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The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest
The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest
Baylee Ellis

Baylee Ellis, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Baylee and I am a junior at Central this year! This is my second year on the Digest, and I am excited to continue my journey as a Staff Writer. In my free time, I like to play tennis and Fortnite if the weather is not good.

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FCA SUPPORTS OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BY COLLECTING GIFT DONATIONS — A student packs a gift box for Operation Christmas Child to spread holiday cheer to less fortunate children.

FCA Supports Operation Christmas Child by Collecting Gift Donations

Baylee Ellis, Staff Writer
November 23, 2019
CENTRAL'S 2019 BOWLING TEAM IS SMALL BUT STRONG -- Anna Markstrom and CJ WIlliams genuinely enjoy their time on Central’s bowling team.

Central’s 2019 Bowling Team is Small but Strong

Baylee Ellis, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
DO SCHOOL CHROMEBOOKS BLOCK MORE THAT NECESSARY? -- A school issued Chromebook blocks a student from accessing a certain website.

Do School Chromebooks Block More Than Necessary?

Baylee Ellis, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
GRANT FOR THE RURITEEN CLUB CREATES MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE -- The Ruriteen club at Central accepts a grant for $1,000.

$1,000 Grant for the Ruriteen Club Assists with the Cost of School Lunch

Baylee Ellis, Staff Writer
October 25, 2019
NEW ISS MONITOR HOPES TO IMPROVE STUDENT BEHAVIOUR FOR THE BETTER -- The new ISS monitor, Dill Hawkins, hopes to help students succeed.

New ISS Monitor Dill Hawkins Hopes to Change Student Behavior For the Better

Baylee Ellis, Staff Writer
October 4, 2019
ALEJANDRO SALAZAR PARTICIPATES IN U.S. ARMY BASIC TRAINING -- Alejandro Salazar begins his journey to becoming a trained U.S. Army soldier.

Alejandro Salazar Participates in U.S. Army Basic Combat Training

Baylee Ellis, Staff Writer
September 30, 2019
COLLEGE WEEK GETS STUDENTS EXCITED ABOUT THEIR FUTURES -- The UTC mascot, representing the Chattanooga Mocs, gets the crowd pumped for the pep rally.

College Week Gets Students Excited About Their Futures

Baylee Ellis, Staff Writer
September 26, 2019
JOHN BRITTINGHAM CONTINUES HIS TEACHING CAREER AT CENTRAL HIGH -- John Brittingham teaches his physical world concepts class.

Physical World Concepts Teacher John Brittingham Continues His Teaching Career at Central High

Baylee Ellis, Staff Writer
September 12, 2019
2019 CENTRAL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK -- Four freshmen, Matthew Merfert (left), Georkelia Bauls (middle left), Demetrio Dominguez (middle right), and Shelby Sartin (right), as well as Karen Atkins (far right) pose as they are honored for being apart of the student of the week program.

Gallery: Central Introduces New Student of the Week Program

Bailey Brantingham and Baylee Ellis
March 6, 2019
WORDS TO DESCRIBE CENTRAL BY CENTRAL FRESHMEN -- The freshmen of Central talk about their time at Central.

[Video] Principal Finley King Flies High as He Departs Central High School

Bailey Brantingham, Baylee Ellis, and Dayonna Carson
April 11, 2019
2019 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR-- A senior analyzes a potential college option.

2019 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR-- Three seniors analyze brochures from their colleges of interest.

2019 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR-- An adviser from The University of Tennessee clarifies interesting facts.

2019 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR-- A college adviser discloses details to a student.

2019 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR-- Three students show off their choice colleges.

2019 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR-- Three seniors pose with UTC brochures.

2019 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR-- Three seniors pose with UTC brochures.

2019 Central High School College Fair

Bailey Brantingham and Baylee Ellis
March 8, 2019
HOW IS TESTING AFFECTING OUR STUDENTS? -- Dimas Azuca, pictured above, stressing in the hallway during testing season.

Editorial: Testing is Having a Negative Impact on Student Success

Baylee Ellis, Video Editor
April 3, 2019
2019 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR-- Two students pose as they collect brochures for the colleges of their choice.

2019 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR-- Students crowd around booths to view their desired colleges.

2019 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR-- Three seniors analyze brochures from their colleges of interest.

2019 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR-- Three students show off their choice colleges.

2019 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR-- A college adviser discloses details to a student.

2019 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR-- An adviser from The University of Tennessee clarifies interesting facts.

2019 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR-- A senior analyzes a potential college option.

2019 CENTRAL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK -- Three seniors, Maddie Pedigo (left), Wyatt Garrett (middle), and Cristopher Chea (right), pose as they are congratulated for being students of the week.

2019 CENTRAL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK -- Senior Wyatt Garret poses as he is congratulated for being student of the week.

2019 CENTRAL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK -- Senior Maddie Pedigo poses as she is congratulated for being student of the week.

2019 CENTRAL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK -- Senior Cristopher Chea poses as he is congratulated for being student of the week.

2019 CENTRAL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK -- Three juniors, Grant Scutt (left), Alejandro Salazar (middle), and Patrick Quinn (right), pose as they are congratulated for being students of the week.

2019 CENTRAL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK -- Junior Alejandro Salazar poses as he is congratulated for being student of the week.

2019 CENTRAL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK -- Junior Grant Scutt poses as he is congratulated for being student of the week.

2019 CENTRAL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK -- Junior Patrick Quinn poses as he is congratulated for being student of the week.

2019 CENTRAL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK -- Three sophomores, Joshua Boles (left), Elizabeth McGuire (middle), and Nicholas Burroughs (right), pose as they are congratulated for being students of the week.

2019 CENTRAL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK -- Sophomore Elizabeth McGuire poses as she is congratulated for being student of the week.

2019 CENTRAL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK -- Sophomore Nicholas Burroughs poses as he is congratulated for being student of the week.

2019 CENTRAL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK -- Sophomore Joshua Boles poses as he is congratulated for being student of the week.

2019 CENTRAL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK -- Guidance Counselor Karen Atkins poses as she is recognized for instituting the student of the week program.

2019 CENTRAL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK -- Freshman Demetrio Dominguez poses as he is congratulated for being student of the week.

2019 CENTRAL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK -- Freshman Matthew Merfert poses as he is congratulated for being student of the week.

2019 CENTRAL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK -- Freshman Shelby Sartin poses as she is congratulated for being student of the week.

2019 CENTRAL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK -- Freshman Georkelia Bauls poses as she is congratulated for being student of the week.

2019 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR-- Three advisers from Chattanooga State Community College pose while waiting for students to arrive.

2019 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR-- The booths are set up and ready for curious students to enter.

WRCB ANCHOR DAVID CARROLL DISCUSSES JOURNALISM CAREER WITH THE CENTRAL DIGEST -- WRCB anchor David Carroll discusses his journalism career and gives advice to the Central Digest staff.

[Photo] WRCB Anchor David Carroll Discusses Journalism Career with the Central Digest

Preston Fore, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2019
DAVID CARROLL DISCUSSES JOURNALISM CAREER -- Carroll met with the Central Digest during 7th period on Feb 12

FORMER TRACK MEMBER CHRISTOPHER SMITH SUCCEEDS IN BUSINESS -- Central Alum, Christopher Smith, pursues a career in business after participating in the U.S. Army for nine years.

Former Student and Track Runner Christopher Smith Succeeds in Business After Graduating Central

Baylee Ellis, Video Editor
January 24, 2019

[Video] Central Students Share Their Christmas Wishes

Baylee Ellis and Bailey Brantingham
December 21, 2018
STUDENTS ATTEND THEIR FIRST TNACHIEVE MEETING -- Students are taught exactly what all is included in the tnAchieves program.

Students Work With tnAchieves Program to Ensure Tennessee Promise’s Tuition-Free Community College

Baylee Ellis, Video Editor
December 3, 2018

[Video] In the Spirit of Giving, Central Students Participate in Fall Blood Drive

Bailey Brantingham and Baylee Ellis
November 13, 2018
THE 2018-2019 YEAR SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS -- Pictured left to right, sophomore class officers Kenyon McCrobey, Riley Martin, Destiney Smith, Erin Bell.

Sophomore Class Officers are Elected for the 2018-2019 School Year

Baylee Ellis, Video Editor
October 22, 2018
NEW FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS FOR 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR -- (Left to right) Freshman Class President Jack Graham, Vice President Ozzy Paulus, Secretary Brooke Johnson, and Treasurer Hailey Alton are the 2018-2019 freshman class officers.

[Photo] Freshmen Elect Class of 2022 Officers

Karleigh Schwarzl, Staff Writer
October 2, 2018
ELIZABETH RAWSON JOINS THE POUNDER FAMILY -- Rawson is looking forward to teaching geometry this school year.

[Photo] Elizabeth Rawson Joins Central High Staff as New Geometry Teacher

August 31, 2018

School Population Rises at Central High School

Bailey Brantingham, Baylee Ellis, and Amber King
August 24, 2018
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