By L. Hudson
In this movie, a white girl named Rose brings her black boyfriend home to meet her parents, whose warm welcome puts a mask over an unusual, dark secret. She hasn’t told her parents he’s black because she feels that it is not a big deal, but her boyfriend, Chris, is worried. One of his friends warns him about meeting her parents, but Chris was in love with her. He knew eventually he was going to have to meet them. From the minute Chris and Rose arrived to her parent’s house, something seems strange. Her parents seemed very friendly; they were trying to impress Chris. They were acting too nice, but as many do in often social or racial situations, he kept trying to excuse their behavior. They wondered if her dad is just jealous or if her mom had a problem with Rose being with a black man. The lurking presence of her odd brother doesn’t make it any better. So one night, Chris decides to go out and have a smoke, and things start to get even stranger in unexplainable ways. Overall, this is one movie you don’t want to miss! While this film might be gone in theaters, you still have the chance to watch it when it comes out on DVD and Blu-Ray.
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By:T. Ford
Kids hunting Easter eggs, the “Easter Bunny” coming to visit, all of the candy! But we can’t forget the real reason: Jesus. Easter will be on April 16, the Sunday after spring break. “My favorite part about Easter is getting to hunt the Easter eggs, freshman Corrina Hall said. “I don’t like to eat them, so I hunt them.” Everyone celebrates Easter in a different way: by going to church, throwing a party, or being with friends and family. “On Easter, we get up, and my mom has these Easter baskets for us,” freshman Darenyon Barthelemy said. “She lets us eat some candy, and then we stay in our pajamas and watch movies all day. Later, we barbecue.” Easter means different things for everyone. “It’s a time to celebrate Jesus!” freshman Hali Mitchell said. By: M. Fitzgerald
The month of March is dedicated to women, and it's called Women's History Month. Women’s History Month was established in 1987 after a petition by the Women’s History Project. At that time, Congress passed that the month of March would be declared as Women’s History Month. “I think that it’s great that they have a month pertaining to women,” sophomore Tiffany Guimbellot said. Many students did not realize March is Women’s History Month. “I honestly didn’t know that there was a Women’s History Month, but I think it’s great that they have a month about the importance of women,” junior Lauren Godfrey said. Some people feel it is just another month. “I think it's just another month,” sophomore Harleigh Whitehead said. “They just try to make us women happy and feel better about being female. If I’m being honest, they only made this Women’s History Month a celebration because they felt bad for us women not having rights back in the day, so they made all this weird just to get us sidetracked from the real problems.” This month is for the women in recognition of their accomplishments. Even though some are proud to be recognized, to some, it's just another month. By: H.Whitehead
March 17th…..the day you must wear some type of green or else you’ll be in pain from insane pinching. Saint Patrick was the patron saint of Ireland. He was a Christian missionary who brought Christianity to Ireland in the 400s. Before Saint Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland, the Irish believed their kings and queens were gods called Tuatha De Danann, who took the form of fairies, and leprechauns were the biggest of all. The reason leprechauns are involved with St. Patrick’s Day is because they are good luck. The reason on this particular day we pinch people is because people thought that wearing green made one invisible to leprechauns. These fairies would pinch anyone who would not wear green Sadly, ol’ St. Patrick died, so all over the world, people celebrate him on March 17th to remember him. By: Faith H.
Daylight savings time occurred March 12th, and as usual, people are tired and worn out from waking up a whole hour earlier. When the time change occurs, it takes some time getting used to it because when you wake up, it is darker than usual, and it doesn’t get dark until 7:30 p.m. “Springing forward” is hard to get used to, but once it settles into your system, it is more enjoyable because you get more sunlight, which means you get a longer time to go outside and enjoy the day. The time change is always hard to take in because sleep is very important for your body, and if you don’t get enough, you become exhausted which makes it hard to function. Daylight savings’ purpose is making better use of daylight and conserving energy. In July of 1908, Port Arthur, which today is known as Thunder Bay in Ontario, Canada, became the first location to use daylight savings time. In the U.S, “Fast Time,” as it was called then, was first introduced in 1918 when President Woodrow Wilson signed it into law to support the war effort during World War I. Most people think time change is pointless and dumb, but if you look back at the history of it, it is actually helpful and makes a difference. Just think of a year without it; it would be foreign to us. By: B. Patterson
On March 2nd, the band attended the U.I.L Concert Contest. The contest consists of two parts: a sight reading portion and a judged, on-stage performance. Each part is scored between one and four, one being the highest you can get. “The band did very well,” director Jeremy Hendrix said. “We received a one on stage and a one on sight reading. We played for six judges. Five gave us a one, and one gave us a two.” Choosing which songs to play for contest is a tough, nail-biting decision. However, it was no challenge for this outstanding director. “We played Kiefer’s Special,” Hendrix said. “Then, we played two pieces, from a list I chose, called ‘Blue and Green Music’ and ‘Latin Folk Song Trilogy.’” In the end, feelings were tossed around the room, and it was a long and very nerve-racking process for many. “I was a little nervous, but when they started playing, they did very well,” Hendrix said. By A. Simmons
The students of the month for March are Takobe Rushton and Kacee Gasper. Takobe Rushton is the son of Michelle Rushton and Rick Anderson. His favorite class is Art 2. Outside of school, Takobe likes to play video games, such as Pokemon, read comic books, and draw comic pictures. In the future, Takobe plans to work with the people of Archie comics and share his talent. Kacee Gaspar is the daughter of Bennie and Karen Gasper. Kacee is involved in Future Farmers of America and is a varsity cheerleader. Her favorite class is Livestock. Outside of school, Kacee likes to hang out with her friend and go to shows. In the future, Kacee plans to graduate high school in the top ten percent and attend Texas A&M. By M. Durrett
The tennis team is off to a great start, and many feel that they have an amazing coach to thank for that. Coach Kelly Ford is the tennis coach for the second year in a row. “I love Mrs. Ford; she is extremely supportive,” freshman Addi Golladay said. “She has taught us everything we know. I wouldn’t want anyone else leading our team.” Ford is appreciated for many reasons. “Coach Ford is one of the most supportive, chill, and funny coaches I’ve ever had,” junior Jack Morgan said. “Plus, she has a great taste in food.” There are many reasons people play tennis. “My favorite thing about this sport is the bus rides and free food,” Jack said. Ford feels the same way for her players as they feel for her. “I am super proud of how far they have come in such a short amount of time,” Ford said. “They are a fun bunch of kids to coach.” By: H.Horton
That goofy grin. That infectious laugh. Those big eyes that seem to constantly smile. That wonderful sense of humor. All of these things describe someone who made a huge impact on anyone he met, especially our community- Brandon Goyne. Brandon was a great part of our community, and when he passed of a rare heart condition that can only be detected with an EKG, it hit the community hard. Since that terrible day, the baseball team has held an annual wood bat tournament in honor of Brandon and to help raise money and awareness for the Brandon Goyne Foundation, which offers EKG screenings. “I had the honor of watching Brandon grow up and got to teach him, and I know he would be so proud of his parents and all they have done to champion this cause,” softball coach Lexi Commander said. “Being able to give to that cause as well as opening up more schools to the opportunity to get their kids screened through the Brandon Goyne Foundation was amazing.” For the first time ever, softball was added to the Brandon Goyne Foundation Wood Bat Tournament, and people seemed to enjoy it. “Adding softball to the tournament this year was awesome!” senior Sarah Findley said. “We raised so much more awareness and money for the Brandon Goyne Foundation, and I hope it continues for many, many years to come!” There are many opinions about how playing with a wood bat is different than playing with a metal bat. “There is a difference in using a wood bat because the sweet spot is a little smaller, and they aren't as balanced,” sophomore Cole Ellis said. A lot of players felt that playing for the Brandon Goyne Foundation helped out their team. “I felt like it brought our team closer as a whole because of all the cheering and enthusiasm in the dugout,” freshman Hailey Alaniz said. Some players enjoy the lower stress levels of these games while helping out a good cause. “Playing for a good cause makes the games more fun for me,” senior Klayton Bryan said. “It seems like the teams aren't as intense. Of course everyone wants to win, but we all realize that we are there to do more than just play baseball.” All in all, the teams played to spread awareness, raise money, and most of all, remember a lost friend who made and continues to make a major impact on our small community. We love you Brandon Goyne! |
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