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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

DIGEST NAMED BEST IN STATE -- The Digest staff stands on the steps of the agora. 

Back (left to right): Grayson Catlett, Blake Catlett, Luke Keown, Haroun Ghazi. 

Middle (left to right): Kendra Jones, Karleigh Schwarzl, Zoey Greene, Amber Burchfield, Bailey Moore. 

Bottom (left to right): Bailey Brantingham, Sarah Katheron Latham. (Not all staff members are pictured.)

Central Digest Named Best Overall Website Through THSPA; Individual Awards Received

Blake Catlett, Editor March 12, 2021

The Tennessee High School Press Association (THSPA) is an organization comprised of some of the best student publications in the state. Every year, the THSPA, based out of Lipscomb University in Nashville,...

2020-21 WRESTLING WRAPS UP -- The wrestling team stands together in the gym. Top (left to right): Coach Ryan Mallory, Ethan Black, Brecken Griffith, Noah Pinion, Coach James Massengale. Bottom (left to right): Dahlia Frankel, Gabby Gray, Roby Thomas, Jaiden Hutton, Isabelle Moody.

Central Wrestling Wraps Up 2020-21 Season

Haroun Ghazi, Staff Writer March 11, 2021

As the 2021 wrestling season comes to an end, it's good to look back and reflect on how far the program has come. In general, this past year has already been one for the history books, so it makes sense...

FEBRUARY'S TEACHER OF THE MONTH -- Sophomore Amber Burchfield and Junior Luke Keown six feet apart (measured) from February's Teacher of the Month, Nathan Dawson.

Science Teacher Nathan Dawson is February’s Teacher of the Month

Bailey Brantingham, Editor March 10, 2021

As the school year comes to a close, the faculty at Central have been trying to produce as much enjoyment and school spirit for the students as possible. To add some much needed enthusiasm to the second...

EMPOWER YOUR FUTURE -- The University of Chattanooga's Empower Your Future provides insight for young women interested in finance and economics.

Students Attend UTC’s Empower Your Future Virtual Forum

Brandon Williams, Staff Writer March 10, 2021

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began back in March and shut down schools, field trips have remained almost nonexistent for schools in the United States. Recently, virtual field trips have replaced their in-person...

SHOULD SPORTS CARRY ON? -- Senior Donovin Taylor dribbles the ball in a game against Boyd Buchanan.

Editorial: Should High School Sports Continue During the Pandemic?

Haroun Ghazi, Staff Writer March 9, 2021

Sports have been a big talking point over the past year. Many people wondered if they would continue at all for this school year. After all sports were halted almost a year ago, there were many doubts,...

JAMES WALKER CONTINUES TO SUPPORT CENTRAL -- James Walker (top row, left) pictured with Principal Phil Iannarone and members of Central's Alumni Association.

Alumni Spotlight: James Walker (’84) Continues to Serve Community and Central

Luke Keown, Staff Writer March 9, 2021

Central High has produced many students that have gone on to leave a legacy in the Harrison community; few have had such a positive impact as 1984 graduate James Walker. During his time at Central,...

CENTRAL'S NEW SCOREBOARD -- Shown above is a preview of what Central's new scoreboard will look like.

Central’s Football Team is Getting a New Scoreboard

Bailey Moore, Staff Writer March 8, 2021

Over the past two years, our football team has had some issues with their scoreboard, such as the lights, the controller the referees use, and with the colors on the sign fading. Assistant Principal...

CENTRAL BRINGS IN NFHS LIVE STREAMING -- Central cheerleaders cheer on the Pounders.

NFHS Live Streaming Breaks Limitations Imposed by Social Distancing

Sarah Katheron Latham, Assistant Editor March 8, 2021

Social distancing has caused many limitations to be placed on school events: sports, concerts, and awards ceremonies. Less people have been attending sporting events. This is a result of people choosing...

(file photo) -- Coach Kantonio Davis talks to his team during a timeout.

Kantonio Davis Named Coach of the Year for District 6-AA Boys’ Basketball

Grayson Catlett, Columnist March 5, 2021

The 2020-21 basketball season has concluded, and with it has come acknowledgement of the Pounders' hard work as a team. One significant honor that the team has received was given to their coach. Kantonio...

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