Students to pre-enroll online
MHS exPRESS Students to pre-enroll online By Erica Robinson MHS exPRESS writer
For the first time ever, pre-enrollment will be conducted on computers at Marlow High School. This is the first milestone on a journey to make the paper and pencil method obsolete. In the past, students preenrolled by receiving a paper list of available courses and transferring codes from the list to their enrollment sheet. Then, a student had to take the sheet home for their parents to sign, indicating their approval. “We are making this change so that the preenrollment process will be more effective for students and more efficient for us,” high school principal Brian Brantley said. In addition to the room for error on codes and the chances of students misplacing their enrollment forms, the paper method also raised the risk of students not enrolling in required classes. According to high school counselor Brenda Parker, who is coordinating
CHANGING TIMES. For the first time this spring, pre-enrollment will be held at evening workshops. Parents and students will be given an orientation before students enroll online via computer. High school counselor Brenda Parker reviews courses with sophomore Kaitlyn O’Connell. (photo by Ryan Taylor)
the switch to digital enrollment, the new system will not only eliminate all of the middle-work between students choosing their classes and getting a finalized schedule, it will also ensure that students get the classes they need. With the paper method, every student’s handwritten form had to be typed,
code by code, into the scheduling system. With 80-100 students in every class, the process was extremely time-consuming and inefficient, according to the administration. Pre-enrollment will be held in the evenings from 6:00-7:30, with both students and parents encouraged to attend.
Lions Club honors senior By Haleigh Hines
MHS exPRESS writer This week’s Lions Club Student of the Week, Tanner Southerland, has managed to compete in multiple sports throughout his high school career. Southerland has lettered in football, wrestling and baseball for four years and cross country for two years. “I like different aspects about each sport. Each sport is different in its own way,” Southerland said. Southerland said he enjoys the team aspects of football and baseball. He also enjoys the individual competition in wrestling and cross country. “Whatever I do, I try to do my best,” Southerland said. A fellow wrestler Tony
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Aguilera attributes much of Southerland’s success to his attitude. “In wrestling, Tanner is quiet, but aggressive,” sophomore Tony Aguilera said. Southerland and his teams have achieved many titles and honors. In wrestling, Southerland is a two-time state qualifier
and the team won dual state in 2008. In baseball, the team has been district champions for the last three years and were regional runners-up last year. Marlow football coach, Jeremy Gage, said Southerland brings a good attitude to the practice and playing field. “Tanner is one of the hardest working football players I have ever coached,” Gage said. “No matter what he decides to do in life, I’m sure he will be successful.” Southerland’s future plans are to attend Cameron University to pursue a career in chiropractics. Tanner is the son of Darren and Misti Southerland and the sibling of Sidni and Trey Southerland and Swade Dungan.
Letters Editor’s note: The MHS exPRESS encourages comments from the student body, faculty, administration and community. All letters must be signed to be considered. However, the name may be withheld upon request. Letters should be sent to Room 105 at the high school. I am writing this letter in order to discuss an issue that I became aware of that I had no idea was even happening. Today, I went to lunch with my grandmother, who is handicapped. As we approached Taco Mayo, we could both see that it was very crowded. We searched the parking lot, but there were no parking spots at all. I was looking out the window on my side of the car, when my Granny noted, “Well, they even took all of the handicap spots!” When I turned my head to look, I suddenly became very agitated. I knew exactly whose car it was that parked in the handicap spot, and that person is definitely not handicapped. That person is also fully capable of walking across the parking lot. I am not telling you this to complain about the person who drove the car parked in the handicap spot, the fact that we did not eat Taco Mayo and had Sonic instead, or anything of the sort. I am writing this to raise awareness about an issue that should not even exist in the first place. Since when did we students become so disrespectful as to park in a handicap parking spot when we are fully capable of walking across the parking lot…just to eat at a certain place for lunch? I think this is very disrespectful and inconsiderate to the community of Marlow (not to mention it is illegal), and I would like for the students of Marlow High School to take this into consideration the next time they venture out for a lunch date to Taco Mayo, or anywhere else for that matter. We need to realize that there are other people in Marlow, and we need to respect them as we would want to be respected.
Sincerely,
Betsy Waller
This year’s juniors will meet for pre-enrollment at the high school March 24th. “Because they will be seniors next year, we’ll be discussing their specific needs,” Parker said. “We’ll discuss things such as the ACT, scholarships, and End of Instruction tests (EOI), which are all things they will need to know to
be ready for graduation.” Prospective juniors are scheduled to pre-enroll March 29th, and Parker noted that they will be discussing the technology center opportunities with students and parents at the presentation. This year’s freshmen will meet at the high school on March 31st. The pre-
sentation will include information on driver’s ed and the Oklahoma Promise scholarship program, among other topics. Brantley and Parker stressed the importance of parental attendance at these meetings. “We want to be able to talk with the parents about their student’s specific needs for the next year of education,” Parker said. “We want them to know about the opportunities available for their children that they wouldn’t be able to hear about otherwise,” Brantley said. Brantley and Parker said that students pre-enrolling at these meetings will be an advantage and will improve their chances of getting the classes they want. This year’s eighth graders will be enrolling via computer during their computer classes at the middle school. If a student and/or parent has a conflict with the dates of pre-enrollment, they can call Brenda Parker at 658-2718 or email her at [email protected]. ok.us to discuss options.
Kautzman places in tech competition By Leah Waggoner MHS exPRESS writer
Senior Tsaundra Kautzman recently lit up the room with her dazzling nail design during the local Skills USA Contest. She received top design at Red River Technology Center (RRTC) in Duncan in December, qualifying her for regional competition. Kautzman competed in Duncan against 13 others with designs ranging from the traditional to the unique. She said her goal was to be creative as possible. “I used fireworks as my inspiration,” she said. “I brought out my personality using the wild colors and designs.” She learned design as a student in the cosmetology program taught by Gerry Rawlings. “Tsaundra is a secondyear student in the program where she is a positive role model for the first year stu-
FIREWORKS. Senior Tsaundra Kautzman reveals her personality through nail design.
dents!” Rawlings said. “Her hard work, practice and determination paid off.” In February, Kautzman traveled to Wayne, Oklahoma, where she competed at the Regional Skills USA Cosmetology contest at Mid America Technology Center. With her design,
Kautzman received fourth place. “Something I really wanted to do was place, and it felt good to do so,” Kautzman said. “It made my parents very proud of me for accomplishing it.” Tsaundra is the daughter of Dee and David Kautzman of Marlow.
Around campus Banquet tickets on sale Tickets are now on sale for the annual academic banquet set for Tuesday, April 5, at the Elks Golf and Country Club in Duncan. Banquet honorees do not have to purchase a ticket, but any family members who wish to attend may do so at a cost of $10. Tickets may be purchased until March 25 in the high school office.
Scholarships sought Any individual or organization who is planning to offer a scholarship to a Marlow senior is asked to notify high school registrar, Christy Harmeyer as soon as possible. Application forms should be brought to the high school office. They will be included in the scholarship file available to students.
Bootlegger auditions soon Practices for anyone interested in becoming a member of the Bootlegger dance team will begin Thursday, March 24th at the gym from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Additional practices are scheduled for the following week, with auditions to be held at 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 1st at the gym. For more information, pick up a form at high school registrar Christy Harmeyer’s desk.
For the first time ever, pre-enrollment will be conducted on computers at Marlow High School. This is the first milestone on a journey to make the paper and pencil method obsolete. In the past, students preenrolled by receiving a paper list of available courses and transferring codes from the list to their enrollment sheet. Then, a student had to take the sheet home for their parents to sign, indicating their approval. “We are making this change so that the preenrollment process will be more effective for students and more efficient for us,” high school principal Brian Brantley said. In addition to the room for error on codes and the chances of students misplacing their enrollment forms, the paper method also raised the risk of students not enrolling in required classes. According to high school counselor Brenda Parker, who is coordinating
CHANGING TIMES. For the first time this spring, pre-enrollment will be held at evening workshops. Parents and students will be given an orientation before students enroll online via computer. High school counselor Brenda Parker reviews courses with sophomore Kaitlyn O’Connell. (photo by Ryan Taylor)
the switch to digital enrollment, the new system will not only eliminate all of the middle-work between students choosing their classes and getting a finalized schedule, it will also ensure that students get the classes they need. With the paper method, every student’s handwritten form had to be typed,
code by code, into the scheduling system. With 80-100 students in every class, the process was extremely time-consuming and inefficient, according to the administration. Pre-enrollment will be held in the evenings from 6:00-7:30, with both students and parents encouraged to attend.
Lions Club honors senior By Haleigh Hines
MHS exPRESS writer This week’s Lions Club Student of the Week, Tanner Southerland, has managed to compete in multiple sports throughout his high school career. Southerland has lettered in football, wrestling and baseball for four years and cross country for two years. “I like different aspects about each sport. Each sport is different in its own way,” Southerland said. Southerland said he enjoys the team aspects of football and baseball. He also enjoys the individual competition in wrestling and cross country. “Whatever I do, I try to do my best,” Southerland said. A fellow wrestler Tony
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Aguilera attributes much of Southerland’s success to his attitude. “In wrestling, Tanner is quiet, but aggressive,” sophomore Tony Aguilera said. Southerland and his teams have achieved many titles and honors. In wrestling, Southerland is a two-time state qualifier
and the team won dual state in 2008. In baseball, the team has been district champions for the last three years and were regional runners-up last year. Marlow football coach, Jeremy Gage, said Southerland brings a good attitude to the practice and playing field. “Tanner is one of the hardest working football players I have ever coached,” Gage said. “No matter what he decides to do in life, I’m sure he will be successful.” Southerland’s future plans are to attend Cameron University to pursue a career in chiropractics. Tanner is the son of Darren and Misti Southerland and the sibling of Sidni and Trey Southerland and Swade Dungan.
Letters Editor’s note: The MHS exPRESS encourages comments from the student body, faculty, administration and community. All letters must be signed to be considered. However, the name may be withheld upon request. Letters should be sent to Room 105 at the high school. I am writing this letter in order to discuss an issue that I became aware of that I had no idea was even happening. Today, I went to lunch with my grandmother, who is handicapped. As we approached Taco Mayo, we could both see that it was very crowded. We searched the parking lot, but there were no parking spots at all. I was looking out the window on my side of the car, when my Granny noted, “Well, they even took all of the handicap spots!” When I turned my head to look, I suddenly became very agitated. I knew exactly whose car it was that parked in the handicap spot, and that person is definitely not handicapped. That person is also fully capable of walking across the parking lot. I am not telling you this to complain about the person who drove the car parked in the handicap spot, the fact that we did not eat Taco Mayo and had Sonic instead, or anything of the sort. I am writing this to raise awareness about an issue that should not even exist in the first place. Since when did we students become so disrespectful as to park in a handicap parking spot when we are fully capable of walking across the parking lot…just to eat at a certain place for lunch? I think this is very disrespectful and inconsiderate to the community of Marlow (not to mention it is illegal), and I would like for the students of Marlow High School to take this into consideration the next time they venture out for a lunch date to Taco Mayo, or anywhere else for that matter. We need to realize that there are other people in Marlow, and we need to respect them as we would want to be respected.
Sincerely,
Betsy Waller
This year’s juniors will meet for pre-enrollment at the high school March 24th. “Because they will be seniors next year, we’ll be discussing their specific needs,” Parker said. “We’ll discuss things such as the ACT, scholarships, and End of Instruction tests (EOI), which are all things they will need to know to
be ready for graduation.” Prospective juniors are scheduled to pre-enroll March 29th, and Parker noted that they will be discussing the technology center opportunities with students and parents at the presentation. This year’s freshmen will meet at the high school on March 31st. The pre-
sentation will include information on driver’s ed and the Oklahoma Promise scholarship program, among other topics. Brantley and Parker stressed the importance of parental attendance at these meetings. “We want to be able to talk with the parents about their student’s specific needs for the next year of education,” Parker said. “We want them to know about the opportunities available for their children that they wouldn’t be able to hear about otherwise,” Brantley said. Brantley and Parker said that students pre-enrolling at these meetings will be an advantage and will improve their chances of getting the classes they want. This year’s eighth graders will be enrolling via computer during their computer classes at the middle school. If a student and/or parent has a conflict with the dates of pre-enrollment, they can call Brenda Parker at 658-2718 or email her at [email protected]. ok.us to discuss options.
Kautzman places in tech competition By Leah Waggoner MHS exPRESS writer
Senior Tsaundra Kautzman recently lit up the room with her dazzling nail design during the local Skills USA Contest. She received top design at Red River Technology Center (RRTC) in Duncan in December, qualifying her for regional competition. Kautzman competed in Duncan against 13 others with designs ranging from the traditional to the unique. She said her goal was to be creative as possible. “I used fireworks as my inspiration,” she said. “I brought out my personality using the wild colors and designs.” She learned design as a student in the cosmetology program taught by Gerry Rawlings. “Tsaundra is a secondyear student in the program where she is a positive role model for the first year stu-
FIREWORKS. Senior Tsaundra Kautzman reveals her personality through nail design.
dents!” Rawlings said. “Her hard work, practice and determination paid off.” In February, Kautzman traveled to Wayne, Oklahoma, where she competed at the Regional Skills USA Cosmetology contest at Mid America Technology Center. With her design,
Kautzman received fourth place. “Something I really wanted to do was place, and it felt good to do so,” Kautzman said. “It made my parents very proud of me for accomplishing it.” Tsaundra is the daughter of Dee and David Kautzman of Marlow.
Around campus Banquet tickets on sale Tickets are now on sale for the annual academic banquet set for Tuesday, April 5, at the Elks Golf and Country Club in Duncan. Banquet honorees do not have to purchase a ticket, but any family members who wish to attend may do so at a cost of $10. Tickets may be purchased until March 25 in the high school office.
Scholarships sought Any individual or organization who is planning to offer a scholarship to a Marlow senior is asked to notify high school registrar, Christy Harmeyer as soon as possible. Application forms should be brought to the high school office. They will be included in the scholarship file available to students.
Bootlegger auditions soon Practices for anyone interested in becoming a member of the Bootlegger dance team will begin Thursday, March 24th at the gym from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Additional practices are scheduled for the following week, with auditions to be held at 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 1st at the gym. For more information, pick up a form at high school registrar Christy Harmeyer’s desk.
