CdA High begins competitive program
A new program at Coeur d’Alene High School aims to tap the “hidden talents of all of our students” through civic, physical and mental competitions, said organizer and Vice Principal Mike Nelson.
“We wanted to create something that would identify the talents of every student,” he said, “not just the athlete, not just those that are in drama or activities.”
Beginning in September, all students were invited to participate in monthly intramural activities that pit classes against each other to earn prizes donated by local businesses.
Students tossed water balloons competitively during October’s challenge, held last week during the school’s two lunch periods. That was a physical challenge. This month’s will be a civic one – fourth- and fifth-period classes will compete to see who can raise the most food and books.
The books will go to another new program at the school called “Learning with Lucky.” CHS seniors will serve as mentor readers to elementary school students after school. Elementary students can earn a stuffed dog named Lucky for reading a certain number of books.
The food drive competition will be sponsored by Super 1 Foods and Borders Books; Hippo Car Wash sponsored the water balloon toss. Future events include a video game competition, scavenger hunt and quiz bowl. About 100 of the school’s 1,500 students participated in October’s activity, an increase from September, Nelson said.
“You always hope for the snowball effect,” he said. Nelson adopted the program from a Missouri high school that’s seen full participation from the student body.
Coeur d’Alene High musical
See about 60 CHS students star in “Disney’s High School Musical” today at 7 p.m. or Thursday through Nov. 10 at 7 p.m., or at 1 p.m. Nov. 10. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students, $25 for family of five and $5 for senior citizens. Advance tickets are available from Hands On Art or Eternabella Salon (cash or check only) or by contacting director Pat Caloca at 769-2999.
Based on the popular movie, the play involves two high school students from different cliques who try out for the lead parts in their high school’s musical.
Seniors Hannah Yeats and Dock Rosenthal play the lead roles of Gabriella and Troy. Lizzy French plays Sharpay, and Aaron Baldwin plays Ryan.
Teacher artwork on display
Artwork from art teachers in the Coeur d’Alene School District will be on display at the Devin Gallery at 507 E. Sherman Ave. beginning Monday.
Teachers have been displaying their art annually for about 10 years.
Their work is from a wide variety of mediums, including photography, painting, graphic art and fabric art. Some will be for sale.
The art will be on display through Nov. 17. Devin Gallery owners Skip and Debbie Peterson are hosting an artist’s reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in conjunction with Artwalk.
Reading classes offered
Want to learn to speed read or just boost your book skills?
Eight speed reading and reading skills programs will be offered at Lewis-Clark State College’s Coeur d’Alene campus through Dec. 10. Kids and adults are invited to attend. Each program in this series produces a significant boost in reading skill and comprehension, and will help stimulate a lifelong interest in reading for pleasure, according to a news release.
All curricula and materials have been approved by Gonzaga University’s Continuing Education.
The course schedule can be found online at www.gonzaga.edu/ce. For more information, contact Angela Ruff at (509) 323-3572 or via e-mail at ruff@gonzaga.edu.