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Central Academy of Technology and Arts
Cougar Chronicle Volume 2; Issue 21 January 15, 2015
Central Academy Families,
Great job to the Junior Theatre Acade-
my for their productions of The Marriage of Bette
and Boo and A Guy, A Girl, and a Bench in the
Park. The audience enjoyed both shows that
included surprises and some very funny lines.
Great job to the actors, technical crews, and
director.
Testing went very well this week and
teachers are in the process of completing grades. English II EOC scores will be slightly delayed. If they are not
back in time for report cards, we will mark the course Incomplete and then adjust as soon as we receive the
grades. Report cards will go home on Wednesday, January 28th. Students that missed an exam due to illness
should make sure that they come to school tomorrow, Friday, to make up the exam. If your child has an extended
illness, please be sure that you contact your child’s guidance counselor if you have not already.
Senior Parents—Now is the time to recognize your senior with a recognition ad. From now until January
31st, you can reserve a space in the yearbook by creating memories that will last a lifetime. Ordering options are
located in the Cougar Chronicle and on the CATA website. Space is limited so do not delay! Also, look in this
week’s Cougar Chronicle where the yearbook staff will give instructions on how to leave a video message for your
senior next to their senior portrait for only $25.00 using the Aurasma app. This is an exciting opportunity that has
never been offered before. Seniors, please remember to check the Cougar Chronicle for the link to select this
year’s Senior Superlatives.
Sophomore student council invites the entire school to the Sadie Hawkins dance on January 24th from 8—
11 pm. Ladies, take the lead, or take a chance to invite someone special, or a special friend to this dance. Tick-
ets are on sale during lunch the week of exams. Tickets are $15 per student or $25 per couple. The theme is Winter
Wonderland. If the students post a picture on instagram with the hashtag #CATASadieHawkins of how they asked
their date, they can win a prize. The deadline for this is January 22nd.
CATA students travelled to the HOSA District Competition last week with advisor, Ms. Hincemon. CATA
placed in two areas and both qualify to move on to state competition. 3rd place in creative problem solving -
Taylor starling, Jessica hasty, LaMonika Wall, Emily Williams. 6th in medical photography - Zaria Reep. A record
28 students auditioned for the 2015 South Central District Honor Band on Saturday. The following students earned
placement in the high school and senior high honor bands based on their audition results: Allie Schneider, Christian
Chavez , Kyle Johnson, Chris Verrill, Alec Merrill, Jahmai Thomas, Joey Schneider, Mickey Styne, James Stryska,
Brice Martin.
Check out the Chronicle to see the great work our students and staff are doing for the community, includ-
ing souper Blowl of Caring, and a Hygiene Kit Drive sponsored by Beta
Club. Also see the Chronicle for information on the CIAA High School
Day. You need to act quickly. Thank you to the parents that assisted
in administering exams this week. Your help was truly appreciated.
Please take time to read over this newsletter. Back editions
are available on the website. The Cougar Chronicle, in addition to our
website, will be the main form of communication from school to
home. At CATA we will continue to work
toward Leading the Way so that your child
can lead the way in the future!
Go Cougars! - Mrs. Kim Fisenne, Principal
600 Brewer Drive, Monroe,
NC 28112
(704) 296-3088 (Phone)
(704) 296-3090 (Fax)
http://cata.ucps.k12.nc.us
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Guidance Info Guidance Info Guidance Info
Students – are you interested in SAT or ACT test prep? UNC Charlotte, in partnership with The Princeton Re-
view, offers the ACT and SAT exam prep courses at a discounted rate! For more information, and to regis-
ter, please visit http://continuinged.uncc.edu/examprep/hs/.
For more test prep resources, please visit our webpage.
Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics
Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics (SVSM) provides an opportunity for students - rising 11th and 12th graders - to foster identified interests in science and mathematics with its enriched program in a uni-
versity research setting. SVSM is competitive entry by application only.
Applications are to be completed solely online and can be accessed from the website http://
www.summerventures.org. SVSM Admission Policy requires that the student portion of the application must be completed on or before January 31st, 2015.
Upcoming Events: February 8, 2015 - Demystifying the College Application Process :
Students in grades 9-11 (and their families) are invited attend this seminar. Students and their families can
learn about test prep strategies, financial aid, how to select the right college, do's and don'ts for college
essays, etc. This event will be held at the Levine Jewish Community Center (5007 Providence Rd., Charlotte,
NC 28226) from 2:00 - 5:15 p.m. Registration is required. Until January 31st, the cost is $60 per person or $120
for up to 4 family members; after January 31st the cost is $70 per person and $140 per family. If you have questions, please con-
tact Ellen Martin at www.collegeadmissions101.org.
February 21, 2015 - The ABC's of College Planning:
The Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) is sponsoring this FREE program for students in grades 9-11
and their parents. A variety of different sessions led by college admission professionals as well as experienced high school counse-
lors will be offered. Sessions will explore the college search process, college applications, factors that colleges consider in their
evaluation, tips on college fairs, scholarship and financial aid information, and standardized test information. Some sessions will be
offered in Spanish for parents. This event will take place at Central Piedmont Community College's Central Campus from 9am to
1pm on February 21, 2015. To learn more, and to register, please visithttp://abcscollegeplanning.weebly.com/.
Career Development CornerCareer Development CornerCareer Development Corner———Ms. Webb’s office is located in the Guidance Office and she is available to see
students by appointment. You can email Ms. Webb at [email protected]@[email protected] CATA Career Development
Center has a twitter account. Start following @CATACareerDev to keep up with career opportunities in and around
North Carolina.
CATA Guidance Department Guidance Department Chairperson–
Ashley Lawson: Medical Science and Teacher Prep
Kendall Cameron : Pre-Engineering and Performing
Arts (theatre & dance)
Scott Norris: IT and Transportation
UCPS—Safety Net MORE INFORMATION ON KEEPING YOUR TEENS AND CHILDREN SAFE—
READ THE WHOLE SAFETY NET NEWSLETTER— GREAT ARTICLES FOR HS!!!!!!
BACK EDITIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE UCPS WEBSITE.
2014-2015 Yearbook You may purchase at the school with cash or check or you may pur-
chase online at www.yearbooksforever.com (there is a $1 service fee for this option).
Do these essay topics interested you? Participate in the Union County NAACP Essay Contest…
ESSAY CONTEST TOPICS
Why do You Think Kids Feel the Need to Bully
Is the Media Changing the Lives of Young Children
UNC- Chapel Hill and Phony Classes and Academic Abuse Controversy????
ESSAY DEADLINE All essays must be received by January 31, 2015.
Please click here to see rules and application.
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Seniors Seniors – Did you receive the next scholarship newsletter?!? Copies in the
guidance office! Scholarship Opportunities: Scholarships are a great option for funding
your college education. Below you will find a list of scholarships with upcoming dead-
lines in parenthesis. For more complete information, please visit our scholarship
webpage. Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship (1/20); Polly Holliday Award
Theatre Scholarship (1/21); Zinch's One Year Free Tuition Scholarship (1/24); Toshiba Ex-
ploravision Science Competition (1/30); Herff Jones Believe in You Scholarship (1/30); Crumley Roberts Founders
Scholarship (2/1); America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship (2/1).
Scholarship Opportunity!!! The Monroe-Union Breakfast Rotary Club (MUBRC) will be awarding scholarships to Union County
seniors based on applicant's credentials in the area of service to people, the community, and the environment. Note: these are
not academic or need-based scholarships; however, the senior must be in good standing at his/her school and planning to con-
tinue their education after high school graduation. One or two students will be chosen from each school based on an essay sub-
mitted to the club. The essay must be 250-300 words and based on the prompt provided on the application. There is no limit to
the number of students who can apply. If you are interested in this scholarship please see Mrs. Cameron. Please return your ap-
plication and essay to Mrs. Cameron. Deadline: January 31, 2015.
Here is a review of our transcript request process.
WorkKeys—Any Senior that took WorkKeys in November/December—be sure you stop by guidance to pick up your scores if
you have not already received them.
Attention all seniors, Please remember to check the Cougar Chronicle for the link to select this year’s Sen-ior Superlatives. You must choose 10 of the options provided. from the following link: http://goo.gl/xQobCg .
Later another link will be sent to choose the winners. Submit all choices by Friday, January 16th by 5pm. Voting will begin
the following week. Do not miss out on this memorable opportunity to represent Class of 2015, and as always, Go Cougars! Hey parents of seniors, take this cool opportunity to leave a lasting video or voice message for your senior, with the new app called Aurasma! Just download the app on any cell phone, hover the phone over the dot on the photo, and your picture comes to life. For only $25 you can leave a lasting message for your graduate. Be watching the website for step by step instructions on how to create this video for your senior.
Senior Signs - Get your CATA Senior Sign -available for $20.00! They can be purchased in the of-
fice. Please share your pride at being a CATA senior by displaying your CATA senior sign in your
yard!
Wednesday, February 25th Cost $20, includes lunch and possible game tickets
We are taking the first 40 to sign up and pay Only Juniors and Seniors may sign up SEE Mr. Norris in Guidance to sign up!
Students will attend a college fair receive information about CIAA schools from Pennsylva-nia, North Carolina, Maryland and Virginia! There is the possibility of on-site admissions.
Information on financial aid and keys for future success are a part of the program. This event is in uptown Charlotte at the Charlotte Convention Center !
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Upcoming Events:
Friday 1/16:
HOME Wrestling vs. West Stanly 6:30
Away Swim @ Wingate University 6:00
Saturday 1/17:
Wrestling @ West Mecklenburg
Away Basketball vs. Mt. Pleasant
Monday 1/19: No School, Holiday, NO Practice
Tuesday 1/20: HOME Wrestling vs. Mt. Pleasant
Wednesday 1/21: No games
Thursday 1/22: No games
Friday 1/23:
AWAY Wrestling @ Gamecock Duals
AWAY Basketball JV Girls only @ MRHS 4:00
AWAY Basketball @ FHHS 5:00
Winter Head Coaches Contact Information: Athletic Director – Jay Niessner [email protected]
Men’s Basketball – Greg Wenger [email protected]
Women’s Basketball – Kevin Allran [email protected]
Swimming – Kelly Lepsig [email protected]
Indoor Track – Field Miller [email protected]
Wrestling – Mike Jacobus [email protected]
Cheerleading – Ashley Lawson [email protected]
Driver’s Education—Sign Up Now!! Driver’s Ed classes must meet the minimum
number of students or the class will be cancelled. Please sign up early so that classes
are filled and do not have to be cancelled. Refunds are not permitted. The fee is
$55.00 for all classes. A student must be at least 14 1/2 years old on the first day of class.
Classes will run Monday through Friday from 4:00-6:00 pm. To sign up please contact
Ms. Tammy Tweed in the guidance office as soon as possible. Upcoming classes: Febru-
ary 2- February 25; March 9- April 1; April 20- May 13
Cougar Athletics
If you have questions about athletics or want to volunteer to help with athletics, please send an email to Ath-
letic Director, Mr. Jay Niessner. **Go to Athletics link on the left side of the CATA homepage and click on
your sport to access all the schedules. Coach contact info is there as well.
Tuesday 1/20—Wrestling Senior Night
Tuesday 2/10—Basketball and Cheer Senior Night
More to be announced soon...
Cougar Wrestling
This Friday
VS
West Stanley
Begins at 6:30
WE need a BIG Blue Crew
student section!
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Got Spirit??
Yes, we do!!
2014-2015 Central Academy Yearbook
Parents—recognize your Senior for 2015
Senior Recognition Ads:
Order online at www.yearbooksforever.com
- you can either upload your photos and
text and have the yearbook staff design
your ad OR for $5 you can create you en-
tire ad yourself and upload it to the same
website.
Bring in photos and text to the school and the
yearbook staff will design your ad. You will
be sent a proof prior to publication.
Pay by credit card online OR send cash or
check to Ms. Eaton
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Junior Theatre Academy Shines
The Juniors in the Performing Arts
Academy presented “The Marriage of
Bette and Book” and “A Guy, a Girl, and
a Bench in the Park”. The audience en-
joyed the performance and commented
on the great job the students did! Make
sure that you keep watching the Chroni-
cle for upcoming performances.
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Student Life Notes
Sadie Hawkins Dance January 24—8:00 -11:00 pm
Theme—Winter Wonderland
Students can post a picture on instagram with the hashtag
#CATASadieHawkins of how they asked their date to win a prize.
The deadline for this is January 22nd.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
The student life committee will meet the week of January 26th to discuss the new semester.
Questions??? OR an announcement needed, please e-mail Mr. Wall at
Souper Bowl of Caring Fundraiser and collection of canned goods for
the Union County Community Shelter Stay tuned to the next Cougar Chronicle For details
GO AHEAD AND STOCKPILE YOUR CANNED GOODS! We want to encourage every CATA family to donate $1!
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Cougar Pride Congratulations to our Students that were recognized by their teachers to
receive the PTSO Student Recognition!!
Way to go Cougars!!!! The Parent Teacher Student Organization began a new student recognition program in the 2013-2014 school year. Each semester teachers are given the opportunity to award a special student recognition to one student from each of their courses. The criteria set by the PTSO is that the student must have impressed the teacher in the course. There is great flexibility in this award for the teacher in that each teacher can set their own criteria on who receives this star award based on what they consider to be important in their classroom. Some teachers choose a student that has shown great improvement, others choose a student that shows leadership or collaboration. The important point is that the student has shown success in the course in some manner. Central Academy student benefit from recognition by their teachers and peers as they work together to learn in the classroom each day. The student recognition program provides an opportunity for teachers to highlight a few students each semester. Teachers are proud of all of our students and enjoy being able to demonstrate that through programs such as this.
Abby Marion
Abril Ruiz-Lopez
Adam Hinson
Alejandro Moran Estrada
Alex Reilly
Aminata Faye
Amy Kidder
Anna Drage
Annie Sumcad
Caitlin Crump
Carlos Andino
Carson Long
Ceyda Guley
Ceyda Guley
Christina Bryan
Daniel Donaldson
Derrick Hall
Derrick Hall Jr.
Diana Sanchez
Diara Frazier
Douglas Bittner
Dylan VanderSchel
Dylan Vinicombe
Eann Lawing
Eann Lawing
Emilee Duke
Emily Williams
Emmy Howell
Fallon Stegall
Gregory Howard
Gretchen Parliman
Halen Mattison
Hayden Newsome
Ily Jeanniton
Isabel Murphy
Isabelle Downing
Janay Nixon
Jarrett James Hollenbeck
Jasmine Lesane
Jessica Sperry
John Robitschek
Joseph East
Josh Johnson
Julian Coley
Karl Parliman
Keeley Ray
Kevin Vandermolen
Kortney Buckingham
Kristina Riser
Kyle Hrenyo
LaMonika Wall
Layne Johnston
Layne Johnston
Logan Polk
Lukas Duemmler
Luz Flores
Madelyn Sedberry
Maia Grullon
Masio Ishmell
Matthew Bucklin
Matthew Thompson
Matthew White
Max Hockenberry
Michele Helms
Morgan Garrett
Morgan Medlock
Nazirah Ahmad
Nidia Angeles
Noah Daniels
Noah Daniels
PJ D'Amico
Priyanka Lala
Ricardo Capote
Ryan Carroll
Ryan David
Sabrina Miles
Samantha Hector
Samuel Jackson
Taylor Dillon
Tiffany Acrey
Tony Pappas
Villarreal, Selena
Yosi Almanza
Yulisa Garcia
Zander Sidney
Zealy Helms
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PTSO Announcements
1. Congratulations to the students who received a special student
recognition today at the PTSO student achievement recognition! Each
teacher at CATA was given the opportunity to ward a special student
recognition to one student from each of their courses. Criteria set by the
PTSO is that the student must have impressed the teacher in the course,
demonstrating success in the course. Some examples are
The list of students who were honored this week at a breakfast are listed
on the previous page.
Thanks to all the members of the PTSO who donated breakfast items for
the STAR Recognition Program. Special thanks to Alyson Flood and Lisa
Holliday, PTSO Hospitality Chairs for organizing this event.
2. Lanyards are still for sale in the main office. They will be sold at several of the upcoming winter sports events.
3. Thanks to all who attended the Winter Collaborative this December! Concessions were provided by the Per-
forming Arts Committee of the PTSO. Proceeds will support the Performing Arts Academy. Please contact Liz
Branco or Michelle Maguire for information on how you can support their committee.
4. Thanks again to all who have supported the Invest in Excellence Campaign!
Sincerely,
Kathie McKain
Student Achievement Recognition
January 2015 - PTSO
Are You a STAR
Student Improvement
Student Leadership
Student Character
Student Collaboration
Student Compassion
Student Colleagues
Student Involvement
Student Initiator
The Beta Club is Hosting a Hygiene Kit Drive January 26 to February 6
Stay tuned to the next Cougar Chronicle For details Please bring the following items NEW and unopened
to Ms. Henry’s room NEW Travel Size
Shampoo
Bars of Soap
Washcloths
Tooth Brushes
Tooth Paste
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Around Campus… (for all home and away sports times, see Athletics section)
The CATA website Calendar is a great resource—please see that on the main CATA page.
Friday, January 16: EXAM Make-up Day and it is a Regular School Day, YCI Meeting, 8:15 am (Mr.
Robinson’s Room;
Monday, January 19: NO SCHOOL, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Tuesday, January 20: NO SCHOOL, Teacher Workday
Wednesday, January 21: NO School, Teacher Workday
Thursday, January 22: FIRST Day of the Spring Semester, County-Wide Poetry Out Loud Competition, 3-
6 pm (Auditorium)
Friday, January 23: YCI Meeting, 8:15 am, (Mr. Robinson’s Room), Western Carolina University visit to
Dance Classrooms
Saturday, January 24: Sadie’s Dance, 8-11 pm, (Gym)
Upcoming Dates:
1/19—Martin Luther King Holiday, NO SCHOOL
1/20 & 1/21—Teacher Workdays, NO SCHOOL
1/22—Beginning of the Second Semester
1/22—County-wide Poetry Out Loud Competition, 3 pm Auditorium
1/24— Sadie’s Dance, 8 pm, Gym
1/26 to 2/6— Beta Club Hygiene Kit Drive
1/28— Report Cards
1/28— Site Based Team Meeting, 3:40 (Media Center)
1/30 & 1/31— All District Band Clinic
1/30 & 1/31—Wingate Choral Festival
2/2—Spring Sports Parent Night, 7 pm Auditorium
2/2 to 2/13—Jazz Café Fundraiser
2/4—Guest Speaker: Minnijean Brown Trickey
2/5 to 2/7— Mars Hill Choral Festival
2/9 to 2/14—Valentine Fundraiser, Monkeys
2/10— PTSO Meeting, 7 pm, Media Center
2/13—Jazz Café, 6 pm, Cafeteria
2/18—Site Based Team Meeting, 3:40 pm, Media Center
2/25—CIAA Education Day Field Trip
2/26 to 2/28—Musical Performance, 7 pm, Auditorium
3/1—Musical Performance, 2:30 pm, Auditorium
3/2—Winter Sports Awards Night, 7 pm, Auditorium
Spring Semester Open House
Come visit your teachers; self paced
Monday February 2, 2015 6:00—7:00 pm
Student Life Notes
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
The student life committee will meet the week of
January 26th to discuss the new semester
Questions??? OR an announcement needed, please e-mail Mr. Wall at
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American College Testing - THE ACT
The ACT will be given to all juniors FREE on March 3rd, 2015! Preparing and doing well on the ACT will
have long term benefits. The most important benefit is that your student has the opportunity to take a
college entrance exam for free. All colleges and universities throughout the country will accept an ACT
score (previously some colleges and universities only would accept the SAT but that is no longer the
case). The second benefit is that students will be able to list four colleges or universities to send the score
directly to - this is also FREE! The third and final benefit is that your student could potentially earn scholar-
ships to college!!!!! If they score within the high range (28 to 32) they could earn a full scholarship to
many colleges and universities throughout the country. It is also possible to earn in-state tuition to sur-
rounding state colleges or universities - for example The University of South Carolina and Clemson!!!
Please take time to communicate with your 11th grade student the importance of the ACT!! Community
Colleges also use the ACT score, as well as potential employers.
Scenes
from
CATA
Costumes
culture
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Band Performance at Honor Band Auditions
A record 28 students auditioned for the 2015 South Central District Honor Band on Satur-
day. The following students earned placement in the high school and senior high honor
bands based on their audition results:
Allie Schneider- 8th chair flute
Christian Chavez - 16th chair clarinet
*Kyle Johnson - 3rd chair trumpet
Chris Verrill - 4th chair horn
Alec Merrill- 3rd chair baritone
*Jahmai Thomas - 1st chair bassoon
Joey Schneider - 10th chair clarinet
*Mickey Styne - 2nd chair bass clarinet
*James Stryska - 2nd chair alto saxophone
*Brice Martin - 1st chair baritone saxophone
Students with * by their name also earned the right to
audition for the 2015 North Carolina All State Honor
Band later this school year.
All of the students listed above will travel to Hickory later this month and participate in the
SCDBA Honor Band Clinic where they will have the opportunity to work with world re-
nowned composers and conductors Brian Balmages and Robert Sheldon. Honor band stu-
dents will perform a free concert at the culmination of the clinic at Lenoir-Rhyne University in
Hickory on Saturday, January 31.
We are so very proud of all of our musicians who accepted the challenge of preparing for
and auditioning for the honor band this year. Congratulations to all who auditioned!
HOSA District Competition
CATA students travelled to the HOSA District Competition
last week with advisor, Ms. Hincemon. CATA placed in two
areas and both qualify to move on to state
competition. Way to go!!!
3rd place in creative problem
solving - Taylor starling, Jessica
hasty, LaMonika Wall, Emily Williams
6th in medical photography - Zaria Reep
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Information resources from Central Academy include:
Central Academy of Technology and Arts website at : http://cata.ucps.k12.nc.us/
Central Academy of Technology and Arts Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CentralAcademyCATA
Central Academy of Technology and Arts Twitter at: https://twitter.com/cata_monroe
Central Academy of Technology and Arts Athletic Twitter at: https://twitter.com/CATA_Athletics
Central Academy of Technology and Arts Band page at: http://cataband.blogspot.com/
CATA Career Development Center @CATACareerDev to keep up with career opportunities in and around North Carolina.
Any other sites are not sites that are sanctioned by the school. We caution parents and families to get current and accurate infor-
mation from the official sites listed above.
If a school club or school organization has an additional page, please notify Administration so that we can properly authorize the site.
Thank you.
Grade Level Administrators— 9th grade (A-L) & all 10th grade—
Mr. Josh Wall
11th grade—Mr. Jeff Pusser
9th grade (M-Z) & all 12th grade—
Ms. Deanna White
CATA NHS Organizes PJ and Book Drive National Honor Society members were
looking for a service project to com-
plete this fall and Co-Advisor Mrs. Lori
Janicki learned about the Pajama Pro-
gram which collects donations of new
books and pajamas for needy chil-
dren.
CATA’s NHS students created posters
to advertise the contest and boxes
were placed in classrooms for collec-
tion during fourth block classes. Mrs.
Janicki’s children even created a vid-
eo commercial to help advertise the
drive!
The class who collected the most pajamas would win an ice cream party and the class that
brought in the most books would win a milk and cookie party. Dr. Adam Tarlton’s class col-
lected the most pajamas, 46 sets, and the most books, 86. The entire school collected 140
sets of pajamas and 272 books!
On December 17th, Melissa Hall, NC Chapter President of the Pajama Program came to CA-
TA and collected all of our donations. The books and pajamas were given out at an event
that Kids First of the Carolinas held the weekend of December 20th.
Thanks to everyone who donated books and pajamas to help children in our area! We feel
the program was a great success and hope to participate in other programs like this in the
future.
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