The Central Digest

Miss. Central Candidates Have Been Announced; Change In Program

Brooke Mathews, Staff Writer • April 13, 2016

When high school students think of Spring, they think of how close the school year is to ending. Before Summer break starts, banquets will be held and awards from the year will be handed out. One of the...

Central’s Top 10 Percent of the 2016 Graduating Class Recognized at Annual Superintendent Honor Banquet

Shelby Campbell, Staff Writer • April 8, 2016

257 graduating seniors, accompanied by friends and family, from Hamilton County's 17 high schools gathered together for the 35th Annual Superintendent Honor Banquet. The event was held on Tuesday, April...

Anderson and Sanchez, Over 30 Years Serving Central High

Andrew Wilson, Staff Writer • March 24, 2016

Mrs. Evelyn Anderson and Mr. Jose Sanchez have both been teaching at Central for over 30 years, Anderson for 33 years and Sanchez for 31 years. Mrs. Anderson is currently teaching Algebra and Geometry,...

Fashion Design Course Coming to Central High

Jacob Johns, Staff Writer • March 24, 2016

Fashion is an exciting topic for several students at Central High School, many who see a future in the field. For those students who wish to pursue a career in fashion or fashion design, Central plans...

New TN Bill Could Allow Free ACT Retake for Students

Preston Fore, Staff Writer • March 24, 2016

Students all across the state of Tennessee, including those at Central High School, will more than likely take the ACT several times leading up to graduation. ACT scores are essential for college acceptance...

Senior Emma Beach Receives George Washington National Medal of Honor

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer • March 4, 2016

Senior student Emma Beach is known for her many talents - singing, knitting, and now, writing! Throughout her junior year of high school, Emma wrote many very impressive essays. One essay in particular...

Dallas Bay Baptist Church Hosts Prom Dress Giveaway

Brooke Mathews, Staff Member • February 29, 2016

April 16th is steadily approaching, and that means buying a prom dress is a priority. Dallas Bay Baptist Church is hosting their 4th Annual Prom Dress Giveaway on March 5th, between 10 AM- 1 PM. They are...

Remembering Nelle Harper Lee and To Kill A Mockingbird

Hannah Stone, Columnist • February 29, 2016

Famous author, progressive thinker, and outspoken introvert, the legendary Harper Lee passed away early last Friday morning. Lee was an inspiration to lovers of literature and aspiring writers everywhere....

Central Sound Members Enjoy UTC Tri-State Honor Band

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer • February 26, 2016

Every year the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, UTC, has an honor band composed of the best students from lower Tennessee, upper Georgia and Alabama. This year the program consisted of over...

Central Students “Step Up” to the STEP-UP Program

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer • February 19, 2016

Here in Chattanooga, a new program has started called STEP-UP Chattanooga. It is an internship program for students grades 10 through 12 who live in Hamilton County. The group of students who participate in...