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CENTRAL CDC TEACHER GETS SELECTED AS GOLDEN APPLE TEACHER OF THE WEEK -- Teacher Romonda Word (far back row in the yellow shirt) and her students cheerfully pose outside the school.

Central CDC Teacher Gets Selected As Golden Apple Teacher Of The Week

Meghan Duncan, Staff Writer January 30, 2017

Romonda Word, a CDC teacher here at Central High School, has been selected as the Golden Apple Teacher of the Week. Word was nominated by one of her former students, James McClemore. "According...

DID YOU HEAR THAT?-- Central band students begin losing hearing in small band room.

Central’s Band Room Could Be Louder Than Knoxville’s Neyland Stadium on Game Day

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2017

A recent news article on WTVC says that the "Neyland Effect" at University of Tennessee football games is known for causing hearing loss due to crowd rowdiness. The amount of sound produced in Neyland...

GEOMETRY TEACHER EVELYN ANDERSON LOVES TO WRITE -- One of Anderson's books, based on culture and politics, can be purchased on Amazon.

Central High Geometry Teacher, Evelyn Anderson, is also an Accomplished Author

Victoria Dutilly, Staff Writer January 29, 2017

Teaching at Central since 1975, Ms. Evelyn Anderson is more than just your average geometry teacher. She's a profound writer as well.  In 2011, she became interested in politics and history and began...

CENTRAL STUDENT ZEENA WHAYEB WINS LOCAL CHAPTER OF DAR ESSAY CONTEST -- Central sophomore student, Zeena Whayeb (left) stands with Teresa Rimer (right), the Daughters of the American Revolution  School Liason, in front of a Central mural.

Central Student Zeena Whayeb Wins Local Chapter of DAR Essay Contest

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer January 26, 2017

On January 20, 2017, Mrs. Teresa Rimer of the Daughters of the American Revolution Organization entered Central High School to present sophomore student, Zeena Whayeb, with a certificate and prize of 50...

FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH -- The Annual Black History Month Poetry Contest begins for any determined students.

$100 Up for Grabs in EPB’s 2017 Black History Month Poetry Contest

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer January 26, 2017

Ambitious poets and artists in Grades 1 through 12 are invited to participate in EPB's 13th Annual Black History Month Poetry contest. The theme of this year's contest is: "What African American person...

SCHOLARSHIP NAMED AFTER JORDAN BLAINE GUESS -- Jordan, who passed away in 2014, will always be remembered by friends.

New Scholarship For Performing Arts Students Honors Central Alumnus, Jordan Guess

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

Jordan Blain Guess was a Central High School and Chattanooga State graduate who passed away at the age of 20 to a car accident in 2014. Erwin Davis, a friend of Guess', set up a performing arts scholarship...

MR. POTTER AND MR. STRICKLAND BORN ON THE NEW YEAR -- Mr. Edward Potter (Left) and Mr. Chip Strickland (Right) pose for a commemorative photo.

New Year Means ‘Happy Birthday!’ for Two Central High Teachers

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer January 13, 2017

On Jan. 1, the whole world celebrated the passing of 2016 and the arrival of 2017. Although everyone can wish anyone a Happy New Year, not many can say "Happy Birthday!" on New Year's Day. Central High...

STUDENTS PRACTICE TAKING THE ACT -- Sophomore Meg Sabanal works diligently to finish her ACT practice test.

Central High School Students Take Practice ACT to Improve Scores

Preston Fore, Assistant Editor January 13, 2017

Students at Central High School were welcomed back from their winter break with a surprise. During the morning hours of Jan. 10 and 11, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors were required to take an ACT practice...

CENTRAL WELCOMES NEW JANITOR RICHARD OWENS -- Richard Owens is pictured working diligently on Central's campus.

Central High School Welcomes New Custodian, Richard Owens

Victoria Dutilly, Staff Writer January 12, 2017

Students may have noticed that there is a new janitor walking the halls of Central High School. The previous janitor, whom students had become accustomed to, left to pursue a job that was more convenient,...

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT:  MRS. DOBBS CONTINUES TO ENLIGHTEN STUDENTS   THROUGH GERMAN AND LATIN -- Mrs. Dobbs teaches hard-working students.

Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Dobbs Continues to Enlighten Students Through German and Latin

Eleanor Simmons, Staff Writer January 12, 2017

Mariea Dobbs, whom teaches German and Latin at Central, is loved by many and is a very enthusiastic teacher. "She is an amazing character always so full of life, ideas, and is always very helpful,"...

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