Category: Arts and Entertainment

By Savannah Smalley 282 “Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal,” is an iconic line from one of the many holiday movies being brought out again this season. This line from Home Alone II comes from the clever Kevin McCallister, a young boy accidentally left to his own devices on the days leading up to Christmas. He… Continue reading Central’s Top Five Holiday Movies

By: Irene Hong (285) Last year, the Central community celebrated its return to live theater with Shrek the Musical. The next stage is the fall musical, which is The Addams Family: A New Musical. When asked about the challenges expected this season, producers Mr. Peter Kelsey and Mr. Ben Blazer expressed that COVID was a… Continue reading In the Limelight: The Addams Family Begins Production

By: Shirley Snyder (282) and Miriam Rigg (282) As fall comes to a close in the Philadelphia area, it often feels as though our time outside for the season is coming to an end. Winter in Philadelphia can be harsh, cold, and slushy, but with the elements comes a time of opportunity in our city.… Continue reading Winter is Around the Corner

By: Margaretta Maguire (282) and Laila Johnson (282) When they performed at the African American Student Union (AASU) Showcase in February, Nina Moody (282) and Hailey Harris (282) strummed and harmonized their way into the hearts of everyone at Central with their rendition of the song “Sandstorm” by Mereba (featuring JID), with Nina on guitar… Continue reading Nina and Hailey: From the Hallways to the Stage

By: Xinyan Zheng (284) This school year, the theatrical community and art enthusiasts at Central celebrated the return of live theater with Shrek the Musical. The last completed theatrical production was Dirty Rotten Scoundrels back in the Fall of 2019, but in 2020, Central students began developing The Wind in the Willows before COVID-19 sent… Continue reading Curtain! Shrek the Musical Wraps Up Production

By: Amy Liao (283) We all know Central is filled with stressed students who spend their nights studying for tests or doing hours of homework; but it’s important to acknowledge the many interesting things talented students are doing outside of academics. For senior Victoria Falendysh (281), her talent lies in her love for acting. As… Continue reading Victoria Falendysh: From the Central Stage to the Renaissance Faire

By: Deborah Odunuyi (284)  Despite Central being a college preparatory school, academics are not all it has to offer. Beneath the homework assignments and hours of studying lies opportunities to connect with your peers. An example of those opportunities is joining a club: a bounty at this school. You have the Central Artists Club for… Continue reading The Graphic Novel Club: An Inside Look

By: Shirley Snyder (282) Life as a Central Student can often be very stressful. It is important to give Central students something to make them smile. That is exactly what “The Good Place” did for me. I was first recommended “The Good Place” by a friend of mine at Central. I trusted my friend’s opinion… Continue reading The Good Place Is Really…Good!

By: Eva Bevan Like many Central students, when the bell rings every 45 minutes, I snatch up my headphones, hoping to listen to my most recent favorite song or album. Music transports many of us into a different world for those short two-minute intervals. Sometimes it can inspire people to take a step further, pursuing… Continue reading New June

By Deborah Odunuyi (284) Throughout this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ve celebrated multiple Hispanic artists such as Frida Kahlo and Pablo Picasso. But there are Hispanic arts in Philly right now to celebrate too! Johnny Irizarry is a retired university professor who’s worked at the University of Pennsylvania and LaSalle, which is just a hop-skip-and… Continue reading Celebrating Hispanic Culture: The “Experience is Foundation” Exhibit