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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

TRACK VERSUS GYM -- Both the track and gym are problems at Central, but which would be more beneficial to get redone?

Editorial: With Lack of Space for Large Events and Fine Arts Department, a New Gymnasium Could Benefit All

Jacob Johns, Business Manager February 13, 2017

Central High School has been in dear need of repairs for many years. With a continuing increase in growth from five feeder schools, to some classes being forced to be held in portables, Central needs some...

TRUMP SIGNS ONE OF 13 EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- In the wake of Trump's first ten days, protests have broken out all over the nation.

Editorial: Early in His Presidency, Trump Sets the Tone for the Next Four Years

Shelby Campbell, Copy Editor January 31, 2017

It is striking to see the undefined, amorphous, and rebellious spirit that so much of this country has displayed go untouched by the Trump administration. During the election, political leaders did not...

DEVOS FACES TOUGH CONFIRMATION HEARING -- Donald J. Trump and Sec. of Education Nominee Becky DeVos share similar views about schoools.

Editorial: With Little Experience in Education, DeVos is the Wrong Choice for Leading America’s Schools

Preston Fore, Assistant Editor January 20, 2017

Nearly 90% of America's students attend some form of public school. As guaranteed under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, every child has the opportunity to a sufficient education. However, as many...

THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL -- Located in West Potomac Park in Washington D.C., the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial was built in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s honor, and he is also the first African American to be honored with a memorial on the National Mall and the fourth non-president to be honored this way.

Editorial: Though Progress Has Been Made, Dr. King’s Dream Should Still Influence.

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed - we hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal." -Martin Luther King Junior. 49...

CENTRAL'S STUDENTS CREATE NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS FOR 2017 -- Students reveal their hopes and goals for the upcoming new year.

Central’s Students Create New Year’s Resolutions for 2017

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer January 13, 2017

The students and faculty here at Central have decided to commit to various goals in the upcoming year. Most of our school population's resolves are common, such as getting higher grades, having fun, and...

STUDENTS DESCRIBE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL -- Students describe Central in one word.

Editorial: Words To Describe Central By Central Students!

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer January 13, 2017

Ever looked for words to describe Central or ever wondered what Central High is like? As students described Central, different opinions came into view. Some students picked "content" as their word. "I...

OH CHRISTMAS TREE, OH CHRISTMAS TREE! -- Senior, Rachel Woodward helps decorate and light up the Christmas tree in Central's front office.

Central Students ‘Deck The Halls’ This Holiday Season

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief December 15, 2016

George Matthew Adams once said, “Let us remember that the Christmas heart is a giving heart, a wide open heart that thinks of others first." Central students are channeling this statement as they spread...

STUDYING IS THE BEST WAY TO ACE MIDTERMS -- Jimena Villanueva studies her textbook to make sure she does well on her midterm exam.

Editorial: Studying is the Answer to Good Midterm Grades

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer December 12, 2016

Over the course of a students time in high school, they are faced with a number of important exams, such as the ACT, SAT, and EOC's. However, no one ever talks about midterms, which are tests that affect...

SMOKE AND SMOG HUNG IN THE AIR  -- Monday, November 14th, students really felt the affects of the smoke in the air, from struggling to breath to having trouble seeing across campus!

Students Felt the Effects of Smoke Hanging Thick in the Air in the Wake of Wildfires Across the Southeast

Shelby Campbell, Copy Editor December 1, 2016

Over the course of 2016, over 40,000 acres of forest and land in Tennessee alone has been burned due to the excessive number of forest fires the state has seen this year. Due to such a severe drought,...

CENTRAL STUDENTS REVEAL WHAT THEY ARE THANKFUL FOR -- A traditional thanksgiving meal is pictured above.

Central High Students Reveal Who and What They Are Thankful For

Brittney Hoang and DayOnna Carson, Staff Writers November 23, 2016

Central High School has a lot to be thankful for this year. These are some of the things that Central students have expressed to the Central Digest to be important to them: Seniors: "I am thankful...

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