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STUDENTS' OPINIONS ON SCHOOL LUNCHES: COULD IT BE BETTER? --Freshman Jeremy Rogers is enjoying his peachy lunch provided by the Central High School Cafeteria Staff.

Students’ Opinion on School Lunches: Could It Be Better?

Amber King, Staff Writer September 13, 2017

A large population of Central students enjoy lunch, however school lunches may not always be the best quality or the absolute healthiest at times. All students, whether they enjoy eating school lunches...

ACADEMIC, ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS PART OF GETTING A DRIVER"S PERMIT AND LICENSE --
 Senior Saige Lowery is one of the many students that drive themselves to school.

Academic, Attendance Requirements Part of Getting a Driver’s Permit and License

DayOnna Carson, Head Staff Writer September 8, 2017

High school marks the beginning of independence for many students. One new responsibility that students are granted is the privilege to drive, and that honor takes a lot of responsibility. Of course,...

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: ELISABETH ZACHARY WELCOMED AS OUR NEW CURRICULUM COACH -- Ms. Hooper (left) goes over lesson plans with Ms. Zachary (right).

Teacher Spotlight: Central Welcomes Ms. Elisabeth Zachary as New Curriculum Coach

Bryson Eddy, Staff Writer September 8, 2017

With the start of a new school year, and constant changes being made all around campus, new teachers and staff members are expected. This year, the school is welcoming Ms. Elisabeth Zachary as the new...

RECYCLING RETURNS --
The list of recyclables hangs on the side of the Central recycling bin.

Mr. Cooper, Environmental Science Classes Revive Central’s Paper Recycling

John Britt, Staff Writer September 7, 2017

For the past few years, certain teachers have tried to start recycling in the confines of their own rooms. However, this year is different.  Mr. John Cooper has decided to facilitate the recycling process...

DAYONNA CARSON AND DANAE WNUK ACCEPTED INTO THE INAGURAL CHATTANOOGA AS TEXT PROGRAM --  The CAT girls pose for a photo at the Final Pitch Presentation.

Dayonna Carson and Danae Wnuk Accepted Into Inaugural ‘Chattanooga As Text’ Program

Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer September 6, 2017

The city of Chattanooga has a lot to offer, from murals on abandoned buildings to beautiful statues on the side of the street, but there are some things around the city that could be improved. That is...

SENIOR VS. FRESHMAN --  Freshman Alex White pretends to beat up injured senior Haylee Smith.

Hey, Hay Hay!: Who Needs to Step Up, Freshmen or Seniors?

Haylee Smith, Columnist September 6, 2017

Walking into high school as a freshman can be hard. Every aspect of the year from being called a grape, getting booed at during pep rallies, or getting excluded from the overall group; it is not the most...

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL WELCOMES NEW NURSE, KIM LYKES -- New nurse, Kim Lykes, posing for a picture next to the gym.

Teacher Spotlight: Central High School Welcomes New Nurse Kim Lykes

Bailey Brantingham, Staff Writer September 5, 2017

This year, Central High School welcomes a new school nurse, Kim Lykes. Lykes is happy to be working with fresh faces this year and is looking forward to many great years here at Central. Nurse Lykes...

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: SAY 'BONJOUR' TO AMIE WILSON, CENTRAL'S NEW FRENCH INSTRUCTOR -- Mrs. Wilson explains the rules of a review game to her French students.

Teacher Spotlight: Say ‘Bonjour’ to Amie Wilson, Central’s New French Instructor

DayOnna Carson, Head Staff Writer September 1, 2017

Several foreign languages have been accessible to Central's students in recent years, including Spanish, Latin, and German. Central's staff has grown significantly, bringing an exciting new addition: a...

UNFORTUNATE START --  Collision on the soccer field leads to unlucky start of the year.

Hey, Hay Hay!: ‘Breaking’ Down the Start to my Senior Year

Haylee Smith, Columnist August 28, 2017

Senior year, the year every student looks forward to. The year we are released from public school and launched into adulthood. From the last first day, to the stress of getting college applications filled...

CENTRAL FOOTBALL KICKS OFF THE SEASON -- Central's 2017-2018 Purple Pounder football team come together with a group photo.

Pounders Take Kickoff Classic Win Over Walker Valley, 48-36

Jake Johns, Copy Editor August 25, 2017

For the first annual Chattanooga Kickoff Classic at UTC's Finley Stadium, the Pounders took on the Walker Valley Mustangs in a game filled with competition. As the second game in the Kickoff Classic, Central...

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