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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

ALAN HULGAN (65) IS NOW RECENTLY A RETIRED ENGINEER -- Hulan reminisces about his time at Central High School.

Central Alumnus Alan Hulgan (’65) Regards Engineering Retirement as ‘The Best Job’ He Has Ever Had

Preston Fore, Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2019

For many, high school will consist of some of the most memorable aspects of a student's life. Class of 1965 Alumnus Alan Hulgan believes in this sentiment, certain that Central prepared him greatly for...

POUNDER PRIDE PODCAST -- The Pounder Pride Podcast will be a weekly podcast curated by Copy Editor Jake Johns and members of the Central Digest staff along with special guests.

The Pounder Pride Podcast Episode 2: Red Carpet Glam

Jake Johns, Copy Editor April 1, 2019

In the first mini-episode of the season, Jake is joined by Meghan Duncan, a member of the Prom Committee and the Sports Editor of the Central Digest, and Kaylee York, a Central Digest staff writer, to...

CLIFF MORGAN (96) CONTINUES A LEGACY BEYOND BASEBALL-- Morgan (left) stand with his daughter Tatum Morgan(Center) and Wife (Stacy)

Cliff Morgan (’96) Continues A Legacy Beyond Baseball

Laurelie Holmberg, Columnist March 27, 2019

Central High School has a long-standing tradition of producing outstanding athletes, Cliff Morgan is no exception. Before graduating in 1996, Morgan created an impressive list of baseball accomplishments....

LITTER LYING IN FRONT OF THE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GYM -- A few random pieces of trash were left by students.

Don’t Be Trashy, Put Litter in Its Place

Bailey Brantingham, Video Editor March 27, 2019

While many students do not acknowledge it, there is a large problem at Central High School. The amount of trash found daily around campus has been growing and it does not seem to have an end in sight. A...

2019 MR. CENTRAL COURT NOMINEES ARE ANNOUNCED -- Two candidates, Michael McGhee and Nathen Vanderwilt, show off their school spirit.

2019 Mr. Central Court Nominees are Announced

Matthew Davis, Assistant Editor March 26, 2019

Mr. Central is the most prestigious title that can be achieved at Central High School. Senior students are selected for the court based on their academic achievements, as well as their extracurricular...

2019 MISS CENTRAL COURT NOMINEES ANNOUNCED -- From left to right is Zariah McDonald, Kayla Henderson, Anahi Colunga, Laurelie Holmberg, and EdicKlee Frias-Cruz are this years nominees.

2019 Miss Central Court Nominees Announced

Dylan Muccino, Staff Writer March 26, 2019

As the 2018-2019 school year comes to an end, the annual tradition of crowning a new Miss Central has commenced. This title is awarded to the senior student who is the best representation of what Central...

EZRA REYNOLDS PREVAILS AS A COMPUTER TECHNICIAN -- Ezra Reynolds made it his goal to pursue engineering or programming after graduating from Central.

Ezra Reynolds Prevails as a Computer Technician

Kiersten Helmholtz, Staff Writer March 26, 2019

As adolescents reach adulthood, there is one recurring question that they receive: what are your career interests? For some students, such a question  yields a simple answer, however, other students would...

STUDENTS AND FACULTY EXAMINE THE MORALITY OF THE DEATH PENALTY -- Many people guilty of one of the most immoral crimes, murder, end up receiving a death sentence. The practice of execution has been debated for centuries.

Students and Faculty Examine the Morality of the Death Penalty

Marshall Sims, Staff Writer March 14, 2019

The majority of serial killers in the United States have been sentenced with the death penalty to some degree. From Ted Bundy and his execution in the electric chair in 1989, to John Wayne Gacey's death...

CENTRALS CHEERLEADERS MAKE PREPARATIONS FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR -- The 2018-2019 cheer squad enjoys their time together as a close-knit team.

Central’s Cheerleaders Make Preparations for the New School Year

Abby Young, Staff Writer March 12, 2019

As the 2018-2019 school year is slowly but surely coming to an end, Central's cheerleading squad is just beginning to prepare for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year. With the leadership of the team's head...

HAMILTON COUNTY PROVIDES SENIORS WITH FREE ACT PREPARATION COURSE -- Senior Michael McGhee is looking through his ACT practice booklet to review for his exam.

Hamilton County Schools Provide Seniors With Free ACT Preparation Course

Karleigh Schwarzl, Staff Writer March 12, 2019

Every year students will take the ACT test which determines which universities students are eligible to apply for. This examination will also provide colleges and universities with information for recruiting,...

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