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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

MUSIC LOVE -- Sophomore Deshun Coonrod listens to some of his favorite music from this summer.

Hot Summer Hits: Which Music Releases Did You Most Enjoy?

Jacob Johns, Business Manager August 24, 2016

Music plays a big part in the lives of many students here at Central High School, and this summer in particular has been an eventful one in the world of music. New music from artists of every genre was...

MATT JOYNER ACTS AS FATHER FIGURE --Before joining Central's team of teachers, Matt Joyner spent summers teaching children in Nicaragua and played a large role as a father figure for many of the children.

Editorial: Teachers Have Not Always Been the Teachers We Know

Meghan Duncan, Staff Writer August 24, 2016

When thinking of teachers, the first thing that comes to mind is assignments being handed out, lectures being discussed at the front of a classroom, or homework being collected before the bell even rings....

STUDENT CONSULTS WITH MS. HOOPER -- Emily Feist talks with Ms. Danielle Hooper, Central's new gifted teacher, about daily life here at school.

Hooper Is Central’s New Gifted Teacher

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer August 22, 2016

With every new school year brings new experiences and opportunities for both students and teachers. This school year, at Central High School, we were greeted by a new face, Ms. Danielle Hooper, the new...

MR. BLOODWORTH KICKS OFF JAZZ BAND -- Mr. Joshua Bloodworth talks to the jazz band to help them to improve their daily skills.

New Jazz Band Class Boasts of Over 30 Students

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer August 22, 2016

During the 2015-2016 school year, Band Director Joshua Bloodworth and Central's former band director, Bobby Dugan, constructed a jazz band that had began practicing after school on Wednesdays.  This...

CENTRAL UPGRADES CAMERAS -- Mr. King demonstrates his "third eye" in his office.

Central Increases Security Cameras On Campus

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer August 22, 2016

In the month of May, last school year, 59 more cameras were added to Central High School. The total now adds up to 74 cameras. The cameras were installed last year, but only began working properly at...

JOYNER ADDED TO PURPLE POUNDER FAMILY -- Matt Joyner is excited to be teaching geometry at Central

New Math Teacher Matt Joyner ‘Knew He Wanted to Be Here’

Kimberly Merfert, Staff Writer August 22, 2016

It is always interesting to find out about a new teacher joining the Pounder family. It makes it really intriguing to discover a passion for hiking, a mission trip, and an old high school memory brought...

POKEMON GO IS A SUCCESS -- Students at Central High School gather to catch'em all!

But Seriously: ‘Pokemon Go’ is The Best Game Ever

Jared Eddy, Columnist August 19, 2016

On July 6, 2016, the gaming industry had been changed forever. The highly anticipated mobile game "Pokemon Go" was released in North America, New Zealand, and Australia and became one of the most downloaded...

STUDENTS FILLING UP CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL -- With all of the diversity at Central, the student population and classrooms are filling up.

School’s Population is Relatively Unchanged for 2016-17

Victoria Dutilly, Staff Writer August 18, 2016

Central's population has slightly decreased from last year's number, according to Mrs. Lindsey Ruggles, school counselor. Last school year there were 971 students enrolled at Central High School and...

BOYS' SOCCER LINES UP FOR ONE OF THEIR FINAL GAMES-- The boys' soccer team lines up and gets their names called for one of their final games of the season.

Central Sports Teams Conclude Their Seasons

Alyssa Rosenzweig, Sports Editor May 25, 2016

The time of year has arrived where Central's sports' seasons are coming to a close. Tennis, boys' soccer, baseball, softball, and girls' and boys' track are all wrapping up their seasons and playing their...

CENTRAL BELL RINGING IN MEMORIES-- Ogle donates famous bell from old Central to Mr. King at Senior Day this year

Historic 1907 Bell That Rang in Both Central Buildings Donated by Longtime English Teacher Marjorie Ogle

Savannah Smith, Assistant Editor May 25, 2016

Central High School opened in 1907 and has had many memories for the past 109 years. Along with holding these memories, a lot of history has influenced Central High School for years. One example is the...

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