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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

MR. PARSONS TEACHES STUDENTS VOCABULARY -- Parsons goes over the bell work with students.

Teacher Spotlight: English and Literature are Parsons’ Passion

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer September 2, 2016

Central High School is known for having some of the best teachers in Hamilton County. One of these vibrant teachers that make school fun and entertaining is English 10 teacher, Kevin Parsons. Prior...

JOSHUA BLOODWORTH WINS EDUCATOR OF THE WEEK -- Band director Joshua Bloodworth teaches band students effective ways to play their instruments.

Band Director Joshua Bloodworth Wins Educator of the Week

Preston Fore, Assistant Editor August 30, 2016

Central High School is full of teachers with a passion for education a knack for connecting with young people. Though, one teacher in particular has been recognized as a News Channel 9 Educator of the...

FOUNDATIONS OF DESIGN AND FASHION CLASS AT WORK-- The students of the foundation class work together to design posters.

Central’s New Fashion Design Class Aims to Sketch and Craft Creative Garments

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer August 29, 2016

For the first time in Central High School's history, a curriculum devoted to fashion design is now available to those interested. The students that have eagerly registered for this course since May of...

A TEACHERS JOB -- Mr. Seals is shown grading an assignment.

State Survery Results: Central Teachers Feel Appreciated Locally, Less from State

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer August 26, 2016

Results are in, and according to the state Education Department's 2016 Tennessee Education Survey, most Tennessee school teachers are satisfied with their jobs. Central High School teachers also voiced...

STUDENT CONSULTS WITH MS. HOOPER -- Emily Feist talks with Ms. Danielle Hooper, Centrals new gifted teacher, about daily life here at school.

Hooper Is Central’s New Gifted Teacher

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer August 22, 2016

With every new school year brings new experiences and opportunities for both students and teachers. This school year, at Central High School, we were greeted by a new face, Ms. Danielle Hooper, the new...

MR. BLOODWORTH KICKS OFF JAZZ BAND -- Mr. Joshua Bloodworth talks to the jazz band to help them to improve their daily skills.

New Jazz Band Class Boasts of Over 30 Students

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer August 22, 2016

During the 2015-2016 school year, Band Director Joshua Bloodworth and Central's former band director, Bobby Dugan, constructed a jazz band that had began practicing after school on Wednesdays.  This...

CENTRAL UPGRADES CAMERAS -- Mr. King demonstrates his third eye in his office.

Central Increases Security Cameras On Campus

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer August 22, 2016

In the month of May, last school year, 59 more cameras were added to Central High School. The total now adds up to 74 cameras. The cameras were installed last year, but only began working properly at...

JOYNER ADDED TO PURPLE POUNDER FAMILY -- Matt Joyner is excited to be teaching geometry at Central

New Math Teacher Matt Joyner ‘Knew He Wanted to Be Here’

Kimberly Merfert, Staff Writer August 22, 2016

It is always interesting to find out about a new teacher joining the Pounder family. It makes it really intriguing to discover a passion for hiking, a mission trip, and an old high school memory brought...

STUDENTS FILLING UP CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL -- With all of the diversity at Central, the student population and classrooms are filling up.

School’s Population is Relatively Unchanged for 2016-17

Victoria Dutilly, Staff Writer August 18, 2016

Central's population has slightly decreased from last year's number, according to Mrs. Lindsey Ruggles, school counselor. Last school year there were 971 students enrolled at Central High School and...

CENTRAL BELL RINGING IN MEMORIES-- Ogle donates famous bell from old Central to Mr. King at Senior Day this year

Historic 1907 Bell That Rang in Both Central Buildings Donated by Longtime English Teacher Marjorie Ogle

Savannah Smith, Assistant Editor May 25, 2016

Central High School opened in 1907 and has had many memories for the past 109 years. Along with holding these memories, a lot of history has influenced Central High School for years. One example is the...

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