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Tea Perez

Tea Perez, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief

Téa Perez is the current Editor-in-Chief of the Central Focus and FHCToday.com. She is a senior and this is her second year on staff. Along with publications she is also involved in the FHC Spotlight Players, student council, HSDA, principals council, and more. Outside of school, she interns for a local newspaper, Community News, and is also the Chairperson of the St. Charles City Youth Advisory Task Force that she founded.

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April 2022: Farther Than Face Value

Tea Perez, Editor-in-chief
April 8, 2022
Keeping the Ball Rolling

Keeping the Ball Rolling

Tea Perez, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2022
October 2021: Back to Normal

October 2021: Back to Normal

Tea Perez, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2022
January 2022: Unpacking Immigration

January 2022: Unpacking Immigration

Tea Perez, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2022
December 2021: Celebrating at Central

December 2021: Celebrating at Central

Tea Perez, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2022
Junior Reena Barghchoun poses in a traditional Lebanese wrap holding a figurine of a cedar tree, the symbol of Lebanon. These items allow Barghchoun and her mother, Sahar Arnaout keep the memory of Lebanon alive in their home.

Insight on Immigration

Tea Perez, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2022

[Video] Short on Solutions

Tea Perez, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2022
Dr. Sonny Arnel hands a mask to substitute teacher Sean Collins. All visitors, staff, and students must wear a mask when entering the building through Jan. 18. The board of education will re-evaluate the mask requirements later in January.

BREAKING: A Momentary Mandate

Tea Perez, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2022
A gas pump is depicted leaking money. The extremely high gas prices mean students are having the spend more than they are able to on gas money each week.

What’s up? Gas Prices.

Tea Perez, Editor-in-chief
December 14, 2021

[Video] A Blended Beginning

Tea Perez, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2021
The girls softball team celebrates with their friends and family after winning against Troy. The game was hard fought and the win was celebrated even harder.

BREAKING: Finally Final 4

Tea Perez, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2021
Senior Kennedy Jensen and sophomore Phoebe Miller bumping elbows during the state quarterfinal game, which was suspended after 11 innings with the score even at two. The girls softball team is a well oiled machine who are ready to continue in tonights game.

Suspense Full

Tea Perez, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2021
April 2021: Rewired

April 2021: Rewired

Tea Perez, Web Editor
October 22, 2021

[Video] All Dine, No Dash

Tea Perez, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2021
An illustration of a student wearing a mask and not wearing a mask overlaps each other. As students transition to not wearing masks, there is an added challenge of recognizing faces because last year only their eyes were visible.

[Photo] Seeing Double

October 21, 2021
Paintings of Luke Morrison and Zoe Michals as the characters they were are immortalized on Mrs. Shockley’s ceiling. To commemerate the class’ experience performing Macbeth seniors Ella Yawitz, Paige Fann, and Jessica Hiegel painted a ceiling tile of the stars of the play.

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Tea Perez, Web Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2021
Exploring Identities

Exploring Identities

Tea Perez, Web Editor-in-Chief
May 27, 2021
A soft blue glow shrouds the Thrive Rom in an aura of calm. The Thrive Room, or Behavioral Specialist Room, is a place where students can go to destress in times of mental anguish, as well as receive resources for mental health troubles.

Helping Students Thrive

Tea Perez, Web Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2021
Rewired

Rewired

Tea Perez, Web Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2021
A Kickin' Comeback

A Kickin’ Comeback

Tea Perez, Web Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2021
A window opens up to a number of texts and individuals the new Black Lit class will discuss. Being exposed to the works of different cultures widens ones views of not only the world of literature but the world we live in.

A Window into Inclusivity

Tea Perez, Web Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2021
March 2021: Bridging the Virtual Divide

March 2021: Bridging the Virtual Divide

Tea Perez, Web Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2021
Junior Jack Schriber sits at his computer ready to debate. Photo courtesy of Jack Schriber.

Debate is Headed to State

Tea Perez, Web Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2021
The varsity girls basketball team stands together with their fists raised in the air.

Victory Over the Vikings

Tea Perez, Web Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2021
The team stands together as they prepare for a game.

A Fiery Conquest

Tea Perez, Web Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2021
A figure stands with a mountain of insecurities looming over them. The high stakes many gifted kids put on themselves can create tough hurdles to overcome.

Aptitude Sickness

Tea Perez, Web Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2021
A Year With COVID

A Year With COVID

Tea Perez, Web Editor-In-Chief
January 21, 2021
Donald Trump faces off with Uncle Sam as the Capitol building serves as their ring. The fight to maintain democracy persists after the attack on the Capitol.

A Failed Attempt at Trumping Democracy

Tea Perez, Web Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2021
Monica Anderson looking for a pass.

Getting Their Heads Back in the Game

Tea Perez, Web Editor-in-Chief
January 6, 2021
Photo courtesy of Nikki Crangle

Practice Makes Perfect

Tea Perez, Web Editor
December 16, 2020
The storefront of H&M is filled to the brim with trash. As people contribute to largely fast fashion businesses they are equally contributing to the build up of waste in the world.

The Fast Threat of Fashion

Tea Perez, Web Editor-in-Chief
November 23, 2020
Senior Paige Fann slaves over the multitudes of deadlines she has to meet for her college applications.

The COVID-19 College Conundrum

Tea Perez, Web Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2020
Biden speaking at a rally in Missouri, pre-covid. Biden is currently the president-elect.

Biden: A New Era of Promise

Tea Perez, Web Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2020
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