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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
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
THE TRUTH BEHIND FAKE NEWS -- Pictured above are physical copies of the New York Times, one of the most attacked new sources by false news claims.

The Truth Behind Fake News

November 25, 2019
ADVANCED STUDIES STUDENTS TOUR EPB SOLAR SHARE -- The attending gifted students stand with Mr. Adam Fletcher in front of solar panels at the EPB Solar Share site.

Advanced Studies Students Tour Electric Power Board Solar Share

November 20, 2019
CENTRAL'S VOLLEYBALL SEASON COMES TO AN END -- Junior Carmen Crabtree is serving during a Central volleyball game.

Central’s 2019-2020 Volleyball Season Comes to An End

October 23, 2019
LOOKING BACK:

Looking Back: “Youth Wants to Know” is the Commencement Theme For Class of 1956 Graduation

October 21, 2019
LOOKING BACK: 1959-1960 POUNDERS CONTINUE TRADITION OF 'POUNDERS ON PARADE' -- Students are preparing for the

Looking Back: 1959-1960 Pounders Continue Tradition of ‘Pounders on Parade’

September 23, 2019
JROTC STUDENTS ATTEND CELEBRATION OF VALOR LUNCHEON WHERE MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT SHARES HIS STORY -- Central JROTC students are pictured with Medal of Honor recipient, Clint Romesha. (Left to right: Tyler Mullins, Zach Defur, Hyatt Green, Clint Romesha, Airicka Richardson, Major David Spencer, Jacob Sylman)

JROTC Students Attend Celebration of Valor Luncheon Where Medal of Honor Recipient Shares His Story

September 10, 2019
COSTELLO TAKES THE REIGNS OF THE ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM - - Pictured above is Laura Costello working in her new office in B-Pod.

Laura Costello Takes the Reigns of the Advanced Studies Program

August 28, 2019
THE CENTRAL DIGEST NAMED A SNO NATIONAL WEBSITE OF DISTINCTION FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW -- The 2018-2019 Central Digest staff is pictured above with the plaque commemorating their title of

The Central Digest Named a SNO National Website of Distinction for the Third Year in a Row

May 20, 2019
ALBERT RAY COLEMAN (‘45) IS INDUCTED INTO DISTINGUISHED LUMNI HALL OF FAME — Albert Ray Coleman went on to fill a multitude of significant positions after graduating from Central, including serving our country in World War II and excelling as an educational and athletic administrator.

Albert Ray Coleman (’45) is Inducted Into Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame

May 14, 2019
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ARE WINDING DOWN -- Students and teachers are becoming more and more tired as the end of the school year gets closer.

Students and Teachers Wind Down as School Year Comes to a Close

April 30, 2019
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