Events
2024 Fall Dance – Haunted Mansion
Another successful dance was held at the Fishburn Mansion. Our dance committee worked hard to create our “Haunted Mansion” night of fun. We are thankful for everyone who contributed, including the committee, parents, and faculty.
Halloween Party 2024
We celebrated Halloween at the end of our spirit week with a party in the yard. This year we introduced new games to complement our must-have sac races. To end a wonderful time, teams wrapped up senior students in toilet paper and Odessa’s team took the win for Best Mummy.
Spirit Week 2024
The year’s Spirit Week included Mob Day, Twin/Triplet Day, Wrinkly Senior Citizen Day, Halloween Day, and Freaky Friday. The festivities culminated with our Halloween party, filled with music, games, and treats.
Senior Retreat 2024
As our yearly tradition, our senior class participated in a two day how-to experience designed to help them with every aspect of the college application journey. The retreat was once again at the beautiful Hollins University campus This opportunity provided a clear and dedicated time and space away from family, work, and the classroom, to […]
News
CHS Students Travel To Málaga, Spain
Ten students and two teachers traveled Málaga, Spain. This two-week trip featured a homestay experience with local host families, intensive Spanish classes at the Malaca Instituto in Málaga, and fun local excursions. Read the Trip Blog Here!
Lily Earns a Scholastic National Silver Medal
Lily E won a Gold Key at the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards national level, and went on to win a Scholastic National Silver Medal for her art piece ” The Last of the Cherry Tomatoes.” Congratulations to Lily for earning this prestigious award recognizing her outstanding achievement in painting. Lily is an art student […]
Reebop Chromosomes
To demonstrate biological concepts and processes, our students created baby Reebops out of marshmallows and gumdrops. They used parent Reebop chromosomes to determine their features, and it’s a great illustration of how genetics is responsible for both similarities and differences within a species. Plus, they’re super cute!
UV Yeast Experiment
Our Biology students designed their own experiments to determine what devices might affect the protection of wild and mutant yeast strains unable to repair their DNA after exposure to UV rays. Would non-UV blocking advertised glasses offer the same protection as proper UV protective sunglasses? Would a camera lens filter out UV rays effectively? Does […]
Afro-Cuban Music Workshop
Vladimir Espinosa came to CHS to give a hands-on workshop highlighting Afro-Cuban Percussion. The history and background information enhanced the music and brought the ensemble to life. Thank you, Vladimir!
The Vienna Class Visits the Taubman Art Museum
In the Vienna 1900 class, students learned about a variety of Art Nouveau artists and architects from Austria-Hungary. They then had the fortunate opportunity to take a guided tour of the Alphonse Mucha exhibition at the Taubman Museum of Art.
Gristle Butter #16
Click here to read Gristle Butter #16, the latest edition to come out just in time for the Star City ZineFest! Enjoy being treated to the imaginations of Daniel A, Wilson K, Avery M, & Odessa M.
Roanoke STARCADE
Students and faculty took a surprise trip to the Roanoke STARCADE! Leaving behind our usual Monday classes, this unexpected outing provided a refreshing break from everyone’s routine. The day highlighted the importance of balancing academic commitments with enjoyable experiences, and energized the bond of community among our students and teachers.
Yasmine Anderson (’11) on her Passion for Literature and Editing
Yasmine Anderson (’11) shares with us how her early experience at CHS influenced the direction of her academic pursuits, ultimately earning a PhD in Composition from the University of Pittsburgh with her distinguished dissertation. She also shares her professional journey, including the founding of her freelance copyediting business called Other Words Editing. Yasmine successfully balances […]
Density Differentiation in Planetary Formation
Astrobiology students are studying planetary formation through the principle of density differentiation, which explains how planets develop distinct layers as they form. In the early molten stages of a planet, heavier elements like iron sink to the center, while lighter materials such as silicates rise to the surface, creating a core, mantle, and crust with […]
Ashley-Kate Meador Royal (‘14): An Artistic Journey
Ashley-Kate Meador Royal (‘14) demonstrated her deep connection to the intricate art of Pysanky, or Ukrainian egg decorating, when she returned to CHS to teach a Lycée Day class last fall. Her husband Dalton and his family practices Orthodox Ukrainian traditions, and she learned the skills to cherish and practice this beautiful craft from her […]
Southeast Asian Zines by Odessa
Odessa M spent an entire semester traveling throughout Southeast Asia with her father. Upon her return she treated us to a lesson about wayang kulit (shadow puppetry) in Indonesia, as this first hand experience was one of her personal highlights of the trip. Odessa interns under Olchar Lindsan, and she is also the editor of […]