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MALLORY'S SEVENTH YEAR OF COACHING WRESTLING BRINGS HIS FIRST FOUR YEAR WRESTLERS -- Coach Ryan Mallory is on the sidelines during Thursday’s match against Sequatchie County and Red Bank.

Mallory’s Seventh Year of Coaching Wrestling Brings His First Four Year Wrestlers

Blake Catlett, Assistant Editor December 16, 2019

Seven years ago, Ryan Mallory, Central's English 11 and English 10 support teacher, started coaching Central's wrestling team. This year, Mallory is leading his first students to be coached by him all...

VANCE AND CHARLYNNE FRY ('54) LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY OF SERVICE AT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL -- Admiral Fry stands with his wife, Charlynne.

Vance and Charlynne Fry (’54) Leave a Lasting Legacy of Service at Central High School

Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer December 16, 2019

Central High School is blessed to have many alumni who continue to support students in various ways. Alumni Admiral Vance Fry and Charlynne Harris Fry were very involved students at Central, and they continue...

NEW GUIDELINES ARISE FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT THE START OF SECOND SEMESTER -- The Central Voices performed at Channel 3's Share Your Christmas event in 2019.

Central Voices ‘Share Their Christmas’ With a Food Drive and Musical Performances

Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer December 13, 2019

As the holiday season comes around, teachers and students are finding ways to make the season a little brighter for those at Central and those in the community. The Central Voices started their Christmas...

CENTRAL'S BASKETBALL PROGRAM FUND RAISES BY ADVERTISING BUSINESSES -- Local businesses are encouraged to purchase an advertisement to promote their company.

Central’s Basketball Program Fund Raises by Advertising Businesses

Cassandra Castillo, Copy Editor December 13, 2019

As the basketball season continues, Head Coach Kantonio Davis is making an effort to raise money for the boys basketball team by sponsoring businesses. Banners placed in the school's gym will demonstrate...

SEVEN CENTRAL STUDENTS ARE ACCEPTED INTO LEE HONOR BAND -- Central band students are directed by distinguished composer, David Holsinger.

Seven Central Students are Accepted into Lee Honor Band

Abby Young, Staff Writer December 13, 2019

Every year, Central students from the acclaimed Central Sound of Chattanooga concert band have an opportunity to play in honor bands outside of their school. The Lee Honor band is the first band that students...

REMEMBERING MEGAN SANFORD -- Central teacher Megan Sanford passed away on December 7, 2019. Central's entire staff and student body are devastated by the loss, looking back upon all of her contributions to the school in her honor.

Remembering Megan Sanford

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer December 11, 2019

Megan Sanford has left a great and powerful impact on the history of Central. It will be near impossible for the role she left behind to be filled. Before she taught at the school, she taught at several...

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: ALFONSO FEW LEADS UNDERCLASSMEN THROUGH HIS COMMITMENT AND HARD WORK -- Alfonso Few is standing as the Soddy Daisy Trojans shoot a free throw after a foul.

Athlete Spotlight: Alfonso Few Leads Underclassmen through His Commitment and Hard Work

Karleigh Schwarzl, Sports Editor December 11, 2019

On Friday, November 22, Chattanooga Central's basketball team played Soddy Daisy High School. Senior Alfonso Few scored 6 points. Few fought hard throughout the game by hustling and working hard to help...

CENTRAL’S WRESTLING TEAM TAKES ON EAST HAMILTON -- Central's wrestling team fights hard during a recent match.

Central’s Wrestling Team Takes on East Hamilton

Jack Graham, Staff Writer December 11, 2019

Central’s wrestling team was back at it again Thursday, December 5, when they took on East Hamilton’s wrestling team in a competitive match. Central High School has a really accomplished wrestling...

JUNIOR VARSITY CHEER SQUAD REVS UP POUNDER SPIRIT-- The junior varsity cheerleading team poses at a recent home basketball game.

Junior Varsity Cheer Squad Revs Up Pounder Spirit

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer December 10, 2019

"Dribble it, pass it, shoot for a basket!" so says the newest cheerleading team at Central High School. This year, many new changes have been brought upon Central High. One of these changes is the focus...

MARK CUTTLE JOINS CENTRAL STAFF AS THE NEW BUSINESS TEACHER --  Mr. Cuttle is going over a test review with his students.

Mark Cuttle Joins Central’s Staff as the New Business Teacher

Ashley Coleman, Staff Writer December 10, 2019

Every year, Central High School opens its doors to new people. This year, Mark Cuttle has joined the school's staff. Cuttle is the new business teacher, and he is overwhelmed with excitement. Cuttle...

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