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POUNDER FROM PAST TO PRESENT -- A side by side of Staci White now (left) and her senior portrait from the Class of 1993 (right)

Alumni Spotlight: Staci White Continues to ‘Pound’ in the Medical Field

Jake Johns, Copy Editor September 27, 2017

Central High School overflows with an enormous assortment of talents and is always producing amazing alumni. Staci White (formerly known as Stacey Dimick), a Central graduate from the Class of 1993, is...

POUNDERS DEFEND THE HILL -- Wide Receiver Andrew Bingham running for the Pounders.

Pounders Defend the Hill With Tremendous Win Over East Hamilton

Meghan Duncan, Sports Editor September 26, 2017

The Central Pounders are more pumped than ever after taking a huge win over East Hamilton. The team withheld a strong lead throughout the game. With an ending score of 53-14, the Pounders dominated the...

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: CENTRAL HIGH WELCOMES NEW MECHANICS AND CONSTRUCTION TEACHER MR. WEBB -- Mr. Webb helps a group of his students work on their first project of the year

Teacher Spotlight: Central High Welcomes New Mechanics and Construction Teacher Mr. Webb

Kaylee York, Staff Writer September 26, 2017

This year at Central, we have many new teachers and subjects, including Mechanics and Construction taught by Jerry Webb. This class is not just about learning a few skills, but it can also help students...

MONTE COULTER GOES FROM PURPLE POUNDER TO UTC PROFESSOR -- Monte Coulter used his passion for music to create a career for himself and inspire others.

Alumni Spotlight: Monte Coulter Goes From Purple Pounder to UTC Professor

Matthew Davis, Assistant Editor September 25, 2017

Central High School produces great amounts of talent and success. Graduates of the school go on to become teachers, lawyers, doctors, and even musicians. One of these graduates is Doctor Monte Coulter,...

RUNNING THE DONATION TABLE -- Brandon Forte runs the donation table during lunch.

FCCLA Collects Donations for Victims of Recent Hurricanes

Sam Helmholtz, Staff Writer September 25, 2017

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma were devastating. They were the only category four hurricanes to hit the United States in the same year, let alone within a couple weeks of each other. Hitting Texas and Florida,...

CENTRAL SOUND OF CHATTANOOGA  EXCITES THE CROWD WITH THE MUSIC OF DISNEY --  The Central Sound of Chattanooga performing their show "Fantasmic!"

Fantasmic!: Central Sound of Chattanooga Marching Band Excites the Crowd with the Music of Disney

Jailon Jackson, Staff Writer September 22, 2017

Each fall, The Central Sound of Chattanooga Marching Band hosts a very interesting halftime show after the second quarter of Central's football games. This year, the Central Sound is doing a show called...

TEACHERPRENEUR: MRS. HOOPER'S APP HELPS TEACHERS  PLAN FIELD TRIPS -- The "Field Trips Made Easy" App is available on the App Store on these major platforms.

Teacherpreneur: Mrs. Hooper’s App Helps Teachers Plan Field Trips

Bryson Eddy, Staff Writer September 22, 2017

All of Hamilton County's educators work very hard, so it's no surprise that three of Central High School's staff members were finalists in this year's Teacherpreneur Incubator. Danielle Hooper, Central's...

STUDENTS AND FACULTY PONDER THE MEANING OF LIFE -- Sophomore James Ortiz stops for a moment to think about the 'true' meaning of  life.

Students and Faculty Ponder The Meaning of Life

DayOnna Carson, Head Staff Writer September 22, 2017

Students have been asked about their future plans countless times, typically answering with the college and career they would like to pursue. There are many students, however, who are still unsure about...

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL -- The prestigious school sat along Dodds Avenue in downtown Chattanooga. This photo was published among the first edition of The Digest.

Looking Back: Volume 1 of the Central Digest Launches 107 Years Ago

Preston Fore, Editor-in-Chief September 21, 2017

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following article contains summaries of articles from past issues of The Central Digest. Once per month, the Digest will look back into our archives to see what was happening around...

SPARKLE AND SHINE, JUNIORS HAVE RECEIVED THEIR CLASS RINGS --Kaylee York and Jake Johns show off their class rings.

Sparkle and Shine: Juniors Receive Their Class Rings

John Britt, Staff Writer September 21, 2017

Last year, a large part of the sophomore class, which are now juniors, ordered class rings to show their pounder pride. Class rings are a tradition in most high schools and at Central, it is no different. Balfour,...

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