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VAL-A-GRAMS ON SALE AT CENTRAL HIGH -- Val-A-Grams on sale now until

Val-A-Grams On Sale Until February 1

Breanna Long, Staff Writer January 27, 2022

As Todd Stocker once said, "Why does February feel like one big Tuesday?" For some, February has never been a very exciting month.  That's why students and staff here at Central High are stepping up in...

JAMES BAXTER CLASS OF ('77)- Central High School graduate James Baxter works in the healthcare industry

Alumni Spotlight: James Baxter (’77) Says Central Prepared Him for His Future

Amber Burchfield, Staff Writer January 27, 2022

Central class of 1977 graduate James Baxter said his time at Central High School and the activities he was involved with helped him prepare for his future. After finishing high school, Baxter left Central ...

Looking Back: 1967 Seniors Ronnie Minnis and Nancy Oswald Heading to U.T. After Graduation

Looking Back: 1967 Seniors Ronnie Minnis and Nancy Oswald Heading to U.T. After Graduation

Meryl Turner, Staff Writer January 26, 2022

Looking back at Central Digest history:     7o years ago... Jan. 1952: DUNCAN & TILLMAN ELECTED TO LEAD POUNDERS FOOTBALL TEAM IN 52 A banquet was held for Central Highschool's...

CENTRAL BOYS WRESTLING TEAM TAKE ON HIXSON AND EAST HAMILTON; GIRLS FACE OFF IN LADY PATRIOT TOURNAMENT -- Junior wrestler, Randall Gray curls his opponent up for the pin.

Wrestling Teams have busy December; Girls Continue to Impress Coaches

Isabelle Moody, Staff Writer January 24, 2022

Saturday, January 8, Central High School hosted the annual Central Invitational wrestling tournament. Coaches Ryan Mallory and James Massengale had a beast of a tournament to put on. Even Coach Mallory's...

FIRST SCHOOL SPONSORED PROM IN THREE YEARS -- Maggie Pedigo and Mercer Wilkey were named prom king and queen at Central's last prom in 2019.

Central’s First School-Sponsored Prom in Three Years Hosted at Ooltewah Commons

Breanna Long, Staff Writer January 21, 2022

After two cancelled school-sponsored proms, this year's event is back on, according to Ms. Tina Cotreau, prom advisor. "This year's prom is going to be held Saturday, May 14 at Ooltewah Commons from...

PRODUCING THE NEWS -- Savannah Smith ('17) is a producer for WVLT news in Knoxville. She was the editor of the Central Digest in 2016-17.

Former Editor-in-Chief Savannah Smith (’17) Now a Producer for WVLT-TV in Knoxville

Karleigh Schwarzl, Editor-In-Chief January 21, 2022

Savannah Smith is a graduate of the Central High School, class of 2017.  Smith was heavily involved during her four years at Central. She was a part of the concert band where she played trumpet and the...

CASEY HALE IS DECEMBER TEACHER OF THE MONTH- Luke Keown and Amber Burchfield awarding Ms. Hale with the Teacher of the Month certificate

Casey Hale is Central’s December Teacher of the Month

Kendra Jones, Staff Writer January 14, 2022

Casey Hale has been announced as the December Teacher of the Month for the 2021-2022 school year at Central High School.  “I am very honored that I was chosen for Teacher of the Month. It has really...

CENTRAL'S NEWEST CLASS -- Mythology, taught by Mr. Kevin Parsons (far right) allows students to be creative while learning about  the Gods.

New Mythology Class Allows Students to Be Creative While Learning About the Gods

Isabelle Martin, Staff Writer January 14, 2022

The second semester brought on a new class: Mythology. The new class is taught by Kevin Parsons. In this class, students have the opportunity to explore ancient mythologies, and they want to study, and...

CENTRAL'S CHOIR AND BAND PUT ON A FESTIVE WINTER CONCERT TO END FALL SEMESTER -- Central's band and choir enjoy performing holiday music.

Central’s Choir and Band Put on a Festive Winter Concert to End Fall Semester

Sarah Katheron Latham, Copy Editor January 13, 2022

The Central Voices, the Central Sound Concert Band, and the Central Piano Class held their winter concert on December 13, 2021 at Bayside Baptist Church. "It was really great to be able to have...

WELCOMING CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL'S NEW BIBLE HISTORY TEACHER MR. STERNBERG-- Mr. Sternberg pictured outside his classroom.

Welcoming Central High School’s New Bible History Teacher, Mr. Sternberg

Kaitlyn Morales, Staff Writer January 11, 2022

Several excellent teachers and faculty have joined Central High School’s staff this year; one of the most recent additions is David Sternberg. Mr. Sternberg is educating students about Bible History...

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