Michael Kentris becomes new CVHS activities director

Most teachers spend their days teaching five periods, with lunch and a prep period in between. Michael Kentris, however, traded his normal work day to become activities director with a 12 to 13 hour work day for CVHS.

He has officially taken over for Nicholas Whitaker as the head of the leadership class to help plan all school activities. Kentris is extremely honored to take over for a man that has done so much for the school and left behind an amazing legacy.

Over the past year, Kentris has been given the chance to shadow the leadership class, and learn the ropes of how everything works. He attended all major events in the 2014-2015 school year, and is confident that he will be able to keep up the greatness of the class.

Despite the different settings, he was able to have a smooth transition.

“I think I was also prepared because the kids in leadership are just great kids, and we learn from each other and help each other become successful,” said Kentris.

Kentris has been teaching history at CVHS for many years, so he is already well-acquainted with both the student body and the typical activities. Besides his regular classes, Kentris has also been involved with student activities as a football coach.

“When I decided to take over [leadership] this year, I had to give up being the head JV football coach because of the conflicting time commitments, and that was really hard,” he explained.

This year, Kentris’ class load was reduced to only two periods, but his remaining time is now occupied by countless meetings. He exchanged teaching traditional lessons to students in classrooms for behind-the-scenes work in the form of meetings that help plan every fun event the student body has.

“The meetings make [the job] a little different, but otherwise it’s not that different,” said Kentris.

“There are times when you can feel like it’s just a different type of job, but when you’re dealing with the students, then it’s great,” he continued. “Then it’s just teaching and being there for the kids. We’re basically running everything that happens on this campus through leadership.”

From senior picnic to homecoming to all the lunchtime activities, there will never be a dull moment for Kentris during the rest of this year. He will be able to enjoy the results of his hard work during each fun and exciting event.

Some teachers like David Roth-Rossi were more than surprised to find out about Kentris’ new position. He jested, “When I found out that Kentris was going to be the new activities director I was like, omg, no they didn’t. That guy can’t even spell the word activity let alone be in charge of activities.”

Of course, all new jobs come with their difficulties.

“I guess I would say the hardest part is dealing with Mr. Roth-Rossi,” Kentris joked.