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The Central Digest

BLACK HISTORY MONTH -- Madam C.J. Walker was one of the pioneering figures in black hair care.

The History Behind Black History Month

Mackenzie Farner, Staff Writer February 23, 2021

The annual recognition of black history started in 1926 as a week long celebration by Carter G. Woodson Ph.D. Later on, Woodson realized that there was very little offered in the education system about...

GABRIELLA GRAY MAKES HISTORY -- Sophomore Gabriella Gray talks to Coach Ryan Mallory for a strategy to win her match.

Sophomore Gabriella Gray Becomes First Female Wrestler in Chattanooga to Qualify for State Tournament

Haroun Ghazi, Staff Writer February 22, 2021

Central’s wrestling program continues to grow and make history. Last year, the program featured the first female wrestler in Central’s history. Foreign exchange student Anna Markstrom was the first...

KARA ('04) AND MARK ('02) SERVE AS NURSES FOR LIFE FORCE -- The Eidsons stand in front of a LIFE FORCE helicopter with their daughter.

Alumni Spotlight: Kara (’04) and Mark (’02) Eidson Serve as Flight Nurses For Life Force

Sarah Katheron Latham, Assistant Editor February 22, 2021

As many students are looking towards the future, there are many Central graduates who they can look to as an example. Countless Central Alumni are making a difference in the world.  This includes Kara...

JESSYCA FOSTER PART OF WINNING GROUP OF MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL VIDEO CONTEST -- A screenshot from Jessya Foster's group's video encouraging Chattanoogans to do their part in the fight against COVID-19.

Junior Jessyca Foster Wins Mayor’s Youth Council Video Contest

Bailey Moore, Staff Writer February 19, 2021

Jessyca Foster, a junior at Central, has recently won a video contest through the Mayor's Youth Council. The contest was put together by Mayor Andy Berke, who was inspired by a New York video contest that...

TIME TO TIDY UP -- The Student Council took pictures of areas that needed to be cleaned up with the plan of showcasing the same areas after the clean-up effort.

Looking Back: Class of 1962 Student Council Backs Clean-Up Plan to Improve Appearance of School

Blake Catlett, Editor February 19, 2021

Students Enlist in J.A. Business September 1961 The Junior Achievement (J.A.) program came to Central to organize students in the Chattanooga area into small businesses that were run completely independently....

FELLOW CENTRAL ALUMNUS IS RUNNING FOR CHATTANOOGA CITY COUNCIL -- D'Andre Anderson is running for District 8 City Council.

Central Alumnus D’Andre Anderson (2017) is Running for Chattanooga City Council

Zoey Greene, Staff Writer February 19, 2021

D'Andre Anderson graduated from Central with the class of 2017. For the past four years, he has been advocating for more student rights and greater environments for not only Chattanooga schools but for...

CURING A LACK OF MOTIVATION -- Senior Grayson Catlett falls asleep at his desk, tired of his schoolwork.

The Gray Area: How to Cure a Lack of Motivation

Grayson Catlett, Columnist February 18, 2021

In the age of COVID-19, avolition has almost become the norm for students. Virtual classes have led to a sense of detachment from productivity, as students are left in their own environment and their own...

CENTRAL'S BASEBALL PLAYERS PREPARE FOR 2021 SEASON -- Senior Jailon Jackson steps up to the plate.

A Look Into The 2021 Baseball Season

Landon Cook, Staff Writer February 18, 2021

The 2021 Baseball season is one to look forward to. Coming off a cancellation of last year's season, Baseball Coach Glenn Carter hopes to be able to play a full season with the young roster he has composed. The...

ATHLETES PREPARE FOR 2021 TRACK SEASON -- Central athletes will be using the track above to prepare for the upcoming season. File photo from 2019.

Central’s Track and Field Members Hopeful for 2021 Season

Haroun Ghazi, Staff Writer February 17, 2021

Athletes and coaches share the same stress when it comes to sports during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many athletes across all sports have all shared the same question: will sporting events still be held...

STUDENTS PREPARE FOR DEBATE COMPETITION -- The students that are a part of Central's debate effort shown left to right: Adrian Copeland, Amber Burchfield, Mischa Johnson, and Mikiah Tate.

Central Physics Teacher Prepares Students for Debate Competition in the Spring

Grayson Catlett, Columnist February 17, 2021

An extracurricular activity that Central has not had much experience with is debate. Despite the school's expansive history, it has never truly claimed a debate team. However, past years have seen Central...

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