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 »
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 »
An Inside Look At Spring Leadership Conference
Kaitlin Maloney
March 17, 2013 •
Filed under Activities Planning Board
This past weekend, eleven Manchester High School students attended the Connecticut Association of Schools overnight Spring Leadership Conference at Wesleyan University. They were accompanied by Miss Favat, Mr. Tedesco, and Ms. Jennings. Instead of simply describing the conference, I decided to create... Read more »
Dodge Ball Tournament Scheduled For March 12 at MHS
February 27, 2013 •
Filed under Clubs, FCA
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes club at Manchester High Is hosting a dodge ball tournament on Tuesday March 12 at 3 p.m. Before we get to the specifics, here’s a little background, courtesy of Wikipedia:Dodge ball is a game in which players on two teams try to throw large balls at each other... Read more »
Freshmen to “Cram’ For Midterms With Help From NHS
January 12, 2013 •
Filed under Clubs, National Honors Society, News
On Wednesday, Jan. 23, approximately 60 members of the MHS National Honor Society will meet on the second floor of the Freshmen Center to help freshmen “cram” for midterms exams, which start the following Monday (Jan. 28).The event will start at 2:15 and end at 3:45.There will be refreshments in... Read more »
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Host Service
December 28, 2012 •
Filed under Clubs, FCA
Students in the FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) hosted a Christmas Celebration Service on the Thursday night before the holiday break in Room 293. Patrick Dibble, Caleb Essick, Natalie Yeats, Matt Reichelt, and Alan Pearl all had a hand in making the event -- which included songs, prayer... Read more »
MHS Groups Collaborate To Help Struggling Families
Tiffany S. Minakhom
December 20, 2012 •
Filed under Activities Planning Board, Chess Club, Clubs, DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, Multicultural Club, Young Men's Leadership Group
The holidays are often a stressful time for everyone whether is it buying a gift for your Secret Snowflake, baking cookies for Santa or remembering to spread Christmas cheer. However, for some individuals providing a meal for their families and themselves is a difficult feat. With the assistance of the... Read more »
MHS Reaching Out to Support Families in Newtown
December 18, 2012 •
Filed under Young Women's Leadership Group
Members of the Young Women’s Leadership Group at MHS are giving students and staff a chance to write letters to families affected by the violence at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown last week. Shown here are Kiara, Tajae, Kiana and Jaylene. There is plenty of nice stationery on a table in the... Read more »
MHS Students, Staff Create Holiday Happiness
December 11, 2012 •
Filed under DECA, FBLA, News, Young Men's Leadership Group, Young Women's Leadership Group
The Future Business Leaders of America Club (FBLA) recently worked with the Distributive Education Club of America (DECA) and the Young Men’s and Women’s Leadership Groups to sponsor a festive winter holiday themed celebratory event for children in the Manchester community. Manchester High School... Read more »
Canned Food Drive
Kelly Tobin
October 4, 2012 •
Filed under Features, National Honors Society, Service
On Thursday, September 27th, Manchester High School welcomed parents to visit for Open House and helped out families in need. The National Honor Society held a canned food drive to benefit the Manchester Area Council of Churches (MACC) food pantry during the Open House event. As... Read more »