Periodical #2
MLWGS Sports Update
This week was extremely eventful for our amazing MLWGS sports teams! Here’s a quick update for the last week in MLWGS sports:
JV Girls Field Hockey
Monday, September 9th: 1-0 Loss against Godwin Eagles.
Wednesday, September 11th: 1-1 Tie against Freeman Mavericks.
Varsity Girls Field Hockey
Monday, September 9th: 3-2 Win against Godwin Eagles.
Wednesday, September 11th: 5-0 Loss against Freeman Mavericks.
Watch our field hockey teams play against the Atlee Raiders Monday, September 16th at their next game!
JV Boys Volleyball
Tuesday, September 10th: Game against J.R. Tucker Tigers.
Varsity Boys Volleyball
Tuesday, September 10th: 3-0 Loss against Tucker Tigers.
Watch our boys’ volleyball teams play against the Patrick Henry Patriots Monday, September 16th at their next game!
JV Girls Volleyball
Tuesday, September 10th: 2-0 Loss against Tucker Tigers
Thursday, September 12th: 2-0 Loss against Goochland Bulldogs
Varsity Girls Volleyball
Tuesday, September 10th: 3-1 Win against Tucker Tigers
Thursday, September 12th: 3-1 Loss against Tucker Tigers
Watch our girls’ volleyball teams play against the Hanover Hawks Tuesday, September 17th at their next game!
Golf
There was no information online regarding the MLWGS Golf or Cross Country teams’ events this past week.
Possible Community Service Opportunities
We all know the struggle of finding those service hour opportunities in and out of school. So, to get started on your hours if you are a freshman, or to top them off if you are a senior, some good places to look for volunteering opportunities are food banks, smaller organizations, and environmental organizations.
One place to start is the Autism Society Central Virginia. On October 16th, this organization is hosting an event that needs volunteers. Students 16 and older are encouraged to attend! The event takes place from 4:00PM - 8:00PM. Here is the link: https://evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/autism-society-central-virginia~volunteer-opportunities-ee84fac5-d50d-4643-9d1f-36c7c10ee2a3?tab_3001=.
Another great place to start is the Friends of Brian Park Association. They are constantly holding clean-ups that will be accepted as volunteer hours. Learn more about their organization here: https://friendsofbryanpark.org/pages/about-bryan-park.php.
Have a great time volunteering and making a difference in your community!
Movie Recommendations for a Cozy Fall Night
As students start what will become an eventful–and likely stressful–fall, we could all use a relaxing movie night. I myself am a strong believer in the potent power of a comfort movie when times get tough and one needs an escape–even for just a couple of hours. Some excellent selections for the crisper fall nights are as follows: When Harry Met Sally, Little Women (Greta Gerwig adaptation), Mona Lisa Smile, Twilight, Dead Poets Society, Remember the Titans, If Beale Street Could Talk, Practical Magic, Good Will Hunting, and Mystic Pizza. Many of these films take place against the autumnal backdrop of New England or a quaint, leafy town. Not only are the storylines particularly endearing and comforting, but these movies are also visually beautiful. We love nostalgia, memories of a time before our time, and these movies serve up more than enough of that. To fully reap the benefits of a proper movie night, you’ll also need popcorn, hot cider or tea, and some kind of sweet treat; my favorite is caramel M&Ms.
Donald Trump Assassination Attempt (Again)
Donald Trump is the apparent victim of a second assassination attempt, this time taking place at his Palm Beach golf course on Sunday. Secret Service agents fired at a man armed with an AK-47 near or on the course. Spokespeople for Trump report that he is “safe and unharmed,” and local police forces report that a suspect is in custody. This second incident occurred just two months after Trump was shot in the ear at a Pennsylvania rally. According to local police, the man was about 300 to 500 yards from Trump when he was spotted by Secret Service agents and shot at. Besides an AK-47, the man was equipped with two backpacks filled with ceramic tiles and a GoPro camera. Because Trump is not the sitting president, Secret Service presence is limited, allowing for this glaring breach in security. After the second assassination attempt of this election season, security is sure to be doubly prepared to protect the candidate as we are fast approaching election day.
Information retrieved from CNN and ABCNews.
Thanks for reading! Tune back in next Monday Morning!