Spooky Photographs
Students in the Film Production: Horror & Comedy class experimented with on-screen space, off-screen space, and the rule of thirds to spook spectators in these photographs.
Arts & Electives
Blacksburg Zine Fest ’22
Seven students from the CHS Zine Club shared little books by themselves and past members at the first Blacksburg Book and Art Fair. They mingled with other members of the SW Virginia publishing & art community and distributed scores of zines, including a set purchased for the zine collection of the Hollins University library.
Below can find links to some of the Gristle Butter publications created by our students.
The group thanks the students, parents, and faculty who stopped by to say hello!
Zine Fest!
Olchar gave his CHS Zine Club students their first opportunity since quarantining began to meet other zine makers, as well as learn about and become involved in the broader zine community.
The group worked a booth to sell and trade their zines at the brand-new Blacksburg Zine Fest (officially “Art & Book Fair”).
Olchar also worked a table for Monocle-Lash Anti-Press.
John McBroom Returns!
Our school band, now under the wonderful direction of Brian Mesko, gave an amazing debut performance at our fall dance. John McBroom, our former band teacher, surprised us and joined the band for a song.
Meet Our New Band Leader
Meet our new band leader, Brian Mesko. Born into a family of musicians in Little Rock, AR, Brian mastered rhythm section instruments and has been gigging since age 14. Prog rock influences led him to discover fusion and then jazz, for which he developed the strongest passion for and settled on guitar as his primary instrument. Welcome to CHS, Brian, we’re excited to have you with us.
Welcome, Devonn!
Our new physical education teacher is Devonn McKenna. Her teaching philosophy centers on students’ lived experiences and fosters individuality in the classroom. Devonn is invested in changing the future of education through inclusive critical pedagogy and culturally relevant teaching.
Film is back!
We are very excited to announce our new film instructor – Ryan Totaro.
He will teach courses in film history, production, theory, and criticism, as well as take on administrative responsibilities.
New Decor Appears In the Student Lounge
The Puppets and Creepy Dolls class has contributed to the decor in the student lounge. But not all of the dolls are creepy. Zora D. made this adorable bunny without the assistance of a pattern!
Jack in the Green
Our Puppets class helped make the face for Jack in the Green which was featured by Art Rat Studios at the 2022 May Daze Festival.
Pi-ñata
We’re thankful for the students in our Creepy Puppets class for making the pi-ñata for our Pi Day festivities.
