Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Student announcements - Feb. 28, 2017

Good morning,

The month of February is designated to acknowledge the achievements made by African American people throughout history.  To honor Black History Month,  each day, we will recognize a historic figure that has helped society for the better. Today’s person of the day is:
  • A. Philip Randolph is considered the most important civil rights leader that emerged from the labor movement. He put the interests of black workers at the forefront of his racial agenda. He was constantly calling out unions for discrimination and worked to improve the lives of all African American workers. 

Please join us in congratulating the Model UN club for their participation and performance in the recent UNC Model UN Conference.  Of the 16 who participated, 3 CHS Jaguars received awards!
Isabel Simmons got verbal commendations for SOCHUM -- at her very first Model UN Conference no less!
Ester Rimanyi received best delegate in SECPOL.
Taylor Gosk and Michael Donovan received outstanding delegate in UNEP.


CHS students competed at the  UNCG in the regional Science Olympiad.
Overall the varsity team placed 9th out of 30 teams.
The following individuals placed in individual events:
Astronomy , 4th place - Sean Aiton, Tejaz Ajit                                          
Codebusters, 4th place -  Shai Caspin, Ojas Patwardhan, James O'Brien  
Dynamic Planet, 2nd place - Paloma Baca, Akash Mullick                               
Microbe mission, 5th place -  Arun Chakrabarty, Tejaz Ajit                                    
Rocks & minerals, 4th place -  Arun, Sean      


The winner of the 2017 Project Graduation T-Shirt design is Carrboro’s very own: Sofia Dimos. Her design was selected from over 30 submissions entered by East, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro students. Congrats Sofia!


It’s Cinderella’s Closet time again!  Cinderella’s Closet provides formal wear for prom to junior and senior girls who could not otherwise afford it.  Please see Ms. Crider for an application.  Deadline is Tuesday March 7th!


Are you interested in Southeast Asian food and want to support Burmese/Karen Refugee students to be able to visit family and friends in Thailand?
Food Fundraising @ Transplanting Traditions Community Farm
2912 Jones Ferry Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
When:: Saturday March 4th, 2017 at 10am to 1pm
You may donate online also:  https://www.gofundme.com/ghx4mp3


Carrboro High School Track Night:  Thursday, March 2nd 5:30-7:30 pm Fleet Feet Carrboro.  Students and Parents will receive discounts on purchases of shoes and gear.  Free Pizza and Drinks.  All types of runners are welcome. 


Interested in Theatre, Technical Theatre, or Yearbook?  No experience needed to sign up!  Make sure to also check out Film and Theatre Around the World.  Who doesn’t want to watch movies?  If you sign up for the film class, make sure to list another Theatre course as your alternate.  Feel free to contact Ms. Stegall with questions. 


Have you seen the flyers on the library windows?  Anyone who has not purchased a yearbook but is in it at least 2 times (at this point) should have a flyer.  Look for your name, take a reminder, and remember to purchase while supplies last. Please email carrborohighyearbook@gmail.com if you believe there is an error. 


Do you sing?  Would you like to sing even better?  You can just sign up for Concert Chorus.  For more of a challenge, consider honors level choir classes next year.  There is a 10 minute audition required.  Se Ms. Johnson in C-111 for details OR google “CHS chorus and orch” and look under auditions for all that you need to prepare.  Audition sign ups will be on the bulletin board outisde C-111 for dates in March.

Attend an elegant evening at your Great Gatsby Prom on April 22nd at Chatham Mills. Tickets are $95 for a couple and $60 for a single. They can be purchased on Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's during lunch.

Do you need help with scholarship essays, creative writing essays and research papers.Writing coaches are now available in the library during smart lunch on Wednesday.  Sign up in the library to reserve a spot.

Have a great day!