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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

SENIORS SAY GOODBYE TO THEIR FINAL FOOTBALL SEASON -- The football team celebrates the senior athletes' successes throughout their four years at Central High School.

Senior Night: 2015 Football Season Comes to a Close

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer November 4, 2015

Although the Central Pounder football season did not exactly go as planned, the team ended the season with a special ceremony for the graduating seniors. There were ten seniors this year who helped carry...

GIVING BLOOD, SAVING LIVES -- Many Central students helped save three lives by giving blood.

Blood Drive “Drives” Students to Help the Community

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer November 4, 2015

Central is all about helping the community as much as possible. One way we do this is by having two blood drives through Blood Assurance every year. This is a simple and easy way for students to help...

HOMECOMING COURT ROYALTY -- Seniors Delisha Davis and Matthew Gines take home the crown at Homecoming.

Davis is Queen, Gines Named King of Rain-Delayed Homecoming 2015

Savannah Smith, Assistant Editor November 4, 2015

Central High School has many annual traditions, one of which is Homecoming. The event was rescheduled from October 2 to October 16 due to inclement weather. Friday, October 16, the Homecoming festivities...

AFTER SCHOOL, DURING SCHOOL -- Central students are buzzing over the new After School app.

After School App: Funny Gossip or Serious Risk?

Hannah Stone, Columnist November 3, 2015

The new "After School" app has Central High School buzzing. Filled with gossip and anonymous confessions, this app seems to be a fun way to communicate with people at school. The app creators encourage...

FROM SENIOR TO SECRETARY -- Central Alumni Terry Lynn Williamson is now a secretary at her family-owned funeral home.

Central Graduate Married Into Funeral Home Business

Brooke Mathews, Staff Writer November 2, 2015

Central High grad of 1974 Terry Lynn Williamson has worked at Williamson and Sons Funeral Home since 1993. Though it is an interesting job, she never imagined it as her permanent career. "I married...

THIS IS HALLOWEEN, THIS IS HALLOWEEN -- Halloween haunts the halls and students of Central High.

Editorial: High Schoolers Celebrate Halloween in Different Ways

Preston Fore, Staff Writer October 30, 2015

Halloween falls on October 31 every year, and it is a special holiday in many high school students' childhoods. As they mature, many high school students put a halt to the childhood tradition of trick-or-treating...

FOOTBALL ISN'T JUST A MAN'S SPORT -- The Power Puff game gets just as intense as Friday night football at CHS. The girls proved it's not just a sport for the boys!

Despite Historical Image, Powder Puff Football Every Bit a True Sport

Hannah Stone, Columnist October 28, 2015

Two weeks ago, Central students gathered in the football stadium to watch an intense game of flag football. Central High School's homecoming week is full of fun activities, including the Powder Puff football...

HUMBLE AND HARDWORKING -- Junior Varsity remains undefeated after a win over the East Hamilton Hurricanes.

JV Football Takes Down the Hurricanes, Has Not Lost a Game This Season

Celisia Snakenberg, Staff Writer October 28, 2015

The Central Digest cheers on the junior varsity football team who is still undefeated. They beat East Hamilton 27-13 on Monday, October 19, at home. Freshman Michael McGhee scored three touchdowns while...

PICTURES OF THE PAST -- The yearbook baby picture of Lily deCordova is a reminder of all the memories that have shaped her into the wonderful senior she is now.

Baby Pictures Still a Big Part of Champion Yearbook

Josh Sizemore, Staff Writer October 28, 2015

Whether students look forward to yearbook pictures or not, they must be taken every year. For seniors, it's a whole different story. They must take and submit formal, casual, and baby pictures to go in...

CHS GRADUATION RATES FOR 2013-2014 -- Central's graduation rate has seen a slight increase and is in search of an even bigger increase for the 2016 school year!

Graduation Rates: Calculated By More Than Just a Diploma

Preston Fore, Staff Writer October 27, 2015

High school students work and strive toward the moment when they walk across the stage at graduation to receive their diploma. All of these students make up the graduation rate for Central High School,...

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