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 Beta Club Convention - March 2009 6th and 7th grade students
MMS is a treasure Most of us have had the opportunity to go to the beach and collect shells. When we are looking for shells we tend to look
for the pretty ones or at least the ones that are not broken. I doubt many people keep an oyster shell for their seashell
collection. We all know why. We are always on the lookout for the bright colored ones that are usually smooth and appear to
be in good shape. Seldom do we select a shell that has dull shades of grey and black with a rough exterior that is a distorted shape! Only
after close examination of the inside of an oyster shell you begin to notice the smoothness of the interior and the various
colors blending together actually make it a thing of beauty. In Moulton I found an oyster shell worth keeping! It has all the typical characteristics mentioned above. Folks that have
lived here for generations tend to ignore it like typical beachcombers. People visiting the community or industry looking for a new home quickly pass over it because of what they see initially.
I was fortunate to find it and spend some time examining the inside! I quickly discovered the smoothness (not even a little
dimple) and was amazed that the colors blended so evenly I could not tell where one ended or another one began. It was at
that moment that my only thought was WOW! The oyster shell that I found is better known to the people of Lawrence County as Moulton Middle School! Upon first look
you see a school that has weathered the ages. Many people in the area mention with pride their days in those buildings, but
as time passes so does the condition of the school. Once you have the chance to look beyond the exterior appearance and look
inside you see the true beauty of the school, those collective individuals that are there every day. An administration, faculty, and staff that take pride in their school and the young lives they help to shape. The students,
eager to learn, are probably the most genuine that I have ever had the chance to meet. All smiles and good manners would sum
up my opinion of them! Businesses in the community are quick to respond when called upon by the school to fulfill any needs.
This is not the school your parents or you went to! They are using technology and hands on learning daily to prepare students
for the real world that surrounds them. I challenge you to learn more about what is going on in your school. If you are not the parent, grandparent, or relative
of a current student and have no current connection to the school I would encourage you to check out their website or maybe
request the opportunity to visit. Who knows you might be lucky enough to eat in the cafeteria when the Child Nutrition Program has planned a surprise for
the students - learning is taking place EVERYWHERE! Tim Evans Maylene, Ala. Article printed in the Moulton Advertiser, May 23 edition. Mr. Evans was a member of the Southern Association
peer review team who reviewed MMS in early May. He is a master chemistry teacher at Oak Mountain High School near Birmingham. ____________________________________________ |
