Levelland Middle School received 76 Division I medals at the recent Region
XVI Vocal Division North Zone Solo and Ensemble Competition. The contest
was held at Frenship High School on Saturday, February 4th.
There were 6 ensembles and 14 solos. Deborah Payne, LMS choir director, was also the accompanist for LMS students.

University Interscholastic League (UIL) Solo & Ensemble Participants
include:

6th Grade Ensembles

Christen Covarrubias, Anthony Flores, Brenae Gibbs, Samara Lambright, Noah
Martinez, Gardenia Mendoza, Ariana Perez, Kristen Pigg, Conde Rodriquez,
Paige Royal, Alexis Valderas

Not shown: M’Kenzi Campbell

Jane Fidaleo, Natalia Garza, Breanna Gonzales, Kenzee Kent, Megan Latham,
Sabina Rodriguez, Krislyn Rodriguez, Megan Scott, Autumn Tackett, Rebecca
Tijerina, Alex Young

7th Grade Ensemble

Kaila Albus*, Micaela Broselow, Desirea Coronado*, Angelica Eggert, Lila
Flores*, Elizabeth Foster*, Bethany Irons, BaLeigh Pugh*, Jordan Ramirez*,
Faith Torres, Sydney Vorheis, Delaina Weaver

*indicates solos, also

7th /8th Grade Tenor/ Bass Ensemble

Dante Anderson, Austin Cline, Ty Maner*, Braden Price*, David Rios,
Tristan Rodabaugh

*indicates solos, also

8th Grade Treble Ensembles

Komal Bhakta, Maci French, Kim Galindo, Anna Grack, Yahaira Martinez,
Celeste Ontiveros*, Maribel Ramirez, Holli Smith*, Kesia Vargas, Courtney
Villanueva,

Emily Edwards, Ember Fowler, Maci French,Kelsi Honesto, Morgan McCutchen*,
Alyah Perez, Brittany Pilip*, Isabel Tavarez*, Amanda Torrez, Kesia Vargas,
Madeline Watkins*

Not shown: Emily Edwards

*indicates solos, also

Parent volunteers who helped with the Solo/Ensemble contest for LMS choirs
on Saturday,
February 4th at Frenship HS.

We are full of PRIDE, YES we ARE!

The 2010-2011 Levelland Middle School Cheerleaders recently returned from a National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Summer Cheer Camp.  The camp was held Raider Xtreme Gym in Lubbock and attracted 18 squads from surrounding area schools.

The LMS Cheer squad represented their school and community with pride and excellence.

The Squad came home with several honors including:

* 2 NCA Herkie Awards (team excellence and performance)

* NCA National Bid Winner (for further competitions)

* Spirit Stick Award (won on the first and final day of camp)

* 4 Superior Ribbons for NCA evaluations

* 4 Excellent Ribbons for NCA evaluations

Two of our LMS squad members, Haylee Jackson and Grace Stapleton were nominated by NCA staff members for All-American Cheerleader. Nominees are voted on based on their cheer skills, leadership skills, and overall cheer abilities. After All-American tryouts, Haylee Jackson was awarded a spot on the NCA All-American Cheer Team

LMS Cheerleaders for the 2010-2011 school year are:  Alex French, Grace Stapleton, Hannah Pompa, Haylee Jackson, Mitchel Godbolt and Olivia Riley. Sponsors are LMS teacher April Allison and LMS Principal Kenny Berry

From May 8th-11th, a group of students from Levelland Middle School had the opportunity to actually visit the places they heard about in history class. The group started planning the trip as far back as last year and each grade level at LMS was represented.

*Pictures Courtesy of Mrs. Ewerz

Levelland MS Varsity 7th & 8th Grade Varsity Treble Choir competed in the Region XVI University Interscholastic League (UIL) Middle School North Zone Concert and Sightreading Contest on March 31st at Estacado HS. They received a Sweepstakes award for earning Division I ratings (superior) in both concert and sightreading!

Mrs. Deborah Payne is the LMS Choir Director. Dr. Hye-Gyung Ji was the accompanist at the competition.

Middle School Varsity Treble Choir

Levelland Middle School was recently awarded a trophy for having the Cleanest Campus of the Month by Sodexo. Our awesome custodial crew ensures that our school is always clean and safe. Alan Simmons and Junior Gonzales head up a team dedicated to making the Middle School a wonderful environment!

Alan Simmons was also recognized as Sodexo’s Employee of the Month! Congratulations custodians and thank you very much for all of the hard work you put into our school!

On Wednesday March 12th, the Middle School hosted “Parent Appreciation” festivities as part of Texas Public Schools Week. Parents toured the school and took part in several activities including performances by the 8th grade basketball team, Theater Arts Class, Symphonic Band Percussion ensemble, PLAD club, and The 6th Grade Choir.

Also, there was an Art Gallery diplaying student work and refreshments for all attendants.

Creativity abounds in the halls of LMS! Here is just a glimpse of what is taking place at our school.

Levelland Middle School will be represented by 2 teams at the Northwest Plains Regional Destination Imagination contest on Saturday February 27th at Estacado High School. Both the 6th and 7th grade will be represented.

Destination Imagination is an organization that allows students to use creativity and teamwork to solve problems in unconventional ways.

Good luck DI teams!

 

Elliot Hannah

 

Jeremiah Morales

LMS Student Elliot Hannah placed first in the District Spelling Bee! Jeremiah Morales was the runner-up.

Elliot will compete in Regional competition on  March 6th at the Science Spectrum. Jeremiah is an alternate competitor for Regionals.

The winner of Regionals moves on to the National Finals in Washington DC!

Keep spelling strong Elliot !

Several Middle School Students will be particitpating in the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo beginning the week of February 15th. Many of the student showed their animals in area and chapter stock shows.

The Middle School students are:

- Kain Alexander
- Maycee Baccus
- Colt Booth
- Kody Duncan
- Klay Horne
- Haylee Jackson
- Genna Madia
- Jacelyn Nesmith
- Jarron Nesmith
- Josh Salazar
- Sydney Shakespeare
- Chad Wisdom

Good Luck to all in San Antonio!