Skip to Main Content
The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

  • Go buy your prom tickets! The last day is Friday, April 21st.
  • Learning labs are available after school.
  • Follow The Central Digest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

SEE YOU AT THE POLE -- Students gathered around flagpole Wednesday to pray.

Hey, Hay Hay!: Alright, Let’s Pray…

Haylee Smith, Columnist October 6, 2017

Prayer is the one thing that closely connects a person to God by allowing a conversation between either one or multitudes of people and Him. Every year Christians all throughout the nation gather around...

WELDER AT ROADTEC WORKING ON MACHINERY-- A Welder finishes parts during Central's trip to Roadtec

Central CTE Students Take Trip To Local Manufacturing Company, Roadtec

John Britt, Staff Writer October 6, 2017

Roadtec is not a company that most students know about enough to think about it as a career option after school. However, Central went on a trip this past Wednesday that proves that students have opportunities...

ENGAGING AND INFORMING -- Eavie Porter, from Go Build Tennessee, informs a group of sophomores on what it takes to work in the marketing and grass-roots field.

2nd Annual Career Event Engages Students With Over 20 Groups of Speakers

Jake Johns, Copy Editor October 5, 2017

Last school year, Central High School hosted the first annual career event focused on informing freshmen on career paths. On October 3, 2017, Central hosted the second annual event with the help of Mr....

NEW SRO FOR CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL--
Sgt. Merkle poses next to his patrol car.

Central Welcomes New SRO, Sgt. Eric Merkle

Amber King, Staff Writer October 5, 2017

Every school needs a SRO to help prevent juvenile delinquency and provide security for schools across America.  A SRO is a Student Resource Officer, and this year Central's SRO is Sgt. Eric Merkle. Sgt....

EARLY GRADUATION: IS IT POSSIBLE?-- Last year's graduating class graduated on time.

Early Graduation: Is It Possible?

Kaylee York, Staff Writer October 5, 2017

As this year's seniors work hard to try and wrap up their high school career, many students are wondering; is it even possible to graduate early? According to Hamilton County's graduation requirements,...

STATE WINNING TEAM -- Central's legendary 1957 football team is shown.

A Year Of Shining Victory: The 60th Anniversary of Central’s 1957 State Championship

John Britt, Staff Writer October 5, 2017

Editors Note: This article contains summaries and excerpts from the 1957 Champion Yearbook. Every year, a new group of people come out on the football field to give it their all at achieving victory....

SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS HAVE BIG PLANS FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR -- (Left to Right) President Ashlan Miller, Vice President Madison Young, Secretary Joshua Sizemore and Treasurer Haylee Smith pose for their first picture as class officers

Central Class of 2018 Elect Senior Class Officers

Matthew Davis, Assistant Editor October 5, 2017

Class officers are part of the Central High School tradition. Every year, each grade level elects four representatives for their class, a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. To hold any...

NEW JUNIOR OFFICERS ELECTED TO LEAD THE CLASS OF 2019-- (Left to right) Newly elected Vice President Zeena Whayeb, President Jake Johns, Treasurer Anahi Colunga, and Secretary Matthew Frazier pose together.

Central Class of 2019 Elect Junior Class Officers

Bailey Brantingham, Staff Writer October 5, 2017

This year, a brand new bunch of capable juniors have been elected to lead the class of 2019. This year's officers include Anahi Colunga, Matthew Frazier, Zeena Whayeb, and Jake Johns. They were all elected...

SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS -- (Left to right) Newly elected Treasurer Peyton Anderson, President Jazmynn Ball, Secretary Brandon Henderson, and Vice President Meghan Duncan pose together.

Central Class of 2020 Elect Sophomore Class Officers

Samantha Helmholtz, Staff Writer October 5, 2017

Students always listen more to people they relate to. Teachers and principals are obeyed, of course, but for a lot of students their full attention is usually reserved for those of the same age. This is...

FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS 2017-2018 -- (Left to right) Newly elected Treasurer Sakinah Rashid, Secretary Zoey Greene, Vice President Ariya McGhee, and President Destiny Smith are pictured together.

Central Class of 2021 Elect Freshmen Class Officers

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer October 5, 2017

Central High School has elected its new class officers for the 2017-2018 school year. The new officers hope to be the voice for the freshman class. The president is the leader of the freshman class....

Activate Search
The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School
Showcase