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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

COVID-19 PANDEMIC CAUSES A DROP IN MATH COMPREHENSION -- Peggy Moyer is teaching her students on campus and through Zoom. She uses her Elmo to project what she writes to both groups of students.

COVID-19 Pandemic Causes a Drop In Math Comprehension

Zoey Greene, Staff Writer February 16, 2021

While schools have been out for nearly a year now due to the current global status, students have been continuously decreasing in overall comprehension among classes. A prominent issue comes with trying...

CENTRAL SOFTBALL PLAYERS AND COACHES PREPARE FOR 2021 SEASON-- The Central softball field photographed in 2020.

Softball Coaches and Players Prepare for 2021 Season

Luke Keown, Staff Writer February 12, 2021

With the softball season nearing, Central's softball coaches and players are preparing for a successful season. Over the offseason, the softball program went through a coaching shake-up. The team saw the...

JROTC STUDENTS FACE POSTPONED ASVAB -- Central JROTC Members with the canned goods collected from the JROTC Annual Food Drive

Central Postpones ASVAB; New Date Yet to be Decided

Mackenzie Farner, Staff Writer February 11, 2021

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a test designed to help determine student's strengths and find out where they would be most likely to succeed in the United States military. Central...

TIME SPANS ON SCHOLARSHIPS BECOME LONGER OVER THE PANDEMIC -- Stacy Alexander and Grant Scutt are elbowing to rejoice in the reception of an Alumni Scholarship.

Time Spans on Scholarships Become Longer Over The Pandemic

Zoey Greene, Staff Writer February 10, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic slowly declines, the offers for scholarships are still running crazy. From the usual paper applications to the current electronic ones, the Central High School Alumni Association...

COVID PANDEMIC CAUSES A DROP IN MATH COMPREHENSION -- Peggy Moyer is teaching her students via zoom meeting by also using her Elmo to project as she writes the needed notes

In-Person Meeting and After-School Rehearsals Resume for Music Classes

Sarah Katheron Latham, Assistant Editor February 9, 2021

As of February 1, schools in Hamilton County are operating in Phase Two, which means that some students are able to attend school in-person (based on last name: A-L students Monday and Tuesday, all virtual...

ART CLASSES FORCED TO ADAPT TO DISTANCE LEARNING -- Art instructor Melissa Hoesman assists one of her art students, Senior Kassy Griffith.

Central’s Art Classes Continue to Adapt to Distance Learning

Bailey Brantingham, Editor February 8, 2021

With many changes and problems faced this school year, one of the most drastic has been the constant switches between learning styles. An consistent issue with online classes, which are still relatively...

FITNESS CLASSES FACE CHALLENGES WITH MIXED LEARNING -- Former seniors Hunter Jones and Chris Kouris compete in their class's badminton tournament. File photo from 2020.

Central’s Fitness Classes Face Hurdles with Distance Learning

Bailey Moore, Staff Writer February 8, 2021

As most would expect, the fitness classes at Central are having to adapt to the changes of having to do school at home. Here is a look on some fitness coaches perspectives. Coach Gary Bloodsaw, who...

POUNDERS VICTORIOUS AGAINST DISTRICT RIVAL -- Senior Donovin Taylor looks up the court.

Central Basketball Reigns Victorious Over District Rival Pioneers

Luke Keown, Staff Writer February 5, 2021

With only three weeks remaining in the 2020-21 season, the boys' basketball team (3-6) sought to finish the season on a high note. On Monday, January 25, the Pounders traveled to East Ridge High School...

FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF 2021 -- Senior Columnist Grayson Catlett celebrating the start of a new year.

The Gray Area: First Impressions on the New Year

Grayson Catlett, Columnist February 4, 2021

At the time of writing, the first month of 2021 has somehow already passed. January always seemed to be the most polarizing month of the year, and this January carried that tradition: the storming of the...

A WRESTLING UPDATE -- Senior Roby Thomas attempts to pin his opponent to the ground.

An Update for the 2020-21 Wrestling Season

Haroun Ghazi, Staff Writer February 3, 2021

The COVID-19 global pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of daily life for almost a year now. While many people have adjusted to try to normalize the way people do things, others are still having...

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