This Week at Mauldin High...It's Rivalry Week

It's Rivalry Week this week at . The schedule:

10/31/2011

CHARACTER DAY

Report Cards

Rival Week Begins

Musical Rehearsal 4:30 - 9:00 pm Audi

11/1/2011

CULTURE DAY
Speech & Debate Practice 4-6pm Media Center

Musical Rehearsal 4:30 - 9:00 pm Audi

Jostens During Lunch Shifts

11/2/2011

CLASS COLOR
Musical Rehearsal 4:30 - 9:00 pm Audi

Class Olympics 7:00pm New Gym

Honor Council 7:45 am Audi

C.A.N. Club Meeting 8:00 am B122/B129

11/3/2011

COWBOY/INDIAN DAY
'C' & 'JV' Football vs Hillcrest  C Team @ 5:30 JV Team @ 7:30

Musical Rehearsal 4:30 - 9:00 pm Audi

Ram Roast 8:00 pm Lower Field

11/4/2011

MAV MADNESS
Musical Rehearsal 4:30 - 9:00 pm Audi

Varsity Football @ Hillcrest 7:30pm

FCA 7:45 am Audi

11/5/2011

ALIVE@25 9am-1pm Rm D105  - To Register call 803-732-6778 or register online at www.scaliveat25.org

Musical Rehearsal Audi

Debbie Rogers Cheer Invitational @Colonial Life Arena, Cola.

MAV Cross Country 4A State Champ. Clemson Sandhills, Cola.

NJROTC Competition Kings Mountain Park Kings Mtn, NC

Marching Band Competition SC State University

Delivery of Gifts to Students - Not Allowed

Deliveries of gifts for students from outside vendors (flowers, food, stuffed animals, etc.) are not permitted. Please do not bring or have delivered gift items for students. Thank you.

Senior Superlatives Class of 2012 

Best Dressed - Bryson Woodruff

                      Madison Scott 

Best Looking -  Connor Grant

                       Taylor Ellis 

Best Sense of Humor - Myndert Papenhuyzen

                                  Sandra Siatkowski 

Most Likely to Succeed - Ben Riddle

                                    Erin McDaris

                                    Kathleen Davis

 Most Athletic - Reggie Lomax

                       Tori Whittenberg

 Most School Spirited - T J Krumins

                                 Jordyn Lyles

 Most Musically Inclined - Layton Meacham

                                     Miranda Silva

 Most Artistic - Dakota Burwell

                      Taylor Meacham

 Best All Around - Quinten Miller

                           Sarah Stafford

 Friendliest - Mitchel Colebank

                   Sarah Hetzel

 Most Outspoken - Zac Cockman

                           Sydney Enten

 Most Laid Back - Zach Gang

                          Megan McCullough

 Most Likely to be a Celebrity - Davion Gregory

                                             Michele Winters

 Most Inseparable Friends - Sarah Phillips & Cameron Clary

The Speech and Debate Team Places at the Riverside High Tournament.

Katie Duchinski - 6th in Novice Lincoln Douglas

Kelsey Fuson - 5th in Varsity Lincoln Douglas

Jonathan Senn and Eduardo Montes-Rice - 6th in Public Forum Debate

Dafydd Durairaj and Brittany Fales - 1st in Public Forum Debate

Vicky Bham - 6th in Congressional Debate

Justin Romero - 5th in Children's Literature

Alex Greenlee - 4th in Children's Literature

Madeline McKiernan - 6th in Dramatic Interpretation

Madeline McKiernan and Suefie Moghaddassi - 3rd in DUO Interpretation

MHS Winners at Declamation Contest!

On Saturday, October 29, MHS students competed against students from several schools throughout South Carolina and Georgia in Clemson University's 39^th Annual Declamation Contest. The students were required to recite two selections from memory: a mandatory selection and a second selection chosen from three poems. The judges based their decision on pronunciation, interpretation of the text, smoothness of delivery, and textural accuracy. Congratulations to the following students for receiving awards in this competition:

1^st place in French IIB – Noelle Warfford

2^nd place in Chinese Native – Jiahua (Jessica) Gian

2^nd place in Japanese Native – Ray Nii

2^nd place in Spanish IVB – Frazier Weih

3^rd place in French IIIA – Glory Pi

3^rd place in Spanish IVA – Audrey Noonan

Robotics Team Wins 1st Place in State
The robotics team collected a first place finish at the South Carolina Robotics Invitational at Columbia High School. Rookie drive team members Kaleb Guion, Kenny Wheeler, and David Darling led the team to victory by defeating the winner of last spring's Georgia and South Carolina regionals in the final event of the 2011 season.

Lady Mavs Tennis Team in 3^rd Round of the Playoffs!
Your Lady Mavs tennis team beat Irmo 6-1 in the second round of the playoffs. They will travel to TL Hanna on Tuesday for the 3rd round.

Awards Received for the 2011 Reflections Yearbook....
SC Scholastic Press Association (SCSPA) State
-      Overall Superior award
-      Best Yearbook Cover (1^st place)
-      Best Yearbook Feature Story (3^rd place)
-      Best Yearbook Theme Development (3^rd place)
Southern Interscholastic Press Assoc. (SIPA) Regional
-      All-Southern rating
National Scholastic Press Assoc. (NSPA) National
-      Received an First-class rating with 2. marks of distinction
Columbia Scholastic Press Assoc. (CSPA) National
-      Received a gold medalist certificate

All orders for 9-11 class pictures from Piedmont Portraits have been distributed.

All senior class group pictures have been distributed.

Sodexo Foundation Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarships
Twenty to 25 scholarships ranging from $1,000-$5,000 will be awarded to K-12^th grade students who have demonstrated ongoing involvement in hunger-related volunteer services. A third party recommendation is required in addition to student application. For application, criteria and additional information, http://sodexofoundation.org/hunger_us/scholarships/scholarships.asp Deadline: – December 5, 201

American Education Week - November 13-19
Greenville County Schools will celebrate American Education Week from November 13-19 with the theme, "Great Public Schools: Right Here in Greenville County!"

Wrestling Practice Begins Monday, 10/31
Wrestling practice begins on Monday, October 31st immediately after school. All eligibility forms are due to Coach Quay Scott by this Friday. Any student interested in wrestling should see Coach Quay Scott for information on the upcoming season.  

FBLA Service Project  for Seniors - Tuesday, 11/1 @ 4 p.m.
All FBLA members should attend our senior service project Tuesday, November 1 from 4-5 p.m. in D125
A reminder that $18 dues are to be turned in immediately to Ms. Susan Theisen in D125

Club International Officers Meeting - Wednesday, 11/2 @ 8:15 a.m.
There will be an important officers' meeting on Wednesday morning at 8:15 in Mrs. Noralee Robert's room. Don't forget to pick up a morning pass from Mrs. Noralee Robert.   

Operation Orange Meeting - Wednesday, 11/2 @ 8 a.m.
The next Operation Orange meeting will be this Wednesday, November  2nd at 8 a.m. in the Media Center. This is a mandatory meeting so please be in attendance. Notify Mrs. Christine Thomas or your committee leader 24 hrs. before the meeting if you are unable to attend.

Girls Soccer Informational Meeting - Thursday, 11/2 After School
There will be an informational meeting for any girls interested in trying out for the girls soccer team on Thursday (11/3) immediately after school in Coach Kevin Czar's room (B013). If you are unable to attend this meeting then you need to find Coach Kevin Czar and pick up some necessary papers prior to Thursday.  

GHS MedEx Academy
Attention Outstanding Juniors.  Are you interested in a career in healthcare?  Greenville Memorial Hospital is currently seeking applicants for the 3rd annual Medial Experience Academy Program. Interested students should see Mrs. Greshan Charlton in the guidance office.  

2012 - 2013 Fine Arts Center Applications Now Being Accepted
Students interested in attending the Fine Arts Center during the 2012-2013 school year may begin the application process. Students must apply online at www.fineartscenter.net. The application deadline is January 27, 2012.

Fine Arts Center High School Visitation Day - Tuesday, 11/18
The Fine Arts Center is hosting a visitation day on November 18. Students interested in attending the Fine Arts Center next year may attend. Students must pick-up a Pre-Arranged Absence Form available in guidance and submit a signed copy to the attendance office. Parents may attend and students must provide their own transportation.

Graduation Planning Conferences
Beginning November 3 - 9, the Mauldin High School Guidance Department will begin conducting small group graduation planning conferences with all current 10th graders. Students will receive individual notices of the time of their conference.  Counselors will discuss graduation planning, college admissions, and career plans. Parents of 10th graders may call their child's counselor for an appointment beginning November 10 - 15 to discuss information presented during the small group sessions if they would like. Eleventh grade conferences will begin in December and 9th grade conferences will begin in January. Parents and 11th and 9th grade students will be notified of specific conference dates at a later time. All students and parents will have an opportunity to meet with counselors to plan and prepare for graduation, career exploration and spring registration.

Now is the Time to Order Your Fresh Florida Citrus! Support Your Mav Marching Band!
Even though there has been a price increase from Riversweet, the prices remain the same as they have been for the past 4 years!

There are 2 sizes available: 2/5 bushel ($20) and 4/5 bushel ($30). Varieties include: Tangelos, navel oranges, juice oranges and ruby red grapefruit. You can also choose a mixed box ($22- 2/5 bu.) of half navels/half grapefruit.
Fresh Florida fruit makes a great Christmas gift for teachers, co-workers, neighbors, etc.

Please contact Susan Chamberlain shchamberlin@gmail.com if you would like to place an order. The fruit will be delivered December 3rd. Please share this with anyone you know that might be interested! We will deliver the fruit to you!

Girls Basketball Try-outs - Monday, 10/31
JV and Varsity Girls Basketball tryouts will begin on Monday, October 31 in the main gym at 6 p.m. You must have a physical to try out. If you have any questions about try-outs, please see Coach Andrea Bell.

Varsity Boys Basketball Tryouts - Monday, 10/31
Varsity Boys Basketball tryouts will begin on Monday, October 31 in the main gym. You must have a physical to try out.  If you have any questions about tryouts, please see Coach Jeff Harrelson in Room B221.

Jostens' Last Visit for Ring and Graduation Supplies Orders - Tuesday, 11/1
Jostens will be here on November 1st for their final visit to take orders for junior rings and senior graduation supplies. After this date you will need to make arrangement for any orders directly with Jostens at their location in Greenville. No orders will be able to be placed here at MHS after 11/

Gang Out Summit for Youth
Thursday, November 3rd at 7 p.m.
 Empowerment Zone
775 Woodruff Road
Greenville, SC 29607 

Topics include:
Teen Violence... Gang Violence... School Discipline... Dress Code... Warning Signs

 The "Gang Out Summit" will feature three dynamic speakers from the Greenville County community:
    Mr. Woodrow Dantzler (Former Clemson Quarterback and NFL Player)
    Agent T. C. Taylor (South Carolina Public Safety Division)
    Attorney Jeff Weston (Assistant Solicitor for Greenville County) 

All youth in attendance will be asked to make a pledge to help bring an end to teen/gang violence and promote youth and community unity. 

Questions? Please contact Dexter Reaves (864-386-7757 - dexterlreaves@gmail.com)

Beta Club Members T-Shirt Money due by 11/4
Please bring $8 for club t-shirt to Dr. Raj Deshpande by November 4.

MHS Drama and Choral Departments Presents…
42nd Street - Performances.... Thursday, November 10 & Friday, November 11 at 7pm and Sunday, November 13 at 3pm

Tickets are $7

Spanish National Honor Society Meetings 
SNHS Meetings will take place the third Thursday of each month at 8:10 a.m. in B125, Mrs. Shanna Yown's room. The dates are Nov 17, Dec 15, Jan 19, Feb 16, March 15, April 19, and May 17th.  Our induction will be on Sept 27th at 6:30 in the media center.

Free Access to ACT, PSAT, SAT and AP Exam Reviews
The State Department of Education is pleased to offer free access online to ACT, PSAT, SAT, and AP Exam Reviews for any SC student who wishes to prepare for these tests during the 2011-2012 school year.  Students can gain access to the reviews at http://scvspconnect.ed.sc.gov.  Simply click on the Course Information tab and then the Test Preparation tab. 

SunnyD Labels Wanted – Please Send to Media Center!
The Media Center needs 20 SunnyD labels to receive 20 SunnyD Book Spree books for the children's literature collection (used by teacher cadets and Speech & Debate classes). Labels from all shrink-wrapped packs and bottles 16oz or larger are eligible. Thanks!