The Central Digest

Graduation Rates: Calculated By More Than Just a Diploma

Preston Fore, Staff Writer • October 27, 2015

High school students work and strive toward the moment when they walk across the stage at graduation to receive their diploma. All of these students make up the graduation rate for Central High School,...

After Rescheduling, Seniors Top Juniors in Powder Puff Game

Brooke Mathews, Staff Writer • October 19, 2015

Homecoming Week is highly anticipated at Central High School - students get to scrap their khaki pants and polo shirts for a more wild approach. This year's themed days included Tacky Day, Sports Day,...

Concert Choir Performs at Festival, Continues to Show Improvement

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer • October 14, 2015

At Central, there is a surplus of talent in every subject. On Tuesday, September 29, the Central High School choir went to a choir festival at Ridgedale Baptist Church. This opportunity was a way for...

Dual Enrollment Classes Are a Big Boost For College-Bound Seniors

Payton Haley, Staff Writer • October 13, 2015

Central High School is all about offering a wide variety of classes to students no matter what they wish to become after high school. We have everything that is required and more to help students on their...

Central’s Catapult and Trebuchet Project is Model for Other Schools

Josh Sizemore, Staff Writer • October 12, 2015

Mr. Chip Strickland is teaching his freshman physics students to build abstract catapults and trebuchets. He created this project three years ago because he was enamored by the festival, "Punkin Chunkin"....

Central Sound Marching Band Soars at Weekend Competitions

Preston Fore, Staff Writer • October 2, 2015

The Central Sound of Chattanooga, under the leadership of band director Joshua Bloodworth, has been working hard since summer to master routines and performances. Over the past two weekends, the band demonstrated...

Snakenberg and Anderson Represent Central on Student Advisory Council

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer • September 26, 2015

On the evening of Monday, September 21, a meeting of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council (SSAC) was held in the HCDE board meeting room. The goal of the council is to better inform Superintendent...

Summer Hansard Recovering From Brain Tumor Surgery, Hopes to Begin at Central in January

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer • September 22, 2015

June 3 did not start out well for Summer Hansard. She was feeling tired and sick in addition to having to deal with drama between friends. Then it all got worse. Summer decided to go to one of her best...

Rachel’s Challenge Brings Central Students Closer Together

Sam Scott, Staff Writer • September 22, 2015

For many Central students, Monday, September 14, was not just a regular school day. Numerous students participated in Rachel's Challenge, an event designed to open students' eyes to the world around them....

Student Teacher Instructs Aerobic Dancing for Freshmen P.E. Classes

Preston Fore, Staff Writer • September 17, 2015

Central High's wellness and P.E. classes educate students on how to be healthy and active in a variety of ways. This year, Coach Glen Carter's classes were pleasantly surprised to have a student teacher,...