Name the New Mascot

Monrovia has a new bulldog, and he needs a name. Write down your suggestion on a contest entry form in Miss O'Brien's room. The student who submits the winning name will be announced at the January 31 home basketball game and receive a Ward's gift certificate.

Poll Results

Fetch readers chose Elf as the most fundamental film in their Christmas movie collections. "The best time to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear."

Athletic Schedule - December 15-20

Christmas Movie Guide

Staff Reporter Rowan Gast-Bray

There are only a few days left of school, and everyone is excited for Christmas Break. However, there is a now an open span of time which used to be consumed by school and studies. Here at The Fetch, we believe a great way to fill large gaps in your free time is to go to the movie theater. There are many new releases that will surely tantalize your senses.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is due out next week. It is the third and final installment of the Hobbit series. There will be epic action and special effects guided by an interesting plot. This is sure to be a big blockbuster hit.

The Interview is a racy new comedy with an interesting concept. Two people have been given the chance to interview North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il. Seizing a golden opportunity, the CIA asks these two amateurs to assassinate him.

Unbroken is an endearing film of survival. WWII veteran and Olympian Louis Zamperini was stranded after his plane crashed over the Pacific and fought a heroic battle of endurance to make it home. This is inspired by true events.

Check out some other intriguing movies to watch over Christmas break.

Happy Holidays from The Fetch!

The Twelve Days of Finals Christmas Carol

Written by Rebekah Courtney and Jacki Knight
On the twelve days of finals my teachers gave to me

12 physics problems
11 days to study
10 math worksheets
9 panic attacks
8 hours of cramming
7 classes failing
6 thoughts of dropout
5 major papers
4 mental breakdowns
3 days of crying
2 sleepless nights
and a drop in my GPA

French 2 Celebrates Cuisine

 Staff Reporter Ethan Rupert

Mrs. Gast-Bray's French 2 class completed their Christmas project yesterday. The students prepared many snacks as well as desserts. Some of the highlights included a Buche de Noel, chocolate truffles and frozen fruit salad. There were other delicacies such as mousse, spaghetti, cookies and baguettes. All in all, it was a memorable cultural experience.

Morgan County Scholarship Fair

Senior Deana Fishel won a printer at this
year's Morgan County Scholarship Fair.

Each year, Morgan County high school seniors are invited to attend a scholarship fair at Mooresville High School. Scholarships range from small monetary amounts gifted by local organizations to full-ride opportunities such as the Lily Scholarship. All of the scholarships offered for Monrovia students can be found posted in our guidance office. Refreshments were provided, pizza and drinks, for students who explored the scholarship possibilities.

Hat & Mitten Drive

National Honor Society is sponsoring a hat and mitten drive through the end of this week. A donation box can be found in the high school front office.

Christmas Carols

It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas. Listen to some our local songbirds sing their favorite holiday carols. Vote for your favorite song in this week's poll.

Poll Results

The Fetch is happy to report that no animals were harmed in the tallying of these results. It appears that most Fetch readers consumed no turkey over Thanksgiving break. This is just one more reason to invite Fetch readers to all of your holiday celebrations.

Buche de Noël

Out of many Christmas specialties, the French know how to make chocolate treats better than anyone else. Yes, the French are good at something. There is one confection in particular, the Buche de Noël, a French pastry intended to look like a log but filled with sugary cream. This is predicted to be the #1 Christmas indulgence this year. Check out the recipe and learn how to make your very own Buche de Noël.

School Board Agenda

AGENDA

MONROE-GREGG

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

ADMINISTRATION CENTER

December 8, 2014

Executive Session

6:00 p.m.

IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(9)For discussion of strategy with respect to any of the following:

(a)  Collective bargaining

(9)  To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.

Regular Monthly Board Meeting

6:30 p.m.

Pledge

1.         Call to Order

2.         Consideration of Minutes

                        Executive Session - November 10, 2014

Regular Meeting  -  November 10, 2014  

                       

3.         Consideration of Claims

4.         Consideration of Personnel Recommendations    

5.         Public Comments on Agenda Items

6.         MIT Presentation by Mr. Dilley

7.         Consideration of Portable Classroom Bids

8.         Consideration for the Sale of Special Education Equipment

9.         Consideration of High School Handbook Change

10.        Other

11.        Adjournment     

           

Next Board Meeting will be held on January 12, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Monroe-Gregg Administration Center. 

Football Interviews

Our Bulldog senior football players are tired of being asked questions about strategy, pre-game routines and predictions. Hear them discuss other weighty topics.

Care to Dance?

We asked Fetch readers what song they liked if dancing was required. Watch to see their answers.

Poll Results

Fetch readers overwhelmingly agree that the day after Thanksgiving is the best time to start playing Christmas music. You don't need to wait any longer. Get your Christmas carol fix right here with Bing Crosby.

Veterans Day

Staff Reporter Rowan Gast-Bray
The Veterans Day banquet was an outstanding success! Although we can never fully repay the sacrifices they have made, we gave a valiant effort in making the veterans who attended feel appreciated. There was a hot meal with sweet rolls, gravy and a delicious cupcake. There were speeches, tributes and prayers all in honor of our veterans. The band and choir both gave fantastic and patriotic performances. The most moving scene, however, was during the playing of Taps. The room was silent other than the majestic sound of the trumpets. Many of the veterans slowly began to stand, and several people began to shed tears. I would like to thank all the veterans for their attendance!

State Marching Band Finals

 Patrick Skillern and Rachel Tucker receiving the trophy for 8th place at ISSMA State Marching Band Finals

Poll Results

Fetch readers love everything about Thanksgiving dinner, but the runaway favorite is homemade stuffing. If you don't have a family recipe, try out our proven crowd-pleaser. Sausage, Dried Cranberry and Apple Stuffing

School Board Agenda

AGENDA

MONROE-GREGG

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

ADMINISTRATION CENTER

November 10, 2014

Executive Session

6:00 PM

                                    Executive Session:  5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9)

                                    (9)  To discuss job performance evaluation of individual employees

Super Bowl 2015 Predictions

Monrovia High School staff and students are looking forward to the next football game as our Bulldogs advance. Meanwhile, they predict who will make it to Arizona on February 1.

Good Luck

 Good luck to our Bulldogs as they head off to competitions this weekend. See MHS take on Ritter in football Sectional Finals tonight on Hadley Field. The Bulldog Brigade marches at Lucas Oil Saturday morning. The MHS Cheer Team competes tomorrow evening at Southport High School.                 

Poll Results

Fetch readers picked through their trick-or-treat bags and ate the Reese's Cups first. We hope you had a sugar-filled Halloween. Time to move onto to the next holiday - Thanksgiving. Check out our new poll.

Football Behind the Scenes

Staff Reporter Rowan Gast-Bray

I think everybody in our school knows how talented the football team is. They are fifth in the state and are rolling into sectionals with steam in their sails. Local newspapers can tell you that. But, here at the Fetch, we want you to know the football team in a different way, on a much more personal level.

We do not choose to report all of the ins and outs of the team, but we can tell you some interesting things. The linebacker chant is a compelling mantra that goes something like this.                                                     Who are we? Bulldogs

                                What do we do? Hit

                                 How do we hit? Hard

                               When do we hit? All darn day

And when they are not destroying other teams, the Bulldog football players enjoy goofing around. One funny story included Chase Cope flexing after making a big hit. Many people also cite Trevor Ellis, senior running back and safety, for some of the best comedic relief. However, this goofy team is undeniably talented, and we need to make sure to cheer them on in the tournament.

Ceramics Projects

 Mrs. Worthington's ceramics classes have provided Fetch readers a showcase of their recent creations.

Smurfette by Noah Mattingly

Donald Duck by Kirsten Amos

Catepillar's Life by Tyler Siegfried

Toad by Jacob Litton

Ralph & Ava's

Staff Reporter Rowan Gast-Bray
There is a homey hole in the wall sandwich place that has slipped under the radar of too many people. Ralph and Ava’s is a small restaurant located on Main Street in downtown Mooresville, just two shops down from Tri County Sports. When walking in, your first impression is that you have stumbled into a stranger’s living room by accident. Once you push on, the room is adorned with local art and mismatched chairs and tables. However, you are welcomed by a competent staff. You are presented a menu with a wide array of wraps, soups and sandwiches, all for under eight dollars. There are many vegetarian offerings in addition to the carnivorous sandwiches piled high with lunch meat. I chose the pretzel melt, a buttery pretzel bread concoction with your choice of cheese and meat. That was undeniably scrumptious and brought out in less than ten minutes. In short, Ralph and Ava’s has great food, great atmosphere and terrific prices. This place does not deserve to be passed by and would be a great after-school hangout. Try them out on Thursdays for trivia night. Test your knowledge for prizes. Ralph & Ava's

Spanish Cafe

This year's Spanish Cafe was held in the gym lobby.

The Spanish IV class put in hours of planning and preparation. Senior Erica Tharp, whose favorite Spanish word is montequilla de cacahuates, believes "planning and team work are very important" in staging the cafe.

Sophomore Cody Hunter thought "the chips and salsa are great."

Senora Dilley said, "Setting up is very stressful, so the day of the cafe is probably my favorite part."

Poll Results

Fetch readers will be busy this weekend going to costume parties and watching scary movies. Vote on our new poll.

Basement of Memories

Staff Reporter Ethan Rupert

Monrovia’s John Bennett spoke with us about his “new age rock band” called Basement of Memories. While John plays many instruments, he specializes in guitar, drums, and trumpet. The band has four members and mostly plays originals, but they have also covered Nirvana. John has played music for nine years. He said most of his inspiration has come from local bands. John does not want to play music as a full-time career, but he does plan on going to school for music production.

Listen to Give Up

Halloween Costume Contest

Send us a picture of your Halloween costume and you might win a $25 Visa gift card. We welcome submissions from all ages, alumni, current students and our community.
Contest Guidelines
1.  All entries must be submitted in digital format by Tuesday, November 4 to thebulldogfetch@gmail.com 
2. Include a title for the photo and the names of any people in the photo (if known). 
3. Photos must be school appropriate and will be displayed on our website. 
4. The winner will be announced Friday, November 7. 

SADD Club Safe Halloween

   

  Scare Up a Spooktacular Costume and Haunt Our Halls

at the 3^nd Annual Monrovia High School

Safe Halloween Trick-or-Treat Event

Benefiting the MHS SADD Club &

 The Morgan County Humane Society

Poll Results

Fetch readers want recipes. Luckily, Fetch staff loves to cook. Try out this Halloween cheese ball. It looks great and tastes even better. For more clever and easy Halloween treat ideas, visit forkful. Send us your favorite recipes for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Directions:
With a mixer, blend 16 ounces room-temperature cream cheese with 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar, 3 tablespoons minced onion, 2 tablespoons salsa, 2 teaspoons ground cumin and 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno. Scoop onto plastic wrap and use the wrap to form the mixture into a 5-inch pumpkin-shaped ball; chill at least 2 hours. To serve, unwrap, roll in crushed nacho-flavored tortilla chips and press a bell pepper stem into the top.
Photograph by Sam Kaplan
Recipe courtesy Michelle Buffardi for Cooking Channel

Poll Results

The Fetch staff had a fabulous Fall Break. Although we spent our time reading Russian novels, the poll-winning activity for our readers was sleeping.

Poll Results

If Monrovia ever decides to retire the bulldog mascot, Fetch readers have chosen a dinosaur as the replacement. Check out the new poll. You have two weeks to cast your vote. Fetch reporters are headed to the beach.

Brain Game

MHS Quiz Bowl members, bottom row left to right: Zach Woodley, Zach Stevens, Nick Stevens, Ian Bray
Watch the Brain Game on Saturday, October 11 on WTHR at 7:00.

Quiz Bowl team celebrates post-filming.

Junior Film Series

Contributing Reporter Allysen Brown

The MHS English 11 Honors and the Advanced Placement US History classes work in conjunction with one another. Mrs. Phillips and Mr. Reeder have put together a movie series that reflects what is being taught in the classes. There is a movie night for these students each nine weeks.

The first movie that the classes watched was The Last of the Mohicans. This movie complemented the assigned class book, The Deerslayer. The next movie, to be shown at the end of October, will be The Dead Poets Society. This film will be shown to highlight transcendentalism. A total of 40 out of 55 students came to the first movie night.

Mrs. Phillips was very pleased with how many students gave up their night to come together as a class to watch the movie. Mrs. Phillips said, “ Mr. Reeder and I thought movie night was a perfect way to make lecture and written word come to life.”

Mr. Reeder was glad that he was doing a movie night again, and thought that it went very well. He also feels that having a movie night is good because it can cover material that they would not have time to explore in depth in class. Mr. Reeder said, “ This shows the benefits of interdisciplinary learning.”

Students were also asked their feelings on the movie night. Trevor Eisenhut said, “It was fun and an overall good experience.” Zach Boles felt the same, but said “It was a hassle getting here from practice and then getting home late.” Gabi Ritter thought that the movie night was cute because everyone was together and said, “The movie helped put a face to what I was reading.”

Overall, the first movie night was a success. There were some scheduling issues and differing opinions on whether or not it helped to understand the reading. However, everyone enjoyed the experience and is looking forward to the next film.

Senior Lady Bulldogs Soccer

Left to right: Betsy McCrary, Kallie Manley, Alaina Longere, Sierra Catellier
Sectionals start tonight at Park Tudor.

Enjoy a Lunar Eclipse

The Monrovia High School Science Department will be watching the lunar eclipse tomorrow morning on their way to school. The pre-dawn eclipse should be visible as the moon sets. Visit Sky & Telescope for more information.

Marching Bulldog Brigade

2014 Director & Staff Poll - Week #4  Voted On September 29, 2014 ISSMA Class D ----------------------- 1) Forest Park - 150 (P-10) 2) Springs Valley - 140 3) Monrovia - 127 4) South Spencer - 117 5) Clay City - 107 6) Taylor - 98 7) Orleans - 96 8) Paoli - 78 9) Adams Central - 61 10) Triton Central - 54 The Fetch looks for marching band results on indianamarching.com.

Bulldog Football

New Indiana state football rankings list our Monrovia Bulldogs as fifth in the state in our class. The Fetch follows maxpreps.com (a CBSSports.com site) for state rankings. The Bulldogs have two more regular season games, both at home.

Boys Soccer

Senior Bulldog soccer players, left to right: Evan Burgess, Garrett Riffel, Matt Steinke, Rowan Gast-Bray.
Boys soccer sectionals start Monday, October 6 at Speedway.

Monrovia Writers Group

Visit the website for more details: monroviawritersgroup.blogspot.com