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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

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,...

CENTRAL SOUND OF CHATTANOOGA  EXCITES THE CROWD WITH THE MUSIC OF DISNEY --  The Central Sound of Chattanooga performing their show "Fantasmic!"

Fantasmic!: Central Sound of Chattanooga Marching Band Excites the Crowd with the Music of Disney

Jailon Jackson, Staff Writer September 22, 2017

Each fall, The Central Sound of Chattanooga Marching Band hosts a very interesting halftime show after the second quarter of Central's football games. This year, the Central Sound is doing a show called...

TEACHERPRENEUR: MRS. HOOPER'S APP HELPS TEACHERS  PLAN FIELD TRIPS -- The "Field Trips Made Easy" App is available on the App Store on these major platforms.

Teacherpreneur: Mrs. Hooper’s App Helps Teachers Plan Field Trips

Bryson Eddy, Staff Writer September 22, 2017

All of Hamilton County's educators work very hard, so it's no surprise that three of Central High School's staff members were finalists in this year's Teacherpreneur Incubator. Danielle Hooper, Central's...

SPARKLE AND SHINE, JUNIORS HAVE RECEIVED THEIR CLASS RINGS --Kaylee York and Jake Johns show off their class rings.

Sparkle and Shine: Juniors Receive Their Class Rings

John Britt, Staff Writer September 21, 2017

Last year, a large part of the sophomore class, which are now juniors, ordered class rings to show their pounder pride. Class rings are a tradition in most high schools and at Central, it is no different. Balfour,...

CENTRAL HIGH COLLECTS WINS PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BOWL -- Junior Alexis Massengale donates her jar of peanut butter to help out those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Central High Collects 623 Pounds of Peanut Butter and Jelly to Win Food Bank Bowl

Kaylee York, Staff Writer September 19, 2017

Last month, Hurricane Harvey touched many cities in Texas causing mass destruction from flooding. More than 50 inches of rain fell down on some cities causing cars to be covered in water and homes to be...

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