By; M. Clark and C. Wisk
Flashing lights on flying saucers and green little men is what some people believe in. Just ask all of the people who waited patiently to raid Area 51. People will risk their lives all because of curiosity. The raid took place on September 20, 2019. “It sucks everyone could have died, but it would be pretty awesome if someone brought back UFOs and aliens,” sophomore Savannah Sipes said. Others agreed with this statement. “The aliens need to be saved, they have feelings too,” sophomore Isabelle Mascoro said. Few others have a difference of opinion on this. “It’s a prime example of how we can all ban together and do something, but this cause is unjust,” sophomore Braxton Causey said. Although coming together for something people believe in could be the best thing about the raid. “I think it’s cool,” sophomore Jaxon O’Brien said. “It shows our freedom as Americans.”
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By: T. Ford, K. Anderson
During the months of August and September, there has been road construction being done on the school road. The road construction started around June 20 and is estimated to be done sometime in October. The construction has caused problems with people trying to get to school in the mornings and people trying to get to work/home as well. “I’m glad they are working on the road and making it nicer, but it has made getting here on time more difficult,” high school counselor Katilyn Woodley said. “Also, I did have an afternoon when I almost ran out of gas because I had to sit for so long.” Some people know that they have to leave early to avoid the road work. “The students’ schedule has been affected by buses being late,” high school principal Jack Parker said. “It has not affected my schedule; I get to school before the construction starts.” There have been many complaints about the construction. “It is just frustrating to me because they should wait until after school has let in,” high school secretary Janice Swilley said. “Same thing for in the afternoon; they should wait until school has let out. They are doing an awesome job and it’s nice, but it’s just super hard on the teachers and students.” By: B. Copeland
Cross country is a sport for the strongest of us. Training your breathing and building your muscles to prepare yourself for a treacherous run can be tedious. Runners of the team are seniors Edwardo Bravo, Noah Begin, Daet Lopez, Abigail Penn, Christan Helton, and Carly Barras; juniors Noah Grubbs, and Braden Cooper; sophomores Ruth Gallas, and Campbell White; freshmen Anatole Hurta, Grant Sims, Drew Simms, Lilyjo Gronwald, and Kamya Turner. The team’s district meet will be on October 7 at Dangerfield State Park. The coach of the team is culinary teacher Jana Sims. “I'm extremely proud of our runners commitment to practice and be a positive influence in each others lives,” Sims said. “We are blessed with excellent senior leadership, which sets the tone for our practices and meets.” Runners are glad that there is a great group of motivated students this year that push themselves for the best they can do. “I’m so proud of the way the team carries themselves,” Drew said. “I think we are going to do excellent this season and I’m happy that I have the team to call my family.” Sims is proud of her team, and she expects nothing but growth from the team’s work and dedication. “I thoroughly enjoy this group of athletes,” Sims said. “I expect our team to continue to strive for the goal of qualifying for Regionals.” Overall the team will continue to practice hard and continue to have a positive attitude for the rest of the season. By: M.Nickerson
“Attention students and teachers, we have a very exciting announcement to make. Our 2019 Homecoming Court Candidates are…” On September 12, students were allowed to vote for the 2019 Homecoming Court Candidates, and on September 13, the winners were announced. This year’s Homecoming Court Candidates are: freshman- Kennedy Davidson, sophomores- Chloe Almand and Miranda Woods, juniors- Asia Neff, Camryn Chandler, and Mary Frances Ellis, and our homecoming queen candidates are: seniors- Keyaria Harrison, Reese Griffin, Sabra Griffin, and Kaylee Honeycutt. These ladies are super excited and couldn't be more thankful for being nominated this year. “Being voted duchess makes me feel beyond thankful for all my peers and everyone who supports me daily,” freshman Kennedy Davidson said. Some of these girls will be experiencing this awesome experience for their second time in a row, and they couldn’t be more grateful ! “Homecoming court is an all around amazing experience,” sophomore Miranda Woods said.” I would like to thank the sophomore class for letting me represent them again this year. Go Jackets!” This is a first-time experience for some of these girls as well. “This is my first time on homecoming court and I was very shocked and happy,” senior Keyaria Harrison said. “Hopefully I get picked for queen. #COC” Not only are the duchesses excited, but their escorts are as well. The escorts feel honored and grateful knowing they get to be a part of this event along with their classmates. “I feel honored,” senior Carson Holland said.” I’ve known Evey for a while, so it’s cool being able to walk her my senior year.” Some of the escorts are new incomers into the Jacket family, so not only are they excited, but they feel this is a privilege to make their new friends feel special. “Even though we just met this year, my duchess is a pretty cool person, and I feel good about being her escort my first year here at EFHS,” junior Conner Kincaid said. By: M. Durrett, R. Wiliams, A. Walker & C. Lawless
Dust and debris cover the streets with unknown bodies caught in the crossfire. Paramedics and firefighters race to find survivors. September 11, 2001 was the day that our country was changed forever when Americans were attacked by foreign enemies. Not only were the cities that were attacked affected; people located in other places were too. “I was head football coach and athletic director at Hardin High School,” Principal Jack Parker said. “I was in the defensive coordinators office. Mrs. Parker was working with my sister and brother-in-law in houston.” This year marks the 18th anniversary of a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks that took thousands of innocent individuals’ lives. We know this tragedy as 9/11. “Life as we knew it changed,” principal Jack Parker said.” 99% of our students weren’t born, but imagine if something like 9/11 happened today. You're vulnerable, you're mad, and there’s not really much anything you can do to help the situation.” All anyone who wanted to help at the time knew to do was join the service. “A lot of people were joining (the service) at that time,” Mr. Parker said. “We sent people over there to fight so that we didn’t have to here.” There were many different ways that people handled the news; checking on their family members close to the attacks were main priorities. “When I heard it happened, we turned on the radio, and we went straight home to our families," Coach Larry Hurta said. " I called my family that lived close to New York to check on them." After this devastating attack on our country, the government set up different security systems to protect Americans against another attack. With the hurt that the country was going through, some people felt that this situation brought us closer together, but unfortunately, this wasn't a permanent change. "For a little while I thought the attack had brought people together, but it didn't last,” English teacher Amanda Ware said. “I feel like we need that unity again." Americans need to come together and remember, making us a stronger country. By: C. Barras
The varsity football team has made a lot of progress the past few weeks. The boys are now 1-1 in the district season and will continue to work hard to be on top. Friday, September 27, the team took a tough loss against Daingerfield. The boys knew it would be a difficult game. “This game is going to be one to fight for,” sophomore Jaxon Phelps said earlier last week. “It’s gonna be a pretty big challenge.” The boys have pushed themselves in practices and games to be better as a whole. The adversity they have overcome has helped them grow together not only as a team, but as a family. “I think we have a bright future for the rest of the season with our very hard working players and coaching staff,” sophomore Landon Swank said. Without the strength and energy from the team, the boys believe they wouldn’t be where they are today. “We energize off of each other and that keeps us going,” sophomore Landon Swank said. “We are motivated through showing our community that we are better than they think!” |
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