$1.50 December 9, 2022 | Vol. 1 Iss. 11
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First annual breakfast with the Grinch
What could be better than breakfast with the Grinch? Two Grinches!
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MHS holds a bright future for artistry By Ethan Hoffmann
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he Art Club, rechristened as the Art Guild in the 2022-23 school year, gathers some of the most creative students at Morgan High School. The club’s advisors are Art teacher, Kayla Rich, and John Pincock, the ceramics teachers at MHS. The youth president is Spencer Pincock, this year’s Visual Arts sterling scholar. The Art Guild meets in Ms. Rich’s classroom every Wednesday to take part in an assortment of projects, and they are very dedicated to their cause. Each year the Art Guild makes custom screen-printed T-shirts with a homemade logo designed by Spencer; this year the logo depicts a proud phoenix rising from the ashes. On top of that, the Art Guild added a unique new addition this year: guildmember cloaks. “I love how the Art Guild is a place where everyone belongs,” Spencer commented. “All of us come from different backgrounds, but we are united in creativity. There is simply a thrill that comes from creating great brush strokes, working with cardboard, or sketching out designs right next to others who love making things too. Most of all, I love seeing their light.” In October, the Art Guild organized a holiday art sale; celebrating Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. At the art sale students assisted in restocking the counter, making money exchanges, and selling various pieces of art crafted by the club members. In the preceding weeks, Art Guild members were busy making
Georgia Runoff Election held Tuesday The Georgia Senate election between Raphael Warnock (D) and Hershel Walker (R) was held on Tuesday, after a month of build up. The results of the election will not change Democratic control of the Senate (which results in tie-breaking vote by the current Vice President when it is 50-50), but would give either the party more leverage in negotiations on close votes. Fromer NFL player Walker and pastor Warnock have been making the case that they are the better candidate both for Georgia and the country even since a runoff was determined necessary in November.
Man arrested for throwing egg at King Charles III
THE MHS ART GUILD on their Hogle Zoo field trip
stickers, buttons, pins, prints, cards, sketchbooks, and other materials for the sale. They even created handmade coloring pages for younger customers. All proceeds of the MHS art sale go toward funding for upcoming club activities. The second sale will be in early February, recognizing Valentine's and Mother's Day. "I've been involved with the art guild all the years I've been teaching at Morgan High,” commented John. “I'd say the organization is as robust as ever - thanks to the efforts of Ms. Rich. She has been an incredible source of vitality. I love that these students have a place to come and be expressive. The guild has provided students a much-needed space to create, connect, and even serve." In early November, the Art Guild went to the Hogle Zoo to study the animals and
A man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of assault for throwing an uncooked egg at the current British monarch. The King has been touring Great Britain following his coronation, and encountered the protestor in Bedfordshire. The man has been taken into custody pending arraignment.
Scientists identify reason for winter colds
WINDOW AT MHS painted by the art guild
gain some field experience. After close scrutiny of the animals, the artists in training made their best attempt at drawing them. Recently, the Art Guild painted the library windows at MHS. The theme was “Do you want to paint a snow-
man?” and the members did an exceptional job decorating in preparation for the season’s festivities. “I love my job,” commented Rich. “I work with the most incredible, gifted, and kindhearted students out there.” l
The Morgan Community Choir brings the Christmas Spirit to Morgan By Verlene Johnson
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hile it was cold outside, the auditorium at the high school was warm Monday, Dec. 5, filling with the Christmas spirit as the Morgan Community Choir presented its 24th annual Christmas Concert with special guest, bass player, Lars Yorgason joining in on several numbers. After choir president, Steve Carrigan welcomed the large crowd, the choir, under the direction of Marilyn A. Lofgreen, Lanette Jensen and Garth Palmer sang “Here We Come a Caroling, followed by Wendy Mikesell’s beautiful soprano voice ringing out the start of “Gusu BambinoThe Infant Jesus” Following the song “On a Sacred Still and Silent Night,” Lanette Jensen brought laugh-
NEWS BREAK
While it has long been known that people experience more colds during the winter than other seasons, the reason has never been fully explained until a recent study. The study finds that the cold weather actually depresses the immune ability of the respiratory system, especially in the nose. Reducing the temperature of air entering the nostrils by as little as 9 degrees farenheit can kill 50% of the bacteria and virus fighting cells in the nose, according to the data. In other words, your mother was right, as always.
Grinch arrested in Michigan A man dressed as the Grinch was arrested at a holiday party for allegedly punching another man dressed as a reindeer. There were no details available about the lead up to the altercation, which occurred after a workplace party in Traverse City, Michigan, though the lack of Christmas spirit on the part of those involved in the scuffle was noted.
Governor Little declares this week “CS Ed week”
THE CHILDREN’S CHOIR JOINING the community choir for the last song
ter to the audience as she sang monotone in the song “Monotone Angel.” After the men exited the stage, the women sang “Bring A Torch, Jeanette Isabella.” The women of the choir then left the stage and the children
of the Morgan Valley Children’s Choir took the stage. The Mini Melodies sang “We Wish you a Merry Christmas” followed by the Harmony Heroes singing “Frosty the Snowman” with Rhapsody concluding with “Where are
you Christmas?" The choirs were directed by mother/ daughter duo Chris Sommers and Sheri Carter. The men of the choir returned to the stage to sing
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Governor Little issued a declaration officially recognizing December 5-11 as “CS Ed week” in Idaho. Touting the importance of Computer Science in the modern workplace and daily lives of students across the state, the governor praised the strides taken by state and local educators to make STEM, and especially computer-focused programs an integral part of the curriculum. An “Hour of Code” in which students from around the world are encouraged to explore the basics of coding and computer language learning.