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The Central Digest

SAVANNAH SMITH SAYS GOODBYE -- Smith reflects on her 3 years on the Central Digest.

Editor-in-Chief, Savannah Smith, Hangs Up Clipboard and Says Goodbye to the Central Digest

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2017

Goodbyes are bittersweet. They can be sad, happy, relieving, or even heartbreaking. No goodbye, however, could ever describe the 3 amazing years of being on the Central Digest staff and how in only a few...

COLUMNIST, JARED EDDY, SAYS GOODBYE -- Eddy along with fellow seniors, Copy Editor Shelby Campbell and Editor-in-Chief Savannah Smith, celebrate their final year of high school.

But Seriously: Thank You, Central

Jared Eddy, Columnist May 12, 2017

Over the past four years at Central High School I have met some wonderful individuals and enjoyed the ups and downs here at my home. Becoming a Pounder at first was very hard for me, moving to a school...

DORIS COULTER PUTS AWAY HER GRADE BOOK -- Coulter finished her final days at Central with her students.

After 27 Years, Doris Coulter Puts Away Her Grade Book

Jacob Johns, Business Manager May 11, 2017

As the end of the school year nears, teachers are beginning to wrap up the school year and prepare for the next. Some teachers, however, are wrapping up more than a school year; they are wrapping up their...

ANOTHER TENNIS SEASON WRAP UP -- The Central tennis team making due with a limited amount of courts and many players at practice.

Tennis Season Ends with Central’s Madi Blackburn Advancing to Regional Tournament

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer May 11, 2017

This past Monday and Tuesday marked the end of the 2017 Tennis season for most players. The district victors will continue on to the regional tournaments, which will be taking place on Monday, May 15 and...

THE CLOSING OF THE 2016-2017 JOURNALISM CLASS -- Shelby Campbell bids her final goodbyes to The Central Digest staff.

Central Digest Copy Editor, Shelby Campbell, Says Final Goodbyes to the Central Digest

Shelby Campbell, Copy Editor May 11, 2017

Change is part of life. Spring turns into summer, children turn into adults, high school seniors become college freshmen, and Central Digest Copy Editors turn into loyal readers. Three years ago, I was...

STUDENTS ENJOY ELEGANT NIGHTLIFE AT PROM -- Prom King Skylor Turner and Queen Miranda Lillard enjoy the night.

Students Enjoy Elegant Nightlife at Prom

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer May 11, 2017

Prom is a fun night for students to enjoy each other's company one last time. Students and teachers alike eat dinner and dance the night away to bring the school year to a close. This year, Central's prom...

CENTRAL ROCKSTAR TAKES THE STAGE --Central alum, Barry Borden drums his way into the Alumni Hall of Fame.

Southern Rock and Roll Artist, Barry Borden (’72) Drums His Way In The Central Hall of Fame

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief May 9, 2017

Shakespeare once said that "If music be the food of love, play on." and that is what Central alumnus Barry Borden has been living by for the past 45 years. Borden, graduating in 1972, has been living...

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FRANK JONES TO RETIRE -- Jones is found tackling the stack of referrals in his office.

Former Basketball Player & Current Assistant Principal Frank Jones Will Retire This School Year

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer May 8, 2017

Mr. Frank Jones will be retiring at the end of this 2016-17 school year after 23 years of teaching and five years of being Central's assistant principal. Mr. Jones retired after five years of being Brainerd...

ALLERGIES MAKE STUDENTS MISERABLE IN CLASS -- Seasonal allergies cause students to feel horrible while trying to focus in class

Editorial: Allergies Make Students Miserable In Class

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer May 8, 2017

Throughout spring, the hallways of Central High School are filled with sneezing, coughing, and blowing noses. With so many beautiful flowers blooming, there is a lot of pollen in the air. Pollen is one...

SEÑOR SOCARRAS TO RETIRE AT THE END OF THE YEAR -- Socarras completes some end of the year grading.

Retiring Central Spanish Teacher, Señor Tony Socarras, Says Final “Adios!”

Preston Fore, Assistant Editor May 5, 2017

For ten years, Señor Tony Socarras has had the joy of teaching high school students the building blocks of the Spanish language through his Spanish I and II classes. While many students continue to love...

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