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DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY -- Students in this 2018 file photo enjoyed the annual CDC dance, now known as the Exceptional Education Dance, which was full of food, laughter, and memories.

Annual CDC Prom Leaves Fond Memories For Students Who Attended

Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer March 19, 2018

The 16th of February was a remarkable day with lots of food, lights, and a DJ. That special Friday night was Central’s annual CDC Prom, held in Central’s cafeteria. The lunchroom had been completely...

2018 CENTRAL WALKOUT -- Mr. King honors the deaths of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting with a small speech.

Students Protest For 17 Minutes in Remembrance of Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting

John Britt, Staff Writer March 14, 2018

On February 14, 2018, a horrific school shooting took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. A total of 17 people were killed and many more wounded in one of the most deadly...

U.S. CAPITOL BUILDING IN WASHINGTON D.C. -- Students taking AP U.S. Government will learn about what happens inside the doors of the Capitol Building and beyond.

New AP U.S. Government Class Coming to Central for 2018-2019 School Year

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer March 9, 2018

For the 2018-2019 academic year, AP Government will be introduced at Central, becoming the first and only AP social studies course at Central. The new class will be taught by Ms. Hooper, the current Gifted...

(Left to right) Editor-in-Chief Preston Fore, American Heart Association East Tennessee Senior Youth Market Director Jean Saunders, and Principal Finley King display Central's donation to the Heart Association.

Post Heart Week: Reflecting on ‘Drive for Five’

Madi Blackburn, Staff Writer March 6, 2018

During February, the Central Digest partnered with the American Heart Association to put on the fundraiser "Drive for Five", which allowed students to buy wristbands that sported the slogan "Life is Why."...

THE RWS NEXT GENERATION SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROGRAM -- Sophomore Jacob Sylman working on a chicken tractor.

Central Introduces the RWS Next Generation Sustainable Living Program

Bryson Eddy, Staff Writer February 21, 2018

There are many unique clubs and programs at Central High School. One of the more hands-on programs is Next Generation Sustainable Living, which is funded and sponsored by Real World Scholars (RWS). This...

JROTC CADETS DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT MILITARY BALL -- The military ball queen candidates pose for a picture before the crowning ceremony.

JROTC Cadets Enjoy “A Night on the River” at Annual Military Ball

Matthew Davis, Assistant Editor February 20, 2018

 The JROTC Military Ball is an event held every year for JROTC Cadets and any guest that they would like to bring. This year, the ball was held Friday, February 29, aboard the "Southern Belle" riverboat...

THE PROPOSAL--(left to right) Haylee Smith and Mitchell O'Neil are acting out the proposal scene.

CHS Drama Club is ‘Earnestly’ Prepping for Spring Play

Madi Blackburn, Staff Writer February 5, 2018

Central High School's drama club is making history again as it prepares for its second play this school year, "The Importance of Being Earnest." Both the students and Ms. Sally White, the drama teacher,...

BREAKOUT GAMES HAVE BROKEN INTO CENTRAL -- Ms. Hale's class after an uproarious victory over the breakout game.

Breakout Games Are ‘Breaking’ Boundaries in Freshmen English Classes

John Britt, Staff Writer January 29, 2018

Anyone who has ever participated in a breakout game could tell you that they are not the easiest. Breakout games are tests of logic and teamwork to solve usually rather difficult puzzles to get to a goal....

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