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Central’s New Dress Code

Annecia Straker, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

Central's dress code for the 2023-24 school year is far more relaxed than the one we had last year. Last year's dress code was appropriate, but I'm happy that we can wear whatever we choose this...

Teacher Highlight: Claire Atherton

Teacher Highlight: Claire Atherton

Amiyah Nalley, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

Clair Athernton teaches ap biology and chemistry. She is from Pennsylvania and moved to Memphis during 2020. She recently moved to Chattanooga. She went to Washington and Jefferson College. So far she...

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RPG Club Goes In Second Year

Isabella Ervin, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

English teacher, Kevin Parsons (43) is going into his second year of being the sponsor of Central’s RPG club. Parsons defined an RPG as, “A roleplaying game; a game in which the players work together...

New Teacher Spotlight : Daron Johnson

New Teacher Spotlight : Daron Johnson

Addison Ramsey, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

With this new school year we welcomed many new faces to our teaching staff. One of them being Mr. Johnson. Johnson teaches Algebra 2 and Applied Mathematics, with his students being mostly 11th and 12th...

JROTC HOSTS THEIR ANNUAL MILITARY BALL

JROTC Hosts Their Annual Military Ball

Ryan Brown, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

On February 24, The JROTC held its annual Military Ball. This ball allows all JROTC or dates of the JROTC cadets to participate in the ball. The theme for the Military Ball was Red Carpet and every male...

GOODBYE TO A GOOD MAN

A Goodbye to a Good Man

Isabelle Martin, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

The Journalism staff has lost a valuable member. Mr. Greg Cantrell, our beloved teacher, and leader of the Central Digest has left Central High School after eleven years of teaching. Cantrell is now...

CENTRAL HONORS EIGHT VARSITY ATHLETES AT SIGNING DAY CELEBRATION -- Coach Jones and the eight varsity athletes who were honored at the signing day celebration.

Central High School Honors Eight Varsity Athletes at Signing Day Celebration

Maddox Tucker, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

On February 2, 2023 nine senior athletes participated in signing day celebrations, where they were recognized for achievements both on and off the field, and a few had the opportunity to sign national...

CHELSEA THORNHILL SELLING A LOLLI-GRAM TO SENIOR TYSON DEAN

Valentine Lolli-Grams On Sale Starting February 9th

Ashleigh Vaughn, Staff Writer February 10, 2023

Love is in the air at Central High. To most people, February is known as the month of love. People give gifts on February, 14 to not only their significant other but also to their friends and those they...

HOW TO MAKE 2023 THE BEST YEAR YET- Columnist Meryl Turner shares her input on how to make 2023 a successful year!

Meryl’s Minute: How to Make 2023 the Best Year Yet

Meryl Turner, Columnist February 6, 2023

Happy new year everyone! I have created a strategy to make 2023 far more enjoyable and productive than any other year. No, it's not by making a New Year's resolution. The whole idea of New Year's resolutions...

In Defense of Teachers

In Defense of Teachers

Isabelle Martin, Staff Writer January 27, 2023

When I first started talking to teachers their experiences as educators, I was expecting something completely different. I expected a few reports of kids calling a teacher a bad word, and a few stories...

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