Mustang Monday attire WEDNESDAY- not Monday! Lots of events, activities, and information!!

East T-STEM Academy

Inspire. Challenge. Equip.

The rain was no match for Mustang enthusiasm as our students and students from mid-south middle and high schools participated in the annual E-Day Event at the University of Memphis Friday, October 25 ^th . The event features tours and demonstrations from each of the engineering and technology programs offered in the U of M College of Engineering. Our students had a great time touring the labs and watching the demonstrations but most of all, they enjoyed the competitions! East T-STEM was represented by a strong team of twenty-eight students who competed in eight different events.

Over 3000 students participated, but we came away with awards in four competitions!

MLGW Solar Car Race – 1 ^st Place

Chloe Bolton

Jennifer King

Boat Race – 2 ^nd Place

Destiny Bond

Kaya Jones

Chipboard Beam – 2 ^nd Place

Crystal Coleman

Eryn Hollomon

Kicker – 3 ^rd Place

Devin Johnson

Jaden Kimbro

Elijah Watley

2019 FREEDOM AWARD HONOREES

Our Mustangs attended the Freedom Award which is the museum's signature event that honors outstanding individuals for their significant contributions to civil and human rights. This year's honorees were

HAFSAT ABIOLA,

GLORIA STEINEM and

JOHN LEGEND .

For the past 28 years, the National Civil Rights Museum has presented The Freedom Award, which honors those who have dedicated their lives to the advancement of civil and human rights. The Freedom Award honorees represent some of the most outspoken activists in the ongoing pursuit of civil rights both domestically and internationally.Every year Freedom Award honorees are featured at the Student Forum. This exciting event, sponsored by International Paper, was designed to specifically address young people and inspire them to take action and stand for something meaningful in their communities.

Missed a Weekly Memo?

These memos go out EVERY week.

Missed one?

No problem, click here!

Ms. Riley and Tytianna Pope were interviewed by Daily Memphian!

Our ROTC students participating in the Peer Power Foundation's Run/Walk Ceremony!

Thank you, 1Sg Broadus and Maj Entrekin!

Our Bowling Team Continues to Impress!

Way to go,

Mr. Blackwell

and the Mustang Bowling Team

Next match: Tuesday!

‌

Thank you to the U of M for arranging for the

CIO of MATA to speak with our students!

Mr. Warner's Debate Team continues to compete across the city.

Here they are at the Debate Meet on Saturday, November 2nd!

We are headed to the Football Playoffs!

Way to go Coach Donald, young men and our family and friends!

Ms. Pirtle is explaining the importance of the PSAT/NMSQT exam to our juniors!

We cannot wait to get the results!

Did you know that our Swim Team has started practicing?

See Ms. Raymond ASAP if you are still interested in participating on the

Mustang Swim Team!

The Spanish National Honor Society at the Day of the Dead Parade with Latino Memphis!

Thank you, Ms. Connolly

for coordinating our efforts!

We want ALL of our Mustangs involved in a competition, club, sport, activity or organization. An engaged student is a well-rounded student. Is your son/daughter still looking for his/her niche? Let us help!

Contact [email protected] for support!

There is nothing SCARY about TSTEM Teachers... need help?

Click on link for tutoring schedule and contact info.

Latin Students earning

1st Quarter Academic Awards in

Ms. Ryder's Class.

‌

We took 6 Latin students to the 12th annual Latin Fall Festivus -

MidSouth regional Latin competition on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

Casey Gurlen - 3rd for Costume

Guadalupe Garcia - 3rd for the

Airing of Grievances

Clarice Tate - 3rd for the Javelin Toss

American Airlines

Cadet Academy

Thank you, Mr. Schirlo and American Airlines, for speaking with our students about the cadet academy. Did you know that we have aviation students who are poised to earn their pilot's license in high school? Go, Mustangs!