Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Student Announcements: January 24, 2018

Join the CHS Quiz Bowl Team in the Media Center TODAY during both A & B Lunch to witness the 2nd annual Students v. Staff Quiz Bowl Competition!  Will the Faculty be victorious for their second year?  Come find out!


There is a mandatory National Honor Society meeting Today in D219 during A Lunch.


There will be a meeting for all SkillsUSA Members this Thursday during B lunch in Ms. Landis' Room, E115.


The Game Design club will meet his Friday during B lunch in Ms. Landis' Room, E115.


Congratulations to the following CHS Adobe Visual Design Students whose graphic design work has earned them recognition in the 52nd Annual PICA Awards/Student Division:


Sean Billy (assisted by Camille Carter)

"Months of Frogs" Calendar won Best of Category in Specialty/Novelty and placed 4th in the overall Best of High School Category.


AJ Headen

"Shark Notes" Note Card and Journal Set won Special Judges Award in Digital Printing:Toner.


Ruby Handa, Vilja Saether, Ethan Merklein and Mayte Sosa

"CHS Holiday Greeting Card Set" won Special Judges Award in Digital Printing: Toner.


Max Huffman

"CHS 2017 Culture Fest Logo/Poster" won Award of Excellence in

Digital Printing: InkJet Flexible.


Saige Elms

"Quelle Neige?" Holiday Note Card Set won Award of Excellence in Digital Printing: Toner.


Jackson Ekeler

"I'm Melting! Christmas in the South" Greeting Cards won Award of Excellence in

Digital Printing: Toner.


Rahul Jayaram

"Primordial Sketch Books" won Award of Excellence in Specialty/Novelty.


Overall, CHS submitted an impressive array of graphic design work produced by our exceptionally talented Adobe Visual Design students. Kudos to all who participated!


Since 1966, the PICA Awards have been the premiere symbol of excellence for the graphics industry in the Carolinas. Winning a PICA Award -- whether it's a Best of Category, Special Judges Award, or Award of Excellence -- is a great honor!  All work will be displayed and celebrated on March 24, 2018 at the 52nd Annual PICA Awards Banquet which will be held in Greensboro this year at the Grandover Resort & Spa.

 

Good luck to our Swim Teams at the Mid-State Conference Championship Meet at Duke  tonight, Go Jags!


Mark your calendars….Kara Van Hooser, Assistive Technology specialist, will be giving a "Working Lunch" training on PODD communication (The picture flip-book communication system) on Friday, January 26 during lunch in Mrs. Barry's room.  If you're interested in learning more about PODD plan to bring your lunch & join us in D122.  This session will be especially great for Peer Buddies & anyone considering careers in speech therapy, special education or assistive technology.


Congratulations to wrestler David Veltri on his 100th career win!


Wednesday's Smart Lunch Schedule

Healthful Living, Math, World Languages - A Lunch

English - B Lunch



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