Education
Coosa County Career Tech Center holds annual awards luncheon
The annual Career Tech Education (CTE) awards luncheon welcomed attendees to the luncheon with a Year in Review presentation. Career Tech Center director Hester Hamby welcomed guests, parents and students to the annual event. Thank you to Tawanna Robinson from the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship for providing the keynote address. Robinson is the assistant director for the Alabama Office…
Read MoreFour Central seniors have already earned their associates degrees from Central Alabama Community College
A week and a half before their Central High School graduation ceremony, four Central High School seniors earned their associates degrees at the commencement ceremonies for Central Alabama Community College (CACC). Emma Faye Jones earned an Associates in Arts and Science, a short-term certificate in General Education, a short-term certificate in Multi-Skilled Patient Care,…
Read MoreMultiple organizations showed their appreciation for Central staff during Teacher Appreciation Week
We love and appreciate our staff every day, but multiple organizations went above and beyond to show their love during Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to the individuals and organizations who treated staff members with lunch, including Charcuterie Boxes from Brown Butter Bakery sponsored by Meg Masters of Literacy Everywhere and the Alabama Education…
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Central football has strong showing in jamboree game against 3A Childersburg
If the spring jamboree game is any indication, Central football is going to fill Keith Bullard Stadium this fall as the football program shows continual signs of strengthening. The spring game pitted 2A Central against 3A Childersburg with a score of 46-20. The first touchdown of the game was rush by Zacci Lauderdale on a…
Read MoreSenior economics students’ last day is spent teaching a lesson to kindergartners
Special to the News On campus senior economics students visited the kindergarten classes to share a lesson on saving money for their senior year. They read the book “A Chair for My Mother,” about a little girl who saved her change in a jar and then took it to the bank so she could buy…
Read MoreCentral athletics recognized at annual Athletic Banquet
Central athletes and their families were invited to the annual Athletic Banquet to recognize the accomplishments of our athletes. Athletic Director Deborah Phillips opened the program with a welcome, and Student Government Association president Meori Smith led the attendees in the “Pledge of Allegiance” and blessing. Principal Brandi Lee recognized our Scholar…
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Lady Cougar softball honors seniors during post-game ceremony
Special to the News The post-game ceremony celebrated five Lady Cougar senior softball players, including their accomplishments and future plans. Ruby Burks, who has played for five years as an outfielder, was joined by her parents, Chris and Beverly Burks. Hannah Hyatt, who has played for four years as shortstop, was joined by her parents, Jonathan…
Read MoreSeniors savoring last days at Central High
Special to the News Last Friday, May 1, was National Decision Day. Seniors at Central High School represented their post-secondary college, military, or trade decision by wearing a T-shirt depicting their decision. A Wall of Honor banner was displayed where seniors signed their name and wrote their chosen college name, branch of the military,…
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