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Voting 101
Community members Jinny Woodall-Gainey and Sue Williams came to talk to our students about voting. They emphasized several key points: The Importance of Voting: They highlighted how voting is a fundamental right and a way for individuals to have a say in the democratic process. Voting empowers citizens to influence government decisions and policies that […]
Ollie Herron (’23) experiences a week with WWOOF
Ollie Herron (’23) embarked on a transformative journey to Lopez Island, where he spent a week immersed in the world of organic farming through the Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) program. This organization is dedicated to fostering a global community that values ecological farming and sustainable practices. Ollie enthusiastically shares his experience below, detailing […]
After the PSAT ’24
After the PSAT, our students decompressed over snacks and games with friends on an absolutely beautiful day.
“History and Culture of Tea” Party
The History and Culture of Tea class organized a delicous tea party, featuring Darjeeling Tea, complete with milk and sugar cubes. Their culinary creations included classic scones, both with and without raisins, paired with rich clotted cream, tangy lemon curd, and assorted jellies. They also enjoyed savory curried egg sandwiches and refreshing cucumber sandwiches, creating […]
Scale Drawings
In the engineering class, students delved into the practical benefits of scale drawings as a crucial tool for graphical communication in design and production. This hands-on project involved gathering precise dimensions of various elements within an apartment, such as rooms, walls, windows, and storage areas, using tape measures. The challenges and learning experiences encountered during […]
Elevator Museum Trip
A group of CHS students and faculty visited Roanoke’s elevaTOURS International Elevator Museum. The group got a hands-on tour of elevator equipment from around the world! A big thank you to dieselducy for showing us around!
LJ Burnett (’21) Directs the SCAD Animation Studio’s Short Film Team
LJ Burnett (’21) is the Director for the SCAD Animation Studio‘s short film this year. It’s been a huge group effort with a team of approximately 75 SCAD students from different areas who were selected by the faculty to work on this year-long project. It’s incredibly rewarding to see it all come together! Exciting news: […]
Colorful Density Columns
Density columns are such a visually appealing and educational experiment, so we couldn’t resist sharing a photo of this year’s color creations! By creating several concentrations of sugar and water with food coloring, our Chemistry students were able to create their choice of design by layering the different solutions which stay separated by their densities. […]
Arab Culinary Treat
The Arab American Literature students learned about Arab culture through cooking, tasting, and sharing culinary delights from the Arab world: warak enab (grape leaves), tzatziki salad, and karkade (hibiscus tea). These recipes were shared by former CHS parent and Hollins University professor, Pauline Kaldas. The class also complimented the meal with a spread of assorted […]
Calculus: Match Game
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.