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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,"...

STUDENTS GET RESULTS OF THEIR PTSA TEST -- Students find out their scores and use them to determine things to work on for the future.

PSAT Scores Show Students Their Highpoints and Downfalls

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer January 12, 2017

Two of the biggest tests in a student's high school career are the ACT and SAT. The two combined are the easiest pathway toward large scholarships and college acceptance. This is why faculty here at Central...

CENTRAL'S TRACK IS IN TERRIBLE CONDITION -- Students hope for funding from Hamilton County Commission.

Central’s Push For A New Track Could Finally Pay Off

Jared Eddy, Columnist January 9, 2017

Last Wednesday, January 4th, the Hamilton County Commission voted against Central High School getting a new track. The commission denied the grant for lack of documentation and information on why the school...

CENTRAL ALUMNI GIVE BACK AFTER WOODMORE TRAGEDY -- A memorial is placed near Woodmore Elementary adorned with flowers and signs with hopeful messages.

Central Alumni Donate Money to Woodmore Tragedy

Victoria Dutilly, Staff Writer December 15, 2016

On November 22nd, the whole Chattanooga area was shocked with the Woodmore Elementary School bus crash that killed the innocent lives of 6 children.  It impacted many peoples' lives, even if they were...

CENTRAL'S SOFTBALL TEAM HELPS OUT FORGOTTEN CHILD FUND --  Coach LeeAnn Shurette and the softball team at the Forgotten Child Fund warehouse last year. (2015)

Central’s Softball Team Packs Boxes For Forgotten Child Fund

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer December 12, 2016

Central's softball team has recently finished helping The Forgotten Child Fund pack toys just in time for the holiday season. Every year, Coach LeeAnne Shurette and the girls' softball team make it their...

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD --  Children celebrate happily as they receive their gifts from the organization

FCA Members Donate Shoe-Boxes Full of Necessities and Toys for Operation Christmas Child

Eleanor Simmons, Staff Writer December 9, 2016

As the holiday season comes around, most do not think about other how kids are not able to receive many gifts for Christmas. Mrs. Shurette, the wellness and weight training teacher for Central, is assisting...

JANICE MUNSON HAS BEEN TEACHING FOR 25 YEARS -- Munson continues teaching freshmen English at Central High.

Teacher Spotlight: Coach Jan Munson Reflects on 25 Year Career

Jared Eddy, Columnist December 8, 2016

For Jan Munson, being in a school is her passion. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and married shortly after. While married, she had one child, Susan Munson, who also attended and graduated...

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