Avery Wilson was the PBIS Big Ticket Lotto winner from first semester! His name was drawn from a list of over 190 students who qualified by having no tardies to school, no tardies to class, no absences, no referrals, and pass 7 out of 7 classes. Avery won an iPad2.

AP World History Students - Don't forget that we are reviewing for the AP exam every Tuesday during HS101 and every Thursday from 3:15 - 3:45. To do well on the exam, students need to review. Also, review your concept cards each day for 5 minutes. For additional information on review strategies, see Mrs. Ouzts.

*Albany State University is waiving the application fee through February 28.  Campus visitation day is Saturday, February 22, from 8:00 until 12:00.  Go to https://www.asurams.edu to register.

*The MPHS Counseling department will be selling personalized, MP graduation yard signs.  This is a great way to show your Bulldog pride for your senior.  Cost is $20 and payment is due at time of order.  See your counselor or Mrs. Miller to order your sign.  Click here to view a sample.

 

*Visit the Senior Scholarships page to see latest scholarships and deadlines.  Please ask for letters of recommendation at least two weeks in advance of the deadline.  Also, make sure you provide the teacher/counselor or administrator with a recent, thorough resume.  See below for several local scholarships that are now available:  

• Forsyth-Monroe County Rotary Club Scholarship:  Applicants must have demonstrated "Service Before Self."  A short application with is required with an emphasis on service projects.  Applications are available on the MPHS website.  Deadline is Thursday, February 20.

• Gale V "Buzz" Tanner Scholarship:  Applicants must be planning to pursue an occupation in the healthcare field.  A small application and 300-500 word essay explaining why you have chosen the healthcare field is required for submission.  Additionally, three letters of recommendation and a transcript are also required.  Applications can be found at http://www.monroehospital.org/getpage.php?name=scholarship&sub=Static.  Deadline is April 1. 

• GBAA Scholarship:  Applicants must be planning to pursue a degree in the field of aviation (flight, engineering, maintenance or management and operations).  A 3.0 minimum GPA is required along with a completed application, an essay, letter of recommendation and transcript.  Applications are available at http://www.gbaa.org/site/gbaaplaytime/2014-scholarships or on the MPHS website.  Applications must be postmarked by March 1. 

• Georgia Farm Bureau Scholarship:  Recognize and assist students who are going to pursue a college degree in agriculture or a related field.  Additional requirements are below:
  • The applications must first be approved and signed by the county Farm Bureau president where the application is being accepted before being submitted.  (This may be in the county where the student resides or the county where the student attends high school.)
  • Students submitting an application must be a Georgia high school senior for the current academic year and plan to be enrolled in a unit of The University System of Georgia or Berry College during the 2014-2015 academic year pursuing an undergraduate degree in agricultural and environmental sciences, family and consumer sciences or a related agricultural field.
  • Applicant must have a minimum 3.2 GPA.
  • Applications can be downloaded at www.gfb.org/programs/aic

• Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association:  Applicants must submit a 700 - 1000 word essay on:  What are the common myths and misconceptions about fire sprinkler systems and how does the fire sprinkler industry best overcome these misconceptions?  Applications can be found at http://www.georgiafiresprinkler.org/events/essay-contest/ or on the MPHS website.  Deadline is March 11. 

• Georgia Mining Association:  Applicants must submit a short application, essay , transcript and teacher recommendation.  Applications can be found at http://www.georgiamining.org/GMF-scholarship.php or on the MPHS website.  Applications must be postmarked by February 28.

• Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship:  Application can be found on the Senior Scholarship page.  The deadline to apply is March 14. 

• Exhibiting Hogs:  Caroline Waldrep,  Billy Kerner, Joshua Dewitt,  Destiny Williamson,  Rebekah Simpson,  Amber Pritchett,  Courtney Stovall, and Wyatt Stovall.
• Exhibiting Cattle:  Caroline Waldrep and Jessica White.
• Exhibiting Sheep:  Jessica White

FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meets every Friday at 7:30 in room 122.  Everyone is welcome.

Basketball 

The Lady Bulldogs are region 2AAAA champs for the 3rd year in a row. On Friday night we defeated Veterans 60 to 37. KeKe Calloway lead all scores with 28 points and Tyesha davis added 13. In the Championship game we played Rutland and defeated them 61 to 53. The leading scorers were KeKe Calloway with 27 points and Naisha Smith and Maya Stewart had 10 points each.

 

The Lady Bulldogs will play the first round state tournament at home Friday night at 6. We hope to see you at the game! 

 
The Boys Basketball team ended their season with a 73-59  region tournament loss to West Laurens. The varsity boys finished the season with  11 wins and 14 losses which is a big improvement from the 2012-13 season. With hard work in the off season the boys program will look to improve even more in the 2014-15 season. The players and coaches wish to thank all the students, faculty, staff and administration for their support throughout the season.