She returned back to the

school system as a media specialist at Lincoln Park

Academy. In the Fall of 2002

she transferred from Lincoln

Park Academy to SLW Centen-

nial High School.

Lynda Oostdyk never con-

sidered her role as Centenni-

al’s media specialist anything

other than a blessing.

“I got to work with every

student and adult who works

here, which means I get to

know EVERYONE – I believe

that is a gift,” she said.

For more than 30 years,

Lynda worked in education,

While attending Au-

burn University as a student,

Lynda worked in the col-lege’s library and fell in love

with it. She knew then that she wanted to be a librar-

ian/media specialist.

She moved to Fort Pierce

and in the Fall of 1973 she

was hired as a media spe-

cialist at Fort Pierce Central

High School. She trans-

ferred from Fort Pierce Central when Fort Pierce

Westwood opened and

worked as a media specialist

until she took maternity

leave. She took six years

off enjoying motherhood.

having briefly spent time as

a pharmacy technician. In all her years cataloguing

tomes, Lynda says she has

appreciated many, but con-

siders the Bible the book of

her life.

Thank you for your ser-

vice Lynda and good luck

with this next chapter in

your life. You will be missed!

Teacher Spotlight—Lynda Oostdyk

.

Our Mission Statement

St. Lucie West Centen-

nial High School pro-

vides a safe environ-

ment wherein students

are engaged in a rich

and rigorous curricu-

lum resulting in re-

sponsible, contributing

citizens of a diverse

and dynamic world.

SLW Centennial

High School

Eagles

Newsletter

Inside this issue:

Christmas Wrapping 2

Recent Events 2

Exceptional Eagles 3

Drama Students 3

Chorus Students 4

Distinguished Employ-

ees

4

Calendar of Events

5

December, 2014

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Annual Christmas Wrapping with Sheriff Office

Centennial High School will be participating in the annual Christmas Wrapping with the Sheriff's Office! The Sheriff's Office has been given a

list of needy local families and we get to help wrap their pre-sents! Students who participate will be given volunteer time cred-

it. Any student interested in participating must sign up with Ms. Young

in room R104.

Recent Events at Centennial

The PBIS Team has rec-ognized the following stu-

dents as Exceptional Eagles.

These students have exem-

plified good attendance, hard

work, good grades, good

behavior and respect toward

teachers and peers.

Congratulations to Javid

Ellis, Jeniel McKinley, Scott

Kirkwood, Gianna Martone, Daniela Reyes, Parker Han-

cock, Michael Paul and Mary Gemina for Exceptional Ea-

gles for the month of No-

vember.

choice award, our lead actor Frankie Hernandez was given the trophy for BEST ACTOR overall of all the

plays and Kelly O'Shea was chosen as our all star cast member.

Here is a list of our Eagle Champions!

RUSS/Man 1 : Frankie Hernandez Woman 2: Gianise Soto

RUTHIE: Kelly O’Shea Woman 3: Aaliah Adderly

MEGAN: Luna Ramirez STAGE MANAGER: Alyssa McCalla

CARMEL: Courtney Bailey LIGHTING: Caleb Chronister

BILL/Man 2: Dallas Sidebottom SOUND: Dre Curtis

SON/Man 2: Jarin Walker STAGE CREW: Kristina Libertelli

Woman 1: Madie Simmons MAKE UP: Candida Oliveras

The play Stroke Static com-

peted at Central HS in the

District 15 drama one act

competition and was chosen

as the CRITIC"S CHOICE

along-side Lincoln Park

Academy to represent our theater district which in-cludes St. Lucie County, Mar-

tin County, Palm Beach County and Indian River

county at State Competition this March in Tampa. Besides being awarded the critic's

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Congratulations Drama Students

Exceptional Student Eagles

BAND MEMBERS HONORED

Please congratulate the following Eagles for being selected to participate in the Four County Honor Band at IRSC:

Jenny Que Rickey Brown Christian Escorcia

Jaeger Johnson Connor McIntyre Carlos Hernandez

Jonathan Simons Lani Ochrymoqicz Fratziella Napoleon

Sarah Keller Kalie Lomneck Chase Holloway

Michael Zelenke Elizabeth Martin Alyx Perez

Kylie Coons Marc Tate

These students were chosen based on voicing requirements for the honors ensemble. The band is composed of students from St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties.

The students will rehearse over the course of three days with Dr. John Southall at IRSC.

They will have the privilege of interacting with their peers from every high school in the four

county area!

2014/2015 Teacher Recognition Winners for St Lucie West Centennial High School

School Related Employee of the Year: Distinguished Minority Educator of the Year:

Gail Zimmerman Shazia Saeed

Outstanding First Year Teacher: Teacher of the Year:

Karla Kahn Jessie Strell

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Boys Soccer

Girls Soccer

Girls Basketball

2

Yoga

Boys Soccer

Boys Basketball

3

Boys Soccer

Girls Basketball

4

Boys Basketball

Girls Basketball

Girls Soccer

5

Boys Basketball

6

Competitive

Cheer

SAT Testing

Wrestling

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Girls Soccer

Boys Basketball

9

Yoga

Competitive

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Girls Basketball

10

Progress Reports

Wrestling

11

Boys Soccer

Girls Basketball

12

Girls Soccer

Boys Basketball

13

Competitive

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Wrestling

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Semester Exams

Periods 1 & 3

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Semester Exams

Periods 2 & 4

Yoga

Girls Soccer

Boys Soccer

Girls Basketball

17

Semester Exams

Periods 5 & 7

Girls Soccer

18

Semester Exams

Periods 6 & 7

Boys Soccer

Girls Basketball

19

Semester Exams

Make-ups

Early Release

Faculty Meeting

Girls Basketball

20

Competitive

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Calendar of Events—December 2014

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