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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

GIFTED TEACHER LAURA COSTELLO HOSTS A  FIELD TRIP TO THE MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM --- Juniors Grayson Catlett, Destiny Smith sit in the players' locker room with other gifted students.

Gifted Teacher Laura Costello Hosts a Field Trip to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Ashley Coleman, Staff Writer February 17, 2020

Recycling is a huge concept in society today. This past Friday, January 7, Gifted Teacher Laura Costello took 20 gifted students on a field trip to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. They had...

CENTRAL STUDENTS PERFORM IN THE LEE UNIVERSITY HONOR CHOIR -- The Lee Honor Choir performs in the Conn Center at Lee University.

Central Students Perform in the Lee University Honor Choir

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer February 17, 2020

On February 7, 16 choir students attended the Lee University Honor Choir for rehearsal from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. The Music Education Department of Lee University has organized the Honor Choir for over...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: TONIA MARTIN (‘92) ASSISTS STUDENTS WITH COLLEGE ENROLLMENT THROUGH SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT — Tonia Martin works as a college advisor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, creating software that assists prospective students with enrollment into the university.

Alumni Spotlight: Tonia Martin (‘92) Assists Students with College Enrollment through Software Development

Jack Graham, Videographer February 14, 2020

Over the years, Central High School has seen many students graduate. Many of these graduates have gone on to do things that have helped so many people. This is no exception with Central Graduate Tonia...

VIDEO: CENTRAL IS CRAZY FOR CUPID -- Students and staff share their best memories and advice.

Video: Central Is Crazy For Cupid

Cassandra Castillo, Copy Editor February 14, 2020

Central High’s students and staff share their best and worst memories. Many give advice and share their favorite gifts for the valentines season. https://youtu.be/5b5jpKGDNb0

EDITORIAL: LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT CENTRAL HIGH -- Senior James Ortiz, viewed as the most lovable person at Central High, poses with Valentine’s Day decorations.

Editorial: What is ‘Love’?

Cassandra Castillo, Copy Editor February 13, 2020

This time of year is recognized as a time of expressing love and friendship, not only in the U.S., but in other parts of the world as well; Central is no exception. With the romantic atmosphere at an...

STUDENTS CAN BUY $50 CHROMEBOOK THROUGH TECH GOES HOME PROGRAM -- When purchased, the students are able to use their laptop for their own personal reasons.

Students Can Buy $50 Chromebook Through Tech Goes Home Program

Abby Young, Staff Writer February 13, 2020

Chromebooks are used everyday at Central High School and are essential to the learning process. They are also used all over Hamilton County. School is now hard to imagine without students using the technology...

UNDERCLASSMEN CONCENTRATED BASEBALL TEAM IS OPTIMISTIC FOR NEW SEASON -- Head Coach Glenn Carter has high expectations for the performance of this year's baseball team.

Underclassmen Concentrated Baseball Team is Optimistic for New Season

Abby Young, Staff Writer February 12, 2020

As the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year begins, so does a new season of baseball. This season is highly anticipated by the players, coaches, and dedicated fans. The team hopes to perform better...

1963 FLAG IS FOUND, REPRESENTING PEAK OF CENTRAL PATRIOTISM -- The flag from the original location of Central high School, on Dodds Avenue, sits unfurled in the school library.

1963 Flag Found Represents the Peak of Central Patriotism

Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer February 11, 2020

"I pledge allegiance to the flag, of the United Sates of America."  Students say these words every morning before they begin their day at school, but do they know the significance of those words and what...

EDITORIAL: ARE SCHOOL HALF DAYS NECESSARY? -- Students are gathered at the pep rally. From left to right are Seniors Jahnia Russell, Khalia Shepard, and Janai Blakemore. At the top right is Senior Genesis Harris.

Editorial: Are School Half Days Necessary?

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer February 10, 2020

School half days are an example of a subject with opinions split straight down the middle. It seems that most students believe half days are the best thing to happen at school since summer break. However,...

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