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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

The Central Sound Concert Band ready to preform,  (from left to right) Robert Farr, Hannah Farmer, Edickson Frias-Cruz, Madelyn Little, Kade Weaver, Corielle Wimberly, Erickson Frias-Cruz, and Riley Hayden.

Central Band Scores Superior at Bradley Concert Performance Assessment

Katie Garnand, Staff Writer April 20, 2022

On Wednesday, March 16, the Central band attended the Concert Performance Assessment (CPA) at Bradley Central High School. They played the music "Darklands March," "Gently Touch the Sky," and "Blue Ridge...

GIRLS SOFTBALL HEATS UP, TAKES 5-OF-6 WINS FROM OPPONENTS -- Senior Karleigh Schwarzl leads the team in voluntary prayer before the team takes the field.

Girls Softball Heats Up, Takes 5-of-6 Wins From Opponents

Kendra Jones, Staff Writer April 19, 2022

Central Softball has had a busy week, playing games against the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences, Red Bank, Lookout Valley, Notre Dame, East Ridge, East Hamilton, and Chattanooga Girls Leadership...

There is currently a vaping epidemic in high schools around the United States.

Vaping Epidemic Rages On, CHS Intervention Program Proven to Prevent Second Time Offenders

Carson Simms, Staff Writer April 19, 2022

Vaping, what the public viewed as a harmless alternative to smoking cigaretees has snowballed into a major problem and is affecting high schools nationwide. These electronic devices contain nicotine, a...

Cassidy On Call: Central Alumnus, Cassidy Simms ('18) Helps Save Lives

Cassidy On Call: Central Alumnus, Cassidy Simms (’18) Helps Save Lives

Meryl Turner, Staff writer April 19, 2022

Cassidy Simms is a proud alumnus of Central High School. She was a Purple Pounder all four years and graduated in 2018. For the entirety of her time at Central, she was a softball player as well as a...

GETTING HIS KICKS -- Junior Tyson Dean steals the ball way from a Sequatchie Indian in a recent match.

Central Boys Soccer Still Fighting A Losing Battle So Far This Season

Amber Burchfield, Staff Writer April 7, 2022

The Central boys soccer team traveled on March 28th to play against the CSTHEA Patriots. The Pounders played well, but sadly lost with the score of  10-1. The team then traveled away from the home of...

TEACHER OF THE MONTH -- Mr. Nathan Dawson was voted by students as Central's Teacher of the Month for February.

Mr. Nathan Dawson named February’s Teacher of the Month

Alyssia Crowe, Staff Writer March 31, 2022

According to an announcement by Ms. Nikki Broussard and the Central High Positivity Club, Mr. Nathan Dawson, who teaches Physics and Environmental Science, has been named as February's "Teacher of the...

CLASS AND FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE: CLASS OF 2022-- Class Representative Janna Walker and Faculty Representative Jack Graham will speak at graduation.

Walker, Graham will Represent Senior Class and Faculty as Graduation Speakers

Kai Morales, Staff Writer March 29, 2022

Graduation speakers representing the Class of 2022 and the faculty have been announced. Janna Walker will speak on behalf of the senior class and Jack Graham will speak on behalf of the faculty at the...

THE 2022 MR. CENTRAL CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED --  Mr. Central candidates are (top row) Michael Watson, Ozzy Paulus, Tyler Sanders, (bottom row) Jack Graham, Zane Ferrying, and Luke Keown.

The 2022 Mr. Central Court Announced

Carson Simms, Staff Writer March 28, 2022

The evening of May 13 is a special night for all of Central High School. During Senior Night, Mr. Phil Iannarone, our principal, will be announcing the recipients of the prestigious Mr. and Miss Central...

Looking Back: Frank Fuller and Kay Fry were Mr. and Miss Central 1952

Looking Back: Frank Fuller and Kay Fry were Mr. and Miss Central 1952

Meryl Turner, Staff Writer March 28, 2022

Throughout the decades, the month of March has been known for Central High School selecting its annual Mr. and Miss Central candidates. This tradition still carries on today, along with other events taking...

THE CENTRAL HIGH ACADEMICS TEAM -- Members of the Central Academic team pictured together qualified to go to nationals.

JROTC Academic Team Qualifies for Nationals in Washington, D.C.

Alyssia Crowe, Staff Writer March 24, 2022

Central High School is full of tradition and honor, one of Central's oldest traditions is the JROTC program carrying pride throughout the school. JROTC stands for the Junior Reserve Officer's Training...

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