The Southeastern Mock United Nations Model at Troy University

Each year, Carver Magnet school selects students who have exhibited strong study skills, character, and communication.  This year Jordan was one out of 35 students who was asked to participate in the Southeastern Mock United Nations Model at Troy University in Troy, AL.

From our school alone, we had a team that represented Korea....

a team representing Haiti....

a team representing China ...

a team representing Hungary ( Jordan's team )

and a team representing India.

Close to 200 middle schools participated and Carver Magnet placed as follows:

Outstanding Resolution: Winner-Hungary; 1st place-India // Outstanding Delegation: 1st place-India; 3rd place-Hungary // Outstanding Girl Delegate: 1st place- Juhi Shah - India // Outstanding Native Dress (Overall): 1st place-India // Outstanding Native Dress (by Bloc):Asian Bloc: Winner-India; 3rd place-Republic of Korea // European Bloc: 2nd place-Hungary //Latin America Bloc: 1st place-Haiti

If you'd like to read more about this event, click here: http://www.troymessenger.com/2011/03/03/model-the-un/

7th & 8th Grade Florida Band Competition - Awards

Just a reminder that the kids went to Florida for a band competition ( not just for fun ) -- they were awarded straight Superiors  ( all A's ) in each category.  While they play their three pieces, there are 4 judges critiquing their tone, rythm, melody, sincapation, etc.  Each band receives copies of these cd's where they can hear the judges talking about how they played -- while they are playing.  One judge said "Wow, your tone quality is that of a high school band.  I'm just awestruck!" ---- fabulous !!

I must add a note here, that I played trumpet for 6 years ( 6th grade through 12th ) It was an "easy" grade back in my day.  Jordan's school, however, takes Band Class extremely seriously !  Each student has to study and remember a full page piece of music to play in front of the band each semester for a grade PLUS each student has to play a piece into a microphone that calculates the student's tempo and tone and grades them accordingly.  She also brings home accompaniment tracks that she practices with. --- I NEVER had to do any of that !!  No wonder they sound like a high school band ;-)

Pirates Dinner Theatre

One night the band went to a Pirates Dinner Adventure for food and fun!

While eating, they enjoyed watching pirates fight and search for treasure!

Fun was had by all !

http://www.piratesdinneradventure.com/index.php?page=Pirates-Dinner-Adventure-Orlando-Florida

Universal Studios Band Trip

So, as I try to find pictures of the Universal Band trip ( mostly from Jordan's friends on FaceBook ) .. I see that times have changed.   You mean to tell me that the buses have tv's now ??  Geesh !

Although some things don't change -- like taking your favorite stuffed animal :-)

Getting Close !

We're Here !!!!

The Blues Brothers' Car.

The Blues Brothers.

Museum of Theatre Art and Makeup --- I think she needs more rouge.

Ode to Lucy :-)

Good grief !!!

The Simpsons !

Cool !

New Harry Potter ride!

HOMER ???

Get it girl!  ... she won a stuffed "thing" .

Jordan's favorite - Dr. Seuss Landing :-)

We love the Seuss !

Looks like Fun !!

This year the band went to the Universal Studios in Orlando for a time of competition and fun !

How much does one need to take on a three day get away ??

Hi, girls !!  Hope you have a great time !!

We had to be at school by 5:30 am.  The buses were already there.  Be safe! Have fun !

This certainly brings back alot of fun memories from when I was in the school band -- seems like only yesterday- well, sort of ;-)

Spoiled.  Just plain old spoiled.

HAPPY EASTER

We love Easter!  For the obvious reason ... Jesus Christ defeated death and made it possible to have a daily relationship with the Father for all those who believe in Him.

simply put -- He Lives !

We're not the *traditional* kind of family with baskets filled with candy and chocolates only.  Oh, No beef jerkey is also a rare delicacy!

And so are bunnies that poop jelly beans :-)