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Male and Female Athletes Recognized at Banquet
		Aly Sherman and Kellan Carrell were named the Outstanding Athletes for 2007-2008 at the All Sports Banquet for Mount Vernon High School on Monday, May 5 in the school cafeteria. Sherman received the Most Valuable Hitter award in volleyball, the Most Valuable Player award in basketball, and the Outstanding Athlete in Running Events in girls track. Carrell was also named the Most Valuable Defensive player in basketball. The Fighting Tiger Award was presented to Whitney Hargraves, Neil Blevins and Jordan Mayes. Hargraves was named Most Valuable Defensive Player in girls basketball and Outstanding Athlete in Field Events for girls track. Coach Jason Kennedy named Abbi Stone and Lucas Stewart as the Outstanding Runner in girls and boys cross country, respectively. In volleyball, Coach Joe Thomas presented to Kelsey Whitlock the Most Valuable Offensive Player award. Kaitlyn Bohlken received the Most Valuable Setter award. Coach Jim Solomon named Cecily Hooper the Outstanding Girl Tennis Player and Bradley Drabble as the Outstanding Boy Tennis Player. In golf, Coach Brad Floyd named Shelby Stickels as the Most Valuable Girl Golfer. Coach Floyd also named Dustin Rouse and Cole Halter as Co-Most Valuable Boy Golfers. A. J. Rockwell was named Outstanding Athlete in Running Events for boys track, and Bryce Barker was named Outstanding Athlete in Field Events by Coach Karl Whitehurst. Coach Charles Swann named Austin Sparks as the Most Valuable Player in football. Philip Alston was presented the Most Valuable Offensive Player award, and Stanley Wood received the Most Valuable Defensive Player award. Luke Henry was name Oustanding Lineman in football for the second year in a row. Frank Hall was named the Oustanding Back. In girls basketball, Cristy Whitock received the Hustling Tiger Award, and Kelsey Whitock was named the Offensive Player of the year. Both are the daughters of Dan and Susan Whitlock. Coach Stephen Weddle named Frank Hall as the Most Valuable Offensive Player in basketball. Christian Butler and Austin Sparks were named co-recipients of the Fighting Tiger award. Taylor Mayes was named Offensive Player of the Year, and Austin Wight as the Defensive Player of the Year in baseball by Coach Andy Player. Coach Player also presented Luke Henry with a senior award. Coach Donnie Surratt recognized each of the varsity softball players and presented Jennifer Mitchell with a senior award. Cheerleader sponsor Caitlyn Rutledge recognized and thanked all Mount Vernon High School cheerleaders. Coach Stephen Ladd provided both the invocation and benediction. The introduction of coaches and other guests was given by Superintendent Rick Flanagan. Several scholarships were also awarded to students during the banquet.

In Case of Inclement Weather:
		In the event of inclement weather, the superintendent may close or delay the start of school. Parents and students should listen to local radio and television stations including KIMP 960 AM, KWNS 104.5 FM, STAR COUNTRY 95.9/96.9 FM, KSST 1230 AM, WBAP 820 AM, KLAKE 97.7 FM, KLTV Channel 7

Mark Your Calendar!
		Today-5/20/2008: Yearbooks are on sale for $40.00 now thru May 20th. Mail order form to Mt. Vernon Yearbook, P. O. Box 1139, Mt. Vernon, Tx 75457. Forms are available at the office or through a yearbook student. 5/14/2008: AP English Language test 5/15/2008: Senior Cap & Gown Picture, front steps at 8:30 5/15/2008: Senior hamburger lunch at the Masonic Lodge (11:55-12:30) 5/15/2008: HS locker clean out 6th period 5/16/2008: Senior lunch at Church of Christ. (Seniors dismiss at 11:45) 5/16/2008: MVISD Retirement Reception 2:30 P.M.—4:30 P.M. Mount Vernon Junior High/High School Library. For more information, click www.mtvernonisd.com/retirement_reception_2008.htm 5/19/2008: 5th Grade White Team presents "Bullies Anonymous" and 4th Grade presents "Lights! Camera! Action!" in Auditorium @ 2:00 P.M. 5/20/2008: Top 5 Graduates Luncheon at Lou’s on the Square 5/20/2008: Rotary Academic Banquet 5/21/2008: Intermediate Talent Show in Auditorium @ 1:15 P.M. 5/21/2008: Ag. Field trip to Priefert in Mt. Pleasant 5/22/2008: Senior Slideshow at First National Bank 5/23/2008: HS exemption sheets due at 3:20PM 5/25/2008: Baccalaureate service at 1st United Methodist Church @ 7 P.M. 5/26/2008: Memorial Day - District Holiday 5/28/2008: High School 7th Period Exam 2:05-3:20 5/29/2008: High School 2nd Period Exam 8:00-9:15 5/29/2008: High School 4th Period Exam 9:25-10:40 5/29/2008: High School 6th Period Exam 10:45-12:00 5/29/2008: Early Release - Busses run at 1:30 P.M. 5/30/2008: High School 1st Period Exam 8:00-9:15 5/30/2008: High School 3rd Period Exam 9:25-10:40 5/30/2008: High School 5th Period Exam 10:45-12:00 5/30/2008: Junior High Graduation in the High School Gym @ 12:30 P.M. 5/30/2008: Early Release - Busses run at 1:30 P.M. 5/30/2008: HS graduation practice HS stadium at 2:00 P.M. 5/31/2008: Teacher Workday 5/31/2008: MVHS Graduation at the stadium @ 10:00 A.M. 6/2-4/2008: Mt. Vernon Basketball Camp 2008 for K-8th grade; for more information, click www.mtvernonisd.com/basketball_camp_2008.htm 6/5-7/2008: Mt. Vernon Tiger Volleyball Fundamental Skills Camp 2008 for next year's 4th thru 9th grade girls; for more information, click www.mtvernonisd.com/Volleyball_camp_2008.htm

Pinnacle Internet Gradebook Viewer
		The Pinnacle Internet Viewer allows you to view your student’s grades and attendance in a real-time atmosphere. By using your student’s id number and the password assigned by your campus office, you will be able to view your student’s current information as well as information from previous marking periods. mtvernon2.esc8.net/piv/

2007-2008 School Supply Lists
		Click the link to see the 2007-2008 School Supply Lists! www.mtvernonisd.com/school_supply_lists.htm

Atomic Learning Online Training
		www.atomiclearning.com Click on the "Usage Tracking Information" link, then login with the user ID and password supplied by Mount Vernon ISD.

MVISD Web Mail
		https://webmail.mtvernonisd.com/owa/

Mount Vernon ISD SchoolTools Helpdesk
		mtvernon.datadrive.net/index.cfm Click on the Technology tab, then login with your email address.

Educator's Web Gradebook
		Now educators can access the power of Excelsior Software's Pinnacle System anytime...anywhere! The Web Gradebook can best be used by teachers who have a higher speed internet connection than dialup. mtvernon2.esc8.net/wgb/wgba


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