Savannah Smith is a graduate of the Central High School, class of 2017.  Smith was heavily involved during her four years at Central. She was a part of the concert band where she played trumpet and the French horn, and a member of the color guard for the Central Sound of Chattanooga. On top of that, she was a member of the National Honors Society and Beta Club for her final two years. Her senior year, she was the editor-in-chief of the Central Digest.  She received the Most Valuable staff member award in 2015.

“Savannah was a huge part in the Digest getting the first ‘Website of Distinction’ award,” explained Mr. Greg Cantrell, advisor of the Central Digest. “We were the first (and to my knowledge) the only high school in Tennessee to get this award and a lot of that started with her leadership.”

Central made an impact on Smith in more ways than one with taking part in student organizations this allowed her to branch out and try new things. Central also prepared her for the next level of education she desired. 

Journalism sparked Smith’s interest while being involved in the Central Digest. Cantrell was a big part of her experience in high school. Smith credits her reason for being in the journalism industry to Cantrell. When she began to think about what she wanted to do in her future Cantrell was the guide who pointed her toward journalism. He has not only been a mentor for her, but also a close friend. He has attended multiple games and sent postcards since her graduation. 

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