Fortenberry assumes Principal position

With former-Principal Blaine Torpey saying his goodbyes, recently recruited Principal Christopher Fortenberry introduced himself and his aspirations at the Welcome Back Assembly. 

Prior to becoming CVHS’s principal Fortenberry worked with multiple programs before his promotion, and was involved with jobs that supported him in pursuing work in education. Fortenberry worked as a math teacher, basketball coach, assistant principal, and athletic director.

Leading up to his role at CVHS, Fortenberry attended Skyline High School in Oakland, and Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as CSU East Bay. Although he had previous experience in teaching, Fortenberry has stated how he did not have aspirations to become a principal, rather the opportunity presented itself to him. “I was overjoyed and thankful for the opportunity. I love the job,” Fortenberry explained. 

During the recent Welcome Back Assembly, Fortenberry described what he wanted for the upcoming classes of Trojans, describing his intentions to increase spirit school-wide and provide students with a great high school experience. 

His newly acquired view of the school as a whole is summed up in his statement, “being principal means I have to look at things with a much broader lens.”

Furthermore on the new principal’s goals for the upcoming years, Fortenberry explained, “Right now I’m just focusing on learning the job, but I hope to inspire the student body to have more school spirit as a whole.” 

Regarding his wishes of increasing school spirit, Fortenberry may further his appearances in rallies and assemblies, as well as take on roles when it comes to providing students with programs, clubs, and activities.

Of course, however, with his title of “principal” being so recently obtained, Fortenberry said, “I’m just taking it day by day trying to learn and be the best version of myself.” 

As he gets more acquainted with the new job, his prior experience with students and maintaining classrooms will provide Fortenberry with an easier step up to running CVHS.