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HEADED TO TECH -- Brooke Parrot signs to play for Tennessee Tech while her friends, family, teachers, and coaches stand by her.

Brooke Parrott Signs to Play at Tennessee Tech University

Jared Eddy, Columnist November 17, 2016

After many years of hard work and hundreds of games, Brooke Parrott has signed to play for Tennessee Tech University to continue to play softball throughout her college career. "I am very excited to...

FRESHMEN STUDENTS GET A REALITY CHECK -- Central High freshmen check-in with various life scenarios to get a reality check.

Central High Freshmen Get A Reality Check

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer November 15, 2016

Last Friday, Central's freshman were called into the gym to participate in a "reality check." Each student received a worksheet that described a hypothetical life situation. They were then asked to keep...

BUSY WEEK FOR CENTRALS CONCERT AND JAZZ BANDS - Students of the Jazz Band played quite the eccentric playlist at the jazz concert!

Busy Season for Central’s Concert and Jazz Bands

Jacob Johns, Business Manager November 11, 2016

Central's jazz band hosted a "Coffee and Dessert with the Jazz Band" concert Thursday evening and the turn-out was great. Members of Central's Alumni, members of the community, and band parents came out...

CENTRAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEAM KNOWS HOW TO HAVE FUN -- Special Olympic team poses for a sassy picture full of fun!

Central’s Special Olympics Team Dominates Competition

Kimberly Merfert, Staff Writer November 4, 2016

For the past fifteen years, Central High School has participated in the Special Olympics. The Special Olympics is an athletic competition for special-ed students to get a chance to show their skills and...

MR. SHAWN SEALS BURIED IN HISTORY BOOK -- History teacher Shawn Seals caught reading a John Adams book!

Mrs. Sally White Inspired to Promote Reading Through a Social Media Campaign

Shelby Campbell, Copy Editor November 3, 2016

With every passing school year, more and more students insist that "nobody reads books anymore." Summer reading lists are tossed in the garbage cans and teachers are throwing away their seemingly unrealistic...

JUNIORS CREATE THEIR OWN FRANKENSTEIN --Student, Kaitlyn McAfee creates her Ooltewah Owl Monster for her project.

11th Grade English Class Builds Their Own Frankenstein Creations

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2016

As the Halloween craze begins to wind down, Central High School's Honors English 11 class is bringing the Mary Shelley's classic novel, Frankenstein, to life. Students in Mr. Greg Cantrell's class decided...

AIM & FIRE -- Freshman Colt Davidson stand tall by his catapult in the Giant Category.

Physical World Concepts Students Launch Annual Catapults

Jacob Johns, Business Manager November 3, 2016

Every year, classes across Central High plan out projects and events that make their students ecstatic about learning. One of these classes is Physical World Concepts, taught by Mr. Strickland. Mr....

THE CENTRAL STOCK MARKET TEAM -- Tenth grade, stock market team members, Christian Thomas and Edicklee Frias-Cruz converse about the rising and falling stocks of certain corporations.

Central’s New Stock Market Team Managing $100,000 in Investments

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer November 1, 2016

Buying and selling stocks might not be something many high school students know much about, but at Central High School this year, a team of six students are learning how to manage in a real world economy,...

STUDENTS REVEAL THEIR WORST FEARS -- Central High School students have many fears that scare them.

Students Reveal Their Most Frightening Fears

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer October 31, 2016

Fear is a common instinct that most people are born with. With Halloween being just around the corner, there is no doubt that Central's students will be on the look out for anything they might be afraid...

CLOSED FOR THE WEEK -- Vendor negligence has forced the temporary closure of Central Highs coffee shop, Central Perk

Vending Issues Forces Temporary Closure of Central Perk

Eleanor Simmons, Staff Writer October 26, 2016
Central's well known coffee shop, is closed down for the week due to the lack of supplies.

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