|
Weather |
|
|
|
Local
News |
|
|
|
___________
|
|
___________
AD RATES
___________
|
|
|
|
National
News |
|
|
|
SCHOOL NEWS FOR
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2002
 |
Elementary School News |
|
| |
No news this week. |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Middle School News |
|
| |
No news this week. |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Notes From the High School |
|
| |
| |
|
By MHS Principal Terry Howell |
| |
Jeff Bunn through the marketing program and Zack Hammond
with the Art II class recently competed in the Jackson
Sun Design-an-Ad competition sponsored by the Jackson
Sun. Their winning ads appeared in Tuesday's Jackson
Sun. Both students were honored at a reception in
Jackson on Monday night for submitting winning ads. This
type of activity promotes the creativity and artistry of
students. The students were assisted by marketing
teacher Scott Jewell and art teacher Glynda Corbin.
Approximately 70 seniors attended the West Tennessee
Regional College Fair at U.T. Martin on Tuesday, October
29. Students attended an orientation and information
session given by U.T. Martin representatives and U.T.M.
students Catherine Clark, Beth French, and Kaci Mebane,
all alumni of McKenzie High School. They discussed
differences between high school and college life, the
expectations of college level educators, and the
sacrifices needed to do well in post-secondary
education. Students also met with a wide variety of
representatives from colleges and universities,
technical and vocational schools, and the military. Ms.
Herrin and Ms. Elam accompanied these students to Martin
for the college fair.
The annual Veterans Day Program will be on Monday,
November 11, at 10:00 A.M. at the high school. All
veterans are asked to assemble in the back lobby of the
building to sign in and receive name tags. We welcome
all guests to attend to help us pay tribute to those
patriots who have defended American freedom during wars
and conflicts. The program will feature music by the
high school Honors Chorus and band, an oration by the
Voice of Democracy Script-Writing Contest winner, the
keynote speaker Captain John Cory Kinton, the Veterans
Recognition, the National Guard's presentation of the
colors, and the Veterans Memorial Service conducted by
City Clerk Dana Deem. Veterans and their spouses are
invited to be special guests at lunch following the
program. This meaningful and timely program has
significance for our faculty and students. We welcome
the community to be a part by attending on November 11.
Seniors are rapidly approaching another deadline. That
date is November 8 which is the deadline for
applications for the December ACT assessment. As I have
mentioned several times, college and universities use
the ACT or SAT as the benchmark for scholarship awards.
Generally speaking, they consider the ACT or SAT score
first, community service and school involvement second,
extracurricular activities third, and high school grade
point average fourth. They do check to see if there is a
parallel between G.P.A. and ACT scores to insure that
academic ability and the self-discipline to do well
match.
The Balfour representative will be here at 7:15 A.M. on
Wednesday, November 5, for students to order graduation
supplies. He did meet with seniors last Wednesday,
provided them packets to inspect, and gave them an order
blank to purchase the materials/supplies they need for
graduation. Students will also order caps and gowns and
diplomas and diploma covers. When the representative is
here, he will require a $60.00 deposit or the entire
order total if it is less than $60.00. Parents are
encouraged to assist students in making decisions about
how much to order. Invariably, we have students who
order too much or too little. Good planning and
reflection help to prevent this problem.
Basketball practice for the 2002-03 has begun. Our girls
have several upcoming scrimmages this week. On
Wednesday, they travel to Jackson Christian School to
scrimmage and on Saturday they host a scrimmage camp and
will play Perry County and Calloway County. Because of
football, the boys' squad will practice with fewer
scrimmage dates. The season will open on November 26.
The girls are coached by Dan Ridley with assistance from
Bruce Herrin. The boys are directed by Larry Joe Smith
with help from Matt McCaleb.
Time for Time will meet on Mondays through Thursday from
3:15 to 4:45 P.M. in the library. Students who have
missed more than six (6) times in a class are expected
to make up each session beyond the six (6) days. I have
sent notification letters to parents apprising them of
these excessive absences. To date we have 16 students
who qualify for Time for Time. In most cases, poor
attendance translates to poor grades. Time for Time is a
good place for students to receive some academic
assistance. Again, I ask parents to assist us in making
students accountable for their actions.
The Wildlife Club hosted a skeet shoot for high school
age students on Saturday, October 26. Sophomore Lee
Russell proved to be the most accurate shooter. In two
rounds he only missed one skeet and shattered 49 skeets.
The Wildlife Club is designed for students who enjoy
outdoor activities. Beginning last year, the club has 50
members with Paula Doster serving as its sponsor. The
club has worked closely with the T.W.R.A. and local
agent Lance Rider.
On Friday night, our Rebels fought valiantly against
cross-county rival Huntingdon falling by a 21-7 score.
The Rebels played evenly the first half and went into
the lockers with a 7-7 deadlock. The Mustangs
immediately established field position the second half
by pinning the Rebels deep into Huntingdon territory on
the opening kick-off. The Rebels repeatedly fought to
prevent the Mustangs from scoring, but a 60-yard pass
play and a rushing touchdown prevented the Rebels from
pulling the upset. The loss completed the regular season
for both teams. The Mustangs return to the 6-AA
championship position. The Rebels and Parson Riverside
tie for the runner-up shot with identical 3-2 region
records. Because Riverside defeated us in head-to-head
competition, they will receive the second seed in the
playoffs. The Rebels will travel to Waverly on Friday
for the first round match-up. Game time is at 7:00 P.M.
Please note this early start. All play-off games begin
at 7:00 P.M.
Amber King ended her successful cross country season by
running in the state meet at Percy Warner Park in
Nashville last Saturday. Amber ran the 3.1 mile route in
22:56. Running in the A-AA division, Amber finished 85th
out of 171 runners. Congratulations to Amber in
representing our school so well.
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Phone (731) 352-3323 or
Fax (731) 352-3322
washburn@mckenziebanner.com
|
|
Advertisements |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
