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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

PHOTO GALLERY: HOMECOMING 2020 --Kenyon McCroby and Destiny Smith celebrate being named Homecoming King and Queen.

Photo Gallery: Homecoming 2020

Sarah Katheron Latham, Assistant Editor November 2, 2020

SUPERINTENDENT"S STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL IS BACK IN SESSION -- Luke Keown and Amber Burchfield are striving to highlight the teachers at Central.

Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council is Back in Session

Zoey Greene, Staff Writer November 2, 2020

The Superintendent's Student Advisory Council resumed their meetings with their new representatives on Wednesday, September 30. This group allows for teenagers active in their school to express their feelings...

CENTRAL FOOTBALL LOSES IN THE LAST GAME OF THE SEASON TO THE HIXSON WILDCATS -- Junior Noah Collins stiff arms a lineman as he runs the ball down the field.

Central’s Football Season Ends with a Loss Against Rival Hixson

Karleigh Schwarzl, Sports Editor October 30, 2020

On Friday, October 23, the Central Pounders played against the Hixson High School Wildcats on their home field. Hixson one of the Pounders' rivals, so this was a big game for Central. Hixson went into...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN BIRTHDAY -- Mrs. LeeAnn Brock embraces having an unique birthday by teaming up with Boba Fett from Star Wars to convey her excitement.

A Happy Halloween Birthday

Zoey Greene, Staff Writer October 30, 2020

As October comes to a close, everyone is looking forward to the spook-tacular holiday known as Halloween. Amidst changes due to COVID-19, there is a lot of uncertainty over how the occasion will occur....

LOOKING BACK 1979-80 -- Former Governor Lamar Alexander explains his new Tennessee Tomorrow Program and is presented a Central jacket by Roger Bush and Sherri Bradford.

Looking Back: Former Governor Lamar Alexander Shares His Thoughts on Student Involvement in Politics in 1979

Kendra Jones, Staff Writer October 29, 2020

Governor Alexander Believes Teens Respect Politics September 1979 With 2020 being a presidential election year, many Central students have taken an interest in politics. For many upperclassmen, this...

TEAM MEETING -- Coach Rick May talks to his team during a break in the game. File photo from 2013 season.

Coach Rick May Decides to Step Down From the Girls’ Basketball Team

Bailey Brantingham, Editor October 28, 2020

Over the years, Central's Lady Pounders basketball team has seen many players come and go. Whether it was winning or losing, Coach Rick May was always there to lead and support the team. After a long career...

PATRIOTIC POETRY CONTEST INCREASES PRIZE MONEY -- Junior Anna Frazier is ready to tackle her poem with the help of her good friend, Shakespeare.

Patriotic Poetry Contest Increases Prize Money

Zoey Greene, Staff Writer October 27, 2020

"The Patriotic Poetry Contest for Valentines for Veterans" that is ran by the organization Operation Love has increased their prize money for this year. Usually, the reward caps out at $100.00, but this...

CENTRAL SOCCER COMES TO AN END- Junior Janetth Colunga dribbles towards the goal in an effort to keep the McMinn Cherokees from scoring.

Central’s 2020 Soccer Season Comes to an End

Amber Burchfield, Staff Writer October 26, 2020

This soccer season has come to a end for the Lady Pounders. The girls' soccer team ended the season by playing Red Bank, McMinn, and Sale Creek High School the week before fall break. These games were...

CENTRAL'S PLAYOFF RUN STOPPED BY HIXSON -- Coach Ware talks to the team during a timeout.

Hixson Defeats Central in the 2020 District Tournament

Luke Keown, Staff Writer October 26, 2020

The Central Lady Pounders wrapped up regular season play on Tuesday, September 29. The ladies finished with six wins and twelve losses, earning them the third spot in the district standings. This season,...

CENTRAL FOOTBALL LOSES TO ANDERSON COUNTY IN WEEK EIGHT OF FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS -- The Pounders set up on the line of scrimmage to defend the end-zone.

Central Takes Shutout Loss Against Anderson County

Karleigh Schwarzl, Sports Editor October 23, 2020

On Friday, October 16, the Central Pounders played against the Anderson County Mavericks on their home field. This was a big night for the Pounders, being one of the toughest games of the season. Anderson...

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