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The Central Digest

I HAVE A DREAM -- Martin Luther King gave many hope-sparking speeches throughout his time.

The Importance of Martin Luther King Day

Sam Helmholtz, Staff Writer January 23, 2018

This year, Martin Luther King day took place on January 15. It takes place on the third Monday of January each year, celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday. Being a federal holiday, schools are...

CENTRAL WELCOMES NEW COUNSELING INTERN, JACOB GUPTILL -- Guptill is spending time at Central to gain more experience with students as counselor.

Central Welcomes New Counseling Intern Jacob Guptill

Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer December 15, 2017

Getting used to a new environment is hard, but new student counseling intern, Jacob Guptill, is getting by just fine. He is here at Central in hopes of completing his masters degree as a school counselor. Guptill...

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INITIATES CANNED FOOD DRIVE -- The canned goods that were gathered last week were sent to the Highway 58  Fire Department for distribution to those in  need.

National Honor Society Initiates Canned Food Drive

DayOnna Carson, Head Staff Writer December 15, 2017

The National Honor Society has made it possible for students to donate a variety of nonperishable canned foods to benefit the Highway 58 Fire Department. From December 4 through December 8, the NHS gave...

MS. HALE READS A THANK YOU NOTE -- Ms. Hale reads a thank-you note that was addressed to her by one of her students.

Hale’s English 9 Students Give Thanks To Their Teachers With Hand-Written Notes

Sam Helmholtz, Staff Writer December 6, 2017

Teachers are one of the biggest forces in not only a child's academic life, but their lives in general. They give so much to so many children, yet they often are not fully aware of the impact they have...

PUERTO RICO ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY AFTER HURRICANES IRMA AND MARIA -- From right to left, Mr. Sanchez's sister, Gilda, is pictured along with parents Jose and Hilda Sanchez,  and their uncle Hector and his wife, Maria.

Puerto Rico Native and Spanish teacher, Mr. Jose Sanchez, Tells of Hurricane Maria Aftermath

DayOnna Carson, Head Staff Writer December 1, 2017

Although Chattanooga is 1,633 miles from Puerto Rico, the effects of Hurricane Irma and Maria were still felt here. Residents of Puerto Rico are still in the midst of an arduous recovery after the disastrous...

MRS. ZACHARY WORKS TO IMPROVE OUR EDUCATIONS -- Mrs. Zachary, the curriculum coach, works on improving our overall grading situation at school.

Central’s Testing Situation and Solution

Sam Helmholtz, Staff Writer November 17, 2017

Big, standardized tests are the most stressed things throughout the school year. From day one, the classroom curriculum is designed for you to excel at the upcoming tests. Their scores are how schools,...

PIPE BURST CAUSES FLOODING -- The parking lot outside of C- Pod was covered in water and mud after a burst in the water pipes.

Broken Water Pipe Creates Inconveniences Throughout Entire School

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer November 16, 2017

Central recently experienced a pipe bust outside of C- Pod. On the morning of Tuesday, November 14, faculty and students arrived to see that the C-Pod parking lot had flooded. Many students could not park...

NEW WINDOW ART STIRS MIXED FEELINGS  --  New window decal covers the art room windows.

New Central Mural Creates Mixed Feelings

Madi Blackburn, Staff Writer November 16, 2017

While many changes are expected to occur throughout the school year, not all of them are immediately evident. However, on November 10, a change was made to Central's campus that is apparent to all who...

CENTRAL QUESTIONS BUS SAFETY IN REMEMBRANCE OF  WOODMORE  CRASH -- Bus safety has been a growing concern for the community after a fatal bus crash involving students from Woodmore Elementary.

Community Questions Bus Safety In Remembrance of the Woodmore Crash

DayOnna Carson, Head Staff Writer November 15, 2017

November 21 will mark a year since the deadly bus crash that claimed the lives of six Woodmore Elementary students. It has taken the community some time to recover from the horrific incident, and has led...

WELCOME TO THE POUNDER FAMILY -- Mrs. Davis is excited to be at Central and hopes to encourage students in ISS to make the right choices.

Central High Welcomes New ISS Monitor Mrs. Davis

Amber King, Staff Writer November 14, 2017

Central High School is happy to welcome its new ISS monitor to the Pounder family. Mrs. Davis wanted to be an ISS monitor to help bring a difference to the kids' outlook and help them become better people....

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