Last week, on March 1st, many Mormon Trail families gathered together to recognize four long, dedicated months of basketball. Jr. high and high school boys and girls participants were recognized, and received their team and conference awards for 2015/2016 season. For Jr high boys, Zach Hofmann was titled Mr. Rebound, and George Shanks Mr. Defense. Luke Parmer received an award for offensive player of the year. High school girls voted Alexis Roberts for most improved, Jordan Gehlhaar for defensive MVP, Katelyn Dent for offensive MVP, Payton Gwinn for the hustler award, and Kaylee Parmer for MVP. Kaylee Parmer made second team all conference, Katelyn Dent made first team, and Payton Gwinn was honorable mention. For high school boys, Keaton Gwinn received a hustler award, Cale Hitt was voted Defensive MVP, Andrew Reed was voted offensive MVP and overall MVP. Parker Hitt and Andrew Reed made second team all conference and Kale Horton was honorable mention.
Super Saint
Lucas Eiler is a 7th grader here at Mormon Trail. Lucas’s favorite thing about school is lunch and P.E. and his favorite food is orange chicken. His favorite thing to do is ride dirt bikes or fourwheelers, and if he could do anything he would ride dirt bikes with Austin Miner. Lucas looks up to his dad because he’s a very hard worker and is always there for him. His future plans are to grow, and become a major league baseball player.
Super Saint
Cassy Casey is a Freshman at Mormon Trail, who is involved in, volleyball, choir, and class president. Her favorite food is sandwiches, and her favorite thing to do is watch Netflix and eat food. Cassy’s favorite movie is all the Harry Potter movies, and her favorite thing about school is getting to spend time with all of her friends. If she could do anything she would be famous so that “everyone knows that she is a loser.” When asked students one word to describe her they responded with: outgoing, blue, spunky, loud, creative, silly, sassy, nice, sweet, and loving.
Super Saint Macey Brackin
Macey Brackin is the red-headed sophomore here at Mormon Trail, who says she hates everything except cats and theater. Macey is a very outgoing person, who has a huge love for cats. She is very passionate about the things that mean the most to her. Macey is an upbeat, generally happy person, who can never fail to make you smile. Macey is involved in cheerleading, speech, softball, 4-H, and she is the sophomore class president. Macey’s favorite thing about school is seeing all her friends. Macey’s favorite food is beef stew and her favorite shows are Hannibal and Hemlock Grove. If she could do anything it would be to meet James Bay. Her favorite things to do are, eat, read, sing, hang out with all her friends, see plays and musicals, and she loves to act. Macey is participating in State Speech this weekend, Saturday Feb. 6th, so if you see her make sure to give her a “good luck!”
Super Saint
Chelsea Peco Johnson is a very energized 7th grade student. If Chelsea could have anything in the world she would wish for money so that she could buy anything whenever she wants to. Her favorite sport to play is volleyball because she thinks it is fun. Since Chelsea loves sports; in her free time she enjoys playing basketball outside with her siblings. In facto her favorite sibling is Dakota because he doesn’t bother her as much. Chelsea also enjoys reading class at Mormon Trail and getting to be in Mrs. Porterfield’s class. Her favorite food is pizza. It’s Chelsea’s first year at the High School building and we are excited to welcome her here and see what the future has in store for her.
Saint Pride
Mormon Trail football team had an historic season. They made it to the playoffs for the first time in Mormon Trail history, and ended with a winning record of 6 & 4. All four teams that they lost to were ranked in the top ten in the state, and had a total of 5 losses between them. The team had a lot of community support throughout the season. Mormon Trail brought a bigger crowd to the playoff game than the home team. Coach Johnson said, “I’d like to say how proud I am of the team for all the hard work they put in and sacrifices they’ve made to make this season the success it was. The seniors had a goal of making the state playoffs from day one of freshman year, and even though they came up short a few times, they never stopped believing that they would reach that goal. It’s a testament to them and their work ethic. What a great group of young men!” Congratulations Saints!