The Jester Award nominations (both regional and state) were announced today. Here are the nominees from our production of Rock of Ages: Teen Edition:
Regional Nominations
Supporting Performer - Natalie Loftus* (Anita Bath), Mary Greenwood (Loni Barnett)
Stage Crew - TMP-Marian*
Scenic Design - Travis Grizzell*
Sound Design - Tate Dinkel*
Design Guest - Pamela Grizzell* (Costume Design)
Design Guest - Amy Normandin (Program Design)
Lobby - TMP-Marian
*=State Jester Award nomination as well
Congrats to all the nominated schools, performers, and crew members!
Happy Birthday to Gabe Atherton and Blaise Staab who turned 15 on April 3rd and Alyssa Church who turned 15 on April 4th. Pictured with Gabe, Blaise and Alyssa are seniors Michael Hale and Sophia Allen who presented them with their TMP License Plate. Go Monarchs!
TMP-Marian Jr/Sr High Students placing in the Hays Water Conservation Poster contest include 8th grader Raegan Allen, 7th grader Francie Bittel, 8th grader Jules Fleenor, 7th grader Faith Schmeidler, 8th grader Logan Dail, and sophomore Caleb Marintzer. Congratulations on your awards!
TMP-Marian Alum Jill Moeder was a guest speaker for Mr. Grizzell's English III classes on Tuesday. Jill presented best practices for work resumes and cover letters as the Juniors look ahead to life after graduation. She is an Instructor of Marketing in the Department of Applied Business Studies at FHSU.
The TMP Music Department went to Barton Community College on Saturday for KSHSAA Regional Solo/Ensemble Festival
14 Solos, Pop Singers, and 2 Vocal Ensembles performed throughout the day with some memorable performances! The following students earned a I (Excellent) and will be Going on to State Solo/Ensemble:
Senior - Jensen Brull performed a Vocal Solo and Received a I
Junior - Allison Weber performed a Vocal and Alto Sax Solo and received a I for both of her solos
Junior - Nathan Stecklein performed a Bari Sax Solo and Received a I
Sophomore - Breanna Seiler performed a Bassoon Solo and Received a I
Freshman - Carson Liles performed a Timpani Solo and Received a I
Pop Singers along with the Split small ensemble choirs received a II. Band Students Anna Stark, Alexa Fry, Preston Mermis, Blaise Staab, Haley Stecklein, and Caleb Marintzer received a II. Michaela Dickman Received a High III.
Congratulations to all of the Students! Special Thanks to FHSU Accompanist Pam McGowen who accompanied our Students!
Congrats to Rebekah and Sam for their first place finish at state in the Write It Do It event.
TMP-M FBLA Performs Well at State
What a great experience for our students. They represented TMP-M this past Wednesday-Friday with the utmost class and pride. I am so proud of them.
Results:
E-Business: Mia Lang and Gracyn Schippers competed on Thursday. They had made the finals (6) with their entry prior to the state competition. They placed 2nd in the state. Their presentation was great! We will hear more about nationals, but we are under the assumption that they qualified with their second place finish.
Marketing: Joey Mindrup and Evan Balthazor took their Marketing test on Wednesday. As a team they qualified for the finals (8) on Friday. Friday, they were given a case study scenario and had 20 minutes to come up with their solution. They did a great job and ended up 2nd in the state. I am very proud of their work. They, also, will hear about nationals soon. Again, we are assuming they did qualify with their second place finish.
Gracyn did not place in Health Care Administration. I was very proud of her for wanting to try this event and for her efforts.
Business Ethics: Allison Weber was not able to compete because she was ill. But her presentation with Joey and Evan had previously made the finals (6) because it was submitted and judged prior to state. I felt horrible as I know she really wanted to compete. I know as a team they would have had a great chance to place extremely high.
Again, I am extremely proud of these young men and women. They were a joy to be around for the 3 days. The expression on their faces after they heard the results as they stood on the stage was priceless.
Thank you for all your support. As soon as I hear more information about Nationals, I will let you know. Mr. Linn
Four Monarchs Compete at State FBLA in Topeka.
It has been a good 2 days for our students. They all have competed and done quite well. As of now, all four TMP-M students who were able to go have qualified for finals:
Marketing: Juniors Joey Mindrup and Evan Balthazor. Took the test yesterday and made the finals. (Top 8 and will compete today in the finals)
Health Care Administration: Gracyn Schippers competed yesterday and will find out today during the Awards ceremony if she placed.
E-Business: Mia Lang and Gracyn made the final 6. They competed yesterday and we will find out results during the Awards ceremony.
Business Ethics: Allison Weber, Joey, and Evan made the final 6 but were not able to compete today because Allison was sick. Feel better soon Allison!
Today will be exciting for the 4 students competing as each will be very nervous waiting for their results. No matter how they place, they have done a great job! We will post final results when the conference is over.
28 days and counting! Seniors Sophia Allen and Jenna Schlyer received their caps and gowns today. While they say they're not counting the looks on their faces says otherwise.
On Tuesday, March 28th the JH competed at the MCEL Scholars Bowl hosted in Hill City. The 7th grade took 1st place with a record of 10-1 and the 8th grade took 3rd place with a record of 8-3. The group sang loud and proud our school song as they got to experience coming through Victory Gate last night. Way to go Monarchs and a great season!
The Monarchs had another successful showing at the Phillipsburg invitational on Tuesday. Jenna Brull finished 5th in Informative Speaking, Tate Dinkel finished 4th in Extemporaneous Speaking, and Natalie Loftus took 1st place in Serious Solo Acting and qualified for State Championship.
TMP-M sophomore Tiernan Holmes took 1st place in bench press on Saturday at the State Powerlifting Championships in Horton. He placed 6th overall for his weight class. Congratulations!
The first annual Macho Man Volleyball Tournament Champions: Ay and the Ayingtons!! (Luke Rome, Harrison Lowe, Dylan Werth, Michael Hale, Landon Rozean, Drew Werth, and Coach Hannah Garcia)
2nd: CWA
3rd: Men in Black
4th: Sophomores
Fellowship of Christian Athletes February-March Athlete of the Month: Gracyn Schippers
Congratulations to our new squad members!
Happy Birthday to Rachel Staab who turned 15 on March 21. Pictured with Rachel is senior Harrison Lowe who presented her with a TMP License Plate. Go Monarchs!
The Softball opener scheduled for today has postponed. The makeup day will be announced later.
The Monarchs Forensics team traveled to Smith Center on Thursday, and the following competitors placed:
Tate Dinkel - 5th, Impromptu Speaking
Natalie Loftus - 4th, Serious Solo
Natalie and Riley Frank - 4th, Improvised Duet Acting
The team will next compete in Hoisington on Saturday, March 25th.
Congratulations to the winners of the Use Your Water Smarts Poster Contest.
In alphabetical order the top 3 winners in each division are 7th grade: Francie Bittel, Faith Schmeidler and Emma Wasinger. The 8th grade division winners are Raegan Allen, Logan Dail, and Jules Fleenor. All 6 finalists are students of TMP-M and will be attending an Awards Ceremony held at Sternberg Museum on April 6, 2023 at 6 p.m. The rankings will be announced and cash prizes awarded at that time.
Jesse Staab turned 15 right before spring break. Senior Pake Dewey presented Jesse with his TMP license plate in commemoration of him turning 15. Happy Belated Birthday Jessa and Go Monarchs!
