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  • Celebrate Spirit Week '25 at Central High School with themed dress up days all week and the Homecoming game on Friday. * * * * * Celebrate Spirit Week '25 at Central High School with themed dress up days all week and the Homecoming game on Friday. * * * * * Celebrate Spirit Week '25 at Central High School with themed dress up days all week and the Homecoming game on Friday.
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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

LINDA HOSTETLER DECIDES TO RETIRE AFTER YEARS OF BEING CENTRAL'S HUMAN STUDIES AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT TEACHER -- Hostetler poses as she enjoys her last moments at Central High.

Linda Hostetler to Retire After Years of Being Central’s Human Studies and Child Development Teacher

Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer May 8, 2018

This year many of Central’s beloved teachers have decided to conclude their educating careers after teaching for many years in their field. Human studies and child development teacher, Linda Hostetler,...

Alumni Spotlight: Melony Martin Continues to Show School Spirit As Band Booster President

Kaylee York, Staff Writer May 6, 2018

It seems like year after year, Central loses it's best students. However, some come back to do good for the school, or they go on to do bigger and better things. Melony Martin, who graduated in 1993, is...

SARA WALKER CONTINUES TO SUCCEED AFTER GRADUATING FROM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL --  Sara Walker shows her excitement after graduating from the University of Tennessee.

Alumni Spotlight: Sara Walker Continues to Display Success Following High School Graduation

Bailey Brantingham, Staff Writer May 4, 2018

Many students are faced with the tough decision of choosing a career. This was no different for Central High School alumna, Sara Walker. Sara Walker attended Central High School in 2007 and graduated...

ALUMNI STORY: SHELLEY PRITCHARD CONTINUES TO LEAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON STUDENTS--Shelley Pritchard sits in her office, ready to help students accomplish their dreams.

Alumni Spotlight: Shelley Pritchard Continues to Leave a Positive Impact on Students

Madi Blackburn, Staff Writer May 4, 2018

Ms. Shelley Pritchard, an assistant principal at Signal Mountain Middle/High School, has contributed to the illustrious reputation of Central's alumni in the years following her graduation. Once a Central...

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TESTING -- Testing is one of the most important and serious things of the school year.

Editorial: The Effectiveness of Standardized Tests at Central

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer April 26, 2018

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...

PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY TEACHER TINA STATON REMINISCES ABOUT HER YEARS OF TEACHING AT CENTRAL -- Staton has revealed that she will be retiring from teaching after this year.

Psychology and Sociology Teacher Tina Staton Reminisces About Her Years of Teaching

DayOnna Carson, Head Staff Writer April 23, 2018

Central started this school year off by welcoming a host of new staff and personnel. On the contrary, the student body will have to say farewell to several beloved teachers this year. Psychology and sociology...

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: MR. DANIEL HEARN SERVES AS COACH BRASWELL'S REPLACEMENT -- Mr. Hearn teaches World History and Geography in Portable 3.

Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Daniel Hearn Serves as Coach Braswell’s Replacement

Bryson Eddy, Staff Writer April 19, 2018

Students and teachers face many changes throughout the school year. At any time, the school can get new faculty members. The most recent teacher to join Central High's staff is Mr. Daniel Hearn. Hearn...

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST -- My fellow actors and I perform in Act II of the play.

Hey, Hay Hay!: Just Being Earnest

Haylee Smith, Columnist April 19, 2018

Last weekend the drama club performed The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. The show was performed in the library and had a huge turnout both nights! In the play I took on the character Gwendolen...

A NORMAL SCHOOL DAY -- A regular school day includes learning in a safe environment. Would adding a firearm into the equation make it more safe?

Editorial: Should Teachers Be Armed?

Kaylee York, Staff Writer April 19, 2018

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...

UPCOMING STANDARDIZED TESTING CAUSES STRESS WITH A NEW FORMAT AND HECTIC SCHEDULE -- Elizabeth Zachary,this year's testing coordinator, is hard at work organizing the schedule and entering the last portion of mandatory credentials.

Upcoming Standardized Testing Causes Stress With New Format and Hectic Schedule

Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer April 16, 2018

The end of the 2017-2018 year is soon upon us. Everyone is excited for graduation and summer vacation, but before that the final exams have to be taken. Students as well as the teachers are frantic on...

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