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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

MRS. MIELKE GETS COMFORTABLE WITH CENTRAL MATH STUDENTS -- Mrs. Mielke works with students Brandon Jonhson (front left), Arteisha Cole (back left), and Ja Canna Boozer (right).

Algebra Is One of New Math Teacher Mrs. Mielke’s Favorite Subjects

Payton Haley, Staff Writer September 8, 2015

Students at Central High are accustomed to seeing the same seven or so teachers once a day, 180 days a year. That being said, it is an exciting occasion to see new faces roaming the campus. This year,...

EMPTY BLEACHERS -- The empty bleachers are a sign of no school spirit.

Editorial: Ticket Prices, Lack of Rivalry Hurting School Spirit

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer September 4, 2015

Central Pounder signs, purple and gold apparel, loud and proud cheers - each of these can be found at Central sporting events throughout the year. But do the main supporters of our school's athletics consist...

FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS ARE SETTLING INTO AMERICAN ROUTINE -- Johanna Degel and Finn Wesserling are finding American routine simpler and

Foreign Exchange Students Say “Auf Wiedersehen” to Germany

Josh Sizemore, Staff Writer September 2, 2015

Central High School is very excited to welcome two new exchange students to the Purple Pounder family. Both students, Johanna Degel and Finn Wesserling, are from Germany and will be living in Chattanooga...

A Tough Week: Lady Pounders Go 0-2 in Soccer

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer September 2, 2015

As the soccer season begins, the Lady Pounders are 0-2. Their first game was on Tuesday, August 25, against the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences (CSAS), which ended with a score of 1-8. The...

CENTRAL LADY POUNDERS FIGHT FOR VICTORY AT THURSDAY VOLLEYBALL GAME -- Central's girls' volleyball team battles for a win at volleyball game versus the East Hamilton Hurricanes.

Volleyball: Central Dominates East Hamilton in 3-0 Sweep

Celisia Snakenberg, Staff Writer September 2, 2015

The Lady Pounders volleyball team played an excellent game against the East Hamilton Hurricanes on Monday, August 24, in which Central won all three matches. The first match ended with a score of 27-25,...

PAM MULLINAX STILL BOASTS HER CENTRAL PRIDE -- Central Alum, Pam Mullinax, still proudly sings her Alma Mater and still holds Central spirit in her heart!

Pam Mullinax, ’63, Still Sings Her Alma Mater

Savannah Smith, Staff Writer September 1, 2015

Pam Mullinax from the Class of'1963 is still proud to be a graduate of Central High School. Now living in Atlanta, Mullinax reflected on her wonderful times at Central. "Of all the groups I was privileged...

MR. KRIBS KEEPS STUDENTS ENTHRALLED WITH WITH HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY -- Mr. Kribs teaches World History and Geography to freshmen pounders.

New Geography Teacher Kribs is Oregon Native

Preston Fore, Staff Writer August 31, 2015

Central High School is always excited to welcome new teachers to the Purple Pounder family. This year, the Central Digest is pleased to introduce Mr. Chris Kribs, a 9th grade world history and geography...

MR. HANNAH DIRECTS STUDENTS IN MARKETING -- Central High's new teacher, Mr. Hannah, teaches students in a first block marketing class.

Hannah Brings Business Knowledge to Marketing Classes

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer August 31, 2015

The 2015-2016 school year  has brought about lots of change within Central High. From countless new students from around the country to unique classes now being offered, the school seems to have turned...

TECH GOES HOME -- The Tech Goes Home program offers disadvantaged students  technology and internet to students at home.

Tech Goes Home Program Connects Central Students

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer August 31, 2015

Access to a computer and Internet at home is practically essential for the everyday high school student, but not every high school student is privileged with this access. Tech Goes Home Chattanooga is...

CENTRAL AND NOTRE DAME SHAKE HANDS AFTER A TOUGH GAME -- The teams shake hands after a long night on the field.

Central Falls in Opener to Notre Dame

Savannah Smith, Staff Writer August 27, 2015

August is here, and everyone at Central High School knows that football season has begun! Last Friday, August 21, Central had their first home football game against Notre Dame. After four very difficult...

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