Mansfield School Blog

Bringing home the ribbons, MHS art students competed in Summit Conference Art Contest on Feb. 13. Winners were:

2^nd : Mixed media – Brianna Cubellis

3^rd : Water based paints – Robin Barth

1^st : Water based paints – Savannah Phifer

1^st : Printmaking – Savannah Phifer

Other students attended the contest, including Chance Allen, Macy Allison and Travis Laudecer. Although they did not win ribbons, they did have fun. Shown below are Allison and an impromptu creation. “We built a robot out of Styrofoam!” she exclaimed. “We put it together with hot glue and paper clips.”

Completely ignoring a Hollister defender, sophomore Tyler Henry flies toward the basket during a JV game on Feb. 2. “They were an easier team to beat,” recalled Henry. “Their post wasn’t very strong.”

Tyler flies

Totally outclassed in height, two Norwood players try to grab the ball from junior Jessica Berry. “It’s awesome,” said Berry of her height advantage. “You get to overpower them.” Unfortunately, the Lady Lions fell to Norwood.

Jessica Berry

Eager to show their holiday spirit, MHS faculty and staff dressed in tacky holiday outfits on the last full day of first semester. The most outrageous outfit may have belonged to Bob Cubellis, math teacher, who donned reindeer antlers with red and green ornaments. Other adults countered with electronic displays. For instance, substitute Nancy Sherman wore a sweater with an attached wreath that included battery powered ornaments. Likewise, Christie Grubbs, sixth grade teacher, had an outfit with flashing lights. Also participating was Gary Greene, middle school principal, wore a 3D angel on the front of his sweater. “What?” said Greene. “I think this is a very nice shirt.”

In the spirit: Gary Greene, middle school principal, checks the Springfield News Leader in the high school work room.

Performing an arrangement of holiday favorites, MMS Choir put on a concert for the community on Dec. 17. Sporting T-shirts reading, “Warning: Owner is subject to spontaneous outbursts of song,” middle school singers performed “Alleluia” and “Jingle Bells Rock” as well as other songs.

Songbird: Rushing back to the gym to perform, Katie Peak, eighth grade, still has time for a smile. Peak enjoys middle school choir. "It's an expression of who you are," she said. "You can sing your anger away."

Entertaining a crowd of thrilled family members and local residents, Wilder Elementary students performed the holiday program “A Christmas Carol: Through the Eyes of a Child” on Dec. 15. Shown below, first grader Liam Oberbeck played Santa Claus. Oberbeck remarked that, if he really were Santa, he would bring presents to all of the nice kids.

Practicing life skills in Teen Living, seventh graders used teacher Teresa Hinsley’s classroom kitchen to create bean quesedilla’s on Dec. 18. Two students in particular, Stephanie Wilhite and Cortlyn Fullington enjoyed the activity. Pictured below, the two apply refried beans to tortillas. “Stephanie was slapping the beans on the tortilla!” said Fullington, explaining their laughter.

Wilhite and Fullington

Elementary students did not find any elves, but they did find bargains for Christmas presents at the Mansfield Community Center during Santa’s workshop on Friday, Dec. 4. Students and teacher, helped by high school volunteers, browsed items and purchased gifts for the upcoming holiday.

What? Senior Erin Dierksen reacts to a comment by sophomore Nathan Bogart. "Anything is liable to come out of his mouth," she said.

Bringing barnwarming home, MHS FFA members danced and played games on the evening of Nov. 20, ending the evening by crowning barnwarming king and queen. Seniors Cody Clayton and Lindsay Allen achieved the honor. Games included class against class tug of war, a hay bale toss and a Lifesaver relay.

Dance fever: Dominating the dance floor, junior Jessica Berry and sophomore Katie Hanson show off their moves. "I love to dance," said Berry, while Hanson added, "I'm not shy."