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.