Congratulations

Congratulations former cheerleader (and older sister of a current junior high cheerleader) Christine for making it onto "SWIBA" (SouthWest Iowa Honor Band), not only did she make it on, but she also got "First Chair" of the whole trumpet section. Way to go hawkeye chick!

The last of the IKM pics

Hustle, Hustle, use your muscle really got the kids goin.

Above, Kim, and below, Cassie really rocked the house with their Drill performance. Did I ever mention what a stellar squar Boyer Valley has? They got all kinds of "Ones" or whatever the rating is called at state, and then went and got two First places and a Second on top of it! Way to go Drillies! FYI Blog visitors- ANGIE took these pictures, not me. The talent never stops.

More from the IKM game

The 3 non-"Drillies" were such "posers" (for the camera, that is) while they waited for Drill Team to perform. Angie, Kassi and Gilda show off their super smiles.

Kim REALLY belts it out durring a time out. You GO girl!

Our Drillies are so awesome, they even came back to cheer with us for as long as they could once they changed into their pom outfits! Thanks Kim, Cassie & Halle.

Some shots of the IKM game

New cheerleader Kassi and former Cheerleader Christine sing the National Anthem- great job ladies!

Angie is AWESOME at crowd encouragement durring time outs and quarter breaks!

The Seniors get surreal- what is that? Kissy-face or fishy face? Cosmo called, they want their cover-shots back.

Norad Tracks Santa 2006

N.O.R.A.D. Tracks Santa 2006
Just in case you had any questions as to Santa's whereabouts.

Mallory's Milieu - CARTOONS

Mallory's Milieu - CARTOONS

I've wanted to be a cartoonist since about 5th grade. I drew cartoons for my High School and College newspapers and now for my local small-town newspaper. Here is a collection of some of my favorites.

When you go to this page, bookmark it to your favorites because I add to it almost every week. Tell your friends about it, forward the web address around if you enjoy them. Who knows, maybe you can create a buzz for me or a web-following so that eventually I could sell my work to bigger papers, magazines, or best yet, get syndicated. Don't get me wrong, I love teaching, but how cool would it be to get to actually make a living drawing funny pictures.

Anyway, take a look, either luagh or get angry, but either way, enjoy.

Notice for Varsity

Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2006 16:20:33 -0600
Subject: Pep Rally Friday

Cheer Squad, FYI here is the outline determined at practice Wed Night 12/6 for the Friday 12/8 Pep Rally-

• Fight Song
• Hey All you Bulldogs Fans
• S-C-O-R-E- Score (teaching new chant)
• Bulldog Beat
• Basketball Lady Captains speak
• Basketball Men Captains speak
• Battle Cry (Class Competition)
• Gimme a B
• Hey Song into Fight Song & dismissal

ALSO imprtant info: there WILL be practice tomorrow (Thurs 12/7) REPEAT: there IS practice Thursday. If for whatever reason you cannot attend, please find a way to let Coach Mallory know. Illness is obviously acceptable. I certainly have patience for family committments and work, but it hurts all 8 when any one can't be at practice as often as possible. Absenteeism will impact whether or not you may cheer at a game, not to mention Varsity Letter eligibility.

If Vicki is out with flu Wed & Thur, it may be best for Kassi to borrow her uniform for this Friday. Otherwise, since Gilda missed Wed practice Kassi may borrow hers. That way she and Haley can both cheer Fri. I'll see if we have funds to order a 13-16 top and a M body liner for Kassi- no promises. Kim's gotten her uniform taken in, Gilda may need to do that too. Cassie may want to see if someone can repair the seam on her body liner.

Reminder, this Fri is IKM at home and we need a volunteer to bring hospitality.

Secret Santas start Monday 12/18- try to keep it under $15 total, you may even make things or bring small treats for the first 4 building up to a bigger gift on Friday 12/22

I thought you looked terrific and did an outstanding job last night at Manning, keep up the good work and keep your spirit up. Drink lots of water. Stay healthy, get well soon if it's already too late for that!

-Coach

Dec- 5 v. Manning

Unfortunately most of out students sat on the other end of Manning's huge gym. No sweat, WE ARE LOUD ENOUGH!

When they say a game is "a real nail-biter" they don't mean it LITERALLY, Kayla!

Baskets make us just want to leap for joy!

Kartwheels? No prob, Bob.

Shadow Mountain

FYI- One of the most famous Shadow Mountain graduates is Boston Red Sox (formerly of the 2001 World Series Champion Arizona Diamondbacks) pitcher Curt Schilling who is from the class of 1985. Schilling helped the Matadors reach the state semi-finals before moving on to become a perennial all-star, a World Series MVP, and the National League record holder for strikeouts in a season by a right-handed pitcher.

Coach Mallory is from the class of 1988. I never met Curt- come on, there were 2,600 kids at SMHS. My brother had an algebra class with him though. My brother said he was a real slacker!

Old School

Just thought I'd throw up my own "Old School" fite song. I'd like to say I had enough school spirit that I still remembered it, but I had to ask an old classmate for help:

It's Shadow Mountain, It's Shadow Mountain

The pride of every Matador

Sing of our honor, sing of our glory

It's Shadow Mountain now we're for.

Now and forever, always endeavor
To battle on to victory
For we will never stop 'til we're on top,
So fight on, Shadow Mountain, FIGHT

Ah the 80's, the most perfect time there ever was. Big hair and huge cell phones.
Back then they had Cheer, Pom, and Drill and you couldn't tell the difference because they all wore cheer uniforms. But I just sat in the stands and watched.
Great baseball teams, average basketball & volleyball, lousy football, but a pretty good band.

Welcome to Shadow Mountain High School, Home of the Matadors, Phoenix, AZ

Welcome to Shadow Mountain High School, Home of the Matadors, Phoenix, AZ

This was MY High School- "back in the day."

Happy Turkey Day!!!

Happy Turkey Day!!!
Eat more beef.