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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

GUIDANCE OFFICE -- Central High School's Guidance Counselors Lindsey Ruggles (left), Chelsea Long (middle), and Karen Atkins (right).

The Ones Who Guide Us to a Brighter Future

Philip Bonnington, Sports Editor November 5, 2014

A day in the life of a guidance counselor is a lot different than most people think. Central's guidance office gave some insight into what life is like as a counselor. "There's not really an average...

CENTRAL SQUAD -- (From left to right) Matthew Miller, Andrew Wagner, and Chase France.

Central High Sophomore Runs His Way to State

November 4, 2014

Andrew Wagner is a sophomore cross country runner at Central who has been running for four years. His commitment and hard work on the team have earned him a spot going to state. The last person to go state...

ALL SMILES -- (From left to right)  Mary Haynes, Antonio Mendoza, Devorah Sanchez, Jennifer Willoughby)

Ruriteen Club Appreciates Central’s Lunch Ladies and Janitorial Staff

November 3, 2014

Many times, those who are holding the foundation are forgotten. On Tuesday afternoon, the Ruriteen Club made it their goal to make sure that was not the case with Central's cafeteria and janitorial staff. Everyday,...

FAMOUS ALUMNUS -- Mr. Luther Masingill, Central High Class of 1941, a member of the National Radio Hall of Fame, points to his senior portrait in the 1941 Central Champion yearbook. Masingill passed away at the age of 92 Oct. 20.

Central Mourns the loss of alumnus Luther Masingill, Class of 1941

Judith Bell, Staff Writer October 31, 2014

"Love…there’s the love for Jesus Christ, the love for your family, the love for your children, the love that you display to other people. "Yes, love, in one word, is to describe life. If you’ve...

PUMPKIN CARVING TRADITION -- Caitlin Maupin and Kelly Wnuk show off their detailed pumpkin carvings along with Mr. Rob's (center).

Central High: Building on (Pumpkin Carving) Tradition

Kaleb Blanton, Staff Writer October 31, 2014

Right when you come to the office, it hits you. An excellently-carved pumpkin expresses the love and spirit for our school from art teacher Mickey Robinson. The large orange pumpkin has a Central "C" and...

FROM PLAYER TO COACH -- Coach Sandrea Sylman was one of the Lady Pounders' star players during her time on the team. File photo from 2014.

Lady Pounders Basketball is Ready to Rise Up this Year

Philip Bonnington, Sports Editor October 31, 2014

The girls' basketball season starts on November 25 against East Ridge, and the girls are chomping at the bit to get on the court. After their season was cut unexpectedly short last year (losing in the...

IF THE SHOES FIT -- Keeping your shoes in good shape helps you stay in shape.

Editorial: Time for New Running Shoes

Jared Eddy, Assistant Sports Editor October 31, 2014

Cross country and track runners know the importance of wearing good shoes. Some shoes are made for distance while others are made for sprints. All running shoes lose 40% of their cushioning in just six...

GINGER PALS -- Amber Haverlah and Brandon Lewis share their red-headed pride.

The Myth About Redheads

Savannah Smith, Staff Writer October 31, 2014

There is a myth that all redheads have very bad tempers. Throughout history, redheads have been feared and revered, loathed and adored, degraded and exalted. Back during the Greek time period, the Greeks...

BACK IN THE DAY TO TODAY! -- Mrs. Sally White's transformation from 1990 to 2014!

Taking It Back With Central Teachers

Maghan Champion, Staff Writer October 30, 2014

As students, we may find ourselves telling teachers that they do not understand the stress and drama we as students go through in high school. Then, other students might wonder if teachers even remember...

SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE -- Systems are available 24/7 to anyone seeking help.

Editorial: Suicide – The Sorrowful Reality

Alyssa Rosenzweig, Assistant Editor & Staff Writer October 29, 2014

"Every 40 seconds, someone dies by suicide. Every 41 seconds, someone's left to make sense of it," wrote International Business Times. Suicide... Many people cringe at the mention of Suicide. When...

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