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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

GIVE IT ALL YOUVE GOT -- The Lady Pounders, including newcomer Nina Rodrigues, fought hard in games on Tuesday and Thursday.

Girls’ Soccer Plays Home Games For a Win and a Loss

Jadyn Snakenberg, Copy Editor September 9, 2014

While soccer players are passionate about their sport and team, a supporting crowd is not often a component of high school games. This norm was discounted at Central's home games on Tuesday, September...

$800 WORTH OF BOOK MONEY -- Mrs. Sally White received 8 $100 gift certificates anonymously along with a thoughtful and curious note.

English Teacher Receives $800.00 Mystery Donation

Alyssa Rosenzweig, Assistant Editor & Staff Writer September 8, 2014

On Thursday, September 4, Mrs. Sally White received an anonymous envelope in her mailbox. To her surprise, it was typed using an old-fashioned typewriter and bore an Atticus Finch (actor Gregory Peck)...

GIRLS SOCCER-- Kick-off to the season!

Girls’ Soccer Team’s Good Luck Doesn’t Last

Alyssa Rosenzweig, Assistant Editor & Staff Writer September 5, 2014

Central's girls' soccer team played their first game of the season against Howard on August 19. While there, they prepared for their first game with nervousness and excitement. "This game is going to...

RISING LUNCH PRICES -- Students like Nathan Hood are facing new $3.00 lunch prices.

School Lunch Prices Increase with Healthier Food Mandates

Jared Eddy, Assistant Sports Editor August 29, 2014

School lunches have changed over the years and are changing again this year. School officials say that since federal regulations are requiring schools to have healthier choices, the schools must raise...

EIGHTH GRADES GOT TALENT -- (From left to right) Matthew Davis, Frank Bradford, Summer Hansard, Georgia Teems, band director Joshua Bloodworth, Noah Cannon, Josh Bolton, Morgan Frame, and Lacey McKinney.

The Central Sound of Chattanooga Gains Middle School Students

Savannah Smith, Staff Writer August 29, 2014

Usually, the Central Sound of Chattanooga consists of only high school students, but this year band director Joshua Bloodworth decided to add a new group of people to the band family. In this 2014-2015...

BACK IN THE DAY -- Newly elected District 9 Representative Steve Highlander was a science and math teacher at Central way back when.

New School Board Member Steve Highlander is Former Central Teacher

Haley Scarbrough, Staff Writer August 28, 2014

Hamilton County's election for new school board members has just taken place, and the new representative for District 9 is Steve Highlander, a former Central High School teacher. Mr. Highlander taught...

CENTRALS OWN EDUCATOR OF THE WEEK -- Ms. Thomas is justly honored with the title of Educator of the Week by student Kiarah Maffett.

Ms. Lauren Thomas Named Tenn. Lottery, News Channel 9 Educator of the Week

Shelby Campbell, Staff Writer August 28, 2014

Ms. Lauren Thomas was awarded by Principal Finley King in 4th period on Monday, August 25, with a goody bag and an “Educator of the Week” certificate. Ms. Thomas nominated by Kiarah Maffett, a Government...

SHES GOT YOUR BACK -- Ashley Longs sunny disposition makes her just about everyones friend.

Sports Managers – the Team Behind the Team

Kaleb Blanton, Staff Writer August 28, 2014

Tending to every need of two sports teams at Central High School sounds rough, doesn't it? No one else but Ashley Long, a senior here at Central, can accomplish it. She fetches the athletes water, encourages...

ALL LINED UP -- Central lines up against Franklin County in their opening game at home.

Football: Central Beats Franklin County in Season-Opener, 14-10

Philip Bonnington, Sports Editor August 28, 2014

Central got to open its football season at home against Franklin County. The game came down to the wire, but Central was able to pull out the win at the end of the night with a score of 14-10. It was Coach...

PURPLE POUNDER PRIDE -- Three decades after her graduation, Linda Hisey is still proud of her alma mater.

Linda Hisey, Class of ’80, Reminisces About Her Purple Pounder Days

Ursula Santos, Staff Writer August 21, 2014

"Pounders! Pounders! Spirit that shows, we're the class of eight-zero!" Linda Hisey proudly chanted her class cheer. All grade levels had their own class cheers that they hollered out during pep rallies...

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