Moran play advances to bi-district contest
By Sam Waller
Moran’s One Act Play qualified for bi-district competition Monday, Feb. 27 with its performance of “Little Women” at the District 13-1A contest at Abilene Wylie High School.
The bi-district competition, which will include six schools from Districts 13 and 14, is scheduled for Monday, March 20 at McMurry University in Abilene.
Moran’s specific placing at the district contest was not announced, just that it was among the three advancing schools.
“We had a panel of judges, and the head judge placed us second on his scoring card, which is incredible,” Moran teacher Bryce Hughes, who served as director, said. “Overall, they just announced that we advanced. Places don’t matter until we get to state.”
Emily Murk was named Outstanding Performer for her portrayal of Jo March.
“I had a feeling we would advance when they announced Emily as one of the outstanding performers,” Hughes said.
Ellis Hise, who played Laurie Laurence, was named to the all-star cast. Chase Murk received honorable mention on the all-star cast for his role as John Brooke.
Kacenda Thompkins was named to the all-star crew for her work as a lighting technician.
Courtly Behavior
Moran FFA students have been engaged in renovations to the school’s tennis courts, erecting new wind screens and rebuilding part of the backboard used for practice.
Superintendent Dr. John Denson said the district purchased the wind screen, emblazoned with “Go Bulldogs,” and FFA members provided the labor.
“The students are also working on the backboard,” Denson said. “They took down some of the plywood that was warping and rotting and put up new plywood. They’re going to paint that next.”
FFA Competition
Moran FFA students depart Thursday, March 2 (today) to compete in contests at the Houston Livestock Show.
Moran has teams entered in floriculture, meat judging, and horse judging contests.
“We’re going to stay three days and come back Monday after the horse judging,” Denson said.
Game Time
Moran ISD has two nights of fun and games on the schedule for the next week.
On Thursday, March 2 (tonight), Family Board Game Night will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2 at the Moran Events Center.
Door prizes will be awarded for each grade level. and the Moran PTO will provide hot dogs, chips, and drinks.
On Wednesday, March 8, Moran’s Spring Fling will be held at the football field.
Hamburger meals will be offered starting at 5:30 p.m. Game booths will be open from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Each class will operate a booth.
Spring Break
Moran ISD will be closed Monday, March 13, through Friday, March 18, for spring break.
Classes will resume on Monday, March 20. Following the break, Moran will have 10 weeks remaining in the school year.
