Senior Issue Class of 2015

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5.7.15 • VOLUME 84 • Senior ISSUE JEFFERSON CITY HIGH SCHOOL JEFFERSON CITY, MO

See what advice seniors have for other students.

See where seniors are going to college.

See how the class of 2015 does throwback thursday.

Members of the Red and Black staff say goodbye.

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[advice]

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[Brianna Lock Staff Reporter

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“My favorite memory was seeing all of

my friends on court this year because we have been friends since I first moved here.”

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M E MOR I E S

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Words of wisdom

to underclassmen

“Put forth the effort to do good in s chool because if you do not your GPA will show it.”

Travis Hasla g

d “Try to stay motivate because that can be jeopardized your senior year.”

Megan Lynn

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tting to emory was ge “My favorite m year, e Art Hall all hang out in th ive.” be truly creat where I can

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“My favorite memory was beating Fort Zumwalt West in football because they were the only team that beat us freshman year.”

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Class of 2015

“My favorite m emory was bein g a Drum Major wit h Jay Band beca use I was able to pa rticipate in som ething that I love.”

Jacob

Ruboneka

“Participate in extracurricular activities, or else you will look back on it and wish you would have.”

S o p h ia Thomas

ool; “Have fun with sch take your classes seriously, but do not overwork yourself.”

Nick Jackson

“Get involved and get involved fast . I was most involve d my senior ye ar and that mad e it the most fu n.”

Eli Jacobs

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Popular Songs From Our Childhood

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FAVORITES THROUGH As students gear up for graduation, they remember their favorite movies, books, music, games and outfits

“Hot in Herre” by Nelly

“Crazy in Love” by Beyonce “Hey Ya!” by OutKast

“I do not know why but I really liked Uncle Kracker... pretty sure I listened to ‘Follow Me’ every night before bed.” -Alyssa Shouse

“Yeah!” by Usher

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“Drop it Like it’s Hot” by Snoop Dogg

“Candy Shop” by 50 Cent

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“Gold Digger” by Kanye West

4th “Hey There Delilah” by Plain White T’s

5th “Low”

by Flo Rida

“Crank That” by Soulja Boy Tell’em

“I liked the song ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ by Rick Astley because it is really catchy and fun to dance to.” -Victoria Chan

“I played a lot of video games in elementary school but the original Super Mario Bros. for Nintendo 64 was the greatest of all time.”

-David Clausen

“I read every ‘Harry Potter’ book, my favorite was the entire series.” -Ethan Reed

“My favorite books were ‘Captain Underpants’ because who did not wish they were a superhero who only wore their underwear.”

-Jensen Stevens

“London Bridge”

by Fergie “This is why I’m Hot” by MIMS

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“My favorite song was ‘Viva La Vida’ by Coldplay, I always listened to it on YouTube.”

-Richard Wheeler

“I liked the movie ‘Toy Story’ because it is funny and has funny stuff.” -Chance Hendricks

“My favorite book was ‘Artemis Fowl.’ It is an awesome series, it’s about a genius kid that solves mysteries and stuff.” -Teven

“‘The Lion King’ was by far my favorite movie, it takes you on a true journey to become a man.” -Justin Lamb

“‘The Golden Compass’ was my favorite movie because it incorporated fantasy and drama, it was also the most underestimated movie of my elementary career.” -Jacob Ruboneka

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THE YEARS “I jammed out to ‘Soulja Boy’ daily, I had the CD.” -Ayrton Omoigui

“My favorite books were ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events.’ They were just so mysterious.” -Isaac Roling “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on it)” by Beyonce

“In elementary school I wore a lot of long necklaces, sequin headbands and I did often wear gauchos.” -Holly Brenner

“My favorite things to wear were my Nike Shox and tiedye crocs.” -Brooke Rozier “My style in elementary school was ankle socks, the pants that zipped into shorts and velcro backs.” -Brendan Baker

“My favorite song was ‘Hey Ya!’ by Outkast because my brother, sister and I used to dance around the house and sing it all the time.” -Marissa Carter

“My favorite movie was ‘Polar Express’ because it meant Christmas time was getting closer.” -Hayden DeSha

“I just really liked Aly and AJ... ‘Potential Breakup Song’ really got me going.”

-Tori Bonnot

“My favorite movie was ‘High School Musical’ all the way.

I really liked the idea of high school when I was a kid. I also loved all the singing and dancing...” -Tyler Parton “That song that goes ‘Apple bottom jeans, boots with the fur...’ was my favorite because Brooke, Margot and I used to dance to that song at my house.”

-Meagan Howerton

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“‘Harry Potter’ was my favorite book because I wanted to be a wizard and attend Hogwarts. I was destined to be Hermione Granger.” -Sidney McMillan

“Tik Tok”

by Ke$ha

“Like a G6”

by Far East Movement

“E.T.”

by Katy Perry

“Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen

“Happy” by Pharrell Williams

“Uptown Funk”

by Mark Ronson

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“Poker Face” by Lady Gaga

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“California Gurls” by Katy Perry

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“Party Rock Anthem”

by LMFAO

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“Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5

10th “Blurred Lines”

by Robin Thicke

11th “Fancy”

by Iggy Azalea

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[in-state]

Jays stay close to Home

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Truman State University Lindenwood University University of Missouri-Columbia Crystal Phenniger Columbia College Jensen Stevens Marissa York Alayzon Williams Central Methodist University Brenden Harrison Alyssa Mietzner Kimberlyn Eversman Ripken Dodsen Jarrett Vandelict David Steinmeyer Travis Burris Stephans College Moberly Area Community College Jackson Marsch Austin Holland Olivia Little Ethan Kelly Tyler Parton Jaimie Flores Megan Turner University of Missouri- Kansas City Thomas Hatfield Gage Raithel Westminster College Delaney Jobe Haylie Brown Ashley Fairley Madeline Brown William Jewell College Maryville University Sidney McMillan Ethan Reed Kaley Ruff University of Central Missouri St. Louis College of Parmacy Zack Fry Chloe Johnson Meagan Howerton Krista Brickey William Woods University Missouri Valley College Reed Rector Becca Sturges Taylor Rodieck Paul Harris St. Charles Community College Evan Heymeyer Drury University Marissa Carter Wendy Steward Nellie Vansant Michaela Carter Tyler Dunaway Larissa Lamb Washington University Sabrina Tannehill Missouri State University Kier McIntosh Teven Sternberg Webster University Natalie Wittenburg Robby Quinn Adam Vercelli Missouri S & T Darian Murphy William Frawley Lincoln University Leanna Wilhelm Victoria Chan Ozark Technical College Garrett Avery Lyric Stotler Linn State Tech of Missouri Anna Marcantonio Evangel University Tyesha Thurman Chelsey Klosterman Josh Sommerer Jessica Martin Sophia Thomas Madisson Hall Longview Community College Nick Jackson Derrick Parker Margo Mendez Jake Pridgin Collin Heiberger Rowan Bond Zoey Gore

Pictured from left to right: Victoria Chan, Sophia Thomas, Teven Sternburg, Garrett Avery, David Steinmeyer, Josh Sommerer, Ripken Dodsen, Ethan Reed, Alayzon Williams, Reed Rector, Marissa Carter, Jensen Stevens, Anna Marcantonio

comfort in staying close because of family ties, preferably traveling a lesser amount of hours compared to many out of state students.

“I didn’t want to go out of state because of my family,” Marcantonio said.

“I want them to be able to come up and visit and me visit them without having to drive over six hours.”

In some situations, getting accepted to a specific in-state school completely changed the goal a senior had in mind to begin with, much like senior Sabrina Tannehill after she got accepted into Washington University.

“I was actually wanting to go out

of state,” Tannehill said. “I actually preferred it. I just think I fit in more at Washington University. I am not going to feel like I am in Missouri because I will be in St. Louis, which is so different than Jefferson City.”

The long lasting traditions and memories made in the athletic programs at the high school can also be a deciding factor to whether or not a student decides on staying in-state for post graduation plans. Senior Travis Burris has committed to play football at Central Methodist University in the Fall.

“The coaches at CMU remind me a lot of the coaches here,” Burris said. “That is

one of the reasons that made me want to go there.”

Studying new things and meeting new and diverse people is something that many seniors are looking forward to after receiving their diploma.

“I am looking forward to studying things I want to study or I haven’t been able to study yet,” Tannehill said. “Also getting to explore a big city and finding myself in what I want to do and meet other people who like the same things as me.”

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eing from the state’s capital, a city also known as the Most Beautiful Small Town in the United States, some students find comfort staying close to home for college. For the majority of the seniors, attending an in-state college is the next step into their future. Senior Margo Mendez, staying in-state is only a temporary way to save money.

“It is less expensive,” Mendez said.

“I could save up to go out of state later on. I want to do a couple of years at Missouri State University and that will save money to go far away later.”

Senior Ana Marcantonio finds

[out of state]

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Jays Fly out of State Kansas State Domenique Arcobasso

Eastern Michigan University, Michigan Jaycie Sabala

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Americorps City Year, New York Mary Grace Newman

University of Minnesota. Minnesota Indiana University, Indiana Cody Ling University of Iowa Greenville University, Illnois OG Anunoby Brooke Rozier Alli Haug

York College, Nebraska Rajea Scott Young University, Utah Aryton Omoigui Micah Roberts

Middleburry College, Virginia Greg Treiman

University of Utah, Utah Adam Waggoner

University of Kentucky, Kentucky Margot Ford

Stanford University, California Meredith Manda

Brenan University, Georgia Andrea Stackman

Grand Canyon University, Arizona Courtney Skiles

University of Alabama, Alabama Savanna Guitard

University of Dallas , Texas Megan Lynn

Art Institute of San Antonio , Texas Racell Lee

AmeriCorps in Vicksburg, Mississippi Spencer Riley

University of Louisiana Megan Abbot

University of Arkansas Spencer Bone, Andrew Hansen, Brianna Lock

OUT OF STATE

Pictured from left to right: Andrew Hansen, Spencer Riley, Megan Abbott, Alli Haug, OG Anunoby, Brooke Rozier, Adam Waggoner, Domenique Arcobasso, Meredith Manda, Margot Ford, Megan Lynn, Savanner Guitard, Racell Lee, Spencer Bone

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tudents who plan to go out of state for the next four years of their lives can be intimidating, but for some it has been their lifelong dream. Senior Megan Lynn got accepted to the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas, heading south instead of to the west coast for her post graduation plans.

“I started thinking about going to California in middle school,” Lynn said. “I just wanted to get away.”

Other students found it difficult to find a program that they wanted in Missouri such as senior Adam Waggoner. He plans on attending the University of Utah in Salt Lake City next fall. “[The University of Utah] has a really good program for what I want to do which is like integrated computer science and film with an emphasis on interactive media,” Waggoner said.

Attending an out of state school also gives Waggoner the chance for a change of scenery.

“I like the idea of moving to a big city which is outside of the norm for me.”

Waggoner said, “I feel like it’ll be a big change from small city to big city and also not really knowing anyone. I am excited about it.”

Another alternative to attending an in state college is Americorps or any other year long, non profit work program.

Senior Mary Grace Newman has taken the opportunity to step outside of her comfort zone and head to the Big Apple for a year long program helping children at different schools. “[Next year] I will be in an Americorps program called City Year in New York City,” Newman said. “It was challenging

at first to have people understand that there is an alternative to going to college right away.”

Going out of state for any post graduation plans has students eager to start a new chapter in their life. Deciding whether or not to go twenty minutes away or ten hours away can make a huge difference, so finding the right choice for your future can be an interesting process.

“Just try to research as much as you can and talk to people,” Newman said.

“Try to find out what you want to do next year and what you see yourself doing.

Making lists and narrowing it down can help.”

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London Calling for the Marcullus Queen and her Court Savanna Guitard

Q. If you could have any accent what would it be?

Australian because they sound like they make everything fun or adventurous Q: If you could sit next to a celebrity on the plane, who would it be?

A: Robert Downey Jr. because hopefully I could convince him to get me a pass to he next Avengers, so I could meet all the Super Heroes

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Court member Chris Danner hugs flower girl in the 1998 Marcullus assembly [photo by Stacie Bickel]

1978

Slow dancing at the 1978 Prom was a memorable moment at the JC dances [photo submitted from 1978 Yearbook]

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Lauren Mustoe

Q. If you could have any accent what would it be?

Italian accent, so I could go to an Italian restaurant and not sound so dumb when I order my food Q: If you could sit next to a celebrity on the plane, who would it be?

A: Leonardo DiCaprio because he is my all-time favorite actor and I would let him know that it’s okay, I don’t have an Oscar either

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Tori Bonnot

Sabrina Tannehill

Natalie Wittenburger

Q. If you could have any accent what would it be?

Jamaican because I heart reggae Q: If you could sit next to a celebrity on the plane, who would it be?

A: J.R. Celski because let’s face it...he’s one of the fastest speed skaters and one of the prettiest men alive

Q. If you could have any accent what would it be?

Dutch because I want to yodel my name Q: If you could sit next to a celebrity on the plane, who would it be?

A: Morgan Freeman, he would narrate everything I did

Q. If you could have any accent what would it be?

I would want a British accent Q: If you could sit next to a celebrity on the plane, who would it be?

A: Leonardo DiCaprio because he is my all-time favorite actor and I would let him know that it’s okay, I don’t have an Oscar either

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Flashback From left to right: Paige Quick, Susan Theroff, Christina Lindholm, Leslie Holt, and Kristin Clark make up the 1987 Marcullus Queen and her Court [photo by Shannon Keating]

The 1968 Queen and her court along with the flower girl and crown barrer [photo submitted by 1968 Yearbook]

Answers: A. Ogugua Anunoby- Basketball at the University of Indiana, G.Tori Bonnot- Running at Missouri S & T, L. Darby Brundage- Softball at Culver Stockton, I. Travis Burris- Football at Central Methodist University, N. Alyssa Shouse- Soccer at Benedictine University, B. David Clausen- Tennis at Washburn University, A. Adam Grunden- Baseball at Longview Community College, J. Allie Haug- Basketball at Greenville College, T. Travis Hennessy- Baseball at Butler Community College, M. Austin Holland- Football at Central Methodist University, F. Brooke Rozier- Softball at University of Iowa, C. Kaley Ruff- Soccer at Maryville University, P. Ra’Jae Scott- Track and Field at York College, D. Paige Smith- Tennis at William Woods, K. Brooke Thompson- Golf at Bradley, E. Paul Harris- Football at Missouri Valley College, O. Destinee Milton- Basktball at Columbia College, R. Becca Sturgess- Soccer at Williams Woods, Q. Jacob Pridgen- Baseball at Longview Community College, S. Amber Krumm- Soccer at Blue River Community College

__Ogugua Anunoby __Tori Bonnot __ Darby Brundage __ Alyssa Shouse __ David Clausen __ Adam Grunden __ Travis Hennessy __ Austin Holland __ Brooke Rozier __ Ra’ Jae Scott __ Paige Smith __ Brooke Thompson __ Destinee Milton __ Becca Sturges __ Jacob Pridgen

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Cross Country seniors (back to front) Gage Raithel, Elijah Jacobs, Michael Koestner, Ethan Reed, Shawn Thompson, Tori Bonnot, Kaley Ruff, Jaycie Sabala, Michaela Krause, Claire Wilbers, Andrea Stackman, Ross Whitehead, Meagan Howerton, and George Tharp.

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Lady Jay tennis seniors Paige Smith, Madeline Brown, Eden Hoogveld, Kelly Raithel, and Kirsten Schmidt

JCHS Senior Athletes

Lady Jays soccer seniors (top row) Amber Krumm, Becca Sturgess, Eden Hooveld, Hannah Nikodym, Madisson Hall, (bottom row) Brianna Lock, Kaley Ruff, Alyssa Shouse, and Kourtney Betts.

Jays Basektball Devonte Brown, Isaac Roling, and OG Anouby.

Dance team seniors and coaches, Jensen Stevens, Tiffany Bleus, Delaney Jobe, Merideth Johnson, and Abbie Ritter Tennis seniors Isaac Roling, Jacob Ruboneka, Kader Fees, David Clausen, Dane Biesemeyer, David Steinmeyer, Spencer Bone, and not pictured Tyson Suttle.

Softball Seniors Krista Brickey, Darby Brundage, and Brooke Rozier

Volleyball seniors manger Megan Turner, with players Savanna Guitard, Chelsey Klosterman, and Maggie Albert.

Wrestling seniors Taylor Mcnail, Zach Benges, Danielle Protzman, Austin Dickey, Corbin Howard, and Logan Coil.

Football seniors Austin Holland, Jake Pridgen, Isaac Roling, Darryl Williams, Zach Bond, Ripken Dodson, Elijah Pittman, Paul Harris, Collin Douglas, Isaac Templeton, Austin Gerloff, Travis Burris, Jermiez Booker, Tanner Jenkins, Brenden Baker, Alex Tharp, Zane Coleman, Cole Stackman, Zach Bolton, Ryan Adams, Hunter Robertson. Managers Nick Anderson, Antionio Bledsoe, and Micah Kennedy.

Lady Jays basketball seniors Destinee Milton, Kaley Ruff, Sidney McMillan, and Louisa Nylander

Track and Field seniors Destinee Milton, Louisa Nylander, Maria Hayes, Andrea Stackman, Cole Stackman, Elijah Pittman, Paul Harris, Tori Bonnot, George Tharp, Ali Haug, Katelyn West, George Johnson, Caitlyn Mahoney, Emma Elwood, Andrea Hughes, Zane Coleman, Collin Douglas, Isaac Templeton, Ethan Reed and Jastin Magallanes. Not pictured Derrick Parker.

Baseball seniors (back row) Bret Jaegers, Travis Hennesey, Adam Grunden, Caleb Hankins, (front row) Ripken Dodson, and Jacob Pridgen.

Jays soccer seniors Ayrton Omoigui, Spencer Bone, Jastin Magallanes, and Cody Boyce.

Golf seniors (left) Andrew Hansen, Jimmy Spath, (right) Brooke Thompson.

Cheerleading seniors Katharine Romph, Lindsay West, Krista Calmer, and Savannah Sisson

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[transformations] 13 Transformation Thursday:

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[Below] Cedar Hill Fifth Grade Graduation to senior year homecoming dance, Samuel Spaller and Jensen Stevens clean up nice (photos submitted by Jensen Stevens) [Right] OG Annunoby and Eden Hoogveld have been ballers and best friends off and on the court (photos submitted

by Eden Hoogveld)

[Right] From peace signs to prom Sidney McMillan and Victoria Chan are lifelong friends (photos submitted by Victoria Chan) [Below] Natalie Wittenberger and Kader Fees have been friends through puppy dog faces and playing with dogs. (photos submitted by Natalie Wittenberger)

Photos from past to present of the class of 2015

Cody Boyce and Chelsey Klosterman pose for their annual school dance photo (photos submitted by Chelsey Klosterman)

Tyler Kaiser transforms from his cowboy pictures to his senior pictures while keeping his sweet smile (photos submitted

by Tyler Kaiser) [Below] Caleb Hankins, Adam Rush and Bret Jaegers have been friends since elementary school (photos submitted

by Adam Rush) Brooke Thompson and David Clausen have been friends from diapers to college athletes (photos submitted

by Brooke Thompson)

From dodgeball to softball Brook Rozier, Darby Brundage and Krista Brickey have been teammates and friends (photos submitted by Brooke Rozier)

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[staff]

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Seniors

Savanna Guitard College: Univesity of Alabama Major: Public Relations

Brianna Lock College: University of Arkansas Major: International Business

“Being on staff allowed “I liked that every issue me to make bonds we all had a job and with friends that will last we all helped each a lifetime” other complete it”

Through the years

Thomas Hatfield College: University of Missouri-Columbia Major: Journalism

“They should call room 301 Las Vegas because I felt like I hit the jackpot!”

2013-2014

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Brenden Harrison College: Truman State University Major: Criminal Justice

“My favorite part of newspaper was meeting all of these bomb people”

2014-2015

Jaycie Sabala

College: Eastern Michigan University Major: Journalism/Media Studies

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Delaney Jobe

College: University of Missouri-Columbia Major: Business administration

“I took a shot at writing “Being on staff I was for newspaper and able to make friends made some of my best that I wouldn’t normally friends here” get to meet”

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Thomas Hatfield

Savanna Guitard

Dear Newspaper Seniors, Thank you for making this year an amazing one. The past nine issues would not have been the same without Thomas’s controversial comments, Savanna’s contagious laugh, Delaney’s wicked dance moves, Jaycie’s pep talks, Brianna’s positive personality, and Brenden’s GroupMe rants.

We are sad to see you go but are happy to witness the amazing things that you are going to do with your lives.

Whether you are moving 30 minutes away or 9 hours away, we are going to miss all of you in the journalism room next year.

Thank you for sticking with us through the long work nights, the early paper days and the stressful deadlines. Thank you for keeping us sane and teaching us everything you know.

Although newspaper will not be the same, just know you are leaving the paper in (semi) capable hands and that we will try to make you proud.

Do not forget about us and please come back to visit.

Jaycie Sabala

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Brianna Lock

Brenden Harrison

Delaney Jobe [cartoons by Ainsley Grey]

a e Onc ter, a b e d

Meredith Manda

Jay Debate

Wishes seniors the best of luck in the future!

Adam Waggoner

Sabrina Tannehill

Love, Your juniors and sophomores

alwa deb ys a ater !

Austin Redding (Captain)

Salena Fessehaye