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The Central Digest

CENTRAL WELCOMES COACHES SHURETTE AND WARE TO SOFTBALL -- Juniors Ashlyn Wood and Calli Morgan work hard in the weight room as Coach Shurette looks on and encourages.

Coaches Shurette and Ware Step Up as New Softball Coaches

Bailey Moore, Staff Writer December 3, 2020

Last season, Coach Randy Crawson led Central's softball team, but this year, he stepped from his position. In light of this, Coaches LeeAnne Shurette and Holly Ware have stepped up to be this year's softball...

THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT'S NEW DRYER -- Senior Roby Thomas puts practice gear in the dryer to dry.

Central Athletic Program Receives New Dryer

Bailey Moore, Staff Writer December 2, 2020

Thanks to Central Alumn Barney Ottinger (class of 1960), Central has received a new dryer for all coaches and sports teams to use. Ottinger is responsible for securing the funds to purchase the new dryer...

CENTRAL CROSS COUNTRY 2020-21 -- Central's cross country team gathers together to take a group picture.

Photo Gallery: Central Cross Country for the 2020-21 Season

Karleigh Schwarzl, Sports Editor December 1, 2020

             

ALUMNA SUZY HALL RETURNS TO TEACH IN HAMILTON COUNTY -- Alumna Suzy Hall embraces a Hunter Middle student.

Alumni Spotlight: Suzy Hall (’81) Shares Her Motivation to Become a Hamilton County Staff Member

Kendra Jones, Staff Writer November 30, 2020

Many Central alumni begin their teaching careers in Hamilton County schools. Among them is alumna Suzy Hall, who is Hunter Middle School's librarian.  Hall began her journey at Central in 1977. She...

A LOOK INTO THE 2020-21 CENTRAL WRESTLING SEASON -- In this 2019 file photo, Coach Ryan Mallory looks upon the wrestling mat as the Central wrestling team competes.

A Look Into the 2020-21 Wrestling Season

Haroun Ghazi, Staff Writer November 24, 2020

This year has been a stressful year for everyone, so when Central's wrestling team found out that they still had a season, they were ecstatic. For the eighth year in a row, Coach Ryan Mallory is returning...

TEST TAKING DURING COVID-19 -- The school is taking necessary precautions as they go back into phase two learning. This means smaller classrooms during the testing schedule.

COVID-19 Causes Changes Before the Holidays

Zoey Greene, Staff Writer November 20, 2020

The 2020-21 school year has been one of great changes. While the year started out with students participating in A and B days that were determined by last name, the county switched into Phase Three after...

THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CENTRAL LEGEND CONNIE HAY -- Connie Hay pictured with his wife Naomi, with Coach Curt Jones (right), and with Former Principal Finley King (left).

The Life and Legacy of Central Legend Connie Hay

Luke Keown, Staff Writer November 20, 2020

If you have attended a Central sporting event over the last 40 years, chances are you have seen Connie Hay. From the 1970's up until his passing in 2019, Connie Hay was devoted to Central High. Connie...

LEARNING STYLE DECISIONS DUE NOVEMBER 20 -- Ms. Brazeale is pictured with her only on-campus student during fourth block, Senior Carmen Crabtree.

Hamilton County Students to Choose Learning Option for Second Semester

Blake Catlett, Editor November 20, 2020

The second semester of the 2020-21 school year will soon be upon students, and this also means that Central students will be selecting which learning style they will be participating in. Students have...

THE GRAY AREA: THANKS-KEEPING AND GRAY FRIDAY -- Columnist Grayson Catlett browses the aisles of Wal-Mart in preparation of Black Friday.

The Gray Area: Thanks-Keeping and Gray Friday

Grayson Catlett, Columnist November 19, 2020

The last hurdles before the annual reign of Santa Claus and Mariah Carey are quickly approaching: Thanksgiving, the day of usually arguing with family, and Black Friday, the day of usually arguing with...

ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS MONTH -- The month of November shines a light on dementia. This is symbolized by a purple ribbon.

November Shines a Light on Alzheimer’s Disease

Zoey Greene, Staff Writer November 19, 2020

November is the awareness month for Alzheimer's Disease. This illness is a form of dementia that is most commonly found in the elderly. Not only does this sickness affect the host, but it affects the family...

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