Hunter Hammontree joined 152 cross country runners in Austin last Saturday for the Texas 3A State Cross Country Meet. Despite harsh conditions, Hunter came in the 18th, securing his spot as one of the top 20 cross country runners in the state.
Cross Country meets do not cancel due to weather or forecasts, so the boys had to run despite some rough conditions. “The course became a mud run,” fellow team member Jonathan Morris said. “At one point, he slipped and fell, but he got back up and kept going. He never gives up.” Jonathan was one of the three senior teammates to travel in support of Hunter’s state journey. Dylan Manshack and Hunter Morgan also traveled with the runner, along with a big group of his family. “He had 25 friends and family following him around in the driving rain, soaked from head to toe,” Hunter’s father, Sam Hammontree, said. This was the last race of Hunter’s extremely successful cross country journey. “What a joy it has been to guide, coach, and watch him compete all these years,” Sam Hammontree said.
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On December 8th, the One Act Play class will go to the elementary school to do a Christmas play called “Christmas in the Land of Oz.”
This is a timeless tale with a Christmas twist. Dorothy is on a journey back to Oz to find Christmas Spirit and meets a few surprises along the way. Sophomore Abbi Jose, who is the scarecrow, had a love for Oz long before the play even started. “I’ve always loved The Wizard of Oz,” Abbi said. She is also very excited for the production itself. “It’s exciting to actually be a part of it,” Abbi said. Sophomore Anna Beth Simmons, who is the Wicked Witch, is excited to play this part. “I think it will be fun to play a witch. I’ve never done that before.” Anna Beth said. Everybody is very excited for the play, and they look forward to sharing the magic of theatre with the elementary. By: Lori Broussard
“Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion,” says Truvy in Steel Magnolias, a play that the high school theater class is performing Dec. 5, 6, and 7. The show is guaranteed to be a huge success because the director has so much heart in the play. “Steel Magnolias is one of my “bucket list” shows. I have always wanted to direct it, and I am so thankful that I get the opportunity to with this group of girls,” director Katilyn Woodley said. “I could not ask for a more perfect cast. Also, I’m excited to see what magic the hair, makeup, and set crew create. I couldn’t thank them enough for working so hard on making our cast and stage look great.” With Cassie Crooks as Ouiser, Lori Broussard as Clairee, Kathryn Harris as Shelby, Caitlyn Martin as M’ Lynn, Cheyenne Earl as Truvy, and Madiee Crisp as Anelle, Mrs. Woodley knows the audience is going to love it. “Each of my actresses brings their character to life onstage - and I can’t wait for the audience to get to watch it happen,” Woodley says. Not everything stays the same year to year, and change is sometimes a good thing. “This is an exciting experience because the theater kids get to learn under a new director, and I’m excited about the addition of Mrs. Katilyn Woodley to our program. Having her direct this show will contribute to the success of our one act in spring, and I just love the show Steel Magnolias more than my luggage!” Krystal Woodley says. Tickets for the show are on sale now, and all proceeds will go toward the competition show in the spring. Tickets can be purchased through anyone in the theatre department. By: Kelsie Marcentel
By: Makayla Fitzgerald
Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful, but a lot of people also love the food. There are many different types of Thanksgiving dinners. “One of my favorite Thanksgivings was when we had Mexican food for Thanksgiving,” Mrs. Amanda Ware said. “It was a huge spread of enchiladas, rice, and beans, and it was delicious!” Everyone has a Thanksgiving favorite. “I love pumpkin pie,” sophomore Annabeth Simmons said. The foreign exchange students gets to celebrate a new holiday this November. “I’m looking forward to all to the food and a new holiday!” junior Zoe Lee said. Some people have unique dishes on their Thanksgiving table. “I love the ham and the millionaire shortbread that my mom makes,” sophomore Annabelle Ellis said. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so get ready for happy hearts and full bellies! By: Ashley Walton
Thanksgiving is mostly about family coming together and cherishing moments together. Most families meet at one family member's house and spend the holiday together. “A tradition my family usually does is we get all the food together, pray for the food and eat. Then watch a football game” sophomore Caleb Mosley said. That’s usually what most families do on holidays around here; they get together and have a great time enjoying one another's company. “My favorite thing to eat for Thanksgiving would be cheese spaghetti,” junior Amber Grubbs said. Many people say their favorite thing to eat is dressing; this is because it is the most traditional Thanksgiving dish. For most, Thanksgiving is a great time of year because of loving family and friends to spend it with. “My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because I get to be around my family that I haven’t seen in a while,” sophomore Kaziyah Johnson said. Thanksgiving is a time to bond and be a family as a whole. You only have a certain amount of time to be on this world, so cherish your moments with your family while you’re still here.
By: Faith Harris It’s dark as night, then out of nowhere, BOOM! Lights start flickering; you hear screams all around you. Just when you think you’re safe, you feel the breath of another on your neck. This is what it feels like to go through a haunted house. The senior class made their own haunted house to raise money for their class. The haunted house was held at the community center in Elysian Fields. It was very successful, and the senior class raised around $3,000 dollars. The line, at times, seemed never ending. “The waiting in line almost made it scarier because the anticipation built up,” Mrs. Amanda Ware said. Blood, sweat, and tears went into this haunted house. The seniors worked super hard with the help of a few others. “After we got it all set up, we would have practices where the actors would get into their spots, and the few extras would go and have a run through, letting the actors practice and fix any mistakes they had,” senior Lori Broussard said. Sometimes it’s hard to scare people you know, but the seniors were hugely successful. “The haunted house was really good, better than I thought,"sophomore Annabelle Ellis said. "I probably got more scared than I’m willing to admit.” Everyone is super proud of the seniors and the big scare they had. By: Lori Broussard
Senior night is usually an unforgettable night filled with candy, balloons, and gifts, but for some, there are other reasons it’s unforgettable. Most teams try to play an easy team on senior night, but sometimes, it doesn’t happen that way. “Playing White Oak on our senior night was a bummer, but I can honestly say I’m proud of our girls for trying as hard as they did,” head Volleyball Coach Candy Kelley said, “It was the best our girls had ever played against White Oak, and I couldn’t be any more proud of our underclassmen for stepping up and putting in work for their seniors.” Teams don't always get along, but most players will always have a special bond with their teammates. “It was really upsetting knowing it was the last time playing on OUR home court with the girls that I call my family,” senior volleyball player Jacey Doyle said. The Lady Jackets played their last home game of the season on October 20th. It was a bittersweet ending to a great season. By: Haley Horton
You’ve spent all morning preparing for this moment. You unloaded, watched, and waited. Now it is your time to shine in a ring surrounded by huge beasts. 14 year old freshman Kacee Gasper is in FFA and loves to show her steers and heifers. “I love showing.” Kacee said “It is my passion and I have no clue what I would do without it.” Kacee had already set goals for her future in FFA. “One of my goals is to get a full ride scholarship to Texas A&M University through FFA” Kacee said. Many people ask what you do in FFA, who can join and things like that. “Anyone can join FFA” Kacee said “You can meet lots of friends and be around animals all the time.” Kacee said. FFA teaches you many life lessons. "FFA teaches you a lot of responsibility with having to wake up early and fees and water,” Kacee said “but it is not the boring kind of responsibility; it’s the fun kind.” By: Zoe Lee
There’s another foreign exchange student in EF. She has brown hair, is pretty, wears glasses, laughs a lot, and she is super nice. Pasinee Onyam, or as you would know her, Am Onyam, is from Thailand. “I like the landscape and the people are very friendly,” Am said about her experience so far. They’re a lot of differences between Texas and Thailand. “The accents, culture, and animals are different. I can walk to places in Thailand; in Texas, I have to get in the car [to go anywhere].” Am said Before Am came to United States, she had to learn English. “From first grade until college, everyone in Thailand has to learn English,” Am said. It is clear that she is enjoying her time in Texas. “I don’t want to go back to Thailand,” Am said. |
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