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Senior Project

Senator Square: Carson High School teacher and military vet pays his debt in song

Though no one knows for sure who said “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”, CHS teacher and Air Force veteran Tod Jennings, in his respectfully fun and playful manner, challenged CHS teacher and Navy veteran Daniel Ingram to a bet.

Senator Square: Carson High School Future Health Professionals compete before judges

Kelly Gustafson, a Carson High School Health Science teacher and HOSA adviser in the Career and Technical Education Department at CHS, provides this week's news regarding a health career competition. She reports the following:

Painting donation brings arts, culture and student to Carson City Senior Center

Carson City High senior Jazlyn Duran puts her artistic passion to work this month for the benefit of the Carson City Senior Center and its Meals on Wheels program recipients, as she helps with the installation art donated by former Carson City artist, Carol Benson, for her senior project.

Carson City plugs into National Energy Efficiency Day this Friday

Carson City has joined a growing national network of municipalities, other government agencies, utilities, multiple companies, and clean energy advocates in highlighting the benefits of energy efficiency on Friday, Oct. 5, the third annual Energy Efficiency Day.

Senator Square: Carson High School student directs cheer camp for Senior Project

For my 2019 Senior Project, a Carson High School graduation requirement, I chose to be the coordinator and director of the annual junior cheer camp because I want to increase my knowledge and understanding on how to put on a special event; I also desire to improve my personal leadership, communication, and delegation skills.

Historic Dobbins Hall renovation, Zephyr Point Conference Center groundbreaking is Saturday

Event Date: 
August 25, 2018 - 3:30pm

Miles Construction, a diversified northern Nevada general contractor and lead contractor for the Zephyr Point Conference Center at Lake Tahoe, will break ground on the renovation of historic Dobbins Hall, the centerpiece of the conference center’s 24-acre campus located in Zephyr Cove, Nev.

More than 200 Carson City middle school HOSA students earn CPR certifications

CARSON CITY — More than 200 Carson Middle School future Health Occupations Students of America earned real-world healthcare certifications. Nearly all the students taking Ms. Victoria Jaacovi’s Introduction to HOSA class and Mr. Dayne Carmichael’s Sports Medicine class finished the 2018 school year certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, also known as CPR.

Senator Square: Capital City Arts Initiative presents art of CHS students

In 1973, Joseph Beuys said, “Every man is an artist.”

Beuys explained that only art is capable of building an effective social system, and “This most modern art discipline — Social Sculpture/Social Architecture — will only reach fruition when every living person becomes a creator, a sculptor, or architect of the social organism.”

Local girl sweeps regional talent show, thousands raised for Carson City's Meals on Wheels

Kyra Gonzales, 11, of Carson City, claimed the top prize of $500 cash at Carson’s Got Talent, the regional talent competition benefiting Meals on Wheels Carson City, last Saturday evening.

Senator Square: CHS athletic event unlike any other

The CHS NJROTC Orienteering team participated in the California Orienteering Week held March 17-25, and this was the first time CHS has made it this far in competition.

Volunteers needed to judge Carson High School 2018 senior projects

CARSON CITY — Seniors at Carson High School are actively engaged and meticulously rendering their time and talents for the benefit of our community and their future careers. In order to be eligible to graduate, each senior must complete a Senior Project.

Senator Square: Carson High School Blue Thunder Marching Band reins community support

The Blue Thunder Marching Band placed 2nd out of 10 participating bands in the 2018 Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco, Calif.

Senator Square: Ben Nelson is Mr. Carson High 2018

High school students in times past might remember the sports they played and the clubs in which they participated, but how many of them had the fun and excitement of seeing a group of strangely dressed senior boys vying for the title Mr. Carson High?

Friday brings a school district snow day, artist receptions, and much more

Event Date: 
March 2, 2018 (All day)

The snow finally fell, and continues to fall. The Carson City and Douglas County School Districts have closed all schools due to the weather; Lyon County Schools are on a two hour delay. If you do have to head out, give yourself extra time to travel. Take a look in today’s happenings for family friendly options at the Carson Library or the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada. A celebration of new art exhibits and local artists can be found at the Carson City Art Gallery, in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, and in the Brewery Arts Center.

Tuesday serves up pancakes, coffee, and lots of laughs

Event Date: 
February 27, 2018 (All day)

If you know where to look, every day is National something-or-other day. Today gets pancakes, and the International House of Pancakes is celebrating accordingly with a free short stack. It is a fundraiser for the Children’s Medical Network, so leave something for the organization in addition to the tip. CASA, Court-appointed Special Advocates, is always looking for more volunteers to stand up for children. Join them for coffee and find out more about this great organization.

Volunteers needed to judge Carson High School senior class projects

Seniors at Carson High School in Carson City are actively engaged and meticulously rendering their time and talents for the benefit of our community and their future careers.

Senator Square: Career and Technical Education expo Wednesday at Carson High School

The CTE program is preparing for the Wednesday, Feb. 28 Career Expo from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carson High School. This event gives Carson City School District students and their parents a picture of the Career & Technical Education options at Carson High School.

Carson’s Got Talent final audition is Tuesday; regional talent show benefits Meals on Wheels

Event Date: 
February 20, 2018 - 6:00pm

Carson’s Got Talent, an evening extravaganza of regional talent, is holding a second audition for the April 14 show at Forever Dance, 1851 S. Roop Street in Carson City on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Check in is at 5 p.m. Auditions begin at 6 p.m. All ages and genres are invited to audition.

Senator Square: Carson High School senior on her way to a career in law enforcement


Carson High School senior Cesia Enriquez is working to complete her Senior Project graduation requirement with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office 2018 CHS Seniors Academy, specifically designed for those seniors interested in making law enforcement their future career.

Senator Square: Carson High School Digital Media Class launches new webpage

The Community of Carson City, and anyone in the world with access to the internet, now has an opportunity to visit CHS. Carson High School’s new Digital Media class launched their Senators Now webpage Feb. 1.

Carson’s Got Talent auditions this Sunday, April show to benefit Meals on Wheels Carson City

Carson’s Got Talent, an evening extravaganza of regional talent, is holding auditions for the April show this Sunday, Feb. 11 at Forever Dance, 1851 S. Roop Street in Carson City. Check-in is at 9 a.m. Auditions begin at 10 a.m.

Senator Square: Senior Lyric Untereiner starts new support group at CHS

A new club, and possibly a lifelong career for senior Lyric Untereiner, is starting at Carson High School.

Senator Square: Carson High School varsity basketball team moves audience to tears

What happened at the Jan. 4 Carson High School Varsity Basketball game was so amazing that it moved many people to tears and filled them with love for their country and for each other. It all began in the usual fashion.

Senator Square: Sheriff, school district, Partnership Carson City promoting safe, sober NYE

A great beginning to a new year starts with safety first, and the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with Carson City School District and Partnership Carson City, is promoting its Safe and Sober New Year’s for all Carson City youth by offering support to any middle school or high school student having a get-together on New Year’s Eve.

Senator Square: CHS turns to Angel Tree giving, speech, debate and Zombie texting awareness

Muscle Powered, Citizens for a Walkable and Bikeable Carson City, recently received a $2000 grant from Nevada Department of Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board to facilitate a video competition to create public service announcements about the dangers of texting and driving.

Carson City TRIAD presentation Friday to highlight tools for winter weather events

Carson City Nevada TRIAD presents “Public Works for Public Safety”, a discussion on how the city prepares for major winter weather events and tips and tools for individuals on how to manage in major weather at the Carson City Senior Center Friday, Dec. 8, at 11:45 a.m.

Senator Square: Carson High School senior project aims to abolish modern slavery

Senior Projects, a Carson High School graduation requirement, are in full swing, and every year a host of new topics are set into motion by students who take it very seriously, students who take it upon themselves to make a difference in the lives of others. One such senior, Sarah Sever, is motivated to create awareness about a wide-ranging and ever growing atrocity affecting young women in America.

Senator Square: Carson City School District writing contest produces many winners

A momentous congratulations goes out to the students who voluntarily and competitively placed in the 2017 Carson City School Board Sponsored American Citizen Essay Contest with first place at the high school level going to CHS 9th grade Honors English student Marissa Messmann, second place to CHS 12th grade College Readiness Senior English student Jessica Preston, and third place going to 9th grade Honors English student Matteas Klatt.

Carson High School CTE, student senior project help middle school create HOSA chapter

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Carson High School Career and Technical Education program and Victoria Defilippi, a senior CTE student and HOSA state officer, helped Carson Middle School to create its own health science student organization, HOSA, the first middle school program of its kind for the school and the state.

Senator Square: Carson High School Honors Government students rally to help others

CHS Honors Government Students, three separate classes, are hosting fundraisers as part of teacher Angila Golik’s U.S. Citizenship unit.

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