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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
Justin Metcalf

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Justin. I’m a senior and this is my third year writing for the Central Digest. Journalism is my passion and I hope to lead a successful career as a journalist after college. Along with writing I also enjoy reading and listening to music. I am enthusiastic about my final year on the Digest and hope to make it distinguished and fun.

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ADVISORY COUNCIL OFFICERS -- from left to right -- Katie Stiffler (Webmaster), Monet Henderson (Secretary), Hannah McGrath (Vice Chairman), D'Andre Anderson (Chairman), and Jadyn Snakenberg (former Chairman)

D’Andre Anderson and Monet Henderson Advocate for Change on Student Advisory Council

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
May 11, 2016
CENTRAL BAND -- The Central band poses together under Cloud Gate

Central Band Embraces Chicago for Annual Trip

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
May 3, 2016
MR. CENTRAL CANDIDATES -- (From left to right) Jake Denton, Joseph Clark, and Tanner Mowrey stand together as nominees (not pictured: Matthew Gaines and James Walker)

VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN -- Emma Beach (left), salutatorian, and Jadyn Snakenberg (right), valedictorian, happily stand together as the top of their class.

Class of 2016 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Officially Announced

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
February 17, 2016
MENTAL HEALTH ART-- stand up to mental health stigma and show compassion for those who have a mental illness

Editorial: Dismissing and Demonizing Mental Illness in School

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
February 4, 2016
YARN AND KNITTING PINS -- Emma Beach poses ready to knit with her yarn and pins.

Emma Beach: Knitting Aficionado

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
January 25, 2016
DODGER IN THE STUDIO -- Patrick Mashburn, 94' Alum, spends his days at the studio in Evansville, Indiana.

Patrick Mashburn (’94) Entertains as ‘Dodger’ of Evansville’s Classic Rock Station, 107.5 WABX

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
November 9, 2015
TESTING ON TECHNOLOGY -- Taking the ACT on a computer may be an option in the near future.

Could Computerized ACT Testing Be Making Its Way to Central?

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
October 20, 2015
50TH REUNION -- Class of '65 comes together at the Chattanooga Golf and Country Club.

50 Year Celebration: Central’s Class of 1965 Remembers, Reflects

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
September 28, 2015
CHS IS REPRESENTED IN THE SSAC -- (From left to right) SSAC Chairperson Jadyn Snakenberg, CHS Principal Finley King, and Vice-Chairperson D'Andre Anderson.

Snakenberg and Anderson Represent Central on Student Advisory Council

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
September 26, 2015
TECH GOES HOME -- The Tech Goes Home program offers disadvantaged students technology and internet to students at home.

Tech Goes Home Program Connects Central Students

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
August 31, 2015
URSULA SANTOS AND HANS CASSIUS DISPLAY THEIR OWN HOME LANGUAGE -- Seniors Ursula Santos and Hans Cassius show the language they use at home is different than at school.

The Many Different Languages of Central

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
August 25, 2015
MUD RUN -- Mrs. White (far left) trucks through the muck-covered obstacle courses of the Mud Run with her friends.

Mrs. White: Teacher by Week, Runner by Weekend

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
April 14, 2015
JOCELYN MARIE -- Jocelyn rests in the careful hands of her affectionate father.

Mr. Potter’s Pi-Day Baby

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
April 6, 2015

Freshmen Build Rube Goldberg Machine in Physics

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
March 18, 2015

Reggie Long Gets Fourth in State Bowling Competition

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
February 12, 2015
INTO THE WOODS -- Famous fairy tale characters and celebrities come together in one movie.

“Into The Woods” Movie Review

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
January 21, 2015
WE BLEED GOLD AND PURPLE -- Freshman Brandon Huyler and other students donate blood and save lives.

Annual Fall Blood Drive – Another Great Success

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
November 24, 2014
IN MEMORY OF DESTANIE ROACH -- Once a Pounder, always a Pounder; Destanie's legacy will live on forever.

Destanie Roach: Always A Part Of The Pounder Family

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
October 29, 2014
FISK COLLEGE TOUR -- From left to right: Katy Burnette, Terry Blackburn, Jr., Kaleb Cook, Esther Ryabchuk, Avionne Snakenberg, and Krista Carson.

Nashville College Tour Assists Students in Making Important College Decisions

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
October 1, 2014

Senior Success Day: A Great Triumph

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
September 26, 2014
BRINGING BRAZIL TO CENTRAL -- Central High School welcomes Nina Rodrigues, a foreign exchange student from Brazil.

Nina Rodrigues: Brazilian Exchange Student Spending Year at Central

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
September 10, 2014

Mrs. Moss Returns To Central

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
August 22, 2014
Ursula Santos

[Photo] Ursula Santos

January 14, 2014
Judith Bell

[Photo] Judith Bell

January 14, 2014
Alexandria Howard

[Photo] Alexandria Howard

August 14, 2013
Yannet Torres

[Photo] Yanett Torres

August 14, 2013

Skills USA Receives Honors at State Competition

Justin Metcalf, Staff Writer
May 2, 2014
Caitlin Maupin, left, and Michelle Hoang, right

HOMECOMING KINGS -- The nominees for Homecoming King Ray Walker, Matthew Ford, Jacob Scott, Joshua Baiert, Wilner Vega

HOMECOMING QUEENS -- The nominees for homecoming queens Ashley Baker, Kendall Cooper, Hannah Miller, Megan Moore, Kelly Campbell, and Raven Goodwin

FIFTY YEARS LATER --Hali Smith (left) and Brittany Sylvester (right) show the official telegram sent by President John F. Kennedy to Central in recognition of winning the 1963 Bellamy Award.

UPDATING THE AGORA -- Students helping renovate the Central High agora (among others) include Daniel Gann, Austin Ross, Antonio Foster, Brandon Galloway and Zarious Christian. Mr. Rick Rogers has been overseeing the project.

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