As part of a student project for Tolerance 101 class, students participated in a videoconference with a group of students in a Beirut Lebanon high school. The project was an attempt to overcome stereotypes and misconceptions students may have about each other. Although we were unable to offer live coverage of the event we do have a tape recording of the conference.

The Conference took place in spite of current violence in the northern city of Tripoli. Students noted their prom had been canceled due to the violence in Lebanon.

Congratulations to Coach Beck and Boys Tennis Team on the undefeated season and District 10 Championship!

Congratulations to the McDowell High School Dance Team for placing 4th in Varsity Jazz division at the NLCC World’s Best Dance Championships held in Baltimore, Maryland on May 4th. The team won 2 National Championships this year and finished off the season by bringing home a World Championship trophy as well. Great job girls and good luck next year!

This is a fund raiser benefiting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Students who raise donations of $10 or more will be walking with their classmates for one hour on Wed., May 23. Students who donate $15 will receive a Hope bracelet from the ACS; students who raise $20 or more, will also be given a specially designed event T-shirt. Will take place on Gus Anderson.This is a 9-12 school wide event. Money benefits the McDowell Relay for Life on Saturday, July 21, which is open to the public.