Htay Selected as Senate Page

 

 

 

Congratulations to Justin Htay (yes, the same Justin who won the math competition) on being selected as a Senate Page for the 2014 Legislative Session due to a very well written and insightful essay. He will be spending a day next semester representing Centennial at the Capitol. 

 

 

 

 

Kennesaw Math Competition Awards Htay

 

Congratulations to Justin Htay, the highest scoring Centennial student at the 2013 Kennesaw State University Mathematics Competition. Congratulations as well to Dr. Shih whose commitment of time and effort made the opportunity possible for CHS students.

 

 

 

 

Student Stockbrokers Earn First Place

 

 

The autumn edition of the Georgia State Stock Market Game just wrapped up with a Centennial team placing first in the region and 14^th in the state.  Each of the 3639 teams started with $100,000 to invest over ten weeks.  Our students’ final portfolio equity:  $168,111.38 – a 68% return on their investment!

 

AP History Students “Go West!”

  

Centennial AP US History students enjoyed the High Museum’s “Go West!” exhibit last Friday.  This exhibition from the Buffalo Bill Center of the West contains more than 250 paintings, sculpture, photographs and Native American artifacts dating from 1830 to 1930.

CHS Chorus Students Bring Musical Cheer

to the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve

 These Centennial Bella Voce students proudly represented Centennial at this year’s Holiday sing-along and tour event at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center.

Centennial’s Advanced Drama Delights Elementary Students

 

Last week Centennial’s Advanced Drama students delighted elementary students at River Eaves Elementary and Northwood Elementary with a stage production of Alice in Wonderland.  The younger children became very much a part of the story and had no trouble helping the characters on the stage find Alice!

 

Parents Attend Scholarship Information Program

 

 November 11, as part of the CHS Bilingual Community Liaison Program, international parents of junior and senior students attended a session by Ms. Morgan Havig, from the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, regarding post-secondary opportunities, financial aid, and scholarships for Hispanic students.  After the presentation, parents were given a copy of the final exam schedule and were directed to the Home Access Center link where they retrieved their students’ grades, discipline reports, and attendance records. 

 

Centennial Band Brings Joy to Holiday Shoppers 

 

 Percussionists

 

Senior band members with Mr. Reid.

 

 



The Centennial Band offered a beautiful performance of holiday music at North Point Mall Tuesday night.

 

Great Showing for Centennial Swim and Dive Team

 

 

The Centennial Swim and Dive team had a phenomenal meet when they competed in the annual McCallie Swim and Dive Invitational held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, November 22^nd and 23^rd.   There were over 25 high schools represented from across the Southeast (Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and Alabama).    

In the one meter diving competition, sophomore Chase Barron placed 5^th overall scoring 165.70 points.   For the girls, senior Kristen Drexinger placed 7^th overall with 167.55 points and senior Jamie Anderson placed 11^th overall with 146 points.

On the swimming side, Centennial was well represented with over 20 swimmers competing.  All three of the girls’ relay teams made finals.   The  Girls’ 200 Meter Medley Relay team made up of sophomore Jess McClure, freshman Karissa Reed, freshman Kaylon Berinhout and sophomore Anna Truax  placed 16^th overall.   The Girls’ 200 Freestyle Relay team made up of senior Chelsea Kennedy, junior Ashlynn  Landry, sophomore Anna Truax and junior Karin Sowiega finished 8^th overall.   For the Girls’ 400 Free Relay team made up of junior Ashlynn Landry, senior Chelsea Kennedy, freshman Kaylyn Berinhout and junior Karin Sowiega finished 12^th overall.

For the Girls’ Individual Events,  junior Karin Sowieja was most impressive finishing 3^rd overall in the 200 Free and 2^nd overall in the 500 Free.

In the boys’ competition, all three of their relay teams made finals as well.   The Boys’ 200 Medley Relay team made up of freshman Sage Ono, senior Drew Calvario, sophomore Hunter Doster and junior Gage Lignugaris finished 11^th overall.   The Boys’ 200 Free Style Relay team made up of senior Jake Truax, junior Gage Lignugaris, senior Drew Calvario and junior Boris Jerkovic finished 13^th overall.   The Boys’ 400 Free Style Relay team made up of freshman Sage Ono, freshman Mason Gay, junior Boris Jerkovic and sophomore Hunter Doster finished 9^th overall.  

 Notable individual swims were:   sophomore Hunter Doster finishing 4^th in the 200 IM and 3^rd in the 100 Breast, freshman Sage Ono finishing 12^th in the 100 Back, and junior Boris Jerkovic finishing 9^th in the 100 Breast.

Great showing for Centennial’s Swim and Dive Team! 

 

 

 

 

FBLA Competes at Hawks Marketing Competition

 

 

 

Centennial’s FBLA marketing and business students attended the Atlanta Hawks Marketing Competition on Friday.   All of the students enjoyed a marketing presentation by Hawks representatives. Three students represented CHS in competition, earning third place that day.  They were given a marketing scenario and had to create, on the spot, an effective marketing plan to promote a Hawks game. Congratulations!

 

 

 

Police Officer Visits Law & Justice Classes

 

 

 

Roswell Police Department/Riot Squad Officer Jeremy Bringle visited the Law & Justice classes last week. He explained the importance of "protecting and serving" our community, avoiding peer pressure, and understanding the consequences students suffer when they make poor decisions. He also allowed the students to tour his patrol car and explained careers in Law Enforcement. The students learned a lot while making real-world connections in the process.

 

Centennial’s Lacrosse State Champs Weather Johns Creek Parade

 

 

Centennial’s 2013 State Lacrosse Champions braved a windy, cold day to march in the Johns Creek Founders’ Day Parade on Saturday.  They had a great time throwing candy to the equally as brave parade watchers.

 

Centennial Tubas Spread Holiday Cheer at TUBACHRISTMAS

 

Last Friday, ten Centennial tuba players, accompanied by two middle school tuba players, joined dozens of other musicians by participating in TUBACHRISTMAS at Underground Atlanta.  This year is the 40th anniversary for TUBACHRISTMAS concerts which are presented throughout the world. TUBACHRISTMAS originated as both a celebration of the holidays and a way to improve public image for the tuba and euphonium.  Although the weather felt like spring, tuba players at the event jumped right into the spirit of the season for a large crowd of onlookers.

French Students Give Back to Community

 

 

 

Members of Centennial’s French Club met yesterday to assemble  gift bags and write notes to the 32  elderly residents who live at Tapestry Senior Living Facility on Holcomb Bridge Road.   To add to the spirit of the season, we sang holiday songs in French, sampled a traditional French Bûche de Noel,  and talked about holiday customs, while these Centennial elves put together the gift bags.  These students found joy in giving back and spreading joy in our community during this special time of year.

French Singer Performs for Fulton County Students

 

Centennial French Honors students joined other Fulton County French students at Milton High last week to expand their knowledge of the language and to enjoy a concert by French singer Eric Vincent.

 

Students Inducted into National Technical Honor Society

 

 



 

 

Thirteen students were inducted into Centennial's National Technical Honor Society this week. Jeremy Schwartz presided at the ceremony. In order to be in NTHS, the students have to  be in their 3^rd year of a career tech pathway, with a career tech average of a 90% and an overall GPA of an 88. They must belong to a Career Tech Student Organization and have no out of school suspensions.

Habitudes Raises Funds for NFCC

 

After selling Halloween Boo Grams, Centennial’s Habitudes students cleared $104.50 for Thanksgiving donations to North Fulton Community Charities!

 

 

BVP Students Tour CNN

 


Broadcast Video Production students got a behind-the-scenes look at CNN and HLN on November 14.  During the job shadowing tour, students were allowed to go beyond the regular public tour to see inside the studio, control room, and newsrooms. Students interacted with the staff to see how jobs at CNN translate to Centennial’s TV Station.

 

Centennial Students Tour Life University

 

 

 

 

Centennial students enjoyed a field trip to Life University near Marietta, GA on Monday.  They were given campus and facility tours, enjoyed multiple speakers and presentations, spoke to the Dean of Students, and had pizza provided. Juniors were given the opportunity to apply and have the application fee waived. 

 

October/November Highlights

Skills USA Members Participate in Fall Rally

 

 

Centennial High School SkillsUSA members participated in the SkillsUSA Georgia Fall Rally in Perry, Georgia on October 4^th. The students were able to meet new faces from other schools and districts as well as participate in Georgia’s State Fair! Our very own Brandon Hamilton represents Centennial High School as parliamentarian for the Georgia SkillsUSA.  

 

 Students Selected for Leader Academy

 

 

 

Last month 29 Centennial student leaders traveled to Georgia Tech to participate in a kick-off rally for the Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy.  Close to 600 students from the metro Atlanta area came together to enjoy everything from motivational speakers to a hands-on service project packaging 25,000 meals for Kids Against Hunger and a Chick-Fil-A lunch, of course. The students will meet monthly for a motivational curriculum provided by the Academy to plan then execute Impact Projects this spring.  Chick-Fil-A piloted this program with three schools last year, jumped to 23 schools this year, plan to go statewide next year, and look forward to taking the program nationwide Fall 2015. Centennial was selected out of all the high schools in the Northeast and Northwest Learning Communities to represent Fulton County Schools.

 

 FBLA Students Visit Middle Schools 



 

 

Centennial members of the Future Business Leaders of America visited Holcomb Bridge Middle School to talk about careers.  They also introduced FBLA and its leadership and business concepts. 

 

Cheer Team Focuses on Elementary Red Ribbon Week

Centennial Varsity Cheerleaders and Drumline helped Hillside Elementary kick off

Red Ribbon Week on October 28.

 

 

 

 

 Connor O’Neill was honored at the Fulton County Board of Education meeting for placing in the top 10 in the HOSA National Competition. Earlier this year he was honored by the State Superintendent Dr. John Barge at a reception.

The HOSA competition is designed to encourage Health Science students to develop and/or refine the skills necessary to apply for and obtain employment. Competitors apply for any health care related position for which they are trained or being trained then prepare a cover letter and resume to bring with them to the conference. At the conference, competitors complete a job application and participate in a job interview

 

 District V Honors Chorus Hosted by Centennial Director

CHS chorus students had the privilege of working with Dr. David Morrow from Morehouse College at this year’s District V Honor Chorus.  They were part of the High School ensemble of approximately 130 singers from Fulton County, Atlanta Public Schools, and various local private schools. Chelsea Burney (CHS Choral Director) hosted this year’s event at the Roswell Presbyterian church, working alongside Dr. Morrow and the High School ensemble. The students rehearsed all day Nov. 1^st and 2^nd, concluding the event with a spectacular concert.

 Law and Justice Students Visit Capitol

Students in Centennial’s Law and Justice Program visited the Georgia State Capitol last week.  They toured the capitol and the museum, plus the House and Senate Chambers.  The trip also included a visit to the Secretary of State’s office and the Governor’s office.

 TSA Competes in Robotics Competition

The Centennial High School TSA entered the VEX Robots and Cardboard Boat competitions at this year’s Fall Leadership Conference.  The robotics team placed 21^st out of 65 competitors.  The boat, however, did not fare as well.  Although it was a great design, entry into the boat by the occupants caused it to roll and take on water…and sink -- a fantastic opportunity to have hands-on learning and a great experience for the students.

 

JROTC Attends Ground-Breaking

On Saturday November 9^th 2013, five cadets from the Centennial HS Army JROTC along with numerous local dignitaries attended the ground breaking ceremony for the John’s Creek Veterans Memorial Walk that will be built at Newtown Park. The Johns Creek Veterans Association in partnership with the City of Johns Creek is building the Johns Creek Veterans Memorial Walk as a place to celebrate the peace ensured by the service and sacrifice of those in uniform. The Veterans Memorial Walk will feature an entry plaza leading to concrete paths connecting ten memorial plazas. The project is being funded through corporate and private donations and through the sale of engraved pavers in which family and friends can pay tribute to specific veterans. About half of the $13,000 required for the project has been raised.

 

 

 

CTI Students Attend Leadership Conference

 

 

Centennial High School’s CTI program took 6 students to the Annual CTI Fall Leadership Conference.  The students competed in a Quiz Bowl, dinner with a motivational speaker, a dance, Leadership Training classes and exercises.  The students performed very well and were able to interact with other students from around the state to forge and strengthen networks.

 

 

Orchestra Students and Directors Attend ASO 

 

Eighty five orchestra students from Centennial High School, Haynes Bridge Middle School and Holcombe Bridge Middle School, along with their directors, attended the November 15 performance of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.  After the performance of the Bartok Violin Concerto and the ASO Chorus doing Carmina Burana, students were treated to a Q & A with one of the foremost violinists of our time, Gil Shaham.

 

FBLA Attends Conference

Several members of Centennial’s Future Business Leaders of America members attended their annual Fall Leadership Conference in Athens.  The conference hosts students from all over the state.  Several workshops were offered to students. Topics ranged from inspiring and hilarious keynotes to leadership workshops, communications training, officer trainings and presentation coaching.  Students were also able to make preparations for upcoming regional and state competitions.   

 

 

Lacrosse Students Generate Enthusiasm

Athletes from both our boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams traveled to Holcombe Bridge and Haynes Bridge middle schools yesterday to get kids excited about the sport.  Centennial players introduced the middle school students to the sport with trivia and a game of lacrosse.  A new group of lacrosse enthusiasts resulted!

 

Ms. Bernath becomes Principal for the Day

 

 

On Monday, Ms. Julia Bernath, our Board of Education member, became Principal for the Day at Centennial.  Ms. Bernath observed classes and attended an update on school governance pursuits.  She accompanied Ms. Crumbley and Mr. Campbell on a visit to Siemens to meet our student interns and their teacher, Catherine Wise.  They also enjoyed a Thanksgiving lunch.