Eagle News:
We are thrilled to announce that Tingyu Li is a Coca-Cola Scholars winner! Tingyi Lu will each receive a $20,000 college scholarship and join a family of alumni who are leading positive change in their communities and around the world. She has been selected from 86,000 applicants!
Zach Grossman wrote in Wingspan: On March 4, 2017, Centennial wrestlers senior Amr Narmouq and sophomore Jason Kraisser competed in the 3A/4A State Wrestling Tournament. Senior Amr Narmouq had a great run in the statewide tournament, but had a devastating end to the tournament and his career. Narmouq won his opening match 11-6 which advanced him to quarterfinals. Narmouq’s second match resulted in a hard fought defeat that put him in the consolation bracket. Narmouq’s third and last match resulted in him dislocating his elbow and he was forced to withdraw from the tournament. After weighing in and warming up, Kraisser was ready to go. His opening match in the tournament resulted in a first round pin that allowed Kraisser to move onto the quarter - finals. In the quarter -finals, Kraisser once again accomplished a first round pin that advanced him to the semis, then to the finals. In the state championship, Kraisser had a 4-2 decision over Urbana High School’s Logan Arneson.
Jason Kraisser has now won two consecutive State Championships in the 138 lb. weight class. Congratulations to Centennial's wrestlers for a great season!
Owen Marcinek was recognized at the “National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame: The Greater Baltimore Chapter” at the Scholar Athlete Awards Dinner.
Congratulations Owen!
Congratulations, Danny Hemani!
Danny Hemani will be presenting his GT Intern/Mentor research at Georgetown University at the Junior Science and Humanities Regional Symposium.
2017 Junior Science and Humanities Regional Symposium (JSHS) for Washington, DC. This year’s JSHS is March 9-10 on Georgetown’s campus.
Congratulations to the following students on qualifying for the 2017 Carson Scholar:
Julie Wang, Jisoo Choi, Steven Chai, Ann Bon, Darian Avery, Christopher Agnew.
Congratulations to Samyukta Rao. She will receive $1,000.00 scholarship as a 2017 Carson Scholar.
Congratulations to Lucas Benavides, Lucas Cunningham, and Thomas Thurmond who scored in the top 2.5% of the PSAT/NMSQT among all Hispanic and Latino test-takers in our region. As a result, these students have been invited to participate in the National Hispanic Recognition Program. Participation in this program will enable students to highlight their outstanding educational achievements to top colleges and universities.
Prom 2017 will be held on April 29 from 8-11 P.M. at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Prom tickets sales will begin March 27 and run through April 7. Tickets will be sold online this entire time on the CHS website. Tickets will be sold during lunch shifts from March 27-31. April 3 through 7 tickets can be purchased after school or during Eagle time in room 306. Anyone wishing to purchase a ticket after April 7 can do so online with an additional $5 late fee. All tickets must be purchased by April 19. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Engle in room 306 or by e-mail: Elizabeth_Engle@hcpss.org
Parents: As families begin preparations for the end of the year, they find themselves focusing on those immediate concerns – prom, graduation, awards assemblies, and senior week. Distracted, they often breeze by announcements and flyers pertaining to less pressing matters – like the yearbook. No other document produced by the students for the students preserves the memory of the year quite like a yearbook. This should not be overlooked.
Unlike Facebook and Instagram, the yearbook in one memory keeper that has withstood the test of time. Currently, the only books from high school still on my bookshelf are my yearbooks. It has been 20+ years since my own graduation, but I can honestly say that it does not feel that long when I allow myself the time to escape into my past, marvel at the trends, and bask in the memories.
Time is running out for parents to purchase this “BEST GIFT EVER”. Give the gift of memory; buy a yearbook.
Order forms were sent home through English classes. They are also available in the front office, or you can go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and order directly from the website. Yearbook sales end mid May, so order now before it is too late.
Please contact Kristin Lavender at kristin_lavender@hcpss.org if you should have any questions. Thank you!
If you're interested in computer science, come to the third annual HoCo Hacks Hackathon! High school students from around the county will gain programming experience by spending the day coding a project that fits the theme presented at the event. The Hackathon includes a presentation by guest speaker Dr. Singh, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. Students may work in groups of up to three members, and food will be provided. The Hackathon will be held at Centennial High School on April 22nd, from 10am - 6pm. Sign up for a spot at thehocohacks.weebly.com! If you have any questions, please contact Sahil Saini at sssaini011@gmail.com or Courtney Tse at courtneytse20@gmail.com
Our March Madness Zaching Against Cancer Tournament has begun…19 teams have registered to compete every Wednesday from March 8-April 5th during Eagle Team!
Centennial Speech and Debate participated in the final regular BCFL meet at Reservoir High School on Saturday, March 4. Harun Gopal participated in Lincoln-Douglas Varsity debate even though this was only his second competition. Udit Gupta and Aakash Subedi competed in Public Forum and received many positive comments from the judges. Also in Public Forum, Daria Cara and Shanvi Panda competed for the first time as a team and won their last round of the day and Katie Gao and Polly Moser won a gold medal in a 3-way tie for first place!
Two Centennial Public Forum teams qualified for the Metro Tournament based on their success during the regular season. The teams of Katie Gao / Polly Moser and Amber Fang / Kristen Lee will be competing on March 25 at Catonsville High School for a chance to qualify for the NCFL Grand National Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky on Memorial Day weekend. Good Luck!
Events coming up:
1. Music Department Adjudications
2. Centennial High School’s Staff is going for their 3rd Championship in “Strutting with Staff” at WLHS on March 22nd 7pm
This year’s event is part of the Columbia 50 Celebration and Dick Story is the Emcee along with four Celebrity Judges.
You can vote for your favorite high school dance team with dollars starting February 22, online with PayPal at www.brightmindsfoundation.org, or on the night of the event. $1 = 1 VOTE. Prizes will be awarded for the winning dance teams based on judges’ scores, funds raised and creativity. Join us for a night of fun and school spirit! Tickets are on sale online now at www.brightmindsfoundation.org
3. Hello Dolly March 23rd-March 26th (see notices for times)
4. Worldfest March 28th
WorldFest celebrates the diverse cultures represented by the Centennial's student body by showcasing the foods, fashions, traditions, and religions that define these cultures. WorldFest guests can dine on numerous ethnic delicacies prepared fresh, learn about unfamiliar cultures from interactive displays and games, enjoy student-produced art; take cooking, dance, and art lessons; and watch a spectacular talent and fashion show. Ticket sale proceeds go to Centennial’s numerous student organizations and towards putting on next year’s WorldFest. This year, WorldFest will be held at Centennial on Tuesday, March 28th from 6:00-9:00 PM. Students, parents, teachers, and community members from all over Howard County are invited to attend!
Have a great weekend.
Claire Hafets