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THE HISTORY OF STAN THE POUNDER MAN -- Christopher Kribs wears the "Stan the Pounder Man" head for the pep rally.

The History of Stan the Pounder Man

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer October 1, 2019

When it comes to school spirit, many Central students are quick to paint their faces, yell out chants, and support their peers on game day. However, one important player on the team is often overlooked...

COLLEGE WEEK 2019 --Kayla Butler stands beside the winning door of college week, encouraging college for all students. 

A pep rally commenced later on in the day on Friday, September 20.

Gallery: College Week 2019

Sarah Katheron Latham, staff writer September 25, 2019

TEACHERS FOCUS ON COMMUNICATION AS OPEN HOUSE DOUBLES AS SENIOR NIGHT - - The Central Voices prepare to sing in front of parents, students, and staff before Open House begins.

Teachers Focus on Communication as Open House Doubles as Senior Night

Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer September 23, 2019

Central High School's Open House began at 6 o'clock for students and parents on September 12. The night commenced with a performance by the Central Voices, directed by choir teacher Katheron Latham. They...

ATHLETES PREPARE FOR 2021 TRACK SEASON -- Central athletes will be using the track above to prepare for the upcoming season. File photo from 2019.

Central’s Newly Built Track Promises Years of Continued Success

Morgan Snyder, Columnist September 18, 2019

Central started construction on the new track last fall, and it was recently finished about one month ago. Though it is a work in progress, the track is coming along slowly but surely. Many students are...

CENTRAL CELEBRATES 50 YEARS AT ITS HIGHWAY 58 LOCATION -- This is a photo of what Central High looked like right after it was built. It was included in the first Champion yearbook for the 1969-1970 school year.

Central Celebrates 50 Years at its Highway 58 Location

Ashley Coleman, Staff Writer September 16, 2019

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Central High School’s Highway 58 location. A lot has changed since Central was first built, such as the school schedule, cafeteria food, and staff among other...

DYLAN MUCCINO TAKES THE 2020 CHAMPION YEARBOOK TO NEW LEVELS AS EDITOR IN CHIEF — Senior Dylan Muccino is pictured helping out a fellow Champion staff member.

Dylan Muccino Takes The 2020 Champion Yearbook to New Levels as Editor in Chief

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer September 13, 2019

This year, the Central High School yearbook, The Champion, has emerged with a new class full of bright and intelligent students to run it. For the 109th edition of The Champion, the yearbook staff has...

CENTRAL'S JROTC MARCHES TO SUCCESS AT ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE -- The plaques from past years’ parades are on display in the Central High School armory.

Central’s JROTC Marches to Success in Armed Forces Day Parade

Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer September 12, 2019

There is great pride in being the oldest JROTC program in the state of Tennessee. Central High School's JROTC program has been operating for almost 100 years, since the December of 1919. One of the events...

RYAN MALLORY VOLUNTEERS TO BECOME SPONSOR OF THE BETA CLUB -- Mr. Ryan Mallory is pictured organizing his heavy workload while working as the new Beta Club sponsor.

Ryan Mallory Volunteers to Become Sponsor of the Beta Club

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer September 10, 2019

This year, longtime Central High School English teacher Ryan Mallory will be taking over as the new head Beta Club sponsor. He will be succeeding Sally White, who taught at Central for 10 years, but recently...

JROTC STUDENTS ATTEND CELEBRATION OF VALOR LUNCHEON WHERE MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT SHARES HIS STORY -- Central JROTC students are pictured with Medal of Honor recipient, Clint Romesha. (Left to right: Tyler Mullins, Zach Defur, Hyatt Green, Clint Romesha, Airicka Richardson, Major David Spencer, Jacob Sylman)

JROTC Students Attend Celebration of Valor Luncheon Where Medal of Honor Recipient Shares His Story

Blake Catlett, Assistant Editor September 10, 2019

The Medal of Honor is the United States' most prestigious personal military decoration one can receive. Very few people have been able to obtain this award in their lifetime. One of the few Medal of Honor...

CENTRAL STUDENTS RECEIVE NEW CHROMEBOOKS FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR -- Students use their Chromebooks to work on their assignments.

Central Students Receive New Chromebooks for the 2019-2020 School Year

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer September 9, 2019

Hamilton County has decided that for the 2019-2020 school year Central is to be a part of the one to one initiative. The one to one initiative is defined as schools that provide each student with an electronic...

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