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The Central Digest

CEDRIC WILLIAMS IS AWARDED SEVERAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE IN BOWLING -- Cedric Williams signs alongside his family members and Coach Potter.

Cedric Williams Signs to Tennessee Wesleyan and is Awarded Several Scholarships for Excellence in Bowling

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer February 26, 2020

At Central, many of the students have an array of goals and aspirations. Some of these objectives often come with valuable benefits that students can use to their advantage. Senior Cedric Williams has...

SENIOR MARQUIS RAY SIGNS TO MARYVILLE COLLEGE ON A FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP -- Senior Marquis Ray signs to Maryville College alongside Football Head Coach Curt Jones (right) and Assistant Coach Tray Martin (left).

Senior Marquis Ray Signs to Maryville College on a Football Scholarship

Cassandra Castillo, Copy Editor February 25, 2020

Central High has recently recognized many seniors for signing or committing to colleges and universities for their exceptional athletic ability. Coaches and families could not be more proud for each of...

AN UPDATE ON THE SPRING -- Events such as prom will be returning to the spring calendar. In this file photo from 2020, former Central students Preston Fore, Cassandra Castillo, Abby Young, and Matthew Davis (left to right) take pictures before heading to 2019's prom.

Central’s 2020 Prom Theme is Announced: ‘Roaring Twenties’; Tickets on Sale Now

DayOnna Carson, Editor in Chief February 25, 2020

Each year, Central’s upperclassmen take part in the annual tradition that commemorates the highlight, in some people’s opinion, of students’ high school years: prom night. This year’s prom will...

THE CLASS OF 2020 MR. CENTRAL NOMINEES SHOW THEIR SPIRIT

The Class of 2020 Mr. Central Nominees Show their Spirit

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer February 24, 2020

Being a Pounder at Central is more than just going through the motions for four years and graduating. It means participating in the school's traditions and events, helping out other students, and leaving...

CENTRAL IS ADEQUATELY REPRESENTED BY 2020 MISS CENTRAL COURT -- From left to right: Seniors Janhia Russell, Skylar Murray, Cassandra Castillo, Janai Blakemore, and Bileah Sit.

Central is Adequately Represented by 2020 Miss Central Court

Abby Young, Staff Writer February 24, 2020

There is one class that Central High loves: the senior class; the school and teachers are constantly cheering these students on. The days are dwindling for the Class of 2020 at Central. As the seniors...

 LOOKING BACK: CENTRAL'S 1978 SCHOOL YEAR SEES INTRODUCTION OF HIGH-ESTEEMED COCA-COLA MACHINES -- Students crowd around one of the new Coke machines during one of their breaks.

Looking Back: Central’s 1978 School Years Sees Introduction of High-Esteemed Coca-Cola Machines

Blake Catlett, Assistant Editor February 24, 2020

Coke Machines, Lunch Program Among Changes for Students September 1977 The start of the 1977-1978 school year saw the start of something great: Coke machines. Three of them were placed in the commons,...

BOYS SOCCER AIMS FOR A SEASON FULL OF VICTORY -- The team gathers as Captain Patrick Quinn talks to them before practice.

Boys Soccer Aims for a Season Full of Victory

Cassandra Castillo, Copy Editor February 20, 2020

As the boys soccer season begins, players dedicated to the sport have begun to prepare for the season by staying after school to practice as a team. The boys have been conditioning on Tuesdays and Thursdays...

FIRST EVER

First Ever ‘Empower Your Future’ Women’s Forum at UTC Proves to be a Success

Morgan Snyder, Columnist February 19, 2020

On February 12, Business Academy Teacher Mark Cuttle and Counselor Chelsea Thornhill took a handful of female students to an "Empower Your Future" forum for women; the forum consisted of a panel of four...

SENIORS ARE REWARDED FOR HIGH ACT SCORES WITH 21 CLUB — From left to right: Seniors Jacob Sylman, Jordan Hudson, and James Ortiz show off their Pounder Pride at the pep rally.

21 Club Members are Rewarded with Dress Down Days for High ACT Scores

DayOnna Carson, Editor in Chief February 18, 2020

On February 5, select seniors of the Class of 2020 were called into the library for induction into the 21 Club. In order for a student to be eligible for this distinction, they must be a senior and make...

ART CLASSES CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH FACE JUGS -- Art student Hyatt Green paints a replica face jug.

Art Classes Celebrate Black History Month with Houston Museum Art Presentation

Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer February 18, 2020

February is Black History month, where all of America focuses on the great accomplishments of African Americans, past and present, and honors their history. On Thursday, February 13, three art classes...

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