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The Central Digest
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The Central Digest
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CLASS OF 2017 -- The Class of 2017 has gone from this photo to graduation on May 20. Congratulations!

Class of 2017 Awarded A Total of $633,300 in Scholarships and Grants

Jacob Johns, Business Manager
May 20, 2017
DORIS COULTER PUTS AWAY HER GRADE BOOK -- Coulter finished her final days at Central with her students.

After 27 Years, Doris Coulter Puts Away Her Grade Book

Jacob Johns, Business Manager
May 11, 2017
TEN CENTRAL SENIORS NAMED TO 2017 MR. and MISS CENTRAL COURT -- [Left to Right] Court candidates Jared Eddy, Miranda Lillard, Emily Feist, D'Andre Anderson, Diamond Jackson, Ashley Russell, Rachel Woodward, Dylan Vagts, and Isaac Coffman come together for a photo in front of one of Central's murals. (Not Pictured: Alex Padavana)

Ten Central Seniors Named to 2017 Mr. and Miss Central Court

Jacob Johns, Business Manager
March 27, 2017
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT MRS. JENNIFER ALLEN CONTINUES TO GUIDE STUDENTS IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM -- Mrs. Allen teaches her first period Spanish 1 class.

Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Jennifer Allen Continues to Guide Students In and Out of the Classroom

Jacob Johns, Business Manager
February 16, 2017
ROBERT KIEFER AND CAROL PONDER PERFORM TO CENTRAL STUDENTS -- Ponder (left) and Kiefer (right) perform 'My Father's War' at Harrison Elementary.

[Photo] Nashville Actors, Robert Kiefer and Carol Ponder, Perform ‘My Father’s War’ to Central Students

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer
February 18, 2017
TRACK VERSUS GYM -- Both the track and gym are problems at Central, but which would be more beneficial to get redone?

Editorial: With Lack of Space for Large Events and Fine Arts Department, a New Gymnasium Could Benefit All

Jacob Johns, Business Manager
February 13, 2017
EARLY PROM TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR 2017 PROM -- Mrs. Contreau sells Brooklyn Smith a prom ticket at the early price of $40.

Early Tickets Now on Sale for 2017 Prom

Jacob Johns, Business Manager
February 7, 2017
COOPER HOPES TO USE $900 STRONG SCHOOLS GRANT TO PURCHASE TABLET COMPUTERS -- Cooper teaches his students.

[Photo] Cooper is Awarded $900 Strong Schools Grant From Unum

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer
February 3, 2017
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: MILLER CONTINUES TO PERSEVERE ON THE COURT -- Miller stands in front of the Central High gym mural and reminisces about her last season of high school basketball.

Athlete Spotlight: Miller Continues to Persevere on the Court

Jacob Johns, Business Manager
February 1, 2017
CENTRAL STUDENT ZEENA WHAYEB WINS LOCAL CHAPTER OF DAR ESSAY CONTEST -- Central sophomore student, Zeena Whayeb (left) stands with Teresa Rimer (right), the Daughters of the American Revolution School Liason, in front of a Central mural.

[Photo] Central Student Zeena Whayeb Wins Local Chapter of DAR Essay Contest

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer
January 26, 2017
CENTRAL ALUM GARY HUGHES NOW A CHAMPION FISHERMAN -- Central High School's was home to Gary Hughes in the early 1960s.

[Photo] Retired from EPB, Gary Hughes (’64) is Now a Champion Fisherman

Shelby Campbell, Copy Editor
January 24, 2017
CHEERING ON THE POUNDERS -- Anahi Colunga (left) and Katee Herron (right) cheer on the purple pounders at a basketball game.

[Photo] Central’s Cheerleading Program Goes Back to School’s Founding Years

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer
January 23, 2017
ALIVIA SMITH IS "GOALS" IN BASKETBALL-- Smith shoots some goals on the court.

Athlete Spotlight: Alivia Smith is ‘Goals’ in Basketball

Jacob Johns, Business Manager
January 15, 2017
CENTRAL'S CONCERT AND JAZZ BANDS PREFORM FOR THE HOLIDAYS - Central's Concert Band member play a variety of holiday songs for their Winter Concert.

[Photo] Central’s Concert and Jazz Bands Perform for the Holidays

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer
December 13, 2016
EDITORIAL: DRASTIC WEATER AFFECTS CENTRAL COMMUNITY -- Dark clouds moved in as storms aproached Chattanooga on Tuesday

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTt: WRCB-TV HOST KEN NICHOLSON WAS MR. CENTRAL 2005- From Mr. Central to WRCB-TV host, Ken Nicholson is living his dream.

Alumni Spotlight: WRCB-TV Host Ken Nicholson was Mr. Central 2005

Jacob Johns, Business Manager
November 14, 2016
BUSY WEEK FOR CENTRAL'S CONCERT AND JAZZ BANDS - Students of the Jazz Band played quite the eccentric playlist at the jazz concert!

Busy Season for Central’s Concert and Jazz Bands

Jacob Johns, Business Manager
November 11, 2016
AIM & FIRE -- Freshman Colt Davidson stand tall by his catapult in the "Giant" Category.

Physical World Concepts Students Launch Annual Catapults

Jacob Johns, Business Manager
November 3, 2016
UNIFIED AS A SCHOOL- Students who attended the round table discussion gather for a photo after their long talk about Central and what they want to see changed.

UnifiED Hosts Student Body Round Table Discussion on the Quality of Central

Jacob Johns, Business Manager
October 21, 2016
SMITH SAYS GOODBYE -- Smith reflects on her 3 years on the Central Digest.

[Photo] Levine Promotes #HCDEengage in First-Ever Visit to Central High

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2016
SENIOR NIGHT-- Lady Pounder Seniors are honored a the Volleyball Senior Night game

Volleyball Senior Night: Central Takes Victory Against East Ridge, 3-0

Jacob Johns, Business Manager
September 30, 2016
ALL SMILES-- (Left to right) Central Digest Editor-in-Chief Savannah Smith, Central Digest Assistant Editor Preston Fore, Central Principal Finley King and Chief Academic Officer Jill Levine are all smiles discussing her new role as Chief Academic Officer.

[Photo] Hamilton County Schools' New Chief Academic Officer, Jill Levine, Hopes to Bring Back the Joys of Teaching

September 29, 2016
SOME STUDENTS SUFFER FROM A MATH PHOBIA -- Algebra I students in Ms. Brazeale's class strive to soar in math.

[Photo] Struggles Often Lead to Students’ Math Phobias

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer
September 30, 2016
CANT YOU HEAR THE MUSIC? -- Students at Central have different preferences on what's the best type of headphones to have.

Review: Earphones, Headphones Provide Options for Music Lovers

Jacob Johns, Business Manager
September 15, 2016
MUSIC LOVE -- Sophomore Deshun Coonrod listens to some of his favorite music from this summer.

Hot Summer Hits: Which Music Releases Did You Most Enjoy?

Jacob Johns, Business Manager
August 24, 2016
CHATTANOOGA CENTRAL SOUND: A previous photo from the Central Sound as they play. Compare this to next year's photos to see if they will change.

Stacks is Drum Major; Other Central Sound Leaders Announced for ’17 Band

Jacob Johns, Staff Writer
May 24, 2016
SUMMER ANTHEMS-- Josh Sizemore listens to his "summer anthem" as summer vacation nears.

Editorial: What’s Your Summer Anthem?

Jacob Johns, Staff Writer
May 16, 2016
SOCIAL MEDIA -- The Digest seeks to spread the news via major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

The Central Digest Begins Expanding Through Social Media

Jacob Johns, Staff Writer
May 11, 2016
STUDENT CHECKS GRADES ON POWERSCHOOL -- Josh Sizemore logs into PowerSchool to review his fourth quarter grades.

[Photo] Editorial: Students Lose Focus At the End of the Year

Celisia Snakenberg, Staff Writer
April 18, 2016
COURSE PAPERS-- Central prepares for the upcoming Fashion Design courses!

Fashion Design Course Coming to Central High

Jacob Johns, Staff Writer
March 24, 2016
TESTING FAUX PAS -- This year's online testing failed and the state has been hard at work to fix the issues.

Online Testing Fails: Students Revert Back to Paper Exams

Jacob Johns, Staff Writer
February 16, 2016
FROM STUDENTS TO FUTURE TEACHERS -- students Taya Crowder, Amanda Ray, and Kerri Sylvester work on their teaching projects.

Teaching as a Profession Class Begins “Teaching” Their Classmates.

Jacob Johns, Staff Writer
February 10, 2016
$5000 SPENT ON BOOKS FOR THE CHS LIBRARY -- At the Barnes and Nobel field trip, CHS spent a total of $5000 on brand new books for the Chapin Library!

E.Y. Chapin Central High School Library Receives Grant For New Books

Jacob Johns, Staff Writer
December 11, 2015
SEWING SEWING SEWING! -- Mrs. Doris Coulter has implemented sewing into her Introduction to Human Studies class and these freshmen a really loving it!

Intro to Human Studies Teacher Implements Sewing into Course Curriculum

Jacob Johns, Staff Writer
December 8, 2015
NEW SCHOOL NURSE IS LOOKING FORWARD TO HER FIRST YEAR AT CHS -- Mrs. Cindy Wilson is getting situated in her new office and is excited to begin working as Central's new nurse.

Central High Welcomes New School Nurse Cindy Wilson

Jacob Johns, Staff Writer
November 16, 2015
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