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SCHOOL NEWS FOR
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2002
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McKenzie Elementary School |
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No news this week. |
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McKenzie Middle School Student of the Week |
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Brittany Mobbs was chosen student of the week because of
her continual desire to learn and the kindness that she
shows to all her fellow classmates. Brittany always
comes to class prepared and eager to participate in the
lesson. She not only is concerned about herself, she is
always willing to lend a helping hand to her classmates.
She is very courteous and very well mannered. It is very
refreshing to have a student like Brittany. She is truly
a role model and that qualifies her for student of the
week. Brittany was chosen by her fifth grade science
teacher, Mrs. McClain. |
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Notes From the High School |
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By Terry Howell
McKenzie High School Principal |
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Our football team, as most people know, ended its
season against Memphis Mitchell on November 29 in the
semi-finals of the Class 2A State Playoffs. When these
young men began the season, few people gave them the
respect to do as well as they did. They struggled in the
pre-season trying to find the team chemistry following
the loss of 17 seniors and having to fill 21 of 22
starting positions. After starting the first half of the
year at 4-1, the Rebels lost three of the last five
regular season games - two of these games were one-point
losses. This team, however, had the grit and
determination to challenge itself to do well and thus
began the magical playoff season. The consecutive
victories against Region 5-2A opponents - two in
overtime and one in the last minute - captured the
imagination of the home crowd who began to see the
growth of these young men, not simply as athletes, but
young men exhibiting great character on the field. The
loss to Mitchell does not diminish the season. Against a
quicker, faster, and more athletic team, the Rebels
fought for four quarters. Unfortunately, great effort
and heart do not always produce victories and so the
season ended. For the seniors, they can point with pride
to 41 victories during their four years of playing - a
school record. More importantly, they can be proud of
matching last year's team in reaching the "final four"
in the state after losing so many starters to
graduation. Congratulations to the players and our
coaches - head coach Wade Comer, assistant head coach
David Duncan, assistant coach Randy Thomas, assistant
coach Brad Chappell, and volunteer coach Nick Young.
Thank you for a great season.
The Gateway tests will be administered this week to
students in several of our classes. On Tuesday, December
10, students will take the Algebra I (math) Gateway
exam. Also, students in Foundations II will take the
end-of-course test mandated by the State Department of
Education. On Wednesday, December 11, students will take
the Biology I (science) Gateway. Students in Biology I
and biology for technology will take this test. On
Thursday, December 12, students in English II will take
the required Gateway exam for English. Students who
entered high school in 2001-02 or after must pass these
exams to receive a regular diploma. For all students,
these tests will count 15% of their second semester
grade.
Our basketball teams opened their season at home last
Tuesday against Stewart County. The girls were
victorious over the visiting Lady Rebels of Stewart
County by a 10-point margin. The boys showed the effect
of only two days of practice because of the extended
football season and fell to their opponents by
15-points. On Friday, the basketball teams battled
cross-county rival West Carroll. The Lady Rebels
improved their record to 2-0 with a convincing 68-34
victory. Coach Ridley had the opportunity to play all of
his players as the Lady Rebels expanded the ten-point
halftime margin to over 20 by the mid-point in the third
period. Nearly every player contributed to the victory
as the Lady Rebels had a hot hand in shooting. In the
boys' game, the Rebels raced out to a ten-point lead,
but saw that margin dwindle to two at halftime. The War
Eagles grabbed the lead early in the third frame, but
could not shake the scrapping and persistent Rebels. The
game was in question to the end, but the War Eagles eked
out a one-point victory. The Rebels record dipped to 0-2
with the loss.
This week the team will play at Huntingdon on Tuesday
(December 11), at home against Riverside on Friday, at
Big Sandy on Saturday, and at home against Dresden on
Tuesday (December 17). They close out the regular
pre-Christmas schedule at Clarksburg on Friday, December
20.
Our Spanish Club and Spanish II students will travel to
Clarksville on Wednesday to see the opera The Banker of
Seville performed in Spanish. Ms. Brewster and Ms. Cole
have made this an annual trip and have enjoyed hearing
the language spoken in dramatic form. Thirty-seven
students plan to attend this performance. The troupe
performing the opera will be the National Theatre of the
Performing Arts out of Bridgeport, Connecticut.
On Monday, December 16, we will have our annual
Christmas Program for the community at 7:00 P.M. in the
gymnasium. Performers include the high school band and
chorus class under the direction of Keith Breeden and
the high school honors chorus under the direction of
Dawn Clubb. We encourage all music lovers and supporters
of our music program to attend this festive occasion.
Now is not too soon for students to begin their
preparation for semester exams. These important tests
will begin on Thursday, December 19, with First Block
and Fourth Block tests. Friday, December 20, will be a
half-day for students taking tests. Students will take
Second Block and Third Block tests. School will dismiss
for the Christmas break at 11:15 on Friday, December 20.
Classes will resume on Monday, January 6, 2003. |
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Phone (731) 352-3323 or
Fax (731) 352-3322
washburn@mckenziebanner.com
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