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THE JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS PLAN FOR A YEAR OF POUNDER PRIDE -- The 2019-2020 Junior class officers are depicted above. From left to right is Vice President Ariya McGhee, President Destiny Smith, and Secretary Zoey Greene.

The Junior Class Officers Plan for a Year of Pounder Pride

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer September 17, 2019

The 2019-2020 junior class officers have been elected, and they plan to lead their class with school spirit. This year's junior president is Destiny Smith. Smith has plans to work with her associate...

2019-2020 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS ASPIRE TO CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLE LAST YEAR -- The senior class officers are pictured from left to right: President Janai Blakemore, Vice President Milly Garner, Secretary Allie Collins, and Treasurer DayOnna Carson.

Senior Class Officers Aspire to Create an Unforgettable Last Year

Abby Young, Staff Writer September 17, 2019

As the new school year begins, new class officers are elected for each grade. Even though these leaders are important to each class, it is especially critical for seniors to have suitable class officers...

GRANT SCUTT EXPERIENCES TENNESSEE HISTORY AT ESTEEMED GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL -- Scutt encounters the rich history of Tennessee first-hand on top of Roan Mountain.

Grant Scutt Experiences Tennessee History at Esteemed Governor’s School

Abby Young, Staff Writer September 9, 2019

Every year, there are students who strive their best for success and a reputable status. They outdo their fellow peers to receive both recognition and a chance at many impressive and unique opportunities. One...

CENTRAL WELCOMES THREE NEW FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Central Welcomes Three New Foreign Exchange Students

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer September 6, 2019

Getting used to a different environment is always intimidating at the beginning. You are always nervous and uncomfortable getting familiarized with the new circumstances. If changing lifestyles in a new...

JROTC TO HOLD ADVENTURE TRAINING AT HIGH POINT CLIMBING AND FITNESS CENTER -- The High Point Climbing and Fitness Center lights up its walls for the night.

JROTC to Hold Adventure Training at High Point Climbing and Fitness Center

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer September 5, 2019

It is almost time for the annual adventure training field trip for Army JROTC cadets. On the September 14, students will be going to the High Point Climbing and Fitness Center in downtown Chattanooga....

NATHEN VANDER WILT IS CHOSEN TO BE THE 2019 FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE AT GRADUATION -- Laurelie Holmberg (left) poses with faculty representative and senior class president Nathen Vander Wilt (right) after the Senior Day ceremony.

Nathen Vander Wilt is Chosen to be the 2019 Faculty Representative at Graduation

DayOnna Carson, Associate Editor May 13, 2019

Each year, Central’s seniors are honored for their hard work and achievements at their graduation ceremony. One tradition is for the senior class and school administrators to select the student and faculty...

MICHAEL MCGHEE IS SELECTED AS THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 2019 GRADUATING CLASS — Senior Michael McGhee will represent the student body of the Class of 2019 at this year’s graduation.

Michael McGhee Selected as Student Representative of the 2019 Graduating Class

Marshall Sims, Staff Writer May 13, 2019

As graduation day approaches, students of the graduating class are selected by peers and staff to represent the class of 2019 on May 14. Senior Michael McGhee was selected as student representative by...

THE RED CARPET: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER -- Senior prom Queen Maggie Pedigo (left) is standing next to prom King Mercer Wilkey (right).

The Red Carpet Prom: A Night To Remember

Laurelie Holmberg, Columnist May 8, 2019

Saturday, April 27, was Central High's annual junior and senior prom, held at The Mill in downtown Chattanooga. The theme this year was Red Carpet and true to the name, the location was decorated in simple,...

THE LONG PROCESS OF CLASS SCHEDULING BEGINS FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR -- Juniors Kaitlin Sipe and Jayde Durham try to decide what classes to take for their senior year.

The Long Process of Class Scheduling Begins For the 2019-2020 School Year

Abby Young, Staff Writer April 25, 2019

Each year, the guidance counselors at Central High work endlessly to hand-create schedules for the students, just shy of 1000, who attend. The counselors, such as Shea Vetterick, have to take much into...

CENTRAL STUDENTS' GUITAR DESIGNS ARE ON DISPLAY IN DOWNTOWN CHATTANOOGA -- Competitor Danae Wnuk's guitar was inspired by sea life, as shown by the octopus depicted in her artwork.

Central Students’ Guitar Designs Are on Display in Downtown Chattanooga

Abby Young, Staff Writer April 22, 2019

Central High is home to a multitude of clubs and groups that possess abundant talent. One group that excels at their subject field is Central's art program. With the help of art teacher Mickey Robinson,...

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