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CHS Softball Banquet Written by Kaymin Calaway
On Wednesday, January 17, 2023, the Chattooga Lady Indians held a softball banquet to recognize the players and the team's accomplishments during their remarkable season. The Lady Indians ended the season with a 14-10-1 record and went to Sweet 16 for the 4th year in a row! There were several awards handed out throughout the evening. The awards consisted of getting an athletic letter, the highest batting average award, the Golden Glove award, the Lady Indian award, the Chattooga Strong award, the Coach’s award, and the Bomb Squad award. All 13 Lady Indian softball players lettered and received their Sweet 16 patch. Kaymin Calaway received the highest batting average award with a .380 average. Libby Veatch, Tori Ward, and Heavenleigh Phillips received the Golden Glove award. This award is given out to those with the highest fielding average. Libby Veatch and Tori Ward ended the year with a .889 average, and Heavenleigh Phillips ended the year with a .759 average. Bella Burdick and Kaymin Calaway received the Lady Indian award. This award is given to those who are always encouraging to their teammates and willing to work hard every day at practice and during games. The Chattooga Strong award was given to Ally Croy. This award was given to Ally because she is strong behind the plate catching, always hustling during games and practices, and working hard. The Coach’s award was given to Katie Hogue. Katie received this award due to the coaches seeing her improvement throughout the season and her hard work. The Bomb Squad award is given to those who hit home runs throughout the season. Ally Croy and VaLaceia Burris received this award. Ally Croy led the team in home runs with six, and VaLaceia Burris hit one. Congratulations, ladies, on a remarkable season and receiving these awards.
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Chattooga Healthcare Courses Partner With Atrium Healthcare Written by Nivea London
Chattooga High School has partnered with Atrium Healthcare to help provide college education and provide jobs for students with their CNA and CMA certifications through Mrs. McQueeses's class. Atrium is flying in a group of people from their headquarters in North Carolina to introduce their new “Pipeline” program. This program enables seniors of Chattooga High School to earn an Associate's degree in a health-related field from a local community college. Also, students can obtain an entry-level position at an Atrium Healthcare facility. Atrium Healthcare will pay for students' tuition, books, and other related fees. After completing their college courses, the students in the program are guaranteed a job at an Atrium hospital. The minimum wage for employees at Atrium Healthcare is $16.50 per hour. To be accepted into the program, students must complete the application process, which includes an essay about why they think this program would benefit them. The requirements to enter the program are a high school diploma and to be 18 years of age. Atrium is accepting a minimum of 20 students to the program this year. This is a great opportunity for the CNA and CMA students in Mrs. McQueese’s healthcare class.
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Virtual Reality Technology at Chattooga High School Written by Kaymin Calaway
Chattooga County School System has invested in virtual reality headsets to enhance learning.
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CHS Dual Enrollment Courses by Kaymin Calaway
Chattooga High School students are grateful to have Dual Enrollment Courses available. The Dual Enrollment classes allow students to take college courses and get college credits while in the high school setting. Mrs. Appelbuam, a Georgia Northwestern college professor and Chattooga High School teacher, states, “The benefits of dual enrollment is that it saves money, students learn how to work at the collegiate level and it’ll give them the skills needed for college classes. Students get up to 24 college credits while in high school. Students can also get ahead of some college courses and have the opportunity to take different courses and possibly graduate college early.” CHS offers English 1101, English 1102, English 2130, US History 1 and 2, College Algebra, College Pre-Callculus, and Psychology. Savannah Greene states, “It is a very hard but educational class. I am grateful for the oportunity to take dual enrollment classes and get a jump on my college career.” Chattooga High School students and faculty are thankful for Dual Enrollment and everything it offers.
