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Page 4 VOLUME 5 ISSUE 6 MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS On February 15 th the Jazz Band did an afternoon session with Steve Grover and the UMA Tour Band at Jewett Hall. Our band played for them and got some great direction and teaching from Mr. Grover. We also had a chance to listen to the Tour Band perform a standard Latin tune, “How Insensitive”. Several Maranacook players joined the Tour Band to practice jazz improvisation on another standard tune, “United Blues.” This was the second of three sessions that the groups have scheduled for this year. The final session will be on Friday, May 6 th at Maranacook when the bands will join together to present a concert in an assembly for the high school student body. Teen Issues: The UMA Tour Band will be presenting a session on jazz improvisation as a part of our Teen Issues program on Friday, April 8 th. Upcoming events: Friday, March 4 th – Jazz Band performs for the First Friday Lunch concert in the student center Wednesday, March 9 th, 7:00- PM – Concert Band and Concert Chorus performance in the HS gym Friday, March 11 th – Show Chorus and Jazz Band perform at the Middle School Monday, March 14 th, 7:00 PM – Jazz Band and Show Chorus perform their annual program in the PAC, Jazz, Funk, Latin, Broadway tunes, a Sixties folk/rock medley and more! Tuesday, March 29 th – MCHS hosts a concert for the bands from all RSU 38 schools, grades 4-12 in the gym. The program starts at 6:30 PM National Honor Society News The National Honor Society group at Maranacook has been very active this year. In December we sponsored the Academic Awards. Each student with a 3.2 gpa for each semester last year was recognized, and students received certificates and either an academic letter or pin for their accomplishments. Our inspirational speaker was Dr. Rick Morand, with appearances by Rep. Tom Saviello and Rep. Keschl. Parents and family members on hand to celebrate this night filled the student center. NHS students must also complete a minimum of 15 hours of individual community service. Our students have been active in many events in the Maranacook community, such as volunteering at the Manchester Family Festival, the Children’s Discovery Museum in Augusta, the art auction for the Children’s Museum, high school Open House night, reading buddies at the Middle School, and helping at the Manchester Elementary School Winter Carnival. Students with a 3.2 cumulative gpa at the end of first semester will be invited to go through the NHS selection process. Freshmen are not eligible. Please contact Paula Weisberger with any questions. SPEECH & DEBATE Christian Wick was undefeated in 7 rounds of competition and placed first in the Lincoln Douglas Debate at the state speech and debate competition. Chris will be representing Maine at the national tournament in Dallas in June. Lyndsay Canwell and Adrienne Nel qualified in Public Forum debate to represent Maine at the CFL National Tournament in Washington, D.C. next Memorial Day weekend. CATC STUDENT OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY 2011 KRISTA POULIN CONGRATULATIONS!!
Page 5 VOLUME 5 ISSUE 6 INFO ON YOUTH ART MONTH AT THE HARLOW GALLERY This month there is an exhibit called Higher Forms of Art at the Harlow Gallery in Hallowell. The art work of many talented, local high school students will be on view March 2-12. MCS art teachers, Linda Phillips and Jeremy Smith chose the work of 20 students for this year’s exhibit at the Harlow, our local Youth Art Month event host. Youth Art Month is meant give young artists an opportunity to show their work in a professional space, and to get a taste of what goes into organizing a professional art exhibit. The students will participate in hanging the exhibition and planning and organizing the opening night and provide food and entertainment for the opening. Students of Maranacook as well as students from Cony, Winthrop, Kents Hill School, Richmond and Hall Dale participate. The opening is Friday, March 4, 5:00-8:00 p.m. The exhibit will be open from March 2-12, 2011 on Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 6:00 p.m. Student work from Kent’s Hill School is featured on the show postcard. The Kennebec Valley Art Association invites the public to come and cheer their efforts. This event is made possible in part by our season sponsor Kennebec Savings. By Luke Wenzel By Aliza Hentschel By Morgan Birtwell DIRECTIONS TO THE HARLOW GALLERY: From north of Augusta take 95 South to Exit 109A; from south of Augusta take 95 North to Exit 109. From either north or south, bear Right off exit towards Augusta, merge onto Western Ave. Continue straight on Western Ave. for 1.4 miles to rotary. Stay in right lane approaching rotary and take first right exit off rotary (towards Hallowell). Continue straight past State House (on Right) for 1.8 miles. The Harlow Gallery will be on your left at 160 Water Street. MARANACOOK SOPHOMORE NICK NEUHAUS, is a member of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps. Nick is pictured here (fifth from the right wearing sunglasses) aboard the USS Jason Dunham. The Sea Cadets had just finished assisting the ship’s crew in giving the entire ship a fresh water washdown. The vessel was built at Bath Iron Works. Nick’s unit, the USS Jason Dunham DDG-109 Division, participated in a mini-deployment from February 25 through March 1. It was a unique experience for Nick to see what the day in the life of US Navy sailors entails and what they may encounter doing their jobs while at sea. The Cadets joined the ship in Jacksonville, Florida and cruised with them to Norfolk, Virginia. It was a full-uniform, working event during which they worked side-by-side with the sailors doing military training.
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