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C-10 Wednesday, August 29, 2018 The Press-Dispatch EAST GIBSON NEWS Submit school news: Email: egnews@ pressdispatch.net Deadline: Noon on Friday Meredith Reyna makes learning Spanish fun at Wood Memorial By Kenzie Rudolph Meredith Reyna, or Profe Rey- na as she likes to be called, has successfully made it through her first couple weeks as the new Spanish teacher at Wood Memo- rial High School. Reyna is not just new to this school, but new to In- diana as well. She moved to Holland from Southeast Missouri for a new chapter. Her boyfriend lives here, and after a significant amount of long distance, she made the move. She describes Holland as "the cutest little town." In college, Reyna had many op- portunities to travel and expand her knowledge of foreign languag- es. She spent a semester in Ma- drid, Spain, a semester in Brus- sels, Belgium, and she also did an internship in Washington, D.C., with Eurovision, a news organi- zation. She has traveled all over the world. "I love culture shock. Not speaking the language or know- ing anyone is not a deterrent. It makes it more exciting," said Rey- na. When it came to obtaining the job as the Spanish teacher at Wood Memorial, she said that she saw the posting online, inter- viewed and was hired right away. When it comes to her time teaching here thus far, she said "I have really enjoyed getting to know my upperclassmen." She explained that she is used to teaching middle school kids, and she has enjoyed getting to relate to young adults on a differ- ent level. When it comes to her teaching style, she is not afraid to be dif- ferent. "I am not afraid to embarrass myself. I put it all out there," she added. Reyna wants students to want to come to her class instead of just showing up because they have to. She sings, raps and dances as well to entertain students. "When they groan or laugh, it's a hook," said Reyna with a smile. See TOUGH on 11 Oakland City Elementary Above: First grader Myles Madison enjoying a friendly game of dodgeball during P.E. Kenzie Rudolph photo Left: Blaize Fox sets the pins back up to start a new dodgeball game during first grade P.E. class last Wednesday. Kenzie Rudolph photo New Wood Memorial Spanish teacher, Meredith Reyna. Kenzie Rudolph photo Wood Memorial's Mrs. Hill poses with her "Meet Your Counselors" board at the open house on Wednesday, Au- gust 22. Kenzie Rudolph photo Kristen Melhiser, MSW, from Youth First, attends Wood Memorial's Open House with information for stu- dents and parents. Kenzie Rudolph photo Above: First grader Parker Dupps throws a ball toward the girls' side of the dodgeball game last Wednesday, August 22 during P.E. class at Oak- land City Elementary. Kenzie Rudolph photo Above left: Mason Mal- timore, with Dayton Carl- son behind him, prepares to throw a football during Mr. Oxley's first grade P.E. class. Kenzie Rudolph photo Left: From left, Jessa- lyn Lewis and Abby Heichel- bech battle to beat the boys' team in dodgeball during first grade P.E. class. Kenzie Ru- dolph photo Far Left: Braedon Willis picks up his next dodgeball weapon during first grade P.E. at Oakland City Elemen- tary. Kenzie Rudolph photo WOOD MEMORIAL SPORTS SCHEDULED THURSDAY, AUG. 30 Boys' Varsity Soccer vs. North Posey, H, 5 p.m. Girls' Varsity Volleyball vs. Vincennes Lincoln, A, 5:30 p.m. Boys' Varsity Tennis vs. Pike Central, H, 4:30 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPT. 4 Girls' Varsity Volleyball vs. Pike Central, A, 5:30 p.m. Boys' Varsity Tennis vs. Central, A, 4:30 p.m. BARTON, FRANCISCO AND OAKLAND CITY ELEM. MENU Thursday, August 30 : Salis- bury steak and potatoes, chick- en patty, Italian salad or PB & J with green beans, fresh fruits, veggies and applesauce. Friday, August 31: Pepperoni pizza, hotdog, grilled chicken salad or ham and cheese sand- wich with sweet corn, fresh fruit, veggies and mixed fruit. WOOD MEMORIAL MENU Thursday, August 30 : Salis- bury steak and potatoes, chick- en patty, Italian salad or PB & J with green beans, fresh fruits, veggies and applesauce. Friday, August 31: Pepperoni pizza, hotdog, grilled chicken salad or ham and cheese sand- wich with sweet corn, fresh fruit, veggies and mixed fruit. Wood Memorial Wood Memorial boys' tennis falls to South Gibson 0-5 The Wood Memorial boys' var- sity tennis team fell short when facing the Gibson Southern Ti- tans on Tuesday, August 21 by a score of 0 -5, and junior varsi- ty lost with a score of 0 -2. Tro- jan boys' tennis coach Dan Bolin states, "The wind most definite- ly played a factor in all the games this evening. Gibson Southern is a very good team and well coached, making them hard to beat. They proved that tonight." Trojan Paxton Schwomeyer lost to Titan Jarrett Klusmeier 1- 6, 1-6 in the number one singles. Wood Memorial's Jalen Doerner lost to Gibson Southerns' Daniel Knapp 2-6, 0 -6 in the number two singles. In the number three sin- gles, Trojan James Gates lost to Titan Evan birch 1-6,1-6. In the number one doubles, Wood Memorial's Ryan Memmer and Braydon Bell were defeated by Gibson Southerns' 4-6, 1-6. Trojans Isaiah Norrick and Alex Poe lost to Titans Devon Bullock and Alex Harper 1-6, 2-6 in the number two doubles. Wood Memorial High School Open House By Kenzie Rudolph Wood Memorial lost to Gibson Southern on Thursday, August 23, 0 -6 at The Fort. Wood Memorial's defense, led by goalkeeper Noah Casey, held off Gibson Southern the majority of the first half, only allowing one goal to enter their premesis. Gibson Southern fired off 30 shots in the first half alone, keep- ing Casey on his toes. The second half was a different story, and the Titans netted five more goals. They kept the ball away from Wood Memorial, not allowing them to posess the ball or threaten their defense. Head Caoch Josh Stolz knew why the Trojans could not keep the ball. At half time he said to his team,"Our touches are killing us." Wood Memorial knew that Gibson Southern would be a tough competitor. Two years ago, Harden Hunter prepares to execute a throw in for the Tro- jans at The Fort against Gibson Southern. Kenzie Rudolph photo Wood Memorial brings home tough loss vs. county foe Gibson Southern