Central Digest

New App Allows Students to Contribute Yearbook Photos

Kimberly Merfert, Staff Writer • September 15, 2016

The yearbook committee is constantly capturing all the action with their a camera and collecting other photos from students. Two years ago, a former student and now alumni member Buffy Hoge, donated...

Central’s ACT Scores Have Improved but More Preparation Still Needed

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer • September 13, 2016

Central High School's average ACT score declined from 18.3 to 18.2 after results from the Tennessee Department of Education released the test scores at the beginning of the 2016-17 school year. Those scores...

Central Introduces Manufacturing Classes to Students

Meghan Duncan, Staff Writer • September 10, 2016

Central has introduced a manufacturing class to students. The class introduces new machines to students, and it gives a basic foundation of what they need to know for the future. Jonathon King, the current...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...