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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
Jaheim Williams

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer

Hello, my name is Jaheim. I am a senior here at Central, and this is my second year being on the Digest. I am considering becoming a sociologist or a psychologist when I get older. I plan on going to USF, where I can achieve this dream.

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BITTERSWEET BEGINNINGS -- From left to right: DayOnna Carson, Danae Wnuk, Abby Young, and Cassandra Castillo enjoy a Powderpuff game as sophomores.

[Photo] Bittersweet Beginnings

DayOnna Carson, Editor in Chief
May 9, 2020
THE HIGH SCHOOL DREAM — (From left to right) Seniors Tyler Mullins, James Ortiz, DayOnna Carson, Danae Wnuk, Jaheim Williams, Abby Young, Cassandra Castillo, and Patrick Quinn, holding thumbs-up, pose for a picture after being named senior superlatives.

The High School Dream

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
May 8, 2020
FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS FORCED TO RETURN HOME BECAUSE OF COVID-19 THREATS --

[Photo] Foreign Exchange Students Forced to Return Home Because of COVID-19 Threats

Abby Young, Staff Writer
April 1, 2020
TURN-IN BINS ARE LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL ENTRANCE — To the left of the office doors, students can turn in any scholarships, homework, or documents in the designated bins.

Principal Iannarone Provides General Information for Students While Learning From Home

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
March 29, 2020
CAMP COLLEGE, AT SEWANEE UNIVERSITY, STRIVES TO PREPARE JUNIORS FOR COLLEGE -- Juniors Shawn Hudgins, Ashlee Smith, and May Saores are all excited to prepare for their senior year.

Camp College, at Sewanee University, Strives to Prepare Juniors for College

Jaheim Williams and DayOnna Carson
March 11, 2020
CEDRIC WILLIAMS IS AWARDED SEVERAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE IN BOWLING -- Cedric Williams signs alongside his family members and Coach Potter.

Cedric Williams Signs to Tennessee Wesleyan and is Awarded Several Scholarships for Excellence in Bowling

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
THE CLASS OF 2020 MR. CENTRAL NOMINEES SHOW THEIR SPIRIT

The Class of 2020 Mr. Central Nominees Show their Spirit

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: KELLY WNUK SHARES HOW BEING A CENTRAL GRADUATE HAS IMPACTED HER LIFE -- Kelly Wnuk says that Central was very integral in shaping her into a well rounded individual.

Alumni Spotlight: Kelly Wnuk Shares How Being a Central Graduate has Impacted Her Life

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
January 27, 2020
TREVOR BRITTINGHAM TAKES POSITION AS CHEMISTRY TEACHER — Trevor Brittingham is hard at work ensuring that students get back on track with their chemistry standards.

Trevor Brittingham Takes Position as Chemistry Teacher

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
January 24, 2020
CENTRAL QUESTIONS WHETHER DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING‘S DREAM LIVES ON

Central Questions Whether Dr. Martin Luther King’s Dream Lives on

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
January 17, 2020
TREVOR BRITTINGHAM TAKES POSITION AS CHEMISTRY TEACHER — Trevor Brittingham is hard at work ensuring that students get back on track with their chemistry standards.

[Photo] Students in Tennessee Now Required to Pass Civics Test to Graduate

Blake Catlett, Assistant Editor
January 30, 2020
REMEMBERING MEGAN SANFORD -- Central teacher Megan Sanford passed away on December 7, 2019. Central's entire staff and student body are devastated by the loss, looking back upon all of her contributions to the school in her honor.

Remembering Megan Sanford

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
December 11, 2019
CENTRAL' S BOYS BASKETBALL LOSES AGAINST BOYD BUCHANAN BUT COMES BACK WITH A WIN AGAINST SODDY DAISY -- Senior Jokbi White, is shooting a freethrow after he is fouled in a game against Soddy Daisy High School.

Central’s Boys Basketball Loses Against Boyd Buchanan but Comes Back for a Win against Soddy Daisy

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
November 26, 2019
PRINCIPAL PHIL IANNARONE EXPLAINS THE NEW LOCKER POLICY -- All students were assigned a locker to store out-of-dress-code items; students are adjusting to the new policy. Senior Danae Wnuk is depicted using her locker.

Principal Phil Iannarone Explains the New Locker Policy

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
November 25, 2019
DO CLIQUES STILL EXIST IN TODAY'S HIGH SCHOOL? -- Students ponder whether or not stereotypical friend groups are still prevalent in high school.

Do Cliques Still Exist in Today’s High School?

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
CENTRAL'S RAPIDLY GROWING MAJORETTE TEAM SHOWS THEIR AMBITION -- Corielle Wimberly leads the Majorettes in the football game against Hixson.

Central’s Rapidly Growing Majorette Team Shows Their Ambition

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
October 30, 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.

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

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
THE HISTORY OF STAN THE POUNDER MAN -- Christopher Kribs wears the "Stan the Pounder Man" head for the pep rally.

The History of Stan the Pounder Man

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
October 1, 2019
COACH CURT JONES SAVES DROWNING CHILD -- Curt Jones recounts how he saved a boy from drowning at a beach in Florida.

Coach Curt Jones Saves Drowning Boy in Florida

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
September 27, 2019
SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS HOPE TO INSTILL MOTIVATION IN THEIR PEERS — The sophomore class officers, pictured from left to right, are President Jack Graham, Vice President Jessica Foster, and Secretary Sydney Stone, and they have big plans for the 2019-2020 school year.

Sophomore Class Officers Hope to Instill Motivation in Their Peers

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
September 19, 2019
CENTRAL WELCOMES THREE NEW FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Central Welcomes Three New Foreign Exchange Students

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
September 6, 2019
COACH DAVIS IS ENTHRALLED TO BE CENTRAL'S LATEST STUDENT DEAN -- Coach Davis bonds with freshmen, Gabby Roberts and Amaya Landess.

Coach Davis is Enthralled to be Central’s Latest Student Dean

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
August 27, 2019
1972 CENTRAL GRADUATE MARY RUSSELL THRIVES IN HER HORSE CARE CAREER -- Here we see Russell's senior year book picture of 1972, as she looks out in optimism.

1972 Central Graduate Mary Russell Thrives in Her Horse Care Career

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
May 16, 2019
CENTRAL WELCOMES NEW BOYS' BASKETBALL COACH WITH OPEN ARMS -- Kantonio Davis joins Central's staff as the new boys' basketball coach.

Central Welcomes New Boys’ Basketball Coach With Open Arms

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
May 15, 2019
ZEENA WHAYEB WINS TNSSAR ORATION CONTEST AND ADVANCES TO NATIONAL LEVEL IN CALIFORNIA — Whayeb's exceptional writing and presentation skills have earned her a ticket to compete nationally in the Historical Oration Contest in California, where she will compete for a $5,000 grand prize.

[Photo] Zeena Whayeb Wins TNSSAR Oration Contest and Advances to National Level

April 9, 2019
JACK GRAHAM ORGANIZES BOY SCOUT BLOOD ASSURANCE DRIVE -- Jack Graham is a huge supporter of the Boy Scouts' Blood Assurance blood drive.

Jack Graham Organizes Eagle Scout Blood Assurance Drive

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
February 21, 2019
CENTRAL HIGH CHESS CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS -- The Central Chess Club is ecstatic to have time after school to pursue their shared hobby.

Central High Chess Club Welcomes New Members

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
February 13, 2019
DARLENE SPEARS CONTINUES TO HELP STUDENTS EXCEL IN SPANISH I -- Spears plans on picking up where former Spanish I teacher, Jennifer Allen, left off, and continues to help students master the language.

Darlene Spears Continues to Help Students Excel in Spanish I

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
February 11, 2019
SOPHOMORE MADISON TAYLOR REPRESENTS CENTRAL HIGH AS TEEN REPORTER ON POWER 94 -- Madison Taylor (middle) prepares to report Central's events on Power 94.

Sophomore Madison Taylor Represents Central High as Teen Reporter on Power 94

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
SENIORS RECOGNIZE THEIR 2019 SUPERLATIVES -- Seniors were especially excited for the outcome of the 2019 superlative vote.

Seniors Recognize Their 2019 Superlatives

Jaheim Williams and DayOnna Carson
January 15, 2019
SHOW SCHOOL SPIRIT THIS SEASON BY SHOPPING AT CENTRAL'S ONLINE SPORTS STORE --Coach May is excited to promote Central's new partnership with theathletshop.com

Show School Spirit This Season by Shopping at Central’s Online Sports Store

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
January 7, 2019
CENTRAL’S 2018-19 WRESTLING TEAM ANTICIPATES SUCCESSFUL SEASON — Junior Donavyn Walker faces off the opposing team member after doing a cordial introductory handshake.

Central’s 2018-19 Wrestling Team Anticipates Successful Season

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
December 11, 2018
SENIOR ELECT CLASS OF 2019 OFFICERS -- Nathen Vanderwilt, Sam Reels, Brittney Hoang, and Matthew Frazier stand proud as they represent Central's 2019 as class officers.

Seniors Elect the Class of 2019 Officers

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
November 8, 2018
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: NEW ISS MONITOR DON GRAY HELPS STUDENTS STAY ON TRACK -- Don Gray enjoys spending his time with the students at Central.

Teacher Spotlight: ISS Monitor Don Gray Promotes Success through Resilience

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
November 8, 2018
HEY STUDENTS, LET'S DISCUSS CENTRAL HIGH-GENE -- Josh Thomas and Abby Parks express visible disgusts as they hold rancid socks.

Hey Students, Let’s Discuss Central High-giene

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
October 3, 2018
STUDENTS TEACHER SHULTZ WORKING ON MASTERS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- Allie Shultz,, Coach Bloodsaw's new student teacher, is motivated to reach her goal of becoming a Physical Education teacher.

Student Teacher Shultz Working on Masters in Physical Education

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
September 14, 2018
SARAH WOLFE IS ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS -- Wolfe is set on her goal of teaching Biology, but she'll need mentoring from Biology teacher, Cotreau, to teach Biology at her full potential.

Biology Student Teacher Wolfe Acquires Guidance for Future Career in Educating

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
September 14, 2018
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