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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

THE FATE OF SPRING SPORTS IS STILL PENDING — Among COVOD-19 concerns, all spring sports have been halted indefinitely.

The Fate of Spring Sports is Still Pending

DayOnna Carson, Editor in Chief March 27, 2020

With schools and businesses around the globe all feeling the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic, many students’ regular schedules and events have been cancelled indefinitely. Central’s spring sports...

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CONVERTS TO ONLINE LEARNING — Cheerleaders line up to honor senior sports players in the school gym during a pep rally.

Physical Education Classes are Conducted Online

DayOnna Carson, Editor in Chief March 27, 2020

Most everyone can vividly remember their experience in gym class, otherwise known as physical education. Pacer tests, the mile run, and the push up test, among countless other exercise drills, are all...

ARTS AND HUMANITIES CLASSES HELD ONLINE -- The Central Voices hold a virtual Zoom meeting.

Arts and Humanities Classes Struggle to Transition to Online/Distance Learning

Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer March 27, 2020

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, classes have been required to go online. This has been made possible by technologies like Google Classroom, Canvas, and Zoom. These programs have allowed for online assignments...

CENTRAL HIGH HOSTS TALENT SHOW -- May Soares sings in front of the student audience at the 2019-2020 talent show that was held on the last day students had in school before the COVID-19 closures.

Students Question Whether Central Holds Enough School Events

DayOnna Carson, Editor in Chief March 27, 2020

On March 13, the last day students had normal classes in school before the COVID-19 closures, Central held its annual talent show. Students and performers alike had been anticipating the event for...

STUDENTS DISCUSS WHETHER THEY PREFER ONLINE LEARNING OVER A TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM SETTING -- As Central conducts classes through sites such as Canvas and Google Classroom, some students have taken a liking to distance learning, while others hope to get back in the classroom as soon as possible.

Students Discuss Whether They Prefer Online Learning Over a Traditional Classroom Setting

DayOnna Carson, Editor in Chief March 27, 2020

With Hamilton County schools being shut down through April 24, both teachers and students have had, and will continue to have, a lot of time to make the transition to online learning. While online learning...

SENIORS FACE NEW OBSTACLES TO SENIOR PROJECTS -- This is a  view from Columnist Morgan Snyder's job shadow at the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

Seniors Face New Obstacles as They Complete Senior Projects

Morgan Snyder, Columnist March 26, 2020

Senior year is jam-packed with important dates, events, and projects. The infamous Senior Project, dreaded by many, is due soon. The cumulative project consists of a portfolio filled with various assignments...

PROM, GRADUATION AND OTHER SENIOR EVENTS POSTPONED -- Central's Class of 2016 stands in their caps and gowns during their ceremony.

Prom, Superintendent’s Banquet, and Other Senior Events Postponed

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer March 26, 2020

Due to the recent pandemic that has put the world on pause, many seniors are worried about how they will end their high school career. Many school events have been postponed, while other events have not,...

HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS EXTEND SHUTDOWN DATE AND IMPLEMENT STUDENT RESOURCES -- The county is providing resources like student meal deliveries, help hotlines, device pickup, and low cost internet options to help ease the stress of online learning and isolation for parents and students.

Hamilton County Schools Extend Shutdown Date to April 24 and Implement Student Resources

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer March 26, 2020

Recently, the entire country has felt the effect of the chaos originating from the quickly-spreading coronavirus pandemic. Stores have been out of stock, restaurants have closed dine-in services, and many...

THEATER II AND ENGLISH TEACHER KELSAY CATE RECEIVES NEW TEACHER AND DONORSCHOOSE GRANTS -- Kelsay Cate and her Theatre II class enjoy each other's company while deciding what play they want to pursue.

Theatre II and English Teacher Kelsay Cate Receives Two Grants

Ashley Coleman, Staff Writer March 25, 2020

The local Alpha Chapter of DKG (Delta Kappa Gamma) collaborated with the Volunteer Electric Company's (VEC) share program and the Hamilton County Department of Education (HCDE) to help assist new teachers. Jill...

STUDENTS ADJUST TO NEW WORK SCHEDULES AMID CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK -- Many Central students lose their usual work hours, while others adjust to the excess amount they have been scheduled.

Students Adjust to New Work Schedules Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Cassandra Castillo, Copy Editor March 25, 2020

As schools nationwide cancel and countries go on full lock-down, stores begin to close their doors and say goodbye to their longtime employees. Students that still live with their parents are not as affected...

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