By C. Vowell
As the end of the school year approaches, juniors are that much closer to becoming seniors. All of the feelings are starting to begin, some happy, some sad, and some a bit of both. Students are feeling anxious to be done with high school. “It’s kind of cool how it’s happening so fast,” junior Kamrun Evans said. “It will be the last year being together with all of my friends. I don’t want it to end, but graduating is like winning a war.” Some students are just ready for all of this work to be done. It can get exhausting. “I honestly can’t wait for it to be over,” junior Hunter Santone said. Some feel more emotional about it. “I used to say how much I was ready to get out of high school, but now I get nervous because I still don’t know what I want to do,” junior Caytlen Vowell said. “It’s just really crazy thinking of how fast it’s gone by.” Teachers get close to the students after spending these few years with them. “It’s bittersweet,” Coach Kelli Ford said. “The selfish part of me wants to keep them here close, but the other part of me is always so excited to watch them grow up and see where their future takes them. It’s funny because all you hear is how bad they want to leave and get out of here, then it seems every opportunity they get, they come right back for visits and truly miss this place. As the juniors approach their senior year, I really try to help them enjoy it and realize it doesn’t last long so cherish every moment. It’s like you blink and it’s over.”
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By: Kaziyah Johnson
Andrew Jackson will soon move to the back of the twenty-dollar bill to make room for the abolitionist, Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman will become the first African American to be pictured on the face of the U.S. paper currency; she is the first woman to receive this honor in more than 125 years. Harriet Tubman was born a slave in Maryland around 1820. She helped bring dozens of slaves to freedom in her lifetime through the network of abolitionists and safe houses known as the “Underground Railroad”. Harriet escaped in her twenties but returned to secretly help her family members and dozens of other slaves escape to freedom. Harriet suffered from fits and seizures, the result of physical trauma received when she was a slave. Jacob J. Lew, secretary of the U.S. treasury department, announced plans to change the back of the $10 and the $5 bill. Images of the historic March for Suffrage, that ended on the steps of the treasury department, will be placed on the $10 bill and will honor leaders of the Suffrage Movement such as: Lucretia Mott, Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Alice Paul. The back of the new $5 bill, which has Abraham Lincoln on the front, will honor the Civil Rights Movement with depictions of Martin Luther King Jr., Eleanor Roosevelt, and opera singer Marian Anderson, who sang on the steps of the Lincoln memorial in 1939. The treasury hopes to release the design concept for the new bills by 2020, the 100th anniversary of women suffrage, but it could take years more for all the bills to enter circulation. Harriet Tubman is an important part of American history, and she will now be remembered for her heroic actions in her deserved spot on the $20 bill. By: N. Tatum & A. Walton
This upcoming week, the sophomore class will be taking two trips. The first trip is to SFA on May 3rd for a tour, and the second trip is to Caldwell Zoo on May 4th. The zoo is located in Tyler, TX. The sophomores are excited to be able to take a tour at SFA and learn more about the university. “I expect to see smart and intelligent people that will teach me new things,” sophomore Shondreal Draper said. The Caldwell Zoo seems to be a great place to visit with friendly animals. “I would like to see a white tiger and monkeys at the zoo,” sophomore Aaliyah Roberson. This time of the school year is a great time to take students on field trips. “This is a good time to take the trips because its almost the end of the school year,” Kaziyah Johnson said. “It’s stressful [in the spring], so this is a good time to take a break from everything.” The EFHS April Students of the Month are Freshmen Kelvin Stevenson and Chesley Swilley.
Chesley is the daughter of Shannon and Stacie Swilley. Chesley participates in OAP, and she reads poetry for the UIL competition in the spring. She is also a member of the varsity cheer squad, and she is a manager for the volleyball team. After high school, she wants to attend college to become a pediatrician. Kelvin Stevenson, better known as Smiley, is the son of Tracie Stevenson. He is a member of the football, basketball, and track teams. Smiley participated in the UIL event VASE where received a superior rating of 4. After high school, Smiley plans on attending college, but he has no specific plans in place for now. By: S. Spears and A. Paulk
The sophomore tournament was held at the Cypress Valley golf course in Waskom, Texas on April 16. People from all over EF came to golf and support the class of 2018. The tournament was a huge success. “I had fun at the tournament,” sophomore Logan Busbey said. “We enjoyed playing with each other. My favorite part was that my dad almost made a hole in one on hole number ten.” People were impressed with how much money was made. The fundraiser made $8,500. “It was an amazing success!” Ag teacher Mrs. Earl said. “We made the most money ever in a single event. It was beyond our expectations. The owner was very impressed with our behavior and organization.” Other people loved the food. “The tournament was fun, and I had a blast,” golfer Brandy Spears said. “They had the best food I’ve ever had at a golf tournament, and I have been to a lot of those!” Thanks to the good food, awesome people, and fun golfing, the tournament was a huge success. By: N. Fottenbury
Watch out! It could be poisonous. It’s the time of the year when the poisonous snakes come out, such as copperheads and rattlesnakes. The next time you want to lift that box up, be prepared to run away. Some people are not fond of snakes. “I hate snakes because they are deadly, even if they aren’t poisonous,” sophomore Mollie Pless said. Some people freak out when they see one. “I would run,” sophomore Nathan Johnson said when asked what he would do during a snake encounter. And some people have no fear. “I would pick it up,” sophomore Kolton Webb said. So next time your outside, be aware because you never know where they could be hiding. To know if it is dangerous, you have to look for a spear-shaped head and/or slanted eyes, and watch for mimics of poisonous snakes. Remember, “Red on yellow, kill a fellow; red on black, friend of Jack.” By: A.Ellis
As they line up in the outfield, tears fall from the faces of friends and family members of the senior softball girls. This is a scene repeated each year during senior night for the softball girls. “I’m so sad to be leaving these girls. They’ve been a huge part of my life for four years, and I love them so much,” senior Jacey Doyle said. “But I’m extremely excited to get to continue playing the sport I love in college.” She, along with other seniors and players, enjoyed their final year despite the ups and downs. “The downside of this season was when some of the girls slacked off and Coach Commander would get upset in the dugout,” senior manager Lori Broussard said. “But the thing I enjoyed the most was getting to spend these last few months of high school with some of my favorite people” Madison Spears, better known as Maddy, recalls the many highlights of her high school softball career. “I loved getting to know and play with this great group of girls, and these past four years have been fun,” Maddy said. “I’m also ready to go deep into the playoffs.” Although their senior year is coming to a close, Chelsea Giddens, Lori Broussard, McKaylyn Dixon, Madison Spears, and Jacey Doyle will cherish their high school memories and team night antics forever. By: Faith Harris
Playing time for the senior baseball boys is coming to an end. They’ll soon be taking their last swing for Elysian Fields baseball. “I plan to go to LeTourneau University to continue playing baseball and to pursue a degree in civil engineering,” senior Haden Simmons said. Though Haden is leaving Elysian Fields behind, he has things he will miss about our little old town. “I am going to miss having the three best coaches in the district,” Haden said. Senior Ryan Farmer has different plans. “I plan on getting into an electrical apprenticeship so that I work while going through school. I’m not positive I’ll play baseball, but if I did, I would really enjoy it,” Ryan Farmer said. Leaving high school is a bittersweet thing. It can be hard at times. “I’m going to miss playing with all of my friends on the team,” Ryan said. Once an Elysian Fields Jacket, always a Jacket. We wish the senior baseball boys the best of luck in their future! By: S. Draper and A. Roberson
April 21, 2016 is the day we lost a mutitalented legend. He was a rock, pop, and R&B artist that touched many hearts. This legend’s name was Prince. His death brought a lot of mourning throughout the nation, and he left a huge impact on people’s lives. Many people were heartbroken and shocked by the news. “I felt sad and hurt,” sophomore Kaziyah Johnson said. “I feel like we lost an amazing legend, and I will miss him dearly.” People are celebrating his life in many ways. “I will celebrate Prince’s life by listening to all of his music and watching Purple Rain over and over,” sophomore Nikayla Tatum said. Many people were also influenced by Prince. “I was very motivated by Prince,” sophomore Kallin Stevenson said. “He sang and wore what he wanted. He didn’t care about what others thought of him, which made him very loveable and successful.” Prince will always be loved and missed. He will be greatly remembered and never forgotten. By: M. Fitzgerald
The varsity cheerleaders were determined on April 1st. The 2016-2017 squad consists of Addison Golliday, Reese Griffin, Sabra Griffin, Kallin Stevenson, Caitlyn Martin, Evey Crisp, Taylor Veilleux, Madison Veilleux, Chesley Swilley, Kacee Gasper, Hannah Hudson, Kaitlyn White, mascot Karli Spain, and the coach, Mrs. Jerri Fulbright. They spent long hours preparing for the tryouts, and their hard work paid off. “My nervousness was the hardest part,” freshman Kacee Gasper said. Mrs. Fullbright loves coaching the cheerleaders. “I love the excitement the girls have for learning new material,” Fulbright said. Getting the boys all riled up is one of the many fun things cheerleaders are responsible for. “The reason I love cheering is because I love being able to pump the boys up before their big game and getting their crowd all fired up to cheer on the boys,” freshman Chesley Swilley said. The theme this year is “Loud and proud!” Expect to see these girls yelling loudly and proudly, supporting their boys during the 2016-17 football season! |
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