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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

U.S. CAPITOL BUILDING IN WASHINGTON D.C. -- Students taking AP U.S. Government will learn about what happens inside the doors of the Capitol Building and beyond.

New AP U.S. Government Class Coming to Central for 2018-2019 School Year

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer March 9, 2018

For the 2018-2019 academic year, AP Government will be introduced at Central, becoming the first and only AP social studies course at Central. The new class will be taught by Ms. Hooper, the current Gifted...

RICK MAY CELEBRATES HIS SUCCESSFUL COACHING CAREER -- The Lady Pounders and their coaches pose for their annual team photos after a successful season.

Rick May Celebrates His 400th Win and Assesses His Successful Coaching Career

DayOnna Carson, Head Staff Writer March 9, 2018

On February 16, Central's girls basketball team achieved a new milestone for their coach. The Lady Pounders beat the Howard Hustlin' Tigers 44-8 during the District 5-AA tournament to give coach Rick May...

LET'S BE SERIOUS CENTRAL -- Simulating getting handcuffed with SRO Deputy Soyster.

Hey, Hay Hay!: Let’s Be Serious Central

Haylee Smith, Columnist March 9, 2018

Last week, Central High School faced a fearful ordeal when a rumor was spread throughout social media about a potential school shooting. Many students were afraid to attend school, and most even stayed...

(Left to right) Editor-in-Chief Preston Fore, American Heart Association East Tennessee Senior Youth Market Director Jean Saunders, and Principal Finley King display Central's donation to the Heart Association.

Post Heart Week: Reflecting on ‘Drive for Five’

Madi Blackburn, Staff Writer March 6, 2018

During February, the Central Digest partnered with the American Heart Association to put on the fundraiser "Drive for Five", which allowed students to buy wristbands that sported the slogan "Life is Why."...

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: MR. POTTER, MASTER OF DAD JOKES AND ADVANCED MATH -- Mr. Potter helps student, Brett Abshire, with a math problem in the computer lab.

Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Potter, Master of Dad Jokes and Advanced Math

John Britt, Staff Writer March 5, 2018

Most students consider math to be a subject that they do not enjoy, going out of there way to avoid it. Keeping students engaged in learning the topic and helping them understand even the most complicated...

SAIGE LOWERY CHOSEN TO REPRESENT CENTRAL'S STAFF AT 2018 GRADUATION CEREMONY -- Saige Lowery chosen to represent Central's teachers and administration through a speech at the 2018 graduation ceremony.

Saige Lowery Chosen to Represent Central’s Staff at 2018 Graduation Ceremony

Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer February 28, 2018

The seniors have been preparing for graduation day since the beginning of the year, and the time has come to prepare for their farewell speeches. The valedictorian will give a speech along with the staff...

HEART WEEK -- Posing with Herbert Heartman the healthy heart man

Hey, Hay Hay!: A Week of ‘Hearty’ Announcements

Haylee Smith, Columnist February 23, 2018

Last week, the Central Digest teamed up with the American Heart Association to bring awareness in regards to staying heart healthy. Each day, a member of the Digest spoke over the intercom during the morning...

ZACH AMES: WRITER, COMEDIAN, MUSICIAN -- Zach Ames Performing with his band, Ogre Mage.

Alumni Spotlight: Zach Ames, Muscian, Comedian, Writer

John Britt, Staff Writer February 22, 2018

It could be said that a good amount of students dream of going to live in Los AngelesĀ and living the life of an entertainer. However, most people do not ever achieve this goal. The ones that end up doing...

THE RWS NEXT GENERATION SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROGRAM -- Sophomore Jacob Sylman working on a chicken tractor.

Central Introduces the RWS Next Generation Sustainable Living Program

Bryson Eddy, Staff Writer February 21, 2018

There are many unique clubs and programs at Central High School. One of the more hands-on programs is Next Generation Sustainable Living, which is funded and sponsored by Real World Scholars (RWS). This...

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