The students of the month for the month of January are seniors Tristan Mason and Haley Horton. Haley is the daughter of Winston and Cherie Horton. Haley is an active member of multiple groups at the high school such as FFA, FCA, student council, national honor society, basketball, and softball. Though it “sounds crazy,” her favorite class is a “toss up between calculus and floral design.” When she is outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her family, doing anything outside around animals, taking photographs, and doing nearly everything music related. In the future, Haley plans to possibly attend Northwestern State University to become a nurse then a nurse practitioner or a doctor. Tristan is the son of Charles Mason. He is a member of the football team in the fall, earning the title of one the “Players of the Week.” In the spring, Tristan runs for the track team. His favorite class is government/economics with Coach Blake Walls. Outside of class, he enjoys playing games. In the future, Tristan would like to become a game designer.
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By: K. Trost, K. Haigh
Martin Luther King Day, January 21, is a day to honor the civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr. King was born January 15, 1929, and was assassinated April 4, 1968 by James Earl Ray. King gave the infamous “I have a dream” speech on August 28, 1963. In his speech, he said“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” This speech and his heroism led to a world he dreamed of, and MLK Day is a way of honoring that. “I think MLK Day is an important holiday because of the heights and honors of a national hero in his fight for equality,” junior Noah Begin said. Some students celebrate MLK Day by spending time with their family. “My family always has a big get together with a great meal to celebrate and be grateful for King and all he’s done for equality,” sophomore Raven Parker said. America’s future and present would be greatly affected without King. “I feel like music like Jazz and fashion would be so different,” freshman Jamie Barton said. “Getting a decent education and eating out would be a difficult task for citizens. I’m so thankful for what he has done for America.” King’s work will be appreciated for years to come, and citizen’s lives have been changed forever. By: R. Perkins, M. Rogers
New Years is the time of day the new calendar year begins. Many cultures celebrate the event in some manner and the first day of January is often marked as a national holiday. New Year's resolutions were first created by a religious group named Babylonians. They made promises to their gods at the start of each year that they will return borrowed objects and pay off their debt. No one nowadays really knows how New Years was created, but many people have different theories. “People realized the year was ending and decided to celebrate,” sophomore Taylor Nealy said. Many people celebrate the New Year by spending time with their family and friends and watching fireworks. “For New Years, I went to a friend’s house, and we went to a New Years party and watched a lot of fireworks,” sophomore Savannah Wray said. Many people make New Years resolutions. Many New Years resolutions are never actually accomplished. “My New Years resolution would be to do better in school,” junior Caylee Cooper said. 2019 is a new year for adventures, friendships, and big life choices, so make the most of it. By: T. Nealy, S. Wray
As the weather gets colder, track season gets closer. The first practice was Tuesday, January 22. Track and field members only have practice two days a week, but their athletics period allows them to practice every day. Coach Kenderson Cooks is excited for the season to start. “I feel that the sprinters are working really hard,” Cooks said. “I think they will do great at the meets.” Madison Harris, a sprinter, has goals for this season. “My goals are to try to win every race,” Madison said. “I want to try my hardest and not quit.” Camie Chandler, a sophomore, is ready to start running again. “I have been in off season for a while just mainly lifting weights, and I’m excited to be running again,” Camie said. Overall, everyone is getting ready for the track meets and having fun. By: H. Whitehead
If you’ve ever had a dream that repeated itself over and over again, you may not want to ignore it. It's not just a coincidence this is happening Not many take the time to figure out the meaning behind the recurring dream itself because they assume it's nothing, but really, it's something. Sometimes the dream lets people experience the same thing, like falling off a cliff, being chased, and etc. However, no dream will be the same for everyone. They are all uniquely fit for the individual because they’re personal. This tends to leave some people emotional after their sleep because everything felt so real. Most dreams come from what is known to be the subconscious, your inner mind. They are from a deep place in our minds. Dreams often have to do with how one may be feeling or how they’re reacting to something they might be going through. Even fears you don’t have in your awake mind can surface in dreams. If you do experience recurring dreams, then your mind is trying to tell you something important. Not all dreams are difficult to figure out either. People that know and care about you can help you try to understand what yours are about as well. They can see some of our struggles that we can’t because we’re in them. The next time you wake up and can remember a dream, take time to make a note of what was in it, what was said in it, and how you felt. You may find an answer to something that’s been a problem. By: J. Collins
They run back and forth struggling to reach for the bright, yellow-colored ball. The ball hits the racquet and goes flying back over the net. The ball bounces a few times and goes off the court. They have finally won the tennis match. Tennis tryouts were on January 28. The try outs went well and five girls made it. The first tournament will be on February 8. “The kids have been practicing all year, at night, and through the weekends,” tennis coach Kelli Ford said. “They are ready.” The students are excited and have been preparing all year. “I feel like I’m always prepared to play,” junior Daniel Shelton said. “I just can’t overthink what I’m doing.” The students plan on placing at district and going to regionals. “We plan on going to regionals and state,” sophomore Kyndal King said. “We have put in the effort and practiced our hearts out. I feel like Hailey Alaniz and Daniel Shelton have great chance at winning state. They are our two best players.” Some students even plan on pushing all the way to state. Ford also plans on the players going to state. “I feel like if I just stay steady and play my game, I have a good shot at going back to state,” Daniel said. The players push through the cold, hitting the ball back and forth over the net. The excitement is over rushing them. It is now tennis season. By: C. Barras
Powerlifting can be a challenging sport for the students who participate in it. It is not just physically challenging but also mentally. Students from many schools work hard to be prepared to compete against others. The most recent powerlifting meet was Saturday, January 26. Chandler Bush placed first at the meet, and Evie Crisp placed 4th. In powerlifting, there aren’t many meets in the season. but the students who participate in it enjoy it greatly and make it fun for themselves and others. “I just believe in myself and tell myself I can do it to prepare myself for the challenge that awaits,” junior Evey Crisp said. With the students pushing themselves and having confidence, it creates a good energy for them and the team. But powerlifting takes more than just support. It also takes strength and practice. “Stretching and warm up lifts with light weights is usually what I do before meets and sometimes for practice,” senior Chandler Bush said. Challenges come and go for the team, but they don’t let that get in the way for their hope to do their best. “A few weeks before meets, I push myself by doing as much as I can to become stronger,” Evey said. The coach and the team are very proud of each other and how the meets are going. There’s never a negative attitude from anyone. With support, they know they’ll accomplish their goals as powerlifters. By: K. Holt
The sound of music flowing through the walls. Hearing the sound of all the music making a wonderful tone. It’s time for competition. On February 8, band students are competing for state. The competition is called Solo and Ensemble. Jeremy Hendrix is the leader of the high school band. “Solo and Ensemble is a contest where students work up a piece of music and can play individually or with a group or play for one judge,” Hendrix said. “Then they are awarded a medal or no medal.” After they are judged, the player will get a score. They can receive a 1 (best), 2, 3, or 4 (worst). Students even have a chance to go to state. “The scoring system is based on the difficulty of the piece of music,” Hendrix said. “The most difficult, class one, is if you are eligible or can go to state in Austin at the end of May. Then there's class two’s which are less difficult. Class three’s and class four’s are not eligible for state.” The students’ performances and passion are what determines how well they do at Solo and Ensemble. “For this competition, it’s really in the hands of the kids,” Hendrix said. “They get together and practice as much as they can or when they can. I give them advice on their piece to make it better, and they do it a lot by themselves and work it up that way.” The Jacket Pride Band is excited for this long-awaited competition. Everyone is hoping band members will go to state and wish them luck. By: M. Durrett
Two students have earned the privilege of attending the state CX Debate for the first time in EF history, with two other students going as alternates. We had the honor of holding our first district CX Debate competition January 16. The results were exciting. “[Aaron] McBride and [Lynnleigh] Otwell got second, [Preston] Lovaason and [Kaitlyn] Strutton got third,” senior Aaron McBride said. “McBride got first speaker overall.” This is the first time as a school that we earned the privilege of going to state for CX Debate. “I am excited to get to hang out with my friends in Austin,” sophomore Preston Lovaasen said. The debate team worked very hard in order to prepare. “We went to debates almost every Saturday to prepare,” senior Lynnleigh Otwell said. State CX Debate will be held March 18 and 19 at the University of Texas in Austin. By: K. Marcantel
Bones. Nerves. Soul. These are a few parts that make up our bodies. Each body has varying colors, a unique shape, and different aspects to every part. No matter how different our outer appearances may seem, we are the same on the inside. A problem with society today is that many fail to realize that and instead choose to create a separated, chaotic world that starves for equality yet refuses to accept everyone as their brothers and sisters. Another way of wording this is to simply say there are barriers built within our society through years of prejudice and other factors. Yes, we have grown from the ways of our forefathers, and yes, we are all unique. Being unique does not make us any more or less human. Each member of our species is still only a human, but we still put these barriers up as a way to see a difference in each other. Because of the beautiful colors belonging to each individual, we set up racial/ethnic/cultural barriers. Because of the varying voices and how or what they speak, we set up language barriers. Because of our love for different people that is “against” what is “right,” we have sexuality barriers. Because of so many things out of our control, we separate ourselves from our own kind and create unnecessary wars. Does no one see the problem here? As brothers and sisters cohabiting one gigantic and precious Earth, it is our job to tear down these barriers so we may live in harmony. For too long, we have been delusional in imagining these invisible structures, barriers, and beliefs that separate us. While it would take time, perhaps our great-great-great-grandchildren could know a world of peace if we took the time to connect to, love, and understand our fellow man. Let’s be the generation that changes everything. Let’s create a world without fear to live, share, create, and evolve together. Break the barriers. |
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