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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

COOPER HOPES TO USE $900 STRONG SCHOOLS GRANT TO PURCHASE TABLET COMPUTERS -- Cooper teaches his  students.

Cooper is Awarded $900 Strong Schools Grant From Unum

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer February 3, 2017

Physics instructor John Cooper was recently awarded the Strong Schools Grant, which is funded by Unum. Teachers who are entitled to this promotion work in public schools, and are chosen based on their...

CURTIS PICKS UTC --Senior ,Mcclendon Curtis, picks to play football at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga this fall.

Athlete Spotlight: Mcclendon Curtis Recieves Full Ride Football Scholarship to University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2017

On Wednesday, February 1, 2017, senior and offensive lineman, Mcclendon Curtis, committed to playing football at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. "It's honestly a blessing that I have made...

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: MILLER CONTINUES TO PERSEVERE ON THE COURT -- Miller stands in front of the Central High gym mural and reminisces about her last season of high school basketball.

Athlete Spotlight: Miller Continues to Persevere on the Court

Jacob Johns, Business Manager February 1, 2017

Miracle Miller, a senior Lady Pounder at Central, has been playing sports for most of her academic career. "I've been playing basketball since the third grade," shared Miller. "I became interested because...

TRUMP SIGNS ONE OF 13 EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- In the wake of Trump's first ten days, protests have broken out all over the nation.

Editorial: Early in His Presidency, Trump Sets the Tone for the Next Four Years

Shelby Campbell, Copy Editor January 31, 2017

It is striking to see the undefined, amorphous, and rebellious spirit that so much of this country has displayed go untouched by the Trump administration. During the election, political leaders did not...

CENTRAL CDC TEACHER GETS SELECTED AS GOLDEN APPLE TEACHER OF THE WEEK -- Teacher Romonda Word (far back row in the yellow shirt) and her students cheerfully pose outside the school.

Central CDC Teacher Gets Selected As Golden Apple Teacher Of The Week

Meghan Duncan, Staff Writer January 30, 2017

Romonda Word, a CDC teacher here at Central High School, has been selected as the Golden Apple Teacher of the Week. Word was nominated by one of her former students, James McClemore. "According...

DID YOU HEAR THAT?-- Central band students begin losing hearing in small band room.

Central’s Band Room Could Be Louder Than Knoxville’s Neyland Stadium on Game Day

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2017

A recent news article on WTVC says that the "Neyland Effect" at University of Tennessee football games is known for causing hearing loss due to crowd rowdiness. The amount of sound produced in Neyland...

GEOMETRY TEACHER EVELYN ANDERSON LOVES TO WRITE -- One of Anderson's books, based on culture and politics, can be purchased on Amazon.

Central High Geometry Teacher, Evelyn Anderson, is also an Accomplished Author

Victoria Dutilly, Staff Writer January 29, 2017

Teaching at Central since 1975, Ms. Evelyn Anderson is more than just your average geometry teacher. She's a profound writer as well.  In 2011, she became interested in politics and history and began...

HARD WORK CONTINUES TO PAY OFF FOR WRESTLER ISAAC COFFEMAN--  Isaac Coffman pins down his opponent in a wrestling match

Athlete Spotlight: Hard Work Continues to Pay Off for Senior Wrestler Isaac Coffman

Eleanor Simmons, Staff Writer January 27, 2017

Isaac Coffman, a senior at Central, has been wrestling since his freshman year, and all that hard work is finally paying off. "If you show that you have put in all your work, try hard, and focus on...

CENTRAL STUDENT ZEENA WHAYEB WINS LOCAL CHAPTER OF DAR ESSAY CONTEST -- Central sophomore student, Zeena Whayeb (left) stands with Teresa Rimer (right), the Daughters of the American Revolution  School Liason, in front of a Central mural.

Central Student Zeena Whayeb Wins Local Chapter of DAR Essay Contest

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer January 26, 2017

On January 20, 2017, Mrs. Teresa Rimer of the Daughters of the American Revolution Organization entered Central High School to present sophomore student, Zeena Whayeb, with a certificate and prize of 50...

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