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The Central Digest

THE HISTORY BEHIND LABOR DAY -- The true meaning behind Labor Day is not known to most people.

The History Behind Labor Day

Karleigh Schwarzl, Staff Writer September 6, 2018

Labor Day is not just a day that students get out of school. Even though it gives students, administrators, and some employees a long weekend off, there is a history behind the holiday that is just more...

DONATE YOUR COKE CAPS TO THE CENTRAL DIGEST -- Staff members Laurelie Holmberg and Amber King are depicted entering codes from Coke tops into the computer.

Central Digest Staff is Collecting Coke Tops

Dylan Muccino, Staff Writer September 6, 2018

The Central Digest has received increasing support over the years from Central alumni and many others. Despite this, the state does not designate funding for us in the school's budget. This results in...

POUNDERS FOOTBALL TEAM HAS EARLY SUCCESS ON CREATING CENTRAL'S LEGACY -- Junior Hunter Jones runs the ball in hopes of a another Pounder touchdown!

Pounders Football Team Has Early Success On Creating Central’s Legacy

Meghan Duncan, Sports Editor September 6, 2018

The 2018-2019 football season is starting off with a huge victory over Sequoyah High School, 37-9. Not so new, returning head football coach Curt Jones, has led the team with two wins making Central's...

 CHEMISTRY TEACHER MEGAN SANFORD MAKING A SPEEDY RECOVERY -- Mrs. Sanford is depicted working out a density problem on the Promethean board when she still taught at Central.

Teacher Spotlight: Central Alumna, Megan Sanford (’99), Joins Faculty as Chemistry Teacher

Dylan Muccino, Staff Writer September 5, 2018

Mrs. Megan Sanford, a new teacher to Central High School, already loves the Purple Pounders. She graduated from Central as part of the class of 1999. While attending Central High School, she was in JROTC...

AFTER 25 YEARS IN THE MILITARY, MAJOR SPENCER, JOINS CENTRAL AS THE NEW JROTC EDUCATOR -- This will be the first year Major Spencer teaches students about the military in the Junior ROTC Program.

After 25 Years in the Military, Major David Spencer, Joins Central as New JROTC Educator

Marshall Sims, Staff Writer September 5, 2018

A military man is only as good as his weapon, as they all say, but it could also prevail in the teaching category. As a previous army veteran, Major David Spencer, plans to shed light onto the proper ways...

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL WELCOMES NEW CHOIR TEACHER MRS. LATHAM --
Mrs. Latham plays a selection of songs for her choir students to sing along with.

Teacher Spotlight: Central High Welcomes New Choir Teacher Katheron Latham

Kirstin Langton, Staff Writer September 5, 2018

Central High School has seen a lot of changes in faculty this school year. One of the additions, is Mrs. Katheron Latham. Latham is Central’s new choir teacher. She has been teaching in some aspect...

HANNAH GOERING ASSISTS STUDENT -- Goering (right) assists Art 1 student Ariya Meghee (left)

Teacher Spotlight: Hannah Goering Apprentices in Art Program

Sam Helmholtz, Staff Writer September 4, 2018

Student teachers are a staple of the education system. Prospective teachers are given an in-depth insight into how classes are managed, and students are given a temporary break from the monotony of typical...

CENTRAL'S NEXT TOP CONSTRUCTION WORKER -- Columnist Laurelie Holmbeg is scolded by biology teacher, Mr.Fomby.

Central’s Next Top Construction Worker

Laurelie Holmberg, Columnist September 1, 2018

It's not Paris, it's not Dubai, it's the new hall passes at Central High! Lately, as most of you have noticed, Central has acquired some "interesting" new hall passes. The bright orange construction-...

NEW IMACS IN THE COMPUTER LAB IN C-POD -- The new iMacs in the C-Pod computer lab are a great new tool for Mrs. Ware to use in her Computer Applications class.

C-Pod Computer Lab Gets Upgrade With New iMacs

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer September 1, 2018

The computer lab in C-Pod has recently received an upgrade in their hardware. The old computers in Room C-108 have been replaced with brand new iMacs. The upgrade will bring new and better teaching and...

ELIZABETH RAWSON JOINS THE POUNDER FAMILY -- Rawson is looking forward to teaching geometry this school year.

Elizabeth Rawson Joins Central High Staff as New Geometry Teacher

August 31, 2018

Central High school lost a lot of great educators last year, but as the saying goes, "Out with the old, and in with the new." The latest addition to Central's faculty is Ms. Elizabeth Rawson, Central's...

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