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CAHS NEWS JUNE 1

CAHS PRODUCTION CRAMPED QUARTERS A SUCCESS
by Betty Story
"Cousin and cousin does make dozen", the last line in "Good Morning Miss
Millie," one of three one-act plays put on by the drama class at Charlotte Amalie High School, had the audience holding their sides laughing on May 29 and 30 in room 194B of the high school.
The staging of the plays in room 194B instead of the auditorium led to the production, directed by drama teacher Denise Humphrey, being dubbed "Cramped Quarters."
As Ms. Humphrey’s director’s notes state "Cramped Quarters is an antagonistic approach to the dilemma that was created when someone decided to set the Music Suite on fire. Because of this, the Drama Class was displaced and had to resort to putting on a production in the cosy little cramped quarters of 194B. The stage is set with an eclectic arrangement of props and set pieces as to create the illusion that no matter where you are and no matter the state or situation, anything can be used to tell a story."
Along with Good Morning Miss Millie by Alwin Bully, the class also
staged "Fish" by Paul Keens Douglas and adapted by student Vickki-Ann Samuel and "Eight to Five, Government Worker Style" by Emelda Sandra Edwards.
The students displayed true comic timing of humorous Caribbean situations.
Seeing the students portraying adults after seeing them in school uniform all year was a bit unnerving. They are a strikingly talented group.
The past year's performances of "Shakespeare Unplugged" and "Cramped Quarters" were funded by a grant from the Chase Foundation.
For the next school year the Drama program has been awarded a $1,000 grant from the V.I. Community Foundation.
Judging from the performances of the past year, the money is certainly going to good use.
EDITORIAL
TO EXCEL IN ALL WAYS

by Pauline Chinnery, Editor-in- Chief
For the past years we at Charlotte Amalie High School have always excelled in everything we have done.
This year we were champions in the girls’ volleyball and boys’ baseball. We have recently won the titles of tackle football and basketball champions. Our students also excel in Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp competitions. Additionally, we have an outstanding marching band. For the past decade the C.A.H.S. marching band has been the best high school marching band in the Virgin Islands. Not only do our students excel in school but we also shine in our community. Students at C.A.H.S. have won many community sponsored essay contests. We also actively participate in organizations such as SPARKS, Upward Bound, Leo Club, and Graphite Street. We volunteer to help elderly people and tutor elementary students also. As you can see we here at C.A.H.S. excel in all ways and we will continue to excel with the support of our fellow classmates, teachers, parents, administration and the community.
TOP VOLLEYBALL COACH AND SCOUT TO VISIT CHARLOTTE AMALIE HIGH SCHOOL
Brian Bedminister
The girls’ volleyball teams of C.A.H.S. will help to sponsor a volleyball camp this summer from June 7-10.
The camp is for female players only and up to as many as thirty players. The camp is mainly for upcoming 8-9 graders to help them to develop their skill in playing volleyball. Also there will be a special session to prepare students for college volleyball.
The goal of the volleyball camp is to develop physical strength and jumping flexibility as well as teach the proper way to diet and maintain their ideal weight.
The girls themselves through various fund raisers will raise funds for the camp. Of very special interest is the fact that a top volleyball coach, Sam Skelton, will be bringing down eight of his top players to challenge our local players. What is even more interesting is that Skelton is a scout
who will recommend further camps and scholarships for top players. One of our graduates Kamarsha Ryan will attend High Point University on a volleyball scholarship.
Coach Charlie Davis is looking forward to this event.
HAWK SQUAWK
The staff asked the following question of graduating seniors at C.A.H.S. Do you think that C.A.H.S has prepared you for college and/or the world of work?
Dornelle Thomas – I do think that this institution (C.A.H.S) has prepared me for both college and work life. I am in the college prep track as well as in accounting tech prep, and I took full advantage of it.
A vast number of the classes I’ve taken will prepare me for college life. Additionally, the business as well as "On The Job Training," has given me firsthand experience in the working world. So honestly , with my exposure to work and my course work, everything has been beneficial. I do proudly wish to commend all my teachers for a job well done. It is up to me now to finish the job.
Kishone Busse – I do not think that C.A.H.S has properly prepared me for college but it has prepared me for the world of work. The curriculum at C.A.H.S. lacks the proper courses that will help graduates get through academically in college.
There are only a few accelerated courses, the science labs lack the tools and materials to get hands-on training and learning outside the textbook. C.A.H.S. prepared me for the world of work in that it provided internship career possibilities. I am enrolled in Accounting Tech. Prep and because of my enrollment, I have learnt various business tasks that have properly prepared me for the accounting field as well as business management.
Renan Harrigan — I do believe that C.A.H.S. has prepared me for college and the world of work, but this answer might have a different response when asked of someone else.
I think it all depends on the individual because even if the person is getting a little of everything that doesn’t stop them from getting more knowledge.
My major is Environmental Science and I think that high school has prepared me because there were a variety of courses to chose from including the sciences. It’s like I said, it all depends on the individual, if he/she want to take advantage of all that is offered.

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