World Language Clubs Gather
to Celebrate the Season

 

 

 

 

On Thursday, December 10^th, students from French, German and Spanish Club got together and celebrated the holiday traditions of their cultures.

French Club told the story of the Bûche de Noël, and the students got to make their own!

German Club shared their story of Krampus! I suggest we all be good J.

Spanish Club shared their tradition and story of the King Cake, along with a delicious cake to eat!

We even had a visit from Saint Nicholas who filled the students’ shoes with goodies!!!

From the World Language Clubs, we wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and Safe Holiday Season!!!!

 

Crumbley Awarded Principal of the Month

Congratulations to Ms. Crumbley who was recently named Principal of the Month for the Northeast Learning Community!

 

 

 

FBLA Members Attend Fall Leadership Conference

Several Centennial students attended the Fall Leadership Conference in Athens at the Classic Center.  The conference had as its focus: a dynamic general session, informative leadership training workshops, the always thrilling Battle of the Chapters, the opportunity to participate in one of the world’s largest MONOPOLY® Tournaments, and many other activities.  The conference is also a preparation for upcoming regional competitions.

Students Visit Roswell Jail/P.D. and SWAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approximately 30 of Centennial’s Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security students visited Roswell’s Jail, Police Department and SWAT. The students were able to tour the facilities and participate in a Q & A session with one of the SWAT and Community Relations officers. While students were touring, they witnessed a 911 in-home burglary call caught on camera for a local Roswell resident. Many of the LPSCS students seek employment in the law and justice field.

 

Tech Students Join Millions for Hour of Code

The Introduction to Digital Technology students participated in the globally observed Hour of Code this week.   The grassroots campaign’s goal is for tens of millions of students to try an Hour of Code during December 7-13, in celebration of Computer Science Education Week.  The session was introduced by Mr. Evan Adams, a Software Engineer with CareerBuilder.com.  Mr. Adams, a Javascript programmer, walked the students through creating a Star Wars programming game using Javascript.  At the end of the session, students received a programming certificate.

 

 

Art Students Visit Carlos Museum

 

 

Last week the AP Studio Art, AP Art History, and Art History I classes attended the Carlos Museum to see the Native Beauty Collection of Native American Art on loan to the museum.  Students were able to see first-hand artworks of some of the artists, such as Maria Martinez, included in the 250 iconic images of the AP Art History course.

 

 

Senior Service Day: Post#4

 

 

These Centennial seniors completed their service working

 to improve our campus environment.

 

Woodwinds Perform for Georgia School Board

 

Yesterday the CHS woodwind quintet performed at the Georgia School Board Association & Georgia Superintendent Association Convention.

Pictured above: Nicole Stetzer, Matthew Gilmore, Ally Hawkins, Mika Tokutake and Christina Tamba.

 

CHS Students Perform at Underground Atlanta

 

 

Last week twelve Centennial band students performed in Tuba Christmas, an annual tradition at Underground Atlanta.

 

 

Group Makes Plans for CHS SPaCE

 

The week before Thanksgiving, students, teachers, and parents visited Ga Tech's Invention Studio and the Decatur Makerspace. It was a great and productive day learning about opportunities from these existing makerspaces.

 

Senior Service Day:  Post #3

These Centennial seniors completed their service helping

at Spruill Oaks Library.

 

Senior Service Day:  Post #2

 

 These Centennial seniors completed their service cleaning up around the Chattahoochee River

at Vickery Ruins. 

Senior Service Day: Post #1

These Centennial seniors completed their service building furniture

and sprucing up the grounds on our campus.

 

 

Fritts Leads Strong Fencing Performances

at Dunwoody Tournament

 

The Centennial Fencing Team competed in their fifth tournament on Saturday, November 14^th, in Dunwoody.

Sophomore Maggie Fritts led the Lady Knights with a medal winning performance.  Fritts’ third place finish propelled her to a top ten individual standing in the state.  Sophomore Olivia Katz had an outstanding tournament, earning 4 pool victories and coming within one point of reaching the final sixteen.

The Knights Men were led by Senior Captain Joshua Yao, who continued his outstanding season by finishing a career best 6^th. Yao has earned points in every tournament this season.  Sophomore Nick Bray achieved his third consecutive top 10 result with another strong performance. Congratulations to Duncan Hemauer.  His 15^th place performance in the field of 100 secured points for his team and qualified Hemauer for the individual championships in February.

Coach Gene Gettler remains pleased with the progress of the squad. The Knights next tournament is hosted by Johns Creek HS December 5^th.

Centennial Spanish Students Visit

 Mexican Consulate

Centennial was well represented Tuesday by our Spanish 2 students on a visit to the Mexican consulate. Two consulate representatives shared information with the students about the role of the consulate here in Atlanta as well as some cultural practices including games and typical Mexican foods. We ended the day with an authentic Mexican meal before returning to Centennial.

 

Students Recognized for Perfect Attendance

 

 

 

 

    

This week teachers Courtney Allen and John Domville congratulated their students who had maintained perfect attendance for a month. Each honored student received a $10 Amazon gift card plus a prestigious photoshoot with their teachers.

BETA Joins Together to Help Children

 

 

This week BETA Club members packed 76 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child that will be shipped all over the world to make children smile. Shoeboxes contain small toys, books, crayons, etc…

 

 

 

Centennial HS ARMY JROTC Visits Senior Home

for Veterans Day

Four students from the Army JROTC visited the Bickford Senior Home On Veterans Day. Cadets Brianna Thomas and Brian Valle recited the Cadet Creed. Cadet Lesley Pequeno sang the National Anthem and was joined by the 15 Veterans and spouses of former Veterans.  Cadet Connor Frizzell conducted an Exhibition Rifle routine. The group was presented two “Thank You Veterans” posters created by JROTC students and signed by students from Centennial High School.

 

 

Cassidy and Kroll Assist in Packing 36,000 Meals

 

Last week at the Georgia Education Technology Conference, Hilary Cassidy and Zack Kroll (pictured above) helped a group of volunteers that packaged 36,000 meals in two hours. Meals of Hope provides hope to people who often need more than nutrition: “To a child who is dealing with the stress and insecurity of not knowing how or when they will receive their next meal,  a comforting bowl of Macaroni and Cheese or Beans and Rice (both fortified with soy protein and 21 vitamins and minerals), provides a bit of hope to carry them through another day.”

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JROTC Hosts CHS Veteran’s Day Ceremony

 

 

 

The Centennial High School Army JROTC hosted a Veteran’s Day Ceremony on November 11, 2015 at the CHS flagpole.  Over 90 Cadets participated in the ceremony which included the color guard, the history of Veteran’s Day, the singing of the National Anthem, remarks by the cadet commander, and the playing of Taps.

 

Wish Comes True for Max

      Pictured above: Max and his parents; Max and his dad;

Max making a presentation for his class

Max Sweeting just returned from the trip of a lifetime, made possible by the Make a Wish Foundation.  On October 22, the Foundation sent Max and his whole family to the Talladega Superspeedway. They met several drivers, attended the drivers’ meeting, and were there for the race. Everyone at Talladega, including the drivers, were amazing and incredibly nice to Max. Max is actually quite shy but was so excited about his trip that he gave a presentation to his peers to share the details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spanish Club Hosts Fiesta

 

Spanish Club hosted our annual fiesta for Dia de los Muertos this afternoon. Members and friends enjoyed authentic Hispanic food, music, dance, games and lively conversation in Spanish and English as well as the opportunity to get to know newer members and make friends. Thanks to all who contributed and attended!

 

 

CHS Students Selected to Honor Orchestra

 

Congratulations to our Centennial Orchestra students who were selected as members of the 2015 Fulton County High School Honor Orchestra!

From left to right: Andrew Zhang, Jason Li, Kyle Qian, David Wen, Darcy Malec and Sarah Maitland

HOSA Students Capture Second Place

                                                                       

 

 

 

Fifteen Health Occupation Student Association (HOSA) leaders attended the HOSA Fall Leadership Conference On November 2 and 3, 2015 at the Sheraton in Downtown Atlanta.  Olivia Datta took second place for Public Speaking.  Olivia McDonnold, Noor Khan, Elika Upadhyay, and Jessica Diaz earned second place for their Recruitment Display.  There were over 100 entries in each of these competitions. Students attended a variety of sessions on topics such as telehealth, biomedicine, open heart surgery, neurology, and leadership skills.

 

 

 

 

 

Miller Medals, CHS Fencers Continue

to Climb State Rankings

 

 

The Centennial Fencing Team competed in their fourth tournament at Lambert HS on Saturday, October 21st.  The Knights Men were led by Senior Captain Simon Miller, who achieved a personal best, medaling at 3rd place out of 83 competitors.   Sophomore Nick Bray achieved his second consecutive top 8 finish, placing 7th.  Senior Captain Joshua Yao was close behind at 10th place.  Yao has been the most consistent fencer on the Men’s Team, placing in the top 16 at all four tournaments to date.  Also notable was first-year fencer Joshua Bailey at 34th.

 For the Lady Knights, Sophomore Maggie Fritts led with a 6th place finish out of 77 competitors, followed by Junior Casey Archambault at 8th place.  Both have finished in the top 12 at all four tournaments so far.  Personal bests were also achieved by Sophomore Simone Katz at 22nd, and first year fencer Cursten Howard at 26th place.

Coach Gene Gettler is pleased with the steady improvement of the team.  The athletes are rapidly filling in the blanks in their skill sets, and stepping up.  With Saturday’s performance, the women’s team moved up to 5th place in the state.  The men improved their GHSFL rank to 8th, just 1 point behind Lassiter HS. 

 The Knights next tournament is hosted by Dunwoody HS November 14.  Go Knights!

 

 

 

CHS Students Earn Honor Band Status

 

 

 

 

 

 

Placing third in the county for the most students selected, Centennial can boast 15 students who make the Fulton County Honor Band.  Congratulate these students who will be participating in the Fulton County Honor Band and Orchestra on November 16 and 17 here at Centennial.

Ally Hawkins

Brandon Crowe

Carson Coldren

Christina Tamba

Eli Rickles

Georgia Harper

Grace Wyner

Jacob Martinez

Jonah Bergman

Keyshaun Scott

Kyle Howard

Madeline Baer

Matthew Gilmore

Mika Tokutake

Nicole Stetzer