2022-2023 Student of the Week!
August 29th - September 2nd
Chloe Highsmith is a senior at Salina Central High School. Chloe is the president of Troupe 639, President of the Choraliers and the Editor-in-Chief of the Pylon while also participating in the scholar bowl. Outside of school she is the stage manager of the Children's Shows at Theater Salina. Her favorite classes at school are English and Theater. After graduating she would like to pursue becoming a high school theater teacher!
Daughter of Mike Highsmith & Stephanie Warner.
September 5th - September 9th
Carlos Aguilar is a junior here at Central High School. Carlos is plays a variety of sports from football to wrestling. He also is in Band and is a section leader of Jazz Band. Carlos loves that the teams that he is apart of here at Central are like a family to him. After high school Carlos wants to study and become a conductor. When he is not in school he enjoys playing the piano and being at the gym lifting weights.
Son of Modesta & Ramiro Aguilar
September 12th - September 16th
Kendyl Gary is a junior here at Salina Central. Kendyl is the volleyball caption, also she plays basketball, track and is in the writing lab. when she is not in school she is involved in Relay for Life and with her church. What she loves about school is how her teachers and the administration are so welcoming and encouraging. when she is done with high school she plans on attending college her in Kansas to pursue her dream of being a traveling nurse. She loves to bake in her spare time and watching sunsets is on of her favorite things!
Daughter of Brandon & Trish Gary
September 26th - September 30th
Haley Freeman is a sophomore here at Salina Central. Haley is the secretary for the FCCLA, she is involved in HOSA, STUCO and Track and Field were she went to state last season! The things she loves most about school is her teacher Mrs. Patrick and Track and Field season. When she graduates she wants to pursue becoming a pharmacist.
Daughter of Justin Freeman & Elizabeth Gregg
October 3rd - October 7th 
Kevin is a freshman here at Salina Central. Kevin plays on the Freshman Football team as well as being apart of Band. What Kevin likes most about school is his football team and being with his friends. Kevin knows that he wants to attend college after High School and is hoping to study something that will be of interest to him! When he is not in school, he loves spending time with his family and friends. One of his favorite things to do is play sports with his friends like football, basketball and baseball!
Son of Mario Martinez & Kathy Castaneda
October 10th - October 14th
DaeTorian Loud-Jones is a senior here at Salina Central High School. DT is on the basketball team and also on the track team. He is involved in volunteering for The City Community. His favorite classes are Art 2D & Art 3D. He also enjoys his conditioning class, he likes his ELO teacher Mrs. Jett and his Counselor Mrs. Fitzpatrick because they push him to be better. After high school he plans on becoming an Image Consultant and getting into the best college he can get into. When he is not at school, he likes to spend his time resting and watching Tik-Tok.
Son of LaTorya Loud-Boswell
October 17th - October 21st
Alesiya Valentine is a Junior here at Salina Central. She is a library aide and is also in the Orchestra where she plays the violin. What she likes best about school is being able to understand more about the world in a way anyone can relate to. At this time she has no direct plans for after High School, but in her spare time she loves to draw!
Daughter of April Valentine
October 24th - October 28th
William Hane is a sophomore here at Salina Central. Williams favorite class in school is Welding. When he graduates high school he either wants to pursue IT or join the Military. In his spare time he likes to listen to ICP. He also likes to go running and working out. He enjoys spending time watching the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Son of Rachel Hane
October 31st - November 4th
Addilyn Jagodzinske is a freshman here at Salina Central. She is in the drumline and also is involved with the Thespian club and classes! When she is not at school she likes to volunteer her time, she has been an assistant teacher at theater Salina and also the costume shop. She currently is the Jr. caption of the musical theater company. She believes that the best part of school is that students get many opportunities, perspectives and choices. She currently has no immediate plans for after high school. In her spare time she enjoys sewing, designing, teaching little kids and performing music!
Daughter of Scott & Stacy Jagodzinske
November 7th - November 11th
Nate Springer is a senior here at Salina Central high school. Nate is activate in our GSA, Theartre, Choir, Book Club, FCCLA, Art and is a Gifted student. Nates favorite part of school is art class, it allows him to do what he loves the most. After high school Nate wants to go to Kansas Wesleyan to study studio art and then become a comic artist.
Child of Erin Springer
November 14th - November 18th
Abby Vaupel is a junior here at Salina Central high school. Abby has been apart of choir since she was in the 6th grade. Her favorite part of school is the variety of classes she gets to choose from and the friendly teachers here at Central. After high school she plans to stay in state for college. When she is not at school she loves to listen to music and hang out with her friends.
Daughter of Darren Vaupel
November 28th - December 2nd
Layla waters is a freshman here at Central high school. Layla is involved in cheerleading and also helps with the environmental club. What she likes best about school is that she gets to see her friends and improving her knowlege on certain subjects. When she is out of high school she would like to attend KU and attend medical school to pursue becoming a doctor.
Daughter of Ben & Erica Waters.
December 5th - December 9th
Zach Tibbits is a senior here at Salina Central. Zach is involved with many athletic activities from cross country, swimming to track and field. He is also involved in Winter burn, distance Inc and is a link leader. Zach's favorite class is Pre-Cal and his favorite teacher is Mr. Burgardt. When he graduates this year he is going to attend KWU for athletic training. When he is not at school he loves to spend time with his family and also loves to go running and swimming!
Son of Kevin & Amanda Tibbits
December 12th - December16th
Seahna Johns is a junior here at Salina Central. She is involved in our leadership class. Recently she has taken part in Central's Laundry Love fundraiser along with the STUCO toy-a-thon. What she loves that the school has great opportunities for her future. After high school she plans on getting her CNA and working at a nursing home tils she is able to get her RN. Once she gets her RN she wants to become a traveling nurse and work all over the country. Art is a passion that is very big in her life. She has taken 3D art and advanced 2D art classes. She loves the freedom and creativity that comes from doing art!
Daughter of Heather Rozean & Jesse Johns
January 9th - 13th
Maya Cairo is a sophomore here at Salina Central. She is a part of our Central Track team, FCCLA and HOSA. Maya is also a baker at Seraphirm Bakery in downtown Salina. Her favorite thing about school is art class because she can be really creative and she has a great art teacher! When she is done with high school she plans to do some traveling. Once she is ready she wants to attend KU and KU Med to pursue becoming a Psychiatrist.
Daughter of Jessica Cairo
January 16th - 20th
Angelica Dao is a freshman here at Salina Central. She is the Vice President of STUCO, and she also in choir and theatre. As a part of her duties as VP in STUCO she helps plan school activities. What she loves about Central is the friendly environment and that the teachers encourage her to reach her highest potential. After high school she wants to become a CRNA and attend Kansas University. What she wants people to know about her is that she is willing to help anyone to the best of her ability so don't be afraid to talk to her!
Daughter of Ha Dao & Kim Nguyen

January 23rd - 27th
Elijah Resano is a senior here at Salina Central. Elijah is involved in the Scholars Bowl and also the Robotics team. What he likes best about school is Ms. Paradis' class and all of his team mates on the Scholar's Bowl team. Elijah recently moved to Salina from the Philippines. When he graduates high school he will be attending KU to pursue his degree in engineering and physics.
Son of Rodel and Susana Resano
January 30th - February 3rd
Kevey Patrick is a junior here at Salina Central. She is evolved in many activities from volleyball, track and field and she also is a member and officer of the FFCLA club. When she is not in school she likes to volunteer at her church and do community service through FCCLA. What she loves best about school is her Chemistry class and her math class. After high school she plans on getting her degree in engineering with interest in either chemical or biochemical engineering. She has eight siblings, two dogs and lives on a small farm with her parents who both teach here at Central!
Daughter of Kevin and Zoeann Patrick
February 6th - February 10th
Katelyn Rupe is a sophomore here at Salina Central. Katelyn is a part of Cross Country, Girls Tennis, Track & Field and HOSA. Outside of school she is also active in Relay for life, Salina Burn and her churches youth group. What she likes best about school is track & field because she loves how everyone goes all out for it and also she gets to know lots of people. When she is out of High School she plans to run Cross Country for college and go into pre-med classes.
Daughter of Chris & Abbey Rupe
February 13th - February 17th
Jesus Delgado is a freshman here at Salina Central. Jesus is on the football team, he loves being on the team because he feels he is a good hype-man for his teammates. When he is not in school he likes to help serve food to the shelters around town through his church. His goal is to be the best person he can be! What he loves best about school is his friends and Spanish class, he thinks Ms.Kira is the funniest person he has ever met! He plans to attend college after high school and play football. Jesus has a brother and sister at home that he loves to spend time with.
Son of Jesus Delgado & Bianca Adams
February 20th - February 24th
Abby Hablitzel is a senior here at Salina Central. Abby is the President of the student body. She is also a member of several clubs including HOSA, Book Club, FCA, Maroon and FCCLA. Outside of school she is also involved in Relay for Life. What she loves best about school is seeing peopled interact at the STUCO activities because she plays a huge role in planning them. When she graduates she plans on attending the BSN program at Wichita State.
Daughter of Mike & Trista Hablitzel
February 27th - March 3rd
Eva Arb is a junior here at Salina Central. She is the president of the FFA and also is active in welding. What she loves about school is her teachers Ms. Wild and Mr. Dow. She loves the classes they teach and also how they build a bond with the students in class. She is still figuring out all her options for after graduation. In her free time she enjoys Art, Reading and Welding.
Daughter of Travis & Erica Arb
March 6th - March 10th
James MacKinney is a sophomore here at Salina Central. James is on our Football and Baseball team. He is also apart of the Chess and Gaming Club. His favorite subject is math because he really enjoys numbers and his teacher Mr. Newell. After high school he plans on attending college but is not sure what college he wants to attend.
Son of John & Kimberly MacKinney
March 20th - March 24th
Parker Graves is a freshman here at Salina Central. Parker is on our Central baseball and football team. When he is not in school he is also apart of his churches youth group. His favorite thing about school is the football tea,. He loves getting to hang out with his friends on the field and in the locker room. When he graduates from high school he thinks he will be attending K-State for business.
Son of Jason & Cathy Graves
March 27th - March 31st
Jarahya Howard is a senior here at Salina Central. What she loves best about school is that she gets to see all her friends. Her favorite subject is English and she is very sad that she has already completed her class. When she graduates she plans on moving to Wichita to attend cosmetology school. She wants to thank her mom for always pushing her to do her best! In her free time she enjoys Cosplay, Make up and anything that evolves music!
Daughter of Shanell Bowyer