Cody Hall, Panthers Baseball Team
'Player' and
'Team
of the Week'
On May 21, Chatham Panthers baseball pitcher Cody Hall was named Class B ‘Player of the Week” by the Times Union, while the entire varsity team was named ‘Team of the Week’. See Times Union write up...
Wightman, Doty Honored at 'Player of the Week' Banquet
Seniors Ross Wightman and Kayla Doty were honored at the WNYT Dunkin' Donuts Player of the Week Banquet, held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Clifton Park May 19. Ross and Kayla were part of the banquet because both were featured in separate WNYT High School Sports Player of the Week segments this school year, which recognized them for being stars both on and off-the-field. You can view their on-air segments here...
Boys' Track & Field Takes Patroon Conference Title
Chatham Boys' Track & Field won the Patroon Conference Championship title May 17. They went undefeated this season with an 11-0 record. They also won the Conference in 2012 and tied Hudson and Maple Hill for the title in 2011. Team roster: Sean Alderdice, Evan Allen, Ian Allen, Colin Bingham, Ian Brokaw, Austin Burnell, Jamie Chaitman, Justin Custer, Dylan DeVito, Adrian Drake, Bryan Dwyer, Ethan Engel, Gabriel Franck, Bruce Hamm, Grant Horn, Matt Howes, Peter Howes, Haven Hutchinson, Rephael Joseph, Ben Kerner, Daniel Kneller, Max Lagonia, Kesean Leonard, Jon Mackerer, Ryan Mackerer, Jan Madsen, Ellis Okawa-Scannell, Bradley Oram, Travis Overby, Cassidy Palladino, Troy Peirce, Tyler Rivera, Evan Rugen, Matt Schaefer, Gawain Semlear, Kenny Sperl, Jake Tremper, Grant Verenazi, Tim Waddell, Casey Wheeler, Ross Wightman, Brody Witaszek. Results can be found at www.section2harrier.com
Grim Reaper Brings Important Reminder to CHS
CHS SADD hosted Grim Reaper Day at their school May 14. The event raised awareness of the potentially deadly consequences of drinking and driving, a timely reminder for prom and graduation season.
Every 33 minutes, a SADD member sounded a gong over the school loud speaker, symbolizing the one person who dies nearly every half-hour in an alcohol related crash. With each gong, a SADD member dressed as the Grim Reaper appeared and plucked a student out of class, painted a tear drop on the student’s face, placed a death certificate around his or her neck, and gave the student a T-shirt with a message such as “I am
just a memory.” Read more...
Caitlin Gilligan, Mr. Bordell Honored at Scholar's Recognition Dinner
Senior Caitlin Gilligan (right) and English teacher Terry Bordell were honored at the 2013 Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) Scholars Recognition Dinner, held at the Desmond Hotel in Colonie on May 8th. The annual event celebrates academic excellence and is reserved for Capital Region seniors who have demonstrated exceptional scholarship and service to their community. As part of her recognition, Caitlin was asked to nominate the teacher who had the greatest influence on her high school career, and she chose Mr. Bordell to be honored alongside her. Read more...
Baseball Patroon Conference Champs
Chatham’s varsity baseball team took the Patroon Conference title with a 9-1 victory over Taconic Hills on May 15. This marks the third straight year for the boys winning the title, and the sixth time in the last seven years. Front row - Kody Skype, Brayden Steltz; Middle Row – bat boy Hunter 
Scheriff, Devyn Lockenwitz, Caleb Gregg, Steve Munson, Joe Williams, Gunnar Himmel, Flynn O’Connell and Scorekeeper Mackenzy Morgan; Back Row – assistant coach Kevin Skype, team manager Tim Wheeler, Cody Hall, Brandon Tessitore, Cody Coons, Garrett Jornov, Nick Shaw, Kevin LeClair, Dylan Cox, Aaron Jackson, head coach Scott Steltz, Cooper Steltz.
Softball Patroon Conference Champs
Chatham’s varsity softball team also took the Patroon Conference title on May 15 with a 6-0 victory 
over Taconic Hills, leaving them undefeated. This is the third year in a row the Lady Panthers have clinched the conference title. Front row - Michaela Smith, Lindsey Skype, Allison Mesick, Kaitlin Pearson, team manager Jenna Skype; back row - assistant coach Dan Gregg, Caitlin Gilligan, Leah Layton, Karey Jornov, Kayla Doty, Erica French, Samantha Zucco, Karlee Shields, Hannah Gregg, head coach John Brantley.
Wightman Headed to Iona
On May 10th, Chatham Cross Country and Track & Field standout Ross Wightman signed his National Letter of Intent to attend Iona College. Wightman made his commitment to the school and its cross country team official at a letter signing ceremony held in the Chatham High School lobby. The event was attended by Ross's family, friends, coaches, school staff and the media, and included a reception with refreshments. Read more...
Personal Perspectives on World War II
A special social studies assembly brought Rebecca McBride, author of Traveling Between The Lines: Europe in 1938, and Holocaust survivor Lily Harvitt to CHS to share perspectives contemporary to the unfolding of World War Two.
Social studies teacher Mark Pearson set the stage for the special assembly with an account of the events in 1938 that would ultimately prove to be the start of the Second World War and the Holocaust. Learn more...
Honor Roll
CHS has released the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2012-2013 school year. See who made the list...
Excellence in Effort Award
The Excellence in Effort award recognizes students who demonstrate diligence, reliability, and motivation in their studies. See who made the list for third quarter...
String Quartet in Resident at CHS
The Amphion String Quartet took up residence for a day with the Chatham High School orchestra. This young professional ensemble consists of world class violinists Katie Hyun and David Southorn, violist Wei-Yang Andy Lin, and cellist Mihai Marica.
Together, the four held a performance and discussion session for Chatham string students, and sat in with the orchestra to work with them on their ensemble playing. Read more...
Chatham Softball Takes on Cancer
On May 6 Chatham Softball hosted a Coaches vs. Cancer game against Hudson. During the game, cancer survivors Anita Lossow and Kris Pearson threw out a dual first pitch, and the team wore pink wristbands to honor those battling cancer as well as cancer survivors. They won 13-0 win to remain undefeated. Earlier, JV and varsity players sold Coaches VS Cancer donation cards that they pinned up on a “Wall of Hope” at CHS. The girls raised $330 for the American Cancer Society as well as for the family of a Hudson teen who may be battling cancer for the 3rd time. Read more...
Students of the 3rd Quarter
Chatham High School has named its Students of the Quarter for the 3rd Quarter of the 2012-2013 school year. These students were selected by the CHS faculty based on their fine work and contributions to the class. See who made the list...
Artist Pays Visit to Fine Arts Students
In April, acclaimed visual artist Carl Ferraro visited the senior Fine Arts Workshop class to introduce himself and his widely recognized artwork. He currently lives in and works in New York City, yet teaches art classes at the Boston School of the Museum of Fine Arts.
Ferraro expressed that throughout college and his career, people have not always been interested in the style and message of his art; however, he stayed true to himself and garnered great success through a plethora of mediums, ranging from watercolor to graphite to oil on linen. Read more...
Battle of the Belts
Chatham High School held its eighth annual Battle of the Belts competition on April 16th. Teams competed to see which could buckle in and out of all the seats of an automobile in the fastest time.
The CHS chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) hosted the event, which encourages teens to play it safe while on the road, especially buckling up when driving or riding in a car. Team "BA Bucklers" won and will go on to compete at Seans Run April 28. Read more...
Senior Exhibitions
March 28 was Senior Exhibitions Day. Each senior made a 15-20 minute presentation judged by a panel of faculty from every Chatham school. They had to develop a thesis, perform research, document their process and form a conclusion - all of which had to be demonstrated during their presentation. Senior Exhibitions are one-third of the Senior Program, a portfolio of written, presented and displayed skills designed to give seniors a sense of progression into adulthood and ownership of their education. The Senior Program is a graduation requirement of CHS.
Washington DC Trip
More than forty juniors and seniors at CHS took a field to Washington DC from March 22nd to March 24th. Among other places, this annual social studies trip to our nation’s capital brought students to such landmarks as the White House, Capitol Building (pictured), and George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Virginia.
Yellow Ribbon Students Take On Suicide
The CHS Yellow Ribbon Team led a school-wide suicide prevention training program March 25th and 26th. This team of trained student leaders presented their peers with the facts, warning signs, and risk factors of suicide, as well as ways to react to someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts. The Yellow Ribbon Program is a national initiative designed to empower students to get help if they ever feel like they no longer want to live. Joan Spencer of "Jeffery's Journey" was guest speaker at the training this year. Read more...
Students Get a Taste of Greek Culture
Guest speaker Aliz Koletas dropped by Global & Gourmet Foods class to share her Greek heritage, customs, cuisine and culture with the students. Aliz is a former Fox23 News employee and is 100% Greek (her family is from Nafpaktos, Greece). The class, made up of 10-12th graders, asked her questions about her favorite Greek foods, the Mediterranean diet, Greek cooking and baking, and the role food plays in holidays, celebrations, and gatherings. Aliz brought in Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese, and Pita Chips for the class to sample.
AHA, Assemblyman McLaughlin and St. Peter's Team Up with CHS for New CPR Program
CHS received a generous donation of CPR training equipment from the American Heart Association. On March 20, the school put this new equipment into action, along with additional equipment provided by St. Peter’s Hospital, to train the entire student body in chest-only CPR.
The training was led by Chatham’s athletic trainer, Rachael Shatney, who was joined by Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin, an active proponent of teaching CPR in schools, and Bryan Rohrer, a registered cardiovascular invasive specialist from St. Peter's Hospital. Read more...
