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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

FORMER CHAMPIONS ROAM THE HALLS OF CENTRAL HIGH -- 9th grade physics teacher Chip Strickland proudly shows off his 1985 Sugar Bowl Championship ring.

30 Years Ago: Strickland Played Football for Vols’ 1985 Sugar Bowl Championship Team

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer October 21, 2015

He's "All-Vol." That would be Mr. Chip Strickland, Central's 9th grade physics teacher and member of the University of Tennessee's Sugar Bowl Championship football team from 30 years ago. In fact, Mr....

JUGGLING ACADEMICS AND SPORTS -- Balancing academics and sports is no easy task, but CHS students can do it with ease!

How Student Athletes Shine in the Classroom and on the Field

Celisia Snakenberg, Staff Writer October 21, 2015

Many athletes not only want to succeed on the field or court, but also in the classroom. The Central Digest took an inside look on two seniors who have managed to play sports and maintain above average...

HUSTLING AND STEALING -- Centrals Celisia Snakenberg, forward, shows her aggression towards her opponent.

Soccer: Central Beats Tyner, Falls to East Ridge to Close Season

Alyssa Rosenzweig, Sports Editor and Managing Editor October 20, 2015

On Saturday, October 10, Central's Lady Pounders slid onto the field to play their first game in the first round of the tournament at 10:30 a.m. With a heavy downpour and mud pits galore, Central's girls'...

TESTING ON TECHNOLOGY -- Taking the ACT on a computer may be an option in the near future.

Could Computerized ACT Testing Be Making Its Way to Central?

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer October 20, 2015

In a time where access to computers and Internet is widely available to the average student, it is no surprise that standardized testing is drifting away from its traditional paper and pencil format and...

AN 11-YEAR WINNING STREAK -- The seniors beat the juniors 21-7 in Centrals yearly Powderpuff game.

After Rescheduling, Seniors Top Juniors in Powder Puff Game

Brooke Mathews, Staff Writer October 19, 2015

Homecoming Week is highly anticipated at Central High School - students get to scrap their khaki pants and polo shirts for a more wild approach. This year's themed days included Tacky Day, Sports Day,...

 A HARD FOUGHT GAME  -- Centrals volleyball team played hard at the District Tournament but came up short at the final tie-breaker.

Lady Pounders Edged by Hixson for District 6-AA Volleyball Championship

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer October 19, 2015

Central volleyball took home the silver plaque on Tuesday, October 6, after their hard-fought matches. The team handled business the hard way by playing two matches, each going to five games. The first...

EVEN A SLIGHT BEND IN THE RULES IS CHEATING  -- In Centrals book, deflating footballs or any other rule bending is considered cheating.

Deflating Footballs Possible at High School Level

Andrew Wilson, Staff Writer October 18, 2015

The idea of deflating footballs as an advantage to win was made known to the public during the AFC Championship game on January 18, 2015. Since football was first invented, players and coaches have tried...

GRADES GRADES GRADES! -- Central High School students need to start reaching for that high GPA in the beginning of their high school years.

Advice: Make the Most of Our Ever-So-Short High School Years

Hannah Stone, Columnist October 16, 2015

As we fall into the routine of the school year, it's easy to lose track of what we are working towards - graduation. Last year's Salutatorian Judith Bell knows how important the first years of high...

GENDER SWAP DAY BRINGS GENDER EQUALITY INTO MINDS OF STUDENTS --  Gender Swap Day invites conflicted feelings about gender equality into Central hallways.

Editorial: Homecoming’s ‘Gender Swap’ Day is Insensitive and Not Funny

Josh Sizemore, Staff Writer October 15, 2015

Central High School's homecoming week is full of tradition. There is a hall decorating contest, an all girls flag football game and the outrageous dress-up days that allow for creativity and fun. This...

JROTC RAIDER TEAM -- the Raider Team prepares for upcoming competitions in the season

Raiders Are a New Addition to Central’s First For Freedom JROTC Batallion

Savannah Smith, Staff Writer October 15, 2015

For the first time in two years, Central High School's First for Freedom JROTC Batallion has a Raiders team. There has not been a team the past few seasons because the JROTC program was spread too thin...

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