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LADY POUNDERS TAKE TOUGH LOSSES AGAINST DISTRICT RIVALS -- Janaye Parker at the free throw line.

Lady Pounders Take Tough Loss Against Rival Teams

Amber Burchfield, Staff Writer December 14, 2021

The Lady Pounders traveled away on December 6 to take on Ooltewah High School. The team played well, but lost with a final score of 68-11. Central then went on the road on December 7 to take on East Ridge....

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: JOSH SIZEMORE (18') MARCHES ON WITH PRIDE OF THE SOUTHLAND MARCHING BAND -- Josh Sizemore during the march to Neyland Stadium.

Alumni Spotlight: Josh Sizemore (’18) Marches on with Pride of the Southland Marching Band

MacKenzie Farner, Staff Writer December 10, 2021

Central class of 2018 graduate Josh Sizemore reflects on his time at Central, the activities he was involved in, his accomplishments during his time at Central, and his steady transition into college life...

POUNDER PROFILE: SENIOR CHEER CAPTAIN MADISON JENKINS -- A graphic designed by Karleigh Schwarzl.

Pounder Profile: Senior Cheer Captain Madison Jenkins

Justin Ramirez, Staff Writer December 10, 2021

The Pounders football team finished up their 2021 regular season with a 6-1 record and a 5-1 region mark. The players on the field gave their all, and their biggest supporters were the 12 girls that were...

BRETT PARROTT IS NOVEMBER'S TEACHER OF THE MONTH -- Luke Keown and Amber Burchfield awarding Mr.Parrott with the Teacher of the Month certificate.

Brett Parrott is November’s Teacher of the Month

MacKenzie Farner, Staff Writer December 9, 2021

Another month at Central means a new teacher of the month, and this month, students have chosen History Teacher Brett Parrott. Parrott has been teaching for four years and has taught at Central for...

BOYS BASKETBALL WIN THEIR FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON AGAINST LOOKOUT VALLEY -- Tiawun Bell fighting to keep the ball

Boys Basketball Win Their First Game Against Lookout Valley

Bailey Moore, Staff Writer December 7, 2021

Boys Basketball has had a pretty successful start to their season. On Monday, November 15th, the guys played at Lookout Valley and won this game 84-12. During this game there was great effort, energy,...

MIDWAY THROUGH EOC TESTING, POUNDERS FINISH SEMESTER ON TESTING SCHEDULE -- The Fall EOC schedule is posted in the hallway for students.

Midway Through EOC Testing, Pounders Finish Semester on Testing Schedule

Tyson Dean and Sarah Katheron Latham December 6, 2021

Once again, it is about that time of year where Central partakes in EOC testing. EOC stands for End Of Course testing and is required for many states in the U.S.  In Tennessee, several subjects are required...

CENTRAL POUNDERS DEFEAT RED BANK LIONS

Central Girls Basketball Defeat Rival Lady Lions

Amber Burchfield, Staff Writer December 6, 2021

The Central girls basketball team started off strong during the first game of the season with a win. The team then played Notre Dame High School on Monday, November 29. Central played well, but took a...

2022 GRADUATION IS SET FOR MAY 17 AT FINELY STADIUM --  Central's 2021  graduation was held at Central Memorial Stadium.

2022 Graduation is Set for Tuesday, May 17th at Finley Stadium

Kendra Jones, Staff Writer December 3, 2021

For the first time ever, Central High School's graduation will be held at Findley Stadium in downtown Chattanooga, according to an announcement by Hamilton County Schools. The Central Class of 2022...

NEW DRESS CODE ENFORCEMENT POLICY PROMPTS VARYING RESPONSES FROM TEACHERS AND STUDENTS -- The Central dress code consists of khaki pants, grade level colored polo, and school colored and approved outerwear.

New Dress Code Enforcement Policy Prompts Varying Opinions From Students and Teachers

Sarah Katheron Latham, Copy Editor December 2, 2021

A new dress code enforcement policy at Central has been likened to speeding and traffic lights enforced by camera.  It has been referred to as "majoring on the minor," considering dress code one of the...

CENTRAL COMES IN FIRST PLACE AT RAIDERS COMPETITION -- The Raiders team posing with their first place trophy on competition day.

Central Comes In First Place at Raiders Competition

Carmen Breitenbach, Columnist December 1, 2021

Central High School has a variety of different clubs, organizations, and extracurricular activities. Our JROTC program is a class students can choose to participate in and students from all grades are...

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