Campus News

MHS HSTW Scholars

High School Seniors Honored
for Outstanding Educational Achievement
Sixteen members of the class of 2010 from Mabank High School have received the High Schools That Work (HSTW) Award of Educational Achievement. High school seniors who have completed a challenging program of study and demonstrated readiness for employment and for college receive this award from the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). Award recipients are:

Courney King,  Brooke Witkop, Patrick Bivins, Tiffany Helms, Melissa Mannon, Star Plunkett, Jordan Keane, Tyler Fisher, Brandie Lander, Chloe Osborne, Destiny Pottorf, Brittany Sanders, Austin Fuentez, Madeline Wingard, Kevin Hamilton, Matthew Starek         

            “These students are to be commended for their efforts,” said Principal Brad Koskelin. “They have taken challenging courses in high school and scored high on rigorous exams and, by doing so, they have increased the likelihood of success in the workplace and further education.”

            Students qualify for the award by completing a college-preparatory course of study in at least two of three subject areas (English/language arts, mathematics, or science); completing a concentration in a career/technical area, mathematics/science or the humanities; and meeting readiness goals in all three subject areas (reading, mathematics and science) of the HSTW Assessment.

            The Southern Regional Education Board is a multi-state compact for education, founded in 1948. High Schools That Work, launched in 1987, is the largest high school improvement effort in the United States, with more than 1,100 school sites in 31 states, the District of Columbia, and Calgary, Canada. Founded in 2007, the Technology Centers That Work (TCTW) school improvement model has more than 125 technology centers in 12 states.

            For more information, contact Allison Timberlake, director of assessment and evaluation for School Improvement, or Emily Kagey, chief editor for School Improvement, at the Southern Regional Education Board, 592 10th Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

 

 

MHS UIL Contestants

Congratulations to the Third Place District 15-4A Winners and their sponsors who competed in the Academic contest this past week. 12 students and 2 teams qualified for regional; 6 students were alternates.
 
Persuasive Speaking
            Laurel Boren      3rd place and regional qualifier
Sponsor Brandi Moore
 Informative Speaking
            Alicia Heather 6th place
Sponsor Brandi Moore
 Computer Applications
            Jacob Walker    1st place/regional qualifier
            Haley Davis       4th place/regional alternate
            Weston Wilcoxson  5th place
Sponsor Cris Cary    
Editorial Writing
            Carrie Gardner 4th place/regional alternate
Headline Writing
            Carrie Gardner 6th place
            Caitlyn Jones 1st place/regional qualifier 2nd year in a row
Newswriting
            Carrie Gardner 4th place/regional alternate
            Molly Hollenbeck 5th place
            Caitlyn Jones 2nd place/regional qualifier
Feature Writing
            Molly Hollenbeck 2nd /regional qualifier
            Kayleigh Johnson 1st place/regional qualifier
 Journalism   
            First Place Team/regional qualifier
Journalism Sponsor Shonda Tindoll
 Social Studies
            Madeline Wingard 1st place/regional qualifier
Caitlyn Jones   3rd place/regional qualifier
Destiny Pottorf   4th place/regional alternate
Brittany Sanders 6th place
Social Studies
First Place Team
Sponsor Travis Grasser
 Poetry Interpretation
            Eric Jump 3rd place/regional qualifier 2nd year in a row
Madeline Wingard 6th place
Sponsor Glenda Jump
 Prose Interpretation
            Kaitlyn White 4th place/regional alternate
Jasmine Richman 5th place
Sponsor Glenda Jump
 Science Top Biology and 5th place
            Kyle Lindamood/regional qualifier
Sponsor Dan Smith
 Current Issues and Events
            Chloe Osborne 4th place/regional alternate
Sponsor Amanda Lanier
 Ready Writing
            Trace Pool 1st place/regional qualifier 4th year in a row
Sponsor Marsha Pool
 Literary Criticism 2nd place Team
            Madeline Wingard 3rd place/regional qualifier
Sponsor Cathe Rehl

MHS Student Council officers and members

The Mabank High School Student Council attended the Texas Association of Student Council State Convention in Arlington, Texas, April 8-10.  Discussion groups were presented to the membership describing MISD Spirit Week and MHS Celebrates Women projects.  Spirit Week won a Top Ten Project award. The student council members submitted documentation and was recognized for their Community Service and awarded Outstand Student Council.  Members attending were President Senior Chloe Osborne, Vice President Sophomore Taylor Martin, Secretary Senior Madeline Wingard, Treasurer Senior Jamie Watson, Seniors Destiny Pottorf, Candace Clayburn, Jacob Walker, Brooke Witkop, Sophomore Arturo Ledezma, Freshmen Landon Marshall, Garrett Graham, Zach Dillon and Kathleen Wingard. Advisor Cris Cary and Debbie Ewing.

2010 Houston Champions

This picture is of the three steers sold in Houston. There were over 1,800 steers that showed up and 16 breed champions and 16 reserve breed champions. Mabank had 2 breed Champions and 1 Reserve. No other school district or 4H club had more than one of anything. Our students are to commended for one heck of a job.

Valerie Manning Champion Santa Gertrudis

Jarred Odom Champion Amercian Breed Crossbreed

Ethan Almanza Reserve Champion American

The Mabank High School Student Council seniors volunteered at Children’s Hospital on Monday, March 8.  Patients made sock puppets and door hanger crafts in the various playrooms in the hospital.  Students attending were (front) from left: Seniors Hailey Tucker, President Chloe Osborne, Secretary Madeline Wingard, Destiny Pottorf, (back) Jacob Walker, Treasurer Jamie Watson and Nolan Duncan. If interested in volunteering, please visit www.childrens.com/Giving/GetInvolved/

MHS Boys Varsity Golf

The MHS Boys Varsity Golf team won 2nd place at the Eustace tournament held Monday, February 22, at Cedar Creek Country Club with a team score of 353.  Senior Michael Blackburn was low medalist with an 83, Freshman Brandon Hatfield shot 85, Sophomore Ryan Ewing shot 88, Senior Jacob Hamilton and Sophomore Adam Cary each shot 98.  In the Medalist bracket Senior Jordan Featherson shot 87 and Sophomore Chans Hall shot 94.  Their next tournament will be March 8 in Sulpher Springs.

MHS Girls Varsity Golf

The MHS Girls Varsity Golf Team won first place at the Eustace golf tournament held Monday, February 22, at Cedar Creek Country Club with a team score of 425. “As our first tournament of the year I am pleased. The girls fought tough through the 30 degree temperatures and the six hour rounds. That’s a long time to be on the golf course much less trudging through the weather. Whitney Evans was low medalist of the Mabank team with a score of 105. Lindsay Mesa shot 106, Taylor Thrasher shot 106, Katie Hibbs shot 109, Hannah Keller shot 119, and Calli Smith shot 130. I know the girls can shoot much lower scores, but a “W” is always a good start to the season.” Coach Adrienne Gautreaux McDonald.

Haiti Penny Power

The Haiti penny power was a joint effort by Mabank High Schools Interact and BETA clubs to raise money to donate to the Haiti disaster relief.  The fundraiser “Penny Power” took place in third period classes for 9 days.  All of the pennies donated to the third period class were counted as a positive and all the silver change and currency (which we call being bombed) was counted against the amount in the cup.  The response was amazing and in less than two weeks Mabank High School students and faculty raised $1800.00.  Coach Sheltons class came out ahead and raised over $300 for the fundraiser.  Thank you to all of the teachers who participated.

MHS Dream Tree

As part of the Rachel’s Challenge Project, Mabank High School has challenged students and faculty to Dare to Dream. The Dream Tree was constructed by members of the Friends of Rachel Club. The students and faculty of MHS were asked to write their goals/dreams on a paper leaf. These leaves were attached to the Dream Tree located in the Common’s Area. The Dream Tree symbolizes the growth and development of all our students’ and facilities’ goals and dreams. It also serves as a reminder to all to pursue their dreams and continue working towards their ultimate goals.

 Students are: top: Seniors Chelsea Alldredge, Jenice Mojica, Sophomores Ashton Norman, Cheyenne Alldredge, Senior Melissa Mannon; bottom: Junior Lupe Garza, Seniors Tray Phillips, Jacob Woodard and Tyler Fisher.  These students assisted in the design and creation of the Dream Tree.

All School Favorites

Mr. And Miss MHS
Nolan Duncan & Alison Castle

Most Likely to Succeed
Rustin Pool & Destiny Potorff

Best All Around
Dillon Bramblitt & Valerie Manning

Wittiest
Matt Holstein & Chelsea Alldredge

Most School Spirited
Tyler Fisher & Jessica Wilcoxson

Most Athletic
Si Friedley & Ashley Hammock

Most Handsome and Beautiful
Kevin Hamilton & Whitney Evans

Friendliest
Jacob Walker & Lauren Norwood

Mabank High School November students of the month

Students of the month October 2009 front left: Taylor Rademacher 12th, Grace Klecka 9th, back: John Wallis 11th, Denson Smith 10th

Conrad Birdie Comes to Mabank!

          The Mabank High School Drama Department, in conjunction with the Choral Dept.  is proud to present the musical BYE BYE BIRDIE.  Starring a cast of 25 students, the musical will be presented Friday, November 20th, and Saturday, Nov. 21st, at 7:00 p.m. at the MHS Auditorium.  The show was written about teenagers and loosely based on Elvis Presley.  It tells the story of a popular singer drafted into the army.  He travels to a small town to bestow a last kiss on one lucky fan club member before leaving. The kiss affects people in a myriad of ways as all moments in life do.

          The MHS production is fun and family friendly. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Reservations can be made by calling 903-880-1600, ext 2077 or through e-mail, gkjump@mabankisd.net.  Tickets will also be available at the door.  

MHS T.A.F.E. Speech Winner

Brittany Sanders recently attended the T.A.F.E. Regional Conference at Richland College in Dallas, Texas on November 6, 2009 and entered a speech contest over the 2009-2010 T.A.F.E. theme for the year “Make a Splash into Teaching.” Brittany competed against over 20 students and won first place! Brittany will now advance at the state conference in San Marcos, Texas in February for a $1,200 scholarship. Brittany is a senior and she is in the middle with TAFE Sponsors Brandi Moore and Travis Grasser.

Mabank High School September students of the month

 Back row left is Senior Chloe Osborne and Junior Kaitlyn Cuellar
Front row left is Freshman Dakota Johnson and Sophomore Brittany Brown

National Bully Prevention/Awareness

Mabank High School Student Council participated in the National Bully Prevention/Awareness Week (October 5-9).  Students Darian Peele and Natalie Torres pledge to be a “do something” person, to be a leader and not allow bullying in their world.  They signed a pledge vowing to not stand by but stand up! 

2009 Homecoming Queen

Ashley White crowned the new 2009 Homecoming Queen, Allison Castle, September 19th at the half time Homecoming ceremony.