Alumni Spotlight: Central Commemorates Coach John Crawford (’68)
Zoey Greene, Staff Writer
September 28, 2020
Coach John Crawford graduated from Central High School in 1968 and was in the last class to have graduated from Dodds Avenue. After graduating, Crawford found himself at Murray State University, majoring in drafting and industrial education. This was not his original plan, as there was a football...
Alumni Spotlight: Kathy Ratz (’74) Reflects on Her Educational Inspiration from Central
Bailey Brantingham, Editor
September 9, 2020
Throughout its history, Central High School has seen many fantastic students come and go. One of these students, Kathy Ratz, had Central Spirit running through her veins even before she entered Central as a student. Born a Purple Pounder, Kathy Ratz, the daughter of the man behind Central's Stan the...
Reuben Justice, Among First African American Central Graduates, Speaks to History Classes
Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer
March 6, 2020
Central's classes have taken efforts this February to celebrate and honor black history month; art classes have experienced the history of African American face jugs, and history classes have had the opportunity to hear the experiences of one of the first African Americans to graduate from Central Hig...
Marjorie Ogle Reflects on Teaching for 36 Years at Central High School
Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer
February 28, 2020
"Miss Ogle, gave me a harder time than any teacher. I didn't understand at the time, but, as life revealed itself over the years, I realized she did it because she cared. I still strive every day to be a better writer. I couldn't have had a better teacher." -- Terri White, 1982 alumna
Alumni Spotlight: Tonia Martin (‘92) Assists Students with College Enrollment through Software Development
Jack Graham, Videographer
February 14, 2020
Over the years, Central High School has seen many students graduate. Many of these graduates have gone on to do things that have helped so many people. This is no exception with Central Graduate Tonia Martin. Having graduated in 1992, Mrs. Martin worked hard and studied diligently to keep her grades hi...
Alumni Spotlight: Kyndall Vaughn Now an English Teacher at Ooltewah
Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer
February 5, 2020
Part of Central's goal when educating its students is to put them on a path towards success in whichever career they choose. Central is proud of the many students who have graduated and continued their education to become employed in impactful professions. One of Central's alumna was influenced by the...
Alumni Spotlight: Kelly Wnuk Shares How Being a Central Graduate has Impacted Her Life
Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
January 27, 2020
Here at Central, the staff values students that graduate with a favorable career in mind. It is meaningful for incoming graduates to go down a career path that is both beneficial and unique to their skill sets. This is also the mindset of Central's Class of 2015 Alumna Kelly Wnuk, who values students...
Vance and Charlynne Fry (’54) Leave a Lasting Legacy of Service at Central High School
Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer
December 16, 2019
Central High School is blessed to have many alumni who continue to support students in various ways. Alumni Admiral Vance Fry and Charlynne Harris Fry were very involved students at Central, and they continue to find ways to be involved in their community and former high school. Charlynne and Vance...
Recent Central Graduate Flor Ramirez (’12) Excels as a Hair Stylist
Jack Graham, Videographer
October 28, 2019
Throughout its history, Central High School has produced numerous intelligent people that go on to succeed in the world; this is no exception to Central Alumna Flor Ramirez. A 2012 graduate, Ramirez enjoyed her time at Central, from the different classes that she took to the different groups she was...
Alumni Spotlight: Jadyn Snakenberg (’16) Returns to Central With Pride as a Student Teacher
Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
Central is proud to produce successful students and give them a fun high school experience that makes them want to stay as long as they can. One of these students, Jadyn Snakenberg, graduated with the class of 2016 and has gained her Pounder Pride once again as she returns to Central as a student teacher. "My...
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