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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

NEW MATH BOOKS MAKE STUDENTS THINK -- Central High's new math curriculum promotes the use of brain power in school.

Hamilton County’s New Math Books to Focus on New TNReady Curriculum

Payton Haley, Staff Writer September 17, 2015

Along with several other changes this year, Central's math department received new textbooks and workbooks. While this may not be the most exciting thing to students, the math teachers feel like it's Christmas. The...

POUNDING THE HURRICANES -- East Hamilton was no match for Central in last week's volleyball game.

Volleyball Victories: Central Takes Wins Over East Hamilton and Red Bank

Josh Sizemore, Staff Writer September 16, 2015

The Lady Pounders volleyball team faced and conquered two big competitors last week. On September 8, the Lady Hurricanes of East Hamilton were taken down by Central 3-1; one day later, a similar fate was...

TEACHERS' JAMS -- Mrs. Sellers is listening to one of her favorite bands of all time, The Rolling Stones.

Teachers’ High School Musical Tastes Reflect Diverse Variety

Savannah Smith, Staff Writer September 15, 2015

From the British Invasion in the mid-60s to the boy band craze in the late 90s, music has had a lot of influence on the teachers at Central. Many students do not realize that teachers were just like them...

SKIPPING CLASS ISN'T AS EASY AS IT USED TO BE -- You better be in class before the doors lock you out! Ditching class may be more difficult with new cameras and locks.

New Security System Provides a Whole New View of Central

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer September 12, 2015

Hamilton County schools have recently begun replacing their former security systems with updated ones, thanks to the profit gained from tearing down the old Ooltewah Elementary School. County Commissioners...

THE JOB JUGGLE -- Hannah Stone stops by Taco Bell and runs into Anaca Prater.

Juggling Act: Students Seek Balance With Schoolwork and Jobs

Hannah Stone, Columnist September 10, 2015

After a long day at school, all most of us want to do is go home and sleep. Some are laden with homework, and others have sports practices and games on top of that. From 7:20 to 2:20, the students of Central...

SENIORS LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE  -- At Senior Success Day, seniors (from left to right) Alea Frazier, Peyton Eddy, and Kathryn Pollock attend classes on future college options.

Success Day Helps Seniors Consider Future Plans

Brooke Mathews, Staff Writer September 10, 2015

Senior Success Day may seem like a waste of time to underclassmen, but for seniors, it was the most productive day of the year. At the event, which was held on Wednesday, September 2, students learned...

CENTRAL'S FOOTBALL TEAM AT LIVINGSTON ACADEMY -- Central  Pounders play a rough game with the Livingston Wildcats.

After Third Straight Loss, Bloodsaw Says Football Team ‘Has to Put Up Points’

Andrew Wilson, Staff Writer September 10, 2015

Central's third football game of the season against Livingston Academy did not turn out the way the coaches expected. The final score was 46-6 - another loss for the Pounders. "We didn't do too well...

CENTRAL ALUM, PAMELA RUSSELL HARRIS, NOW HEAD OF CVC INCORPORATED  -- Class of 78' Alum, Pamela Russell Harris, is now the president and CEO of CVC Incorporated.

Pamela Russell Harris (’78) Now a C.E.O. of Caring Voice Coalition, Inc.

Preston Fore, Staff Writer September 10, 2015

The Central Digest is always pleased to meet and learn about Central alumni, and one especially adept former Pounder is Mrs. Pamela Russell Harris. A graduate of the Class of 1978, Mrs. Harris is now the...

LADY POUNDERS FIGHT TO PULL OUT AT A WIN -- (From left to right) Alyssa Rosenzweig, Kerrington Severson, and Haylee Smith battle it out for a win against Howard.

Girls’ Soccer Claims Season’s First Victory in 5-1 Romp Over Howard

Allie Nedeau, Editor-In-Chief September 10, 2015

The Lady Pounders soccer team defeated Howard 5-1 on Tuesday, September 8. It was the team's first win of the season, and the players could not have been more ecstatic. "It's a huge encouragement...

WHERE'S THE AUDITORIUM?-- Central High School has been promised an auditorium for 45 years, it was even in the original blueprints!

Editorial: Central Needs More Room; Auditorium Pod is the Answer

Brooke Mathews, Staff Writer September 8, 2015

When Central High School was built in 1969, it was the top of the line facility and the envy of Hamilton County schools. For over 46 years, those same structures have diligently served the students and...

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