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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

CENTRAL'S RISING GRADUATION RATE REFLECTS STUDENTS" EFFORTS -- Seniors are excited about their approaching graduation, and with Central's 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...

CENTRAL'S 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...

CENTRAL'S MUSIC DEPARTMENT SPREADS HOLIDAY CHEER WITH CHRISTMAS AT THE COURTHOUSE PERFORMANCE -- Central's 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...

CENTRAL HIGH'S MANUFACTURING AND MECHATRONICS INSTITUTE CONDUCT AN OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD PROJECT -- Two members of the Future Ready Institute of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics measure a student's height for their project.

Central High’s Manufacturing and Mechatronics Institute Conduct an Out-Of-This-World Project

Abby Young, Staff Writer December 5, 2018

From the beginning of this school year, Central High School has been home to a program that the Hamilton County School District implemented. The program is called the "Future Ready Institute of Advanced...

PREPARING FOR ALICE IN WONDLERLAND-- The Theater II students are preparing to perform their play, Alice in Wonderland.

The Central High School Drama Club Falls Through the Rabbit Hole

Bailey Brantingham, Video Editor December 4, 2018

Not many students get to experience the excitement of seeing a play being put together. However, a few select students at Central get to see one come together and be a part of it. The drama class's...

DRAFTING STUDENT EXPLORE THE LITTLE DEBBIE FACTORY -- Students take a a trip to Little Debbie's factory to learn, thanks to Junior Achievement.

Drafting Students Explore the Deep Secrets of Little Debbie’s Snack Cakes

Cassandra Castillo, Associate Editor December 3, 2018

Central students recently took a trip to the Little Debbie factory, led by Drafting teacher Mr. Keith Bright, where they had the opportunity to experience the advanced methods of operation the company...

CENTRAL WELCOMES NEW ART MURALS IN SRO SOYSTERS OFFICE -- The following is just one of the few of the art murals being painted in SRO Soysters office.

Art Students Decorate the Walls With One of a Kind Art Murals

Kirstin Langton, Staff Writer December 3, 2018

Central High School has had many creative students express their artistic skills by painting murals around the campus, in the past school years. This year, Central has welcomed multiple artistic ideas...

STUDENTS ATTEND THEIR FIRST TNACHIEVE MEETING -- Students are taught exactly what all is included in the tnAchieves program.

Students Work With tnAchieves Program to Ensure Tennessee Promise’s Tuition-Free Community College

Baylee Ellis, Video Editor December 3, 2018

tnAchieves is a non-profit organization working in partnership with the Tennessee Promise before students head off to college. This organization works with seniors as they complete community service, attend...

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