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THE JROTC PROGRAM CELEBRATES A CENTURY AT CENTRAL HIGH --Students in formation during JROTC.

The JROTC Program Celebrates a Century at Central High

Airicka Richardson, Staff Writer October 26, 2018

The First for Freedom Battalion is the oldest JROTC program in Tennessee. It began at Central in December of 1919 and is approaching its 100th year this December of 2018. The program has had many changes...

TWO TRUTHS, ONE LAURELIE: SPOOKY SEASON-- Columnist poses with her completed pumpkin.

Spooky Season

Laurelie Holmberg, Columnist October 26, 2018

Pumpkin carving, humorous boos, seems like the Halloween season has come through! Yes, the spooky season is here and nobody else is more excited for Halloween than me. Over fall break, I considered...

2018-2019 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS APPOINTED BY 2020 CLASS-- The Junior class officers from left to right: Jazmynn Ball (Secretary), DayOnna Carson (President), Jack Neely (Vice President), Tyler Mullins (Treasurer).

2018-2019 Junior Class Officers Appointed By Class of 2020

Abby Young, Staff Writer October 26, 2018

As time moves on, class officers move on as well, leaving a handful of students to step up and take on the role as leaders for their grade. This academic year, four juniors accepted the roles of class...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: SHELBY GLOVER MOVES FROM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL TO CITY HALL -- Shelby Glover during her senior year at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Alumni Spotlight: Shelby Glover Moves From Central High School to City Hall

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer October 22, 2018

Central High School has produced many remarkable alumni that took on the jobs of lawyers, doctors, and various other professions. Shelby Glover, a class of 2013 graduate, is no exception, as she now works...

THE 2018-2019 YEAR SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS -- Pictured left to right, sophomore class officers Kenyon McCrobey, Riley Martin, Destiney Smith, Erin Bell.

Sophomore Class Officers are Elected for the 2018-2019 School Year

Baylee Ellis, Video Editor October 22, 2018

This year there is a new set of elected sophomores who were chosen to run their class through the 2018-2019 year. This year’s elected class officers are President Destiny Smith, Vice President Erin Bell,...

THE 2018-2019 GIRLS SOCCER TEAM CONCLUDES THEIR SEASON AFTER MONTHS OF HARD WORK -- The team posing for a picture after their last game of the season.

The 2018-2019 Girls Soccer Team Concludes Their Season After Months of Hard Work

Meghan Duncan, Sports Editor October 19, 2018

The 2018-2019 girls soccer season has concluded and the teammates could not be more proud of each other and their hard work. They practiced four to five days a week from 2:45 to 4:00, in hopes of getting...

REGISTRATION DAY 1963 -- This was the scene at Central as Principal Hobart Millsaps welcomed students, new and old.

Looking Back: Dropping Out Became a Huge Problem During the 1963-1964 School Year

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer October 18, 2018

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article contains summaries of articles from past issues of The Central Digest. On occasion, the Digest will look back into our archives to see what was happening around Central...

THE POUNDERS TAKE ANOTHER WIN -- The Central High football team pump up the crowd as they run onto the field.

Football: Pounders on Top After Win Over East Hamilton

Celisia Snakenberg, Sports Writer October 17, 2018

The Central Pounders football team came out victorious against the East Hamilton Hurricanes on Friday, September 14. Since East Hamilton is a major rival of Central, this was a huge win for the Pounders. "Last...

CENTRAL, WHAT'S GOOD?-- Honor students Larissa Ryabchuk (left) Laurelie Holmberg (middle) and Delaynie France (right) showing being good is the way to go.

Central, What’s Good?

Laurelie Holmberg, Columnist October 9, 2018

Every school has ups and downs; many times when a school is experiencing one of its downs, a lot of people will focus on all the negative aspects of the school and the community. Recently, Central received...

CENTRAL'S ANNUAL HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN TO BE ANNOUNCED -- From left to right: Anahi Colunga, Alesha Darby, Edicklee Frias Cruz, Laurelie Holmberg, Maggie Watts, Matthew Davis, Preston Fore, Jake Johns, Michael McGhee (not pictured), Ivan Michel Llamas, and Nathen Vander Wilt.

Central’s Annual Homecoming King and Queen To Be Announced

Abby Young, Staff Writer October 5, 2018

Every year, the seniors of Central High School nominate their peers, from the senior class, to be on the Homecoming court based on their qualifications. After Principal Finley King announced the nominees,...

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