100 stories, infinite impact
The Centurion is a dynamic, student-driven publication dedicated to covering the top 100 most compelling news stories with a variety of topics ranging from sports to U.S., to global, to entertainment. The list goes on. Our mission is to impact and inspire by delivering thought-provoking lists and coverages based on research and discussions.
Core Values
Authenticity
Prioritize honest and well-researched content that reflects the goal of our vision
Creativity
From design aspect to engaging narratives, we want a clean and modern look with our presentation
Inclusivity
Our lists and coverage will be will highlight various backgrounds and interests of our audience with a fair and equal representation of all
Excellence
We hold ourselves to high journalistic standards, ensuring that each story is written with skill and factual information
Our
Vision
We aim to be the go-to platform for students and/or adults for casual news and takes of the world around us. Through diverse content and skillful reporting, The Centurion seeks to reflect voices and interests of our generation.
Meet The Centurion Staff
Outreach and Operations
Candy Tan
Hi! My name is Candy and I'm a sophomore in high school. I have a passion for badminton and have been playing competitively since I was six. I am also interested in photography and love traveling.
Outreach Director
Justin Zhao
I am the founder and operations director of The Centurion Mail, and I am really proud of our staff and work ethic. I love to play golf in my free time and listen to jazz. I also love to hang out with friends and have a nice chat!
Operations Director
Design and Media
Tristan Hsieh
Hi I'm Tristan Hsieh. I'm a 10th grader at Walnut High School and I enjoy running and hanging out with my friends. I also like going to the gym if I'm free.
Design Editor-in-Chief
Meira Pham
Hello everyone! I'm Meira Pham and I manage the social media account. I love reading and writing. I also draw, journal and scrapbook on the side.
Instagram Manager
Emma Tran
I have two younger siblings and enjoy traveling. I like sea skeleton pandas and when I have free time I like to listen to music, crochet, or take a nap.
Instagram Manager
Rey Lee
My name is Rey Lee and I manage Tiktok and Instagram content. I like fast cars. My favorite color is red.
Tiktok Manager
Michelle Wang
I go to school in the UK and first born of four, I am a swimmer and I also love to paint/draw and cook — fun fact: my great-grandma is by Russian heritage
Tiktok Manager
Copy
Timmothy Chen
Hi everyone! My name is Timmothy Chen and I am the Copy Editor-in-Chief for The Centurion Mail. I attend Walnut High and play tennis. I also like going outside in general.
Copy Editor-in-Chief
Leon Lee
In my free time I enjoy playing tennis and hanging out with my friends. A fun fact about me is that I am afraid of bugs.
Copy Editor
Lucas Lim
I'm a runner and enjoy watching movies and TV shows. I enjoy music and listen to almost all genres. I eat a lot and like food too.
Copy Editor
Rohan Jain
Hi, I'm Rohan, a sophomore at Troy High School. I enjoy playing cricket and basketball, as well as spending time with people. I also love traveling and trying new experiences.
Copy Editor
Angel Lai
I like snowboarding; my favorite place to snowboard so far is Seattle. I enjoy doing my work with background music. I like music from Bruno Mars and Billie Eilish.
Copy Staffer
Riya Kunatham
Hey all, I’m Riya! I play competitive golf and enjoy palm reading, especially to creep people out. Fun fact about me: I’m an avid penny collector in search for a minted 1964!
Copy Staffer
Sarah Yim
Hi! I’m Sarah and I’m a freshman at Southlands Private Christian School. In my free time, I usually play with my maltipoo, Monet, or watch Youtube for hours on end. I’d say my favorite hobby right now is discovering new music artists to listen to!
Copy Staffer
Connor Yu
Hi, I'm Connor and I'm a freshman at Walnut High School. Outside of school, I do debate, golf, and mock trial. In my free time, I usually play video games, but you can also catch me reading about history.
Copy Staffer
Nizmund Manalad
I'm a sophomore in high school who loves traveling, writing, and taking pictures about my experiences. I'm on the varsity volleyball team and enjoy volunteering at hospitals to help others. My favorite movie is 10 Things I Hate About You.
Copy Staffer
Coverage
Atul Prabhu
My favorite thing to do in my past time is to play city building games. I am in cross country and track which is something I wish to continue to participate it in throughout my life. My favorite food is pasta.
Coverage Lead
Eleanor Ma
Hi! I'm Eleanor and in my free time I like to read, watch shows or youtube, and hangout with my family. My favorite book is Book Lovers by Emily Henry and a show I'm really into right now is Gossip Girl.
Coverage Staff
Brian Nguygen
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Copy Editor
Instructional
Ashleigh Yip
Hi everyone! I'm the Instructional Lead for The Centurion Mail. I enjoy reading, writing, and swimming. I love food and working with kids.
Instructional Lead
Ethan Sung
I like to play video games with Leon Lee, one of the copy editors, because he is not very good and I like to teach him how to play. I also like to play basketball sometimes.
Instructional Staff
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Where Conversations Find Their Frequency
The Wavelength podcast intends to deliver viewers the latest pop culture and entertainment stories at their own convenience. Whether hot takes on the latest news or updates about the newest trends taking social media by storm, Wavelength allows every conversation to find its frequency. We at the Wavelength, not only hope to inform and entertain audiences through our viewpoints, but also make them feel like a part of the wavelength connection we share.
Meet the Wavelength Team
Ava Kaleah David
Hi, i’m Ava Kaleah David and I am the co-host of the Wavelength Podcast for The Centurion Mail. I play club and high school volleyball, I am an editor for my school newspaper and a member of Associated Student Body (ASB)! I love my dog Mochi, spending quality time with family and friends, the beach, taking pictures and writing.
Co-Host
Gianna Graham
Hi, I'm Gianna and I am a co-host for Wavelength. I play Varsity soccer at Walnut high school as well as club soccer. In my free time, I enjoy coaching youth soccer and hanging out with my friends.
Co-Host
For Those Who Dare to Dominate
The Southern California Junior Athletes Organization is a subsidiary under the media outlet The Centurion Mail. In this association, junior athletes looking for sponsorships and recognition will utilize our platform to do so. Athletes will film short form content to promote their training and work ethic.
Meet the SCJAO Athletes
Aden Shen
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Jacob Shen
I love food especially chicken wings and Wingstop. I also like to play Fortnite with Aden and Hill.
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Hill Wang
Hi! I am a sophomore graduating in the year 2027. I love to play golf competitively and with my friends.
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Keita Yobiko
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Matthew Li
I’m 16, and I was born in California. I live in Texas now and I love to golf. Can’t wait to grow with this new organization.
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Daniel Lee
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Francis Zhao
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