School Rivalry: Gone Too Far?

February 7, 2010  
Filed under Campus Life

On Friday, January 22, one of the most popular Boys Basketball games in Tallahassee took place; Chiles versus Maclay. As usual, the gym nearly reached the capacity limit from students of both sides. But as most know, there was a heightened element of excitement and anticipation due to recent controversy... Read more »

Kids’ Guernica Peace Mural Project Visits Tallahassee

February 8, 2010  
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The Kids’ Guernica Project is a peace initiative Dr. Tom Anderson of FSU co-created in 1995 to bring awareness in stopping and preventing war.  Dr. Anderson’s idea was to initiate a program that would commemorate the U.S. bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima.  Using Pablo Picasso’s Guernica,... Read more »

Damaged Picasso: A Rip in Art History

February 8, 2010  
Filed under A&E

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, better known as the Met, is known for their high profile and famous works and exhibits that they have rolling in yearly. Among other well-known art pieces, is a collection of Picasso paintings that have been at the museum for years. This past week, however, a visitor damaged... Read more »

Trey Watson

February 8, 2010  
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Eighteen year old Trey Watson was senior at Lincoln High School, who tragically passed away on Saturday night of January 23, 2010. According to the Florida Highway Patrol the two car crash occurred on Interstate 10 near Olson Road. The car Watson was in collided with a vehicle driven by Michael Wade,... Read more »

History Fair Begins for Chiles Students

February 8, 2010  
Filed under Campus Life

For primarily the ninth and tenth grade students, History Fair is in full swing. The school level judging will occur on February fourth, and at the time of writing, the Chiles History Fair coordinator, Mrs. Watson, did not have an idea of how many would advance. Students are still in the process of revising... Read more »

Chiles vs Maclay Game

February 8, 2010  
Filed under Sports

Friday night: perfect weather, bleachers packed full with excited fans, thundering cheers. The opposing teams, like Timberwolves (no, I’m not biased), about to fight for the food. What’s the food, though? The victory. Ever since last year’s loss against Maclay, Chiles had been in preparation for... Read more »

Screen Actors Guild Awards: A Celebration of the Stars

February 8, 2010  
Filed under A&E

The Screen Actors Guild Awards aired for the first time on NBC from Universal Studios, on Feb. 25, 1995. Since then, Guild members have been coming together to celebrate each other’s accomplishments in the entertainment industry. This is the only award ceremony that exclusively honors performers with... Read more »

Saints Go Marchin’ In

February 10, 2010  
Filed under Sports

On Sunday February 7th, 2010 the world gathered in front of the television for the most popular football event of the year, Super bowl XLIV (44). The New Orleans Saints vs. the Indianapolis Colts; both teams had nearly perfect seasons making them the top dogs of the NFL. This was the Saints’ first... Read more »

Congratulations to the Wrestling Team!

February 10, 2010  
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Congratulations to the following wrestlers on their district placing.  They qualified 10 out of the 13 they took and p laced 3rd out of 9 as a team.  Chiles was  1-2 matches away from 2nd place.  The 34-team Regional Tournament is this Friday and Saturday here at Chiles.  The top four from each... Read more »

Congratulations to the Varsity Girls’ Basketball Team!

February 10, 2010  
Filed under Sports

Congratulations to the varsity girls’ basketball team for winning the district 3-5A title for the 1st time in school history.  Chiles won the game against the top seeded Lincoln Trojans on their home floor 54-52.  It was a tremendous accomplishment for these young ladies and all of their hard work... Read more »