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SCHOOL NEWS FOR
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2004
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Notes From the High School |
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By Terry Howell
McKenzie High School Principal |
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Report cards for the mid-term (the first 9-week grading
period) will be issued on Thursday, October 14. Parents
should expect these cards to be brought home on
Thursday. The cards should be signed and returned to the
student's First Block teacher on Friday. If a parent
does not receive a card or requests a conference, he/she
may call the school for information.
This week I plan to survey members of the junior class
about several possible areas of interest. Among the
topic that I plan to survey students on are advanced
placement classes, vocational classes - particularly
those dealing with agriculture and related classes, and
an ACT-Prep class before and/or after school during the
spring semester. These are areas of possible interest
that parents have voiced some concern. We are trying to
gauge student interest for scheduling purposes.
On Friday, October 15, we will conduct our direct sale
of yearbooks to our students during the school day. Our
yearbook is handled by Jostens, a company that we have
partnered with for over 25 years. The base price of the
yearbook is $38.00. Students have the option of adding
other features to their yearbook which will drive the
price higher. Jostens will accept the orders that
students complete on Friday and bill parents for the
balance. Parents may make partial payment over several
months or complete payment at the time of billing. The
yearbook is a great keepsake for our students and well
worth the investment by parents. Students should have a
receipt of the order to bring home.
On Tuesday, October 19, we will have retakes and
make-ups of school day pictures for our students in
grades 9-11. Our school day photographer is Lifetouch
Photography. We will again use the pre-pay plan.
Students who need retakes or who were absent on the day
that pictures were taken will need to take their
photographs then. These photographs will be the official
ones used in the yearbook.
The cross county teams will have two more meets before
the regional meet in Covington. On Tuesday, October 12,
the team will travel to Obion County for their
invitational meet. On Thursday, October 21, they will
run in the Best of the West meet at Dyersburg. The teams
have both continued to improve their individual and team
times. The boys are pushing hard to earn a qualification
for the state meet in November. Good luck to them as
they represent our school.
Elaine Haw has received an invitation to attend the All
American Quarter Horse Congress next week in Ohio. This
competition attracts teams from the 48 states along with
teams from Australia, Germany, Canada, and Mexico.
Elaine will compete in the NYATTC contest for qualifying
young people. She is one of only eight that have earned
this distinction. Good luck to her in this educational
experience.
The Rebel football team traveled to Dresden reeling from
a rare two-game losing streak. The seers and predictors
had an almost unanimous opinion - the Rebels would lose.
Fortunately, the Rebels did not take stock in the
popular opinion, but rather played with intensity for
four quarters - something that they have not done all
season. The first quarter witnessed a defensive struggle
by the Rebels as they played the quarter on their side
of the 50-yard line. The Lions eventually scored and led
7-0. It appeared that the Rebel first-half malaise would
continue in this game. The offense, however, came to
life and the Rebels countered with a touchdown and
2-point conversion to take an 8-7 lead. The Rebels
tacked on another second quarter touchdown and extra
point to lead 15-7. The Lions also showed their grit by
tying the score at halftime 15-15. The third quarter saw
the opportunistic Rebels turn a turnover and a fourth
down muffed punt by the Lions to race to a 29-15 lead as
the third quarter ended. The Lions again showed heart as
they bombed the Rebels for a long touchdown pass to
trail 29-22. The Rebels appeared to be headed for the
clinching score and the time-running drive only to have
a turnover inside the Lion 10-yard line. A long
reception put the Lions back in business with less than
a minute to play. The Rebel defense contested the
touchdown with tough interior line play. The Lions,
however, scored again with 19 seconds remaining to put
the score at 29-28 in favor of the Rebels. The home
team, aided by a penalty, elected to go for the 2-point
conversion. The defense rose to the occasion to stop the
drive. The game was far from over as Dresden recovered
the on-side kick for one last chance. After a sizable
gain for a reception, the Lions lined up for a 50-yard
field goal. The kick was long enough, but wide right as
time expired to end the game at 29-28. The Rebels
improved their record to 4-3. This week the Rebels
return home to Rebel Stadium to take on the Eagles of
Chester County. A berth in the state playoffs is at
stake. Come out and support the team in this key 6-2A
battle. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 P.M.
Last Saturday the band competed in the Hickman County
Marching Invitational and earned superior rating
trophies in band, percussion, field commander, and
guard. The percussion earned the overall trophy for
their performance as did sophomore field commander
Lauren Morris. The band received third place overall in
the small band division. This Saturday the band will
travel to Trenton for their invitational band
competition. They continue to focus on the Division I
State Band Competition in Murfreesboro on October 30.
As always, I hope everyone has a great week.
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Phone (731) 352-3323 or
Fax (731) 352-3322
washburn@mckenziebanner.com
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