Congratulations to CCHS' Grace Martin '25, who was selected as runner up for the 2023 Seton Hall University Catholic Studies "Young Catholics and the 10th Anniversary of the Papacy of Francis" Essay Contest. This is an incredibly prestigious honor for Grace. Her essay will be published in Arcadia: The Catholic Studies Student Scholarly Journal, which is indexed in the libraries of Colleges and Universities across the United States. #IrishPride #SetonHall #ArcadiaCatholicStudies #HonorFaithLoyalty
Summer Office Hours begin June 19, 2023.
CCHS administrators and facility staff hours are Monday through Thursday from 8AM to 3PM. Offices are closed on Fridays and between the hours of 12-12:30PM Monday-Thursday. A staff member will be present in the Main Office during summer hours for any deliveries and general phone calls.
The 2023 Emerald is now live on our website! Congratulations to our published students and faculty moderators: Mrs. Donna Maccherone, Ms. Gina Bittinger, Mrs. Mia DeCrescenzo and Mrs. Gianna Vennell for their incredible work guiding our creative writing, photography, fine arts and digital arts students to complete this annual publication. CLICK HERE to experience The Emerald 2023: https://5il.co/1wntl
#artsatcchs #southjerseycatholicschools #imaginecreateinnovate #honorfaithloyalty
Mr. Bruckner's AP Seminar class hosted a semester ending "Seminar Soiree" this week, celebrating all of their hard work this year. AP Seminar challenges students to research worldly issues while considering multiple perspectives. Students write numerous research-driven papers and give various presentations throughout the year that count towards their AP score. "The course can be quite heavy, so it was fun for the students to unwind a little with an upscale brunch. Shout out to them, as they all had a hand in preparing our celebration," shared Mr. Bruckner. Bravo, AP Seminar students, and best wishes as you progress in the AP Capstone program to AP Research next year! #IrishPride #APCapstone #APSeminar #ImagineCreateInnovate #HonorFaithLoyaltyLeadership #CollegeStartsHere #SouthJerseyCatholicSchools
Led by art faculty member Mrs. Gianna Vennell, CCHS fine arts students created portraits of United States Military veterans as one of their final projects this year. Olivia Pawela '25 and Kiyanna Blacks-Stewart '25 were inspired to create portraits of two alumni and a CCHS staff member. Olivia has memorialized CCHS Hall of Fame member John Michael "Mike" Reid '65 who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1967, with an oil portrait. A fellow classmate of Mike, Ed Junikka '65, was also honored with a portrait by Olivia, which she presented to him here at CCHS. Kiyanna Blacks-Stewart presented her portrait of CCHS counselor and veteran of the U.S. Navy Laura Mason to her which was a welcome surprise. Thank you to Mrs. Vennell and to the entire fine art class for this beautiful tribute to those who serve our country.
JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE CLASS OF 2023 VIRTUALLY THIS EVENING AS THEY CELEBRATE THEIR BACCALAUREATE MASS AND COMMENCEMENT.
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PROCESSION 5:45 PM
BACCALAUREATE MASS 6:00 PM
COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY TO FOLLOW MASS
Today on Memorial Day, Camden Catholic honors all military service members who have bravely sacrificed their lives for the protection of our freedoms. God bless the many CCHS alumni who lost their lives in war, and God bless all who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
CCHS alumna Mary Kate Hatch '16 presented to each of Mrs. Knowlton's Genetics classes today about her academic and professional journey, careers in the genetics field and specific genetics case studies relating to what the class has already learned throughout this semester. Mary Kate graduated from TCNJ with a degree in biology followed by earning a Master's of Science in genetic counseling from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She now works as a cancer genetic counselor at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. Thank you, Mary Kate for sharing your incredible knowledge and experience with our students! #IrishPride #CCHSalumna #STEMatCCHS
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT on Gianna George and Justine Marano who both received The Catholic University of America Conway School of Nursing Conway Scholarship for full tuition. Each year, CUA receives more than 600 applicants for this prestigious scholarship, of which only 20 are selected. Gianna and Justine will receive tuition, fees, room and board and a book stipend each semester as they matriculate through the Conway School of Nursing Program at The Catholic University of America. We are so proud to (soon) be calling you Camden Catholic alumnae!
Dr. Nguyen and Mrs. Werner-Kaiser celebrated the conclusion of their AP classes yesterday in creative ways. For Dr. Nguyen's AP Biology students, they continued the tradition of a custom t-shirt, this year's showcasing how facing challenges will grow our capacity for success, defined as the ability to realize God's dreams for us.
For Mrs. Werner-Kaiser's AP Research class (the very first group of CCHS students to complete this course as a part of the AP Capstone program), they were able to enjoy a beautiful and delicious cake made by classmate Sofia Granieri along with their own custom shirt to celebrate the 11 inaugural AP Capstone graduates.
Congratulations to these students and a special thanks to these incredible faculty members!
On May 16, 2023 CCHS' graduating Domenica Scholars visited with Mr. Pepe Piperno and Mrs. Elena Piperno Hughes to thank them for the support of the Domenica Foundation, which has been instrumental in providing opportunities to flourish in Catholic school during grammar and high school. CCHS is blessed to have the support of the Piperno family through the Domenica Foundation for several members of each grade at CCHS. Beyond scholarship opportunities, the foundation also provides extra-curricular events, college tours and mentorship to their students. CCHS congratulates this year's graduating Domenica Scholars:
Jiliana Reyes (Rutgers University-Camden), Benjamin Concepcion (Norwich University), Uriel Reyes Villa (Camden County College), Chiemeka Chuwueke (Rowan University), Chigozie Ekeabu (University of Pennsylvania), Uchenna Obasi, Bryant Pham (Rowan University) and Brisseyda De La Rosa (Neumann University).
SMP Society invites students, faculty and staff to relax with Yoga + Boba on Thursday, May 11 after school in the Emerald Cafe and Courtyard. Snacks and drinks provided by the Asian Cultures Club.
Camden Catholic seniors were honored at the annual Camden County "Best of the Class" awards on Monday, May 8. Congratulations to our honorees:
Community Service- Chiemeka Chukwueke
Performing Arts- Sofia Stafford
Most Improved- Ciani Ellis
Leadership- Amelia Calzaretto
Best Overall Student- Jack Baylouny
School Spirit- Matthew Marino
#CCbestoftheclass #CCHSbestoftheclass #CCHS2023 #honorfaithloyalty
Alumni Dr. Joseph and Patricia (Kelly) Kuchler, class of 1966, are featured in the Star Herald's "Call to Stewardship" series for their multi-faceted support of Catholic schools and parishes around the diocese. CCHS is blessed to have their support in many ways. Click here to read the full story: https://tinyurl.com/mrsy3xy6
On Wednesday, May 3 CCHS held the annual Honor Society inductions for students who have applied and been accepted into the National Honor Society, as well as the Science, Math, Social Studies, French, Latin, Spanish, Music, Art and Thespian Honor Societies. President Mary Whipkey addressed the scholars with an inspiring speech on how the failures of life will fuel their successes.
"I want to give you some advice on failure. FAIL means: 'first attempt isn’t the last.' I would like to give you three things to remember: 1) failure is an opportunity- when you fail you can say how can I do that better, what can I change, change is good; 2) failure is a sign that I’m challenging myself to do something difficult, it can give you confidence; and 3) surround yourself with positive people, people who believe in you to help you overcome your failure, learn from failure, and change from failure. 'You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.'"
Thank you, Mrs. Whipkey for reminding our students of this key lesson. And, congratulations to all of the newly inducted honor society members!
Click here for the full photo album of photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/exmABmme5auXvvSE8
SMP Society Feminine Drive: 97 boxes of feminine care items were delivered from CCHS to the Camden County Domestic Violence Center this week thanks to the donations from our school community.
The inaugural CCHS Genetics & Biotechnology class has reached their ultimate lab for the 22-23 academic year: PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction.) PCR is the most widely used technique in genetics and molecular biology. Among its many uses is the screening of mutations involved in genetic disorders. Students extracted DNA, executed PCR using a thermocycler, and then performed electrophoresis enabling them to view the PCR results. This multi-day lab is one which you will rarely find in a high school science department. Thanks to the generosity of the Mirmanesh family, who has helped to fund this course in memory of Fr. Joseph Capella, Mrs. Knowlton is leading the class through the cycles of PCR.
CCHS students attended the annual Afternoon of Jazz, Plus fundraiser held April 23 at Auletto Caterers in Almonesson to thank supporters for helping to fund the Black Cathjolic Ministry Scholarship. Now in its 31st year, the event benefits the Commission's Scholarship Fund, which awards monies to eighth-grade students entering Catholic high schools within the Diocese. Pictured are CCHS freshmen Chukwudi Obasi and Maya Mieles, along with another student and Father Vincent Guest. Read the full story in the Catholic Star Herald: http://catholicstarherald.org/faithful-get-jazzed-for-catholic-education/?fbclid=IwAR1WoncAl6eLFczwv77T3wy-5FtcAF99s2hj6fsVfxu5oRxuhra_jf7gs_Q
ACTION ALERT: help us garner support for an increase in funding for nonpublic school transportation & compensatory education. Funding for these programs affects our CCHS students, so we need your help to make sure all NJ Catholic schools receive this increase. To support the action alert, visit https://tinyurl.com/kja7tx9a
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month and CCHS junior Kaitlyn Wagner is organizing donations for the Rheumatology Department at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Items will be given to children that visit the Rheumatology Clinic for
treatment of Juvenile Arthritis and other pediatric rheumatic diseases. Donations are accepted at CCHS or through our Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RTRBE32U4G9L?ref_=wl_share
Requested Items: Pill Boxes | Ice/Warm Packs | Sticker Rolls | Stress Balls | Fidget Spinners | Mini Prizes for procedures | Poppit Toys/Sound Makers
