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Senator Square: Monday Night Live, Graduation Day, Safe Grad and Summer School

Do you enjoy Saturday Night Live? Then don't miss CHS's very own Monday Night Live! Glowsticks, hilarity, and dancing teachers at the Carson City Community Center on Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $3 with student ID and $5 general admission.
Then on Tuesday, May 26, 6 pm CHS theatre presents "Much Ado About Nothing" at the Capitol Grounds Amphitheater in Carson City. Bring your blanket or lawn chair, and picnic to munch on. Admission is free.

Graduation Day
The Class of 2015 graduation ceremony will take place on May 30 at 10 a.m. on the football field. Guests should be aware that parking and seating is limited and should arrive early. Handicap seating and parking is available. The Senior Class photo will be taken in the gym of all of the seniors in their caps and gowns. This photo can be pre-ordered by calling 283-1737 or by email at golikphotography@gmail.com. Seniors are to arrive at the school and meet in the gymnasium at 8:45 AM.

Safe Grad
Safe Grad has been a tradition for Carson High since 1988 that promotes the idea of a drug and alcohol free celebration the night of graduation. This, in most cases, is the last chance for some graduates to get together and celebrate their accomplishment. Safe Grad is a parent and community sponsored all-night party that begins the evening after graduation at the Carson City Community Center. Once inside the Community Center, graduates will experience a variety of fun and safe activities including food, music, entertainment, games and other activities during the all-night party. 

After breakfast, graduates who have paid the trip fee will load onto buses and head to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo for an exciting day at the park. Seniors were to have signed up by May 15. If you missed this deadline, contact Kim Santos in the Student Finance office on Monday, May 18. Visit their website here for more information about Safe Grad activities.

Summer School
Summer School enrollment is now open for Carson High School students.  Summer school is offered for students who have failed one or more semesters of a course that is required for graduation. Students should check with their counselor for the appropriate summer school class. The cost is $150 per half credit, and full payment is required at the time of registration. Sign up as soon as possible, as space is limited. Call the guidance office for more information at 283-1915.

CHS Athletics: Important dates to remember
June 11 - 7:00 AM -7:00 PM - Sport Packet online assistance - Library South Lab
June 17 - 6:00 PM - Fall Sports Sign ups - North Foyer
June 17 – 6:30 PM - Sport physicals - $10.00 per person
June 18 - June 24 and July 27 - August 3 - Fall Athletic Packets accepted by the Athletic office from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
July 1 - July 27 – Sports Athletic Office Closed

Sport packets are available online only at http://www.carsonhigh.com "District Athletic Registration" Link. You MUST print out the packet before submitting in order to sign up for a sport without delay. For more information contact the Athletic office at 283-1900.

Yearbook News
The 2015 Carneta yearbook had the opportunity to play with a historic theme about our state and our school as we celebrate Nevada's 150th birthday. The students designed a cover that is a wonderful montage of Nevada historic sites. The theme of the book is "Making Our Mark," a reflection on being part of this place in history. Book orders are still being taken, although supplies are limited. All proceeds from yearbook sales benefit the publications program of CHS. The 2015 Carneta, "Making Our Mark," is priced at $80. Contact Mrs. Patt Quinn-Davis at pquinn-davis@ carson.k12.nv.us.

SkillsUSA to Nationals
The 2015 Nevada SkillsUSA Championships Conference took place April 14-17 in Reno. The conference showcased the exceptional talents of nearly 1,100 high school and college students from across Nevada. Students competed in fifty leadership and skill-based contests which included culinary, information technology services, photography, welding and many others.
Here's a list of Carson High School winners at State:
Jessica Basa, Amanda Breen, Sarah Christl took gold medals in Chapter Display.
Oksana White, Jiavanna Wong-Fortunato took gold medals in Promotional Bulletin Board. Ryker Been took a Silver Medal in Restaurant Service. Amanda Breen received the John Wadsworth/Kelly Whited Memorial Scholarship, and Zach Simms was elected as a State Officer.

The gold medal winners will go on to compete in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference June 22 to 26 in Louisville, KY. Shipping the winning projects and promotional bulletin board, trade show (chapter) display, featuring a kiosk machine - becomes very costly for students and advisors. Donations to offset the cost for travel and shipping can be mailed to Carson High School, attention SkillsUSA. Please make checks payable to Carson High School. Your support is greatly appreciated! For additional information please contact Sherri Kelley @ skelley@carson.k12.nv.us.

Continued Support Needed
To offset the costs of travel to national competitions for students in both FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) and Speech and Debate Clubs at CHS, donations are still being accepted for these groups. To donate to FBLA, contact their advisor Angila Golik at agolik@carson.k12.nv.us. To donate to Speech and Debate, contact their advisor Patrick Mobely at pmobley@carson.k12.nv.us. Both advisors would like to thank the community for the support already received.

— Angila Golik is a government teacher at CHS and a member of Senator Pride.

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