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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

CENTRAL HIGH SENIORS EAGER TO RECEIVE ONE OF SEVERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS  -- Centrals college access adviser, Susan Dyer, and senior DAndre Anderson discuss potential scholarship opportunities.

Central High Seniors Eager to Recieve One of Several Alumni Association Scholarships

Jared Eddy, Columnist January 26, 2017

For the seniors, tis the season to apply for scholarships. The class of 2017 has many opportunities just at Central High School alone. The Chattanooga Central High Alumni Association is offering 12 scholarships...

FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH -- The Annual Black History Month Poetry Contest begins for any determined students.

$100 Up for Grabs in EPB’s 2017 Black History Month Poetry Contest

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer January 26, 2017

Ambitious poets and artists in Grades 1 through 12 are invited to participate in EPB's 13th Annual Black History Month Poetry contest. The theme of this year's contest is: "What African American person...

NINE CENTRAL BAND STUDENTS CHOSEN TO PERFORM AT UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIAS JANFEST -- One of the bands that performed in the Hodgson Hall of Music during their final performance.

Nine Central Band Students Chosen to Perform at University of Georgia’s JanFest

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer January 25, 2017

Central's band students are always working diligently to expand their knowledge of music, and this new calendar year will be no different. Many Central students who are involved with the band program...

BOWLING POUNDERS SEE PROGRESS DESPITE LOSS AT DISTRICT TOURNAMENT-- Centrals bowling team loss to Bradley Central in the last match of the season.

Bowling Pounders See Progress Despite Loss at District Tournament

Meghan Duncan, Staff Writer January 25, 2017

Despite not ending the season with the outcome they wanted, the  2017 Pounder bowling team saw progress in team accomplishments. Head Coach, Edward Potter, and Assistant Coach, Jerry Allen, worked hard...

JANUARY IS NATIONAL STALKING AWARENESS MONTH; TEENS ARE MOST LIKELY TO BE VICTIMS -- January is a month dedicated to spreading awareness to the horrible crime of stalking.

January is National Stalking Awareness Month; Teens are Most Likely to be Victims

Victoria Dutilly, Staff Writer January 25, 2017

Did you know that January is National Stalking Awareness Month? Many people do not know this, and that is the reason why there is a whole month dedicated bringing awareness to the serious crime. Stalking,...

CENTRAL ALUM GARY HUGHES NOW A CHAMPION FISHERMAN -- Central High Schools was home to Gary Hughes in the early 1960s.

Retired from EPB, Gary Hughes (’64) is Now a Champion Fisherman

Shelby Campbell, Copy Editor January 24, 2017

Central High School alum Gary Hughes graduated from Central High School in 1964 with a B plus average and a lifetime supply of memories and stories that will never grow old. During his time as a Purple...

CHEERING ON THE POUNDERS -- Anahi Colunga (left) and Katee Herron (right) cheer on the purple pounders at a basketball game.

Central’s Cheerleading Program Goes Back to School’s Founding Years

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer January 23, 2017

When Central High School was organized in 1907, cheerleading was one of the first extra-curricular activities that was added to the school.  Now, the cheerleaders attend every football game and basketball...

DEVOS FACES TOUGH CONFIRMATION HEARING -- Donald J. Trump and Sec. of Education Nominee Becky DeVos share similar views about schoools.

Editorial: With Little Experience in Education, DeVos is the Wrong Choice for Leading America’s Schools

Preston Fore, Assistant Editor January 20, 2017

Nearly 90% of America's students attend some form of public school. As guaranteed under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, every child has the opportunity to a sufficient education. However, as many...

SCHOLARSHIP NAMED AFTER JORDAN BLAINE GUESS -- Jordan, who passed away in 2014, will always be remembered by friends.

New Scholarship For Performing Arts Students Honors Central Alumnus, Jordan Guess

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

Jordan Blain Guess was a Central High School and Chattanooga State graduate who passed away at the age of 20 to a car accident in 2014. Erwin Davis, a friend of Guess', set up a performing arts scholarship...

THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL -- Located in West Potomac Park in Washington D.C., the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial was built in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s honor, and he is also the first African American to be honored with a memorial on the National Mall and the fourth non-president to be honored this way.

Editorial: Though Progress Has Been Made, Dr. King’s Dream Should Still Influence.

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed - we hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal." -Martin Luther King Junior. 49...

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