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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

STUDENTS AND TEACHERS EXPRESS THEIR LOVE FOR NON-TRADITIONAL SPORTS-- Avionne Snakenburg poses with her horse.

Students and Teachers Express Their Love for Non-Traditional Sports

Meghan Duncan, Staff Writer February 13, 2017

When we think of sports, the first things that come to mind are football, soccer, and baseball. What about the people who have their attention drawn to something more? Students who interact in non-traditional...

HAMILTON PLACE MALL UPDATES YOUTH ESCORT POLICY -- The entrance to Hamilton Place Mall is depicted above.

Many Central Students Affected by New Hamilton Place Mall Youth Escort Policy

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer February 9, 2017

Last Friday, February 3, Hamilton Place Mall's updated Youth Escort Policy took effect. Rules regarding the younger population of consumers have been in place at this particular mall since 2001, but recent...

BUT SERIOUSLY:  WHEN CAN WE PRAY? -- Football players from Central and East Ridge players pray over an injured Central  athlete.

But Seriously: When Can We Pray?

Jared Eddy, Columnist February 8, 2017

Over the month, Central High School has made local headlines. First, the track team was sidelined by the County Commission, then students started fundraising to get a new track. Now,  a complaint has...

DONATE TODAY! -- Central track students and alumni raise money for new Central track through GoFundMe.

Central Alumni and Students Hoping to Raise Money Through ‘#BacktheTrack’ GoFundMe Campaign

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2017

After the two Hamilton County Commission meetings that disbanded the idea of the new track at Central High and Brown Middle School, the students and alumni are taking a stand to raise the money on their...

CENTRAL WELCOMES NEW BOOKKEEPER DONNA RAST -- Donna Rast has recently accepted the task of being Central's new bookkeeper.

Central Welcomes New Bookkeeper Donna Rast

Eleanor Simmons, Staff Writer February 8, 2017

Central High School staff is continuously growing in faculty. Recently, Central High added their newest member to the staff, Ms. Donna Rast. Rast, who is a former CDC Educational Assistant at Central,...

THE RURITEEN CLUB PASS OUT TREATS TO CENTRAL TEACHERS -- The ruriteen club members treat Mr. Parsons, an English 10 teacher, to show their appreciation.

Ruriteen Club’s Teacher Treat Day Shows Appreciation to Central’s Teachers

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer February 7, 2017

Central's Ruriteen Club, derived from the Harrison Ruritan Club, is known for doing service projects throughout the community. For example, the club helps by making signs for the football ticket booth...

EARLY PROM TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR 2017 PROM -- Mrs. Contreau sells Brooklyn Smith a prom ticket at the early price of $40.

Early Tickets Now on Sale for 2017 Prom

Jacob Johns, Business Manager February 7, 2017

High school is known for being the place where many memories are made that students will remember forever. One of these moments is prom. The 2017 Central High School Prom will be held on April 22, 2017...

SCHOOLS WILL BEGIN RECEIVING YEARLY GRADES -- An eager student shows success in the class during Jon King's business class.

Central Teachers Disagree With State Mandate To Start Grading Schools

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer February 4, 2017

Earlier this January, the state of Tennessee announced it will be giving schools a grade of A to F, taking full effect in the 2017-18 school year. The new federal law, called the Every Student Succeeds...

FORTY-ONE SENIORS IN '21 CLUB' QUALIFY FOR $4,000 HOPE SCHOLARSHIP -- Senior students Tori Bruno-Arimura (Left) and Hannah Holmberg (Right) enjoy a much needed break after studying for the ACT.

Forty-One Seniors in ’21 Club’ Qualify for $4,000 Hope Scholarship

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer February 3, 2017

Forty-one students earn induction into the 21 Club for scoring a 21 or more on the ACT Test, a crucial test and factor in determining where students will earn their Bachelor's Degree. "The goal of the...

CENTRAL LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT STUDENTS PREPARE FOR BABY THINK OVER IT -- Students get ready to take home the babies by practicing procedures in class.

Central High Lifespan Development Students Prepare for Baby Think It Over Project

Meghan Duncan, Staff Writer February 3, 2017

“The babies cry, you have to change their diapers, and you have to burp them and rock them,” stated Linda Hostetler, the Lifespan Development teacher at Central High School. A baby's cry is not...

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