 Christmas Concerts
The DHS and DMS Bands and DHS Choir will present their Christmas concerts Thursday, December 8, in the DHS cafeteria. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. the DHS Choir will perform "Bit of Holiday Cheer," "Gonna Catch That Santa," and "Grown Up Christmas List." The band concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. with performances by the DMS Beginner and Jr. High Bands followed by the DHS Band's performance of "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming," and "On a Winter's Eve." You're sure to be in the Christmas spirit after enjoying an evening of beautiful music!
Jr. High All-Region Band
Congratulations to the following freshmen for making All-Region Band: Otara Mason, Deshauna Jamison, Daniel Hall, Rebecca Hughes, Tracie Galloway, Sydney Bueker, and Cassie Edwards. And congratulations to the following 7th and 8th graders for making All-Region Band: Noah Ward, Anna Cunningham, Kevin Grammer, Shelby Gifford, Alexa Pike, Victoria Adams, Emily Tripplet, Garret Cummings, Adam Hill, Tessah West, Erica Amyx, Jordan Davis, Madeline Bonds, Allie Roush, Shelby Anderson, Logan Watts, and Haston McFerrin. |
 Piñatas
by Señora Paula Counce
Once again, the Spanish I classes of Señora Counce made piñatas as part of their study of Spanish culture. Many spent hours in the process. They started with a balloon, tore newspaper strips, dipped them into wheat paste or watered-down glue, and covered the balloon. The piñata was sealed and decorated in creative ways.
 Most people have played "Hit the Piñata" at a birthday party. The history of the piñata is actually interesting. Piñatas may have first been discovered by Marco Polo on one of his trips to China. When the piñata was carried to Europe in the 14th century, it was used in religious ceremonies. They resembled clay containers for missionaries to North America in the 16th century used the piñata to teach religious lessons. The most traditional style piñata has the seven points representing the seven deadly sins of greed, gluttony, sloth, pride, envy, wrath, and lust. The blindfolded participant represents a force fighting against those evils. He uses the stick of virtue to break the piñata. The candies and fruits that may be inside represent the rewards for being faithful. Today, most piñatas are used at festivities for pure fun.
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 FBLA NFLC
By Baylar Griffie
On the weekend before Thanksgiving break, selected DeWitt FBLA students attended knowledge-filled workshops and enjoyed special guest speakers at the Future Business Leaders (FBLA) National Fall Leadership Conference (NFLC). This year the NFLC was in Little Rock November 18-20. Attendees learned about everything from leadership training to competition to motivational speeches.  Also, during the conference, students helped raise money for the March of Dimes by having a March of Dimes Walk and a Blue Jeans for Babies Dance. Our very own FBLA adviser, Carole Anderson, presented a workshop on "iPads in the Classroom" for business teachers attending the conference. DeWitt members facilitated workshops and introduced speakers. For more information about Future Business Leaders of America, visit the national website, www.fbla-pbl.org. |
