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The MHS Wrestling Club had 11 guys wrestle in the USA Wrestling Freestyle and Greco-Roman State Championships this past weekend and 7 of our own finished in the top 4 in the state.
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College & Career Promise Orientation has been rescheduled for Monday, August 12th in room 19-113 at MTCC. Students will receive letters this summer with their scheduled times. For more information, please contact: Julie Padgett, M.A. Ed. |
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A construction schedule for the remainder of the school year is now available. The operative dates are May 20th through June 14th, 2013. View the Construction Schedule (PDF). |
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The Skills USA Cabinetmaking Contest is an annual event made up of the best cabinetmaking students in North Carolina. The following two students represented McDowell High respectfully and did a tremendous job! Zack Kitch finished 2nd in the state and Aaron McEntire finished 4th. Teacher Tim Hutchins coudn't be prouder for the way they conducted themselves and performed during the competition. Please congratulate them when you see them. |
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Karen Hawkin's Apparel Design 2 class fearlessly took over 30 designs created by the students in the MHS Graphic Communications classes and chosen by the Relay for Life Committee, and came up with 3 BEAUTIFUL Relay for Life Quilts featuring the combined talents from both the Graphic Communications and Apparel Design 2 classes. The following students worked on the Quilt Designs for Relay for Life: Christopher Randle & Laura Higgins LEAD the Quilt Design Team. Quilt Team Members Include:
Christopher Randle is in both Print Advertising & Design and Apparel Design 2 classes. He worked as a liaison between the classes and lead groups on how the design could be best utilized between the iMac design programs and quilting methods. He was able to demonstrate different methods used in each class. The attachments below show the beautiful quilts and their designers as well as some of the students whose designs were chosen for the quilts. If you know or see these students, please take a minute to congratulate them on a job well done. HOW DO I GET Tickets for a Chance to win a Quilt? SEE Kendall Waugh for tickets or call 828-652-7920 for more information. Tickets are $1.00 each or get 6 tickets for $5.00! Additionally, Kendall Waugh graciously asked Karen Hawkins and Myra Morgan to combine classes to create T-Shirt Designs, Posters, Program Covers, and Quilts for this year's Relay for Life campaign. The following winners are from McDowell High School's Graphic Communications classes. These students have worked multiple hours, days, and in some cases weeks, individually and in teams, to complete their finished designs/products. If you see them, give them a friendly high-five for a job well done.
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McDowell High School's graduating class of 2013 is invited to attend the annual Baccalaureate and Barbecue Service on June 2nd at 5pm at Tom Johnson's Camping Center. This is a catered event. The graduate and two guests will eat free. Additional plates will be available for $6 each but must be reserved. Please RSVP by calling 828-724-9599 before May 23rd with your dinner reservations. Presented by McDowell County Churches |
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The athletes on the MHS wrestling team are on the All Western North Carolina Wrestling Team this year. Additionally, Josh Dula was selected for First Team All Western North Carolina and Jacob Gardner, Trey Anderson, Wesley Davis and Jarrett Dula were all selected as honorable mention. Congratulations wrestlers! |
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Rising seniors: In order to help you prepare for college, GEAR UP is offering a three day summer camp July 9 - 11. The "camp" includes a half day workshop on college level writing and an overnight field trip to Greensboro College, UNCG, and Elon University. To find out more, contact GEAR UP (go by the office, call 828-803-4527, or send email to Brook Thompson, brook.thompson@mcdowell.k12.nc.us). Applications are due by Monday, May 27. There will be an informational meeting about the camp for parents on Tuesday, May 14 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in the library. |
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In North Carolina on a two-lane roadway (e.g. in front of WMJH and MHS), all traffic from both directions MUST stop for stopped school buses. However, in North Carolina on a roadway of four lanes or more WITH a median or turning lane (221 N), ONLY traffic following the bus should stop. Click Here for a simple visual aid explaining the law. Make sure you're in compliance. Image Attribution: 'School Bus' |
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La Voz Hispana is a Spanish Newsletter and helps spanish-speaking family members of McDowell High students stay informed about school events and issues. The Marzo issue is out now. Read it online or browse the Archive. |
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Students and Parents: The Counseling Office has posted information about Suicide Prevention on our website. Please visit the Counseling Center page or call the Counseling Office if you have any questions. |
| Did you know that you can order your yearbook online? Don't wait and don't miss out on saving your high school memories.
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