The nominees for this year’s All-School Read are Seeing by: Jose Saramago, All the Names also by: Jose Saramago, and Till we have Faces by: C.S. Lewis.
“The All-School Read exposes the entire school population to new genres of reading they might not have read normally,” said Colin Greatwood (’10).
The MLWGS All-School Read is a school wide reading of a single book selected by the students. The books are selected by a small committee of students and teachers.
The six students pick two books each, and in the next week they vote on the top six. Over the summer each member of the committee reads the selected books. Once school starts again, the selections are reduced to three. From there, they vote again for the top three, which are then introduced to the entire student population for a school-wide vote
Friday, October 31, 2008
Internet Safety Assembly
A presentation full of important information regarding internet safety was given to MLWGS students on Thursday, October 23rd, during 6th period block. The presentation contained tips on how to be a smart and spam-free internet user.
"It was very informative," said Galen Kellner ('12)
The presentation focused on giving students advice for avoiding spam, viruses, trojans, and other online dangers. It described several actions students could take to protect themselves, such as installing antivirus software or setting up spam filters for their e-mails.
"It was very informative," said Galen Kellner ('12)
The presentation focused on giving students advice for avoiding spam, viruses, trojans, and other online dangers. It described several actions students could take to protect themselves, such as installing antivirus software or setting up spam filters for their e-mails.
Homecoming
The junior class sold 581 tickets for Homecoming and made over 4000 dollars, according to Ms. Sharon Parker, Senior Seminar/Mentorship Coordinator.
"Given that people were on the dance floor the entire night, it seemed like everyone was having a great time." said Ms. Parker.
Of the 581 tickets sold, about 10% were sold to guests. The other 90% were sold to MLWGS students. Also, the number of tickets sold flew from about 530 two years ago to 581 this year, a 10% increase
"Given that people were on the dance floor the entire night, it seemed like everyone was having a great time." said Ms. Parker.
Of the 581 tickets sold, about 10% were sold to guests. The other 90% were sold to MLWGS students. Also, the number of tickets sold flew from about 530 two years ago to 581 this year, a 10% increase
Suggestions Needed
The freshmen S.C.A. is looking for suggestions for the winter dance and freshmen lock-in, both of which are taking place on December 17. Suggestions may be placed in the suggestion box in the freshmen commons, and will be considered when planning for the events.
The winter dance and freshmen lock-in are traditionally sponsored and organized by the freshmen student council. "The freshmen are counting on us to make the dance fun, so we are working really hard," said Catherine Miller, a freshmen co-president.
Suggestions may be submitted in writing and dropped it in the suggestion box in freshmen commons. "The only thing in there right now is a gummy bear, so we really need you guys' suggestions," said Ross Anderson, freshmen Co-Historian
The winter dance and freshmen lock-in are traditionally sponsored and organized by the freshmen student council. "The freshmen are counting on us to make the dance fun, so we are working really hard," said Catherine Miller, a freshmen co-president.
Suggestions may be submitted in writing and dropped it in the suggestion box in freshmen commons. "The only thing in there right now is a gummy bear, so we really need you guys' suggestions," said Ross Anderson, freshmen Co-Historian
ASL Students Attend Deaf Lecture
A deaf lecture focusing on the role of deaf people in the Holocaust was held at UVA last Thursday, October 23rd. It was attended by a group of MLWGS ASL students.
The main reasons for the trip were to “introduce students to deaf culture, be part of a deaf audience, [and] learn about deaf people in the Holocaust,” said Ms. Brenda Thornton, ASL teacher.
ASL student, Kathleen Webb (’10), said “Most people don’t think about deaf people and the Holocaust, [but] it was cool. The signer presented really well.” According to Ms. Thornton, similar trips are planned for the future.
The main reasons for the trip were to “introduce students to deaf culture, be part of a deaf audience, [and] learn about deaf people in the Holocaust,” said Ms. Brenda Thornton, ASL teacher.
ASL student, Kathleen Webb (’10), said “Most people don’t think about deaf people and the Holocaust, [but] it was cool. The signer presented really well.” According to Ms. Thornton, similar trips are planned for the future.
Free Lunch Now Available
MLWGS has begun taking steps to make its services more accessible to those students with financial difficulties. Following an October 17 decision by the regional school board, the school has officially started its own its own program to provide lunch vouchers.
“It’s in place, it’s been aproved, and it’s working.” said Mr. Phil Tharp, Coordinator of Administration.
The program, modeled on one used by Hanover County schools, provides a $4.50 credit every day, for students to use towards a full meal. These credits are placed on lunch line cards, identical to regular cards in both use and appearance. A To qualify for a credit, students must be part of a household receiving food stamps or Temporary Aid from the Department of Social Services; foster children are also subject to the criteria.
Students interested in credit for the 2008-2009 school year, can apply at any time during the year. Applications can be found either in the attendance office or in Ms. Williams office
“It’s in place, it’s been aproved, and it’s working.” said Mr. Phil Tharp, Coordinator of Administration.
The program, modeled on one used by Hanover County schools, provides a $4.50 credit every day, for students to use towards a full meal. These credits are placed on lunch line cards, identical to regular cards in both use and appearance. A To qualify for a credit, students must be part of a household receiving food stamps or Temporary Aid from the Department of Social Services; foster children are also subject to the criteria.
Students interested in credit for the 2008-2009 school year, can apply at any time during the year. Applications can be found either in the attendance office or in Ms. Williams office
Obama Stumps in Richmond
On an early Wednesday morning last week, MLWGS students signed out in droves to attend an Obama rally held at the Richmond Coliseum. The rally gave students who support Obama an opportunity to see the candidate in person, but it also gave those who work with the campaign an increased drive to volunteer in the final week before the election.
I saw Obama for the first time, and it was amazing,” said Nik Philipsen (’10). “I’m an intern with the Obama campaign, which means I volunteer about 15 hours a week. At the rally, I got to see the result of all this work we’re doing.”
According to the Richmond Times Dispatch, about 13,000 people attended the rally, and an additional 7,000 people were even turned away at the door.
Although 74 students signed out for the rally, not everyone made it in time to get into the Coliseum. Although Obama greeted supporters who were turned away, the MLWGS students left outside were discouraged they didn’t get to go to the rally.
“I stood in line for two hours with some other Maggie Walker people, but only one of us got through security,” said Jonathan Crawford (’09). “I was really disappointed I didn’t get in because I was so excited about the rally. It still was really good to be there, though, and see everyone so unified for Obama.”
Most of the students who attended the rally were ardent supporters before the rally, but for one student, the rally dramatically changed her opinion of Obama.
“Before the rally, I thought that it would be a good opportunity to see someone who might be the future president,” said Mackenzie Tucker (’10).“I didn’t have a strong opinion about either of the candidates, but I went to hear what Obama had to say.”
“When I saw all the supporters, I felt the energy of everyone who believed in him,” she continued. “I know he must be a pretty inspirational person to get a crowd like that.”
Many of the students who went to the rally have volunteered in the past at local Obama offices, but some even considered the going rally another way to help out the campaign.
“Because we can’t vote, going to the rally and showing our support is the next best thing we can do,” said Callie Guy (’10), an Obama volunteer. “I hope that all the other people at the rally saw our spirit and enthusiasm and felt more excited about the Obama campaign.
I saw Obama for the first time, and it was amazing,” said Nik Philipsen (’10). “I’m an intern with the Obama campaign, which means I volunteer about 15 hours a week. At the rally, I got to see the result of all this work we’re doing.”
According to the Richmond Times Dispatch, about 13,000 people attended the rally, and an additional 7,000 people were even turned away at the door.
Although 74 students signed out for the rally, not everyone made it in time to get into the Coliseum. Although Obama greeted supporters who were turned away, the MLWGS students left outside were discouraged they didn’t get to go to the rally.
“I stood in line for two hours with some other Maggie Walker people, but only one of us got through security,” said Jonathan Crawford (’09). “I was really disappointed I didn’t get in because I was so excited about the rally. It still was really good to be there, though, and see everyone so unified for Obama.”
Most of the students who attended the rally were ardent supporters before the rally, but for one student, the rally dramatically changed her opinion of Obama.
“Before the rally, I thought that it would be a good opportunity to see someone who might be the future president,” said Mackenzie Tucker (’10).“I didn’t have a strong opinion about either of the candidates, but I went to hear what Obama had to say.”
“When I saw all the supporters, I felt the energy of everyone who believed in him,” she continued. “I know he must be a pretty inspirational person to get a crowd like that.”
Many of the students who went to the rally have volunteered in the past at local Obama offices, but some even considered the going rally another way to help out the campaign.
“Because we can’t vote, going to the rally and showing our support is the next best thing we can do,” said Callie Guy (’10), an Obama volunteer. “I hope that all the other people at the rally saw our spirit and enthusiasm and felt more excited about the Obama campaign.
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