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EXCESSIVE TARDIES SWEEP CENTRAL HIGH HALLS -- Assistant Principal Cochran is giving a student detention after being caught in the halls after the late bell rang.

Excessive Tardies Sweep Central High Halls

Airicka Richardson, Staff Writer November 29, 2018

Many students at Central High have been late to their classes this year which has caused a problem between administrators and especially teachers. As a result, Principal Finley King has advocated tardy...

CENTRAL COMPETES AGAINST NOTRE DAME IN FOOD DRIVE BENEFITING THE FOOD BANK -- Students donated their non-perishable food items to the Chattanooga Food Bank using these bins.

Ruriteen Club Organizes Food Drive for Those in Need

Airicka Richardson, Staff Writer November 27, 2018

From November 1 through November 14th, Central hosted a school wide food drive to help those in need. The event was sponsored by bookkeeper Donna Rast while the members of the school Ruriteen club helped...

CENTRAL'S SKILLED TRADES CLASSES RECEIVES $50,000 PRIZE -- Jerry Webb and his students were presented with the check along with school officials and a Harbor Freight representative.

Central Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems Classes Win $50,000 Prize

Cassandra Castillo and Abby Young November 26, 2018

After being among 557 other participating teachers, Central High's Mr. Jerry Webb received $50,000 for his mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems classes. The check was honorably presented by Scott...

LOCAL BUSINESSES PREPARE STUDENTS FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL EVENT -- Business representatives gather for a quick debriefing before presenting their occupation to sophomores and juniors.

Local Businesses Enlighten Students on the Fundamentals of the Work Force at Central’s Annual Career Event

Cassandra Castillo and DayOnna Carson November 15, 2018

Central's annual Career Event took place on October 30 this year; this is an event planned by Central's RTI teacher, James Snyder, where he coordinates with several students every year to lead and organize...

 CHEMISTRY TEACHER MEGAN SANFORD MAKING A SPEEDY RECOVERY -- Mrs. Sanford is depicted working out a density problem on the Promethean board when she still taught at Central.

Megan Sanford Doing Well Following Cancer Treatment

Dylan Muccino, Staff Writer November 10, 2018

Central's Chemistry teacher, Mrs. Megan Sanford, has recently left the school due to a brain tumor that was discovered near the beginning of the school year. According to Sanford, she felt the need to...

ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES NEW GRADUATION DATE -- Senior enthusiastically points out the countdown to graduation.

Administration Announces This School Year’s Graduation Date

Dylan Muccino, Staff Writer November 8, 2018

For years, Central High School has traditionally held its graduation on a Saturday. This year, however, the date is officially set to Tuesday, May 14 at 6pm. This has been a topic frequently discussed...

TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INCREASES BENCHMARK TESTING -- Benchmark tests have been increased statewide to help improve the curriculum.

Tennessee Department of Education Increases Amount of Benchmark Tests to Better Curriculum

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

This year, the Tennessee Department of Education scheduled several more benchmark tests for students. Before students departed for fall break, they were burdened with the final task of benchmark testing....

CENTRAL STUDENTS KEEP THE CAMPUS CLEAN BY RECYCLING -- Mrs. VanderWilt's class taking recyclable items to go recycle them.

Central Students Keep the Campus Clean by Recycling

Kiersten Helmholtz, Staff Writer November 5, 2018

Recycling is seen as an important thing to participate in, especially in schools. Students tend to waste a lot of paper and other recyclables, so implementing bins and collecting them can benefit the school...

CENTRAL'S SOCIAL MEDIA STRUGGLE -- English teacher, Ms. Sally White, looking over her phone in deep thought about social media.

Central High School’s Social Media Struggle

Abby Young, Staff Writer November 5, 2018

There is no second-guessing that the use of social media has expanded over this past decade. Social media has sneaked its way into the lives of millions; it has infiltrated its way into many aspects of...

THIRD ANNUAL CAREER EVENT SET FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 -- James Snyder, event coordinator, presents original STEM Fellows project.

Third Annual Career Event Aims at Providing Students with Skills to Guide Their Future

Preston Fore, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2018

Students often seek knowledge that will assist them with their future endeavors. Mr. James Snyder, Central's RTI teacher, hopes to educate sophomores and juniors in regards to future careers with the 3rd...

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