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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

SENIORS BUNDLE UP FOR SENIOR PICNIC DAY -- Seniors continue the tradition of forming their graduation year in the football field bleachers.

Class of 2018 Bundle Up For Senior Picnic Day

Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer November 8, 2017

Seniors have a lot on their plate this year. They are turning a new leaf in life and a rest day is much needed from all the school work. This year they took time off to hang-out with friends by going to...

TENNESSEE SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS  -- TSCPA put on the "Discover Accounting" event at UTC to teach students about accounting.

Central Students Attend to ‘Discover Accounting’ Event Held at UTC By TSCPA

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer November 8, 2017

A select amount of students at Central were able to attend "Discover Accounting" at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The event was put on by the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants...

SOPHOMORE AND JUNIORS TAKE THE PSAT ASSESSMENT-- A PSAT practice testing booklet used to help students study

Sophomores and Juniors Take the PSAT Assessment

Bailey Brantingham, Staff Writer November 7, 2017

Every October, sophomores and juniors are given the opportunity to take the Preliminary Standardized Aptitude Test, or the PSAT. This is a test that prepares tenth graders for their junior year and  also...

HAMILTON COUNTY IS WORKING TO IMPROVE SCIENCE EDUCATION -- Hamilton County Department of Education hopes introducing more  hands-on activities will improve science education

Hamilton County Department of Education Plans to Increase Focus on Science Education

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer November 7, 2017

Hamilton County Schools are struggling in science. Hamilton County scored a one on the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment for science; the lowest possible that can be achieved. As a result, the Hamilton...

POUNDERS LOOK FOR A WIN -- #16 Michael McGhee hopes to lead the Central Pounders in playoff game against Sullivan South.

Central Pounders Look for a Win Against Sullivan South in First Home Playoff Game in 14 Years

Meghan Ducan, Sports Editor November 3, 2017

As the Central 2017-2018 football season is coming to an end, the team is working non-stop to prepare for playoffs against the Sullivan South Rebels. The Pounder football team recently took home a huge...

CENTRAL HIGH JAZZ BAND RECEIVES STANDING OVATION AT WALLACE A. SMITH ELEMENTARY PERFORMANCE -- The Central High Jazz Band performed for multiple grades at Wallace A. Smith Elementary.

Central High Jazz Band Receives Standing Ovation At Wallace A. Smith Elementary Performance

Amber King, Staff Writer November 3, 2017

The Central High School Jazz Band ventured to Wallace A. Smith Elementary and The Ooltewah Life Central for a couple of performances on October 24, 2017. Their purpose behind the school performance was...

CENTRAL HIGH WELCOMES NEW SRO PAUL SOYSTER -- Deputy Soyster working on student cases.

Central High Welcomes Paul Soyster as Its Newest SRO

Bryson Eddy, Staff Writer November 2, 2017

Some student issues at school, both criminal and personal, can get out of hand. For most of those issues, someone in power is needed to resolve them permanently. An SRO or School Resource Officer, is usally...

CANDY!  -- It is time for Trick-or _Treating, which means free candy.

Hey, Hay Hay!: Halloween: Trick or Treat?

Haylee Smith, Columnist October 31, 2017

It is Halloween time, the one time where it is perfectly okay to eat lots of candy without someone questioning you. However, as a high school student, some could question if it is acceptable to still be...

ALL GRADES AT CENTRAL TO START WEEKLY INDEPENDENT READING -- Davoneka Stoudemire (left) and Alyssa Durham (right) reading to stimulate their brains.

All Grades at Central to Start Weekly Independent Reading

Bryson Eddy, Staff Writer October 30, 2017

Reading is one of the most important skills that a person should have. It ensures that students do well in school and continue to succeed in their pursued careers. "If you can read then you can learn...

SENIORS NEED TO APPLY FOR THE TENNESSEE PROMISE-- Senior Brandon Irving reads the TN Promise handbook.

Deadlines Loom for Seniors Wishing to Receive TN Promise

Madi Blackburn, Staff Writer October 30, 2017

There are few things that takes minutes to apply for, but could result in two free years of college. Seniors that attended the mandatory meeting this past Thursday should know that one of them is the Tennessee...

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