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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

CENTRAL CONGRATULATES CLASS OF 2017'S HIGHEST ACHIEVING STUDENTS - From left to right: salutatorian Avionne Snakenberg, salutatorian Tetyana Arkushenko, and valedictorian Emily Feist.

Feist is Valedictorian; Arkushenko and Snakenberg Co-Salutatorians for Class of 2017

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer February 21, 2017

Four years of studying, problem solving, and the will to prosper has finally paid off for three Central seniors as the Class of 2017's highest academic honor students were released by Principal Finley...

ROBERT KIEFER AND CAROL PONDER PERFORM TO CENTRAL STUDENTS  -- Ponder (left) and Kiefer (right) perform 'My Father's War' at Harrison Elementary.

Nashville Actors, Robert Kiefer and Carol Ponder, Perform ‘My Father’s War’ to Central Students

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer February 18, 2017

Students at Central High School were treated by Carol Ponder and Robert Kiefer's performance of My Father's War. On February 16, the actors performed their play in front of nearly 120 high school students...

GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM CELEBRATES SENIOR NIGHT AFTER BIG WIN -- Senior cheerleaders (from left to right) Vanessa Smith and Miranda Lillard celebrate their Senior Night with senior boys' basketball player McClendon Curtis and senior girls' basketball player Miracle Miller.

Basketball Teams and Cheerleaders Celebrate Senior Night with Two Big Victories

Victoria Dutilly, Staff Writer February 17, 2017

The girls' and boys' basketball team faced Red Bank in a well-anticipated game on February 7th. Red Bank's placement was number one in the district, but Central won 46-44, which secured our placement at...

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT MRS. JENNIFER ALLEN CONTINUES TO GUIDE STUDENTS IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM -- Mrs. Allen teaches her first period Spanish 1 class.

Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Jennifer Allen Continues to Guide Students In and Out of the Classroom

Jacob Johns, Business Manager February 16, 2017

Mrs. Jennifer Allen, one of Central's Spanish I teachers, is not your average teacher. After teaching for nine years, Allen continues to guide and influence students both in and out of the classroom. There...

HELP PROMOTE CENTRAL DIGEST ON SOCIAL MEDIA --Zeena Whayeb, is pictured monitoring the the Central Digest's website above.

Social Media Followers Needed for Central Digest’s Quest for National Recognition

Eleanor Simmons, Staff Writer February 16, 2017

The Central Digest is trying to get national recognition for the online newspaper. In order to get recognition from the state that recognizes The Central Digest as a unique website, we must earn six...

CENTRAL ALUMNUS, BRANDON MCGEE, STILL BLEEDS PURPLE AND GOLD IN THE U.S. NAVY -- Graduate of Central in 2008, Brandon McGee reflects on his time at Central.

Central Alumnus, Brandon McGee, Still Bleeds Purple and Gold in the U.S. Navy

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief February 16, 2017

"Non Sibi Sed Patriae," is the motto for the United States Navy that means "Not for self, but country," and is the motivation that alumnus, Brandon McGee, has lived by since he graduated from Central High...

BUT SERIOUSLY: WILL YOU BE MY VALENTINE? -- Columnist Jared Eddy stands as Seniors Miranda Lillard and Skyler Turner share a moment on Valentine's Day!

But Seriously: Will You Be My Valentine?

Jared Eddy, Columnist February 14, 2017

Happy Valentine's Day! Before we dive into what Valentine's Day is, let us take a look at the history.  In 496 A.D., Pope Gelasius designated Feb. 14 as “Saint Valentine’s Day.” It was a day...

MRS. FARROW, AMAZING TEACHER AND FRIEND TO STUDENTS -- Mrs. Brielle Farrow with one of her many star students, Megan Turney.

Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Brielle Farrow, From Central Alumnus to Chemistry Teacher

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer February 14, 2017

Here at Central, we love to say, "We're Pounders for life!" For Mrs. Brielle Farrow, that phrase definitely rings true. Mrs. Farrow was a student here at Central, and is now a chemistry teacher here...

TRACK VERSUS GYM -- Both the track and gym are problems at Central, but which would be more beneficial to get redone?

Editorial: With Lack of Space for Large Events and Fine Arts Department, a New Gymnasium Could Benefit All

Jacob Johns, Business Manager February 13, 2017

Central High School has been in dear need of repairs for many years. With a continuing increase in growth from five feeder schools, to some classes being forced to be held in portables, Central needs some...

ALL CENTRAL SENIORS THAT HAVE APPLIED TO A COLLEGE HAS BEEN ACCEPTED -- Senior Guidance Counselor , Lindsey Ruggles (Left) and senior student, Katie Dorris (Right) talk about future plans after graduation.

All Central Seniors That Have Applied to a College Have Been Accepted

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer February 13, 2017

Graduation is a little more than three months away, and many of the seniors of Central are prepared for their college debut. The recent statistics show that 100 percent of Central seniors this year...

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