Keep Mesquite Beautiful Awards Scholarships to Three MISD Students
Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc. (KMB) awarded three $1,000 scholarships to graduating MISD seniors. Kendra Hodges (Mesquite High School), Asha Andrews (Mesquite High School), and Lauren Hawkins (Mesquite High School) were all awarded for their commitment to the mission of Keep Mesquite Beautiful.
Each year high school students that participate in KMB’s Youth Environmental Leader’s Program (YEL) have the opportunity to educate the public about environmental issues. This year’s events included Taste & Trade, Trash Bash, Recycling Fashion Show, Christmas in the Park, Mesquite Recycles Day, and much more!
KMB is currently accepting applications for the 2010- 2011 Youth Environmental Leaders Program (YEL). Meetings are held once a month in addition to special events throughout the year. All hours are eligible to receive credit toward NHS, Student Council and other organizations. To register, please visit: www.keepmesquitebeautiful.org
Shands Elementary Marathon Kids
More than 70 students at Shands Elementary school ran or walked at least 26.2 miles over a six-month time period to complete the Marathon Kids program. Several Mesquite ISD campuses participated in Marathon Kids, an innovative fitness and nutrition program with the goal of developing the habit of movement for a lifetime.
While some students completed more than 50 miles, all Marathon Kids who complete at least 26.2 miles receive a free finisher t-shirt and qualify to receive the Marathon Kids medal at the Final Mile Celebration at Loos Stadium in Dallas.
Kimbrough Troupe Wins One-Act Play Competition
With their performance of “Bobby Wilson Can Eat His Own Face” actors from Kimbrough Middle School took first place in the Mesquite ISD’s 10th annual Middle School Theatre One-Act Play Festival held April 20 at North Mesquite High School. Theatre teacher and playwright Don Zolidis was the special guest. Drama troupes from six MISD middle schools each performed a different play written by Mr. Zolidis. Mr. Zolidis spoke at the event and offered critiques to students following each performance.
The combined team from Berry and Terry middle schools took second with McDonald Middle School finishing third.
Three Scholar-Athletes Named by NFF
The National Football Foundation (NFF) Gridiron Club of Dallas honored 53 North Texas scholar-athletes for their accomplishments on and off the field at the club's second annual awards banquet, held April 20 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
"We are proud to announce our second scholar-athlete class for the North Texas region," said Gerald Brence, the president of the NFF Gridiron Club of Dallas and the athletics director for the Plano Independent School District.
"These players symbolize everything right about our game, and they serve as a powerful example to their peers about what it means to bring the same competitive spirit to the classroom that we teach them to use on the field."
The 53 scholar-athletes were selected from a pool of candidates from the entire region. The criteria used to evaluate the honorees included athletic accomplishments, performance in the classroom and commitment to the community. The selection committee included coaches, teachers, administrators and business leaders from the North Texas area.
Scholar-athletes selected from MISD are: Chase Johnson, Mesquite; Landry Finch, Poteet; Michael Reed, North Mesquite.
MHS Wins City Championship
The Mesquite High School golf team recently placed first in the Mesquite City Championship held at the Dallas Athletic Club. Five MISD high schools participated, and Dr. John Horn High School finished in second place.
Meteorologist Visits Range Students
KTVT meteorologist Jeff Jamison recently presented a program about severe weather to third graders at Range Elementary. The students are involved in a research project about the forces of nature.
JHHS Color Guard Named Regional Champions
After winning first place at the U.S. Army Western Region Championships in San Antonio, John Horn High School's Big Red Color Guard has been named the 2010 U.S. Army JROTC Western Region Challenge Level Unarmed Color Guard Champions. The victory marked the first time a Mesquite ISD color guard has competed at the U.S. Army regional event, and the first win for a MISD color guard.
The JHHS color guard will now travel to Daytona Beach, Fla. to compete in the 2010 National High School Drill Team Championships.
SAT and ACT Preparation Information
Attention 11th graders: Are you planning on taking the SAT or ACT in April, May, or June, 2010? Did you know that the state of Texas will pay for ONE exam of your choice this year? College Preparation Program (PDF)
Learning About Texas Indians
Historical reenactor Alan Joyce recently spoke to fourth graders at Range Elementary about the daily life of Texas Indians. During his presentation, students were able to study Native American artifacts.
Mesquite Mavericks Attend All-Star Jam Clinic
The Mesquite Mavericks Special Olympics basketball team recently attended the NBA Cares Basketball Skills Clinic at the Dallas Convention Center. San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan and NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton led the practice, which was part of the NBA All-Star Community Caravan.
Throughout All-Star week, the NBA family, including All-Stars, NBA and WNBA players and Legends, and NBA Development League players joined NBA partners and guests to work together on more than 25 service projects and events that left a lasting impact on North Texas communities. These efforts were highlighted by the NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service on Friday, Feb. 12.
Middle Schoolers Raise Money for Haiti
Members of Kimbrough Middle School's Green Team recently held a fundraiser for people affected by the earthquake in Haiti. They were able to raise $484.64 to aid disaster victims.
Shaw Student Wins Punt, Pass and Kick Competition
With a total distance of 218 feet, Shaw Elementary third grade student Aysia Mitchell won the national finals of the NFL’s Punt, Pass and Kick competition. Aysia and her father traveled to San Diego last weekend where she competed in the finals prior to the Chargers-Jets AFC playoff game.
Aysia's score was 21 feet longer than the second-place finisher in her division. She received an autographed football, helmet, photos and other Cowboys and NFL memorabilia. She, along with the other winners, was featured on the stadium's video board and on national television.
She qualified for the national finals by finishing first in the 8-9 year old girls division competition held prior to the Cowboys-Redskins game Nov. 22.
This is the second consecutive year MISD has sent a student to the finals.
Local P, P & K competitions were held earlier this fall at most Mesquite ISD elementary schools. Approximately 120 winners of the local school contests advanced to Mesquite’s sectional competition sponsored by The Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department. The top five scores from the 14 sectional competitions held across North Texas and the surrounding states qualified for the Team Competition held at Cowboys Stadium. Six MISD students placed at that contest.
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