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The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

SARAH WOLFE IS ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS -- Wolfe is set on her goal of teaching Biology, but shell need mentoring from Biology teacher, Cotreau, to teach Biology at her full potential.

Biology Student Teacher Wolfe Acquires Guidance for Future Career in Educating

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer September 14, 2018

Anyone with set goals knows that there are required steps for reaching those goals. These steps may vary depending on their objective, but each step is key regardless of one's target. Having an experienced...

ENGLISH STUDENT TEACHER, SAMANTHA LANGE, PURSUES A CAREER IN TEACHING -- Samantha Lange helps Kevin Parsons, teach the freshmen English class.

English Student Teacher, Samantha Lange, Pursues a Career in Teaching

Jack Graham, Staff Writer September 13, 2018

Becoming a teacher can be a long and hard process, but many people decide to endure that journey anyway. Much like English student teacher, Samantha Lange, who hopes to become an English teacher in the...

AEDS INSTALLED AS A RESULT OF NEW BILL BEING PASSED -- Students analyze new AED and Epi-pens established near the front entrance.

AEDs are Installed as a Result of New Bill Being Passed

Jack Graham, Staff Writer September 13, 2018

An AED, or automated external defibrillator, can save lives, but they are not always in the right place at the right time. Nine years ago, a student was playing in a school gymnasium when he had a heart...

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: CENTRAL HIGH STUDENTS WELCOME NEW ENGLISH TEACHER, ADAM FLETCHER -- Fletcher teaches his freshman English class in ways that will help them understand the curriculum.

Teacher Spotlight: Central High Students Welcome New English Teacher, Adam Fletcher

Airicka Richardson, Staff Writer September 12, 2018

Adam Fletcher, Central's new English 9 and 12 teacher, has been teaching for nine years and is excitedly approaching his tenth. This is his first year teaching here at Central, so he hopes his students...

ITS A SERVE! -- Central Volleyball Player Ina Henderson serves the ball to Walker Valley.

Off to a Rough Start, Central Volleyball Team Has Hope for Rest of the Season

Celisia Snakenberg, Sports Writer September 11, 2018

The Central Pounders' volleyball team has strived for a successful season and will continue to keep up an encouraging attitude until the end. Holly Ware, the head coach, has great pride in the team....

TREVOR WHITE JOINS CENTRAL FAMILY AS BAND STUDENT TEACHER -- Mr. White leads the band in a warm-up chorale before they start to work on the harder, more technical music.

Trevor White Joins Central High Family as Band Student Teacher

Kaylee York, Staff Writer September 11, 2018

As the new school year begins and students and teachers start to get settled in, everyone begins to notice new faces. For the Central Sound, they are always gaining new members, but they have never gained...

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: NEW PHYSICS TEACHER, NATHAN DAWSON, ENCOURAGES HIS STUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL -- Nathan Dawson plans to impact the lives of students by teaching them well and encouraging them to do good things in the future.

Teacher Spotlight: New Physics Teacher, Nathan Dawson, Encourages His Students to be Successful

Kiersten Helmholtz, Staff Writer September 11, 2018

Central High School opens its doors to new staff members each year due to the retirement of many teachers. This year, the school has welcomed new Physical World Concepts teacher, Nathan Dawson. "So...

STUDENT SECTION OR SENIOR SECTION? -- Senior football players Wyatt Garret (left) and Michael Mcghee (right) hold Columnist Laurelie Holmberg up to catch a ball.

Student Section or Senior Section?

Laurelie Holmberg, Columnist September 10, 2018

Hey guys, it is time to get serious, seriously crazy, that is. As most of you have noticed, the football season has kicked off and there's nothing better to do on your Friday night than to cheer on your...

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATORS POSE WITH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND AFFILIATES IN HONOR OF TRACK BEING BUILT  -- From left to right: Michelle Cochran, David Carpenter, Chester Bankston, Finley King, Dr. Steve Highlander, Steve Lewis, Jennifer Lewis, and Gary Bloodsaw.

After Over 30 Years, Central’s Track is to be Rebuilt

DayOnna Carson, Assistant Editor September 10, 2018

To both students and teachers, the likelihood of receiving a new track was very slim. A majority of the student body firmly stood by their beliefs that Central would never be able to acquire a new track...

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: CENTRAL SAYS BIENVENIDO TO NEW SPANISH TWO TEACHER, SALVADOR PINA -- New Spanish teacher, Salvador Pina, helps his student, Brian McKibben, with his Spanish work.

Teacher Spotlight: Central Says Bienvenido to New Spanish Two Teacher, Salvador Piña

Cassandra Castillo, Associate Editor September 9, 2018

Many of Central High School’s long time educators have departed the school to start a better and more relaxed life, away from the chaos that high school brings. However, their parting brings opportunities...

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