The Growl. April 2016

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1 The Growl April 2016

2 Elementary Egg Hunt Students in Mrs. Clarkson s class recently read The First Tortilla.There was a tortilla recipe at the end of the story. After reading the story, each student pressed their own tortilla and helped to cook them on a griddle. Mrs. Clarkson reported that the tortillas turned out just fine, the kids had a blast, and they loved the corn tortillas. Right: Dominic Madron and Vanessa Mercado press tortillas. Texas Ranger Jake Burson spoke to Mrs. Hering s 4th grade Social Studies class. After studying the history of the Rangers, this was a great opportunity for students to hear from a member of the historic organization. Jake Burson, and his brother Josh, are the only brothers that have actively served as Texas Rangers at the same time since the early 1900s. Both Jake and Josh are graduates of McGregor High School. McGregor Elementary 5th grade students treated their families and friends to a concert recently. Students were able to show off all they learned in band this year. Band directors Tim Grace, Rebecca Reed, and Greg Vaughan have worked hard to instill a love of band in their young students.

3 Service Above Self Leah Bates was the MHS student representative at the Waco Rotary Club s Luncheon on Monday, April 4th. The annual luncheon honors area seniors who have demonstrated their dedication to community service. Leah is the daughter of Donna and Jim Bates and is currently ranked second in her class. After graduation, she will study Nursing at St. Catherine s University in St. Paul, Minnesota. McGregor Elementary students participated in a Math-a-Thon and raised $ for St. Jude s Hospital. Mrs. Hering s 4th grade class raised $260 on their own! The McGregor High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes is sponsoring a Shoes for Orphan Souls Campaign during the remainder of April. Shoes for Orphan Souls is a program run by Buckner s Children s Home of Dallas. Each year Buckner sends thousands of shoes to orphans around the world. Any church, group, or individual that wants to participate may do so by bringing a new pair of inexpensive athletic shoes or socks to the high school or by dropping a check made out to McGregor High School at any of the four school campuses. FCA will do the rest.

4 HS District UIL Results Accounting: Mary Graves (6) Calculator Applications: Paula Hoke (3) Computer Science: Tristan Choat, Joshua Coffey, Tyler Deeringer, Cristian Espinoza, Joseph Mooney - Team (2) Current Issues: Sam Dutschmann (4) Editorial Writing: Triston Rogers (5), Jordan Hilliard (6) Feature Writing: Jordan Hilliard (4), Paula Hoke (5) Headline Writing: Jordan Hilliard (3) Journalism: Leah Bates, Mary Graves, Jordan Hilliard, Kennedy Hogan, Paula Hoke, Tristan Rogers, Camryn Thane - Team (2) Literary Criticism: Gage Hollingsworth (1), Camryn Thane (2), Leah Bates (6) - Team (1) Mathematics: Cameron Ruland (1), Jordan Stroope (5), Keilen Hicks, Ivan Solis - Team (1) Number Sense: Cameron Ruland (1), Addison White (6), Sam Dutschmann, Ty Finley, Jordan Stroope - Team (2) News Writing: Paula Hoke (2), Jordan Hilliard (5) Poetry Interpretation: Gage Hollingsworth (5) Prose Interpretation: Alex Webb-James (2), Alex Ramos (6) Science: Dawson Brown (5), Sam Dutschmann, Connie Mendoza, Bertha Palma, Jordan Stroope, Addison White - Team (2) Social Studies: Noah Adcock, Zenon Espinoza, Clay Huffman, Cooper McCauley, Chris Olvera - Team (2) Spelling & Vocabulary: Cameron Ruland (1), Tyler Deeringer (5), Brooke Guest, Marissa Licea - Team (1) Regional Qualifiers

5 State Science Fair Congratulations to the following students for advancing to the State Science Fair in San Antonio. The State Fair was held at the San Antonio Convention Center on April 1-2. Junior High Mara Hering, Madison Knox, Ariana Lopez, Noel Martinez, Alex Olvera, Loren Perry, Hanna Young High School Justin Dean Sponsors for the state trip were Kendra Miller and Debbie Singer.

6 MHS Art is State Bound Eight MHS artists qualified for the State VASE competition in San Antonio. The state contest is scheduled for April at James Madison High School in San Antonio. Representing MHS are Front: Paula Hoke, Kennedy Hogan, Anisa Hernandez, Raven Carver Back: Emmanuel Torres, Leslie Reyes, Maria Jimenez, Emily Krueger Students in Todd McCauley s Statistics class put their math skills to work to try to create the perfect bracket for the 2016 NCAA Basketball Tournament. Each student had to develop formulas to support their predictions before completing their bracket. Janet Benitez was the big winner. She scored 74 points with her bracket.

7 MHS OAP The MHS One-Act Play cast and crew competed at the District 19-AAA OAP competition on March 24. They qualified as the alternate play for the Bi-District round. The troupe staged sf To See the Stars written by Cynthia Mercati and directed by Gwen Parker. Members of the cast and crew were: Character Cast Bridget... Jolene Hadley Margaret... Destiny Orozco Clara... Hannah Ekwall Ruth... Kennedy Hogan Anya... Hannah Garcia Teresa... Maria Zarate Martin Roth... Gage Hollingsworth David Rosen, Union Man #1, Thug... Justin Dean Patrick Lannon, Thug... Joseph Mooney Stolle, Union Man #2... Josh Coffey Joe Russo... Jacob Etheredge Judge Fisher, Thug... Alex Ramos Sonia, Matron... Elizabeth Grace Lenore Van Meer... Jessica Lammert Violet Vandercort... Jordan Hilliard Crew Members: Leah Bates, Brooke Guest, Kyndall Johnson, Kristen Olvera, Camryn Thane Alternates: Alex Benitez, Sebastian Howell Individual award winners included: Jolene Hadley - All-Star Cast Hannah Garcia - Honorable Mention All-Star Cast Leah Bates - All-Star Crew

8 Flames Burn Up the Dance Floor The Golden Flames competed at Showtime s Dallas Grand Finale at Lewisville HS in the Extra Small Team Division. Members of the Golden Flames participating at the contest included Ana Licea (Officer), Jordan Hilliard (Officer), Gabby Gutierrez, Rebecca Hudock, AnaKaren Rocha, and Deanna Silmon. Soloist Rebecca Hudock - 1st Division Team Routines Prop with a Hoop - 1st Division (Best in Category) Modern - 1st Division (Best in Category) Military - 1st Division (Runner-up Best in Category) Sweepstakes Trophy (1st Division on all Routines) Judge s Award (Scores of 92+ from all Judges) Grand Champion Team 2016 Macy s Thanksgiving Day Parade Qualifiers

9 Jazz Band Howls at Temple Fest The Howlin Dog Jazz Band performed that the Temple College Jazz Festival on April 2. The band receive a 1st Division rating. Dawson Brown, Kennedy Hogan, Gage Hollingsworth, Rachel Lightfoot, and Chris Olvera were recognized as Outstanding Soloists.

10 Dog/Lady Dog Athletics Texas Relays 4x100m Relay Tayvon Thompson, Johnathan Phenix, Jared Lorenz, Enrique Medina 4x400m Relay - 3:33.11 Tayvon Thompson, James Lane, Johnathan Phenix, Alex Espino Boys Powerlifting This year s team competed in four meets and qualified four competitors to the regional meet. Team members were: Aaron Benitez, Jacob Bernal, Caleb Browder, Cameron Carpenter, Noah Harris, Dane Mace, Ronnie Macedo, Cooper McCauley, Alex Parsons, Skylar Sanders, Randy Sandoval, Josh Turner, Ryan Turner, Greg Williams Regional Qualifiers State Powerlifting Sammi Augeri and Angela Rost represented McGregor at the State Powerlifting Championships in Corpus Christi. Angela Rost medaled for the second consecutive year, earned a Texas HS Women s Powerlifting Association scholarship, and was named a THSWPA Academic All-State First Team member. Super CenTex Basketball Mary Graves (2nd Team) & EssancePorter (HM)

11 A Look Back April 2011 HS UIL Regional Qualifiers Darlisha Blaylock (LD Debate), Katie Bowden (Ready Writing), Corina Hueske (Calculator Applications-Mathematics), Hannah Lenamon (Computer Science-Mathematics), Erik Mercado (Computer Science-Mathematics), Dalton Piersol (Computer Science), Tyrell Pruitt (Computer Science), Stephen Simcox (Persuasive Speaking), Raunel Suarez (Mathematics), Alex Vences (Current Issues- Science), Courtney White (Social Studies) Several MISD science students participated in the Exxon/Mobil State Science Fair April 1-3. In addition to competing in the science fair, the students were able to enjoy some of the sights in San Antonio. Students attending the science fair were: Dawson Bates, Blake Boles, Margaret Tippie, Jordan Stroope, Jessica Lammert, Kassidy Buth, Camryn Thane, Drew Zacharias, Coltin Ayers, Angela Rost, Ashley Johnson, Mary Graves, and Missy McQuagge Students in 2nd grade performed their annual Country and Western Musical Revue. The students entertained their friends and families with a variety of country and western songs and dances. The Growl is a publication of the McGregor ISD and is intended to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of the students, faculty, and staff of the district. Story ideas may be submitted to: jlenamon@mcgregor-isd.org District Administration Kevin Houchin, Superintendent John Hudson/James Lenamon Assistant Superintendents Campus Administration Robert White - High School Principal Paul Miller - Junior High Principal Tonya Burgess - Elementary Principal Cheri Zacharias - Primary Principal McGregor ISD P.O. Box 356 McGregor, TX (254)