Good Food, Better People
Katherine Krievs, Midlo Scoop Staff
September 29, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Spotlights
Every day, a number of ravenous students file into the lunchroom, eager to buy a delicious lunch from Midlo’s cafeteria staff. Without the staff preparing a healthy and delightful meal each day, students would begin to perform poorly in class and behave disrespectfully, resulting in a chaotic learni...
Spotlight on: Midlo’s Karate Kid
Caitlin Woods, Midlo Scoop Staff
September 29, 2017
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Every Tuesday, freshman Emily Gundel, practices Karate and Ju Jitsu; she gained a second degree black belt in the seventh grade and has since then continued to enhance her abilities at Mongrel Fitness Center. When asked what karate means to her, she describes it as, "You learn patience and how to lis...
Stop and Smell the Roses
September 25, 2017
Filed under Spotlights, TLN
On September 21, 2017, in the Midlothian High School auditorium, the senior class of 2018 gathered to ponder the next chapter of their lives at Senior Convocation. The seniors had the opportunity to listen to their class officers, Kenny Harbula (President), Joy Li (Vice President), Palmer Ward (Secretary), Ch...
Teachers Recognizing Teachers: September Recipient
Anna Chen, Staff Writer
September 15, 2017
Filed under Spotlights
Every month, one teacher is recognized for their outstanding work with faculty and students alike. On Wednesday, September 13, 2017, Mr. Gordon Rawls, the last recipient of the 2016-2017 school year, handed off the Teachers Recognizing Teachers trophy to Mr. Steven Scherer. Mr. Rawls explained that ...
Lessons of Compassion and Empowerment
September 8, 2017
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On Friday, September 1, 2017, to close out Teacher Work Week, Dr. Mykee Fowlin visited Midlothian High School to present: You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me. CCPS faculty members from Midlothian, Monacan, Meadowbrook, and James River gathered in Midlo’s auditorium to experience a moving performanc...
Bringing a Dedication to Music
June 8, 2017
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On Monday, June 5, 2017, math teacher Mr. Chris Eliot passed the Teachers Recognizing Teachers Cup to Mr. Gordon Rawls, Midlo's hard working band director. Mr. Eliot noticed Mr. Rawls' commitment to his students and Midlo's music program, saying, "This person begins the school year early in the hot su...
Congratulations, Virginia Boys State Delegates
Mrs. Christine Lawson, Professional School Counselor
May 31, 2017
Filed under Spotlights
Boys State recognizes outstanding young men of the junior class who exhibit qualifications of scholarship, patriotism, leadership, character, and honesty. This week-long program will be held in June at Radford University. These delegates were selected first by faculty nomination and then intervi...
Joyeux in June
Dreya Fernandes, Staff Writer
May 30, 2017
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Congratulations, Madame Lindsay Garrison, for being named Midlo's June Employee of the Month. Mme. Garrison consistently exhibits an upbeat attitude in her French classroom at Midlothian High School. This semester, she won the PBL (Project-Based Learning) Challenge for the secondary level with her s...
Congrats, Girls State Delegates
Mrs. Christine Lawson, Professional School Counselor
May 30, 2017
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Girls State recognizes outstanding young women of the junior class who exhibit qualifications of scholarship, patriotism, leadership, character, and honesty. This week-long program will be held in June at Longwood University. These delegates were selected first by faculty nomination and then intervie...
Magnifique in May
Anna Chen, Staff Writer
May 9, 2017
Filed under Spotlights
Midlo's May Employee of the Month, shares her love for the French language with her students and a passion for teaching with her colleagues. She brings enthusiasm and devotion to multiple organizations and student programs as well. She has served as director of Congres Francais, sits on the Board of...
Teaching Through Humor
Nabiha Rais, Staff Writer
May 9, 2017
Filed under Spotlights
Every month, the previous recipient of the Teachers Recognizing Teachers award passes the award to another commendable member of Midlothian High School’s faculty. School Counseling Coordinator Ms. Cheryl Boyd chose math teacher Mr. Christopher Eliot for his “incredible amount of devotion to Midlo in ...
Artistic Summer Ahead
Dreya Fernandes, Staff Writer
May 1, 2017
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Sophomore Tess Wladar recently received acceptance into the Summer Residential Governor's School for Visual Arts, which will take place from June 25 to July 22, at Radford University. The program offers students a glimpse into the college experience, while allowing them to enhance their artistic s...
