Monthly Archives: October 2013

Chaminade Hosts Career Night

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On October 29, Chaminade College Preparatory welcomed high school students and their families to the second annual Career Night in the Bob Hope Student Center. Fifty representatives from an array of career clusters such as arts, communications, entertainment; business; education; engineering, math, science, computing; health; social science and social service, were present.

Career Night provides a unique opportunity for Chaminade students to engage in one-on-one conversations with a broad range of professionals, and speak to them about their job responsibilities, career satisfaction, education, advancement, and future growth outlook. In addition, it also broadens student’s perspectives on career options and helps them make an informed decision on their educational path before heading to college.

CSDS Members go Undefeated in Tournament

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Andrew Slavin ’16

On October 26, Chaminade Speech and Debate Society (CSDS) competed in a league tournament held at Oaks Christian School. Out of 191 competitors, Jeremy Marsh ’16, Caleb Jancis ’17, and Andrew Slavin ’16 all took first place, going undefeated. In addition, Superior Debate Awards went to Dylan Ames ’17, Jeremiah Cha ’15, Tyler Andrews ’16, Leo Kim ’15, Ashlee Macalino ’15, Taryn Manaka ’17, Grant Uberstine ’17, Jack Cheney ’17, Taidze Banzon ’15, Nico Gargiulo ’15, Brandon Marsh ’16, and Patrick Sullivan ’15. 

This year Chaminade added 56 new students to the CSDS team, bringing the total number of students on the team to 111.  Team members attend labs after school every day of the week from 3 to 5 p.m., where they train for speech events and debate events. There are 17 different categories of competition and Chaminade is the only school in the league that offers training in all 17 categories.

CSDS  ranks among the top five percent in the nation. Last year they scored 200 or more points, earning them a position in the National Forensic League’s prestigious 200 Club.

This summer, Mrs. Rosen, CSDS moderator and coach, will offer two, one-week classes, at the West Hills campus, for students interested in joining a speech and debate team.

Ryan Griffin ’08 Added to Saints Active Roster

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On Wednesday, October 23, the New Orleans Saints promoted Chaminade College Preparatory alumnus, Ryan Griffin ’08 from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. After graduating from Chaminade, Griffin went on to Tulane University, where he played quarterback for four years. Griffin is one of two Eagle alumni playing in the NFL. Logan Paulsen ’05 is a tight end with the Washington Redskins.

Homecoming Week

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It’s Homecoming week at Chaminade! Students at the West Hills campus participate in an array of activities all week long. Festivities kicked off on Monday, October 21 with Pajama Day and voting for homecoming king and queen. Tuesday was the Mad Hatter Rally, where senior running back, Donovan Lee was announced as Homecoming king. Wednesday was World of DC/Marvel Superhero Day.  On Thursday, students will come to school dressed for World of Wizardry Day and celebrate with the Homecoming Festival.

Friday, October 25, is Fantasy Sports Day and the Varsity football game vs. St. Paul. Homecoming booths open at 4 p.m., and the game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. During the halftime show, the homecoming queen will be announced. The weeks festivities culminate on Saturday night with a semi-formal dance “Through the Rabbit Hole”; and the Classes of 1963, 1983, 1988, 1993 and 2003 will celebrate their reunion years.

Girls Volleyball Takes on FSHA in 5th Annual Dig Pink Event to Fight Breast Cancer

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IMG_7395By Rob DiMuro

On October 17, the Girls Volleyball teams took on Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy in the 5th Annual Dig Pink fundraising event for the Fight Against Breast Cancer. The event was awash in all shades of pink balloons and decorations. Both teams broke out their special pink uniforms for the event. There were food sales and clothing sales and the raffling of outstanding door prizes. All proceeds go to benefit the fight against breast cancer.  A representative from the Side-Out Foundation attended the Dig Pink event and reported that Chaminade is  the number three fundraising school in California and number ten in the nation for total funds raised through Dig Pink Game events.