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The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

THE CENTRAL SOUNDS NUMEROUS GIFTED MUSICIANS PARTICIPATE IN DISTINGUISHED HONOR BANDS -- Centrals exceptional musicians enjoy strengthening their skills and spending time together at the UTC Tri-State Honor Band.

The Central Sound’s Numerous Gifted Musicians Participate in Distinguished Honor Bands

Abby Young, Staff Writer February 6, 2019

Central High School's band has always been renowned for its abundant talent. The group has been recognized with countless awards in both marching and concert band. Along with the whole band receiving recognition,...

WHAT IS STUDENT OF THE WEEK? -- The ninth grade hallway decorated with ninth grade students pictures after receiving  Student of the Week. for good achievement.

Student of The Week Program Rewards Students With Great Behavioral Achievement

Karleigh Schwarzl, Staff Writer February 4, 2019

When Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Karen Atkins, established the Student of the Week program with her ninth graders the previous year, people started to notice the great success that came along with the program....

SOPHOMORE MADISON TAYLOR REPRESENTS CENTRAL HIGH AS TEEN REPORTER ON POWER 94 -- Madison Taylor (middle) prepares to report Centrals events on Power 94.

Sophomore Madison Taylor Represents Central High as Teen Reporter on Power 94

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer January 28, 2019

It takes a lot of spirit and pride when it comes to representing the school you attend. A student's approach to their support for their academy comes in several distinctive variations. This support varies...

CENTRAL WALKS THE RED CARPET --  Central students from 2018s prom enjoy the big night with friends.

Central Students Plan to Walk the Red Carpet at 2019 Prom

Abby Young, Staff Writer January 27, 2019

Prom is an event that high school students look forward for their entire educational career. One thing that students focus about for the big night is the theme. For Central's 2019 prom, which will take...

SENIORS RECOGNIZE THEIR 2019 SUPERLATIVES -- Seniors were especially excited for the outcome of the 2019 superlative vote.

Seniors Recognize Their 2019 Superlatives

Jaheim Williams and DayOnna Carson January 15, 2019

We all have sought for recognition for our contributions towards society, no matter how big or small these efforts may have been. For this reason, Central holds an annual vote for seniors to decide which...

CENTRALS RISING GRADUATION RATE REFLECTS STUDENTS EFFORTS -- Seniors are excited about their approaching graduation, and with Centrals high graduation rates, one can expect to see nearly all the students walk across the stage.

Central’s Rising Graduation Rate Reflects Students’ Efforts

Kiersten Helmholtz and DayOnna Carson January 9, 2019

 Central's graduation rate has been very high in recent years. Many seniors graduated with exceptional grades that have landed them a spot at their dream university, while others may have barely passed...

THE LADY POUNDERS BASKETBALL TEAM TAKES OVER WITH A WINNING STREAK -- The Lady Pounders take on their opponents with technique and victory in mind.

The Lady Pounders Basketball Team Takes Over With A Winning Streak

Meghan Duncan, Sports Editor January 9, 2019

The 2018-2019 girls basketball team has continued to thrive after a win over both Howard and Hixson. The head coach, Rick May, has worked with the team everyday, two hours at a time, to ensure that they...

CENTRALS TRACK TEAM PARTNERS WITH PIZZA HUT TO CREATE FUNDRAISER-- 
Freshman Jaiden Hutton holds up one of the many fliers that are hung around Central HIgh School for the Track Team’s partnered fundraiser.

Central’s Track Team Partners with Pizza Hut to Create Fundraiser

Kirstin Langton, Staff Writer December 14, 2018

Central's track has seen some long-awaited changes recently, but money is still needed for the team to continue thriving this upcoming season. That is why Central High partnered with Pizza Hut to help...

ADVANCEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY SEES DEMISE OF PAPER REPORT CARDS -- PowerSchool has become the new way of checking daily grades and missing work.

Advancement in Technology Sees Demise of Paper Report Cards

Marshall Sims, Staff Writer December 10, 2018

Modern technology has caught up to Hamilton County high schools and parents as well as students and staff have mixed emotions about the change from traditional paper report cards to online grading. Report...

CENTRALS MUSIC DEPARTMENT SPREADS HOLIDAY CHEER WITH CHRISTMAS AT THE COURTHOUSE PERFORMANCE -- Centrals Jazz Band and Choir pose for a photo in the rotunda of the Hamilton County Courthouse during the annual Christmas at the Courthouse event.

Central’s Music Department Spreads Holiday Cheer with Christmas at the Courthouse Performance

Jake Johns, Copy Editor December 8, 2018

‘Tis the season for hot cocoa, Christmas carols, and holiday cheer! The Central High School music department, consisting of the Central High School Jazz Band and the Central Voices Choir, teamed up to...

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