CCJHS Newsletter - Coahoma County School District

Coahoma: Home of Champions
V O L U M E
HIGHLIGHTS
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2A North Champions
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Black History Program
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Featured Students
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Calendar of Events
CALENDAR
March
Women’s History Month
26– P-16 Council Meeting
29 – CCC ACT Workshop
April
National Poetry Month
1– Juke Joint Writing
Competition Deadline
12– ACT Test Date
15– PTO Meeting
18-21– Easter Break
28– MS Science Test (8th)
Mission Statement
“The mission of the Coahoma
County School District is to
provide a high quality education
to each child in a safe and caring
environment in order to produce
contributing citizens who will be
able to excel in a global society.”
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Champions of the Classroom
7th and 8th
Graders enjoyed being
rewarded for
their hard work
on their February STAR tests. Prior to February’s testing, students
were informed of their reading levels and January
STAR test performance levels. Ms. Jasonya Harris
helped them set personal goals. After setting these
goals, students prepared, focused, and made significant gains on their STAR tests. As a reward, these
successful students enjoyed delicious Domino’s
pizza, snacks, and social time.
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Champions of Competitions
Mrs. Mary
Kimmons
and five
of her
students
attended
Jobs for Mississippi Graduates 21st Annual Career
Development Conference on March 25-26th, 2014 at the
Clyde Muse Center in Pearl, MS. Congratulations to the
following winners: Ladonshay Dampier and Jaimee’
Mitchell, 1st place and $75.00 in Talent Show. LaDonshay Dampier, 3rd place in Spelling. Trakila Whitehead,
4th Place of 43 students in Public Speaking. Dotterria
Lofton won an IPad Mini. Aaliyah Brinston received the
Chairman’s Award.
Champions of the Court
As of March 1, 2014, Coahoma
County High School is home of
the 2014 North Half 2-A Girls
Championship team. By defeating New Site High School with a
buzzer beating shot by Melvinisha Jenkins, the Lady Panthers
proved victorious against the
Lady Royals, who on three separate occasions prevented Coahoma County High School’s post
season success. After this victory, the Lady Panthers proceeded
to the championship game where they defeated H. W. Byers’ Lady Lions. Leading scorers Geneva Walker
(12) and Walneika Holmes (15) lead the Lady Panthers to a 48 to 43 victory. The young ladies attribute their
success to their excellent coaching staff and continuous commitment. As 2-A North Half Champions, the
Lady Panthers have been featured in area newspapers, television broadcasts, and presented with various
awards including recognition from the Coahoma County School District Board of Education.
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CCJSHS: Champions of Culture
A Timeless Tradition
Thanks to Ms. Katrina Blanch
and her tireless efforts, fifteen
Red Panthers are now registered voters! Pictured above,
Distance Learning and Plato
supervisor, Blanch advised students on the various identification needed and the overall importance of voting.
The 2014 Black History Essay Competition was held at Coahoma County
Junior High School. Students were
given the topic, “Is the celebration of
Black History still relevant and necessary in society today?” Mrs. Y. Miller
would like to congratulate the winners.
Listed below are the writing competition champions and their prizes:
1st Place Kentavion Simpson$100 and 10 Positive Rewards Cards
2nd Place
Coahoma County Junior –
Senior High School students
wowed an auditorium of their
peers and parents Friday, February 28th.
Organized by
teachers Kara Green, Alice
Hasen, John Howard, and
Gwendolyn Johnson this artistic display encompassed several genres that spanned across
various time periods.
African dancers began the
show, but praise dance and hip
hop followed, creatively depicting the evolution of African– American music. Presentations honoring of the legacies of Michael Jackson, Whitney
Houston, the R & B group TLC, and the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement were performed by Samyah Johnson,
Myrical Taylor, Jamie Mitchell, Miracle Johnson, Kyra Kemp and the percussion section of the Coahoma County
Junior-Senior High School band. Numerous students grades 7-12 recited poetry and prose. The students’ articulate oral talents were praised by the audience. “It was absolutely amazing. You all have some very talented children,” stated one excited community member. This event has truly set a successful precedent. We look forward to
next year’s celebration of black history.
Music is in the Air!
General Music and Band students at Coahoma County Jr/Sr
High School enjoyed a unique violin concert at DSU’s Bologna
Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, March 4. The Black Violin
Trio, featuring an electric violin, a viola and a DJ, dazzled their
audience with a unique blend of classical music mixed with
contemporary beats and lyrics taken from hip-hop. Students
were delighted to hear strains of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto
alongside samples from songs like “Radioactive” and other pop
favorites. Further departing from the usual conventions, members of the trio urged students to stand, cheer, clap, rap and
dance along to their music. “The thing about a Black Violin Trio
show,” violist Kev B. said to the crowd, “is that we want our
audience to party with us.” CCHS students and teachers alike
were happy to oblige.
Yes, We CAN!
Tatyanna Williams and JaShauna Starks
$50 and 8 Positive Rewards Cards
3rd Place Derrick Moore-
Coahoma County High School students Jordan Sales and Christopher Wilson led the Excel classes in collecting tabs from soda
cans for donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. These donations, when converted to cash, will fund several nights at the
Ronald McDonald House for the families of cancer victims.
$25 and 5 Positive Rewards Cards
Honorable Mention Jameiya EwingsHibachi Gift Certificate
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Mayra Parrilla is an eleventh grade student at Coahoma
County High School. She is currently enrolled in Career
Pathway Experience Program taught by Margaret Shelby Ellis
Mayra would like to become a journalist. She has been asked
to be a youth news writer for The Clarksdale Press Register
this year.
Meet Mayra Parrilla, Champion of the Pen
I would like to think that life has
its own joke because we live,
experience life, and die! Every
since the moment I knew enough
to build my own personality and
character, I realized I was meant
to be more than a person who
was going to live and die. I have
always had my own personality,
and in spite of what people think,
I did not want to be the average
person; I want to be super woman, Indiana Jones, and a
total character at the same time. I
am an unknown half Spanish, half Puerto Rican girl, lost in this
world trying to survive with the weapons and resources God gave
me.
My personality is pretty much unknown because I live by my own
rules of life. What gives life that little mystery is the fact that I do
not know what kind of person I truly am. At times I can be funny,
sad, annoying, dramatic, overprotective, lovable, or mature. I like to
think that I am the outspoken student who takes the initiative of the
one's who cannot speak for themselves as well as the one's who
speak but remain unheard. I was created to share my life with others, and nothing is going to stop my destiny. I was born into a very
traditional Hispanic family; I'm fully bilingual. I allow people to experience my culture and I try to teach them as much as I can to help
others understand my cultural uniqueness.
I am a junior at Coahoma County High School. You will find I am
involved in the following: Band (Drum Major), DECA, Youth Leadership, Choir, former Debutante, former Cheerleader, former Student
Council Representative, and a school Journalist. I am a very active
multi-tasker. I try to give passion, dedication, and responsibility in
everything I set my mind. I love writing. Writing gives a meaning to
life, not to mention the joy a good article or book can give you. I
have my ups and downs, but overall I give my best. I am an open
book, simply because I allow God to guide me and I try to learn everything life has to teach me.
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Meet Jordan Sales, Champion of Leadership
Jordan Sales, the
son of LaSonia
Thompson, was
recently selected
to participate in
the Rotary Club’s
Young Leaders
Jordan, pictured on the far left with students
Conference in
Olive Branch, MS at the Whispering Woods Hotel.
Sales’ experience was sponsored by the Clarksdale Rotary
Club. Networking opportunities and team building skills
were the primary focus. Jordan is truly thrilled by his experience and thanks those who allowed him this unique opportunity. Thank you again to the Clarksdale Rotary Club and
Counselor Latasha P. Stringer.
Meet Sade Carter and Quasha Tillman,
Champions of Science
Coach Michael Gregory nominated Anatomy students Sade’
Carter and Quasha Tillman to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum Careers in Medicine. The conference is offered
in most major cities during the summer. If selected, these students will have a fully paid scholarship to study with other aspiring medical students across the United States of America.
They will experience the challenges facing medical students
and health professionals in the 21st century first hand as they
debate medical ethics and practice basic skills such as suturing. They will develop essential critical thinking skills, such as
analysis, reasoning, conflict resolution and problem solving as
they engage in a disaster triage simulation and other problembased learning exercises. Hats off to these young ladies for
being nominated. We wish you well.
Contact Us!!!
My life is a mystery and my story continues to be in the making. I
let the words guide me and I am still learning how to be me. Will I
ever learn the person I truly am? I do not know. Yet, I am going to
keep going, find my journey, and in the end, God will write the rest
of my story and accomplish every dream I set in my mind.
Coahoma County Junior– Senior High
Jr. High Office - 662-627-7371
High School Office - 662-627-7378
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A Community of Champions
The Daughters Donate
Volunteer Visits Band Hall
The Daughter’s of
Isis, Hira Court #183
showcase their dedication to the students of Coahoma
County Junior– Senior High School by
bearing gifts. The
ladies of the organization are featured in the photo above with some of the many students
that will be impacted by dozens of donated dresses. In addition to dresses and jewelry, the Daughters provided valuable information regarding
scholarships, community service, and other valuable opportunities for
our school’s young ladies. Our students can purchase these dresses
with Positive Rewards tickets or by serving as a campus volunteer. For
more info, please inquire with Ms. White in the main office.
General Music and Band
students had a special
guest in the Band Hall
on the Friday before
Spring Break. Guitarist
and vocalist Seth Stroud
joined Ms. Hasen on
violin and vocals to perform live music from the
Blackwater Trio, their Clarksdale-based band. Students and
teachers listened to classic rock, country, jazz and a few original songs by the Trio, then had the opportunity to ask questions
about performing and songwriting. Of all the songs, however,
one stood out as the most popular in every class. Students
requested Charlie Daniels’ “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,”
an energetic and fast-paced fiddle tune, to be replayed four
times!
Panther Photo Highlights
Lady Panthers are featured above in Jackson, Mississippi competing in the 2-A Girls State Championship Game. Also featured above is District 2 Coach of the Year, our
very own Coach Derrick Moore. Coach Moore is not only an outstanding teacher, coach, and mentor, but also a proud product of the Coahoma County School District.
Mississippi Blood Services receives a boost from the Red Panthers. Organized by Mrs. Sally Chow, the blood drive was successful in its efforts to increase the needed supply of
blood and knowledge of the necessity of blood donation. Mr. Jimmy Parrilla gives an informative presentation on cultural diversity to CCJSHS eleventh grade students. The Coahoma County Junior High School Cheerleaders win 2nd place in the Spring Cheer and Dance Competition at Coahoma Community College on March 1, 2014.