For many teachers, education is a calling. For Mrs. Shamy, it was a path she initially tried to avoid. “Both of my parents were teachers,” she said. “My sister was a teacher,…
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Student Spotlight: Tom ‘Trumpet Tom’ Cook
Most students at Chatham High School spend their afternoons scrolling through their phones, playing sports, or hanging out with their friends. For Tom “Trumpet Tom” Cook, the afternoon looks a little different…
Chatham High School Seniors “Make it Count” at Annual Fashion Show
The Chatham High School gymnasium was packed this past Friday, as parents, students, siblings, and community members gathered for the annual senior fashion show. Seniors walked the runway modeling clothing from local…
ChaTheatre Presents: Chicago: Teen Edition
Have you ever wondered what happens when you combine spectacle, crime, and all that jazz? You get ChaTheatre’s venture into the Roaring 20s with their spring musical, Chicago! Chicago is the second-longest-running…
St. Patrick’s Day
Every March 17th, many people around the world celebrate a holiday known as St. Patrick’s Day, a day that began as a religious feast honoring Saint Patrick, a philanthropic saint of Ireland….
Spirit Week Pep Rally 2026
This past week has seen plenty of fun, exciting Spirit Week Challenges— including our CHS School Spirit Pep Rally! The competition was intense, but ultimately, there were only two winners: the Sophomores,…
Teacher Spotlight: Sra. Fix
By Teesta Bhola-Shah If you’ve taken Spanish at Chatham High School, chances are you’ve been encouraged to speak up, debate with classmates, or think more deeply about culture. That approach comes directly…
Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Lynott
By Teesta Bhola-Shah If you haven’t taken one of his classes, you’ve probably seen him in the math wing of the school, or seen someone doing the homework he’s assigned. This month’s…
How Does the American School System Differ from Educational Systems in the Philippines?
As I enter my third month at CHS as a current sophomore, I have started to notice several differences between this school and my old school. The more I reflect about them,…
Teacher Spotlight: Everyone’s favorite APUSH Teacher, Ms. Connors
If you’ve ever taken an APUSH or Honors US class at CHS, chances are you’ve had Ms. Connors as your teacher. You’ve probably heard her talk about historical context and done the…