Pre-Engineering Program
Summer 2010

This summer junior Brendan Klovekorn attended the three-day
Pre-Engineering Program at the University of Dayton in Ohio. 
To read Brendan's account of his experience, click here.

9th and 10th Grade Students Eligible for Pre-IB Program!

Ninth and tenth grade sudents may be admitted directly into the Pre-IB Program. These students will pursue a specialized course of study designed to prepare them for the Diploma Program. For more information, please see specific admissions criteria or e-mail Mr. Alan Hamacher at ahamacher@ccchs.org

CCC Announces 2009
Valedictorians and Salutatorians

   Sara Sardano

Valedictorian Sara Sardano is a member of National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and the CCC Academic Team.  A member of the International Thespian Society and Drama Club, Sara attended the University of North Carolina School of the Arts Performing Arts Program last summer.  Sara is a dedicated volunteer having worked on projects for Habitat for Humanity both locally and in Kentucky, for the Humane Society and local beach clean-ups.  Sara was also on the CCC girls varsity tennis team.  Sara will attend the University of Florida to study biology/pre-dental and hopes to travel to developing countries to assist with dental health.  She lives in Clearwater with her parents James and Linda Sardano.



Chelsea Tymms

IB Valedictorian Chelsea Tymms, who advanced to Finalist standing in the National Merit® Scholarship Program in February, is a member of National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society.  She was a member of the girls varsity tennis team and participated in the Florida Science Olympiad at the University of Central Florida in February.   Chelsea is a volunteer for Friends of Strays.  She will attend the University of Florida where she will major in mathematics.  Chelsea lives in Dunedin with her parents L. Charles and Megaly Tymms.

Nicole Giovagnoli

Salutatorian Nicole Giovagnoli is a member of National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, Spanish Honor Scoiety, and was president of the Art Honor Society.  Nicole was editor-n-chief of the CCC literary magazine, “Silent Epiphanies”, and was a member of Student Council.  Nicole is an active volunteer with the Town of Belleair Summer Camp program and Habitat for Humanity.  Nicole will attend the University of Florida to study Interior Design and Architecture.  She lives in Largo with her parents Mark and Rosalind Giovagnoli.

 
    Alexi Runnels

IB Salutatorian Alexi Runnels is a member of National Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, the CCC Academic Team and the Science Club.  She was also a member of the girls varsity tennis team and was treasurer of the school’s International Club.  In addition, Alexi volunteered at Heritage Village.  She will attend the University of Florida to study in the area of research sciences.  Alexi lives in Safety Harbor with her parents Alex and Lydia Runnels. 

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2007-2008 Academic News

Ivy League Bound









Jacqueline Rossi will attend Harvard University to study History or English. 

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Second Semester Honor Roll

Grade	Name	GPA	Grade	Name	GPA
12	Chelsea DeLuca	4.857	10	Meghan Mitchiner	4.429
12	Carissa Simone	4.857	10	John Thomas	4.429
12	Roberta Sefcik	4.786	10	Jacquelyn Wehling	4.429
12	Robert Going	4.714	10	Patrick Camporini	4.357
12	Jacqueline Rossi	4.714	10	Kennis Dees	4.357
12	Courtney Newton	4.643	10	Jaclyn Fosnacht	4.357
12	Daniel Wood	4.643	10	Nicole Fosnacht	4.357
12	Daniella Phillips	4.500	10	Kaelyn Kenner	4.357
12	Brian Ackerman	4.429	10	Krista Pontzer	4.357
12	Kendall Gibson	4.429	10	Agnes Wasilewski	4.357
12	Alyson McCarthy	4.429	10	Graham Brown	4.286
12	Andrew Morgan	4.429	10	Jessica Gianacakes	4.286
12	Paul Murty	4.429	10	Steven Hausheer	4.286
12	Christine Ochsner	4.429	10	Marina Kelley	4.286
12	Christopher Toups	4.429	10	Rowan Hall	4.214
12	Elizabeth Ignac	4.357	10	Celina Rodriguez	4.214
12	Laura Kuhne	4.357	10	Domenica Caleca	4.143
12	Adam Lucke	4.357	10	Mary Toups	4.143
12	Stephen Signore	4.357	10	Vanessa Annoni	4.071
12	Nicholas Brundage	4.286	10	Megan Orr	4.071
12	Carla Chiavacci	4.286	10	Sarah Zoldos	4.071
12	Jeffrey Ijjas	4.286	10	Brittany Curinga	4.000
12	Rachel Page	4.286	10	Jessica Giadla	4.000
12	Julia Focaracci	4.214	10	Hallie Kritsas	4.000
12	David Graziose	4.214	10	Sarah Verdon	4.000
12	Michelle Habib	4.214	9	Aubrey Danielson	4.429
12	Amber Shukitis	4.214	9	Christopher Adan	4.357
12	Trevor Campbell	4.143	9	Anna Arango	4.357
12	Stephanie Pego	4.143	9	Karina Bach	4.357
12	Robert Fregosi	4.071	9	Daniel Boyle	4.357
12	Alexander Paige	4.071	9	Christina Ford	4.357
12	Hugo Perez	4.071	9	Michael Kieler	4.357
12	Kaitlyn Thomas	4.071	9	Nicole Marsalisi	4.357
12	George Burri	4.000	9	Jennifer Marzi	4.357
12	Samantha Fuchs	4.000	9	Elizabeth McCaskey	4.357
12	MaryJane Jachens	4.000	9	Eric Miller	4.357
12	Stephanie Sylvia	4.000	9	Sophie Newman	4.357
12	Francis Weiss	4.000	9	Megan Tilley	4.357
11	Chelsea Tymms	5.000	9	Rachael Deja	4.333
11	Justin Lee	4.750	9	Mary Lauren Guidi	4.286
11	Roberto Rodriguez	4.714	9	Matthew Livingston	4.286
11	Alexi Runnels	4.714	9	Michael Quinn	4.286
11	Nicole Giovagnoli	4.643	9	Daniel Strehle	4.286
11	Sara Sardano	4.643	9	Aaron Alanguilan	4.214
11	Ryan Alberdi	4.571	9	Patricia Amundaray	4.214
11	Andres Arango	4.571	9	Kaylie Eichholt	4.214
11	Anna Scalamogna	4.563	9	David Habib	4.214
11	Matthew Thomas	4.500	9	Rebecca May	4.214
11	Anja Cole	4.429	9	Kristina Murphy	4.214
11	Angela DelPrete	4.429	9	Serafina Schwerer	4.214
11	Michelle Hedrich	4.429	9	Steven Arango	4.143
11	Cameron Martin	4.429	9	Megan Cook	4.143
11	Megan Shanahan	4.429	9	Steven Ochsner	4.143
11	Natalie Czaicki	4.375	9	Alexa Rillman	4.143
11	Summer Ewing	4.357	9	Rebecca Willms	4.143
11	Taylor Zak	4.357	9	Peter Brady	4.071
11	Kelly Campbell	4.286	9	Victoria Camporini	4.071
11	Ryan Cook	4.286	9	Ry Ann Gavin	4.071
11	Mackenzie Danielson	4.286	9	Connor Gilbert	4.071
11	Kathleen Dobrowolski	4.286	9	Brett Lawton	4.071
11	David Morris	4.286	9	Andres Lázaro	4.071
11	Cody Slaughter	4.286	9	Alexander Lucke	4.071
11	Maria Gianfilippo	4.214	9	Daniel Milne	4.071
11	David Coia	4.143	9	Julia Murphy	4.071
11	José Lázaro	4.143	9	Danielle Touchton	4.071
11	Juan Mendizabal	4.143	9	Morgan Brochetti	4.000
11	Chelsea Murbach	4.143	9	Nicole Grieco	4.000
11	Alyssa Palenzuela	4.143	9	Tina Kalke	4.000
11	Gerardo Sison	4.143	9	Olivia Kellin	4.000
11	James Dowdell	4.071	9	Helaine Larach	4.000
11	Alexa Holloway	4.071	9	Emily Rodgers	4.000
11	Michael Morroni	4.071
11	Joseph Kelley	4.000
11	Gabriel Ortega	4.000
11	Christopher Owens	4.000
11	Kali Rocco	4.000
11	Amanda Seidl	4.000

CCC Announces 2008 Valedictorians and Salutatorians

                       
      Carissa Lynn Simone                 Roberta Kay Sefcik

                     
     Chelsea Lee DeLuca                Robert Thomas Going

Clearwater, Florida, May 22, 2008 …Clearwater Central Catholic High School (CCC) announces the Class of 2008 Valedictorian, Carissa Lynn Simone. She has a GPA of 4.491. Carissa was president of Spanish Honor Society, a member of Math Honor Society and Peer Ministry, and was a Eucharistic Minister at CCC. Carissa also is a competitive dancer who has performed locally and recently qualified to represent the USA in the Dance World Showcase in London. She will attend the University of Miami in Coral Gables to study pre-med and communications with a possible minor in dance. Carissa is the daughter of Paul and Anita Simone of Clearwater. 

Chelsea Lee DeLuca is the Class of 2008 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) Valedictorian. She has a GPA of 4.605. Chelsea was an IB Ambassador, co-president of Math Honor Society, treasurer of National Honor Society, a member of Spanish Honor Society, Student Council, the Academic Team and Peer Ministry. Chelsea was an active community volunteer for the Belleair Recreation Center, Habitat for Humanity, the Salvation Army Daily Feeding Program and the Women’s Medical Research Group. She will study pre-med at the University of Florida. Chelsea is the daughter of Joseph and Sharon DeLuca of Largo.

The Class of 2008 Salutatorian is Roberta Kay Sefcik with a GPA of 4.464. Roberta was president of both National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society, a member of Math Honor Society, Model United Nations and Peer Ministry, and was chaplain of Teen Advisors. She also was a peer tutor volunteer and participated in the Croatian Foreign Exchange program. Additionally, Roberta is a member of the City of Dunedin Pipe Band and a volunteer instructor for the Dunedin Highland Middle School Pipe Band. Roberta will major in fine arts with a concentration in Bagpiping at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. She is the daughter of James and Lisa Sefcik of Dunedin.

Robert Thomas Going is the Class of 2008 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) Salutatorian. He has a GPA of 4.395. Robert was a member of Math Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and the Academic Team. He was also a member of the varsity soccer team and volunteers at the Belleair Recreation Center. Robert will study engineering at the University of Florida. He is the son of Robert and Candace Going of Largo.

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History Students "Grand Assignments"

In Mr. Robert Konrad's American History and American History Honors classes "Grand Assignments",  students designed how they would convey their knowledge of American History.  See slide show below.

Mallory White -"43 Seconds Later"
Victoria Keech -"Age of Aquarius"
Kaelyn Kenner- (not in photo-Vanessa Annoni) "9-11"
Maria Gianfillipo and Kali Rocco (not in photo Mackenzie Danielson) -"Liberty, Equality and Fraternity" and "Abe Lincoln"
Paul Prokropinski, Tom Ruggeri, Zach Olson - "Iwo Jima" sculpture
Matt Maroney (not in photo-Alejandro Libreros) - "Iwo Jima" painting
Jose Lazaro - "Revolutionary War"

  

Students Design Pencil Models in
Mrs. Schwerer’s Geometry class

May 8, 2008

Conway Pencil Models were invented by John H. Conway, a mathematics professor at Princeton. Special thanks to Sue Donovan of BIC Graphic USA in Clearwater.

After studying various prisms and x, y and z axes Mrs. Schwerer’s Geometry classes designed their own pencil models during class on Wednesday and Thursday this week.

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Obstacle Course Poster Contest

                          
                (L/R)  Freshmen, Ry Ann Gavin, Nicole Marsalisi, Beth McCaskey, & Becky Willms

                    April 2008....Nancy Polinger, Physical Education teacher challenged her
                    students to create an obstacle course in a poster contest.  The winners 
                    of the poster contest got the opportunity to be the teacher for their class
                    for the day and presented the obstacle course to their classmates.  
 

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Class activity brings out leaders

Many of my sophomore ethics class participated in an
experiental activity the morning of April 16^th.

They were challenged to cross a span of about 10 feet
without touching the ground or allowing a drop of water
spill out of a pie plate.

They had to start over a number of times before they were
 successful. The class discussion to follow focused on how
 this activity is similar to “being” church. In 1 Corinthians
chapter 12 we hear that even though there is but one body
there are many parts. The body of Christ (the church) has
many parts; all are just as important as the other. In our
outdoor activity we saw some students seek leadership
and were quick to participate and others sought the
background and were slow to step forward. We also saw
 how some people helped others while others left each other
 alone. As the church, we are called to fully participate. The
 church needs good people to step forward and lead. The
church needs good people to offer a helping hand to others.
 At times “being” church might seem like you are taking a risk.
 The Gospel is not always comfortable for us – it calls us to take
that risk…to step out of our comfort zone…to have faith.

Mr. Geof A. Kledzik, M.S.
Theology Department

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Students Selected to Attend Florida
American Legion Boys State

Juniors Christopher Dris, Justin Lee, Michael Lovera and Joseph Wunderlich were selected to attend the Florida American Legion Boys State session June 24 -30, 2008 at Florida State University Boys State participants learn how to participate in the functioning of their state’s government in preparation for their future roles as responsible adult citizens.


The American Legion department of Florida Boys State
Delegate, Mr. John Pettibone, Jr. with CCC’s 2008 delegates.


Juniors Timothy Cook and Timothy Riney were selected as alternates.

Mackenzie Danielson Selected to Attend American Legion Auxiliary Girls State

Junior Mackenzie Danielson will attend the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program this summer in Tallahassee. American Legion Auxiliary Girls State is a program that teaches young women responsible citizenship and love for God and Country while giving them the opportunity to learn first-hand how their state and local government works. Junior Alyssa Palenzuela was selected as an alternate.
                                                                                        





"Class Experiment "... Light The Way"

 

On Wednesday, January 30, 2008,  Mr. Geof Kledzik’s theology classes had an opportunity to experiment with  a Native American  tradition of using tinder fungus as a way of lighting a new fire.  Traditionally, Native Americans had to use friction to create a fire, which took a lot of time and energy.  They soon learned that tinder fungus, when placed in a fire, will continue to burn as an ember and remain hot for hours.    When they traveled to a new campsite, they would hold it against dry grass and flames would appear.

There is a powerful symbol in this tradition.  The Native Americans would “carry the light” on their journey.  Fire meant “life” for them;  it enabled them to stay warm, cook their food, and communicate with each other.  Throughout the country, Catholic schools are celebrating Catholic Schools Week , “Catholic Schools Light the Way”.  In the same way, the Native American carry the light of their fire with them as they journey.  We too, as a faith community, are called to carry the light of our Savior with us on our way. 

Students from other classes thought something was different about Mr. Kledzik’s students because they had the aroma of smoke on their clothes – it was obvious.  As a faith community, our light that we carry within us should light the way for others.  It should be obvious that we are faith-filled people!  Go light the way!

 

 

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Teacher Receives Certification
 for Professional Development

Clearwater Central Catholic High School (CCC) Resource teacher , Mrs. Kay Estock, was honored at the Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) Update, January 17 and 18, 2008 in Altamonte Springs, Florida.  Mrs. Estock received certification from Kansas University’s Center for Research on Learning as Content Enhancement Professional Developer and is the first teacher in the Diocese of St. Petersburg to receive this award.  Mrs. Estock has been teaching at CCC for eight years and is the Co-Chairman for the Special Needs Task Force for the Diocese of St. Petersburg.

This certification permits schools within the Diocese of St. Petersburg to move forward with further professional development in student learning and the implementation of the Student Intervention Team model for regular education students and classrooms.

 

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Congratulations 2007-2008
  First Semester Honor Roll Students

click the link below to view list

First Semester Honor Roll 2007-2008

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English Department Invited to Give Presentation

Mrs. Stephanie Cox, Mr. Dan Lauby, Mrs. Leah Nesci, Ms Jennifer Probst, Mr. Jeff Righter and Mrs. Anita Huenke, members of the CCC English Department faculty have been invited to give a presentation at the fall conference of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) in New York City on November 16, 2007.   The convention theme is "Mapping Diverse Literacies for the 21st Century."  The CCC faculty’s presentation is entitled "To the Future and Back: Bringing Multiple Literacies to the Mead Hall and Town Hall."  Essentially, the presentation consists of ways to bring various types of media into the classroom to complement the literature we read and to examine ways in which students can benefit from being exposed to a variety of literacies: internet sites, print media, movies, and TV shows are just a few examples of various media our students will be connecting to the literature they read.  English teachers from all throughout the United States were invited to apply to present at the convention. 

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Physics Teacher Awarded Grant
  by Princeton University

 

Physics teacher, Mr. Daniel Noyes was awarded a grant for a proposal he wrote while studying at Princeton University’s Plasma Labs.  While at Princeton, Mr. Noyes studied the concepts behind plasma fusion, did experiments with plasma and designed a lab that could be used to teach plasma principles to high school students.  His studies also included a visit to the U. S’s newest and best fusion reactor that was under construction at the time which offered an opportunity to dialogue with the reactor’s engineers.  Mr. Noyes will use his grant money to purchase lab equipment for his Physics class.

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ClearwaterCentral Catholic High SchoolAnnounces
    2006-2007 AP Scholars

Clearwater, Florida, October 16, 2007 …..Thirty Clearwater Central Catholic High School students have earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) Exams. 

The College Board’s AP® program offers students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school and to receive college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams.  About 18 percent of the more than 1.4 million high school students in more than 16,000 secondary schools worldwide who took AP Exams performed at a sufficiently high level to merit the recognition of AP Scholar. 

Students took AP Exams in May 2007 after completing challenging college-level courses at their high schools.  The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on AP exams.  The following eight students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams:  Ashley Averill, Sara Cheikelard, Nicole Fregosi,  Kathryn Fulk, Christina Mahy, Andrew Piotti, Anthony Scalamogna, and Cristina Valladares.

Three students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.  These students are: Craig Sennabaum, Stephen Signore, and Daniel Wood.

The following nineteen students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP exams, with grades of 3 or higher.  The AP Scholars are: Brian Ackerman, Taylor Alberdi, Paola Annoni, Jessica Antonio, Megan Bridges, Trevor Campbell, Chelsea Cronin, Kelly Dees, David Driscoll, Robert Fregosi, Kendall  Gibson, Allison Harkins, Maxwell Henderson, Catherine Ignac, Nathan Lenz, Adam Lucke, Andrew Morgan, Jacqueline Rossi, and Andrew Zbella.

A not-for-profit organization founded in 1900, the College Board’s mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Among its best-known programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, and the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®).  Each year, the College Board is committed to the principles of excellence and equity, and that commitment is embodied in all of its programs, services, activities, and concerns.

                               CCC Junior Justin Lee
                            Completes UF Training Program

 

CCC Junior Justin H. Lee recently completed the 2007 University of Florida Student Science Program (UF-SSTP), a seven-week residential summer program for gifted and academically talented high school students which focuses on science, mathematics, computers and engineering. 

Justin, son of Dennis and Eunice Lee, of Palm Harbor worked with UF faculty member, Ms. Lori Albergotti, in the Zoology Department on work entitled “Changes of Mixed Infections with Squash Vein Yellowing Virus on Transmission of Papaya Ringsport Virus Watermelon Strain by Aphids.”  Justin also completed a three-hour Interdisciplinary Honors Seminar entitled “Cell Cycle, Signaling and Cell Death:  Mechanistic Approach to Understanding Intracellular Signaling.”

This year over 90 UF faculty members hosted participants in their laboratories.  UF-SSTP was developed by the Center for Precollegiate Education and Training, (CPET), and is entering its 50^th year of preparing its participants for a career in the sciences and engineering.

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Students Exceed Diocesan and National
 Averages on ACRE Scores

Excerpts from a letter to Mr. James Deputy from Brother John Cummings, F.M.S., Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of St. Petersburg:

You will be receiving or have already received the Assessment of Catechesis and Religious Education (ACRE) scores for the students who comprise your current graduating class (2008).  You can see from the results that your students performed admirably on this assessment.  Please convey my gratitude and that of the Bishop to the members of your Religion Department. 

Editors Note:  The ACRE evaluates students in their junior year on the knowledge gained in their Theology classes.  The CCC Class of 2008 exceeded the diocesan and national test score averages.  Congratulations to the Class of 2008 and to our dedicated Theology staff.

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Anita Huenke, named finalist for
    English Teacher of the Year

   

CCC administration announced on Monday, September 10, that Mrs. Anita Huenke has been named by the Florida Council of Teachers of English as one of four finalists for English teacher of the year...read more

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CCC Announces Co-Valedictorians and Salutatorian

Clearwater, Florida, May 25, 2007… Clearwater Central Catholic High School (CCC) is proud to announce this year’s Co-Valedictorians, sharing a GPA of 4.4915, Sara Elizabeth Cheikelard and David Connor Driscoll.   Sara is the daughter of Ayman and Peggy Cheikelard of Clearwater.  Sara was a member and treasurer of both the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society.  She was also a member of the Math Honor Society, International Club, Academic Team and Literary Magazine.  Sara received the St. Julie Billiart Award, a recognition presented to students, faculty and staff that keep the tradition of Random Acts of Kindness alive at CCC.   In March 2007, Sara was chosen the Largo Elks #2159 Student of the Month.  She will attend Clemson University in South Carolina and plans to major in Architecture.  

 

David Connor Driscoll is the son of Dr. John and Mrs. Maura Driscoll of Largo.  David was a member of National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Student Council, Academic Team, Key Club, Peer Ministry, the Track and Field Team and was treasurer of the Senior Class.   David received CCC’s Distinguished Senior Award, selected by a vote of the Senior Class, and given to a senior who has at least a 3.0 GPA, has given outstanding service to their class through participation in school activities, and the community, and has demonstrated leadership and responsibility.  He also was inducted into the Senior Hall of Fame, which recognizes a student who demonstrated a high degree of honor, leadership and service to fellow students and the school, and is selected by a faculty vote.  This is a rare year when both the faculty and the Senior Class have recognized and saluted the same student for the Senior Hall of Fame and the Distinguished Senior Award.  David will major in Biology at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and plans to attend medical school.

This year’s salutatorian is Nicole Joy Fregosi with a GPA of 4.4831.  Nicole is the daughter of Jim and Joni Fregosi of Tarpon Springs.  She was a member of Math Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and National Honor Society and was president of the International Club.  In addition to participating in Basketball and Track and Field, Nicole received the Sportsmanship Award for Volleyball in her freshman year. She also sang in the school’s choir and was a CCC Ambassador.   Recently, Nicole signed with the modeling agency Benz in Tampa.  Nicole plans to study Microbiology at the University of Florida. 

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06-07 Commencement

06-07 Junior Senior Awards

06-07 Freshmen and Sophomore Awards

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Congratulations! 
  To CCC Honor Roll-First Honors for 2006-2007
    (4.0 or Higher)  

2006-2007 First Semester-First Honors-Honor Roll

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CCC Student to Participate in 25th Annual
   American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME)

 

Sohpomore Chelsea Tymms will be participating in the 25th annual American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) on Tuesday, March 13, 2007.   Chelsea qualified for the AIME by scoring in the top 1% of the American Mathematics Contest 10 held on Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at Clearwater Central Catholic High School.  Chelsea joins a prestigious group of CCC Mathematics Honor Society students who have qualified for this examination and is the first sophomore to have ever qualified.

The AIME serves as the intermediate step between the high school contest and the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO).  The AIME is a 15-question, 3 hour examination taken without the use of a calculator and in a free response format.

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