Retiring teachers have big plans post-MHS
May 22, 2013 • Amy Wood, Staff Reporter
This year there is a total of six teachers retiring from Midland High School. They have spent a large portion of their lives dedicated to teaching and have big plans after retirement. Mrs. Lydia Toon Mrs. Toon has spent three of her 31 years of teaching at MHS. She has taught over twenty subjects including,... Read more »
Class officers are chosen for the class of 2014
May 22, 2013 • Abby Bledsoe, staff reporter
This school year has flown by and the students for next years class officers have been chosen. Each officer position requires a different responsibility from keeping track of money or leading assemblies in prayer. The senior officers for the class of 2014 prepare to step up as leaders. The juniors... Read more »
Foreign Exchange student Kristin Roksvag’s experience in America
May 22, 2013 • Cassidy Golden, Staff Reporter
As the school year dwindles down to its final days, the foreign exchange students are getting ready to head back home. When Junior Kristin Roksvag from Norway got here she went and met her host family and started to prepare for her school year in Midland. There are some strict rules that the Foreign... Read more »
Students tell their highlights from this year
May 22, 2013
With one week of school left, all the students are getting really excited for summer. However, students can’t help but look back at all the good times that this school year brought. Along with the many exciting events that Student Council had, came catastrophes as well. “On Catoico night,... Read more »
Graduation Information for Seniors
May 20, 2013 • Hope Erwin, Staff Reporter
Graduation will be held at 4 p.m. on June 1, 2013 in the Chaparral Center at Midland College. Seniors must arrive at the Chap Center by 2:30 p.m. you will not be allowed in after 3 p.m. Do not come with your cap and gown on, but in hand. You will receive 8 tickets for your family and friends to attend... Read more »
McCullough wins Lester Van Pelt III Scholarship
May 13, 2013
The Lester Van Pelt III scholarship is perhaps the most prestigious scholarship opportunity for the students at MHS, and the $50,000 that comes along with it is sure to help any future University of Texas at Austin student financially. Generally awarded to future Business or Music majors, the scholarship... Read more »
New laws on cell phones while driving are put into place
May 6, 2013
Laws are being passed, specifically banning cell phone use while driving. House bill 347 says that in a school zone no cell phones are to be used, house bill 63 states no texting but hands free calling is OK, house bill 27 states that no phones are to be used while driving, penalties are being enforced... Read more »
Top 5 honored by MISD education foundation
May 6, 2013 • Abby Bledsoe, Staff Reporter
The top five seniors this year have worked hard to make their way to the top. Sunday, April 14 each of the top five students plus their favorite teachers were recognized for their hard work by the MISD Education Foundation. Each student also received a scholarship of various amounts called the “Shining... Read more »
Physics teacher experiences change at conference
May 6, 2013 • Ryan Whittenberg, Co-Editor
Recently, Midland High Physics teacher Cory Callaway went to the National Science Teacher Association Conference April 10-14 for only one significant reason. “This conference was specific to content, I attended sessions regarding physics and educational theory/method” Mr. Callaway said, “the... Read more »
Students speak up about Boston marathon bombings
May 3, 2013 • Amy Wood, Staff Reporter
Three college friends of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev are under arrest. These three friends are suspected of removing items from his dorm after the attack on April 15th. Two of the friends were detained on April 20th on immigration charges and the third is now in custody. They will... Read more »
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