Students Serve the Community

While Paying Fines

At the end of each semester, in lieu of fines for late materials in the Learning Commons, Ms. Yelvington and Ms. McKay accept food.  All collected “fines” will be donated to North Fulton Community Charities.

English Department Competition

Equals Holiday Festivity

 

 

Yesterday the ladies in the Centennial English department donned their holiday apparel  to compete for the title of “Tackiest Sweater” on Tacky Tuesday.

Winners:  1^st place – Martha Smith; 2^nd place – Stephany Tighe; 3^rd place – Leslie Wolfe-Cundiff

 

Engineering Students Prove They Can-Do

 

 

Fifth period engineering students participated in the county-wide Can-Do contest to collect cans and build a structure with them. The engineering students, along with the help of other groups at CHS, collected 930 cans which were donated to North Fulton Community Charities.  The students who participated in the can collection then built the Hungry, Hungry Hippos were Jesus Guzman-Bonilla, Jordan Minchew, Alex Baldoni, Jackson Barnes, Tim Broome, Eric Rangel, Jermaine Ray, Joseph Routhieaux ,and Leonel Villazana.

You can vote for their Hungry, Hungry Hippos entry on the Can-Do Facebook page.

 

 

Centennial Career Tech Teachers

Complete CERT Training

 

 
 

Last week Christina Branch (Healthcare Science Technology Teacher; pictured third from left) and Brandi Terrell (Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Teacher; Pictured first from  right) along with several other teachers from across the state, completed training for The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program. CERT educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.

CHS Chorus Fall 2014 Achievements

The Centennial Chorus program is completing an event-filled fall semester. Students began the year performing the National Anthem at the 2014 End of Summer Celebration as well as a CHS home football game. Additionally students organized a fundraiser to help the program travel to Orlando Spring 2015. Most recently select students participated in the 2014 District V Honor Chorus (event organized by director Chelsea Burney for FCS, APS, and local private schools) and performed for Dr. Avossa for the 2014 “Principal for A Day” reception at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Finally senior Joel Terning and junior Elizabeth Raeside were selected to sing in the 2015 All State Chorus in March.

Our next concert is this upcoming Tuesday December 9^th at 7PM in the CHS auditorium. Both Haynes Bridge and Holcomb Bridge will be joining us on stage to celebrate the holiday season.

NTHS Inducts Honorees

 

Congratulations to the following students who were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society:  Claire Allen,  Savanna Karwoski, Genevieve MacDonald, Alana McLean, Pryce Nwabude, Andrew Phillips, Mira Shah, Mary Stephens, Madelyn Stone, Kendal  Blair, Carliss Braswell, Mugure Mugi

 

Coxwell Honored by Knights

Last night at the girls’ basketball game, Athletic Director Billy Kirk presented a Centennial letter jacket to John Coxwell in honor of over 16 years of hard work and dedication to CHS athletics.

 

 

Art Vibes at the High

 

 

Last Saturday, Centennial junior Erin McCall visited the High Museum to enjoy Art Vibes, a free day for students to work with other student artists from across metro Atlanta. 

 

Healthcare Science Intern Jerkovic

Shadows Neurosurgeon

In his third year of the healthcare science program,  Centennial student Boris Jerkovic enjoys working as an intern at North Fulton Hospital.  On Tuesdays he shadows neurosurgeon Dr. Belknap in the operating room; on Thursdays he shadows Dr. Belknap visiting patients during clinical hours.

Career Tech interns are working in a variety of jobs and locations such as: cosmetic facial surgeon, ophthalmologist, pediatrician, dentist, veterinarian, Autrey Mill Nature Center, Big Strides Therapy (hippotherapy--horses), and a biochemist. 

CHS Orchestra Experiences Madama Butterfly

Our Centennial High School Orchestra students experienced the Atlanta Opera's production of Madama Butterfly on Thursday, November 13 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center.  The Atlanta Opera describes the performance as "Puccini’s haunting story of passion, honor, and sacrifice."  

CHS Students Learn Leadership Skills

Ms. Crumbley visited Emory Johns Creek Hospital last week during the monthly meeting of Student Leadership Johns Creek.  The group posed for a selfie before the day was complete.  

 

 

 

Centennial Students Explore the

Chattahoochee River

 

Centennial AVID and AP Environmental Science students discovered CANOEMOBILE today in a field trip designed to explore the Chattahoochee by water.  The Chattahoochee Nature Center partnered with Wilderness Inquiry, the Georgia EPA, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (NPS) and other agencies and corporations to assist Wilderness Inquiry, an international organization, in providing this exciting free program for the first time in the southeast. 

 

Students Visit the University of North Georgia

As a part of College Week at CHS, twelve Centennial juniors and seniors visited the University of North Georgia today.  The students toured the beautiful Dahlonega campus, learning about both the military and civilian education programs offered at the school.   Interested in UNG? Find out more at http://ung.edu/ .

 

Pep Rally Celebrates Seniors and their Teachers

Centennial’s last pep rally marked the end of the 2014 football season and celebrated our senior football players, senior cheerleaders, and their teachers.  

Students Celebrate National French Week

  

Bonjour! Students in Ms. Kelly’s French 3 Honors class began celebrating National French Week today by bringing in French foods and learning to make crepes.  The professional chef pictured is Ms. Kelly’s daughter, Stephanie.  Ms. Crumbley conversed with the students in French while others lined up to fill their crepes with jam or chocolate. The poster outside Ms. Kelly’s door showcases a letter from President Obama wishing the best to all those who celebrate National French Week.

 

 

 

CHS Team Gears Up for 1:1 Teaching

 

Centennial teachers battled their way through the traffic to the airport three days this week for the Georgia Educational Technology Conference.  They are all ready for redelivery of best practices and strategies to utilize technology in the classroom.

 

 

Latino Students and Parents Connect with

Eight Georgia Colleges

 

In connection to College Week, CHS students and parents were able to meet with bilingual admission counselors from eight different Georgia colleges during Latino College Night on Wednesday evening.  Topics included admission requirements and financial aid, plus the participants enjoyed discussion with five Latino former CHS Knights who returned to share their college experiences.

 

Students Tour Georgia State

 

 

In connection with College Week, this group of seniors enjoyed touring Georgia State University on Wednesday.

Students Tour Kennesaw State University

In connection to College Week, this excited group of Centennial seniors traveled to Kennesaw State on Tuesday to enjoy a tour and see KSU campus life firsthand.

 

HOSA Students Attend Fall Conference

(which included a James Franco sighting!)

  

Twelve Centennial HOSA students attended the Fall Leadership Conference in Atlanta. The conference included a motivational speaker plus sessions ranging from Biomedical Engineering to Open Heart Surgery.  As you can see, an online James Franco "sighting" (check out his HOSA blazer!) caused excitement that rivaled the War of the Worlds radio broadcast.  A great and educational time was had by all!

Fritts Rated Top Female Freshman Fencer/

Miller Matches Career Best

 

The Centennial fencers competed Saturday in their first home meet of the season.   The women were once again led by 9^th grader Maggie Fritts.   Her third place finish earned Fritts a medal as well as 40 points toward league standings.   She is now the top rated female freshman fencer in the Georgia High School Fencing League, an amazing feat for someone who took up the sport two months ago.

 

For the men, junior Simon Miller matched his career best with his second consecutive 9^th place finish.   Miller continued his hot streak, earning points for the third consecutive tournament.  Teammates Kenneth Blackwell, Peter Wolff, and Duncan Hemauer advanced to the round of 32, acquitting themselves well against tough opponents.

 

Freshmen Joseph Dorfman, Daniel Sandfelder, and Nick Bray demonstrated the depth of the squad with 3 victories each in the preliminary pool bouts.   Fellow ninth grader Dean Bowler lost a nail-biter in his efforts to advance in the DE (direct elimination) bracket. 

 

In the Women’s event, Fritts won 5 preliminary bouts earning her a fifth seed in the DE competition.   Olivia Katz continued to display great progress with two victories in her pool.

 

Centennial fencers and their families showed the league how to host a tournament, earning much praise from visiting schools and their coaches.   CHS will be the site for another GHSFL tournament on January 17.    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fulton County

Honor Band and Orchestra Selected

 

Congratulations to the 18 Centennial HS students who were selected for the Fulton County High School Honor Band/Orchestra for 2014! The event will take place here at Centennial on November 17-18, 2014, culminating in a concert in the CHS auditorium on Tuesday, November 18 at 7:00 PM.

 

Ingrid Cai

Matthew Gilmore

Amanda Hamilton

Georgia Harper

Ally Hawkins

Margaret Howell

Jason Li

Jacob Martinez

Kyle Qian

Eli Rickles

Noah Rickles

Keyshaun Scott

Christina Tamba

Natalie Tilly

Mika Tokutake

DeChannel Wilson

Caroline Wittschen

Grace Wyner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Centennial Freshman Explores

Fire and Rescue Career

John Wesley Wright knows exactly how he will spend his career: as a firefighter.  As a member of the Dekalb Fire and Rescue Explorers group,  John spent last weekend in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at the Alabama Fire College.  Along with his fellow explorers, John experienced repelling from a 15 story building, climbing a 75 foot ladder, and using special gear for a necessary forcible entrance. The future firefighters were all suited up in protective gear and even had a lesson in crawling , without visibility, through a burning building to locate an injured victim.

Centennial Students Get a Taste of College Life

 

As a part of College Week at CHS, thirty-seven Centennial juniors and seniors toured the campus of Gwinnett Technical College this morning.   Students were introduced to the great variety of programs offered at the school.    The group learned about the benefits of a technical college education and how GTC readies grads for real world jobs in the fastest growing fields. 

 

 

Centennial HS JROTC Cadets Selected as TOP Cadets in Fulton County School District

Centennial High School Army JROTC Cadets Chad DeKold and Austin Turnbull were both selected to serve in an accelerated leadership program known as Brigade Staff that encompasses eight Junior ROTC programs within Fulton County Schools. Chad was selected as the top cadet of over 2000 cadets in Fulton County Schools, will be promoted to Cadet Colonel and serve as the Cadet Brigade Commander. Austin was chosen to be the Brigade Operations Officer and will be promoted to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel.  They will be a part of a 10 cadet staff that will engage in challenging project based activities and will be responsible for researching, developing, and instituting best practices aimed at world class leadership development for Fulton County Army Junior ROTC Programs.

Centennial AVID Group Visits Georgia Tech

This past Saturday, November 1, Centennial students and teachers braved the cold, windy weather to attend the AVID College and Career Day at Georgia Tech.  The group enjoyed a blustery day of college exploration with Georgia Tech student leaders.  The students had lunch, plus a visit with the GT Cheer Team and mascot, before they headed into the stadium to watch the Homecoming football game against the Virginia Cavaliers.