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Senator Square: CHS seniors to visit Nevada State Legislature

All Carson High School seniors will be visiting the Nevada State Legislature during one of their government classes these next two weeks. This is a memorable and relevant experience for our senior class and a key component of their civics education. The field trip will be contained within the government class period.

Honors World History
Honors World History students recently competed in the National History Day contest at Carson High School and the competition was phenomenal.  Students conducted extensive historical research and investigated the leadership and legacy of a historical figure.  

This years' winners were selected the assistance of CHS faculty, former competitors, community members, and the Carson City Library staff.  The winners listed have the opportunity to compete at the state competition at UNR on Saturday, March 14 and potentially advance to the national contest at the University of Baltimore, Maryland in June. Good luck to all CHS competitors. 

Individual Exhibit
1.     Richard Wagner:  The Musical Innovator that is Unjustly Associated with Hitler (Nick Rosen)
2.     Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini:  Leading Iran Towards a Hostage Crisis (Ryan Tomita)
Group Exhibit
1.     A Betrayal for Trust:  Operation Catapult (Lauren Hudak, Valerie Sue Meyer, Shaylin Segura)
Tie For Second
2.     The River Ran Red:  Annihilation, Deportation, Starvation, and Dehumanization (Megan Tingle & Kailey Lambert)
2. Pol Pot:  A Picture Perfect Leader? (Jessica Ayala, Kara Berggren, & Jiavanna Wong-Fortunato)
Individual Website
1.     Marie Curie:  The First Lady of Science (Chloe Dodge)
Tie For Second
2.     Ben Franklin:  America’s Savior (Austin Schofield)
2. Florence Nightingale:  Founder of Modern Nursing (Elizabeth Lepe)
Group Website
1.     The Devoted Influence and Abiding Legacy of Clara Barton (Daisy Perez & Cristina Saenz)
2.     Leonardo Da Vinci:  Modern Genius (Devin McMenamy & John Rowe)
Individual Documentary
1.      The Unsung Hero’s of WWII within the German Border; The German Resistance (Nick Tibma)
2.     Haile Selassie:  The Sun Sovereign of a Wounded Nation (Menen Ashagrie)
Group Documentary
1.      Into the Woods:  A Story of Survival (Michael Mendoza, Andrew Trejo, & Noah Doddridge)
2.     The Awakening of Hope- Mother Theresa (Larry Garcia-Castillo & AnnJi Hodorowicz)

Speech and Debate News
Carson High School competed in the final league tournament of the season in Elko last weekend. 21 students traveled to the competition. A special thanks to Sharon Miller, Cynthia Chech, and Brad Barber for driving students and supplies to this meet.

Carson had an excellent showing with students advancing to many final rounds. Carson High debaters took half of the top six spots in novice poetry and prose interpretation. Juliet Favero placed 6th overall with her cutting of Les Misérables, Sadie Share took fifth with her piece highlighting the loss of personal interaction due to technology, and Evan Allred locked 2nd place with his cutting of A Tell Tale Heart.

Carson debaters also claimed three top spots in impromptu speaking. Captain Jacob Bertocchi took 5th in senior division, co-captain Luke Szatmary took 2nd in senior and 3rd in public forum speaker points.

Duy Khanh Nguyen took 2nd place in novice impromptu and also won the votes of his peers to take 1st place in Congressional Debate. Sawyer Barnet took 6th place in senior Original Oratory highlighting the fear of failure as well as 3rd place in senior Lincoln Douglas Debate and 2nd place in speaker points arguing whether a just government ought to require employers pay a living wage. Alek Henricksen placed 3rd in novice Lincoln Douglas debate and 2nd in speaker points. As a team Carson earned 216 sweepstakes points from student advancing to final rounds, nearly double from last season.

The team now sits 5th place overall in the League of 23 schools. Carson is the outright winner in impromptu speaking for the league. Carson has never before taken 1st place as a team and is a fitting ending to the best season we have ever had. In addition to regular competition the team remains active in other public speaking events.

Shaylin Segura placed 2nd in the zone level competition of the Lions Club speaking contest, the team travels to Henderson for state next week, and several members will also be competing in the Rotary Club speaking competition later this month.

CHS Musical Pippin (submitted by Drama teacher Dana Fleming)
Don't miss your chance to see the recently broadway-revived production of Pippin staring an incredible cast, crew, and pit orchestra of talented and dedicated Carson High School students. 

Pippin is a musical by Stephen Schwartz (who also wrote the more recently produced and acclaimed Wicked). Written in the 1970's, the show does touch on some controversial topics.

What interests me more about this show is the story of a young man's search for meaning and a band of "players" who take him on his journey to find something that is "ultimately fulfilling". Join us, to see what he discovers. "We've got magic to do!"

Due to strong language suggestive situations, the show is not recommended for children under 12.
All shows will take place at the Bob Boldrick Theatre in the Carson City Community Center at 851 E. Williams Street in Carson City.
Show dates and times are:

 Friday, March 20, 7 p.m., Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m., Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 general admission and $5 for high school and middle school students.

Student of the Week
This week's student of the week is Melissa Espino Cortes. Melissa is a senior at Carson High. She dedicates her full effort to all of her classwork, poses thoughtful questions in discussions, and is always willing to share her opinions and listen to the perspectives of her classmates.

Melissa goes out of her way to help others and comes to class every day with a smile. Thanks Melissa for all the hard work you have done here at CHS!


— Angila Golik is a government teacher at CHS and a member of Senator Pride.

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Join the Senator Youth Football Camp for K-8th graders. $80 covers 3-nights of camp from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., June 17, 18, and 19. Led by the CHS high school coaches and players, children will learn techniques for all positions, play games, and compete.

Carson High School Wrestling invites you to our annual Golf Tournament on June 15th, 2024, at Silver Oak Golf Course in Carson City. This event is crucial for our program's success as it serves as our main fundraiser.

Spring is in the air and with it, babies! Several new foals have been spotted among herds in Mound House and Dayton. Photos submitted by Gary K. Gundlach.

In April Carson City Moose Lodge #2709 selected its officers for 2024. Jeff Williams is the new President, Rosemarie Menapace, Vice President, David Wroth, Sgt of Arms, Ron Rehn, Chaplain, Nathan Rakestraw, Treasurer, Allen Gosselin, Secretary.

On a sunny Saturday morning, 100 volunteer participants fanned out across Lake Tahoe’s South Shore to take water quality samples from 34 streams, creeks, ponds, and lakes to monitor the health of the Truckee River watershed and Lake Tahoe as part of the 24th annual Snapshot Day. They were joined by teams doing the same tests simultaneously in other regions of the watershed.

Just before noon on Tuesday a crash with injuries was reported on the I-580 on ramp from N. Carson Street.

According to dispatch there are two vehicles involved, one of which was towing a trailer.

Injuries have been reported and the number two lane is blocked.

Traffic cameras show vehicles are moving slowly but are able to get through to Washoe Valley.

Motorists must use caution in the area.

Reminder: Wednesday, May 15, will be Minimum / Early Release Days for all schools in the Carson City School District. Educators utilize this time for professional learning while students have the remainder of the day off.

Looking for programs to make your child’s summer more exciting and educational?
Why not enroll your children in Western Nevada College Continuing Education’s iLead and Summer Sports Camps?

Throughout Northern Nevada, seniors are finding fulfillment and purpose through giving back to their communities. Volunteerism among seniors in Northern Nevada isn't just an act of kindness; it's a pathway to enhanced well-being, social connection, and a legacy of service.

The Carson High School (CHS) Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) recognized Cadet Chief Petty Officer Vivi Mellow as its “Cadet of the Year” during its annual awards ceremony last Thursday in the Morse Burley Gymnasium at Carson High.

FISH will be closing ticket sales for the Historic Prison Breakout to benefit FISH at 4:30 PM on Friday May 17, 2024.

Are you ready for a unique summer camp experience, designed exclusively for adults? Sierra Nevada Journeys has just the thing! This perfect unwinding weekend awaits you, with no responsibilities other than showing up with your friends.

Join us from August 16 - 18, 2024, for a weekend in the mountains, free from all of those responsibilities.

With Nevada’s primary elections approaching, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) reminds community members that political signage is not allowed on state highway property.

Federal regulations and Nevada state law prohibit political and advertising signage on public highway property, including but not limited to political signs, yard sale/event signs, and realtor or business signage.

It is important to know that state road property often extends beyond the roadside, fence line, or sidewalk of interstates, freeways, highways, and urban state roads/streets.

The application deadline for Mile High Band Association’s 2024 Jazz & Beyond Festival art contest is Friday, May 31. Northern Nevada artists, including teachers and students are invited to apply, and participation is free.

Selected entries in the competition will be used to promote the festival, and the winning entry will be featured on the festival’s advertising poster and program cover. Festival T-shirts may also feature the winning design.

The Sierra Nevada section of the Society of Women Engineers recognized several Carson City students and one teacher at the 2024 Night of STEM Star Awards in Reno, Friday, April 26.

The honorees were recognized for displaying remarkable talent and commitment in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). These young scholars not only excelled academically but also engaged in innovative projects and extracurricular activities that have enhanced their learning and impacted their community.

I usually whistle past the obituaries, but Larry Young caught my eye. He was a scientist who discovered Love Potion Number Nine. Yes, Larry unearthed a chemical that heightens desire, not that the world needs it. A drug that would diminish desire might do the world more good in the long run.

Today was a very productive day working in the yard. The cold weather kept me in far too long recently. I wanted to be outside. The temperature was perfect with a bright blue sky and little wind.

A local couple's efforts to get the flag on C-Hill in Carson City repaired is well underway, with the president of the C-Hill Foundation working on getting the needed material.

As the summer sun begins to heat up, so does the excitement at Dayton Pop Warner as local athletes gear up for a two-day strength and conditioning camp.

Sunday in Carson City brought out a black bear with a shiny brown coat that lumbered through a yard in early morning light, probably looking for breakfast.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 13-19, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

“Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. The day connects kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands through thousands of park events that promote discovery and exploration in the great outdoors.” – National Park Trust

The wait is finally over. The second annual Mark Twain Days Festival returns to Carson City and Virginia City this weekend! Enjoy themed train rides, concerts, literature, book sales, kid's stories, and so much more all throughout the capital city and Virginia City.

Let's take a look at the full list of events for the weekend.

The Misfits Theater Group presents its 2024 Spring Production: Gold Casino or Bar Be Tender on the weekends of May 18-19 and May 24, 25 and 26, 2024.

UNR Extension Native Plant Sale

UNR Extension Master Gardeners of Douglas County are hosting a Native plant sale on Saturday, May 18 at the River Fork Ranch (The Nature Conservancy) located at 381 Genoa Ln. Minden, NV.

The event is from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Carson High Youth Tennis Clinic

CHS Youth Tennis is hosting a clinic June 17, 18, 19, 20 from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. It's being hosted at the high school at 1111 Saliman Rd. Carson City NV

Please click to expand the flyer for sign up options.

Free History Slide Show: Reflections of Lake Tahoe Tuesday May 14, 1:30pm, at the Carson City Senior Center.

Using extensive research and seldom seen photographs, local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff take a look back at the many people and events that have affected this magnificent Sierra Nevada gem over the years.

From industrial powerhouse of the Comstock Lode to the many efforts to create a Lake Tahoe National Park, the varied tales of “Big Blue’s” history are unique, interesting, and often amusing.

In an extremely rare display of colors, the aurora borealis was spotted throughout Northern Nevada Friday night as captured by multiple Carson Now readers. Click on each photo to expand.

This spectacular display is caused by a severe solar storm that is expected to continue through the weekend.

After review of the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s recommendations and consideration by County Advisory Board’s to Manage Wildlife, the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners has approved big game tag quotas for the upcoming 2024-2025 hunting season.

Once again our cat of the week is the winner of our Whisker Wednesday contest at Catmandu. Meet Cutie Pie. While she loves to be called Cutie, you can also call her Pie for short.