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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

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...

THE HISTORY BEHIND LABOR DAY -- The true meaning behind Labor Day is not known to most people.

The History Behind Labor Day

Karleigh Schwarzl, Staff Writer September 6, 2018

Labor Day is not just a day that students get out of school. Even though it gives students, administrators, and some employees a long weekend off, there is a history behind the holiday that is just more...

DONATE YOUR COKE CAPS TO THE CENTRAL DIGEST -- Staff members Laurelie Holmberg and Amber King are depicted entering codes from Coke tops into the computer.

Central Digest Staff is Collecting Coke Tops

Dylan Muccino, Staff Writer September 6, 2018

The Central Digest has received increasing support over the years from Central alumni and many others. Despite this, the state does not designate funding for us in the school's budget. This results in...

Central’s Volleyball Team Sets a Good Season

Dylan Muccino, Staff Writer September 5, 2018

The Central High School volleyball team, known as the Lady Pounders, is staying strong with a good season. With the season about to end, these ladies have two games left. The Lady Pounders have have won...

HANNAH GOERING ASSISTS STUDENT -- Goering (right) assists Art 1 student Ariya Meghee (left)

Teacher Spotlight: Hannah Goering Apprentices in Art Program

Sam Helmholtz, Staff Writer September 4, 2018

Student teachers are a staple of the education system. Prospective teachers are given an in-depth insight into how classes are managed, and students are given a temporary break from the monotony of typical...

NEW IMACS IN THE COMPUTER LAB IN C-POD -- The new iMacs in the C-Pod computer lab are a great new tool for Mrs. Ware to use in her Computer Applications class.

C-Pod Computer Lab Gets Upgrade With New iMacs

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer September 1, 2018

The computer lab in C-Pod has recently received an upgrade in their hardware. The old computers in Room C-108 have been replaced with brand new iMacs. The upgrade will bring new and better teaching and...

CENTRAL'S GIFTED TEACHER, DANIELLE HOOPER, JOINS A TENNESSEE OFFICER ON A POLICE RIDE-ALONG -- Danielle Hooper recently  joined an officer on a police ride-along where she experienced their daily tasks.

Central’s Gifted Teacher, Danielle Hooper, Joins a Chattanooga Police Officer During a Ride-Along

Cassandra Castillo and Cassandra Castillo August 29, 2018

Many of us see news outlets that depict police officers as violent and cruel due to the excessive force they are depicted using on citizens in the media. Danielle Hooper, however, contradicts that impression....

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