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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

CENTRAL HIGH'S MANUFACTURING AND MECHATRONICS INSTITUTE CONDUCT AN OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD PROJECT -- Two members of the Future Ready Institute of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics measure a student's height for their project.

Central High’s Manufacturing and Mechatronics Institute Conduct an Out-Of-This-World Project

Abby Young, Staff Writer December 5, 2018

From the beginning of this school year, Central High School has been home to a program that the Hamilton County School District implemented. The program is called the "Future Ready Institute of Advanced...

OVERLOOKED STAFF ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT  -- School Secretary, Mrs. Terry Rogers, as one of Central's most dedicated staff members, answers the phone.

School Secretary, Terry Rogers, Continues to Serve as the Light of Central High

Laurelie Holmberg, Columnist December 5, 2018

Central High is composed of over 900 students and more than 50 staff members, many of which have dedicated their lives to the school and the students who grace the halls every day. Many faculty members...

PREPARING FOR ALICE IN WONDLERLAND-- The Theater II students are preparing to perform their play, Alice in Wonderland.

The Central High School Drama Club Falls Through the Rabbit Hole

Bailey Brantingham, Video Editor December 4, 2018

Not many students get to experience the excitement of seeing a play being put together. However, a few select students at Central get to see one come together and be a part of it. The drama class's...

DRAFTING STUDENT EXPLORE THE LITTLE DEBBIE FACTORY -- Students take a a trip to Little Debbie's factory to learn, thanks to Junior Achievement.

Drafting Students Explore the Deep Secrets of Little Debbie’s Snack Cakes

Cassandra Castillo, Associate Editor December 3, 2018

Central students recently took a trip to the Little Debbie factory, led by Drafting teacher Mr. Keith Bright, where they had the opportunity to experience the advanced methods of operation the company...

CENTRAL WELCOMES NEW ART MURALS IN SRO SOYSTERS OFFICE -- The following is just one of the few of the art murals being painted in SRO Soysters office.

Art Students Decorate the Walls With One of a Kind Art Murals

Kirstin Langton, Staff Writer December 3, 2018

Central High School has had many creative students express their artistic skills by painting murals around the campus, in the past school years. This year, Central has welcomed multiple artistic ideas...

STUDENTS ATTEND THEIR FIRST TNACHIEVE MEETING -- Students are taught exactly what all is included in the tnAchieves program.

Students Work With tnAchieves Program to Ensure Tennessee Promise’s Tuition-Free Community College

Baylee Ellis, Video Editor December 3, 2018

tnAchieves is a non-profit organization working in partnership with the Tennessee Promise before students head off to college. This organization works with seniors as they complete community service, attend...

SAMMIE JONES ASSISTS ALL STUDENT ATHLETES THROUGHOUT THEIR SEASON -- (left to right) Senior Michael McGhee, Sammie Jones, and Senior TJ Payne during a recent football game.

Central High School Athletic Trainer, Sammie Jones, Makes an Effort to Keep Student Athletes Safe

Karleigh Schwarzl, Staff Writer December 1, 2018

Central High School's athletic trainer, Sammie Jones, is known and loved by all the student athletes across the school. She assists with injury prevention, emergency care, injury evaluations-- along with...

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 29, 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....

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