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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

MR. SHAWN SEALS BURIED IN HISTORY BOOK -- History teacher Shawn Seals caught reading a John Adams book!

Mrs. Sally White Inspired to Promote Reading Through a Social Media Campaign

Shelby Campbell, Copy Editor November 3, 2016

With every passing school year, more and more students insist that "nobody reads books anymore." Summer reading lists are tossed in the garbage cans and teachers are throwing away their seemingly unrealistic...

JUNIORS CREATE THEIR OWN FRANKENSTEIN --Student, Kaitlyn McAfee creates her "Ooltewah Owl Monster" for her project.

11th Grade English Class Builds Their Own Frankenstein Creations

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2016

As the Halloween craze begins to wind down, Central High School's Honors English 11 class is bringing the Mary Shelley's classic novel, Frankenstein, to life. Students in Mr. Greg Cantrell's class decided...

AIM & FIRE -- Freshman Colt Davidson stand tall by his catapult in the "Giant" Category.

Physical World Concepts Students Launch Annual Catapults

Jacob Johns, Business Manager November 3, 2016

Every year, classes across Central High plan out projects and events that make their students ecstatic about learning. One of these classes is Physical World Concepts, taught by Mr. Strickland. Mr....

THE CENTRAL STOCK MARKET TEAM -- Tenth grade, stock market team members, Christian Thomas and Edicklee Frias-Cruz converse about the rising and falling stocks of certain corporations.

Central’s New Stock Market Team Managing $100,000 in Investments

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer November 1, 2016

Buying and selling stocks might not be something many high school students know much about, but at Central High School this year, a team of six students are learning how to manage in a real world economy,...

STUDENTS REVEAL THEIR WORST FEARS -- Central High School students have many fears that scare them.

Students Reveal Their Most Frightening Fears

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer October 31, 2016

Fear is a common instinct that most people are born with. With Halloween being just around the corner, there is no doubt that Central's students will be on the look out for anything they might be afraid...

CENTRAL HIGH MOCK ELECTION -- Central High students cast their vote in the 2016 mock election.

Central High Mock Election Polling Finds More Students Support Clinton

Preston Fore, Assistant Editor October 31, 2016

The 2016 general election has proved itself to be very different than what the world has ever seen before with two major party candidates with two of the lowest approval ratings in American political history....

At halftime, the senior football players were honored. Before the game,the senior band members and cheerleaders were honored--SENIOR NIGHT

But Seriously: Senior Night Memorable for Many Reasons

Jared Eddy, Columnist October 31, 2016

Last Friday was Central's Senior Night, where the school honors the students that are in the 12th grade who participate in either football, cheerleading, or band. This is the last home game for the seniors...

CROSS COUNTRY TAKES ON STATE -- The boys cross country team won regions and are now ready for state on November 4th.

Boys Cross Country Team Claims Region Title and Punches Ticket to State Meet

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2016

The Central High School boys cross country team is racing their way to the state championship after winning the region meet on October 25th. With up to 7 schools and over 80 kids competing, the cross country...

THE SOFTBALL TEAM -- The softball team is shown above after winning regionals last year.

Editorial: Central’s First Steps Towards Women’s Empowerment

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer October 27, 2016

From traditional roles across cultures and historical periods, women have always led inferior roles in society. Today, it seems women still have limited means of power and control even here at Central...

CLOSED FOR THE WEEK -- Vendor negligence has forced the temporary closure of Central High's coffee shop, Central Perk

Vending Issues Forces Temporary Closure of Central Perk

Eleanor Simmons, Staff Writer October 26, 2016
Central's well known coffee shop, is closed down for the week due to the lack of supplies.
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