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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

CENTRALS SYMPHONIC BAND ATTAINS PERFECT SCORES AT THE ETSBOA CONCERT FESTIVAL -- The Symphonic Band is depicted performing for judges in the picture above.

Central’s Symphonic Band Attains Perfect Scores at the ETSBOA Concert Festival

DayOnna Carson, Head Staff Writer March 30, 2018

Central's band department is a gifted group of student performers that have earned several achievements and awards over the years. The band room lined with rows and rows of various trophies is a constant...

ENGINEERING DESIGN TEAMS BRONZE MEDAL -- James Ortiz, a member of the Engineering Design team, holding their medal.

Skills USA Displays Hard Work At State Competition

Samantha Helmholtz, Staff Writer March 27, 2018

The Skills USA team embarked on a trip lasting from Sunday, March 18, to Wednesday, March 21. Their destination was a state-wide competition featuring high schools from all counties in Tennessee, and was...

NEW SOFTBALL COACH, RANDY CRAWFORD, PITCHES IN HIS GOALS FOR THE 2018 SEASON -- Randy Crawford hopes to go far this season with the team.

New Head Softball Coach, Randy Crawford, Pitches In His Experience For the 2018 Season

Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer March 22, 2018

Central’s softball team has been preparing for their regular season with the help of their new coach, Randy Crawford. He knew Central had a good softball team, so he decided to start his new occupation...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: MRS. JUDY PHILLIPS CONTINUES TO SHOW HER SUPPORT FOR  CENTRAL -- Mr. King poses for a picture with Mrs. Judy PhillIps (far right) and the rest of the Alumni officers.

Alumni Spotlight: Mrs. Judy Phillips Continues to Show Her Support for Central

Haylee Smith, Columnist March 22, 2018

Mrs. Judy Phillips, from the class of 1960, has played a crucial role in Central High School's alumni for many years with an ongoing legacy. As the former secretary for Central's Alumni association, she...

2017-2018 CENTRAL COURT CANDIDATES -- Central Court candidates for 2017-2018 school year. Pictured (left to right): Ross Forgey, Hayden Lakin, Monet Henderson. Not Pictured: Taya Crowder, Kania Ricks, Cassidy Simms, Jada Stewart, Jake Biddy, Alberto Dominguez, Mitchell ONeil, and Joshua Sizemore.

2017-2018 Mr. and Miss Central Court Nominees Are Revealed

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer March 21, 2018

The Central Court is a way to show the best of the best at Central. Six senior boys and six senior girls are picked out for the Central Court. These 12 students are the best of their class and excel not...

JUNIORS GEAR UP FOR THE ACT-- Junior Emily Miller works on a practice ACT

Juniors Gear up for the ACT

Madi Blackburn, Staff Writer March 19, 2018

Juniors all around the nation, as well as many underclassman, are preparing for the ACT. Central High School's students are no exception, and the date circled in their calendars is Tuesday, March 20. The...

DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY -- Students in this 2018 file photo enjoyed the annual CDC dance, now known as the Exceptional Education Dance, which was full of food, laughter, and memories.

Annual CDC Prom Leaves Fond Memories For Students Who Attended

Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer March 19, 2018

The 16th of February was a remarkable day with lots of food, lights, and a DJ. That special Friday night was Central’s annual CDC Prom, held in Central’s cafeteria. The lunchroom had been completely...

2018 CENTRAL WALKOUT -- Mr. King honors the deaths of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting with a small speech.

Students Protest For 17 Minutes in Remembrance of Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting

John Britt, Staff Writer March 14, 2018

On February 14, 2018, a horrific school shooting took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. A total of 17 people were killed and many more wounded in one of the most deadly...

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: ENGLISH TEACHER RYAN MALLORY BELIEVES TEACHING AT CENTRAL HAS BEEN TOP-NOTCH-- Mr. Mallory preparing his 11th grade class for the upcoming ACT test.

Teacher Spotlight: English Teacher Ryan Mallory Believes Teaching at Central Has Been ‘Top-Notch’

Kaylee York, Staff Writer March 13, 2018

For ten years now, Mr. Ryan Mallory has been an educator. Mallory made the decision to be an educator in middle school, and the story of how he made this decision is unforgettable. "I decided that I...

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