What's recently happened?
Crown Point High School’s (CPHS) Academic Super Bowl team competed in the Academic Super Bowl invitational at Valparaiso on Tuesday, March 18. This year, the Fine Arts team secured Crown Point’s first State championship title in the competition. This victory marks a significant milestone in the school's academic achievements, highlighting the dedication and hard work of CPHS students. Cailin Ward is a junior at CPHS who was also a member of the English team. She helped her team qualify for State.
“My favorite thing about the competition is being around people who know and have studied the same things as you,” Ward said.
The Academic Super Bowl gives its members unique knowledge and insight to different topics, many of which can be useful in the future. Jacob Garcia is a senior on the Math team who values how this competition prepares him for years to come.
“This competition has given me the ability to work with a team. We usually all work by ourselves, but we’re all able to come together and work together during competition,” Garcia said.
Academic Super Bowl is one of the many clubs at CPHS that gives its members valuable skills. The team’s stellar performance at the invitational is a testament to their exceptional work ethic, passion, and commitment to excellence. Their dedication to their studies and to each other highlights the importance of teamwork and academic perseverance.
What’s coming up?
CPHS is excited to announce its second annual Multicultural Fair, which will take place on Thursday, April 24. Hosted by the United Culture Club (UCC), this event will celebrate the diversity and richness of cultures within the Crown Point community. The fair promises to be an exciting showcase of food, music, and cultural displays, giving students, families, and community members the opportunity to learn from and connect with one another.
Families and community members are invited to rent a table to showcase their culture, offering an interactive way to share their traditions and experiences. After the success of the first Multicultural Fair, anticipation is high for this year’s event. It promises to be even bigger and more exciting than before.
This event is not only a chance to explore different cultures, but also an occasion to foster unity and understanding within the CPHS community. Mark your calendars for April 24, because this is one event you won't want to miss!
Staff spotlight:
Mary Lux is a history teacher at CPHS and a favorite by many of the students. Throughout her years of teaching, Lux has earned the respect and admiration of her students, many of whom credit her with inspiring their academic journeys. This year, one of Lux’s past students dedicated a letter to her and read it at CPHS's Laude celebration night.
“I was totally honored when I heard the letter for the first time. It was very emotional to hear very kind things being said about his experience of being a student in my class,” Lux said.
Lux has always been deeply committed to helping shape the minds of her students. Reflecting on her journey, she shares how her passion for teaching has been a driving force in her life.
“I’ve always known that I was going to be a teacher since I was a little girl. In terms of becoming a history teacher, I had a really great one in high school who made me realize that I was capable of much more than I thought I was,” Lux said.
All in all, Lux’s teaching has helped many Crown Point students grow. If there is any one teacher deserving of this honor, it would undoubtedly be Lux.
Student spotlight:
Carson Granger is a senior at CPHS. He was the student who recently wrote and dedicated a letter to his former teacher, Mary Lux, for the impact she’s had on him.
“When I was thinking about who I should choose to write my letter to, I was thinking about who helped get me to where I am. Mrs. Lux was always there to help me with anything I needed and has always had my back,” Granger said.
Granger and Lux are great examples of a strong impact. During the Laude ceremony, Granger was also recognized with his Magna Laude stole, a testament to his hard work and academic achievements in his classes.
“Her class as a whole taught me how to deal with tough classes. It showed me that I could complete hard tasks as long as I put the time in. It’s brought me to where I am today, as a second semester senior,” Granger said.
Overall, Granger has worked very hard through his high school career. He plans to carry out this level of commitment throughout the next phase of his life.
