Skip to Main Content
The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

  • Go buy your prom tickets! The last day is Friday, April 21st.
  • Learning labs are available after school.
  • Follow The Central Digest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI JUDY REICH CONTINUES TO SHARE HER LOVE FOR MUSIC -- Judy Reich has a great passion for music and excels at what she does, proving her tremendous dedication.

Distinguished Alumni Judy Reich Continues to Share her Love for Music

Abby Young, Staff Writer May 15, 2019

The month of May is a time of seniors bidding farewell Central High; it is a time of recognizing the graduating class with Senior Day. However, the seniors are not the only people the school acknowledges...

ALBERT RAY COLEMAN (‘45) IS INDUCTED INTO DISTINGUISHED LUMNI HALL OF FAME — Albert Ray Coleman went on to fill a multitude of significant positions after graduating from Central, including serving our country in World War II and excelling as an educational and athletic administrator.

Albert Ray Coleman (’45) is Inducted Into Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer May 14, 2019

It is not unusual for Central Alumni to stay in the area. However, very few of those alumni go on to make an impact as great as Albert Ray Coleman did. Coleman, after serving in World War II, returned...

THE END OF AN ERA -- The 2018-2019 Central Digest Staff can be seen at the beginning of the school year.

The End of an Era

Preston Fore, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2019

On my very first day of school at Central High School, I was a scared, timid freshman wearing a purple collared shirt with unkempt hair and braces. I remember sitting in my first class period of high school...

NATHEN VANDER WILT IS CHOSEN TO BE THE 2019 FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE AT GRADUATION -- Laurelie Holmberg (left) poses with faculty representative and senior class president Nathen Vander Wilt (right) after the Senior Day ceremony.

Nathen Vander Wilt is Chosen to be the 2019 Faculty Representative at Graduation

DayOnna Carson, Associate Editor May 13, 2019

Each year, Central’s seniors are honored for their hard work and achievements at their graduation ceremony. One tradition is for the senior class and school administrators to select the student and faculty...

MICHAEL MCGHEE IS SELECTED AS THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 2019 GRADUATING CLASS — Senior Michael McGhee will represent the student body of the Class of 2019 at this year’s graduation.

Michael McGhee Selected as Student Representative of the 2019 Graduating Class

Marshall Sims, Staff Writer May 13, 2019

As graduation day approaches, students of the graduating class are selected by peers and staff to represent the class of 2019 on May 14. Senior Michael McGhee was selected as student representative by...

BETTY JOLLY, (‘45) HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE, CONTINUES LEGACY OF VOLUNTEERING FOR THOSE IN NEED -- Distinguished alumni, Betty Jolly, dedicates her time to volunteer work and her self-created insurance business.

Betty Jolly, (‘45) Hall of Fame Inductee, Continues Her Legacy of Volunteering for Those in Need

Cassandra Castillo, Associate Editor May 13, 2019

Central's annual tradition of Senior Day, which recognizes the current graduating class, as well as those who graduated before them. Each year, former graduates are nominated and inducted to the Central...

CENTRAL JAZZ BAND HOSTS ANNUAL DINNER CONCERT -- Central's Jazz band performing at Miller Park in Downtown Chattanooga

Central Jazz Band Hosts Annual Dinner Concert

Dylan Muccino, Staff Writer May 9, 2019

Joshua Bloodworth, Central High School’s Band Director, recently hosted a jazz band dinner concert. The dinner held on Friday, May 3rd at 7:00PM was at Brainerd Baptist. The turnout was expected to be...

CENTRAL'S BASEBALL TEAM RECEIVES STADIUM SEATS TO IMPROVE STANDS -- Former and current players Cody Reels (left) and Michael McGhee (right) unload seats.

Central’s Baseball Team Receives Stadium Seats to Improve Stands

Karleigh Schwarzl, Staff Writer May 9, 2019

Gene Lively, Central's baseball coach from 1984 to 2002, installed the school’s current seats in the Gene Lively Stadium during the early 90’s. They were formerly used in the Engle Stadium, the old...

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.”

What a Wonderful School, Central High

Matthew Davis, Assistant Editor May 8, 2019

Thinking back to eighth grade, I remember my best friend telling me about this amazing group that she was a part of. She would tell me how she got to explore her passion for writing all day, along with...

THE RED CARPET: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER -- Senior prom Queen Maggie Pedigo (left) is standing next to prom King Mercer Wilkey (right).

The Red Carpet Prom: A Night To Remember

Laurelie Holmberg, Columnist May 8, 2019

Saturday, April 27, was Central High's annual junior and senior prom, held at The Mill in downtown Chattanooga. The theme this year was Red Carpet and true to the name, the location was decorated in simple,...

Activate Search
The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School
Showcase