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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

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 5, 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 5, 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,...

CROSS COUNTRY SEASON COMES TO AN END -- Senior Nathen Vander Wilt competing in region meet.

Pounder Cross Country Team Ends Season Well

Celisia Snakenberg, Sports Writer November 2, 2018

Central's cross country team had their last meet on Wednesday, October 24. This region meet was located at Camp Jordan in East Ridge, Tennessee. Many high school teams were represented, teams as far as...

THIRD ANNUAL CAREER EVENT SET FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 -- James Snyder, event coordinator, presents original STEM Fellows project.

Third Annual Career Event Aims at Providing Students with Skills to Guide Their Future

Preston Fore, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2018

Students often seek knowledge that will assist them with their future endeavors. Mr. James Snyder, Central's RTI teacher, hopes to educate sophomores and juniors in regards to future careers with the 3rd...

STUDENTS ARE GETTING SPOOKY AT CENTRAL HIGH  -- Meghan Duncan and Maggie Watts pose for a picture in their favorite Halloween costumes.

Students Prepare to ‘Haunt’ the Halls of Central High

Karleigh Schwarzl, Staff Writer October 29, 2018

With Halloween being right around the corner, students around Central are making preparations for the holiday. They are getting ready by watching scary movies or planning their costumes. Whether students...

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