Oral Interpretation Results
Winners & Superiors:
Duets: Madi & Piper
Serious: George
Storytelling: Madi
Oratory: Charissa
Humorous: Mia
Poetry: Dani
Readers Theatre: Piper, Dani, Madi, Ella, Bo, and Ryler
Other Superiors:
Duets: Ella and Aubree, Ryler and Addy, Bo and Isaac, George and Mia
Serious: Savanah
Oratory: Aubree
Humorous: Piper
Poetry: Claire
Excellents:
Duets: Ellyse and Maya, Miley and Kennley
Humorous: Rance
Winners & Superiors:
Duets: Madi & Piper
Serious: George
Storytelling: Madi
Oratory: Charissa
Humorous: Mia
Poetry: Dani
Readers Theatre: Piper, Dani, Madi, Ella, Bo, and Ryler
Other Superiors:
Duets: Ella and Aubree, Ryler and Addy, Bo and Isaac, George and Mia
Serious: Savanah
Oratory: Aubree
Humorous: Piper
Poetry: Claire
Excellents:
Duets: Ellyse and Maya, Miley and Kennley
Humorous: Rance
Gorilla Gathering message for the week:
The leadership quality often overlooked: BEING FIRST. First to TAKE blame. First to GIVE credit. (I paraphrased a quote I saw on a friend's Facebook post.)
Going first is a difficult thing to do. It takes bravery. It takes conviction. But it is one of the most underrated qualities for being a leader. Today, we talked about all the different ways our students can be leaders by going first.
Be first to take the blame when something doesn't go well.
Be first to give credit to others when things DO go well.
Be first to defend someone who is being bullied.
Be first to organize open gyms.
Be first to invite younger players to join you. (This will help build your team and the program for years to come.
Be first when it comes to raising a standard.
Be first to be kind.
For adults, being first can look very different. We probably don't have our own sports teams. But we have jobs. We have causes that need attention. There are always people who need love and support.
Adults can lead by being first by:
Taking the blame.
Giving credit.
Volunteering.
Reaching out to see how someone is doing.
Not just seeing a need, but taking action to address it!
Starting that project yourself and not waiting for someone else to do it.
Joining an organization to help make the world better.
Being first can be intimidating. It takes bravery. Lead by example. Be the first to take action.
Challenge for the week: Be first. Be a leader. Lead from the front!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have a productive week!
The leadership quality often overlooked: BEING FIRST. First to TAKE blame. First to GIVE credit. (I paraphrased a quote I saw on a friend's Facebook post.)
Going first is a difficult thing to do. It takes bravery. It takes conviction. But it is one of the most underrated qualities for being a leader. Today, we talked about all the different ways our students can be leaders by going first.
Be first to take the blame when something doesn't go well.
Be first to give credit to others when things DO go well.
Be first to defend someone who is being bullied.
Be first to organize open gyms.
Be first to invite younger players to join you. (This will help build your team and the program for years to come.
Be first when it comes to raising a standard.
Be first to be kind.
For adults, being first can look very different. We probably don't have our own sports teams. But we have jobs. We have causes that need attention. There are always people who need love and support.
Adults can lead by being first by:
Taking the blame.
Giving credit.
Volunteering.
Reaching out to see how someone is doing.
Not just seeing a need, but taking action to address it!
Starting that project yourself and not waiting for someone else to do it.
Joining an organization to help make the world better.
Being first can be intimidating. It takes bravery. Lead by example. Be the first to take action.
Challenge for the week: Be first. Be a leader. Lead from the front!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have a productive week!
MENU CHANGE: Due to a supplier delivery delay
Monday 10/20
Nachos
Beef or Chicken
Cheese Sauce
Tuesday 10/21
Beef Stroganoff
Buttered Corn
Dinner Roll
Wednesday 10/22
Sweet & Sour Chicken (Tempura Breaded Chicken with Sweet & Sour Sauce for dipping)
Rice
Broccoli
Bread
Monday 10/20
Nachos
Beef or Chicken
Cheese Sauce
Tuesday 10/21
Beef Stroganoff
Buttered Corn
Dinner Roll
Wednesday 10/22
Sweet & Sour Chicken (Tempura Breaded Chicken with Sweet & Sour Sauce for dipping)
Rice
Broccoli
Bread
The book fair is coming! It will be open in the library all week 8-3:30pm and open late on Friday until 6pm.
Our local Oral Interpretation contest will be held on Sunday, October 19th, at 7:00pm in the Gregory High School Music room.
The Gregory School District kitchen staff served up an exciting “Taste the World” menu in celebration of National School Lunch Week! Students and staff enjoyed a flavorful global lineup featuring Chicken Parmesan, Beef Yakisoba Stir Fry, Greek Gyros, and Chicken Tikka Masala. Each day offered a new opportunity to experience cuisines from around the world—without leaving the lunchroom! A huge thank you goes out to our head cook, Alicia, and her talented team, Melanie and Chelsi, for their creativity and hard work in making this week such a delicious and memorable one.
RSVP for the informational meeting for the 2027 Central European Tour.
Current 8th-12th grade students are able to travel with us.
https://bit.ly/3J8vq6Y
Current 8th-12th grade students are able to travel with us.
https://bit.ly/3J8vq6Y
DIG PINK! Gregory Spikers vs Burke Cougars
https://www.youtube.com/live/FFEGqBHUY7A?si=nQ6QlPL8N4z68mAN
Congratulations to the Gorillas Boys Cross Country Team, Luke, Ryler, George, Issac & Robby, on their 3rd place finish at the Region 3B meet, securing them a place in the State XC Competition. Also, congratulations to Abby on qualifying for the State B girls race with an 8th-place finish. Cheers to the entire team who ran today in your race and season!
Cross Country Region 3B will be held in Burke at the Burke Golf Course starting with the girls at 1:00pm followed by boys.
Gorilla Gathering message for the week:
Sometimes we get too worried about the big things. We work soooo hard, but then show up late. Or we run out of time in the mornings. Or we forget to send that follow-up email. Maybe we forget to do our homework. Or don't have everything we need to start the day.
It happens to everyone. We get so focused on the big picture that we forget to nail those little things. We don't do those things that are the "gimmies" in life.
Vincent Van Gogh said "Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together."
This week, I want us all to focus on the "little things."
Show up on time.
Be prepared for your day.
Set your alarm to give you enough time in the morning.
Send that follow-up email.
Greet those around you with a smile.
Challenge for the week: nail the little things and see how your week transforms!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have an amazing week!
Sometimes we get too worried about the big things. We work soooo hard, but then show up late. Or we run out of time in the mornings. Or we forget to send that follow-up email. Maybe we forget to do our homework. Or don't have everything we need to start the day.
It happens to everyone. We get so focused on the big picture that we forget to nail those little things. We don't do those things that are the "gimmies" in life.
Vincent Van Gogh said "Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together."
This week, I want us all to focus on the "little things."
Show up on time.
Be prepared for your day.
Set your alarm to give you enough time in the morning.
Send that follow-up email.
Greet those around you with a smile.
Challenge for the week: nail the little things and see how your week transforms!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have an amazing week!
Gregory Gorillas Volleyball vs Platte Panthers
https://www.youtube.com/live/P0ZCb8iEiPE?si=79yJZr5lQitNXl3k
Seniors! Post High Planning Days is in Mitchell is tomorrow, Thursday 10/9. The bus will be leaving at 8:15am.
Good Morning Gorillas!
Today is Wednesday, October 8th
It is PAJAMA (& hat) DAY! With this super great cause to support one of our Gorilla families the classes are competing against eachother...If we raise $1000 the class with the most raised will get to pie Mr. Determan, if we raise $2000 they also get to pie Mrs. Anderson!
Tomorrow the HS Volleyball teams will play at home. The C match has been cancelled so the evening will start at 6:30pm with JV.
Today is Wednesday, October 8th
It is PAJAMA (& hat) DAY! With this super great cause to support one of our Gorilla families the classes are competing against eachother...If we raise $1000 the class with the most raised will get to pie Mr. Determan, if we raise $2000 they also get to pie Mrs. Anderson!
Tomorrow the HS Volleyball teams will play at home. The C match has been cancelled so the evening will start at 6:30pm with JV.
The digpink volleyball shirts will be handed out today (10/7) if you have any order issues please contact Coach Lauren.
Don't forget your pajamas and hats tomorrow (Wednesday 10/8) Turn your donations into your 1st hour teachers. Any additional donations are welcome in the office as well. As always our community thanks everyone for all the support!
Good Morning Gorillas!
Today is Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Today's events include MS Volleyball heading to Burke to play starting at 4:00pm and
HS Volleyball heading to Winner to play starting at 5:15pm.
DON'T FORGET tomorrow is our PJ & Hat day fundraiser!
Today is Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Today's events include MS Volleyball heading to Burke to play starting at 4:00pm and
HS Volleyball heading to Winner to play starting at 5:15pm.
DON'T FORGET tomorrow is our PJ & Hat day fundraiser!
Gorilla Gathering message for the day:
Do you know someone who is a "positivity bully?" Someone who is always upbeat and chipper? How about someone who is the opposite? Someone who is always negative and thinks the world is against them? Which one would you rather be around?
Everyone knows someone who, when you're around them, they always lift people's spirits. It's impossible to be in a bad mood around them. A good mood rubs off on others.
The world can , (and wil) throw all kinds of things at us to ruin our day. Flat tires, illness, stubbed toes, spilled coffee, etc. There will always be things that happen that will try to put us in a bad mood.
But one thing the world does NOT get to choose is how we RESPOND to those things. The world doesn't get to choose how we feel about our day. That part is all up to us.
Voltaire said "The most important decision you get to make is to be in a good mood." And he's right. Choose to be optimistic, happy, and grateful. Share your good mood with others.
Challenge for the week: choose to be in a good mood. Share it with others!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have a fantastic week.
Do you know someone who is a "positivity bully?" Someone who is always upbeat and chipper? How about someone who is the opposite? Someone who is always negative and thinks the world is against them? Which one would you rather be around?
Everyone knows someone who, when you're around them, they always lift people's spirits. It's impossible to be in a bad mood around them. A good mood rubs off on others.
The world can , (and wil) throw all kinds of things at us to ruin our day. Flat tires, illness, stubbed toes, spilled coffee, etc. There will always be things that happen that will try to put us in a bad mood.
But one thing the world does NOT get to choose is how we RESPOND to those things. The world doesn't get to choose how we feel about our day. That part is all up to us.
Voltaire said "The most important decision you get to make is to be in a good mood." And he's right. Choose to be optimistic, happy, and grateful. Share your good mood with others.
Challenge for the week: choose to be in a good mood. Share it with others!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have a fantastic week.
Thank you for all of the support!
All Gregory Volleyball games today, October 2nd, will be held at the Gregory Memorial Auditorium.
Middle School will start at 4pm, High School C-Team will play at 5:30pm, JV will play at 6:30 with Varsity to follow.
