In a sport noted for its parity, the Patriots have managed an astonishing dominance over the last 15 years. Sunday marks their 7th Super Bowl appearance over that time span and their 9th Super Bowl appearance as a franchise. Difficult to believe they have appeared in nearly 18% of all Super Bowls.
A football franchise is more than the 53 man player roster, however. In fact, they employ hundreds of people from diverse backgrounds. Males and females with divergent political beliefs, males and females from different ethnic backgrounds, males and females with various religious beliefs; all practicing different rituals, customs, and speaking different languages. Despite their differences, they come together for a common purpose and a common goal. One team with one mission, all striving to be the very best they can be. Sounds a lot like our school.
Last weekend Roger Federer and Serena Williams defied age and won the Australian Open; the first of four major tennis tournaments. A feat achieved at thirty-five years old; the tennis equivalent of reaching the age requirement for an AARP membership.
More importantly, both won with grace, class, and humility. Federer is arguably the best male tennis player of all time. Without a doubt, Serena Williams is the greatest tennis player to ever grace the court. Her most recent accomplishment hardened the granite and firmly positioned her atop the Mt. Rushmore of sport.
Serena is one of the greatest athletes regardless of gender. A case can be made that she is, in fact, the most dominant athlete we have ever witnessed. She lends grace and inspiration to both spectator and sport. Impressive in so many ways.
Monday marks our 100th day of school. The students of this great school have made the first 100 days a joy. I look forward to the next 80. Go Pats!
Student Newspaper
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CCHS Students & Staff Participate in Weather Fest
By Peter Mushlitz
We arrived Saturday afternoon. Once we'd dropped off our bags and got lunch, we joined a women's march in downtown Seattle. After this we went up to the Space Needle. The next morning, we went to Weather Fest, which is a collection of science projects for young kids to enjoy, and for adults to learn how to teach kids about science. We then went to the aquarium, and watched the Patriots game. The next day was the day we presented our posters for our chapter, and for the weather balloon project, to the conference. We spent most of our day at the convention center, attending conferences, talks, and presenting the posters. The next day we left Seattle and returned on Tuesday night.
Concord Cooler
The Concord Cooler event was a great success. Congratulations to Jill Appel and her team. Many thanks to Peter Nichol and all the CCHS students who helped make the event a great success. Photographs contributed by Superintendent Diana Rigby.
Student Art Work
By Joe Pickman
In celebration of Black History Month, Advanced 2D Art classes have decided to honor the history of black musicians whose innovation, artistry and spirit inspired the evolution of iconic American music; specifically blues, jazz, and rock. These artists defined our musical heritage and our American identity. There are so many musicians, known and unknown, who have greatly enriched the robust fabric of truly American music. We have selected fourteen in an effort to depict a few of our favorites.
"The blues is the basis of most American music in the 20th century. It's a 12-bar form that's played by jazz, bluegrass and country musicians. It has a rhythmic vocabulary that's been used by rock n' roll. It's related to spirituals, and even the American fiddle tradition."
-Wynton Marsalis
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Michael Jackson
By I. Dhar, C. Franck, N. Ely-Myers, L. Pohl
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Aretha Franklin
By Nathaniel Battista
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Chuck Berry
By Heather Szczesniak |
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DJ Kool Herc
By Landon Nuzum-Clark and Kyra Chen
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Otis Redding
By Grace Jennings and Olivia Coutre
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Ella Fitzgerald
By Ellie Kidder and Abigail Herman
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| Prince By Sandro Lopresti and Caleb Cramer |
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
By John Lindner
We congratulate the following CCHS students who have been recognized by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for their outstanding effort and achievement in visual art.
Mark Behnam Silver Key Film & Animation
Alejandro Cancio Honorable Mention Film & Animation
Mia Royce Silver Key Photography
Mia Royce GK Art Portfolio
Mia Royce Silver Key Photography
Natalie Sluss Honorable Mention Photography
Madi Green GK Photography
Leah Hardacker Silver Key Art Portfolio
Daphne Baldoumas Honorable Mention Drawing and Illustration
Ginevra Davis Silver Key Art Portfolio
Henry Johnstone Silver Key Drawing and Illustration
Henry Johnstone Honorable Mention Painting
Sandro Lopresti Silver Key Painting
Glyn Mardis GK Drawing and Illustration
Kasey Stewart Silver Key Drawing and Illustration
Sunny Tang Honorable Mention Drawing and Illustration
Sunny Tang GK Drawing and Illustration
Mingxi Wu GK Drawing and Illustration
Lydia Yoder Silver Key Ceramics
Peter Gramaglia GK Ceramics
Peter Gramaglia Silver Key Ceramics
Peter Gramaglia Honorable Mention Ceramics
Ruchi Naidu Honorable Mention Ceramics
Liana Shames GK Ceramics
Kasey Lee Silver Key Digital Art
Kasey Lee GK Digital Art
Kasey Lee Silver Key Digital Art
Kasey Lee Silver Key Digital Art
Kasey Lee GK Art Portfolio
Daria Pietropaolo Silver Key Art Portfolio
Daria Pietropaolo Honorable Mention Digital Art
Daria Pietropaolo GK Digital Art
Daria Pietropaolo Silver Key Art Portfolio
Mingxi Wu Honorable Mention Digital Art
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