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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: KATHY RATZ ('74) REFLECTS BACK ON HER EDUCATIONAL INSPIRATION FROM CENTRAL-- Kathy Ratz pictured posing in front of the Taj Mahal.

Alumni Spotlight: Kathy Farmer 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 Farmer Ratz, had Central Spirit running through her veins even before she entered...

REUBEN JUSTICE, AMONG FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN CENTRAL GRADUATES, SPEAKS TO CENTRAL HISTORY CLASSES -- Reuben Justice discusses his time at Central in the school library.

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...

 MARJORIE OGLE REFLECTS ON 36 YEARS AT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL -- Former  English Teacher Marjorie Ogle sits in her Chattanooga, Tennessee, home.

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 — Tonia Martin works as a college advisor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, creating software that assists prospective students with enrollment into the university.

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...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: KYNDALL VAUGHN CONTINUES THE CENTRAL LEGACY -- Kyndall Vaughn, a Class of 2012 graduate,  is currently an English teacher at Ooltewah High.

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...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: KELLY WNUK SHARES HOW BEING A CENTRAL GRADUATE HAS IMPACTED HER LIFE -- Kelly Wnuk says that Central was very integral in shaping her into a well rounded individual.

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...

VANCE AND CHARLYNNE FRY ('54) LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY OF SERVICE AT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL -- Admiral Fry stands with his wife, Charlynne.

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...

RECENT CENTRAL GRADUATE FLOR RAMIREZ ('12) EXCELS AS A HAIR STYLIST -- Pictured is Flor Ramirez at her job styling a customer's hair.

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...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: JADYN SNAKENBERG ('16) RETURNS TO CENTRAL WITH PRIDE AS A STUDENT TEACHER -- Central Alumni Jadyn Snakenberg (left) with Jacob Denton (right) pose as 2016 Mr. and Ms. Central.

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...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: HARVARD GRADUATE RICHARD "RICKY" COOKE ('62) CONTINUES TO EXHIBIT VALOR AND SUPPORTIVENESS -- Ricky Cooke’s consistent involvement in Central’s extracurricular activities has helped prepare him to serve his own country and be accepted into one of the nation’s most prestigious colleges, Harvard University.

Alumni Spotlight: Harvard Graduate Richard “Ricky” Cooke (’62) Continues to Exhibit Valor and Supportiveness

Cassandra Castillo, Copy Editor October 3, 2019

Those who have fond memories of high school are usually students who were actively participating in extracurricular activities on campus. Central has had many alumni who have received many opportunities...

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