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Chandler High (2020-2021)

Chandler High junior Kayla King came in 2nd in Senior Individual Performance in the State National History Day competition last week. Her performance titled "Hello Girls: Connecting Lines for Communication and Enhancing Understanding" also won best senior WWII project with a $250 prize. She will compete at Nationals this spring.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Chandler FFA (Future Farmers of America) members were triumphant at the SanTan Livestock Show. Abigail Dominguez won the Grand Champion Chicken Showmanship belt buckle. Abi had to show all aspects of her chicken's anatomy and answer chicken nutrition questions to the judge. Sergio Camarena won the Grand Champion Showmanship medal for showcasing his pig, Rona. Emma Martin was the Reserve Champion Showman and placed 5th in the Market Show.

Hamilton High (2020-2021)

Our Academic Decathlon Huskies defended their title as State Champions for the 3rd year in a row and earned more than 20 individuals medals. Congratulations to the competition team of Aris Zhu, Ethan Xiong, Chloe Zhan, Eisha Giran, Daniel Choi, Abhinav Adari, Mitch Steddom, Audrey Zhang, and Rafael Trujillo, as well as all our up-and-coming Husky decathletes.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Zach Espalin won his fourth State Wrestling title! Zach will wrestle for the Naval Academy next year.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Ryleigh Dye earned 2nd place at the Arizona Girl's State Wrestling Championships, her second State medal.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Nathaniel Deasey won 2nd in the State Wrestling meet.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Stefana Jelacic, Chandler High Class of 2020 and a freshman at Lourdes University, placed third at the NAIA Women's National Wrestling Championships.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Chandler High School celebrated students' cultures and talents during the virtual CHS Unity Assembly. Thanks to StuCo for hosting, Media for recording and putting the virtual assembly together, and to the performers for being a part of the event that is always a highlight of the year.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Gladys Garcia Orozco, a Chandler High AVID and International Baccalaureate (IB) Senior, has been named a Dell Scholar. The Dell Scholars Program is a prestigious scholarship and college completion program. Dell Scholars receive a $20,000 scholarship, a laptop, and numerous other resources to help students achieve their academic dreams. Gladys is planning to attend ASU in the fall. Congratulations, Gladys!

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Kaile Moore, Chandler High School Freshman, competed in the level 7 State Gymnastic Meet. She earned herself a 2nd place finish in the All Around and for her floor routine. Kaile heads to Regionals in April to finish out her season.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Twenty-three AVID students completed vision boxes during an afternoon activity before spring break. The students had a wonderful time envisioning their futures and completing the activity. Thanks to the women of Soroptimist for sponsoring the activity.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Chandler High hosted two other choirs during a High School Choir Exchange on March 11th. In preparation for their virtual festival at NAU 4th quarter, Chandler, Casteel, and Perry choir directors wanted to give students an "NAU" type experience amidst the pandemic regulations and at the same time start a new tradition and unify as a district. The Choir Exchange was the first time most students were able to sing in front of others for more than a year, and it was special.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Chandler High families were treated to a wonderful courtyard band concert before spring break. Thanks to Winter Guard, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, and both Jazz Ensembles for great performances. CHS Bands are conducted by Mr. Carlos Aguero and Ms. Sarah Bowerman.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Chandler High's Science Olympiad Team earned 5th out of 14 teams at the southern regional tournament. Aryan Mathur earned 4th in detector building, Yushin Son and Aryan got 3rd in Write-it Cad-it, Eli Foerst and Aryan got 3rd in Experiment and Data Analysis, Chandler Ostroff and Aryan got 2nd in Designer Genes, Anna Price and Leyna Nguyen got 2nd in Anatomy, Vincent Barletta and Yushin got 2nd in Astronomy. The team was made up of Kym Stevens, Yushin Son, Anna Price, Chandler Ostroff, Leyna Nguyen, Aryan Mathur, Caleb Hardy, Jackson Gordwin, Eli Foerst, & Vincent Barletta.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

The Yes Women Can club collected over 20 full trash bags of donations to help many women and children who live at the Arizona Women's Recovery Center.

Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus (2020-2021)

ACP Erie earned 26 individual awards at this year's Chandler Innovation Fair, including both the Best of Fair awards for Physical and Biological sciences and two Most Creative Team awards for Computer Science. That is a total of 30 awards! Congratulations, Knights! Your persistence, hard work and commitment to doing research has borne fruits.

Casteel High (2020-2021)

Parent comment: "Mrs. Sarilyn Larchick has been so encouraging and accommodating when my son broke his arm. Of all of his teachers, she tried to lighten his burdens while still helping him accomplish the grade that he desired. Her communication was so thoughtful and quick whenever a question arose. She genuinely cares for her students and their individual needs. She needs to be recognized for the great educator that she is!"

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Carson Kelly received his 1,000-point ball. Carson is only the 6th player in Chandler High School basketball history to pass the mark.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Adamaris Lopez Morales has been selected as one of the top ten candidates for the Arizona Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Executive Team. Adamaris will meet with the voting delegates during the 2021 Virtual State Leadership Conference.

Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus (2020-2021)

Congratulations to custodian Lucy Johnson who won the Apple Achievement Award, Tracie Padilla who was named the Outstanding Volunteer, and junior Omina Nematova who is the Superintendent Citizenship winner from Arizona College Prep - Erie for 2021. Read their stories here!

Basha High (2020-2021)

Congratulations to Spanish teacher Marisol Archie who won the Apple Achievement Award, and senior Kylie Mikaela Bitanga who is the Superintendent Citizenship winner from Basha High for 2021. Read their stories here!

Casteel High (2020-2021)

Congratulations to Casteel High custodial manager Martha Perez who won the Apple Achievement Award, Michelle Smith who was named the Outstanding Volunteer, eighth grader Melody Jones and senior Rio Newcombe who are the Superintendent Citizenship winners for 2021. Read their stories here!

Chandler Early College (2020-2021)

Congratulations to Chandler Early College sophomore Jlore Chargualaf who is the Superintendent Citizenship winner for 2021. Read her story here!

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Congratulations to Chandler High school nurse Christine Bromley who won the Apple Achievement Award, Debbie Mayer who was named the Outstanding Volunteer, and junior Piper Kvanvig who is the Superintendent Citizenship winner for 2021. Read their stories here!

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Chandler High Choir had five students score into the 2021 Regional Honor Choir. Listed in alphabetical order by voice part, please congratulate: Bass: Todd Applegate, Kyle Collins, Jacob Hernandez, and Soprano: Kayla King and Claire Willes. These students will participate in a virtual Regional Honor Choir experience in March and will qualify to audition for All-State.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Katarina Fenner was chosen to participate in the Regional Honor Band.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Khaymin Westbrook was chosen for the Regional Honor Orchestra.

Chandler Learning Center (2020-2021)

Congratulations to custodian Karla Almanza Garcia who won the Apple Achievement Award, and junior Phillip Valdez who is the Superintendent Citizenship winner from Chandler Learning Center for 2021. Read their stories here!

Chandler Online Academy (2020-2021)

Congratulations to office manager Erin Neil who won the Apple Achievement Award, Gurnoor Bumraw who was named the Outstanding Volunteer, and senior Alex Samudio who is the Superintendent Citizenship winner from Chandler Online Academy for 2021. Read their stories here!

Chandler Online Academy (2020-2021)

Congratulations to Chandler Online Academy - Elementary Connect second grade teacher Rosa Everson who won the Apple Achievement Award, and second grader Kevin Yos Luna who is the Superintendent Citizenship winner for 2021. Read their stories here!

Chief Hill Academy (2020-2021)

Congratulations to teacher Connie Kriel (ICAN) who won the Apple Achievement Award, and sophomore Tatum Erwin who is the Superintendent Citizenship winner from Hill Learning Academy for 2021. Read their stories here!

Hamilton High (2020-2021)

Congratulations to Hamilton High photography teacher Heather Hackett who won the Apple Achievement Award, John Heffner who was named the Outstanding Volunteer, and senior Brooke Romero who is the Superintendent Citizenship winner for 2021. Read their stories here!

Perry High (2020-2021)

Congratulations to athletic admin assistant Trisha Stall who won the Apple Achievement Award, Mel Mesias who was named the Outstanding Volunteer, and junior Grant Woodford who is the Superintendent Citizenship winner from Perry High for 2021. Read their stories here!

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Chandler FFA (Future Farmers of America) had a successful weekend at the Sweetheart Showdown Livestock Show in Gilbert. Chandler High had six hogs and four cattle shown by FFA members, and it was the first livestock show for eight of the students. Addison Keeme placed 4th in the market class. Annabelle Williams won her first buckle for Grand Champion Junior Showman and won Reserve Champion Market Steer. Chandra Andazola won the Grand Champion Senior Showman belt buckle and the Grand Champion Simmental Heifer.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Chandler High School's Future Farmers of America (FFA) celebrated FFA Week by serving terrific pork sandwich meals to approximately 125 teachers and staff members.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Channel 12 News highlighted Chandler High School students involved with writing letters for seniors. Thanks to the Letters for Rose club members and their sponsor Mrs. Courtney Kemp, for engaging in such a meaningful project! 12 News: Chandler High School students form club to write letters for seniors

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Chandler High School's National Honor Society members donated over 100 bags of clothing to The Clothes Cabin. This will be a major help to families in transition or without homes.

Casteel High (2020-2021)

The Sun Lakes Rotary honored Jamie Cordova from Casteel High as teacher of the month for January 2021. She received a framed certificate and $500 from the Sun Lakes Rotary, sponsored by Trust Bank and Earnhardt Auto Centers.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

During a Council Study Session, Mayor Kevin Hartke and the City Council recognized Chandler High School and Hamilton High School football teams for having top football programs in the state. Chandler won the Arizona State Championship football game, and Hamilton was the runner up in the Championship.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Katarina Fenner and Aryan Mathur have been named National Merit Finalists and continue to be in the running to receive Merit Scholarship awards. Katarina and Aryan were named finalists based on their academic record, recommendations, a student essay, involvement in extracurricular activities, and scores on the PSAT/NMSQT.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Ethan Wolford, CHS Sophomore and AF JROTC member, has been selected to attend the Aim High Flight Academy in Florida this summer. He is one of 72 students selected nationwide to participate in this 3-week, all expenses paid flight-training program. This was a very challenging selection process, and CHS is proud of Ethan's success.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Chandler Future Business Leaders of American (FBLA) competed in the virtual Spring Leadership Conference in everything from Business Ethics to Computer Programming. Congratulations to Aryan Mathur and Ivan Miller for taking 1st in Computer Problem Solving and Management Information Systems. Claire Adams took 3rd in Political Science.

Hamilton High (2020-2021)

During a Council Study Session, Mayor Kevin Hartke and the City Council recognized Chandler High School and Hamilton High School football teams for having top football programs in the state. Chandler won the Arizona State Championship football game, and Hamilton was the runner up in the Championship.

Hamilton High (2020-2021)

Hamilton High School senior Ariz Zhu has been named a Coca Cola Scholarship Regional Finalist!

Hamilton High (2020-2021)

Hamilton High Academic Decathlon team competed virtually and once again finished top in the region. Hamilton is very proud of the decathletes for adapting to an entirely different way of competing, proving that the kids are intelligent, resilient, and driven to remain the top program in the state. A very special congratulations to the incredible freshman, Chloe Zhan, who placed first overall, not only in the region, but in the entire state. A freshman has never done this before! In addition, every single student on the team earned at least one individual medal.

Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus (2020-2021)

Project Impact Club and all levels of ACP Erie Spanish students from level 1 through level 4/5 helped to make over 200 valentines in Spanish for UMOM (United Methodist Outreach Ministries), a local charity in Phoenix. The valentines were given to families working with the charity.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Gunner Rodarte has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete in volleyball at Aurora University.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Zachary Espalin has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete in wrestling at the Naval Academy.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Taylor Aguano and Reece Denney have signed National Letters of Intent to compete in volleyball at Chaminade University and Northwest University.

Chandler High (2020-2021)

Anthony Hanger, Ali'i Kai Ormita, Nick Nesbitt, Eli Sanders, Daniel Fulton, Jeremiah Tyler, Cess Ibarra, and Hank Pepper | have signed National Letters of Intent to compete in football at Augustana University, Rocky Mountain College, Columbia University, Iowa State, Rhodes College, Western New Mexico, Rocky Mountain College, and Michigan State University.

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