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UTC HOSTS DEBATE COMPETITION FOR HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS -- Senior Trinity Bennett and Junior Taylor Hearrell practice their debate skills in the classroom.

Central Prepares for UTC’s Debate Competition for Hamilton County Schools

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer January 9, 2020

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) is hosting a debate competition for high school students. The contest is only open to Hamilton County Schools and UTC is offering scholarships to students...

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...

2019 CAREER EVENT GIVES STUDENTS A VALUABLE INSIGHT INTO THE WORKFORCE — Donovon Armour is with Thomas Fairfield explaining what his job is like at the National Guard to Central Students.

2019 Career Event Gives Students a Valuable Insight into the Workforce

DayOnna Carson, Editor in Chief November 23, 2019

On November 13, Central's students got the opportunity to hear from a multitude representatives from various companies and organizations located in the Chattanooga area. These individuals were able to...

CHATTANOOGA TIMES FREE PRESS REPORTER WYATT MASSEY HELPING 2019 DIGEST STAFF -- Religion Reporter Wyatt Massey is speaking with the Digest staff about ways they can improve their reporting.

Chattanooga Times Free Press Reporter Wyatt Massey Helping 2019 Digest Staff

Ashley Coleman and Cassandra Castillo November 21, 2019

The Central Digest has received various distinctions for its excellence in reporting; countless hours have gone into making the Central Digest one of the best journalism sites in the state. However, there...

HAMILTON COUNTY STUDENTS ADVOCATE REFORM AT MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL GUN VIOLENCE EVENT -- The members of the Mayor's Youth Council pose for a picture after their successful panel discussion.

Hamilton County Students Advocate Reform at Mayor’s Youth Council Gun Violence Event

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer November 20, 2019

Today, society is faced by many challenges and threats that can affect the lives of citizens, especially its youth. One organization, the Mayor's Youth Council, is working under Chattanooga's mayor, Andy...

FAFSA: HOW TO FACE THE FORM --Senior Orlando Gearing is logging into his account at fafsa.gov.

FAFSA: How to Face the Form

Morgan Snyder, Columnist November 19, 2019

Many seniors are reluctant to fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This procrastination is a noticeable epidemic among Central High seniors this year, and it will not be long...

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