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ave you ever stopped to think about the two words we attach to the holiday season? Happy

and merry! Both words are filled with the

same meaning...joy, happy, bright, cheery,

gleeful...the list could go on and on. It is in this season of the year that the majority of people throughout the world are coming together in the same spirit of joyfulness, which makes this holiday season a

unique gift in itself. Simply because from

December 1st to January 1st there is unity brought about by one word that follows these two words and that is...Christmas.

Happy Holidays...Merry Christmas! Both words attach themselves to a time that displays this amazing show of joy.

As our great country has become more and more diverse we now see the

beauty of this celebration from many

perspectives. This memory making word

Growing up in another country as a missionary’s daughter, I was able to learn to appreciate the way others celebrate Christmas and the many ways joy is spread and shared inside a country that was not my own. I’m grateful for this rich heritage of appreciation towards other cultural celebrations. In this month’s Issue of Argyle Living you will find heart-warming stories, holiday reminders and helpful articles written by professionals within our community and much more. Make sure you take time as you run your holiday errands to pay a visit to these local businesses who have taken the time to invest in marketing their business through advertising here in Argyle Living. Grab a cup of hot chocolate and relax as you enjoy our December Issue of Argyle Living Magazine.

Christmas has a meaning of its own to

Be happy and merry in all you do this holiday season.

your nationality.

Merry Christmas!

each and every person, regardless of

Sincerely, Becka Materne

Community Relations and Advertising Consultant Argyle Living becka@murray-media.com 214.326.6706

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

On the Cover is Dr. Sanderson owner of Flower Mound Plastic Surgery

FEATURED: Feeling Beautiful in

Your Own Skin YOURSELF 08 Coping with the Holidays 10 Edit This with Steve Gamel 12 Nutrition with Savory Bistro 14 Dentistry with Dr. Matt

FAMILY 16 Inside Community 17 Inside Education 19 Allergic Rhinitis & Vitamin D 22 Volleyball: Argyle Fares Well On All-District / All-State Teams

28 EDITORS PICK:

Making Choir Cool Again

24 Football: Liberty Christian Searching For New Head Coach 26 Working Together to Serve a Need

LIFESTYLE 30 Gardening with Complete Solution 32 Makeover with Cloud 9 Salon 36 Argyle Theatre Department Qualifies for National Competition

Photos from Argyle 04 Focus on Education Day 2017

Find out how to cope with stress during the holidays with these tips on page

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Coping

Yourself

Holidays with the

by Susan Neuhalfen

‘

is the season for present giving, New Year’s resolutions, eating, parties and, of course, family. What should be one big happy couple of weeks can become very stressful. Argyle Living sat down with Christy Graham, head cheerleader at Acorn Counseling Education Services in Corinth by Oakmont to discuss coping with the holidays.

Here are some questions we hear frequently at Acorn:

think realistically about the type of gathering and whether you and your

How do I protect my kids [from

family can thrive there. You can always

statements] while still connecting

amount of time or connect with

negative relative behavior/

plan to attend but stay a shorter

with my family?

specific family later.

Wow, this is a complicated maneuver,

My Dad died this year. Thinking

even when you have a great family! Our families are always the first to hug us and then tell us what we are doing wrong. First, talk with

about the holiday reminds me of

him and its like he just died today. Get support. Not everyone

your children about expectations

understands how difficult this time is

consequences for misbehavior. Next,

are out there.

for behavior and short term, clear have a code red. Give your kids a

signal to tell you they need to talk

for you, but those that do understand Start a new tradition that honors your

with you about something and tell

Dad. Rituals and traditions help us to

injury either physical or emotional,

Be present and aware of your

emotions. You don’t have to be over it or get through it. Sometimes, you just have to take a break from the

celebrations and honor your Dad by missing him.

Do beware of negative coping skills

like isolation and drinking and make

plans to avoid problematic behaviors. There is one member of our family,

and I won’t mention her name, that I just can’t stand.

First, remember that your family

includes a lot of people. Spending

time talking with those we love and who love us makes life sparkle! So

them the kinds of things to use it for:

work through our life story by adding

don’t isolate yourself from the family.

to our lives and not subtracting

feelings of being unsafe, etc. Third,

from them.

Second, set clear boundaries for

yourself and for the family. If open

Get support. Not everyone understands how difficult this time is for you, but those that do understand are out there.

conflict occurs, be clear about the

boundary that was crossed and then excuse yourself to the next room or simply leave.

Third, be honest with yourself about what actually happens. If

conflict and still feel honest, do

that. Sometimes, it really is as simple as “if you have

nothing good to say,

so often, trying to plan the ‘perfect’ Christmas that my phone’s screen

protector has worn out. Help! I’ve

got to give my family ‘the best’! No, you don’t. No one is

perfect and having a

there is something you can do to lessen the

I’ve been on Facebook and Pinterest

Start by asking what the season actually means to you.

say nothing at all”. Go

with the idea that you will

focus on the positive things

Start by asking what the season actually means to you. For those of us who are religious, the season has a special meaning that can get lost in the midst of the chaos of presents and rush. For others of us, the time has a special feel and a wonderful focus on relationships and

perfect holiday season

family. Find the 2 or 3 most meaningful

causes so much

free to explore and be present at all the

is impossible and

stress, you can’t even connect. Research

shows, when you are

stressed, you connect

less, remember less,

and are less attuned to the

needs of others around you.

things and do those well. Then you are serendipitous wonderful memory making opportunities that abound at this time of year. End by being completely present with the relationships around you. Finding time to connect can be difficult, but face-to-

happening and the positive people that

So calm down! Plan the ‘Good Enough

face eye contact time fills your emotional

will go way up.

that everyone loves-including you!

crises in life.

are there and your enjoyment of the event

Christmas’ that has room for the things

bucket and allows you to weather the real

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INTO vs. IN TO

Yourself | Edit This

If you need an extra set of eyes to make sure your next blog, article, website content, or newsletter is clear and free of errors, give Edit This a call.

What’s the Difference?

et’s explore the difference between into and in to in this week’s Edit This® grammar lesson. After all, knowing

which one to use in a sentence can be a sticking point for many people – even the most veteran of writers. Into vs in to – What’s the difference?

• The employee turned the shoplifter in to the police.

Into is used to show movement or action

• My boss sat in to hear about my review.

toward or inside something. It usually

• I just dropped in to say hello.

comes before a noun or a noun phrase.

Clear as mud?

• I am getting into my car. • Leslie jumped into the pool. • The police are looking into it.

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In to (two words) sound the same as into when you say them out loud, but they’re really just two words that perform several different roles in a sentence. And yes, sometimes they follow one another and create a ton of confusion.

by Steve Gamel Edit This 469.360.3611 www.EditThisLLC.com

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Yourself | Nutrition

Soups Save the Season Dear Annette:

Winter months are so hectic with holiday events and parties for my family. Is there an easy way to get through the season of winter and try to keep our immune systems from running down leaving us vulnerable to colds and flus?

Dear Reader:

It is true that when we get tired from a busy schedule our immune systems often pays the price. I have a little trick that works so well and has not failed me for years: EAT SOUP. Broths with ginger, garlic and herbs all are immune boosters. The best thing to do to boost your immune system during cold and flu season is to get more vegetables into your diet. The phytonutrients that keep the cold away are all in our vegetables. Making your own soup from a bone broth is always the best. Make big batches and freeze servings to have on hand for nights you do not want to cook. I am including one of my favorite easy soup recipes for you to try.

Robust Chicken Soup MAKES 6 SERVINGS • PREP TIME: 20 minutes • COOK TIME: 25 minutes

I’m not sure what I should call this dish. It’s

3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh sage, or 1/4 teaspoon dried

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1/4 teaspoon dried

more than a soup, but not quite a stew.

6 cups Old-Fashioned Chicken

but just wait till “stoup” makes its way into

bought organic stock

Maybe it’s a stoup (you’re laughing now, the Oxford English Dictionary). Well, no matter what you call it, I think you’ll find

yourself singing its praises often, as this is really a hearty, yummy recipe.

2 cups cooked cannellini beans, or 1 (15-ounce) can, rinsed

Freshly squeezed lemon juice Sea salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, finely diced 2 fennel bulbs, finely diced 2 large carrots, peeled and finely diced 4 stalks celery, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 12 | ARGYLE LIVING

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Stock or Magic Mineral Broth , or store2 cups sliced cooked organic chicken 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 cups arugula leaves 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

to the pot, and cook until the liquid is

reduced by half. Add the remaining 5

1/2 cups of stock, the beans, bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower the

heat and simmer until the vegetables are

tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in the cooked chicken, zest, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, arugula, parsley, basil, and another 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and serve right away.

Variation: Spinach or kale cut into bite-size pieces can be substituted for the arugula.

If using raw chicken (pieces), add with the beans and vegetables and simmer until

2 tablespoons finely chopped basil

cooked through.

In a bowl, stir together the beans with a

Reprinted with permission from The

Set aside. Heat the olive oil in a soup pot

2015 by Rebecca Katz with Mat Edelson,

fennel, carrots, celery, and 1/4 teaspoon

Publishing Group, Berkeley, CA.

spritz of lemon juice and a pinch of salt.

over medium heat, then add the onion,

Ten Speed Press, a division of the Crown

of salt, and sauté until golden, about

15 minutes. Stir in the garlic, sage, and thyme and cook for another minute.

Pour in 1/2 cup of the stock to deglaze

the pot, stirring to loosen any bits stuck

Sincerely, Annette Doody Savory Bistro Owner & Wellness Coach

www.thesavoryteam.com

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Yourself | Dentistry

Giving the Gift

of a Smile I

f you are one of the lucky ones, or maybe just consistently prepared, you were able to complete your Christmas

gift shopping on time or even ahead of time. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that annual exercise of meticulously browsing through the online depositories and store aisles of toys, tools, and treasures for that perfectly tailored gift that yields the anxiously awaited smile of our loved one. I propose that this year, consider giving your loved ones, just that: the gift of a smile. The significance of the gift

The easiest way to start is with products

I, myself, often witness patients putting

that encourage good oral hygiene.

off either desired or necessary dental

Electric toothbrushes make easy stocking stuffers, as well as travel size items like toothpaste, floss, or mouthwash. You may be able to even add an over-the-counter whitening kit. Though it may not appear as

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Giving a healthy smile is a gift with notable benefits and lasting longevity.â&#x20AC;?

the most exciting present, if your family is out of the routine of regular dental appointments, get them scheduled. You may even consider coupling a cleaning appointment with a session of dental whitening.

of a smile is easily apparent. There are a

If your family member has expressed a

variety of articles and studies that show

desire for orthodontic care, start with a

how important a smile is with regard

consult. This is a perfect time to set up

to first impressions, job interviews, and

care that has a potential for a lifelong

social relations. Giving a healthy smile

impact. Hopefully, your recipients

is a gift with notable benefits and lasting

will appreciate your care for their

longevity. Here are some ideas:

dental health.

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care or dental treatment, like Invisalign, dental implants, or even routine dental treatment. Whatever the reason for the delay, having a healthy, beautiful and fully restored smile for five to ten to twenty years is not only worth it, but may be even long enough to outlast most appliances or electronics these days. Take the time to consider giving yourself or your loved one this long awaited dental care. Of course, there are many ways to give the gift of a smile. Sharing your time, happiness, and charity with those you love and those in need will always put a smile on the face of others, and maybe even your own. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and happy smiling!

by Dr. Matt who is a practicing dentist and owner of Country Lakes Family Dental www.CountryLakesDental.com

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KNOW

Be in the

Family

INSIDE COMMUNITY

ARGYLE’S NEWEST EAGLE

Argyle High School Freshman Reid Palmer is the newest Eagle Scout for

Argyle’s BSA Troop 771. Reid built four fish habitats to be placed in Lake Grapevine for his Eagle Scout project. Eagle is the highest rank attainable in Boy Scouts and is only earned by only about 5% of scouts. Reid’s Eagle Court of Honor was held at “The Well” student center in December.

SINGLE PARENT ADVOCATE

One in three children are raised in a single parent home. Despite being disabled financially, emotionally or mentally, many single parents don’t qualify for government aid and don’t know where to go for help. Single Parent Advocate is a nonprofit organization that provides information, partnerships and education to empower single parents and help support them. More information may be found at www.singleparentadvocate.org.

MONEY RAISED FOR TCAP YouTube sensation Boho Beautiful visited Pure Synergy and Wellness Studio for a yoga session benefitting TCAP (Texas Coalition for Animal Protection). Over $400 was raised at the benefit which included an intimate yoga class lead by Juliana Semenova. TCAP provides low cost spay and neuter as well as other services to those who can’t afford it in an effort to control animal overpopulation in Denton County.

ARGYLE ANONYMOUS Since 1990, the folks of Argyle Anonymous have

been the unsung heroes of our community. Needs for people in the community, students and seniors alike,

are met by this group of men and women who wish to

remain anonymous. Whether the needs are medical or financial, they consistently find a way to help those in

need keeping the identity of the both the donors and the recipients a secret.

INSIDE EDUCATION

LC ALL-STATE CHOIR Liberty Christian students Kylie Lewis and Alexis Moore have made the All-State Choir for the Texas Private School Music Educators Association (TPSMEA). They recorded and sent in their auditions, which were evaluated by a committee of five judges who then chose the top students of each voice part from across the state. They will perform on January 27 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. photo courtesy of Liberty Christian

RIGSBY QUALIFIES FOR STATE AHS student, Michael Rigsby qualified for the UIL State Congressional Debate Tournament. Michael is the first student from Argyle ISD to qualify for state. The contest models the US Congress as contestants draft legislation, meet in committees and speak formally about the pros and cons of the debated legislation. The state tournament will be held in Austin in January.

photos courtesy of Liberty Christian

photo courtesy of AISD

LC CHILI COOK-OFF

ONE ACT PLAY WINS AWARDS

Liberty Christian’s 14th annual Chili Cook-off

Liberty Christian theatre students performed

raised more than $4,500 for Spirit of a Hero, an organization that provides financial and moral support for veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

“Brave Navigator”, a fictionalized account of the 1932 Lindbergh kidnapping, winning second at district at the Texas Association of Private and Parchial Schools One Act Play

The cook-off happened at the last home

competition. Sierra Cothes was named to

sponsored by student clubs, athletic teams,

Wuensche earned Honorable Mention,

football game of the year, with booths

All-Star Crew, Sophie Steffey and Sammie

and parent-owned businesses. Veterans were

and Peyton Jolley and Lindsey Meath were

also honored on the field prior to the game.

ARGYLE

ISD EVENTS No School for Argyle Middle School Friday, January 12 Argyle Basketball Friday, January 12 Girls vs. Decatur (home game) JV starts at 5pm and V at 6:15pm Boys vs. Decatur (home game) JV starts at 5pm 9th grade at 6:30pm and V at 8pm

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN

EVENTS No School for Liberty Christian for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 15 Middle School Science Fair at Liberty Christian Thursday, January 18 & Friday, January 19 *Check school for details*

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Family

Volleyball: Argyle Fares Well On All-District/ All-State Teams by Steve Gamel

t’s weird using the word “improbable” to describe Argyle’s run to the state tournament this year. After all, the Lady Eagles had been a part of championship weekend four times in the previous five seasons – so another appearance this season should have been expected. But with a slew of new faces, a new head coach, and a slow start to the season, the overwhelming opinion was that this year’s trip to state was more than unexpected. “It’s embarrassing to say, but how many people can say they lost district, got a new coach, had a very young team but still made it back somehow,” junior Alyssa Wallace said of the team, which lost to Needville in the state final. “I’m so proud of everyone.” Wallace was one of a slew of Lady Eagles who earned postseason recognition for that magical season when the District 9-4A All-District and Texas Girls Coaches Association All-State teams were announced late last month. Seven Lady Eagles were named to this year’s District 9-4A team, which was voted on by district coaches and only takes into consideration district matches. Wallace nabbed libero of the year honors while teammates Kassidy Reeves and Danielle Davis nabbed setter of the year and server of the year, respectively.

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The trio of Sophie Betzhold, Mariah Hesselgesser, and Paxton McGlinch were first-team selections while Kiley LaVelle was the lone second-team representative for Argyle. In other postseason honors, Betzhold and Reeves were named to the Class 4A All-State team by the Texas Girls Coaches Association. The TGCA also recognized the top juniors in the state with its AllStar teams. Wallace was named to the 1A-4A Red team and will have a chance to compete against the Blue team at the TGCA clinic this summer in Austin. Behind new coach Megan DeGroot, Argyle finished 27-19 on the season. They came into the state title match with more losses than any team competing at the state tournament – regardless of classification – but had won 12 of their previous 13 matches coming into the title game. The state title match simply didn’t go their way as the Lady Eagles fell to Needville 25-14, 25-18, 25-12 at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland. Despite the loss, DeGroot has plenty of talent to work with as she’ll lose only Betzhold and Davis to graduation. And after the season they just put together, no one is doubting Argyle anymore. “Once we start touching a volleyball again and getting into the nitty gritty, it will be a lot of specifics in terms of what I saw worked for us this year and what didn’t work for us this year,” DeGroot said. “I want it to be fun for them, but I want it to be competitive fun.”

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Family

Football: Liberty Christian

SEARCHING

For New Head Coach

by Steve Gamel

iberty Christian hopes to name a new head football coach after school administrators removed Barton

Hundley from his post earlier this month. Hundley, who took over before the 2014

to give this a different shot and head in a different direction."

made the playoffs every

season, was reassigned on December 4.

season. He won one

and track coach, but will no longer coach

Warriors boasted one

He will remain at the school as a teacher

playoff game. The

football according to athletic director

of the more stingy

Denton Record-Chronicle on Dec. 5.

past season and even

"This definitely has nothing to do with his

first time in program history

Zack Vest. The news was reported by the

character or ethics," Vest told the Denton Record-Chronicle. "We were blessed to

have him as our head football coach for as long as we did. He did a good job of keeping our program Christ-centered,

and the way he coached reflected that.

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defenses in TAPPS this knocked off Celina for the

on to coach at Hallsville, Wichita Falls and Lewisville before joining the

Hundley was 24-21 during his tenure and his teams

After a short career in the NFL, he went

Liberty Christian staff as a

Hundley was 24-21 during his tenure and his teams made the playoffs every season.

in nondistrict play.

defensive backs coach

under then-coach Greg Price. When Price was let go after the 2013

season, Hundley was

named the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

new head coach.

He led the Warriors to a

7-5 record in his first season

and won a playoff game. Liberty

Liberty went on to finish 6-5 and lost in the

never won more than six games in each of

first round to Dallas Bishop Dunne.

the next three seasons.

Hundley was a standout defensive back

Vest told the Record-Chronicle that he

and was drafted by the Chicago Bears.

late January.

for Kansas State during his playing career

hoped to have a new coach hired by

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Family

Working

TOGETHER to Serve a Need by Susan Neuhalfen

ross Timbers Church Missions Pastor Bryce Olson was in Uganda when Hurricane Harvey hit the Gulf Coast of Texas. As soon as he returned he knew he had his work cut out for him. He, along with his team, quickly started reaching out to places to figure out what the church could do to help. They found a church in the area that was a sort of hub for the Port Aransas community and began working with them right away.

“We started working with Trinity by the

Sea Episcopal Church in Port Aransas to

find out what the community needed and what we could do to help,” said Bryce.

“They were very well connected to the

community and able to give us a pretty

clear picture of where they needed help.” The mission crew from Cross Timbers has

In addition to the work the mission

families in need in the community. One

crew has done, the church collected

needed plumbing help and the other needed interior work. Once their job was completed, the mission crew became the go-to contact for neighbors One lady in particular needed help from them.

facility up and running which required a

medical condition and

the people of Port Aransas as there was no

the walls of her house had

She suffered from a

great deal of clean up. It was pivotal for

after the hurricane, all of

other daycare available and many weren’t

to be taken down. Olson and his

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days they also loaded a U-Haul which was taken to Ecclesia Church in

downtown Houston. ...the mission The best thing is that all crew became the Cross Timbers Church go-to contact for campuses participated as neighbors that needed well as many who didn’t even belong to the church. odd jobs done. Bryce emphasized that not

was to help the church get their daycare

reopened the following week.

Galveston via 18-wheeler. Within a few

that needed odd jobs done.

a third trip in December. Their first project

able to return to their jobs. The daycare

supplies and brought them to

crew installed insulation and paneling in

only do these people still need help, any help is welcome.

the living room. On their next trip, they’ll

“Anyone is welcome to serve with us any

be working on the flooring and finishing

time,” said Bryce. “The most important

the fencing in the backyard.

thing is that we all come together.”

photos courtesy at Cross Timbers Church Missions

already made two trips and are going for

were not members of the church, just two

The best thing is that all Cross Timbers Church campuses participated as well as many who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even belong to the church.

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Lifestyle

Making Choir

COOL AGAIN by Susan Neuhalfen

Choir just isn’t what it used to be.

hat used to be a necessary part of music education, using

centuries old music and little to no

instruction, has now become exciting, educational and very cool, thanks to people like Argyle ISD Director of Choirs, Will Griswold.

“Singing has become part of

mainstream popular culture with

shows like Glee and Acapella groups like Pentatonix,” said Mr. Griswold. “It’s made singing in choirs more

relevant and more attractive to kids.” Mr. Griswold is only in his second year at Argyle, bringing to life a

Griswold has grown from only 11

Argyle also has the support of

grades plus 50 more in the 4th-5th

5th grade choir as well as Argyle

to over 100 students in 6th-12th grade choirs.

“We only had two of the eleven

original students return the next

year, so I started with a whole new group of students,” said Mr. Griswold. “We are truly starting this program from scratch.”

Community support

for the choir has been overwhelming. The

High School Theatre Director Melissa Toomer and Argyle Middle School Theatre Director Jessica Reynolds. The theatre departments and the choir are working very closely

together as Mr. Griswold now

“Choir doesn’t pressure members to be this or that, it just inspires you to be the best version of yourself.”

program that was simply a club

Fall Concert the first

started at Argyle, he taught choir at

jokes Mr. Griswold. This year, over

school as his first and last classes. The

attendance. Mr. Griswold himself

fourth grade. Principal Hill at the

challenge, but he’s grateful to

program and since his hiring, Mr.

their support.

until three years ago. When he first

Megan Lamb, teaching the 4th and

year was over in 30 minutes,

serves as music director

for theatre musicals at

the schools. In fact, the teachers encourage

students to experience

both choir and drama

to get the most out of

their programs. They also

now have three grad students from

UNT available to the students as voice

the middle school and at the high

500 audience members were in

rest of the day was spent teaching

said this task has been a big

In talking to the students involved,

high school wanted to start a choir

Mr. Hill, as well as the parents, for

“family”. It’s clear that these kids

teachers for private lessons.

the word that kept coming up was belong together and they’re in it

together. A big part of choir, according to Mr. Griswold, is promoting a nurturing atmosphere where they can build confidence and do great things together. The students are taught to encourage one another and, for once, are asked to be louder in the classroom instead of quiet. “The energy and teamwork that go into choir really pushes students but also encourages them to be comfortable in their own skin,” said Mr. Griswold. “Choir doesn’t pressure members to be this or that, it just inspires you to be the best version of yourself.”

While other established districts have a tradition of choir, Argyle has a mix of students, some from other districts that had choir, and some that are new to the whole experience. Over one third of the students weren’t even enrolled in Argyle last year, according to Mr. Griswold.

Remedy is the new Acapella group established by students under the direction of Mr. Griswold at AHS. Born in the tradition of Pitch Perfect, this tight-knit group meets at lunch during the week and for retreats, practicing their upbeat, energetic music for hours at a time. They have already qualified to compete in the Intercollegiate High School Acapella (ICHSA) competition in Deer Park in February and hope to then make it to Marcus High School for the semi-finals and eventually New York for the national finals.

In the future, Mr. Griswold would like to see Argyle grow a bigger middle school and high school program each with its own director, and varsity choirs as well as

photos courtesy of Argyle ISD

junior varsity choirs. Overall, however, his goal is for his students to get the most out of the program they are building. “My goal isn’t to turn them all into choir directors, it’s to be better people,” said Mr. Griswold. “We all have a voice and we can use our voice to accomplish that goal.”

Their December 19th Winter Concert at the AHS auditorium will be supported by Fuzzy’s, Bumbershoot and Earls all donating a portion of their proceeds sold that night to the choir program.

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Argyle Theatre Department Qualifies for National Competition

by Susan Neuhalfen

photos courtesy by Argyle Theatre Department

ompeting against thousands of students from schools all over the state, the Argyle Theatre

Department earned several top awards at the Texas Thespian Festival in

November. AHS had five entries qualify to compete nationally:

Parker Dial and Toby Smith Monologue Performance

Colby Raasch - Solo Musical Gracie Arthur and Mattie Kelton Duet Musical

Berret Buvinghausen, Georgia Penn, Rhiannon Kosla and Kate Repp Make-Up & Design Team

Milan McKenna - Stage Management Other competitors earning marks of Excellence were:

Slade Monroe and Chloe Kokenes – Dance

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Izzy Adoue, Peyton Deffenbaugh, Jackson Barnes, Bella Zindel - Group Musical “I realized that we were so busy

competing and having so much fun

I didn’t get many pictures,” said Melissa Toomer, AHS Theatre Director. “I am so proud of all of our students and their performances.”

In the monologue performance, AHS

seniors Parker and Toby performed two contrasting monologues each: Parker

performed a selection from The Hairy

Ape by Eugene O’Neill and The Curious

Incident of the Dog in the Night by Mark Haddon and Simon Stephens. Toby

performed Edmond by David Mamet and All My Sons by Arthur Miller.

Sophomore Colby Raasch sang “Role of a Lifetime” from the musical Bare: a Pop Opera, while junior Gracie Arthur and

freshman Mattie Kelton sang In His Eyes as a duet from the musical Jekyll & Hyde.

The makeup team brought their supplies to the competition and had two hours to

complete two makeup looks. They were not given any other information until that morning. They placed 7th overall, out of 50 teams. As the Stage Manager for Legally Blonde, Milan McKenna entered in her binder from the musical that the theatre department performed earlier in the school year. The neatness and organization of her binder, as well as her verbal presentation, qualified her for the National Convention. “Milan is responsible for “calling the show”, meaning she tells the light operator when to move the next light cue, the sound operator, curtains, etc.,” said Toomer. “During rehearsals she took attendance, made blocking notes, and basically kept everyone organized. “ The national competition will take place during the International Thespian Festival at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in late June.

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