Congratulations to the 2008-09 Class Officers.
Senior Class: President – Rashana Raggs Vice President – Breanna Whitaker
Secretary – Rhonique Young
Treasurer – Courtney Sharpe
Junior Class: President – Jeffrey Davis
Vice President – Arielle Larry
Secretary – Amanda Jackson
Treasurer – April Toombs
Sophomore Class: President – Jamecia Lewis
Vice President – Josh Spivey
Secretary – Rashell Calvert
Treasurer – Ashleigh Sumbry
Freshman Class: President – Jonathon Wallace
Vice President – Tawanna Horton
Secretary – Kantessa Smith
Treasurer – Ijavon Sumbry.

Congratulations to the 2008-09 Student Council Officers:
President-Arcacia Butler
Vice President-Quayshawn Ivey
Secretary-Kimberly Keels
Treasurer-Melissa Wallace.

On Saturday, August 16, 2008 Central's NJROTC cadets pitched in to lend a helping hand to families in need of a Habitat for Humanity home. Forty-two cadets showed up to perform community service hours.

NJROTC unit of CHS tutored fourth and fifth grade students at Ridgecrest Elementary School on flag ethics and how to properly care for the flag when raising and lowering it.

Central High School Senior, Rachel Harp, was named the outstanding delegate for the General Assembly at the Georgia Tech Model UN.  CHS represented Colombia during the competition October 13-15, which included schools from Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida.

Congratulations to the Red Devil Regiment II (two) Competition Band.  They competed in Opp at the "Little Big Horn" marching competition.  They scored straight superior ratings (top scores) in the following areas: Drum Major, Color Guard, Majorettes, Percussion, and all three superior scores for band from the band judges.  They tied for second place in class by the band judges scores, and placed third in class overall. 

Congratulations to Orwin Smith and Rachel Harp on being selected at the Wendy’s High School Heisman winners for Central High School. These students will go on to compete at the state and possibly national level.

Central High School Scholars’ Bowl team won 1^st place in the 6A division at the Southern Union Tournament. The high scorer for the team was Sarah Bowser with 170 points.

Central High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps took on a three-day tour of Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, during their fall break (October 13-15)to visit an ROTC at a university.  Two former cadets of Central High School who now attend Savannah State University as Midshipmen provided their own personal stories of getting adjusted to college life and life as a Midshipmen.

Congratulations to the CHS Competition Cheerleaders for winning 1^st Place and being named Grand Champions at the Cheersport Regional Competition.

Congratulations to the Red Devil Regiment II for competing at the Old South Marching Contest on Saturday, November 1.  The Band and percussion scored very well with our Drum Major (Kaitlyn Cross) scoring Best in Class and Majorettes (Isalyn Sumbry, Ashlie Boyd, and Lakeri Washinton)  scoring Best in Class.  Congratulations to these students for again representing our school and community in such a fine manner. 

Congratulations to the following students who received Superior ratings at the 2008 District Trumbauer Theatre Competition: C. J. Flint – Contemporary Dramatic Monologue; Caleb Walker – Contemporary Dramatic Monologue; Devonta Cobb – Dramatic Monologue AND Comedic Monologue; Nick DiChiara – Contemporary Comedic Monologue; Gerrod Clayton – Contemporary Comedic Monologue; Chelsea Allen – Dramatic Monologue AND Comedic Monologue; Kanise Wiggins – Contemporary Dramatic Monologue; Barak Ingram – Contemporary Dramatic Monologue; Lauren Storey – Solo Musical Comedic; Stephen Curtiss – Solo Musical Dramatic; Darryl Ham – Solo Musical Dramatic; Erin Wilson – Solo Musical Dramatic; Eric Harper – Solo Musical Comedic; Stephen Curtiss, Gerrod Clayton and Darryl Ham received the third highest score within their category. Eric Harper received the highest score within the Solo Musical Comedic category.

The following students have been selected Freshman Best All-Around for 2008-09:

Jonathan Wallace, Jarvis Ackles, Shelley McCoy, Luke Wilson, Kaytlan Watkins, Carsen McDonald, Kantessa Smith, Cora Stegemann, Portia Watkins, Katie Harp, Stephanie Parmer, Jessica Terrell.

The following students have been selected Sophomore Best All-Around for 2008-09: Tyler Andujar, Tori Bennet, Chelsea Chancellor, Nicole Degree, Shawna Easter, Laquesha Hoskins, Jamicia Lewis, Andrew Mathews, Kearson Roberts, Amber Tolbert, Ebony Tyson, Todd Woodall.

The following students have been selected Junior Best All-Around for 2008-09: Deon Hill, Elyssia Amos, Cara Culpepper, Ann Marie Gentry, Ucambre Williams, Jessie Wilson, Jeffrey Davis, Deonte Swinton, Terrence Jackson, Chelsea Allen, Jessica Williams, Shantrice Crawford.

Congratulations to Central’s NJROTC for winning second place overall in the inspection phase of the drill competition in Eufaula. The cadets also won 3^rd place overall in the armed drill exhibition and 3^rd overall in the unarmed drill exhibition. Cadet Daniel Roehrig led the armed drill team and Cadet Ashleigh Sumbry led the unarmed drill team.

Congratulations to the Model UN delegates for their outstanding performance in the CSU Model United Nations. Special recognition goes to Rachel Harp, Chance Renfro, Nick Dichiara, Caleb Walker, Claire Cawthorne and Darren Morten for winning multiple awards in their committees.

Congratulations to the following teachers who have been selected for this year’s teacher superlatives: Most Energetic: Germann and Fry; Most School Spirit: B. Ciancio and Lawhon; Most Handsome/Prettiest: Stamp and J. Vickers; Most Athletic: Fortune and C. Wright; Most Likely to Get Off Topic: J.Walker and Hicks; Kid at Heart: J. Sasser and K. Sasser; Best Personality: Abercrombie and V. Lewis; Most Strict: Howell and Byrd.

The Central High School NJROTC cadets attended the annual Orienteering Camp and Competition December 5-7, 2008 at Camp McDowell.  Central cadets and 250 cadets from other schools learned to navigate through and around various land areas using a map and compass.  The team consisted of Perry Holton, Cameron DeJesus, Aaron Huggins, Devon Bowman, Portia Henderson, and Jasmine King.   Perry Holton and Aaron Huggins placed second and third respectively by completing the 1.6 mile yellow course.  In addition, the cadets earned a first place trophy for the yellow course team competition.  

Congratulations to the Central Key Club for their performance January 19 at the Opelika High School Key Club’s “Swishin’ on a Mission” fundraiser. Dave Wilborn won 1st place in the 3 Point Shoot Out and Justin Wiley won 1st place in the Free Throw competition. Seventeen Key Club members and their guests participated and represented Central High School.

Congratulations to the Central Scholar’s Bowl team for its outstanding performance at the Andrew College Scholar’s Bowl competition on January 21. The team of Chance Renfroe, Hannah Richards, David Conner, Angel Garrison, Sarah Selvidge and Sarah Bowser placed 1^st overall. Individual medals went to the following competitors: 9^th grade – 1^st place Social Studies, Taggert Vinzant; 2^nd place Science, Cody Hughes; 2^nd place Math, Paul Waldrop; 10^th grade – 1^st place Math, Laurel Bouldin; 1^st place Science, Darmarrius Matthews; 2^nd place Science, Danielle Davis; 2^nd place Social Studies, Shawna Easter; 11^th grade – 2^nd place Science, Angel Garrison.

  Congratulations to Central High School Navy JROTC program for winning 1st place overall in the Baldwin High School Drill Competition in Milledgeville, Georgia on January 24.  Competing against 12 other high schools, the cadets placed in several categories of drill and track and field. They won 1st place in the 8 x 100 relay race, 1st place in the Crab Race, 2nd place in Push-Ups, 3rd place in Sit-Ups, 2nd Place in Armed Basic Drill and 3rd Place in the UnArmed Exhibition Drill. At the end of the competition they were awarded the 1st Place Trophy for the Drill Meet. 

CHS Cheerleaders placed 1st in its division at Cheersport Grand Championships in Atlanta, GA, on January 25th and also won Grand Champion.  Congratulations, girls!

Coach Gary Socha has been selected as 2008 South Sectional Coach of the Year for girls’ golf. That area includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The Girls Golf Team won the AHSAA Class 6A State Championship in its first season as a sport for Central.

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Cross, Robert Green, Andrew Grant, DeAndra Mercer, Michael Jenkins, and Paul Carrillo for making the All-District Band on January 31. 

On January 31 in Auburn, the Central High School Wrestling Team competed in the State Wrestling Sectionals. 11th grader Quincy Lewis qualified for the state championship at the 121 weight class! All wrestlers had a great tournament and earned a lot of respect in the wrestling community.

Central High School students Kerrie Livingston, Mikaya Johnson, and Ashlee Whitener took Silver medals in the Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Culinary Arts STAR Event at the Venue at Culinard on Saturday, February 7.

Congratulations to Luke Wilson and Quincey Lewis for making Honorable Mention All Bi-City Wrestling Team.

Congratulations to Central NJROTC Cadet Shauvez Bennett who has received a full Marine Corps ROTC Scholarship worth $180,000.00 to Tuskegee University.  The scholarship pays full tuition, room & board, and he will receive a monthly stipend of $300 per month.  Mr. Bennett also is the recipient of a full HBCU ROTC Scholarship at Savannah State University.  He has elected to accept the Marine Corps Scholarship and will attend Tuskegee University.

Congratulations to Thomas Erlandson and

Susan Lawhon who were selected Central High School's certified and one classified employee through the I Make The Difference award program.  This program rewards employees who demonstrate extraordinary concern for the needs and welfare of their colleagues and students, make a significant contribution to the improvement of their work-site or who have a positive effect on other people are eligible for this recognition.

Congratulations to the Devilette Track Team on its fourth place finish at the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Sectional 2 track meet. The quartet of Stephanie Jackson, Brandy Jackson, Sankeia Maddox and Teisha Huff won the 2009 4x800 meter race.

Congratulations to the Red Devil Track Team on the Alabama High School Sectional 2 track meet. Brandon Garrett and Montrel Crawford were sectional runner-ups in their respective events.

Congratulations to Chance Renfro, Alex Harrell and Lena Lemieux for advancing to Sub-State Competition in 6A Golf.

Congratulations to Haley Wilson for being name to 2^nd Team All-SEC Golf Team and 1^st Team Freshman All-SEC Golf Team.

The Red Devils Boys Track Team placed 10^th overall at the Alabama High School Athletic Association State Track Meet. State runner-up Deont’e Swinton placed 2^nd in the 110 meter hurdles and 3^rd in the 300 meter hurdles. The foursome of Orwin Smith, Dante Devouse, Demetrius Hill and Cordary Clark placed 5^th in 4x100 meter relay.

Congratulations to Melissa Wallace, female 2009 “Above and Beyond Student Athlete” for the Columbus Regional Bi-City area. Each student was selected by their Athletic Director and had to be well rounded in academics, community services and sports.