COLTS STRONG

by Whitney Smither

  It’s halfway through the NFL 2012-2013 season, and the Indianapolis Colts’ fans are eager to see what is in store for their team for the remainder of the season.

   “I am very impressed that we have won as many games as we have,” Spanish teacher Mrs. Richhart said. “I see a great future ahead.”

NEWS RELEASE: Champions of Character Winners

Mooresville High School Athletic Department

For Immediate Release 11/1/12

Mooresville High School Athletic Department Announces Champions of Character Award Winners for October

Mooresville, IN – The Mooresville High School Athletic Department is pleased to announce the Champions of Character award winners from all Mooresville Schools for the month of October.

The Champions of Character program specific inspires character qualities being implemented through life experiences gained from the educational and/or athletic experiences at Mooresville.  The program recognizes one male & female student from each elementary school, the middle school and high school for the month of September.  The students each month are nominated by their teachers and chosen by their Principal for demonstrating the following three main core values through the Mooresville Champions of Character program: Character, Unity and Servant Leadership. 

October Award Winners:

MHS Gets an ‘A’

   Through the IDOE, a grading system put in place in 2011, Mooresville High School has learned that it is an A-Rated school. The grades for 2012 assigned by the IDOE are based on the Spring 2012 State Assessment.

 For more information, view the Mooresville Schools News Release here:

https://s3.amazonaws.com/mcsc-dev/attachments/708/original/school%20grades%202012.pdf?1351723799

Reminder: Time Change Saturday

"Fall Back" in the Fall: MHS: Don't forget to move your clocks back one hour before you go to sleep on Saturday night.

Urgent Parent Message

From Mooresville Schools Facebook Page

We have learned from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department that amongst a child’s Halloween candy a Kit Kat bar was found with a needle inside. Parents discovered the needle before the candy was eaten. The child had been trick or treating in the Commons area of Heartland Crossing.

Parents are urged to look through their children’s candy before letting the child have it. Anything suspicious should be reported to the sheriff’s department at 765-342-5544 or the Mooresville Police Department at 317-831-3434.

Passmore Passes More

by Brett Hoffman

            This past Saturday, senior Michael Passmore ran in the Indiana State Championship in Terre Haute. He was the only Mooresville cross country runner to advance to state.

            “I took it easy the week before the race and got mentally prepared,” Passmore said. “I also ate a ton of carbs.”

This was Passmore’s second time running at state for cross country, and he was ready to show his competitors how much he had improved. Passmore was in between the fortieth and fiftieth at the 4k mark, and finished in seventeenth place, passing nearly half of his fellow runners in 1000 meters. Passmore also finished as the eleventh fastest senior in the race, which gave him a spot on the Indiana All Star Cross Country team. He will be running in Kettering Ohio with the other All Stars from Ohio, Michigan and Illinois on Nov. 17.

            “I got a PR (personal record) at the most important race of the season,” Passmore said. “I am very happy.”

            The MHS team came out to support Passmore, wearing costumes, painting his name on their stomachs and dyeing their hair blue and gold. The bus was also painted for Passmore with words of encouragement.

            “I feel like he had a very successful race,” math teacher Clint Swalls said. “Even though he didn’t finish first, he had a race plan that he carried out.”

            Passmore will be leaving the school on a positive note, having set the school record in his senior year of cross country. Be sure to congratulate Passmore on his incredible performance this season. 

Mooresville High School Annual Wagon Trails Revue

by Paige Baker

  Mooresville High School will be hosting its annual Wagon Trails Revue on Friday, Nov 2 and Saturday, Nov 3 starting at 7 p.m. Cost of admission is $7, tickets can be purchased from Mrs. Dawn Blake at the Welcome Center anytime during the school day.

   “Wagon Trails is a fun way for the yearbook staff to raise money. It really helps us out a lot with yearbook sales,” event coordinator Tara Davis said.

PSAT Day Attendance

            Due to the PSAT being optional this year, unlike previous years, juniors and seniors must attend school on the day that sophomores will be taking the PSAT, Oct. 31. It happens to be on the same day as Halloween this year. Only sophomores and juniors who have signed up for the PSAT will be taking it on that day.

Running to Semi-State

   It was cool and clear the morning when the Girls’ Cross Country Team stepped onto the Regionals course at Greensburg. After finishing their final run-out, the girls lined up and readied themselves for the race ahead.

Run, Michael, Run!

by Brett Hoffman

  As cross country season comes to an end, senior Michael Passmore has moved into the State competition level. After an incredible season filled with record breaking times, Passmore will compete at State this Saturday.

Outstanding Octoboo

The MHS Orchestras enjoyed a great turnout for their annual Octoboo concert featuring Sammy Terry.

Art Club to Host Pumpkin Carving Contest

   The Art Club is hosting a pumpkin carving contest on Tuesday, Oct. 30 in Room 158. It will be held from 2:40 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested should see Mrs. Diane Evans. There is a fee of $2 and everyone must provide their own pumpkin. Some carving tools will be available but cutting tools will not be provided. All work must be done there and must be school appropriate. Prizes will be given to first, second and third place. The winning pumpkins will be displayed in the showcase near the art room. The more participants the bigger the cash prize, so sign up!

Boys’ and Girls’ Club Needs Volunteers

  Mooresville High School’s Student Council will be helping the Boys’ and Girls’ Club move into its new headquarters on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. until noon. The club needs more volunteers to come help out. The club is currently located on 217 East High Street in Mooresville (next to the Godfather’s pizza) and will be moving to the corner of St. Claire Street and Indianapolis Road. Vehicles that can load materials are wanted but not required to help. Meet at High Street location. If you have any questions or to RSVP, contact Jennifer Carroll at (812) 369-9158.