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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

AP GOVERNMENT STUDENTS GET A GLIMPSE INSIDE FEDERAL COURT -- (Left to right) Seniors Deanna Wnuk and Zeena Whayeb enjoy their free pocket Constitution and water bottle from federal court.

AP Government Field Trip Takes Students Inside Federal Court Sentencing

Preston Fore, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2018

A big part about learning about government and democracy is seeing it in action, and that is exactly what the AP U.S. Government and Politics students had the opportunity to do. This past Monday, November...

ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES NEW GRADUATION DATE -- Senior enthusiastically points out the countdown to graduation.

Administration Announces This School Year’s Graduation Date

Dylan Muccino, Staff Writer November 8, 2018

For years, Central High School has traditionally held its graduation on a Saturday. This year, however, the date is officially set to Tuesday, May 14 at 6pm. This has been a topic frequently discussed...

SENIOR ELECT CLASS OF 2019 OFFICERS -- Nathen Vanderwilt, Sam Reels, Brittney Hoang, and Matthew Frazier stand proud as they represent Central's 2019 as class officers.

Seniors Elect the Class of 2019 Officers

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer November 8, 2018

In different branches of society we have leaders to keep order and stand as a platform for the people. The masses choose select applicants that can best represent their beliefs and the community as a whole....

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: NEW ISS MONITOR DON GRAY HELPS STUDENTS STAY ON TRACK -- Don Gray enjoys spending his time with the students at Central.

Teacher Spotlight: ISS Monitor Don Gray Promotes Success through Resilience

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer November 8, 2018

As humans, we all make mistakes and we try to learn from them so that they are not repeated. This is especially true for adolescents since they have not yet learned all of the lessons that are important...

TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INCREASES BENCHMARK TESTING -- Benchmark tests have been increased statewide to help improve the curriculum.

Tennessee Department of Education Increases Amount of Benchmark Tests to Better Curriculum

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

This year, the Tennessee Department of Education scheduled several more benchmark tests for students. Before students departed for fall break, they were burdened with the final task of benchmark testing....

EDITORIAL: IS VAPING AN ISSUE IN HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS? ---
A vaper holding up a popular brand of vape called a Juul.

Editorial: Is Vaping an Issue in Hamilton County Schools?

Kirstin Langton, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

In recent months, vaping has become a reoccurring issue among young teens in Hamilton County Schools. This nicotine-based product is known to relieve stress, but it comes with negative effects and can...

CENTRAL STUDENTS KEEP THE CAMPUS CLEAN BY RECYCLING -- Mrs. VanderWilt's class taking recyclable items to go recycle them.

Central Students Keep the Campus Clean by Recycling

Kiersten Helmholtz, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

Recycling is seen as an important thing to participate in, especially in schools. Students tend to waste a lot of paper and other recyclables, so implementing bins and collecting them can benefit the school...

CENTRAL'S SOCIAL MEDIA STRUGGLE -- English teacher, Ms. Sally White, looking over her phone in deep thought about social media.

Central High School’s Social Media Struggle

Abby Young, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

There is no second-guessing that the use of social media has expanded over this past decade. Social media has sneaked its way into the lives of millions; it has infiltrated its way into many aspects of...

POWDERPUFF GAME CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF PARTICIPATION -- Juniors pose for the 2016 Powderpuff game.

Powderpuff Game Canceled Due to Lack of Participation

Karleigh Schwarzl, Staff Writer November 5, 2018

Powderpuff games have always been a tradition at Central High, but for the first time in many years it has been canceled due to the lack of participation. Over the years, the anticipation to become upperclassmen...

ROBERT ELLIS CONTINUES TO PERSEVERE IN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT -- Ellis shares his experiences leading up becoming an active part of the Department of Information Technology.

Former Student Robert Ellis Continues to Persevere in the Information Technology Department

Bailey Brantingham, Video Editor November 4, 2018

Many people believe that when it comes to your dreams, giving up is not an option. This statement hits close to home for Central attendee Robert Ellis. Robert Ellis started attending Central in 1990,...

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