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SCHOOL NEWS FOR
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2002
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McKenzie Elementary Spelling Bee Winners |
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Connor Scruton (center) was the 2002-03 McKenzie
Elementary Spelling Bee winner last Friday at MES.
Placing second was Jonathan Curtis (left) and Christa
Rimmer (right) placed third. Conner will represent MES at
the Jackson Sun Spelling Bee. |
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McKenzie Middle School News |
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Several students from the Junior Beta Club attended the
State Junior Beta Convention at the Opryland Hotel in
Nashville on November 25-26. Beth Hollowell
(needlepoint), Mitchell Spears (jewelry making), Brianna
Jones (pencil drawing), Caitlin Blackwell (photography)
competed in Arts and Crafts. Nate Masullo, Damon Hardy,
Bethany Aden, Chris Ventura and Kyle Kirk participated
in Tower Power. Students were given 250 straws, a roll
of masking tape and a pair of scissors to build the
tallest tower that would support a tennis ball for sixty
seconds: Time limit 20 minutes. Their tower was 80
inches tall. Harris Laughrey, Brandon Sellers and Jacob
Fuzzell took on the challenge of Battle of the Books
(read 12 designated books prior to the convention and
take a timed test). Alex Massulo, James Tucker, Kelsey
Schweitzer and Chase Mitchell showed their knowledge in
the Quiz Bowl (answer seventy-two question in twenty
minutes on a variety of subjects). Although they did not
come home with a trophy, the students competed on a high
level. Accompanying the students were the sponsors:
Jennifer Ognibene, Martha Peters, Sally Shymkiw and
Melody McClain. Mrs. Peters received an award for
completing 15 years of service as sponsor of the Junior
Beta Club.On December 4, all social studies classes
competed in the Geography Bee. The tests were scored and
the top ten were given an additional test on Monday,
December 9. Mrs. Linda Furr came to the school and
administered the test. Those taking the test were
Jonathan Brawner, Carson Rider, Hannah Scruton, Alex
Masullo, Derek Hopper, Keith Beames, Samantha Doster,
Chase Mitchell, David O’Donnell and Chloe Cunningham.
Jon Brawner had the highest score while Hannah Scruton
and Carson Rider tied for second. Jon will represent
Carroll County if his score is higher than other county
students.
We want to congratulate Susan Davis. She graduated
from Union University on Saturday, December 14 with a
Masters Degree in Education with an endorsement as
Library Media Specialist. Susan scored the highest grade
in the nation on the Library Specialist NTE Proxis test
in July 2002. She graduated with a GPA of 4.0. She is
the middle school librarian and president-elect of the
MEA. Way to go Susan!
For the third year, the eighth grade language arts
students competed in the VFW essay contest. The theme
for this year was “My Promise to America.” Third place
went to Alex Masullo, second to Kendall Smith and the
winner was Jonathan Brawner. Jonathan’s essay will be
submitted to district competition. The student’s
preparation to write takes place in Mrs. Catherine
Argo’s language arts classes.
On Thursday morning, December 12, the annual Jackson
Sun Spelling Bee was held. Eight contestants represented
each grade. Fifth graders were Tommy Sam, Derek Hopper,
Amber Anderson, Mary Nethaway, Max Batchelor, Ceara
Pickett, Leann Ventura and Hope Alexandria Spencer.
Sixth graders were Sydnee Greenberg, Heather Martin,
Harris Laughrey, Meggan Beames, Kelsey Cooper, Tyler
Watson, John Carroll, and Jessica Neisler. Seventh
graders were Hannah Scruton, Nathan Masullo, Lesley
Robertson, Jesse Townes, Jana Barham, Ashley Carter,
Josh Brown and Patricia Stone. Eighth graders were Joe
Walker, Wendy Brown, Brianna Jones, Chase Mitchell,
Jenna Smith, Caitlin Blackwell, Meredith McKinney and
Heather Huffman. The results were Heather Huffman in
third, Ashley Carter in second and Jana Barham in first
place. Jana will compete next at the Carl Perkins Civic
Center on March 8.
Semester exams are this week. On Wednesday, December
18 the first and fifth period exams will be given,
second and sixth period exams will be on Thursday,
December 19 and the third and fourth period tests on
Friday, December 20.
Friday, December 20 is a half day. Students will be
dismissed at 11:15 a.m. They will return for classes on
January 6 which will be the beginning of the second
semester. First semester report cards will go home on
January 9. |
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Notes From the High School |
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By Terry Howell
McKenzie High School Principal |
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Last summer the State Legislature decided to fund the
various Governor's School for high schools after a
hiatus of a year. The various Governor's Schools are for
high school students who meet the requirements set by
the state in regard to academic standing, course work
prerequisites, age, and motivation as measured by
teachers' letters of recommendation. This summer the
state will offer Governor's Schools for the Arts,
Humanities, International Studies, Science, Tennessee
Heritage, Prospective Teachers, and Manufacturing. If
accepted, students will attend the Governor's School at
the college location of that school for approximately a
month. For example the Governor's School for the
Humanities will be at the University of Tennessee at
Martin from June 15 -- July 12. The other schools are
spread on college campuses throughout the state at
roughly the same time. Students interested need to see
Mrs. Herrin. The deadline for submitting applications
must have a postmark no later than Friday, January 10,
2003. The Governor's School is an excellent way for
students to interact with other students and gifted
teachers across the state.
This week we will have our end-of-term semester exams.
On Thursday, December 19, we will take our First and
Fourth Block tests. On Friday, December 20, we will have
our Second and Third Block tests. These cumulative tests
will measure mastery of the course taken. The test
itself will count 20% of that particular course's
overall grade. Students exempt from tests may leave
after homeroom on Thursday provided they have a note
from parents and leave the campus. Only students taking
the tests on Friday are required to be at school on
Friday. The exemption status is earned if that student
is passing the class and has missed no more than one day
in a class through Thursday. All students are expected
to be at school through Thursday. Vocational students
will attend the Carroll County Technical Vocational
Center in Huntingdon through Wednesday, December 18.
Students required to take tests who miss the tests will
need a doctor's excuse. Friday, December 20 is a
half-day for students. Bus students will be dismissed at
approximately 11:15 and drivers and pick-ups are
dismissed at 11:20. Students should clear all fines,
expenses, and obligations prior to the administration of
the test.
Classes will resume at McKenzie High School on Monday,
January 6. Students will report to homeroom at 8:00 A.M.
to be assigned new classes for the second semester.
Report cards will be issued on January 7.
The Honors Chorus under the direction of Ms. Dawn Clubb
performed at the McKenzie Health Care Center on Monday,
December 16. The twenty-four member chorus performed
"Alleluia Canon" by Mozart, "Madrigal of Joy" by
Spevacek, Pachelbel's "Canon of Peace," "Holiday
Favorites" by Emerson, and "Deck the Hall and Decorate"
by Schram. The Honor Chorus has practiced and rehearsed
during homeroom for about two or three days per week
since the start of school. They have performed at pep
rallies, at ball games, at our Veterans Day program, and
in the community. Students had to audition to perform in
this exclusive performing arts troupe.
Region 6-2A coaches met on Wednesday, December 11, to
determine all-region performers for the 2002 season. Our
football team's season is typified by the ten players
chosen to the all-region team. On offense, we had the
following players chosen: Brian Winston, lineman; Jay
Taylor, receiver; and John Kermit Laughrey, kicker. On
defense we had these players picked: Matt Merrick,
lineman; John Craig Howell and Brad Campbell,
linebackers; and Daniel Duncan and Matt Jones, defensive
backs. Honorable mention all-region include Daniel Beal,
Andrew Cross, Demerick Diggs, Randy Lacey, and Kris
Sydnor. Cody Cook, our sophomore record-setting running
back, was named the Most Valuable Offensive Player
Award. Senior Ricky Mathis, our Mr. Football Lineman
nominee, was named the region's Player of the Year.
Congratulations to all of these young men for
outstanding individual seasons.
Our girls' basketball team suffered its first loss of
the season against cross-county foe Huntingdon last
Tuesday. Both teams played aggressively with the game
marked by several turnovers by both squads. The Fillies
inside strength of rebounding and deadly free-throw
shooting spelled defeat for the Lady Rebels by a 34-27
margin. On Friday, the girls' team defeated the Lady
Panthers of Parsons Riverside to win their opening
district game. After racing out to a 17-7 first quarter
lead, the Lady Rebels had to hold off the determined
Lady Panthers. Jasmine McMackins and Becky Toombs led
the scorers with 13 and 11 points respectively. On
Saturday, the Lady Rebels easily defeated Big Sandy by a
score of 52-31. Renee Crawley and Kristin Wiggins scored
13 and 10 points respectively to pace the scorers. The
Lady Rebels' record improved to 4-1 with the win.
The boys also found the going tough against the Mustangs
of Huntingdon. Still showing the effects of little
pre-season preparation, the Rebels fell behind early
with the Mustang's torrid shooting. The half-time margin
of 34-11 was too big a deficit to overcome, and the
Rebels fell 57-29 to put their non-district record at
0-3. The Rebels lost to Riverside on Friday 57-50
despite 19 points from John French and 11 points by
Daniel Duncan. After leading early, the Rebels fell
behind at half time and could never get the momentum to
overcome the Panthers. On Saturday, the boys played
their best game of the year in trouncing Big Sandy by a
score of 84-47. Daniel Duncan, Bryan Huffman, John
French, and Clint Anderson all scored 11 points. The
Rebels turned the game with a 20-0 second quarter blitz.
In winning their first game, the Rebels improved to 1-4
for the season.
This week the two teams play on Tuesday night at home
against Dresden and on Friday night at Clarksburg. On
Saturday, the girls will travel to play in the Heath
Christmas Tournament in Kentucky. Both teams will return
after Christmas to play in the Huntingdon Point Guard
Tournament during the period of December 26-28.
Several members of the MHS Band auditioned and won
acceptance as members of the 2002 All West Tennessee
Honors Band. Over 1200 students from across the area
including Memphis auditioned Saturday at Union City High
School hoping to be a part of the prestigious band. On
the senior high level (grade 10-12), Matthew Holt was
selected as 6th chair percussion in the Wind Ensemble
Band. Chase Barton was selected 6th chair Blue Band as a
tuba player. Rebekah Cooper was selected as 21st chair
Red Band as a clarinet player. Also MHS freshman David
Deaton was 5th chair Red Band as a trumpet player. These
students will be traveling to Jackson at the end of
February to rehearse with the other selected musicians
from West Tennessee to perform a public concert on the
campus of Jackson Central Merry. Congratulations to
these four musicians for their hard work and being
recognized as the best on their individual instruments.
The Tennessee Tomorrow Club of McKenzie High School has
collected approximately $175 to $200 worth of toiletries
for the victims of the recent tornado that struck south
Carroll County. Toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razors,
toilet paper and other items have been collected for the
past several weeks. McKenzie's Drivers Education
teacher, Coach Randy Thomas, will deliver the two boxes
of goods to the Red Cross office in Huntingdon this week
to be distributed to the ones in need. The Tennessee
Tomorrow Club is composed of students enrolled in social
studies courses. The club is organized to teach students
about local and state governments and provide students
with opportunities to become involved in community
service projects. A project last year was "Sock It To
Terrorism." Students collected socks and gloves for the
volunteers that were working at "Ground Zero" after the
terrorists' attack on 9-11. The sponsor of the Tennessee
Tomorrow Club is Richard Chappell.
This posting will be the final one until our return
after the holiday. To everyone, McKenzie High School
wishes a safe, restful, and meaningful holiday season. |
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Phone (731) 352-3323 or
Fax (731) 352-3322
washburn@mckenziebanner.com
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