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The Central Digest

TURN-IN BINS ARE LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL ENTRANCE —
To the left of the office doors, students can turn in any scholarships, homework, or documents in the designated bins.

Principal Iannarone Provides General Information for Students While Learning From Home

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer March 29, 2020

During the trying times of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is difficult to adjust to new circumstances. Students and families may be struggling keeping up with information about school while learning from home....

PROM, GRADUATION AND OTHER SENIOR EVENTS POSTPONED -- Central's Class of 2016 stands in their caps and gowns during their ceremony.

Prom, Superintendent’s Banquet, and Other Senior Events Postponed

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer March 26, 2020

Due to the recent pandemic that has put the world on pause, many seniors are worried about how they will end their high school career. Many school events have been postponed, while other events have not,...

HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS EXTEND SHUTDOWN DATE AND IMPLEMENT STUDENT RESOURCES -- The county is providing resources like student meal deliveries, help hotlines, device pickup, and low cost internet options to help ease the stress of online learning and isolation for parents and students.

Hamilton County Schools Extend Shutdown Date to April 24 and Implement Student Resources

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer March 26, 2020

Recently, the entire country has felt the effect of the chaos originating from the quickly-spreading coronavirus pandemic. Stores have been out of stock, restaurants have closed dine-in services, and many...

THEATER II AND ENGLISH TEACHER KELSAY CATE RECEIVES NEW TEACHER AND DONORSCHOOSE GRANTS -- Kelsay Cate and her Theatre II class enjoy each other's company while deciding what play they want to pursue.

Theatre II and English Teacher Kelsay Cate Receives Two Grants

Ashley Coleman, Staff Writer March 25, 2020

The local Alpha Chapter of DKG (Delta Kappa Gamma) collaborated with the Volunteer Electric Company's (VEC) share program and the Hamilton County Department of Education (HCDE) to help assist new teachers. Jill...

OFFICER PAUL SOYSTER RETURNS TO CENTRAL AFTER RECOVERING FROM INJURY -- Officer Paul Soyster has returned to Central with a goal of getting to know the current student body before the 2019-2020 school year concludes.

Officer Paul Soyster Returns to Central After Recovering from Injury

DayOnna Carson, Editor in Chief March 21, 2020

While students are traveling throughout the school campus each day, it is the Hamilton County Department of Education's main goal to ensure one thing as they obtain an education: student safety. While...

HAMILTON COUNTY'S SHUTDOWN DUE TO COVID-19 BRINGS POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS -- A schedule of March, showing all the events that are being postponed or cancelled.

Hamilton County’s Shutdown Due to COVID-19 Brings Postponements and Cancellations

Blake Catlett, Assistant Editor March 15, 2020

Hamilton County recently joined the thousands of school districts across the world temporarily shutting down campuses due to COVID-19 fears. The virus, which started its reign in November of last year,...

HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC -- All Hamilton county schools are to be closed for the majority of March, and, as of now, students are expected to return to school on March 30.

Hamilton County Schools Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Cassandra Castillo, Copy Editor March 13, 2020

The coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, was declared a pandemic on March 11 by the World Health Organization. The first case was detected in Wuhan, China, and has transcended to many European and...

CAMP COLLEGE, AT SEWANEE UNIVERSITY, STRIVES TO PREPARE JUNIORS FOR COLLEGE -- Juniors Shawn Hudgins, Ashlee Smith, and May Saores are all excited to prepare for their senior year.

Camp College, at Sewanee University, Strives to Prepare Juniors for College

Jaheim Williams and DayOnna Carson March 11, 2020

Senior year is big a transition period for a lot of students and families. It marks the metaphorical bridge from adolescence to adulthood and can be a very intimidating change for most high schoolers,...

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...

STUDENTS BUILD AWARENESS OF COLLEGE OPTIONS THROUGH 2020 COLLEGE FAIR -- Central students express interests in colleges at the college fair.

Students Build their Awareness of College Options Through 2020 College Fair

Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer March 4, 2020

The 2020 school year is beginning to come to a close as all high school students ponder their next steps to their education and career. On February 28, over 20 colleges set up information tables in the...

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