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The Central Digest

ROTC STUDENTS ORGANIZE CLOTHES DONATION FOR HOMELESS TEENS -- Two cadets hold up the collection bin full of donated jeans.

ROTC Students Organize Clothes Donation for Homeless Teens

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer January 24, 2020

Homelessness is a prevalent issue across the nation with over 1.7 million teens included in that category. DoSomething.org is a not-for-profit organization that uses its digital platform to impact the...

LATHAM INTRODUCES A POSSIBLE PIANO CLASS TO CENTRAL HIGH -- The Piano Lab located at East Hamilton High School.

Choir Teacher Mrs. Latham Introduces a Possible Piano Class To Central High

Sarah Katheron Latham and Ashley Coleman January 23, 2020

While students are at Central, they have the following options for fine arts classes: Central Singers, Concert Choir,  Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music History, Guitar, art, and theatre. In addition to...

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION'S BRICK SALE CONTINUES -- The first bricks that have been ordered sit in the Central High School library.

Central Alumni Association Raises Money with Brick Sale

Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer January 22, 2020

The second semester has begun, and seniors are looking for scholarships to aid their transition into their college years. The Central High School Alumni and Supporters Association sponsors 13 to 14...

CENTRAL TO PARTICIPATE IN ZACH ATTACK 5K MEMORIAL RACE IN HONOR OF ZACH SCHAFER — JROTC students are depicted competing in the event during a previous year.

Central to Participate in Zach Attack 5K Memorial Race in Honor of Zach Schafer

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer January 17, 2020

Many students have come and go throughout Hamilton County Schools over the years, however, very few have left such a positive and impacting legacy as that of Zach Schafer. As the month of March draws near,...

HAMILTON COUNTY JOINS STATE IN IMPROVING SCIENCE CURRICULUM AFTER LOW TEST SCORES --Senior Christina Harris observes a specimen under a microscope in Advanced Placement Biology.

Hamilton County Joins the State in Improving Science Curriculum After Low Test Scores

Bailey Brantingham, Staff Writer January 13, 2020

Over the past few years, many counties in the state of Tennessee have displayed underwhelming scores in the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System, a system that measures student growth over a number...

NEW GUIDELINES ARISE FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT THE START OF SECOND SEMESTER -- The Central Voices performed at Channel 3's Share Your Christmas event in 2019.

Central Voices ‘Share Their Christmas’ With a Food Drive and Musical Performances

Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer December 13, 2019

As the holiday season comes around, teachers and students are finding ways to make the season a little brighter for those at Central and those in the community. The Central Voices started their Christmas...

CENTRAL'S BASKETBALL PROGRAM FUND RAISES BY ADVERTISING BUSINESSES -- Local businesses are encouraged to purchase an advertisement to promote their company.

Central’s Basketball Program Fund Raises by Advertising Businesses

Cassandra Castillo, Copy Editor December 13, 2019

As the basketball season continues, Head Coach Kantonio Davis is making an effort to raise money for the boys basketball team by sponsoring businesses. Banners placed in the school's gym will demonstrate...

REMEMBERING MEGAN SANFORD -- Central teacher Megan Sanford passed away on December 7, 2019. Central's entire staff and student body are devastated by the loss, looking back upon all of her contributions to the school in her honor.

Remembering Megan Sanford

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer December 11, 2019

Megan Sanford has left a great and powerful impact on the history of Central. It will be near impossible for the role she left behind to be filled. Before she taught at the school, she taught at several...

CENTRAL IS GIVEN FREE ACCESS TO THE NEW YORK TIMES WEBSITE -- Now, through the school, students and teachers are permitted to access The New York Times without paying for  a subscription. Junior Ashlee Smith browses the site.

Central is Given Free Access to The New York Times Website

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer December 2, 2019

This year, many new learning luxuries have been introduced to students at Central High School. The biggest luxury so far has been county-issued Chromebooks given to each student. To add on to such an advancement,...

LUNCH LADIES PUT A POSSIBLE STOP TO FOOD WASTE WITH A FREE FOOD PANTRY — Ashauna Parrish places an unopened food item in the designated cooler for another student to enjoy.

Lunch Ladies put a Possible Stop to Food Waste with a Free Food Pantry

Ashley Coleman, Staff Writer November 25, 2019

School breakfast and lunch are viewed as an integral part of the school day by many students; however, several dismiss them as an essential time of the day because they tend to go hungry. Central's cafeteria...

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