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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

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....

FORMER CHEMISTRY TEACHER BRIELLE FARROW IS NEW INSTRUCTIONAL COACH -- Former chemistry teacher Farrow is excited about the new school year.

Former Chemistry Teacher, Brielle Farrow, Promoted to Instructional Coach

Karleigh Schwarzl, Staff Writer August 28, 2018

Brielle Farrow, more commonly known as Mrs. Farrow, has been promoted to Central High's new instructional coach. Formerly an AP, Honors, and General Chemistry teacher, Farrow now constantly works with...

ENGLISH TEACHER SALLY WHITE VOLUNTEERS AT MEXICAN BORDER OVER THE SUMMER -- Mrs. White and her best friend, Alice, purchasing items to donate.

English Teacher Sally White Volunteers at Mexican Border Over the Summer

Abby Young, Staff Writer August 27, 2018

As many news reports have revealed, families who immigrate across the United States-Mexican border are being separated. Children are taken from their parents and placed into government custody, while others...

JOSE SANCHEZ COMMEMORATES HIS TIME SPENT AT CENTRAL IN RESPONSE TO HIS RETIREMENT -- Mr. Jose Sanchez is depicted helping a student from his Spanish II class in the picture above.

Jose Sanchez Commemorates His 33 Years Spent at Central in Response to His Retirement

DayOnna Carson, Head Staff Writer May 23, 2018

While students prepared for their last days of the 2017-18 school year, Spanish II and III instructor Señor Jose Sanchez made preparations for his last days of teaching at Central High School. After being...

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