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Morey qualifies for third nationals event Mar 8, 2010

            Hutchinson High School senior Katelin Morey qualified for a third nationals event Friday (March 5, 2010) at Salina.

            Morey placed second in senate for National Forensics League congress and qualified for this summer's NFL national tournament at Kansas City, Mo.

            Previously, Morey had qualified for nationals in NFL cross examination debate with partner T.J. Blake and for National Catholic Forensics League debate with Blake.

            Morey also received the NFL's Premier Distinction Membership Award for gaining more than 1,500 NFL points in competition Friday. Points are awarded for speaking and acting events during a student's high school career.

            On Saturday, HHS competed in forensics at Salina South, placing second in sweepstakes. This was the third weekend in a row HHS placed first or second in sweepstakes competition.

            Individual placings from Salina South follow.        
Seniors:

• Katelin Morey: second in impromptu (state qualifier); third in original oratory; fourth in international extemp.
• Veronika Nelson: second in original oratory (state qualifier); fourth in impromptu; fifth in prose, fifth in international extemp
• Allie Lightsey: first in poetry (state qualifier)
• Tonya Powers: fourth in poetry

Sophomores:

• Craig McKibben: third in poetry; third in informative
• Jessica Wood: sixth in original oratory
• Alex Turley: second in international extemp (state qualifier)

            HHS will compete Saturday, March 13, at McPherson.

            Kelly Thompson coaches forensics and debate at HHS. Head Start has smoke detectors Mar 4, 2010

            Reno County Head Start has received a grant to provide 300 smoke detectors for Reno Countians.

            The grant is from the Kansas Fire Injury Prevention Program through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. While the grant targets families with children under 5, those with disabilities and the elderly, the smoke detectors are available to everyone.

            Installation is provided by area fire departments and is required by the grant.

            Individuals interested in a smoke detector needs to contact Gidget Watson at Head Start, and provide a name, address and phone number.

            The information, in turn, will be passed on to the Hutchinson Fire Department who will contact them to set up an installation time.

Dads' event slated Mar 4, 2010

            Head Start, the Hutch Recreation Commission and the Male Involvement Network of Reno County are holding an event from 10 a.m. to noon on March 20 at Dillon Nature Center, 3002 East 30^th.

            Activities during the event include nature bingo and fishing for children and the special male role models in their lives. Dads, grandfathers, uncles and neighbors are invited to attend along with their children.

HHS to present 'The Miracle Worker' Mar 4, 2010

            The Hutchinson High School Theater Department will present The Miracle Worker as its spring production.

            The classic play will be performed at 7:30 p.m. March 11 through 13 in the HHS Auditorium, 1401 North Severance.

            Tickets cost $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. USD 308 staff and HHS students are ID.

            The classic play chronicles the work of Annie Sullivan with Helen Keller.

           

            Below is the cast list for The Miracle Worker.

• Annie Sullivan: Summer Gajewski
• Helen Keller: Patti Degner
• Kate Keller: Emilie Stafford
• Captain Keller: Tito Russell-Spees
• James Keller: Draevyn Redman-Frost
• Doctor: Russell Collier
• Anagnos: Josh Mendoza
• Aunt Ev: Ciara Mundhenke
• Viney: Jamease Roberts
• Percy: Trae Mayberry
• Martha: Sholanda Maple
• Blind Girls: Emma Barnett, Christy Edington, Hannah Young and Brittany Bailey

             For more information, contact Tobie Henline.

HHS forenscs places second at Buhler Mar 1, 2010

            The Hutchinson High School forensics squad placed second overall at the Buhler Invitational last weekend.

            HHS was second in sweepstakes standings behind Salina Central and ahead of Valley Center.

            Individually, senior Veronika Nelson was first for the Triathlon Award for finishes in three events on Saturday (Feb. 27, 2010). Senior Katelin Morey was fourth. Morey, in turn, placed first in the Pilot Award for competitions on both Friday and Saturday while freshman T.J. Blake was fifth.

            On Friday, HHS competed in student congress, Lincoln-Douglas debate and public forum debate at Buhler. In congress, Morey was sixth in Senate, sophomore Mitchell Garrett was sixth in house A, Blake was sixth in novice senate and sophomore April Adler was presiding officer in novice house A.

            In Lincoln-Douglas debate, Morey placed first.

            Saturday's results follow:

• Improvised Duet Acting: Sangai Norris, junior, and Pamela James, junior, sixth
• Humorous Interpretation: Denni Brummer, junior, sixth
• Dramatic Interpretation: Nelson, third
• Prose: Nelson, first; Allie Lightsey, senior, second
• Poetry: Nelson, first; Tonya Powers, senior, fifth
• Domestic Extemp: Blake, fifth
• Foreign Extemp: Morey, fourth; Mary Torrez, sophomore, fifth
• Informative Speaking: Lightsey, first; Craig McKibben, sophomore, third
• Oration: Nelson, second; Morey, fourth
• Duet Acting: McKibben and Emily Davis, sophomore, fifth
• Impromptu: Morey, first

            Kelly Thompson coaches forensics at HHS.
Sixth grade art show online Feb 25, 2010

            To Celebrate Youth Art Month, all sixth graders in the Hutchinson Public Schools were asked to select one piece of art to exhibit. As a result, the district is hosting a Virtual Art Gallery. It can be found at: http://usd308art.com

            Voting for the best of show is open through March 10, 2010.
            The top students selected will be invited to display his or her art at the Hutchinson Art Center. A reception will be held in their honor, trip to Wichita Art Museum, Wichita State and lunch.

            For more information, contact Teddy Gingerich, USD 308 elementary art teacher.

HHS forensics wins sweepstakes Feb 22, 2010
            Four years to the day after winning its most recent first-place sweepstakes trophy in forensics, the Hutchinson High School speech and drama squad won sweepstakes at Valley Center Saturday (Feb. 20, 2010).

            The last time HHS won a first place forensics sweepstakes trophy was Feb. 20, 2006, at McPherson

            HHS also competed at Halstead Thursday (Feb. 18, 2010). Senior Katelin Morey was first in foreign extemp and qualified for state. Sophomore Jarrod Nisley and junior Deni Brummer placed fifth in duet acting.

            The results from Valley Center follow.

Seniors:

• Katelin Morey, Foreign Extemp, first place, state qualifier
• Katelin Morey, Impromptu Speaking, first place, state qualifier
• Katelin Morey, Oral Interpretation of Prose, first place, state qualifier
• Katelin Morey, Triathlon Award (top student entered in three events), first place
• Veronika Nelson, Dramatic Interpretation, second place, state qualifier
• Veronika Nelson, Oral Interpretation of Prose, second place, state qualifier
• Veronika Nelson, Original Oratory, third place
• Veronika Nelson, Triathlon Award, second place
• Allie Lightsey, Informative Speaking, first place, state qualifier
• Allie Lightsey, Dramatic Interpretation, third place
• Tonya Powers, Oral Interpretation of Poetry, fourth place

Juniors:

• Pamela James, Original Oratory, sixth place
• Pamela James, Oral Interpretation of Poetry, sixth place

Sophomore:

• Mary Torrez, Foreign Extemp, fifth place

Freshman:

• TJ Blake, Impromptu Speaking, fourth place
• TJ Blake, Domestic Extemp, third place

 

       HHS competes Friday and Saturday at Buhler. Kelly Thompson coaches forensics and debate at HHS.

Five qualify for BPA nationals Feb 22, 2010
            Five Hutchinson High School students qualified for the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference.

            The five qualified by placing at the recent BPA State Leadership Conference in Wichita, which was Feb. 18 to 20.

• Todd Murphy, senior: First place in Computer Network Technology and first place in Cisco Systems Administration. Murphy was also recognized for a top 10 finish in Information Technology Concepts.
• Travis Baker, senior: First place in Java Programming.
• Richard Petrie, junior: Second place in Fundamentals of Web Design.
• Cameron Sprague, senior: Third place in PC Servicing and Troubleshooting and second place in Computer Security.
• Cody Milligan, junior: Fifth place in PC Servicing and Troubleshooting and third place in Computer Security.

            The students qualified for the National Leadership Conference, which will be held in Anaheim, Calif., May 5 to 9.

            For more information, contact Kelli Lusk.

Wiley celebrates Spirit Week Feb 18, 2010

            For students across Kansas, annual state assessments in reading and math are upon them.

            At Wiley Elementary, students will participate in Spirit Week March 1 to 5, which is the week ahead of state assessments at the school.

            Activities at the school include:

• Monday, March 1: Crazy Socks -- Stepping off to good test taking
• Tuesday, March 2: Twin Day -- Double our test taking success
• Wednesday, March 3: WACKY -- Working hard, Achieving Success, Confidence, Knowledge, Your best
• Thursday: Team Day -- Working as a team on state assessments
• Friday: Neon Day -- It is your time to shine!

           

            Additionally, there will be a pep rally at about 2:20 p.m. Friday, March 5, at the school. Hutchinson High School cheerleaders and athletes will be at the school. The school also will hand out its Award of Excellence during the pep rally.

            For more information, contact Cindy Cooprider.

HHS forensics places at two tournaments Feb 15, 2010

            The Hutchinson High School forensics team placed at a pair of weekend tournaments.

            Friday (Feb. 12, 2010), HHS competed at Salina South. Senior Katelin Morey was third in varsity senate; sophomore Mary Torrez was second in varsity house; sophomore Mitchell Garrett was sixth in varsity house; and sophomore April Adler was fifth in novice house. Morey and Torrez teamed up to take fourth in public forum debate.

            Saturday (Feb. 13, 2010), HHS also competed at Wichita East. Morey placed fourth in varsity international extemporaneous speaking.

            Kelly Thompson coaches forensics at HHS.