CAN YOU DIG IT?

Students at Mayfield High School went bohemian Thursday night, March 13, in Beatnik Cafe, a recreation of a 1950s-vintage coffeehouse.

Poetry readings were the staple, along with music from a jazz quartet. More than 30 students from grades nine through 12 took part as readers. Senior Alex Green was the "hip and cool" master of ceremonies for the event. Tyler Cantrell (percussion), Jesse Adams (saxophone and guitar), Randon Gardner (bass) and Jonathan Bennett (tuba) provided music.

Beatnik Cafe is a production of the English Department and teachers Melinda Craig (senior), DeAnn Anderson (junior), David Green (sophomore) and Kay Bell (freshman). Mrs. Kelly Gillum's Business Law class sold T-shirts and tickets for the event, and Mrs. Tracy Strickland supervised a coffee bar that provided refreshments for the evening.

An estimated 150 students, parents and other guests attended. (David Crowder pictured, photo by Berry Craig)

STUDENT OF THE MONTH HONORED

Senior Celene Huizar, junior Victor Martinez, sophomore Bethany Adkins, and freshman Victor Escalante are March Students of the Month at MHS

Students of the month are nominated by secret ballot in the MHS media center and selected by a faculty committee. The theme of the month was cultural diversity; the students were selected for displaying the qualities of kindness, consideration, and tolerance of all students, regardless of intellect, nationality, size, economic status, race, or gender.

students performing at shakespeare and peers event

STYLE & FASHION SHINE AT MHS

Mayfield High School's Cultural Diversity Club recently sponsored their annual Style and Fashion Show. This event is a fundraiser for the club to help pay for field trips and various activities throughout the year. While assisting the club with funds, the event doubles an opportunity for local clothing businesses to expose the public to their latest line of apparel. Such businesses included Peebles, Katie J's, Cato's, Hibbett Sports, Laura's Closet, and Perkins Beautiful Beginnings. Students acted as models during the event and it was another great success. (photo Berry Craig)

SHAKESPEARE RETURNS TO MHS

Shakespeare & Peers is the annual culminating performance of a long-term integration project at MHS. All MHS students have studied William Shakespeare and his work simultaneously, and via this project students can demonstrate a portion of their knowledge. Although the MHS English department's primary goal is to engage and intrigue students using the rich language and timeless themes of Shakespeare's plays, teachers realize the value and enhancement to student learning that collaboration and integration provide. This vast project has encompassed many disciplines: English, world civilization, media, marketing, art, and music. MHS students enjoyed another encounter with "The Bard." (photo Berry Craig)

MHS and SAFE SCHOOLS WEEK

MHS participated in the youth violence prevention campaign SPEAK UP! during October. This campaign empowers students to report threats of weapon-related violence at school and in their communities. The program aimed to encourage students to speak up to teachers or by anonymously called a toll-free hotline.

Ashley Franklin produced a Speak Up! poster in art class. Several of these banners were made into posters and placed throughout the school.

MHS media department produced public service announcement videos and aired them over the school tv station.

MHS Helps With Food Pantry

The second annual Community Wide Yard Sale to benefit the Food Pantry was held on Saturday, Sept. 29. Organizers of the event were members of the First Christian Church (DOC), headed by Carolyn Gibson, chairman of the board; and Missy Johnson, church secretary. Plans for the yard sale started in 2006. This year organization and management began in March with drop-offs beginning in April for members; drop-offs for the public were in August. Over 100 volunteers from Northside Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Trace Creek Baptist Church, Calvary United Methodist Church, First Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem Methodist Church, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, and Mayfield High School started at 3:a.m. setting up the lot.

The yard sale began at 7:00 with early birds finding great deals. Then at 11:00 everything was marked 1/2 price. Finally at 12:00 everything that could fit into a box was $1. Items that were not sold were donated to J.U Kevil. 100% of all money raised will be donated to the Food Pantry. It takes about $12, 000 a month to feed the families in Mayfield that ask for assistance. Last year the yard sale raised approximately $5, 600; as of today, 2007 estimated earnings are $6, 250 with donations still being received.

Participants from Mayfield High School volunteered as runners, stockers, and interpreters including, Yesnia Oranio, Graciala Fabian, Reyno Tapia, Celene Huizar,Vanessa Alfaro,Roberto Tapia, MingJim Hou, Courtney Renfroy, Amanda Mejia, Jessica Pineda, Brittany Osborne, Jonathan Lawson, Elizabeth Roman, Judith Torres, Kesley Insco, Voilette Patty, Hope Dean, Gracey Klapp, Megan Scarbrough, and Beth Scarbrough.

MHS PEP Rallys Extend to Elementary School

Football players, cheerleaders, and band members took MHS spirit too the elementary school to get the younger students excited about the Paducah Tilghman football game. A pep rally was held and various activities and games allowed the elementary students to show their cardinal pride! This event was a great opportunity for MHS students to reach out to younger students and provide great role models.

LEFT ( Various MHS students participated at pep events at MES)

MHS Sports Poster goes on Sale

The arts and humanities department has introduced the MHS Sports Poster. These posters are premium quality prints that represent the cardinal pride of any Mayfield fan. The photograph was taken by the late David Celaya and would be a great addition to any office wall, den or gameroom.

Proceeds from sales go to support the arts and humanities program allowing students to attend drama performances and concerts that would otherwise be impossible. If you would like to own one of these classic prints and support the arts at the same time, please call Anita Granier at Mayfield High School (247-9539). Prices are $15.00 each or 2 for $25.00. Posters are also on sale at the gates of most home football games.

Art In The Community

Advanced Art classes assisted the community program Mayfield Mainstreet's downtown chicken cook-off. The concrete chickens were painted in style's similar to Louisville's Gallopalooza event.

The finished products were the awards given to competitors in the cook-off. Director Jana Adams said that she was unable to find any awards relating to chickens in local stores, so she turned to MHS Art department.

(LEFT) Each advanced art student painted at least one of the chickens. Shanna Lester and Seth Tynes were two of the artists who participated.