From Tigers to Cougars
News for Rising 9th Grade Students and Families
April 16, 2021
Newsletter for Our Rising 9th Grade Students & Families from Chattahoochee High School
2021-22 CHS Student Ambassador Applications
Chattahoochee PTSA is now accepting applications for the 2021-22 Student Ambassador program. Information about the program and the application can be found at this link.
We are seeking to appoint new PTSA Student Ambassadors as representatives of Chattahoochee PTSA. The mission of Student Ambassadors is to support the CHS PTSA by enhancing the partnership between the PTSA, the school staff and our community members.
Basketball Cheerleading
Head Coach: Jeanine Ramirez
Contact: hoochbbcheer@gmail.com or 678-620-9353
Spring Tryouts: April 21-23rd 4-6pm
Fall Tryouts: TBD
Chattahoochee Softball Team
Those trying out will need an updated physical and need to have the Dragon Fly forms completed online (see the links at the top of the newsletter). If you have any questions let me know.
Thanks!
Jeff Simes
470-213-3968
- All athletes must have a completed and approved Dragonfly Profile before they can participate in team activities. The 2021-22 forms are loaded. Returning athletes must fill out the new forms. Dragonfly instructions are in the link at the top of this newsletter.
- Any athlete that gets a physical after 4/1/2021 will be good for the entire 2021-22 school year. Physical Forms are attached.
Colorguard Information
The Chattahoochee HS Colorguard is our award winning, Scholastic A program that consists of members from 9th-12th grade! We are a hard-working group of individuals that value dedication, work-ethic, and a having a blast performing!
No experience? Experience is not required! The staff will teach you everything you need to know.
Auditions will be held Monday, May 10th through Friday, May 14th from 4:00pm-6:30pm! Parent meeting will be on Friday, May 14th from 6:30pm-7:00pm. If you or an adult have any questions about the CHS Fall Colorguard email the Colorguard Director, Alexandria Davies at hoochcolorguard@gmail.com or the Band Director, Mr. Garofalo at GarofaloN@fultonschools.org!
Boys' Basketball
Boys Basketball Head Coach
Chris Short – shortc@fultonschools.org – © 678-458-1488
Summer Camp dates – Rising 5th grade through rising 8th graders only. More details will be shared in the coming weeks.
June 7-10 – 9:00am to 12:00pm
June 14-17 – 9:00am to 12:00pm
Rising Freshman (current 8th graders)
Summer team try outs for summer ball with the Hooch Hoops program will be May 27th. If interested in trying out please email Coach Short at shortc@fultonschools.org
All participants will need a current and updated GHSA sports physical on file with me. If current physical is still valid (1 year eligibility) then that will still be good for summer ball.
Girls' Basketball
Girls Basketball Head Coach
Lorenzo Withrite – withritel@fultonschools.org – © 770-883-6115
Summer Camp dates – Rising 5th grade through rising 8th graders only. More details will be shared in the coming weeks.
June 7-10 – 1:00pm to 3:00pm
June 14-17 – 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Rising Freshman (current 8th graders)
Spring workouts and try outs for summer ball with the Hooch Hoops program will start on May 3rd. If interested in participating please email Coach Withrite at withritel@fultonschools.org
All participants will need a current and updated GHSA sports physical on file with me. If current physical is still valid (1 year eligibility) then that will still be good for summer ball.
Hooch Wrestling
Hooch Track and Field
What: Chattahoochee Track and Field Team
Who: All ranges of athletes, we will find an event for you whether distance, sprint, jump, or throwing.
Head Coaches: Coach Radford, Coach Morris
Email: Radfordb1@fultonschools.org
When: Interest meeting in November
Conditioning Starts: November
Season Starts: January
Fencing Team @ Chattahoochee HS
Are you looking for a fun and unique club to join next year at CHS?
Check out the fencing team! Fencing is a fun and rewarding sport that challenges both your physical and mental stamina! Some people compare it to physical chess, making this sport ideal for well rounded student athletes! We participate in the Georgia High School Fencing League and compete with other Atlanta area schools several times a year, of which we have won first and second place in men's individual championship tournament and second place for the women's team championship tournament this year! Fencers can letter at our school, and participate in leadership opportunities that look great on college applications.
If you are interested in learning more about the CHS fencing team, please email our team moms ( chomama@gmail.com and kemitunwashe@gmail.com)."
Hooch Swim & Dive
What: Chattahoochee Swim & Dive Team
Who: Coach Ron Loula: Loula@fultonschools.org
When: Organizational Meeting Late September
Dive in Dinner: Mid October
Season Starts: Late October thru early February
Please Contact the Club Sponsors and Coaches for More Information
www.fultonschools.org/chattahoocheehs
Chattahoochee High School Athletic Director: J.J. Hicks (hicksj@fultonschools.org)
Hello from the University of Georgia
Greetings!
As members of the University of Georgia’s Middle School Outreach Team, we understand that a good transition from middle school to high school is critical in a student's success in the selective college admissions process. As part of our effort to increase the college readiness of Georgia's students, our team provides this newsletter to you so you can help educate parents and students about the college admissions process.
High School Tips.
There are some things that your rising 9th graders should consider prior to beginning high school. This link to our admissions blog contains guidelines for 8th-12th grade, noting what a student should consider for our process at each grade level.
Acceptance Facts.
There are many rumors, myths, and urban legends about who gets admitted to UGA. We admit students from many backgrounds from all over the state, country, and world. It is always our goal to enroll students from diverse backgrounds in order to build a great first-year class. Check out this link to learn more about this year’s admitted student class.
Involvement.
Every year selective colleges become more competitive. A few years ago, UGA moved to more of a whole student review process since more academically competitive students were applying than we had space to admit. While academics are still the most important aspect of our review, involvement inside and outside the classroom in clubs, organizations, and sports (to name a few) play a crucial role in our application review process. You can learn more about our review process on our blog, here.
Go Dawgs!
Jonathan Brunson and Jay Menees
Office of Admissions | University of Georgia
Terrell Hall | Athens, GA 30602-1633