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Maggie Ellmore (’12) Shares Her Experience
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.
Spring 2024 Gristle Butter #11
Click here to read Gristle Butter #11, featuring Zora D, Jay S (‘22), Miles C, Sarah P, Rosie A, and Maddox B.
Language Lunch
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.
Creative UV Light Blocking Experiments
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 […]
Pride and Prejudice
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 […]
Sheep Brains
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 […]
Spring 2024 Community Service Day
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 […]
Cimafunk!
Cimafunk, a prominent Cuban jazz funk musician and Afro-Cuban Rockstar, graced our school with a live performance before an engagement at the Jefferson Center. It was truly a special treat for all of us to witness his incredible talent and unique blend of musical styles. His latest album, “El Alimento,” has garnered widespread acclaim […]
Spring 2024 Gristle Butter, Issue #10
Click here to read the Spring 2024 Gristle Butter, Issue #10 featuring Maddox B, Daniel A, Kylie G, Odessa M, and Tristan S.
Clay Muscles in Anatomy
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 […]