The Saintsation

HOMECOMING 2010

February brought many of the MJCA family together for one special night of basketball and festivities. MJCA varsity basketball hosted Riverside, a region opponent while alumni, students and parents gathered to support the Saints. A special Homecoming presentation between games ushered in the 2009-2010 female Homecoming ambassadors, including Miss MJCA, Faith Fallin. In addition to the traditional Homecoming presentations, there was a special moment of recognition for varsity boys’ coach, Paul Christensen. Two nights prior, Coach Christensen had reached his 200th career victory after a win over Currey Ingram. Former player and coach, David Kitchen Jr. returned to present him with a plaque from the school marking his success.

SNOW STRIKES AGAIN 2010 February ushered in cold temperatures again, as one of the largest snowstorms this area has seen in a few years swept through. School was cancelled for three days as streets and parking lots thawed. On Monday (2/1), thirty students and adults gathered in the MJCA parking lot to clear the walks of snow and ice. These willing volunteers spent two and a half hours making sure that when school returned to session, the paths would be clear. Rest assured, numerous snowballs were thrown in the process! _____________________________________ MJCA SPIRIT WEEK 2010 SPIRIT COMPETITIONS __________________________ MJCA STUDENT TO ATTEND NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Caleb Anderson has been nominated as a scholar for the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington D.C this March. He will have the opportunity to join other students from around the nation and take part in leadership focus groups designed to encourage the skills and strategies that these young men and women are already demonstrating. While there, Caleb will be able to visit the White House, several veteran monuments, and Capitol Hill. What an honor to have such an outstanding young man representing MJCA! Congratulations, Caleb! _____________________________________	MJCA SPIRIT WEEK 2010 The first week of February brought with it the excitement of spirit week and Homecoming! The hallways transformed as students took part in dress up days and participated in spirit competitions at lunch. Despite the fact that snow eliminated two days from the spirit week schedule, our student body still came ready to celebrate and have fun. When school resumed on Wednesday , students dressed up as their favorite group or duo. On Thursday, all the favorite super heroes were represented, and Friday brought with it black out day in support of the high school varsity basketball teams. Famous Groups and Duos _________________________________________________	MJCA SPIRIT WEEK 2010 *Heroes and Superheroes* __________________________ MJCA SCIENCE TEACHER INVITED TO RETURN AS AP READER MJCA is excited to know that Mr. Henderson has been invited to serve as an Advanced Placement Reader at this year's annual AP Reading. After approximately 1.5 million students from around the globe take approximately 2.9 million AP examinations in 22 subject areas this May, AP Readers will have their hands full grading and assessing exceptional work. Along with earning valuable Continuing Education Units, Mr. Henderson will play an important role in developing future exams and assessing the current state of teaching and learning within his own discipline. Congratulations to Mr. Henderson as he represents our school on a national platform! ____________________________________ HOMECOMING 2010 February brought many of the MJCA family together for one special night of basketball and festivities. MJCA varsity basketball hosted Riverside, a region opponent while alumni, students and parents gathered to support the Saints. A special Homecoming presentation between games ushered in the 2009-2010 female Homecoming ambassadors, including Miss MJCA, Faith Fallin. In addition to the traditional Homecoming presentations, there was a special moment of recognition for varsity boys’ coach, Paul Christensen. Two nights prior, Coach Christensen had reached his 200th career victory after a win over Currey Ingram. Former player and coach, David Kitchen Jr. returned to present him with a plaque from the school marking his success. Above the action of the night, alumni mingled in the hospitality room on the track, catching up with one another. A packed house witnessed two victories from MJCA teams and experienced another night full of memories! Congratulations to all our Homecoming ambassadors! ____________________________________