February 2020 8
CHS Prepares for a NEASC Visit BY AMANDA MCKECHNIE
CHS will be having an important on-site Decennial Accreditation visit on March 1 through March 4, 2020, by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges or NEASC. This visit is when CHS will be evaluated by a group from NEASC of teachers, administrators, and one associate director of NEASC to determine if CHS can keep its accreditation. Accreditation is what high schools receive and what colleges use as a judging point of the school to evaluate if they want the student and if they are from a good high school. Accreditation is crucial for college acceptance.
A Preview of CHS Drama’s The Diary of Anne Frank BY SARAH THERESE CHAUDHRY
"Rehearsals are going pretty well. It's moving a lot faster than I expected," says Erin Gagnon, who will play Anne Frank. "We're done with blocking, so we're focused on working with our lines right now and I already have a lot memorized. We're also getting our props together. It's a lot but it's not too much to handle. Everyone gets along really well and our stage chemistry is good."
A Conversation with the Science Fair Winners By Inés Alba Vázquez
Do you think that your dog’s mouth is cleaner than yours? Then you may not be flossing enough. Have you always been a firm believer that if something falls on the floor but you pick it up in less than eight seconds it is safe for consumption? Well, you might want to take a look at some of the experiments of our high school’s Science Fair before thinking that it is free of bacteria.
SADD Group Committed to Positive Change at CHS BY SARAH THERESE CHAUDHRY
A new group of CHS students and teachers have recently come together to combat problems haunting the school and its populace. Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) may be a new group with a modest size, but its members stand dedicated to its cause.
Worried about the SAT? By Zachary Preiss
The SAT stands for Scholastic Aptitude Test and is a large determinant in one's acceptance to college. Although this may sound daunting, and it may be at times, all will go as planned, with some preparation.
A SHARP ‘KNIVES OUT’ COMMENTARY (Contains Spoilers) BY TIARA ROCHON
Knives Out radiates “Eat the Rich” energy. Those who have the money to go through with their power will only do so if it directly benefits them. The focus on the positive traits of a strong Latina lead sets a great example of the most powerful traits in women. Overall, Knives Out was ‘criminally’ pushed aside during awards season but only received the best of reviews for the topics they cover and the plot.
Get Ready for Spirit Week! BY CONNOR MCKAIG
Spirit Week is approaching fast at CHS! From March 9th to the 13th, all four grade levels will be competing to earn points to try and be this year’s champions.
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Are You Ready to Take the Plunge for a Unified Cause? BY GRACE PETRARCA
Over the past year, Unified Oakers has been working hard to promote total inclusion in the school and unity within the student body. Currently, we are raising money to support Special Olympics at the upcoming Unified Plunge in March. The plunge is students from Rhode Island's schools and the community getting together to plunge into the ocean to fundraise for Special Olympics. This year half of the money that we raise comes back to the Unified Movement at our school. Our goal is to raise $20,000.