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HAIR WANTED: COTREAU"S FORENSIC CLASS ANALYZES DIFFERENT TYPES OF FIBERS — Mrs. Cotreau is appreciative of the baggies full of hair and fur donated to he forrensics classes,

‘Hair Wanted’: Cotreau’s ‘Fur’ensic Class Analyzes Various Types of Fibers

Karleigh Schwarzl, Staff Writer December 1, 2018

Forensics is a class where students study criminal investigation and procedures. They get the opportunity to learn about criminal evidence, life after death, and analyze the details of a multitude of complex...

SKILLSUSA SUCKERS FOR SALE-- Pictured above are some of the many D'Lite suckers being sold by Keith Bright and the SkillsUSA students.

SkillsUSA Sells D’Lite Suckers to Help Raise Funds for Upcoming Competitions

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer November 30, 2018

SkillsUSA is a program here at Central that gives students the opportunity to practice, participate, and even compete in several different fields. It is a program with many participating students, but...

POLITICS HAVE BECOME EVEN MORE POLARIZED -- (Left to Right) Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump, have served as great leaders of the United States, yet sides fail to agree with the other.

Following 2018 Election, Political Polarization Still on the Rise at Local and National Levels

Preston Fore, Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2018

The entire country was on the edge of their seats on November 6. Election day had come once again. It was time for the democrat's blue wave as the republicans frantically tried to defend their territory....

EXCESSIVE TARDIES SWEEP CENTRAL HIGH HALLS -- Assistant Principal Cochran is giving a student detention after being caught in the halls after the late bell rang.

Excessive Tardies Sweep Central High Halls

Airicka Richardson, Staff Writer November 29, 2018

Many students at Central High have been late to their classes this year which has caused a problem between administrators and especially teachers. As a result, Principal Finley King has advocated tardy...

CENTRAL COMPETES AGAINST NOTRE DAME IN FOOD DRIVE BENEFITING THE FOOD BANK -- Students donated their non-perishable food items to the Chattanooga Food Bank using these bins.

Ruriteen Club Organizes Food Drive for Those in Need

Airicka Richardson, Staff Writer November 27, 2018

From November 1 through November 14th, Central hosted a school wide food drive to help those in need. The event was sponsored by bookkeeper Donna Rast while the members of the school Ruriteen club helped...

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL BANDS DISPLAY ABUNDANT TALENT IN MULTIPLE ENVIRONMENTS -- The Central High School Jazz Band performed at Miller Park as part of "String Theory in the Parks."

Central High School Bands Display Abundant Talent in Multiple Environments

Matthew Davis, Assistant Editor November 27, 2018

The Central High School band is one of the most rigorous groups in the school. Hosting three separate groups, the marching, concert, and jazz bands, gives Central a unique opportunity for students. With...

CENTRAL'S SKILLED TRADES CLASSES RECEIVES $50,000 PRIZE -- Jerry Webb and his students were presented with the check along with school officials and a Harbor Freight representative.

Central Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems Classes Win $50,000 Prize

Cassandra Castillo and Abby Young November 26, 2018

After being among 557 other participating teachers, Central High's Mr. Jerry Webb received $50,000 for his mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems classes. The check was honorably presented by Scott...

THE GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM AIMS TO SCORE BIG THIS 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR -- Coach Rick May gives out advice to The Lady Pounders to help them improve during practice.

The Girls’ Basketball Team Aims to Score Big During the 2018-2019 Season

Abby Young, Staff Writer November 26, 2018

Basketball season for Central High School's Lady Pounders has once again commenced, and the team is ready and raring to compete. This season, the team is focusing on improving from last year. Coach...

THE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM INTRODUCES BRAND NEW LINE UP IN HOPES OF SUCCESSFUL YEAR-- Senior small forward, Darick Isom, brings the heat from last season for future victories.

The Boys Basketball Team Introduces Brand New Line Up In hopes of a Successful Season

Meghan Duncan, Sports Editor November 26, 2018

"Our Boys Basketball team will have a brand new look this year since we lost the majority of our players from the 2017-2018 varsity team," revealed Head Basketball Coach Rick Rogers. According to Rogers,...

KEVIN PARSONS SELECTED AS CLASS OF 2019 DEDICATORY -- Parsons helps individual students in and out of the classroom.

Kevin Parsons Selected as Class of 2019 Dedicatory

Celisia Snakenberg, Sports Writer November 23, 2018

Every school year, the current senior class has the privilege of electing a dedicatory to represent their class. This year, the class of 2019 elected Mr. Kevin Parsons. He has taught at Central High School...

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