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Pay It Forward
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The Pay It Forward event was
started this year. Pay It Forward is CCCHS's way of giving back to the
community and providing volunteer opportunities for all students. On
June 5th, all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students provided their
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Career Fair
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Fair April 24th. The Career Fair was initiated to expose students to
opportunities that lie ahead of them upon graduation. |
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Kick Butts Day
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"Kick Butts Day" was an
initiative to educate CCCHS students about the negative effects of
smoking. Here, CCCHS students help light 1200 candles to symbolize the 1200 people who
die each day as a result of smoking-related illnesses. |
CCCHS Takes 2nd in Robotics Competition
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In a
science competition held at the California University of Pennsylvania
in February, Mr. Kurtz took three students to the university to
represent the school in the Robotics category. The students' hard work
paid off, as they took second in the competition. |
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Volunteer Work at the Humane Society
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With an
interest in obtaining volunteer hours through caring for animals,
CCCHS students fulfill those hours through the Humane Society. After
students complete an extensive training program, once a month, they go
to the Humane Society to walk, socialize, and care for the animals. |
Black History Month
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February
was Black History Month. In addition to lessons integrating content
with black history, students competed in door and hall decoration
contests with black history as the theme.
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Ethnic Day
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In
February, CCCHS staff members and students participated in Ethnic Day.
Ethnic Day was established to educate students about all of the
different cultural backgrounds which make up CCCHS's staff and
student populations. Students and staff members were encouraged to
dress in their ethnic attire as well as bringing in a food item that
defines their ethnicity. |
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Operation Gratitude
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Last
November, CCCHS students sent letters of support to Operation
Gratitude. Operation Gratitude provides a service to our
troops overseas by packaging letters and popularly requested items and
sending them as care packages. Sgt. Tokay King of the Army National
Guard sent CCCHS students a letter of thanks.
Click here to view Sgt.
Tokay King's letter. |
Breast Cancer
Awareness
CCCHS
staff and students wore pink during National Breast Cancer Month and
raised money to help support medical funding for the treatment and cure of
breast cancer.
Mentoring Program
Mentoring is a vital
component in CCCHS's quest to enrich the lives of their students.
Recently, CCCHS was recognized with an award for excellence in providing a
mentorship experience for its students. Below is George Ferguson, Director
of Internships and Community Partnerships, receiving an award from The
Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania. On his left is Brian
White, CEO and Sharon Zaborowski, Director of Administrative Services. On
his right is Tim McElhone, Vice President of the Boys and Girls Club of
Western Pennsylvania.
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Congratulations and good luck to our 2007 graduating class!
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