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Spanish teacher Courtney Van Arsdale and students dance the night away at the fairytale-themed Homecoming dance on Friday, Nov. 4.

Dreams come true at fairytale- themed homecoming

Ryan Lemberger November 23, 2022

It was a magical dream. CHS students and guests put on their best attire for the fairytale-themed Homecoming Dance on Friday, Nov. 4. The sold-out dance was sponsored by SkillsUSA and NTHS with over 250...

Speaker Halie Aaron discusses her career from CHS to her current job.

SkillsUSA and NTHS host annual Career Day

Riley Forrester February 25, 2020

CHS students explored the job market by listening to various speakers on Friday, Feb. 24 during the annual Career Day hosted by SkillsUSA and the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Parents, alumni...

Juniors Jill Tracy of Belmar and Lila Nathanson of Long Branch.

NAHS and SkillsUSA elect new councils

Madison Beekman June 4, 2019

As the school year comes to a close, clubs elect their new council members while they say goodbye to their seniors. This was just the case on May 9 for the National Art Honors Society (NAHS) and on May...

Junior Colin Martin of Middletown, center left, and senior Kate Dickenson of Spring Lake Heights, center right, are awarded gold medals for placing first in the audio/radio competition.

SkillsUSA wins 14 medals in state competition

Desiree Negrin May 10, 2019

CHS students competed in the SkillsUSA state championship competitions on Saturday, April 8 in Bridgewater, N.J. 18 students participated in numerous competitions and walked away with 14 medals: eight...

Junior RJ Franzen of Allentown listens to a speaker from Goodsports USA at Career Day.

NTHS showcases variety of professions at Career Day

Isabella Ji and Ella Lukowiak March 15, 2019

Students had the opportunity to listen to speakers with careers in the communications field and beyond on Friday, Feb. 22 during the annual Career Day, hosted by SkillsUSA and the National Technical Honor...

Senior and SkillsUSA council member Alexis Colucci of Middletown crowns math teacher and adviser Scott Stengele as Homecoming King.

Homecoming marks the end of spirit week

Isabella Antoon November 21, 2018

Following the end of Fall Spirit Week, CHS students attended the second annual Homecoming dance on Friday, Nov. 2, hosted by SkillsUSA. SkillsUSA President and senior Connor Martin of Spring Lake Heights...

SkillsUSA chapters from across the state met at Mercer County Tech School for the Central Regional Leadership Conference.

SkillsUSA council attends the Central Regional Leadership Conference

Kate Dickenson October 14, 2018

SkillsUSA took its first trip of the year on Thursday, Oct. 4 to the Central Regional Leadership Conference. Council members and seniors Connor Martin of Spring Lake Heights, Alexis Colucci of Middletown,...

From left, math teacher and SkillsUSA advisor Scott Stengele, rising senior Erica Sammarco of Colts Neck, rising senior Grace McCaffrey of Middletown, and recent graduate Karoline Winzer of Matawan attend SkillsUSA Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky.

McCaffrey, Sammarco, Winzer attend National SkillsUSA Conference

Allie Beekman July 22, 2018

Recent CHS graduate Karoline Winzer of Matawan and rising seniors Grace McCaffrey of Middletown and Erica Sammarco of Colts Neck attended the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC)...

SkillsUSA state gold medalists will travel to compete at the national level in Louisville, Kentucky in June.

SkillsUSA medalists attend kickoff to Kentucky

Bella Reilly May 29, 2018

Three SkillsUSA members traveled to Forest Lodge in Warren, NJ on Thursday, May 24. The members attended the trip to be briefed on their upcoming national competition in Louisville, Kentucky. Winners...

Juniors and newly elected SkillsUSA council members Connor Martin of Spring Lake Heights (left), Alexis Colucci of Middletown and Erica Sammarco of Colts Neck at a Skills competition. Junior Grace McCaffrey of Middletown is not pictured but was also elected to the council.

SkillsUSA/NTHS elects new council

Madison Beekman May 21, 2018

As the school year winds down and the seniors prepare to depart for college, clubs at CHS must prepare for the upcoming year and elect new councils. On Friday, May 18, SkillsUSA members elected their new...

Blot photo by Marissa Ho.

SkillsUSA and NTHS bring in speakers, cash on Career Day

Liam Umbs January 12, 2018

CHS's annual Career Day was presented by SkillsUSA and the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) on Friday, Dec. 8. Students explored careers from many industries and listened to  keynote speaker Chelsea...

Deborah Piperno is the CEO and inventor of VOOM Carpool for Kids.

CHS is visited by professionals, alumni on Career Day

Lauren Tarigo December 9, 2017

SkillsUSA and the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) welcomed 17 speakers to CHS for its annual Career Day on Dec. 8, providing students with a detailed look inside some of their future professions. Students...

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