The Fine Arts Department
The members of the National Art Honor Society is shown with one of the banners they created, a rendition of Van Gogh’s Starry Night, used as a Homecoming Hallway Decoration for Spirit Week. The group’s rendition was called “Scarey Night.” Anyone interested or needing a banner can contact the school. The students will design a banner for a fee.
Art department creating designs for annual ‘Dia de los Muertos’ display Art students from Mrs. Peggy Medrano-Clark’s class will be installing their 6th annual Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda in the Moody High School library, from Oct. 28-Nov. 7th. Nov. 1 is All Souls Day and Nov. 2 is Dia de los Muertos or All Saints Day. Take time to stop by and view the installation and art display. Students have created “calaveras,” skeletons, Scared Hearts and crosses, all made from aluminum, copper or stainless steel metal sheets. All these projects were created by metal tooling. This is an old metal technique, which they create a relief image onto the metal, creating the illusion of three dimension.
Students and staff are being asked to submit pictures of their loved ones and/or famous people who passed on that you want to honor in our ofrenda as part of our study of The Day of the Dead. In addition, we are asking for tokens from the deceased. (For example: My grandfather loved to give shiny new pennies to the grandchildren, so I am leaving pennies around the photo of my grandfather.) The tradition is, at this one time of the year-Nov. 1-2, to honor and celebrate the “LIFE” of the people who have died. We would like to extend a sincere invitation for everyone to come view our ofrenda. Feliz Dia de los Muertos!---Peggy Medrano-Clarke
The Fine Arts Department
Choir students pictured are ((top row) Mike Ortiz and Nick Lopez and (front row) Austin del Castillo and Chris Munro.
Choir has district qualifiers The Moody Choir participated at district choir auditions Sept. 27 held at Tuloso Midway High School. The following ten students were selected: Nicholas Lopez, Austin del Castillo, Belissa Perea, Mikael Ortiz, Christopher Munro, Kristiana Zuniga, Sebastian Guerrero, Nia Pena, Briana Rodriguez and Lauren Reyna. Seven students will advance to the regional audition on Nov. 8th. They are Nick Lopez, Austin del Castillo, Belissa Perea, Mikael Ortiz, Christopher Munro, Kristiana Zuniga and Sebastian Guerrero. Nick and Austin ranked first chair in their sections. Congratulations to these fine Moody Trojan musicians and their choir director San Juana Rodriguez.
Other choir members include Belissa Perea and Kristiana Zuniga.
Fall Feeder Concert The MHS Choir hosted their annual Fall Feeder Concert Oct. 16. The featured performers were the feeder school choirs: Martin Middle School Choir and Cunningham Middle School Choir directed by Ms. Janina Vela and South Park Middle School under the direction of Mrs. Amy Armstrong. The night was filled with music from the Region Choir list. The Moody Men’s Choir performed a very moving patriotic piece entitled, “Tell my Father.” The women entertained the audience with “It’s Men.” Before the finale, the choir performed “They Can’t Take that Away from Me.”
The Fine Arts Department Band UIL marching contest On Oct. 16th, the Mighty Trojan Band participated in the Region 14 UIL Marching Contest in Alice. The band received a third division (fair rating), but the band has really come a long way this semester. The seniors put a show together for the Oct. 24th game versus Ray. The band will be performing new music on Oct. 31 and a combined show with Beeville on Nov. 7th. Nov. 7th will also be Senior Presentation and will be joined by the feeder middle school band programs. Band directors Jesse Riojas, Sandra Garcia and Jesus Lopez would like to thank Mr. Johnny Guerra, Band Booster president and his executive board for all of their help throughout this marching season.
Orchestra students compete at Region XIV The Moody Orchestra was busy preparing for the Region XIV orchestra auditions held Oct. 25 at J. W. Nixon High School in Laredo. Students participating were freshmen Michael Cosio and Aaron Suarez as well as sophomore Alex Trevino. Alex Trevino won a 2nd chair position in the viola section. He and Ms. Pamela Stakes, the orchestra director, will travel to Laredo with the other CCISD students and directors Nov. 14 for the Region Orchestra Clinic and Concert to be held Nov. 15 at the LISD Performing Arts Center.
2009 yearbooks on sale The 2009 Golden Shield yearbook is now on sale. Anyone interested can place an order in Room 216. The total price for the full color yearbook is $70. Students can make a $20 deposit to reserve a copy. Payments can be made until Feb. 27 when the balance is due. Checks can be made payable to Moody High School. For further information call, 854-3261 extension 249 and ask for Mrs. Gloria Mondragon.
Dance students stay busy with their routine MHS dance students stayed very busy during the months of September and October. Their first performance of the year was met with rave reviews. For the school’s Open House event, student choreographer, Daniel Mechell and Dance IV student Corine Carrizales set the cafeteria on fire with their salsa performance. Students also generously collected canned goods throughout the first part of September for potential hurricane victims. Mrs. Alice Hinojosa’s Dance II, III, & IV students in 4th period raised close to $200 for the Galveston Ball donation drive.