The Central Digest

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...

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Invites Duvall Young as Guest Speaker

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer • November 18, 2019

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a student led club that meets every Friday before school. Students will either play games, share devotionals based on scriptures from the Bible, share testimonies,...

Elizabeth Rawson and Kathleen Majoras Assist Transitioning Geometry Students

Abby Young, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019

The math department has had many changes in regards to former geometry teacher Matthew Joyner's departure. The recent loss of geometry teachers has caused major changes in the number of students per class;...

Darrington Baker and Jadyn Snakenberg-Leggett Gain Experience as Student Teachers at Central

Ashley Coleman, Staff Writer • November 4, 2019

This year, there have been a multitude of new staff welcomed to Central High. Though they are not here to stay, there are two new student teachers who have joined the school. Their names are Darrington...

Newly Implemented ACT Subject Testing Causes Mixed Emotions With Students

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer • November 1, 2019

As many students are nearing the end of high school, they are starting to stress more than ever under the pressure of college testing. One requirement to graduate of most high school students in Tennessee...

Hamilton County Implements New Mental Health Curriculum

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer • October 31, 2019

The Hamilton County Counseling Department has initialized a new method of preparing students academically and emotionally for higher education and successful careers. The new program intends to record...

Lack of Staff in Math Department Leads to Changes in Teachers’ Schedules

Morgan Snyder, Columnist • October 28, 2019

Former Central High geometry teacher Matt Joyner's departure has left an unfilled gap in the Central's math department. Until a permanent geometry teacher is hired, James Snyder will be teaching Joyner's...

Central High School and Brown Middle Lack Full Time SRO

Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer • October 25, 2019

Students may have realized someone was missing as they returned to school this year. Central High's School Resource Officer (SRO), James Soyster, has filled an important position in the school. SROs in...

$1,000 Grant for the Ruriteen Club Assists with the Cost of School Lunch

Baylee Ellis, Staff Writer • October 25, 2019

Central High School's Ruriteen Club recently received a grant for $1,000. This money will be going towards helping students at Central who may not be able to afford to buy their lunch food. Currently,...

Tzvi Strauss Takes to the Sky to Pursue His Dreams

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer • October 22, 2019

While many start to pursue their dreams after high school, some are eager to start as soon as possible. One example of an ambitious person is one of Central's very own: Junior Tzvi Strauss. Strauss...