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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

CENTRAL'S COLLEGE FAIR WAS SUCCESSFUL IN INFORMING STUDENTS ABOUT COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES -- Students and teachers pose together at the College Fair

Central’s College Fair Was Successful In Informing Students About College Opportunities

Victoria Dutilly, Staff Writer April 11, 2017

Central High School hosted the annual college fair for all grades to become familiar with many different options for college. Susan Dyer, Central's college access advisor, was responsible for organizing...

CENTRAL STUDENTS HARD AT WORK -- Juniors are seen punching the day's newest assignment out of the ballpark.

Editorial: The Secret Behind Maintaining A+ Grades

Kimberly Merfert, Staff Writer/Video Editor April 7, 2017

Through the elongated, never-ending countdown to the end of the school year, students of all ages power through seven classes, five days a week in hopes of making the days pass by faster than humanly...

STUDENTS PREPARE FOR STATE END OF COURSE TESTING -- Students and teachers make preparations to review for the upcoming state exams.

Students Prepare For State Mandated End-of-Course Testing

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer April 7, 2017

Over half of the school year has passed at Central High School, each day bringing students and teachers closer to the conclusion of another productive year. The fast-approaching summer vacation is an indicator...

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU KNEW WHAT YOU KNOW NOW? -- Central teacher, Mrs. Brazaele, teaches her Algebra class.

What Teachers Knew Then vs. Now

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer April 6, 2017

From grading and attending meetings to getting all the students' attention and interest in a topic, the challenges of teaching can be very stressful. If Central teachers had known before what they know...

RECORD NUMBER OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES GO TO COLLEGE -- Senior students Savannah Smith, Hannah Holmberg,, and Tori Bruno Arimura attend the New Vol Role Call event with intentions of going to college after graduating.

Record Number of High School Graduates Go To College

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer April 3, 2017

There are now more high school graduates attending some sort of post-secondary program, such as college, university, military, apprenticeships, than every before in Hamilton County. "Approximately...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: ANDREA WALDROP -- Andrea Waldrop (right) and her high school friend Lauren Lindsey (left) at a  Samford University football game.

Alumni Spotlight: Andrea Waldrop, from Class of ’00 to CVS Pharmacist

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer March 28, 2017

Andrea Waldrop looks back at her high school years as a time full of fond memories and the formation of many life long friendships. Graduating with the Class of 2000, Waldrop used the knowledge from her...

THE CENTRAL DIGEST APPLICATION -- The Central Digest gave out applications during the tours to attract new writers.

Upcoming Central High Students Tour the School

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer March 28, 2017

Central High School strives to be a very inviting place for all students and parents, and that goal can be reached by staying involved. At the end of each school year, the next generation of Central students...

TEN CENTRAL SENIORS NAMED TO 2017 MR. and MISS CENTRAL COURT -- [Left to Right] Court candidates Jared Eddy, Miranda Lillard, Emily Feist, D'Andre Anderson, Diamond Jackson, Ashley Russell, Rachel Woodward, Dylan Vagts, and Isaac Coffman come together for a photo in front of one of Central's murals.  (Not Pictured: Alex Padavana)

Ten Central Seniors Named to 2017 Mr. and Miss Central Court

Jacob Johns, Business Manager March 27, 2017

As the end of the school year nears, many students will be recognized for their dedication to Central High School. On Senior Day, which takes place on May 11 of this year, many seniors will be honored...

READY FOR STUDENTS -- VW's Mechatronics Akademie has three welding stations where students learn the basics of welding.

Welding Class a New Challenge for Volkswagen Mechatronic Students

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2017
"Welding is something I have always wanted to try and that is one reason why I wanted to come here," explained Brianna Tittle, also a junior. "I also really enjoy hands on-teaching so welding is by far my favorite class here."
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