Thursday, October 1, 2026
Central High School’s seniors will walk across the stage to receive their diplomas next week, officially signaling the start of a new chapter in their lives. Many will be going off to college and start chasing their dreams, but not before enjoying their summer.
A few seniors took time out of their day to share their future plans and reflect on their academic careers to this point.
Jeffrey Chance
College: Maryland Institute of College
of Art
Plans to study: Film and video production
Dream job: Director and filmmaker
Elementary school: Shaw Avenue
Activities: Future Business Leaders of America, Class of 2014, honor societies, SADD, peer mentors
Best high school memory: Winning state FBLA for business presentation on luncheon etiquette my junior year after failing three times at public speaking.
Summer plans: I have to get a job and I have to learn how to drive at some point. Also enjoy the summer after all the hard work of high school.
Chazz Inniss
College: Syracuse University
Plans to study:
Magazine journalism and digital media
Dream job: Editor-in-chief or digital director at a magazine, hopefully GQ
Elementary school: Clear Stream Avenue
Activities: Morning TV, National Honor Society, YOLO-SGD (You Only Live Once- See Greater Differences, a community service organization), tutoring, academic honor societies, SADD, volleyball
Best high school memory: Getting involved in my various clubs and activities, but also getting involved with volleyball.
Summer plans: I’m trying to find work so that I can get money for books. I’m also going to be going to Costa Rica for a vacation.
Simone Boyd
College: Stony Brook University
Plans to study:
Psychology, minor in Spanish
Dream job: I want to open my own bilingual psychology practice
Elementary school: Shaw Avenue
Activities: Class of 2014, Central High School Seekers Christian Club, SADD, YOLO-SGD, National Honor Society, academic honor societies,
Best high school memory: Every day second period, my free period, I got to sit and enjoy my friends’ company, I got to talk to my teachers and we talked about everything. It was nice and relaxing.
Summer plans: I don’t know if I’m going to work. I know I’m going to volunteer. This summer is just for having this last, big fun summer with everyone from high school.
