November 2017 – The Curtis Log

Curtis remembers 9/11 with annual memorial walk

November 13, 2017

Filed under News

On the day of 9/11, 2001 the iconic Twin Towers collapsed due to a horrific terrorist attack. Every year since, Curtis students have participated in a silent march from Curtis High School to the Postcard Memorial by Staten Isl...

Annual senior trip moves to fall

Isabel Gonzalez, Staff Writer

November 13, 2017

Filed under News

Things got spooky for Curtis seniors on Saturday, October 21st as 204 of them boarded the buses to Six Flags Fright Fest. Being a senior trip, all seniors were allowed to go but its overwhelming popularity lead to the last minu...

Mayor de Blasio visits AP Computer class

Ashley Stephenson

November 13, 2017

Filed under News

On the First day of classes, Mayor Bill de Blasio visited Curtis High School, particularly the Advanced Placement Computer class that is housed in room 188 of the new wing. As the mayor arrived, the S.O, cadets, and adminis...

Ribbon cutting ceremony officially opens new 2017 wing

Ramota Olatunji, Staff Writer

November 13, 2017

Filed under News, Showcase

February 9, 1904 and October 5th, 2017. These dates mark the beginning of a new chapter in the education and road to prosperity of the Warriors of Curtis High School. In 1904, the original building of Curtis High School was opened, an...

varsity and JV cheerleaders both get new coaches

Corren Bouton, Staff Writer

November 13, 2017

Filed under Sports

This year, both JV and varsity cheerleaders have new head coaches, art teacher Ms. Erck for JV and dance teacher, Mrs. Napolitano for varsity. Coaching the team is a brand new experience for Erck and she is hopeful that it w...

Boys cross country comes out on top

Damilare Oyetibo, Staff Writer

November 13, 2017

Filed under Sports

The Curtis boys freshman cross country team came in on top during this year’s Staten Island freshmen borough championships On the 17th of October. Under the outstanding coaching of head coach Donald Pierce and assistant coa...

New soccer coaches lead their teams to the playoffs

Sydney Blugh, Staff Writer

November 13, 2017

Filed under Sports

The Curtis girls varsity soccer team, yet again has a new coach. In the past three years the girls team has had three different coaches. The newest addition to the team is Mr. Ron Banks. Coach Banks previously coached the boys trac...