The Bulldog Beat

Congratulations to the Mary Persons High School Literary Team, coordinator and coach Mr. Hernandez, coaches Ms. Spires and Ms. Greenway, and student teacher Mr. Serpan, and for being the 2-AAA Literary Region Champions, ahead of 2^nd place Pike County High School. We are excited to share with you the individual results of our Region Literary Competition. 

All 1^st place winners will advance to the GHSA AAA State Literary Competition that will be held at Warner Robins High School on Saturday, May 1^st. 

2^nd Place in Personal Essay:

2^nd Place in International

2^nd Place in Dramatic Interpretation:

2^nd Place in Duo Interpretation:

2^nd Place in Girl’s Solo:

3^rd Place in Humorous Interpretation:

4^th Place in Argumentative Essay:

the 4^th consecutive year.

Mrs. McIntosh is married to her high school sweetheart. They have been married for 11 years. She has two pretty great parents, and a younger sister with whom she is very close. She and her husband have two precious puppies: Mac, an Austrian Shepherd, and Zoey, a Pug. This is her 8th year as a biology teacher at MP, and she currently serves as the Science Department Chair. The best part of her job is "planning activities and labs that give students an opportunity to really see how amazing science is. It can be fun and when students begin enjoying what they are doing and learning that is when I feel the most successful." In her spare time she enjoys watching scary movies (her favorite), reading books, traveling when possible (especially to the beach), and crafting and creating things with her Cricut. If she could go back in time, she would like to go back to the sixties because she would love to meet her grandparents in the prime of their life. If she didn't have to sleep, she would use the spare time to "spend more time with family and friends. Sometimes it feels like we get into this routine of work, sleep, and repeat. So if I can squeeze in more time with my family and friends that is what I would choose." When people come to her for help they usually need assistance with basic technology struggles, or they would like suggestions on how to support difficult/struggling students. "My best friend, Mrs. Jenkins, said that she comes to me for everthing: teaching strategies, home decor, life advice, etc." She said that so many people have played a major role in helping her become the person she is. "My parents have always been so supportive and have pushed me to be the best I could be, but I think my maternal grandfather has been the most influential even though I lost him the December after I graduated high school. He always made me feel like I could literally do anything and he was my biggest cheerleader. To this

day, if I have a question about what to do about

something, I think about him. What would he tell me?What would he do if it were him?"

"What keeps her up at night? "I think the better question is what doesn't keep me up at night. Lately, keeping up with the battles of march mammal madness have consumed my evenings which I have enjoyed so much."

"Some people don't know that I did not go to school for educaiton and I distinctly remember contemplating education and saying 'I NEVER EVER want to be a teacher.' My ultimate goal was dental school but life took me in a different direction. I actually spent most of my time, prior to teaching, working in the legal field as a legal assistant, which almost persuaded me to go to law school, but yet again life took a different path. I do think that our experiences play a major role in who we are and I think that this is ultimately what I was supposed to do with my life even if I didn't realize it until much later, after some life experiences."

Mrs. McLuen was born and raised in Monroe County. She is a 1998 graduate of MPHS. She returned to Forsyth in 2009 with her husband, Jay. They have been married for 13 years, and they have 2 children who both attend TG Scott. Her daughter, Miller, is in the 2nd grade, and her son, Max, is a Pre-K student. She is in her 8th year as the Graduation Coach at MP. "A lot of my job is 'behind the scenes' work but I love seeing growth and progress in our students. I work with a group of Admin, teachers, and staff like none other. They work tirelessly for the students of MPHS and consistently make my job easier with their efforts. But nothing is more rewarding than seeing a student who struggled in school walk across that football field in May with a diploma in hand." Her hobbies include reading and gardening. She especially enjoys spending time with her family, specifially her children and their variouse interests and hobbies! If she could go back in time, "it's not just one year that I'd travel to but several summers during my college years. I had the fortune of studying abroad in Italy, working on a dude ranch in Wyoming, white water rafting down the Grand Canyon, and so on. While I love my life now, it would be amazing to experience some of these carefree summers again." What would she do with extra time if she didn't have to sleep? "That's a hard question as I really value my sleep! I'm the type that needs a good 7-8 hours a night in order to feel my best. But if I didn't have to sleep I guess I would have more 'alone time.' I would read and allow myself more quiet time to reflect and recenter as well as grow in my spiritual woak with God." When people come to her for help, they usually need help

with Edgenuity, or have a data question.

Who has influenced her life the most? "My parents are a driving force behind who I am today. They instilled within me a strong work ethic, integrity, and moral character. But my strongest influence has been my relationship with Christ. I am forever grateful for His goodness and blessings in my life." What keeps her up at night? "My lists of 'things to do!'" A little over three years ago, her husband suffered Sudden Cardiac Arrest and had to be revived multiple times. He should not have survived but is currently healthy and thriving. In May of 2020, they were both injuried in a farming accident. For a short time she was not expected to survive but she made a full recovery. "I am grateful that God's storyline in my life and in my husbands did not end on those fateful days. There are no medical explanations for our survival so I can assure you that miracles still occur every day."

Who: MPHS & Middle School Athletes Only.

Date: April 19th

Time: Middle School 4:30-5:30 (current 6th & 7th graders)

Needed in Advance: GHSA Physical Form

(see respective coach) or log on to https://www.ghsa.net/forms

Cost: $10.00 cash or check

Location: MPHS GYM

Aircraft Structural Technology Parent Night on April 13 from

5-7 PM at the Central Georgia Aerospace Training & Sustainment Center.

The flyer on the left has additional details & the address of the facility. Please note that several industry partners will also be in attendance to talk to students/parents about potential careers in aerospace.  

Senior Wall of Fame.

An email was sent to your school email address with the google form link or you can click here to complete it.

Tryouts for possible placement in next year’s 2021-2022 Musical Theater class will be held on Thursday, April 1st at 3pm in the Chorus Room. Please prepare to sing a 1 minute excerpt from a song of your choice that highlights your vocal and acting strengths. You will also be taught a dance routine for the dance portion of the audition. You must provide and bring an accompaniment sound file or CD.

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