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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

European Exchange Students

Friedrich Hermenau, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

Central High School has taken in two new guest students for this year. Blanka Hardek is from central Poland and I, Friedrich Hermenau, am from eastern Germany. We’ve been experiencing the United States...

New Teacher Spotlight: David Barrett

Alyssia Crowe, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

One of the many new teachers to join the school for the 2023-24 school year is Mr. David Barrett. He teaches Bible History in D-104. He graduated from Shorter College in Rome Georgia earlier this year...

New Teacher Spotlight: Patrick Wittmann

Ashari Roberson, Staff member November 1, 2023

Patrick Wittmann, 23, is Central’s band director and teacher. He also teaches the history of music. Whittmann spends most of his free time rehearsing with the school’s marching band. Outside of that,...

Cellphone Policy for 2023-2024 School Year

New Cellphone Rules

Brian Pruitt, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

One of the most controversial topics in Hamilton county to date is the student cell phone restriction policy. Due to what teachers and members of the school board believe to be severe distraction within...

New Teacher Spotlight: Aden Sikes

Keira Sims, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

Aden Sikes is Central High School’s new Algebra I teacher. Sikes graduated from Southern Adventist University with a degree in Math Education.  This is Sikes's first year teaching, although he did student...

Coach Spotlight: James Massengale

Megan Mabry, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

James Massengale, in his first year at Central High, will teach Government, and Civics, and Personal Finance. He is also the is the Head Wrestling Coach. At first, Masengale didn't see himself becoming...

New Teacher Spotlight: Paula Shetter

James Hurt, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

Paula Shetter, a dedicated educator, embarked on a new journey this academic year as a teacher at Central High School. Hailing from Germany, she was born on May 21, 1968, but has spent the majority of...

Coach Spotlight: Blake Wachtveitl

Isabella Ervin, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

We have had a slew of new teachers this year at Central High School, but some aren’t quite new. Rather, they are just now coming into the limelight. Coach Blake Wachtveitl is the new head coach for...

ACT

Erielle Hilt, Student Staff November 1, 2023

On Tuesday, October 3rd, the Senior Retake ACT will be administered at Central High School. 11th and 12th graders are required to arrive at school by 7:20 a.m. and will be done by noon. The test will...

Central Basketball Team and the Journey to State

Quinzell Cochran, Staff Wrter November 1, 2023

Get ready for a great season from the basketball boys! With players averaging between six and twelve points per game, they're determined to became great assets to their team. The strong bond that these...

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