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By MHS Principal Terry Howell |
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Ms. Corbin had her end-of-the-year art review and
contest last week to recognize the artistic talents of
our students. In the pencil category, the following
students received recognition: James Carter, First
Place; Justin Taylor, Second Place; Kent Ozment, Third
Place; and Ty Winkler, Honorable Mention. In the ink
category, Kent Ozment won First Place; Justin Taylor,
Second Place; Zach Drye and Kent Ozment, Third Place;
and Zach Drye and Brittany Washburn, Honorable Mention.
In the watercolor category, James Carter earned First
Place and Third Place while Katya Kesterson won Second
Place and Craig Broadbent, Honorable Mention. The
acrylic category had Kent Ozment as First Place, Megan
Cox and James Carter as Second Place, Jonathan Watson as
Third Place, and Kenny Carey, Honorable Mention. In the
miscellaneous category, Brittany Washburn and Amber King
tied for First Place. Justin Taylor and Alex Masullo
finished in Second and Third Places respectively.
Congratulations to these students for submitting
prize-winning artwork.
The Beta Club elected its officers for the 2004-05
school year. Those elected to serve are as follows:
President, Kelly Fowler; Vice-president, John Kermit
Laughrey; Secretary, Renee Crawley; Treasurer, Carol
Perritt; Reporter, Katya Kesterson; and Student Council
Representative, Bethany Ellis. The National Beta Club is
an honor and service organization devoted to the highest
academic and moral standards. The local Beta Club is
sponsored by Zia McKennie and Jo Ann Elam.
This week is the final week of school. We will have our
First and Fourth Block tests on Wednesday during their
regularly scheduled times. Thursday will be a half-day
for students with the administering of Second and Third
Block tests. School will dismiss at 11:15 A.M. for the
summer. Students who are exempt and have all fines,
fees, and obligations cleared may leave at 11:30 on
Wednesday, May 19. Students who are responsible for
taking tests must have a doctor's excuse if they miss.
Buses will run their regular routes on Wednesday and
will run their routes beginning at 11:15 on Thursday.
Pick up for report cards is Friday, May 21, from 9:30
A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
The baseball team ended its season at the district level
in Milan on Tuesday. In their first game, the Rebels
erased a 4-0 deficit from the previous day to pull out a
9-5 win over Riverside. Drew Hayes pitched well in the
rain-interrupted contest. He settled down after falling
behind to allow one run. The team was led in hitting by
seniors John French (3-5), Clint Manns (3-4), and Brad
Campbell (2-4). The second game of the day for the
Rebels proved to be a costly one as they faced the
Camden Lions for the second time in the tournament. The
Rebels committed 5 errors, and Camden pounded 13 hits as
the Rebels lost 12-3. Senior Jake Smith went 3-4 to lead
the team. Jake Smith and Drew Hayes received
All-District 11-AA for their performance during the
regular season. Jake, Drew, and John French earned
all-tournament honors to cap off the season.
Congratulations to those young men.
The softball team faced the perennial powerhouse of
District 11-AA, the Camden Lady Lions on Tuesday. They
played a competitive game against the top-seeded and
23-7 home team, but lost in a 10-inning contest 8-7. The
Lady Rebels had their chances with a 5-2 lead going into
the bottom of the 7th and 7-5 lead going into the bottom
of the 10th. The veteran Lady Lions refused to blink and
came away with the win. The Lady Rebels managed 14 hits
with Carol Perritt going 3-6 and Lauren Perritt, Jalisa
Brown, MiRanda West, and Brittany Carpenter each
collecting two hits. In a do-or-die situation on
Wednesday, the Lady rebels faced the Lady Tigers of
Lexington. Our team eked out a 4-3 victory insuring
themselves a berth in the regional tournament. Brittany
Carpenter earned the win for the Lady Rebels who took
advantage of their five hits to produce four runs. In
the second game, the Lady Rebels again faced Camden. The
Lady Lions pounced on the Lady Rebels early scoring 7
runs in the first inning. Although the Lady Rebels
scratched and clawed, they could get no closer than the
8-5 final deficit. Brittany Carpenter homered for the
team and was 2-4 at the plate. The Lady Rebels were
scheduled to play at Chester County on Monday in the
First Round of the regional tournament. Congratulations
to Brittany Carpenter, Carol Perritt, and Lauren Perritt.
They were named to the 11-AA All-Tournament Team.
The soccer team ended its season last Monday in the
Second Round of the tournament. They lost 4-0 to the
top-seeded team, USJ. The team recorded two wins and one
tie in this inaugural season. The team was coached by
George Ognibene with special help from Coach Kerry
Brimmo of Bethel College. We are indebted to Bethel
College for the use of their game field and to Coach
Brimmo for his invaluable assistance. Congratulations to
Lee Barham who was named to the All-District team for
the north division.
Several of our students qualified for the sectional
track meet at Memphis this coming Thursday. The girls
and boys team competed for that opportunity at the
regional track meet at USJ last Thursday. Girls
qualifying for the sectionals were as follows: Renee
Crawley - 4th place in the shot put; Amber King, 2nd
place in the 3200 meters and 4th place in the 1600
meters; Sarah Hartz - 1st place in the 800 meters; and
King, Hartz, Katya Kesterson, and Anna Trull - 4th place
in the 800 meter relay. Placing in the meet were
Kesterson - 7th in the 800 meters; Rachael Clark - 6th
in the high hurdles; Trull - 7th in the triple jump;
Trull, Hartz, Crawley, and Netisha Gordon - 6th in the
400 meter relays; Danielle Mason, Brooke Ridley,
Samantha Doster, and Lucy Snead - 5th in the 3200 meter
relay; and Samantha Doster (5th) and Brittany Russell
(8th) in the discus. For the boys Shawn Luna qualified
for the sectionals in the shot put. The 3200 meter relay
team of Greg Pruitt, Jess Owens, Caleb Owen, and Chase
Mitchell also qualified. Placing in their events wee
Kris Sydnor - 7th in the discus and Matthew Blaylock -
8th in the 800 meters. Congratulations to these
athletes.
I want to thank Joel Washburn and the McKenzie Banner
for again allowing me to communicate to parents and the
community through this article. They are a true partner
of McKenzie High School. I hope everyone has a safe,
enjoyable summer vacation.
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