The Central Digest

Every Litter Bit Hurts: Coach Shurette’s Fifth Period Beautifies Central’s Campus

Morgan Snyder, Columnist • October 16, 2019

If you have ever walked through Central High's parking lots, you have most likely seen how much garbage people leave on the ground. Whether it is after sports events, after a pep rally, or even after a...

Central Seniors Tour the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Campus

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer • October 5, 2019

Central's seniors are working hard towards their graduation in 2020. In order to graduate, students must complete their senior project, which includes applying for at least one college. If students are...

New ISS Monitor Dill Hawkins Hopes to Change Student Behavior For the Better

Baylee Ellis, Staff Writer • October 4, 2019

Dill Hawkins is Central High School's in school suspension (ISS) monitor for the 2019-2020 year. He watches over the students who serve ISS during the day and stays for detention after school. Hawkins...

Alumni Spotlight: Harvard Graduate Richard “Ricky” Cooke (’62) Continues to Exhibit Valor and Supportiveness

Cassandra Castillo, Copy Editor • October 3, 2019

Those who have fond memories of high school are usually students who were actively participating in extracurricular activities on campus. Central has had many alumni who have received many opportunities...

Senior Class of 2020 Strives To Raise Graduation Rate

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer • October 2, 2019

Many schools in Hamilton County have excellent graduation rates and statistics. Unfortunately, Central High School was falling behind on Hamilton County's recent list of graduation rates. Central came...

Central Girls’ Volleyball Powers Through the Rest of the Season

Morgan Snyder, Columnist • October 1, 2019

As the Lady Pounders continue further into the 2019-2020 season, it seems like the grass can only be greener on the other side. They played against Notre Dame on Monday, September 23, at Notre Dame....

The History of Stan the Pounder Man

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer • October 1, 2019

When it comes to school spirit, many Central students are quick to paint their faces, yell out chants, and support their peers on game day. However, one important player on the team is often overlooked...

Alejandro Salazar Participates in U.S. Army Basic Combat Training

Baylee Ellis, Staff Writer • September 30, 2019

Over the summer, one of Central's own, Senior Alejandro Salazar, participated in the United States Army Basic Combat Training. Basic Combat Training is the introduction to the United States Army; it trains...

Coach Curt Jones Saves Drowning Boy in Florida

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer • September 27, 2019

In the past, the stereotypical archetype of a hero was often someone with inhuman capabilities. However, in modern times, the definition of a hero has changed and assimilated over time. The qualifications...

Central Pounders Fall to East Hamilton Hurricanes 14 to 52

Karleigh Schwarzl, Sports Editor • September 27, 2019

Last Friday, September 20th, the Central Pounders played against the East Hamilton Hurricanes. The Pounders went into the game with a record of 1-2, which included their victory over Sequoyah. On the other...