Senior Bobcats Neal Sanders and Ryan Smith signed college football scholarships on May 8.  Neal signed with Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky; Ryan signed with Maryville College in Maryville, TN.  Union coach Travis Bethel says "Neal will be a great addition to our defensive line at Union. He has a great nose for football and a motor that does not quit."  Jim Elliott, Maryville coach, says "Ryan..exhibits all the characteristics we look for in our recruiting efforts. I think he will be a valuable contributor to the program in a fair amount of time." Congratulations to these senior Bobcats!

If you have a hankering for some really great food, then look no further because it is time for the Bobcat Band Seafood Fundraiser! It will take place Saturday, May 10 from 4:30-7:30 in the MCHS Commons. Tickets are $15 for adults. I know you think that sounds a little pricey, but you haven't heard the menu yet! Items include pork and sausage jambalaya, shrimp gumbo, cajun boiled shrimp, fried shrimp, fried catfish, shrimp boulettes (shrimp balls), hush puppies, white beans, cole slaw, chicken strips, fries, and assorted deserts. Oh yeah, and did I mention it's "all you can eat" ! So come out and enjoy some great food in a great atmosphere and help support the Bobcat Band at the same time ! SEE YOU THERE

• Congratulations to Sara Hill on being chosen to attend the All-State Honor Band Convention in Nashville this weekend. Sara is the first band student in 15 years to attend.  This is a great honor and the band program is very proud of her. Congratulations Sara!
• The MCHS Performing Arts Department will be presenting their annual Spring Show, "Love Notes" on Friday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m, Saturday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m, and Sunday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m in the MCHS Little Theater. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 12 and under. Tickets will be sold by choir members and also at the door. The show woll be featuring love songs such as "Love Shack","Tainted Love","Accidentally in Love","Bless the Broken Road", and "Do you Believe in Magic". The Show will be performed by the MCHS band, choir and theater class. It has been entirely put together by the theater students under the direction of MCHS band directors Ryan Foret, Gina Foret and Rebecca Kerr, and choir director Sarah Lemons. Come and enjoy great performances. We would LOVE to see you there!!

Senior Logan Chappell signed on April 11 with Dyersburg State Community College.  Logan received a full scholarship to play basketball.  Pictured with Logan are his parents Mary and Ronnie Chappell, Dyersburg Coach Alan Barnett, and MCHS Basketball Coach Steve Forsythe.  Congratulations Logan!

Congratulations to the 2008-2009 Basketball Cheer Squad:  Raven Gudino, Norlecia Harris, Alex Hutson, Brittney Kirk, Miriam Ward, Latoniah Woods, Brittiany Bauer, Hannah Godfrey, Anna Graham, Karlee Jackson, Lauren Kiestler, Courtney Miller, Kaylee Tranum, Maggie Weatherford, Briley Miller, Tenika Prather, Yasmine Prather, Hannah Thomas, Mallory Twitty, Amelia Young, Kira Bishop, Lindsey Ferguson, Mika Lipford, Amelia Powers

Congratulations to the 2008-2009 Football Cheer Squad:  Addie Wilson, Madison Mathenia, Taylor Jones, Kara Jones, Sarah-Beth Foote, Amanda Dunaway, Morgan Bright, Dakota Yalda, Chelsey Ingle, Molly Rhodes, Mary Beth Prather, Sarah Ford, Hannah Weatherford, MeKenzi Smith, Shelby Fowler, Christina Carroll

Lady Bobcat Autumn King signed to play for the Lambuth Lady Eagles on March 12.  Pictured with Autumn is her mother, Sandy Bates, MCHS coaches Mellanie Surratt and Danny Day, and Lambuth head coach Shannon Tanner.  Coach Tanner said she felt Autumn would be a really good fit with her players, and would help to lead the team in the direction she wants them to go.  "Autumn's bat and glove will both be tremendous assets next season."  The scholarship is for 4-years contingent upon academic achievement.  Congratulations Autumn! For more information about the Lady Eagles softball team, click here.

Lady Bobcat Markita Cole was inducted to the 1,000 Point Club on Friday following the Chester County game.  She is only the 8th player in school history, and the 3rd since 5-on-5 play, to score over 1,000 points in her basketball career.  Congratulations 'Kita!