CHAH hosted a Community Basketball Tournament to raise funds for the Boys Basketball team. 5 teams participated throughout the day, making it a great success. The teams competed hard and enjoyed themselves.
The Co-Ed CHAH Cross Country Team is back in Action for the 2016 season! Coaches Svenson and Dickhudt have been very impressed with the team's commitment and motivation. Captain Ailani Cruceta, a Junior, is leading the team for the second year in a row.
"We're really motivated and committed to the team this year," Ailani said.
She added, "We hope to win a lot of medals and potentially a trophy at a Saturday meet."
Keep up the hard work and finish strong, team!
CHAH XC on 3! 1...2...3, CHAH XC!
This year, CHAH students will be able to get fit and toned in our school's brand new, state-of-the-art Fitness Center! The gym includes 12 brand new weight machines for students to get a full body workout!
"It cost our school around $45,000 dollars to have this gym installed," said Principal Mark House. He added, "but it's totally worth it."
The brand names on the equipment are Cybex, Hoist, and Nautilus. All of the machines are top of the line equipment.
Our physical education classes in the gymnasium will be smaller and safer. The Fitness Center will allow up to 24 students at a time. Paul DeJesus, the physical education teacher who will be having his classes in the new Fitness Center, said that "this facility will contribute to our idea of a comprehensive physical education and lead to life-long healthy lifestyles for our students."
Lets pump some iron!
From July 15-17, CHAH high schoolers attended Camp College, a 3-day weekend where the kids lived in the residence halls at Canisius College. They attended lectures by college professors and participated in workshops about admissions and financial aid. Students also took a trip to Niagara Falls!
A member of this year's senior class, Maria Velez, said "Camp College is definitely something you need to experience if you are planning on going away for college." She added that "the best part of the weekend was definitely the classes you take with the professor. They give you an idea of how the college classes will be."
Incoming junior, Yocasta Fanas admitted that college requires a bit of selfishness, explaining that "I learned that when it comes to your future, you'd have to be selfish and make choices that will always benefit you."
Senior Justyn Santana said that, "Camp College is something i would really recommend for next year's upcoming seniors and juniors. It was a huge success."
This week, CHAH began a new tradition by having the graduating senior students walk through the school. Students, teachers, and parents applauded them on their well deserved and perhaps long-awaited achievement.
Congratulations, CHAH Class of 2016!
