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Honors night

May 21, 2026

Maxwell was invited to 9th grade Honors Night. He worked so hard all year and earned those straight As! I wish Spencer could have gone as well because he worked just as hard but ended up with a B in Advanced Math with Mrs. Hogan – still an accomplishment to be proud of!!

Maxwell and his fellow Spartan Council greeters…

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I knew he would be getting the All As award and also the Students Organized for Service Award for completing 100+ community service hours. What I didn’t know is that he would be getting one of the two biggest awards of the night – The Spartan Award. This award is nominated by the teachers for the student that “demonstrates the highest level of character, service, and leadership for MBJH.” 🥹

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Wow, wow, wow. Out of 350 students in the 9th grade, they chose Maxwell. I know how hard Maxwell works and the good decisions he makes on a daily basis but to have someone else recognize that as well is pretty special. It has been a fantastic three years at the Junior High for him and I’m so thankful for all of his teachers and the school.

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To say I am proud is an understatement. All As, 100+ hours of service, and the Spartan Award!

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I love him so much and am just glad I get to be along for the ride.

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Visual Arts Invitational

May 20, 2026

After Maxwell’s painting won first place in the school art show, we got an invitation that his artwork had been selected as a finalist in the first annual Visual Arts Invitational! This is a new competition sponsored by one of the wonderful art teachers at MBJH, Mr. McGowan. He partnered with other schools to create the competition. The judges were Samford professors and all of the art was displayed at the Samford Art Gallery. Sadly the awards were the same night as the dance recital so I didn’t get to go but Robert and GJ got to!

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Maxwell got 3rd place for painting in the senior division! Go Maxwell!

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Maxwell was also named “Most Artistic” in the yearbook for 9th grade!

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Proud of this kid and love his artistic abilities!

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More Alpine

May 19, 2026

More pics from Samantha’s great week at Alpine!

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What a fun week full of adventure and memories!

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Alpine

May 18, 2026

At the end of April, Samantha and the entire 5th grade had a fun week at Camp Alpine! They learned all about nature and science, had a variety show, did the ropes course, dealt with lots of rain, and some of them even got hit with food poisoning! Oh yes and Oh no!! Thankfully Samantha was ok but it made for some memories for sure. I love that MBE does this for a full week and am very thankful for the teachers, staff and parents that are willing to go! I share the drop off pictures a few weeks ago and here are lots and lots of photos we were sent once they were back home!

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More Alpine pics tomorrow!

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TGIF

May 15, 2026

Ready for the weekend!

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Make it a great one!

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