Another Year Down
Preston Fore, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2018
Filed under Opinion/Editorial, Showcase
When I first joined the Central Digest a freshman in the fall of 2016, I would never had imagined the amount of opportunities I would soon receive. I especially would have never fathomed I would be running the program one day, as Editor-in-Chief during both my junior and senior years. This school...
Don’t You Forget About Me
Hannah Walker, Video Editor
May 13, 2018
Filed under Opinion/Editorial, Showcase
In August of 2016, I walked through the hallway of B-pod in search of of door that had "The Central Digest" written on it in purple and gold. When I finally arrived, I walked in confident that I had found my seventh period class that was titled on my schedule as journalism. Little did I know that over...
The Finish Line
Kimberly Merfert, Video Reporter
May 13, 2018
Filed under Opinion/Editorial, Showcase
You know, it is really strange to be saying goodbye to a place I never thought I would leave. Quite frankly, I do not want to. Every student finds themselves wishing the days would go by faster, the days would get shorter, the time would come quicker . . . I have learned the hard way that wishful thinking...
So Long, Farewell
Madi Blackburn, Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
Filed under Opinion/Editorial, Showcase
Some say that the only constant in life is change. I would say that this is mostly true, although this does not make change any easier, nor does it lessen the pain of goodbyes. This season of my life is one of transition, from the high school I have grown to love, to the college that I will attend. Although...
Hello, Goodbye.
John Britt, Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
Filed under Opinion/Editorial, Showcase
Joining the Digest was a sort of unique journey for me. I never really joined any clubs, nor do I hold any sort of high commitment to most activities. However, due to me being good friends with the Editor-in-Chief, Preston Fore, I seriously considered to join the Central Digest. As my English teacher,...
Editorial: Is TNReady Testing a Waste?
Matthew Davis, Assistant Editor
May 9, 2018
Filed under Opinion/Editorial, Showcase
In recent years, standardized tests have become a focus point for the education system in the state of Tennessee. These tests are designed to test students on the important information they should have learned throughout the school year, in a way that gives all students a fair chance for success. However,...
Editorial: The Effectiveness of Standardized Tests at Central
Blake Catlett, Staff Writer
April 26, 2018
Filed under Opinion/Editorial, Showcase
The three- week testing season is upon us here at Central. However, students and teachers are questioning the effectiveness of these tests. The time it takes to complete the tests is one factor that brings the tests down. The testing period takes over three weeks to complete. Each student will test...
Editorial: Should Teachers Be Armed?
Kaylee York, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
Filed under Opinion/Editorial, Showcase
In just three short months since 2018 began, there have been 17 school shootings in America where someone has been injured or killed. According to CNN, that averages out to be 1.5 shootings a week. The parameters that CNN counted were as follows: a shooting where at least one person was shot (not including...
‘The Greatest Showman’ is the Greatest Show, Man
Madi Blackburn, Staff Writer
January 24, 2018
Filed under Opinion/Editorial, Showcase
While some movie critics focus on the technicalities of a movie, most people go to the movies to escape reality. This weekend, I did just that and saw "The Greatest Showman" in theaters. The movie starts out with an energetic, rhythmic musical number that shows P.T. Barnum (Hugh Jackman) performing...
Editorial: Students Reflect on 2017 In Hopes of An Optimistic New Year
Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer
January 22, 2018
Filed under Opinion/Editorial, Showcase
The start of the new year arises a hope for new beginnings and a better life in general. With the political situation and racial issues that occurred in 2017, many people are now hoping for a better future in 2018. “First of all, I hope that the political situation changes for the better. I want...
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