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Charlie the Trantwood Cardinal’s Thoughts
Hi, I’m Charlie the Cardinal from Trantwood Elementary School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I was named after Charlie High, a great guy, who was the Trantwood Elementary custodian for many, many years. 
Here’s a picture of Charlie High. He was a very special man! Click on the audio link to listen to what Nancy Kurz, long-time staff member of Trantwood Elementary remembers about Charlie. nkurz.mp3 I’ll be updating this blog to let you know about my many adventures! Please leave comments for me!
March 7th, 2008 at 7:45 am
Hey,
I loved this blog. Glad to meet you Charlie. Why don’t you fly over and meet our eagles at ODC. Come over and visit me in the library. Ask for Mrs. S. or Mrs. A.
March 7th, 2008 at 10:45 am
That sounds like fun! I’ll ask Dr. Slaughter if she’ll allow me to fly over to Old Donation Center! I think it’s about half way across Virginia Beach from here. If she’ll let me, I’ll look for you in the library!
Charlie
March 7th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Great! Come anytime!!
March 18th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Go charlie love you
April 23rd, 2008 at 4:51 am
I work at Trantwood and have many fond memories of Mr. High. He was a HUGE Redskins fan and he had lots of Redskins items in his office. He did talk about traveling, so when our mascot, the cardinal, needed a name, Mr. High was the first person who came to mind. Charlie has been to many exciting places over the years, and we look forward to his continued travels.
April 23rd, 2008 at 5:33 am
Thanks, Karen, for helping to keep Mr. High’s memory alive at Trantwood – AND – thanks for reading my blog!
April 28th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
I once was a Trantwood student, but now I’m a 9th grader at Kellam High School. Two of my favorite teachers were Mrs. Dowdy and Mrs.Slough. I remember being in Mrs. Bernard’s English class and let me say I had so much fun in that class. I always keep in touch with my teachers so that they know what is on my mind after school. Trantwood Elementary School is going to be in my memories forever.
April 29th, 2008 at 5:12 am
Amy – Thanks so much for sharing your memories! You were probably a student when Charlie High was a custodian at Trantwood. Trantwood is, indeed, a very special place!
August 15th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
This place is awsome. Sorry to tell you this but I go to a different school in New York. My friend goes here and showed me your website. I wish I went to this school! thanks
August 18th, 2008 at 4:57 am
Hi! I’m glad you can tell that we have an awesome school at Trantwood! Our students are the BEST! What’s it like where you live in New York?
August 18th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Hi Trantwood and Charlie the cardnial. This is a fellow cardinal. I was at Trantwood for Kindergarden through First Grade. I am going into sixth grade. Charlie really helped me get through school. And I always saw the picture of Mr.Charlie High.
I hope Trantwood keeps soaring!
August 18th, 2008 at 10:04 am
Hi, Rikki!
I’ve missed seeing you at Trantwood! Once a Trantwood Cardinal, ALWAYS a Trantwood Cardinal! Good luck to you in the sixth grade!
August 26th, 2008 at 11:34 am
Hi! I go to Trantwood and I am going into 5th grade. I have been there since 3rd grade except sadly all my teachers that I’ve had are leaving. This is the best school in the world! Go Trantwood! from, Reyna
ps.Is 5th grade hard since you are getting ready for middle school???
August 26th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Hi! I go to Trantwood! It is the greatest school in the world! I am going into 5th grade, is it hard?? I just found out that all the teachers that I have had are leaving. But that is ok. That meens that even more people will get to know how nice they are. Have a great day!!!! byby
August 27th, 2008 at 6:52 am
Great to hear from you, Reynae! I understand why you like going to Trantwood! It’s a great school! I think you’ll really like 5th grade! You get to learn about a lot of really cool stuff, and the teachers are awesome! Don’t worry too much about middle school – it’s really not scary. Concentrate on enjoying your year in 5th grade at Trantwood. I’ll see you at school on Tuesday!
September 7th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
HI TRANTWOOD ITS GREAT TO TALK TO EVERYONE. HERE’S A TIP – THE TEACHERS ARE GREAT. THEY LOVE YOU. HAVE FUN. I WAS A TRANTWOOD CARDINAL, TOO. I LOVE THE TEACHERS SO MUCH. THEY GOT ME TO SIX GRADE AND I SURVIVED! HAVE A GREAT YEAR!
September 8th, 2008 at 6:58 am
Great to hear from you, Alaina! Have a great school year!
October 19th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Good! My mom and dad and even my friends that are in middle school say that middle school is fun and easy! That makes me feel alot better! I’m also excited about the fall festival this Saturday at Trantwood! My mom works on an ambulance, she is the one who brings it up every year to Trantwood and I get to ride in it! Hopefully , my mom can still bring it to Trantwood when I dont get to go anymore! bye
October 27th, 2008 at 5:27 am
How was the Fall Festival, Reyna? I wasn’t able to attend.
April 25th, 2009 at 8:46 am
he is a very special man
May 12th, 2009 at 7:17 am
Hey charlie, i’m not sure if you heard from Dr. Slaughter or not but starting next school year i’ll going to the technical education center for Early Childhood education. i have orientation today at 7p.m. i’m excited and can’t wait for this to happen.
May 17th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Charlie awesome news, i’m going to the technical education center for Early childhood education