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MISSING MS. WHITE — Ms. Sally White poses with Central graduate and former Central Digest Editor in Chief Preston Fore.

Fore Accepted into Prestigious NYT Summer Academy; Still Raising Funds to Attend

Cassandra Castillo, Associate Editor April 6, 2019

The School of the New York Times has accepted many qualified students into their two-week 2019 summer programs; Central High Senior Preston Fore has been carefully selected to explore the city of New York...

CENTRALS RURITEEN CLUB TEACHES HARRISON ELEMENTARY THE IMPORTANCE BLACK HISTORY MONTH -- Ruriteen Club members pose for a picture with their posters of black history.

Central’s Ruriteen Club Teaches Harrison Elementary the Importance of Black History Month

Kirstin Langton, Staff Writer March 8, 2019

On February 13, 2019 Central's Ruriteen Club, a club dedicated to helping citizens in Chattanooga, went to Harrison Elementary to educate second graders about black history. The club's assignment was to...

CENTRAL TO HOST ITS SIXTH ANNUAL CDC PROM WITH THE HELP OF STUDENT VOLUNTEERS -- Students dance the night away at the 2018 CDC prom, which was made possible by generous student volunteers.

Central to Host its Sixth Annual CDC Prom With the Help of Student Volunteers

Karleigh Schwarzl, Staff Writer March 7, 2019

Five years ago, a student walked up to Principal Finley King and asked, "Why don't the CDC kids go to prom?" "It's off location and I guess that they just do not feel welcomed," was King's response. After...

JAKE JOHNS AND MEGHAN DUNCAN REPRESENT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL AND HCDE AT 2019 SCOPE CONFERENCE -- (left to right): Soddy Daisy High School students Noah Harris and Cassidy Gibson, and Central High School students Meghan Duncan and Jake Johns represent Hamilton County Schools at SCOPE 2019.

Jake Johns and Meghan Duncan Represent Central High School and HCDE at 2019 SCOPE Conference

Kaylee York, Staff Writer March 6, 2019

On March 5, 2019 the Student Congress on Policies in Education, commonly known as SCOPE, will take commence at Middle Tennessee State University. Two Central students, Jake Johns and Meghan Duncan, will...

AP GOVERNMENT STUDENTS TOUR TENNESSEES STATE CAPITOL AND STATE MUSEUM -- AP Government, journalism, and gifted students got to go behind the scenes of the State Capitol to discover more about what goes on in the legislative branch.

AP Government Students Tour Tennessee’s State Capitol and State Museum

Airicka Richardson, Staff Writer February 28, 2019

Throughout the year, Central's advanced placement government class has discussed the inter-workings of the United States' government along with having  analyzed a multitude of official doctrines. Danielle...

CENTRAL HIGHS RIFLE AND ACADEMIC TEAMS SHOWCASE THEIR TALENT IN COMPETITIONS -- Rifle team competitors aim to hit the targets in order to out-do their opponents.

Central High’s Rifle and Academic Teams Showcase Their Talent in Competitions

Abby Young, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

Central's JROTC program is one inclusive team within its self. However, when the group is broken down into its respective teams, students are able to focus on specialized skills and talents. Two teams...

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: GEORGIA-RAE TEEMS CONTINUES TO LEAD THE CENTRAL SOUND TO SUCCESS - -
Senior Georgia-Rae Teems poses for a picture with her Bass Clarinet and Saxophone.

Student Spotlight: Georgia-Rae Teems Continues to Lead the Central Sound to Success

Kirstin Langton, Staff Writer February 25, 2019

Georgia-Rae Teems is a senior at Central High School who has been a member of Central's band program all four years of her high school career. She has been playing instruments since sixth grade and has...

JACK GRAHAM ORGANIZES BOY SCOUT BLOOD ASSURANCE DRIVE -- Jack Graham is a huge supporter of the Boy Scouts Blood Assurance blood drive.

Jack Graham Organizes Eagle Scout Blood Assurance Drive

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer February 21, 2019

When growing up, most people want to do the best they can to make a difference in society. Many organizations are formed in order to make these changes possible. One prime example is the Boy Scouts of...

CENTRAL HIGH CHESS CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS -- The Central Chess Club is ecstatic to have time after school to pursue their shared hobby.

Central High Chess Club Welcomes New Members

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer February 13, 2019

Exceptional grades and hard work are typically the main priorities of high school students. However, extracurricular activities are just as important, for they strengthen students' social skills which...

CENTRAL’S ROBOTICS TEAM PREVAILS IN VEX COMPETITIONS — Depicted above is the ring where all of the robot challenges are held.

Central’s Robotics Team Prevails in VEX Competitions

Karleigh Schwarzl, Staff Writer February 7, 2019

Central High School is home to its very own robotics team with a sixth place court ranking, however, few students are aware of the presence of this group, which may surprise some people. “We are a...

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