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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

BUSY WEEK FOR CENTRAL'S CONCERT AND JAZZ BANDS - Students of the Jazz Band played quite the eccentric playlist at the jazz concert!

Busy Season for Central’s Concert and Jazz Bands

Jacob Johns, Business Manager November 11, 2016

Central's jazz band hosted a "Coffee and Dessert with the Jazz Band" concert Thursday evening and the turn-out was great. Members of Central's Alumni, members of the community, and band parents came out...

DONALD TRUMP SET TO BECOME 45TH PRESIDENT -- Republican president-elect Donald Trump delivers his acceptance speech during his election night event.

Central Has Differing Opinions as Trump Clinches Long Election to Become 45th President of the United States

Preston Fore, Assistant Editor November 10, 2016

The 2016 election is one for the history books. With no previous held office or military background, businessman Donald Trump became the 45th President-elect of the United States of America just before...

CENTRAL SPANISH TEACHER MR. JOSE SANCHEZ INSTRUCTS HIS SPANISH II CLASS--Mr. Sanchez explains to students ways to remember Spanish vocabulary words by correlating the words with English words.

Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Sanchez’s Bucket List Includes Recording CD with His Family

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer November 10, 2016

The school year of 2016-2017 marks the 32nd year that Mr. Jose Sanchez, a Central Spanish Teacher, has been devoted to instructing Central High students. Mr. Sanchez was born in Brownsville, Brooklyn,...

HOT WEATHER IN FALL? --  Students at Central have noticed the temperatures have been really hot for the time of year. Smoke coming from Signal Mountain is pictured above.

Students and Faculty React to Chattanooga’s Record High Temperatures During Autumn

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer November 9, 2016

The first day of fall was back on September 22. Since then, the Chattanooga area has experienced excruciating heat and little to no rain. Every morning, students here at Central arrive to school with cozy...

MR. DAUM IS THE BEST OF THE BEST! -- Mr. John Daum is one of Central's most beloved teachers!

Teacher Spotlight: Mr. John Daum is a Beloved Member of Central High School

Shelby Campbell, Copy Editor November 9, 2016

Mr. John Daum is a favorite teacher among students at Central High School. After graduating from Summit University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Bible Studies, he began his career in teaching all...

GRANT MONEY OFFERS NEW LAB EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS -- Tina Cotreau experiments in the lab with forensic science student Walker Waters.

Cotreau Wins $600 Junior League Grant for Water Flea Study

Meghan Duncan, Staff Writer November 8, 2016

The Junior League Grant is a reward given by the the Junior League of Chattanooga (JLC) to teachers who have applied to win money for their class. Teachers are selected every year and the money is directed...

Tina Staton and EF Tours Provide You the Opportunity of a Lifetime -- St. Patrick's Cathedral looks stunning during daytime.

Staton Taking Central Students to Scotland and Ireland in Summer 2017

Victoria Dutilly, Staff Writer November 8, 2016

Are there any countries you are just dying to visit? Well, with the help of  Tina Staton, Central's psychology and sociology teacher with Education Tours (EF), your dream can become a reality. This...

SMARTPHONES ARE CONSTANTLY HOGGING STUDENTS ATTENTION-- Sophomore student of Central High School, Caitlin Leamon, uses her smartphone during school.

Editorial: Many Students May Suffer from Nomophobia, the Fear of Being Without a Cell Phone

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer November 7, 2016

What were you doing just five minutes ago? Like many young students, you were probably checking your cell phone for a seemingly unimportant notification. You may even be reading this article on your mobile...

CENTRAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEAM KNOWS HOW TO HAVE FUN -- Special Olympic team poses for a sassy picture full of fun!

Central’s Special Olympics Team Dominates Competition

Kimberly Merfert, Staff Writer November 4, 2016

For the past fifteen years, Central High School has participated in the Special Olympics. The Special Olympics is an athletic competition for special-ed students to get a chance to show their skills and...

STAFF MEMBERS HARD AT WORK -- (Left to right) Central Digest Assistant Editor Preston Fore, Editor-in-Chief Savannah Smith, Copy Editor Shelby Cambell, and adviser Gregory Cantrell discuss a new story suggestion.

Inside the Central Digest: Story Suggestions Update

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer November 4, 2016

A new "Story Suggestions" tab is available on the Central Digest website (centraldigest.com). This will allow students, alumni or anyone for that matter to submit stories to the Central Digest staff. The...

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