Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Show Shines Spotlight on Students


I get the privilege of sitting in and listening each week as Sideliner Sports tapes the weekly Sonic Locker Room Show – Harrisonville Wildcats edition.  The shows feature our activity participants and sponsors/coaches talking about their activity, their team or group, and being a Wildcat.  Each and every week I come away smiling as I’ve been witness to another example of our fantastic students.  The students often come in nervous to be on the show – not knowing what to expect.  However, as soon as the questions begin, our students shine.   They represent their group/team, Harrisonville High School, and our district with honor.   It’s fun to hear the joy they get from being a part of a team, their understanding of their role in this world that’s bigger than HHS, and their pride in representing the Wildcats.  They discuss the responsibility they feel toward not only their activity, but to the classroom.  They talk about priorities and time management.  It’s rare that our student guests are involved in only the activity they’re representing that day.  Our students are multi-talented, involved, and genuinely good people.   I hope everyone takes time each week to listen to the broadcasts.  The show airs live at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays on 1030 AM and is available online at www.soniclockerroom.com   Each show and the students on them are great examples of why “It’s a Great Day to be a Wildcat.”
-          Jill Filer, Director of Communications

Friday, February 8, 2013

Music Makers Make You Smile

This morning the district hosted the Chamber of Commerce's First Friday Coffee at HHS.  We asked the Music Makers - our varsity show choir - to perform a couple of numbers as part of the morning's program.  Of course, this isn't the first time I've watched the Music Makers, but I was reminded of how much I enjoy watching them.  It's such a positive experience....you can't help but smile when they perform.  It's definitely more than the fact that the students are great singers and dancers....there's an energy with the group that is undeniable.  Their performance lifts your spirit.  I truly appreciate the work the students and Mr. Mathew put in to create such a great experience for the audience.  Thank you for helping get this Friday morning started off right!
- Jill Filer, Director of Communications