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I HAVE A DREAM -- Martin Luther King gave many hope-sparking speeches throughout his time.

The Importance of Martin Luther King Day

Sam Helmholtz, Staff Writer January 23, 2018

This year, Martin Luther King day took place on January 15. It takes place on the third Monday of January each year, celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday. Being a federal holiday, schools are...

STUDENTS REFLECT ON 2017 IN HOPES OF AN OPTIMISTIC NEW YEAR -- Shaqune Stewart, a sophomore at Central, reminisces the previous year.

Editorial: Students Reflect on 2017 In Hopes of An Optimistic New Year

Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer January 22, 2018

The start of the new year arises a hope for new beginnings and a better life in general. With the political situation and racial issues that occurred in 2017, many people are now hoping for a better future...

KERRI SYLVESTER EARNS SCHOLARSHIP FOR HARD WORK -- Kerri Sylvester poses with her family and $5000 scholarship check

Sylvester Named Scholar Athlete of the Year

Matthew Davis, Assistant Editor December 15, 2017

Throughout football season in Tennessee, News Channel 9 features a student athlete every week. At the end of the season, one of these students is chosen as scholar athlete of the year. For 2017, Central's...

CENTRAL WELCOMES NEW COUNSELING INTERN, JACOB GUPTILL -- Guptill is spending time at Central to gain more experience with students as counselor.

Central Welcomes New Counseling Intern Jacob Guptill

Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer December 15, 2017

Getting used to a new environment is hard, but new student counseling intern, Jacob Guptill, is getting by just fine. He is here at Central in hopes of completing his masters degree as a school counselor. Guptill...

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INITIATES CANNED FOOD DRIVE -- The canned goods that were gathered last week were sent to the Highway 58  Fire Department for distribution to those in  need.

National Honor Society Initiates Canned Food Drive

DayOnna Carson, Head Staff Writer December 15, 2017

The National Honor Society has made it possible for students to donate a variety of nonperishable canned foods to benefit the Highway 58 Fire Department. From December 4 through December 8, the NHS gave...

A CUP A DAY -- English Teacher Sally White poses with her Starbucks cup.

Editorial: Starbucks Holiday Flavors Return; Peppermint Mocha Is Most Popular Among Central Student Body and Faculty

Jake Johns, Copy Editor December 13, 2017

From early mornings cramming for tests, to late evenings writing elongated essays, coffee is a high school student's best friend. As Central's Christmas vacation nears its start, globally known coffee...

Pounders Persevere -- Central Wrestler Javon Smith competing at the Tullahoma T-Town Rumble

Central Wrestling Team Loses to Walker Valley; Competes Well in Ooltewah Invitation

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer December 12, 2017

Central competed in the Ooltewah Invitational on December 2, where Haiden Dill dominated and placed first in his weight class (113). Charles Jones also performed really well at the Ooltewah Invitational,...

MS. HALE READS A THANK YOU NOTE -- Ms. Hale reads a thank-you note that was addressed to her by one of her students.

Hale’s English 9 Students Give Thanks To Their Teachers With Hand-Written Notes

Sam Helmholtz, Staff Writer December 6, 2017

Teachers are one of the biggest forces in not only a child's academic life, but their lives in general. They give so much to so many children, yet they often are not fully aware of the impact they have...

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