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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

STEP-UP CHATTANOOGA -- For its second year, Step-Up Chattanooga will aid students in finding quality summer jobs.

Step-Up Chattanooga Helps Central Students Step Into Summer Career

Preston Fore, Assistant Editor November 21, 2016

For the second year in a row, Step-Up Chattanooga is aiming to assist high school students find high-paying jobs in the Tennessee Valley for the summer. The program helps low-income students find excellent...

CENTRAL HIGH WRESTLING READY FOR A NEW SEASON -- Senior Isaac Coffman pushes hard for a pin.

Wrestling Preview: Seniors Heyward and Coffman will Lead 2017 Pounder Matmen

Meghan Duncan, Staff Writer November 18, 2016

The Central wrestling team is determined to bring the heat this season! Wrestling coach Ryan Mallory is returning as head coach for the 4th year at Central. The team consists of 21 wrestlers with only...

THE CHANGE IN THE PRINTING PROCESS-- (Left) Ditto paper, composed of one carbon ink sheet, an original copy sheet, and a thin sheet in between separating the ink and original copies. These sheets were used by the mimeograph, which was used as the main copying method in the 20th century. (Right) The present day copying machine requires only copy paper and a computer source to print and make copies.

From Blackboards to Promethean Boards, Classroom Technology Continues to Evolve

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer November 18, 2016

From the start of Central High School, on Highway 58, until present day, it is apparent that the role of technology in the classroom for teachers and student has changed greatly. "Technology is making...

SET SAIL TODAY! -- Climb aboard the Nina and Pinta and take a look at history.

Review: The Nina and Pinta Make Their Way to Chattanooga

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2016

Ahoy! Ahoy! The Niña and The Pinta have docked their ships in Chattanooga this year! The Columbus Foundation along with the exact replicas of The Niña and The Pinta, built in 2005, are sailing their...

HEADED TO TECH -- Brooke Parrot signs to play for Tennessee Tech while her friends, family, teachers, and coaches stand by her.

Brooke Parrott Signs to Play at Tennessee Tech University

Jared Eddy, Columnist November 17, 2016

After many years of hard work and hundreds of games, Brooke Parrott has signed to play for Tennessee Tech University to continue to play softball throughout her college career. "I am very excited to...

FRESHMEN STUDENTS GET A REALITY CHECK -- Central High freshmen check-in with various life scenarios to get a "reality check."

Central High Freshmen Get A Reality Check

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer November 15, 2016

Last Friday, Central's freshman were called into the gym to participate in a "reality check." Each student received a worksheet that described a hypothetical life situation. They were then asked to keep...

CENTRAL'S BOWLING TEAM STRIKES AGAIN -- This year's bowling team gets ready to beat Rhea County and East Hamilton!

Bowled Over: Pounders on Hot Streak to Start ’17 Season

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer November 14, 2016

The bowling team has been winning left and right as they add another win against East Hamilton earlier this month. On November 9th, the boys team also won against Bachman Academy, 26-1. The game took...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTt: WRCB-TV HOST KEN NICHOLSON WAS MR. CENTRAL 2005- From Mr. Central to WRCB-TV host, Ken Nicholson is living his dream.

Alumni Spotlight: WRCB-TV Host Ken Nicholson was Mr. Central 2005

Jacob Johns, Business Manager November 14, 2016

From Senior Class President to Mr. Central, Ken Nicholson had a very eventful time while he was at Central. After graduating in 2005, he attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. After graduating...

CROSS COUNTRY DOMINATES STATE -- The Cross Country team places 14th in state.

Pounder Runners Finish 14th at State Cross Country Meet

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2016

After a hard push through region, the boys cross country team finally made the final stretch and competed at the state championship in Brentwood, Tennessee on November 4th. The team placed 14th overall...

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