A Homecoming to Remember BY: ELLIOTT ITURBE This Year the UMS-Wright Bulldogs Hosted the Hillcrest High 80’S Attire
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Crin & Gre UM-Writ Peroy Sol*Upe Sc Newp*Ocor 2018 One of the most anticipated activities each year of Homecoming week is the presentation of the court during the Thursday night pep rally. Pictured on the front row: Oakleigh Belle Catherine Lyons; freshmen maids, Aynsley McCain and Anna McAnnally; sophomore maids Celeste Murray and Tianna Dixon; senior maids Marcelle Ellis, Queen Katie Price, Cate Shirey, Megan Hwang, and Grace Sherman; junior maids Campbell Ladd, Sarah Webster, and Emma Tanner. Escorts were Jake Elder, Edward Ladd, Colby Stafford, Noah Sawrie, Constantine Catranis, Andrew Gates, Alex Baker, Brink Bedsole, Rivers McMurphy, David Bell, Keyshawn Woodyard, and Clarke O’Connor. Photo: Liz Terry A Homecoming to Remember BY: ELLIOTT ITURBE This year the UMS-Wright Bulldogs hosted the Hillcrest High 80’s attire. Wednesday held the theme of Country vs. Country Club. On School Jaguars at Cooper Stadium. The week approaching the big Thursday, all students with their respective grades participated in a game was filled with many activities and fun. The high schoolers service day. The 9th grade went to Feeding the Gulf Coast food bank. were allowed to dress out of uniform every day of the week. The 10th grade helped out at Light of the Village Church. The 11th Monday the students dressed up as Athletes and Mathletes. This grade helped out at the Volunteers of America Enrichment Center. was ensued by decades on Tuesday, which was the 125th Finally, the 12th grade washed the vehicles for the the City of anniversary of our amazing school.The grades again got to dress out Mobile.The service day was followed by the annual Homecoming by decade; 5th and 6th wore 40’s and 50’s; 9th and 4th had 20’s & Games and all grades competed for first place, and this year's winner 30’s; 10th and 3rd had 90’s; 11th and 2nd had the 60’s; 7th and 8th was the senior class. That night at 7:00 the Homecoming Pep Rally had the 70’s; 12th and 1st dressed in took place at Cooper Stadium. (continued on page 2) Crin & Gre/Ocor 2018 Pag 2 Crimson and Grey UMS-Wright Preparatory School Upper School Newspaper President Dr. Tony Havard Head of School Mr. Doug Barber Middle School Principal Mr. Wes Lathan Academic Dean Dr. Keith Rice Dean of Technology Mr. Brent Daugherty Counselor Mrs. Meridy Jones Sponsor Ms. Ashley Fillingim Hill Homecoming Queen Katie Price and Mr. Hero Skipper Snypes were presented to the crowd at Cooper Stadium on Thursday, October Reporters 4, 2018. Photo: Liz Terry Isabelle Gautier Madi Hill (continued from page 1) Elliott Iturbe After the presentation, the middle school participated in their Homecoming Chaney Scott McCorquodale dance, and the high school attended the bonfire. The lawn party consisted of an Payton Offerle enormous corn hole tournament, with Jeb Barber and Noah Barnard taking the Defne Oztas 1st place prize; this was set up alongside a live band, carnival food, and a Serena Pipes mechanical bull. Finally, Friday the grades again got to dress out in theme attire Morgan Walker with 9th grade dressing as tacky tourists; 10th grade galaxy; 11th grade movies Isabella Williams and television shows, and 12th dressed as favorite childhood memories. The 12th grade got to spend their lunch time with their parents who were also dressed up alongside the students’ costume. At 2:15 the homecoming parade took place around the school. This was followed by an amazing game where the Bulldogs beat the Jaguars with the score ending a rout of 45 to 7. Crin & Gre/Ocor 2018 Pag 3 Birthday Bash + Homecoming Snaps= Memories for the Ages Throughout the week, students and faculty were found in costume every day and enjoyed various activities to celebrate 125 years. On Tuesday the students and teachers donned decades attire. Above K5 student Carson Pope channels Dr. Wright and poses with President Dr. Tony Havard; Mrs. Molly Nordmann and Mr. Robert Hope were honored as Alumni of the year; Mayor Sandy Stimpson was joined with his siblings Pam Hanes, Fred Stimpson, and Richard Stimpson as the Stimpson Foyer was dedicated;seniors Emma Samson, Mary Elizabeth Howze, Megan Hwang, Marcelle Ellis, Alyssa LaCoste, Grace Sherman, and Lauren Kendall Graham; back row Katie Morris, Andrew Gates, Trey Fowler, Cate Shirey and Katie Price show with their 80’s attire; costume winners for grades 7-12 were Cecile Brown, Joseph Perry, Gracie Pitts, Jordan Moore, Ty Haffner, and Andrew Gates. Crin & Gre/Ocor 2018 Pag 4 A Servant’s Heart BY: ISABELLE GAUTIER On Thursday, October 11, the high school students participated in various service day projects around Mobile. The freshmen helped at Feeding the Gulf Coast Food Bank in Tillmans Corner. They sorted donations and packaged boxes for the less fortunate. The sophomores helped at Light of the Village at First Baptist Church in Chickasaw. They helped with a variety of maintenance projects for LOV. The juniors helped at the VOA Enrichment Center on Zeigler Boulevard. They participated in various activities with the special needs clients. The seniors went to the City of Mobile Public Works Department and washed city vehicles to help the society. Freshman Payton Offerle said, “It made my day to know that we provided four hundred Thanksgiving meals for families in need.” Isabella Rocconi, also a freshmen, said, “I was very happy to plant sweet peas that would some day feed people in need.” Caroline Travers, class of 2021, stated, “Service Day was really great because it gives students the opportunity to help our community!” Sadie Ladd, also a sophomore, said,“Going to Light of the Village was so eye-opening. I had a such a great time helping my community and spending time with my classmates!” Junior Serena Pipes said, “Volunteering at Volunteers of America was such an enlightening experience because I got to interact with different kinds of people.” Emmie Mayson, class of 2020, stated “I loved visiting Volunteers of America because we got to meet such interesting and nice people who genuinely enjoyed being around us.” Senior Lauren Kendall Graham stated, “Service day was so much fun! My class loved being able to give back to our city.” In the class of 2019, Catherine Lyons stated, “We had so much fun serving our community and giving back to our city by washing city vehicles.” The students and faculty left as soon as possible Thursday morning so they could help as much as they could. The students were very excited to go and help our community. Everyone returned to school around twelve that afternoon for lunch. Next, when the students finished lunch, we had Homecoming games sponsored by Young Life. The students had a chance to sign up to play the games. These were the fifth annual games. School was dismissed after the games. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. -Winston Churchill Crin & Gre/Ocor 2018 Pag 5 Fellowship of Christian Yellow Week Athletes BY: DEFNE OZTAS BY: ISABELLA WILLIAMS Every Wednesday in the library, FCA, or the Fellowship of Yellow. That is the color Krisanna Roberts adored. In September, Christian Athletes, meets and is organized by Mr. Schultz. “Yellow Week” is a time to celebrate the life of Krisanna Roberts and Often times, there will be speakers who come to teach the bring awareness to childhood cancer. Krisanna spread joy and lessons, tell stories, and relate personal experiences to help happiness to everyone she met. Even on her cloudy days, Krisanna the members grow as individuals. While the name does imply chose to be positive and be happy. She enjoyed every aspect of life. that the meetings are for athletes, anyone with faith who This is the tenth year UMS-Wright has celebrated Yellow Week. For wishes to attend may do so. In addition to speakers who come the entire week, students celebrated yellow. On Friday, September 21 all of the students and faculty dressed up in yellow in honor of to present, the members come together as a group and talk to Krisanna Roberts. Also, on Friday the entire school had pep rallies to each other as equals and give advice. For example, senior get hyped up for the football game and to share the love for Krisanna. leaders such as Molly McNair and Elliot Iturbe went around A plaque was given to the owner of Wintzell’s for providing the the room and shared advice that they had to the yellow bracelets for all the students and $2500 was donated to St. underclassman, such as to enjoy their time in high school Jude’s Hospital. while also being studious and working hard. In addition to giving lectures on spiritual matters, the speakers always link their lectures back to sports and schoolwork. Teacher Spotlight BY: GRACE LYONS AND PAYTON OFFERLE This year UMS-Wright welcomed a new faculty member and coach. Coach Peebles attended college at University of Alabama and also at the University of South Alabama. This is the ninth year that he has been teaching. Throughout his nine years of teaching Coach Peebles has taught at McGill, Spanish Fort, Baldwin County, and Cottage Hill Christian. Coach Peebles says that his favorite thing about UMS-Wright is the students’ desire for knowledge and their focus in class everyday. Even though it is a tough choice, Coach Peebles has to say that the Bible is his favorite book. In his freetime, Coach Peebles likes to spend time with his children, hunt, and fish. College Campus Tour Over four days, students toured Furman University, Wofford College, Davidson College, Wake Forest University, High Point University, Elon University, Duke University, UNC Chapel Hill, and Clemson University.