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Count Down To Graduation: 25 Kyle Dunning Staff Writers With graduation coming up, seniors are preparing themselves for post-high-school life. For those who are going to college, stress levels are higher than ever and "Purple Press" decided to talk to some college students to help graduating seniors get a personal touch on what to look forward to after high school. The interviewees were Clovis High School graduates Tanner Banister (2014), Matt Elliot (2013), and Connor Davis (2013). Tanner Banister graduated last year and started attending Eastern New Mexico University (already with college credits under his belt), with his major being Business Administration with an emphasis

Berta Sanchez Maria Hudson Staff Writers Going from 9th to 10th grade? Most students think high school isn’t very different from the freshman campus when really it is a big step! Students find a bigger campus, more opportunities, more responsibility, and some great experiences! Here at CHS, one of our beliefs is: “Every student has worth, is capable of learning, and can achieve high standards," as said on CHS’s website. Yes, the transition from the Freshman Campus to CHS’s Campus can be a little scary, but can also be an exciting

Jerrika Lopez-Wilson featuring Editor-inChief Everyone knows our "Golden Girl," Danni Williams, who plays for our very own Clovis High School Varsity Basketball team and was born and raised in our little town of Clovis, New Mexico. There is no doubt that this girl will go far in life. She is already signed to Texas A&M and has been Gatorade player for the past three

April 28. 2015

Advice From The Wise

on Marketing. After being asked how the college life was, he replied: “Well, I really enjoy college. Eastern is definitely a lot smaller than I thought, but there are a lot of opportunities.” His favorite class, as of yet, is his Marketing class due to it being in his field of study and he can “get an aspect” of what he is headed towards. When Tanner first started college, he toyed with the idea of joining a fraternity but decided against it; however, he hopes to become more involved next semester. His current living situation is at home, and, while it may be cheap and smart, Tanner highly recommended living in the dorms. His last bit of advice was: “Be involved! My first semester, I had so much time on my hands. So being in the dorms and being active in college activities take up time and helps to make the college experience.

College is what you make it! Staying at home is not the college experience most are looking for.” (Ending with a chuckle!)

New Mexico) because UNM had the major he was looking for, mechanical Engineering. He explained how he was enjoying himself and that his favorite class was his Architecture due to its “hands on” approach. Matt is currently a member of both the marching band and the racquetball team. He lives in an apartment-style complex nicknamed “Lobo

that figured out. At college, you can take whatever classes you want whenever you want. You’ll certainly have an idea of what you like and dislike after you start being a student. If you know your major, then get involved! Especially with clubs and groups that relate to a specific major.”

adventure! Now what happens educationally at CHS is almost the same as at the freshman campus, seven classes, seven credits and a goal for success. However, here at CHS, there are more activities for students to participate in and express their inner Wildcat -- such as Choir, Band, Athletics of all kinds, Anime club, JROTC, Book club, etc! Here at CHS the key is to not overthink; just take it day by day and give it your all. Students should think of school as their job. They must take care

of all their work, stay on task, and not get LAZY! Some students

There is more freedom for the students here at CHS; there are off cam-

ask about the teachers; the truth is the teachers aren’t that bad. Yes, the rules and regulations at the high school are different but not bad.

pus privileges during students' lunch hours if their grade average is above a 2.0, with no more than one F. Another problem

years. However, she hasn’t stopped there. The 5-feet-10 guard recently competed in the American Family Insurance High School Slam Dunk and 3-point championship held in Indianapolis. The competition aired on CBS 1:30 p.m. on April 5th. Danni is the second New Mexican to be invited to the event, the first being a La Cueva grad, Bryce Alford, who competed in the boys' section of the competition. That

would make Danni the first female in the state of New Mexico to compete in the Slam Dunk and 3-point competition. In this competition, the shooter had one minute to take 25 shots from the 3-point arc. The top two qualifiers advanced to a final shoot-off in order to proclaim a champion. This competition was just like the one held during the NBA AllStar Weekend. Miss Danni

Williams placed 2nd overall, and, afterwards, she didn’t go home empty handed. She had received shoes, socks, a uniform, a warm-up shirt, and a copy of the film. There were 24 boys invited to the event and 8 girls. According to Danni, it takes “a lot of hard work and dedication,” in order to maintain or reach Gatorade Player of the Year. How many seniors can say that they have won

Matt Elliot started out going to college at Eastern but switched to UNM (University of

Village," which is a student housing facility outside of the campus. Matt also had some advice for the seniors of 2015. “If you’re in college and you don’t know your major yet, then don’t worry. There is plenty of time to get

originally attending ENMU, but transferred from Eastern to Las Cruces’ NMSU (New Mexico State University) to travel away from home and to get a taste of something different. Currently, he is working towards Geology, with his favorite class

Matthew Elliot (13'), Tanner Banister (14'), and Conner Davis (13').

Connor Davis was

so far being Criminal Justice. Connor doesn’t need to have a job because his financial aid paid him so much for college that he actually has extra spending money…so he is basically getting paid to go to school. Connor lives with four other students in an apartment outside of campus. His advice was very close to Matt’s and he put emphasis on not

First Step Of Many

Staff Writers: Maria Hudson and Berta Sanchez

stressing and staying in front of the homework load. “You have plenty of time and don’t get backed up on homework. Just stay ahead and you’ll have an amazing and relatively stress-free college experience.” So, there you have it seniors of 2015! We had three completely different college students from three separate colleges that give us a personal opinion on how college is and all three are enjoying it. Don’t be scared of what happens after graduation because, from what we heard during the interviews, there is only more fun to be had and more memories to be made. So don’t stress! Don’t be scared! A little anxiousness is warranted, but don’t let that consume you and suck the fun out of a potentially great four years! (Or six, or eight, or however long college can last.)

students face is more talk of preparations for college. Luckily, there are many classes here to help prepare you for things you will most likely see in your college years. Not only are there many classes to help you to prepare, there is also an excellent staff that will help you and support you on your journey through your high-school years. Also, if that isn’t enough, there is a Student Success Center every day of the week (except Friday), with many tutors that will help you with the work.

Here at CHS, we have four counselors: Mrs. Cornelison, Mrs. Dobbs, Mrs. Winn, and Mrs. Penland, that are always there for you and will help you with any problem you may have -- not to mention our principal, Mr. Marshall, and our three Vice principles, Mr. Rutledge, Mr. Wiseman, and Mrs. Mendoza. So just know that, when you come to CHS, you’re in good hands and there’s nothing to worry about. We are all one family, one school, and one team. Once a Wildcat always a Wildcat.

Gatorade Player of the Year three years in a row, been on national television, got a rate of 97 from the scouts according to ESPN, and

have been the first female in New Mexico to compete in this competition? Not many can.

Our "Golden Girl,"Danni

Danni Williams and Her Parents


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