This weekend, 16 MP students travelled to Atlanta to compete in the Emory University speech and debate tournament, one of the most prestigious in the nation. Deena Cronson and Charlie Talmadge made double-octafinals in Public Forum, Ashley Thomas and Mike Griggs made quarterfinals in Duo Interp, and Mike Griggs also made quarters in Humorous Interp! Be sure to congratulate them when they return to school.

Also experiencing success in the Carolinas was Ben Denton (Pinecrest), Sarah Vansickle (Marvin Ridge), Nathaniel Donahue (Durham Academy), James Thompson, Jordan Branham, Francine Tamakloe, and Paavan Gami (Southside), and Richard Merlino, Logan Coffey, Rachel Jones, Devon Scott, Brandi White, and Wilson Fields! (Hillcrest) Probably missed a few, but still, congrats to everyone for representing the Carolinas so well!

MP’s next tournament is SOUTHSIDE, on February 5. Any students interested in going need to sign up by Tuesday night on the tournament signup page.

Hello, all!

Hope everyone had an awesome break, and I hope everyone is ready to get back into the swing of things with Laird Lewis 2011!!

IF YOU ARE AN AMBASSADOR OR CAFETERIA WORKER for Laird Lewis (In other words, you signed up on Mr. West’s board): You are REQUIRED to attend ONE of two meetings this week: They are Wednesday and Thursday, right after school in the small cafeteria. Shouldn’t last longer than 3:30. (This is also where you’ll get your free tshirt!)

IF YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN A SPECIFIC DUTY: Chances are, you need to be trained. If you do, I’ll contact you individually over the next few days.

IF YOU SIGNED UP FOR A NEW (2011) HOODIE, they will be available in Mr. West’s room on Monday… be sure to bring your $20! Officers and people who pre-ordered have priority… once those have been distributed we will have a few extras, but not many. We might order an extra shipment if demand is high enough.

Looking forward to seeing y’all again!

~Mike G