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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)
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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.
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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. Cri n & Gre /Oc o r 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 Cri n & Gre /Oc o r 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. On some of these campuses they even saw some of our UMS-Wright alumni. Cri n & Gre /Oc o r 2018 Pag 6
Peer Tutoring BY: GRACE LYONS AND PAYTON OFFERLE You’ve probably seen signs displayed in the halls advertising “peer tutoring” or heard Mrs. Howard announce for those interested in the program to see Mrs. Jones, but what exactly is peer tutoring? Intrigued, we went to see Mrs. Jones for the inside scoop. Here’s a little background: Mrs. Jones started this continuously growing and successful program around ten years ago. When asked why she started the program, she explained, “Everyone learns differently; it’s helpful to have reinforcement, sometimes even from someone your own age.” Mrs. Jones said that the program’s best advertising method has simply been by word of mouth; she is constantly contacted by inquisitive parents and students alike who have heard about it. So, how can you become involved? Peer tutoring is offered to Senora Mirella Chavez leads her 10th and 11th grade Spanish students in a discussion about the meaning of Philotimo lower, middle, and upper school students. Don’t worry; you and its importance. The students then came together with Mrs. Lawrence’s classes to share ideas. Mrs. Chavez’s students also constructed symbols to represent the values of philotimo. will most likely not be paired with someone your own age. Tutors receive service hours and possibly even a co-curricular Philotimo credit if enough hours are acquired. When you sign up to BY: ISABELLA WILLIAMS become a tutor, you choose what age group you would like to focus on and when you are available; the options are either According to Psychology Today, philotimo is “a word before or after school, or during prep. Sign up to tutor or be without definition, but impacts the world beyond imagination”. The tutored today by contacting Mrs. Jones! Greek word “filos” means friend and “timi” means honor. When looking for the theme of the 2018-2019 school year, Mr. Barber wanted an idea which tied UMS-Wright students together. Señora Chavez introduced the term to Mr. Barber, and he thought the word was brilliant.The Washington Oxiday Foundation discovered UMS-Wright’s theme and how we are practicing the philosophy of Academic Challenge philotimo and was impressed and pleased with our philotomo theme. BY: DEFNE OZTAS The Oxiday Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating modern day heroes that exhibit the same courage as the Academic Challenge, or Scholars Bowl, meets Greeks did in promoting freedom and democracy around the world. every Thursday during lunch. The freshmen and Students have already been recognized and presented with philotimo bracelets this year, and more students will be recognized throughout sophomores meet with Mrs. Cullen and Mr. the year as the teachers may nominate them for various behaviors that Walton, and the juniors and seniors meet with Mrs. demonstrate philotimo. Price. These two groups then divide into the junior varsity and varsity teams. At competitions, only six people per team are allowed to compete, as the Thanks nature of it is highly competitive. The members chosen to compete vary from meet to meet, and scores are kept during practices. The teams receive packets of practice questions from the National Academic Quiz Tournaments as an official guide, and being a part of the team and showing up to rehearsal even if you are not chosen for competition does count as co-curricular credit. The next expected competition is to be held on For filling the bus! November ninth. Go Bulldogs! Cri n & Gre /Oc o r 2018 Pag 7
A Frightful Family: Happy Halloween from The Addams Family
BY: CHANEY SCOTT MCCORQUODALE
Come join the fun as the UMS-Wright theatre guild takes on the musical comedy The Addams Family, just in time for Halloween! When you’re an Addams, life can be difficult--especially for Wednesday Addams (Sophie Goodwin) who is being “Pulled in a New Direction,” much to the dismay of her family: her mother, Morticia (Rainey Tanner), father, Gomez (Rivers McMurphy), Grandma(Chaney McCorquodale), little brother Pugsley (Lilley Alidor), zombie butler, Lurch (Ryan Rothermel), talented dancer Uncle Fester (Madison McGilberry), and a whole brood of spectral ancestors. This new direction draws her towards Lucas Beineke (Andrew Gates). When the Beinekes and Addams meet “One Normal Night,” hilarity and calamity ensue--complete with a “Full Disclosure” where we learn secrets of both families!
Performance Dates Thursday, October 18 at 6 Saturday ,October 20 at 2 and 6 Sunday October 21 at 2
Candidates Prepare for Azalea Trail Interviews BY: DEFNE OZTAS Azalea Trail maids are picked as juniors to represent representatives and alternate are chosen, the girls go their school, in part, and the city of Mobile. Becoming to the county interview, which will take place on an Azalea Trail Maid is a tedious process as girls must November third and the fourth, where fifty girls are go through several interviews preparing studiously. The chosen out of the one hundred. number of girls who are chosen are decided by the Every Thursday at lunch, the girls and Mrs. Jones number of girls in a certain school’s junior class; we meet and practice for their official county interview. have two candidates, Anna Klein Lee and Olivia Swann, During this time, the girls are required to state their and one alternate, Lauren Gilchrist. first, second, and third choice for the color of their One hundred girls are chosen overall to represent dresses. They are informed of the color after they their school through interviews, which were conducted have been selected as one of the fifty. by Mrs. Jones at UMS-Wright on October first. After the Cri n & Gre /Oc o r 2018 Pag 8
Student Snapshots
Members of The Spanish Circle teaching students at Old Shell Road Magnet School. Photo: Chelsea Lawrence On Monday, October 8, Dr. Phillip Carr, anthropologist and Director of the Anthropology Museum at the University of South Alabama, spoke to the freshmen class; the goal was to help students understand the role of historians, anthropologists, and archaeologists. Culture and Communication BY: MORGAN WALKER
El Círculo Español, or The Spanish Circle, is a new addition to the plethora of co-curriculars offered at UMS-Wright. Co-founded by Sra. Lawrence and Sra. Stricklin, the Spanish Circle provides students with the opportunity to practice their use of Spanish outside of the classroom. Sra. Stricklin said, “What the Spanish Club does for the students of UMS-Wright is extend what they learn in the Spanish classroom as well as helps them connect with the Hispanic community through conversation, cultural studies, and community service.” The creation of The Spanish Circle was spurred on by the French Club members met at IHOP recently to sample crepes. increase in desire to learn more about Spanish in the UMS-Wright student body. The Spanish Circle not only gives students a better grasp of the Spanish language, but a broader cultural understanding as well. Several after-school activities are offered, including Mesa de Español every Tuesday afternoon in Sra. Stricklin’s room and a monthly film and discussion group. Additionally, a guest speaker is invited once a month to elaborate on topics that the Spanish Circle has covered that month, such as practical uses of Spanish in the real world. The Spanish Circle also provides various service hour opportunities, even for students who are not members of the club. Every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., students volunteer at Old Shell Road Magnet School for “Spanish Buddies”, a program that allows high school students to teach Spanish to children in elementary school. Also, the Mobile Hispanic Festival, for which volunteers are welcomed, takes place on October 28. The Spanish Circle has numerous exciting On September 26 students observed See You at the Pole! Time was spent in prayer, reading scripture, activities planned for upcoming months as well. Stay tuned! and worship led by Chaplain Michael Schultz. Cri n & Gre /Oc o r 2018 Pag 9
Truth to Power BY: MORGAN WALKER
On September 17, UMS alumnus, Dr. Michael Gerhardt, spoke to grades ten through twelve about his role in government and provided insight on current political issues. Gerhardt, class of 1974, graduated from Yale University prior to his career as a constitutional lawyer. He earned his M. Sc. from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and his J.D. from the University of Chicago. His principal occupational focus is dealing with cases in which the constitutionality of an action is questionable. Gerhardt advises members of the government on the best course of action, while also upholding the constitution. Often times, he must give advice that may seem inconvenient or unbeneficial to its recipient. He must sometimes tell his clients things that they do not want to hear. In other words he speaks “truth to power”. Gerhardt emphasized the significance of consistency when counseling government officials meaning the Constitution does not change from person to person. Gerhardt’s law background has given him incredible wisdom, which he was kind enough to share with the UMS-Wright student body. Dr. Gerhardt spoke about the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court Justice, his Senate confirmation hearings, and recent allegations against Kavanaugh.He stressed the important of the United Senior Conrad Inge, Dr. Michael Gerhardt, and senior States Supreme Court, stating that numerous decisions are in their hands. Megan Hwang had a chance to speak after the September 17 assembly in honor of Constitution Day.
Calling All Juniors! A meeting will be held on Monday, October 22 in Ms. Burke’s room during
Payton Offerle, Walker Wilcox, Thomas Price, and Anna McAnnally prepare to extract their DNA in Mrs. Sudeiha’s science class. Students used a little cup of Gatorade to help generate saliva and chewed a little on the inside of their cheek before spitting into the test tube. After adding the DNA Extraction fluid to the tube at a slight angle, students were able to see their DNA separate and float to the top. lunch! Cri n & Gre /Oc o r 2018 Pag 10
Turf War Escalates: Classroom a Crime Scene BY: MADI HILL Dr. Hilbun greeted her anatomy and physiology students with bad news on August 28 when she stopped them outside her room to tell them it was a crime scene. Upon entering, they found crime scene tape, overturned cars, police flares and plenty of casualties. The turf war between the Vlasic and Claussen pickles had finally taken a toll as the victims were stabbed , shot and one beaten, perhaps with his own chain found torn from his neck. Dr. Nancy Hilbun cautioned the students about the sharp tools and emphasized proper lab behavior, and then it was up to the students to observe the crime scene, make mental notes, and then choose a victim and perform a pickle autopsy, practicing their dissection skills and completing the various steps while making notes to determine cause of death. This exercise also reinforced concepts of anatomical directions, planes, and body cavities. Although some of the pickles were identified, Cade Arras stated that his pickle was an unknown victim and, therefore, unnamed. Further investigation will continue, and no arrests have been made. Cri n & Gre /Oc o r 2018 Pag 11 New Student Snapshots
BY: SERENA PIPES AMELIA Amelia came to UMS-Wright from St. Ignatius Catholic School this year. Amelia has lived
REVELS in Mobile her entire life and loves UMS-Wright particularly for our numerous sporting opportunities. When asked to list her favorite things about UMS-Wright she said it is her friends, the different co-curriculars, and the great sports opportunities. While UMS-Wright is an inviting place to adjust to, she says the hardest part of school is the rotating schedule every day. Even surprising herself, she said that the easiest part of UMS-Wright has been implementation of the MacBook Air into her curriculum. On the subject of academics, Amelia Revel’s favorite class is Spanish. After school, Amelia has cheerleading and dance and then [she does her] homework. After a long day of school and extracurricular activities, her favorite food to come home to is fried chicken tenders. Amelia Revels also has one older sister. When asked what three items she would hope to have if she were shipwrecked, Amelia said she would bring a fishing line with a hook, a lighter, and a water bottle. (OK, four items if you count the hook separately). She describes herself as outgoing, kind, and passionate. Now that the UMS-Wright family knows a little bit more about Amelia Revels, I encourage everyone to strike up a conversation with this remarkable freshman. Welcome to the UMS-Wright family Amelia Revels!
BY: MADI HILL Larom Segev, the youngest of four girls, comes to UMS-Wright from Chenery Middle LAROM School and is amazed with the organizations and activities available on our campus. She SEGEV has moved around and lived in all sorts of places her whole life. Her previous school did not require uniforms, and she says the hardest adjustment has been the test based summatives and the easiest adjustment has been meeting friendly people here. She describes herself as logical, persevering, and determined. Club activities generally start her after school routine, followed by her ride home, completing homework, and then she has free time. Larom’s favorite subject is math because she says not matter what, it always makes sense. Her favorite book is Mara: Daughter of the Nile, and she says it is so well written and has an amazing plot. If stranded on a deserted island, she says she would like to have food, drinkable water or a treatment to purify the water, and some sort of shelter.
SHANE ROBERSON BY: MADI HILL New to the area as well, Shane Roberson previously attended Cartersville Middle School in Cartersville, Georgia. So far, he is enjoying the smaller class size because he says it is easy to learn. At his last school, there were about 30 students in each class. The hardest adjustment for Shane has been the block schedule. After school, he attends football practice, and he enjoys science because of the experiments. His favorite food is a cheeseburger and his favorite book because of the suspense is And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. Shane describes himself as kind, friendly, and active. If he were shipwrecked he would hope to have a lighter, tarp, and an axe.