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The Central Digest

CENTRAL'S ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INTRODUCES JASON FRIZZELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP -- The Central Alumni Association’s latest scholarship is dedicated to Jason Frizzell, who is pictured above.

Central’s Alumni Association Introduces Jason Frizzell Memorial Scholarship

Kirstin Langton, Staff Writer May 21, 2019

Central High School's Seniors have a multitude of scholarship choices to apply for each school year. This 2018-2019 school year, there is a new scholarship option for seniors as well as upcoming seniors....

CENTRAL ALUM GREG WILSON WORKS AS A SUCCESSFUL WELDER FOR ASTEC INDUSTRIES — Greg Wilson decided to kickstart his career through a vocational education, which has landed him a successful job as a welder at Astec Industries.

Central Alum Greg Wilson Works as a Successful Welder for Astec Industries

Dakota Wootan May 21, 2019

Not everyone takes the traditional educational route of going through elementary school, middle school, high school, and college. Oftentimes, it is implied by educators and parents that without a college...

THE CENTRAL DIGEST NAMED A SNO NATIONAL WEBSITE OF DISTINCTION FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW -- The 2018-2019 Central Digest staff is pictured above with the plaque commemorating their title of "SNO National Website of Distinction.”

The Central Digest Named a SNO National Website of Distinction for the Third Year in a Row

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer May 20, 2019

For countless years, the Central Digest has strived to bring any and all news to Central students, teachers, alumni and any other readers. This year, countless hours of emails, interviews, and writing...

CENTRAL STUDENTS EXPRESS THEIR CONCERNS ABOUT SCHOOL SHOOTINGS -- As more and more school shootings take place in America each year, more students fear what could happen if such a horrible tragedy were to occur at their own school.

Central Students Express Their Concerns About School Shootings

Airicka Richardson, Staff Writer May 20, 2019

School shootings have become a nationwide concern, as they have recently been increasing in numbers. There have been many reasons as to why people think they occur, but it seems that the main causes are...

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI INDUCTEE, DR. PAULA JO SPENCE-EVANS, MD, DEDICATES HER LIFE TO SERVING OTHERS -- Dr. Paula Jo Spence-Evans has aided a multitude of people, excelling as an exemplary doctor in the medical field.

Distinguished Alumni Inductee, Dr. Paula Jo Spence-Evans, MD, Dedicates Her Life to Serving Others

DayOnna Carson, Assistant Editor May 20, 2019

Most people can agree that certain professions require an involved sense of dedication and skill which can only be fulfilled by individuals with perseverance and a natural desire to help others. This is...

ALUMNI STEPHEN KING PROSPERS AS THE OWNER OF NICOS SALON -- Stephen King has went on create and manage his very own business thanks to skills and values he was taught at Central.

Alum Stephen King Prospers as the Owner of Nicos Salon

Marshall Sims, Staff Writer May 18, 2019

Over the years, Central High School has produced thousands of successful individuals. Among these graduates is alumni Stephen "Scooter" King from the Class of 1987. After his years of high school, he decided...

1972 CENTRAL GRADUATE MARY RUSSELL THRIVES IN HER HORSE CARE CAREER -- Here we see Russell's senior year book picture of 1972, as she looks out in optimism.

1972 Central Graduate Mary Russell Thrives in Her Horse Care Career

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer May 16, 2019

Many people in the workforce dread their jobs and think that making money is a chore for them. However, people who do what they love typically do not regard their job as work. If one has a career that...

SENIOR WILL AND PROPHECY TRADITION IS TAKEN AWAY DUE TO PRIOR INCIDENTS OF BULLYING -- The senior Class of 2019 is upset that the annual reading of the will and prophecy has been discontinued.

Senior Will and Prophecy Tradition is Taken Away Due to Prior Incidents of Bullying

Meghan Duncan, Sports Editor May 16, 2019

After the start of the school year, many students have certain things that they are looking forward to. For some people, it could be the homecoming court, or it could be Friday Night Lights every week....

CENTRAL WELCOMES NEW BOYS' BASKETBALL COACH WITH OPEN ARMS -- Kantonio Davis joins Central's staff as the new boys' basketball coach.

Central Welcomes New Boys’ Basketball Coach With Open Arms

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer May 15, 2019

Mentoring today's youth carries a lot of responsibility, and allows one to steer the future of the nation towards the right direction. Many advisors try their best to guide teens to the right direction,...

RUNNING BACK MICHAEL MCGHEE SIGNS TO SEWANEE THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH -- Michael McGhee poses for the camera after he earns the "turnover chain."

Running Back Michael McGhee Gets Signed to Sewanee University of the South

Karleigh Schwarzl, Staff Writer May 15, 2019

It is an achievement in itself for one to be accepted into the college of their choice, however it is even more amazing to be scouted by a university personally as a result of one’s skill sets and achievements....

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