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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 […]
“Pride and Prejudice” Ball
After attending two balls in their reading of Pride and Prejudice, students in the Jane Austen class were tasked with choosing the wardrobe for two of the characters. They found the origins and names of various parts of the clothing they chose, and noted any significance in coloring. Next, they selected the music to be played […]
Latin Voices in the Valley welcomes Vladimir Espinosa
Our “Latin Voices in the Valley” Advanced Spanish class welcomed local musician, Vladimir Espinosa, for a private visit. Vladimir is a multi-talented artist hailing from Havana, Cuba, who now resides in the Roanoke area. With expertise in music, acting, and choreography, he possesses well-rounded musical performance skills. In addition to demonstrating his percussion instruments, Vladimir […]
Precalculus Art
By solving rational equations, Precalculus students were able to work together to create a colored pencil mosaic resembling Van Gogh’s Starry Night.
An Exchange in the Lone Star State
Students Olivia L and Evalyn W participated in an exchange opportunity through the Network of Complementary Schools. They went to Houston, TX to attend the Kinkaid School for two weeks. They are grateful for the opportunity for personal growth and learning it provided, as well as the lasting memories. Here they share what this trip […]