals were John Lee ad Maximo Lange with six each. They were directed by first year coach, Shawn Marie. With a season record of 8-2-5, the future looks bright.

1. Three year startmg goal keeper, Nicholas Andersh, kicks the ball out to a team mate. Andersh had 14 goals against him and 13 shut outs dunng hts final season as a Charger soccer player. 2. WattJng anxiously, John Anderson watches what happens down the field to get ready for any attack that comes hts way. Anderson was a regular starter for the Jumor Varstty team . Anderson was the nngleader for the Chargers JV defense. He started at center back and helped his fellow defenders. 3. Taking control, Eddie Sayon steals the ball from a Charleston player. Sayon had an outstanding year receiving All State by the IHSSCA. Sayons qUick feet and flashy style kept the opposing team on their heels whenever he had the ball. He truly made hts presence known tn the mtdfield.

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Step In Being on the Centennial marching band can be a blast, but it is also hard work. It requires a lot of time and dedication from its members . The marching season begins before school starts in the first week of August, when the entire band atttends band camp held at Centennial High School. At band camp, all members receive their music and begin to learn and memorize it. Under the hot summer sun, the band learned the routine for the field show. Band camp also serves as a good time for musicians in each section to get to know one another. "It's nice to meet new freshman and to be able to bond as a section," says Rebecca Fink. "We need to learn to work well as group, because we'll be seeing a lot of each other for the next 2-3 months." Once school starts, the band practices everyday during either 2nd or 3rd hour, and often practices on Tuesday evenings. During rehearsal, the band practices the sets, step by step, and practices playing their music while on the field north of the student parking lot. All of their hard work pays off when they perform at football games and at competitions throughout the state. The music for the 2004 field show was a tribute to movie composer John Williams. The band played songs Williams composed from ET, Harry Potter, Jaws, Jurassic Park , Close Encounters, and Star Wars. The Centennial marching band had a great year in all of their competitions. "I think we did very well this year, especially since half of the band had never field marched before," comments Charles Warren . The highlight of the fall competitions was the one held at the University of Illinois . The Chargers placed sixth out of nineteen bands in class A. Competitions also served as a good bonding time . "We had lots of down time between parade and field show competitions to get something to eat and relax and hang around together," reflects Warren . In competitions, not only the band, but the drum majors, drum line, and color guard are judged as well. Matthew Johnson, pictured left, was one of the three new drum majors this year. The drum majors did an amazing job, in competitions, receiving first place at Atwood, University of Illinois, and Oblong. The drum line and color guard also did well in competitions. The end of the season is a bittersweet time for band members. Near the end of the season, underclassmen in each section get together and pitch in money to buy the seniors in their section gifts. The gifts are presented at practice or at a

1. Crashing the cymbol and pounding the snares, the Centennial drum line keeps the beat during the halfÂˇt1me show. The drum line continues to play even after the marching season. They are often seen at basketball games and at the Spectrum show. 2. Lining up for the preshow, the flutes prepare to play "God Bless Amenca.Âˇ The flutes have many traditions that help them bond as a section. "We plant a cactus under 'the flute tree' 1n the band field," says Rebecca Fmk. Under the flute tree, the flutes meet up before and after practice to relax and chat. 3. Blasting his trumpet, James Liu, plays while marching in time at the Centennial half-time show. This freshman is one of the many new members of the marchmg band. 4. Winner of the "Most Dedicated Member" award, Erica Heller diligently practices the color guard routine with other members on the track . This year the color guard was directed by a new coach, Elizabeth Hammond. "She was a good coach. She taught the routines well and made them fun and easy," says sophomore Usa Lauderdale.

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Front Row: Sarah Korell IS, Rachel Black, Charlotte jay, Courtney Cozad, Em1ly Westervelt Row 2: S1an Best, ~ura Martz, Rose D'Angelo, Ashley Yolk, M1chelle Mehnert. KnstJn Roberts, Alexandra Tanton Row l: Kelhe Dahl, Marla Westervelt. Rachel Singletary, Amanda Kieser, ~ura P1ct1oh, Morgan G1lman Back Row: Coach Alison Czmark~utzler, julie Conner, Megan Wulf, Lmdsey ~uderdale, T1ffany Cochran, Alison Gshwend, Lmnea Z1elinsk1, Coach Don Waybright

Bustin' caps When it comes to working hard , the Centennial women 's swimming and diving team knows what it takes to be the best and will stop at nothing to succeed. Under the direction of first year girls' swim coach, Alison Czmarko-Kutzler, the team flourished . She proved herself an amazing coach not only to her swimmers, but also to the other coaches as she was voted Sectional Coach of the Year by the other coaches in the Sectional. The Centennial girls swim team finished their 9th consecutive season undefeated and captured their 10th consecutive Big 12 and Sectional titles. The Chargers started out the season with amazing duel meets where they dominated the competition by almost SO points in each meet. These meets included victories over rivals such as Central and Urbana. The girls went on to win first place at their own Charger Invitational out of 14 teams. At the home invite, the girls placed top 6 in every event. They also won the Bloomington Invitational, Peoria Richwoods Invitational, Twin City Championships, and Flossmoor Diving Invitational. The highlight of the Chargers season came at the IHSA Sectional meet held at the Unit 4 Pool. The girls had incredible swims and many qualified for the State meet. Individual Centennial State qualifiers were Payton Johnson , Alison Gschwend, Sarah Korellis, Courtney Cozad , and Anna Orwick. Johnson qualified in the 200 individual medley and the 100 butterfly, Gschwend in the 200 individual medley and 100 backstroke, Korellis in the 200 and SOO freestyles , and Cozad and Orwick in diving. Emily Westervelt, Marla Westervelt, Michelle Mehnert, Morgan Gilman , and Rachel Black joined the State team for the Centennial relays. Rachel Black, pictured left, competes in the SO freestyle at a home dual meet against Bloomington. Black was a key SO freestyler for the Chargers both individually and in the relays. At State, Johnson, Gschwend, and Cozad , dominated their preliminaries and qualified for the finals competition. At finals, Johnson became state champion in the 100 butterfly for the 3rd consecutive year and placed 8th in the 200 IM . Gschwend broke her own school record as state runner-up in the 100 backstroke. Cozad placed 4th in diving with an incredible score of 368.10. The Centennial girls swimming and diving team placed an outstanding 10th overall, holding their own against the tough Chicago competition. The end of the season was very bitter-sweet for the team , but the future looks bright for the Lady Chargers.

1. With amazing grace, Courtney Cond hits her dive perfectly. This d1ve, her backdive pike, was one of her favontes and usually helped her pull away for VIctory. At State, Cozad placed an outstanding <4th overall in a very strong field of divers. 2. Swimming to victory, Rachel Singletary took down the competition 1n the 100 breaststroke at the home duel meet against Normal University High School. Singletary went on to place <4th at the Peoria R1chwoods Midwest Invitational and 4th at Sectionals for the Chargers in the race. 3. At the B1g 12 Conference Meet, the Chargers dominated the 100 backstroke from the start. Megan Wulf, Laura Piccioli, and Tiffany Cochran swam s1de by s1de m the race. Wulf won the race With a personal best time of 1:0<4.73 The Chargers won the Conference Championship for the tenth consecutive year. <4. It's smooth sailing for the Centennial's Alison Gschwend as she easily wins the 100 backstroke at the IHSA Sectional meet. Gschwend's winning time of :57.88 was a new Sectional meet and Umt <4 Pool record . She qualified for the State meet 1n th1s event, where she went on to place 2nd.

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Rack the Race The women's cross country team was in a unique position at the start of the season. After losing five varsity seniors, the fate of the season looked uncertain. The odds of the team advancing very far were unlikely. Although only five out of the twelve girls were returning runners, the team proved to be very competitive. By the end of the season, the team had qualified for the IHSA Sectional meet, leaving no question about whether or not they had what it took to compete with the best. The dedication of the team became evident early in the summer, when they got together to run nearly every morning in Mahomet. This time put in before the official start of the season gave the team a head start and a chance to bond. Their true potential was finally shown at the Twin City meet in Urbana early in the season. The team is pictured left taking off from the start. By placing an impressive second place at the meet, they proved that inexperience wouldn't bring them down . Filling the void left by last season's graduating seniors was no hard task for the Chargers. New members Sibel Leblebici, Kara Hendrickson, and Julia Kammel caught on quickly and became essential members of Varsity as the season progressed. Kammel made almost immediate progress and soon became one of the team's top runners. Large out of town meets allowed the team to race against tougher competition and get used to running in a large crowd. One of the most memorable of these, held in Chicago, was the Lake Front Invitational. The meet gave the team a chance to experience running in the city and swimming in Lake Michigan in the frigid October weather. "Lake Front was a huge meet! It was awesome and we got to spend a lot of time together," Hendrickson said of the meet. The abundance of away meets and long bus rides brought the team closer together. Their camaraderie was one of the most important elements of the team . This became more evident as the team's bond inspired great finishes in late season meets. They battled strong winds at the Big 12 Conference meet to bring home a fourth place finish . The following week, worse conditions at the Regional meet didn't have a negative effect on the team 's performance. They advanced to Sectionals with another fourth place finish . Individual performances were outstanding at Regionals, including an amazing second place finish by Uma Patel. Patel's three mile time of 19:27 was her personal best and reflected the immense amount of dedication and effort she had put in throughout the season. Leblebici finished second for Centennial with her season best of 20:56. Advancing to Sectionals, one of the main goals of the season, might have looked unlikely at first for a team struggling with such inexperience. After a season of successful meets, however, it became clear that the Chargers had emerged as a strong team tha' wa~s ready for lrro. '

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The men's cross country team could not have asked for a better ending to the season. By qualifying for the IHSA State meet, the Chargers accomplished what they had set out to do. Just qualifying for State, however, wasn't enough. The team could leave no room for mistakes at Sectionals. They blew away the competition, missing the Sectional title by only one point. On their way to the State meet, the team dominated the course, emerging as one of the area's top teams. The varsity team was compiled almost entirely of returning runners, all of whom were determined not to let a trip to State escape them for the second year in a row. With five juniors and two seniors on varsity, the Chargers brought much needed experience with them to meets and showed their potential early in the season. The team proved they were way ahead of the area competition by winning the Twin City meet by a large margin . The top ten finishers included seven Centennial runners. Encouraged by the early season victory, the team went on to place high at several large invitationals in the Chicago area. The first of these, the Lake Park Invitational, resulted in a sixth place finish . Individually, Matthew Kurley had an amazing race, finishing with a time of 15:54, the top time on the team for the season. These meets provided more challenging competition and prepared the team for the Sectional meet. Determined to head to Sectionals on top, the Chargers ran aggressively and swept both the Big 12 Conference and Regional titles. The team was not affected by the rainy weather and muddy conditions on the course and were named Regional champions for the second year in a row. Daniel Rolando, pictured left with Joseph Leach and Luke Penner at the Twin City meet in Urbana, was the first finisher for Centennial at Regionals, with others close behind. The Sectional race was held in Centralia on a more challenging course. The race produced slower times for all competitors, but didn't stop the Chargers from accomplishing their goal. After a period of uncertainty in which they were not sure whether Centennial or O 'Fallon High School actually won the meet, the Chargers learned they had lost by a single point. However, finishing second was a huge accomplishment and guaranteed the team a spot at the State meet. Held in Peoria, the IHSA State meet was a new experience for the team; none of the runners had qualified for it before. Despite this, they were able to prove themselves as a strong downstate team and ended the season with a 28th place finish . The team made school history by becoming the second entire cross country team to qualify for the state meet.

1. Pushin& throu&h the pain, Matth- Kurley strides past a Central opponent. Kurley was consistently one of the top seven runners on the team and helped them place well in several meeu throu,hout the season . pace,Mark Hartrlck be&ins his th ird mile of the 2 .Keepin& up the race at the Twin City meet. Hartrick, a sen ior. has been a hard· the team throuchout his hl&h school career. worktn& member of 3. Workin& eo&ether, Marcu• Em manu I, John Gruber, and Eric Simpson race cowards the finish. The team often tried to stay eo&ether durin& the race, which allowed teammates to push each other and helped the team score better. -4. Gettin& pumped up for the bi& race, the team jumps and shouu excitedly. Gatherin& to&ether like thi• before meeu unified the team and helped everyone mentally prepare for the race ahead.

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Front Row Emily Chen, Ivana Yi, Katrina Keller, Mary Noel Row 2 Coach Zachary McNabney, Beth Riehle, Elizabeth Fernandes, Erin Mears, Brittney Eckels, Coach Darren Tee Back Row Rebecca Fink, Whitney Engle

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The girls' golf team was victorious throughout the season. They lived up to last year's high standards by winning Regionals for the fourth year in a row. The road to Regionals began in the summer, when the team practiced twice a week at the University of Illinois Orange and Blue Golf Courses. Their extra efforts paid off at the first invitational in Gibson City, where they placed second as a team. As the season progressed, many returning underclassmen stepped up and contributed with all time personal bests. "Katrina Keller really improved. She just kept getting better as the season went on,"commented Elizabeth Fernandes, pictured left competing at a home meet on the U of I Blue Course. Keller's extraordinary efforts, including a score of 95 at Conference, earned her the Most Improved award . Fernandes also contributed one of the major accomplishments of the season by placing first individually at Regionals. Fernandes also placed high in many large invitationals throughout the season. Erin Mears and Brittney Eckels, both seniors, leant their valuble experience and posted some of the best stroke averages on the team. New members of the team also added to the overall success of the season. Ivana Yi proved to be a key member of the team, starting her first year as a member of varsity. Yi placed within the top ten spots at both the Big 12 Conferece and Regionals, earning her the team award Rookie of the Year. "I think we made great improvements this year and overall had a lot of PR's," Rebecca Fink said of the team 's efforts in the season. The team kept progressing throughout the season, faring well against area teams at small competitions as well as large invitationals. The golf team earned an undefeated record in duel competitions. Their home invite, the John Macek Memorial Golf Tournament, went extremely well. The team finished seventh and five girls placed within the top fifty spots. Another exciting invitational was the Cleveland Invite in Decatur where the team placed eigth. As the season went on, the team continued to flatten the area competition by placing second at the Big 12 Conference and winning the IHSA Regional title. They beat out the second place competitor, Mattoon, by thirteen points. The team's impressive first place finish advanced them to Sectionals as a team, which many of the girls described as a highlight of the season. The team's awesome performance at Regionals fueled another great performance at Sectionals, held at the Park Hills Golf Club in Freeport. They ended the season by placing eighth overall in a very competitive field . The golf team shared many great moments on and off the course. After a successful season , they celebrated with a golfing trip to Eagle Point, Indiana. Trips, such as this, brought the team closer together. "We were such a young team last year and I think we really got a lot closer this season," Fink summed up.

1. After taking a swmg at the ball, Katrina Keller stands back to take a look. Keller was a key member of the team, contributing to the team 's Regional victory with a score of 95. Keller placed fifth at the Reg1onal meet. 2. Setting up the ball, Erin Mears prepares to take another shot at the John Macek Golf Tournament. Mears had a great final season at Centennial, making the school 's Top 25 Scores list. She was named Most Dedicated on the team for her efforu 3. Looking anxiously, Beth Riehle follows through and watches her shot at a competlton on the U of I Blue Golf Course. Riehle, a sophomore, started playing golf as a freshmen . 4. Taking a break to survey the action around them , Mary Noel , Ivana Yi, and Brittney Eckels cheer on their teammates. The g1rls on the team got along well and enJoyed their trips to tournamenu."l really liked the trips we took. The bus rides were really fun ." Elizabeth Fernandes commented.

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Front Row: Joshua Hildenbrand, Timothy Bridges, Brandon Barak, Jason Cook, Joseph Smith, Kevin Mast Back Row: David Olsen, Chase Meislahn, Bryan Wachtel, Michael Martin, Coach Chris

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The Centennial Men's Golf season was filled with pleasant surprises. With the loss of seven seniors, only fiVe returning players from last year, and a new head coach, no one expected much from the Chargers. However, they started the season with a bang. They shocked area teams by placing 3rd out of 15 teams at their own Charger Invitational. The team went on to defeat Central by 16 strokes and MacArthur by 40 strokes in a tri-match. They also placed 4th at the Danville Invitational, only 16 strokes behind Bloomington who won the tournament and later went on to place 9th as a team at State. The Chargers beat the Mahomet-Seymour Bulldogs as well in a scorecard playoff tie breaker. The men's team was led by a strong freshman class. The strongest of the six freshman was team standout Joseph Smith, pictured left at the Big 12 Conference Tournament. At Big 12s in Decatur, Smith shot a season, personal best of 72. Kevin Mast also shot a season best with a 75 and Timothy Bridges shot a 76. At Regionals, Smith recorded the team's best score with a 79, which qualified him for the Sectional tournament. Chase Meislahn shot an 84 and Scott Davis shot an 85 to propel the team to a 9th place finish at Regionals. As the only Charger golfer at Sectionals, Smith shot a 78 to move on to the State tournament in Bloomington where he placed 7th overall, the best of any freshman in the entire state. Smith commented on the State trip by saying, "It was really exciting to qualify as a freshman and the only person for Centennial. I was so surprised to do so well this season." Smith was also named News-Gazette Area Prep Golfer of the Year. The new team members were guided by the experienced team veterans: Meislahn, Bridges, Mast, Brock Booton, and David Olsen. They were able to give the new boys valuable advice from the experiences they had in the past years. As the only senior who had been on the team for all four years, Bridges was one of the most consistent players on the team with an average for the season of79. Bridges complimented Joseph Smith saying, "Joe is my idol! He is such a great golfer and really showed me up this year."

1. Making it look easy, Timothy Bridges chips for birdie at the Charger Invitational. As one of the few veterans on the young team, Bridges led the team both on and off the course. He was very motivating for the younger golfers and constantly had one of the team's best scores. At Charger Invitational, Bridges had the 3rd best team score with an 83 for the 18-hole course in Savoy. 2. Keeping his eye on the ball, Brock McGraw sinks his putt against Uncoln. McGraw shot his best 9-hole score in this match with a 40. His 9-hole average for the season was a 49. For his first year on the team, his play was outstanding. 3. With complete focus, Brock Booton tees off at the Eisenhower Invitational in Decatur. Booton shot an 85 the first day of the tournament and a 90 on the second day. The Chargers placed 16th out of 28 teams in the tournament with 635 points. 4. To make par, Kevin Mast sinks his shot at the the Charger Invitational. He shot 78 to help the team place an incredible 3rd place overall at their first invitational of the season. Mast commented on the season stating. Âˇwe had a really good season for how young our team was. Everyone got along and supported each other for how different we all were:

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Front Row: Allison Gerding, Hana Mendoza, Pelin Haciraifoglu, laura Tyler, Alicia Hudson, Carlee Hill, Hilary Pope. Row 2: Ayanna Coleman, Emma Ramsbottom, Natalie Fiol, Corrie Bloom, Brittany Avallone, Shilpa Kumar. Back Row: Assistant Coach Giles Austin, Marissa Boyd, Chnstine Webber, Sarah Crames, Megan Hudson, Ulllian Rawdin, Head Coach Deanna Deschler.

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It was a fresh start with many new faces added to the team of eighteen girls including the team's first year coaches Deanna Deschler and Giles Austin. The team's top seven varsity players were all veterans from the year before and helped set the right atmosphere on and off the court. With their leadership, the new members learned the right kind of attitiude. A good work ethic coupled with a positive attitude helped the team keep a level head in crucial matches. Everyone on the team had tremendous improvement as the season progressed and adjusted to the new coaching staff. The team had a strong senior base to keep the team going. Three of the five girls were part of the top seven players. Ayanna Coleman led the team playing number one singles. The team had great seniors, but also had an outstanding group of girls who will be returning next year. One of these girls was junior Christine Weber, pictured left. Here she smashed a serve, acing her opponent from Central. Weber played number two singles and number one doubles with Ayanna Coleman. The team went on to beat Central7-2. "It was wonderful playing with Christine. Everything clicked perfectly when we were on the court together," commented Coleman about playing along side Weber. As well as striving for excellent performance at dual meets the team was very competitive in all of the invitationals they attended. They did extremely well at the Charger Invitational placing fourth out of fifteen teams. All of the varsity players went to Sectionals, performing extremly well and advancing at least one round in the tournament. Unfortunatily none of the women advanced beyond Sectionals to the State meet. Another addition to the tennis team was a booster club. Rose Hudson was the head of it and got many other parents involved. The booster club got together and sold Centennial shirts and chairs at registration. The team joined forces with the booster members and did a magazine fundraiser. With all the money raised by the club, they were able to hold the team banquet at Stone Creek. They also awarded all the members of the team with sweatpants and sweat towels. The future looks bright for our girl's tennis team.

1. One of the team leaders and captain, Allison Gerding changes up the score on her match against Central. Gerding won this match 6-3, 6-2. Gerding always helped to inspire the younger players and keep them energized at their top level. 2. Number one singles player, Ayanna Coleman smashes the ball into her opponents face. Coleman was the number one singles player on the team and kept the spirits alive. This was Coleman's second and final year on the tennis team. She was the team captain and was named to the News Gazette's Honorable Mention list. 3. Serving it up, Alicia Hudson places the tennis ball right where she wants it. This was in one of her doubles matches with partner Carlee Hill. "'Heck yes we will!' that was our saying that always got us pumped for doubles!" said Hill reminiscing about her matches with Hudson. 4. Swingin' Megan Hudson sends her opponent a killer back hand shot. Hudson was ranked number six in the team's singles. This was Hudson's second year to play for Charger Tennis.

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Freshman Front Row: Britney Weiser, Jennifer Prillaman, Danielle Banks, Amy Eckels Row 2: Coach Jill Cappa, Erin Hallbeck, Christine Milewski, Marissa Reynolds, Cassandra Leisner Back Row: Kaitlyn Connolly, Maria McMullen, Rachael Follmer, Hannah Craddock

setting the stan ar "Fear no opponent and respect every opponent," was the motto of the Centennial girls' junior varsity volleyball team. Keeping this maxim in mind helped the girls defeat many teams, including Urbana, Decatur MacArthur, Decatur Eisenhower, Danville, and Mattoon. The team's hard work led to a record of 12-16 and gave them the skills they will soon use at the varsity level. Sara Sullivan and Brittney Schuvinske, pictured left, put their new skills to use at a game against Central. "I thought the girls had great chemistry!" says Coach Nicole McFarland, "They always encouraged each other and maintained a positive attitude. There was never just one person bringing the girls up, they all did a good job of supporting each other." The girls had many rituals that helped them bond as a team. To keep them focused during a game the girls kept a "googly eye" with them at all times. During the games the girls would keep the little plastic eye in their long socks. Remembering the eye would help the girls remain focused and determined to win. Another tradition the girls had was "taco night", held at McFarland's house. While eating dinner, the girls watched tapes of previous games and learned what skills they needed to improve. The freshmen team, coached by Jill Cappa, also had an excellent season. "Playing in high school was a new experience for the girls," says Cappa, "There were new people and more intense competition they had to get used to." Despite this challenge, the girls played well and achieved their goal of finishing with a winning season, 16-12. Victories for the Freshman included Bloomington, Danville, Decatur Eisenhower, Decatur MacArthur, Mattoon, and Central. 1. About to make a slammin' serve, Brittany Schurvinske gets ready to toss the ball. Schurvinkse's awesome aces and spectacular spikes paved the way to victory for the Chargers. 2. During the warm up, Erin Hallbeck makes a perfect pass at the game agamst Danville. The rest of the freshman team wa.ts behmd, g1vmg h1gh fives to each girl after she makes her pass. 3. Reaching high, Cassandra Schowengerdt pounds the ball toWards the Central Maroons. Despite their loss to the Maroons, the Chargers proved themselves to be no easy opponent.

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Front Row: Brittany Banks, Suzanne Millage, Mollie Gehrt, Jensa Taylor, Rachel Evers. Second Row: Christina Paunicka, Allie Ellsworth, Brittany Behnke, Rachel McCiarey, Coach Stanley Bergman. Back Row: Cassandra Schowengerdt, Kelsy Henry, Kelly Schmidt, Courtney Hinton.

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oueens of the court With a second place finish in the Big 12, and an astounding record of 27-11, there is no doubt that the Centennial varsity volleyball team is intense and dominating. Learning to work well together is very important in volleyball. The varsity team is a close group, and often strengthened their unity by going to lunch on game days. "I thought the girls meshed particularly well , especially since we were getting a new batch of juniors," said Coach Stanley Bergman. Their wonderful team chemistry showed off the court, at practices, and at matches. Starting in the summer, the girls practiced by attending open gyms and playing on a summer league team. The girls attended camp at the University of Wisconsin, and spent a weekend at Coach Bergman's lake house. "We became really close at the lake house. We had so much fun together. You could call us one big volleyball family! " laughs Tina Paunicka. Their strong bond helped the girls defeat many teams. "We went up against some really tough and competitive teams," comments Kelsey Henry, pictured left with Allie Ellsworth as they put up a strong defense against Central. The Charger girls demolished Charleston, Mahomet, Danville, Mattoon, Urbana, and Central. Centennial's fierce volleyball team triumphed over one of the most difficult teams in the Big 12: Normal Community. Centennial had not won against Normal Community since 1997. "Beating Normal Community was undoubtedly the best match of the season," said Bergman . By overcoming the Normallronmen, the girls gained confidence in their game and were even acknowledged for this accomplishment by the News Gazette. The Charger girls also proved themselves when they did a superb job at three highly competitive tournaments. For the first time, the Charger girls placed first in their own Charger Invite. The girls also did well at the East Peoria Invitational, receiving 2nd place. One team goal was to do well at the Chicago tournament. The girls acheived this goal by winning their division. Many players were recognized by the News-Gazette. Tina Paunicka and Kelly Schmidt made the NewsGazette All Area team. Rachel McCiarey, Allie Ellsworth, pictured left, and Brittany Behnke received honorable

1. Senior and captain, Kelly Schmidt dominates the net in the game against Central. Schmidt is the school's all time leader in blocks, blocking 60-4 balls throughout her high school career. In addition to the all time leader m blocks, Schmidt is the all time leader in kills, with and exceptional 6-40 kills. She will be attending the University of Minnesota to play volleyball. 2. With perfect form , Rachel McCiarey tosses the ball for her serve. McCiarey, along With Rachel Evers, received the "Server of the Year" award . In addition to scoring points, McCiarey defended the Chargers by making a total of 152 digs. 3. Avoiding the block, Courtney Hinton skillfully tJps the ball out of her opponents reach. Hinton, a JUmor, IS a returning member of the vars1ty team. She also received the "Defensive Player of the the Year" award. -4. Looking for a target, Mollie Gehrt prepares to serve the ball. Gehrt's excellent serves contributed to the Charger's many victories. Gehrt had 2-4 aces and a servmg percentage of 91 %.

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Junior Varsity Front Row: Patricia Ronk, Hali Balint, Alejandra Anez, Abagail Peddycoart Row 2: Darian Welch, Amanda McNussen, Tyonna Dalton Back Row: Alexandra Webber, Katherine Elliot, Chelsea Terrino

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Varsity Front Row: Caroline Helton, Brittany Ullestad, Alyssa Bechtel, Katherine Heuvelman Row 2: Kimberly Orban, Elizabeth Ritter, Sarah Grove, Natalie Demeris, Audra Hoerr, Courtney Coazd Back Row: Ayanna jones, Kelly Coats, Emily Ruedi, Sarah Plecki, Bailey Purgett

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Cheerleaders are often over looked, but athletic events would not be the same without them. They add a great deal to the environment of high school football and basketball games. They get the crowd involved and promote school spirit. Contrary to common belief, cheerleading is not easy and the cheerleaders do extentsive amounts of training. Most of the cheerleading squads' training is done during the summer to prepare for the upcoming seasons. Both the JV and Varsity squads attended separate summer camps at Illinois State University. The Varisty squad, led by captains Kelly Coats, Kati Ruedi, and Sarah Grove, was able to spend time putting together new routines, learning new cheers, and bonding as an all girl squad. They competed against and learned from the other ten squads at camp. This year has been a big change for the Charger cheerleaders. They started the season with a new coach, Elise Robeson, and a squad that was about half the size of the squad last year. They also had no male cheerleaders, which hasn't happened in a couple years and sometimes can make stunting a challenge. But the cheerleaders were able to overcome these problems easily. The Chargers proved that with many great stunts as Anchelle Lomibao, Kimberly Orban, and Audra Hoeer, pictured left, prove. Supported by their teammates, the girls perform the very difficult lib-hitches stunt. The JV squad, led by captains Hali Balint and Alexandra Webber, also went to camp at ISU. There, the largely freshmen squad learned a great deal of new information about cheerleading. They competed against the other squads and placed 3rd in the dance category. JV cheerleader, Abagail Peddycoart, said about her experience at camp, "It was so much fun because of the the energy everyone had and spending time with the girls." The JV cheerleaders cheered at every home JV football and basketball game for the Chargers. 1. Yelling with great enthusiasm, Kathryn Yi, leads the cheerleaders at a home JV football game. It was Yi's first year on the team. 2. Touchdown Chargers! Elizabeth Ritter does push-ups with the help of her teammates as the Centennial football team scores their first touchdown of the Homecoming game against the Mattoon Green Wave. Ritter was a flyer for the varsity squad during her second year cheering for Centennial. 3. Completely enthralled with the game, Natalie Demeris cheers the Charger football team to victory. Demeris has been very active in cheerleading for the past 3 years. Demeris stated excitedly, "There is nothing better than cheering with these girls and feeling the crowd's energy during an intense game!"

Giddy with excitement, the junior varsity cheerleaders cheer on the JV football team at their first game of the season. The JV squad was very close and had great chemistry.

Words Morgan Gilman Photography Joe Storch, Ron Sullivan, Kristie Cozad It's all smiles for varsity cheerleader, Emily Ruedi, at the home football game against Decatur MacArthur. Ruedi was a strong base for the Chargers cheer squad for both football and basketball seasons in her first year on varisty.

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Completely into the Chargers football game, Lindsey Wagner and the rest of the dancers cheer on the players. For the first time, the dance team took on the additional responsibility of promoting team spirit on the Sidelines by dancing during the home football games.

Front Row: Sarah Anderson, Kymberly McCarthy, Rachel Vannice, Tadao Leunammachack, Stephanie Astorina, Jessica Lucas Back Row: Kathryn Schuster, Jennifer Johnson, Amanda McNussen, Rachel Moore, Katelynn Van Buren, Lindsey Wagner

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All She wants To Do Is Dance! For some, dancing is a way of life. For the Centennial Dance Team, it is that and so much more. These girls have put in years of long hours at the dance studio for classes and weekends spent at competitions to be the best there is. To others, they might seem a little crazy, but they understand each other. When they arrive in high school and join the high school dance team, they are able to be a part of a team and compete together to be the best squad around . Amanda McNussen, who has danced for many years at Art In Motion Dance Studio, commented about the squad saying, "All the girls are really close and have a great time together. It is more organized than dancing at a studio and there are fewer people, all of whom are all the same age." Over the summer, the team went to a Universal Dance Association camp at Illinois State University. At camp, the girls won a bid to Nationals in February. Regionals, which was supposed to take place on Saturday, January 22 in Bradley, was cancelled due to bad weather. The girls went to Florida for the Universal Dance Association Nationals on February 3-8th. At Nationals, the dance team placed an amazing 15th out of 71 squads. Alyssa Bechtel commented on the trip to Nationals saying, "Nationals was a great experience! We all danced better than we ever had together before. Our routine was right on and that really feels good to know that we did our best." After UDA Nationals, the dance team attended Illinois Drill Team Association Regionals, Super Sectionals, and State for the first time ever. At Regionals, the dance team was victorious with a 1st place finish . For students who do not attend football and basketball games where the dance team performs, the Homecoming Pep Rally was a chance to see the Centennial Dance Team in action. The squad, pictured left, struck a pose at the end of a flawless routine to wild applause from the Centennial student body.

1. The Centennial Dance team performs their halftime routine during the Homecoming football game against Mattoon. Although the girls performed at halftime of all the Chargers' home football and basketball games, this game was different because of their attire, sophisticated black dresses, which helped foster Homecoming spirit. 2. With all the right moves, Jessica Lucas and Sarah Anderson lead the squad through the halftime dance performance. Freshman Anderson stated that, "At the first football game of the season, the excitement was almost too much for me. I was so excited but really nervous about my first time dancing for the Centennial Dance Team in front of such a huge home crowd." 3. Nothing but smiles for dancers Stephanie Astorina, Kathryn Schuster, and Rachel Vannice. Because the girls on the squad have so much dance experience, when it comes time to perform in front of the crowd, they are sure of themselves and can just relax, smile, and enjoy entertaining the audience.

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Going Up Strong Although the Junior Varsity didn't have the season they had hoped for, the girls still learned many skills that will soon be valuable at the varsity level. The team learned a great deal about keeping a positive attitude and building team unity. With the help of their coach Courtney Porter, they focused on motivating each other, regardless of how much playing time one got or the final score at the end of a game. "I really admired how supportive the girls were," commented Coach Porter. The Lady Chargers' hard work at practice paid off when the JV team went up against some tough teams. One difficult game the girls faced was against the Urbana Tigers, where the Lady Chargers came out victorious. Another memorable game was a hard fought battle against the Vikings of Danville. "There was a turning point in the game when things came together and clicked," said Porter. Ellyn Kaiser, pictured left, was a starter in the point guard position for the JV team and played for the varsity team as well. The season ended with a bittersweet loss to Effingham. Still pleased with the fun times the season held, Porter reflected, "It's hard to lose, but I can't think of a better group to do that with. They are really a great group of girls and I have enjoyed coaching them." The freshman team started the season off well, excited and motivated to be playing at the high school level. Good team chemistry is sometimes difficult to achieve with a new group, but the freshmen girls proved they had what it took and could successfully work together. Their amazing teamwork showed when they beat Centennial's rivals, the Central Maroons, on their way to a winning season with a record of 12-9. 1. Keeping the ball away from her defender, Clare Cuttell gets ready to pass the ball to her fellow teammate. Cuttell was a great asset to the JV team and was also able to help the varsity squad. 2. High above the rest, Autumn Russell gets a rebound for the Chargers. As a sophomore, this was Russell's first year playing for Centennial. She had an exciting season and made some incredible improvements 10 her techmque. She finished the season with an amazing total of 167 rebounds. 3. Takmg it to the hoop, Shannon Liddell, fakes out her defender for an easy lay up. Liddell scored 101 points during the season and led the squad in free throws.

Front Row: Shannon Liddell, Ellyn Kaiser, Aurea Shelton, Aterra Hunt, Becky Kane, JaChris Sm1th Row 2: Michelle Momssey, Cl re Cuttell, Michelle Hanan, J mie Wall, Elizabeth Femades, Rose D'Angelo Back Row: Coach Courtney Porter, Kendra Smith, Elizabeth Elliott, Autumn Russell, Auson Cloyd, Melissa Russell

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After losing several crucial seniors from the previous year, the Charger women had to work harder than ever before. The girls started training for the season early in March by attending open gyms, which were coordinated by the seniors to help the girls get in shape. They gained playing experience by scrimmaging and playing games like "knockout". Open gyms also served as a good time for the girls to get to know each other and build team unity. During the season, injuries sustained by several critical players caused some challenges for the Chargers. Members of the team had to step outside their comfort zones and cover injured players' positions. "Girls were getting moved around and were playing positions they usually wouldn't play. Everyone just had to step up and do the best she could," commented Elizabeth Elliott. Players, Ashley West, Kendra Smith, and Rachael Follmer, pictured left, were just a few of the many players who stepped it up and helped the Chargers defeat many teams. "Kendra and Ashley really came out and led our team. They worked very hard at practice and became much better players because of it," commented Austin Cloyd. Follmer also proved herself this year. As the only freshman on the varsity squad, Follmer lead scoring for the Chargers, with an amazing total of 461 points 156 of which came from free throws.

1. Dribbling steadily, Megan Clarkson charges past her opponent as she dnves up court towards the open basket. Clarkson was a huge asset to the team and always maintamed a positive attitude and an amazmg work ethic. 2. Quickly dodging the Danville player, Sarah Plecki prepares to make a pass to her fellow teammate. Statistically, Plecki had an excellent season and scored a total of 154 points. 3. Strong and determined, Katherine Bowen looks at the hoop above before she sinks an awesome shot. Bowen was one of the many players who suffered an in1ury this year, tearing her ACL about half way through the season. "Despite her injury, Kate was at every game, cheering for us on the sidelines.â€˘ said Elizabeth Elliott.

Front Row: Kendra Smith, Olabisi Adesida, JaChris Smith, Katherine Bowen, Clare Cuttell, Ellyn Kaiser, Sarah Plecki Back Row: Coach Tim Fairchild, Christina Grider, Ashley West, Elizabeth Elliott, Austin Cloyd, Rachael Follmer, Kari Parkinson, Megan Clarkson, Coach Courtney Porter.

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In Perfect Form Basketball has become an athlete's game. The player that can jump the highest or drive by a player in the blink of an eye is going to prosper in the sport. But, more than athleticism makes a player great. Knowledge of the game, such as where to go in order to break the tough press or when to shoot, is just as important as athleticism, if not more. If these two traits are combined, the teams suddenly raise their game to another level and begin to play the game like it was meant to be played . Both of these traits were very important for both the freshman and junior varsity teams. Both teams, blessed with talent, only needed guidance from a coach in order to have a successful season. The freshman team, under the guidance of Coach Dave Hansen, did just that. After a run of heartbreaking losses at the beginning of the season, the team learned how to win the close games and finished with a final record of 20-10. Improvement was seen in all aspects of performance which led to a victorious season. "At our first day of practice, I realized that we had a very diverse team," said Caleb Hansen, pictured left, who started 6 games for the Chargers and making the third most three-pointers on the team with 10. He was also one of the most disciplined players on the team, and he used his knowledge to excel on the court. "Our team was made up of players from six different schools, so it was tough to play together as a team at the beginning of the year. But, as we became a team, we started talking on and off the court and began to build friendships that will last us for the rest of our high school career. And that contributed to success on the court." The junior varsity also used their talent in order to continue to grow as a team. Coach Paul Ranstad , the junior varsity coach, used fun drills during practice in order to reinforce the basics of the game of basketball. Through these drills the players grew and prospered, learning the thinking part of the game. It all added up to a successful season for the team, which finished with a 10-13 record . "We had a pretty good season last year, so there was high expectations on us this season with high goals, and we accomplished a lot of those goals," said three-point specialist Eric McCiarey, who hit 37 treys during the season. "We really started to come together as a team, and Coach Ranstad really made practice fun for us. It was a fun season." 1. Reaching high in the air, Daniel Plecki attempts a jump hook shot over a defender. Plecki led the freshman basketball team in scoring and rebounding this season, averaging 14 points per game and 6 rebounds per game. 2. Fighting for position, Stefone McDonald plays tough post defense in a game against Urbana. McDonald was a key player for the junior varsity squad this season, starting many of the games during the season while averaging 7.6 rebounds per game. 3. Flying into the air, Corey Wilcher finishes off a fast break with a perfect lay-up. Wilcher, although smaller than most of his opponents, seemed much taller on the court and brought much needed ball handling to the team in the point guard position.

Front Row1 Bryan Wachtel, Tyler Stefan, DeMarko Harper, Tresden Moore, Justin Simmons, Quantrel Hedrick, Leroy Meeks, Drew Rotramel, Caleb Hansen Back Row1 Coach Sam Flowers, Colin D Decker, Jacob Cocagne, Travis Wick, Daniel Pleckl, Addison Aina, Mikel Leshoure, Coach David Hansen

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Front Row: Tyler Clasey, Leonard Morris, Adam McMullen, Lemarcus Haynes, jermarice Gant, Vincent Williams, Curtis Marshall Back Row: Coach Paul Ranstad, Coach Tim Lavin, john Eaton, Timothy Gossett, john Marquis House, Zachary Cocagne, Coach David Hansen, Coach Sam Flowers

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The Will to Win There is a kind of dominance that a player feels on the court when he is in the zone. The player knows that no matter what the other team tries to do to stop him, nothing is going to work. He will find another way to beat the opponent, whether it be through passing, shooting, rebounding, or playing lockdown defense on the other team's best player. He knows he can dominate the game; it is only a matter of time. This year's varsity basketball team came into the season with nothing to lose. After the departure of six seniors, the team was expected to fail. But this resilient bunch of players would not allow that to happen . They proved that the most dangerous team was not necessarily the most talented team, but the one with the least pressure to succeed. But the road to success was a challenging one for the Chargers. With only one returning starter, the team had to install new players in almost every position and teach those new players the varsity system. Coach Tim Lavin did this by building a solid base through drills that stressed fundamentals . Then Coach Lavin built on those fundamentals through controlled scrimmages. Even though many of the players found the drills boring and unimportant, the drills added to the team's success. Players that learned the most from these drills played and succeeded in Coach Lavin's slow-it~own , grind-it-out style. After a rough start the Chargers finished strong, ending with wins against rivals Danville, Central, and Mattoon en route to finishing with an 11 -13 regular season record. Postseason play was the time that the team really began to come together. The Chargers were crowned Regional champions when they defeated both Urbana and Central, teams to whom they had lost three times in four tries during the regular season. Next, the Chargers moved onto the first round of Sectionals where they played Lincoln High School at the Millikin University arena in Decatur, IL. Unfortunately though, the Chargers were defeated and their Championship run came to a screeching halt. Fighting through a constantly changing lineup due to injury did not affect the team throughout the course of the season. All of the accomplishments were achieved through determination and persistence through adversity. This year's senior basketball players, John Eaton, Timothy Gossett, Zachary Manolakes, and John House, played up to their full potential and hit clutch shots at crucial times in the games while the underclassmen filled the voids left by graduation. One player that did this was junior guard Lamarcus Haynes, pictured left. In his first year as a varsity starter, Haynes averaged 7.7 points per game and 2.7 assists per game while running the offense at point guard . "We really grew as a team this year," said Haynes. "We worked hard during practice and improved as the season went on. One of the big differences between this team at the beginning of the year and the end of the year is our team play, which really showed when we beat Central. It was a fun season, and we should be able to build on this season and carry it into next season."

1. With nothing in front of him to stop him , Vincent Williams attacks the basket. Williams started almost every game for the varsity team , always drawing the toughest defensive assignment while averaging 7.2 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. 2. While protecting the ball from an eager defender, John Eaton looks to make a move toward the basket. Eaton , a three year starter for the varsity team , was looked up to for leadership and sportmanship. He led the team in scormg and rebounding, averaging 12.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. 3. With skillful defensive techniques, Tyler Clasey avoids a near steal in a game against Thorton Fractional North. The Chargers were victorious over Thorton by 6 at the Thanksgiving Tournament in Urbana. Clasey was a key player for this year's team, averaging 4.6 points and 3.5 rebounds while battling it out against post players that were much taller than h1m . 4. Guarding the basket, Zachary Manolakes keeps a Central player in front of h1m . Manolakes was a main reserve, coming off the bench as a perimeter scoring threat and averaging 4.3 points per game while hitting 19 three point shots during the season.

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Front Row: Reynear Abernathy, lance Thompson, Dustin Hyatt, Hal Bul, Napolean jones, Mlcheal Brown, Tyler Coon, Derek Townsend Row 2: Daniel Rolando, Ryan Gones, Aaron Gones, Gregory Hesselmann, jake Mackey, Grecory Taylor, Cody DeremlahÂˇChrlstlans, Coach Pete Haydel Back Row: Coach Ed Mears, Eric Houston, Anthony Galardy, Samuel Fercuson, Hanl Sharabash, Collin Rector, Coach josh Rolando

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This year was definitely a season of great accomplishments for the Centennial wrestlers. They started preparation for these accomplishments long before the season began. "Practice helped me improve, but the games we played were the best part of going to practice," Collin Rector reminisced about the season. Over the summer and into the fall the boys got together and stuffed adds into the papers for the News-Gazette as a fund-raiser. This money went towards new championship singlets which received much use this season. Over the last twenty years only one other Charger wrestling team has had as many wins as this year's team did. At the Bethalto-Civic Memorial Tournament, the team placed 2nd as a team with Daniel Rolando winning his weight class (135). The Yorkville Invitational proved to be a success as well, with the Chargers placing 3rd producing three individual champions: Gregory Hesselmann (103), Aaron Genes (140), and Rolando. Then at the Urbana Invitational, Jake Mackey (152), Anthony Galardy (189), and Rolando won individual first place titles leading the Chargers to a 4th place finish. The future was looking bright for the team heading into the championship season. At the Big 12 Conference, the team earned a 4th place finish and had one individual champion, Calvin Luyando (112). They then advanced on to the Individual Regional Tournament, where six men qualified for Sectionals by placing in the top three. One who advanced was the Regional Champion Aaron Genes. Others were second place finishers Ryan Genes (145), Samuel Ferguson (215), Mackey, and Galardy, while Hesselmann placed third in his weight class. All the team's hard work was acknowledged at the awards banquet. The three seniors on the team, Galardy, Mackey, and Hesselmann, were awarded the Most Spirited. "They lead the team through example and motivation," Rolando commented about the seniors. The Most Valuable Player was awarded jointly to brothers, Aaron and Ryan Genes. The Most Improved was given to Galardy. Cody Deremiah-Christians, pictured left, had a great second year on the Chargers' team. This was his second year on the team, "I had a lot of fun on the team this year while improving. I am also looking forward to competing next year."

1. Taking care of business, Samuel Fe"'uson takes down his Central opponent. Ferguson was a great asset to the team this ynr as a sophomore, wrestling in the 215 pound weight class. He had a winning record of 30-10. Ferguson placed no lower than <4th in all the tournaments. He advanced to Sectionals by placing 2nd at Regionals. 2. Wrapped up in the moment, Mien al Brown puts his opponent on the mat. As a freshman, Brown was able to contribute to both the Junior Varsity and Varsity teams. He finished the season with a record of 16-21 in the 119 pound weight class. He placed 3rd in the Springfield Lanphier Junior Varsity Invitational Tournament and placed <4th at the St. Joseph Invitational Tournament. Brown has a bright future on the team for the Cha"'ers and is looking forward to next season. 3. Thinking about his next move, Ryan Gones waits for the whistle. Gones' record of 33-11 proves what a creat asset he was to the Chargers. He qualified for Sectionals where he competed in the 1<45 weight class. He had an outstanding 13 pins for the season.

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Front Row: Daniel Martin, Jae Hoon Kim, Joshua Fulton, Skyler McPhee, Kevin Mast, Ryan Hays, Zachary Mueller Row 2: Logan Miller, John Lee, Josiah An, Young Jae Kim, Joseph Ragsdale, Joshua Smothers, Jayson Shine, Anthony Crowder, Andrew Mueller Back Row: Andrew Ayers, Matthew Levitt, Charles Warren, Shaun Fulton, Justin Webb, James D'Angelo, Louis Laugges

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No one really knew what to expect from the Centennial Men's Swim Team during the 2004-200S season. However, with a large number of swimmers from last year's team returning, it proved to be a very successful season. There was such a large number of boys that came out for the team that coaches Alison Czmarko-Kutzler and Don Waybright were forced to make cuts, a rare occurrence for the swim team . The Chargers started the season with wins against Peoria and Bloomington. They then headed into Christmas break- which is always a dreaded time of the season for the boys' swim team due two a day practices. With the new year came some big victories for the Chargers, such as a 2nd place finish at their own Charger Invitational and defeating twin city rivals, Urbana. Centennial's divers have really provided help for the team by consistently placing well at all meets. At Sectionals, the Chargers were determined to send a large contingent to State. They started off the meet on the right foot by qualifying Anthony Crowder in diving during the morning session. Then in the first race of the meet, the 200 medley relay of Andrew Mueller, James D'Angelo, Jayson Shine, and Webb qualified. Mueller and Shine also qualified for State in individual events; Shine in the SO freestyle and 100 butterfly and Mueller in the 100 backstroke. The team placed an outstanding 2nd with 2S2 points, only 38 behind champions, Central. At State, Shine and Crowder advanced to finals . Shine placed 12th in the SO freestyle while Crowder took the silver medal in a very competitive field of divers. Justin Webb commented on the season saying, "This year was a huge improvement from last year. We really stepped it up and have been much more successful because of our depth. Our team's depth has been crucial this year." Joshua Smothers, pictured left, was one of the many swimmers to step it up this year for the Chargers. According to Mueller, "Josh is a huge asset to the team because he is such a hard worker. He has really improved this season and helped us score at big meets."

1. Celebrating a State qualifying time in their 200 medley relay, Jayson Shine and Justin Webb share an emotional embrace at the Sectional meet. The relay of Andrew Mueller, James D'Angelo, Shine, and Webb qualified for State with a t1me of 1:41 .-41 . 2. With great endurance, Andrew Ayers finishes the last length of his 200 freestyle race at the Twin City Championship. Ayers was a valuable asset to the Chargers team in the 100 free , 200 free, and the relays. At Secuonals, Ayers swam the 200 free and 100 free where he placed 5th in both and had personal best times. 3. Gracefully, Anthony Crowder hits a perfect backdive at the Sectional meet. Th1s backd1ve IS a requ1red d1ve that all d1vers must perform as one of their eleven dives. Crowder's Sectional score of 503 .30 was a personal best and qualified him for State as Sectional Champ1on. At State in New Trier, Crowder placed an outstanding 2nd.

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outstanding At letes The Special Olympics team is one of the most successful and hard-working teams at Centennial. The group, made up of current Centennial students as well as a few Centennial graduates, is coached by Molly Mills. Training and competition continue throughout the entire year. After one sport ends, a new one is just around the corner. Even before the school year begins, the team is preparing for competition. The spring season is one of the most exciting. It begins towards the end of the school year and finishes up in the summer. It includes track and field, bocce, power-lifting, and softball. The Charger athletes had a very successful spring season. The track team continued their tradition of dominating the area competition this summer by sending all of their participating athletes to State. Three athletes also qualified for State in bocce and another three in power-lifting. After the summer competitions ended, the school year began with the fall season, which consisted of three sports: bowling, tennis, and volleyball. Bowling has grown to be an especially popular event that many athletes look forward to. Because of its popularity, it is a particularly difficult sport in which to advance to State. There is an additional area-level competition before athletes can move on to the state-qualifying tournament. However, new athlete Caleb Crede was not intimidated by the competition and qualified for State in one of his first bowling tournaments, taking the gold medal home with him. Veronica Chaney had similar success in bowling, winning both the area and State competitions. Tennis, a sport added only two years ago, proved to be another strength of the Charger athletes. Justin Allen, Bobby Straud, Danielle Anderson, and Jeremy Woolsey all advanced to the State Finals. The team swept the medal stand, earning gold, silver, and bronze medals. As soon as the fall season ended, the athletes began training for the winter season, which included basketball, snowshoeing, and speed skating competitions. The Centennial team did not participate in team basketball competition this year, but they had the opportunity to compete in basketball skills contests. These contests allowed the athletes to show off their strengths in different areas of the game. To qualify for State in a skills contest, athletes must make it through the area level competition. Veronica Chaney, pictured left, being applauded by fellow athletes, won the area contest, earning a spot in the State finals. With so many different activities throughout the year, being a member of the Special Olympics team requires hard work and the development of skills in many different areas.

2. Full of excitement. uleb Crede s~nds in front of the lanes at the Regional bowling tournament after winning the competition. Crede had an impressive bowling season, winning both the area and Regional competitions. His success at the local level guaranteed him a spot at State, where he also brought home the first place medal. 3. After competing in the area bowling tournament Veronica Chaney stands proudly With her medal. Chaney swept the tough competition to claim first place. -4. Celebrating the success of the day, uleb Crede and Coach Molly Mills enjoy the area bowling tournament. Crede earned a first place medal in his first bowling competition. "Caleb's success in bowling was very exciting because he was a new athlete," said Mills of Crede's performance. S. Enjoy1ng the excitement of the competitive bowling atmosphere, Anthony Schomburg and Justin Allen celebrate their accomplishments. Allen earned second place in the area competition, contributing to the Centennial team's strong finish . Bowling is a very popular sport among the athletes, making the success of the Chargers even more impressive 6. After an exciting day at the tennis State Finals, Justin Allen and Jon Peterson show off their medals. Allen was the singles champion and Peterson earned the silver medal in both singles and doubles.

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The choices were immense. The decisions seemed distant. We clearly decided: to be social, to finish, to learn, to participate, and to compete. We chose to be: Chargers and Dancers and Debaters and Drummers and Photographers and Poets and Dreamers. We made these decisions carefully and hastily, clumsily and brilliantly, with fear and with courage. All of the choices were turned into decisions which were memorable and curious, dramatic and dynamic, puzzling and intelligent, humorous and enlightening. We decided to speak out, to be determined, to win, and most importantly we decided to be ourselves. It is ultimately our choice to be who we are and to achieve what we wanted to achieve. With yet another year slipping from our grasp, we left with the knowledge that we would live on forever in the decisions that we made. Words Kelly Coats, Payton Johnson Photography Holly Hart, Kristie Cozad, Ron Sullivan

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Editor's ote With the addition of many new pages and an upgrade of numerous sigs of color, we were ecstatic and determined to make the best yearbook Centennial had ever encountered. And with this final product in our hands, we strongly believe that the many hours before, after, and during school sitting in the rollie chairs toiling over pages behind Mrs. Searby's Wall truly did pay off. The Yearbook Staff was first united at the Herff-Jones Yearbook Camp at Millikin University in Decatur on those sweltering days in July. Yes, we went to yearbook camp, no need to laugh. Instantly we hit the ground runn ing. We whipped out layouts, provided each other with guidance and support, and bonded with fellow yearbookers. Then, the year began. Unfortunately, yet some how not unexpectedly, our eagerness to get to work had to be put on hold while we waited in anticipation for the computers to get fixed! After a few emergency requests to the office and thanks to the help of the amazing technical work of the men from the Mellon Building, the server was up , and we began to work. We devoted much time and effort to this yearbook and although we had many bumps in the road , in the end it was all worth it. Without the devotion and encouragement that you provided us Mrs. Searby, this yearbook would be nothing. You pushed us to be better every year, and so we returned your request with this end product that we are very proud of. We, the editors of the 2005 Centurian, would also like to thank the staff for all your hard work. We would like to end this note thanking the many people who helped us form this Yearbook: first, our Sponsor Mrs. Searby; Financial Adviser Mrs. Kenyon; the photographers who provided us with many needed pictures Kristie Cozad, Holly Hart, Cindy Ruedi and Ron Sullivan; Mr. Stan Lewis and Mr. Gregory Walters along with all the coaches and teachers of Centennial; and finally, our families and friends for their guidance and support. Without all of your encouraging words to lift our spirits, the yearbook wouldn't be what it is today. So here it is, the 2005 yearbook. We hope you enjoy it because our tears, sweat, and blood went into it-well not literally. Signing off!

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Index A Abbad1, Hamzah 102 138 Abernathy, Reynear 102. 194 Abernathy, Sheyneara 78, 148 Adams, Ashley 78, 137, 143 Adams, SharaJonnie 90, 148, 149, 156, 157, 175 Aden, Ashley 30 Ades1da, Olab1si 78, 89, 143. 148,156, 178,225,236, 271 Ad1guzel, Hazer 30, 59, 64, 134, 143, 15~ 158, 168 Agha, Eva 30, 44, 58, 63, 143 Ahmed, Ayesha 30 Ahuja, Eeshan 102 AhuJa, Shaunak 12, 30, 44, 58. 64, 143, 15~ 168 Ama, Add1son 102, 194, 227 Al-Fayadh, Abobak1r 90 At-Qadi, Dana 90 Alchaar, Omar 90 Aldr1dge. Clifton 170, 175 Aldndge. Suzanne 57, 120, 24. 129, 147 Aley, M1chael 90, 184 Allan, Chnstma 78, 137 Allen, Justin 78, 160, 161, 235 Allen, Kendra 78, 88, 137 Allen, Latnce 90, 149, 156 Alumbaugh, Zachary 78, 199 Alur, Sn1gdha 78, 89, 143, 146 152,156, 15~ 188,238 Ames, Stephame 90 Ammons, M1chael 78, 196 Amorasak, Marisa 90, 200 An, jos1ah 30. 46, 150, 152, 156, 157, 232 And I.Jamllee 102, 111,138 And rsh, N1cholas 30, 64, 199 Anderson, Catherane 138 Anderson, Dane 30, 58 Anderson, Danielle 235 And rson,John 102, 107,

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144, 145, 198, 199 Anderson, Kathenne 90, 174, 175,200 Anderson, Sarah 18, 102, 111, 113, 140,145,220,221 Anderson, Scott 122 Anez. AleJandra 27, 102, 113, 148, 218 Anez, LUis 170, 175 Angel, M1chael 102, 138 Angeh, Hana Mendoza 106 Armstrong. Amanda 78, 168 Armstrong, Deborah 102, 11 Armstrong. Leslie 30 Arrasm1th, Lmdsey 90 Astorma, Adam 102 Astonna. Stephanie 252, 78, 220,221 Austin, G1 es 212 Avallone, Brittany 102, 212 Ayers, AndÂˇ Âˇ 78, 232, 233

8 Bagby, Jacob 102 Bailey, Jason 25 Bailey, Lindsey 102 Baines, Jetwan 30 Baisa, Colleen 16, 102, 112, 145 Baisa, Patrick 4, 17, 30, 53, 64, 148, 17~ 190, 191 Baker, Sarah 78 Balint, Hali 90, 175, 218 Ballew, Kristen 102 Ballinger, Eric 30, 58, 64, 196 Balsbaugh, Trevor 78, 185, 198 Banks, Brandale 137 Banks, Brittany 3, 7, 30, 43, 48, 57, 59, 65, 134, 135, 148,216,241,255,257 Banks, Danielle 11, 102, 111, 214, 222, 241 Banks, Nathaniel 122 Banks, Randale 90, 137, 253 Barak, Brandon 102, 210 Barkan, Phoebe 102, 157 Barlow, Christian 78, 88, 171, 173 Barnhar~Justin 120, 125, 196 Barr, Christopher 102, 112, 194

Barr, Kelsey 15, 90, 98, 117 Barteck, Christina 90, 137 Barth, Brittany 90 Bartlett, Kristen 12, 102, 112 Bartley, Matthew 90 Bates, Pat 121 Batman, Shannon 120, 127, 160 Baxter, Brent 190, 236 Bear, Daniel 90 Beaulin, Katie 13, 30, 42, 44, 58, 155, 189 Beaver-Childress, Cody 90 Bechtel, Alyssa 19, 30, 57, 58, 60, 65, 132, 133, 143, 145, 147, 148, 167, 175, 218, 242, 257 Beck, James 90, 99 Beck, Sarah 102 Beck, Stephanie 90, 134, 135, 152 Becker, Sophia 102, 109 Behm, Sean 102 Behnke, Brittany 11, 78, 216, 241 Bell, Alaina 13, 30, 44, 50, 57, 58, 59, 61, 63, 65, 122, 132, 133, 143, 145, 148, 256 Bell, Britney 90 Benson,Shonda 102 Benting, Courtney 90, 95, 157, 164, 239 Berg, Janie 175 Bergener, Joel 19S, 196 Bergman, Stanley 216 Berry, Amy 90, 182 Berry, Elizabeth 14, 16, 78, 117, 138, 151, 158, 159, 175,200 Best, Sian 102, 202 Beyers, Brian 180, 194, 196 Bhattacharya, Shalini 30, 58, 138, 143, 146, 152, 156, 157, 168 Bilbrew, Joseph 30 Birlet, Christopher 102 Birlet, Elizabeth 102, 137 Bissell, Nathan 102, 194 Bissell, Nicholas 61 Black, Rachel 15, 90, 99, 144, 145, 148, 160, 178, 202,

203,237 Blaker, Nicole 90 Bloom, Corrie 90, 137, 212 Boddu, Nathan 102, 160 Bode, Patrick 30, 58, 65, 142, 143, 157, 192, 236 Bodruzic, Srdjan 90, 115, 157, 167 Bogan, Bailey 90 Bogner, Patrick 102, 138, 200 Bogner, Timothy 30, 47, 58, 65,138,200 Bolen, Tyler 78, 80 Bone, Lindsey 30, 58, 146, 14~ 148, 163, 164, 168, 175,239 Bons~Christina 30,168 Booker, Aramis 102 Booker, Armani 78 Booton, Brittany 30, 49, 58, 64, 137 Booton, Brock 78, 192, 211, 236 Boozer, Lathan 102, 137 Bourne, Martha 16, 18, 26, 30, 44, 52, 57, 58, 64, 142, 143, 152, 15~ 168, 252 Bowe, Katelyn 90 Bowen, Katherine 12, 19, 21, 30, 44, 49, 57, 58, 61, 64, 143, 151, 225 Bowers, Deb 121 Bowman, Akilah 252, 102 Boyd, Marissa 78, 200, 212 Boyer, Jordan 90 Boyes, J. 90 Boyes, Parker 192, 193, 236 Boyle, Brian 31, 46, 60, 64 Brandyberry, Philip 78, 138, 143,158,159,200 Brazelton, Summer 102 Brenner, Bailey 189 Brenner, Karisa 189 Bridges, Timothy 15, 31, 53, 58, 64, 143, 210, 211, 240 Briggs, Benjamin 90 Briggs, Charles 7, 175 Bright, Patrick 90 Brillaman, Jennifer 138 Brillhart, Connie 120, 128

Briskin, Matt 23, 31, 57, 58, 65, 143, 148, 196, 197 Brittin, Alexander 102 Brittin, Mellissa 31, 138 Britton, Ashley 31 Britton, Kari 31, 58, 65, 183, 252 Britton, Reid 31, 58, 65 Britton, Taylor 90, 184, 185 Britton, Von 102 Broadbent, Alison 102 Broadbent, Maria 102, 147, 164,239,242 Broadway, Darnisha 102 Broeren, Gregory 17, 31, 46, 49, 57, 58, 65, 143, 148, 180, 181, 196, 197, 237, 247 Bronson, Emmanuel 31, 47, 59, 148, 152, 157 Brosius, Megan 12, 31, 58, 65, 134, 143, 157, 168 Brown, Alexis 102, 107, 222 Brown, Briscoe 78, 196 Brown, Brittany 78 Brown, Bryan 8 Brown, Christopher 78 Brown, Daniel 78 Brown, De'Monique 16, 18, 31, 5~ 58, 64,200,255 268 Brown, James 102 Brown, Michael 102, 111, 206, 230, 231 Brown, Shaniya 31, 46 Brown, Sondra 121, 129 Brownridge, Jordan 31, 47 Bruce, Alexander 102, 113, 194 Bruce, Matthew 31, 47, 58 Brundidge, Vatie 90 Bryan, Caitlin 31, 58, 64 Bryson, Michelle 12, 19, 31, 44, 57, 64, 157, 167, 183, 273 Buakim, Dominique 137 Bucey, Elizabeth 3, 31, 44, 58, 64, 138, 143, 158, 168, 175,200 Buckus, Joseph 90 Buerkett, William 3, 31, 46, 59,64

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142, 156, 168 Buirst, Reginald 78, 87, 149 Buller, Matthew 78, 143 , 157, 196 Bunick, Jacquelyn 14, 78, 81 , 138, 143, 144, 145, 152, 156, 157, 178, 200, 204, 205 Bunte, Brad 102 Burden , Alicia 78 Burden, Steve 185 Burk, Thomas 31 , 58, 138, 200 Burnett, Crystallyn 102 Burnett, Starlon 31 Burns, Casey 78, 138, 196, 200 Burton, Jamie 31 , 58 Buscombe, William 90, 138, 158,190, 200 Busey, Patrick 78, 86, 196 Bushman , Jessica 44, 65, 134, 135, 143 Buskirk, Brandon 78, 85, 196 Buskirk, Sean 102 Butler, Nicole 188 Butler, Shanelle 78 Butler-Proch, Nicole 90 Butt, Sarah 102 Byers, Matthew 102 Byers, Megan 78, 138, 164, 175, 239 Byers, Nicholas 102

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193.236 Cam, Chnstma 78 Cam, jess1ca 17, 31, 46, 63 Calentme, Casey 102, 138,

152 Campos, Carl 102 Candelares1, Chns 210 Cangellans, O hv1a 90, 163 Canull, Emtly 102 Canull. Rod 90 Capers, Aaron Ill 90 Cappa,J 214 Carlson, Sara 78 Carmack. Bryton 90

Carmichael, Sam 90, 226 Carpenter. M1ke 168 Carr, Deanna 25, 102, 156 Carroll, Tyler 90, 101. 145,

184,185.195,226 Carson, B1ll 120, 190 Carson,Jordan 151.157 Carson. Rachel 102 Carter, Antomo 31 Carter, Dias 90 Carter, Jamal 90, 101 Carter. Rashaun 78 Casmack, Bryton 137 Casp1. Mor 90, 152 Caston, Alex1s 102, 149, 156 Chalke, Kou tney 90 Chambers, Bnttany 31 Chambers, Ethan 138 Chambers, N1cole 90 Chaney, Trashauna 25, 78 Chaney, Veromca 235 Chang, Chr1stme 138 Chang. Phtltp 5, 32, 58, 137,

157, 168, 238 Changnon, Marc 83, 120, 129,

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60 Chapple. Casondra 90 Charters, Beth 102. 108 Chau, M1chael 102 Chaudhry, Rabhea 32, 44, 54,

57,58,65, 143,152,156, 238 Chaudhry, Salman 78 Chen, Em y 17. 27, 78, 137, 143.148,151,152,163, 175. 208 Chepan. Beth 121 Ch1lders, Heather 249, 32 Choc, M1chael 190 Chnstrans. Kyle 90, 230 Ctconc, Anthony 102 Clark, Hannah 61. 65, 137, 168,238 Clark, Knstopher 90, 195 Clark, Tyler 102, 138. 200 Clarkson. Megan 32. 65, 225 Clasey, Tyler 26, 78, 87, 196, 228,229,240 Clausen,Jamle 121. 124. 145, 167 Clayborn. Wesley 32. 46

Clevenger. Justin 32 Clopton, Kimberly 121 Cloyd. Austtn 78, 88. 143,

157, 223, 225 Cloyd. Ca1tlyn 90 Coambs. Ehssa 189 Coats, Kelly 4, 32, 46, 48, 57, 58, 61, 65, 132. 133, 143. 145. 148, 166, 189, 218. 244, 257, 276 Coburn, Chnstopher 90 Cocagne. Jacob 5, 102, 194.

227 Cocagne, Zachary 78, 132,

133, 143, 157. 185, 196, 228 Cochran, Devm 78, 136, 137. 168 Cochran, T1ffany 32, 47, 59, 143. 15~ 192.202,203 Coe. Matthew 90, 101, 115 Cogdell, Comnne 102 Cole, Hannah 192 Coleman, Amta 90 Coleman, Ayanna 32, 43, 44, 54. 57,58, 143,157.212. 213 Coleman, Ch1ke 32, 49, 58, 168, 171. 254 Coleman, Joshua 102 Coleman, Marlowe 78, 137, 168 Coleman, Brittney 78 Connell, Michaela 102 Conner, Juhe 21. 32, 44, 51, 58. 66, 143, 145. 148. 157. 202 Conner. Mia 32, 58, 66. 151 Connolly, Ka1tlyn 102. 214 Cook, Jason 32, 47, 58, 138, 180,210 Cooley, Anthony 16, 90, 184, 226 Cooley. V1ctona 25. 102. 156,

222 Coon. Tyler 102, 230 Cooper, J. 102 Corley, Matthew 185 Cornstubble. M1chael 78, 87.

192,236 Corre1ar, Damelle 17, 78, 152 Corso, Al1c1a 175

Corso, Nicholas 90, 137. 158,

180,206 Corum, Brent 90, 138, 195 Cox, EncKa 32 Cozad, Ally 90, 137 Cozad. Courtney 6, 15, 27, 90,9~144,145,15~

202.203,218.237 Cozad, M1chael 102 Cozad. Rand1 78 Crabtree, Amy 78 Craddock. Hannah 102. 138, 200,214 Craddock, Rachel 9, 21, 32, 44, 45, 57. 59, 61. 66, 138. 141, 143. 145, 15~ 200 Cra1g, Marcus 102, 137 Crames. Martm 27. 90, 101. 152, 156. 157. 163. 175 Crames, Sara 3, 32. 44, 57, 58,60,66, 138,143. 148. 156. 15~ 175. 188, 200. 212 Crede, Caleb 78, 235 Cronenberg. Aaron 19, 32. 48,59 Crossin, M1ke 121 Crowder. Anthony 23, 32. 58. 60, 192, 193, 232. 233, 239 Crowley, Chuck 168 Crutcher, John 102 Cruz. Crystal 102 Cubbage. Justin 78 Cullen, Andrew 102 Cullen, Ryan 32, 66, 180 Cullop. Samantha 102 Cullop, Seth 78, 137. 192 Culver, Arthur 122 Cunnmgham. Regan 102, 116 Curtts, Undsay 78. 183 , 252 Cushmg. Amanda 78, 137 Cuttell, Clare 90, 101, 189, 223.225 Cylkowsk1, Lauren 32. 46, 47, 59,143.152.15 6,200 Czmarko-Kutzler, Alison 202 D

Dabrowski, Kevm 190, 191 Dahl, Kellie 102, 138, 200,

202 Dalbey, Stephanie 78, 137 Dalton, Davtd 102 Dalton , Robert 78 Dalton , Tyonna 102. 173, 218 Damaso. Neilzen 192 D'Amico, Joseph 175, 190,

191 D'Angelo, James 11 , 26 , 32,

44, 45 , so. 54, 57, 58, 67. 143 , 148, 166, 232, 238, 239, 242 D'Angelo, Rose 90, 157, 188, 202 . 223 Dantels. Brooklyn 90, 137 Damels, Lacey 102, 137 Dantels. Tim 173 Danielson, Fntz 127 Danielson, Kathryn 4, 32, 44, 51 , 54, 56. 57, 58 , 67, 132, 133 , 143, 145, 148. 15~ 189, 256, 273 Danielson , Sherry 120, 127 Darr, Rin 12 Dav1dson, Brittney 102, 140, 222 Davtes. Chnstopher 90, 93 , 184 Dav1s, Alex1ss 78, 88 Dav1s, Amanda 102 Davts, Bradlee 78, 83 , 236 Davis, Brandon 78, 89 DaVIS, Garet 3, 32, 46, 58, 67 Davis, Glenda 78 Davis. James 90 Dav1s. Markita 78 Davis, Rukiya 149 Davis. Savina 90 Davts, Scott 32, 52, 58, 67, 210 Davts, Terrance 78 Davis-Hargest, Raven 102. 163 Davts-Williams, Jessica 78 Day, Rachel 18, 78, 87, 117, 138. 143, 152, 157. 158, 200 Day, Zachary 33 DeBonis, Joseph 78 Decker, Andrew 102 Decker, Matthew 33, 43, 58, 186, 187

Index

247

DeDecker, Cohn 102, 104, 111. 198, 227 DeDecker, Ke1th 175 DeDecker, Scan 175 Dehn, James 90 160 Delbosque, Knst1e 90 Delong. Sarah 120 Demens, Natalie 17, 26, 78, 88, 148, 218 219 Demens, Theodore 170, 174, 175 Dennemann, Kara 90, 95, 100,215 Denms, C a1re 17, 26, 78, 84, 145, 148, 151, 164, 188,189,239 Depew, Allison 78, 148 Derem1ah-Chnst1ans, Cody 25. 90. 231 Deschler, Deanna 212 D1etnch, Jay 90, 192 D1etnch. Thomas 3, 8, 23, 33 58, 67, 168. 169, 192, 236 Doan, Ly 102 Domagala, Ron 121 Doman, Amy 121, 151 Dommguez, Claudia 33, 58, 148 Donovan, Dustm 137 Donovan, Ryan 78 Dorado, Alonso 90 Dorns, Brooke 78, 83 Douglas, Tw1 a 138, 200 Dousman, Seth 78, 86 Dowds, Donald 78 Downs, Kara 120 Drackley. Patnck 78, 80, 138, 143, 147, 152, 157, 164, Draper, M1chc!le 121 Dressier, Cory 90 Driskell, Chase 90 Dnskell, Troy 102 Ducey, Austm 4, 19, 33, 58, 66, 143, 148, 157, 186, 247 Duckett, Chelsea 137 Dudley, Dame! 5, 33, 66, 192, 193,236 Dudley, Jason 90 Dudley, K1ara 102 Dudley, Leon 90 Duncan, Lacy 175 Dunlap, Joshua 33, 58 Dunlop, W1lham 78, 87, 140

248 Choice

Dunn Kyle 90 Dyar, Justm 90, 138, 158, 200 E

Eades, Ashley 33 Easter, Bnan 123 Eastm, Haley 178, 179 Eastm, Jcnmfcr 90, 157, 178, 204 Eaton, John 33, 60, 66, 228. 229 Eckels, Amy 102, 154, 214 Eckels, Bnttney 33, 58, 66, 143, 148, 157, 183, 208, 209 Eckels, Ehse 27, 78, 86, 141, 177, 182 Eckstem, Bnan 33, 44, 58, 63, 66, 143 15~ 168, 192, 236 Eddleman, Dw1ght 90, 101, 180,181,195,196,237 Eddleman TIJomas 102. 195 Edwards, Contez 4 102 Edwards, Marqli s 137 Edwards, Shaun 33 E1senmann, Hannah 33, 67 E1sncr-Poor. Ka1tlyn 17, 26, 78,84,86, 132,133, 145, 148, 149, 151. 152, 178,179,236,271,276 Elam, Earnest 186 Elam, Nathaniel 78, 137, 173 E am, Ph1ll1p 78, 185, 196 Eluott, Ehzabeth 78, 88, 132, 133, 143, 152, 157, 223, 225 Ell1ott, Kathcnne 90, 117, 218 Ell1ott, Lauren 90 Ell1ott, M1chael 177, 186 Ell1ott, Sarah 175 Ellsworth, AI 13. 17, 78, 83, 216, 217, 255 Elmore, Kenton 168 Elson. Enn 102, 137 Emanuel, Marcus 9, 12, 33, 44, 51, 57, 58, 67, 138, 158, 167, 168, 192, 206, 236,254 Emmons, Margaret 8, 175 Engelhardt, Holly 182 Engle, Whitney 76, 78, 88, 14~ 152, 15~ 163, 175, 208

En'1en Alyssa 78 Errede, Rachel 102 Estes, Courtney 33, 58 Estock Sara 33, 45, 49 Evers, Rachc 33, 58, 67, 137, 168, 183 216, 257 F

Fa1rchild, Tim 121, 128, 225 Farrelly, Erin 33, 44, 58, 67, 143 Farrelly, Sean 90, 184 Feashne, Laura 178, 240 Ferguson, Jessica 102 Ferguson, Samuel 23, 90, 196, 230, 231, 241 Fernandes, Elizabeth 90, 208,209,223 Fernandez, Hermieleen 102 Ferreira, Fernando 102 Ferrell, Lindie 78 Ferrell, Natasha 78 Ferrer, Gabriel 102, 138 Fields-Abrams, Christopher 4, 102 Figueroa-Dixon, Cambria 102, 113 Filkins, Scott 120, 125, 126 Fink, Laura 18, 90, 117, 138, 152, 15~ 158,164,204, 239 Fink, Rebecca 18, 78, 88, 132, 133, 138, 143. 152, 157, 164,200, 208,239 Finn, Matthew 78 Finney, Brian 90, 138 Finney, Sara 5, 90, 200 Fiol, Natalie 78, 212 Fisher, Donald 102 Fisher, Jesse 33, 44, 140 Fisher, Kristin 33, 58, 67 Fitzgerrel, Aaron 33, 143 Flanigan, Kelly 27, 90, 160 Flessner, Carrie 121 Flodstrom, Anders 90, 164, 198,239 Flottmann, Cassandra 33, 44, 58, 134, 135, 148, 189, 242 Flowers, James 90 Flowers, Joshua 90 Flowers, Sam 121, 129, 184, 227, 228

Follmer, Rachael 102, 214, 225 Followell, Jessica 90, 152, 157 Foreman, Stephanie 13, 17, 26, 78, 80, 86, 89, 148, 151, 164, 239 Foster, Marquiss 78 Franklin, Jason 120 Frazier, Courtney 102, 112, 222 Frazier, Towanda 149 Frederick, Julia 102, 138, 139 Freeman, Trav1s 102, 117 Fuller, Steven 90 Fulton, Joshua 90, 195, 196, 232 Fulton, Shaun 78, 138, 143, 155, 158. 159, 196, 232 G

Gai, Divya 90, 95 , 144, 145, 152, 157, 163 Galardy, Anthony 33 , 136, 137, 140, 196, 230 Gallivan , M1chelle 121 Gannaway, Jessica 102, 222 Gant, Jermarice 78, 228 Gauble-Mize, Andrew 33 Gehrt, Elizabeth 8, 183 Gehrt, Mollie 78, 142, 183, 216 Geiger, Pam 120 Georgiadis, Alexis 102 Gerald, Jeffery 29, 33 , 66, 180 Gerdes, Amanda 180 Gerding, Allison 13 , 34, 46, so. 54, 5~ 58, 63 , 66, 132, 133, 143 , 144, 145, 148, 212, 213 , 256 Geren , Lisa 123 Germansk1, Dana 78 Gilbert, Lauren 34, 66 Gilbert, Stephanie 149 Gillespie, Bnana 78 Gilliland, Jennifer 6, 78 Gilman , Joseph 34 Gilman, Morgan 13, 17, 27, 78, 83 , 84, 86, 132, 133 , 143, 145, 148, 151 , 152, 157, 202, 237, 276 Gilpin, Sean 102 Ginsberg, Kirsten 102 Givens, Trav1s 89, 192, 236 Gleason, Kristine 183

Gleghorn, Jacob 90 Glenn, Bnttany 102, 138, 149, 200 Goering, Philip 121 Gomes, And rea 34, 47, 58, 66 Go1nes, Audrey 34, 47, 58, 66 Gones, Aaron 78, 185, 230 Gones, Ryan 78, 185, 196, 230, 231 Good, Robert 168 Goodch ild, Brent 16, 23 , 34, 57, 58, 66, 143, 147, 164, 168 175, 239, 242 Goodman , Heather 34, 44, 59, 67, 142, 143 , 148, 152, 157 Goodwme, Jennifer 102, 162, 163 Goodwine, Steven 180, 237 Gordon , Elizabeth 34, 46 Gordon, Kalib 102 Gordon, Qwantana 90 Gordon , Shera 78, 149, 156 Gorman , Cathy 120, 129 Gossett, Alexandra 78 Gossett, Amanda 78, 88 Gossett, Taylor 102, 113 Gossett, Timothy 34, 58, 228 Goudy, Myles 102, 210 Grabowski, Jaymes 90, 157 Graczyk, Devin 102, 138 Grand1son , Shanne 34, 42, 58, 178 Grannmg, Evan 104, 138, 200 Grass, Anna 34, 46 Grass, Marissa 90, 188 Graves, Chiron 121, 149 Gray, Dion , Jr. 104 Gray, Jason 78, 142, 157, 166, 185 Gray, Lindsay 175 Green , Emerald 90, 156, 188 Grider, Christina 34, 42 , 44, 46, 5~ 58, 60, 6~ 225 Grider, David 90, 226 Grill, Jennifer 12, 104, 137, 138, 163 Gross, Ondine 120, 156 Gross, Stacey 11 , 120, 126, 156 Grove, Adrienne 78 Grove, Sarah 78, 137, 143, 145, 176, 218 Gruber, John 20, 90, 100,

138, 158, 180, 200, 206 , 207 Gschwend, Aliso n 34, 52, 54, 58, 75 , 136, 137, 143 , 144, 145, 168, 202, 203 , 237 Gudgel , Ashley 90, 148, 152 Gudgel , Troy 34, 58 Gustafson, Peter 3, 20, 34, SO, 58, 67, 199 Guymon , Stephanie 34, 58, 67, 137 Gwin, Latoya 90, 171 , 173

H H H H Ha tK T ftany 81 Ha t c Mark 34 44 58 68 1.06 20/ 248 104 245

H VV y e 12' 128 150 11)7

·2o p

129 34 56 57

Hahn C ss d a 78 13 242 C a 12 90 92 98 138 157 158 200 Hall He t 90 t-lall Jenn fer 34 H II Lyndze 104 H II Ty 27 90 93 175 198 Hallbeck Alex 78 185 Hal beck rr 18 27 104 111 •13 214 215 Ha y St p any 78 168 HaJTllton N I 104 198 200 Hampton Ba1ley 2 90 95 138 167 182 200, 215 Hampton Chr stop cr 17 58 170 196 197 H mpton, Janasha 34 58, 13~ 149, 167 168, 178 236 252 H kel Margaret 12 78, 132. 133 143, 152, 178 204 H nner Austll'! 4 16 17 34, 49 67 147 164, 165, 239 Hansen, Caleb 104 227 Hansen Dav1d 227 228 Hansen, lucas 90 184 Hardw1ck, Johnathon 90 Harmon Bnttncy 90, 138, 152. 157 178 Harmony Er ca 175 Harper DeMarko 104, 227

Haynes Lai'T'arcus 228 229 242 Hays Adall' 34 1)8 68 75 186 Hays Ry 81 138, 196, 200

2U Head Bntta'lla 222 Head, DeJ 104 222 Hedr rk Quantrel 104 227 He sey Jordan 35 68 196 Hell Er ca 104. 113. 138 146 200 201 Hell"''s, Cynthia 121 Helton Adam 12 23 35 44, 68 147 164, 175 180 196, 237, 239 Helton C rohne 12 92 95, 182. 218 Hempel Todd 6 35, 68 Henderson Tabitha 104 Hendncks George 182 H dr ckson, Kara 15 92 132 133 15~ 178 204 H ke Valena 104 H ry Kelsey 17, 81, 216 217 Hens er, Martin 81 Herbert Betty 121 Herges Kyle 120, 186, 194, 196 Hcrl"''ann Scan 104 138 Hem!lgton, Ashley 35, 60 69 Heruog Bnan 104, 198

Hesselma'ln Chr st a 92 Hesselma·m. Gregory 3S 58 230 Heuv ar J J. 35 58 141 238 f-leuvelm r, Katt>er ne 92 176 178 218 H ggms Elizabeth 92 138 H deP.brand joshua 104 160 210 H Caree 27 81 1 82 212 H , DeAndre I 170 175 H Ryan 5 104 194 H ds Jonathan 104 138 199,200 H nds Joshua 3 35 57 58 60 157 206 237 241 254 Hmto , Chnstopher 175 Hmto:1 Courtney 11 81, 216, 217 H1rberg loga'l 200 H1rsch1 Enc 104, 138 158, 164 200,239 Hirsch1, Mark 35, 44 58, 69 138 143 158 168 175 200 238 Hoerr, A~,;dra 15 20. 92, 101, 145, 178, 218 219 240 Hoerr, Casey 92, 101 195 Hoff-Green, Sed1a 81 Hogan, Beth 120 Hoh.1hn, Pa.1l 121 HolcoMb, Ka1thn 28 35 44 57 58,69,143 148 157 Ho der Charles 175 Ho oway, Jessica 35 69 Hom, Lana 15 Hopkms Charlesetta 104 Hopkii'!S N1cole 92, 138 200 Hopper Jill 92 Hopper, Kendall 35 Horberg. Logan 104, 138 139 Horton Aaron 81 Hoss Haley 104 Hou,Suoyang 92,152 House, John 35, 51 58, 63, 143 148, 186, 228 247 Housholder Ethan 104, 138, 158 194, 195, 200 Houston Enc 81, 88, 137, 230 HoLoston Roberta 104 Hover, Colhn 35 196 197 Hover, Shantal 104

How rd rll a 104 Hoyne, fyler 115 Hs1a T ot y 104 138 1 H~1 1'1 Anel 104 1 2 138 H.1ang Evelyn 81 116 143, 151, 152, 151 Hubert Kyle 35 58, 69 Hubert Lauren 81 143 Huckstadt, Alhsol" 92 116 '75 t-ludson AI c a 81 137 212 213 Huffman Jay 120 Huff an, Sha nKa 11 81, 149 Hunag Eve yn 152 H1.1 t Aterra 223 H1.o t George 104 Hl.i t Take sha 3, 29, 35 58 149 178 179, 236, 271 Hunt Tava s 81 Hunter, Eug 'lla 81 132 133 Hunter Marke sha 104, 156 H.1nter, Roxanne 92 H rsey Cody 81 Huth Ca thl' 81 87 132, 1 33 143 157 276 Hutson Mega 35, 58 143 212. 213 253 Hutton Bnttary 92 215 Hwarg Elhot 35 58, 68, 138 143, 156 157, 206 238. 268 Hyatt, Dustm 104, 230 Hyong, Jmwoo 81

lie, Tyler 92 Inman, Damelle 92 Inman , Tristm 35 Ippolito, Laura 121 lrwm, Sean 35 , 138 lshcomer, Jamie 92, 152 lssa, Nathan 92 192

J Jackson, Anthony 92, 137 Jackson, Heath 78 Jackson, Jason 81, 88, 171 Jackson, Jeremy 92, 148, 184 Jackson, Kenneth 104 Jackson , Kyle 195, 196 Jackson, Renee 81 , 83 , 146, 148, 151, 156, 157, 178 Jackson, Tyler 35 , 42 , 58, 68,

148, 155 Jackson , VVyatt 104 Jacobsen , Adam 3, 35 , 42, 58, 138, 143, 192, 200, 236 Jamerson, Anthony 104 James, Morgan 92 Jang, Hona 23 , 81 , 116, 138, 143 , 152, 156, 15~ 200 Jarl ing, Dylan 104, 137, 152, 162, 163, 164, 168, 239, 247 Jarrett, Jacob 81 Jaucian, Jaclyn 175 Jay, Charlotte 104, 112, 202 Jeffnes, Curtis 104 Jenkins, Charlene 92 Jennings, Simone 35, 58, 68 Jeric, Richard 104, 194 Joebgen, Steven 27, 92, 100, 138, 164, 175, 200, 239 , 254 Joher, Arwa 104 Joher, lnsiya 81 , 134, 146, 156, 157 Johnson, Andrea 104 Johnson, Anna 92, 137 Johnson , Jennifer 12, 104, 113, 200, 220 Johnson, Joshua 104 Johnson, Kastina 92 Johnson, Kevin 92 Johnson, Kyle 92 Johnson, Lauren 13 , 81 , 155, 182 Johnson, Laurie 120, 127, 129 Johnson, Marcia 178 Johnson , Matthew 2, 14, 35 , 44, 54, 5~ 58, 68, 138, 143, 147, 156, 157, 158, 159, 164, 168, 174, 175, 180 , 200,201 , 206 , 23~

238, 239,255 Johnson, Molly 81 Johnson, Nicholas 23, 35 , 196 Johnson, Orlando 25 , 35 , 53 , 58, 68, 171 ,173 Johnson, Payton 13, 36, 50, 5~ 58, 69, 132, 133, 176, 237, 239, 244, 276 Johnson, Ryan 184 Johnson, Sara 121 Joiner, Desandra 92 Joiner, Desondra 92 Jones, Andrea 92 Jones, Ayanna 25, 36, 58, 218,

Index

249

243 Jones, Edwin 36, 58, 157 Jones, Erica 178 Jones, Jam ie 156 Jones, Janice 81 Jones, Joseph 92, 137 Jones, Napolean 104, 137, 230 Jones, Paul 36, 58, 69 Jones, Ryan 77, 104, 138, 200 Jones, Stephanie 104

Keller, Katnna 92, 101, 152, 157, 188, 208, 209 Kelly, Pnncess 106 Kelter, Seth 81, 146. 157 Kemna, Nolan 36, 58, 60, 69 Kenyon, JoAnne 120, 133 Kerley, Matthew 137 Kem, Anthony 106, 194 Kessler, George 106 K~an, Shanna 19, 36,49,58. 68 148

Knepler, Kathenne 15. 92, 93, 132, 133, 178, 204 Kn1ght, Cassandra 81, 152, 156 Kn1ght, Elizabeth 36, 46. 54, 57. 58, 68, 143, 148, 157, 189,255 Knowes, Mary 116 Knowles, Michael 106 Knox, Jam1la 106 Ko, Victona 106

Lamkin , lrin1 81, 157, 178 Lamm , Jennifer 106 Lamm , Kenny 2, 81, 180, 199, 237 Lancaster, Delaynie 92 Lancaster, Denise 106 Lane. Momca 36 Lange, Max1mo 92, 198 Larosa, Jessica 120 Larson , Emma 175 Larson , M1chelle 81

Leunammachack, Tadao 28, 3~ 58, 62 , 69, 134, 135, 148, 157, 220 Levitt, Matthew 19, 37, 42, 58, 137, 155 , 168, 232 Lewin , Adam 20, 37, 52, 69, 199, 268 Lewis, Austin 3 , 106, 138, 160, 163 Lewis, Courtney 106, 112. 222

Jones, Travis 180, 181 Jordan, Corey 92 Joyce, Nicholas 4, 17, 19, 36, 50, 58, 69, 148, 15~ 186, 255 Jun, Sharon 104 Jurgens, Amy 15, 120 Jurkschat, Georg 58, 143 , 157

Khazoum, L1la 92, 137, 168 K1eser, Amanda 26, 81, 148, 202 K1llion, Kathy 121 K1m, Albert 140, 190 K1m, Andrew 92, 138, 157, 200 Kim, Hyun-Jm 23, 81, 138, 200 K1m, Jae Hoon 106, 198, 232 K1m, Jay 81, 138, 143, 152, 156,190,200 K1m, jenmfer 81, 152, 157 K1m, jess1ca 92, 150, 157 K1m. Jinme 81, 116, 152, 156, 157 K1m, joon-Bom 81, 138, 143 151, 152, 156 157 K1m. Michael 106 K1m, Paul 92, 138, 200 K1m, Sam 107, 150 K1m, Sus1e 104, 106, 152, 157 K1m, Tae Hoon 106 K1m, Youla 92, 151, 157, 175 Kim, Young-Jae 81, 143, 156, 232 Kinard, Lonme 106, 194 Kmg, Chelsea 12, 18, 26, 36, 44, 58,68, 138,143, 175,200 Kmney, jam11ia 81 K1rkham, T1mothy 27, 92 Kleber, Ken 121, 125, 142, 143 Khne. julia 12, 18, 36, 44, 58, 68, 134, 145, 152, 156, 157, 168 Klump, Austin 106 Klump. Lyndsey 81, 138, 143, 152, 156, 15~ 188, 200 Knepler, Alexandra 81, 152, 204

Kohlenberg, Enc 59, 199 Kopch, Philip 36 48, 54, 57, 60,199,241 Koker, Terry 121 Korellis, Sarah 15, 92, 99, 132, 133. 202, 237, 241 Koterba-Buss, Laura 121, 204 Kouzmanoff, Robert 92, 95 Kranz, Kenneth 106, 198 Krassa, Christopher 81, 151. 206 Kreii-Oare, Kevm 36, 52. 59, 168,200 Kresin, Jacob 106 Krone, Aaron 36, 254 Krone, Jason 36, 44 Kubbs, Matios 192, 236 Kubbs, Noah 106, 112, 138, 158,194,200,254 Kucharczyk Tara 81 Kucharzyk, Hanna 27 Kuglich, Daniel 120, 124, 249 Kukreti, Saurabh 175 Kumar, Sh1lpa 81, 143, 152, 157,212 Kunkel, Jenmfcr 106 Kurley, James 81, 155, 180 Kurley. Matthew 206, 207, 237 Kushad, Sabna 2, 11, 36, 44, 5~ 58,68,138, 143, 14~ 152.158,175,200,249 Kuster, Em1ly 3, 92, 163, 172 Kuster, Zachary 106, 137, 173 168, 194

Lauderdale, Lindsey 3, 26, 36, 58, 69, 202 Lauderdale, Lisa 92, 132, 133, 138, 161, 200 Laufhutte, Larry 81 , 138, 152, 157, 200 Laufhutte, Martin 106, 138 Laugges, Adam 106 Laugges, Louis 19, 36, 43 , 59, 69 , 143 , 148, 232 Lavm , Tim 120, 228 Lawhead, Kristina 45 Lawrance, Allen 92 Le, An 106 Leach, Joseph 81 , 88, 180, 206, 207, 237 Leach , Megan 175 Leake, Miranda 106 Leake, Randi 138, 200 Lebaugh , Laura 92 Leblebici, Sibel 81 , 114, 143 , 157, 204, 205 Lebough , Laura 178 Lee, Bryant 92 Lee, Charlene 81 Lee, Christine 106, 138 Lee, Jake 106 Lee, John 106, 157, 198, 232 Lee, Michelle 82, 137 Lee, Tamika 106 Lee, Young 92, 138, 150, 199 Lehigh, Deston 36 Lembach, Andy 120 Le1sner, Cassandra 106, 113 , 214 Lemons, Umqka 149, 156 Lencioni, Lydia 17, 36, 59, 60, 69 Lerch , Sarah 106, 160 Leshoure, Mikel 106, 149, 195, 227, 240 Lesoure, Jackie 149

Lewis, Hannah 248, 80, 82, 137, 147, 156, 157, 164, 165, 168, 175, 239 Lew1s, Jordan 94 Lewis, Karina 37, 70 Lewis, Stan 11 , 120, 123 Lew1s, Zachary 94 Li, Michael 94, 138, 157 Lian, Feifei 94 Liddell, Shannon 94, 149, 223 Lienard, Danielle 106 Lindsay, Matthew 82 Lindstrom, Bob 180 Linnenburger, Jim 120, 129 Lipscomb, Damon 106 Lipscomb, Launyae 25, 37, 58, 178, 179 Little, Carolyn 120 Littleton, Chnstopher 58, 180, 237 Liu , James 106, 138, 194, 200, 201 Lockmiller, Sarah 106, 138, 200 Logan, Paula 106 Logan, Samuel 17, 82 , 156, 185 Logue, Janelle 17, 26 , 82. 86, 148, 166 Logue, Michael 82 Lomibao, Anchelle 27, 37, 44, 57, 58,60, 70, 132.133 , 143, 15~ 219 , 242 , 256 Lomibao, Derek 92, 94, 163, 164, 175, 239 Long, Charles 138 Long, David 37, 238 Long, Enk 94, 195 Loschen, Norlyn 186 Love, Michael 17, 82. 86, 166 Lowery, Ross 82, 185 Lowry, Kyle 37, 70, 74, 196

Ka1ser, Ellyn 92, 178, 215, 223,225.236 Kalich1ra, Asha 81, 143, 148, 155, 157, 178 Kalich1ra, Shana 104 Kal1pen1, Joshua 104, 109, 145 Kalipem, Juliana 36, 57, 58, 178 Kallembach, Corey 92, 199 Kallembach, Zachary 36, 44, 51, 57, 58, 60, 148, 157, 199,248 Kalman, Momca 36 Kammel, Ju' a 81, 115, 143, 157, 204, 205 Kammel, Laura 104, 111, 138 Kane,Bccky 223 Kane, Bnan 175 Kane, Rebecca 23, 104, 107, 138,200 Kang, Joon Ho 104 Kannan, Gown 81, 142, 143, 151, 156, 157, 242 Kapelanskl. Kmtopher 81 Karch, Adam 36, 52, 58. 61, 69 Katsmas, Alex1s 92, 100, 138, 158,159,200 Kavka, Roman 36, 42, 56, 57 Keenan, Dawon 104 Ke1gher, Bradly 92 Ke1gher. Colleen 106

250

Choice

Lacey, Daniel 170, 175 Lacey, Donna 17, 81 , 147, 163, 164, 168, 189, 239 Lam, Qui 106 Lambert, Norman 122

Lucas, Eran 82 Lucas, Jessica 19, 23, 37, 57, 58. 60. 70, 175, 220, 221 Lufsey, Trav1s 82 Luu, Thuy 106 Luyando, Calvin 94 Luyando, Yalitza 82 Lyke. Patnck 82, 85, 167 Lynch. Emmanuel 29, 58, 148, 157

228. 251 Martin, Daniel 16, 94. 101 , 147. 164, 175, 195, 232, 239 Martin, Jacob 106 Mart1n, Jessica 94, 183 , 215 Martin. Michael 82, 210 Martm, Veromca 106 Martmez, Austm 37, 71 Martz. Laura 106, 107, 202 Mast. Kevm 3, 92, 94, 97, 145,

158, 175 . 200, 238 . 252 McGovern. James 106, 138, 200 McGowan , Larry 106 McGowan , Latrese 106 McGraw, Brock 82 , 210, 211 McGraw, Ramsey 106 McGu1re, Sean 94, 195 Mcinerney. M1chael 106, 113, 145 Mcintyre, Corey 94

Me ndoza, Hana 56, 154. 212 Mercer, Denn'Sha 82 Merchen, Joel 106, 200, 206 Mered1th, Ashlee 249, 37, 70 Mesch. Jason 38. 58, 186 Mesker, BenJamin 82, 196 Mesker, Stephen 106 Metcalf, Enc 106, 194 Meteal , Enk 200 Meuller, Peter 196 M chaels. Lara 94

Moms, Jordan 108 Morr1s, Leonard 82 , 228 Momson, Adnenne 3, 38, 54, 58 , 137, 143, 147, 163 , 168 Mornssey, Jessica 108, 113 Morrissey, M1chelle 94, 99, 134, 135. 145, 152, 15~ 223 Morse, Alexander 108, 194 Moser, Tamothy 94

Lyon. Barbara 120

184, 210, 211 , 232 Mate, Rosamond 106 Mathisen, Dav1d 82 , 198 Matias, JoZalea 82, 84, 89, 137 143 . 152. 157, 163, 164, 168, 175, 239, 248 Matthews, Stephanie 82 Mayer, Edwma 120, 127 McAndrew, Stacy 120 McCabe. Marin 175 McCabe, William 10S, 106, 194 McCain, Sonyta 121 , 171 , 173 McCarter, Ashlee 37 McCarthy. Kymberly 94, 138, 152. 200 , 220 McCartney, Drew 82 , 89 McCiarey, Eric 195 McCiarey, James 94, 98, 148, 226 McCiarey, Rachel 37, 58, 63 , 71 , 122. 148,216, 21~ 257 McClendon, Marqueita 82 McClure. Courtney 121 , 148 McCowan , Matthew 37, 58, 70, 134, 135, 168 McCoy, Nrcole 82, 115, 143, 144, 145, 152, 157 McCoy, Ryan 94, 163 McCurry, Frank 222 McDaniel, Charles 106, 194 McDonald . Javon 94, 98, 117, 154, 226 McDonald, Stefone 94, 117, 226 , 227 McDonnell, Mike 120, 196 McFarland , Nicole 215 McFarling. Jesse 121 McGovern , Caitlin 3, 14, 37, 44, 58, 138. 143, 152,

McKeith , Kassandra 37, 70, 122. 157, 178, 249 McKeath , Russell 180 McKmley. Briane 94, 160, 161 , 200 Mclaughlin . Paul 156 McLean , Jill 121 , 128 McLennand, Chrastopher 82, 138, 158, 164, 200, 239 McMaster, Candace 120 McMullen. Adam 82 , 228 McMullen , Hannah 85 McMullen , Justin 106, 194 McMullen, Maria 11 , 106, 214, 222 McMullen-Craig, Hannah 82 , 149, 156 McNussen, Amanda 94 , 117, 174, 175, 218 , 220 McPhee. Skyler 37. 148. 232, 242 McQueen, Jennifer 120, 134 Meade, Peter 121 , 196 Meade, Rebecca 178 Mears. Ed 120, 230 Mears. Enn 37, 58, 70, 143 , 157, 178, 208, 209, 236 Medrano. Alicia 82 Medrano, Fredenck 82 Meece, Stephanie 13, 94, 95 , 138 Meeks, Donte 106 Meeks. Leroy 106, 227 Mehnert, Mrchelle 106, 202 , 237 Meislahn , Chase 82. 210 Melander, Eric 94 Melander, Kev1n 106 Melby, Claare 106, 113 Mehka. Karla 121 Melton, Megan 94 Mendes, Bryan 82 . 146

Makel, Daniel 106, 138, 200 Malazzo, Jennifer 38 , 58, 60, 70, 122. 183,268 Malazzo, Katae 27, 106, 107, 141 Miles, Shemaka 183 Milewski, Chnstme 106, 138, 200, 214 Millage, Suzanne 17, 82. 89, 216 Miller, Cheyenne 94 M1ller, Katie 94 Miller, Latisha 94, 137 Miller, Logan 94, 232 Mailer, Quann 106 Miller, Rashanda 108, 117 Mailer, Scott 94, 138, 158, 192, 236 Mills, Julie 121 Malls. Molly 121 , 235 Mm , Andrew 5, 103 , 108 M1nneci, John 163 , 170, 175 Matchell, Bnana 94 Matchell, Lesley 38, 58, 137 Mitsuhashi-Acs, Satoru 108 Moernzadeh , Kamyar 82 Montgomery, Ahsha 82, 88 Moore, Adrienne 77, 82. 138, 143 , 152, 157, 200 Moore, Charles 108 Moore, Elizabeth 38, 58, 94, 164, 239, 249 Moore. Isaac 94 Moore. Kyle 82, 88. 199 Moore. Latarika 94, 171 , 200 Moore, Matthew 23 , 82 . 87, 186, 187, 196 Moore, Rachel 108, 137, 220 Moore, Tresden 108, 227 Morehouse. Adrian 137, 138, 160, 200 Morris. Daffern 5, 94

Mosher, Braan 192 Mosley, Sparkle 137 Motley, Tamelyn 120. 128 Motley, Tomarra 82 Mueller, Andrew 82 , 169, 180, 232, 239 Mueller, Damel 20, 38, 45 , 58, 138, 139, 75 , 196, 19~ 238 Mueller, Peter 94, 138, 195 Mueller, Rodney 120, 138 Mueller, Zachary 108, 232 Murphy. Leona 108 Murphy, Rebecca 19, 38, 52, 57, 58, 60. 71 , 136, 145, 147, 175, 238, 242 Murray, Megan 38, 57, 59, 71 , 134, 135, 148 Murray, Mrchael 94 Myers, Erin 82, 137, 138, 163, 168,200 Myles, Brandon 38

M Maberry, Jessica 37, 42 . 58 , 70, 134, 135, 143 , 152, 156 Macedo, Anayela 106 Machula, Chloe 106, 137, 146 Machula, Maranda 82, 137, 152, 163 , 17S Mackey, Donna 121 , 129 Mackey, Jake 20, 37, 58, 60, 71 , 230, 248 Mackey. Jenny 37, 58, 71 , 154, 248 MacLamore. Alison 9 Maclin , Cordero 106, 194 Madden. Davad 120, 138, 158 Maeder, Michael 192, 236 Magill , Holly 37, 59, 71 Mahon, M1chelle 94, 138, 141 , 158, 200 Malkowska , Thomas 82 Malloch , Steve 183 Malone. Sarah 175 Mammano, Rory 94, 192, 195, 196, 226, 236 Manan . Mrchelle 223 Mandoza, Hans 190 Mann, Crystal 106 Manolakes, Jenna 94, 163 Manolakes. Zachary 37. 229 Manship, Stacey 82 Manshrp, Walliam 106 Mao, Meaza 106 Marcellus, Me'Chele 82 Marcinkevich , David 37, 58, 138, 200 Marler, Hsiung 188, 189, 198 Marler, Larry 94 Marsh , Jesse 37, 58, 71 Marshall , Curtis 82 , 186, 206,

Nadarski, Kathryn 18, 38, 46, 58, 71 , 152, 200, 248 Nakai, Kenneth 121 Nash, Chelsea 108, 156 Neil, Candyce 38, 58, 149, 156 Nelson, Andrea 94 Nelson, Annie 138, 200 Nelson, Deb 121 Nelson, Jalisa 108 Nelson, Jordan 38 Nelson, Maxwell 38, 58, 186, 187 Nerone, Rebecca 38 Netter, James 94 Newman , Dustin 17, 82 Newman, Sarah 121

Index

251

Newpo r t, Fred 120, 126, 128 Newton , Michael 92, 94, 138,

Owin, Latoya 137

195 Nrcole, Ashlergh Cloyd 78 Nrelsen, Joanne 120 Nrersthermer, Joseph 25 , 184 Noel, Mary 15, 94, 208, 209 Nookala, Bhargav 94, 146,

160 Norcross, John 94, 148, 156,

164, 175, 198, 239 Norris, Luke 94, 198 Norns, Natalie 13 , 17, 82,

84, 86, 89, 132, 133, 143 , 145, 148, 151 , 152, 157, 276 Novotny, Nrcholas 108 Nugent, Mrchelle 94 0 Oakley, Aron 17, 38 O 'Brien , Alice 108, 112 O 'Brien, Lynn 38, 44, 47, 52,

56, 5~ 58, 60, 71 , 143, 147, 152, 156, 157, 158, 163 , 167, 255 O 'Brien , T imothy

190, 191 ' 236 O ' Dell, Marn i 121 Odom, Kandace 82, 117, 149,

178, 236 Ogwal, Anne 18, 94, 138, 141 ,

157 Ogwal, Philip 38 Oh, Joanne 137 Ohene-Adjei , Geraldine 38 Ohene-Adjei, Leslie 94, 147,

160, 163 Ohlsson, Rachel 17, 38, 44,

71 , 256 Oliphant, Jonathan 82, 143,

148 Olson, David 82, 210

Packard E Lt 94 138 160 P et Joan a 70 Pact Ry ., 82 Page Courtney 121 Pandey Shalu 26 38 44 47

57 142 143 146 157 168 Pardey Shrkt'oa 13 82 89 116 143 146 152 1 57 Parepmto, Rose 121 ParKova Kat ynh 82, 137 ParK Chnstopher 82 157 190 Park Dar el 38 44 136 137 143 157, 168, 199, 238 Park Emm 242 Park Haengbok 82 137 Parker, Alb t 82 Parker Melv r 82 Parkmsor Kar 13 38, 57 58 70, 122 143 145 148 166 225 248 Partrrdge Aaror 108 Patel Komal 108, 152 Patel Sandeep 108 Patel. Uma 77. 82, 157 178 204,205 Patrick, Meg 27, 107 108 Paul, Alexandra 25, 94 Paul Mrchael 38. 58 70 138 200 Paul, Tom 186 Paul, Zachary 19, 82 Paulus Er ~ 94 Paumca, Elizabeth 175 Paunrcka Chnstma 2 17, 82, 138 143, 151 152. 15~ 200 216 Payne Takeyra 108 222 Peal, Korynthra 94

Peop es Jos /CI 82 P tt Damon 108 Per y Robert 108 P t sor BenJafT'I 108 Pet sor Br ttany 94 Pet sor, ,or 235 P tr.Jzzello Ant ony 6 27

94 97 99 144 145 84 185. 196 226 Pettett Br c.e 108 Pettrgrew Clemmrc 25 Pettrgrew, Destmy 39 PettyJohn, Wade 94 184 195 Pl)arr, Vantlen 94 Pl)an, Nara 82 156 Phetcharel.'l Tof"y 77 82 148, 157 Phr 1 p. Andre 82 87 Phr Candy 180 Phr ps, Ashlee 39 58 60 75 137 Ph ps, Gabnell 94 Ph ps, Matthew 108 Ph ps. Ryan 108 194 Ph s Sarat'o 178 Ph ps, Taylor 94 116 137 Prca. Davrd 25 26, 39 42 44 48, 54. 56 5~ 58. 63 70, 132 133, 136, 137 145, 147, 157 164 168, 175 199,239,242,256 P ca M chael 94 97 145, 148 157 1 68, 190 198 242 Prccroh Laura 82 8/, 202 203 Prggs, Comehus 194, 196 Prke, Ka an 39 58 138 200 Prkowsky, Jennre 108 Pmherro, Kmtm 238 Pmherro Emrly 143 148 152, 157 Prttman, Ben1amm 82 Pleckr, Dan el 108, 195, 227

PlecKr, ;:,aran -''7, Ontiveros, Orlando 38, 59,

137 Onur, Erkan 82, 196 Orban, Jessica 38, 63 , 70 Orban , Kimberly 76, 94, 176,

218, 219 Orwick, Anna 82, 196, 237 Osler, Reanna 108, 109, 164,

239

252

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Pe1sker, Chnstran 108 Pelmore, Renae 108 Penner, Dan el 9, 12 39, 58

61, 138, 158 180 206 237 238 Penner Luke 81, 82 89, 180, 206 207, 237 Peoples, Jacob 108

58 71 122 143, 14~ 148, 157 175, 218 225, 248 254 Plotner Stacey 120 126 Pope, Hrlary 94, 95 36 137, 164, 165, 175 212 239 Porter, Courtney 223 225 Porter, Marc 13 25 39, 53 54 57, 58 60, 71 143,

47 148 164 186 239

200 Reger, Gretchen 84 Regn ier, Justin 96 Reid , Eri c 175 Reineke, Kathy 121 Rennert, Kimberly 108, 222 Renwick-Streff, Kathenn e 84,

241 Porter N esh 108 Pos y J 82 Pow Qu t I 94 Pratt E: k 192

177, 189 138 Pr

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2. 108 200 214 Pr 'lty 1-tayes 186 Pr tc.t'oard Elrz beth 108 109 138 163 Propst. Lucas 39 71 Prowe I Johan 82 148 170 Pu gett Ba y 82 89 182 183 218 Q Quails, Mer

Reprakash, Sujithra 96, 160 Reutter, Katherine 84, 138,

140, 142, 143, 178, 200 Reynolds, Courtney 96 Reynolds, Jessica 39, 53, 58,

122, 149 Reynolds , Marissa 11 , 108,

214 Reynolds , Megan 17, 84, 88 Reynolds , Robert 43 , 44, 140,

143, 157 Reynolds , Sean 39, 71 Rhee , Daniel 108, 138 Rhee , Sanghoon 39, 58, 143 ,

152, 156, 157, 238

R Ragsdale, Joseph 20, 25 , 94,

100, 138, 145, 232 Ramos, Joseph 23 , 94, 138 Ramsbottom, Emma 83 , 84, 89 , 152, 212 Ramshaw, Charles 23 , 84, 166, 196 Ranney, Kevin 94, 138, 168, 190, 200 Ranstad, Paul 196, 226, 228 Raouf, Raoof 39, 58, 249 Rardin , Christopher 84 Rasmussen , Anthony 94, 184, 195, 226 Rawdin , Lillian 84, 148, 152, 212 Rawley, Cody 108 Ray, Jordan 184, 185

Rhoads, Jam ie 96, 137 Rickard , Frances 48, 58, 137,

146 Ridgon , Amy 138 Ried, Erika 108, 152 Riehle, Beth 96, 152, 178,

208, 209 Rigdon , Amy 96, 200, 215 Riggin , Shannon 84, 200 Rimmer, Dashaud 96 Riskard , Francis 137 Ritter, Amber 108 Ritter, Elizabeth 84, 88, 218,

219 Roberts, Brianna 108, 222 Roberts, Katelind 8 Roberts, Kristin 108,

145, 202 Roberts, Mary 39, 58, 72 Roberts, Molly 39, 46, 61 , 63 ,

Raymond, Craig 84, 137, 147

164, 168, 175, 199, 239 Rear, Benjamen 108, 194 Rector, Brian 108 Rector, Collin 26, 84, 145,

166, 185,196,230 Redmon , Kyle 96 Reed, Bailey 108 Reed , Cary 84 Regan , Mary 15, 96, 117, 189,

Roberts, Rebecca 39, 71 Robertson, David 3, 96, 138,

158, 160, 163 , 164, 175, 239 Robertson , Perla 120 Robinson , Marcus 8 Roch , Caleb 84, 164, 185, 239 Rocha, Fernando 108

Roderick, Richard 96 Rodriguez, Monica 84 Roegge, Judy 120 Rogers, Stephen 180 Rogers-Linck, Melinda 96 Rojas, Maria 105, 108, 113 Rolando, Daniel 11 , 84, 137, 143, 148, 180, 181 , 206, 207, 230, 237 Rolando, Josh 230 Romans, Matthew 108, 138, 139 Ronk, Patricia 108, 138, 200, 218, 250 Rooney, John 84, 147, 156, 238 Rose, William 39, 52, 57, 58, 72, 146, 147, 163, 164, 167, 175, 238, 239 Rosenbaum, Rachel 96, 137, 182, 215 Ross, Jack 96, 198 Ross, Remina 108, 116 Ross, Tavia 84 Roth, Amanda 108 Rotramel, Drew 2, 108, 194, 227 Rotramel , Joel 186, 187 Rowell, Tim 120 Royse, Deb 121 Rudolphi, Molly 84, 88 Rudolphi, Patricia 175 Ruedi, Emily 96, 117, 157, 218 Ruedi, Kati 16, 39, 51 , 57, 58, 61, 63, 72, 132, 133, 143, 145, 14~ 256, 271 , 276 Ruedi, Paul 25, 26, 96, 100, 145 Ruggles, Eugene 18, 84, 148, 151, 152, 156, 157 Russell, Autumn 96, 223 Russell, Laura 175 Russell, Melissa 96, 223

s Saathoff, Ka1dyn 96, 182 Saddek, John 188 Sa1ed, M. Tooss1-Ardokam1 84 Saks, M1ke 180 Salfelder, B1ttany 108 Salfelder, Stephanie 84, 152

Sanchez. Brenda 108 Sanchez, I Ramos 39. 58, 61. 137, 168 Sa'lchez Hernandez, Manuel 108 Sandersol', Deborah 121 Savage, Scott 123 Sav1lle, M1chael 108 Sayon, Edd1e 199 Schafer, Tracey 96, 138, 152, 178, 204 Schalle.- Shay 84 Schanbacher, Ab1ga•l 96 Schanbacher, Paul 96 Scheehne, Dorotl-y 84, 134, 135. 156 Schlake, Dana 9, 84, 138, 168, 178, 200 Schlottach, K1m 96 Schmidt, Ahx 3, 20, 39, 44, 138, 143 152 158, 175, 200.238 Sct>~mdt, Cassandra 84 Sch.-nidt, Kelly 13, 23, 25, 39, 50, 54,59, 72,132,133, 143, 144, 145, 148. 216, 217,256 Schmitt, Peter 120 Schne1der, Adnelle 84, 85, 167, 189 Schoenoff, Maxwe' 84, 146, 14~ 164.165.175,239 Schomburg. Anthony 235 ,chowengerdt, Cassandra 84, 88,157,215.216 chuh, Kathenne 39, 47, 58 Schumacher. Blake 185 Schumacher, Samuel 96 Schurter, Dav1d 180, 237 Schurvmske, Ashlee 108, 137 Schurvmske, Bnttany 215 Schuster, Kathryn 13, 23, 29,

175 Scott, Chase 77, 108, 194 Scott. Joseph 108 Searby, Brenda 120, 127, 132. 133 Searby. Ryan 195, 196 Sears, John 96, 192, 236 Seda-Schuler, Marlene 120, 148, 156 Seeber, Layton 96, 226 Sentowsk1, Maxx 96, 160, 175 Shafer, Sydney 96 Shannon, Lauren 108 Sharabash, Ham 84, 151, 156, 157 163.164,230,239 Sharabash, lman 108, 160 Shaw, Ashley 96 Shaw, Brett 96, 177, 190, 191, 195 Shaw, Enn 96 Shedenhelm, Jenna 39, 58, 73, 13~ 148, 15~ 183,251 Shelato, Jerry 120 Shelby. N1cole 84, 115, 143, 152, 157 Shelton, Aurea 96, 178, 223 Sherman, Lauren 84, 138, 200 Sherry, Samantha 108 Shm, Jungyun 96, 168 Shme, Jayson 96. 180, 232, 233,237,239,246 Sh1vers, M1chael 96, 195, 196 Shm1kler, Jared 96 Shoemaker, Amanda 7, 39, 183 Sholem, Dav1d 122 Shotts, Mystee 108 S1erra.Perry, Marty 120, 129 S1kora, Mark 121, 189, 199 S er, Wesley 96 S1mmons, Ab1ga1l 84, 152 157 S1mmons. Bradley 180, 237 S1mmons, Enc 108

Slough. Mehssa 96, 215 Sm1th Andrew 195 Smith, Bnan 108 Sm1th, Bnttany 108 Smith, Dame! 13, 108, 194 Smith, Er1c 195, 196 Sm•th, Enca 27, 96, 101, 137 Sm1th. JaChns 223, 225 Sm1th, Joseph 2, 108, 210, 211, 236 Smith, Joyce 25. 123, 128 Sm1th. Kayla 84 Smith, Kendra 84, 88, 223 225 Sm th, Latona 108, 156, 200 Smith, Paul 120 Sm1th, Sally 84, 138 Sm1th, Shaquwander 84, 156, 200 Sm•th·Tabb, Lmda 120 Smothers, Joshua 84, 143, 148, 232, 233 Snow, Dav1d 91, 96 Sola. Colleen 17, 81, 84, 148, 164,189,239 Sola. He1d 40, 51, 59, 73, 148, 183 Sola. She1la 121 Solecka, Hanna 96, 147, 152. 157, 164, 175, 239 Soluk, Eva 108 Somers, lauren 108 Sompeth, V1 ayvong 180, 181, 237 Sompheth, Manylay 96, 99, 137 Song. Keylyn 13, 84, 200 Southey, Megan 40, 58, 143 Sowers, Tammy 121 Spelke. Pamela 84. 115, 163, 164,239 Spencer, Matthew 40, 43, 44, 50.5~ 58, 73,167,138,

Steele, Brandon 108 Steele-McCall'\ Bnttany 25. 40,44, 57,58.154 Stefan, Tyler 107, 108, 194, 195, 227 Stefan. Zachary 96, 99, 195 Stenzel, Taylor 96, 137, 182, 215 Sterhng, Fash1on 96 Sterlmg, Patnck 96 Stcrhng, Zachanah 108 Stevenson, Marke1sha 84, 88. 116. 156 Stevenson, Markela 108, 111, 117 Stevenson, Mark1a 183 Steward, Kyle 136 Stewart, Bryce 108, 194 Stewart, Charles 40 Stewart, James 108 Stewart, Kyle 40, 45, 49, 58. 72. 137, 186 StJebner. Cody 84 Stme, Nathan 192, 236, 237 Stock. Greg 121 Stoltzfus, Sebastian 12, 84, 38, 143, 151. 157, 158, 168.200,238 Stone, Evan 96,195,196 Storch, N cole 122 Strand, Mark 175 Straud, Bobby 235 Strauss, laura 108 Strauss, Robm 40, 72 Strong, Magan 96, 137, 146, 152, 163, 200 Stubbms, Sandi 108, 120. 128 Stynchula, Chad 107, 108 Sudlow, Beth 121, 126, 156 Suh, Paula 84, 138, 143. 150, 157, 175, 238 Sulhvan, Kate 40, 137 Sulhvan, Matthew 40, 58

220,221 Schwe1ghart, R1chard 238 Schweizer, Gregory 3, 96, 145, 14~ 15~ 163, 164, 175,239 Scope!, Rachel 108 Scott, Allyson 108, 138 Scott, Ashley 96, 134, 135,

S1mmons, Justm 11.1 , ,r.,r.t S1mpkms. Dav1d 5 S1mpson. Enc 105, 108, 206, 207 Singletary, Rachel 26, 84, 148, 202.203 Sirlcaf, Dav1d 108 Sk1rvm, Marg1e 122 Slaw, T1ffany 7, 25, 40, 53, 58, 149, 178

Spero, Matthew 84 Springer, Greg 120 St. Peter, Jeanne 121 Stacher, Scott 40, 46 Stanley, Jonathan 96 Staub, Kelley 192, 236 Staub, Meghan 29, 40, 44, 58, 73, 142, 143, 157

Sullivan, Sara 96, 215 Sur, Hilary 96, 137 Sur, Regan 108 Sutherland, Damelle 164, 239 Swanberg, Ethan 117 Swanson, Enka 96 Sweeney, Andrew 29, 40, 44. 58.60, 72,143,148,199 Sw ency, Jacob 96, 97, 163.

Index

253

164, 175. 199, 239, 242 Sw1ft. Trenton 17, 20. 25 40.

46,51, 186,

18~

196

Vonqualen, Aaron 108, 138,

200 Tooss1-Ardakam1 , Sma 108 Torbeck, Douglas 40, 45 , 58,

147, 148, 164, 165, 168,

138, 143 , 146, 158. 159, 168 Tortorelli, Joseph 18, 40, 61 , 63 , 73 , 138, 14~ 158, 159, 169, 175, 200 Tortorelli, Patnck 108 Townsend, Derek 230 Trautman, Joseph 108, 210 Tucker, John 121 Tucker, Kieffer 108 Tucker, Laura 108 Tucker, Rebecca 238 Tucker, Ross 96, 137 Tumans, Matthew 200 Turner, Cameron 23 , 84, 87, 137, 148, 196 Turner, Heather 96, 137 Turner, Kenneth 96 Turner, Kenny 194, 195, 196 Tuttle, Judy 108 Tuttle, Shawon 20, 84, 200

190, 239

Tyler, Laura 84, 137, 182, 212

Swmdle, Rachel 108, 113 Swmford, Taylor 108, 194 SzuJewskl, Lily 17, 84. 143.

162, 163 T Tangora, Barb 120, 128 Tanton, Alexandra 18. 27.

108. 137, 202 Tarvin . David 40, 58, 138.

143, 158, 168 Tarvm, Laura 12. 56, 108 Taylor. A1easha 84 Taylor, Amy 96 Taylor, Brytney 96 Taylor, Enca 40, 42. 72 Taylor, Gregory 96 , 137, 230 Taylor, Jensa 40, 53 , 58 , 72,

216, 241,256 Taylor, Jordan 77, 84, 137.

Taylor, Terell 108 Tee, Darren 180, 208 Terrio, Chelsea 20, 108, 218 Terry, Dershaun 23, 96, 184,

196,226 Terry, Marsha 121 Testory, Catherine 121 Thomas, Keith 12, 96, 138,

192,200, 236 Thomas-Vernon , L1sa 120,

149, 156, 172

u Ullestad , Bnttany 96 , 117,

137, 163 , 168, 218 Umana, Ang1e 84, 151 , 152, 156, 157 Umana, Juan 108, 198 Unander, Elizabeth 13, 40, 42, 58, 73 , 154, 189 Underwood, Trav1s 180, 195, 196

Thomassie. Kenneth, Jr. 108,

198 Thompson, Josef 96, 190 Thompson, Julie 40, 58, 73 Thompson, Keh 84 Thompson, Lance 108, 111 ,

194, 230 Thompson. L1anne 120 Thompson, Suzanne 108 Thornton, D1amond 96 Thorp. Timothy 96 Thorpe, Chns 180 Thorpe. Jeremy 180, 181 ,

237 Tien, Van Pham 160 Till , Leshe 7, 17, 28 Tomlinson, Sarah 138, 168,

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v Valentine, David 108 Van Buren, Katelynn 17, 27,

84, 86, 143, 148, 151, 157, 188, 220 Van Zandt, Paige 40, 47, 58 Vannice, Rachel 19, 40, 44, 52, 56, 57, 59, 143, 147, 151, 157, 174, 175, 188, 220,221,242,255 Vaughn, Nancy 120 Vlach, Mark 84, 138, 151, 200 Yolk, Ashley 26, 108, 138, 139,200,202

158,168,200 Vonqualen, Elama 84, 138, 200 Vnner-Paul, Georgia 121

w Wachtel, Bryan 2, 108, 210,

227 Wade, Brooke 108, 138 Wagner, Jody 40, 43, 58, 73 Wagner, Lindsey 19, 28, 41,

53, 54, 57, 59, 73, 148, 220 Walbaum, Lydia 152, 158, 159,200 Walker, Ashley 96, 200 Walker, Craig 84 Walker, Ladonna 84 Wall, Jaimie 96, 188, 223 Wall, Jason 192, 237 Wallace, Sarah 84, 89, 143, 152, 157 Wallbaum, Lydia 96, 138, 157,

168 Walle, Amanda 84 Waller, Alexa 96, 215 Waller, Elizabeth 108, 138,

200 Waller, Jacob 96 Walls, Daniel 110, 137, 145 Walsh, Carlin 110, 194 Walters, Greg 121, 124, 129,

140, 180, 206 Walters, Tyler 96, 184, 206 Wampler, Jeff 122 Wan, Betty 96, 152 Wang, Kathleen 92, 96, 152,

163 Wang, Mike 84, 151, 152, 156,

157

Washington, Leslie 96, 178,

179,236 Washington, Lester 180 Washington, McShane 84 Watson, Kyle 6, 192, 236 Waybright, Don 202, 232 Weaver, Kyle 41 , 58, 72 Webb, Cortez 110 Webb, Jarred 41, 58, 268 Webb, Justin 26, 41, 58, 148,

232,233,239 Webb, La'Raysha 110, 156,

222 Webber, Alexandra 110, 137, 14~

148,164,165,218,

239 Webber, Christine 212 Webbink, Ann 120 Weber, Christine 84, 89, 213 Weber, Kirby 96 Webster, Derrial 110 Wedig, Zachary 41, 61 Wegman, Audrey 84, 116,

143, 150, 152, 157

Weinberg, Charles 120, 125 Weiser, Britney 110, 214 Welch, Darian 15, 96, 98, 218 Welch, Randi 84 Wells, Matt 121 Wells-Smith, Bridgette 41 Wesley, Tammikka 96 Wesley, Tyvvone 110 West, Ashley 41, 45, 57, 58,

225,252 West, Edward 110, 112, 194 West, Justin 41, 58, 63, 72,

186, 251 West, Kyle 110, 194 West, Nina 121 Westervelt, Emily 96, 101,

178,202,237

Wanzek, Jonathan 84 Ward, Nick 110, 200 Ward, Ryan 76, 84, 136, 137,

185, 196

Westervelt, Marla 11, 110,

202,237 Westgren, Dana 96, 138, 152,

164,175,239

Wardlow, Zakia 110 Warren, Charles 84, 138,

Whisenand, Jessica 12, 41, 46,

15~

Whitaker, Christopher 41, 44,

143, 232

158,175,200,

Warren, Jennifer 41, 42, 58,

63,168,200,242 Warren, Michael 110, 112,

198

58, 72, 156, 157 58, 138, 143, 152, 15~ 200,238 Wick, Travis 110, 113, 227 Wickline, Darby 25, 100, 38,

145, 152,

15~

167, 200

Wickline, Shelby 41, 72, 152,

200 Wiegand, Judith 123, 142 Wieland, James 96 Wieland, Katherine 110 Wiener, Aaron 41, 44, 58, 72,

138, 143, 146,

15~

200

Wiggs, Daniel 110, 198 Wikgren, Brooke 236 Wilcher, Corey 96, 226, 227 Wilken, Zachary 110, 137 Wilkins, Antonia 156 Wilkins, Matthew 110 Willette, Jan 96 Williams, Amber 96 Williams, Antonio 96 Williams, Cory 96 Williams, Deandre 110 Williams, Derrick 2, 96, 110,

194 Williams, Greer 12, 41, 58,

73, 138, 152, 175, 200, 238

Williams, Williams, Williams, Williams, Williams, Williams, Williams, Williams, Williams,

Keosha 84, 116 Lachaundra 110 Marcus 41 Saleem 96 Saleema 110 Tara 84 Tiffany 110 Travis 96 Vincent 84, 228,

229 Williamson, Derek 110 Wilson, Brent 175 Wilson, Christopher 168 Wilson, Heather 110, 138,

200 Wilson, James 96, 137 Wilson, Riynard 175, 180 Wilson, Rynard 181 Wilson, Vashaun 84 Wilson, Zachary 41 Windom, Brittania 110 Winfrey, Nya 96 Wingo, Kristian 41, 58, 157,

167, 199 Winskas, Johnathon 23, 196 Wise, Jacob 110 Wise, Jessica 41, 58, 73, 143,

152, 156 Wisniewski, Andrew 96

Witkin , Katharine 18, 96, 157,

158, 200 Wolf, Gina 120 Wolfe, Billy 200 Wolfe, William 110, 138, 158 Wolske, Eric 110, 138 Wood, Timothy 84 Wood , Vance 96 Wood , Veronica 110 Woods, Andy 121 Woods, Destiny 16, 110 Woolsey, Jeremy 235 Woske, Eric 200 Wright, Almeda 121 Wright, Regina 96, 100, 149 Wright, Rikki 110, 149, 156, 171 , 222 Wright, Vernetta 96, 101, 137, 149, 156, 171 Wulf, Megan 12, 41, 44, 57, 58, 73 , 13~ 143, 168, 175,202, 203 , 273 Wurmnest, Drew 16, 41 Wyatt, Joseph 96, 137

145, 146, 157, 168, 175, 238 York, Haley 110 Youakim, Domrnique 110 Young. Jason 186 Young. Tan2ela 17. 41. 74

z Zarbuck, Jonathon 110 Zarker, Christopher 41 , 58 Zarker, Leslie 96 Zhang, Jing 84 Ziegler, Douglas 84, 185 Ziegler, Stephanie 175 Zielinski, Linnea 41 , 44, 46,

48, 5~ 58, 60, 73, 134, 142, 143, 151 , 152, 15~ 167, 202, 273 Zimmerman, Eric 84, 196 Zunich, Kathryne 25, 96, 100

Wyatt, Marian Wyatt, Valerie 175

X1e, Andrew 83, 84, 138,

143, 151. 152. 156, 157, 158 y Yagow, Carmen 110, 138, 242 Yagow, Kendra 83, 84, 138,

143, 146, 147, 152, 157, 163,164,175,200,239 Yakub, Alexey 84, 151 Yanchus, Stan 120, 129, 146 Yang. Elizabeth 84, 137, 150, 152. 157 Yang. L1sa 87 Yates, BenJamin 41. 168. 192, 193,236 Yets, Chase 96, 195 Yi, Ivana 96, 208 Y1, Kathryn 96, 100, 138, 175, 219 Yoo, Hae-ln 84, 89, 137, 143, 148, 151, 152. 156. 157 Yoon, Rachel 80, 84, 137, 143,

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Colophon Adviser: Brenda Searby Financial Adviser: JoAnne Kenyon Co-Editors in Chief: Kelly Coats, Payton Johnson General Manager: Kelly Schmidt Layout Designer: Katie Danielson Section Editors: Alaina Bell, Morgan Gilman, Eugenia Hunter, Anchelle Lomibao Staff: Alyssa Bechtel, Zach Cocagne, Kaitlyn Eisner-Poor, Elizabeth Elliot, Rebecca Fink, Allison Gerding, Kara Hendrickson, Meggie Henkel, Caitlin Huth, Katie Knepler, Sarah Korellis, Lisa Lauderdale, Natalie Norris, David Pica, Kati Ruedi Photographer: Ron Sullivan-Primelight Photographers Contributing Photographers: Kristie Cozad, Holly Hart, iphotonews.com, Ken Rufener, Joe Storch Software: Adobe PageMaker 7.0, Adobe PhotoShop 6.0.1 . Scanner:Cannon 1220U Publisher: Herff-Jones Yearbooks, Marceline, MO Customer Service Representative: Lori Switzer Publisher Sales Representative: Deanne Johnson Type: AHJ Chelenham Bold, AHJ Chantilly, AHJ Antique Olive Compact, AHJ Sunken, AHJ Paddinton, AHJ Shot, AHJ Hattie, AHJ Platz, AHJ Pound, AHJ Cipollini, AHJ Coronado Paper: Matte finish Cover Specifications: VTEX-1 012 Matte White board level deboss die on 160 pt. cover board weight; Silkscreen 09 Navy Blue and 23 Silver Endsheets: VC01 White printed front and back Senior Portrait Photographer: Primelight Studio Portrait Photographer: Primelight Studio Cameras: EasyShare Dx6490, EasyShare Dx4530 Words Payton Johnson Photography Yearbook Staff

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Ahh , good times on the Yearbook Staff! (1) Kaitlyn Eisner-Poor, Morgan Gilman , and Natalie Norris stay up late into the night cutting and pasting for the mock-yearbook the Centurian Staff had to produce while at the Herff-Jones Yearbook Camp at Millikin University. (2) Co-Editors Kelly Coats and Payton Johnson collaborate to create layouts in between classes at the Herff-Jones Yearbook Camp. While at the camp, the Yearbook Staff completed many layouts for the 2005 Centurian so that they could get right to work once the school year started. (3) Yearbook staffer Caitlin Huth puts in all her strength into cutting a lemon at the National Honor Society's first point opportunity of the summer. Despite the time requirements of being on the Centurian staff many members are very Involved in activities at school such as cheerleading, basketball, soccer, sw1mming, theater, dance team, Student Council, National Honor Society, Key Club, Charger Challenge Club, and Interact. (4) Next to the wall in room 226, wh1ch divides the public classroom from the yearbook realm , Kati Ruedi slaves over her work. Way to go Yearbook Staff; keep it up g1rls- and guys! Thank You: The Centurian Staff just wants to make a final thank you to every one who helped us create this amazing yearbook. Thank you to Brenda Searby for her organizational skills (thanks for keeping us on track!), her devotion, and of course, her food . Thank you to JoAnne Kenyon for being so tight with the money- or in the case of this year, allowing us to spend! Thank you to the photographers Ron Sullivan, Holly Hart, Kristie Cozad, Joe Storch, Ken Rufener and iphotonews.com for providing us with the pictures that make this book so compelling. Thank you to all of the students and faculty who patiently let us interview them , the teachers who let us take students out of class, and everyone who dealt with us . And finally, we want to thank Deanne Johnson and Lori Swiuer for all of their technical support. Thank you to everyone!

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