Fall 2015
The
Crest
happenings around campus
Football
is in the Air.
I’m so Glad I’m a Bulldog!
Students
on Summer Break
Broadcasting Camp
CEO for a Day
Alex Moore learned the in’s and out’s of the business world after he shadowed Marc Whitehead, Harbor Financial CEO for a day this summer. This opportunity was made possible through the Puttin’ on the Dawg auction.
The Dawghouse Broadcast Campers took a tour around the Fox10 studio with news anchor Michael White.
Meet the Macs
Meet your Mac was an opportunity for the students to come in and get acclimated with their computer before the school year started.
While we Were Out
STEM Camp
UMS-Wright always has fantastic summer camps, and this year was no exception. Here are a few of our favorites - STEM camp, soccer camp- wacky day, cheer camp, baseball camp. Even though school was out for summer, the students loved being back on campus!
Slip and Slide Camp
Soccer Camp Baseball Camp
Cheer Camp
Band Camp
Baby Bulldog Pep Rally
Students
Back to School
David Shivers opened and closed the back to school assembly with a fantastic musical performance.
Josie Jaye and Pryor Covan experiment with surface tension during STEM class.
The 2015-16 school year is off to a great start! Here are a few of our favorite back to school pictures. From the new Apple devices to the construction on campus, our students and staff are so excited to see what this school year holds!
Dr. Havard welcomes K4 twins Ryleigh and Hayden Collins to their first day of school.
James Harvey and William Fillers playing Legos on the first day of school.
Middle School boys catching up in the hall before their first class.
Chandler Thomas and Allison Wymble visit in the hall before the bell rings.
Edward McNeil and Coleman Fountain love learning on their Apple iPad.
Seniors, Lydia Henry, Sarah Morris, and Charlotte Bedsole socializing at the White Shirt Breakfast.
Paul Jackson, Fin Irvine, and Griffin Brewster sporting their new white shirts.
Mrs. Corley’s Wacky Monthly Calendar is a fun way to get kids excited about reading and trying a new title or author. The Lower School students have been busy reading upside down, in a self made tent, in their favorite pajamas and many other WACKY ways throughout August!
Middle Schoolers trying out their new MacBooks.
Awards and Recognitions
We would like to welcome the newest member of the UMS-Wright Security team, Micheal Brown.
Eagle Scout: Matthew Kiszla (center) with his two brothers Luke ‘11 and Cameron ‘09 at his Eagle Scout Induction ceremony.
Sixty-three (63) students at UMS-Wright Preparatory School have earned the designation of AP Scholar. Of this year’s award recipients thirty-two (32) were rising sophomores or juniors (pictured here). We are so proud of you all!
8th grade art students created sculptures using egg cartons, pipe cleaners, masking tape, aluminum foil, paper towels, and plaster gauze. These explorations of the human form are inspired by the works of Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti.
JP Cave won 1st place in his age group and 2nd place overall at the Southeastern Junior Golf Tournament this summer.
All three of the UMS-Wright cheerleading squads attended UCA Cheerleading Camp this summer. The Middle School squad won 2nd place in Extreme Routine, 1st place in Cheer Competition, and over-all Middle School Camp Champions. The JV squad won 3rd place in Extreme Routine and 3rd place in Cheer Competition. The Varsity squad took 1st place in Extreme Routine and 1st place in Cheer Competition. Congratulations to the girls and coaches!
2015 Fall Cum Laude Inductees Mackenzie Wallace, Caitlin Huettemann, Ashleigh Neese, Lydia Henry, Matthew Hudson, Matthew Kiszla, Brenna Johnson, Nastiya Gracheva, and Corey Nolan
The varsity girls had a great start to their season at the Mayors Cup Tournament.
2015-16 National Merit Semi-Finalists Lydia Henry, Matthew Hudson, Joe Driscoll, Anna Katherine Sherman, Matthew Kiszla, Corey Nolan, and Johann Phan.
Don’t Miss Homecoming
Homecoming 2015 is just around the corner. Mark your calendars for September 28th – October 2nd because you will not want to miss any of the fun-filled events. Packets have been sent home describing the events planned for Bulldog Fans of all ages. If you have any questions please contact Ladye Alford at 709-1749 or email Thealfords@bellsouth.net. All information is on the Parents’ Association section of the UMS-Wright website. We look forward to seeing you there. Go Bulldogs!
2015
UMS-Wright T-shirts & Spirit items for Homecoming Middle & Upper School
Monday, September 28th
should be picked up during lunch Monday –Tuesday.
Tickets2on sale at lunch for the Middle School Dance Friday, October Lower School T-shirts & Spirit items delivered
Tuesday, September 29th
Spirit items on sale during lunch
Wednesday, September 30th
Tickets on sale at lunch for Middle School Dance Lower School votes for Mr. Hero
Thursday, October 1st
Spirit items on sale during lunch Upper School Service Day Tickets on sale at lunch for Middle School Dance 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Lower School Carnival & Dawg Dinner 7:00 p.m. Pep Rally with Homecoming Presentation & Mr. Hero 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Middle School Dance – Pac Gym (Old Shell Road) 7:30 – 10:00 p.m. Upper School Bonfire and Outdoor Concert
Friday, October 2nd
A huge thank you to our sponsor.
Spirit Items on sale during lunch Upper School Theme Day Middle & Lower School wear Homecoming shirts 2:00 p.m. Homecoming Parade 7:00 p.m. Football Game against the Thomasville Tigers Halftime presentation of the Homecoming Court
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