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FORE ANNOUNCED AS VALEDICTORIAN; WHAYEB SALUTATORIAN OF THE CLASS OF 2019 -- Valedictorian Preston Fore and Salutatorian Zeena Whayeb pose beside a monument dedicated to E. Y. Chapin, who presented an endowment to the school library, making the vast collection of books possible. The duo did a lot of studying and research in the library to achieve the highest ranks in their class.

Fore Announced as Valedictorian, Whayeb Salutatorian of the Class of 2019

DayOnna Carson, Associate Editor March 5, 2019

As the graduation countdown in the hallway approaches closer and closer to zero, the Class of 2019 continues to make arrangements for their future outside of high school, making the most out of their last...

POUNDER PRIDE PODCAST -- The Pounder Pride Podcast will be a weekly podcast curated by Copy Editor Jake Johns and members of the Central Digest staff along with special guests.

The Pounder Pride Podcast Episode 1: Zoomania

Jake Johns, Copy Editor March 4, 2019

The Central Digest has branched into the realm of broadcasting! Check out the first episode of the Pounder Pride Podcast on one of the platforms below! Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Description:...

CENTRAL STUDENTS WIN FREEDOMS FOUNDATION'S YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST -- (left to right): Preston Fore, DayOnna Carson, and Danae Wnuk win the Freedoms Foundation Youth Essay Contest.

Central Students Win Freedoms Foundation’s Youth Essay Contest

Dakota Wootan, Staff Writer March 4, 2019

The Freedoms Foundation is a national, non-profit, nonpartisan educational organization that was founded in 1949. It is known for providing educational award programs for students with the aim of helping...

CENTRAL CHOIR STUDENTS PERFORM IN LEE UNIVERSITY HONOR CHOIR — The Lee University Honor Choir performs with Central Choir students chosen as representatives of the school.

Central Choir Students Perform in the Lee University Honor Choir

Dylan Muccino, Staff Writer February 26, 2019

On February, 8 through 9, students from the Central High School Choir participated in the Lee University Honor Choir.  Students were awarded this opportunity by being selected by their chorus directors...

WRCB ANCHOR DAVID CARROLL DISCUSSES JOURNALISM CAREER WITH THE CENTRAL DIGEST -- WRCB anchor  David Carroll discusses his journalism career and gives advice to the Central Digest staff.

WRCB Anchor David Carroll Discusses Journalism Career with the Central Digest

Preston Fore, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2019

David Carroll has been a beloved member of the Chattanooga community for many years as the face and voice of WRCB Channel 3. Last week, Carroll took the time to discuss his experienced career with the...

NOTHING BUNDT CAKES SPONSORS THE CENTRAL CHOIR'S LATEST FUNDRASIER -- Nothing Bundt Cakes helps create a fundraiser in support of the Central Choir.

‘Nothing Bundt Cakes’ Sponsors the Central Choir’s Latest Fundraiser

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer February 12, 2019

As Valentine's Day approaches, many people are looking for ways to celebrate, or show their appreciation for the people around them. Thanks to the sponsors of their latest fundraiser, Nothing Bundt Cakes,...

SENIOR MIKAYLA GILL IS ACCEPTED INTO BRYAN COLLEGE WITH A SOFTBALL SCHOLARSHIP —  Mikayla Gill appears to be elated with the new jerseys she received from Bryan College.

Senior Mikayla Gill is Accepted into Bryan College with a Softball Scholarship

Dylan Muccino, Staff Writer February 6, 2019

As the year goes on, more and more seniors are being accepted into the university of their choice. Central Senior Mikayla Gill has been accepted into Bryan College, and has gotten signed on a softball...

THE CENTRAL SOUND'S NUMEROUS GIFTED MUSICIANS PARTICIPATE IN DISTINGUISHED HONOR BANDS -- Central's exceptional musicians enjoy strengthening their skills and spending time together at the UTC Tri-State Honor Band.

The Central Sound’s Numerous Gifted Musicians Participate in Distinguished Honor Bands

Abby Young, Staff Writer February 6, 2019

Central High School's band has always been renowned for its abundant talent. The group has been recognized with countless awards in both marching and concert band. Along with the whole band receiving recognition,...

JUNIORS PREPARE FOR IMPORTANT ACT TESTING DURING ADVISORY -- Students raise their hands to answer a few ACT practice problems as teachers explain what the question is asking.

Juniors Prepare for Important ACT Testing During Advisory

Dakota Wootan, Staff Writer February 2, 2019

The ACT is probably one of the most important tests students will ever take in their life. It can make a huge influence on how the rest of one’s life pans out, assuming that person plans on pursuing...

SUPPORT ERLANGER ONCOLOGY AND THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY BY DONATING HATS AND BOOKS --The National Honor Society members have already received several hat and book donations.

Donate Books and Hats to the National Honor Society in Support of Erlanger’s Oncology Department

Airicka Richardson, Staff Writer January 31, 2019

From January 16 through February 1, the National Honor Society is hosting a book and toboggan hat drive. All the books and hats that have been collected during the drive will be donated to Erlanger Hospital's...

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