December - Giles High School

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Sing Hard Work Hard Play Hard By Mint TantisuwannaInformation from Mr. Larry Marion“Mommy made me mash myM&M’s. She made me mad!” Thisprobably isn’t something you wouldhear walking past a typical classroomat Giles High School. But if you walkpast the Chorale room when they aresinging their warm up exercises, thisis exactly what you may hear.However, singing is not all theydo. The Chorale has run theconcession stand or the Bandanna Barat Giles High School since GHS was established as far as Mr. LarryMarion, the Symphonic Chorale director and conductor, knows. Mr.Marion works overtime to head up the stand and ensure its success.Though it is under the leadership of Mr. Marion, the success today comesalong with the help and support of the Chorale members, their parents,and other supporters. It is the only concession stand in our area that is runby students and it serves as a major fundraiser for the Symphonic Chorale.2Hayley Wilburn and Brittany Ageewere organizing food for a big orderon a cold Friday.Mr. Marion setting up the cash box ready for alittle league match.The members of the Symphonic Chorale work throughout the year to raise money for their spring trip. The concession stand offers awide variety of food including: nachos with chili and cheese, hot dogs, pepperoni pizza,hamburgers, popcorn, sodas, deep fried Oreos, stuffed pretzels, funnel fries, candy, etc.The concession stand is open for every football game including 8 th grade and littleleague games.There are approximately 40 membersin the Symphonic Chorale. Every membermust sign up to work either the first orsecond half of each game. The memberswork at different jobs, including takingorders, popping popcorn, frying deep friedOreos and funnel fries, cutting up applesfor apple dippers, serving hot chocolateand hot coffee.Everyone excitedly awaits theupcoming spring trip! In the past, thechorale has visited New York City,Washington D.C., St. Louis, Missouri, Chicago, Florida, and even crossed the border toToronto, Canada and the Bahamas. Every year the chorale members wait anxiously toknow where they will be going.Mr. Marion says he is glad to have the Bandanna Bar for the Symphonic Chorale. Asa result of this fundraiser, the group is able to make most of the money needed for thetrip each year. As an activity, it is a great way for the members to gain experience in foodservice, learn to deal with the public, and practice making change. It is also a way formembers to learn responsibility that might help them in their future job opportunities. Forinstance, several members put their experience in job applications, andsome employers even call Mr. Marion for references. Lastly, workingin the concession stand helps students to get to know each other better.This, along with chorale camp and trips, helps thegroup bond and therefore sing better together. Ifyou love to sing, try out for the Giles SymphonicChorale next year!Spartonian StaffEditors Marti Williams and Mint TantisuwannaAmber ConleyAlley MeadowsBen DillonJevin ScottKristin GillispieTaylor JohnsonFaculty Advisor Mr. Michael EtzlerElise Chaffin is working hard onthe Apple dippers.Go Spartans!Compliments ofPASTOR BRADAND TAMMIE SCOTT“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set anexample for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.”(1 Timothy 4:12)
In With the NewBy Taylor Johnson and Alley MeadowsWhen the new school year started everyone saw new faces but the most prominentwere the new teachers! This year there were many editions to the teaching staff and oneof them was Mr. Wright. Mr. Wright graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree inEnvironmental Science. Through high school and even college being a teacher was noteven on his radar but after the economic turn he found himself out of a soil scientist job.He decided to work on his teaching license shortly after. When asked what he likedabout teaching he replied,” I enjoy the interaction with the students the most. You never knowwhat to expect, and it is a great feeling watching students growthroughout the year while in your class.” Even though this is Mr.Wrights first year here with us at Giles he says he felt like a partof the family his first day. Many students don’t know this butteachers actually have lives outside of Giles High School andMr.Wrightwhen asked what his hobbies were, Mr. Wright said, “I love theoutdoors. During the summer, my wife and I can be foundsomewhere along the New River either fishing or swimming. During the fall and winter, you can findme somewhere in a tree chasing after whitetails (only after football games!).” If you haven’t alreadystop by and welcome Mr. Wright to the family!The New RiverThis year Ms. Epperley will be joining the Giles High School staff teaching Math 8,Algebra1, and SOL math! Ms. Epperley went to Giles not long ago and it holds a specialplace in her heart. She has had teaching jobs at larger schools but loves the smallcommunity feel of Giles. Ms. Epperley’s career choice was inspired by her teachers, andshe wants to have the same impact on her students. She also stated she likes being a teacherbecause of how rewarding it can be. One of her favorite things about teaching is seeing astudent understandsomething, the feeling ofknowing she helped astudent learn somethingis very rewarding to her.When not busy teachingshe loves to playvolleyball! She was alsothe assistant coach forthe girls Varsityvolleyball team here atGiles.Ms.Epperley“My favorite part about teaching is thatmoments when you see a student understandsomething, the moment when the light bulbturns on.” –Ms. Epperley3
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