Statistics Show Central’s Population Has Decreased Since Last Year
Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer
September 18, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
Central's halls might seem crowded, but there has actually been a shift in population. The number of students has slightly decreased from last year. According to the 2017 report on the school population, 932 students are attending Central High School. A decrease from last school year, in which 965...
Students’ Opinion on School Lunches: Could It Be Better?
Amber King, Staff Writer
September 13, 2017
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A large population of Central students enjoy lunch, however school lunches may not always be the best quality or the absolute healthiest at times. All students, whether they enjoy eating school lunches or not, have a personal opinion about the food that is served at school. "It is good at times,"...
Mr. Cooper, Environmental Science Classes Revive Central’s Paper Recycling
John Britt, Staff Writer
September 7, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
For the past few years, certain teachers have tried to start recycling in the confines of their own rooms. However, this year is different. Mr. John Cooper has decided to facilitate the recycling process at Central High Every Friday, during sixth and seventh periods, students from Mr. Cooper's Environmental Science...
Dayonna Carson and Danae Wnuk Accepted Into Inaugural ‘Chattanooga As Text’ Program
Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer
September 6, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
Whenever you hear the word text you usually think of a book, not a city. The city of Chattanooga has a lot to offer, from murals on abandoned buildings to statues on the side of the street. However, there's always room for improvement as seen by Dr. Autumn Graves, founder of Chattanooga As Text. This...
Class of 2017 Awarded A Total of $633,300 in Scholarships and Grants
Jacob Johns, Business Manager
May 20, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
As the 2017 school year nears its ending, the annual Class Day, where scholarships and grants are awarded to graduating seniors, has come and gone. This year, $633,300 was awarded in both scholarships and grants combined. This scholarship list was provided by Susan Dyer, Central's college access advisor....
Jared Eddy and Diamond Jackson Crowned Mr. and Ms. Central
Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer
May 20, 2017
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One of Central's oldest traditions continued on May 11, as Mr. and Ms. Central of the Class of 2017 was crowned in front of the student body along with the distinguished alumni. This year, the honorable title of Mr. and Ms. Central was given to Jared Eddy and Diamond Jackson, respectively. For...
Students Enjoy Elegant Nightlife at Prom
Matthew Davis, Staff Writer
May 11, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
Prom is a fun night for students to enjoy each other's company one last time. Students and teachers alike eat dinner and dance the night away to bring the school year to a close. This year, Central's prom theme was "Elegant Nightlife", making students feel like they are having a night out in the big...
Eddy, Holmberg Chosen as Class Speakers for 2017
Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer
April 26, 2017
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As the end of the school year is quickly approaching the students of Central, Central is preparing to bid the Class of 2017 farewell. The Class of 2017 will be graduating at the McKenzie Arena in Downtown Chattanooga on May 20. Along with the valedictorian, Emily Feist, and the salutatorians, Avionne...
Students Construct Potential Crime Scenes in Forensic Science Class
DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer
April 25, 2017
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Forensic scientists are responsible for gathering evidence at a crime scene, doing an analysis on their findings, and reporting back to criminal investigators. Over the past couple of weeks, students in Mrs. Christina Cotreau's and Ms. Jordyn Johnson's forensic science classes have been working on creating...
Central High School Hosts Career Event Geared Towards Freshmen
Eleanor Simmons, Staff Writer
April 25, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
Allen Tate quoted, "The mission for the day is to encourage students to think beyond traditional career opportunities, prepare for future careers and entrance into the workplace." On April 19, Central High School hosted a career event for freshmen with the help of Algebra 1 teacher, Mr. Snyder. The...
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