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NEWS BULLETINS/BREAKING NEWS (Latest Update May 17)
BASEBALL EARNS STATE TITLE
Win number 43 of the season gave the Panthers the 2011-2012 State Baseball Title (See the baseball section for more information).
ADMINISRATIVE POSITION OPEN
Mars Hill Bible School is accepting applicants for the position of elementary principal. Anyone interested in applying should contact Mr. Dexter Rutherford in the high school office at 256-767-1203 ext. 3 to arrange for an appointment.
TEACHER EARNS WHNT HONOR
Congratulations to first grade teacher, Mrs. Crystal Delano. She earned the "Tools for Teachers" Award from WHNT-TV in Huntsville and was presented $319 to use for classroom supplies. The presentation was on the WHNT nightly newscast on May 2.
DEBATERS EARN NFL TITLE
Congratulations to Maggie McCoy and Nick Walton for being named the top public forum debate team in the state. They will debate at the national tournament in Indianapolis in June.
DUKE TALENT STATE HONORS
Congratulations to ETHAN KEMP and KAYLEY O'KELLEY for earning state honors in the annual Duke University Talent Identification Program. They were honored for their exceptional ACT scores.
GIRLS'/BOYS' STATE
Congratulations to the Girls'/Boys' State Representatives for 2012: Addie Harrison (Girls State); Grayson Brown, Harrison Chastain, Glenn Irby, Mark McWilliams, Austin Swinea, Thomas Swinea and Thomas Willingham (Boys State).
MH STUDENTS SPEAK AT LADS TO LEADERS
MH juniors, Harrison Chastain and Austin Swinea, were two of the four speakers selected to speak for the combined Sunday worship at the April 8 Conference in Nashville. They spoke before some 6,000 worshippers and did an outstanding job proclaiming God's Word! Congratulations!
2012 LARIMORE AWARD FINALISTS AND NOMINEES
Congratulations to the following seniors who have been named as Finalists for the 2012 Larimore Award: Will Harrison, Jordan Holt, Faith Mansell, Christian McGee, Andrew Pyle and Collin White. Congratulations, as well, to those who were nominated: Justin Abernathy, Elizabeth Adams, Holly Allamel, Lauren Atchley, Trevor Beasley, Will Brown, Morgan Chandler, Charlie Clark, Kenzie Davis, Rion Golden, Ashley House, Luke Krieger, Morgan Leavitt, Jonathan Marks, Maggie McCoy, Chandler Moseley, Austin Penter, Jared Powers, Lucas Rhoden, Skyler South, Catherine Stutts, Nick Walton, Dillon Whitten, Reann Williams, Billy Williamson, Alex Wright and Max Wright.
SPECIAL THANKS TO DONORS
A very special "THANK YOU!" to the parents and donors who have given the funds for new playground equipment for the preschool and elementary. Other donors have provided additional SmartTABLES and other technology for our students. Mars Hill is blessed by having so many wonderful parents, grandparents and friends who contribute in these ways to keep tuition as low as possible. Also, an anonymous donor has given the Media Center a $4,500 gift to use for upgtades and the purchase of new materials. THANK YOU!!!
BENEFIT DINNER AWARDS
A very special "THANK YOU!" to those who were honored at the 28th annual Benefit Dinner on March 9: Friends of Mars Hill: Richard Brackin; Volunteer of the Year: Jan O'Kelley; Employee of the Year: Christie Abernathy; Teachers of the Year, Wanda Myers and Judy Young.
LAUDERDALE HALL OF FAME
Congratulations to Ronnie Pannell and Dustin Wright. They were inducted into the Lauderdale County Sports Hall of Fame on March 17. Ronnie has been the Voice of the Panthers for many years, having broadcast over 1,000 games. Dustin was a double sport (baseball and basketball) leader in the early 1990s. He has the number two all-time PPG average (27.4) for Panther basketball.
GEOGRAPHY BEE WINNERS
Congratulations to the Grade 4-8 winners in the school's annual Geography Bee. They are John Medley (4), Daniel Morris (4), Macy Wallace (5), Nolan Binion (5), Cara Grace Berry (6), Jackson Turner (6), Lucas Anderson (7), Jacob Hennigan (7), Ariel McMannus (8) and Drake Seal (8). Drake has also qualified for state competition!
DAR, HOBY NOMINEES
Christian McGee has been named as the school's DAR award winner for the 2011-2012 school year. Sophomore Allison Young was named the school's HOBY (Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership) nominee. Congratulations CHRISTIAN and ALLISON!
MR AND MISS MHBS AND NOMINEES
Congratulations to REANN WILLIAMS and WILL HARRISON for being selected the school's "ideal" students for 2011-2012. They are Mr. and Miss Mars Hill. Mr. Mars Hill Nominees: Will Brown, Jordan Holt, Luke Krieger, Chandler Moseley, Austin Penter, Andrew Pyle. Miss Mars Hill Nominees: Holly Allamel, Lauren Atchley, Faith Mansell, Maggie McCoy, Christian McGee, Catherine Stutts. Finalists were Faith Mansell and Chandler Moseley.
NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALIST!
Congratulations to Andrew Pyle for being named one of the four National Merit Semi-Finalists from northwest Alabama in 2011! He continues Mars Hill's record of national qualifiers. Congratulations, as well, to Maggie McCoy for earning a commendation from the National Merit program!
TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE
Phase One of the 21st Century Technology Initiative is now complete. Thanks to foundation grants and gifts from other friends of the school, students and 7-12 faculty are now using laptop computers in selected classes during the 2011-2012 school term. Sixty Macbooks are available for use in classrooms. Faculty training on incorporating Podcasts and other teaching methods that integrate technology into the classrooms will continue.
CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTIAN McGEE!
Christian McGee was selected to play with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra for their annual spring concert. Christian is also the 2011 Lauderdale County DAR winner. Congratulations, Christian!
CONGRATULATIONS MAGGIE McCOY!
Maggie McCoy was elected Governor of Alabama Girl's State for 2011. Congratulations, Maggie!
2011-2012 SCHEDULE
May 20 Graduation; May 21-24 ACT Prep/7-11 Exams; May 24 Dismiss at 11:00/Last Day of Spring Term.
K4-4 STUDENT OF THE WEEK! [May 7, 2012]
Congratulations to MADDIE HOWTON! She was nominated by her second grade teacher, Mrs. Janice Smith. Mrs. Smith writes, "Maddie Howton is a fine student who is kind, respectful, trustworthy and a friend to everyone. She follows school and classroom rules, and works hard to complete tasks as instructed. I depend on her leadership ability in my classroom. Maddie is a positive role model for me and her classmates to follow!" Congratulations, MADDIE!
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK 5-12 [April 30, 2012]
Congratulations to KATIE CLARK, the Middle School Student of the Week and to MERCEDES BRUCE, the High School Student of the Week. Way to go, KATIE and MERCEDES!
THANKS TO PARENTS!
MHBS has always been blessed with numerous supporters. This year we offer a special 'THANK YOU!' to parents who have donated time, equipment and funds to provide new SmartBoards, SmartTables, Elmos, and laptop computers for our classrooms, for providing funds, time and equipment to upgrade our baseball and soccer/football fields and to provide extra funding so that our Show Choir could move to UNA's Norton Auditorium. Also, thank you to a donor for helping provide new carpeting for the Media Center. MHBS thanks you!
THANK YOU!
A special word of appreciation to alumnus Mr. Richard Brackin for his assistance in designing this web page and to Mrs. Betty Dale Walker for contributing hundreds of photos for the site. MHBS thanks you!
Win number 43 of the season gave the Panthers the 2011-2012 State Baseball Title (See the baseball section for more information).
ADMINISRATIVE POSITION OPEN
Mars Hill Bible School is accepting applicants for the position of elementary principal. Anyone interested in applying should contact Mr. Dexter Rutherford in the high school office at 256-767-1203 ext. 3 to arrange for an appointment.
TEACHER EARNS WHNT HONOR
Congratulations to first grade teacher, Mrs. Crystal Delano. She earned the "Tools for Teachers" Award from WHNT-TV in Huntsville and was presented $319 to use for classroom supplies. The presentation was on the WHNT nightly newscast on May 2.
DEBATERS EARN NFL TITLE
Congratulations to Maggie McCoy and Nick Walton for being named the top public forum debate team in the state. They will debate at the national tournament in Indianapolis in June.
DUKE TALENT STATE HONORS
Congratulations to ETHAN KEMP and KAYLEY O'KELLEY for earning state honors in the annual Duke University Talent Identification Program. They were honored for their exceptional ACT scores.
GIRLS'/BOYS' STATE
Congratulations to the Girls'/Boys' State Representatives for 2012: Addie Harrison (Girls State); Grayson Brown, Harrison Chastain, Glenn Irby, Mark McWilliams, Austin Swinea, Thomas Swinea and Thomas Willingham (Boys State).
MH STUDENTS SPEAK AT LADS TO LEADERS
MH juniors, Harrison Chastain and Austin Swinea, were two of the four speakers selected to speak for the combined Sunday worship at the April 8 Conference in Nashville. They spoke before some 6,000 worshippers and did an outstanding job proclaiming God's Word! Congratulations!
2012 LARIMORE AWARD FINALISTS AND NOMINEES
Congratulations to the following seniors who have been named as Finalists for the 2012 Larimore Award: Will Harrison, Jordan Holt, Faith Mansell, Christian McGee, Andrew Pyle and Collin White. Congratulations, as well, to those who were nominated: Justin Abernathy, Elizabeth Adams, Holly Allamel, Lauren Atchley, Trevor Beasley, Will Brown, Morgan Chandler, Charlie Clark, Kenzie Davis, Rion Golden, Ashley House, Luke Krieger, Morgan Leavitt, Jonathan Marks, Maggie McCoy, Chandler Moseley, Austin Penter, Jared Powers, Lucas Rhoden, Skyler South, Catherine Stutts, Nick Walton, Dillon Whitten, Reann Williams, Billy Williamson, Alex Wright and Max Wright.
SPECIAL THANKS TO DONORS
A very special "THANK YOU!" to the parents and donors who have given the funds for new playground equipment for the preschool and elementary. Other donors have provided additional SmartTABLES and other technology for our students. Mars Hill is blessed by having so many wonderful parents, grandparents and friends who contribute in these ways to keep tuition as low as possible. Also, an anonymous donor has given the Media Center a $4,500 gift to use for upgtades and the purchase of new materials. THANK YOU!!!
BENEFIT DINNER AWARDS
A very special "THANK YOU!" to those who were honored at the 28th annual Benefit Dinner on March 9: Friends of Mars Hill: Richard Brackin; Volunteer of the Year: Jan O'Kelley; Employee of the Year: Christie Abernathy; Teachers of the Year, Wanda Myers and Judy Young.
LAUDERDALE HALL OF FAME
Congratulations to Ronnie Pannell and Dustin Wright. They were inducted into the Lauderdale County Sports Hall of Fame on March 17. Ronnie has been the Voice of the Panthers for many years, having broadcast over 1,000 games. Dustin was a double sport (baseball and basketball) leader in the early 1990s. He has the number two all-time PPG average (27.4) for Panther basketball.
GEOGRAPHY BEE WINNERS
Congratulations to the Grade 4-8 winners in the school's annual Geography Bee. They are John Medley (4), Daniel Morris (4), Macy Wallace (5), Nolan Binion (5), Cara Grace Berry (6), Jackson Turner (6), Lucas Anderson (7), Jacob Hennigan (7), Ariel McMannus (8) and Drake Seal (8). Drake has also qualified for state competition!
DAR, HOBY NOMINEES
Christian McGee has been named as the school's DAR award winner for the 2011-2012 school year. Sophomore Allison Young was named the school's HOBY (Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership) nominee. Congratulations CHRISTIAN and ALLISON!
MR AND MISS MHBS AND NOMINEES
Congratulations to REANN WILLIAMS and WILL HARRISON for being selected the school's "ideal" students for 2011-2012. They are Mr. and Miss Mars Hill. Mr. Mars Hill Nominees: Will Brown, Jordan Holt, Luke Krieger, Chandler Moseley, Austin Penter, Andrew Pyle. Miss Mars Hill Nominees: Holly Allamel, Lauren Atchley, Faith Mansell, Maggie McCoy, Christian McGee, Catherine Stutts. Finalists were Faith Mansell and Chandler Moseley.
NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALIST!
Congratulations to Andrew Pyle for being named one of the four National Merit Semi-Finalists from northwest Alabama in 2011! He continues Mars Hill's record of national qualifiers. Congratulations, as well, to Maggie McCoy for earning a commendation from the National Merit program!
TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE
Phase One of the 21st Century Technology Initiative is now complete. Thanks to foundation grants and gifts from other friends of the school, students and 7-12 faculty are now using laptop computers in selected classes during the 2011-2012 school term. Sixty Macbooks are available for use in classrooms. Faculty training on incorporating Podcasts and other teaching methods that integrate technology into the classrooms will continue.
CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTIAN McGEE!
Christian McGee was selected to play with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra for their annual spring concert. Christian is also the 2011 Lauderdale County DAR winner. Congratulations, Christian!
CONGRATULATIONS MAGGIE McCOY!
Maggie McCoy was elected Governor of Alabama Girl's State for 2011. Congratulations, Maggie!
2011-2012 SCHEDULE
May 20 Graduation; May 21-24 ACT Prep/7-11 Exams; May 24 Dismiss at 11:00/Last Day of Spring Term.
K4-4 STUDENT OF THE WEEK! [May 7, 2012]
Congratulations to MADDIE HOWTON! She was nominated by her second grade teacher, Mrs. Janice Smith. Mrs. Smith writes, "Maddie Howton is a fine student who is kind, respectful, trustworthy and a friend to everyone. She follows school and classroom rules, and works hard to complete tasks as instructed. I depend on her leadership ability in my classroom. Maddie is a positive role model for me and her classmates to follow!" Congratulations, MADDIE!
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK 5-12 [April 30, 2012]
Congratulations to KATIE CLARK, the Middle School Student of the Week and to MERCEDES BRUCE, the High School Student of the Week. Way to go, KATIE and MERCEDES!
THANKS TO PARENTS!
MHBS has always been blessed with numerous supporters. This year we offer a special 'THANK YOU!' to parents who have donated time, equipment and funds to provide new SmartBoards, SmartTables, Elmos, and laptop computers for our classrooms, for providing funds, time and equipment to upgrade our baseball and soccer/football fields and to provide extra funding so that our Show Choir could move to UNA's Norton Auditorium. Also, thank you to a donor for helping provide new carpeting for the Media Center. MHBS thanks you!
THANK YOU!
A special word of appreciation to alumnus Mr. Richard Brackin for his assistance in designing this web page and to Mrs. Betty Dale Walker for contributing hundreds of photos for the site. MHBS thanks you!
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