Mansfield School Blog

Hitting the links paid of for senior Jordyn Loge, who signed a letter of intent for Central Methodist University Wednesday, Jan. 18, on a golf scholarship.

“When I went to vist,” Loge said, “I felt very welcomed.”

Loge’s decision was also influenced by a visit from CMU’s Jim Ray Kluck, head golf coach.

“I felt very excited,” Loge said of the signing. “By next year we’ll have a good chance at conference and probably go on to nationals.”

Letter of intent: Seated with her parents, Mansfield High School senior Jordyn Loge, signs Wednesday with Central Methodist University to play golf. Front row: Tracy Loge, Jordyn Loge, Gene Loge. Back row: Gary Greene, middle school principal, Richard Wylie, high school principal, Chris Russo, coach, Jim Ray Kluck, CMU head golf coach, Doug Jones, athletic director.

In a hard fought game Tuesday, Jan. 17, the MHS Lions basketball team fell to the Hartville Eagles 60-53. But the Lions JV team carried the evening, defeating the JV Eagles 47-45.

Lions heart: Keeping pressure on Hartville's offence, sophomore Tanner Allen shows his skill.

Going up: Putting the ball where it goes, senior Curtis Carnal works on catching up to Hartville.

Enduring cool temperatures Friday, Jan. 6, FFA members held the annual Food for America event behind the high school. Wilder Elementary students spent part of their school day outdoors, getting acquainted with some of the animals used in agriculture in the area.

Where's the beef? Watching over a calf brought to Food for America, sophomore T.J. Hilton grabs a break on a tailgate.

Horseplay: Having just checked a hoof, sophomore Austin VanCamp relaxes next to a horse.

Kicking off break a few days early, StuCo sponsored the MHS Winter Ball Saturday, Dec. 17.

Dance fever: Getting with the music, juniors Kaylee Pierson, Brianna Cubellis and Shay Jackson enjoy an evening of fine dress and festivity.

Playing Niangua in the annual Mansfield tournament, the Lions defeated the Cardinals in a hard-fought game Friday, Dec. 9.

Up and over: As one Cardinal opponent fall to the floor, senior Christian Gray puts a shot up over other Niangua players.

In it goes: With the confidence of a Lion, junior Carter Quirk sinks a free throw.

Using the theme of the popular children’s book and movie Polar Express, Wilder Elementary held a holiday craft event Thursday, Dec. 8, after school. Students who attended were able to talk to Santa, eat snacks and make crafts with holiday themes.

Good story: During the event, Cheri Rummens, preschool teacher, reads aloud to Clayton Price, kindergarten.

Sponsored by StuCo, MHS spirit week this week gives students a chance to show their school spirit through outrageous outfits. This year’s days are Camo Day (Monday), 80s Day (Tuesday), Rivals Day (Wednesday), Nerd Day (Thursday) and Spirit Day (Friday).

Retro rocker: Wearing a very 80s outfit, freshman Tyler Wallin participates in Spirit Week. Wallin is a fan of wild 80s style. "I love the colors," she said, "and the shirts. They're odd."

Nerdfest: For Nerd Day, Stan Coday, Ag teacher, goes farmer nerd. With careful attention to detail, Coday created an intentional ink stain below the arsenal of pens in his shirt pocket.

Under the direction of Brandi Hallford, vocal music, and Autumn Bennett, band, MHS middle and high school students presented the Christmas Festival Concert Sunday, Dec 4. With the high school gym so full that audience members had to stand or sit behind the band and choir, performers made up for a rained out Christmas parade Saturday with their Sunday performance.

Performers included the middle school choir, high school choir, women’s Christmas ensemble, sixth grade band, Junior Pride Band and the Lion Pride Band. After a variety of holiday songs, the band and choir led the audience in a medley of carols.

Holiday spirit: The high school choir performs "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen."

Warm sounds: Playing "The Christmas Song," The Lion Pride Band's brass section fills the gym with holiday sound.

Hosting the Community Blood Centers of the Ozarks, MHS FFA sponsored a blood drive Friday, Dec. 2. Students and community members donated steadily from noon to 6 p.m.

Give till it hurts: Doing his part to save lives in the Ozarks, junior Bryon Stout gives blood during Friday's blood drive. "You can't really comprehend it when you're doing it - the lives being saved- but you know you're doing it," Stout said.