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Same Tradition, New Twists: Spirit Week and Homecoming by Emily M iga, Co-Editor After a long Columbus Day weekend, students came back to school on Tuesday, October 9th for the beginning of spirit week. The first day, everyone dressed up in pajamas and started the week off great! The day consisted of “Can Jam” during lunch, with representatives from each grade competing against one another. Other lunchtime activities through the week were hula hooping and apple bobbing. Wednesday was U.S.A. day, so students and faculty dressed in red, white, and blue to represent their country. The following day, Thursday, was the day that students showed pride for their grade. Each grade is assigned a color to wear: freshman wore blue, sophomores wore white, juniors in maroon, and seniors were decked out in all black. The final day, Friday, the whole student body came together to represent the Millis Mohawks. That afternoon, another Millis tradition was continued: the pep rally. This year was different. For the first time, the pep rally was held outside on the football field instead of in the gym. It was a beautiful fall day in Massachusetts. The pep rally was led by seniors and their advisor, Mr. Kraby. After the athletic teams were announced, the court came out. Then students presented their class banners to the rest of the school. Each grade competed in different activities such as relay races and ended the day in tug of war. The seniors won Spirit Week. At the end of the day, everyone was ready for the Homecoming Friday night football game.
Homecoming Court Keeps it Classy by Emily Miga, Co-Edit o r On Friday, October 13, the 2017 Homecoming Court was announced during the pep rally. The court included Margaux D’Aprile, Pauliny Smith, Lydia Flaherty, and Taylor Davis. Millis had a tie for Homecoming Queen for the first time in many years: Jenny Krauss and Aje Sharpe. The escorts were Ben Clark, Kyle Lopez, Josh Price, Dennis Puopolo, Tim Smith and Nathan Wong. That night the court was presented during half-time at the Homecoming football game against Dover-Sherborn high school. Millis won by a landslide of 31-6. The next night was the homecoming dance. Millis students ended Spirit Week with a fun time dancing and hanging out with their friends.
Queen Aje Sharpe escorted by Kyle Lopez
In This Issue: Homecoming and Spirit Week…………………...1 Video Game Review: Fire Emblem Echoes…...6 Club Updates……………….………………….....2 Book Review: Forever by Judy Blume...……...6 Youth and Government………………….………..3 Music Review: After Laughter by Paramore…..6 SADD’s Distracted Driving Day………………....3 Photos from Faculty Talent Show……………..7 Soccer…………………...………………………..4 Wrabel visit to MHS…………………...……...7 Cross Country…………………….………..…….4 October Fun Facts………………………...…..8 Screening of “What Tomorrow Brings”...... 4 Comic………………………………...…….....8 Joseph and Messias earn Eagle Scout Honor…….4 Games………………………………..…….....8 The Freshman Experience in Millis……………...5 Calendar………………………………..……..8 Top Internet Sites………………………………...5 MHS 21st Century Career Coordinator..……..8 Mr. Kraby Rocks! Books by YouTubers…………………………….5
Unless otherwise noted, all photographs in this edition are by Adriana Arguijo Gutierrez
Fall 2017 The Mohawk Post Page 2 of 8 School Clubs and Extracurriculars Chem Club Calls on Clyde Brown by Kate Sp a ngenber g If you love learning about science, then you should consider joining the Chemistry Club. This club meets in room 109 on D days and is focused on expanding knowledge and awareness about chemistry and other varying sciences. To connect with younger students, last year, this club teamed up with a group of third graders at the Clyde F. Brown elementary school.. There they did four activities in honor of National Chemistry Week at CFB and then six more activities here in the high school. This year, thanks to the help of Club Presidents Rebecca Azir and Grace Steeves, the club is continuing their work with the third grade as well as inviting fourth grade. The Chem Club took over the 3rd and 4th grade wings for lots of fun learning. In third grade, they focused on weather concepts, such as erosion, making rain and fog, and visualizing air masses that create weather fronts. With the fourth grade, they insulated organisms, found out the impact of limited habitat resources, and learned about camouflage of a species, or varying food obtaining abilities of a species. This is a great communal way of getting students interested in science early on and the Chem Club hopes to continue doing this.
The Chem Club helps students at CFB with their research and experiments. Special thanks to Mrs. Copice for pictures and information Drama Club Rehearses Comedy by Lauren T a ylor The Millis High School Drama Club is presenting its yearly show. This year the group is performing Pat Cook’s You Can’t Beat The House, which will be in the High School auditorium on November 17th and 18th. This comedy is about two burglars attempting to rob a house that’s up for sale. The storyline is easy to follow and fun to watch, and it’s filled with many memorable characters. The cast includes a number of seniors: Justin Matthews as Howie, Noah Day as Merle, Paul Tapia as The Great Zenobia, Robin Oliver as Officer Milo Larraby, Annalisa Molinaro as Glenda, and Josh Price as Conrad. The whole cast is very excited to put on this performance, and Mrs. Bartley would love to see a full audience. So come see our production of You Can’t Beat The House on the 17th and 18th of November! (On a personal note: there have been many good reviews of this show, but I didn’t know much about it myself. I had always been curious about this group,as I have been involved in several musical productions throughout the years., So I chose this year to join the theatre group once and for all!)
Open Art Studio: All Are Welcome by Shaza K han If you enjoy painting, drawing, crafting, attempting to paint, or even just paint in general, you are welcome to come to Open Art Studio! Open Art is a weekly “free time” in the High School Art room where artists and creative minds can come together and use any art materials to create. Open Art Studio meets every Thursday from 4-7 PM in the high school art room, number with Mrs. Haggerty. There’s everything you'd need from art supplies, to snacks, and of course, fellow art friends!
Pop Culture Club by Lauren Taylor Many students feel left out in certain aspects of friendship. Pop Culture Club was established in 2015 to help these “socially awkward students” bond with others. The club discusses favorite shows, bands, movies, videogames, and anything else students enjoy. All you have to do to join is come to a meeting. Becoming a member includes a guaranteed group of friends of all ages and backgrounds. Even students come from Tri County have joined this group! Meetings are held in Ms. Monaghan’s room, number 224, on Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 PM. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected]. The whole club is excited to see some new faces pop up in the next couple of weeks!
Fall 2017 The Mohawk Post Page 3 of 8 Youth and Government by Olivia M cClary As an adolescent version of a democratic government, Youth and Government teaches high school students the experience of what it is like to truly be a part of politics and the judicial system. The club meets on Thursdays, 4:30 PM, in Ms. Ziemba’s room, 122. The goal of this club is to “help create the next generation of thoughtful, committed and active citizens" by allowing students the opportunity to participate in roles in the local, state, and national government. Team building, skill building, and public speaking are also main areas that Youth and Government covers. During the meetings, hot topics, such as the death penalty and various laws passed, are debated. The program, led by Ms. Ziemba, consists of legislative, judicial, lobbyist and media functions. Also, during the meetings, students from freshman to senior can participate in mock trials, mock committees and even lobby bills of their own creation. There are five different roles: judicial, which includes mock trials; lobbyist, who lobbies for legislative bills; media, who takes pictures and writes articles for conferences, and programs the executive branch would complete. These sessions, also known as Pre-Legs, are conducted in advance of the annual statewide event to create bills and perform the tasks needed to prepare for the conference later in March. This club provides an enriching experience that you can rarely find in other clubs.
SADD Hosts Distracted Driving Day by Madison Schofield Over 3,477 people are killed and 391,000 injured in car accidents involving distracted drivers each year. Distracted driving was the SADD topic of October, so they decided to reach out to the Norfolk County Sheriff's Department to bring a distracted driving simulator to Millis High School. On October 19th, students were invited to come during study hall and try the simulator. It mimicked driving while being distracted with text messages. Of course students weren't actually driving; they were using virtual reality to simulate driving while their friends in the back seat were texting them. While waiting to try the simulator, students had the chance to try walking around wearing goggles that simulated being drunk. Students had a lot to say about the simulator: “It's scary that people actually drive drunk!” “It was really intense, but I think it's good to see the effects and what can actually happen.” “The simulator is cool but it's really scary that people actually drive while drunk or while texting.” “It was trippy.” Teens are known as the worst offenders when it comes to distracted driving, but after the simulator, hopefully none of those teens will be from Millis.
MHS students try drunk goggles. Sheeza Khan, Steve Melia, Julia Kruass, and Ray Hilaire attempt tasks with drunk goggles.
Olivia Themosticles, [email protected] EDITORIAL BOARD Jacquelyn Welby, [email protected] CO-EDITORS: Josh White, [email protected] Justin Matthews [email protected] ARTS EDITOR: Emily Miga [email protected] Lauren Taylor, [email protected] STAFF: Molly Andrews, [email protected] COPY/LAYOUT EDITOR: Allison Burke, [email protected] Madison Schofield, [email protected] Callie Cassidy, [email protected] SPORTS EDITOR: Nicole Davies, [email protected] Olivia McClary , [email protected] Sheeza Khan, [email protected] PHOTOGRAPHERS:: Trinh Lazare, [email protected] Adriana Arguijo Gutierrez, [email protected] Caroline Lebak, [email protected] Anna Pasquantonio, [email protected] Ashley Lindberg, [email protected] ADVISORS: Madeline Pudelka, [email protected] Mike Carter, [email protected] Kate Spangenberg, [email protected] Patsy Divver, [email protected]
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Millis Soccer Goes to Gillette: Girls Score Big by Madelin e Pudelka On Tuesday, October 10th, the Millis High School soccer team travelled to Gillette Stadium in Foxboro for a once in a lifetime experience of playing in the stadium field. The event was organized by Steve Bailen, the girls’ Varsity soccer coach. All soccer teams participated and faced the high school teams from Ashland. The games started at 5:00 PM, with the boys’ Varsity facing Ashland first. There was no score at halftime, and the Millis boys lost to Ashland 2-0. However, it was still enough of a win to be able to play on the same field as the Revolution and the Patriots. The Varsity girls faced Ashland at 7:00 PM and brought home a win, beating the other team 5-0. Junior Varsity teams each faced Ashland as well in shorter scrimmages. Overall, the event was a success, with many members of the town coming to support the teams while they got to pretend to be in the big leagues for a little while. Millis Cross Country Preps for TVL’s by Ashley L indberg Millis Cross Country has been a great success this year with, Laura Connors back as Coach and Team Manager Kristin O’Dowd*. On the girls team: Madeline Pudelka, Ashley Lindberg, Michaela Hafford, Amy Keomorokot*, Ratika Hari, Janie Pasquantonio, Emily Miga, Katie Malewicz, Georgia Riordan, and Meghan Cullen. The girls’ captain is Madeline Pudelka. On the boys team: Colton McCain, Ryan Locke, Jacob Battaglino, JJ McCain, Robert Peruzzi, JT Dowd, Joey Scolponeti, Mitchell White, and Carter Howley. The boys’ captain is Ryan Locke. The team is getting ready for TVL’s (Tri-Valley League meet) on Wednesday November 1st. (*Our apologies to Kristin and Amy for incorrectly identifying them in our newsprint edition.)
From the Ashland Meet: Jacob Battaglino Ryan Locke, Jacob Battaglino, Katie Malewicz, Emily Miga Katie Malewicz
“What Tomorrow Brings” by Olivia Themistocles On October 20th, Mrs. Mannion held a screening in the library of a documentary called What Tomorrow Brings, a PBS film about the first female school in a small Afghan village. Razia, the founder of the school, says it was very rough to start. Many people didn't believe women should receive the proper education they are fighting for. Attacks had been made, such as poisoning the drinking water at the all girls school, burning school buildings, and many more terrible events from people who disagree with women earning an education. Despite all the controversy and hate these girls are undergoing, it won't stop them from doing what they believe is best. One of the girls attending this school says her biggest hope is to finish school. By doing so, she'll be able to help her mother and have greater opportunities for her future. But she's afraid that people will try to prevent her from achieving her goal. This school is giving a chance to females with a passion for learning who otherwise may not be attending schools and will end up not being able to earn a job as an adult. This is a big risk these girls and the staff are taking. But Razia, and many others are devoted to give opportunities to these young girls and won't let anything stand in their way. A number of MHS students attended the first day of this documentary, including those involved in Mrs. Mannion’s TV class as well as from the Amnesty Club, and some staff members. Unfortunately, conflicts of lunch time schedules did not allow the same students to attend the second part of the screening. However, Mrs. Mannion is showing it to her eighth grade class, and she still plans to show future documentaries at lunch in the library. Everyone is invited to attend.
Congratulations, Eagle Scouts At the recent Eagle Scout court of Honor, Boys Scouts Shane Joseph (Class of 2018) and Luke Messias (Class of 2017) were commended by Massachusetts State Representative Shawn Dooley for completion of their Eagle Scout awards. Shane’s project was to rebuild the outdoor barbecue at the American Legion home on Exchange Street. He also added drainage to the decking area. Luke’s project was to work with the Millis Historical Commission to update and improve recognition of area historical homes. He made the signs and put them on the houses. Other students are currently working on completing their Eagle awards. They include Evan Mustard, Ben Clark and James Thisse. All these students are part of the Millis Boy Scout Troop #15 Photo courtesy of Kim Joseph
Fall 2017 The Mohawk Post Page 5 of 8 Catching Up With the Class of 2021 by Callie Cassid y Melinda Sordino from Speak, Charlie Kelmeckis from The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Craig Gilner from It’s Kind of a Funny Story are all famous freshmen in pop culture. Aside from being freshmen, they have one other thing in common: they’re all downright miserable. Craig and Melinda struggle with depression and Charlie shows signs of PTSD and anxiety. They’re not the only ones; it seems that most freshmen in books and other media are portrayed as being unhappy. But is this true at MHS? I interviewed a few freshmen about how their year has been going so far. Although they all mentioned how stressful the amount of work is, most also said that they felt pretty happy at Millis High School. “I feel like I’ve accomplished something because of how well I’ve been doing here,” said one. Another student said, “I wasn’t expecting it to be as easy as it is right now.” What aspects of high school they didn’t expect? Most freshmen agreed “it’s not as difficult as I thought it would be” or “the teachers here are really wonderful”. Is being a freshman in Millis was different than being a freshman anywhere else? Most students gave a resounding “Yes!” What makes the difference? Is it the size? The small number does make a difference, as some students noted, “It’s easier to get to your class and interact with others.” However, other freshmen elected to talk about the people making up our school. “The upperclassmen here seem to be so much nicer than everywhere else,” they commented, “and the teachers are so nice here, too.” One person put it best, saying, “I think that if I were anywhere else, I’d be having a harder time.I’m really lucky to be in such a nice school.” Apparently Millis High School’s slogan, “Small school, big family” is very true, and that makes most freshmen happy to be here.
Top Internet Sites by Molly Andrews 1. Free Rice: An oldie but goodie. Answer questions from various subjects, starting with easy questions that get harder. They even have SAT practice as a subject. Get a question right and ten grains of rice are donated to the needy. Be careful, though, the site is addicting and you can spend hours answering questions without noticing that any time went by! 2. The Useless Web: This one is more like a collection of websites. Click a button and be transported to a useless website. Each click of the button leads to a different site. Who knows what lies in wait? 3. Fischinger: Go to Google Doodles, then search for Oskar Fischinger. The doodle that comes up is interactive. Click on it, and you’ll be directed to a site that lets you create an audiovisual presentation. You can make music and visual art at the same time! 4. Pixel Thoughts: A pleasant pick-me-up when something is on your mind. Put a thought in a bubble and watch it shrink as you’re told that everything is okay. It’s only sixty seconds, so you can let some stress go, and then get back to tackling the world.
YouTubers: From Pixels to Print by Lauren Taylor Youtubers are people who put their ideas on Youtube for profit, fun, or a mixture of the two. In the past couple of years, they have become very successful from the public attention they are receiving, and many children and teenagers are following in their footsteps to start their own channels. Many Youtubers have written biographical books about actual inspirational stories Each release of a book by a Youtuber star prompts them to go on a book tour. They travel around the country greeting fans, doing Q&A’s, and spreading their story. Here is a brief overview of three Youtuber Book Tours, each different in its experience. Shane Dawson’s tour for his autobiography, It Gets Worse was very formal and also very impersonal. This event was held summer 2016 in New York City and the wait for autographs/photo was 12 hours. It was a fun experience and a good book to read, but the least enjoyable tour. The second tour was October that same year, for Joey Graceffa’s novel Children Of Eden. Out of all three, this one was the most memorable, as I had a personal connection to the bookstore owner. This meant some “special treatment”, including a backstage visit and extra time with him before the autograph session. The third was this past Fall 2017, for Graceffa’s sequel titled, Elites Of Eden. This time we didn’t get the same special treatment, but we got to participate in the Q&A. These experiences correlated perfectly with the book. So if you are watching a Youtuber and becoming a fan, keep watch: they might be coming to a bookstore near you.
Joey Graceffa’s two novels, Children of Eden and Elites of Eden, and my signed copy
Fall 2017 The Mohawk Post Page 6 of 8 Video Games: Fire Emblem Echoes: An Unofficial Review by Nic Dav i es Fire Emblem is a video game series that is mainly strategy-based, where you use tactics to launch soldier units into battle, keeping in mind advantages, disadvantages, and “life and death” possibilities. It’s fairly difficult in various ways, but at the same time, it’s actually pretty fun. Released about four months ago was Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows Of Valentia, a remake of the second game in the series, Fire Emblem Gaiden. This was the fourth Fire Emblem video game released for the Nintendo 3DS system. The previous three were New Mystery Of The Emblem, Awakening, and Fates. The plotline follows two supposed “children of fate”: one named Alm and one named Celica. Alm was a normal village boy, and Celica was secretly a princess of the kingdom Zofia. In the preface, a flashback to their childhood is displayed, showing how close they were. But when a knight comes to hunt Celica down, she is forced from the village for her own safety. Act 1 follows Alm on his adventure to free Zofia in place of his grandfather, Sir Mycen. With the help of his village friends, Gray, Tobin, Kliff, and Faye, they join an army called the Deliverance to help them declare war on the rival kingdom of Rigel. Act 2 follows Celica as she makes a pilgrimage to the Temple of Mila. She believes the goddess Mila is responsible for the drought that has overtaken Zofia. Accompanied by fellow magic students, Mae and Boey, meek cleric Genny, and renowned mercenary Saber, they set off on an overseas journey to seek Mila’s aid. Acts 3 and 4 will focus on both armies, but the decisions you make with them will affect the plotline greatly. The real question is, will Alm and Celica finally reunite in time for the final battle? It’s been out for a while now, so this is your chance to experience the game that many have raved about. Just avoid the major spoilers! The plot line of the game is about two children of fate looking to bring peace to Zofia. However, the gameplay is fairly different from previous games. Echoes grants a new feature where you can control Alm or Celica in a dungeon filled with terrors, brigands, cantors, hidden weapons, and various provisions. This game also features full voice acting, memory prisms with lots of background information and foreshadowing, and lots of plot twists in between. The characters in this game are fairly memorable, but there are only a few that struck me at first sight. One of them is a story-relevant character, while the other two are optional recruits. Lukas, voiced by Greg Chun, is one of the few story-relevant characters, and he is seen as a cold & composed knight who takes his duties seriously. Python, voiced by Doug Erholtz, is a carefree archer who lives without dreams of anything grand. Forsyth, voiced by Chris Cason, is a knight who also takes his duties seriously, but is a little more aggressive & passionate than Lukas. All three appear in Alm’s path and are recruitable during Act 1, and they have a lot to offer with their many stats and skills. Finally, the gameplay: imagine a colorful grid with pixelated avatars you can move to attack your enemies. And the best part is, it’s all about luck in this case. The hit rate, critical hit rate, and attack power is all based on luck. The graphics are sophisticated, and the victory quotes and poses are highly creative. Although the gameplay may be a little frustrating, and the death quotes can pierce you right in the heart, overall it’s very entertaining and not too shabby. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia’s final rating is a 9/10, overall, and I’d definitely recommend it to those starting out on their Fire Emblem journey. Check out the official webpage: http://fireemblemechoes.nintendo.com/
Book Reviews: Forever by Judy Blume by Ally Burke In honor of Banned Books Week 2017 - and because of its continuous status as a “banned book”, this book review is Forever by Judy Blume. In this book, Judy Blume presents a young adult romance novel involving first love, adolescence, and the struggle towards self-discovery. Even after 30 years, this book is still causing controversy for its usually private topics of teenage sexual issues. The plot focuses on 17-year-old Katherine Danzinger, who meets Michael Wagner as a senior in high school. The two are quick to fall in love following a New Year's Eve party and, like typical teenagers, promise their love will last “forever” and have their future planned. However, their relationship takes a strain when Katherine’s parents make her take a summer job out of town, and they must spend the summer apart. As Katherine develops feelings for another boy, her love for Michael is put to a test. Forever is a very well written book, but be prepared for its sexual content and somewhat cheesy story line. However, even for those who don't like romance, give it a try. Although parts are awkward and weird, the novel does have good insight on topics that people really should educating themselves on more.
Music Review: After Laughter by Paramore by Justin M a tthews The rock trio known as Paramore have broken away from their pop-punk roots with their newest album, titled After Laughter. The songs might sound different, but the lyrical content remains the same: vocalist Hayley Williams sings about her struggles with mental illness and being in the public eye, all while making us dance to funky guitars and upbeat drums. There are more upbeat, danceable songs, like the opener “Hard Times,” or “Rose-Colored Boy.” There are more quiet, somber songs, like “26.” This album is an emotional journey, coated in pastel pink nostalgia. My favorites off the album: “Hard Times,” “Rose-Colored Boy,” and “Idle Worship.” If you like Paramore, check out Panic! At The Disco, Tonight Alive, or Fall Out Boy! Picture from http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/review-paramores-after-laughter-w482045
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by Josh White Faculty Talent Show The second annual Faculty Talent Show was held October 5th to help raise money for the GRIT scholarship. There was a great turnout for this fabulous show filled with singing, performing, and comedy. It was super fun to host the show with my friend, Lauren Taylor. Thank you to Doc White, Mrs. Copice, and Mr. Saegh for organizing it, and for all the staff who participated. Looking forward to next year! Photos by Adriana Arguijo Gutierrez
Mr. Carter, Sr. Panciocco, Mr. Fallon: “The Service Learning Tables” Lauren Taylor, Mrs. Divver, Josh White, Mrs. Neville,“Library Jokes”
Above: Mr. Zima, Mrs. Saccardo
Above: Ms. Weber, Doc White, Mrs. Copice
Mrs. Bartley, Mrs. Cheney, Mrs. Hickey, Ms. Young, Mrs. Graham Mr. Saegh, Mr. Caulfield, Dr. White Mr. Bigelow Mr. Femino
“Wrabel Concert” - Thank you, Mrs. Mannion! From the pre-concert Press Release information: Wrabel is a singer/songwriter who advocates for the LGBTQ Community. His most recent single, “The Village”, is about being transgender. Stephen Wrabel's story involves a song ("Ten Feet Tall"), a commercial (Bud Light), a superstar DJ (Afrojack), and exposure to 100 million viewers (it premiered during the Super Bowl). It landed on Afrojack's debut album, Forget the World as well as Wrabel's debut EP, Sideways. Wrabel began 2017 with the release of another highly emotional single, "Bloodstain”. Wrabel bravely speaks out with his new song “The Village,” accompanied by an impactful video created in partnership with Spotify. Featuring trans actor August Aiden, the emotional video directed gives insight into the difficult experience known all too well to the trans community. This is pop music rooted in the singer-songwriter tradition, and it all starts with Wrabel sitting at a piano, fighting for self-expression and survival. “I write a song because it’s probably something I won’t say out loud,” says Wrabel. “All the songs are true. It’s all my little details. That’s the only way I can survive: to be as open and transparent as I can be.” Students thoroughly enjoyed this presentation, and appreciate the effort from Mrs. Mannion to arrange for this great performance. Justin Matthews ask a question Read the article on Billboard: http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/7882329/wrabel-village-video
Fall 2017 The Mohawk Post Page 8 of 8 Monthly Fun: October facts by Ashley Lindberg and J ackie Welby 1. Hawaii has a special October event called "the Aloha Festival," sometimes described as the "Mardi Gras of the Pacific." 2. The Anglo-Saxons called October Winterfylleth, meaning the ‘fullness’ of winter. 3. An old saying goes: “Much rain in October, much wind in December.” Let’s hope for a dry month! 4. October 31, 1864: Nevada became the 36th state of the United States. 5. October 22, 1836: The first president of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston, was inaugurated. 6. The flower of the month is traditionally the calendula. In India, its among the most sacred of flowers. It represents thankfulness, excellence, and serenity.
First Day of School by Lauren Taylor Word Search by Molly Andrews
MHS Calendar for November/early December Early release (parent conferences) Nov. 2 Service Learning hours due Nov. 3 Chorus performance at Providence Bruins game Nov. 3 Teen Read Week book discussion 7:30 AM Library Nov. 9 No School (Veterans Day) Nov. 10 Powder Puff game Nov. 15 “You Can't Beat The House” MHS School Play Nov. 17 & 18 Early Release - Thanksgiving break Nov. 22--26 Nutcracker Dec. 1-3 “Global Goods” in Library Dec. 8 Meet Mrs. Steeves, MHS 21st Century Career Coordinator As the 21st Century Career Coordinator I will work with you to explore and develop career pathways which we will use to build your own "Personalized Learning Plan". An important part of each of your plans will include valuable experiential learning opportunities. Experiential Learning is when you apply the academic, problem-solving, social and technical skills you are learning in your classes to "real-world" experiences that take place outside of your classrooms. Q: What are Experiential Learning activities? A: Some examples of these might include: Guest Speakers/Off-Site Career Focused Field Trips/Job-Shadowing/Conferences/Summer Programs to name a few. Q: Why are Experiential Learning opportunities important? A: Research shows that students who combine both classroom and experiential learning are better prepared for both college and their careers and as a result, achieve greater SUCCESS! Q: How do I find out more about these EL activities or set up a time to work with you? A. I am at MHS on Fridays so stop by and see me in the library or email me directly at [email protected]. Once I know what you are interested in learning more about I can invite you to join in these activities. Also, keep an eye on the new Career Connect bulletin board outside the library for upcoming events.