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JROTC HOSTS THEIR ANNUAL MILITARY BALL

[Photo] JROTC Hosts Their Annual Military Ball

Ryan Brown, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023
HOW TO MAKE 2023 THE BEST YEAR YET- Columnist Meryl Turner shares her input on how to make 2023 a successful year!

[Photo] Meryl’s Minute: How to Make 2023 the Best Year Yet

Meryl Turner, Columnist
February 6, 2023

[Photo] In Defense of Teachers

Isabelle Martin, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
ALL ABOARD: MR. FOMBY FISHING EXPEDITION- Pictured above is Central's very own Gary Fomby holding a couple slabs.

[Photo] All Aboard: Mr. Fomby Fishing Expedition

Alyssa Fax, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
CENTRAL TAKES A LOOK INTO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING'S DREAM TODAY- King waving to the crowd in Washington D.C. after giving one of his famous speeches.

[Photo] Central High Takes a Look into Dr. Martin Luther King’s Dream Today

Ashleigh Vaughn, Staff Writer
January 20, 2023
THE FILM AND RURITEEN CLUB CONDUCT A CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT- Pictured above are students and volunteers planting new trees to help beautify the front of Central High School.

[Photo] The Film and Ruriteen Club Conduct a Campus Beautification Project

Melina Barros, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
CENTRAL SENIOR, MACKENZIE FARNER, REPRESENTS CENTRAL AS COMPETITIVE SWIMMER -- Senior MacKenzie Farner swimming butterfly at a summer dual meet.

[Photo] Central Senior, MacKenzie Farner, represents Central as Competitive Swimmer

Maddox Tucker, Staff Writer
November 15, 2022
CENTRAL HIGH'S 2022-23 HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN ARE CROWNED- Pictured above is senior Tyson Dean (Left), and Lakiyah Byrd (Right) Central's homecoming king and queen for the 2022-23 school year.

[Photo] Central High’s 2022-23 Homecoming King and Queen are Crowned

Miracle Strickland, Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: KIM VANHOOZIER'S ('88) INSPIRING JOURNEY FROM SIX FLAGS TO SIX TEACUPS- Kim VanHoozier pictured in her kitchen at the Six Teacups Bakery.

[Photo] Alumni Spotlight: Kim VanHoozier’s (’88) Inspiring Journey from Six Flags to Six Teacups

Meryl Turner, Columnist
October 18, 2022
CENTRAL STUDENTS INVITED TO EXCLUSIVE CONSTITUTION DAY EVENT -- Central students Sara Katheron Latham, Makayla Paris, MacKenzie Farner, and Riley Hayden pictured with United States District Judge Curtis L. Collier.

[Photo] Central Students Invited to Exclusive Constitution Day Event

MacKenzie Farner and Carson Simms
October 26, 2022
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS PLAN TO ATTEND AN OVERNIGHT BETA CLUB TRIP IN NASHVILLE- The National Beta Club logo pictured above.

[Photo] Central High School Seniors to Visit Overnight Beta Club Trip in Nashville

Melina Barros, Staff Writer
September 30, 2022
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: CLASS OF 1974 GRADUATE , BUFFY HOGE, SERVING AS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT- Buffy pictured with two other members of the Alumni Association placing alumni recognition bricks.

[Photo] Alumni Spotlight: Class of 1974 Graduate, Buffy Hoge, Serving as Alumni Association President

Isabelle Martin, Staff Writer
September 28, 2022
CENTRAL'S RURITEEN CLUB RECEIVES $1000 VOLUNTEER ENERGY COOPERATIVE GRANT -- Ruriteen Club President Sarah Katheron Latham receiving the VEC grant.

[Photo] Central’s Ruriteen Club Receives $1000 Volunteer Energy Cooperative Grant

MacKenzie Farner, Copy Editor
October 6, 2022
THE PERFORMING ARTS LEAGUE DONATES $1,000 TO THE PIANO LAB- Central's piano lab teacher, Mrs. Latham, being presented with the $1,000 donation from the Performing Arts League.

[Photo] The Performing Arts League Donates $1,000 to the Piano Lab

Melina Barros, Staff Writer
September 8, 2022
CHECKMATE! TIMA MURZA DEFEATS PREVIOUSLY-UNDEFEATED MR.CUTTLE

[Photo] Checkmate! Tima Murza defeats Previously-Undefeated Mr. Cuttle

Alyssa Fax, Staff Writer
August 31, 2022
FRAU. DOBBS HONORED AS CLASS OF 2022 DEDICATORY -- After 27 years in education, Frau. Mariea Dobbs was selected as the 2022 class dedicatory.

[Photo] ‘Herzliche Glückwünsche!’ to Frau. Dobbs, Class of 2022 Dedicatory

Katie Garnand, Staff Writer
May 15, 2022
PHIL AND JUDY CROWE STEP UP TO GET STAFF, STUDENTS, AND PARENTS EXCITED ABOUT CENTRAL- Central is hoping to see some new changes brought to the school for the 2022-2023 school year.

[Photo] Phil and Judy Crowe Step Up to get Staff, Students, and Parents Excited About Central

Amber Burchfield, Staff Writer
May 16, 2022
FUTURE MARINE -- Caleb Yglesias poses with the USMC flag at the local recruiting center.

[Photo] Senior Caleb Yglesias Joining Marines Following Graduation

May 4, 2022
GIRLS SOFTBALL HEATS UP, TAKES 5-OF-6 WINS FROM OPPONENTS -- Senior Karleigh Schwarzl leads the team in voluntary prayer before the team takes the field.

[Photo] Girls Softball Heats Up, Takes 5-of-6 Wins From Opponents

Kendra Jones, Staff Writer
April 19, 2022
VAPING EPIDEMIC RAGES ON, CHS INTERVENTION PROGRAM PROVEN TO PREVENT SECOND TIME OFFENDERS -- Picture above of modern day vape pens.

[Photo] Vaping Epidemic Rages On, CHS Intervention Program Proven to Prevent Second Time Offenders

Carson Simms, Staff Writer
April 19, 2022
JUNIOR SARAH KATHERON LATHAM RECEIVES RURITEEN OF THE YEAR AWARD -- Sarah Katheron Latham a three year member of the Ruriteen Club awarded Ruriteen of the Year.

[Photo] Junior Sarah Katheron Latham Receives National Ruriteen of the Year Award

Breanna Long, Staff Writer
March 16, 2022
BUSINESS STUDENTS AT CENTRAL TRAVEL TO UTC FOR 'EMPOWER YOUR FUTURE' PROGRAM -- Mr. Mark Cuttle's classes pictured at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

[Photo] Business Students at Central Travel to UTC for ‘Empower Your Future’ Program

Katie Garnand, Staff Writer
March 8, 2022
CHS STUDENTS PERFORM WITH LEE UNIVERSITY'S HONOR CHOIR -- Central students in Lee University's Honor Choir

[Photo] CHS Students Perform with Lee University’s Honor Choir

Carson Simms, Staff Writer
February 24, 2022
FOUR CENTRAL STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD'S PRESTIGIOUS BLUE SKY INSTITUTE -- Melissa Gram, Dylan Grampp, Nicholas Garnand, Logan Stegmaier, Principal Iannarone, Addason Wellington, Bradley Leon

[Photo] Four Central Students Accepted Into BlueCross BlueShield’s Prestigious BlueSky Program

Katie Garnand, Staff Writer
March 4, 2022
THREE FROM CENTRAL SOUND OF CHATTANOOGA NAMED TO ALL-EAST BAND --Erickson Frias-Cruz, Robert Farr, and Hannah Farmer represented Central at the All-East Band concert in Gatlinburg.

[Photo] Three From Central Sound of Chattanooga Named to All-East Band

Ryan Brown, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
CENTRAL COUNSELORS -- Helping kick off National School Counselors Week 2022 are (left to right) Ms. Melody Hoffman, counselor; Mrs. Stacy Alexander, college access coordinator; Mrs. Shea Vetterick, counselor, and Ms. Chelsea Thornhill, counselor.

[Photo] Central Observes National School Counseling Week Feb. 7-11

Alyssia Crowe, Staff Writer
February 11, 2022
POSITIVITY CLUB FOCUSES ON IMPROVING CENTRAL HIGH -- Mrs. Broussard pictured with the Positivity Club.

[Photo] Positivity Club Focuses on Improving Central High

Ryan Brown, Staff Writer
January 28, 2022
CARM'S CORNER: NO PHONE ZONE -- Student phones pictured in containers distributed by administration.

[Photo] Carm’s Corner: No Phone Zone

Carmen Breitenbach, Columnist
January 27, 2022
CARM"S CORNER: WHOA WE'RE HALFWAY THERE

[Photo] Carm’s Corner: “Whoa, We’re Halfway There”

Carmen Breitenbach, Columnist
January 14, 2022
JAMES BAXTER CLASS OF ('77)- Central High School graduate James Baxter works in the healthcare industry

[Photo] Alumni Spotlight: James Baxter (’77) Says Central Prepared Him for His Future

Amber Burchfield, Staff Writer
January 27, 2022
PRODUCING THE NEWS -- Savannah Smith ('17) is a producer for WVLT news in Knoxville. She was the editor of the Central Digest in 2016-17.

[Photo] Former Editor-in-Chief Savannah Smith (’17) Now a Producer for WVLT-TV in Knoxville

Karleigh Schwarzl, Editor-In-Chief
January 21, 2022
CARM'S CORNER: SANTA'S FAVORITE! -- Happy Holidays Central!

[Photo] Carm’s Corner: Santa’s Favorite!

Carmen Breitenbach, Columnist
December 15, 2021
AMBER BURCHFIELD STAYING BUSY WITH EQUESTRIAN COMPETITIONS-- Burchfield pictured with her horse BC Royal Zanalyst (Nikki).

[Photo] Amber Burchfield Staying Busy with Equestrian Competitions

MacKenzie Farner, Staff Writer
December 14, 2021
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: JOSH SIZEMORE (18') MARCHES ON WITH PRIDE OF THE SOUTHLAND MARCHING BAND -- Josh Sizemore during the march to Neyland Stadium.

[Photo] Alumni Spotlight: Josh Sizemore (’18) Marches on with Pride of the Southland Marching Band

MacKenzie Farner, Staff Writer
December 10, 2021
CENTRAL ALUMNI ERIC STITTS DESCRIBES THE LASTING IMPACT CENTRAL HAS ON HIS LIFE -- Eric Stitts stands in front of First Baptist Daytona Beach where he currently serves as Senior Pastor.

[Photo] Central Alumni Eric Stitts Describes the Lasting Impact Central Has on His Life

Sarah Katheron Latham, Copy Editor
November 24, 2021
COACH JONES, SEVEN FOOTBALL POUNDERS NAMED TO TENNESSEE EAST-WEST ALL-STAR GAME -- The eleven senior football players pictured with Coach Curt Jones.

[Photo] Coach Jones, Seven Football Pounders Named to Tennessee East-West All-Star Game

Luke Keown, Sports Editor, Columnist
November 22, 2021
CENTRAL COMES IN FIRST PLACE AT RAIDERS COMPETITION -- The Raiders team posing with their first place trophy on competition day.

[Photo] Central Comes In First Place at Raiders Competition

Carmen Breitenbach, Columnist
December 1, 2021
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: TANNER ROBINSON, ONE OF THE FIRST STAN THE POUNDER MEN -- Tanner Robinson pictured above.

[Photo] Alumni Spotlight: Tanner Robinson ('13), One of Central's First 'Stan the Pounder Man'

November 8, 2021
JARED EDDY COACHING AT A CROSS COUNTRY MEET

[Photo] Alumni Spotlight: 2017 Mr. Central, Jared Eddy, Shares His Experience at Central

Kendra Jones, Staff Writer
November 5, 2021
BLUESKY INSTITUTE GAMING EVENT -- Pictured above are seniors Kodey Ellis, Edickson FriasCruz, Nicholas Garnand, Dylan Grampp, Fernando Hernandez, Raven Hingleton, Logan Stegmaier as well as Principle Phil Iannarone and College Access Advisor Stacy Alexander.

[Photo] Seven Central Students Attend BlueSky Institute Gaming Event

MacKenzie Farner, Staff Writer
November 1, 2021
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: STEPHEN HORTEN ('71) RECALLS HIS TIME AT CENTRAL -- Horten's Senior photo.

[Photo] Alumni Spotlight: Stephen Horten (’71) Recalls His Time At Central

Landon Cook, Staff Writer
October 7, 2021
(file photo) -- Pictured above is a mural of the United States' flag in Mr. Massengale's room, one of the government classes at Central.

[Photo] Central High School Designated as a Civic Seal School

Kendra Jones, Staff Writer
September 27, 2021
WALT BRALEY ('13) CONTINUES HIS CAREER IN COMMUNICATION YEARS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL -- Walt Braley is excited with his career and what's to come.

[Photo] Alumni Spotlight: Walt Braley (’13) Continues His Career in Communication Years After High School

Logan Stegmaier, Videographer
September 20, 2021
FORMER DIGEST EDITOR ALLIE NEDEAU ANASTAS IS NOW AN EDUCATOR -- Anastas, with her fellow teachers, is ready for a field day at Jasper Elementary School.

[Photo] Former Digest Editor Allie Nedeau Anastas is Now an Educator

Sarah Katheron Latham, Copy Editor
September 20, 2021
CENTRAL RECEIVES $1,250 GRANT FOR CHORAL DEPARTMENT-- The Central Voices perform at their spring 2021 concert.

[Photo] Central Receives $1,250 Grant For Choral Department

Carmen Breitenbach, Columnist
September 16, 2021
CENTRAL JROTC JUNIORS PARTICIPATE IN BOYS AND GIRLS STATE EVENTS

[Photo] Central JROTC Juniors Participate in Girls and Boys State Event

Bailey Brantingham, Editor
May 8, 2021
TWO CENTRAL STUDENTS ARE FIRST IN COUNTY TO EARN GREEN CERTIFICATION -- Amaya Landess-Feldman and Cruz Johnson have earned recognition for learning about renewable energy and efficiency.

[Photo] Two Central Students Are First in County to Earn Green Energy Certification

Haroun Ghazi and Sarah Katheron Latham
May 8, 2021
JAMES GILBERT SHOWS CENTRAL SPIRIT (79') -- This is an image of James Gilbert's Family

[Photo] Alumni Spotlight: James Gilbert (’79) was Involved with Digest, JROTC and Football

Logan Stegmaier, Staff Writer
May 4, 2021
CENTRAL'S LONG HISTORY OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT -- CHS bookstore and usher armbands sit in a display case honoring Central's past.

[Photo] Central’s Rich History of Student Involvement Encourages the Return of Clubs and Student Aides

Sarah Katheron Latham, Assistant Editor
April 1, 2021
SUSAN KENDALL, CLASS OF 1978 -- Alumna Susan Kendall pictured during her time at Central.

[Photo] Alumni Spotlight: Susan Kendall (’78) Carries School Spirit Even After Retirement

Bailey Brantingham, Editor
March 25, 2021
CENTRAL'S NEW SCOREBOARD -- Shown above is a preview of what Central's new scoreboard will look like.

[Photo] Central’s Football Team is Getting a New Scoreboard

Bailey Moore, Staff Writer
March 8, 2021
UPDATE: ALUMNI SPONSORED BRICK FUNDRAISER CONTINUES WITH RENEWED PURPOSE -- Google Earth provides a birds-eye view of the concrete circle between the planters, where the bricks will be placed.

[Photo] Alumni Sponsored Brick Fundraiser Continues With Renewed Purpose

Sarah Katheron Latham, Assistant Editor
March 3, 2021
Walker Hay

[Photo] Alumni Spotlight: James Walker (’84) Continues to Serve Community and Central

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
March 9, 2021
KARA ('04) AND MARK ('02) SERVE AS NURSES FOR LIFE FORCE -- The Eidsons stand in front of a LIFE FORCE helicopter with their daughter.

[Photo] Alumni Spotlight: Kara (’04) and Mark (’02) Eidson Serve as Flight Nurses For Life Force

Sarah Katheron Latham, Assistant Editor
February 22, 2021
CENTRAL SOFTBALL PLAYERS AND COACHES PREPARE FOR 2021 SEASON-- The Central softball field photographed in 2020.

[Photo] Softball Coaches and Players Prepare for 2021 Season

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
February 12, 2021
JROTC STUDENTS FACE POSTPONED ASVAB -- Central JROTC Members with the canned goods collected from the JROTC Annual Food Drive

[Photo] Central Postpones ASVAB; New Date Yet to be Decided

February 11, 2021
CHRIS KRIBS IS NAMED TEACHER OF THE MONTH -- History teacher Chris Kribs pictured with his family.

[Photo] Chris Kribs Named Central’s Teacher of the Month for November

Grayson Catlett, Columnist
December 10, 2020
National Honor Society (left to right: Carmen Crabtree, Blake Catlett, Peggy Moyer, Andrenique Moore, Ashlee Smith) drops off outerwear to Orchard Knob Elementary School.

[Photo] Central Focuses on Outreach During a Difficult Year

Sarah Katheron Latham, Assistant Editor
December 4, 2020
THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CENTRAL LEGEND CONNIE HAY -- Connie Hay pictured with his wife Naomi, with Coach Curt Jones (right), and with Former Principal Finley King (left).

[Photo] The Life and Legacy of Central Legend Connie Hay

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
November 20, 2020
CENTRAL CROSS COUNTRY 2020-21 -- Central's cross country team gathers together to take a group picture.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Central Cross Country for the 2020-21 Season

Karleigh Schwarzl, Sports Editor
December 1, 2020
ALUMNA SUZY HALL RETURNS TO TEACH IN HAMILTON COUNTY -- Alumna Suzy Hall embraces a Hunter Middle student.

[Photo] Alumni Spotlight: Suzy Hall (’81) Shares Her Motivation to Become a Hamilton County Staff Member

Kendra Jones, Staff Writer
November 30, 2020
RUTH RAMSEY CELEBRATES 100 -- Alumna Ruth Ramsey celebrates her 100th birthday.

[Photo] Central Alumna Ruth DeSha Ramsey Celebrates 100

Sarah Katheron Latham, Assistant Editor
November 10, 2020
CENTRAL BASKETBALL FUNDRAISER -- Pictured are some of the basketball jerseys that are up for sale.

[Photo] Central Basketball Holds Fundraiser with Past Years’ Jerseys

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
November 11, 2020
THE STORY BEHIND CENTRALL FOOTBALL'S TURNOVER CHAIN-- Sophomore Londen Martin with the turnover chain.

[Photo] The Story Behind Central Football’s Turnover Chain

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
November 3, 2020
-- Dr. Sims discusses how to identify people based on age and tooth structure.

[Photo] A Look Inside Central’s Scientific Research Class

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
October 7, 2020
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: KATHY RATZ ('74) REFLECTS BACK ON HER EDUCATIONAL INSPIRATION FROM CENTRAL-- Kathy Ratz pictured posing in front of the Taj Mahal.

[Photo] Alumni Spotlight: Kathy Farmer Ratz (’74) Reflects on Her Educational Inspiration from Central

Bailey Brantingham, Editor
September 9, 2020
THE CENTRAL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM BEGINS 2020 SEASON -- Seen is Central's cross country team for the 2019 season.

[Photo] The Central Cross Country Team Begins 2020 Season

Amber Burchfield, Staff Writer
August 31, 2020
CENTRAL CONTINUES TO FACE DECREASES IN STUDENTS BODY -- Central students explore colleges and other post-high school opportunities at last year's college fair.

[Photo] Central's Student Body Continues to Decrease

November 9, 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.

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

Blake Catlett, Assistant Editor
May 26, 2020
ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACH TANNER MOWERY STEPS DOWN AS HE STEPS INTO HIS FUTURE-- Tanner Mowery playing catcher when he attended Central High School.

[Photo] Assistant Baseball Coach Tanner Mowery Steps Down as He Steps Into His Future

April 29, 2020
YEARBOOK PRINTING AND DELIVERY ARE DELAYED DUE TO SOCIAL DISTANCING -- Yearbook pages for April and May this year include information about the COVID-19 pandemic

[Photo] Yearbook Printing and Delivery are Delayed Due to Social Distancing

Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer
April 28, 2020
SENIORS JACOB SYLMAN AND JAHNIA RUSSELL NAMED KING AND QUEEN OF 2020 MILITARY BALL -- Military ball king and queen pose moments after their crowning.

[Photo] Jacob Sylman and Jahnia Russell Named King and Queen of 2020 Military Ball

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
SEVEN CENTRAL STUDENTS ARE ACCEPTED INTO LEE HONOR BAND -- Central band students are directed by distinguished composer, David Holsinger.

[Photo] Seven Central Students are Accepted into Lee Honor Band

Abby Young, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
RUNNING BACK MICHAEL MCGHEE SIGNS TO SEWANEE THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH -- Michael McGhee poses for the camera after he earns the "turnover chain."

[Photo] Running Back Michael McGhee Gets Signed to Sewanee University of the South

Karleigh Schwarzl, Staff Writer
May 15, 2019
CENTRAL STUDENTS ATTEND YOUTH SUMMIT STRIVING TO IMPROVE SCHOOL ATMOSPHERE -- Pictured above are the Central students who attended the Youth Summit.

[Photo] Central Students Attend Youth Summit Striving to Improve School Atmosphere

Blake Catlett, Assistant Editor
December 6, 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.

[Photo] Advanced Studies Students Tour Electric Power Board Solar Share

Blake Catlett, Assistant Editor
November 20, 2019
HAMILTON COUNTY STUDENTS ADVOCATE REFORM AT MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL GUN VIOLENCE EVENT -- The members of the Mayor's Youth Council pose for a picture after their successful panel discussion.

[Photo] Hamilton County Students Advocate Reform at Mayor’s Youth Council Gun Violence Event

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
SENIOR KAIGEN MULKEY REPRESENTS REGION IN STATE CROSS COUNTRY MEET -- Kaigen Mulkey runs during a local cross country meet.

[Photo] Senior Kaigen Mulkey Represents Region in State Cross Country Meet

Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
LUCAS KEOWN CAPTURES ATTENTION WITH HANDCRAFTED FISHING LURES -- Twelve of Keown's designed lures are on display.

[Photo] Reel ‘Em In: Lucas Keown Designs His Own Fishing Lures

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer
November 11, 2019
CENTRAL'S 2019 CROSS COUNTRY TEAM GIVES IT THEIR ALL -- The cross country team near the beginning of the season poses with Former Coach Joyner and Coach Parrott.

[Photo] Central’s 2019 Cross Country Team Works Diligently to Keep up Improvement

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
GRANT FOR THE RURITEEN CLUB CREATES MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE -- The Ruriteen club at Central accepts a grant for $1,000.

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

Baylee Ellis, Staff Writer
October 25, 2019
CENTRAL FALLS TO BOTH HOWARD AND EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL -- Sophomore, Michael Watson runs the ball down the field.

[Photo] Central Football Falls to Both Howard and East Ridge High School

Karleigh Schwarzl, Sports Editor
October 18, 2019
Central's Girls Soccer Team Reaches its End - - Ladies Soccer Captain, Cassandra Castillo, chases her opponent for the ball.

[Photo] Central’s Girls 2019-2020 Soccer Season Concludes

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer
October 21, 2019
RECENT CENTRAL GRADUATE FLOR RAMIREZ ('12) EXCELS AS A HAIR STYLIST -- Pictured is Flor Ramirez at her job styling a customer's hair.

[Photo] Recent Central Graduate Flor Ramirez (’12) Excels as a Hair Stylist

Jack Graham, Videographer
October 28, 2019
COACH CANTRELL WINS ALL GAMES -- Coach Cantrell loves the lady pounders.

CENTRAL'S ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INTRODUCES JASON FRIZZELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP -- The Central Alumni Association’s latest scholarship is dedicated to Jason Frizzell, who is pictured above.

[Photo] Central’s Alumni Association Introduces Jason Frizzell Memorial Scholarship

Kirstin Langton, Staff Writer
May 21, 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.

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

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: CANDACE MCLEAN -- Candace McLean at a Central High School dance among her friends.

[Photo] Candace McLean (’04) Always Works Hard to Help Children in Need

Kirstin Langton, Staff Writer
April 12, 2019
CENTRAL ALUMNUS, CHUCK FLORA, REFLECTS ON HIS SUCCESSFUL HIGH SCHOOL CAREER -- Class of 1971 graduate, Chuck Flora, is proud of his hard work at Central that led him to the fulfilling life he enjoys now.

[Photo] Central Alumnus, Chuck Flora, Reflects on his Successful High School Career

Abby Young, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
LONGTIME COUNSELOR KAREN ATKINS RETIRES AFTER 37 YEARS AT CENTRAL -- Ninth grade counselor, Karen Atkins, working at her desk.

[Photo] Cochran, Atkins, and Alexander Begin Second Semester with Office Switch Up

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer
January 27, 2019
EDITORIAL: KPOP NEVER SEEMED BETTER-- Idols BTS receiving a Billboard Music Award for Top Social Artist, 2017

CENTRAL ALUM BRENT GOLDBERG BECOMES CBO OF HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS -- Class of '95 Brent Goldberg becomes the new CBO of Hamilton County Schools, replacing Christie Jordan.

[Photo] Central Alum Brent Goldberg becomes CBO of Hamilton County Schools

Jake Johns, Copy Editor
January 10, 2019
'TIS THE SEASON OF GIVING -- Lexi Fortune is promoting the Chattanooga Food Bank.

[Photo] ‘Tis The Season Of Giving

Dylan Muccino, Staff Writer
November 19, 2018
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND MECHATRONICS CLASS EMBARKS ON TRIP TO SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY -- The Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics classes received a presentation during their visit to Southern Champion Tray.

[Photo] Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics Class Embarks on Trip to Southern Champion Tray

Sam Helmholtz, Staff Writer
November 19, 2018
THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY’S MENTORSHIP PROGRAM ASPIRES TO HELP FRESHMAN ADJUST TO HIGH SCHOOL — During the students’ advisory classes, the seniors assist the freshman with whatever problems or concerns they may have about their school work and activities.

[Photo] The National Honor Society’s Mentorship Program Aspires to Help Freshman Adjust to High School

Jack Graham, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
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