Outstanding Young Women

Danica Depenhart, Bronte Lucci, Adrianna Gradisek, Samantha Jugan

These four outstanding young women have been selected to compete in the 50th Annual Outstanding Young Woman Scholarship Program.  The program, sponsored by the Beaver County Jaycees, will be held in the Beaver Area High School auditorium on April 30th at 7:00 p.m.  Best of luck, girls!

Congratulations!

Anthony Aloisi

Matthew Yankello

They will represent CV

Febuary 3rd & 4th

at the District Jazz Festival

 Shoebe-dube-bebop-a-wa-wa-way-to-go!

Jazz, by Walter Myers

Find out more about Jazz in our library.

A Pictorial History of Jazz,by Orrrin Keepnews

The Few. The Proud. The Marines.

Bailey Marken, Stone Bennett, Kaleb Martin,
Daemon Klingensmith, Danny Urtz, Anthony Vickodil

Today, the library was swarming with ROTC cadets. ROTC stands for Reserve Officer Training Corps. Our CV students, pictured left, travel to Ambridge High School where they learn, study and train to become Marines.  

Did you notice the differences in the patterns of their fatigues?  Blotch camo is worn by first year cadets.  And if you look closely, you can see the "Lamp of Learning" cheverons pinned to Anthony's collar.  They are shaped like an Aladin's lamp with the spout facing inward so that the "knowledge pours into you".

The digital print is worn by second year cadets.  It also represents a position of leadership.  For Kaleb Martin, his digital fatigues represent both.  He's a second year cadet, Platoon Commander, and Company XO.  Next year, Kaleb will serve as Commanding Officer.  He is the first ever Commanding Officer chosen from a school district other than Ambridge, and he earned the position in just two years.

 

When asked why they decided to join the ROTC program, Anthony and Stone both agreed, they wanted to "get a taste of it" before actual boot camp.  Bailey learned about the program through Camp Cadet, Daemon thought it "looked interesting", Danny joined because he wants to be a Navy pilot, and Kaleb... well, he has wanted to be a Marine since the fifth grade.

The U.S.Marine Corps is steeped in tradition and the cadets have much to learn.  Through that learning though, a sense of pride emerges.  Kaleb said, "What I like most is the camaraderie and the brotherhood that you are accepted into, the common views and discipline, and the responsibility I am given."  Kaleb also enjoys the civic service events they do to "give back", especially with the Veterans. The hardest part, he said, "Is dealing with the 'Knuckleheads' and remembering all of the knowledge."

So the next time you recite the Pledge of Allegiance, please, stand up tall, say the words with pride, and then take a moment to give thanks for the brave men and women who serve our Country.

If you'd like to learn more about the Marines check out the book, Flags Of Our Fathers, in the library.

CV Students Selected For Regional Band

Last week, Three CV students were selected to participate in Regional Band. 

CONGRATULATIONS to Christina Gonzales - trumpet, Danielle Gonzales - percussion, and Kathryn Petterson - flute/piccolo.

Danielle Gonzales was also chosen as this year's PMEA Scholarship winner!

Awesome job girls!

“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.”
― Roald Dahl

CONGRATULATIONS, JUNIORS! Winners of the Penny Wars

We called it and, as it turns out, the juniors really were the ones to beat!

Here's the breakdown:

Sophomores took 4th place with a total of 1,496 points, or $20.04

Freshman class took 3rd with a total of 1,412 points, or $37.62

Seniors took 2nd place with a total of 1,622 points, or $60.48

And the Juniors kicked it with a total of 4,137 points, or $151.71

Total amount raised for Children's Hospital $269.85!

(With pennies... who knew!)

A special THANK YOU to Mrs. Whipkey and all the CV students and staff who participated. 

Never underestimate the power of one penny (or person)!

Abracadabra!

Words really are magic... find it in a book.

Graduation Projects

Just a reminder to our seniors...
You will be presenting your projects in 15 weeks.

Ski Trip to Peak N Peak, New York

Attention all skiers and snowboarders – the first ski trip of the season is set for Sunday Jan 22^nd to Peak n Peak New York.  Permission forms are available outside of Mrs. Whipkey’s room NA105 and all forms and money must be turned in no later than Tuesday Jan 17^th. 

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...