The Pylon: 2021 Senior Magazine

THE

PYLON

VOL. 97, ISS. 1

Salina Central High School

650 E. Crawford St.

Salina KS, 67401

May 18, 2021

One Last

Wish

Seniors Emily Redding and Jeremiah Johnson blow their final high school memories away as they approach graduation

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Editor’s Letter

CONTENT

Content Page

As a junior with a newly imposed leadership role on The Pylon, this is my first time writing something like this. I’ll start by saying how grateful I am that we had the opportunity to release a print edtion this year. With the pandemic and ever-changing schedule, it was easier to keep to the website, but it is definitely not the same as being able to physically hold all of your hard work in your hands.

More importantly, I want to give the biggest shoutout to all of the seniors on staff this year. I have learned a copious amount of things from Sydney, from her impeccable style advice to her caring nature. Izzy has been an inspiration from the beginning, and I’m glad I had the time to get to know her and learn all that I did from her. Hana is an absolute doll, and one of the best artists and friends anyone could ask for. Emily is totally wild and sweet, and it was so cool to see her grow and become part of our crew. The whole staff is going to miss them dearly, but we are excited to see what they accomplish next.

Class of 2021: Congratulations!

Give yourselves a pat on the back for all you have achieved. This next chapter is going to be exciting, so Rashada Smith try to enjoy every second of it. See you Managing Editor later, Mustangs.

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2020-2021 Pylon Staff Editors-in-Chief Sydney Raman Isabella Rubino Hana Rose North Managing Editor Rashada Smith News Editor Jillian DeVoe Social Media Editor Emily Strommen Online Editor Hannah Watkins Student Life Editor Allie Fischer Photos by Makenzie Maring

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The Pylon is the official student newspaper of Salina High School Central.

Volume 97 of the pylon was created by 13 staff members using Creative Cloud CC. Newspaper staff meets every day as a class.

Our fonts this year include Montserrat, Historia Demo, and Helvetica.

We Want to Hear Your Opinion The Pylon serves as an open forum for students to express their opinions on topics that affect the school or community.

Students are protected under the Kansas State Bill 62 as well as the First Amendment. Editorials do not represent the opinion of our entire school, staff, or administration. If you have a letter that you want published, email your submissions to pylonchs@gmail. com. Submissions must contain a full name for inclusion, and we will contact you to confirm you are the author of the letter. Letters may be edited for clarity.

Opinion Editor Chloe Highsmith Photo Editor Charlie Truelove Reporters Joshua Chelvan Anyah Darby Harper Heath Adviser Darrin Stineman

Pop Culture

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u C l t u re p o P The things that defined our senior year

Rewind

Photo by Hana North

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s r e g r n o a i B n e S

Senior Bangers

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College Map

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Senior Map

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Hutchinson Community College Brookelynn Carmona Jaylyn Haggard Makayla Versluys Devina Madera

Barton Community College Kansas State University

Brooks Burgoon Nathan Farmer Erin Flax Karter Fuller Mac Hemmer Trent Laskowski Makenzie Maring Hana North Alexa Sanchez-Avalos Aidan Speer

Brady Stack Emily Strommen Cooper Taggart Bailey Talbott Lily Thouvenell Emerson Turpin Chloe White Sulame Lopez-Guillen

University of Kansas

Austin Beatty Diya Bhakta Chase Courbot Avery Darby Cyric Dow Jake Eisenhauer McCabe Green Adrian Moreno

Osualdo Moreno-Duenas Isabella Rubino Collister Ryan William Ryan Callie Sanborn Ryan Sheahon Avery Smith Reagan Stein

Capri Myers Demitria Pfeifer Emily Redding Ariana Richard Annette Rodriguez Krenda Seiler Rosaura Renteria

Wichita State University Yornely Felix Marcos Granado-Flores Madelynn Nash Mercedez Nunez

Bethany College Brianne Carlson Sophie Craft Trenton Marshall Sophia Martinez

Brennan Pavey Gavin Gustavson Daquession Lewis

Andy Carano Dawson Keller

Kansas Wesleyan University Haley Herpich Collin Geihsler Rafael Serrano-Ortega

Cloud Community College Butler Community College Matthew Glen Hal Heath Caden Kickhaefer

Garden City Community Emily Jenkins Miranda Jenkins

Bellus Academy Jaden Herwig

Emporia State University Emma Brady

Manhattan Area Technical College Sonny Cooper

Flint Hills Technical College

Emalee Henderson

Friends University Rebekah Franklin

North Central Kansas Technical Charles Prough Jr.

Independence Community College EZ Jackson

Levi Sutton Patrick Zrubek Brett Versluys Lucas McConnell

Salina Area Technical College Caden Breitmeyer Maria Martinez Zoe Mitchell

Kansas State Polytechnic

Jeremiah Johnson Kelli Potts

Fort Hays State University

Kathrynne Bettes Allie Chesney Jacob Deleon Katelee Jenning Emily Johnson Minerva Martinez Macie McMullen Mialee Miller

Reagan Kendall Allen McMurray Preston Miller

Kamee Robinson Paul Castner

Salina Hays Academy MaGali Garcia-Zacarias

Bethel College Shayla Dao

Ottawa University Emily Kvasnicka

Johnson County Community Justice Gonazles

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Arizona

The University of Arizona Spencer Angell

California

American River College Elijah Campbell

Colorado

University of Colorado-Boulder Max Shaffer University of Colorado-Denver Valerie Alonso

College Map

Senior Map Ohio

Oberlin College and Conservatory Nelson Gutsch

Oklahoma

Oklahoma State University Hannah Queen

Oregon

University of Oregon Tobi Duckworth

Texas

Texas State University Joelle Pfannenstiel

Virginia

George Mason University Hayven Rapp

Washington

Cornish College of The Arts Sydney Raman

West Virginia

West Virginia University Madison Freeman

U.S. Army

Makelti Hastings

Florida

Barry University Terry Williams

Idaho

Brigham Young University Darrin Harmison

Michigan

University of Michigan Dionte’ Small

Missouri

Avila University Bridgit Conway University of Missouri-Kansas City Josh Cunningham Isaiah Houltberg

Nebraska

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reagan Geihsler Sophie Lenkiewicz Reed McHenry University of Nebraska-Kearney Olivia Moore

Workforce

Camila Arellanes Cadence Beemer Neena Clayson Anne Shadwick Jacob Shank Jordan Alstatt Jose Miguel Pedro

Other

Slade Adam Cristian Alvarez Cameron Anaya Melissa Baker Skyler Barnes Shepard Basinger Elijah Bess Alexander Bradbury Zenon Brown Jaylese Burse Shawntae Burton-Rowe Ryan Calisti Jose Calvillo Sawyer Cole Jaylin Colley Josue Cortez Guadalupe Cruz Kade Cyre Carlos De Leon Isaiah Deckert Emily Dennis Chloe Eaton-Gonzalez Jaymie Ferguson Dawson Flax Chase Galimore Miguel Galvan Dohnnie Gamble Reyes Garcia Bradley Gawith Cheyanne Gibson Roise Ginn Ethan Glavin Asia Gomes Julieonna Good Tricia Gray Annie Greer Dominic Grimes Makenna Haith

Joe Hall Pierce Hall Makenzie Hanchett Airykah Harrington Amanda Hays Charles Heizman Dylan Henning Aydan Hernandez Thalia Herrman Dakota Hogan Josue Jimenez Zach Johnson Rianne Jordan Reagan Kendall Ty Koehn Angel Lara-Mendez Joseph Lawton Daniel Lerma Kaleb Lininger Benjamin Manookin Trenton Marshall Alexis Martinez Juan Martinez Seth Marvin Brooklynn McBride Joshua Meyer Matteson Miller Arianna Moore Aaron Moreno Brett Morgan Yuliana Munoz Chavez Joshua Neal Reese Nesting Andrea Pack Kelsie Pasley Jaykumar Patel Shane Perez Lincoln Pettijohn

Deyalit Picasso Jolie Pickrell Makayla Pierce Kylah Pittenger Shawn Pyeatt Auston Rageth Asael Ramirez-Pineda Avery Regier Jose Resto Tia Risley Kayla Roberts Hector Rodriguez Samantha Rodriguez Allexys Ronning-Franco David Santos Simon Sheets Zoe Sims Ivan Solis Braeden Sondergard Kadin Spencer James Spugnardi Nathan Stephens Andrew Streit Alexander Tom Gavin Turner Heaven Turner Yasmin Valenzuela Koby Vanderford Jasmine Vinyard Lillian Welsch Nicole Wittman Olivia Wright Quory Wright Chase Young Arturo Zepeda

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Senior Survey

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68% OF SENIORS HAVE ATTENDED A PARTY

37% OF

SENIORS HAVE SKIPPED CLASS

37% OF SENIORS HAVE HAD A CRUSH ON THEIR TEACHER

86% OF SENIORS HAVE

CHEATED ON A TEST OR HOMEWORK

40% OF SENIORS HAVE VAPED OR SMOKED ON CAMPUS

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Senior Survey

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SENIOR SURVEY 53% OF SENIORS HAVE SNUCK OUT

28% OF

SENIORS FAVORITE SUBJECT IS ENGLISH

55% OF SENIORS HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY ACTIVE

139 seniors surveyed during April and May

Influential Seniors

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Influential Seniors

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FAVORITE SHOW TO BINGE Mandalorian or The 100

FAVORITE FOOD Sushi

PET PEEVE

People stopping in front of me in a car, walking, anything

INVOLVEMENT

Tennis, golf, theatre, visual arts, swimming, NHS, Link Leader program

FUTURE PLANS

Attending Kansas State University, majoring in secondary education with a minor in art

WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST Athletics

CHLOE WHITE

FAVORITE SHOW TO BINGE Friends

FAVORITE FOOD Strawberries

PET PEEVE

People turning or switching lanes without signaling

INVOLVEMENT

Volleyball, softball, yearbook, NHS, honor roll

FUTURE PLANS

Attending Kansas State University, major undecided

WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST Dinkel

MAKENZIE MARING

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Influential Seniors

Influential Seniors

FAVORITE SHOW TO BINGE

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Psych

FAVORITE FOOD

Medium-rare steak

PET PEEVE

Cowboys Fans

INVOLVEMENT

NHS, tennis, basketball, FCA, Mustang Media

FUTURE PLANS

Attending the Raikes School at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, majoring in computer science and business

WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST

REED MCHENRY

Friends and playing sports

FAVORITE SHOW TO BINGE Peaky Blinders

FAVORITE FOOD Steak

PET PEEVE

Chewing while mouth is open

INVOLVEMENT

Football, NHS, Kansas Honor scholar

FUTURE PLANS

Attending the University of Kansas, majoring in pre-med

WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST

The Friday night lights enviroment

JAKE EISENHOWER

Influenital Seniors

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Influential Seniors

FAVORITE SHOW TO BINGE

American Horror Story or Criminal Minds

FAVORITE FOOD Burritos

PET PEEVE

When people ask me why I’m in a mood when I’m not in a mood

INVOLVEMENT

Tennis, student body president, NHS, Kansas Honor scholar, Big Brothers Big Sisters, yearbook staff

FUTURE PLANS

Attending University of Colorado, majoring in ecology and evolutionary science

WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST Yearbook

MAX SHAFFER

FAVORITE SHOW TO BINGE NCIS

FAVORITE FOOD

Chips and queso froms Chuck’s

PET PEEVE Loud people

INVOLVEMENT

Golf, bowling manager, NHS, Relay For Life

FUTURE PLANS

Attending Kansas State University, majoring in political science

WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST Crispito

KARTER FULLER

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Influential Seniors

Influenital Seniors

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FAVORITE SHOW TO BINGE The Office

FAVORITE FOOD Pasta

PET PEEVE People

INVOLVEMENT

Band, theatre executive board, yearbook, scholars bowl

FUTURE PLANS

Attending Kansas State University, double majoring in music education and theatre

WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST

ERIN FLAX

The Troupe 639 family

FAVORITE SHOW TO BINGE Outer Banks

FAVORITE FOOD Chipotle

PET PEEVE

When people chew their gum loud

INVOLVEMENT

Football, wrestling, tennis, Relay For Life, NHS

FUTURE PLANS

Attending Kansas State University, majoring in business administration

WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST

BROOKS BURGOON

Sports

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Influential Seniors

FAVORITE SHOW TO BINGE Rick and Morty

FAVORITE FOOD Supreme pizza

PET PEEVE

Being interrupted

INVOLVEMENT

Wrestling, swimming, Link Leaders, Relay For Life

FUTURE PLANS

Attending Fort Hays State University, majoring in studio art with a minor in business

WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST All my friends

KATELEE JENNINGS

FAVORITE SHOW TO BINGE Peaky Blinders

FAVORITE FOOD Ribeye

PET PEEVE

The Dunning-Kruger effect

INVOLVEMENT

Thespians Six International officer, state thespian officer chair for Kansas, president of Troupe 639, NHS president, Choraliers, parishioner of the Salina Catholic Diocese

FUTURE PLANS

I don’t know yet, waiting for Ivies

WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST The people

SPENCER ANGELL

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Senior Quotes

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LAST WORDS WORDS

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Seniors submitted what their senior quotes and final compliments (or complaints) would be

QUOTES “If you don’t know what to say, just be like, ‘That’s hot.’”

“The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.”

“Border Patrol gave me more trouble than school.”

ADRIAN MORENO

- Paris Hilton.

MADELYNN NASH

“All sorrows are less with bread.”

- Miguel de Cervantes

VALERIE ALONSO

DOHNNIE GAMBLE

EMILY REDDING

I’ve got a beef with everyone who neglects to invite or inform me of the parties.

At the people who do donuts, honk their horns and screech their tires in the parking lot, I am coming for your kneecaps. <3

“In a school full of Cardis and Remys, I was NICKI.”

“I got class president … by default ... twice.”

ALEX JASSO

I literally hate the preps with all my heart. There is a pandemic. Stop partying like there isn’t one.

Shoutout to Troupe 639 for being my second family all four years. :)

Melinda Jett and Jan Denning are by far the best teachers in the entire building. Thank you for everything!

Shoutout to Crown Apple and Quizlet for getting me through high school.

KUDOS + CALLOUTS

Senior Superlatives

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2021 Senior

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Senior Best Smile

Best Eyes

Emma Brady & Brady Stack

Chloe White & Aiden Speer

Best Luagh Brooks Burgoon & Reagan Geihsler

Best Dressed

Best Hair Mac Hemmer & Chloe White

Best Glow up Isaiah Houltberg & Allexys Ronning-Franco

Joshua Cunningham & Emme Turpin

Best To Bring Home To Mom Erin Flax & Jake Eisenhauer

Biggest Flirt Dakota Hogan & Emma Brady

Senior Superlatives

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Superlatives Scrapbook Most likely to go Viral McCabe Green & Sophie Lenkiewicz

Most likely to be a Millionare Reed McHenry & Shayla Dao

Most likely to be on Brpadway Joshua Cunningham & Joelle Pfannenstiel

Most likely to be a Reality Star

Most likely to be President

Cooper Taggart & Jaylese Burse

Spencer Angell & Avery Darby

2021 Senior Superlatives Dream Date Makenzie Maring & Caden Kickhaefer

Teacher’s Pet

Nelson Gutsch & Emily Redding

\Photos by.Hana North

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2021

Most School Spirit Makenzie Maring & Cooper Taggart

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Senior

Most Involed

Most Innocent

Max Shaffer & Isabella Rubino

Shepard Basinger & Erin Flax

Most Spoiled

Most Athletic Caden Kickhaefer & Reagan Geihsler

Austin Beatty & Callie Sanborn

Should Have Been A Couple

Life of the party

Everyone’s Friend

Austin Beatty & Emme Turpin

Austin Beatty & Callie Sanborn

Max Shaffer & Karter Fuller

Senior Superlatives

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Superlatives Scrapbook Hardest Worker

Class Clown

Worst Driver

Reagan Stein & Jake Eisenhauer

Brooks Burgoon & Karter Fuller

Reed McHenry & Minerva Martinez

Always Late

Phone Addict Datoka Hogan & Jaylese Burse

Jacob Deleon & Lilly Welsh

Brainiac

Worst Case of Senioritis

Spencer Angell & Avery Darby

McCabe Green & Minerva Martinez

And the journey continues...

Senior Sports

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ADVANCED ATHLETES Nine seniors sign to college continuing their athletic and academic careers Photos by Hana North

Preston Miller

Barton CC Bowling

“I am looking forward to taking the next step as an athlete and becoming a collegiate player. When my career took off my sophomore year, I knew I had what it takes to be at the next level I just needed to keep practicing, and 2 years later I signed to Barton Community College on a scholarship. Barton has not had bowling for too long, but I know this group of guys that my coach has signed has what it takes to do exactly what Central did, and that is making a program. Highschool bowling left me with tons of memories, one of those is becoming a state champion. I am forever going to be greatful for what my highschool career has brought me.”

Olivia Moore

Nebraska at Kearney Swimming and Diving

“I will be attending the University of Nebraska at Kearney. I will be majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Military Science. I will be on the Womens Swimming and Diving team along with participating in the US Army ROTC program. I am super excited to be a part of the amazing team up at UNK! After my first practice with the team, I knew I found my place. The team and coaching staff were extremely welcoming and hospitable. I know I will love it at UNK and I’m excited for the next chapter of my life!”

Rafael Serrano-Ortega

Kansas Wesleyan Football

“I am going to Kansas Wesleyan University here in town and I will be playing football while I am there. Being a college athlete is very exciting but also very nerve racking. It is like starting over as when I came to highschool. It is new and different. I am looking forward to the experience of college. I am also excited to meet new people and make new friends. I have not met any of the team yet but I have met the coaching staff. They are really nice, everyone is super chill and they seem like good people. They have all kept in contact with me and they try to keep me in touch.”

Bridget Conway

Avila Soccer

“I am going to Avila University, which is a smaller college in Kansas City, Missouri. I am looking forward to having more freedom and independence when I go to college. I’m also super excited to continue playing soccer, but at the same time I am nervous because playing at the next level can be unpredictable. Becoming part of a new team can be hard because not only do you have to form friendships on the team you also have to have some chemistry on the field as well, but I am excited to get started on the next chapter of my life.”

Senior Sports

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Ezavyar "Ez" Jackson

Independence Community College Football

“In the fall I am going to Independence Community College to play football. Going into college and also being an athlete is a blessing and a curse at the same time. It is a blessing getting this far but all of your time gets spent playing football and working out. I am excited to have a good time. One thing I will miss the most about highschool is football and the strong connection we had here. I have already met my teammates and we are pretty locked in and I am excited to play with these guys.”

Collin Geihsler

Kansas Wesleyan Baseball

“I’m looking forward to going and playing baseball at Kansas Wesleyan next year because I enjoy getting to know and bonding with new teammates. I am also excited to be continuing my baseball career at the next level. A couple of things I am looking forward to next year is hanging out in the dorms with my new teammates, and the rides to the out of town games.”

Reagan Geihsler

University of Nebraska Track and Field

“Any chance to go play a sport at any level in college is such an amazing opportunity. I have been dreaming of going to The University of Nebraksa since I was a freshman and I am stoked that my dream has come true. I will be doing Track and Field. I can not wait to fulfill my dream of being a D1 athlete at such an amazing University next year!”

Miranda Jenkins

Garden City Community College Volleyball

“I am going to Garden City Community College to play volleyball and study nursing with my twin sister. I am really excited to play volleyball at a school that is only getting better and I hope to play a factor in that. I am looking forward to meeting my new teammates and making friendships that last a lifetime. Being a college athlete is a privilege at any level. I know without volleyball I would be very lost and I am happy that it is not over yet. Go Busters!”

Emily Jenkins

Garden City Community College Volleyball

“I am going to Garden City Community College to play volleyball and study nursing with my sister! I am very excited to attend a school with a top recruiting class and to play alongside some nationally ranked teammates.

I know they have the drive to change the program and playing with them will only make me better! I am very thankful for coach Hiltz offering us both to play at the same school, it is an opportunity of a lifetime.”

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SENIOR

Senior Senior Confessions Confessions

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Class of 2021 reveals their best kept secrets I’ve vaped in every bathroom in this school even the teachers’ ones

I’ve never actually liked any of my closest friends

I am the gay friend so I have a lot of people come out to me first, and I never tell anyone

I wrote my highest scoring AP English essay drunk

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Senior Senior Confessions Confessions

Confessions Despite loving the classes, I cheated on most of my WHAP and APUSH tests. Sorry, Hoff

I’m bisexual

That I hit someone’s car freshman year backing out of the first line of stalls and got red paint on this girls car

I have peed myself while performing

I failed my ACT Exam because I took a nap during the test

Photos by Emme Turpin, Karsyn Arnold, Mackenzie Maring and Max Shaffer

Senior Arts

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Departing Artists Class of 2021 students highlight how art has impacted them these past four years

I photos by Hana North

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Senior Arts

Band

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Choir

Avery Darby

Patrick Zrubek

Valerie Alonso

Marcos Granado-Flores

Cameron Anaya

Hayven Rapp

I’m a section leader and a drum major, and it really helped me interact with people.

Band really kept me mellow.

Band gave me a group of people to rely on.

They are my closest friends.

Band and jazz band are the places I feel most comforable. I am going to Fort Hays to major in music education.

Orchestra

I didn’t used to like choir, but now I’m planning on going to college mainly for its choir program.

Choir showed me new people and new meanings to life.

Mr. Holmquist was a really fun teacher, and I am glad I was in his class.

Art Allexys Ronning-Franco

Tobi Duckworth

Being able to create beautiful music with beautiful people brought me so much joy.

Sophie Craft

I was given the opportunity to be a part of a college-level orchestra before I’m even in college, but I’m going to miss Central’s program.

Art was definitely an escape for me, especially junior year. If you think you’re bad at art, just keep trying.

Rebekah Franklin

Remember your own art isn’t made for other people, it’s made for you. Love your art because it is an image of yourself.

Shawn Pyeatt

Nelson Gutsch

I grew up with an instrument in my hand, and I have grown up on the stage.

Art made me realize that there is more to do in life than just working on computers.

Theater Joelle Pfannenstiel

I am very thankful for all of the skills I have learned through theater and being able to have that creative outlet.

Cyric Dow

Theater has made me a more confident individual and it has allowed me to express personality without fear of being ridiculed.

Sophie Lenkiewicz

I used to be really shy and quiet, but now that I’m a senior I’ve really come out of my shell. I could not have done that without theater.

Best Memories

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BEST MEMORIES

THE CLASS OF 2021’S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS When I gave my friend fake money and he bought chips, then I got ISS.

The student section at football games.

Cooper Taggart always doing the worm at every single dance.

Being able to be in every club or organization I could and being able to do so many things at once.

When there was a fight over a banana in the lunch room and tables got flipped my sophomore year.

Meeting my lifelong friends.

Getting first place in the One Act competitions.

All the suport that I have experienced from teachers counselors, friends, etc.

When I walked into the school and there was already a fight that day at 7 AM.

Mrs. Rohleder hitting Olivia Moore with her car.

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Disney Quiz

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Movie Are You?

Have you finished a book in high school?

Yes

b

Which

Which gum is superior?

Polar Ice

Spearmint

b

b

No

Salsa

b

Which dip is superior?

Have you witnessed a fight?

b

No Team Edward or Jacob?b

Yes Guacamole

b

Edward

Jacob

b

b

Have you had your heartbroken or broken someone else’s?

You can only have one...

Heartbreaker

Heartbroken

b

Dogs

b

Netflix

b

b

Yes

b

No

b

Is your birthday in the summer?

b

b

b

Who?

Staff Farewells

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Isabella Rubino When Garber asked me to be on staff my freshman year, I had no idea what the next four years would bring. From tears and laughs to pedophiles and peacocks I have memories to last a lifetime. I will forever be thankful to Garber for seeing potential in my scrawny, awkward 14-year -old self. I am so grateful for the opportunities I have been given as a reporter, news editor and editor-in-chief.

Staff Farewells Sydney Raman I started The Pylon my sophomore year as a shy and quiet writer. I still remember when Garber asked me to be on staff and I was honestly scared. Over the years however, The Pylon has given me so many opportunities and room for growth. I’m going to miss everyone so much! I have made so many different memories that I will truly never forget. Being editor-in-chief has made me love the staff even more!

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Hana North It’s been a bittersweet year. I’ve only been a part of The Pylon for less than two years, but I’ve already been lucky enough to be a part of the leadership team. Being a leader for this wonderful team, especially after being displaced due to the pandemic and getting a new adviser, has been truly rewarding and I’ll really miss it here. I’ll miss my staff. I’ll miss working with my co-chiefs and watching everyone’s creative process work.

Members of The Pylon share their last goodbye

Emily Strommen I have always loved writing and being able to show my creativity through design, but I wasn’t encouraged. When I joined The Pylon, everyone was so supportive. Mr. Stineman even offered me to try regionals, and I got third. I wish I would have joined earlier! It’s a fun and supportive environment. The Pylon is something I’m proud to be a part of.

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ANSWERS: 1. Reed McHenry; 2. Emily Strommen; 3. Devina Madera; 4. Makenzie Clark 5. Jeremiah Johnson; 6. Logan Johnson; 7. Josue Jimenez; 8. Bailey Talbott; 9. Sophie Lenkiewicz

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CAN YOU IDENTIFY THESE SENIORS FROM THEIR BABY PICTURES?

Senior Timeline

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Timeline

A quick look into the last four years

24 January

Troupe 639 presents “High School Musical” for the first time ever.

2019 2017

Fresh out of middle school, the class of 2021 walks through the doors of Central for the first time.

14 August

2019

The football team secures the Mayor’s Cup in a 17-7 win against South in their 50th regular-season meeting.

20 September

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13 March

May

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, students learn that their spring break was going to last for a while longer...

2020

2020

The class of 2021 officially graduates at the Tony’s Pizza Event Center at 5:00 p.m.

2020

After months of quarantine, students finally return to Central with a revised, split schedule.

31 August