The Student News Site of Coffee County Central High School

The Coffee Press
The Student News Site of Coffee County Central High School

The Coffee Press
The Student News Site of Coffee County Central High School

The Coffee Press
Shelby Watkins

Shelby Watkins, Editor-in-Chief

My name is Shelby Watkins, and I’m a senior this year. I am the leader of Refuge 305, Student Ambassador in student government, and am the Editor-in-Chief for the Journalism staff. I enjoy spending time with my friends, playing with my dog, and going on mission trips.

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Trey Rogers excelled through senior year and is excited to graduate from CCCHS this May.

Coffee County’s yearbook highlights the Outstanding Senior Trey Roger

Shelby Watkins, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2021
The emergency board meeting gives students and faculty the option to wear a mask.

Coffee County school board rescinds mask mandate

Shelby Watkins, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2021
The team of volunteers gathered together in front of the Second Harvest truck before the day began.

The Coffee County Food Pantry brought food to many community members

Shelby Watkins, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2021
The CCCHS prom is coming soon! Get your ticket before they sell out!

CCCHS takes on prom, with COVID-19 procedures in place

Shelby Watkins, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2021
Many romance movies are easily criticized, but this 2000s masterpiece surpasses them all.

Iconic love stories rated by a love “expert”

Shelby Watkins, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2021
Students were asked to share their poems from the slam in a new way: through Flipgrid.

Students at CCCHS were encouraged to write and perform poetry through school event

Shelby Watkins, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2021
Coming soon to Manchester is a buzz-worthy restaurant, Sir Pizza, located near Walmart and other town favorites.

A Middle Tennessee favorite has come to Manchester

Shelby Watkins, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2021
The pledge, repeated often by American schoolchildren, is not examined as often as it should be.

I pledge allegiance, but to what?

Shelby Watkins, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2020
Motlow's platform, D2L, allows students to easily access their classes.

Motlow and CCCHS provide students with challenging classes

Shelby Watkins, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2020
Student Government plans “Holiday Homecoming”

Student Government plans “Holiday Homecoming”

Shelby Watkins, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2020

Surprisingly, less time in school can actually improve education

Shelby Watkins, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2020
Students Bryson Clanton, Ali Wittenmeier, Braxton White, and Shelby Watkins participate in the inaugural Spikeball club meeting.

A new club spikes interest at CCCHS

Shelby Watkins, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2020
The theater department advertise Peter Pan to CCCHS to prompt interest for the upcoming musical.

The CCCHS Theater Presents Peter Pan as 2020’s Spring Musical

Shelby Watkins, Feature Editor
March 6, 2020

CCCHS Offers a Wide Variety of Clubs to Promote Future Careers

Shelby Watkins, Feature Editor
February 11, 2020
Junior Jonathan Bryan Wins VFW Oral Essay Contest

Junior Jonathan Bryan Wins VFW Oral Essay Contest

Shelby Watkins, Feature Editor
January 21, 2020
This image features an aerial view of firefighters working on the bushfires by helicopter.

Over 200 Bushfires Swarm the Country of Australia

Shelby Watkins, Feature Editor
January 7, 2020
Junior Braxton White shares a bittersweet childhood Christmas memory.

The Humans of Coffee County: Braxton White

Shelby Watkins, Feature Editor
December 16, 2019

The Coffee Press Presents the Winners of the Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Shelby Watkins, Feature Editor
December 9, 2019
The CCCHS choir sings “In Flanders Fields,” a song inspired by a poem of the same name by John McCrae.

Veterans Day remains an honored and sacred tradition at Coffee County High school

Shelby Watkins, Feature Editor
November 18, 2019

Teens disregard a helpful, safe app because it “prohibits freedom”

Shelby Watkins, Feature Editor
November 13, 2019
The Hive members from left to right, Emma Holmes, Madylyn Holder, Mariah Black, Hanna Brock, Madison Hershman, Sarah Thomas, Kailee Shores and Liberty McAfee, pose on Halloween in their costumes.

Student Kindness Group Promotes Positivity

Shelby Watkins, Feature Editor
November 8, 2019

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Shelby Watkins, Feature Editor
October 21, 2019

Teen drug abuse leads many to fear for the health of the nation’s youth

Shelby Watkins, Feature Editor
October 21, 2019
The Jonas Brothers perform to thousands of screaming fans in Bridgestone Arena.

The JoBros were “Burnin’ Up” the Bridgestone Arena

Shelby Watkins, Feature Editor
October 16, 2019
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