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COURTNEY PARHAM JOINS THE CENTRAL FAMILY AS NEW COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM TEACHER - - Ms Courtney Parham pictured with two of her students, Dominique Armour (left) and Pierre Joseph (right).

Teacher Spotlight: Courtney Parham Joins the Central Family As New Comprehensive Program Teacher

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer August 29, 2019

As life goes on, many educators come into the school as others depart for different paths. This year, Central’s staff has gained many new educators. One of them being, Ms. Courtney Parham, who joined...

COSTELLO TAKES THE REIGNS OF THE ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM - - Pictured above is Laura Costello working in her new office in B-Pod.

Laura Costello Takes the Reigns of the Advanced Studies Program

Blake Catlett, Assistant Editor August 28, 2019

The end of last school year saw the departure of Central's advanced studies teacher, Danielle Hooper. However, this year the gifted department obtained newfound leadership in Laura Costello. Costello is...

COACH DAVIS IS ENTHRALLED TO BE CENTRAL'S LATEST STUDENT DEAN -- Coach Davis bonds with freshmen, Gabby Roberts and Amaya Landess.

Coach Davis is Enthralled to be Central’s Latest Student Dean

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer August 27, 2019

Students going back to school are still getting back into the rhythm of their new schedules and routines. It is often easier to get comfortable in an environment again when you have the guidance of a mentor....

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: JOSEPH ARCHER IS MARCHING IN AS CENTRAL'S NEW BAND DIRECTOR - -  Mr. Archer prepares himself to start his day with the concert band.

Teacher Spotlight: Joseph Archer is Marching in as Central’s New Band Director

Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer August 26, 2019

As students have said goodbye to wonderful teachers in the past, they now welcome many new faces into the building. Among these new faces is band director Joseph Archer who has found his first teaching...

CENTRAL COMPETES AGAINST NOTRE DAME IN FOOD DRIVE BENEFITING THE FOOD BANK -- Students donated their non-perishable food items to the Chattanooga Food Bank using these bins.

Central Competes Against Notre Dame in Food Drive Benefiting the Food Bank

DayOnna Carson, Editor-in-Chief August 23, 2019

Last Friday, Principal Phil Iannarone announced Central's participation in a food drive competition against Notre Dame High School. Students were asked to donate as many non-perishable food items as possible...

ENGLISH 9 AND 10 INSTRUCTOR MISTY JONES IS WARMLY WELCOMED ONTO CENTRAL'S STAFF -- Mrs. Misty Jones welcomes students into her new English classroom.

English 9 and 10 Instructor Misty Jones is Warmly Welcomed onto Central’s Staff

Karleigh Schwarzl, Sports Editor August 23, 2019

Each year, Central's staff gains a multitude of qualified staff members, with this school year being no different. Misty Jones is the new ninth and tenth grade English teacher with high expectations for...

KIMBERLEY WEEMS STARTS ANEW AS CENTRAL'S LATEST ALGEBRA I TEACHER -- Kimberley Weems teaches her students  the clear learning target of the day.

Kimberley Weems Starts Anew as Central’s Latest Algebra I Teacher

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer August 21, 2019

This school year has brought with it many new beginnings for students and faculty. It is difficult saying goodbye to many long-time faculty members, and Central is sad to see them go. However, when old...

THEATER II AND ENGLISH TEACHER KELSAY CATE RECEIVES NEW TEACHER AND DONORSCHOOSE GRANTS -- Kelsay Cate and her Theatre II class enjoy each other's company while deciding what play they want to pursue.

Kelsay Cate Faces New Beginnings Teaching English 9 and Theatre

Abby Young, Staff Writer August 20, 2019

With a new school year comes an abundance of new faces, whether they be teachers or students. Although the student body and faculty bid farewell to the familiar faces of former seniors and teachers, the...

NEW CENTRAL DIGEST EDITORS TO TAKE REIN -- (Left to right) Catlett, Castillo, and Carson are set to take over the Central Digest next school year.

Carson, Castillo, and Catlett to Serve as 2019-2020 Central Digest Head Editors

Preston Fore, Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2019

As the school year begins to wind down, preparations must be made to ensure successful transfers of leadership from the graduating seniors to the upcoming seniors. For the Central Digest, this process...

ALUMNI DENISE KNOWLES-CHAMBERS (‘85) REFLECTS ON SUCCESS DURING HER HIGH SCHOOL CAREER -- Denise Knowles-Chambers and Ronnie Baker are depicted being crowned Mr. and Miss Central.

Alumni Denise Knowles-Chambers (‘85) Reflects on Success During Her High School Career

Dylan Muccino, Staff Writer May 21, 2019

Looking back on your high school career can sometimes be sad, but Denise Knowles-Chambers feels only success as she recalls her accomplishments at Central High. During her freshman year, she was ecstatic...

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