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The Central Digest
The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest
Abby Young

Abby Young, Staff Writer

Hello! My name is Abby Young. I am a senior here at Central and this is my second year on the Digest. I am unsure what I want to pursue after I complete my high school journey, but I know I am interested in the arts– specifically theatre, writing, and music. Along with being a member of the Digest, I am proudly a part of the Central Sound Concert Band. I am excited for what this year has to offer!

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THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD -- It will be hard to say goodbye, but I am excited for my next journey.

The Long and Winding Road

Abby Young, Staff Writer
May 7, 2020
FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS FORCED TO RETURN HOME BECAUSE OF COVID-19 THREATS --

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

Abby Young, Staff Writer
April 1, 2020
SCOPE CONFERENCE COMMENCES DESPITE COVID-19 CONCERNS -- Senior Meghan Duncan and Junior Grayson Catlett represented Central at the annual SCOPE conference that aims to highlight student concerns.

SCOPE Conference Commences Despite COVID-19 Concerns

Abby Young, Staff Writer
March 24, 2020
CENTRAL BAND STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN EAST TENNESSEE STATE BAND AND ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONCERT FESTIVAL -- From left to right: Triston Teague, Grant Scutt, Alex White, Erickson Frias-Cruz, and Sydney Stone were selected to represent Central East Tennessee State Band and Orchestra Association.

[Photo] Central Band Students Participate in East Tennessee State Band and Orchestra Association Solo and Ensemble Concert Festival

March 13, 2020
EDITORIAL: WHAT IS CENTRAL'S FAVORITE GIRL SCOUT COOKIE? -- Senior Jazmynn Ball enjoys a Thin Mint in between her classes.

Editorial: What is Central’s Favorite Girl Scout Cookie?

Abby Young, Staff Writer
March 12, 2020
THE BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM FOCUSED ON GROWTH THIS 2019-2020 SEASON -- Senior Alfonso Few blocks his opponent's throw.

Boys’ Basketball Team Focused on Growth this 2019-2020 Season

Abby Young, Staff Writer
March 3, 2020
CENTRAL IS ADEQUATELY REPRESENTED BY 2020 MISS CENTRAL COURT -- From left to right: Seniors Janhia Russell, Skylar Murray, Cassandra Castillo, Janai Blakemore, and Bileah Sit.

Central is Adequately Represented by 2020 Miss Central Court

Abby Young, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020
STUDENTS CAN BUY $50 CHROMEBOOK THROUGH TECH GOES HOME PROGRAM -- When purchased, the students are able to use their laptop for their own personal reasons.

Students Can Buy $50 Chromebook Through Tech Goes Home Program

Abby Young, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
UNDERCLASSMEN CONCENTRATED BASEBALL TEAM IS OPTIMISTIC FOR NEW SEASON -- Head Coach Glenn Carter has high expectations for the performance of this year's baseball team.

Underclassmen Concentrated Baseball Team is Optimistic for New Season

Abby Young, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
PODCAST: CHOIR AND JAZZ BAND SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER AT COURTHOUSE -- In this edition of the Central Pride Podcast, members from the jazz band and choir discuss what it meant for them to perform at the Hamilton County Courthouse on December 13, 2019.

Podcast: Choir and Jazz Band Spread Holiday Cheer at Courthouse

Abby Young, Staff Writer
December 19, 2019
SEVEN CENTRAL STUDENTS ARE ACCEPTED INTO LEE HONOR BAND -- Central band students are directed by distinguished composer, David Holsinger.

Seven Central Students are Accepted into Lee Honor Band

Abby Young, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
THE POSSIBILITY OF GIRLS' WRESTLING EXCITES CENTRAL STUDENTS --Marshall Sims reads about women in sports.

The Possibility of Girls’ Wrestling Excites Central Students

Abby Young, Staff Writer
December 4, 2019
CLASSIC ROMEO AND JULIET CHARACTERS ARE PLAYED QUITE DIFFERENTLY -- Brandon Henderson and May Soares channel their emotions while playing their characters, Romeo and Juliet.

Drama Club’s “#HashtagRomeo” Presents a Modern Twist on a Classic Tale

Abby Young, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019
RAWSON AND MAJORAS ASSIST TRANSITIONING GEOMETRY STUDENTS -- Elizabeth Rawson and Kathleen Majoras enjoy each other's company, collaborating to help their students.

Elizabeth Rawson and Kathleen Majoras Assist Transitioning Geometry Students

Abby Young, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
CENTRAL PLANS TO POUND OUT BREAST CANCER WITH DIGITAL ARTS T-SHIRTS — Hannah Christian, digital arts student, creates a logo for t-shirts in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Central Plans to Pound Out Breast Cancer with Digital Arts T-Shirts

Abby Young, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
Central Showcases its Musical Fortes at The Annual Choral Festival

Central Showcases its Musical Fortes at The Annual Choral Festival

Abby Young, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019
GIRLS' SOCCER TEAM BIDS FAREWELL TO CLASS OF 2020 DURING SENIOR NIGHT -- The Senior Lady Pounders are recognized for their hard work and determination.

Girls’ Soccer Team Bids Farewell to Class of 2020 During Senior Night

Abby Young, Staff Writer
September 26, 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.

[Photo] Sophomore Class Officers Hope to Instill Motivation in Their Peers

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
September 19, 2019
2019-2020 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS ASPIRE TO CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLE LAST YEAR -- The senior class officers are pictured from left to right: President Janai Blakemore, Vice President Milly Garner, Secretary Allie Collins, and Treasurer DayOnna Carson.

Senior Class Officers Aspire to Create an Unforgettable Last Year

Abby Young, Staff Writer
September 17, 2019
GRANT SCUTT EXPERIENCES TENNESSEE HISTORY AT ESTEEMED GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL -- Scutt encounters the rich history of Tennessee first-hand on top of Roan Mountain.

Grant Scutt Experiences Tennessee History at Esteemed Governor’s School

Abby Young, Staff Writer
September 9, 2019
ADVISORY SCHEDULE ADJUSTED FOR EXCELLENCE OF SCHOOL -- Peggy Moyer's advisory class consult to each other about whether or not the new schedule is reasonable.

Advisory Schedule Adjusted for Excellence of School

Abby Young, Staff Writer
September 4, 2019
THEATER II AND ENGLISH TEACHER KELSAY CATE RECEIVES NEW TEACHER AND DONORSCHOOSE GRANTS -- Kelsay Cate and her Theatre II class enjoy each other's company while deciding what play they want to pursue.

Kelsay Cate Faces New Beginnings Teaching English 9 and Theatre

Abby Young, Staff Writer
August 20, 2019
THEATER II AND ENGLISH TEACHER KELSAY CATE RECEIVES NEW TEACHER AND DONORSCHOOSE GRANTS -- Kelsay Cate and her Theatre II class enjoy each other's company while deciding what play they want to pursue.

[Photo] Theatre II and English Teacher Kelsay Cate Receives Two Grants

March 25, 2020
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI JUDY REICH CONTINUES TO SHARE HER LOVE FOR MUSIC -- Judy Reich has a great passion for music and excels at what she does, proving her tremendous dedication.

Distinguished Alumni Judy Reich Continues to Share her Love for Music

Abby Young, Staff Writer
May 15, 2019
THE LONG PROCESS OF CLASS SCHEDULING BEGINS FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR -- Juniors Kaitlin Sipe and Jayde Durham try to decide what classes to take for their senior year.

The Long Process of Class Scheduling Begins For the 2019-2020 School Year

Abby Young, Staff Writer
April 25, 2019
CENTRAL STUDENTS' GUITAR DESIGNS ARE ON DISPLAY IN DOWNTOWN CHATTANOOGA -- Competitor Danae Wnuk's guitar was inspired by sea life, as shown by the octopus depicted in her artwork.

Central Students’ Guitar Designs Are on Display in Downtown Chattanooga

Abby Young, Staff Writer
April 22, 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.

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

Abby Young, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
CENTRAL'S CHEERLEADERS MAKE PREPARATIONS FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR -- The 2018-2019 cheer squad enjoys their time together as a close-knit team.

Central’s Cheerleaders Make Preparations for the New School Year

Abby Young, Staff Writer
March 12, 2019
CENTRAL HIGH'S RIFLE AND ACADEMIC TEAMS SHOWCASE THEIR TALENT IN COMPETITIONS -- Rifle team competitors aim to hit the targets in order to out-do their opponents.

Central High’s Rifle and Academic Teams Showcase Their Talent in Competitions

Abby Young, Staff Writer
February 27, 2019
THE CENTRAL SOUND'S NUMEROUS GIFTED MUSICIANS PARTICIPATE IN DISTINGUISHED HONOR BANDS -- Central's exceptional musicians enjoy strengthening their skills and spending time together at the UTC Tri-State Honor Band.

The Central Sound’s Numerous Gifted Musicians Participate in Distinguished Honor Bands

Abby Young, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
CENTRAL WALKS THE RED CARPET -- Central students from 2018's prom enjoy the big night with friends.

Central Students Plan to Walk the Red Carpet at 2019 Prom

Abby Young, Staff Writer
January 27, 2019
NEW YEAR, NEW MENTALITY -- Junior, Elena Salgado, tries to determine if she wants to stick with her New Year's Resolution, to be healthy, or not.

New Year, New MEntality

Abby Young, Staff Writer
January 14, 2019
CENTRAL HIGH'S MANUFACTURING AND MECHATRONICS INSTITUTE CONDUCT AN OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD PROJECT -- Two members of the Future Ready Institute of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics measure a student's height for their project.

Central High’s Manufacturing and Mechatronics Institute Conduct an Out-Of-This-World Project

Abby Young, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
CENTRAL'S SKILLED TRADES CLASSES RECEIVES $50,000 PRIZE -- Jerry Webb and his students were presented with the check along with school officials and a Harbor Freight representative.

Central Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems Classes Win $50,000 Prize

Cassandra Castillo and Abby Young
November 26, 2018
THE GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM AIMS TO SCORE BIG THIS 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR -- Coach Rick May gives out advice to The Lady Pounders to help them improve during practice.

The Girls’ Basketball Team Aims to Score Big During the 2018-2019 Season

Abby Young, Staff Writer
November 26, 2018
CENTRAL'S SOCIAL MEDIA STRUGGLE -- English teacher, Ms. Sally White, looking over her phone in deep thought about social media.

Central High School’s Social Media Struggle

Abby Young, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
2018-2019 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS APPOINTED BY 2020 CLASS-- The Junior class officers from left to right: Jazmynn Ball (Secretary), DayOnna Carson (President), Jack Neely (Vice President), Tyler Mullins (Treasurer).

2018-2019 Junior Class Officers Appointed By Class of 2020

Abby Young, Staff Writer
October 26, 2018
MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS-- The group of 40 students are eager for positive changes and learning opportunities.

Mayor’s Youth Council Offers Opportunities for Students

Abby Young, Staff Writer
September 22, 2018
CENTRAL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN YLC PROGRAM -- Pictured from left to right: Zoey Greene, Bailey Brantingham, and Elizabeth Irving.

Central Students Excel at YMCA’s Leadership Program

Abby Young, Staff Writer
September 16, 2018
ENGLISH TEACHER SALLY WHITE VOLUNTEERS AT MEXICAN BORDER OVER THE SUMMER -- Mrs. White and her best friend, Alice, purchasing items to donate.

English Teacher Sally White Volunteers at Mexican Border Over the Summer

Abby Young, Staff Writer
August 27, 2018
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