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native_name = Chitlapakkam (சிட்லப்பாக்கம்)| |
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|motto ='''C'''reating '''H'''onor and '''S'''uccess |
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|district =East Greenbush Central School District |
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|grades =9-12 |
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state_name = Tamil Nadu | |
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|principal ='''Main:''' John P. Sawchuck |
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district = [[Kancheepuram district|Kancheepuram]] | |
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'''Assistant(s):''' Edward Kilmartin, Timothy Malloy, Martin Mahar |
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|athletics =Columbia High School Blue Devils |
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|mascot =Blue Devil |
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|location =962 Luther Rd. |
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'''Chitlapakkam''' is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Chennai]] in the state of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. It is a residential township located south of [[Chennai]]. It is famous for its small lake and adjoining ecosystems. Chitlapakkam has the highest water table level in Chennai and is probably the only place in Chennai not yet plagued by water scarcity. Part of this has been due to the conservation efforts of the residents here. |
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== Overview == |
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'''Columbia High School''' (or '''CHS''') is a [[public high school]] located on Luther Road in [[East Greenbush (town), New York|East Greenbush, New York]], [[United States|USA]]. It is the only [[high school]] for the [[East Greenbush Central School District]] and educates around 1,501 [[student]]s in grades 9-12.<ref> [http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/browse_school/ny/722 "Columbia High School"], Great Schools</ref> The school has a thirteen to one student to teacher ratio that is below the state average.<ref>http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/ny/other/722#from..Tab</ref> Columbia High School, commonly called CHS, is home to the "Blue Devils" athletic department. |
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Chitlapakkam can be said to be a "leafy" and "breezy" suburb offering a healthy and tranquil environment. This has been one of the suburbs which has witnessed the highest appreciation in land values in recent times. |
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The head principal of the school is John P. Sawchuck. Edward Kilmartin, Timothy Malloy, and Martin Mahar, are the four assistant principals. |
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==Academics== |
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The school offers thirteen Advanced Placement classes in, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Economics: Macro, Economics: Micro, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Environmental Science, European History, Music Theory, Physics B, U.S. History, and World History.<ref>http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/ny/other/722#toc</ref> |
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==Clubs== |
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Many clubs and programs are available to students enrolled in Columbia. They are the following: Amnesty International, Art Club, Chamber Singers, Chorus, Columbia Audio Visual, Columbia Dramatic Play (Fall), Columbia Players (Spring), Columbian Yearbook, Columbian Financial Advisor, Community Action Club, Concert Band, Computer Club, Devils Advocate, Ethnic Student Coalition, Future Business Leaders of America, Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), German Club, Honor Society, Interact, Jazz Ensemble, Key Club, Labyrinth, Mock Trial Team, Model Congress, Orchestra, Outdoors Club, Peer Leadership, Science Olympiad, Shakespeare Celebration, Student Council, Students Against Driving Drunk and Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band.<ref>http://www.egcsd.org/columbia/programs/index.htm</ref> |
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==Notable incidents== |
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Jon Romano, then 16, attended Columbia High School on [[February 9]] [[2004]] and fired three rounds with a 12-gauge shotgun. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison, and the sentence is upheld on appeal.<ref>[http://www.capitalnews9.com/content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=224004 "Court upholds school shooter's 20-year sentence"], [[Capital News 9]], [[November 16]] [[2007]]</ref> |
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Kirk Hellwig, then a social studies teacher, was sentenced to a year in jail for having [[oral sex]] with a 16-year-old male student in a classroom during hours in August 2007.<ref>[http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=636935&category=&BCCode=&newsdate=11/7/2007 "Ex-Columbia teacher sentenced for sex act"], [[Times Union]], [[November 7]] [[2007]]</ref><ref>[http://www.capitalnews9.com/content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=224504 "Former teacher sentenced for sex act with student"], [[Capital News 9]], [[November 7]] [[2007]]</ref> |
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==Notable students== |
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[[Image:Chs students.jpg|thumb|left|Students posing with the "Blue Devil" mascot of Columbia High School.]] |
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Sarah S. Mousa took first place in the 2005 [[American Physiological Society]] ''Awards for excellence in physiological research'' for her project entitled "Implications of Nicotine’s Pro-angiogenesis Activity: the Good and the Bad".<ref>[http://www.the-aps.org/publications/tphys/2005html/AugTphys/education.htm "APS Presents Awards to Outstanding High School Students at the 56th Annual International Science and Engineering Fair"], The [[American Physiological Society]], August 2005</ref> Mousa was also a regional runner-up of the ''2005-06 Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science & Technology'' with her paper "Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Nicotine’s Pro-Angiogenesis Activity and Its Potential Impact on Disease Processes".<ref>[http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:hg4AYwew4W4J:www.siemens-foundation.org/pool/resources_for/press/archive/CMUWinnersReleaseFinal.doc+%22Columbia+High+School%22+%22East+Greenbush%22&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=111&gl=uk "Middle States Region Winners of 2005-06 Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science & Technology Announced at Carnegie Mellon University"], [[Siemens Foundation]], [[November 19]] [[2005]]</ref> |
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Chitlapakkam offers the joy of living in a suburb coupled with the proximity to the big city. For instance T. Nagar the heart of Chennai is just 40 minutes (16 km) drive away! Again Tambaram is just 10 (3 km) minutes drive away. The big attraction for software professionals working with various IT Companies in Sholinganallur or OMR is that the IT super highway is just 9 km away from Chitlapakkam. Tambaram Sanatorium railway station is nearby (2 km) which connects you to the beach railway station to Chengalpattu railwaystation. This developing township is located in such a way that all the major suburbs viz. [[Pallavaram]], [[Chromepet]], [[Selaiyur]], [[Tambaram Sanatorium]], [[Tambaram]], etc. can be reached within 10 minutes no matter where you are. |
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The famed [[Kumaran Kundram]] temple of Lord [[Muruga]] atop the hill is a 15 minutes walk from here. The Chitlapakkam Lake which has water almost all throughout the year is all set to be modernized with boating facilities. |
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== Demographics == |
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[[As of 2001]] India [[census]],<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref> Chitlapakkam had a population of 25,292. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Chitlapakkam has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 86% and female literacy of 82%. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age. |
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== Residence Association== |
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Sri Sarvamangala Nagar Residents' Association which has more than 120 members is one of the biggest and strongest association in the whole area. This association was started to create Unity and Harmony among the people. |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.egcsd.org/] East Greenbush Central School District website. |
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* [http://www.egcsd.org/columbia/index.htm] Columbia High School website. |
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Chitlapakkam
Chitlapakkam (சிட்லப்பாக்கம்) | |
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Chitlapakkam is a panchayat town in Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a residential township located south of Chennai. It is famous for its small lake and adjoining ecosystems. Chitlapakkam has the highest water table level in Chennai and is probably the only place in Chennai not yet plagued by water scarcity. Part of this has been due to the conservation efforts of the residents here.
Overview
Chitlapakkam can be said to be a "leafy" and "breezy" suburb offering a healthy and tranquil environment. This has been one of the suburbs which has witnessed the highest appreciation in land values in recent times.
Chitlapakkam offers the joy of living in a suburb coupled with the proximity to the big city. For instance T. Nagar the heart of Chennai is just 40 minutes (16 km) drive away! Again Tambaram is just 10 (3 km) minutes drive away. The big attraction for software professionals working with various IT Companies in Sholinganallur or OMR is that the IT super highway is just 9 km away from Chitlapakkam. Tambaram Sanatorium railway station is nearby (2 km) which connects you to the beach railway station to Chengalpattu railwaystation. This developing township is located in such a way that all the major suburbs viz. Pallavaram, Chromepet, Selaiyur, Tambaram Sanatorium, Tambaram, etc. can be reached within 10 minutes no matter where you are.
The famed Kumaran Kundram temple of Lord Muruga atop the hill is a 15 minutes walk from here. The Chitlapakkam Lake which has water almost all throughout the year is all set to be modernized with boating facilities.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Chitlapakkam had a population of 25,292. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Chitlapakkam has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 86% and female literacy of 82%. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Residence Association
Sri Sarvamangala Nagar Residents' Association which has more than 120 members is one of the biggest and strongest association in the whole area. This association was started to create Unity and Harmony among the people.