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Megan Bumpas

Megan Bumpas, Student Life Reporter

Hi there! I am an 8th grade student at DMS and a Student Life Reporter. I am involved in the band, specifically the Clarinet. I also help out the DHS pit crew for the band. My favorite color is yellow.

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DPS last band concert of the year

Megan Bumpas and Orieana Simmons
May 10, 2021

Colorguard tryouts happen today

Orieana Simmons and Megan Bumpas
May 6, 2021

Color guard needs more members

Megan Bumpas, Student life Reporter
March 31, 2021
A poster created by journalism WIN students alert students and teachers about Women's History Month.

March brings Women’s History Month

Orieana Simmons and Megan Bumpas
March 4, 2021
William Bumpas works with the cattle on his farm. The Bumpas family dealt with severe winter weather recently.

[Photo] Students take care of cattle during snow

Isaac Pain, Katelyn Young, and Joelliza Fincher
March 4, 2021

Girl Scout cookies on sell

Megan Bumpas and Noah McFatridge
March 3, 2021

Solo and Ensembles competition was postponed

Megan Bumpas, Student Life Reporter
February 23, 2021
A poster in the Duncan Middle School hallway highlights the Underground Railroad.

Students, teachers celebrate Black History Month

Orieana Simmons and Megan Bumpas
February 1, 2021
Principal Rodney Strutton is wishing for a positive atmosphere at Duncan Middle School.

All I Want for Christmas, Day 12

Orieana Simmons and Megan Bumpas
December 25, 2020
Whitney Gdanski, seventh-grade English, has a Christmas wish that is at the top of many lists this holiday season.

All I Want for Christmas, Day 11

Orieana Simmons and Megan Bumpas
December 24, 2020
Joni Blackburn, sixth-grade social studies teacher, wants to get away from it all this holiday season.

All I Want for Christmas, Day 10

Orieana Simmons and Megan Bumpas
December 23, 2020
Attendance clerk Gigi Villarreal wants something practical for Christmas.

All I Want for Christmas, Day 9

Orieana Simmons and Megan Bumpas
December 22, 2020
Eighth-grade social studies teacher Justin Pena is hoping for family time during the holidays.

All I Want for Christmas, Day 8

Orieana Simmons and Megan Bumpas
December 21, 2020
Brenda Hurley, eighth-grade English teacher, is family-oriented this Christmas.

All I Want for Christmas, Day 7

Orieana Simmons and Megan Bumpas
December 20, 2020
Shantika Scott, sixth-grade science teacher, would like to see more compassion this Christmas.

All I Want for Christmas, Day 6

Orieana Simmons and Megan Bumpas
December 19, 2020

All I Want for Christmas, Day 5

Orieana Simmons and Megan Bumpas
December 18, 2020
Counselor Bubba Clark gets inventive for his Christmas wish.

All I Want for Christmas, Day 4

Orieana Simmons and Megan Bumpas
December 17, 2020
Patti Thaxton, Title I teacher, is "dreaming of a White Christmas."

All I Want for Christmas, Day 3

Orieana Simmons and Megan Bumpas
December 16, 2020
Students participate in Christmas T-shirt Day.

Students, faculty participate in Christmas T-shirt Day

Kristyn Alvarez and Megan Bumpas
December 16, 2020
Art teacher Shelly Farrar has a big wish for her art class.

All I Want for Christmas, Day 2

Orieana Simmons and Megan Bumpas
December 15, 2020
Counselor Laura Jones shares her Christmas wish.

All I Want for Christmas, Day 1

Orieana Simmons and Megan Bumpas
December 14, 2020
Rosie Castle works with Academic Team members during Thursday's after-school practice.

[Photo] Academic Team meet to be Tuesday

Noah McFatridge, Student Life Reporter
December 4, 2020
Band director Jeramy Haas gives direction to the band students during practice.

[Photo] Band prepares for Christmas concert

Noah McFatridge, Student Life Reporter
December 8, 2020
Teachers gather to pray in the Elective Hallway, as part of Gov. Kevin Stitt's Day of Prayer.

[Photo] Teachers gather for Day of Prayer

Noah McFatridge, Student Life Reporter
December 4, 2020
Derrick Miller is one of the sponsors of the Green Club at Duncan Middle School.

STEM students read a clue relating to the Amazing Turkey Race activity.

[Photo] STEM students compete in Amazing Turkey Race

Noah McFatridge, Student Life Reporter
November 25, 2020
Sonia Norton works with a student during sixth hour today. This week is American Education Week.

American Education Week starts today

Noah McFatridge, Orieana Simmons, and Megan Bumpas
November 16, 2020
Raven Hunter, NJHS secretary, is disappointed the winter dance got canceled. NJHS officers are looking into other fundraising opportunities.

Dance canceled because of COVID-19

Megan Bumpas, Student Life Reporter
November 16, 2020
Kyle Healey- Courage is not given its made.

Faces in the DMS Hallway (Kyle Healey)

Megan Bumpas, Student Life Reporter
November 5, 2020
Barbra Davis, Barbara Gee and Cathy Barker judge Sonia Norton's classroom door for the Red Ribbon Week door decorating contest.

Norton’s class selected as winners of Red Ribbon Week door decorating contest

Orieana Simmons and Megan Bumpas
November 2, 2020
Mr. Miller's first hour students decorate the door

DMS decorates their doors for Red Ribbon Week

Orieana Simmons and Megan Bumpas
October 30, 2020

Academic Team selected

Megan Bumpas and Noah McFatridge
October 20, 2020
Carter Mitchell is a standout athlete at Duncan Middle School.

[Photo] Mitchell demonstrates athletic strengths at DMS

Collin Sherrill, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2020
Faces in the DMS Hallways (Noelle McRoy)

Faces in the DMS Hallways (Noelle McRoy)

Megan Bumpas, Student Life Reporter
October 8, 2020

Point/Counterpoint: “Among Us,” Impostor vs. Crewmate

Megan Bumpas, Student Life Reporter
October 2, 2020
Faces in the DMS Hallways (Jakalynn Edwards)

Faces in the DMS Hallways (Jakalynn Edwards)

Megan Bumpas, Student Life Reporter
October 1, 2020
David Ellis shows off one of his mask creations. Since students returned to Duncan Middle School, they have been required to wear masks while in the building.

Students, teachers show personalities through masks

Megan Bumpas, Student Life Reporter
September 30, 2020
Sixth-grade students participate in the garden clean up with the Green Club.

Green Club gets underway

Megan Bumpas, Student Life Reporter
September 28, 2020
Green Club members work in the garden shed to improve the school garden.

Mark Monteith works with students to clean up the school garden.

Point/Counterpoint: Banana Pudding with Sour Cream

Megan Bumpas, Student Life Reporter
September 25, 2020
Faces in the DMS Hallway (Xibit Hollis)

Faces in the DMS Hallway (Xibit Hollis)

Megan Bumpas, Student Life Reporter
September 24, 2020
Faces in the Hallways (Lucy Spoering)

Faces in the Hallways (Lucy Spoering)

Megan Bumpas, Student Life Reporter
September 17, 2020
Faces in the Hallways (Adrian Troy)

Faces in the Hallways (Adrian Troy)

Megan Bumpas, Student Life Reporter
September 10, 2020
Collin Sherrill shows off his school spirit.

Spirit week draws to an end

Megan Bumpas, Student Life Reporter
September 4, 2020
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