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The Central Digest

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The Central Digest

SIGNING PARTY -- CHS senior Rebecca Hill (seated) is so excited after getting signed to King University for volleyball.

King University Signs Senior Rebekah Hill for Volleyball

Celisia Snakenberg, Staff Writer November 30, 2015

Senior Rebekah Hill was signed to King University for volleyball on Tuesday, November 17. Many friends and teachers attended the signing to support her. King had been looking at signing Hill since this...

LOUD AND PROUD -- (From left to right) Hannah Stone, Lily deCordova, and Savannah Smith out-shone thousands of students and were invited to join the Lee Honor Band.

The Central Sound of Chattanooga Represents in Lee Honor Band

Payton Haley, Staff Writer November 21, 2015

Central High School offers almost any and every class one can imagine. The arts are a huge part of who we are at Central, and students are offered multiple music classes and art classes. Like any other...

CENTRAL GIVES BACK  -- Central's FCCLA is sponsoring a food drive for the local food bank.

FCCLA Sponsors November Canned Food Drive

Preston Fore, Staff Writer November 19, 2015

Every year, Central High School looks for ways to help the less-fortunate and those who lack basic necessities. This November, Central's Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, or FCCLA, organized...

ALL AROUND THE WORLD  -- Psychology teacher, Tina Staton, has pictures in her classroom from her student trips across the world.

Psychology Teacher and World Traveler Tina Staton Shares About Her Trips with Central Students

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer November 18, 2015

Every summer, Central offers a different trip for students to go out of the country. Tina Staton, a psychology teacher, has mentored five of these trips, which last around eight to ten days. Depending...

THEATER NEEDS A NEW PLACE TO REHEARSE -- Although not ideal, theater classes perform in the agora while searching for a new rehearsal area.

Theater Class Struggles To Find A Suitable Home

Brooke Mathews, Staff Writer November 16, 2015

The theater program at Central High school is known for their phenomenal, student-driven productions of Shakespeare and original plays. In 2013, plays were held in the library, which is not the most ideal...

WORKING GIRLS -- Natalie Guevera (left) and Marisa Rawl (right) are two examples of students who have part-time jobs outside of school.

Editorial: High School Students Want Higher Wages

Payton Haley, Staff Writer November 6, 2015

Being in high school offers not only an education, but also many opportunities to go out and have fun. Whether it is an extracurricular activity or just hanging out with friends, there are endless possibilities...

RURITEEN CLUB PAMPERS MCKAMEY SHELTER PUPS -- CHS Ruriteen Club spends a day at McKamey Animal Shelter.

Ruriteen Club Pets, Plays With, and Pampers Puppies and Kittens

Josh Sizemore, Staff Writer November 5, 2015

On October 26, the Ruriteen Club traveled to the McKamey Animal Center to take care of animals in need. While the students were there, they took a tour of the different rooms of the shelter such as the...

GOVERNMENT CLASS  WORKS TO SEND STUDENTS INTO ADULTHOOD AS GOOD CITIZENS -- Government teacher Beverly Hollingsworth teaches CHS seniors about the why's and how's of our country.

Government Class Puts Politics Into Perspective for Central Students

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer November 4, 2015

A government credit is required for all Hamilton County students who want to graduate from high school. The course teaches kids about the nation we live in as well as keeping them informed on important...

GIVING BLOOD, SAVING LIVES -- Many Central students helped save three lives by giving blood.

Blood Drive “Drives” Students to Help the Community

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer November 4, 2015

Central is all about helping the community as much as possible. One way we do this is by having two blood drives through Blood Assurance every year. This is a simple and easy way for students to help...

HOMECOMING COURT ROYALTY -- Seniors Delisha Davis and Matthew Gines take home the crown at Homecoming.

Davis is Queen, Gines Named King of Rain-Delayed Homecoming 2015

Savannah Smith, Assistant Editor November 4, 2015

Central High School has many annual traditions, one of which is Homecoming. The event was rescheduled from October 2 to October 16 due to inclement weather. Friday, October 16, the Homecoming festivities...

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