2021 - 2022 ARCHIVED WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS

Water and PC's DOn't Mix... or can they?

One of the most common credos people are aware of when it comes to computers/electronics is that you don't want them to get wet. It usually ends with a fizzled sound, never to work again.

However in recent years, water cooling has been a premium way to keep your computer cool for those loooong gaming sessions without it overheating or increasing the wear on the processor.

One of our Day 2 students scoured the internet for months to find the right parts for his perfect gaming build. And this past week some of the interested and experienced students banded together to aid him. Together they got it all built from scratch and ready for his gaming event that weekend.

We're proud of what they've learned and accomplished. And as they head on to the next chapters in their lives, we're excited for all the future holds for them.

Radio 2 Students are wrapping up their senior online portfolios. This is their chance to showcase the talents and skills they have amassed during their two year crusade through Radio Broadcasting & Journalism.

Putting the finishing touches on a TWO-year Radio Journey

dealing with suspicious subjects

Criminal Justice 1 students were learning how documenting subjects can lead to criminal case clearances. Students learned how to safely deal with suspicious people, establish reasonable suspicion and or probably cause, and document the person's actions.

Henrico County has used these reports many times over to solve crimes down the road.

CST Builds a House?

Day 2 students took a field trip out to the Henrico House Building Project in Eastern Henrico.

This project serves as a practical hands-on lab where students of various trades use their collective skills to build a home the Henrico County Vocational/Technical Education Foundation’s sells and reinvests back into the program to rinse and repeat. Creating endless opportunities for students to get REAL practical experiences.

Our program, while we don't have a larger hand in the structural component, we do have a part to play when it comes to structured cabling and wiring. This is installed in residential and commercial properties to create centralized distribution and access to Audio, Visual, Phone and Internet capabilities throughout.

Like an electrical panel/box, structured cabling systems have a centralized panel that all wires come in through for easy distribution of signals (A/V, Phone, Internet) throughout the home.

Prom safety campaign launched on mix91

Radio Broadcasting & Journalism students share their thoughts and tips on how to stay safe this Prom seasons. The young broadcasters have written, produced and are now airing a series of Public Services messages on everything to how to get a prom dress to where to go to dinner. Listen and learn!

Time for Traffic Stops!

This week students in criminal justice will learn how to conduct an appropriate traffic stop. We will be prioritizing officer safety and following legal protocols for citizens.

Walking the walk of LifeReady-ness

Recently, Senior CST students had the opportunity to participate in the CTE Career Rodeo held at the Richmond Raceway Complex. This event showcases students across all programs in all 3 ACE Centers.

CST students performed hardware, software and networking skills and maintenance tasks. And exhibited considerate customer service abilities as they greeted visiting middle school students and prospective employers.

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rube goldberg machines

HTA Day 2 students created their own Rube Goldberg machines! Each group used at least two simple machines in their designs to complete a simple task. Check out two different RG machines designed to pop a balloon!

Radio 2 Cramming for Certification

XLR or 1/4 Inch? Boundary Mic or Hyper Cardioid? These are the decisions student of Radio Broadcasting & Journalism are preparing for as the approach their Skills USA Audio Production Certification. This is the first major test down the road to becoming an audio engineer. Good luck to the seniors of Radio Broadcasting & Journalism on their upcoming exam!

catapult cowabunga

Day 1 HTA students built catapults to have a snowball fight. Students worked in pairs to brainstorm, create & package their catapults. Cowabunga, dude!

Traffic crash investigation

Last week, students in criminal justice 2 were investigating and reporting traffic crashes. Here is a great example of how a report is correctly completed.

Career Awareness

This past week our second year, CST2, had the opportunity to hear from a team of visitors from Southeast Connections. They informed the students about construction and information technology related career pathways in the natural gas industry.

RADIO STUDENTS CELEBRATE FEBUARY WITH BLACK HISTORY MOMENTS

Students of Radio Broadcasting & Journalism honor the month of February with a special Public Service Series celebrating Black History Month with the Mix 91 Black History Moment. From Jackie Robinson to Jay-Z, our young broadcasters delve deep into the events that help propel the world we live in. Join us throughout the rest of the month as we spotlight critical turning points in our nations history.

building bridges

High Tech students have been learning about different types of bridges, and now they are hard at work creating their own! Next week, they will use the bridge testing machine to see how much weight their bridges can hold!

Self defense or murder?

Criminal justice students are preparing for their second mock trial. The first trial ended in a guilty verdict. In this case, a woman shot her husband claiming it was self-defense. The prosecution will argue that she is guilty of a crime. Opening statements will begin Thursday.

Input/Output Devices

This past week our first year, CST1, students have been learning about different types of peripherals. All of the devices are considered to function as input or output. Students had the chance to complete lab simulations configuring various peripheral devices. They were also exposed to how each of these devices are used to assist in the four major functions of a PC.

Who will stand the test of time?

Radio Students will be preparing their next shows featuring the artist they think will stand the test of time. Starting February first and running every weeknight at 9:00 P.M., we will feature a different musical artist. We will delve into their background, their career, and their influence on music. Our young broadcasters will attempt to persuade you that their feature artist will stand the test of time. Join us nightly at 9 starting February 1, 2022

TIME TO OPTIMIZE

High Tech Academy Day 2 students are learning about optimization, an important and fun application of derivatives. Each group picked a problem to solve using calculus. Completed posters will be on display soon!

richmond pop-up garden

What dimensions will maximize the area of the two rectangular gardens when you only have a budget for 200 ft of fencing?

fence along a river

What dimensions will minimize the amount of fencing for a pasture if one side is along a river & you need 245,000 sq. feet enclosed?

long live betty white

How big should the paper used to print Betty White's memoir be to minimize cost if there is 36 sq in of print & 1.5'' margins on each page?

Crimp Me uP Scottie

Recently our second year, CST2, students have been putting their knowledge to work creating their own network cables. They used specialized tools like wire strippers and crimpers to expose the internal wires, arrange them into an industry accepted configuration and then slide and crimp the connector to the ends. Students then connected devices and equipment, creating their own small networks.

Working together as a group they knew the goals/tasks and had to solve issues with connectivity and sharing files/information between connected devices on a network.

We were proud to see them hit walls and work through them by researching or asking the right questions. Through perseverance and critical thinking, anyone can succeed

Mix 91FM Remembers...

Students of Radio Broadcasting & Journalism have been hard at work producing their month long series entitled "Mix 91 Remembers." This year the young broadcasters are highlighting the years 2000-2009. Every night at 9 PM, beginning December 13th, our skilled announcers will showcase a random year from that decade. The hour will be chock full of music, pop culture, and events from that 12 month period. Listen live to Henrico Counties Student Radio Station Mix 91FM.

Combating intoxicated Drivers

Students in criminal justice are learning how to conduct the standardized field sobriety tests during a block on DUI investigation. This student is conducting the one-leg stand test.

CST... Assemble!

Computer Systems Students are regularly tasked with unboxing and assembling new technical equipment the school adds to the student experience. This week a team of students put together the school's new Canon TA-20 ImageProGraf Color Plotter/Printer. They worked as a team to get it assembled, mounted to a stand and configured the computer tasked with sending print jobs to this new behemoth.

We are looking forward to being able to print and market our classes, events and student organizations throughout the year with a little more SIZE and COLOR!

Getting Ready!

Radio Students attended Henrico County CTE's Life Ready Expo Tuesday, October 19th at Hermitage High School. Students got to talk to over 70 potential employers. Radio Students got a special kick out of talking to representatives from WTVT TV-6!

EGG DROP!

Engineering students created a device to protect their egg from a 15 foot drop. Reve crocheted an egg holder, and her team's egg remained in tact. Nice work, students!

CSI in CJ

Criminal Justice students are learning how to document evidence at a crime scene. Here they are using the baseline measurement method for crime reconstruction.

CST: When Theory Met Practice

Due to the virtual environment of the 2020-2021 Academic School Year, CST students were unable to get some hands-on experiences they'd normally receive if we were all in person. Well now they're back and showing off what they know.

In groups, our first year CST1 students disassembled and reassembled desktop and laptop computers. As they turned their screwdriver and disconnected cables they were exploring and discovering the internal components that synergistically make a computer work.

Learning is fun when you can put "context to the content" with hands-on experiences.

Radio supports ACE Center Car show!

In a continuing display of teamwork, the students of Radio Broadcasting & Journalism 2 brainstormed, wrote, voiced, and produced several audio spots to support the ACE Center at Highland Springs first car show! Listen to a one of them below.

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Booking Suspects

Students in criminal justice are learning how to properly book a suspect. The process entails fingerprinting a person. This is an extremely important skill to have. If not done correctly, a fingerprint found at a crime scene could have no match in the database.

Radio Broadcasting Back "On the air"

Students in Radio 1 and Radio 2 went live on Henrico County's Three Thousand Watt Radio Station, Mix91FM. Students program and produce all material on the station and jumped right back in during the first week of school! Listen at 91.1 FM or stream right here.

Computer Systems: Live and Back in Person

Students in CST1 and CST2 arrived excited to be back in person. Students interviewed a partner and presented them to the rest of the class.

Relationships are built in person where we can see each other, ask questions and get to know one another. Class comradery is key to successful students.

Lawyer Preparation

Students in criminal justice 1 are beginning preparations for their upcoming mock trials. They get to pick their role(prosecution, defense team, etc.) in the trial and will have to argue to the case as if it were real. Wonder which side will prevail?

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