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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 1: Zoomania

Jake Johns, Copy Editor March 4, 2019

The Central Digest has branched into the realm of broadcasting! Check out the first episode of the Pounder Pride Podcast on one of the platforms below! Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Description:...

CENTRAL STUDENTS WIN FREEDOMS FOUNDATION'S YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST -- (left to right): Preston Fore, DayOnna Carson, and Danae Wnuk win the Freedoms Foundation Youth Essay Contest.

Central Students Win Freedoms Foundation’s Youth Essay Contest

Dakota Wootan, Staff Writer March 4, 2019

The Freedoms Foundation is a national, non-profit, nonpartisan educational organization that was founded in 1949. It is known for providing educational award programs for students with the aim of helping...

1949 WINNERS OF D.A.R. AND S.A.R. AWARDS -- Pictured are Franklin Ashley (right) and Barbara French (left) who won the D.A.R. and S.A.R. Awards in for the 1949 school year.

Looking Back: French and Ashley, Seniors of 1949, Awarded D.A.R. and S.A.R. Awards For Accomplishments

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer March 4, 2019

Most Enthusiastic Supporter of Central is Little Blue-Eyed Johnny Slatton November 1948 One of Central's top-notch supporters at the time was Johnny Slatton, who turned three years old on December...

AP GOVERNMENT STUDENTS TOUR TENNESSEE'S STATE CAPITOL AND STATE MUSEUM -- AP Government, journalism, and gifted students got to go behind the scenes of the State Capitol to discover more about what goes on in the legislative branch.

AP Government Students Tour Tennessee’s State Capitol and State Museum

Airicka Richardson, Staff Writer February 28, 2019

Throughout the year, Central's advanced placement government class has discussed the inter-workings of the United States' government along with having  analyzed a multitude of official doctrines. Danielle...

TWO TRUTHS ONE LAURELIE READY, SET, PANDAS -- Students watch live panda cams during their  downtime as a way to unwind from a stressful day of school.

Two Truths, One Laurelie: Lights, Camera, Pandas!

Laurelie Holmberg, Columnist February 28, 2019

Animal cams became wildly popular after one giraffe, named April, was filmed during her pregnancy. Social media covered her every move, creating a star overnight. Since then, many animal cams have popped...

CENTRAL HIGH'S RIFLE AND ACADEMIC TEAMS SHOWCASE THEIR TALENT IN COMPETITIONS -- Rifle team competitors aim to hit the targets in order to out-do their opponents.

Central High’s Rifle and Academic Teams Showcase Their Talent in Competitions

Abby Young, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

Central's JROTC program is one inclusive team within its self. However, when the group is broken down into its respective teams, students are able to focus on specialized skills and talents. Two teams...

CENTRAL CHOIR STUDENTS PERFORM IN LEE UNIVERSITY HONOR CHOIR — The Lee University Honor Choir performs with Central Choir students chosen as representatives of the school.

Central Choir Students Perform in the Lee University Honor Choir

Dylan Muccino, Staff Writer February 26, 2019

On February, 8 through 9, students from the Central High School Choir participated in the Lee University Honor Choir.  Students were awarded this opportunity by being selected by their chorus directors...

SHAUN HELTON RECEIVING HIS COMMENDATION LETTER -- Sophomore Shaun Helton (left) receiving his Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Program. Mrs. Mirvine Okraskinski (right), school counselor, was the one to deliver the letter to him.

Looking Back: Centralite Receives Commendation From National Merit Program During 1980-1981 School Year

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer February 25, 2019

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article contains summaries of articles from past issues of The Central Digest. On occasion, the Digest will look back into our archives to see what was happening around Central...

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: GEORGIA-RAE TEEMS CONTINUES TO LEAD THE CENTRAL SOUND TO SUCCESS - -
Senior Georgia-Rae Teems poses for a picture with her Bass Clarinet and Saxophone.

Student Spotlight: Georgia-Rae Teems Continues to Lead the Central Sound to Success

Kirstin Langton, Staff Writer February 25, 2019

Georgia-Rae Teems is a senior at Central High School who has been a member of Central's band program all four years of her high school career. She has been playing instruments since sixth grade and has...

JACK GRAHAM ORGANIZES BOY SCOUT BLOOD ASSURANCE DRIVE -- Jack Graham is a huge supporter of the Boy Scouts' Blood Assurance blood drive.

Jack Graham Organizes Eagle Scout Blood Assurance Drive

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer February 21, 2019

When growing up, most people want to do the best they can to make a difference in society. Many organizations are formed in order to make these changes possible. One prime example is the Boy Scouts of...

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