VOLUME 3 ISSUE 16/ JANUARY 8, 2016
Ambassadors for the Three A's

Carrollton High School's legacy of excellence reaches beyond the walls of the academic building to an enriching environment that showcases arts and athletics as well. Dr. Mark Albertus, CHS principal, selects six seniors each year who embody the spirit of this philosophy to feature in a front lobby display. Three are showcased each semester. Congratulations to second semester honorees Patrick Morgan, Trezjer Terry and Jake Jennings. A well-deserved honor!

Senior yearbook
ads due Jan. 13

The deadline for all yearbook senior ads is Jan. 13. If you have purchased an ad, or are interested in purchasing one, please see Mr. Lewis (Room #609).

SAT Word 
of the Week 

Each week Carrollton High School features an SAT "Word of the Week" to help students build their vocabulary in preparation of the test. Here's the latest:

Tenuous 
(ten-yoo-uh s)

As used on the SAT, its meaning is: having little substance or strength; unsure; weak. 

Here it is used in a sentence:  While Hollywood promises each new blockbuster movie  release will be one-of-a-kind, few are truly novel.

Fact about the SAT:

Beginning this March, the SAT will have four required sections (Reading, Writing and Language, Math-No Calculator, and Math-Calculator Allowed). There is also an optional Essay at the end of the   test.


This year's motto:

"The best way to predict the future is to create it."
Abraham Lincoln

CHS students selected
for state honor bands

Seventeen Carrollton Trojan Band students have been selected to participate in the Georgia Music Educators Association District VII Honor Band, the most ever, according to Band Director Chris Carr.

"As far as I can tell, this is a record number for our school," he said. "I am very proud of their efforts!"  

Students selected for the 11-12 Grade Band are: Payton Eason, flute; Daniel Kuntz, principal clarinet; Chase Hornsby,  alto saxophone (alternate); Katahj Copley, tenor saxophone; Maggi Hines, trumpet; Luke Bass, tuba; Khalil Newell, tuba; and Emma Eddleman, percussion.

Students selected for the 9-10 Grade Band are: Kendall Ozier, flute; Jesse Todd, flute; Brianna Colquitt, bassoon; Ryan Schumann, principal trumpet; Matthew Harris, trumpet; Taylor Berry, principal trombone; Christian Williamson, trombone; Kelly Ozier, euphonium; and Nykia Cook, tuba (alternate).

These students will travel to Ringgold High School Febr. 11-13 for rehearsals and a culminating concert on the 13th. 

Ten of these band students will also travel to Houston County High School this Saturday for the second round audition to compete for a spot in the All-State Band: Luke Bass, Taylor Berry, Emma Eddleman, Matthew Harris, Maggi Hines, Daniel Kuntz, Kelley Ozier, Kendall Ozier, Ryan Schumann, and Christian Williamson. Best of luck to these students as they compete at the next level!

Start new year off right
with school breakfast

With a new year comes new resolutions - and for our students, eating a good breakfast should be one of them.

Research has shown that eating breakfast in the morning makes a significant impact on academic achievement. At Carrollton City Schools, the School Nutrition program has worked hard to build a quality breakfast program that offers variety, flexibility and is highly affordable for all students.

Breakfast meals only cost $1 at Carrollton Elementary and Carrollton Middle School. School breakfast is only a dime more ($1.10) at Carrollton Junior High and Carrollton High School.  Learn more.
Showcasing their talents

The Carrollton High School Performing Arts program and Trojan Band provided entertainment for the Rotary Club of Carrollton's annual Christmas celebration before the holiday break. The band's 5/4 Ensemble and Brass Quintet wowed club members with their unique holiday compilations. Vocalists, directed by Julie Lowry and accompanied by Terri Fazio, performed several songs for the group. Club members said the talents delivered that day indeed put them in the holiday spirit. Pictured above are the students following the performances.
PLC CORNER
Holiday season gives way to promote PLC success
The Performance Learning Center hosted its fourth holiday luncheon Dec. 16, providing a warm atmosphere of fellowship for families, friends, Carrollton City Schools and Communities In Schools board members and numerous community supporters.

The occasion also provided an opportunity to share and reflect on the social and academic accomplishments of the PLC students. The presentations in the
program were a collaboration of the students and community volunteers.

The PLC student presenters displayed growth in their soft skills as Leagh Henderson passionately read a poem, Johnny Rodriquez offered a heartfelt welcome, and Oscar Rodriquez offered thanks for the season and fellowship time together. Also, Aaron Olinger, a University of West Georgia student and pianist provided holiday music.

The success of the luncheon can be attributed to the generous contributions of the Carrollton Junior High Nutrition Program, the HoneyBaked Ham store, staff and community members.