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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...

CENTRALS 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...

CENTRALS 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...

THE CENTRAL ROBOTICS TEAM WINS THIRD PLACE IN THE STATE QUALIFIERS-- (From left to right) Mr. Keith Bright and a member of the winning team, Edward Rhymer, hold the third place trophy from VEX, next to the award winning robot.

Central Skills USA Team Takes Third Place

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer December 5, 2016

On November 16, 2016, the Central Skills USA Robotics team took home the third place trophy at the VEX Robotics State Qualifiers at Chattanooga State, qualifying team to compete in the state competition,...

NEW TROPHY CASES -- After an impressive amount of outstanding awards, Central receives new cases to display achievements.

Central Alumni Aids in the Purchase of New Trophy Cases to Display Central’s Awards

Eleanor Simmons, Staff Writer November 28, 2016

Since Chattanooga Central High School first opened its doors for the first time, the school has received hundreds of trophies and awards, with more and more being added ever year. This school year,...

THE CHANGE IN THE PRINTING PROCESS-- (Left) Ditto paper, composed of one carbon ink sheet, an original copy sheet, and a thin sheet in between separating the ink and original copies. These sheets were used by the mimeograph, which was used as the main copying method in the 20th century. (Right) The present day copying machine requires only copy paper and a computer source to print and make copies.

From Blackboards to Promethean Boards, Classroom Technology Continues to Evolve

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer November 18, 2016

From the start of Central High School, on Highway 58, until present day, it is apparent that the role of technology in the classroom for teachers and student has changed greatly. "Technology is making...

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