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The Central Digest

DR. LEE McDADE STEPS UP AS CENTRAL'S PRINCIPAL FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SCHOOL YEAR -- Former district chief of operations, Lee McDade, takes over as Central's principal for the remainder of the year.

Dr. Lee McDade Steps Up as Central’s Principal for the Remainder of the School Year

May 1, 2019

When it was rumored that Mr. Finley King, Central's principal at the time was going to retire, it evoked sadness and concern from many faculty and students who held him in high regard. With Mr. King's...

After 12 Years as Principal, Finley King (’83) Takes Flight Into New Career at Delta Airlines

Preston Fore, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2019

Schools are defined by their leadership. The responsibility comes down to the principal to make the tough decisions that can make or break a school. Thankfully, Central High School has been fortunate to...

THE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB GETS PERSONAL WITH "ALMOST, MAINE" PRODUCTION -- (left to right): Lacy McKinney, Jimena Villanueva, Jordan Lowe, and Abby Young rehearse for "Almost, Maine".

The Central High School Drama Club Gets Personal With “Almost, Maine” Production

Airicka Richardson, Staff Writer April 11, 2019

Central’s drama club has been rehearsing for  another play that they will be presenting in the school library on Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13. This production is titled Almost, Maine and...

Central Band Earns Superior Rating from Walker Valley High School Judges.

April 5, 2019

Every year, Central and around 30 other bands and orchestras from nearby schools go to Walker Valley High School in Cleveland. They all take a Concert Performance Assessment, which is essentially a standardized...

HUNTER AND BROWN MIDDLE SCHOOLS TOUR CENTRAL HIGH-- Eighth grade Brown Middle School students in the cafeteria, waiting to tour the campus.

Annual Shadow Day Prepares Potential Central Students With Tours and Presentations

Karleigh Schwarzl, Staff Writer April 4, 2019

Shadow Day for rising freshmen is an important day for all eighth graders preparing for their high school years. Every year, students from surrounding middle schools, such as Hunter and Brown Middle, come...

2019 MR. CENTRAL COURT NOMINEES ARE ANNOUNCED -- Two candidates, Michael McGhee and Nathen Vanderwilt, show off their school spirit.

2019 Mr. Central Court Nominees are Announced

Matthew Davis, Assistant Editor March 26, 2019

Mr. Central is the most prestigious title that can be achieved at Central High School. Senior students are selected for the court based on their academic achievements, as well as their extracurricular...

2019 MISS CENTRAL COURT NOMINEES ANNOUNCED -- From left to right is Zariah McDonald, Kayla Henderson, Anahi Colunga, Laurelie Holmberg, and EdicKlee Frias-Cruz are this year's nominees.

2019 Miss Central Court Nominees Announced

Dylan Muccino, Staff Writer March 26, 2019

As the 2018-2019 school year comes to an end, the annual tradition of crowning a new Miss Central has commenced. This title is awarded to the senior student who is the best representation of what Central...

HAMILTON COUNTY PROVIDES SENIORS WITH FREE ACT PREPARATION COURSE -- Senior Michael McGhee is looking through his ACT practice booklet to review for his exam.

Hamilton County Schools Provide Seniors With Free ACT Preparation Course

Karleigh Schwarzl, Staff Writer March 12, 2019

Every year students will take the ACT test which determines which universities students are eligible to apply for. This examination will also provide colleges and universities with information for recruiting,...

ROTC HOSTS FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT THEIR NEW OBSTACLE COURSE -- The raiders group working hard to win their competition.

JROTC Hosts Fundraiser to Support Their New Obstacle Course

Jack Graham, Staff writer March 8, 2019

The Central’s ROTC program has done many things to support the community whether it be with blood drives, food drives, or toy drives for the less fortunate. Currently, they are doing another fundraiser...

CENTRAL WELCOMES FUTURE READY ADVANCED MECHATRONICS AND ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSES -- Jonathan King's class showcases one of their robot creations in light of the new advanced mechatronics and engineering design courses that will soon be available to students.

Central Welcomes Future Ready Advanced Mechatronics and Engineering Design Courses

Jack Graham, Staff Writer March 7, 2019

Central offers various types of courses to their students, ranging from humanities like philosophy and art to sciences such as forensics and anatomy. Now, the school will be able host even more rigorous...

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