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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

MANY HAMILTON COUNTY TEACHERS ARE CONSIDERED INEFFECTIVE -- Jose Sanchez teaches his Spanish II class the important of foreign language.

Editorial: Teacher Effectiveness Statistics Should Factor Real Situations of Students

Preston Fore, Assistant Editor September 9, 2016

On the first day of school, students are eager to see if they have classes with their friends, and teachers are investigating to find out which students in their classes will be studious and which will...

MR. PARSONS TEACHES STUDENTS VOCABULARY -- Parsons goes over the bell work with students.

Teacher Spotlight: English and Literature are Parsons’ Passion

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer September 2, 2016

Central High School is known for having some of the best teachers in Hamilton County. One of these vibrant teachers that make school fun and entertaining is English 10 teacher, Kevin Parsons. Prior...

IS TECHNOLOGY TAKING OVER THE ART OF READING? -- As technology is spreading across the world, literature is being swept under the rug.

Editorial: As Literature Fades Away, Imagination Goes With It

Shelby Campbell, Copy Editor September 1, 2016

As the presence of technology grows with every passing minute, the art of reading is slipping further and further away with every vibration of the nearest iPhone. It is so easy to sit down with a hot...

FRESHMEN HARD AT WORK -- These freshman, including (left to right) Lauren Green, Samantha Helmholtz, and James Ortiz, are very focused as they adjust into their honors English class at Central High.

Central’s ‘Nervous Freshmen’ Transitioning into High School Life

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer August 30, 2016

Most students are familiar with the expectations and atmosphere here at Central, but for freshmen, this year will be a new chapter in their lives. Although their 9th year has just started, new students...

JOSHUA BLOODWORTH WINS EDUCATOR OF THE WEEK -- Band director Joshua Bloodworth teaches band students effective ways to play their instruments.

Band Director Joshua Bloodworth Wins Educator of the Week

Preston Fore, Assistant Editor August 30, 2016

Central High School is full of teachers with a passion for education a knack for connecting with young people. Though, one teacher in particular has been recognized as a News Channel 9 Educator of the...

FOUNDATIONS OF DESIGN AND FASHION CLASS AT WORK-- The students of the foundation class work together to design posters.

Central’s New Fashion Design Class Aims to Sketch and Craft Creative Garments

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer August 29, 2016

For the first time in Central High School's history, a curriculum devoted to fashion design is now available to those interested. The students that have eagerly registered for this course since May of...

LOCKER ROOMS GET A NEW UPGRADE -- Coach Braswell and other member of the football team get together and redecorate the locker rooms.

New and Improved Football Locker Rooms Receive Major Upgrade

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer August 26, 2016
Locker rooms are typically seen as foul-smelling places where athletes store their belongings, but that isn't true for the new football locker room.
STAYING HYDRATED MEANS STAYING HEALTHY -- Students drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

With Extreme Heat, Coaches and Players Say Staying Hydrated a Priority

Meghan Duncan, Staff Writer August 26, 2016

Here at Central High School, athletes are pushed to be in their very best condition, but could dehydration be holding that back? Assistant Football Coach Christopher Kribs thinks that athletes should...

THE DIRTY CAR -- Thanks Alex Padavanna for letting me photograph your grotesque vehicle. Also guest starring Blake Williams and Eli Garner!

Getting Down in Dirty Cars

Jared Eddy, Columnist August 26, 2016

Do you smell that? Oh, that is just my car. You have probably heard this excuse before, maybe from a friend, cousin, or even your mom. Everyone has a different standard when it comes to a "dirty"...

A TEACHER'S JOB -- Mr. Seals is shown grading an assignment.

State Survery Results: Central Teachers Feel Appreciated Locally, Less from State

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer August 26, 2016

Results are in, and according to the state Education Department's 2016 Tennessee Education Survey, most Tennessee school teachers are satisfied with their jobs. Central High School teachers also voiced...

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