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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

LET'S BE SERIOUS CENTRAL -- Simulating getting handcuffed with SRO Deputy Soyster.

Hey, Hay Hay!: Let’s Be Serious Central

Haylee Smith, Columnist March 9, 2018

Last week, Central High School faced a fearful ordeal when a rumor was spread throughout social media about a potential school shooting. Many students were afraid to attend school, and most even stayed...

HEART WEEK -- Posing with Herbert Heartman the healthy heart man

Hey, Hay Hay!: A Week of ‘Hearty’ Announcements

Haylee Smith, Columnist February 23, 2018

Last week, the Central Digest teamed up with the American Heart Association to bring awareness in regards to staying heart healthy. Each day, a member of the Digest spoke over the intercom during the morning...

LAST SEMESTER OF HIGH SCHOOL -- Reminiscing of  my time at Central.

Hey, Hay Hay!: The Second First Day of School

Haylee Smith, Columnist January 23, 2018

One of the worst things about winter break, is coming back to school after the break and getting "back into the flow." Most kids think that the first day of school is the worst, but little do they know,...

SENIORITIS -- Half-way through the year just hoping to graduate.

Hey, Hay Hay!: Are the Seniors Sick?

Haylee Smith, Columnist December 5, 2017

Senioritis, the loss of motivation to do work as a senior, is plaguing the Class of 2018. Anywhere from slacking on college applications and not applying for scholarships, to failing classes; the seniors...

HAND TURKEY -- Thanks to Mr. Seals for letting me borrow a turkey.

Hey, Hay Hay!: Be Thankful

Haylee Smith, Columnist November 21, 2017

It is finally Thanksgiving time everyone! Otherwise known as the season of thankfulness and good food. All joking aside, Thanksgiving is a holiday where one should really appreciate who and what they have...

HOT OR NOT? -- (left to right) Seniors Ashley Crum and Madison Young help me  figure out the school temperature.

Hey, Hay Hay!: Let’s Take Your Temperature, Central

Haylee Smith, Columnist November 10, 2017

Once again here we are at school, either trying to stay warm or trying to find an air conditioner. You could walk into any class in the school and experience what seems to be like going from the icy tundras...

CANDY!  -- It is time for Trick-or _Treating, which means free candy.

Hey, Hay Hay!: Halloween: Trick or Treat?

Haylee Smith, Columnist October 31, 2017

It is Halloween time, the one time where it is perfectly okay to eat lots of candy without someone questioning you. However, as a high school student, some could question if it is acceptable to still be...

POWDERPUFF TIME -- Juniors and seniors gathered on the field Friday for the annual powderpuff game

Hey, Hay Hay!: Seniors Dominate at Powderpuff

Haylee Smith, Columnist October 23, 2017

It is that time of the year again: homecoming week. The week everyone comes out of dress code to show their best for each theme of the day. However, homecoming week is not just about dressing up or the...

SEE YOU AT THE POLE -- Students gathered around flagpole Wednesday to pray.

Hey, Hay Hay!: Alright, Let’s Pray…

Haylee Smith, Columnist October 6, 2017

Prayer is the one thing that closely connects a person to God by allowing a conversation between either one or multitudes of people and Him. Every year Christians all throughout the nation gather around...

READY. SET. ACTION. -- Junior Caleb Greenhaw and Senior Haylee Smith rehearse for the upcoming play.

Hey, Hay Hay!: “Too Much Light” Revives Central’s Drama Club

Haylee Smith, Columnist September 27, 2017

Most people associate art with a painting or drawing, or sometimes music. However, no one ever considers theater to be in that mix. "Theatre is truth, played out before us in a way that ignites our...

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