MCHS student, Britni Ettel, has been chosen to participate in the Interlochen School for the Arts program this summer. It is a 6 week program held at the Interlochen School for the Arts in Interlochen MI. This program has various levels for students in all areas of the arts encompassing grades 3-12. They will study theory, have master classes, chamber groups, private lessons and band and orchestra rehearsals and concerts.

This school is one of the most elite summer programs in the country and students submit recorded audition CD's as well as essays and teacher recommendations as part of the application process. They have several band and orchestra programs at different skill levels and auditions are open to any student in the United States.

Governor's school for the arts is a summer program available to sophomores and juniors in the state of TN. Students from all over the state audition and are selected based on skill level. MCHS student, Caitlin Moscato, has been selected to attend. Being a flute player, Caitlin would have likely auditioned against around 100 flute players and the School only accepts about 5-8 students per year.

The arts program takes place at MTSU and lasts 4 weeks. During that time students participate in band or orchestra, attend master classes, receive private instruction, take music theory, perform with small chamber groups, and explore the other arts disciplines on a daily basis. They perform several concerts throughout the duration of the program that are free and open to the public. Acceptance to the program is such an honor that all students are taken on full scholarship for room and board for all 4 weeks of the camp.

Hello, My name is Kelsey Jolley. I am an eleventh grade student at Moore County High School. I have been accepted as one of forty United States Student Ambassadors from Tennessee and Alabama. I was nominated for this position by way of previous United States Achievement Academy National Awards. As a Student Ambassador, I will be traveling to Austria, Switzerland, France, and Italy where I will study their cultures. I will be taking part in a home stay with a family in one of t hose four countries. During the home stay, I will have the chance to go to school with the family's children, share stories about the U.S. and my community, and learn about their country and community through stories of their own. During my stay as a Student Ambassador, I will be visiting the Vatican City in Italy, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre in France, and Auschwitz in Austria. At Auschwitz I will have the privilege of speaking with a Holocaust survivor. I am very excited to learn about their way of life as well as to share my experiences as an American. However, in order to make this happen I am expected to pay $6500 for expense of the trip. My family and I have an ongoing bake sale fundraiser; and along with several other fundraising events I have received donations. We are still a long way off but I am working hard to raise the money required to participate in this program. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I would hate to miss out on.

The 2009-10 Moore County FFA Association began their year with the training of the newly elected FFA officers in June. Officers attended their annual “Leadership on the River” Officer Training June 16th,17th, and 18th. FFA Officers Mikaela Bundy - Secretary, Cody Woodard - Chaplin, Kylee Millard - President, Amber Millsaps - Vice-President, Hunter Limbaugh - Sentinel, Emily Nicholson - Reporter, and Emily Cornelius - Treasurer. Moore County conducts this leadership training each summer in cooperation with Woodbury FFA, Lincoln Co. FFA, Giles Co. FFA and Richland FFA.

Moore County FFA Chapter was recently honored with a visit from Mr. Chris Martin, State Sentinel. After conducting many activities and FFA orientation with chapter members, the chapter took him to Miss Mary Bobo's for lunch. Mr. Moorehead, Mr. Mooney and Mrs. Vann were able to attend as well.

In September FFA Members Morgan Hovis, Kylee Millard, Faith Few, and Patti Clark participated in the State FFA Horse Judging CDE at Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro. The team placed third in their District. Miss Millard had he 4th highest score in Tennessee.

Also in September, Moore County FFA co-sponsored Progressive Agriculture Foundation Safety Day. FFA Members along with Duck River Electric, Mr. Kip Hicks of Infinity O & P, Tri-Green Equipment, Mr. Wayne Eslick, Vanderbilt Life-Flight, Metro-Moore EMS, Mr. Ronnie Smith and Mr. Mark Neal of Metro Moore Fire Department conduct this event each September. The FFA members conduct many of the individual safety sessions, serve as group leaders, logistics, publicity, and time keepers. This Safety Day is for the LES 4th Grade Students. The Moore County FFA wants to thank LES Principal Mr. Smith and MCHS Principal Mr. Mooney for their continued support of this event. Anyone wishing to know more about this nation-wide Safety Day may visit www.progressiveag.org.