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Senator Square: Carson High School cycling team excels at Rattlesnake Roundup
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/16/2018 - 6:58amBlue plaid jerseys with a capital emblem line the trail. Cheers and words of encouragement echo past. My heart is pounding in my chest; my eyes are focused on the path ahead, silently cursing my greatest enemy: the sun. On Sept. 9, the Carson High School Senators Cycling team competed at Rattlesnake Roundup, a Hidden Valley race course.
Carson City 'Cops and Burgers' event Saturday to benefit Special Olympics Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 11:21amThe second annual Carson City Cops and Burgers community event will take place this Saturday, Sept. 8, featuring a classic car show, a blood drive and police exhibits along with grilled favorites served by members of the Nevada Department of Corrections.
Carson City IHOP shooting memorial run joined by friends, family of those lost
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 9:05amThursday morning marked seven years since the 2011 IHOP shooting in Carson City, which left three Nevada Guard members and one civilian dead.
Senator Square: Carson High School seniors celebrate their sunrise
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/02/2018 - 5:07amThe Carson High School senior class of 2019 arose early, not an easy task for a high school student, to celebrate the rising of the sun on this their final year of high school. A tradition that began decades ago at CHS has seniors jumping out of bed still wearing their pajamas, grabbing their blankets, and heading off to the CHS football field to arrive by 6 a.m.
Seniors train to participate in The Dolan Running Series Bowers Mansion Country Run
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 8:11amOn Sunday, Aug. 26, a team of residents from Summit Estates Senior Living and Memory Care will take their place at the starting line for a special 1-mile event created especially for the seniors, ages 66-90, by The Dolan Running Series, produced by Reno 5000.
Local Seniors Train for the RENO 5000 JR 1 Mile Series
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/21/2018 - 11:30amOn Aug. 26, 2018, a team of residents from Summit Estates Senior Living and Memory Care, Reno, will take their place at the starting line for the RENO 5000 JR 1 Mile 2018 Country Run. Wearing matching team T-shirts and comfortable walking shoes, a few will have their walkers or canes in hand, but that’s okay, said Amanda Jenkins, administrator at Summit Estates. “Life is a journey and our residents embrace new experiences and challenges regardless of their age or physical abilities. They are physically and mentally ready to conquer this year’s race.”
Carson City local to perform Tuesday night on NBC's 'World of Dance'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 3:23pmLocal 16-year-old Ryan Maw from Carson City will be competing on NBC's "World of Dance" tonight Tuesday evening, at 10 pm. He will be on this last qualifiers episode with his tap dancing group called "Second to None."
Team Nevada shines at the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/10/2018 - 10:36amRENO — Special Olympics Nevada athletes earned an impressive 24 medals, including 13 gold, at last week’s 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle.
Carson City teen kayaker Sage Donnelly earns gold at International Canoe Federation World Cup
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/05/2018 - 6:42pmSage Donnelly of Carson City won the gold medal June 24 in first International Canoe Federation World Cup Extreme Slalom in Liptovsky, Slovakia.
2018 Olympic gold medalists Jamie Anderson of Tahoe, Reno's David Wise nominated for ESPYs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/25/2018 - 6:53pmOlympic Gold Medalist Jamie Anderson from South Lake Tahoe and David Wise of Reno have been nominated for ESPY awards in a year dominated by snowboarders and freestyle skiers, at least in the Olympic and action sport categories.
Local Special Olympics athletes to represent Team Nevada at 2018 USA Games in Seattle
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/21/2018 - 2:08pmRENO — Ten Northern Nevada Special Olympics athletes have earned the honor of representing Special Olympics Nevada at the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle.
Column: A father's love can be surprising
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 9:48pmI recently cleaned out old files on my computer, coming across one I hadn't seen in six years.
It was the eulogy I wrote for and delivered at my father's funeral on June 30, 2012.
Reading through it for the first time in six years stirred up a lot of memories, some painful but mostly fond.
Senator Square: Senior pranks filled with fun and consequences
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/09/2018 - 8:44pmSenior pranks are a common tradition throughout high schools around the country, and CHS is no exception. This year, CHS Seniors definitely kept the tradition going as could be seen by everyone May 31 and again June 1.
Class of 2018 turns tassels, graduates from Carson High School
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/09/2018 - 1:36pmCarson High School graduated about 465 seniors Saturday at its Carson City football stadium.
Under sunny skies and windy conditions with C-Hill serving as a backdrop, members of the CHS Class of 2018 in words and on their mortarboards, praised their parents, families and teachers for believing in them.
CHS track and distance runner signs with Nevada Wolf Pack
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 12:40pmCarson High School distance runner and track athlete Rheanna Jackson signed Wednesday with Nevada Wolf Pack for track and field.
Senator Square: CHS athletic event unlike any other
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 04/15/2018 - 5:32amThe 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.
Carson Senators hold ceremony for Timothy Jones at Ron McNutt Field
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 04/14/2018 - 5:16pmThe Carson High Senators varsity baseball team and fans in attendance paid tribute to Timothy Jones in a commemorative ceremony Saturday at Ron McNutt field.
Silver State Tag offers hunt of a lifetime and more
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/02/2018 - 8:48amDescribing the Silver State Tag is a lot like watching one of those late night infomercials. With all the extra gear and services a person can win, you are constantly saying the phrase, “but wait, there’s more!”
Senator Square: CHS takes another step to protect its students
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/03/2018 - 7:41pm(Editor’s Note: Shelley is a CHS Safe Schools Professional, School Social Worker III)
In an effort to address social and emotional needs of students, CHS is presenting the SOS (Signs of Suicide) Prevention Program.
Freshman health classes were the first reached in February. The JROTC students and health science classes are next.
Senator Square: Beyond Carson High School, CHS grad returns with experience to share
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/14/2018 - 3:06amKrysta Scripter, a 2011 CHS graduate, answered the Facebook message of her former Freshman Honors English teacher by returning to her alma mater as a guest speaker to share about how she went from wanting a career as a writer and photographer to being published in The Fresno Bee, Verily women’s magazine, Reno.com, and Babeswhohustle.com just to name a few.
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows picked as training site for U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/27/2017 - 2:59pmFive ski resorts in the United States are official training sites for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard team, and now for the next five years Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is one of them.
Falcons Academic Olympics Closes Out Strong Fall Sports Season for SLHS
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/04/2017 - 3:14pmAs Sierra Lutheran’s winter sports season begins, they are looking back and celebrating the last Fall NIAA sport to finish its season - Academic Olympics.
Over Thanksgiving break, AO teams from around the region travelled to Eureka for the State Championship. Sierra Lutheran’s team members are the Regional Champions, winning the Western Division by a margin of 10 points. Quite a feat, considering how strong the Western Division is - Whittell, the team ranked 3rd regionally, was the State Champion.
Senator Square: Carson City School District writing contest produces many winners
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/25/2017 - 7:30pmA 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.
Senator Square: Carson High School vs Douglas was a basketball rivalry with a purpose
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/19/2017 - 4:46amAnd the winners are, everyone. The third annual Carson High School vs. Douglas High School Charity Basketball Game lit up CHS Wednesday, Nov. 15 and, as rivalry was put aside, it turned out to be the most successful basketball game fundraiser in CHS history with $10,000 raised for the seven students injured in the Nov. 9 vehicle accident on Kings Canyon Road.
Senator Square: Annual Holiday Craft Fair returns to Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/04/2017 - 10:43pmWomen love to shop, and guys walk around carrying their purchases, right? Well, maybe. It sure sounds like a stereotypical shopping experience, but it is not. The Carson High School Holiday Craft Fair, the area's best Christmas holiday shopping experience, is coming Nov. 17-18, and it is a time for ladies to purchase physical items and men to enjoy kinds of available food groups.
Senator Square: Competition within classes at Carson High connects students to future careers
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/01/2017 - 6:09amThe Carson High School HOSA, Future Health Professionals had a Health Career Display Competition with 34 teams from 3 Health Science II classes. Each was judged on the display board’s information, artistic value and originality as well as a 5 minute oral presentation.
Eyes on Carson City: Battle Born Ratacular Barn Hunt
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 09/02/2017 - 3:42pmAn assortment of hunting breeds have gathered at Fuji Park in South Carson City to participate in the Battle Born Ratacular Barn Hunt, presented by Revolution Dog Sports.
Warrick Dunn: An Athlete We Can All Look Up To
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/12/2017 - 8:55amMany of our readers have probably not heard of Warrick Dunn, former running back for Florida State University and the National Football League’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons.
Dunn had a great college career, winning a national championship with the Seminoles in 1993. He followed his college success with a very good twelve-year career in the NFL. He made the Pro Bowl three times, although his successes were overshadowed by the likes of Shaun Alexander, Adrian Peterson, and Corey Dillon.
Nevada Guard's first openly transgender soldier embraces new Defense Department policy
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/21/2017 - 11:22amRENO, Nev. — Sarah Hunt never enjoyed the girlie lifestyle. She begrudgingly wore feminine clothes at McQueen High. At Nevada, Hunt played Division 1 softball and soccer where she was more comfortable around campus wearing gender-neutral athletic sweats and sportswear as opposed to dresses and high heels.
Pioneer High School and Carson Online Student Athlete Highlights
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/22/2017 - 1:19pmPioneer High School offers the following athletic activities such as swimming, lifeguard certification, weightlifting, basketball, cross country skiing, downhill skiing at Mt. Rose, hiking, rock climbing at Rock Sport Reno, and several events through Project Discovery.
We would like to recognize the following student athletes who are supported with educational options from Pioneer High School and Carson Online: