Central Cambria Boy’s Basketball Red-Out

The Red-Out event is the opportunity to increase community/school participation through a Boy’s Varsity Basketball game in order to raise awareness, fund lifesaving research, involve our students in a community service project, and increase the visibility of the positive aspects of the school system within the community.

We plan to make this a building success by involving our Middle School as well. Miss Getz is doing a Hoops for Heart unit with her students and plans to incorporate several incentive based activities to raise awareness and funds for the American Heart Association. Mrs. Klezek is going to be working on a Nutrition for Heart Health unit with her students and will help sell Red-Out T-Shirts during the Middle School lunch period. High school students will sell Red-Out T-Shirts during their lunch periods and proceeds from the sales will be donated to the American Heart Association. We also plan on having February 6th a Red-Out day in school to raise awareness. The entire school can participate by just wearing red and hopefully we raise awareness to combat this disease. Those who attend the game will be encouraged to wear their Red-Out T-Shirt, or a red shirt, in order to support this event.

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CENTRAL CAMBRIA STUDENTS INSPIRED BY UPCOMING PROGRAM

Tara Guyan, Ashley Deskevich, Chris Nichalke, Josh Remillard, Kaitlyn Dodson, Mitchell Vogatsky, Savana Goshey, Scott Bauer, Tanner Ambrisco, and Taylor Keiper have been chosen as nominations for the People to People World Leadership Forum. These students have the opportunity to join fellow students from around the world to learn about leadership and how iconic leaders throughout history have handled world events. Various hands-on activities, relevant professional speakers, small-group workshops, and visits to significant memorials, museums, and monuments will provide students with insights on the importance and essential need for informed and inspired world leaders.

The People to People World Leadership Forum offers students a unique blend of specialized educational, leadership, and cultural exposure through a variety of programs, as well as an itinerary filled with the highlights of the hosting community. While in location, students will have the opportunity to create lifelong memories and form lasting friendships with other Leadership Ambassadors from around the world.

Chris Nischalke, a previous People to People participant and nominee for this year, graciously shared information about his experiences within the program. “The People to People program is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Being able to travel around the world is eye-opening, especially at a relatively young age.” Commenting on his personal trip, Chris added, “my experience was amazing. I was able to travel around Europe, seeing famous sights and meeting many new friends. Anyone who is able to travel should do so.”

Participants in People to People World Leadership Forums often experience life-changing shifts in their attitudes toward personal responsibility, global leadership, and cultural diversity, returning home with enhanced leadership skills and self-confidence. 

 

CC Forensics’ Competitors Attend First Meet of the Season

Friday, December 14th students from Central Cambria traveled to Richland to compete at their first Forensics meet of the 2012-2013 season. While this was only the first meet of their extended season, CC had an outstanding showing with almost every competitor receiving a placing ribbon. In the category of Commentary, Josh Belsterling received a 4th place ribbon and Cameron Hoffman received a 3rd place award. In the category of Extemporaneous, Chris Nischalke received 5th place and Adam Trexler secured a 3rd place standing. “Josh, Cameron, Chris, and Adam were all newcomers this year, but each has worked diligently to bring home placing ribbons for CC, and I couldn’t be more proud of their efforts, stated co-coach, Mrs. Shirk. In the category of Declamation, Allyson Kotelnicki received a 6th place ribbon, Gina Bianucci received 4th place, and Josh Hodgson showed a strong start to his season with a 3rd place finish. “Josh is my returning competitor, so I expected great things from him this year, but I was also pleased at the success of my new competitors.” In the category of Informative, Andrew Reagan on his first showing received a 5th place. “Andrew is another new competitor that I believe has a promising season ahead of him, stated Shirk.” “Overall, I’m just so pleased with our team, and I believe we are going to have a very successful season ahead of us”-Shirk.

Student winners in the dramatic interpretation categories include: Prose- Kara Goughnour 6th place, Humorous- Steve Sloan 1st place, Serious- Jessie Brown 4th place and Ashley Wilt 3rd place, Duo- winners included Abby Morrell and Braden Hoffman- 4th place and the 2012 National Qualifying Duo team of Josh Remillard and Christoff Trexler who earned a 1st place ribbon. Mrs. Kokus states, “I’m very proud of the students’ hard work, especially as they juggle heavy academic and curricular schedules in addition to forensics. For many of the students, it was their first meet ever and they were strong representation not only of the forensics team, but of the high quality of students we have here at CCHS. It’s amazing to see how the team has grown in the past few years- we went from a team of just a handful of students to over 20 participants! I’m anxious for them to show their best at our upcoming competitions and hopefully we’ll have several qualify for state and nationals this season.”

CC Forensics’ coaches would also like to thank the following who worked as judges at the Richland meet: Rose Marie Sadosky- CC School Board member, Carrie Oswald- Blacklick Valley Retired Teacher, and Ryan Skiles, graduate student at the University of Central Florida (MFA Theatre). Central’s next meet will be on January 11th at Conemaugh Township. The team hopes that they will again have a very successful showing.

Celebrating The Holidays at Cambria Elementary

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Santa Visits Central Cambria

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