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5.7.25 The Babcock Theatre sign advertising the Billings Central Film Premiere.
Film Premiere
The MAPS testing logo.
MAPS Testing
The College Board AP Logo
A Look at AP Testing
5.30.25 Student Council’s recently elected 2025-2026 (From L to R) President Bowman Seitz and Vice President Alex Johnson.
A New Era for Central’s Student Council
5.28.25 Mrs. Marci Hecker, retiring after many years at BCCHS.
Central Bids Farewell to Mrs. Hecker
5.10.25 The Ferris wheel at the entrance of Elitch Gardens.
Central’s Music Department Attends Music in the Parks in Denver, CO
9.21.24 Ayden Salter preparing his teammates to play Laurel.
Behind the Camera
A New Age for the Billings Central Science Bowl Team
2.24.25 From L-R: Juniors, Brynn Sogaard and Maclayn Clark inside Billings Clinic's Med Flight helicopter.
Immersion Day
2.14.25 Madi Gibson, a senior, and Sahara Small, a sophomore, are competitors in national qualifiers.
Speech and Drama National Qualifiers
4.22.25 Billings Central softball celebrates a home run in a win against Hardin at Urbaska Field
The Billings Central Softball Team: How Their Season is Going
Mid-Spring Sports
5.6.25 Senior Allene Johnson on Softball Senior Night.
Spring Sports Wraps Up
4.29.25 Junior William Snell lines up at the starting line.
The Inside Lane
3.29.25 Junior Aramis Rivera wrestles at the 2025 Montana Open wrestling tournament.
The Rams Wrestle at the Montana Open
5.10.25 Car wash fundraiser for Central.
2025 Mural
3.31.25 A closeup portrait of “The Grotto.”
Grotto in Honor of Shel Hanser Reaches Near-Completion
1.27.25 Mr. Trafton introduces the Rocky Vista students before their presentation to kick off Catholic Schools Week.
Students Fundraise to Aid Local Medical Mission
10.28.24 Bernie’s Happy Home fundraising with caramel apples at St. Pius.
A Place to Call Home: Billings’ Bernie’s Happy Home Seeks Support for the Special Needs from the Local Community
9.8.24 Runners line up at the starting line, awaiting the buzzer.
Running On Faith: Billings Catholic Schools Welcomes The New School Year with Faith, Fun, and Fitness
5.5.25 Pope Francis’ picture in the Billings Central Chapel.
Billings Central Remembers Pope Francis
3.5.25 central students standing and preparing to receive ashes.
Tips for a Unique and Meaningful Lenten Experience
3.31.25 A closeup portrait of “The Grotto.”
Grotto in Honor of Shel Hanser Reaches Near-Completion
12.20.24 The Monstrance in front of the Crucifix of Jesus, during Billings Central's 24 hour Adoration.
24-Hour Adoration Challenge Sends Students into Christmas Break
11.25.24 Father John Houlihan at the All Systems Mass.
Students of All Ages Gather for Annual All-System Mass
5.12.25 Billings Central Catholic High School logo.
Dear Class of 2025 & All: A Peek at Our Teacher’s Wish-To-Be Senior Quotes
5.28.25 Mrs. Marci Hecker, retiring after many years at BCCHS.
Central Bids Farewell to Mrs. Hecker
5.14.25 (L to R) Juniors Daisy Swan, Gracie Loveridge, and Annika Stergar posing for a picture with their theology teacher Mrs. Kelly.
Mrs. Kelly Announces Retirement
1.10.25 Junior, William Nelson interviewing Ms. Austin Hanser for the BCCHS Chronicle Podcast.
Same Face, Different Position
1.9.24 Sra. Alcantar grading a student’s final.
The Purpose of Early Finals
2.10.25 The poster for STOMP the musical.
Billings Alberta Bair Shows the Stomp Musical
9.4.24 Senior Anna Kim Auditioning for new play.
“Central’s ‘How to Get Away with a Murder Mystery: A Thrilling Journey of Choices and Consequences”
10.27.23 Sophomores Zoie Weston(left) and Nora Zeier(right) preform together at Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
Junior Aedan Haraban and his littlest brother performing a piano duet at the Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
A poster advertising the BCCHS 2023 Film Premiere
Lights! Camera! Onward!

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Joshua Strydom

Joshua Strydom, Photographer (Photo Copy Editor)

Josh is a junior at Billings Central. This is Josh’s second year in Journalism.  He is involved in Band, Jazz band, Pep Band, HOSA, Science Bowl, and is on the Central swim team. He enjoys playing the drums and mountain biking.

All content by Joshua Strydom
5.30.25 Student Council’s recently elected 2025-2026 (From L to R) President Bowman Seitz and Vice President Alex Johnson.

[Photo] A New Era for Central’s Student Council

Christian Reck, Reporter
June 2, 2025
5.10.25 Seniors Nhinhi Grace and Owen Horn-Charnesky receive the 1st place award for class A orchestra.

5.7.25 (From front to back) Junior Nethanel Keener and Senior Owen Horn-Charnesky a walking to the Babcock Theatre after getting out of the limo.

5.7.25 Junior Cooper Bushman steps out of the limo.

5.7.25 The Babcock Theatre sign advertising the Billings Central Film Premiere.

[Photo] Film Premiere

June 2, 2025
5.7.25 (From L to R) Seniors Cade Schwab and Natalie Newbury walking from the limo to the Babcock Theatre.

5.7.25 (From front to back) Sophomore Vivian Hastings and Senior Ellis Tillery getting out of the limo.

5.7.25 Senior Madi Gibson steps out of the limo.

5.7.25 Senior Montana Thomas steps out of the limo at the Billings Central Film Premiere.

5.7.25 (From front to back) Juniors Riley Chambless and Mirkalla Martinez stepping out of the limo.

5.7.25 Senior Halle Anderson poses for the camera at the Billings Central Film Premiere.

5.7.25 Junior Patrick Hermanson walking into the Babcock Theatre.

5.7.25 Junior, Ella Fairbanks steps out of the limo at the Billings Central Film Premiere.

5.7.25 (From L to R) Seniors Luke Auer and Jacob Jewett after getting out of the limo.

5.7.25 Senior Jacob Jewett steps out of the limo at the Billings Central Film Premiere.

5.10.25 Band director Mr. Martinez and his daughter on the “Turn of the Century” ride at Elitch Gardens.

5.10.25 The Ferris wheel at the entrance of Elitch Gardens.

[Photo] Central’s Music Department Attends Music in the Parks in Denver, CO

June 2, 2025
5.10.25 Central students riding the ride “Mind Eraser” at Elitch Gardens.

5.10.25 (From L to R) Sophomore Sawyer Guenthner and Freshman Isaac Meunier after riding “Mind Eraser” at Elitch Gardens.

5.10.25 (From L to R) Seniors Luke Auer and Madi Gibson receiving Billings Central’s band’s first place trophy for Class A.

5.10.25 Senior Halle Anderson receiving Billings Central’s Choir’s third place trophy for Class A.

5.10.25 The Billings Central Catholic High School Music Department at Music in the Parks at Denver’s Elitch Gardens.

5.10.25 Director, Branden Martinez with Central’s Orchestra

5.5.25 Pope Francis’ picture in the Billings Central Chapel.

[Photo] Billings Central Remembers Pope Francis

June 2, 2025
4.13.25 ACT Practice books and the PreACT question booklet for this year’s PreACT.

[Photo] The ACT at Central

May 14, 2025
3.26.25 Junior Keira McMahon playing the flute.

3.26.25 (From L to R) Seniors Luke Auer and Madi Gibson playing the trumpet.

3.26.25 Junior Sarah Spini playing the flute.

3.26.25 (From L to R) Seniors Evan Miller and Bailee Roesch playing the Alto Saxophone.

[Photo] Music Districts

April 28, 2025
3.26.25 Sophomore Landon Paumer playing the trombone.

3.26.25 Billings Central Band prepares for music districts.

4.14.25 Senior JJ Michalsky serves the ball at the West vs Central tennis meet.

4.14.25 Senior Brenda Twichel prepares to serve the ball at Pioneer Park during the tennis meet against West.

4.14.25 Sophomore Caiden Hernandez prepares to receive the serve while playing doubles at the West vs Central tennis meet.

[Photo] The Central Tennis Teams Readies Themselves to Ace the Start of the Season

April 28, 2025
4.14.25 Junior Alex Johnson prepares to serve the ball.

4.14.25 (From L to R) Sophomore Caiden Hernandez and Senior Luke Pankratz talking to their coach in between sets.

4.14.25 Freshman Christian Reck serves the ball at Pioneer Park during the West vs Central tennis meet.

4.14.25(From L to R) Junior Teaghan Vaira and Junior Toni Kohn at the West vs Central tennis meet.

4.10.25 The Crucifix in the Billings Central Chapel.

[Photo] Search 2025

April 28, 2025
4.10.25 The Crucifix in the Billings Central Chapel.

[Photo] Search 2025

Ella Brandon, Reporter
April 28, 2025
2.15.25 (From closest to farthest away) Juniors Teaghan Vaira and Sarah Spini swimming in finals of the 200 yard Individual Medley at the MHSA State Swim Meet.

2.15.25 Freshman Vanessa Sheridan swimming the 100 yard butterfly at the MHSA State Swim Meet.

2.15.25 Senior Dylan Shelton swimming in finals of the 500 yard freestyle at the State Swim meet in Great Falls.

2.15.25 Junior Sarah Spini swimming her leg of the 400 yard freestyle relay at the MHSA State Swim meet.

2.15.25 Junior Joanne Ragsdale swimming the finals of the 500 yard freestyle at the MHSA State Swim Meet.

2.15.25 Senior Daniel Apostol jumps off of the blocks to start his leg of the 400 yard freestyle relay at the State Swim Meet.

[Photo] Making Waves

Annie Hanser
April 28, 2025
2.15.25 Senior Allison Elings swimming in the finals of the 100 yard butterfly at the MHSA State Swim Meet.

2.15.25 Junior Teaghan Vaira swimming freestyle during the 200 yard Individual Medley at the State Swim Meet.

2.14.25 Sophomore Caleb Kay swimming butterfly in the preliminaries for the 200 yard Individual Medley at the MHSA State Swim Meet.

2.15.25 Junior Greyson Piseno swimming in finals of the 100 yard breaststroke at the State Swim Meet.

2.15.25 Senior Dylan Shelton leaps off of the blocks to start off the 400 yard freestyle relay at the MHSA State Swim Meet.

2.15.25 Senior Dylan Shelton neck and neck with Billings West swimmer Tyler Zarbock during the finals of the 200 yard Individual Medley at the State Swim Meet.

2.12.25 Mr. Trafton announcing the NHS inductees.

2.12.25 Junior Kamryn Reinker being inducted into the National Honor Society.

2.12.25 (From L to R) Junior Bowman Seitz, Junior Sage Sebastian, Junior Alex Romee, and Junior Kamryn Reinker standing in the front after being inducted into National Honor Society.

2.12.25 Junior Sophia Schwab getting inducted into the National Honor Society.

[Photo] A New Age for the Billings Central Science Bowl Team

Baxter Jensen, Reporter
April 14, 2025
2.12.25 Central students stop for a picture after getting inducted into National Honor Society.

[Photo] Getting into National Honors Society

Baxter Jensen
April 2, 2025
2.12.25 Junior Landon Hughes getting inducted into NHS.

2.12.25 Junior Evan Harrell getting inducted into NHS.

2.12.25 Junior Sarah Spini getting inducted into National Honor Society.

2.12.25 Junior Bowman Seitz getting inducted into NHS.

(For Student Life) 3.18.25 Senior Cole Bland standing in the pub waiting for customers to arrive.

2.24.25 Sophomore Ollie Prill pitching during baseball open gym.

2.24.25 Sophomore Ollie Prill winds up to pitch the baseball at the open gym.

[Photo] Billings Central Baseball Prepares for its’ Inaugural Season

April 2, 2025
3.18.25 (From L to R) Junior Alex Johnson and Student Council Advisor Mrs. Kulaga.

[Photo] Student Council Reforms

March 21, 2025
3.18.25 (From L to R) Junior Alex Johnson and Student Council Advisor Mrs. Kulaga.

[Photo] Student Council Reforms

Christian Reck, Reporter
March 21, 2025
2.21.25 Junior Ella Fairbanks singing for her father daughter duo at Open Mic Night.

2.21.25 Teacher and guitarist Shane Fairbanks playing guitar in his father daughter duo at Open Mic Night.

[Photo] “When Words Can’t Suffice” – Central’s Annual Art Gala and Open Mic Night Collab

April 2, 2025
2.21.25 Sophomore Vivian Hastings singing at Open Mic Night.

2.27.25 (From L to R) Freshman Brodie Glaser and Sophomore Matteo Harris standing in Sophomore hallway for a picture.

(For Social Media) 3.18.25 Mr. Fairbanks playing the bass guitar during Moses practice.

(For Social Media) 3.18.25 Junior Ollin Kulaga stops by his locker before school.

2.21.25 Senior Halle Anderson performs a song at open mic night.

(For Social Media) 3.18.25 (From L to R) Freshman Charles Kraft and Gabe Starosta before school starts.

2.24.25 Freshman Cole Reas hitting with Mr. Martinson at the baseball open gym.

(For Social Media) 3.18.25 Sophomore Bennet Seitz doing homework before school starts.

2.21.25 Branden Martinez and his Chihuahua announcing the next performance at open mic night.

2.21.25 Teacher and guitarist Shane Fairbanks playing guitar in his father daughter duo at Open Mic Night.

[Photo] “When Words Can’t Suffice” – Central’s Annual Art Gala and Open Mic Night Collab

Khue Ho, Reporter
April 2, 2025
2.21.25 (From L to R) Teacher and bass player Shane Fairbanks and teacher and cajon player Branden Martinez playing for their band “Death by Robots.”

2.21.25 Teacher and lead singer Nick Mack singing for the teacher band “Death by Robots.”

2.15.25 Junior Greyson Piseno swimming the 100 yard Breaststroke at the MHSA State Swim Meet.

[Photo] BCCHS Winter Sports Recap

Dane Mueller, Sports Reporter
April 2, 2025
1.27.25 Mr. Trafton introduces the Rocky Vista students before their presentation to kick off Catholic Schools Week.

[Photo] Students Fundraise to Aid Local Medical Mission

February 20, 2025
1.27.25 Mr. Trafton introduces the Rocky Vista students before their presentation to kick off Catholic Schools Week.

[Photo] Students Fundraise to Aid Local Medical Mission

Gianna Haney, Reporter
February 20, 2025
1.31.25 Junior Ronan O’Neill swimming butterfly in his 200 IM at Butte.

1.31.25 Junior Teaghan Vaira swimming breaststroke in the 200 IM at Butte.

2.1.25 Senior Will Zink swimming backstroke in the 200 IM at Missoula.

2.1.25 Senior Allison Elings swimming breaststroke in the 200 IM.

1.31.25 Senior Allison Elings swimming 100 butterfly at Butte.

[Photo] Butte-Missoula Swim Meet

February 20, 2025
1.31.25 Junior Sarah Spini swimming 100 butterfly at Butte.

1.31.25 Junior Sarah Spini swimming 100 butterfly at Butte.

1.31.25 Sophomore Caleb Kay swimming breaststroke during the 200 IM at Butte.

2.1.25 Freshman Harper Downing swimming breaststroke in the 200 IM at Missoula.

1.31.25 Sophomore Caleb Kay swims butterfly in the 200 IM.

2.1.25 Senior Allison Elings swimming butterfly in the 200 IM at Missoula.

2.1.25 Senior Allison Elings swimming breaststroke in the 200 IM at Missoula.

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