Central Sound Had a Fanstasmic Time On Disney World Trip
Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer
April 10, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
The Central High School Band takes elaborate trips to distinct places every couple of years. This year they adventured to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The trip took place during the 21st through the 25th of March. The trip included three days in the four Disney theme parks and a workshop,...
Hunter Middle Students Leap Into High School
Bailey Brantingham and Amber King
April 9, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Student Life, Video
Skills USA Displays Hard Work At State Competition
Samantha Helmholtz, Staff Writer
March 27, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
The Skills USA team embarked on a trip lasting from Sunday, March 18, to Wednesday, March 21. Their destination was a state-wide competition featuring high schools from all counties in Tennessee, and was held at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Of the 37 students in Skills USA, only the officers, competitors,...
Juniors Gear up for the ACT
Madi Blackburn, Staff Writer
March 19, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
Juniors all around the nation, as well as many underclassman, are preparing for the ACT. Central High School's students are no exception, and the date circled in their calendars is Tuesday, March 20. The juniors will be taking a free ACT, something that has been provided for many years. This test can...
Annual CDC Prom Leaves Fond Memories For Students Who Attended
Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer
March 19, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
The 16th of February was a remarkable day with lots of food, lights, and a DJ. That special Friday night was Central’s annual CDC Prom, held in Central’s cafeteria. The lunchroom had been completely transformed, decorated as a dance floor, with the lights out and a spotlight on. “Junior Laurelie...
Students Protest For 17 Minutes in Remembrance of Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting
John Britt, Staff Writer
March 14, 2018
Filed under Photo Galleries, Showcase, Student Life
On February 14, 2018, a horrific school shooting took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. A total of 17 people were killed and many more wounded in one of the most deadly shootings to ever occur in the United States. As a result, many schools across the United States...
New AP U.S. Government Class Coming to Central for 2018-2019 School Year
Blake Catlett, Staff Writer
March 9, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
For the 2018-2019 academic year, AP Government will be introduced at Central, becoming the first and only AP social studies course at Central. The new class will be taught by Ms. Hooper, the current Gifted instructor for Central High School. The course was brought into discussion by students hoping ...
Post Heart Week: Reflecting on ‘Drive for Five’
Madi Blackburn, Staff Writer
March 6, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
During February, the Central Digest partnered with the American Heart Association to put on the fundraiser "Drive for Five", which allowed students to buy wristbands that sported the slogan "Life is Why." The fundraiser was a success, in part because students were permitted to dress down for a week if...
Students of All Grades Show Off Their Skills at the 2018 Central High School Talent Show
Amber King and Bailey Brantingham
March 2, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Student Life, Video
Central Introduces the RWS Next Generation Sustainable Living Program
Bryson Eddy, Staff Writer
February 21, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
There are many unique clubs and programs at Central High School. One of the more hands-on programs is Next Generation Sustainable Living, which is funded and sponsored by Real World Scholars (RWS). This program is taught to Sophomores and Juniors by Mr. Jerry Webb from second to seventh period in rooms...