Feature Stories
CCHS Welding Competition
CCHS hosted the annual Welding Competition on February 20, 2015, which was sponsored by Tulsa Welding School. In this competition, 34 senior participants from our school as well as several surrounding counties suited up in proper safety equipment and performed what is known as a basic “stick, mig” welding job. Scholarships of $200 were rewarded to all participants and top welders were chosen by their performance in the competition. First place received $1000, second place received $500 and third place received $250. Beyond the tremendous scholarship opportunities, this competition provided practice for our future welders as they are required to pass a very cut-and-dry welding test to pursue this profession.
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CCHS STAR Student and STAR Teacher
Allison Fagin is the CCHS STAR student and she chose Ms. Dana Cook as her STAR Teacher. The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program honors Georgia's highest achieving
high school seniors and
teachers who were most
instrumental in their
academic development. To
obtain the STAR nomination,
high school seniors must have the highest score on any single test date of the three-part SAT taken through the November test date of their senior year and be in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average. Each high school STAR student is asked to name his/her STAR teacher. High school STAR Students compete for system titles; system STAR students in turn compete for region-wide honors in the 12 STAR Regions. Region winners and their STAR teachers are invited to Atlanta to compete for the state STAR scholarships and awards.
high school seniors and
teachers who were most
instrumental in their
academic development. To
obtain the STAR nomination,
high school seniors must have the highest score on any single test date of the three-part SAT taken through the November test date of their senior year and be in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average. Each high school STAR student is asked to name his/her STAR teacher. High school STAR Students compete for system titles; system STAR students in turn compete for region-wide honors in the 12 STAR Regions. Region winners and their STAR teachers are invited to Atlanta to compete for the state STAR scholarships and awards.
Literary Meet The Regional Literary Meet was held at Darton State College on March 4. CCHS placed 2nd overall in the region. Participants included: Courtney Terrell Bekah Ward, Caleb Nelson Braden Traylor, Austin Hampton, Lyman Hinson Elijah Lumpkin, Catalina Arnett, Savannah Dean Savanna Chapman, Jordan Forehand, Logan Johnson, Sean Passmore, Olivia Ziegler Will Hall, Makena Gibbs Karli Parker, Hannah Walden, Brianna Stone, and Blake Thompson.
The following students won first place at the regional competition and will go to Northside High on March 14 for the State meet. Will Hall--boys' essay, Sean Passmore--boys' dramatic interpretation, Makena Gibbs--girls' dramatic interpretation, Elijah Lumpkin, Braden Traylor, Austin Hampton, and Lymon Hinson--boys' quartet. |
State Literary MeetMakena Gibbs tied for 3rd in Girls' Dramatic Interpretation at
the State Literary meet at Northside High on March 13, 2015. The other participants scored well, but faced stiff competition from the other 6A regions. |
Hoop-Coming Week and King of the Pack
On the 2nd Annual Hoop-coming week, CCHS students participated in a week full of dress-up days and a pep rally for all spring sports with a focus on basketball.
Monday: Hawaii Day Tuesday: Pink Out Day Wednesday: Cowboys and Indians Day Thursday: Character Day Friday: Packer Spirit Day Each year, students from Colquitt County High School nominate and vote on who they believe should be crowned King of the Pack. The King of the Pack representatives for 2014- 2015 were Cade Blackburn, Marquan Greene, Quintin Hampton, Siheim King, Garrett May, and Hudson May. This year, Siheim King was crowned King of the Pack during halftime at the Basketball game Tuesday, January 27th. Congratulations to all these young men! Check out more information and pictures of the King of the Pack in the February Packer Press Newsletter. |
Darton State College 43rd Annual Science Fair Winners
On January 29th, nine Colquitt County High School students participated in the 43rd Annual Darton State College Science Fair, and all of these students received great honors.
Among the special awards given at the fair, Cory Glow was awarded the Mars Chocolate North American, Food Technology Award; Courtney Terrell and Glow were both awarded the American Meteorological Society Award.
Terrell received the MU Alpha Theta award, the Proctor and Gamble Science Excellence Award, and the Stochol, Junior Water Prize.
Henry Hagin won the ASM Materials Education Foundation. Victoria Barber and Hagin both were awarded the United States Air Force award. Barber and Miguel Rangel both received the United States Navy/United States Marine Corps award.
Katie Allegood was awarded the Association for Women Geoscientists award, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration award, the SASCO Chemical Group, INC., Industrial Chemistry Award, and the United States Metric Association award.
Chasen Morgan gained the Technica; Associates of Georgia, INC. Physics Award.
For placement awards, Victoria Barber won Junior Division 1st place, and Miguel Rangel won 2nd place for the Senior Division. Katie Allegood, Courtney Terrell, and Daniel Lyman Hinson all won the Senior Division 1st place. The Grand Champion Award for the Junior Division was awarded to Barber, and Terrell won the Grand Champion Award for the Senior Division. These deserving individuals will advance to the state level competition on March 26th-28th.
Among the special awards given at the fair, Cory Glow was awarded the Mars Chocolate North American, Food Technology Award; Courtney Terrell and Glow were both awarded the American Meteorological Society Award.
Terrell received the MU Alpha Theta award, the Proctor and Gamble Science Excellence Award, and the Stochol, Junior Water Prize.
Henry Hagin won the ASM Materials Education Foundation. Victoria Barber and Hagin both were awarded the United States Air Force award. Barber and Miguel Rangel both received the United States Navy/United States Marine Corps award.
Katie Allegood was awarded the Association for Women Geoscientists award, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration award, the SASCO Chemical Group, INC., Industrial Chemistry Award, and the United States Metric Association award.
Chasen Morgan gained the Technica; Associates of Georgia, INC. Physics Award.
For placement awards, Victoria Barber won Junior Division 1st place, and Miguel Rangel won 2nd place for the Senior Division. Katie Allegood, Courtney Terrell, and Daniel Lyman Hinson all won the Senior Division 1st place. The Grand Champion Award for the Junior Division was awarded to Barber, and Terrell won the Grand Champion Award for the Senior Division. These deserving individuals will advance to the state level competition on March 26th-28th.
Probe Fair
On October 22nd, Juniors and Seniors were able to experience a free opportunity to see what types of colleges they might be interested in attending very soon. From 9:30
to 11:30 am, these students talked with college representatives in the gym to
discuss their college options; from brochures to pens, students not only took college
material with them, but they also gained a clearer sense as to where they want
to start their future after high school.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Universtity
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, or STEM courses are the introduction into the future of a successful and growing job market. With Engineering, one would most likely want the best education available, and Embry Riddle is a private school that offers the best in cutting edge technology in Aviation and Aviation Engineering in the country, and is regarded as being the #1 best in Space Physics, Global Security and Intelligence, Commercial Space Operations, and Unmanned Autonomous Systems Engineering nationwide. The university has a 97% employment rate, and its current state resident and out of state tuition prices are equal. The most difficult aspect of getting into the school is Math, and Math 4 (Pre-Calculus) is the most needed subject to do well in this university that has the worrying acceptance rating of 86%.
Upon entering the first day, one will have hands on experience with designing and controlling aircraft or designing and testing a rocket in launch, offering getting into action and productivity. The university plans to grow slightly with the average of about 1,300 new students per year, but still remain about the same ratio of students to staff, being 14:1 allowing for easier student-staff communication. Though the promising employment rate, staff to student ratio, and statement that Embry Riddle is regarded as the top Aerospace and Aviation university in the world, costs of tuition are $41,460 annually for in state and out of state tuition and would cost much less for an in-state college or university offering the same things. The university does offer financial aid; though, it may wiser to find an in-state university that offers the same education as Embry Riddle.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, or STEM courses are the introduction into the future of a successful and growing job market. With Engineering, one would most likely want the best education available, and Embry Riddle is a private school that offers the best in cutting edge technology in Aviation and Aviation Engineering in the country, and is regarded as being the #1 best in Space Physics, Global Security and Intelligence, Commercial Space Operations, and Unmanned Autonomous Systems Engineering nationwide. The university has a 97% employment rate, and its current state resident and out of state tuition prices are equal. The most difficult aspect of getting into the school is Math, and Math 4 (Pre-Calculus) is the most needed subject to do well in this university that has the worrying acceptance rating of 86%.
Upon entering the first day, one will have hands on experience with designing and controlling aircraft or designing and testing a rocket in launch, offering getting into action and productivity. The university plans to grow slightly with the average of about 1,300 new students per year, but still remain about the same ratio of students to staff, being 14:1 allowing for easier student-staff communication. Though the promising employment rate, staff to student ratio, and statement that Embry Riddle is regarded as the top Aerospace and Aviation university in the world, costs of tuition are $41,460 annually for in state and out of state tuition and would cost much less for an in-state college or university offering the same things. The university does offer financial aid; though, it may wiser to find an in-state university that offers the same education as Embry Riddle.
The University of Georgia
In 1785 The University of Georgia made history as the first public, state-supported college in America. Since then the school has grown into a 759 acre campus found in Athens, Georgia, serving over 25,000 undergraduates. It has become a great institution for higher education and has been ranked nationally for both its academics and it’s social life.
One way that UGA has built a legacy of quality education is by offering a wide range of majors. You can major in anything from Bioinformatics to Art Studies. UGA is a four year college that also offers Master and Doctorate programs. 50% of students graduate within 4 years while others take longer or go on to complete more classes. The school is also unique in the fact that it is such a large college yet still offers a faculty: student ratio of 17:1. There are few colleges that are the size of UGA, have the reputation that UGA has and still have a good student: faculty ratio.
The social life at UGA is also widely acclaimed. Downtown Athens has a variety of activities and locations for students to hang out and have fun. For students who are more interested in sports the school offers a range of intramural sports. You can do anything from inner-tube water polo to soccer to flag football. The college has been ranked in several magazines and newspapers including Washington Post and AJC as a top college for social life and large group events. The school also has rampant Greek life, which sororities and fraternities of various personalities and conduct.
UGA has worked hard to offer interesting options for even student both academically and socially. The school is a great place to go if you aren't sure what your intended major is because they offer nearly everything for you to scope out before you settle for a major. Georgia is lucky to have a school with this amount of opportunities and prestige. UGA is definitely a good option to consider when deciding what college is right for you.
In 1785 The University of Georgia made history as the first public, state-supported college in America. Since then the school has grown into a 759 acre campus found in Athens, Georgia, serving over 25,000 undergraduates. It has become a great institution for higher education and has been ranked nationally for both its academics and it’s social life.
One way that UGA has built a legacy of quality education is by offering a wide range of majors. You can major in anything from Bioinformatics to Art Studies. UGA is a four year college that also offers Master and Doctorate programs. 50% of students graduate within 4 years while others take longer or go on to complete more classes. The school is also unique in the fact that it is such a large college yet still offers a faculty: student ratio of 17:1. There are few colleges that are the size of UGA, have the reputation that UGA has and still have a good student: faculty ratio.
The social life at UGA is also widely acclaimed. Downtown Athens has a variety of activities and locations for students to hang out and have fun. For students who are more interested in sports the school offers a range of intramural sports. You can do anything from inner-tube water polo to soccer to flag football. The college has been ranked in several magazines and newspapers including Washington Post and AJC as a top college for social life and large group events. The school also has rampant Greek life, which sororities and fraternities of various personalities and conduct.
UGA has worked hard to offer interesting options for even student both academically and socially. The school is a great place to go if you aren't sure what your intended major is because they offer nearly everything for you to scope out before you settle for a major. Georgia is lucky to have a school with this amount of opportunities and prestige. UGA is definitely a good option to consider when deciding what college is right for you.
Wesleyan College
Wesleyan College for women has a very good learning environment in Macon, Georgia. The learning is like being surrounded by people who believe that you can do anything you put your mind to. The faculty and staff at this college will help and guide you in the directions that are most beneficial to your career. Studies show that all women colleges are more successful. The woman students at this college are very inspired, eager, and excited for their futures, and the encouragement they get from their professors is the reason for that. They have twenty-six clubs, varsity teams, musical groups, and honor societies. The living arrangements are interesting. Wesleyan college has stables, riding ring, fitness center, luxury residential suites, liberal arts education, and much more. But apart from all of this, Wesleyan college has an outstanding nursing program, if that's what you want to pursue. They developed a female dummy simulator that can give birth, and another one who can sweat and actually do humane things to prepare nurses for future situations. They raise millions of dollars to provide students with scholarships, grants, and student jobs. Besides the good campus, this school's learning environment is good for starting collage hitting the ground running. There are many opportunities that Wesleyan provides over all, from sports to horse riding, but of course one has to try it out just to see how amazing of an opportunity this school is.
Wesleyan College for women has a very good learning environment in Macon, Georgia. The learning is like being surrounded by people who believe that you can do anything you put your mind to. The faculty and staff at this college will help and guide you in the directions that are most beneficial to your career. Studies show that all women colleges are more successful. The woman students at this college are very inspired, eager, and excited for their futures, and the encouragement they get from their professors is the reason for that. They have twenty-six clubs, varsity teams, musical groups, and honor societies. The living arrangements are interesting. Wesleyan college has stables, riding ring, fitness center, luxury residential suites, liberal arts education, and much more. But apart from all of this, Wesleyan college has an outstanding nursing program, if that's what you want to pursue. They developed a female dummy simulator that can give birth, and another one who can sweat and actually do humane things to prepare nurses for future situations. They raise millions of dollars to provide students with scholarships, grants, and student jobs. Besides the good campus, this school's learning environment is good for starting collage hitting the ground running. There are many opportunities that Wesleyan provides over all, from sports to horse riding, but of course one has to try it out just to see how amazing of an opportunity this school is.
Florida State University
Florida State University is a pre-eminent university in Tallahassee, Florida, and it is stated to be the nation’s most efficient university. The research and learning centers are considered one of the most respected in America. FSU is located in Leon County, the beautiful state capital. It was founded in 1851 which makes it the oldest school to achieve higher education. The environment found here is academically rigorous with a community of internationally-recognized faculty who are award-winning artists, scientists, authors, teachers, designers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and performers from many different countries.
Florida State University has many different opportunities to major and minor in. The many different colleges at FSU include College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Communication and Information, College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Human Sciences, College of Motion Picture Arts, College of Music, College of Nursing, College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, College of Social Work, College of Visual Arts, Theatre, and Dance, and Graduate Professional Studies. Under these colleges, there are numerous possibilities of degrees, and under the degrees, there are more possibilities for majors. The top ten majors are Biological Science, Business, Engineering, Exercise Science, Psychology, Communication, Political Science, Education, Criminology, and International Affairs. Accepted freshman scores are 3.8-4.3 Academic GPA, 26-30 ACT composite, and 1750-1960 SAT total.
FSU is said to be a school with affordable education. The 2014-2015 Academic Year basic costs for Florida Residents total is $19,548- tuition/fees $6,512, housing- $6,160, food (meal plan) $4,048, books/supplies $1,000, and Health Insurance $1,828. For Non-Florida Residents the basic cost total is $34,714- tuition/fees $21,678, housing $6,160, food (meal plan) $4,048, books/supplies $1,000, and Health Insurance $1,828.
Florida State University is a pre-eminent university in Tallahassee, Florida, and it is stated to be the nation’s most efficient university. The research and learning centers are considered one of the most respected in America. FSU is located in Leon County, the beautiful state capital. It was founded in 1851 which makes it the oldest school to achieve higher education. The environment found here is academically rigorous with a community of internationally-recognized faculty who are award-winning artists, scientists, authors, teachers, designers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and performers from many different countries.
Florida State University has many different opportunities to major and minor in. The many different colleges at FSU include College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Communication and Information, College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Human Sciences, College of Motion Picture Arts, College of Music, College of Nursing, College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, College of Social Work, College of Visual Arts, Theatre, and Dance, and Graduate Professional Studies. Under these colleges, there are numerous possibilities of degrees, and under the degrees, there are more possibilities for majors. The top ten majors are Biological Science, Business, Engineering, Exercise Science, Psychology, Communication, Political Science, Education, Criminology, and International Affairs. Accepted freshman scores are 3.8-4.3 Academic GPA, 26-30 ACT composite, and 1750-1960 SAT total.
FSU is said to be a school with affordable education. The 2014-2015 Academic Year basic costs for Florida Residents total is $19,548- tuition/fees $6,512, housing- $6,160, food (meal plan) $4,048, books/supplies $1,000, and Health Insurance $1,828. For Non-Florida Residents the basic cost total is $34,714- tuition/fees $21,678, housing $6,160, food (meal plan) $4,048, books/supplies $1,000, and Health Insurance $1,828.
Georgia College and State University
Georgia College and State University is located in Milledgeville, Georgia, however, it does offer certain graduate programs in Warner Robins and Macon, Georgia. Its best known for its Journalism Program and Creative Writing Program, which is what originally peaked my interest.
GCSU has gained much attention over the years by providing higher education that would be seen at a Private college, and placing it in a public school environment, which is why GCSU was listed into the top 50 wireless campuses in the nation, and was also in America’s top 100 best college buys, according to the school’s official website.
Although many colleges offer amazing English and Journalism programs, I’m looking for a university that has a close community of students and teachers who interact on a daily basis, instead of the typical idea of a university that only has lectures, note taking, and zero one-on-one discussions. Universities are usually like this, because they are so large and highly populated, however, GCSU provides a close connection between students and professors, and students are also encouraged to interact with one another and to form relationships, which helps make it less of a drastic change, because leaving home and going to college is already enough to cause anxiety.
Creativity is extremely limited in high school, so when people finally graduate, they want to attend a college or university that has people who are similar to them, provides programs, and offers clubs and recreational activities to encourages them to express themselves without restrictions and limitations, however, this idea usually stays an idea, and people settle for less and go to the university that their parents want them to attend, which is never fun. The best thing about GCSU is that it’s both the college that you want and your parents want, because it’s not a party school, it’s has a friendly, welcoming environment, and the expectation for the students are based off of the 3 R’s: reason, respect, and responsibility, which gives you a sense of independence without feeling completely hopeless, because teachers and professors will still give you time to ask questions and have that one-on-one discussion.
In the end, I've chosen this school, because I want the creative freedom, responsibility, and comfort of a close community of student and professors who understand diversity and creativity. I don’t want to leave the state and I don’t want to be extremely close to home, because I want to experience a different things and gain different perspectives and views of people, beliefs, and the world, so that is why I has chosen Georgia College and State University. As we transition from teenagers to adults, we must find ourselves by going down different paths in life, both right and wrong, and this is the right path for me.
Georgia College and State University is located in Milledgeville, Georgia, however, it does offer certain graduate programs in Warner Robins and Macon, Georgia. Its best known for its Journalism Program and Creative Writing Program, which is what originally peaked my interest.
GCSU has gained much attention over the years by providing higher education that would be seen at a Private college, and placing it in a public school environment, which is why GCSU was listed into the top 50 wireless campuses in the nation, and was also in America’s top 100 best college buys, according to the school’s official website.
Although many colleges offer amazing English and Journalism programs, I’m looking for a university that has a close community of students and teachers who interact on a daily basis, instead of the typical idea of a university that only has lectures, note taking, and zero one-on-one discussions. Universities are usually like this, because they are so large and highly populated, however, GCSU provides a close connection between students and professors, and students are also encouraged to interact with one another and to form relationships, which helps make it less of a drastic change, because leaving home and going to college is already enough to cause anxiety.
Creativity is extremely limited in high school, so when people finally graduate, they want to attend a college or university that has people who are similar to them, provides programs, and offers clubs and recreational activities to encourages them to express themselves without restrictions and limitations, however, this idea usually stays an idea, and people settle for less and go to the university that their parents want them to attend, which is never fun. The best thing about GCSU is that it’s both the college that you want and your parents want, because it’s not a party school, it’s has a friendly, welcoming environment, and the expectation for the students are based off of the 3 R’s: reason, respect, and responsibility, which gives you a sense of independence without feeling completely hopeless, because teachers and professors will still give you time to ask questions and have that one-on-one discussion.
In the end, I've chosen this school, because I want the creative freedom, responsibility, and comfort of a close community of student and professors who understand diversity and creativity. I don’t want to leave the state and I don’t want to be extremely close to home, because I want to experience a different things and gain different perspectives and views of people, beliefs, and the world, so that is why I has chosen Georgia College and State University. As we transition from teenagers to adults, we must find ourselves by going down different paths in life, both right and wrong, and this is the right path for me.
Emmanuel College
Emmanuel College is a private, faith-based school located in Franklin Springs, Georgia. Enrollment stands at about 800 students from 28 states and 10 foreign countries. Baccalaureate degrees range from Biology to Christian Ministries, making a total of 30 possible majors and 19 possible minors. Students are personally pushed and encouraged academically, as proven by their 15:1 student teacher ratio. Emmanuel takes pride in the opportunities given to students through their hands on educational experiences, whether interning in a middle school or doing mission work across the globe. Life is very community driven at Emmanuel, with weekly corporate gatherings such as convocation and chapel and a variety of intermural sports, clubs, and ministry opportunities. Faith, learning, and living are the principles here and opportunities are truly endless.
Emmanuel College is a private, faith-based school located in Franklin Springs, Georgia. Enrollment stands at about 800 students from 28 states and 10 foreign countries. Baccalaureate degrees range from Biology to Christian Ministries, making a total of 30 possible majors and 19 possible minors. Students are personally pushed and encouraged academically, as proven by their 15:1 student teacher ratio. Emmanuel takes pride in the opportunities given to students through their hands on educational experiences, whether interning in a middle school or doing mission work across the globe. Life is very community driven at Emmanuel, with weekly corporate gatherings such as convocation and chapel and a variety of intermural sports, clubs, and ministry opportunities. Faith, learning, and living are the principles here and opportunities are truly endless.
C.A. Gray Teen Maze
On October 2 and 3, all ninth grade students at CA Gray participated in the Teen Maze, a simulation of life. Students explored various life decisions based on scenarios revealed at the Entrance Party. Some made "good" decisions, graduated and attended college. Others contracted “STDs” and became “pregnant” and had to deal with those choices. Some were "arrested" for underage drinking at the Entrance Party and carted off to "jail". There were 20 stations. Y-Club hosted the Entrance Party. FBLA worked at the Graduation Station and Chamber Leadership students worked at various stations. The event was sponsored by Hope House and the Chamber of Commerce.
Celebrate My Drive
Car crashes are the number one cause for teenage death, making the first year of driving the most dangerous year. Distractions such as music and texting can easily divert someone’s attention away from driving for just a split second, but it could be their last second.
KEY Club and Peer Leadership are both recognizing the importance of making the right decisions on the road, and they are asking CCHS to identify with this issue as well; State Farm is sponsoring a nationwide campaign, Celebrate My Drive, in order to promote safe driving habits among students and members of the community.
In addition to this safe driving commitment, it is encouraged that students and the community vote from October 15-24 for CCHS on celebratemydrive.com. The prizes vary from a $25,000 or $100,000 grant for your school or a Grand Prize to watch The Band Perry in concert. CCHS students, faculty, and staff will support this cause by wearing the red, Celebrate My Drive T-shirt on September 25, October 2, 8, 15, and 21.
The message that Celebrate My Drive is advocating is simple yet critical for drivers to perform: 2N2 - two eyes on the road, and two hands on the wheel. Now, it is your time to make the pledge to safe driving.
KEY Club and Peer Leadership are both recognizing the importance of making the right decisions on the road, and they are asking CCHS to identify with this issue as well; State Farm is sponsoring a nationwide campaign, Celebrate My Drive, in order to promote safe driving habits among students and members of the community.
In addition to this safe driving commitment, it is encouraged that students and the community vote from October 15-24 for CCHS on celebratemydrive.com. The prizes vary from a $25,000 or $100,000 grant for your school or a Grand Prize to watch The Band Perry in concert. CCHS students, faculty, and staff will support this cause by wearing the red, Celebrate My Drive T-shirt on September 25, October 2, 8, 15, and 21.
The message that Celebrate My Drive is advocating is simple yet critical for drivers to perform: 2N2 - two eyes on the road, and two hands on the wheel. Now, it is your time to make the pledge to safe driving.
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