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I normally don't get too choked up at graduation ceremonies, but listening to Hannah Gardiner's speech I got a little emotional. Her remarks to her classmates were among the most emotional I have heard in some time. It followed some warm and poignant comments from invited speaker Liz Guerin. In all it was an emotional and moving tribute to the Class of 2009. Over $32,000 in scholarship awards were presented. The band played a Coldplay hit for the seniors. And after 2 hours in an increasingly warm auditorium Mr. Breault pronounced that the class had graduated. Congratulations to all the graduates. I am posting a few thing here today:
On
June 15, 2009, seven CCS students were recognized for their
participation and achievement in the Career & Technical Education
Program at FEH BOCES - Rodney Davis, Andrew Gadway, Elizabeth
Oliver, Emily Plante, Matt Rousseau, Bradley Spinner, Kent
Vaillancourt. Emily Plante was the recipient of the Apple Award.
This is given to one senior in each district with the highest
average. Rodney Davis was awarded the Preve Award. A special
memorial award given to a student in the Heavy Equipment program who
is recognized as being well-rounded socially and academically.
Lastly, a Leadership Award in Culinary Arts was given to Elizabeth
Oliver. We are all very proud of the efforts of all these students.
Thanks to Mrs. Trombly for the great
PICTURES.
June
4, 2009 - Academic achievement was recognized at the annual Academic
Awards night at CCS. Those students whose grades earned them a spot
on the honor roll were recognized with a certificate, letter, or
pin, depending on what they had already achieved. It is also the
night that new members of the Honor Society are inducted. Guest
speaker for the event was Mrs. Barbara Hill. She talked about her
experiences growing up in a small community and attending a school
much like CCS. Many families also enjoyed a lasagna dinner in the
cafeteria prior to the awards.
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Thanks to the Legend of Zeldenrust (Kierstin that is) I have over 300 pictures from two recent road trips. Some are from the recent French Trip and others are from the annual Ottawa trip involving the sophomores in Mr. Flaherty's class. There are many great pictures of the exhibits here. Thanks Kierstin. PICTURES
Congratulation to all the students who were recognized today for their scholastic achievements in the 2008-2009 school year. There were MANY students honored in many categories. This is by no means a complete list but I am highlighting some of the awards. I will add the lengthy lists of pins, certificates, attendance awards and more as soon as I get them. Thanks to all who worked to put this afternoon's ceremony together. It takes the cooperation of many people. I put the link for the pictures below all the winners. Other lists and names coming soon.
Junior Honor Society Induction - list coming soon.
American Legion Oratorical Contest - Emily Jackson
Bausch & Lomb Science Award - Stephanie Boyea
Frederick Douglas & Susan B. Anthony Award - Marissa Cook
Xerox Award -Eli Franze
Kodak Young Leaders Award - Emma Allen
LeMoyne College Heights Award - Tony Danussi
RPI Medal - Marci Wood
Clarkson Leadership Award - Lynn Leach / Zach Matthews
Wells College Leadership Award - Carissa Cook
Student Sage Recognition - Cassondra Whyt
Sage Arts Award - Margaret Empsall
Saint Michael's Book Award - Marci Wood & Eric Dwyer
Saint Lawrence/Augsbury Scholarship - Chelsey Legacy
Valedictorian - Hannah Kinney
Salutatorian - Hannah Hanover
Honor Roll Recognition - List to be posted soon
Sixteen Consecutive Honors - to be posted soon
Deserving Student Awards - Alex Stalter and Crystal Gilbride
Instrumental Music Awards -
Choral Music Awards -
Robideau/Lamitie-King Art Exhibit Awards -
Science Olympiad State Award -
John Martin Athletic Award -
Attendance Awards - lists to be posted soon
Ok, OK, here are the PICTURES. I did not edit them. I posted all the ones I took. If there are a few blurry ones, I am sorry.
From
Danielle Swanston "Recently the CCS French Club took a field trip to
Old Montreal! At Old Montreal the club experienced the culture, took
a ride on the Bateau Mouche, and went to the Cirque du Soleil! The
Bateau Mouche consisted of a boat ride on the St. Lawrence River.
There was a tour guide on the boat that pointed out all of the
interesting historical facts along the river. The Cirque du Soleil
was an acrobatic performance that follows the lines of a play, and
is definitely something that all of the members and chaperones will
remember for the rest of their lives! We would love to give a
special thanks to all of the chaperones and most of all Mrs. Sheila
Simonsen because without her this trip wouldn’t have been possible."
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Funny
how many people don't realize that they should clean up after
themselves. They litter the halls, move things around and don't put
them away and expect that someone else will do it for them. The
worst place is our roadsides and thankfully for a stretch of Rt. 374
the Science Club took some time out to clean up. On May 15th the
students filled many bags with trash that people toss out the
windows. It is always refreshing that people take the time to do
this. It is always disheartening to realize that we have to do it
year after year. Thanks Science Club. Mrs. Harrigan and Mrs. Gratto
would especially like to thank Crystal Gilbride who has participated
in every one of these events since 7th grade. She graduates this
year and her participation and dedication will be missed. Thanks the
PICTURES as well.
...is
Laura Stewart. She took center stage with guitar in hand and sang a
song a song she wrote and won over the crowd. The voting was between
Laura, Kayla Trainer and perennial crowd favorite Educated Guess.
There were many wonderful acts, lots of laughs and other special
acts. Mrs. Andre's daughter, Allison performed a special song. There
was a special puppet show that made creative use of black lights.
And then there was the 1-2 punch of Tony and Alex Lamica. The Class
of 2009 thanks all who attended, those seniors who helped and all
the acts.
PICTURES
I have 4 batches of senior trip pictures to share with you. They come from Hannah Hanover, Briana Stark, Devin Cassavaw and Mrs. Andre.
Author
and sustainability expert Jim Merkel spent some time at CCS
Wednesday afternoon discussing the effect that human behavior is
having on the planet. Mr. Merkel is the author of the book
Radical Simplicity and is involved with the Global Living
Project, a group dedicated to educating others about
how human behavior is slowly destroying the planet. Mr. Merkel
stayed for a question and answer period as well. His discussion was
well received by the students. Many were surprised by the amount of
energy and resources that are being used by the United States. We
thank him for spending time with us and we thank Mr. Miller for
brining him to our school. Now that we have some information it is
time for action. What can you do to reduce your carbon footprint?
You can learn more about Mr. Merkel, the Global Living Group and buy
his book by clicking
HERE.
From
Mr. Jaggers - On Friday April 24, students from Mr. Jaggers' General
Physics class traveled to the Youth Environmental and Energy Expo
(YEEE) in at SUNY Canton to enter their project in a renewable
energy competition. These students included Natalie Tetreault, Todd
Stubbs, Tyler Mills, Lyndsey Soulier, Cody Lawler, and Jacob Layton.
These students created a combination Solar/Wind turbine to collect
renewable energy from the sun and wind. This energy was then stored
in a lead-acid battery and shown to power an LED light and also
generate music from a small buzzer. They took 2nd place honors with
their project within their class and out of as many as ten other
project entries. As a result, they earned $50 cash, T-shirts, and
plum trees. If you see these students, congratulate them on their
hard work. And special thanks goes to Mr. Sandvig for for
chaperoning and making the battery.
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Raising Generation “M” (The Media Generation)
Attention ALL parents!
You are cordially invited to join us for an evening designed
to encourage you and help you navigate your way through the
incredibly challenging world of parenting.
When? Thursday, April 23rd
from 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Where? Chateaugay Central
School auditorium
Cost? FREE!
Refreshments? YES!
Free Childcare? YES! (No
children in the auditorium, please)
Topics to be discussed:
· Youth Culture 101: How today’s
youth are being affected by the media, Internet, and other
technology (and what parents can do about it).
· Current trends involving teen
health issues.
· When and how to talk to your child
about sensitive topics.
· And, more!
The culture that is currently influencing your child is
changing at a pace that is difficult to keep up with. Some of the
administration and staff at CCS would like to take the opportunity
to share some important information with you that will hopefully,
empower you as a parent.
The speakers at this event include:
Mrs. Donna Andre, Mrs. Loretta Fowler, Mrs. Amy Jaggers, Mrs. Mary
White, & Mr. Bruce Gugliotta
Gee...I hope this is all accurate.
It was an upset of epic proportions. The 8th graders won this year's color wars despite attempts from the senior class to cheat their way to victory in the Musical Chairs portion of the competition. Also of note was the valiant attempt by Eli Franze to rally the junior class with his cries of "freedom". I think they cam in dead last. A wounded knee kept the sophomores from victory as they won the final two events to lose by only one point. All in all it was a raucous afternoon of fun. We have tons of photos from Stephen Bernier and Emily Jackson.
The Chateaugay Central School Mock Trial
Team are the winners of the the 2009 Franklin County Mock Trial
competition. Members of the winning team are Stephen Bernier,
Heather Blow, Devin Cassavaw, Hannah Hanover, Hannah Kinney, Annika
Peterson and Maggie Trombley. The were coached by teacher Roger
Miller, student teacher Tim Seymour, and attorney coaches Peter
Dumas and David LaPlant.
Teams competing for the prize this year came from Tupper Lake
Central, Malone Central and Salmon River Central, as well as
Chateaugay.
In the competition each team took on the roles of witnesses
and attorneys and trained to conduct a trial. Each team prepared
both the plaintiff's and the defendant's side of the
case.
A preliminary round of trials led to the final trial between Tupper
Lake Central and Chateaugay, which was held on March 25 at the
Franklin County Courthouse. In the final competition Chateaugay took
on the role of the plaintiff, while Tupper Lake took the role of the
defendant.
This year the fact pattern for the trial centered on a
make-believe student who published an article which was critical of
a school administrator. The administrator happened to be running for
public office at the time. The article caused the administrator to
lose the election. The administrator, as plaintiff, sued the student
for damages resulting from the article. The participants in the
competition spent many hours learning about the law of libel, as
well as the rules concerning testimonial and documentary evidence.
The Court's decision was that the plaintiff did not prove
libel. Supreme Court Justice David Demarest, who presided over the
final competition, explained to the participants and the spectators
after the trial that libel is almost impossible to prove under the
laws in New York State. Although Tupper Lake won the case,
Chateaugay won the tournament based on points earned for their
performance in acting as witnesses and entering evidence as
attorneys.
Judges for the preliminary rounds were Clinton County Family
Court Justice Timothy Lawliss and St. Lawrence County Court Justice
Jerome J. Richards. The competition was sponsored by the Franklin
County Bar Association. The Bar's Mock Trial coordinators were Todd
Weber, Tammy Gordon and Richard Edwards. This is the third year that
the competition has been conducted in Franklin County.
Brian S. Stewart
President, Franklin County Bar Association
Mr. Miller's OAS class took over the foyer for a special book fair. The task was to raise awareness for a number of topics. The displays were informative and were stocked with some treats. Students who wanted to sample the treats at the displays were rewarded with information about sustainability, microloans, ancient healing techniques and so much more. Thanks to Stephen Bernie we have some great photos of all the exhibits.
The Class of 2009 would like to give a special thanks to all the
local businesses that donated the wonderful prizes! We are impressed
with their generosity.
· Holmes’ Made Arts and Crafts
· Chateaugay Central School FFA
· Chateaugay Central School Store
· Yando’s Big M Market
· Wendy’s Quick Stop
· Harrigan’s Ice Cream
· Kar Kare
· AGRI-MARK CHATEAUGAY FARM & CHEESE STORE
· Lopardo’s Barber Shop
· Titus Mountain
· Noble Environmental Power
· Robert’s Sports Center Malone, NY
· John E Harvey Gasoline Alley Inc.
· Wood’s Maple Products
· Secore’s Sugarbush
· “Remember When” Antiques and Collectibles
· Adirondack Maple
· The Red Sled Gift Shop
· Lily’s Hair Salon
· Amber’s Hair Salon
· Malone Eye Care
· Stone Family Maple Products
Thanks also to Mr. Arthur Rankin for his time and delicious recipe!
Another special thanks to Missy from Stewarts Shops.
For the items to make the rolls, the coffee and ice cream!!
We are especially thankful for our wonderful parents who have helped
us so much.
I like a good reference to 80's pop stars (know which one?). I digress. Mr. Walley and his gang of welders and builders are working on some great projects. They have to be seen to be believed. PICTURES
I was looking out the front doors the other day and saw smoke billowing up from ... um ... something. It looked like it could have come from the transformers movie. Turns out it was an evaporator developed to help make syrup from sap. Whatever it does it looks cool and is on wheels. I like it. PICTURES
From
Mrs. Harrigan - Science Olympiad students in grades 7-9 traveled to
SUNY Potsdam to compete on Saturday, March 7th. Students
participated in several building events, including cars, bridges,
robots and trajectories, as well as tests of their knowledge in
specific areas. Our team placed 5th overall. Team members included:
Shelby Coleman, Brittany Drollette, Marc Lambert, Katelyn Legacy,
Ben Roulston, Matthew Swanston, Danny Wilcox, Meaghan Wood, Wayne
Cowan, Eric Lgacy, Kara Taylor and Haylee Tower. We had several 2nd
and 3rd place winners.(List below) Special thanks to all of our
parents, Mr. Galuski, Mrs. Gratto and Mr. Walley for helping us
prepare.
PICTURES
Oh...here
you are. There are watershed moments in the life of a high school
student. Prom. The big game. The Winter Ball. Acing the regents
exams. Getting your driver's license and finally...graduation. But
none are as important as getting your 9th grade Romeo and Juliet
project done for Mrs. Allen's class. (Did I sell it better this time
Mrs. Allen?) There are many great pictures here from the many
wonderful projects created by the freshmen that demonstrate their
creativity in capturing the timeless story.
PICTURES
On
Saturday, February 7th, 14 students competed at Clarkson University
in the Adirondack Regional Olympiad - High School Division. The
field of competitors included 17 schools from Clinton and Franklin
counties. Students competed in individual events such as
herpetology, physics lab, astronomy, fossils, cell biology, health
science, trajectory, chemistry lab and other building events. The
Bulldogs placed 8th out of 17 - en excellent day. The team had many
medal winners: Stephen Bernier, Nikki-Cooke Paige, Briana Stark,
Cassie Whyte and Margaret Empsall. Other team members participating
include: Marci Wood, Chelsey Legacy, Amanda Wilcox, Lynn Leach,
Danielle Swanston, Joey Drollette, Hannah Kinney, Laura Stewart and
Jessica Burl. Congratulations to all the team members!
PICTURES
Nothing excites a high school student more than the phrase, "Today we are going to talk about Shakespeare." And this day was no exception. Students from Mrs. Allen's freshman English class made the long pilgrimage to Malone to witness the sublime execution of one his master works, "The Merchant of Venice", as performed by the renowned Pendragon theatre group. Man, writing like that is hard. I did hear that the food was good at the Chinese buffet. PICTURES
It was a bit windy and chilly but the skiing was good according to a few of the students I spoke to about the trip to Smuggler's Notch. Mr. Quinn and Mrs. Parmeter would like to thank all the chaperones who helped with the trip and the parents who provided support. The camera went along for the trip. PICTURES
This
week a few of CCS students with the help of Mary White went to speak
about the dangers of drunk driving. They were joined by students
from area schools as well as law enforcement representatives.
Representing the CCS chapter of SADD were Kiersten Zeldenrust,
Alexis Manor, Marissa Poupore, Nicole Bessette and Kayla Trainer. At
a press conference covered by local media Marissa Poupore
reminded all how a few simple precautions could prevent many
tragedies:
- Plan ahead; always
designate a sober driver BEFORE the holiday party or celebration
begins;
- Don't even think about getting behind the
wheel of your vehicle if you've been drinking;
- Call a taxi or get a sober friend or
family member to come and get you; Have a plan and follow through
with it!
- Or just stay where you are and sleep it
off until you are sober;
- Remember - Friends Don't Let Friends
Drive Drunk. Take the keys and never let a friend leave your sight
if you think they are about to drive while impaired; and
- If you are hosting a party this holiday
season, remind your guests to plan ahead and designate their sober
driver, always offer alcohol-free beverages during the event, and
make sure all of your guests leave with a sober driver.
- If you are hiring a sitter this season,
be sure to have a safe, sober way to get them home. If you are the
sitter, have a back up plan just in case you need it. Never get in
the vehicle with an impaired driver.
- Give the gift of life this holiday
season; Don't Drink and Drive. - Have a safe and happy holiday
season!
Mrs. Gardiner's room has been the hot bed of activity for the past few weeks. This time the mentoring groups worked together to create something tasty in the kitchen. PICTURES
There were fewer doors decorated this year than in recent years due to the weakening economy and the massive layoffs. Some rooms were waiting for a government bailout. Those who did manage to decorate put together some amazingly creative doors including one that highlights the spirit of CCS and the fact that we never close. Winners are: 1st Place - Mrs. Breault; 2nd Place - Mrs. Deans/Mrs. Simonsen; Honorable Mentio - Mrs. Trombly PICTURES
Student
Council helped organize a Toy Drive for deserving students. Mrs.
Quinn's office housed the donations until this morning when they
were loaded up to be wrapped and distributed around the
community. Great Job. Thanks to all who donated their time and money
to this cause. Thanks also to those students who worked the
Salvation Army bell around the community. We know how busy everyone
is these days. Your commitment to the community is appreciated.
From Mrs. Jaggers -"The Mentor Program is up and running for the 3rd year! Here are some pictures from Friday's meeting. Some of the mentors/mentees are missing (sorry) so we'll have to catch them next time. I also forgot to get pictures of Wednesday's groups. There are currently 52 students involved. Thanks everyone!" - Pictures
A
few weeks ago the Chateaugay Correctional Facility sponsored a "Make
A Difference Day" lunch at school. A special spaghetti lunch was
prepared as a fundraiser. This week facility Superintendent Linda
Turner along with Assistant Superintendent Bill Spellman presented the school
with a check for $500. The money is used in a variety of way in the
school to help students and families who need it the most. A
clothing drive was also held at the facility and a box full of warm
coats arrived this week as well. holiday baskets will also be mad up
for those families identified by the school. We thank the
Correctional Facility for this annual effort and for all they do for
the school during the year.
Last
week members of the Science Club helped Mr. Rundell clean up the
Student Memorial Garden at the school. The garden serves to remind
the community and school of students who died far too early. Before
winter sets Mr. Rundell makes sure that the garden is cut back and
prepared for winter so when spring comes the flowers and all the
plantings bloom and grow better each year. The garden at full bloom
is truly beautiful and it is work like this that makes it possible.
We thank the Science Club members for their time and Mr. Rundell for
his guidance, spirit and dogged determination to make sure we all
remember those who were taken too early.
Pictures
Another
amazing Halloween Contest - I must say that the staff showed up the
students this year, however there were many great costumes and
skits. Congratulations to the winners: Most Creative - Hannah
Gardiner and Hannah Hanover; Scariest - Doug LaBombard; Funniest -
The Senior Switch; Best Skit - The Geek Squad Girls; Honorable
Mention for Staff - The Adams Family. The real winners - all the
participants. Great job.
PICTURES
Halloween Video Clips (Hosted on Youtube - which
means they may not work at school)
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Clip 2 -
Clip 3 -
Clip 4 -
Clip 5 - Thanks Stephen for taking the video clips. We
hope to do more of this with Flip VIdeo Cameras. Sorry if they seem
a bit pixilated, we are learning.
October
26, 2008 - Another year another successful senior play. This
year's installment, "Yard Sale", once again showed off some talent
from unexpected students. (Where are all of you when the musical is
staged?) There were some extremely funny scenes, some daring chase
scenes and much more. Congratulations to the Class of 2009, well,
those who participated, and to Miss Pickering and Miss Nemier
for all of the hard work. Thanks to all who helped behind the scenes
and to all who attended the weekend performances. Since we had to
shut down our Shutterfly account I am posting these pictures in a
slide show format. You can go to a special account I set up with
Google to download pictures suitable for printing. There are 2
batches...the
before shots...and
the performance pictures.
Submitted
form Mrs. Bessette - Heavy Equipment students are stepping up.
During a classroom contest - three teams competed to provide the
best container to use for torch tickets. Attached are pictures of
the winning team with their teacher and their project. Students are
from left to right: Alex Otis, Brad Spinner, Andrew Gadway, Rodney
Davis with Mr. St. Hilaire on the far right.
September
26, 2008 - Once again high school meets elementary school
in a special school wide project. This time Mrs. Gardiner's
Nutrition, Health and Fitness and Career and Financial Management
Classes were able to take most of the elementary classes on nature
walks. The nice weather made the walks an opportunity to enjoy the
fresh air, make nature bracelets and get some exercises. Some of the
older students used a trail in the woods thanks to Mr. Walley and
his class. All students from Pre-K to Grade 12 gained a greater
appreciation for our natural world this week.
PICTURES
A
simple message, and one we have heard many time before, but maybe
not as powerfully as we heard it today. The message...tobacco
products are dangerous and the tobacco companies are actively
working to promote their products to youth. Words cannot convey the
feeling in the auditorium when Rick Stoddard took over to tell his
story of love and loss. I will not even try. Instead he invites you
to go to his website to learn more. He also invited students to join
their local Reality Check program to help fight the tobacco
industry.
Rick Stoddard's website -
On Thursday, September 11th, the Chateaugay Central 7-12 faculty
invites parents to come to school and participate in the schedule
that their student follows on a daily basis. During class time,
parents will be informed of marking procedures, classroom rules and
homework policies for that class. This will give parents an
opportunity to become aware of the expectations of the teacher and
the responsibilities of the student. Students are encouraged to
participate with parents. Parents will meet in the auditorium at
6:30 for a brief explanation about the evening activities. Parents
will be given a copy of their student's schedule, which they will
follow for the evening. Each class will last approximately 12
minutes. Student representatives from the National Honor Society
will be available to answer questions about schedules and to help
parents find the appropriate classrooms.
Refreshments will be served in the High School Library during study
hall times. During 10th period, all parents will report to the
auditorium for a presentation. Parent surveys from previous years
indicate strong support for this evening program. We hope that many
parents will make an effort to attend. It is important to take the
time to see what is expected of your child. The CCS Faculty is proud
of their school, their classrooms, their educational program and
their students. They encourage all parents to attend and look
forward to meeting them.
For
the first time anyone can remember one class dominated the opening
day games by winning every event and it was fitting that the winning
class was the senior class. Even Mrs. Johnston commented that this
group did not have to rely on some the "sneakier ways to win" that
other classes have used. Congratulations to the senior class and to
the Student Council members to hosted the event. There was a new
event and some old favorites. Photos this time are provided by
Emily Jackson and
Kyle Demers. Have a great year everyone.
They're back....not all of them but the 7th graders and newest additions to the High School wing of the building. As has become tradition the 7th grade students arrived one day early for a special orientation. They were given a chance to learn their way around the school, a opportunity to check out their lockers and ended their day with a special cook-out lunch and team building games. After a rather wet and dreary summer the weather was amazing for the afternoon festivities. Since this is the first major activity of the school year they get to star in the first photo update for the 2008-2009 calendar year. PICTURES
There will be some new faces when school opens in September and a few old ones in new places. Miss Calnon is gone and the search is underway for a new music teacher. Mr. Breault has moved down the hall to become the new Superintendent. When school opens in September a new era will begin. We thank Mr. Breault for his many years as the High School Principal and look forward to meeting his replacement. Once we know more about the new music teacher and the new principal we will pass the word onto you. Don't forget to check the ARCHIVES for the 2007-2007 school year news and photos.

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Drollette
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LaBombard
Devin
Cassavaw
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Briana Stark
Emily
Jackson
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Danielle Swanson
Kristina Gillette
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Dylan
Lamica
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Stephen Bernier
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