International chess expert, Mansur Eshrash visited Morton. Mr. Eshrash is originally from Iran. He supports chess teams in school and came to give Morton students additional support for the game. Mr. Eshrash played "simul" meaning that he played chess with everyone at the same time. Morton students were honored to have Mr. Eshrash help them with their technique.

The SIMP Team took a silver merit award in teamwork at the Engineering Contest.

The students created an after school learning center named The Panther Pit. Students have been working hard since November- meeting every Monday with mentor engineers, staying late in the evenings, and coming in during holiday breaks to complete all the requirements. Their written report was praised as "clear and concise," and their oral and visual presentations were fantastic.

Way to go!!!