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The Central Digest

HARD AT WORK -- Mr. Mullins is committed to helping his students learn math.

New Teacher Jeffrey Mullins Understands Student Struggles With Math

Payton Haley, Staff Writer September 26, 2015

Many exciting changes have come to Central High this school year, and one of these changes is the new Algebra I and Geometry teacher, Jeffrey Mullins. Mr. Mullins graduated from Florida Southern University...

CHS IS REPRESENTED IN THE SSAC -- (From left to right) SSAC Chairperson Jadyn Snakenberg, CHS Principal Finley King, and Vice-Chairperson D'Andre Anderson.

Snakenberg and Anderson Represent Central on Student Advisory Council

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer September 26, 2015

On the evening of Monday, September 21, a meeting of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council (SSAC) was held in the HCDE board meeting room. The goal of the council is to better inform Superintendent...

SWINGING HIS WAY TO STATE -- Senior Joseph Clark is working his way to the top as the only golfer for Central.

Without Enough Members for a Team, Central’s Joseph Clark Golfs Individually

Andrew Wilson, Staff Writer September 23, 2015

Central is kicking off the golf season with only one team member, senior Joseph Clark. "It's going to be [a] pretty fun season with me being the only one on the team - my coach can actually focus on...

A POUNDER PIE CHART -- This chart compares the population percentage of each class at Central High, with freshmen being the largest and seniors being the smallest.

Central’s Populations Increases by 46 to 962; Boys Outnumber Girls by 60 Students

Celisia Snakenberg, Staff Writer September 22, 2015

The final school population count of all Hamilton County schools was taken on Thursday, September 4. Central is roughly the third or fourth largest school in Hamilton County. Ooltewah and Soddy Daisy have...

POST-SURGERY SMILES -- Summer Hansard (left) and her favorite physical therapist Matt Annessi (right) say, "Cheese!" for the camera after surgery.

Summer Hansard Recovering From Brain Tumor Surgery, Hopes to Begin at Central in January

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer September 22, 2015

June 3 did not start out well for Summer Hansard. She was feeling tired and sick in addition to having to deal with drama between friends. Then it all got worse. Summer decided to go to one of her best...

CENTRAL'S EMPTY HALLS ARE REACHING FOR MORE FUNDING -- While students are in class, these high school hallways are just begging for some much needed funding.

With Less Fee Money Paid, Central Looks to Title I Funding to Fill Gaps

Preston Fore, Staff Writer September 22, 2015

Every year at Central High School, students and parents are pressured to pay their school fees, participate in fundraisers, and attend various sports events. Cooperation with these things helps keep our...

START A CHAIN REACTION -- Rachel's Challenge encourages students to start a chain reaction of kindness in their schools.

Rachel’s Challenge Brings Central Students Closer Together

Sam Scott, Staff Writer September 22, 2015

For many Central students, Monday, September 14, was not just a regular school day. Numerous students participated in Rachel's Challenge, an event designed to open students' eyes to the world around them....

PIONEERS VS. POUNDERS -- Central fought hard for a win but came up empty-handed at rescheduled game on Saturday.

Football: Pounders Fall to East Ridge in Game Rescheduled Because of Rain

Celisia Snakenberg, Staff Writer September 21, 2015

The Central Pounders' varsity football team was ready to play against the East Ridge Pioneers on Friday, September 11, but storms forced the game to be moved to Saturday. The rescheduled game ended with...

WELLNESS STUDENTS DANCE THEIR HEARTS OUT -- A fresh assignment in gym class is getting students moving to their own beat.

Student Teacher Instructs Aerobic Dancing for Freshmen P.E. Classes

Preston Fore, Staff Writer September 17, 2015

Central High's wellness and P.E. classes educate students on how to be healthy and active in a variety of ways.  This year, Coach Glen Carter's classes were pleasantly surprised to have a student teacher,...

FREUD AND LEOPALD SHOW AP PSYCHOLOGY CLASS SOME LOVE -- AP Psychology teacher Tina Staton (left) and Yoselin Tesorero (right) interact with their furry subjects.

AP Psychology: Students Studying Rats As Part of Year-Long Project

Alyssa Rosenzweig, Managing Editor and Sports Editor September 17, 2015

Central High School's AP Psychology class mixed things up this school year with two furry friends. The class of eight students brought in two rambunxious rats to train as their big experiment. "I think...

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