CHS Students Tour Georgia State University

 

To culminate a fantastic College Week, 75 Centennial students attended an information session combined with a campus tour at Georgia State University.

CHS Students Visit Atlanta University Center

To celebrate College Week, Centennial took 47 students to the Atlanta University Center to visit three colleges:  Spellman, Morehouse and Clark Atlanta.  The students had the opportunity to visit the campuses plus learn the history surrounding the three colleges.

 

Spanish Language Students Showcase

Creativity and Community Service

 

 

 

 

 

This semester Spanish language students completed a project that offered standards-based skills and creativity plus a community service component. They began by writing and reading Spanish language fable stories containing a moral lesson. The stories were then illustrated and made into children’s books.  Last week, along with their teachers Mr. Lopez and Ms. Badger, the students visited Kinder Care Learning Center and Children’s Ark Academy in Roswell to read their original Spanish fables to the pre-schoolers. Mr. Lopez began this project with students in another district, and he is happy to have Ms. Badger’s collaboration to bring it here to Centennial. Students and teachers had a great time reading their books and making new friends!


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chorus Celebrates “The Reason We Sing”

 

 Last night in front of a full house, the Centennial chorus, over 80 voices strong, took the stage for their outstanding fall concert entitled “The Reason We Sing.”  Two songs were expertly accompanied by the CHS Symphonic Orchestra. To hear a short clip of the sounds the audience truly enjoyed, click open the video below.

 

 

 

Centennial Students Visit

Atlanta Technical College

 

 

 

A group of Centennial High School students visited Atlanta Technical College as part of College Week 2015.  They learned about the variety of programs offered at Atlanta Tech, including digital design, barbering, cosmetology, culinary automotive repair, fire science, computer systems, and nursing.   Technical schools were presented as a great option for young people looking to accelerate their career pursuits in fields with high demand.   http://www.atlantatech.edu/academics/all_programs.php

 

 

 

 

 

SkillsUSA Members Rally at the State Fair

Last week Centennial's SkillsUSA student members participated in the Fall Rally at Georgia's National State Fair in Perry, GA.  The students were able to network with other participants from across the state to prepare for upcoming competitions.  Sponsors, Ms. Terrell and Ms. Pritchard, also had a great time!

CHS Student Leaders Attend

Leadership Conference

Centennial student leaders from our student councils, HoPe, Johns Creek Leadership Academy, and Chick-fil-a Academy attended a conference at Mountain View High School in Gwinnett County today. Mike Smith was the inspirational speaker who led the "What’s Your Legacy?" discussion. Fulton County was represented by Milton and Centennial High Schools.

 

 

 

 

Learning Commons Hosts Second Event

in Fall Speaker Series

 

 

 

 

Today Ms. Wood and the CHS Learning Commons hosted our second speaker in the Fall Speaker Series.  Dr. Larry Daugherty from St. Simon’s Smiles spoke to our students about what it takes to be a successful dentist. 

Hunt and Agri Selected to All-Star Cast

 

 

Last weekend Sarah Hunt and Josh Agri were selected to the All-Star Cast at the 6A One-Act Play Competition. Please congratulate them on their great performances!

 

Junior Civitan Members Support

Local Special Olympics Program

 

Centennial’s Junior Civitan Club provided support at the Fall Fest Fundraiser for the Special K’s, a local Special Olympics organization.   Club members Korie Miles, Ashley Roberts, Hallie Rodney, Marlina Steinson and Nick Bray assisted with the event hosted by CrossFit North Fulton.

 

 

CHS Drum Line Entertains

                 

 

On Monday our Centennial HS Drum Line once again impressed and entertained our community at the 12^th birthday of the Goddard School in Alpharetta.

 

Fall Speaker Series in Learning Commons

Features Professionals

 

Last week Ms. Wood began hosting a Fall Speaker Series in the Learning Commons.  Highlighting professional careers, the speakers are streamed live into CHS and teachers’ classrooms via Safari Montage Livestream.  This semester the professionals include a neonatal nurse, a dentist, a city council official, a journalist, and a photographer.  Next semester will feature a new group of professionals.

 

 

 

Centennial Fencers Earn Medal,

Points at Pope Tournament

 

Congratulations to the Centennial Fencing Team for another outstanding showing at the Pope High School Fencing Tournament on Saturday.    For the men, sophomore Nick Bray (pictured above left) brought home a Bronze medal in a talented field of 83 fencers.  Joshua “Paco” Yao scored points with another top 16 finish, his third in three tournaments this season.    The Centennial men have risen to the top 10 in the state.

The Centennial women were once again led by the dynamic trio of Casey Archambault (7^th), Maggie Fritts (11^th), and Karla Chavez (16^th).   For Archambault, this represented her 3^rd top 10 finish in three tournaments this season.   The points earned by these fencers have vaulted the women’s team to a number 6 ranking in the Georgia High School Fencing League.

The next competition for Centennial Fencing takes place on Halloween at Lambert High School.   GHSFL events are always free to the public.  Come out and support the Fencing Knights.

Flamenco Music and Dance Offer

Cultural Opportunity

                                   

The Spanish department had a large turn out this morning for the Flamenco presentation given by Calo Gitano. Students shared that they were impressed by the intensity, emotion and multicultural history of the Flamenco music and dance. What a great cultural opportunity for all involved! The Spanish teachers thank Pam Darrow and Courtney Nelson for organizing the event and allowing all of us to participate.

 

Model UN Competes at GA Tech Conference

 

                            

Thirty-six students did an outstanding job representing Centennial at the Georgia Tech Model UN Conference on Monday and Tuesday.  Congratulations to Hannah Kitzmiller (center) on the award of Best Delegate.   Erin McCall (left) and Peyton Luxford (right) also made us proud by receiving Honorable Mention. 

AVID Students Visit Georgia Tech

            

Last Saturday Centennial AVID students visited GA Tech where they enjoyed a tour of the campus and attended the football game.

 

 

 

Orchestra Attends Opera Production

The Centennial High School Orchestra students traveled to the Cobb Energy Center to attend the Atlanta Opera's Production of La Boheme. Students were treated to a professional opera production as Well as a behind-the- scenes view of the inner workings of an opera production.