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SCHOOL NEWS FOR
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2003
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County Students Earn Academic Honors |
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Six students from Carroll County, eight from Henry County
and four from Weakley County have earned academic honors
at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for the fall
term, 2002. The list includes only full-time,
undergraduate students on the Dean’s List at Knoxville.
Part-time, law and graduate students are not included.
Students whose term average is 3.8 through 4.0 earn summa
cum laude, those with 3.65 through 3.79 earn magna cum
laude and those with a 3.5 through 3.64 grade point
average earn cum laude.CARROLL COUNTY: Thomas
Clement, cum laude in Business Administration, Jessica
Hodge, summa cum laude in Arts and Sciences, April Knight,
summa cum laude in University College, Charles Meals, cum
laude in Business Administration, Jessica Neal, magna cum
laude in Communications and Katy Wilson, magna cum laude
in Business Administration.
HENRY COUNTY: Michael Bell, summa cum laude in
Engineering, Robert Comer, magna cum laude in Agricultural
Science and Natural Resources, Emily Garrett, summa cum
laude in Architecture and Planning, Alexander Laird, magna
cum laude in Arts and Sciences, Matthew Lewis, cum laude
in Business Administration, Jonathan Nola, summa cum laude
in Engineering, Dustin Parr, summa cum laude in Arts and
Sciences and Scott Wheatley, magna cum laude in
Engineering.
WEAKLEY COUNTY: Andrea Collins, summa cum laude
in Arts and Sciences, Douglas Davis, summa cum laude in
Arts and Sciences, Katharine Gallimore, magna cum laude in
Communications and Anne Wells, cum laude in Engineering. |
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Hendrix Scholarship Competition Seeks Top High School
Seniors |
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The Hendrix Scholarship Competition at Bethel College,
one of the most prestigious scholarship competitions for
high school seniors throughout West Tennessee, the
Mid-South, the United States and beyond, is still
accepting applications from qualified students. Today's
high school seniors have the chance to follow in the
footsteps of former high school standouts that became
doctors, lawyers, scientists, teachers, ministers and
successful businessmen and women who were all winners of
the Hendrix Scholarship winners and graduates of Bethel
College. Bethel is pleased to announce that the Hendrix
Scholarship Competition is at Bethel College February 21
and 22. The application deadline is January 31.The
winner of the Hendrix Scholarship Competition will
receive free tuition, room and board to Bethel College.
The runner-up will receive free tuition. All other
competitors will be considered for remaining
institutional grants offered by Bethel College. Students
who take the initiative to compete for a Hendrix
Scholarship are young men and women who care deeply
about their education. These students have the desire to
make our world a better place.
Mr. Willard R. Hendrix of Nashville established the
Hendrix Scholarship and the Hendrix Endowment Trust in
1988, shortly before his death. The Hendrix Scholarships
are awarded for the freshman year and may be renewed if
the recipient maintains a 3.6 GPA.
Bethel College President W.W. Hendrix was the
grandfather of William Hendrix. President Hendrix
reopened Bethel College on the new McKenzie campus after
the Civil War. Under President Hendrix, women were
admitted to Bethel for the first time. The Hendrix
Scholarship serves as a tribute from the donor to his
grandfather, an outstanding educator.
In order to apply for the Hendrix Scholarship
Competition a candidate must apply and earn acceptance
for admission to Bethel College. In addition, the
prospective candidate must have an ACT composite score
of 24 or above, or an SAT composite score of at least
1090, have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.25
after seven terms of high school, and complete and
return the Hendrix Scholarship Competition Application
along with 2 letters of recommendation: one from your
Guidance Counselor or a Teacher; and one from an Advisor
of a Club/Organization in which you participate or from
your Pastor/Youth Pastor.
For more information about the Hendrix Scholarship
Competition or Bethel College, please contact the Bethel
College Office of Admissions at 731-352-4030. The Office
of Admissions can also be reached by e-mail at
admissions@bethel-college.edu. |
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Notes From the High School |
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By MHS Principal Terry Howell |
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School began for the second semester on January 6
with students taking four different classes on our 4 x 4
Block Schedule. Parents may determine the academic
progress of their child by figuring that that student
must pass seven (7) out of eight (8) classes on the
average each year to earn the 28 credits necessary for
graduation from McKenzie High School. The school did
issue report cards on January 7 for the first semester
grades. For the first semester we had 33 students who
earned a place on the High Honor Roll (no grade below an
A for the final average). We had 34 students earn the
Honor Roll (no grade below 89 and an overall A average.)
Finally, 77 students earned the Merit Roll (no grade
below 85 and an overall B average). Out of 1448 total
grades, our students received 401 A's (28%), 402 B's
(28%), 314 C's (22%), 130 D's (9%), and 117 F's (8%). We
had a few incompletes to round out the numbers.
We have a few students who have not yet passed their
Competency Exam. Students in the junior and senior
classes must pass this state-mandated test to receive a
regular diploma. To address this problem, we will hold
tutorials for these students during the school day from
11:05 - 11:30 and after school for those who choose to
come. The Competency Test is divided into two components
-- the math portion and the language arts sections. Ms.
Paula Doster will work with the math students and Ms.
Barbara Boyd will review the language arts students. I
encourage parents to have students work on these tests
to position them to receive a regular diploma. Special
education students who fail to master objectives on the
test may still earn a special education diploma if they
satisfy their I.E.P. General education students who fail
the Competency Test will receive a Certificate of
Attendance. Any student may continue to take the exam to
try to earn a regular diploma even after graduation.
Last week students returned to school with new schedules
but also with locks for their lockers. Paid for through
the Safe School Act money, the locks are a means to
safeguard privacy and insure security for our students.
Combination locks also prevent students from placing
materials in unused lockers or in other students'
lockers. Some of the training that I have received in
regard to school safety strongly suggests that schools
use locks to maximize safety. Although hectic for the
first few days, students have grown accustomed to the
use of locks. Use of locks will help to prevent theft,
misunderstandings, and irresponsibility. Thanks to the
teachers and students for their patience during the
first few trying days.
Also, last week students received a sheet outlining
appropriate apparel to school functions. This sheet
addressed banquets, proms, and homecoming primarily. The
Student Handbook has given minimal guidance or
guidelines to follow so that this sheet will help to
answer questions and prevent misunderstandings about
what should be worn for school functions. Clothing that
is questionable in following the seven guidelines should
be cleared by the school administration prior to
purchasing it. Students who violate the guidelines will
not attend the school function.
The football team will have its banquet on Friday,
January 17, at 6:30 P.M. The banquet itself will be in
the dining area of the cafeteria. The awards and
recognition of our student-athletes will be in the
Theatre immediately afterward. Parents need to purchase
tickets for the banquet by Wednesday of this week.
Tickets will sell for $10.00 each. The meal will include
steak, salad, baked potato, dessert, and a drink. The
players, coaches and staff, and special guests will be
honorees of the McKenzie Rebel Touchdown Club. This
booster organization has served our school and
student-athletes very well this past year. The school
and football program again appreciate all that they do
to help us build and maintain a quality program. Members
of our football team who made first team All Region 6-2A
will have their All Region Banquet at Huntingdon Middle
School on Monday, January 27.
Since my last article several of our football players
have received post-season recognition. Senior Ricky
Mathis, junior John Craig Howell, and sophomore Cody
Cook earned places on the Tennessee Sports Writer First
Team All-State squad -- Ricky as an offensive lineman,
John Craig as a linebacker, and Cody a running back. In
addition, John Craig and Cody were named to the
Associated Press All-State Team -- honorable mention.
The Jackson Sun picked Ricky, John Craig, and Cody to
the All West Tennessee A-AA First Team. Junior Daniel
Duncan also received this honor for his defensive back
position. The Jackson Sun also recognized Coach Wade
Comer as its Coach of the Year. Coach Comer and his
staff have led the Rebels to back-to-back semifinal
seasons in the powerful AA category. After losing 17
seniors and filling 23 of 24 positions (including punter
and kicker), Coach Comer proved that he and his staff
have built a creditable program that will be competitive
year after year. Congratulations to him, these players,
and this year's team for an extraordinary year.
The basketball team returned to action this week with
two District 11-AA games. Last Tuesday both squads fell
to Milan. The Lady Rebels could not find the scoring
range in the second half and lost to the Lady Bulldogs
35-29. The Rebels likewise found the going tough against
the pre-season pick to win the district, the Milan
Bulldogs. With ten equally talented players, the
Bulldogs pressured the Rebels in waves to win easily by
a 60-23 score. At Camden on Friday night, the Lady
Rebels played an outstanding first half to take a 33-14
half time lead. The Lady Lions played determined ball
the second half to knot the score late in the game.
However, the Lady Rebels were battle tested and held on
to win 47-46. The Lady Rebels record is now 7-5 for the
season, 2-1 in the district. The Rebels played the
reverse of the girls' game. They dropped behind 20 in
the first half, but played hard to whittle the deficit
to as few as six points. However, the Lions managed to
prevent the upset and won 64-53. The Rebels' record fell
to 2-9 and 0-3 in the district. This week the teams play
at home against Lexington on Tuesday and Huntingdon on
Thursday. On Saturday, the teams travel to West Carroll.
Come out and support these young people who represent
our school.
School will not be in session on Monday, January 20, in
observance of Martin Luther King Day. |
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Phone (731) 352-3323 or
Fax (731) 352-3322
washburn@mckenziebanner.com
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