School News & Notes: Mauldin High School

Mauldin High welcomes three new staff members — assistant principals Chris Kilian and Brad Griffith, and counselor Elizabeth House, the school announced.

Assistant Principal Brad Griffith comes to MHS from J.L. Mann High, where he was an administrator for four years. Prior to that Griffith served as an administrator at Woodmont High for five years. 

Griffith earned both his B.S. (Mathematics) and Masters in Education from Clemson University. He began his career as a math teacher (6 years). In his free time, Griffith plays the piano and sings with the Greenville Chorale. In February 2012, he married his wife, Sara.

Assistant Principal Chris Kilian spent the last eight years in Florida as a high school administrator and moved to Greenville in July with his wife and three children. His wife grew up in Chesterfield and attended Winthrop. 

Killian said he is excited to be at Mauldin High School and looks forward to raising his family in the Greenville area.

New MHS counselor Elizabeth House said: “I grew up in Belton on a cattle farm, where I developed a love for being outdoors and being active. I attended school in Greenville County, where I was recruited to play softball at Limestone College as a pitcher for the Lady Saints. During my collegiate career I had the opportunity to travel abroad as a student-athlete and play softball throughout Europe. 

"After earning my BA in Psychology, I completed my Masters in Guidance at University of West Alabama and have been working in the school system over the past four years. I married my college sweetheart, Mitch, and we have an energetic and beautiful three year old daughter, Riley. During football season our family, including our pug, Patsy, will be wearing orange to support my Clemson Tigers — but during basketball season we switch to my husband’s Tar Heel blue. 

"Aside for my love of softball (and sports in general), I also serve on the Miss South Carolina Scholarship recruitment organization where I work with young ladies in preparation for interviews, public speaking events, and various areas of pageantry. Coming to Mauldin High School has been an absolute blessing, I couldn’t be happier with the cohesive & supportive environment,” House said.

2013 Senior Portraits

Piedmont Portraits will take 2013 senior portraits at MAULDIN HSMake up portraits will be at Mauldin HS on Tuesday, September 11 from 2 – 7pm. Piedmont Portrait is locally owned by Keith Simpson (834-4261) in Travelers Rest, SC

FBLA Meeting – Tuesday, Sept. 11

The Future Business Leaders of America's first meeting of 2012-13 will be Tuesday, September 11 at 4 p.m. in room D125. All are welcome.

National Honor Society Meeting – Wednesday, Sept. 12

There is a National Honor Society Meeting on Wednesday, September 12 at 8 a.m. in the Auditorium. This meeting is for returning members only. Invitations to apply to NHS are being distributed this week.

Mandatory French Honor Society – Thursday, Sept. 13

There will be a French Honor Society meeting before school at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, September 13. This is a mandatory meeting

Club International Meeting – Thursday, Sept. 13

Are you interested in meeting people from other countries and in learning about other cultures? If so, then Club International is the club for you. Club International is open to all MHS students. The club will have a meeting after school on Thursday, September 13, in Noralee Robert's room B139. You can pick up a club application in Noralee Robert's room. Right now, MHS is preparing for the arrival of the school's German sister school students in October.

Boys Lacrosse Informational Meeting – Thursday, Sept. 13

There will be an information meeting on Thursday, September 13 at 7 p.m. in the MHS Auditorium for those interested in playing Boys Lacrosse this spring. This meeting is for previous players, new players and parents. If you have any questions, please contact Diana Asmus at diana.asmusmhslax@gmail.com

Beta Club Applications

Beta Club applications are now available. Any 10th or 11th grader with a 3.75 GPA or 9th grader who made an A in a high school level honors class in middle school can apply to be in Beta Club. Applications are available on the Mauldin High Beta Club website. Turn in applications to Mrs. Alyson Nelson in room B315 no later than Friday, September 14.

Beta Club Members

Sign-up sheets for biscuit and bake sales are available on the notice board on the third floor. Sign up and start earning service hours!

Academy Day 2012 – Saturday, Sept. 22

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham will host the Academy Day 2012 on Saturday, September 22 at the National Advocacy Center in Columbia. Participants will have an opportunity to hear presentations from the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy and others as well as a chance to meet various representatives. To RSVP and for additional information contact Rene Ann Brown at 803 933-0112, or academy_nominations@lgraham.senate.gov.

SC Governor's School for the Arts Information Session – Tuesday, Sept. 25

The SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities will host an information session for 8th, 9th and 10th grade students and their parents to learn more about their Summer Programs and the Residential High School Program. The session will be held on September 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pelham Road Public Library. Contact LaurenMaxwell@scgsah.state.sc.us or 864 282-3801 for more information

Fine Arts Center College Day – Friday, Sept. 28

The Fine Arts Center invites interested students to attend their College Day Program on Friday, September 28. Mauldin High School students may attend the afternoon session beginning at 1:30 and will have an opportunity to meet representatives from colleges that have arts programs. Students must provide their own transportation or get permission to ride the Fine Arts Center bus. Interested students must obtain a prearranged absence form from the guidance department and return it directly to Dr. Childs by September 24. There is a limit of ten students who may attend (first come, first serve).

— Submitted by Diane Morris

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