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October 7, 2022 New staff and new positions for MHS

By: Sanaj Kapur and Andrew Grau LO’T News Co-Editors As our 2022-23 school year begins, we are excited to introduce our new staff members at MHS: Ms. Sara Baker - Dean, Mr. Eric Birkmeier - School Psychologist, Ms. Regan Borman - Counselor, Ms. Traci Bosold - SpEd, Ms. Heather Cousins - Assistant Principal, Mr. Brian David - FACS Teacher, Ms. Chelena Henning - Art Teacher, Mr. Ben Holmes - Music Teacher, Ms. Amy Jackson - Administrative Assistant, Ms. Betsey Johnson - Social Worker, Ms. Kristina Lukowicz - Administrative Assistant, Mr. Sam Maynard - BPAC Manager, Ms. Jozett Mccoy - SpEd Teacher, Mr. New photography, digital art, animation, and Interior Design Matt Nevin - Social Studies Teacher, Mr. Ian New- teacher, Mrs. Chelena Henning poses with her camera ell - Police Liaison, Ms. Amy Rea - Administra- Photo by Jamileth Alonso : tive Assistant, Ms. Marina Stoll - World Language Teacher, Mr. William VanVooren - Social Studies Teacher, Ms. Lavanya Vijayaraghavan - Business Teacher. Ms. Regan Borman, one of our newest counselors, formerly taught math at Wood Intermediate School in Davenport. Afterward, she was a counselor for 5 years and a math teacher for 4 years at Glenview Middle School. At Moline, she is a counselor for last names CUC-HOS and creates our SEL videos. Ms. Borman says that “I have loved my first few weeks here at Moline. The staff and students have been Mr. Moore poses by his desk in his new office in his new position as Principal of Moline High School. Photo submitted by Mr. Ehlers. very welcoming and I look forward to getting to know my students this year!” Mr. Brian David, our new FACS teacher started his career teaching food and nutrition classes at a middle school in St. Louis, MO. Then, he taught food and nutrition at Davenport West High School. At Moline, he is a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher. Mr. David says that, “Moline has been very welcoming and I have enjoyed my short time here so far. Students have been amazing and I can’t wait to get to know them more and share my love of cooking with them.” Mr. Christopher Moore, our principal here at MHS, was previously our assistant principal. Prior to that, Mr. Moore has served at MHS as a Dean, a Department Chair in World Languages, and began his career in the classroom as a Spanish teacher. After speaking with Principal Moore about his new position he said, “I really like the job, I do. I’m trying to get to know and understand what my responsibilities are in order to help people. But to be honest I love it very much, I’m very dedicated to this school and to the students here, so I’m just really honored that I get to spend the end of my career here serving as principal.” Good luck to all of the new staff and current staff in new positions. Have a great year, Maroons!

Controversy mars new dress code

By: Abhik Mostafa

LO’T Reporter As of the 2022-23 school year, the Moline School District instituted a new dress code that some students and teachers believe limits creativity and expression. As for why the Moline School District added the new code, many people are unsure. Some believe the purpose of this new code is that students should keep a neat and clean appearance. Some of the changes include no hats with bills or brims (beanies and head-scarves are allowed); coats, backpacks, and sunglasses cannot worn in classrooms; and students’ mid-section must be covered. The most controversial change for many, is that clothing must cover your stomach, and as a result, clothing like crop - tops are not allowed. A few students have spoken out about this policy. Sophomore Leslie Vargas is disappointed and said that “last school year, I saw countless students with amazing fashion sense. They felt confident about their bodies and you can see it because of how confident they walked.” Vargas also stated that “the students should be allowed to have a say in the dress code because it targets them specifically. It doesn’t affect teachers like how it affects students.” Finally, Vargas believes the new dress code is targeting the students rather than the teachers. Many share Leslie’s opinion about the dress code and have hope that the district will reexamine the code after getting more student input. She hopes others will join the cause by making their voices heard.

Anonymous Moline High School student poses to show new dress code violations. Photo by Jamileth Alonso