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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

POWER OF THE LEFTIES.--- Left handed students of Central High school come together.

The Curse and Blessing of Being Left-Handed

DAndre Anderson, Staff Writer October 14, 2014

People often think of being left-handed, left-footed, etc. as bad. The French word for left is "gauche." This word also describes a clumsy person. The word "right" has been associated with good and correct...

Shelby Campbell

Soldier’s Best Friend Fundraiser Changing Lives of Army Vets, Shelter Dogs, and Central Students

Shelby Campbell, Staff Writer October 13, 2014

What would it be like to have a disorder that causes flashbacks to a horrific experience at the trigger of a noise? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, often referred to as PTSD, is a common disorder among...

THE EXPERT AND THE BEGINNER -- Senior Casey Jennings and freshman Alissa Smith make up part of the rifle team.

The CHS ROTC Announces 2014-2015 Air Rifle Team

Alyssa Rosenzweig, Managing Editor October 8, 2014

It's here again! Central High School's ROTC has selected the CO2 Air Rifle Team for 2014-2015 school year. After long, strenuous tryouts, the team was chosen. "There's so much that goes into it that...

BAND OF BROTHERS AND SISTERS -- The Central Sound of Chattanooga plays their hearts out together week after week.

The Central Sound Rises Above in Saturday’s Competition

Jadyn Snakenberg, Copy Editor October 1, 2014

After countless hours of hard work and dedication put in at practices, game performances, and camp, The Central Sound of Chattanooga, Central High's own concert and marching band, is beginning to see the...

FISK COLLEGE TOUR --  From left to right: Katy Burnette, Terry Blackburn, Jr., Kaleb Cook, Esther Ryabchuk, Avionne Snakenberg, and Krista Carson.

Nashville College Tour Assists Students in Making Important College Decisions

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer October 1, 2014

On the morning of Monday, September 29, roughly 60 students boarded a charter bus and began a two-hour trip to Nashville, Tennessee to attend the Nashville College Tour. This tour gave students the opportunity...

PASS THE PLATE -- The Ruriteens and other volunteers stood at the roadside passing out energy bars, bananas, and drinks to the racers.

Central’s Ruriteen Club Joins Forces with Ironman Chattanooga

Judith Bell, Staff Writer September 29, 2014

Although Ironman would be recognized as a top-selling movie series for many, in this context, it is a well renowned triathlon that spent its eleventh year here in Chattanooga. The organizers saw the city's...

HOLLINGSWORTHS AND HAVERLAHS  STUDENTS VISIT UNUM --  Hollingsworths class takes a trip to UNUM and participates in computer simulation.

Central Pathways To Prosperity Students Take Trip to UNUM

Haley Scarbrough, Staff Writer September 29, 2014

On Monday, September 25, Pathways to Prosperity students took a trip to the insurance company UNUM to job shadow. Pathways to Prosperity was designed to help prepare students for their immediate future...

CALLED TO LEAD -- Brandon Lewis guides freshman Monet Henderson around the Central.

New School Year Brings a New Group of MTS Ambassadors

Judith Bell, Staff Writer September 29, 2014

Early September marked the eleventh year of the Math, Technology, and Science Academy at Central along with their prized possession, the MTS Ambassadors. The MTS Ambassadors is a leadership group whose...

RACHELS CHALLENGE -- This moving program is changing lives one step at a time through kind gestures.

Central’s Guidance Office Starting a Chain Reaction With Rachel’s Challenge

Philip Bonnington, Sports Editor September 28, 2014

There are big things coming to Central on November 11, and one thing in particular is a program called Rachel's Challenge. Rachel's Challenge is a national, non-profit organization that is dedicated to...

Senior Success Day: A Great Triumph

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer September 26, 2014

On Thursday, September 18, the senior class was given the opportunity to participate in a yearly event known as Senior Success Day. At Senior Success Day, students get to hear from an array of colleges...

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