Crook County High School Principal Michelle Jonas honored CCHS Culinary Arts teacher Macy Hagensee with a plaque during the board meeting. Mr. Hagensee recently won the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association Culinary Teacher of the Year for the State of Oregon. Mrs. Jonas said the district wants all Crook County students to find their niche, and Mr. Hagensee provides a niche for many of our students while also teaching life skills that everyone needs. Thanks for your excellent service, Mr. Hagensee!

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Crook County High School Athletic Director Rob Bonner recognized CCHS Head Wrestling Coach Jake Gonzales with a plaque during the board meeting. Coach Gonzales came to CCHS 10 years ago and has been head coach for two years. This season, his Cowboys wrestling team came in second at state. He was voted unanimously to be IMC Wrestling Coach of the Year and then State of Oregon 5A Wrestling Coach of the Year. Congratulations, Coach Gonzales.

The Central Oregon Music Education Association held its regional Vocal Solo and Ensemble Contest Saturday, Feb. 29 at Ridgeview High School. Three Crook County High School ensembles and 13 soloists competed. Every CCHS soloist and ensemble received either a Superior or an Excellent score, reflecting their commitment to excellence and their hard work and preparation for the event. Three competitors qualified for state! Sophomore Meredith Cooper won the Alto Division and will compete at state May 2. Junior Deusce Catt is the first alternate in the Tenor Division. The Vocal Adrenaline jazz choir is the first alternative for the Large Mixed Ensemble Division. CCHS Choir Director Sue Green coached the student soloists and ensembles, and Melissa Barker accompanied the performers. Good luck at state!

Congratulations to the Crook County High School Culinary Team for taking fourth place at the March 2 ProStart High School Culinary Competition, held in Salem. To top it off, CCHS culinary teacher Macy Hagensee won the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association Culinary Teacher of the Year for the State of Oregon. Congratulations, Culinary Team and Mr. Hagensee!

A message from our own Oregon 5A Head Wrestling Coach of the Year Jake Gonzales: “Huge thanks to my family, my coaching staff, CCHS staff and administrators, community of Prineville, parents and student athletes. There is a lot that goes into the wrestling program, and it would not be what it is with out all involved, so thanks again for everyone that supports and helps. CCHS Wrestling is more than just about wrestling. and I am grateful and thankful for the opportunity to coach here and be a part of this program!! Thanks again – Coach Gonzales”

The Crook County Cowboys just won the IMC boys basketball league title for the first time in school history! They have secured their spot at state and will be hosting the first round of the state playoffs March 6 or 7. Stay tuned for exact date, times and opponent.