Click below for information on the 2013 Senior Picnic to be held on May 24th. Food, Fun and a Fotobooth!
Attention Seniors: NC Wesleyan College is offering a new scholarship opportunity covering all tuition with no loans for students who meet the following criteria: 3.5 GPA and an 1100 on the SAT (24 ACT). Students must also apply for all federal and state grant aid. The online admissions application and only requires applicants to submit their SAT/ACT scores and an official transcript. Please see NC Wesleyan College's website for more information.
In Focus is an open house for prospective engineering students and their families to learn more about the unique engineering education at Duke University. Save the date...October 19, 2013
North Carolina/South Carolina
Open House
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Visit http://admissions.duke.edu/ncscopenhouse for more information.
Attention Super Seniors! Buy your tickets for the Senior Luncheon from Mrs. Cooper in room 1012. The luncheon will be held June 5th at 2 o'clock. Tickets are $16.00 and must be purchased by the end of the day May 31st. For more details, see the Senior Booklet.
The Fine Arts Department proudly presents its Spring Band Concert Thursday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Please come for an enjoyable evening filled with music featuring our CHS Bands. Admission is free.
Attention all athletes. On Thursday, May 23 at 7pm in the auditorium, we will hold our annual Senior Sports Awards Ceremony. There is no need to RSVP. All athlete are encouraged to attend. Seniors need to be in attendance in order to receive their Senior Award. We will also recognize our senior athletes and present awards for Male and Female Athlete of the Year, Sportsmanship Award and Scholar Athlete of the Year. Please make plans to attend.
IRONMAN, the world's leading triathlon series, is coming to Raleigh this June! And with any big event, there is always a need for volunteers. The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Raleigh has put out a call for volunteers for the swim, bike and run event that spans 70.3 miles through Raleigh, Wake County and Chatham County. Thousands of volunteers will be needed for the world-class event on June 2, 2013 as well as in the days leading up to the race.
Volunteers are needed at registration, at aid stations on the bike and run course, for the swim portion at Jordan Lake, at race transition points, for finish line support, athlete hospitality, at the awards ceremony and more to help make this a successful event. Volunteers can register now by going to
www.ironmanraleigh.com/volunteer
and any questions related to group sign-ups can be sent to raleigh@ironmanvolunteers.com
http://www.ironmanraleigh.com
http://www.raleighsports.org/articles/view/Ironman-Raleigh-Calls-for-Volunteers/1064/
"The Cary High School" has been an integral part of the history of Cary. Many generations have attended school here. The Cary High PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) is a volunteer based organization that works hard to carry on the tradition and growth of "The Cary High".
The PTSA encourages academic success of students through classroom scholarships for teachers, academic awards, college scholarships, timely and important information for parents, along with hospitality functions for staff and the current Senior class. The PTSA works closely with Cary High Administration to benefit students, teachers, and parents in their academic and personal success.
The 2013 - 2014 PTSA Board has a need for a new Treasurer. The current Treasurer will be happy to train you for the job and provide support as needed! The Treasurer will oversee the finances of the PTSA. This role is critical in managing the funds on behalf of the membership and Board of Directors. Prior accounting experience or Treasurer experience is not needed!
If you are interested in the role of Treasurer, please contact Sonya Reid at syreid28@gmail.com or 919-880-7216. Feel free to contact Sonya for more information. Just contacting her is not a commitment to the job! If you know of an incoming freshman's parent that would be interested in this job, please pass the information on to them. We welcome all parents and guardians!
Still looking for a summer job? Jersey Mike's is opening a new location at the Arboretum at Renaissance Park, at the corner of North Harrison Ave. They are in need of employees! Please check the board in the 2000 lobby for more information.
Plan to join us!! All Seniors and their families are invited to attend the Cary High School Baccalaureate on June 10, 2013, followed by a cookies and punch reception. This inter-faith service celebrates the spiritual lives of students as they mark the end of their high school years. Complete details about this year's service can be found at
www.tinyurl.com/CHSgraduates.
If you don't mind, please RSVP through the website and let us know you're coming!
CORNELL UNIVERSITY: The Admissions Team at Cornell University's College of Engineering would like to inform you of a wonderful opportunity available to some of the members of your rising senior class (Class of 2014). Each fall, the College of Engineering offers two programs to high school seniors across the country who have shown strong aptitude in the following academic areas:
calculus, physics, chemistry, biology, and computer science.
The programs, The Engineering Diversity Hosting Weekend (EDHW) and The Women in Engineering Program (WIE), take place September 26 - 28, 2013 and will provide students with an inside view into life as a Cornell Engineer. To be considered, all information should be received in our office by the July 15, 2013 deadline.
For more information, look at the Student Services website http://caryhighcounselors.weebly.com/ on the home page under the heading ‘All Juniors Interested in Engineering'.
Congratulations Lisa Allen, CHS apparel teacher on being nominated for and winning The Leadership In Teaching Award sponsored by the Michael G Curran Family Foundation and the Cary Chamber of Commerce. Way to go Lisa!
The North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health with sponsorship from the Association of Public Health Laboratories will be holding its first public health laboratory career day. "Under the Microscope - A Look at Public Health Laboratory Careers" will be held Sat., June 1, 2013, from 1 PM - 5 PM at the new state-of-the-art facility located in Raleigh at 4312 District Drive.
Included in the event
*a brief presentation about public health laboratories
*the types of services that they provide and the education needed to work in the laboratory
*hands-on activities - molecular biology, microbiology, and general laboratory practices and safety
*a tour of the facility - Newborn Screening, Environmental Sciences, Cancer Cytology, Virology, Serology, Microbiology, Bioterrorism and Chemical Terrorism
Register at http://underthemicroscopeevent.eventbrite.com/ Seating is limited!
Cary High School would like to congratulate Nicole Wood and Jonathan Ng for being accepted to attend Governor's School this summer to study music. We would also like to congratulate Grace Yun for her acceptance into the Summer Ventures Program in Science and Mathematics. Both of these programs are very competitive and bring students from across the state to live and study together on a college campus in North Carolina. We are proud that Grace, Jonathan, and Nicole will be representing Cary High at these prestigious programs this summer.
The Senior Booklet contains important information regarding events taking place between now and Graduation Day. Take a look and make a note of important dates!
There will be a meeting for players and parents of any rising 9th- 12th grade students interested in participating in sports at Cary High School next year. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 21 in the auditorium. General athletic information will be shared from 6:30-7:00pm. Individual team meetings including football, men's soccer, baseball and women's basketball will take place from 7:00-7:30pm. Please plan to attend.
There will be an informational meeting for any girl who wants to play golf next fall at Cary High School. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 14 at 2:30 in room 3145.
Wake Tech Summer Camps offer an environment where teens can explore interests and "try a career on for size!" Wake Tech's Summer Camps offer exploration, discovery, and all kinds of fun to help young minds grow. There's a great variety of offerings for 6th-12th graders - Take a look:
http://www.waketech.edu/summer-camps/camp-list-week
Wake Tech Summer Camps, where a teen may find new interests - or, a future career path! Space is limited, so register today!
http://www.waketech.edu/summer-camps