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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

STUDENTS REPRESENT CENTRAL AT THE SUPERINTENDENT STARS MEETING -- Central students are depicted contributing ideas as a team.

Students Represent Central At The Superintendent Youth Summit

Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer October 5, 2017

Decisions are made for our schools all the time, but they are mostly made by the county's department of education. At the start of the semester, central office contacted some schools across Hamilton County...

TEACHERS EXPRESSING MIXED FEELINGS ON STATE TESTS LEADS TO CHANGE -- Teachers have expressed in multiple instances how they feel about standardized tests which has lead to standard changes.

Teachers Expressing Mixed Feelings on State Tests Leads to Change

Bryson Eddy, Staff Writer October 4, 2017

Testing week is the time of the year that every student, and surprisingly most teachers, often dread. Students often get less sleep at night and stress more during testing time. A lot of teachers say that...

TOMMY YOUNGBLOOD FORMER CENTRAL FOOTBALL PLAYER, APPRECIATES HIS DAYS AS A CENTRAL STUDENT -- Tommy Youngblood, former central football star, now General Sales Manager at WDEF-TV.

Alumni Spotlight: Tommy Youngblood, Former Central Football Player, Appreciates His Days as a Central Student

Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer October 2, 2017

Few people can say they walked the halls of both the old Central High School on Dodds Avenue and the current one on Highway 58. Tommy Youngblood, Central Alumnus, was fortunate enough to attend both schools...

CENTRAL WELCOMES MS. HENSLEY -- (Left to right) Senior Michelle Caszatt and Shea Hensley discuss schedules.

New Counselor Shea Hensley Brings a Listening Ear to Central

Madi Blackburn, Staff Writer September 29, 2017

This school year has brought many changes to Central High School, including many new staff members. Shea Hensley, the guidance counselor to grades 10-12, is one of these wonderful additions. Ms. Hensley...

CENTRAL CHOIR WARM-UP --  Choir gets ready for the upcoming festival.

Central Choir Gets Ready For Upcoming Choral Festival

Madi Blackburn, Staff Writer September 29, 2017

"The best thing about being a choir director at Central is getting to know our students and families. I love watching singers gain confidence in vocal and musical skills which will enable them to achieve...

SENIORS ARE PREPARING FOR FREE ACT RETAKE -- Seniors are using these practice books in preparation for the actual ACT test.

Seniors Are Preparing For Free ACT Retake

DayOnna Carson, Head Staff Writer September 29, 2017

This October, all high school seniors have the opportunity to retake the ACT test for free. The Tennessee Department of Education has provided every senior across the state with a free waiver so that they...

STUDENTS TEST FLY NEW DRONES -- Students in Skills U.S.A.  were able to fly the new drones shortly after they were purchased.

Central’s CTE Department Buys New Drones to Improve Education in Web Design and Skills U.S.A Classes

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer September 29, 2017

Central High School's CTE department has recently purchased two new drones. They plan to use the drones to improve the school in many different ways. The new drones are DJI Phantom IV Pro+s. The drones...

THE 2017 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TEAM PLAYS HARD AS SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE-- The Central Volleyball team plays hard during a game at Boyd Buchanan School

The 2017 Central High School Volleyball Team Plays Hard as Season Comes to a Close

Bailey Brantingham, Staff Writer September 29, 2017

The 2017 Central High School volleyball season has come to a close, but their excellent performance will leave an imprint on this school for years to come. This year, Robin Moore, who has worked with volleyball...

READY. SET. ACTION. -- Junior Caleb Greenhaw and Senior Haylee Smith rehearse for the upcoming play.

Hey, Hay Hay!: “Too Much Light” Revives Central’s Drama Club

Haylee Smith, Columnist September 27, 2017

Most people associate art with a painting or drawing, or sometimes music. However, no one ever considers theater to be in that mix. "Theatre is truth, played out before us in a way that ignites our...

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