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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

THE JROTC PROGRAM CELEBRATES A CENTURY AT CENTRAL HIGH --Students in formation during JROTC.

The JROTC Program Celebrates a Century at Central High

Airicka Richardson, Staff Writer October 26, 2018

The First for Freedom Battalion is the oldest JROTC program in Tennessee. It began at Central in December of 1919 and is approaching its 100th year this December of 2018. The program has had many changes...

ASVAB EXAM AIDS IN FUTURE DECISION MAKING FOR ALL STUDENTS -- The ASVAB test is not only for students looking into a military career, but it also helps students who are looking for a boost in career paths.

ASVAB Exam Aids in Future Decision Making for all Students

Jack Graham, Staff Writer September 25, 2018

The Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery Test, otherwise known as ASVAB, is an exam created by the military that allows people to find out what career suits them best. It tells students what skills...

HAMILTON COUNTY TVAAS SCORES REVEAL AN IMPROVEMENT IN STUDENT GROWTH AT CENTRAL -- Peggy Moyer explains the learning target of the day to her class.

Hamilton County TVAAS Scores Reveal an Improvement in Student Growth at Central

DayOnna Carson, Associate Editor September 25, 2018

End-of-course state testing, one of the most fundamental aspects of American education, was measured using the Tennessee Value Added Assessment System this past school year. This assessment of students'...

HOOPER ASSISTS STUDENT IN REVIEWING APPLICATION -- Mrs. Danielle Hooper (right) assists Junior, Grant Scutt (left), in reviewing application requirements for Governor's School.

Governor’s School Applications Open For Prospective Students

Sam Helmholtz, Staff Writer September 25, 2018

Many students are not completely aware of the opportunity of Governor's School. Though it is most often discussed among students who maintain a high GPA; it is a chance that every student should strive...

SALLY WHITE WINS WDEF GOLDEN APPLE AWARD -- Principal Finley King presents White with her basket of apples.

English 10 and Theatre Arts Teacher Sally White Wins WDEF Golden Apple Award

Preston Fore, Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2018

Everyday at Central High School, students attend the classes of seven of their teachers. Fifty minutes goes by and they are off to the next classroom. However, often times students fail to appreciate the...

FORENSICS BLOOD SPLATTER LAB BRINGS CONFUSION TO STUDENTS AND FACULTY -- A picture of the crime scene set up by Mrs. Slatton for the class.

Forensics Blood Splatter Lab Brings Confusion to Students and Faculty

Marshall Sims, Staff Writer September 20, 2018

Forensic Science is the study of human anatomy of how people died and the observations of the causes of human death. This is a class Central offers, which many juniors and seniors decide to take. Recently,...

MATT JOYNER BECOMES HEAD COACH OF THE CROSS COUNTRY TEAM -- Joyner becomes Central's  head coach after serving as assistant coach for the team.

Matt Joyner Becomes Head Coach of the Cross Country Team

Jack Graham, Staff Writer September 20, 2018

Central's cross country team is one of the best teams in the county, so becoming the coach should be a great position. Although, it may come with many responsibilities, the title of being a successful...

AEDS INSTALLED AS A RESULT OF NEW BILL BEING PASSED -- Students analyze new AED and Epi-pen's established near the front entrance.

AEDs are Installed as a Result of New Bill Being Passed

Jack Graham, Staff Writer September 13, 2018

An AED, or automated external defibrillator, can save lives, but they are not always in the right place at the right time. Nine years ago, a student was playing in a school gymnasium when he had a heart...

TREVOR WHITE JOINS CENTRAL FAMILY AS BAND STUDENT TEACHER -- Mr. White leads the band in a warm-up chorale before they start to work on the harder, more technical music.

Trevor White Joins Central High Family as Band Student Teacher

Kaylee York, Staff Writer September 11, 2018

As the new school year begins and students and teachers start to get settled in, everyone begins to notice new faces. For the Central Sound, they are always gaining new members, but they have never gained...

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATORS POSE WITH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND AFFILIATES IN HONOR OF TRACK BEING BUILT  -- From left to right: Michelle Cochran, David Carpenter, Chester Bankston, Finley King, Dr. Steve Highlander, Steve Lewis, Jennifer Lewis, and Gary Bloodsaw.

After Over 30 Years, Central’s Track is to be Rebuilt

DayOnna Carson, Assistant Editor September 10, 2018

To both students and teachers, the likelihood of receiving a new track was very slim. A majority of the student body firmly stood by their beliefs that Central would never be able to acquire a new track...

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