U.S. Army Visits CHS
A United States Army educational mobile exhibit was on-site at Chardon High School on Sept. 12, engaging grades 8-12 physical education, health and history classes in flight orientation simulations. Students experienced virtual reality excursions through hands-on operation of Army helicopter simulators, including the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache, and also participated in physical fitness exercises while waiting in line for the simulation activities.
Hilltopper staff member Mr. Cam Niehus, who is also a U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenant Field Artillery officer, initiated and coordinated this unique career exploration event for the students. The Army will return to CHS later this fall, bringing more career learning opportunities to the classroom.
Auburn Students Excel at Sawhorse Event
Congratulations to Chardon High School juniors Caleb Whitehead and Noah Bernesser who were awarded first and second place, respectively, in Auburn Career Center’s Sept. 15 parade of sawhorses event hosted for first-year construction students. CHS junior Matthew Evans tied for third-place in the staff picks segment. The annual sawhorse competition is judged by skilled, professional builders and ACC staff.
Broadmoor Mentorship Picnic
Approximately 35 students from Chardon High School’s Actively Caring for People and Interact clubs, advised by CHS faculty member Rob Mizen, enjoyed a day of service, friendship and mentorship with Broadmoor School preschool students on Sept. 9. The annual picnic is held at Eleanor B. Garfield Park in Mentor and is sponsored by the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/ Deepwood.
Broadmoor School early childhood supervisor Liz Miller stated “A huge thank you to Chardon High School again for their efforts to ensure a successful preschool picnic for the students at Broadmoor School. All of the Chardon students were respectful and true ambassadors for Chardon’s core values.”
ACADEC Senate Recognition
Chardon High School’s 2021-22 Academic Decathlon team was recognized during summer break by the Ohio Senate and State Senator Sandra O’Brien. A resolution was passed honoring the team and their achievement of 14 medals in the 2022 State competition.
Team coach Allen Herner is very pleased that all nine members of that stellar team have returned for the 2022-2023 season. And recruitment efforts have paid off with the addition of 10 new members for this year’s squad. Coach Herner stated “The future looks bright for the CHS Academic Decathlon team.”
