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MHS Wildcat Marching Band Reveals New Uniform Design
Mark Heather of Orefice LTD, Grand Rapids, worked with Band Director Katy Essex on creating a new design for the Wildcat Marching Band. The uniform is mostly black with Wildcat orange sleeves, collar and plume, with just a hint of white. MHS Director of Bands Katy Essex unveiled the design for the Wildcat Marching Band’s […]
MHS Students Tally 10,030 Minutes of Reading
Melody Schneider’s high school English classes tallied 10,030 minutes of reading between October 24 and November 30. Reading is not only enjoyable but improves memory, increases focus and concentration, reduces stress levels, enhances empathy and creativity, and increases cognitive function. MHS Principal Lynn Wagner is pleased to report that between October 24 and November 30, […]
Nofsinger Passes the Halfway Mark on Way to Coast
Coast-to-coast cyclist Chris Nofsinger just can’t get enough of the cows along the trail. Apparently, the Texas Longhorns, seen here near Winchester, Texas, are so adorable they come right up to the fence when she stops to talk with them. The Ides of March was a time for celebration in Texas on March 15. Marcellus’ […]
MHS Athletes Recognized as SW 10 All Conference
MHS is well represented as SW 10 All Conference Athletes. Starting at left (basketball): Junior Nate Mihills was named Honorable Mention, Sophomore Beau Ferguson, 2nd team; Sophomore Parker Adams, Honorable Mention; Senior Brooklyn VanTilburg, 1st Team; Sophomore Ladora Bet Sargis, Honorable Mention; Junior Clare Flory, Honorable Mention; wrestlers Marvin Jones and Hayden Hartford (not pictured), […]
Marcellus MYWAY Wrestling Concludes with State Tournament
submitted by Nick Seelye The 2023 Marcellus Youth Wrestling Season is coming to an end next weekend after the state tournament, March 24 – 26. This year we had 13 state qualifiers make it in with 5 number-1 seeds, 4 number-2 seeds, 3 number-3 seeds, and 1 number-4 seed. Congratulations to all of our […]
Marcellus Memories
March 7, 1968:Party Line Phone Rings Change March 19: General Telephone’s program to eliminate coded ringing for the Marcellus exchange party line customers will become effective shortly with several changes in the service. O.W. Luedeke, District Manager for the company said, “On Tuesday, March 19 at 6:00 A.M., we will make the change to full selective ringing. […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
by Nanette Pauley, Superintendent On March 13, 2023, the Marcellus Community Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting. The board heard reports from administrators and acted on several agenda items. Principals’ reports highlighted upcoming events including the Volinia Maple Festival scheduled for March 25, from 7:00 a.m. until noon, and the Wizard of Oz […]
Band Notes
Band Notes – March 20, 2023 Band Boosters Summer Grilling Meat RaffleThe Band Booster Summer Grilling Meat Raffle has begun! Tickets are $15 a piece and are being sold by all members of the Band Booster organization. 2 $250 meat bundles, being prepared from Terrill’s Market, will be given to the selected raffle winner the […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Throwing Baseball a Curveby John Mooy With the weather warming and Spring Training underway, can the start of another Major League baseball season be far behind? The question for several years now has been how do we speed up the game of baseball. As one individual who closely follows the game indicated, “if baseball were […]