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STATON MAKES STUDENTS BETTER EVERYDAY -- Psychology teacher, Tina Staton, makes student learn new things everyday.

Psychology Teacher Tina Staton Has Made Differences in Central Students for 25 Years

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2017
"If I could describe Central in one word it would be 'awesome.' There are so many positive things about Central. The students, the faculty, the administrators are just amazing people." -- Mrs. Tina Staton
SLEEP DEPRIVATION IS COMMON AMONG CENTRAL ATHLETES --, Many teenagers in high school do not get the minimal amount of sleep every night.

Sleep Deprivation is Common Among Central Athletes

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer March 15, 2017

According to the National Sleep Foundation, teenagers need eight to ten hours of sleep per night to function in their best condition the following day. Unfortunately, one study has found that only approximately...

GIRLS STEM FROM CENTRAL WENT TO CHATTANOOGA STATE ON A FIELD TRIP -- STEM  girls from Central pose for a picture at Chatt. State

Group of Central Girls Take STEM Field Trip to Chattanooga State

Victoria Dutilly, Staff Writer March 15, 2017

STEM is a "curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach," according...

JULIE HOLDER ('99) NOW WORKS AS AN INDEPENDENT PHOTOGRAPHER -- Holder has taken photographs for many, including NBC, Nate Berkus, and Rolling Stone Magazine.

Alumni Spotlight: Julie Holder’s Photography Career Has Led Her to Work With NBC, Rolling Stone, and Nate Berkus

Preston Fore, Assistant Editor March 14, 2017

As senior class president for the class of 1999, Julie Holder probably would not have believed you if you told her she would one day photograph Ronnie Wood, one of the Rolling Stones, for Rolling Stone...

NEARLY HALF OF ALL STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO TCAT WERE FROM CENTRAL -- TCAT students pose together for a picture.

Nearly Half of All Students Accepted into TCAT Were From Central

Eleanor Simmons, Staff Writer March 12, 2017

This year Central had the optimum amount of students accepted into the TCAT program. In the past years, there were not as many students that were accepted into the program this year. TCAT is a 2 year...

JOINING THE ARMY -- CharNiece Clark (far right) and Cady Pruitt (far left) have decided to join the army.

Army Is In Their Future: Seniors Clark, Pruitt, Hale and Davis

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Title March 10, 2017

The future is a scary time for seniors. While some debate what college they want to go to, and others decide what job to pursue, Central seniors CharNiece Clark and Cady Pruitt have signed up for the army. Being...

TWO STUDENTS FROM SKILLS USA PROMOTED TO NATIONALS -- Samantha Reels holds up the medal she won for Skills USA

Two Central High Skills USA Students Hope to Proceed To National Competition

Eleanor Simmons, Staff Writer March 9, 2017

Originating from Tennessee, Skills USA is one of the largest student organizations in the world, focusing on various technical skills. At the annual region competition, there are 87 types of skills members...

STUDENTS AND FACULTY DONATE AT 2017 SPRING BLOOD DRIVE --  Senior student T.J. Ortiz relaxes as he  donates plasma for the Spring Blood Drive.

Students and Faculty Donate at 2017 Spring Blood Drive

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer March 7, 2017

The JROTC hosted the Central Spring Blood Drive on March 2. Approximately 165 Central students signed-up to donate. Of the 165 that signed-up, approximately 51 of those students were first-time donors. "This...

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: WORLD HISTORY TEACHER CHRIS KRIBS IS DESCRIBED AS ONE OF THE FAVORITES-- Freshman Andrew Merriweather and Mr. Kribs seek happiness that class is over.

Teacher Spotlight: World History Teacher Chris Kribs Is Described As One of the Favorites

Meghan Duncan, Staff Writer March 6, 2017

For the majority of students, when getting asked what you like about your teacher, good things aren’t really what come to mind. However, 9th grade student have a different opinion of World History and...

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: ALONZO HEYWARD STARTS TO LOOK BACK ON HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING MEMORIES-- Heyward poses after match with his Outstanding Wrestler Award.

Athlete Spotlight: Alonzo Heyward, After Winning Over 100 Matches, Looks Back on High School Wrestling Career

Meghan Duncan, Staff Writer March 6, 2017

"My favorite part about wrestling is winning," began senior wrestler, Alonzo Heyward. Heyward has been wrestling since the 5th grade, but for him it is more than a sport, it has played one of the biggest...

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