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JROTC TO HOLD ADVENTURE TRAINING AT HIGH POINT CLIMBING AND FITNESS CENTER -- The High Point Climbing and Fitness Center lights up its walls for the night.

JROTC to Hold Adventure Training at High Point Climbing and Fitness Center

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer September 5, 2019

It is almost time for the annual adventure training field trip for Army JROTC cadets. On the September 14, students will be going to the High Point Climbing and Fitness Center in downtown Chattanooga....

CENTRAL'S LADY POUNDERS PLAY HARD AGAINST HOWARD DURING THEIR FIRST HOME GAME -- Sophomore Janetth Colunga works  hard to maneuver the ball away from an opponent.

Central Girls’ Soccer Team Plays Hard Against Howard During Their First Home Game

Jack Graham, Videographer September 5, 2019

The soccer season has begun again this year for the girls' team, and the Lady Pounders are already off to a good start. Their first home game took place Thursday, October 22, against Howard High School,...

ART INSTRUCTOR MELISSA HOESMAN IS PAINTING THE PATHWAY FOR ARTISTIC NEW BEGINNINGS -- Ms. Hoesman is very excited to see what her new students can do. She models her latest art piece that centers around an astronaut.

Art Instructor Melissa Hoesman is Painting The Pathway for Artistic New Beginnings

Ashley Coleman, Staff Writer September 4, 2019

Art can be viewed as an essential aspect of life, seeing as it can be found virtually anywhere. From the architecture of a building to the very web page one is currently using, creativity was necessary...

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, DAYONNA CARSON, ATTENDS PRINCETON'S PRESTIGIOUS SUMMER JOURNALISM PROGRAM -- Carson poses with program founder, Richard Just, after receiving a completion diploma.

Editor-In-Chief, DayOnna Carson, Attends Princeton’s Prestigious Summer Journalism Program

Cassandra Castillo, Copy Editor September 4, 2019

One of the most prestigious universities in the country, Princeton University, annually sponsors a journalism program that greatly benefits students of low-income backgrounds with an interest in journalism....

ADVISORY SCHEDULE ADJUSTED FOR EXCELLENCE OF SCHOOL -- Peggy Moyer's advisory class consult to each other about whether or not the new schedule is reasonable.

Advisory Schedule Adjusted for Excellence of School

Abby Young, Staff Writer September 4, 2019

Central High School's foundation is built on many traditions. The school opened in 1907, making it one of Chattanooga's first public high schools. Central is also celebrating 50 years on Highway 58 this...

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS HAVE FINALLY ARRIVED --- Senior Kelvin McGhee, throwing the ball while senior, Hunter Jones protects him in the backfield.

Friday Night Lights Have Finally Arrived

Karleigh Schwarzl, Sports Editor September 3, 2019

The first week of Friday night football is always exciting, from the lights and culture, to the passion in the players' hearts. The Central football team has worked tirelessly over the past few months...

ALGEBRA I TEACHER DEE UNDERWOOD IS READY TO HELP STUDENTS REACH NEW HEIGHTS -- Here, Underwood helps out a student with work on their Chromebook.

Algebra I Teacher Dee Underwood is Ready to Help Students Reach New Heights

Jack Graham, Videographer September 3, 2019

The calling to be a teacher can come at any time in a person's life. This is what happened for one of Central's newest algebra I teachers, Dee Underwood. Since the middle of 2018, Underwood has been...

CENTRAL'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM IS SPIKING THEIR WAY INTO A NEW SEASON -- Coach Holly Ware leading her volleyball girls in a team huddle.

Central’s Volleyball Team is Spiking Their Way Into a New Season

Karleigh Schwarzl, Sports Editor August 31, 2019

Central's volleyball players have been working ruthlessly to prepare for the season, constantly trying to be the best team that they can be. They have been working all summer in preparation for the season....

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DRESS FOR SUCCESS - - Central High School freshmen wait to go home after school, while in their school dress code.

Central High School Students Dress for Success

Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer August 30, 2019

It has been said that the way you dress may affect how people see you or how you see yourself, so one of the many changes at Central this year is the dress code. Our principal, Mr. Phil Iannarone, and...

PRINCIPAL IANNARONE CHATS WITH A STUDENT -- Principal Iannarone gives a warm welcome back to a Central student.

Principal Phil Iannarone Has Got His Eye on a Clear 2020 School Year

Morgan Snyder, Columnist August 29, 2019

Former Central teacher Phil Iannarone is taking over as Central's new, permanent principal. Though this upcoming year will be his nineteenth year teaching, it has been ten years since Mr. Iannarone's face...

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