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The Central Digest

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ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: JA'NYA WEST SCORES 20 POINTS DURING HIXSON GAME -- Ja'Nya West reflects on her personal goals this season, discussing the 20 points she scored on the basketball court in a game against Hixson.

Athlete Spotlight: Ja’Nya West Scores 20 Points During Hixson Game

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer December 9, 2019

On Tuesday, December 3, one of Central's seniors, Ja'Nya West, scored 20 points-- four being 3-pointers-- in the basketball team's game against Hixson. Despite the team's loss, with Central scoring 42...

CENTRAL STUDENTS ATTEND YOUTH SUMMIT STRIVING TO IMPROVE SCHOOL ATMOSPHERE -- Pictured above are the Central students who attended the Youth Summit.

Central Students Attend Youth Summit Striving to Improve School Atmosphere

Blake Catlett, Assistant Editor December 6, 2019

High school students can be quick to complain about their surroundings, especially at school. However, only a select few will actual work to change the world around them. Central students and teachers...

DECK THE HALLS... OR NOT? -- Central's canned food donation bin is located near the front office, near the school's only holiday decor.

Deck the Halls… or Not?

Morgan Snyder, Columnist December 5, 2019

The holiday season has finally arrived, and Central High School is looking a little more vibrant than usual. It seems like everyone is in a joyous mood, despite the business of December. Students are faced...

THE POSSIBILITY OF GIRLS' WRESTLING EXCITES CENTRAL STUDENTS --Marshall Sims reads about women in sports.

The Possibility of Girls’ Wrestling Excites Central Students

Abby Young, Staff Writer December 4, 2019

Wrestling is a sport that has been in schools for years with little question. However, recently, there has been one question looming over the school: what about girls’ wrestling? Central has had a boys...

STOP KILLING TIME, MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU INSTEAD -- Central Senior Jazmynn Ball is smiling behind the registers at Little Caesars, where she works part-time.

Stop Killing Time, Make it Work for you Instead

Morgan Snyder, Columnist December 2, 2019

With so many students having part-time jobs, it is a wonder how we are not all taking naps in every class. Waking up in the morning for school is the absolute worst part of our days, and our assignments...

CENTRAL IS GIVEN FREE ACCESS TO THE NEW YORK TIMES WEBSITE -- Now, through the school, students and teachers are permitted to access The New York Times without paying for  a subscription. Junior Ashlee Smith browses the site.

Central is Given Free Access to The New York Times Website

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer December 2, 2019

This year, many new learning luxuries have been introduced to students at Central High School. The biggest luxury so far has been county-issued Chromebooks given to each student. To add on to such an advancement,...

CENTRAL'S GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM DEFEATED BY BOYD BUCHANAN AND SODDY DAISY  -- Senior Bri Ladd is dribbling the ball down the court looking for an open pass.

Central’s Girls Basketball Team Defeated by Boyd Buchanan and Soddy Daisy

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer November 26, 2019

As the basketball season begins, Central's girls begin their first games in the month of November. Last week, Central's girls basketball team began their season playing against Boyd Buchanan and Soddy...

CENTRAL' S BOYS BASKETBALL LOSES AGAINST BOYD BUCHANAN BUT COMES BACK WITH A WIN AGAINST SODDY DAISY -- Senior Jokbi White, is shooting a freethrow after he is fouled in a game against Soddy Daisy High School.

Central’s Boys Basketball Loses Against Boyd Buchanan but Comes Back for a Win against Soddy Daisy

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer November 26, 2019

Central's boys basketball team is excited for the 2019-2020 season. The season started rough, but they are just warming up for what the team has in store for the rest of their games The team lost their...

THE TRUTH BEHIND FAKE NEWS -- Pictured above are physical copies of the New York Times, one of the most attacked new sources by false news claims.

The Truth Behind Fake News

Blake Catlett, Assistant Editor November 25, 2019

As politics take a strong lead in news, so-called hoaxes and lies come close behind. Claims and attacks are thrown from all sides of the political spectrum. In today's world, it is nearly impossible to...

PRINCIPAL PHIL IANNARONE EXPLAINS THE NEW LOCKER POLICY -- All students were assigned a locker to store out-of-dress-code items; students are adjusting to the new policy. Senior Danae Wnuk is depicted using her locker.

Principal Phil Iannarone Explains the New Locker Policy

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer November 25, 2019

Here at Central, students have certain rules that they are required to follow; these rules are enforced in order to protect students’ safety and education. This is the reason why the dress code was adjusted...

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