CHS’s Silkscreen class was proud to host a day with CHS alum, Maggie Ellmore (’12). Maggie shared about her unique experience as a free-lance photographer, interior designer and behind-the-scenes documentarian. Students brainstormed ideas for a silkscreen print edition to help promote Maggie’s excellent work.
Learn more about Maggie’s business here.
Click here to read Gristle Butter #11, featuring Zora D, Jay S (‘22), Miles C, Sarah P, Rosie A, and Maddox B.
Our foreign language faculty prepared a multi-cultural luncheon for all to enjoy. With Spanish, German, and French selections, it was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to celebrate diversity through food.
How would you try to protect a strain of yeast that was particularly sensitive to UV light?
Our Biology students designed their own experiments to compare methods. Would glass, tears, a dollar bill or tanning oil provide any protection? How would denim protect the yeast compared to cotton, and would the color of the cotton have any effect?
The posters they presented below show their experimental results.
Students in the Jane Austen class took an enriching outing to the Black Friar’s playhouse in Stanton to watch a wonderful new stage adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice”. Their picnic lunch after added to the charm of the day, creating an atmosphere for the students to relax and bond over their shared love for the book. Lively conversation discussing their thoughts on casting and character choices portrayed in the play created lasting memories and enhanced their learning experience. They all very much enjoyed the play and appreciated the live production experience.
In anatomy class, students dissected sheep brains to explore the intricacies of the mammalian central nervous system (CNS) in three dimensions. The sheep’s brain is large enough to allow for the observation of key features without the need for magnification. This hands-on experience provides students with a deeper understanding of the structure and function of the brain and its role in controlling various bodily functions.
On Community Service day, new CHS students took a walking tour of various downtown nonprofit organizations including Angels of Assisi, Roanoke Diversity Center, Jefferson Center, Ursula’s Cafe, Samaritan Inn, United Way of Roanoke, Roanoke Outside Foundation, Roanoke Regional Partnership, and Council of Community Services.
Returning CHS students volunteered at the Rescue Mission and serviced in roles in housekeeping, the shelters, the pantry, and the donation center.
Click here to read the Spring 2024 Gristle Butter, Issue #10 featuring Maddox B, Daniel A, Kylie G, Odessa M, and Tristan S.
Our anatomy class demonstrated their understanding of muscles by sculpting at least 12 muscle groups onto skeleton models using clay. Through this activity, the students gained a deeper appreciation for the complexity of the human musculature system and honed their anatomical knowledge in a practical manner. Some chose to give their skeleton a little extra personality.
