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| == Controversy == | |||
| In 2008, the school was surrounded by controversy when a group of twenty-two students in an AP Language and Composition class formed a cheating ring by stealing copies of tests and distributing them through e-mail. Students coined the scandal "Operation Bonzai" as a reference to one of leading members of the ring. As a result of the scandal, several students received referrals and all students previously part of the National Honors Society were dismissed. | |||
| Recently, the scandal has escalated toward new heights. A group of teachers at the school known as the "faculty council" was assembled to reinstate the disgraced students into the National Honors Society. The convicted students reportedly bribed the teachers into forming this society using extorted ] and the society was able to use its influence to reinstate the students. Observers have labeled this new incident as "Operation Gypsy Power." The reinstatement of the formerly convicted students has led to a public outrage among other students citing double standards and favorable treatment. As of April 16, 2008, a petition to once again remove the students from National Honors Society has been started, Codename: "Justice." | |||
| The incident has received considerable local media coverage in papers such as the Ahwatukee Foothills News and the Ahwatukee Republic. | |||
| Upon hearing of this scandal, student Kirk DeSean Marion said: "I think this is a very irresponsible decision on the part of the council. For students to cheat and still be allowed to remain in an organization called the 'National Honors Society' is ludicrous." | |||
| Junior Miwako Matsuzaka, who is part of NHS, said: "This is a prime example of the school system offering its top students amnesty for something as severe as leaking a test. I am very disappointed with this decision. It clearly shows an unwillingness to enforce ethics." | |||
| Senior Tim "Fire-Arm" Jerome, a member of the varsity eight-square team, finds the situation to be grim. Jerome (21.5 ppg, 3.2 apg, 10 ppg off of cherry bombs) said: "Distributing a test and being allowed to remain in an academic-based honors society would be like our team getting caught rigging the ball before the game, and still being allowed to stay on the team. It is poor judgment on the administration's behalf." | |||
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Public school| Mountain Pointe High School | |
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| File:Logo of mp.gif | |
| Location | |
| 4201 E. Knox Phoenix, AZ 85044 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1991 |
| School district | Tempe Union High School District |
| Principal | Mr. Bruce Kipper |
| Staff | 109 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2500 |
| Color(s) | Maroon and Gold |
| Mascot | The Pride (of Lions) |
| Rival | Desert Vista |
| Information | (480)759-8449 |
| Male/Female | 52% / 48% |
| Website | www.mphspride.com |
Mountain Pointe High School is a secondary school located in Phoenix, Arizona.
History
The school was the fifth of its kind in its area, which experienced huge population growth during the late 1990s. Its first graduating class was the class of 1994. Mountain Pointe High School is part of the Tempe Union High School District and handles grades nine through twelve.
Mountain Pointe is the Home of the Pride: Establishing Purpose, Instilling Pride, Empowering Performance.
Mountain Pointe is the largest high school in Ahwatukee with open boundaries. Many people who live in the 85044 area attend Mountain Pointe along with commuters from the South Mountain area.
Unlike other schools in the area, Mountain Pointe uses a block schedule, and offers ac-lab.
Notable Alumni
Reid Priddy graduated from Mountain Pointe High School in Phoenix, Arizona in May 1996. He participated in the first year of Varsity Volleyball in the State of Arizona in 1994. Priddy played the Setter position for the Pride and helped lead the team as a Junior to the school's first State Championship in 1995.
Nicole Powell, WNBA Player
Joe Mather, MLB Player
Jess Myers- Bassist for the band Anarbor
Adam Juwig- Guitarist for the band Anarbor
Sports
Mountain Pointe’s athletic program is also among the best in the state of Arizona, as its athletic teams often compete in region and state finals. The school's athletic accomplishments include 77 region championships, 17 state runner-ups and 19 state championships. The athletics's program has won the H.A. Hendrickson Award, Arizona's outstanding 5A athletic program, and Tempe's outstanding athletic program numerous times. In 2006, one of their female soccer players, Alexandra Elston, earned the Gatorade Player of the Year award.
Mountain Pointe is famous in its community for the annual Ahwatukee Bowl, a Friday-night football game against the other High School in the area, Desert Vista.
Fight Song
Notable among a number of songs commonly played and sung at various events such as commencement, convocation and athletic games is: Maroon and Gold.
Oh Mountain Pointe!
Your praise we sing.
Tradition shows we are a team.
Our greatest strength lies deep inside.
In hearts and minds we are the Pride
Go Pride! Go Pride!.
Fight on MPHS!
Our purpose is to be the best.
Maroon and Gold we do unite.
We are family for Pride we fight!
Fight Pride! Fight Pride!
Oh mighty Pride!
Our spirit's strong!
With lion's strength we all belong.
When we perform for Pride we stand.
So hear our roar through all the land!
We are MP!
Controversy
In 2008, the school was surrounded by controversy when a group of twenty-two students in an AP Language and Composition class formed a cheating ring by stealing copies of tests and distributing them through e-mail. Students coined the scandal "Operation Bonzai" as a reference to one of leading members of the ring. As a result of the scandal, several students received referrals and all students previously part of the National Honors Society were dismissed.
Recently, the scandal has escalated toward new heights. A group of teachers at the school known as the "faculty council" was assembled to reinstate the disgraced students into the National Honors Society. The convicted students reportedly bribed the teachers into forming this society using extorted money and the society was able to use its influence to reinstate the students. Observers have labeled this new incident as "Operation Gypsy Power." The reinstatement of the formerly convicted students has led to a public outrage among other students citing double standards and favorable treatment. As of April 16, 2008, a petition to once again remove the students from National Honors Society has been started, Codename: "Justice."
The incident has received considerable local media coverage in papers such as the Ahwatukee Foothills News and the Ahwatukee Republic.
Upon hearing of this scandal, student Kirk DeSean Marion said: "I think this is a very irresponsible decision on the part of the council. For students to cheat and still be allowed to remain in an organization called the 'National Honors Society' is ludicrous."
Junior Miwako Matsuzaka, who is part of NHS, said: "This is a prime example of the school system offering its top students amnesty for something as severe as leaking a test. I am very disappointed with this decision. It clearly shows an unwillingness to enforce ethics."
Senior Tim "Fire-Arm" Jerome, a member of the varsity eight-square team, finds the situation to be grim. Jerome (21.5 ppg, 3.2 apg, 10 ppg off of cherry bombs) said: "Distributing a test and being allowed to remain in an academic-based honors society would be like our team getting caught rigging the ball before the game, and still being allowed to stay on the team. It is poor judgment on the administration's behalf."
External links
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