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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

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....

CENTRAL WELCOMES SCHOOL THERAPIST NATHAN HARRIS AND CARE MANAGER BETHANIE SLAUGHTER -- This year Nathan Harris (left) and Bethanie Slaughter (right) have been added to the Purple Pounder family!

Central Welcomes School Therapist Nathan Harris and Care Manager Bethanie Slaughter

DayOnna Carson, Head Staff Writer November 9, 2017

Central's school staff has expanded to include an even broader range of professionals. This year, care manager Bethanie Slaughter and therapist Nathan Harris have the opportunity to lend a helping hand...

CENTRAL HIGH ANNUAL TEACHER TALENT SHOW -- (Left to Right) Janice Munson, Chris Kribs, Mickey Robinson, and Phillip Johnson preform an epic lip sync.

Central’s Faculty Talent Show Has Been Canceled

John Britt, Staff Writer November 9, 2017

It's almost the time of year to be seeing either Mr. Jon King rocking out on his guitar or Mr. Potter stand-up causing both the faculty and students to laugh and groan at their good but purposely corny...

HAMILTON COUNTY IS WORKING TO IMPROVE SCIENCE EDUCATION -- Hamilton County Department of Education hopes introducing more  hands-on activities will improve science education

Hamilton County Department of Education Plans to Increase Focus on Science Education

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer November 7, 2017

Hamilton County Schools are struggling in science. Hamilton County scored a one on the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment for science; the lowest possible that can be achieved. As a result, the Hamilton...

TEACHERS EXPRESSING MIXED FEELINGS ON STATE TESTS LEADS TO CHANGE -- Teachers have expressed in multiple instances how they feel about standardized tests which has lead to standard changes.

Teachers Expressing Mixed Feelings on State Tests Leads to Change

Bryson Eddy, Staff Writer October 4, 2017

Testing week is the time of the year that every student, and surprisingly most teachers, often dread. Students often get less sleep at night and stress more during testing time. A lot of teachers say that...

SENIORS ARE PREPARING FOR FREE ACT RETAKE -- Seniors are using these practice books in preparation for the actual ACT test.

Seniors Are Preparing For Free ACT Retake

DayOnna Carson, Head Staff Writer September 29, 2017

This October, all high school seniors have the opportunity to retake the ACT test for free. The Tennessee Department of Education has provided every senior across the state with a free waiver so that they...

RUNNING THE DONATION TABLE -- Brandon Forte runs the donation table during lunch.

FCCLA Collects Donations for Victims of Recent Hurricanes

Sam Helmholtz, Staff Writer September 25, 2017

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma were devastating. They were the only category four hurricanes to hit the United States in the same year, let alone within a couple weeks of each other. Hitting Texas and Florida,...

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