75th Roundtable Reunion Draws Almost 150 Alumni
May 22, 2013 •
Filed under Round Table Singers, Showcase
The 75th anniversary of the Roundtable Singers on Monday May 20th was a spectacular event by any measure. Many generations gathered under one moniker, "Manchester High School Roundtable Singer" for a joyous evening of music-making and reminiscing. The oldest returning singer was Roger Loucks, MHS... Read more »
YES Club Travels To ECSU To Get A Taste Of Teaching
May 16, 2013 •
Filed under Showcase, YES
The MHS YES Club (a club for future teachers) paired up with Bulkeley High school on Thursday and took a field trip to Eastern Connecticut State University for a future teacher's conference. Students attended workshops ranging from working with students with disabilities to differentiated instruction.... Read more »
Celebrating 75 years of Roundtable Singers at Monday Concert
May 14, 2013 •
Filed under Handbell Choir, News, Round Table Singers, Showcase
For 75 years, the Manchester High School Roundtable Singers have served as musical ambassadors for our school and community. More than 1,300 students, under the direction of five conductors, have created a legacy of excellence which will long endure.This weekend, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of... Read more »
MHS Robotics Team Finishes 64Th At World Championships
April 26, 2013 •
Filed under Robotics
On April 17-20, 2013, more than 15,000 participants comprised of the world’s smartest middle school, high school and university students, from 24 countries around the world, converged at the Anaheim Convention Center to flex their robotic brawn at the VEX Robotics Competition World Championship, presented... Read more »
Update– Click to see video of FCA-Sponsored Dodgeball Tournament
April 16, 2013 •
Filed under FCA
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes group at MHS recently held a Dodgeball Tournament to raise money for food, shelter and clothing for our Manchester community. The event was a success, as more than 150 people attended the event and needed donations were made to MACC Charities. As an unexpected... Read more »
Robotics Team Traveling To California This Week For World Championship
April 15, 2013 •
Filed under Clubs, Robotics
Six students will be traveling to Anaheim, Calif., this week as the MHS Robotics team – called Geared Up – competes in the VEX Robotics World Championship.The students are Joe Kerr, AJ Lippo, Ken Lippo, Cory Boucher, Eric Bachmann, and Damek Viollette, and the main days for the competition are April... Read more »
Why Is Avery Beaming? Because She Won A Scholarship!
April 8, 2013 •
Filed under FCCLA, Future Leaders
Avery Beamon won the Connecticut FCCLA scholarship at the group's recent Spring Conference, which was held at Manchester Community College.FCCLA stands for "Family, Career and Community Leaders of America" and is a dynamic and effective career and technical student organization that empowers young people... Read more »
Spring Eggstravaganza Proves Eggs-citing Time!
Teagan Welch, Staff Writer
March 25, 2013 •
Filed under Clubs, FBLA
Face paint, raffles, a moon bounce, an Easter egg hunt, and even a trip from the Easter bunny! FBLA held the Spring Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 23rd, that was packed full of people. The event started at 11:00 am and ran until 1:00 pm. Every year, the Spring Eggstravaganza receives a big turnout... Read more »
Patrick Dibble is Crowned Mr. MHS!
Savanna Smith
March 20, 2013 •
Filed under Seniors 2013
Congratulations to the cast and crew of the 18th annual Mr. MHS Pageant Friday evening. The more than 400 attendees were treated to a night of great talent and entertainment. Special congratulations goes to Most Star Power TJ Madden, Best lips Jeremiah Rodriguez, 2nd Runner Up Manny Caicedo, 1st Runner... Read more »
MARC Dances into Spring
Michelle Congleton, Layout Editor
March 18, 2013 •
Filed under National Honors Society, News
Green, orange, and white balloons float atop each and every table while streamers and shamrocks hang around the cafeteria as the smiling faces of the dancers happily welcome you onto the center of the dance floor. Every March, the National Honors Society has thrown the annual MARC Dance in Manchester... Read more »