Public and private middle schools both shape long-term learning
January 17, 2020
Thirty years ago, CHS’s school nurse Dorothy Condon attended St. Rose Parish Schools. For 13 years, Condon dressed in a school uniform every morning and walked alongside nuns in the hallways. While she said that she received a very good academic education, the most prominent skill she gained from her years...
Colleges, employers weigh in on Blue Ribbon status
Madison Beekman and Zoe Conner-Bennett
November 15, 2019
Students who attend a Blue Ribbon high school have plenty to brag about, but the distinction alone is not going to guarantee admission to a highly selective college or an internship. “I think it’s a great honor for the school to be selected as a Blue Ribbon school, but I would say that most peop...
Private education is not necessary for a successful career
June 20, 2019
As their high school career comes to an end, most students are faced with the decision of how to continue their education. Students fight for a spot in the college of their dreams at whatever cost. But buying a degree from a prestigious university has become more valued than a well-rounded education. ...
Administrator outlines the cost of a CHS education
May 10, 2019
Collette Flatt, Monmouth County Vocational School District (MCVSD) School Business Administrator, recalls a surprise issue for the school budget after something in the radio station needed to be replaced on short notice. Flatt said that while the $40,000 equipment was a hit to the school budget, ...
Lebron James unveils “I Promise School” to public
September 14, 2018
Any avid basketball fan knows the name Lebron James. From his free throws to three pointers to NBA championships, James is one of the biggest names in professional basketball history. But, there is more to James than basketball. James is also an active philanthropist. He created The Lebron James Family F...
Students say masturbation is stigmatized based on gender
Courtney Kushnir and Lara Graney
February 18, 2017
Masturbation. Just saying the word can bring cringes, averted eyes and red cheeks, which is why there are hundreds of euphemisms to avoid saying it. But here’s the truth: a 2011 study by JAMA Pediatrics, a publication of the Journal of the American Medical Association, surveyed 800 teenagers between...