![McCallie students support cancer awareness during Mission Remission Awareness week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552574157/mccallieorg/mvzimmf6zh9no0dxacgn/IMGP5783.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1552574157/mccallieorg/mvzimmf6zh9no0dxacgn/IMGP5783.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1552574157/mccallieorg/mvzimmf6zh9no0dxacgn/IMGP5783.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1552574157/mccallieorg/mvzimmf6zh9no0dxacgn/IMGP5783.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1552574157/mccallieorg/mvzimmf6zh9no0dxacgn/IMGP5783.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1552574157/mccallieorg/mvzimmf6zh9no0dxacgn/IMGP5783.jpg","width":2200}])
McCallie students joined with students at Girls Preparatory School for the week of March 11-16 to raise awareness for childhood cancer and cancer research with Mission Remission Awareness Week.
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![Connor Parks wins Regional Spelling Bee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552309761/mccallieorg/ylifgqzsqssmlq9mllz7/IMG_6797.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1552309761/mccallieorg/ylifgqzsqssmlq9mllz7/IMG_6797.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1552309761/mccallieorg/ylifgqzsqssmlq9mllz7/IMG_6797.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1552309761/mccallieorg/ylifgqzsqssmlq9mllz7/IMG_6797.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1552309761/mccallieorg/ylifgqzsqssmlq9mllz7/IMG_6797.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1552309761/mccallieorg/ylifgqzsqssmlq9mllz7/IMG_6797.jpg","width":2200}])
McCallie eighth-grader Connor Parks is heading to Washington, D.C., after winning the Tennessee Regional Spelling Bee on Feb. 9 to qualify for the national competition.
![McCallie chess teams qualify for state tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551898299/mccallieorg/un0rcqokyp0ckrli3omb/1P5A9883.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551898299/mccallieorg/un0rcqokyp0ckrli3omb/1P5A9883.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1551898299/mccallieorg/un0rcqokyp0ckrli3omb/1P5A9883.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1551898299/mccallieorg/un0rcqokyp0ckrli3omb/1P5A9883.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1551898299/mccallieorg/un0rcqokyp0ckrli3omb/1P5A9883.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1551898299/mccallieorg/un0rcqokyp0ckrli3omb/1P5A9883.jpg","width":2200}])
The McCallie Chess program continues to make all the right moves in interscholastic competition, and once again their strategy and tenacity is paying off.
![McCallie again shines in National History Day region competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551883032/mccallieorg/g2frms1kyh0fchuudy7p/1P5A9877.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551883032/mccallieorg/g2frms1kyh0fchuudy7p/1P5A9877.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1551883032/mccallieorg/g2frms1kyh0fchuudy7p/1P5A9877.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1551883032/mccallieorg/g2frms1kyh0fchuudy7p/1P5A9877.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1551883032/mccallieorg/g2frms1kyh0fchuudy7p/1P5A9877.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1551883032/mccallieorg/g2frms1kyh0fchuudy7p/1P5A9877.jpg","width":2200}])
Once again McCallie dominated at the regional National History Day competition, held at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee
![Tornado Term 2019 comes to McCallie]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550159827/mccallieorg/zwdg9qbkjxoomiqzoqhj/IMG_3002.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550159827/mccallieorg/zwdg9qbkjxoomiqzoqhj/IMG_3002.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1550159827/mccallieorg/zwdg9qbkjxoomiqzoqhj/IMG_3002.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1550159827/mccallieorg/zwdg9qbkjxoomiqzoqhj/IMG_3002.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1550159827/mccallieorg/zwdg9qbkjxoomiqzoqhj/IMG_3002.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1550159827/mccallieorg/zwdg9qbkjxoomiqzoqhj/IMG_3002.jpg","width":2200}])
For a third year, Tornado Term arrived on campus at McCallie School, giving boys a special opportunity to learn new skills and explore topics and ideas in new and innovative ways
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![McCallie Mania 2019 site is open; auction begins March 8]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550862142/mccallieorg/tyxtrmt6ezkcjyrw1qm6/McCallieMania-webbtn.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550862142/mccallieorg/tyxtrmt6ezkcjyrw1qm6/McCallieMania-webbtn.png","width":259}])
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The 2019 McCallie Mania Website is now open for Viewing and Registration.
![Wrestlers Eighth at National Preps]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551730976/mccallieorg/y9ifd3wbcaurf4u4zdwy/IMG_9769.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551730976/mccallieorg/y9ifd3wbcaurf4u4zdwy/IMG_9769.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1551730976/mccallieorg/y9ifd3wbcaurf4u4zdwy/IMG_9769.jpg","width":640}])
Three Blue Tornado wrestlers are All-Americans after top eight finishes at the National Preps.
![Mock Trial opens District Tournament competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550861553/mccallieorg/zsrsmh1cby56l23qwvcq/IMG_0159.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550861553/mccallieorg/zsrsmh1cby56l23qwvcq/IMG_0159.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550861553/mccallieorg/zsrsmh1cby56l23qwvcq/IMG_0159.jpg","width":640}])
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The McCallie Mock Trial team opened the district tournament Feb. 21 and will continue competition this week with three Blue Tornado squads competing for a chance to go to the state Mock Trial tournament.
![Two Earn Basketball All-Region Honors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550688859/mccallieorg/gvviycpapbpc46tjmcvx/BasketballAll-Region.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550688859/mccallieorg/gvviycpapbpc46tjmcvx/BasketballAll-Region.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1550688859/mccallieorg/gvviycpapbpc46tjmcvx/BasketballAll-Region.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1550688859/mccallieorg/gvviycpapbpc46tjmcvx/BasketballAll-Region.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1550688859/mccallieorg/gvviycpapbpc46tjmcvx/BasketballAll-Region.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550688859/mccallieorg/gvviycpapbpc46tjmcvx/BasketballAll-Region.jpg","width":1800}])
Rivers and Watkins were named to the All-Region Team for basketball.
![Four Wrestlers Claim State Titles]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550594544/mccallieorg/teumk93h72pt8jhmnowj/STATECHAMPS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550594544/mccallieorg/teumk93h72pt8jhmnowj/STATECHAMPS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1550594544/mccallieorg/teumk93h72pt8jhmnowj/STATECHAMPS.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1550594544/mccallieorg/teumk93h72pt8jhmnowj/STATECHAMPS.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1550594544/mccallieorg/teumk93h72pt8jhmnowj/STATECHAMPS.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550594544/mccallieorg/teumk93h72pt8jhmnowj/STATECHAMPS.jpg","width":1800}])
The wrestling team had four individual State Champions, leading to a second-place team finish.