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Blake Catlett

Blake Catlett, Editor

Hey! My name is Blake Catlett, I am a senior, and this is my fourth (and final) year serving on the Digest! This year, I will be serving as Editor. I spend a lot of my time outside of school with either music or writing. On the weekends, I serve at Maple Street Biscuit Company on Gunbarrel Road. After I graduate from Central, I hope to attend either Yale, Northwestern, or Caltech to become a chemical engineer. I hope that you all will enjoy the stories we put out this year!

All content by Blake Catlett
DIGEST NAMED NATIONAL WEBSITE OF DISTINCTION -- The Central Digest staff pictured with their awards. Blake Catlett, a 4-year staff member, is holding the plaque in front.

Blake Catlett: Shine On, You Crazy Central Digest

May 14, 2021
SIX CENTRAL STUDENTS WIN YSSW CONTEST -- Winners of the writing contest will be recognized with a medal.

Six Central Students Win YSSW Contest

May 10, 2021
SLUGGISHNESS, SUMMER, AND SAFETY -- Grayson prepares for summer in one hand and struggles with school in another.

[Photo] The Gray Area: Sluggishness, Summer, & Safety

April 24, 2021
DIGEST NAMED NATIONAL WEBSITE OF DISTINCTION -- The Central Digest staff pictured with their awards. Blake Catlett, a 4-year staff member, is holding the plaque in front.

Central Digest Earns SNO Distinguished Site Status for Fifth Year in a Row

April 16, 2021
SPRING...BREAK? STAY? -- Grayson Catlett sits and enjoys the sun at home (not a crowded Florida beach).

[Photo] The Gray Area: Spring…Break? Stay?

April 1, 2021
2021 PROM IS A GO -- The Ooltewah Commons will host Central's 2021 prom.

Central Gets Greenlight for 2021 Prom

March 29, 2021
DR. JIMMY MCCOLLUM VISITS DIGEST -- Dr. Jimmy McCollum speaks to Senior Blake Catlett, editor-in-chief, and Junior Karleigh Schwarzl, sports editor, in Central's library.

Dr. Jimmy McCollum Visits Central Digest Staff

March 26, 2021
STUDENTS TAKE SEL SURVEYS -- Central students took the SEL survey through Panorama.

[Photo] Students Take SEL Surveys to Assist in Improving Central

March 26, 2021
CATLETT NAMED VALEDICTORIAN, GREENE NAMED SALUTATORIAN -- Zoey Greene adjusts Grayson Catlett's graduation cap.

[Photo] Grayson Catlett, Zoey Greene Named 2021 Valedictorian, Salutatorian

March 23, 2021
FIFTEEN DAYS? -- Grayson Catlett points to March 13 on the calendar, marking the one-year anniversary of Hamilton County schools shutting down due to COVID-19.

[Photo] The Gray Area: “Fifteen” Days to Slow the Spread

March 18, 2021
DIGEST NAMED BEST IN STATE -- The Digest staff stands on the steps of the agora. Back (left to right): Grayson Catlett, Blake Catlett, Luke Keown, Haroun Ghazi. Middle (left to right): Kendra Jones, Karleigh Schwarzl, Zoey Greene, Amber Burchfield, Bailey Moore. Bottom (left to right): Bailey Brantingham, Sarah Katheron Latham. (Not all staff members are pictured.)

Central Digest Named Best Overall Website Through THSPA; Individual Awards Received

March 12, 2021
THE FINAL STRETCH -- Senior Grayson Catlett points to the graduation countdown clock.

[Photo] The Gray Area: Eyes on the End

March 4, 2021
TIME TO TIDY UP -- The Student Council took pictures of areas that needed to be cleaned up with the plan of showcasing the same areas after the clean-up effort.

Looking Back: Class of 1962 Student Council Backs Clean-Up Plan to Improve Appearance of School

February 19, 2021
CURING A LACK OF MOTIVATION -- Senior Grayson Catlett falls asleep at his desk, tired of his schoolwork.

[Photo] The Gray Area: How to Cure a Lack of Motivation

February 18, 2021
FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF 2021 -- Senior Columnist Grayson Catlett celebrating the start of a new year.

[Photo] The Gray Area: First Impressions on the New Year

February 4, 2021
TOPPING 2020 OFF WITH THE CORONAVIRUS -- Senior Columnist Grayson Catlett sits in his bed with a face covering on.

[Photo] The Gray Area: Ending 2020 With a Quarantine

January 21, 2021
CENTRAL'S HOLIDAY CHEFS -- Holiday treats await to be the center of enjoyment.

A Look at Central’s Holiday Chefs

December 15, 2020
THE HOLI-GRAY SPECIAL-- Columnist Grayson Catlett decorates his family's Christmas tree.

[Photo] The Gray Area: The Holi-Gray Special

December 16, 2020
LEARNING STYLE DECISIONS DUE NOVEMBER 20 -- Ms. Brazeale is pictured with her only on-campus student during fourth block, Senior Carmen Crabtree.

Hamilton County Students to Choose Learning Option for Second Semester

November 20, 2020
THE GRAY AREA: THANKS-KEEPING AND GRAY FRIDAY -- Columnist Grayson Catlett browses the aisles of Wal-Mart in preparation of Black Friday.

[Photo] The Gray Area: Thanks-Keeping and Gray Friday

November 19, 2020
A LOOK INTO THE 2020-21 CENTRAL WRESTLING SEASON -- In this 2019 file photo, Coach Ryan Mallory looks upon the wrestling mat as the Central wrestling team competes.

[Photo] A Look Into the 2020-21 Wrestling Season

November 24, 2020
FALL PICTURES GO SMOOTHLY DESPITE PANDEMIC -- LifeTouch is Central's provider for school pictures.

[Photo] 2020 Fall Picture Day Goes Smoothly Despite Pandemic

November 12, 2020
THE APPLICATION GRIND -- Senior Columnist Grayson Catlett gesturing to his CommonApp, which is used to simplify the college application process.

[Photo] The Gray Area: Applying to Colleges in 2020

November 5, 2020
2020 LEADERSHIP CLASS TOUCHES UP THE WALLS OF CENTRAL-- Senior Dallana Nolazco sits on a locker while touching up the walls of the basketball locker rooms.

The 2020 Leadership Class Touches Up the Walls of Central

November 4, 2020
SAY GOODBYE TO SNOW DAYS -- Senior Columnist Grayson Catlett preparing for the cold weather that is yet to come.

[Photo] The Gray Area: Snow Days are Melting Away

October 22, 2020
THE GRAY AREA: A CRAZY ELECTION FOR AN EVEN CRAZIER YEAR -- Senior Columnist Grayson Catlett turning away from watching the presidential debate of September 29, 2020.

[Photo] The Gray Area: A Crazy Election for an Even Crazier Year

October 1, 2020
CENTRAL ANNOUNCES 2020 HOMECOMING KING NOMINEES -- (From left to right) Grayson Catlett, Tanner Salinas (top), Kenyon McCrobey (bottom), Jeremy Rogers, and Bryson Eddy (not pictured) are this year's Homecoming King court.

[Photo] Central Announces 2020 Homecoming King Nominees

September 29, 2020
HIGH HOPES AMONG SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS FOR THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR -- (From left to right) Treasurer Zoey Greene, Vice President Ariya McGhee, President Destiny Smith, and Secretary Kenyon McCrobey hope to work together and make this school year one to remember.

[Photo] High Hopes Among Senior Class Officers for the 2020-21 School Year

September 23, 2020
THE GRAY AREA: TOUCHDOWNS OR BREAKOUTS? -- Columnist Grayson Catlett looking out over the Pounders' football field.

[Photo] The Gray Area: Touchdowns or Breakouts?

September 17, 2020
THE GRAY AREA: WHAT DOES EVERYONE THINK ABOUT PHASE THREE? -- Columnist Grayson Catlett poses with one of the many safety posters around Central.

[Photo] The Gray Area: What Does Everyone Think About Phase Three?

September 3, 2020
HAMILTON COUNTY ENTERS PHASE THREE OF COVID-19 OPENING SCHEDULE -- Pictured is the updated Hamilton County Schools Phase Tracker found at hcde.org.

Hamilton County Enters Phase Three of COVID-19 Opening Schedule

September 1, 2020
WELCOME TO THE GRAY AREA -- Welcome to the Gray Area, the Central Digest's new column written by Senior Grayson Catlett.

[Photo] Welcome to the Gray Area

August 20, 2020
THE CENTRAL DIGEST RETURNS IN AUGUST -- HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! -- The Central Digest will not be active over the course of the summer. Enjoy your break!

The Central Digest Returns in August — Have a Great Summer!

May 26, 2020
JORDAN HUDSON AND CASSANDRA CASTILLO NAMED MR. AND MS. CENTRAL FOR THE CLASS OF 2020 -- Seniors Jordan Hudson and Cassandra Castillo are named Mr. and Ms. Central for the 2019-20 school year.

Jordan Hudson and Cassandra Castillo Named Mr. and Ms. Central for the Class of 2020

May 26, 2020
CENTRAL DIGEST NAMED AN SNO WEBSITE OF DISTINCTION FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW -- Pictured is the Central Digest staff earlier in the school year.

Central Digest is Named an SNO Website of Distinction for the Fourth Year in a Row

April 29, 2020
FACTS OVER FEAR: CENTRAL STUDENTS DISCUSS PANDEMIC NEWS COVERAGE -- A real-time map by Johns Hopkins University showcasing all confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Facts Over Fear: Central Students Discuss Pandemic News Coverage

April 2, 2020
HAMILTON COUNTY'S SHUTDOWN DUE TO COVID-19 BRINGS POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS -- A schedule of March, showing all the events that are being postponed or cancelled.

Hamilton County’s Shutdown Due to COVID-19 Brings Postponements and Cancellations

March 15, 2020
CENTRAL'S CDC DEPARTMENT HOLDS ANNUAL PROM -- Central's CDC Prom on February 21 was a great success.

Ruriteen Club Assists with the Annual CDC Prom

February 27, 2020
LOOKING BACK: CENTRAL'S 1978 SCHOOL YEAR SEES INTRODUCTION OF HIGH-ESTEEMED COCA-COLA MACHINES -- Students crowd around one of the new Coke machines during one of their breaks.

Looking Back: Central’s 1978 School Years Sees Introduction of High-Esteemed Coca-Cola Machines

February 24, 2020
CENTRAL'S LADY POUNDERS HOLD ANNUAL SENIOR NIGHT ON GAME AGAINST CSAS -- Senior Ja'Nya West is on the court during Friday's game against CSAS.

Central’s Lady Pounders Hold Annual Senior Night on Game Against CSAS

February 4, 2020
STUDENTS IN TENNESSEE NOW REQUIRED TO PASS CIVICS TEST TO GRADUATE -- Pictured above is a mural of the United States' flag in Mr. Massengale's room, one of the government classes at Central.

Students in Tennessee Now Required to Pass Civics Test to Graduate

January 30, 2020
LOOKING BACK: THE CLASS OF 1942 SENIORS PRESENT A FUN-FILLED ROM-COM,

Looking Back: The Class of 1942 Seniors Present a Fun-Filled Rom-Com, “Wooden Slipper”

January 14, 2020
CENTRAL'S WRESTLING TAKES TO THE MATS OVER WINTER BREAK -- A Central student wrestles a Sequatchie County student.

[Photo] Central’s Wrestling Takes to the Mats Over Winter Break

January 10, 2020
MALLORY'S SEVENTH YEAR OF COACHING WRESTLING BRINGS HIS FIRST FOUR YEAR WRESTLERS -- Coach Ryan Mallory is on the sidelines during Thursday’s match against Sequatchie County and Red Bank.

Mallory’s Seventh Year of Coaching Wrestling Brings His First Four Year Wrestlers

December 16, 2019
CENTRAL STUDENTS ATTEND YOUTH SUMMIT STRIVING TO IMPROVE SCHOOL ATMOSPHERE -- Pictured above are the Central students who attended the Youth Summit.

Central Students Attend Youth Summit Striving to Improve School Atmosphere

December 6, 2019
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