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The Central Digest

WRESTLING SEASON 2019-2020 COMES TO AN END--  Wrestling players posing at Regionals.

2019-2020 Wrestling Season Ends With Successful Victories

Ashley Coleman, Staff Writer March 2, 2020

Wrestling had a very intense season this year; many students were able to represent Central at the state level and many more in the regional level. Now that the season has come to an end, the team finalized...

FIRST THINGS FIRST VISITS CENTRAL TO SPEAK WITH FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES-- First Things First representative Sarah Ham speaks to the seventh period wellness class.

First Things First Speaks to Central’s Current Wellness Classes

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer March 2, 2020

Recently, students at Central have been learning about the importance of relationships and friendships with the help of educators from the First Things First organization. "It's a good opportunity to...

MILITARY BALL MISHAP — Senior Jordan Hudson saved the day at the 2020 Military Ball by filling in as DJ.

Jordan Hudson Steps in as DJ for 2020 Military Ball

Morgan Snyder, Columnist February 28, 2020

This year's Military Ball was full of surprises; coordinators and staff were unsure of guest arrival, catering arrived early, and the DJ did not arrive until the very end of the dance. However, the event...

 MARJORIE OGLE REFLECTS ON 36 YEARS AT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL -- Former  English Teacher Marjorie Ogle sits in her Chattanooga, Tennessee, home.

Marjorie Ogle Reflects on Teaching for 36 Years at Central High School

Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer February 28, 2020
"Miss Ogle, gave me a harder time than any teacher. I didn't understand at the time, but, as life revealed itself over the years, I realized she did it because she cared. I still strive every day to be a better writer. I couldn't have had a better teacher." -- Terri White, 1982 alumna
SHOULD STUDENTS BE MORE INVOLVED IN POLITICS? -- Depicted above is a roll of "I voted" circular stickers on a gray background for the November elections in the United States.

Editorial: Should Students Be More Involved in Politics?

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer February 28, 2020

The 2020 elections are slowly creeping up on voters as they try to decide which candidates they will support and which they will vote for. Presidential elections typically see a little over 50% of the...

SENIORS JACOB SYLMAN AND JAHNIA RUSSELL NAMED KING AND QUEEN OF 2020 MILITARY BALL -- Military ball king and queen pose moments after their crowning.

Jacob Sylman and Jahnia Russell Named King and Queen of 2020 Military Ball

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer February 27, 2020

The Central High School JROTC program organizes a ball held specifically in honor of its cadets. The goal of the event is not only to celebrate the JROTC students, but to allow them to have a night of...

CENTRAL'S CDC DEPARTMENT HOLDS ANNUAL PROM -- Central's CDC Prom on February 21 was a great success.

Ruriteen Club Assists with the Annual CDC Prom

Blake Catlett, Assistant Editor February 27, 2020

Prom: the word can bring back wonderful memories or brew excitement for the future. The night never fails to bring about good memories, joy, and an overall amazing time. For some, it can be the defining...

GROWING CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS LEAD TO POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS -- All Hamilton County Schools have been closed for student health and safety.

Is the Coronavirus Infecting the Minds of People in Good Health?

DayOnna Carson, Editor in Chief February 27, 2020

The year 2020 got off to a really negative start with the increasing tensions between the United States and Iran, which led many to believe that "World War III” would soon commence. Deadly bush fires...

ASHLEY HAGEN IS WELCOMED TO CENTRAL'S SCIENCE DEPARTMENT -- Ms. Ashley Hagen poses for a picture in the school library.

Teacher Ashley Hagen is Welcomed to Central’s Science Department

Ashley Coleman, Staff Writer February 26, 2020

Science is a subject that allows one to express their love for nature's fascinating processes. Many decide to pursue a career in which they teach a subject they love to others who are eager to learn about...

NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR HERITAGE CENTER OPENED TO THE PUBLIC -- Community members and recipient families gather at the entrance of the newly-opened museum.

National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Opens to the Public

Morgan Snyder, Columnist February 26, 2020

This past Saturday, the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center officially opened to the public. Hundreds of community members gathered for the opening ceremony, including recipients'...

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