Pictured above are the 8th Grade students who received academic awards at their end of year assembly.
Congratulations to all!
Perfect Attendance for the 2008-09 school year for 6th, 7th, & 8th grades: (l-r) Back row: Anna Hakes, Joshua Dandridge, Amanda Shetzline
Front row: Lynn Yip, Searra Sconions, Deanna Black
Upper Moreland Middle School 8th Grade class held their all-night volleyball marathon for charity event last month. This year, the 8th grade selected, by popular vote, the S.P.C.A., Abington Branch as the charity they most wanted to support. Pictured above, 8th grade student Kalin Konrad presented Steven Conway, Humane Educator at the branch, a donation in the amount of $3, 200 to be used to support the work of the S.P.C.A.
Congratulations to retired UMMS teacher Anne Billas and 8th grade student Kalin Konard who were awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Humanitarian Award at the Middle School's Acceptance Day celebration. The annual award acknowledges adults and students who display acceptance of others, and who have worked to improve the lives of others. Presenting the awards to Ms. Billas & Kalin at the celebration were committee members and UMMS teachers (l-r) Barb Keck, Rob Ricker, and Jill Klock.
2009 Suburban One American League Champions
Congratulations to the 2009 Upper Moreland Middle School Golden Bears Wrestling Team who defeated the Colonials of Plymouth Whitemarsh 51-43 on 2/18/09, in the BEAR Den. The UMMS BEARS are the2009 Suburban One American League Champions. Congratulations to David Antoni, Chris Fleming, Tommy Lloyd, Dylan Johnson, C.J. Jackson, Dylan Mucerino, Bobby Harmon, Gavin Lichtenstein, Ariel Garcia, Anthony DeLaurentis, Connor Dougherty, Pat Duff, Justin Hester, Pat Mathews, Steve Harris, Dan Baynard, Mark Williams, Teddy Halnon, Vince Cardelli, Zach Beben, Josh Smallwood, James Bailey, Kelliann Haugh, Lilly Sivesind and Coach DeFranco.
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Congratulations to Charlie Hooker, a 7th Grade student at the Middle School, won 1st place in the Philadelphia Phillies Home Run Derby competition for 10-12 year olds in September! Charlie had an exciting win, having the opportunity to meet and have his picture taken with Pat Burrell. Previously, Charlie won the local and regional competition in PA and NJ which qualified him to advance to the Phillies Home Run Derby.
Upper Moreland Middle School students shared their visions of world peace through a contest sponsored by the Lions Club.
Contestants were asked to create a poster that visually communicated the contest theme "Peace Begins With Me." The winning poster which will go on to the regional competition was created by Grace O'Leary. Pictured (l to r) holding their winning posters are: Mr. Hafele, MS Principal; Alejandro Navarro; Mr. Stachel, Willow Grove Lions Club Member; Grace O'Leary, Grand Prize Winner; Mr. Dulsky, Art Teacher; Brittany McClung; and Kelly Ann Haugh.
Upper Moreland Middle School Student Council Officers for 2008-2009 school year have been selected. To be considered for Student Council, the students are required to write an essay explaining why they would be a good leader. This year, Student Council has a homeroom where students report daily, allowing them the opportunity to work in the mornings and plan upcoming events such as dances, creating websites, school-wide environmental projects, and community service. Pictured on the left are Student Council officers for the 6th Grade: Samantha Berlin, Gabby Cassidy, Tanya Davis, Brittany Dumproff, Nashea Fable, Erica Grivjack, Bailee Henderson, Carly Latta, Esther Moon, Caroline Morris, Dylan Rodrigues, Sabah Sarwari, Elaine Young;
Pictured on the right are 7th Grade: John Brady, Victoria Dubzak, Corey Gallagher, Anastasia Janney, Stephen Kubler, Hope Lichtenstein, Karli Lynch, Laura Maurer, Kahlee McLaughlin, Chelsea Mills, Samantha Rafferty, Rebecca McCune, Drew Sanders, Elizabeth Trea, Sarah Welch; 8th Grade: Lydia Adnane, Heather Collins, Matt Dummeldinger, Amanda Getz, Taylor Goldberg, Peter Hanes, Gavin Lichtenstein, Edward Madrid, Conrad Mason, Miranda Nolden, Megan Senour, Amanda Shetzline, Anna Smith, Kendall Ward, Saige Wenik, Lynn Yip, Victoria Young.