The Calculus students were challenged with matching graphs, equations, and limit statements during class. By analyzing the graphs for key features, identifying the type of function each equation represented, and evaluating what each limit statement implied about the function’s behavior, this activity helped students to visualize the mathematical concepts they are studying.
Shannon Hallahan (’20) earned her Associate of Arts in Education from Cumberland University and graduated with honors from the History department. She is currently working at a Montessori preschool while continuing her education towards a Montessori Education Certification to teach children aged 3-6.
The Plants class took their first field trip to the top of Mill Mountain to practice their field journaling while observing several native species and learning to use dichotomous keys.
For the first time the advanced students enrolled in our Spanish humanities course took the Global Seal of Biliteracy exam. All five passed, earning their certificates. We’d like to congratulate Xan, Viktor, Sadie, Olivia V, and Ebelin on their impressive achievement!
A note about the Global Seal of Biliteracy:
Awarded in more than 50 countries, the Global Seal of Biliteracy is a verifiable international certification that conveys proficiency with language skills in two or more languages for our qualifying candidates. This stackable certification offers a competitive advantage by empowering bilinguals with digitally shareable documentation that opens the door to scholarships, advanced course placement, increased study abroad opportunities and so much more. The Global Seal is and will be FREE for all.
During her summer research internship at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion, Izi B explored potential relationships between delay discounting, food demand, and type 2 diabetes. Delay discounting is a behavioral economic concept that involves the tendency to devalue rewards and gratifications as they are delayed in time, and prior research has indicated its association with obesity. Given this background, Izi hypothesized that there might be a similar relationship between delay discounting and type 2 diabetes.
To test her hypothesis, Izi utilized data from a clinical trial involving 120 participants who had poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. These participants were characterized by having an HbA1c level of 7.7% or higher and a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater. Contrary to her initial hypothesis, Izi’s findings revealed no significant correlation between the variables she tested. This suggests within her sample that delay discounting and food demand do not appear to be related to type 2 diabetes. These results provide valuable insights and indicate the complexity of factors contributing to type 2 diabetes, beyond delay discounting and food demand alone.
Izi’s research culminated in a poster presentation at the research symposium, where she shared her findings with fellow researchers and attendees. Her work not only contributes to the broader understanding of type 2 diabetes but also highlights the importance of testing and questioning established hypotheses within the scientific community.
Izi shared this personal reflection on her summer experience:
“My summer program was a great experience for me to learn and grow while learning science. I had daily to weekly seminars that included learning about neuroscience, cancer, and decision making. I also enjoyed the opportunity to work one-on-one with my PI. Additionally, I was able to speak with the associate dean of the Virginia Tech School of Medicine about medical school admissions.”
FloydFest was a reunion of sorts, bringing together families, current students, faculty, and alumni to celebrate and enjoy music. We were thrilled to see several CHS music program graduates take the stage, including alumni Eve-lynn D. (’16) and Eric S. (’14) who delighted the audience with their band, Phat Anchovies.
FloydFest was a CHS reunion of sorts, bringing together families, current students, faculty, and alumni to celebrate and enjoy music. We were thrilled to watch faculty member Jonathan Falls and alumnus Ben H. (’07) play two impressive sets with their band, Cinémathèque.
Aidan Skye Jameson (’20) graduated Summa Cum Laude from the School of Film & Acting at Savannah College of Art and Design with a 4.0 average. She also received an Outstanding Achievement Award for the Class of 2024 which is a truly impressive accomplishment.
Now as a SCAD graduate, Aidan Skye will be continuing her internship with costume designer, Amy Parris, of “Stranger Things” and “Yellowjackets”.
Way to go, Aidan Skye, we are all proud of you!
Odessa M spent a semester traveling throughout Southeast Asia and one of the things she most excitedly awaited, and most enjoyed, was seeing wayang kulit (shadow puppetry) in Indonesia. Through her father the art form has been a lifelong interest, and she loved experiencing it first hand in the country it came from. She also loved having the opportunity to introduce it to the faculty and students of CHS, who very much enjoyed her presentation.
Tim Woodrum of Radio Free Roanoke interviews interesting people at interesting places around the Roanoke valley in the YouTube Show “T-Bone – Best of Roanoke Show w/HB”.
In the episode below, Roanoke artists and community organizers, Brian Counihan and Ralph Eaton, are interviewed from inside their studio location as we learn about what Art Rat Studios is and does.
Brian shares his personal take on the purpose of the Daisy Art Parade and the meaning behind how and what came together during the second event.
He also talks about his background in visual arts and his interest in inspiring local people in our community.
As a founding faculty member, Brian explains how the idea of creating a museum school shaped his vision of the educational foundation for CHS. Through art creation, students would learn critical thinking techniques and apply what they learned from the process to other traditional academic subjects.
Enjoy the interview below.