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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

$5000 SPENT ON BOOKS FOR THE CHS LIBRARY -- At the Barnes and Nobel field trip, CHS spent a total of $5000 on brand new books for the Chapin Library!

E.Y. Chapin Central High School Library Receives Grant For New Books

Jacob Johns, Staff Writer December 11, 2015

The E.Y. Chapin Library is a go-to hub for some students here at Central High School. It is a place where students can have a seat, read a pleasant book, and escape. The Chapin family, who has been...

HARDWOOD HOBBY -- Centrals Coach Glen Carter  has started building wooden state and college-themed signs as a new hobby.

Coach Carter Finds Hobby in Making Sport-Themed Pallet Signs

Preston Fore, Staff Writer December 10, 2015

Outside of school, teachers are just like students in that they enjoy hobbies and activities with their families. Recently, gym teacher and baseball coach Glen Carter has taken up a new hobby of building...

A TASTY THANK-YOU -- Mrs. Tina Staton is served by Ruriteen Club treasurer, Nicole Long.

Teacher Treat Day Is a Hit for the Ruriteen Club

Jadyn Snakenberg, Copy Editor December 10, 2015

The Ruriteen Club is dedicated to serving Central High School and the Chattanooga community. They complete at least one service project a month, and December's was a club favorite. For the past two years,...

SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT -- The CHS basketball team had a huge turnout at the white-out game on November 30th.

Central Basketball’s Home Games Will Have Themes

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer December 8, 2015

Though the first Central basketball game was actually on Tuesday, November 24, against Howard High School, the Pounder community was mostly looking forward to the first home game on Monday, November 30,...

SEWING SEWING SEWING!  -- Mrs. Doris Coulter has implemented sewing into her Introduction to Human Studies class and these freshmen a really loving it!

Intro to Human Studies Teacher Implements Sewing into Course Curriculum

Jacob Johns, Staff Writer December 8, 2015

High school courses can cover an array of material and skills that go beyond the state's standards. Central boasts many of these classes, and one such is Introduction to Human Studies. Mrs. Doris Coulter,...

SALES, LINES, AND MADNESS -- The annual Black Friday sales started earlier this year, but customers still participated in the craziness.

Editorial: How Black Friday Affects Central Students

Celisia Snakenberg, Staff Writer December 7, 2015

Black Friday was on November 27 this year. This national shopping day always follows Thanksgiving Day and has become a tradition for many Americans. In the past few years, stores have started opening with...

GO MOCS! -- A few seniors from Centrals graduating class are having a great time at the UTC tour.

Central Seniors Spend the Day Touring UTC

Shelby Campbell, Photographer December 7, 2015

On Thursday, November 19, a few of Central High's seniors spent the day touring and learning more about The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. They were accompanied by Ms. Katy Burnette, Central's...

STUDENTS LEND A HELPING HAND -- The CHS National Honors Society bonds by volunteering at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank.

National Honor Society Volunteers at Food Bank

Brooke Mathews, Staff Writer December 3, 2015

Organizations around Central High School are coming up with innovative ways to help the less fortunate this holiday season. The members of the National Honor Society had the pleasure of sorting and labeling...

SHOP LOCAL CHATTANOOGA -- Local businesses are booming in Chattanooga! Grab breakfast at Niedlovs on East Main Street and discover the local shops in bustling downtown Chattanooga!

Business is Booming! Shop Local Chattanooga!

Hannah Stone, Columnist December 3, 2015

Chattanooga has grown rich in local businesses. Boasting its revitalized downtown, the entire city bustles with trendy shops and eateries. What makes this area so special is that many of these businesses...

BLAST FROM THE PAST -- The Central Digest is going back 75 years with this flashback to the 1940 CHS graduating class.

Flashback to Central High in 1940

Josh Sizemore, Staff Writer December 3, 2015

For Central High School, many things have changed since 1940, including the location of the school itself - Central used to be where The McCallie School is now. Choir was called "the Varsity Glee Club"...

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