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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
Savannah Smith

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief

Hi, my name is Savannah! I am a senior and this is my third year on the Central Digest Staff! I am the Editor-in-Chief for the Digest and I would like to be a writer when I grow up! I would also like to be in the Pride of the Southland Marching Band at the University of Tennessee (Go Vols!). I am currently the youngest Color Guard Captain at Central! I’m so excited to be on this staff!!

All content by Savannah Smith
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: JADYN SNAKENBERG ('16) RETURNS TO CENTRAL WITH PRIDE AS A STUDENT TEACHER -- Central Alumni Jadyn Snakenberg (left) with Jacob Denton (right) pose as 2016 Mr. and Ms. Central.

[Photo] Alumni Spotlight: Jadyn Snakenberg (’16) Returns to Central With Pride as a Student Teacher

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
SAVANNAH SMITH SAYS GOODBYE -- Smith reflects on her 3 years on the Central Digest.

Editor-in-Chief, Savannah Smith, Hangs Up Clipboard and Says Goodbye to the Central Digest

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2017
CENTRAL ROCKSTAR TAKES THE STAGE --Central alum, Barry Borden drums his way into the Alumni Hall of Fame.

Southern Rock and Roll Artist, Barry Borden (’72) Drums His Way In The Central Hall of Fame

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2017
ALLERGIES MAKE STUDENTS MISERABLE IN CLASS -- Seasonal allergies cause students to feel horrible while trying to focus in class

[Photo] Editorial: Allergies Make Students Miserable In Class

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer
May 8, 2017
MULKEY FOR THE GOLD -- Freshman Kaigen Mulkey holds records for track and cross country.

Freshman Track Star Kaigen Mulkey Races His Way to the Top With Best 2-Mile Running Average

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2017
MAY HIS LEGACY LIVE ON -- Tom Cole, a graduate of Central, will forever have a heart of purple and gold.

Tom Cole: A Central Legacy That Will Live on Forever

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2017
CENTRAL'S COLLEGE FAIR WAS SUCCESSFUL IN INFORMING STUDENTS ABOUT COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES -- Students and teachers pose together at the College Fair

[Photo] Central’s College Fair Was Successful In Informing Students About College Opportunities

Victoria Dutilly, Staff Writer
April 11, 2017
READY FOR STUDENTS -- VW's Mechatronics Akademie has three welding stations where students learn the basics of welding.

Welding Class a New Challenge for Volkswagen Mechatronic Students

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2017
STATON MAKES STUDENTS BETTER EVERYDAY -- Psychology teacher, Tina Staton, makes student learn new things everyday.

Psychology Teacher Tina Staton Has Made Differences in Central Students for 25 Years

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2017
CENTRAL'S TECHNICAL COURSES ADD WEBSITE TO INCREASE INTEREST -- Central career and technical education classes create website to increase interest across the school.

[Photo] New Website Highlights Central’s Career and Technical Education Dept.

Matthew Davis, Staff Writer
February 27, 2017
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER --Students from schools in Hamilton County come together to Central for annual C.D.C. Prom!

C.D.C. Students ‘Dance the Night Away’ at Annual Prom

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2017
CENTRAL ALUMNUS, BRANDON MCGEE, STILL BLEEDS PURPLE AND GOLD IN THE U.S. NAVY -- Graduate of Central in 2008, Brandon McGee reflects on his time at Central.

Central Alumnus, Brandon McGee, Still Bleeds Purple and Gold in the U.S. Navy

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2017
BUT SERIOUSLY: WILL YOU BE MY VALENTINE? -- Columnist Jared Eddy stands as Seniors Miranda Lillard and Skyler Turner share a moment on Valentine's Day!

[Photo] But Seriously: Will You Be My Valentine?

Jared Eddy, Columnist
February 14, 2017
DONATE TODAY! -- Central track students and alumni raise money for new Central track through GoFundMe.

Central Alumni and Students Hoping to Raise Money Through ‘#BacktheTrack’ GoFundMe Campaign

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2017
FORTY-ONE SENIORS IN '21 CLUB' QUALIFY FOR $4,000 HOPE SCHOLARSHIP -- Senior students Tori Bruno-Arimura (Left) and Hannah Holmberg (Right) enjoy a much needed break after studying for the ACT.

[Photo] Forty-One Seniors in ’21 Club’ Qualify for $4,000 Hope Scholarship

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer
February 3, 2017
CURTIS PICKS UTC --Senior ,Mcclendon Curtis, picks to play football at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga this fall.

Athlete Spotlight: Mcclendon Curtis Recieves Full Ride Football Scholarship to University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2017
DID YOU HEAR THAT?-- Central band students begin losing hearing in small band room.

Central’s Band Room Could Be Louder Than Knoxville’s Neyland Stadium on Game Day

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2017
NINE CENTRAL BAND STUDENTS CHOSEN TO PERFORM AT UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA'S JANFEST -- One of the bands that performed in the Hodgson Hall of Music during their final performance.

[Photo] Nine Central Band Students Chosen to Perform at University of Georgia’s JanFest

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer
January 25, 2017
OH CHRISTMAS TREE, OH CHRISTMAS TREE! -- Senior, Rachel Woodward helps decorate and light up the Christmas tree in Central's front office.

Central Students ‘Deck The Halls’ This Holiday Season

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2016
POUNDERS SHOOT FOR 2 -- The Central Boys Basketball Team goes up for 2 points against the Tyner Rams on November 22nd.

[Photo] The Boys Basketball Team Striving For More Victories

Meghan Duncan, Staff Writer
December 14, 2016
GIRLS TAKE THE WIN AGAINST TYNER and HOWARD -- Sophomore Alivia Smith leads the Lady Pounders to victory during the Tyner game.

[Photo] No Challenge For the Girls Basketball Team! – Pounders Take Win Against Hixson and Howard

Zeena Whayeb, Staff Writer
December 9, 2016
LADY POUNDERS DEFEAT THE RAMS -- The Lady Pounders shoot the final basket and win the game 39 to 40.

Buzzer Beater by Alivia Smith Clinches Lady Pounder Basketball against Tyner

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2016
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY HELPS SOLDIERS -- Seniors Brooke Parrott, Lauren Reively, and Kymmy Stacks help pack treats for the soldiers.

[Photo] National Honor Society Starts A Long Overdue Project For U.S. Soldiers

Victoria Dutilly, Staff Writer
December 12, 2016
SET SAIL TODAY! -- Climb aboard the Nina and Pinta and take a look at history.

Review: The Nina and Pinta Make Their Way to Chattanooga

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2016
FRESHMEN STUDENTS GET A REALITY CHECK -- Central High freshmen check-in with various life scenarios to get a "reality check."

[Photo] Central High Freshmen Get A Reality Check

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer
November 15, 2016
CROSS COUNTRY DOMINATES STATE -- The Cross Country team places 14th in state.

Pounder Runners Finish 14th at State Cross Country Meet

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2016
JUNIORS CREATE THEIR OWN FRANKENSTEIN --Student, Kaitlyn McAfee creates her "Ooltewah Owl Monster" for her project.

11th Grade English Class Builds Their Own Frankenstein Creations

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2016
STUDENTS FILLING UP CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL -- With all of the diversity at Central, the student population and classrooms are filling up.

[Photo] School’s Population is Relatively Unchanged for 2016-17

Victoria Dutilly, Staff Writer
August 18, 2016
GRANT MONEY OFFERS NEW LAB EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS -- Tina Cotreau experiments in the lab with forensic science student Walker Waters.

[Photo] Cotreau Wins $600 Junior League Grant for Water Flea Study

Meghan Duncan, Staff Writer
November 8, 2016
CROSS COUNTRY TAKES ON STATE -- The boys cross country team won regions and are now ready for state on November 4th.

Boys Cross Country Team Claims Region Title and Punches Ticket to State Meet

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2016
CENTRAL SOFTBALL PLAYERS WELCOME ADDITION OF LIGHTS -- The addition of lights on the softball field will benefit the entire school, not just the players!

[Photo] Let There Be Light! Central’s Softball Field Has Lights Installed After 10-Year Wait

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer
October 25, 2016
WHERE'S THE AUDITORIUM?-- Central High School has been promised an auditorium for 45 years, it was even in the original blueprints!

Central High’s Case of the Missing Auditorium

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2016
JOSHUA BLOODWORTH IS NAMED THE TENNESSEE EDUCATOR OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER -- The Central Band Director, Joshua Bloodworth instructs the Central Sound.

[Photo] Band Director Joshua Bloodworth is Named October Tennessee Educator of the Month

Brittney Hoang, Staff Writer
October 23, 2016
DECOMPOSING CHICKENS --Forensic Science students learn about decomposition from dead chicken project

[Photo] Forensic Science Students Learn About Decomposition from Dead Chicken Project

October 18, 2016
MAY HIS LEGACY LIVE ON -- Tom Cole, a graduate of Central, will forever have a heart of purple and gold.

Season’s Last Home Football Game Is Dedicated to Alumnus and Football Star Tom Cole

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2016
SMITH SAYS GOODBYE -- Smith reflects on her 3 years on the Central Digest.

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

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2016
THIRTY-SIX STUDENTS APPLIED FOR UPCOMING YEAR AT THE VOLKSWAGEN MECHATRONICS AKADEMIE -- Last fall's Mechatronics Akademie students learning in the Volkswagen Academy building's classroom.

Hands On: Students From Central Get High School, College Credits at Volkswagen’s Mechatronics Akademie

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2016
DOMINGEZ PLACES 20TH OUT OF 181 STUDENTS -- The Central Cross Country team sets goals for upcoming meets and for Region.

Cross Country: Pounders Finish in Seventh Place at Heritage High Cross Country Meet

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2016
ARNOLD RECIEVES AWARD FOR TRACK -- Track superstar Steve Arnold runs his way into the Hall of Fame in 2016.

Steve Arnold (’72) Runs His Way Into Central’s Sports Hall Of Fame

Savannah Smith, Editor-In-Chief
September 23, 2016
SURVIVING HIGH SCHOOL TOGETHER-- Seniors (left to right) Alyssa Barclay, Reubin Thrasher, and Thomas Hutto give advice to freshmen (left to right) Donovan Walker, Bileah Sit, and Leonard Hussey.

[Photo] Seniors Speak, Freshmen Listen on How to Survive High School

September 20, 2016

Central’s Fall Open House

Savannah Smith, Editor-In-Chief
September 20, 2016
LADY POUNDERS BRING HOME THEIR FIRST VICTORY-- Celisia Snakenberg (center) runs after the soccer ball to secure Central's possession.

[Photo] Girls' Soccer Team Claims Season's First Victory with 4-1 Win Against Howard

September 19, 2016
SENIORS PREPARE FOR COLLEGE--Seniors gather at Bayside Baptist Church to discuss future plans for college

Senior Success Day is a Success

Savannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2016
Cross Country: All It Takes Is All You've Got

STAYING HYDRATED MEANS STAYING HEALTHY -- Students drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

[Photo] With Extreme Heat, Coaches and Players Say Staying Hydrated a Priority

Meghan Duncan, Staff Writer
August 26, 2016
LOCKER ROOMS GET A NEW UPGRADE -- Coach Braswell and other member of the football team get together and redecorate the locker rooms.

[Photo] New and Improved Football Locker Rooms Receive Major Upgrade

DayOnna Carson, Staff Writer
August 26, 2016
A TEACHER'S JOB -- Mr. Seals is shown grading an assignment.

[Photo] State Survery Results: Central Teachers Feel Appreciated Locally, Less from State

August 26, 2016
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