Honors
Dayton High School Softball’s Season to Remember
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 9:21amThe Dayton High School Softball team had a season to remember. They ended the season 19-12, with a league record of 11-7 which landed them in fifth place heading into the Regional Tournament in Elko, NV. The season was full of memorable moments, ups and downs, and a very strong finish.
Western Nevada College honors 52 Nursing Grads in Pinning Ceremony
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 7:28amWestern Nevada College’s nursing program celebrated 52 associate degree nursing graduates during the traditional pinning ceremony on Monday, May 20 at the Carson City Community Center.
What's happening around Carson City for Friday, May 24
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 8:41pmAs we head into a jam-packed Memorial Day weekend, activities and events around Carson City on Friday will help set the mood for what promises to be a tremendous few days ahead. Festivities include the opening day of the Rockin’ Rib Fest at Carson City's Casino Fandango, the planting of American flags on the graves of our fallen veterans at Lone Mountain Cemetery, a weekly open mic night at A to Zen, laughs at the Carson Comedy Club, live music and more.
Events and happenings around the Carson City region this 2019 Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 9:12amHere’s an events lineup of what's happening around the Carson City region for the 2019 Memorial Day weekend. More events will be added as information becomes available.
Friday, May 24
Northern Nevada Red Cross honors volunteers for exceptional service
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 9:45amTen volunteers with the Northern Nevada Chapter of the American Red Cross were honored recently at an appreciation event for exceptional service.
Western Nevada College recognizes record grads at 2019 Carson City commencement
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 8:40amWestern Nevada College honors its graduation class Monday with a record 617 students graduating with 651 degrees and certificates during a commencement ceremony at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City.
Reno artist’s work drops the curtain on 2019 Legislative Gallery
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 6:00amCARSON CITY, Nev. — Artist Patricia Wallis has a background in plein air and aerial painting, having spent much of her 30-year career in Marin County, Calif.
Moving to Reno, she found a completely new palette of color in the landscape. Another change she made in in the past decade was a decision to work exclusively on copper, which gives the image a unique luminescence not found when working on canvas or board. Oil painting on copper goes back to the 15thcentury although it is rarely used by contemporary artists.
Preserve Nevada honors contributors to Silver State's historic preservation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 3:31pmTwo families of rural Nevada business leaders, two longtime state officials who have helped save numerous historic treasures, and an organization dedicated to rescuing Nevada women from obscurity recently became the inaugural recipients of the Preserve Nevada Awards for contributions to historic preservation.
Gov. Sisolak, AG Ford to address 2019 Western Nevada College graduates
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 8:37amThe 2019 Western Nevada College graduating class will be celebrated in a commencement ceremony Monday at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City. The ceremony will feature the Nevada governor and attorney general as guest speakers.
Senator Square: The weather, clothing and colors are changing at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/12/2019 - 8:02amThe weather is changing at Carson High School and so are the types of clothing some students are wearing. CHS Dean Sharon Hallinan sent an email out to all CHS teachers about this weather changing challenge. Hallinan told teachers to “please remind students of the Dress Code; highlight the fact that bare midriffs and holey jeans, which violate the ‘Fingertip Rule’, are not allowed.”
Carson City-based Ageless Aviation expands fleet of Stearmans to honor military veterans
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/10/2019 - 2:14pmCARSON CITY – Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation (AADF), a Carson City-based nonprofit that honors U.S. military veterans with free Dream Flights, is adding a re-stored 1943 Stearman biplane to its fleet, thanks to the fundraising efforts of a local community in Wisconsin.
Western Nevada Theatre's 'Crazy for You’ hits Carson City stage weekends through May 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 7:37pmThe Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company presents Gershwin's Tony-winning Broadway hit, “Crazy for You” at the Carson City Community Center beginning Friday and running weekends through May 19.
Senator Square: Different dances at Carson High dazzle Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/05/2019 - 8:38amApril was an action packed month as several Carson High School clubs put on The Friendship Ball, A Night Under the Big Top Father Daughter Ball, and The Greatest Show on Earth 2019 Prom. Even more amazing than the dances are the students behind the scenes who, with the guidance of Leadership Adviser Ann Britt and FBLA Adviser Angila Golik, transformed the CHS Big Gym so that all visitors, young and old alike, would think they had walked into a beautiful dream.
Senator Square: Carson High School's Carneta yearbook staff have successful year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/27/2019 - 4:52pmAs the school year comes to an end, the 2018-2019 Carneta yearbook staff can finally slow down and take a breath. At the end of the week before Spring Break, at 8:30 p.m., the final pages were submitted, and the book was officially finished. After months of interviewing, photographing, and editing, the book is currently being printed by Walsworth Publishing Co., in Marceline, Kansas.
Ahead of Miss USA competition next week in Reno, competitors meet Nevada representatives at Legislature, Capitol
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 11:16amAhead of next week’s Miss USA Competition, happening on Thursday in Reno, each competing representative from across the country gathered in Carson City on Thursday at the Nevada State Legislature and Nevada State Capitol building to meet with representatives of the Nevada government.
According to Ivet Contreras of IC Media Strategy, the fact that Nevada’s State Senate has a female-led majority, the first in the U.S., was a part of the decision to tour the government grounds today.
Carson City School District Honors Educators and Employees of the Year
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 9:25amCARSON CITY — Nicolas Jacques, music teacher at Carson Middle School, was honored last night as the Carson City School District’s Educator of the Year. Additionally, James “Jim” Pike, special needs school bus driver for transportation, was recognized as the Education Support Professional (ESP) Employee of the Year for the district.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, April 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 6:47amHello Carson City and welcome to Thursday, April 18, 2019. Another day of sunshine and warm temperatures are ahead. We've got a mixed plate of activities lined up today including art showings, a poetry reading, day hike, live music and more. Enjoy the day.
Rita Hosking Live at the Historic Silver City Schoolhouse
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 8:47pmAcclaimed singer-songwriter Rita Hosking along with Sean Feder will perform a one-night only concert next month in the capital region at the Historic Silver City Schoolhouse.
Carson City Soroptimist to present Ruby Award to Northern Nevada Dream Center director
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 12:15pmDuring its lunch meeting on April 24, Carson City Soroptimist will present the Ruby Award to Susan Sorenson, the founder and director of the Northern Nevada Dream Center.
Dan Wilson the Medalist at Silver Oak
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 7:24amDan Wilson carded the medalist honors with a gross 73 at the second Sunday Men’s Club outing March 24 at Silver Oak golf course. Money winners were Wilson and Frank Maricich with low net (after handicap is applied) 66s in the first flight, followed by Wes Camp and Brian Sweet tied for third place with 68.
Senator Square: Carson High School government teacher visits Montpelier
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/31/2019 - 9:45amEditor’s note: The following was written by CHS Government teacher and Future Business Leaders of America adviser Angila Golik.
I just returned from Orange, Virginia from a conference held at Montpelier, former US President James Madison's estate. I was chosen among applicants to attend this conference because I think our community needs to know the cool educational opportunities in which teachers are embarking. The conference covered “Gender, Sexual Identity, and the Constitution.”
Young Women pursuing STEM Fields to be honored by Society of Women Engineers in Reno banquet
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/30/2019 - 7:47amThis April, the Society of Women Engineers, Sierra Nevada Section, will host their seventh annual banquet to support Northern Nevada and Northern California area youth exploring science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
High school teachers from around the region are invited to nominate female students in their classes to receive this award of merit. Those students who are nominated are then invited to attend the banquet –along with their friends, families, supporters and teachers – to receive a certificate and accolades on stage and with fanfare.
Carson City HOSA students compete in state competition, take home 6 chapter awards
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 8:52amCARSON CITY — A total of 93 Career and Technical Education (CTE) and HOSA (Future Health Professionals) students competed in the Nevada State Leadership Conference held at the Rio in Las Vegas March 18-20.
There were a total of 74 students from Carson High School (CHS), 6 from Pioneer High School (PHS) and 13 from Carson Middle School (CMS). More than 1,000 students from across the state of Nevada competed in more than 40 medical competition events.
Nevada education board welcomes Jhone Ebert as new public instruction superintendent
Submitted by Sarah Drinkwine on Mon, 03/25/2019 - 11:47amCARSON CITY — The Nevada State Board of Education on Monday welcomed Jhone Ebert, who was appointed by Gov. Steve Sisolak as the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Senator Square: Unplugged and loving it at Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/24/2019 - 8:41amCHS celebrated its Second Annual Carson Unplugged event this past week where staff and students were encouraged to unplug from technology and be present in the moment, enjoying more face-to-face interactions and less screen time.
Nevada Humanities recognizes Capital City Arts Initiative, Carson City Arts and Culture director
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 1:43pmEvery other year, Nevada Humanities honors the achievements of individuals and organizations from across the Silver State that foster cultural enrichment and deepen our understanding of the of the human experience by facilitating opportunities for Nevadan’s to engage with the humanities.
Camp tops the field at first Men's Club golf outing at Silver Oak
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 3:38pmWes Camp carded a 74 to take the low gross honors during the first Sunday Men’s Club outing March 17 at Silver Oak golf course in Carson City.
Las Vegas senior is Nevada Poetry Out Loud champion
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 9:35amCARSON CITY — Vanessa Aponte, a senior at Legacy High School in Las Vegas, is the 2019 Nevada State champion of Poetry Out Loud. The statewide competition for high school students started in the fall with more than 3,500 participants and narrowed to nine regional finalists for Saturday’s championships at the studios of KNPB Channel 5 Public Broadcasting in Reno.
Senator Square: Carson High School announces teacher of the year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/17/2019 - 8:21amThe CHS teacher of the year is Astronomy, Honors Physics, and head CHS Freshman Football Coach James Bean Jr. Born in Okinawa, Japan where his dad, a Marine, met his mother, Bean moved back to the US when he was 4-years-old.
Senator Square: First generation college graduate shares his story with CHS students
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 9:03amEditor’s note: The following was written by Yetti De Luca, Carson High School’s District Work-Based Learning Coordinator.
Sergio Trejo Jr., a Las Vegas native and first-generation college graduate, visited several Carson City schools recently to share his inspiring story about his admittance to medical school. Trejo presented to more than 150 students.