Mr. Hurm and his wife, Durlene, have two children, two childrens-in-law, and 8 grandchildren. Mr. Hurm said his wife is "the most patient wife in the history of marriage!" He is the building construction teacher, and has worked at MP for almost 11 years. He loves the design/build aspect of construction, and "to be able to share that with young men and women is very rewarding.What are his hobbies? "We live in a 130 year old farmhouse that we have spent 16 years restoring. It's more of a nightmare than a hobby. I also still play the guitar some." If he could go back in time, what year would he travel to?"  I'd like to go back to that Sunday after that Friday about 2000 years ago. Who wouldn't want to see that?" When asked what he would do with the extra time if he didn't have to sleep, he said "We live in a 130 year old farmhouse....." When people come to him for help they usually want help with "math, sometimes predicate verbs or economic theory, but mostly an electrical or plumbing problem." His wife and his parents have influenced his life the most, and helped to make him who he is. What keeps him up at night? "insomnia" He loves "being part of the MP Team."

Mr. Battle and his wife, Sherrye, have been married for 36 years. They have 2 sons and a daughter. He is the youngest of 5 boys and 2 sisters. He is the head maintenance person at MP and has worked for Monroe County Schools for more than 20 years. What does he like most about his job? "The people, the faculty, staff, and students make my job enjoyable." In his spare time he enjoys fishing and watching football. If he could go back in time he would like to go back to 1973 and pursue music in college. If he didn't have to sleep he would use the extra time to fish. When people come to him for help, they usually need help locating or fixing things. His brothers have influenced his life the most, and helped to make him who he is. What keeps him up at night? "Watching TV." He plays the drums and has had the opportunity to meet other musicians who were/are famous. "My musical talent is shown through my children - Davion plays the keyboards, and Nychole plays the drums.

Georgia Parent Survey

If you are interested in becoming an officer for the next school year, please complete the Google Form that was sent to your student email account. For more information see Mrs. Holloway after school in Room 110.  You may also click here to access the Google Form . 

The Tennis Team participated in its first match of the season on Wednesday at home against Jones County. Both girls and boys came away with a resounding victory. The girls won 5-0 and the boys won 4-1. Winners for the girls included Becky Kenirey, Jackie Gore, and Julia Rainey at singles and the teams of Emma Cantrell/Reagan Dorrity and Karsin Bass/Anna Starr at doubles. Winners for the boys included Micah Wilson, Preston Wilson, and Jimbo Finch at singles and the team of Brandon Carter/Aaron McCoy at doubles. 

The Tennis Team participated in its 2nd match in as many days on Thursday at home against ACE. Both the girls' and boys' teams stepped up to the challenge and claimed victory. The girls won 5-0 and the boys won 3-2. Winners for the girls included Jackie Gore, Julia Rainey, and Lauren DeFore at singles, and the teams of Emma Cantrell/Reagan Dorrity and Jayci Daniels/Lauren Haripar at doubles. Winners for the boys included Micah Wilson and Jimbo Finch at singles, and the team of Austin Starr/Justin Nash at doubles. 

Volleyball Meeting March 5, 2020 @3:15-3:45   Room 117