In this challenging and pandemic year, I believe we have seen just how important the arts are in our world. Music is a big part of how we survive in difficulty, celebrate in good times, bond with others, and create memories. Music can be our escape or how we connect with our own emotions. I am thankful that theatre incorporates music in so many ways. Students need to see how music defines a scene, a character, a feeling, or changes the atmosphere in a production. -JESSICA KROPP-
The sixth period Theatre I class at Mena High School presented a one act play called Epic Fail today in the Performing Arts Center. Two more performances are planned for Saturday @ 7:30 pm and Sunday @ 2:30 pm in the PAC. Admission is free or donation.
Congratulations to Mrs.Teresa Warner for receiving the March Teacher of the Month Award. It was stated that Mrs.Warner is a caring teacher, always has a smile, and is ready to listen and give advice, which usually includes encouraging students to stay on the right path. She will do everything she can to make sure everyone understands what she is teaching and is patient with them when they need extra help. Mrs. Warner will receive a certificate from Mrs. Wilson’s Orientation to Teaching and Child Care Guidance Classes and a cupcake from Sassafras Bakehouse.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/mena-high-school/teacher_pages/23614/bio
Mena Public School employees were given an opportunity to take the Johnson & Johnson Covid Vaccine today. Pictured is District Maintenance Supervisor DANNY MINTON. Many chose to take the Moderna Vaccine earlier this year.
FRIDAY GAMEDAY!
Softball @ Malvern - cancelled
Baseball @ Malvern - 5:00pm
Ladycats vs. Farmington @ Morrilton - 4:00pm
The Bearcats gave up three early goals and couldn't overcome the deficit in a 1-4 loss to Heavener on Thursday. Mena is back in action on Monday the 15th when they host Centerpoint at Bearcat Stadium.
Bauxite requested a schedule change next week & in order to make that happen the Horatio game also had to be moved. Here is the Mena baseball schedule for next week.
Monday 15th - Mena @ Horatio
Tuesday 16th - Mena @ Fountain Lake
Thursday 18th - Bauxite @ Mena
Mena High School Journalism 2 students are producing a video promo for the Special Olympics "Polar Plunge" Water Balloon Fight that will be taking place on the MHS front lawn on Saturday, March 20th. BOBBY WALLIS stepped up & volunteered to be the target of over 200 water balloons on Wednesday. They did three takes, and he walked away drenched, bruised, and with multiple welps on his body. Bobby's leadership in planning, communication, management and determination to make this a fun and memorable school year have been crucial to other events as well..
GO BOBBY!!! GO BEARCATS!!!
SCHEDULE CHANGE!
Heavener has cancelled today’s girls game. The boys will play at 6pm in Bearcat Stadium.
The MHS Student Council collected baby wipes and diapers to donate to Fresh Start Pregnancy Center for their spring community service project! The StuCrew is excited to serve our community!
The Mena Ladycats will play Farmington in the 4A State Tournament on Friday. Farmington defeated Southside 59-45 on Wednesday to advance. The games are being played at Morrilton High School & tipoff will be at 4:00pm.
Digital ticketing will be required for all games and can be accessed on the AAA app or via GoFan at www.gofan.co/app/school/AAA.
See the tournament bracket at https://scorebooklive.com/girls-basketball/tournaments/2021-arkansas-girlsbasketball-4a-state-bracket
Mena Soccer played at Danville on Tuesday.
Sr. Girls/ Mena-4 Danville-1
Sr. Boys/ Mena-4 Danville-0
Mena will play Heavener at Bearcats Stadium on Thursday!
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics...
Congratulations Reese Montgomery high point scorer at the DeQueen Cub Relays. Reese led the Ladycats to the team title.
The Jr. Ladycats won the Dequeen Cub Relay Track Meet on Tuesday. Reese Montgomery won High Point Honors.
4x800 1st place
Kylene Denton
Jocelyn Hernandez
Addison Thomas
Rylie Bentley
800 M
Kylene Denton 1st
Kate Wilson 2nd
1600 M
Rylie Bentley 1st
Addison Thomas 4th
4x400 1st place
Kate Wilson
Chloe Hooper
Jocelyn Hernandez
Jayden Cox
400 M
Reese Montgomery 2nd
Anna Ferguson 4th
4x200 3rd place
Chloe Hooper
Jaden Roberts
Jocelyn Hernandez
Kate Wilson
4x100 5th
Chloe Hooper
Jaden Roberts
Emma Ferguson
Anna Ferguson
300 H
Reese Montgomery 2nd
Jayden Cox 5th
Long Jump
Jaden Roberts 2nd
High Jump
Elliott Dugan 3rd
Triple Jump
Reese Montgomery 2nd
Anna Ferguson 5th
Discus
Reese Montgomery 3rd
Caroline Cannon 5th
Shot Put
Caroline Cannon 2nd
Lily Rowland 8th
The Mena Jr. Bearcats finished 7th & were led by Cooper Plunkett who finished 3rd In the 1600m.
Mena High School will be hosting a Spring Gala for all Juniors and Seniors on April 24th at CMA Iron Mountain from 6-8:30pm. The night, which will reflect "A Walk Down Memory Lane" will include a formal dinner and entertainment. Senior tickets are $15 and junior tickets are $30 and can be purchased from Ms.Hughes
The Mena High School Blood Drive is underway this morning and many are participating!
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) recently
honored students for their exceptional performance on the SAT, ACT, or similar assessment.
Mena High School freshman HUDSON VACCA has been honored as one of the brightest young students in the world by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.
Vacca received a High Honors Award for exceptional performance in SAT, ACT or similar assessment taken as part of the CTY Talent Search.
CTY uses above-grade-level testing to identify advanced students from around the world and provide a clear picture of their true academic abilities. More than 16,000 students from 66 countries tested with CTY in the 2019-20 Talent Search year. Less than half of CTY Talent Search testers qualify for CTY High Honors Awards. Honorees also qualified for CTY’s summer, online, and family programs, through which bright students can form a community of engaged learners with other bright students from around the world.
https://cty.jhu.edu/
Mena scored 11 runs in he first inning & cruised to a 14-4 win over Hope on Tuesday at Union Bank Park. The Ladycats had 23 hits on the night & improve to 2-2 on the year. Mena is back in action on Friday at Malvern! GO LADYCATS!
Mena pitching gave up only 3 hits but the Bearcats couldn't generate the runs needed in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Hope at Union Bank Park. The Bearcats are 2-3 on the season & will play again on Friday at Malvern.
