By: K. Henigan
All the students’ feet stomp against the ground as the fans cheer loudly for their band. The drums keep the beat while the trumpets blare. Marching season is upon us. On September 1st, the band will be performing at the first football game of the season. “So far things are going really well,” band director Jeremy Hendrix said. “We’ve put in a full three weeks now.” The band had been practicing non-stop to impress the screaming crowd. “My favorite band music has to be the pop song “Shut Up and Dance with Me” because I can play high notes,” trumpet player and senior Caleb Wyatt said. The band director has faith in his players, their abilities, and the upcoming year. “I’m not worried at all for my band," Hendrix said. “They have been doing amazing, and I’m very confident in them.”
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By: G. Cupp
Of all the years in high school, senior year gets the most celebration and recognition. For the first time in years, the graduating class of 2017-18 will graduate on the football field. Despite the excitement surrounding the senior year, some seniors have some fears regarding the school year ahead. “My biggest fear is getting hurt and not being able to play sports and not getting accepted into the college I want to go to,” senior Annabelle Ellis said. Other seniors also have concerns about their big year. “I’m stressed about the school year ahead.” senior Makayla Fitzgerald said, “Being a senior has a lot more responsibilities than the previous years of my school career.” Another senior, Jacob Lovelace, has no concerns about the school year and is looking forward to the future. “It feels good to be a senior. It means I’m just one step closer to being on my own,” Jacob said. With this years group of seniors, it is bound to be an exciting year! By: M. Durett
As the class of 2021 starts off their freshman school year, they have many concerns and worries. “My main concerns are about passing all my classes and making sure I’m not tardy,” freshman Olivia Ashalintubbi said. As many people think it’s all about surviving their freshman year, some feel that getting through high school is about more than merely coasting through. “ I think that it’s not really about surviving; it’s about meeting your expectations for yourself,” Olivia said. “As long as you are pleased with yourself you’ll be happier and more successful in the new environment that you are in.” Many of the things the freshmen are worried or concerned about are reasonable, but but with the help of the upperclassmen, the freshmen can get through it. “Freshmen: take your time; it goes by really fast,” senior Sarah Pardue said. “Stop traveling in packs; it’s weird. Freshmen year is the most important academic year. So if you want top 10%, do good this year.” Many things are going happen this year, so don’t be worried about what others think. Worrying will simply take your time away from what really matters this year: your grades. If you're worried about your friends this year, don’t be, because they aren’t always going to be there, but your grades are. Think about what really matters this year, freshmen. By: H. Whitehead
It’s that time of the year again. It’s that part of the year many teens and children either dread or love. It’s back-to-school time. Almost all over the world there is some type of education system. Each student has their own individual view on school and the education system itself. Many situations affect the way we look at school; for instance, some students can be rude to others and change the way they look upon the school. “I absolutely hate coming to school because I can’t stand the drama,” junior Gabby Cupp said. “Teenagers these days are so immature, and they don’t understand that dumb is not cute. Some of us actually want to learn.” School is many differents things for many different people; it’s all in the eye of the beholder. “Yes, I like school,” junior Kayla Butenschoen said. “I feel very blessed that I can even get an education. Many of my family members have dropped out of school. I’m glad to have the opportunity to further my knowledge.” Being in school isn’t just for the fun of it. School helps you build your life up and get prepared for whatever the future may hold. “I love being in school because I value my education,” junior Kelsie Marcantel said. “I love learning. I love doing U.I.L and V.A.S.E. I like my teachers and what they teach me as well as their support. Education gets you far, and i enjoy having one. I want to go to UT Tyler and reach my goals, so I love going to school.” By: K. Marcantel
A contagious, never-ending laugh. A free, loving spirit. A beautiful soul. Shayla Carson had all of these, sharing them with everyone. In her 18 years, she accomplished so much and was one of the greatest people anyone could be blessed to know. Shayla’s soul has unfortunately passed on, but her spirit will stay with our community forever. Shayla was 18, soon to be a junior, when she tragically lost her life on July 28. She was a big part of the community, affecting everyone who knew her in the best way. She made many friends, and they all miss her very much. “I feel really depressed and lonely,” sophomore Jessie Brown said. “I was happy when she was here. She was my best friends. My favourite memory was when she, my brother, and me had a night out in Marshall and the lake. She’d want to remembered for the real her who was happy, sweet, and awesome.” Shayla was and continues to be loved dearly by the community. She was the kind of person that was easy to make a connection with because of her fun, outgoing, and loving personality. Art and yearbook teacher Nikki Perot, who only knew Shayla for a year, is proof of this. “Shayla was so artistic and didn’t hold back,” Perot said. “She let you know what she was thinking, and I liked that about her. I’m gonna miss her, seeing what her next project would have been, and her talking to me everyday.” Though her life was short, Shayla made the most of it. She sang, went to youth group, and made beautiful art pieces. Her amazing qualities made her loved by many who will always remember and miss her. “It feels like half of me is missing, and I feel so empty,” Shayla’s best friend Makayla Haltom said. “I felt like we would be best friends forever. I talked to her about everything. I would always think in my head that I didn’t know what I would do if I ever lost her. She was a sister to me. I looked up to her.” Shayla was more than your average 18-year-old. She was a bright, headstrong, caring, and beautiful soul who always stood up for what was right no matter what. She was such a talented, loving, free spirit that radiated love wherever she went. Her memory will forever remain in our heart. Even though she’s gone, she continues to inspire this community, and we will miss our little dreamer. R.I.P. Shayla Christine Carson. |
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