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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

European Exchange Students

Friedrich Hermenau, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

Central High School has taken in two new guest students for this year. Blanka Hardek is from central Poland and I, Friedrich Hermenau, am from eastern Germany. We’ve been experiencing the United States...

Cellphone Policy for 2023-2024 School Year

New Cellphone Rules

Brian Pruitt, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

One of the most controversial topics in Hamilton county to date is the student cell phone restriction policy. Due to what teachers and members of the school board believe to be severe distraction within...

In Defense of Teachers

In Defense of Teachers

Isabelle Martin, Staff Writer January 27, 2023

When I first started talking to teachers their experiences as educators, I was expecting something completely different. I expected a few reports of kids calling a teacher a bad word, and a few stories...

CENTRAL TAKES A LOOK INTO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING'S DREAM TODAY- King waving to the crowd in Washington D.C. after giving one of his famous speeches.

Central High Takes a Look into Dr. Martin Luther King’s Dream Today

Ashleigh Vaughn, Staff Writer January 20, 2023

Central High School is known for its very diverse student body. If it weren’t for the sacrifices American heroes made during the Civil Rights Movement, this would not be possible. One of the most recognizable...

TN LEGISLATIVE BILL 2407 IS NEWLY PASSED- Books in Central High's library now has to be cataloged due to Bill 2407 being passed.

TN Legislative Bill 2407 is Newly Passed

Isabelle Martin, Staff Writer August 23, 2022

With Tennessee schools now opening their doors to welcome students back, the state has some new ideas of their own. A bill called the Age Appropriate Materials Act of 2022 was introduced to the residents...

SENIOR ISABELLE MOODY GRADUATES FROM CENTRAL

Isabelle Moody: I’m Off — Catch You Later Central!

Isabelle Moody, Staff Writer May 6, 2022

This was my first and only year of being part of the Digest. When I joined the journalism class, I thought that it was going to be just another easy credit. However, this class has been quite a bit more...

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, KARLEIGH SCHWARZL: THE START OF SOMETHING NEW -- Karleigh Schwarzl reminisces on her high school years in her goodbye column.

Karleigh Schwarzl: The Start of Something New

Karleigh Schwarzl, Editor-In-Chief May 6, 2022

Goodbyes are something I absolutely hate because I have never been one to like change. In just two weeks, I will say goodbye to one of the most meaningful chapters of my life. I have always looked forward...

LUKE KEOWN: SEE YOU LATER, CENTRAL -- Keown pictured by the baseball scoreboard at Gene Lively Baseball field.

Extra Innings: See You Later, Central

Luke Keown, Sports Editor, Columnist May 5, 2022

Well, here it is: the column I have dreaded writing. This farewell piece brings about the closure and finality of my Digest career, just like the third out in the last inning of a game at Gene Lively Stadium....

ON TO COOKEVILLE -- Kendra Jones has been a 2-year staff member for the Central Digest.

Kendra Jones: On to the Next Chapter

Kendra Jones, Staff Writer May 3, 2022

In two weeks, I will be walking across the stage at graduation. As one would expect, I am both nervous and excited for what's to come. Even though my years at Central are coming to an end, I realize my...

Mrs. MARTIN HANDLING A BOOK IN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL's LIBRARY

Should Books Be Banned In School Libraries?

Breanna Long, Staff Writer April 27, 2022

The controversial 19th Century author Oscar Wilde once said, "The books that the world calls immoral are the books that show the world its own shame." Book banning is an act of censorship, in which...

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