Central Cambria School District National Honor Society

Mitchell Vogatsky and Josh Remillard, Central Cambria seniors and members of the Central Cambria School District National Honor Society, have been nominated to compete in the National Honor Society scholarship program for this school year.

Mrs. Kimberly McDermott, principal of Central Cambria High School, announced the nominations, which places Vogatsky and Remillard in the national competition. This year, the program will award more than $200,000 in college scholarships. Special recognition and additional awards will be presented to state and regional winners. One national recipient will receive a $13,000 award. Mrs. McDermott stated “It’s a difficult decision to select just two students to represent CCHS in these areas.  Mitchell and Josh made that decision easier, as they both are student leaders who make a consistent positive impact on our school community in everything they do”.

High school National Honor Society chapters from across the country were eligible to nominate a limited number of senior NHS members to compete. Nominees are selected on the basis of their leadership skills, participation in service organizations and clubs, achievements in the arts and sciences, and general academic record.

“Students nominated for the NHS scholarship not only demonstrate academic excellence, but also excel in the areas of service, leadership, and character,” said NHS Advisor Mrs. Michelle Shirk. “In recognizing leadership in co-curricular activities as well as academic performance, the NHS Scholarship program highlights the importance of a well-rounded education.”

Cavalier Wins Class AA District Tennis Championship

Kourtney Cavalier won the Class AA District tennis championship held in October. A freshman and the tournaments top seed, Cavalier played against the second seed, Ema Juleynova of Tyrone and swept the two match set 6-0, 6-1 to win the title for Central Cambria. On her way to the Championship, Kourtney defeated Central's Meghan Schon 6-1, 6-0 in the round of 16 before downing Forest Hills' Rachel Blanchetti 6-1, 6-0 in the quarter finals. She finished her day with a 6-1, 6-3 win over Westmont's Beth Carney in the semifinals. Cavalier was named an Altoona Mirror's Athlete of the Week for winning the District Championship.

Sixteen girls competed for the State title in Hershey where Kourtney faced the Champion from District 11. Cavalier pulled ahead in both the first and second sets but ultimately lost the match 6-4, 6-2. 

Beauty and the Beast

The Central Cambria High School Music Theatre Department will present Disney's Beauty and the Beast Thurs. Nov. 21, Fri. Nov. 22 and Sat. Nov. 23 at 7:30 pm and at Noon on Sat. Nov. 23.  The musical features 40 district students!  Tickets are $8.00 and can be reserved by calling the box office at 472-8860  or by emailing tnagy@cencam.org  There will also be a Royal Tea Party for younger students to meet the characters, take photos, get autographs and enjoy refreshments. The Tea Party will be Sat. Nov. 23 at 3:00 pm and tickets should be reserved ahead (see above information).  Tickets are $5.00 per student.

Bookfair!

It's Reading Fiesta!! The Bookfair is coming to CCMS/HS Feb. 18- 25. Check us out and shop at:  http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/centralcambriamiddleschool

Box Tops

Box Top Contest continues at the Middle School and High School.
Winning first period classes get to "skip to the front of the lunch line"!
Bring in those Box Tops!!

Fuel Up to Play 60 Program

On Wednesday November 6, members of the boys and girls cross country teams participated in the kick-off event for the Fuel Up to Play 60 Program at Jackson Elementary. Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council (NDC) and NFL, in collaboration with the USDA, to help encourage today’s youth to lead healthier lives. Fuel Up to Play 60 helps students make positive changes in their schools by improving opportunities to consume nutrient-rich foods and get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. The runners showed the elementary students some activities they do to stay in shape, discussed the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle and how it all translates into being an all-around better student. 

Veterans Day at Jackson Elementary

Students in Ms. Douglas' class at Jackson Elementary made this video commemorating Veterans' Day. Please click the link for this news post then click the following link to view the video:

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Red Devil XC Program Wins 2 District VI Titles

10/26/13 It was a great day for the Central Cambria boys and girls cross teams! The girls started things out by winning their 9^th consecutive District VI Championship, led by a one-two punch of Samantha Koss and Emma Wess, placing 2^nd and 3^rd respectively. By placing all seven runners in the top 17, Sydney Gilkey 6^th, Jordan Hayward 12^th, Jackie Bracken 15^th, Kaitlyn McKeel 16^th and Hannah Swope 17^th, the Lady Red Devils outdistanced their nearest rival by 48 points. The boys win, the first in 3 years, was in dominant fashion by placing 4 runner in the top 11 places. Leading the way was Javaunte Neumann in 3^rd, followed by Justin Jeffers in 4^th, Logan Brandis in 8^th and Bryce Descavish in 11^th. Rounding out the top 7 were Mike Walwro in 21^st, Max Murin in 24^th, and David Barnes in 31^st. The boys nearest competitor was 58 points behind the high flying Red Devils.

Post High School Opportunity Fair

Eighty seniors attended the Post High School Opportunity Fair at the Altoona Area Field House on October 2nd.  Over ninety colleges, universities, career schools, and military branches were represented.  Students had the opportunity to ask questions of the representatives and were provided a wealth of information about the schools in which they are interested.  In addition, job services and financial aid organizations were represented.

On the bus ride home, Mrs. Dixon spoke to a senior who mentioned that the Susquehanna University representative commented to this young lady on the overall attire worn by CCHS students. The Susquehanna University representative went on to say how encouraging it was to see high school students who were appropriately dressed and represented their school district so well.  On behalf of Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Wilson, and the seniors who attended the Post High School Opportunity Fair, we would like to thank the Board for funding the transportation and permitting us to participate in this very worthwhile event.

2013 Central Cambria High School Golf Season

Coach Tom Aurandt and Dom Stevens (8th Place PIAA State Golf Championships)

-       The CCHS golf team had a successful season winning the District 6 title for the third year in a row.  Jeremy Eckenrode placed 1st individually with Dom Stevens second.  Both golfers advanced to the PIAA Boys AA State Championship with Dom placing 8th and Jeremy 22nd in the State.