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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

BLISSFUL MEMORIES -- Meagan celebrates her wedding day with her mother, and Central alumna, Shelley Pritchard.

Alumni Spotlight: Meagan Pritchard Shows How She Got Her “Sweet Beginnings”

Hannah Walker, Video Editor May 13, 2018

Class of 2011 alumna, Meagan Pritchard, has had generous amounts of success after graduating from Central High School. Since her time at Central, she has achieved an associate's degree from Chattanooga...

FROM CENTRAL HIGH TO THE PENTAGON -- Jeanine White ('89) now is a Colonel in the United States Military.

Former Central JROTC Member, Jeanine White, Now a Colonel at Pentagon

Meghan Duncan, Sports Editor May 13, 2018

“My favorite thing about Central was the JROTC program, the comradery, and the friendships forged while active in the Drill Team, Color Guard, Rangers, and Disc and Diamond Club,” stated Jeanine White. Jeanine...

IN THE BEGINNING -- I never knew that nine months from this day I would be so sad to leave. I love you guys bunches.

Don’t You Forget About Me

Hannah Walker, Video Editor May 13, 2018

In August of 2016, I walked through the hallway of B-pod in search of of door that had "The Central Digest" written on it in purple and gold. When I finally arrived, I walked in confident that I had found...

THE FINISH LINE -- The last group shot of the Digest's five seniors. We are family.

The Finish Line

Kimberly Merfert, Video Reporter May 13, 2018

You know, it is really strange to be saying goodbye to a place I never thought I would leave. Quite frankly, I do not want to. Every student finds themselves wishing the days would go by faster, the days...

SO LONG, FAREWELL-- Members of Journalism pose during the annual Indigestion Awards.

So Long, Farewell

Madi Blackburn, Staff Writer May 10, 2018

Some say that the only constant in life is change. I would say that this is mostly true, although this does not make change any easier, nor does it lessen the pain of goodbyes. This season of my life is...

GOODBYE CENTRAL -- Goodbye to my wonderful Journalism staff! I will miss you all dearly!

Hey, Hay Hay!: Bye, Bye, Bye…

Haylee Smith, Columnist May 10, 2018

"Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say goodnight till it be morrow," William Shakespeare wrote. This quote means a great deal to me, as this is my last column for the Central Digest. Words cannot...

HELLO, GOODBYE -- My final picture with the rest of the seniors in the Central Digest.

Hello, Goodbye.

John Britt, Staff Writer May 10, 2018

Joining the Digest was a sort of unique journey for me. I never really joined any clubs, nor do I hold any sort of high commitment to most activities. However, due to me being good friends with the Editor-in-Chief,...

EDITORIAL: IS TNREADY TESTING A WASTE? -- Lacy Mckinney prepares to take her test in the Questar Assessment program.

Editorial: Is TNReady Testing a Waste?

Matthew Davis, Assistant Editor May 9, 2018

In recent years, standardized tests have become a focus point for the education system in the state of Tennessee. These tests are designed to test students on the important information they should have...

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...

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