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The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

THE FORCE AWAKENS THEATERS ACROSS THE WORLD -- Star Wars: The Force Awakens is still breaking records in the box office.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Thrills Central’s Loyal Star Wars Fans

Preston Fore, Staff Writer January 19, 2016

The force was most definitely awoken this winter with the introduction of the first in the sequel trilogy of the Star Wars franchise.  Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the seventh movie in the series,...

STUDENTS REFLECT ON TOP 10 HITS OF 2015 -- Central students share what they thought were the hits and misses of 2015.

Central Students Agree; “Uptown Funk” was Billboard’s Top Song of 2015

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer January 15, 2016

2015 was one of the biggest years for music in history. Several artists made comebacks, such as Taylor Swift, Adele, and Nick Jonas, while some groups suffered breakups, such as One Direction. However,...

CENTRAL STUDENTS BUNDLE UP TO STAY WARM -- Georgia Teems wraps herself up in the band room to avoid the cold.

Editorial: Lack of Air Control Makes Learning a Challenge

Savannah Smith, Staff Writer January 15, 2016

As the weather begins to get colder and more jackets are being piled on, both students and teachers are trying to make the best of the cool and stay warm. The only problem is that teachers don't get to...

SGT. DEMONTE CHEELEY -- Cheeley is prepared to receive a Purple Heart Medal

Chattanooga Marine, and Central Recruiter, Receives Purple Heart Medal

Andrew Wilson, Staff Writer January 15, 2016

Sgt. DeMonte Cheeley, the Marine recruiter for Chattanooga Central High School, will be receiving the Purple Heart Medal on January 26, after being wounded during the heart breaking terrorist shooting...

RED QUEEN BY VICTORIA AVEYARD -- Mare Borrow just has to keep up the facade... Red in the head, Silver in the heart” .

“Red Queen” by Victoria Aveyard: A Book Review

Shelby Campbell, Staff Writer & Photo Editor January 14, 2016

The 17 year-old pickpocket, Mare Borrow, the protagonist in Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen, is living is a poverty-stricken village, The Stilts. She's a commoner, a human, and a Red. Mare Borrow's blood...

TN PROMISE OFFERS GREATER OPPORTUNITIES TO GRADUATING STUDENTS -- TN Promise offers hundreds of students opportunities to further their education through several different community colleges.

Tennessee Promise Meeting : A Stepping Stone to Students’ Futures

Samantha Scott January 11, 2016

Last Thursday night, Central welcomed Chattanooga State Community College representatives, along with Tennessee Promise financial aid experts. Nearly every senior at Central and their parents attended...

IVE GOT IT! IVE GOT IT! -- Central ALum, Heather Randolph, shows major enthusiasm in her pitch.

Heather Randolph – A Softball Legend in Many Halls of Fame

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer January 6, 2016

Central High School is still a part of Heather Randolph's family. The 1992 graduate was an extremely successful athlete in high school and continues to proudly represent Central alumni today. Throughout...

SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER- CENTRAL SOFTBALL TEAM GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

Students Spread Holiday Cheer by Helping the Community

Savannah Smith, Assistant Editor December 21, 2015

George Matthew Adams once said, "Let us remember that the Christmas heart is a giving heart, a wide open heart that thinks of others first." As the Christmas season comes around the corner, students should...

TV, WEB, CELL, WHICH COULD YOU GIVE UP? -- TV, web, and cell have become everyday objects in our daily lives. Which one would you give up?

TV, Cell, Web: Could You Give Any Up?

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer December 17, 2015

With television, the Internet, and cell phones, it is no wonder that this generation is known for being as technologically advanced as we are. In the past decade, many new opportunities for people to connect...

FORENSICS FUN -- Senior Katy Pollock enjoys reading the case studies Mrs. Cotreau assigns in class.

Forensic Science Class Is a Favorite Among Students

Payton Haley, Staff Writer December 14, 2015

In Hamilton County, every high school student is required to take four science classes. Biology and chemistry are mandatory, and students may choose two other science classes. Central offers quite a variety...

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