Athletic Schedule - February 2 -7

The Pressure of Football

Staff Reporter Sam Smith

Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots. What is your view on the game? Do you think that since the Patriots had slightly deflated footballs, that the game was a cheat? Or do you think that the decreased air in the footballs had nothing to do with the score? I recently talked to our school gym teacher, Mr. Fakes, a former football player who had quite an opinion and pretty good reasoning regarding this issue.

I started by asking him what he thought of the game. He replied, “with or without an extra pound of air in the footballs, there’s really not any big difference at all.” Mr. Fakes laughed and then added, “unless there was helium in them.” Then he handed me two footballs that he went out and bought personally to show me what the “difference” was. He had me hold one that was 10 psi (pounds per square inch) and one that was 12 psi.

America's Got Talent

Staff Reporter Deana Fishel

Do you have a talent? Is it good enough to be on television? If this applies to you, go try out for America’s Got Talent. They travel the US in search of the most amazing and mystifying acts. They hit big cities such as Tampa, New York, and Atlanta. The closest location to Monrovia is Chicago. The first step in the process is to go online to the America’s Got Talent website to pre-register. You will fill out personal information and information about your act. They will also accept videos if you can’t make it to live auditions, but live auditions are encouraged. AGT prefers both a video and a live audition. The next step is to choose what day you will show up. In years past AGT has done a pre-registered sign-up for a time slot as well as an open audition day. This year they only did open auditions both days. Open auditions operate on a first come, first served basis.

On the day of the event, you should show up as early as possible to get in the first line. You will receive your audition number and get prepared for a security check. After security there is another line for either registration or to look at paperwork. The paper work is crazy, especially if you are under 18. Anyone under 18, whether performing or not, has to have a signed permission and release form. Then guardians must have ID and so does the minor. You also have a contract to sign. Finally you show your birth certificate. If there are problems, there is a help desk.

Seniors Speak - Bulldog Basketball

Staff Reporter Rowan Gast-Bray interviews girls varsity basketball players.

And the boys too.

Poverty Hurts

The Morgan County Bridges Out of Poverty Initiative has designated this week as Poverty Awareness Week in Morgan County. Staff members at MHS were given wristbands to wear in support of overcoming the issues of poverty among our community and the students that we serve. Find out more about this group.

A Celebration of Snow Days

The Northeastern United States is experiencing an incredible snow storm. Some meteorologists predict nearly three feet of snow. Schools in the the path of this storm have closed their doors. Rather than the usual phone call or radio message, one school in Providence, Rhode Island adopted a celebratory format to share today's school closing. The Fetch wonders if Mr. Springer could sing like this.

Poll Results

Bradley Cooper, voted by Fetch readers as this year's hottest celebrity.

Get Rid of Your Stress

Staff Reporter Deana Fishel
Do you ever wonder what you could do when you get stressed out? Find activities that you love to calm you down. You can rely on old favorites or find new outlets such as meditating, art, listening to music, yoga, and more! All these things can help ease anxiety and calm you down when you are stressed out. As we head into another cold winter weekend, The Fetch hopes that you find a way to relax and feel peaceful.

Athletic Schedule - January 26-31

Children's Books

Staff Reporter Sam Smith
What did you read when you were little? Dr. Suess books, Judy Blume books, or even some Eric Carle books? When I was younger I would tend to read If You Give a Mouse a Cookie or If You Give a Moose a Muffin both by Felicia Bond. What do you do when you read children’s books these days? Most people love rereading childhood books because it brings back memories of their younger days. Some people will read through a few pages and stop reading because they are not interested any longer. For me, I love children’s books. They are a sense of younger humor that attracts me to reading them. Leave a comment on your favorite book from your childhood. Fetch readers want to know.

Name That Mascot

Put your money where your choice is. We have filled the mascot suit, now we need to name him. Stop by the front office and drop some money in the jar with your favorite Bulldog name. Voting ends this Friday.

Bandit

Barkley

Bruiser

Buddy

Bruce

Briggs

Chomp

Maverick 

Oden

Scooter

Wrestling Conference Champs

MHS Bulldogs are ICC Conference Champions.

New Poll

New poll this week! Cast your vote in a battle of celebrity supremacy. Who do you think will be the hottest film phenom this year? Each Monday, The Fetch posts a reader poll in the top left corner of our home page. We are checking the pulse of MHS conventional wisdom. Check it out. Let us know what you think.

Wisdom Teeth

Our staff reporter Deana Fishel had to get her wisdom teeth removed over Christmas Break. She is willing to share her experience with us. "When I had to get up the morning of the surgery on January 2, I was nervous. Who wouldn't be though? I was not ready to get anything cut out of me, especially bones out of my mouth! The nurse called me back to the procedure room, and my anxiety hit me hard. Once I started talking to the nurse, I had calmed down a lot. Then it was time for the IV. Once I got the IV, the doctor came in to give me the medicine to knock me out. All I remember was something about him giving me a steroid to help with the swelling, then I was out. I woke up, but only remember getting into my car. I was in pain. My mom took me to Wendy's to get a Frosty so I would have something in my stomach when I took the pain medicine. Once I took the medicine, it knocked me out again, and I woke up three hours later in my living room. When I woke up, I was happy the medicine was working. I took some more medicine, and this time it didn't make me want to fall asleep. I repeated this routine for about five days straight. Once Christmas Break was over and it was time to go back to school, I still wasn't able to function with my medicine head. I missed about two days of school, but I was ready to be back. After I got to school, I was ready to be back home. I was exhausted. On January 12, I went back to my surgeon because I was still having trouble eating anything. When the surgeon looked he had said I was still a bit swollen, so he gave me some medicine to help with that. Now I'm back to my old self, and I am very happy about it."

Report Cards

Staff Reporter Sam Smith                                                                     What do your parents do when you show them your report card? Reward you, ground you, praise you, scold you? I asked a few kids how their parents react to their grades. Some kids said that their parents do not even look at their grades. Another kid told me that he gets his phone taken and is not allowed to hang out with friends any longer until his grades come up. A couple of students responded with, “My parents pay me for the good grades I get and take away money if there are any bad grades.” Some more drastic consequences that came up were that kids got their personal things taken away such as items from their room, their driving privileges, electronics, their doors taken off their rooms or even that their parents went to school with them to get them on task. What do your parents do when you show them your report card? Do you have a story to share? Send us your story at thebulldogfetch@gmail.com !

Cookie Monster's Favorite Time of Year

Staff Reporter Rowan Gast-Bray
These next couple of weeks are a holiday season unlike any other. Millions of young girls will be sent forth bearing order forms for Girl Scout Cookie sales. In this time of festivity, it will not be hard to get your hands on a box (or 40 boxes) of cookies. You can purchase a single box for only four dollars. Many people have already selected their choice cookies, but I must recommend a few of my favorites. Brand new this year is the Rah-Rah Raisin cookie, a hearty combo of yogurt chunks, oatmeal and raisins. Another fine option for the donut-shape lovers is the Samoa, a crisp cookie covered in thick chocolate, coconut, and caramel. My personal favorite and a timely classic is the Thin Mint. It boasts a pleasant proportion of chocolate to mint and is even VEGAN! There are still others in the gamut of gastronomic delight: Savannah Smiles, Trefoils, Do-Si-Dos and Tagalongs. You can find order forms with any staff member who has a child in Girl Scouts. Try Mrs. Dimmack, Mr.Tronc, Mrs. Mobley or Mr. Burke. Do not despair if the cookies have already been delivere. You can still buy a box. Talk to a Girl Scout and find out where Cookie Booths will be located.  A percentage of your purchase is donated to each troop, so I am sure you can find it in your heart (and your stomach) to help out!

Athletic Schedule - January 12-17

Bulldog Wrestling

Seniors Nick Hood, Trevor Ellis, Rowan Gast-Bray

Staff Reporter Rowan Gast-Bray


Over the Christmas break, our wrestling program reaped the rewards of their hard work. They placed 8th out of 23 teams in the incredibly competitive Holiday Classic in Mooresville. However, their biggest achievement was a 3rd place finish in the 1A State Invitational. The Indiana State Wrestling Coaches Association (ISWCA) invited 12 of the best schools in the state to compete for the state title. The grueling meet lasted for hours, and in the end the Monrovia Bulldogs trounced Bremen to win 3rd place. Dristin McCubbins and Ethan Stock were both undefeated on the day, but the combined efforts of all the wrestlers earned our Bulldogs the trophy.

Bulldog Mascot - Do You Have What It Takes?

Staff Reporter Sam Smith

What does the mascot do?
Mascots are generally funny and energetic. They are at a game to get the crowd to respond and be involved. They will sometimes do motions to cheer with the cheerleaders, but in an exaggerated way.
Is there a size restriction?
The mascot costume is a size large. It can fit anyone up to that size.
Who can be the mascot?
Anyone can be the school mascot. They should be fun, energetic and have school spirit. It would be difficult to be a football or basketball player since the mascot will have to cheer for those games. There will be an alternate mascot, so there is a possibility for it to be a different person each season.
How hot is the suit?
HOT! Wearing a large animal suit seems hot enough, but jumping and moving around will make it extra hot.

Another Cold Winter

Another January, another week of school closings and delays across central Indiana. What does the rest of this winter have in store for us? Here at The Fetch, we consult our trusty Farmer's Almanac, and the prediction looks blue, icy blue. The Almanac lists January 8 - 17 as "bitter cold." February looks to have mild temperatures (an average of 28 degrees), but with half an inch more than the average snowfall. March is slated to remain cold with an average temperature of 33 degrees. After three cold months, April and May are both predicted to be five degrees warmer than average. It's nice to have something to look forward to.

A New Snack for a Healthy New Year

Staff Reporter Rowan Gast-Bray

Many of you have made New Year's resolutions to eat healthier. You don't need to sacrifice all of your sweet treats. Fruit leather is an excellent way to find a great tasting yet healthy alternative to packaged confections. Fruit leather has the consistency of fruit roll-ups, but is easier to make than a batch of cookies. Keep in mind that there is an endless possibility of fruits that you can combine to make the best fruit leather for your particular tastes. Follow this recipe to make your own fruit leather at home.

School Board Agenda

AGENDA

MONROE-GREGG

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

ADMINISTRATION CENTER

                        Monthly Board Meeting

                             January 12, 2015

                                    6:30 p.m.

Pledge

Regular Board Meeting

1.                   Call to Order

2.                   Oath of Office

3.                   Reorganization of Board

4.                   Appointment of Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer

5.                   Appointment of Board Attorney

6.                   Temporarily Adjourn Regular Board Meeting

7.                   Call to Order – Board of Finance Meeting

8.                   Election of Officers

9.                   Investment Report & Designate Depository

10.               Adjournment of Finance Meeting

11.               Reconvene Regular Board Meeting

12.       Consideration of Minutes

                      Executive Session:        December 8, 2014

Regular Meeting:           December 8, 2014

13.        Consideration of Claims

14.        Consideration of Personnel Recommendations

15.        Public Comments on Agenda Items

16.        Permission to Transfer Appropriations

17.        Approve New Mileage Rate

18.        Consideration of Conflict of Interest Agreements

19.        Other

20.        Adjournment     

           

This meeting is a meeting of the School Board in public for the purpose of conducting the School Corporation’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting.   There will be time for public participation as indicated by agenda item.

Next Board Meeting will be held on February 9, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Monroe-Gregg Administration Center. 

Athletic Schedule December 27 - January 10