Over the weekend, some of our choir and band students competed in this year's solo and ensemble contest. Of the nine vocal judges at the competition, three gave "Best of the Day" awards to Metamora students! Congratulations to Amare Bell and Lottie Prather for winning with their solos, and congrats to Amare Bell and Bri Short for winning with their duet!
Students in senior English were recently recognized by Smith Magazine for their 6-word memoirs. Smith Magazine created the 6-word memoir phenomenon years prior with their first book, I Can't Keep My Own Secrets. Some of the published memoirs include:
Trying to erase carrying his traits. -Taylor
Born too late. Hopeless teenage years. -Bella
I guess I'll start over...again. -Addison
I'm holding on for dear life. -Lyda
Someone always turns my light off. -Katelyn
Made to feel special. Left alone. -Ryan
Living my dreams through fictional romance. -Audrey
Who am I when I graduate -Gavin
Everytime I forgive you, I'm disappointed. -Ryann
I can't let myself be happy. -Mia
I'm 'too much' for my peers. -Ella
I'm blinded by my silly mistakes. -Allison
But what is love without loathe? -Avery
To see the published article about, click below:
https://www.sixwordmemoirs.com/community/six-in-schools/tabitha-cooper-from-one-class-to-a-school-community/
The 49th MTHS German Fest was a huge success! Guests were treated to a delicious German meal, traditional folk dancing (including flips!), and a hilarious production of Schneewittchen (Snow White). Thanks to everyone who made this wonderful event possible!
The Academic Challenge team had a record number of participants this year, with 40 students participating in the Regional Competition, which was held online on February 8th. The team finished 3rd in the Regional, earning a Wild Card bid to the Sectional Competition on March 11th at Eureka College. Three students earned medals at Regionals: Tyler Anderson, 2nd in Biology. AJ Stone 2nd in Computer Science. Sam Begold 3rd in Physics. A 16-member team continues to Sectionals.
The Metamora FFA won the Section 5 Veterinary Science Competition on Monday, February 26. The team consisted of Aubree Sparry, who was 1st place individual; Lauren Poole, who was 3rd place individual; Avery Beltramea, who was 4th place individual; and Allie Vancil, who was 7th place individual. There were six teams and 24 individuals at the contest, which consisted of an exam, a math practicum, identification of breeds of animals, veterinary tools, and parasites, and completing a proper restraint and clinical practicum on an actual animal. The team will travel to the University of Illinois for the State Competition.
Robotics open house tomorrow! Come check out this year's
robot and learn how it was designed and built!!
Thank you Army National Guard and MTHS alum SSG Kristina Krause for an awesome PE experience today. Our Unified Redbirds LOVED the obstacle course.
Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Jewell for being a 2024 Those Who Excel Award Winner. Dr. Jewell does an excellent job of working with students and staff each day at MTHS to make it a better place! We are so fortunate to have such a good person here!
The Birds will take on Richwoods Friday night for the Sectional Championship. We hope to see the entire Metamora Township High School Community at Pontiac wearing red to cheer the Redbirds to victory! Tickets can be purchased using the link below! We look forward to seeing you Friday night in Pontiac.
https://gofan.co/event/1427022?schoolId=IL21472
Students in Graphic Arts are learning to use the press! They have begun printing the memo pads they designed with InDesign. Assembly comes next!
Students in Advanced Digital Imaging practiced their people posing skills by taking turns being in front of the camera and behind it. They learned how to use a reflector, a scrim, and how to take photos in the shadow of a building.
The Birds will travel to Pontiac to take on Lasalle Peru, on Tuesday, February 27th at 7:00 PM. Tickets will be sold through GoFan for $7, and only 300 tickets will be available at the door for $8. To purchase through GoFan, please use the link below. We hope to see the entire community at Pontiac supporting the Redbirds!
https://gofan.co/event/1427020?schoolId=IL21461
Congratulations to the MTHS Boys' Basketball Team on last night's Regional Championship victory over Peoria High! Coach Grieves also won his 600th game! Go Birds!
This archer hit the bullseye inside the logo. Bullseye inside a bullseye lol.
She's still inspiring us! Big thanks to 2023 MTHS grad, first-year college student and secondary education major, and last year's recipient of the first-ever MTHS Educators Rising ASPIRE TO INSPIRE award Sophie Simpson for being our guest speaker at Educators Rising yesterday.
Best of luck to MTHS Diver AJ Stone as he participates in the IHSA State Finals today!
Thank you to the Finalist Inc., owned by Betty Ann Burroughs/Points, a 1956 MTHS graduate, for the championship bag!
If anyone is interested in some MTHS Fine Arts Apparel just order using the QR code. Orders are due March 1st. Orders will be delivered to the high school and we will get them to you. Thanks!
Seniors! Don't forget to fill out your Senior Brag and Quote sheet for your Senior Yearbook :)
Archery team went to our first away game of the season!
