By: C.Creech
The crowd begins to scream and shout as the batter is running around the bases as quickly as she can to make an inside the park homerun. The Lady Jackets district play has come to a end, the Jackets were 7-7 in district. The first round of playoffs began April 29 against Hughes Springs, which (to be updated) won. With the only senior, Kelsey O’Brien, taking over the leadership spot from previous seniors, she has helped lead the team to victory. “She knows the hard work it takes to be successful and tries to encourage others as a result,” head coach Lexi Commander said. “She has been a part of this team for four years, starting as a base runner as she learned to slap and working herself into a starting position in the outfield. We will miss her leadership and experience next year!” Many players will miss having O’Brien to talk to everyday and miss her positive attitude. “Kelsey has been a major part of our team,” junior Carmen Lawless said. “I will miss the fun talks with her and the happy spirits that she always has. She has helped mostly everyone stay positive and enjoy playing softball.” With the season close to the end, O’Brien “couldn’t ask for a better team for her senior year.” “I think the team is doing amazing I could not ask for a better team for my senior year,” O’Brien said. “There is something special about working towards something as team rather than trying to reach a goal by yourself. I am definitely sad that I am not going to have another year with this team, but I will cherish all the memories we have made together.”
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By: C. Creech
Quadeterius Thomas is the son of Jessie Thomas and Shalcami Manning. Que participates in basketball, football and track. In his free time, he enjoys being at home and hanging out with his friends. After high school, he plans to attend Stephen F. Austin to major in biology and pre-medicine. Cody Hargett is the son of Ben and Jinniffer Hargett. Cody is active in football, OAP, Extemp speaking and track. Cody’s favorite class is Extemp. After high school, he plans to attend Texas A&M to study Poli Sci and Philosophy and school of law. By: I. Serrano, J. Henry, & B. Chevalier
Brass clanks, cases clip as the senior band members close up their instruments one more time. This is a sad moment for not just the band directors but for the whole school as they wave a final goodbye. Each senior has a specific memory that stands out most as they think over their years in band. “The thing I enjoyed the most about band was going to camp, and everyday I wanted to make more friends and learn something new,” senior Savannah Sipes said. Others enjoyed working together with friends and made the most precious memories with the people they played with. “I always enjoyed the success of solo and ensemble,” senior Andrew Albright said. “I’ve always wanted to learn how to play an instrument, and being with the band has made that possible. I’m am thankful.” Some band members just enjoyed the small things over the years. “I’ve always enjoyed the bus rides to away games,” senior Quinton Carter said. “It gives you a chance to just chill out with friends and to meet new people.” Things like contests they performed in were also on their mind when thinking about all of the good times that happened. “A favorite memory of mine was when my squad won the spirit contest and got to throw a pie in Mr. Hendrix’s face,” senior Kamryn Trost said. For some joining the band was a childhood dream. “I joined the band because when I was in elementary school I went to a football game and heard a trumpet player and I knew right then I wanted to play the trumpet,” senior Jamie Barton said. “Being in the band helped me learn different instruments, life skills, leadership skills, and how to socialize.” The hardest goodbye will be for the man that was their teacher and mentor over the past seven years. “They were my first 6th grade class, and I am definitely going to miss them,” Jeremy Hendrix said. “We grew up together at EF, and I always thought they were one special group.” By: Y. Brown & K.Anderson
With 2022 coming to an end, we all are having to say goodbye to our three seniors in photo journalism and newspaper. They have all participated in making the class better as a whole. We would like to take the time to recognize Miranda Woods. This is Miranda’s first year in photojournalism, but that doesn't hold her back from putting in her all to make the newspaper better. She quickly fit in as part of the journalism family. “The only thing that I regret about having Miranda in journalism is the fact that I did not get her sooner,” English III teacher Amanda Ware said. “She picked it up so quickly, and I have really enjoyed having her for a second time. I can’t imagine what she would have done if we had started this when she was a freshman. Seeing Miranda graduate is so crazy for me because it is literally the end of an era. I taught almost all of her siblings, and she was the most perfect caboose to a precious family. I’m excited to see where she goes from here, and I will miss her so much!” Miranda participated in many extra curricular activities throughout her four years of high school. She has had many coaches and teachers that impacted her along the way. “My favorite memory of Miranda was the time she was given the task to run several miles,” assistant basketball coach Jana Sims said. “She felt overwhelmed and was tempted to quit, but she chose to keep going and she proved to herself that she is a winner because she didn't quit.” Every year of school Miranda has faced many different challenges. However, she has overcome each of them and is stronger and more mature because of it. “I’ve grown up with Miranda all my life, and she has faced many obstacles along the way,” senior Racheal Lowery said. “We have numerous memories together going from everyday school to prep-rallys. She is very trustworthy and independent, and I’m so glad I get to call her my friend. I will miss going to school with her.” By: C.Davis Lining up with their favorite family members and getting ready to walk across the court. Everything hit at once as they realize the time has finally come to play their last game on home court. Their favorite teammates walk up to them with tears in their eyes as they hand over baskets of their favorite goodies. Sadly, after this game, they will have ended another chapter of their life and will begin a new one.
Sometimes it isn’t all about the game, it’s about the lessons they learn. “From all my years of playing basketball,” senior Trell Devers said, “I’d say the most important thing is to never give up no matter how hard the game is.” From laughing on the bus to working together on the court, the memories and friendships won’t fade. “Playing in general, my favorite game this year was when we played Troup,” senior Que Thomas said. “I was having a good start going into the game making four back-to-back shots in the first half; then I got elbowed in my eyebrow and started gushing blood and had to sit out till the third quarter.” Getting close with their teammates who eventually turn into a family there’s never a dull moment around. “The bus fights,” senior Landon Swank said. “There was one time we were playing the quiet game and Quinto said one word and we all jumped him.” Growing up in a small town with the same people means they play with each other their whole life. As time goes on, some seniors impact underclassman in everything they do. “They pushed me to be a better player,” junior Jayden Anderson said. “And they always motivated me.” As the year comes to an end, we will always be grateful for the mark the class of 2022 made on Elysian Fields. By: A. Henigan
Eyes staring from every direction, carefully setting the ball on a brand new tee hoping they can hit an ace. Finally realizing that this will be their last time competing for their school. Senior Grant Dickson enjoyed the privileges of skipping school. “The state of Texas paid for me to play golf and skip school.” Dickson said. Most underclassmen will miss their senior teammates. “I will miss their leadership.” sophomore Jax Parker said. The sport made senior Gage Parker joyful. “It brought me great joy and happiness.” Gage said. The seniors have made a great impact and the team and their teammates will miss them. Runners hear their event called over the intercom. They prepare themselves for their event as they begin to walk down to the starting line. Their nerves build up as they get in position and wait for the starter gun to go off. The district track meet was held at Tatum High School and was the last time to compete for some of the seniors. “I’d have to say my junior year was my best year but this one was a close second because everyone worked really hard and we just had a really good group of people,” senior Ruth Galles said. Seniors are starting to look back on their favorite years in track while others aren’t happy with their final year. “Track was good but my leg kinda failed me this season so I didn’t do as good,” senior Que Thomas said. While some seniors weren’t proud of their last runs, others are dwelling on the fact they no longer get to compete in any high school sports. “You know it’s actually tough because as time goes on throughout the year I was thinking that it would be a long time till I got to the end of the season,” senior Cody Hargett said. “ Now that it’s here and I’ve got ten days left of school it’s tough to look back on stuff and realize that I’m not going to be a part of anything anymore. The district meet was my last time competing in an athletic event ever.” This year’s track season was a bittersweet time for all seniors because it was their last time participating in an athletic event in high school. It signified that their senior year and high school career was coming to an end. By: A.Chevalier
The football stadium lights shine bright as tears stream down the cheerleaders faces. They come to the realization that this is the final Friday Night Lights of their highschool career. This was the reality for Ruth Galles, Kelsey O'Brien and Hannah Lewis, senior cheerleaders. “My definition of a cheerleader is a person who sets a good example and always has a positive attitude around people to keep them motivated!” Galles said. Galles states that one of her favorite memories from cheer is when they would go out to eat before football games and watching half of the girls just make tiktoks. “Cheerleading will always be a part of my life and I am sad knowing that it is my last year, but it will always be a bittersweet moment moving on to new things!” Galles said. By: S. Gomez
National Honor Society elevates the school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. NHS volunteers at various places for a vast amount of reasons, one being that they can earn volunteer hours that look well on college applications. The seniors that are moving on to do bigger things include: Ruth Galles, Cody Hargett, Kelsey O' Brien, Grant Dickson, Hannah Bowlinger, Hannah Lewis, Quinton Carter, Mary Katherine Dillon, Kamryn Trost, Jamie Barton, Mercedes Tridle, and Taylor Levendikis. “This is a really special group of seniors,” NHS organizer Katilyn Woodley said. “They are some of the hardest working kids I have ever had. If you ask them to do anything, they make it happen. Overall, they are just like a really kind group, and I'm going to miss them!” Although it may seem like volunteering would be boring, some of the members have made awesome memories with their close friends. “It was fun working together,” the Hannahs said. “We went to Mission Marshall Food Pantry, and it was fun trying to figure out how to act like we were shopping.” Others have formed strong friendships since being inducted into NHS. “Me and Ruth have definitely gotten closer,” Dillon said. “My favorite memory was when we went to the elementary spring fling.” The 2022 seniors of National Honor Society are a group of kids who had fun volunteering with their friends. Some may have had more fun than others, but the memories they have made will impact them for the rest of their lives. |
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