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Madeleines
The French class was busy in the kitchen making Madeleines, traditional French shell-shaped sponge cakes known for their light, buttery texture. Madeleines have a rich history rooted in the Lorraine region of France. According to legend, they were named after a young maid, Madeleine Paulmier, who baked these delicate cakes for a royal banquet. Today, they […]
Author and Professor Pauline Kaldas Visits Class
The Arab American Literature class was honored to host Pauline Kaldas, who serves as Susan Gager Jackson Professor of Creative Writing at Hollins University. Pauline co-edited an amazing anthology of Arab American fiction, Dinarzad’s Children, which has been an amazing source of Arab American fiction for the class. Pauline discussed being Egyptian American, editing the […]
Fall 2025 Community Service Day – Highland Park
In an action-packed Community Service Day, we walked to Highland Park in Old Southwest to assist Roanoke City Parks and Recreation with a variety of projects. Students, faculty, and community members spread mulch at the playground, installed an art installation, removed overgrown vegetation, and spread gravel at the dog park. Check out our work the […]
Olivia Sloan Martin (’16) Organizes a Benefit Concert
Olivia Sloan Martin (’16) spends her time coaching gymnastics and managing her band, Liv Sloan. But after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, she channelled her energy and dedication into organizing a series of benefit concerts in her hometown of Martinsville. Aiming to assist flood victims in Asheville, every penny of the entry donations were […]
Richmond Zine Fest ’24
Current and recent members of Zine Club ran a CHS booth at the Richmond Zine Fest, where they traded, bought, and sold zines with hundreds of other zine-makers. Maddox and Olchar also each had their own booths at the event. It was also a wonderful opportunity to meet up with other CHS Zine Alumni who […]
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 […]