WINSTON INTERIOR DESIGN CLASS CREATES GINGERBREAD HOUSES

One of the classic holiday traditions is the making of Gingerbread houses.  Students in Ms. Yuille's Interior Design class used their creativity and knowledge of housing styles to create one of a kind gingerbread houses this week.  Students had to design, plan, construct, and decorate the structures.  As you can see from the pictures, they came out great.  Mixing some creativity, knowledge, and holiday cheer means:  It is a Great Day to be a Redbird!

By the way, I tried my hand at making a Ginger Breadhouse.  I'm not sure I understood the assignment.  I guess its back to the drawing board.

LOOK OUT HOLLYWOOD!

     There are many advantages to attending school in a small town.  Small class sizes, a family atmosphere, and a strong sense of community chief among them.  One of the usual disadvantages, however, is that often times small schools can't offer some of the educational experiences of larger schools due to a lack of funding.  Students in Ms. Wilmes's freshmen art class wouldn't accept that as an excuse, however.

     Students from the class used existing hardware and software that the district already owned to begin exploring the world of stop-motion animation.  Students formed teams and wrote, directed, filmed, and edited their own short animation clips.  This was a great example of an art-form that many people have not had the opportunity to explore being introduced to our students.  All of the groups did a great job but the film that turned out the best can be viewed here (be sure your sound is up):

     I am proud of all of the students for their hard work and creativity (even if I don't really understand their humor).  Our teachers and students are the #1 reason why It is a Great Day to be a Redbird!

THE BEST WAY TO SPREAD CHRISTMAS CHEER...

Ok, so maybe that's the best way, but another good way to spread Christmas Cheer is decorations.  Members of the Winston Art Club did just that this week.  After school, several members of the club decorated the windows of the Redbird Diner and The Pit Stop.  It is a small gesture, but an important one.  We think it is an excellent example of why It is a Great Day to be a Redbird!

ART CLUB VISITS QUAIL RUN

Winston High School Art Club members

After school on Tuesday, December 8th, eight members of the Winston High School Art Club spent a couple of hours with residents at Quail Run Health Care Center in Cameron, Missouri.  The Art Club members, along with their sponsor Ms. Wilmes, visited with the residents, made crafts, and listened to Christmas music.  They made Christmas cards as well as several decorations for their tree.  For many of the students, this was their first visit to a nursing home. The students all reported that they enjoyed their experience with the residents and they hope to return for another visit soon.  This sort of community outreach opportunity is a great learning experience for the kids.  It is one of the ways we hope to build caring and compassionate citizens for our future.  This is yet another example of why It is a Great Day to be a Redbird!

BOYS TAKE TITLE, GIRLS FINISH FOURTH AT GALLATIN INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT

The Gallatin Invitational Tournament is a good early test of a basketball team in Northwest Missouri.  The tournament features schools from classes 1, 2, and 3 from the area.  This means that if a class 1 school will likely have to move through much larger schools to earn a trophy.  That was certainly the case this year for the Winston Redbirds.  After a first round match-up with class 1 Gilman City, and a second round game with class 2 Gallatin, The Redbirds found themselves matched up with the class 3 Trenton Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs were athletic and deep and pushed the Redbirds to the brink.  However, I am proud to say that the Redbirds were able to push the much larger school into overtime where a shot at the buzzer gave the Redbirds the victory.

The Lady Redbirds faced perrenial class 2 power Maysville in the opening round.  The Lady Redbirds came out hot and raced to an early lead, despite a late charge by the Lady Wolverines, Winston was able to hang on for a great first round win.  The second round meant another class 2 opponent in the Gallatin Lady Bulldogs.  Several Lady Redbirds went down with injuries and the Lady Bulldogs overwhelmed the thinned squad.  In the third place game the depleted Lady Redbirds lost to a tough Gilman City team.

Both teams resume their season with a pair of non-conference games this week against SW-Ludlow and then rematches with the Gallatin Bulldogs.  Come out and support your teams.  It is a Great Day to be a Redbird!

CONGRATULATIONS DECEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

The Faculty of Winston High School would like to congratulate our December Students of the Month:  Marshall Farrell and Darryen Ragan.  This award is chosen by the teachers and administrators of Winston High School to recognize students who show excellence in academics, character, and attitude.  The strength of our school is based upon our students, and these two prove that It is a Great Day to be a Redbird!