Volume 30, Issue 3 by GCHS Eagle's Eye

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Eagle’s Eye Graves County High School

Volume 30, Issue 3

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April 3, 2015

Students select classes for 2015-2016 school year Becca Green Editor In Chief

this rough draft of the stu- fy for any of these titles

year comes to a close, dent’s classes. In order you must..

Saturday: sunny skies with a high of 63 degrees and a low of 39 degrees. S u n d a y : partly cloudy skies with a high of 66 degrees, a low of 53 degress, and a 47% chance of rain. Monday: showers all day with a high of 72 degrees and a low of 65 degrees. Tuesday: scattered thunderstorms with a high of 77 degrees and a low of 64 degrees . Wednesday: thunderstorms with a high of 71 degrees and a low of 58 degrees. Thursday: thunderstorms with a high of 75 degrees and a low of 57 degrees. of 22 degrees.

students can be seen in the hallways with scheduling books in hand. This year’s scheduling book contains all of the classes offered here at GC and a description of each one. The school has recently updated the scheduling techniques with the use of the Infinite Campus program. With this program students can select their classes and choose alternates at home with just a click of the mouse. The student will then meet with their homeroom teacher and guardian to confirm their classes after school. The student, teacher, and parent will then sign on a

to graduate, students must be sure that they have taken a Career/ Technical Education class, two foreign language classes (Spanish or French), a semester of Health, a semester of Physical Education, a fine arts class, and specific classes that are determined by your career major. Another thing to note in this year’s scheduling book is the new way Graduation will be done for the 2017-2018 senior class and on. Valedictorian and Salutatorian have been done away with in favor of Suma Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum Laude. In order quali-

•Take 4 AP or Dual Credit equivalent classes. One class in language arts or social studies and one class in math or science. •The minimum math requirement must be Pre-Calculus or AP Statistics. •You must also meet the college and career ready benchmarks. In order to qualify for the Suma Cum Laude title students must meet the above requirements and have a 4.0 GPA with no grade below a B. For Magna Cum Laude you must meet the above requirements and have a minimum 3.75 GPA with no grade below a C. Finally, to qualify

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PREPPING FOR 15-16-- Soon to be junior Payton Gilpin signs up for her junior year classes with father Jonathan Gilpin and homeroom teacher Mrs. Custer. for Cum Laude you must meet the above requirements and have a minimum 3.5 GPA with no grade below a C. The scheduling window will be open now through April 17th, the Friday after Spring

Break. If you have not yet made your appointment, do so as soon as possible. For more information of the scheduling book or process please consult your homeroom teacher or academy guidance counselor.

Students “fly” into reading at the GC Super Book Fair Becca Green Editor in Chief

The Graves County High School library hosted a super hero-themed book fair March 23rd through March 27th. Staying true to its name, the library was transformed into a Superhero haven with signs pointing to Superheroes homes such as Metropolis, Asgard, and Starling City. Spiderman’s presence was felt with a “spider-web” hung from the ceiling. A miniature phone booth was created for any hero that needed a quick change. In order to support the Book Fair’s SUPER

theme, the 25th was Superhero Day at the school and students were invited to participate by wearing any superhero merchandise. Superman, Spiderman, and even a Captain America were spotted walking around the halls of GC. Students from the Book Club and other volunteers invested time after school and on a Saturday to decorate for the fair. Due to the snow days that caused the cancellation of school, the entire Book Fair was up and running in only one week. The most nota-

ble part of this Book Fair was that the books were five dollars and under. Librarian Linda Hiles purchased them with BookDepot, a bookseller in Canada, rather than going through Scholastic. These new, low prices brought in the sales of over 500 books. “We’ve put a lot of books in the hands of the students, and that’s the main thing,” Hiles stated. Hiles explained that feedback for the event was very positive and the family-friendly theme Becca Green brought in plenty of busi- SUPER FAIR-- Some of the decorations for the book fair featured signs to super cities. ness.

Dates, locations change for events to come 2015 brought snow that closed schools in the district for a total of eight days. The District has decided on a new schedule that includes make up days. Originally May 15th was the scheduled last day

of school. Instructional days that have been added include Monday the May 18th and May 20th through 22nd. The last three school days are scheduled for Tuesday the 26th through Thursday the 28th. Graduation will

be in the evening on Friday May 29th. School will not be in session on Tuesday May 19th, or Monday May 25th due to Kentucky Primary Election Day and Memorial Day.

Another important note is that due to construction at the high school this summer, the June ACT location has been moved to the Middle School. No one will be allowed in the high school during construction.

INDEX

Striving for Excellence: No Exceptions, No Excuses.

NEWS..............................2 OPINION........................4 FEATURES....................5 ENTERTAINMENT......8 EAGLE LIFE.................9 SPORTS.........................10 FORUM.........................12

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NEWS

The Eagle’s Eye

• April 3, 2015

Graves County senior accepted into

GCHS forensics team competes

PEPP program

at University of Kentucky

Photo by Becca Green NAP TIME-- Junior team member Jillian Winn relaxes on the bus after competing in the Semi-final round of the state tournament

Photo by Becca Green LOUISVILLE BOUND--Hayden Gerard, senior, will head to U of L during the summer to participate in the Pre-college Summer Workshop for medicine and dentistry. Katie Meade News Editor

Applicants are chosen based on students academic performance, level of courses they have taken, ACT/SAT test scores, Hayden Gerard, a senior at involvement in extracurricular activities, Graves County High School, was recent- a strong personal statement, the extent ly accepted to the Kentucky Professional of their interest in medicine or dentistry, Education Preparation Program Pre-col- recommendations, and how the students lege Summer Workshop that will be held application compares to all the rest. When asked why he applied, Gethis summer June 7th -July 2nd at the University of Louisville. This program rard said, “It will increase my chances of is for Kentucky’s graduating high school getting into med school.” He went on to seniors who are interested in medicine say that the program will help him figure or dentistry. out what time of medicine he will go into. Getting into this program is no He found out about the program through small feat. The selection process is said friends who were also applying that he to be difficult due to the fact there are met at GSP. so many qualified students that apply mixed with the limited amount of spots.

Becca Green Editor in Chief

moved on to semi-finals: Elijah Smith in Impromptu Speaking, Jillian Winn in Broadcast Announcing, and Becca Green On March 13, the GC Forensics in Humorous Interpretation. CompetTeam traveled to Lexington, Kentucky ing as a semi-finalist means that you are and competed in the state tournament within the top 18 of the state in your catheld on the University of Kentucky cam- egory. Semi-finals were held Saturday for one round only. While none of GC’s pus. Competitors from schools all semi-finalists made it to the final round, across the state arrived to compete for they were still recognized on stage and first place in their respective categories. given a certificate. “After having a lot of success in For the first time in Graves County history, each member of the Forensics team forensics, I can say that making it to semi-finals was one of my favorite moqualified for the state tournament. The first round began at 3:00 ments,” Semi-finalist, Elijah Smith comp.m., the second began at 5:00 p.m., and mented on his experience in forensics. the final round began at 7:00 p.m. Each “But that only comes second to me jumpevent in the various rounds was placed ing ten feet in the air after placing first all over the University of Kentucky cam- in a competition.” Smith went on to say. pus so some students had to cross streets Smith along with seniors Roby Blackwell, to get to their events’ building. Although Ashton Saxon, and Adam Peregrine have it rained heavily on Friday, three of our all agreed that their last year competing GC students prevailed in their events and in Forensics has been a great one.

Graves County FBLA students heading to Louisville Jillian Winn Business Manager

Photo by Mechelle Gattis HEADING TO STATE-- FBLA students who qualified for state pose with their regional trophies.

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ment last month. “I’m already proud of the GCHS chapter and all of their hard work,” said Students involved in Graves Region 1 President and Graves County County FBLA will be traveling to the junior, Audrie Lamb. “The caliber of stuGalt House in Louisville to compete in dents in FBLA is exceeding excellence. the state level tournament of April 20- I have no doubt when we get back from 22. the state competition we will return with Students in FBLA, or Future our most State winners yet.” Business Leaders of America, compete To advance to the national comin business related categories by partic- petition, students must be ranked 1st, ipating in things such as tests and role- 2nd, or 3rd in their category at State. plays. To qualify for this tournament, This year nationals will be held in Chicastudents had to win 1st , 2nd, or 3rd in go, IL on June 29-July 2. their categories at the regional tourna-

Cassandra Kyle Reporter

Opinion Red Bull gives you...bull pee? The Eagle’s Eye

• April 3, 2014

Insurgent Movie Review

Jillian Winn Business Manager

Insurgent is the second movie in the Divergent Series. Insurgent picks up after Tris, Four, and the others get to the faction of Amity for protection. The movie is filled with action. As the movie continues we find out more about the Divergent and all the factions. Factions are the groups that society is divided into. There are five factions: Candor, Amity, Abnegation, Dauntless, and Erudite. Candor is the honest faction, Amity as previously stated, is the peaceful, friendly faction, Abnegation values selflessness, Dauntless values bravery, and Erudite values intelligence. These factions were originally created to help restore order and society after America was torn apart by war. People that do not fit into any of the factions or choose not belong to a faction are known as the Factionless. The Divergent are the people with the characteristics for not only one faction but also two or more. The antagonist of the series is Jeanine Matthews. Jeanine is the leader of Erudite the Erudite faction and believes in the decimation of the Divergent. She feels that Divergent are a threat to the society that they have built. The movie leaves off with Tris, Four, and the factions all leaving the Wall, which is what encloses the dystopian society from the rest of the world. The heroes of this story leave after figuring out that the wall and factions were made as an experiment by the government after America was torn apart. The movie followed the storyline of the book until the end, which resulted in a dramatic change. I would rate the movie a 4 out of 5.

It’s Monday morning, around 7:50ish. I’m chatting with my friends before class, enjoying a wonderful, caffeine-loaded Red Bull when my friend says, “You know that has bull pee in it, right?” This wasn’t new to me; I’ve heard people talk about it before. But is there really bull pee in Red Bull? My head was filled with thoughts as I took another sip of my perhaps-bull-peeinfused drink. In bold letters on the front of every can, it reads, “with

taurine.” Taurine is the compound that leads most people to believe that urine from bulls is contained in Red Bull. So, I researched about this mystery compound. Turns out, taurine is an organic acid widely distributed in animal tissues, and is also released in urine. Though this may lead some people to believe that the rumors are true, I researched a little more and found something interesting. Red Bull contains synthetic taurine.

All of you can take a sigh of relief as you have now realized that Red Bull does not extract urine from bulls and puts it in your drinks. Chemists produce it in labs. But even if it did contain bull urine, let’s face it, most of you Red Bull lovers out there would still drink it anyway.

The Rover Opportunity

Jacob Oldham and Logan Shelby Reporters On Tuesday, March 24, 2015 NASA’s Opportunity rover completed a marathon distance after 11 years of exploration. According to NASA, “There was no tape draped across a finish line, but NASA is celebrating a win. The agency’s Mars Exploration Rover

Opportunity completed its first Red Planet marathon Tuesday -- 26.219 miles (42.195 kilometers) - with a finish time of roughly 11 years and two months.” Over Opportunity’s eleven year stay, it has discovered many things while traversing the Martian sur-

face. Since Opportunity landed on Mars on January 25, 2004 it has analyzed rock and soil samples from different locations on the red planet. It also is accredited for discovering that Mars once had a large ocean on a sizeable portion of its surface. O pp or tu -

“Hi, my name is Jillian Winn. I’m a junior at Graves County High School and I #StandWithStudents” Many people got in touch with me after this, asking me, “Why is everyone tweeting #StandWithStudents? What does it mean?” Well, let me clear up some confusion. Recently, Kentucky high schoolers have been pushing for House Bill 236 to pass. This is a bill that would allow school districts a choice to let a high school student participate on the committee that screens candidates for superintendent jobs. It has already passed the House, and it cleared Senate committee on March 9th. However, at the last minute, a Senate Republican decided that he wanted to add language that would forbid transgender students from using school bathrooms designat-

nity has achieved most of the mission objectives that include analyzing the rocks and soils and analyzing the current weather conditions to further understand the past and future conditions the planet has in store. The Opportunity rover was planned to have

a 90 sol (a sol is 24 hours and 39 minutes) duration, but has exceeded expectations by over 11 years. The rover has recently approached a crater known as the Endeavour Crater. NASA is hoping to make more discoveries during the rovers decent into the crater.

ed for the opposite biological sex. Students from all over Kentucky used #StandWithStudents in this format: “Hi, my name is ____. I’m a ____ at ____ and I #StandWithStudents.” Doing this showed that they were in favor of the bill, but without the amendment. Students didn’t limit themselves to the Twitter world, though. On March 23rd, hundreds of students rallied in front of the Capitol in Frankfort. "People have gathered here from all across the state so that we can show the members of the General Assembly we know student voice matters,” said one of the participating students, Andrew Brennen. “We stand with students and we want House Bill 236 passed."

With the hubbub of the new Cinderella movie, I felt it necessary to provide my input on a spin of the classic tale with “Cinder” by Marissa Meyer. Meyer dramatically changes the landscape of the beloved story by setting it in dystopian New Beijing after the Fourth World War. This future holds cyborgs, a whole monarchy residing on the moon, spaceships, and ID cards embedded in your wrist. Our heroine is naturally the girl- or should I say cyborg- who eventually leaves her shoe on the steps of the palace. Cinder is mechanic in the marketplace of New Beijing and blindly stumbles (since her foot doesn’t fit her properly, did I

mention she has a prosthet- her business. The result is a ic hand and leg?) through story full of adventure, but her life with her controlling still keeps true to the original (not Disney but Grimm Brothers) storyline. The story also introduces a twist with the evil Queen Levana, ruler of the colony on the Moon. Queen Levana has her heart set on ruling the Earth and Prince Kai. This novel has two companions, Scarlet and Cress, which are available now. Not only this book, but the series as a whole has won my attention with its whimsy and heart stopping moments between Kai and Cinder *wipes away tear*. Defistep-mother and two nitely worth the read so step-sisters. Cinder’s life don’t go leaving this book changes when Prince Kai on someone’s staircase. drops by her little store for

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FEATURES

Man on The Street

By Staff Writers Matt Dillon, Champ Woods, and Hunter Henley

What are you doing over Spring Break? Since Spring Break is right around the corner, Eagles Eye decided to see what the teachers and students at GCHS are going to be up to over the break. We interviewed teachers Mr. McCuiston, Mrs. Gattis and Mrs. Goatley to see what their plans are.

Mrs. Gattis will be camping at the Canal campgrounds in Grand Rivers. When she comes back she also plans on doing some spring cleaning.

Mrs. Goatley plans on going to Orange Beach, Alabama to relax and visit the USS Alabama.

Mr. McCuiston will be staying close to home to catch up on his college work at Murray State. He will also be doing some yard work and maintaining his garden.

Popular Spring Break Destinations By Features Editor CJ Wilson

One of the breaks students look forward to all year is Spring Break and where they will be going. Whether it’s an exotic destination or just being at home in your bed (past 7), Spring Break is an exciting time for all. Here is a list of the Top 3 traveled to destinations on Spring Break and what you can expect from them: 1. Panama City Beach (PCB): For the next month be prepared for hash tags on all social media with PCB in them. Also don’t be surprised when 1/3 of students are wearing PCB on there newly bought clothes. Panama City Beach is the number one Spring Break location in America, so if you are heading that way be prepared for fun, but crowded times. PCB is known for it’s beach side hotels and the famous Pineapple Willies (accessible from the beach), which sells sea food and drinks. 2. Bahamas: Whether your heading to Nassau, Freeport, or Harbour Island, the Bahamas is a popular pick for Spring Break goers. The capital city of the Bahamas has miles of spectacular beaches and places perfect for snorkeling. You can shop, dine, and sight-see. If you’re a James Bond fan, visit the British Colonial Hotel, which was used as a filming location for two of the movies. 3. Daytona Beach: Yet another Florida location, Daytona Beach is filled with salty water, mini golfing, and fun times. Trip Adviser says, “ 23 miles of coastline ideal for shelling, swimming and surfing, there is as much to do on the “World’s Most Famous Beach”. Some fun things to do while there are: go to the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and look at maritime artifacts, see a Minor league baseball game, or travel to Gatorland Zoo in South Orlando (yes, it is what it sounds like).

FEATURES The Eagle’s Eye

• April 3, 2015

Teachers Prom Q&A By Staff Writer Ashton Pate

Coach Watson Q.How different do you think your prom was compared to prom today? A.Well actually we didn’t have prom. Back in the old day we didn’t have prom. We had what was called a junior-senior banquet where everybody dressed up and we had dinner and just had a good time.

Mrs. Cope Q.What was your favorite memory about your high school prom? A. To be honest, I hated it. I mean I really did not want to go until my senior year. All my junior friends were like “yeah you should come with our group!” blah blah. So I went with them after they pretty much made me go and they basically went off and did their own thing which did not interest me and so I was just kind of left there.

PROMPOSALS

Ashton Pate Reporter

Prom is that one night that everyone will remember for the rest of their life. By adding on to the amazing memories, our generation created a trend: promposals. A promposal is when someone comes up with a unique way to ask someone else to prom. They’re a lot more fun than just simply asking someone to prom. Promposals are almost as nerve wracking and are just as exciting as an actual wedding proposal. Some people love a good promposal whether they’re the one getting it, giving it, or even watching one happen. And there are some people who can’t stand them. But like them or not, there are plenty of people that use these fun methods to asking their special someone to prom. Even some of our GC students have come up with their own awesome promposals that they will never forget.

Megan Robinson and Courtney Webb asked Taylor and Tyler Buckingham

Principal Madding Q.Whats your favorite memory about your prom? A.Favorite memory was eating with friends before, getting together, before the prom and doing some of those fun things with a group of my buddies from school.

The Best Places to Go After Prom

Cory Mouser Reporter

Need something to do after prom? Here are some family friendly things to do with your group of friends or your date to prom. One thing you can do is bowling. Cardinal Lanes in Paducah, KY is opened from 10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, perfect for some late night bowling fun. You can also rent movies before prom at video rental stores or if you’re an procrastinator you can always go to the Red Box, it’s open 24/7. You can hang out at a friend’s and watch a movie. Another thing you can do is go out to eat at 24 hour restaurants or prepare food at home and maybe play some board or card games for a fun night of just chilling with your friends.

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The Eagle’s Eye

February 6, 2015

GC hosts “Operation Preparation”

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made obtainable via the Career Cruising website. From this information, that students supply themselves, Wheeler gleans information that she needs to recruit the right advisors. “The hardest advisors to get in here are doctors,” Wheeler said, saying that their practices often keep them too busy to volunteer their mornings. In their stead, Wheeler often tries to have volunteers from hospital administrations talk to students. Nearly every advisor that comes to participate will be talking to 10-12 students each. Today, there were 38 advisors. This is a typical turnout. A huge portion of the work Wheeler has to do for Operation Preparation is looking at the student’s ILP data, and deciding exactly which community members to bring to the table. Some years, the figures change drastically. Last year, half a dozen kids were interested in welding as a career, but next year there might be none. Some professions are always in demand. Every year Wheeler gets teachers, military officials, and nurses, to name a few. It can be hard finding the right volunteers, but, “This is about community.” Wheeler pointed out, and bringing a community together is always a feat.

THE LITTLE MERMAID WILL BECOME

AND

A “PART OF YOUR WORLD”!

Junior Kaylan Dowdy won first place for the third year in a row at the national dance competition. We sat down with her and got the scoop.

Q: When did you start dancing? A: I started dacning when I was three years old.

Evan Williams Reporter Kim Wheeler, the Community Education Director who is employed at both Mayfield and Graves county schools, had her hands full this morning coordinating the expansive Operation Preparation, a program instituted by the state to help students in eight and tenth grades get a head start on their careers. On the floor of the Graves County gymnasium, rows of tables filled the gray tarp stretched over the floor. At each table, two chairs. In one chair sat an advisor, a community volunteer that Wheeler herself recruited. A student will sit down with an advisor, and the two will discuss career paths, grades, and the steps necessary to be taken to obtain a career in the advisor’s field. These advisors are hard to come by, and in the state there is a 400:1 ratio of students per volunteer. “It’s based on ILPs” Wheeler said. An ILP, or individual learning plan, is a responsive program that every student in the Graves County school system is required to complete yearly, as to understand a student’s career interests, and update said interests. ILPs are completed in computer labs starting in middle school and going through high school. Surveys, specific career information, and annual goals are

Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. Playing at the Graves County Performing Arts Center in Mayfield

CJ Wilson Features Editor MAYFIELD- GCHS Musical Theatre is performing Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at the Q: What events have you nationally placed in? Graves County Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 18th at 7:00 and Sunday the 19th at 2:30. A: I’ve placed in Musical Theatre Solo, Vocal Solo, Duet Mu- The play, which is a take on the Little Mermaid performed on Broadway in 2008, is sure to spark the sical Theatre, and Large Group Jazz & Production. Disney fan in you. Tickets will cost $3 for students and $5 for adults. The Box Office will be open thirty minutes before each show or you can call (270)328-4824 to reserve your tickets. Small concessions Q: How many years have you won in an event at Nationals? will also be set up outside for all who want a snack before or after the show along with a table set up A: I have won in Musical Theatre Solo four years, Vocal Solo for “Letters to Ariel”, a place where children (or adults) can write letters to the character Ariel. one year, Duet Musical Theatre three years, and Large Group Jazz & Production two years. Director and teacher at GCHS, Mrs. Waldrop, says she is pushing for a “successful, entertaining show that will help improve students’ skills”. Q: What has been your favorite piece to perform? A: My favorite piece to perform would probably be “I’m This classic Disney title contains all of the songs from the Academy Award® winning animated feature Going Bananas” by Madonna. I won five stars with it. It was a film as well as three new songs from the Broadway show. THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. takes place fun piece. in a magical kingdom beneath the sea, where a beautiful young mermaid named Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, the king of the sea, Q: How much longer do you plan on competing? escape the clutches of an evil sea witch and convince a prince that she’s the girl with the perfect voice. A: Senior year will probably be my last year of dance.

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Softball & Baseball season in review The Eagle’s Eye

Brittany Gargus Sports Writer

Eagles Softball and Baseball highlights: So far at the Eagles Nest the softball season has had a great beginning with 7 wins and only 2 losses. While the baseball season has had a slow start with 2 wins and 6 losses. Some of the highlights from this softball season include: Starting the year out right, Graves stomps mayfield 23-0, In the first game of the season, Then later on in the season beating St.Mary with a score of

April 3, 2015

18-1. The softball team is on a roll with four wins, until their first loss of the season. Next, some highlights from the baseball season include: JV has its first win of the season over Neosho, MO with 7-4. Then, Graves beats Livingston Central with a huge lead of 12-0. In that game, Tanner Smith had 5 lP, 0 R, 5 H, 0BB, 7K, and 2 RBLs, and then scored a winning run on a passed ball in the Graves vs. Trigg game. Shown adjacent is a schedule for Graves Baseball week 3/30-4/5

Sophomore places fourth in world championship CJ Wilson Features Editor

Dustin Johnson, a Graves County High School Sophomore, won NASP State Archery, placed an outstanding fourth place at the World Championships in Madison, Wisconsin in July, and helped the United States come out on top against both Canada and South Africa. Dustin Johnson shot 299/300 to win NASP State Archery. He is the first in state history to win consecutive years. All but one of Johnson’s arrows hit the 10-ring bull’s eye for a score of 299. When asked about his competitions he won, Dustin Johnson

Photo by Amanda Hartigan GAME ON-- Juniors Sarah Watts and Lindsey Whitlock and senior Lindsay Medlin pose for a picture before heading to a game.

says “I won state last year and this year and I got a bow and a trophy. I won nationals and got a scholarship, a bow, and a couple other little things. I competed in world last year and I plan to compete again.” The 2014 NASP World Archery Tournament was led by USA Coach Jellison and the team was as follows: Clay Stevens, Chris Bee, Amy Puckett, Shelby Winslow, Ashley Hinkle, Cayla Goodson, Michelle Boyken, Sam White, Matthew Henderson, Conner Patterson, Dustin Johnson, Michael Killian, Isaiah Gardenhire, Kendall Newell, Evan Smith, and Nathan Freeman to victory.

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Editorial Policy

The Eagle’s Eye Staff Editor-In-Chief Becca Green

Features Editor CJ Wilson

Graphic Designer Mariah Day

News Editor Katie Meade Business Manager Jillian Winn Opinion Editor Jillian Winn

Reporters/Photographers Ashton Pate Evan Williams Champ Wood Matt Dillon Hunter Henley Cory Mouser Cassandra Kyle

I.T Staff Logan Shelby Jacob Oldham

Advisor Adrienne Custer

The Eagle’s Eye is prepared and edited by Graves County High School journalism students. Opinions expressed are those of the editors and other signed writers and do not necessarily represent the view of the faculty or staff of GCHS. This is an official publication of Graves County High School. Journalism teacher Adrienne Custer is the newspaper advisor. The Eagle’s Eye welcomes letters to the editor, provided they are typed, signed and include the writer’s address and phone number. The Eagle’s Eye reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Letters are printed as space allows. The Eagle’s Eye is published in correlation with the Mayfield Messenger approximately once a quarter throughout the school year. Mailing address: Graves County High School, 1107 Housman Street, Mayfield, KY, 42066. Phone: (270) 328-6242 ext. 2345.

TALONS IN • Prom • The Little Mermaid • Baseball • Spring Break • Wildcat Basketball • Sonic Happy Hour • Sandals • Dairy Hill Re-opening

TALONS OUT “Life begins at

the end of your comfort zone”Neale Donald Walsch

• Winter • Tests • Reading Guides • Ugg Boots • Waking Up Early • ACT Stress • Black & Blue Dress • White & Gold Dress

-Students attending WKCTC will schedule classes for next year here at GCHS on April 22nd and 23rd. Balance for all AP exams is due April 15. AP Testing begins May 4th. Study, study, study! *Off-campus lunch for College/Career Ready seniors who have turned in their permission forms is April 17. *Rotary Club Scholarship Reception is Sunday, April 26th in the GCHS PAC. Recipients of this scholarship will be notified soon, and must attend the ceremony unless they are pre-approved to miss for a school function. *COMPASS testing will take place April 28, 29, and 30 in the computer lab for those still not meeting benchmarks. * Applications for the Annie Gardner interest free loan are due to the foundation office by 1:00 on May 1. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office or at the foundation.

’ s r o l e s n u Co Corner

**Prom is May 2. Students who have not completed necessary credit recovery classes, have unserved reassigned discipline, or who owe more than 15 hours of makeup time for excessive absences may NOT attend prom. *Community Service Day is May 18th. *Honors Day Program will be Wednesday, May 27th, at 9:00 am in the GCHS gymnasium. *Graduation has been set for Friday, May 29 at 7:30 pm.