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The Central Digest

CENTRAL SOUND RATED AS SUPERIOR AT ETSBOA CONCERT FESTIVAL -- The Central Sound hard at work preparing for concert festival.

Central Sound Rated as Superior at ETSBOA Concert Festival

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer April 20, 2017

Standardized tests have become the new norm to evaluate students and teachers. However, how are students tested in classes that do not have the traditional classroom experience? In the band world, the...

DEADLINES LOOM ON CENTRAL STUDENTS -- Senior students Nikki Green and Hannah Holmberg prepare to meet the upcoming senior deadlines.

End-of-the-School-Year Deadlines Quickly Approach for Central Students

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer April 19, 2017

As the end of the school year is quickly approaching, many due dates and deadlines are approaching for students at Central. All Central library books must be returned to the library by May 1. The Central...

THIRTY-SIX STUDENTS APPLIED FOR UPCOMING YEAR AT THE VOLKSWAGEN MECHATRONICS AKADEMIE -- Last fall's Mechatronics Akademie students learning in the Volkswagen Academy building's classroom.

Thirty-Six Students Applied for Upcoming Year at Volkswagon Mechatronics Akademie

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer April 13, 2017

With only 24 spots available and 36 applications so far, the selection process for the upcoming school year has become difficult for the instructors at  the Volkswagen Mechatronics Akademie. The Volkswagen...

MRS. HOOPER AND GIFTED KIDS HONORING MRS. CIMINO WITH 5K WALK -- In this photo, it shows the website where you can sign up to join the 5k walk for cystic fibrosis.

5K Walk to Honor Late Central Bookkeeper Tammy Cimino

Eleanor Simmons, Staff Writer April 13, 2017

Mrs. Danielle Hooper, Central's gifted teacher, wanted to honor a Central junior Kat Cimino's mother by doing a 5k walk. "Kat is one of my gifted students and when her mom passed away, a dearest member...

CENTRAL'S COLLEGE FAIR WAS SUCCESSFUL IN INFORMING STUDENTS ABOUT COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES -- Students and teachers pose together at the College Fair

Central’s College Fair Was Successful In Informing Students About College Opportunities

Victoria Dutilly, Staff Writer April 11, 2017

Central High School hosted the annual college fair for all grades to become familiar with many different options for college. Susan Dyer, Central's college access advisor, was responsible for organizing...

STUDENTS PREPARE FOR STATE END OF COURSE TESTING -- Students and teachers make preparations to review for the upcoming state exams.

Students Prepare For State Mandated End-of-Course Testing

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer April 7, 2017

Over half of the school year has passed at Central High School, each day bringing students and teachers closer to the conclusion of another productive year. The fast-approaching summer vacation is an indicator...

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU KNEW WHAT YOU KNOW NOW? -- Central teacher, Mrs. Brazaele, teaches her Algebra class.

What Teachers Knew Then vs. Now

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer April 6, 2017

From grading and attending meetings to getting all the students' attention and interest in a topic, the challenges of teaching can be very stressful. If Central teachers had known before what they know...

RECORD NUMBER OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES GO TO COLLEGE -- Senior students Savannah Smith, Hannah Holmberg,, and Tori Bruno Arimura attend the New Vol Role Call event with intentions of going to college after graduating.

Record Number of High School Graduates Go To College

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer April 3, 2017

There are now more high school graduates attending some sort of post-secondary program, such as college, university, military, apprenticeships, than every before in Hamilton County. "Approximately...

THE CENTRAL DIGEST APPLICATION -- The Central Digest gave out applications during the tours to attract new writers.

Upcoming Central High Students Tour the School

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer March 28, 2017

Central High School strives to be a very inviting place for all students and parents, and that goal can be reached by staying involved. At the end of each school year, the next generation of Central students...

TEN CENTRAL SENIORS NAMED TO 2017 MR. and MISS CENTRAL COURT -- [Left to Right] Court candidates Jared Eddy, Miranda Lillard, Emily Feist, D'Andre Anderson, Diamond Jackson, Ashley Russell, Rachel Woodward, Dylan Vagts, and Isaac Coffman come together for a photo in front of one of Central's murals.  (Not Pictured: Alex Padavana)

Ten Central Seniors Named to 2017 Mr. and Miss Central Court

Jacob Johns, Business Manager March 27, 2017

As the end of the school year nears, many students will be recognized for their dedication to Central High School. On Senior Day, which takes place on May 11 of this year, many seniors will be honored...

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