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CENTRAL VOLLEYBALL IS TRIUMPHANT OVER EAST RIDGE -- Senior Addy Wellington at the net during the Lady Pounders' game against East Ridge.

Central Volleyball is Triumphant Over East Ridge

Luke Keown, Staff Writer September 18, 2020

In past years, the Central volleyball team has struggled in the second half of the season. The 2020 Lady Pounders were looking to change that in this week's games against Red Bank, East Ridge, and East...

COVID-19 CAUSES LITTLE CHANGE UP IN INTRUDER DRILL -- Officer Marcus Dotson explains intruder drill procedures to a student.

COVID-19 Causes Little Change Up in Intruder Drill

Bailey Moore, Staff Writer September 17, 2020

There has been some talk about intruder drills being different this school year due to the COVID-19 guidelines. Most people expected the drills to be different. This is due to the fact that during the...

THE GRAY AREA: TOUCHDOWNS OR BREAKOUTS? --  Columnist Grayson Catlett looking out over the Pounders' football field.

The Gray Area: Touchdowns or Breakouts?

Grayson Catlett, Columnist September 17, 2020

As the school year geared up for large structural changes regarding COVID-19, many students and parents had a burning question: what is happening to sports? Sports have been a hot topic following the...

MOLLY BROWN PROVIDES INCLUSIVE EDUCATION PATHS FOR CENTRAL STUDENTS-- Molly Brown sits in her classroom waiting for her students.

Molly Brown Provides Inclusive Education Paths for Central Students

Sarah Katheron Latham, Assistant Editor September 16, 2020

Life is unpredictable, and plans change often. This is true for one of Central's newest special education teachers, Molly Brown.  She grew up in Athens, Tennessee, and then she studied environmental policy...

LOOKING BACK: PRESIDENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON VISITS TENNESSEE IN 1964 -- Pictured is the front page of the Central Digest's November 1964 edition.

Looking Back: President Lyndon B. Johnson Visits Tennessee in 1964

Kendra Jones, Staff Writer September 15, 2020

President Lyndon B. Johnson seen in Tennessee in 1964 November 1964 Many people go their whole lives without seeing one of the Presidents of the United States. In October of 1964, roughly 35,000...

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH -- Suicide prevention is often represented by a yellow banner; it is also occasionally represented with a teal banner.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

Grayson Catlett, Columnist September 14, 2020

With all of the establishing information and events of September comes a somber reminder of a prevalent issue around the world. September has been recognized by many as National Suicide Prevention Awareness...

CENTRAL VOLLEYBALL VICTORIOUS OVER DISTRICT OPPONENT THE HOWARD SCHOOL -- Senior Kamren Hammonds spiking in the match against Red Bank.

Central Volleyball Victorious Over District Opponent- The Howard School

Luke Keown, Staff Writer September 14, 2020

The Lady Pounders are approaching the half-way point of the season. They were looking to add to the win column during this two-game week. Central looked to score another district victory in their game...

THE CENTRAL FOOTBALL TEAM'S HARD WORK PAYS OFF GETTING A WIN FOR THE POUNDERS -- Wide Receiver Tyi Mosely runs the ball down the field for a touchdown, which was later called back.

The Central Football Team’s Hard Work Pays Off With a Win Against Sequoyah

Karleigh Schwarzl, Sports Editor September 11, 2020

Over the past couple of weeks, the Central High football team has executed the defense well, holding the team all the way to fourth down on most defensive plays. The Pounders are a second half team, meaning...

A REINTRODUCTION TO MARCUS DOTSON -- SRO Marcus Dotson working in his office in the main office.

A Reintroduction to Marcus Dotson

Grayson Catlett, Columnist September 10, 2020

Amid all of the new additions to Central's staff, one of them is familiar to some. Marcus Dotson, a former school resource officer, has returned to Central after serving four years at Washington Alternative...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: KATHY RATZ ('74) REFLECTS BACK ON HER EDUCATIONAL INSPIRATION FROM CENTRAL-- Kathy Ratz pictured posing in front of the Taj Mahal.

Alumni Spotlight: Kathy Farmer Ratz (’74) Reflects on Her Educational Inspiration from Central

Bailey Brantingham, Editor September 9, 2020

Throughout its history, Central High School has seen many fantastic students come and go. One of these students, Kathy Farmer Ratz, had Central Spirit running through her veins even before she entered...

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