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Basketball came to an end for our girls on February 14. The girls made it into the second round of playoffs this year. Sadly, it was over with a loss against Mount Pleasant Chapel Hill in the second round. “After losing in the second round, I was both upset but also very proud of the girls,” Coach Sierra Bradshaw said. The girls faced adversities throughout the season. The team lost their starting point guard but learned to adapt to the situation. By continuing to work hard during practices and games, they made it far together. “The season started out slow, and we played a lot of good teams, but playing those hard games only prepared us for district and playoffs,” senior Samantha Spears said. “I think they helped us get better as a team. I’m so proud of us.” The district changed, so the team ended up with a few teams they never played. That didn’t stop them from playing and working hard to become better and win those games. Because of putting in work, the team achieved great things together. “I was very satisfied with this season,” senior Haley Horton said. “We went out every game and played with heart and determination.” Not only did the team have a good season, but they also became really close. From talking and having fun before the games to the team nights they had. The bonds that were made this year are very memorable. “What I’m gonna miss the most is the bonds we grew together as a team and the friendship we built,” Samantha said. By: J. Collins, M. Clark
They wait outside the door trying to calm each other, taking death breaths in and out. They go inside and play. After they finish, they go outside and wait anxiously for the results. When they get the results, they all jump up and down, screaming, crying tears of joy. They are going to state. February 8, eleven students, split into three groups, tried out for solo and ensemble. All three groups ended up getting a one rating, the best rating you can get. They will go to state June 1 in Austin. The students that made it are freshmen Andy Albright and Savannah Sipes, sophomores Jessica Collins and Kyndal King, juniors Noah Begin, Beau Creech, Sharlyne Dunlap, Abby Penn, and Mary Grace Roos, and seniors Brian Farmer and Trinity Heaton. All the students are excited to go to state on June 1. “At first, I doubted we would make it to state,” King said. “We were nervous because of our judge, but we pushed through and made a one.” The students spent many hours before, during, and after school practicing. They prepared for this competition for about a month, and the hard work paid off. “I am excited that I get to go to state my senior year,” Heaton said. “Also, to be going with my friends.” This is not only exciting for the players, but it also exciting for band director Jeremy Hendrix. This is the first time everyone that has tried out make it to state under Hendrix’s lead. “I have never had 100% make it,” Hendrix said. “You take thirty, and half could make it, but all made it.” By: T. Ford
The season of baseball has finally arrived again. This year’s varsity and jv teams are excited and ready to officially begin their district games. The baseball team’s first scrimmage was February 2. They have practice every day and have currently been working very hard to get better and grow as a team. “The season is off to a hot start with a nice win against the 3A state winners from last season, Beckville,” junior Justice Gooch said. “We really have potential to do very well this year.” Every team has challenges they have to overcome and work with. “Our shortage of players is definitely a challenge,” sophomore Aidan Corr said. “ [We need] Everyone being able to play anywhere on the field when needed.” The teams have been practicing non-stop and will continue to do so. “Practices have been tough, but we are definitely learning and improving,” sophomore Noah Grubbs said. “We have been working a lot on defense, and I can see improvements every day.” Every team always has those special teams they are most excited to play. “I am excited to play Hughes Springs and New Diana because they have been talking a lot of trash,” junior Jonathan Ramsey said. “Also, they are predicted to win the top two spots in district, and we want to change that.” By: H. Whitehead
The school library has had its own little touch-up. It's nothing dramatic, but it is a big change. Some time last year, Principal Jack Parker asked art teacher Nikki Perot to fix up the school library, and that's exactly what she did. “I spent three weeks over the summer of 2017 painting just the large mural and removing the stripes that were going around the library,” Perot said. “It took two solid days just to tape off the walls for the new stripes then three days to paint the stripes.” Since Perot was working during some of her art class periods, she decided she would put some students to good work. Even though so much work has been put in, it's still not finished. “Several students assisted throughout class periods while everyone else worked on their projects,” Perot said. “I’m hoping we can get back in the library and complete it before school is out for the summer.” Perot has received many comments about the work she has put into the library so far. “Mrs. Winningham seems to be the most excited about the change, as I would if it were my room,” Perot said. “I have received many comments about how nice it looks from people that saw the pictures on social media or by those that have walked by.” If you have not stopped by the library, be sure to check it out. Don’t forget to thank Mrs.Perot as well for using her skills to liven up the place. By: A. Walker
It’s golfing season, and we’re excited to announce a few new faces in the golf community. There are many new members to the golf team, including the coach, that can’t wait to start. “This is my first year being a golf coach, and I’m excited,” golf coach Shane Akins said. “For this season, we have some new freshmen coming and a few people returning from last year.” It seems that quite a few of the golf players are excited for this year’s games. “I love it,” freshman Riley Culpepper said. “It’s very fun, and the people are nice. We haven’t received our schedule yet, but I’m excited to see what’s in store.” Although Riley loves the sport, sophomore Hannah Sinclair said “it’s a sport that doesn’t come easy.” “You can’t rely on other people, but you grow closer with your teammates,” Hannah said. “They become kind of like family.” There are no known major upcoming events for golf yet. By: M. Nickerson
After all of the indoor sports, it’s finally time to be athletic outdoors. Track season is here, and the Jackets are ready to work hard. The first track meet will be March 1 in Jacksonville. “I think this track season is going to go pretty well,” assistant track coach Kenderson Cooks said. “I see the work we are putting in, and their effort makes me believe we will be able to do something great.” Everyone has goals and expectations this year they are wanting to follow in order for them to succeed. “My goal is to make state this year,” sophomore Madison Harris said. “I’m praying and hoping to be faster than what I was last year so I can be successful this track season.” There will be newcomers this season who have roles to learn, but once they learn the roles, they will be just fine. “We have incomers that will have to learn the roles of track, but other than that, I think we will succeed,” senior Raymond Gicker said. Returning track participants are going to be back in the program, and they want to have a better season than before. They are wanting to go far and beyond. “We went to regionals last year in the 4 by 100, and we have our same relay team back, so our goal is to make it to state this year,” junior Chris Smith said. By: R. Perkins, M. Rogers Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” occurs on Tuesday, March 5. Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany (Three Kings Day) and culminating (reaching a final point of highest development) on the day before Ash Wednesday. “I like to go out, party, and catch beads,” sophomore Taylor Nealy said. Many people go out and go watch local parades. “I sometimes, but not that often, go to parades in Shreveport,” sophomore Kaitlan Holt said. Mardi Gras is usually spent with friends and family. “I just hang out with my friends,” sophomore Savannah Wray said. K. Holt
President’s Day is formally known as Washington’s birthday. It’s a day to celebrate our President and remember all of our past Presidents. Presidents Day is on Monday, February 18. It’s celebrated annually on the third Monday of February. It celebrates the life and achievements of George Washington. George Washington was and still is remembered as the most important figure in history. It was the first federal holiday to be created in honor of an American citizen. “My favorite president is George Washington because he was the original, and he had to decide how the office of president should be run,” Jada Bettis said. Even though this is a federal holiday, nobody really celebrates it. Most people just hang out around the house or go do something, but most people never think of Presidents Day. “On Presidents Day, sometimes I just do nothing,” Sue Deaton said. “I love it because we get off school.” America's presidents are very memorable. “My favorite president is Jonathan Kennedy because his wife was pretty, and they haven’t had a president’s wife dress that classic,” sophomore Mary Morgan said. President’s Day in 2019 will be remembered as George Washington's birthday, but we will think of the president we have now, the presidents we have lost, and the past presidents. By: K. Hart
The Prodigy was released February 8, and the movie is a thriller/horror. The movie is about how a serial killer dies and a baby is born at the exact same moment which causes the child to have a split personality during his growing because the spirit of the serial killer goes in the child. The parents, Sarah and John Blume, are thrilled when their son Miles begins to show signs of extreme intelligence. Their family blessing soon turns into a living nightmare when Miles' behavior becomes violent by his eighth birthday. After seeking help from two experts, the mother is soon horrified to learn that her prodigy may be under the grip of a dark supernatural force. The movie was well made, and there was a lot to like and dislike. The actions of the possessed kid were new and a bit creepier than usual stereotypes. The movie lacked some plot, but it’s spooky enough to keep you interested until the ending. Speaking of the ending, the ending is a massive disappointment, but with the hope of a part two in the future, it'll be fine. This is recommended to mature audiences who can handle a little scare or anyone who enjoys horror movies. |
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