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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

SAY GOODBYE TO SNOW DAYS -- Senior Columnist Grayson Catlett preparing for the cold weather that is yet to come.

The Gray Area: Snow Days are Melting Away

Grayson Catlett, Columnist October 22, 2020

Fall has just begun, but many have already turned their eyes and hearts to what may happen in the winter. While fall is still usually a great time -- it is always my favorite season -- it is hard to ignore...

THE CASE OF ZOOM FATIGUE -- Science teacher Christina Cotreau teaching in-person students and at-home students through Zoom.

Editorial: Is Zoom Fatigue Real?

Kendra Jones, Staff Writer October 21, 2020

Due to COVID-19, many students have chosen to attend school online. For most, this is the first time they have had to regularly attend online meetings on platforms like Zoom. Like most things in life,...

WELCOME TO CENTRAL, MR. CHAMBERS -- Korey Chambers seen standing outside his new area of work, Portable Three.

Korey Chambers Starts His Career Teaching Bible History

Bailey Moore, Staff Writer October 20, 2020

Korey Chambers has joined the Central staff as a New Testament Bible History teacher in Portable Three. This will be Chambers's first year teaching. He was inspired by many of his close friends, who are...

CENTRAL FOOTBALL LOSES TO EAST RIDGE -- Junior Noah Collins runs down the field, gaining significant yardage.

Central Football Lose Their Final Home Game of the Season to East Ridge

Karleigh Schwarzl, Sports Editor October 16, 2020

On Thursday, October 8, the Central Pounders played East Ridge High School on their home field. This was Central's last home game of the season, meaning it was Senior Night. This night holds the seniors'...

PHOTO GALLERY: HOMECOMING 2020 -- The band performs their half-time show, "This is Me: The Music of The Greatest Showman", post-game, homecoming night.

The Central Sound of Chattanooga Faces Unforeseen Circumstances

Sarah Katheron Latham, Assistant Editor October 9, 2020

As COVID-19 has changed everything, schools have done their best to keep students in a 'normal' routine.  Classes, sports, band, and choir have all continued with certain modifications.  This continuation...

KENYON MCCROBEY AND DESTINY SMITH ANNOUNCED HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN -- Seniors Kenyon McCrobey and Destiny Smith celebrating the honor of being named Homecoming King and Queen.

2020 Senior Homecoming King and Queen Announced

Bailey Brantingham, Editor October 9, 2020

During these uncertain times, many students have relied on activities and traditions to keep themselves motivated at school. One of these exciting traditions is Central's annual homecoming football game...

CENTRAL FOOTBALL LOSES AN IMPORTANT GAME TO HOWARD -- Freshman Quarterback Evan Schwarzl sits back in the pocket preparing to throw.

The Pounders Lose Their Homecoming Game Against Howard

Karleigh Schwarzl, Sports Editor October 8, 2020

On Friday, October 2, the Central football team played Howard at home. This was the homecoming game for the Pounders, as the final home games were approaching. As the game approached kickoff, there was...

A LOOK INTO CENTRAL'S SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CLASS -- April Hashe holding a chicken bone that was soaked in vinegar, which made it pliable.

A Look Inside Central’s Scientific Research Class

Luke Keown, Staff Writer October 7, 2020

This year, April Hashe's Scientific Research class has been focusing on studying the techniques used to connect evidence with a crime, also known as forensic science. Over the course of the semester, the...

BRIELLE FARROW PICKED AS THE CLASS OF 2021 DEDICATORY -- (From left to right) Biology teaher Gary Fomby, instructional coach Brielle Farrow, OneMain Financial branch manager Betsy Corum, and Assistant Principal Steve Lewis celebrating a grant that was awarded to assist Farrow's chemistry classes. File photo from 2014.

Brielle Farrow Chosen As 2021 Class Dedicatory

Grayson Catlett, Columnist October 7, 2020

A part of Central's tradition is the selection of a class dedicatory. Each year, seniors vote for a staff member who has demonstrated at least ten years of exemplary service for students and faculty alike....

CENTRAL STUDENTS GRADUATIONS REQUIREMENT SHIFT -- Senior Jeremy Rogers looks forward to being a graduate in 2021 as classes "zoom" by.

Central’s Shift in Credit Requirements for Graduation

Zoey Greene, Staff Writer October 6, 2020

The 2020-2021 year starts a period of new graduation credit requirements. While Central has always been on a traditional schedule, recent pandemic regulations have caused a switch to block schedule. "We...

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