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Senior Showcase p. 4

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CONTENTS

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Senior Bailey Bullock performs in the background of a scene during the fall production of “Legally Blonde.” photo by Bradley Holeman

ON THE COVER At the Fields of Faith event at Bulldog Stadium, senior Bailey Bullock performs with fellow youth orchestra members. photo by Ahna Stacy

FEATURES: 4. SENIOR SHOWCASE Student musicians explain the reason behind their hobbies

Adviser Jayme Quick Editor Caitlin Wills

Athletes, others explain extra stressors of busy season

ENTERTAINMENT:

5. STATE BOUND

10. FUNNY BUSINESS

Technology club prepares for area contest

Top 5 superbowl commercials

6. CAREER COMPETITORS

VACATION VIDEOS

Seniors involved in UIL academics, video discuss their contests

Best movies to see over spring break

7. RUNWAY RECOGNITIONN

Spending spring break at home vs. going away

Two students participate in modeling event

CARTHAGINIAN STAFF

8. SPRING STRESS

Staff Writers Jennifer Aguirre Madison Green Ashley Thompson Kim Spradley Kaitlyn Sapalaran Publication Assistants Hunter Poindexter, Sports Editor Mika Hudman, Business Manager

11. BREAK BESTS

12. FIT FOODS

OPINION: 13. STAFF EDITORIAL Editor sounds off on hot topic

SPORTS: 14. BASEBALL SOFTBALL TRACK TENNIS Season highlights for spring sports 15. SOFTBALL SIGNINGS Girls commit to college teams

Healthy meal recipes

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Senior Showcase

Bailey Bullock

Student musicians explain the reason behind their hobbies Story by Caitlin Wills

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s she pushes the bow across the strings, beautiful music flows from the violin. She looks out in the crowd and sees her family and the rest of the church watching her play.

we get to play in foreign countries, but we got to explore the cultures and learn about their history.”

This year, Bullock performed during the fall drama production of “Legally Blonde” and at “Fields of Faith,” a community event for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She performs performs every other Sunday and for special occasions as a member of the FBC orchestra, which she joined her freshman year.

Senior Bailey Bullock plays the violin in her church orchestra at First Baptist Church of Carthage and at various community and school events.

“At the end of this year, I think I will get a scholarship for playing with my church,” Bullock said. “I am very thankful and grateful for any help that I get. It takes a lot of effort to be good.”

Bullock has been playing the violin for eight years. She received her first violin as a gift.

“I got my violin for Christmas after waiting for one for years,” Bullock said. “I always loved hearing violin music and just waited to play that myself.”

A year and a half later, when Bullock

was 11, she joined a local youth orchestra, Project String Power, which performed at community events and also traveled to perform concerts in other countries such as Austria and Germany.

“I love playing with the church orchestra because we’re always playing new music and it gives me a new challenge every week,” Bullock said. “Having everyone in the group with me keeps me having fun.”

“Traveling to Germany and Austria was really awesome,” Bullock said. “Not only did

Alex Rowe I started playing the piano when I was five. My mom was teaching piano and I liked it, it was fun to bang on. The hardest part is playing with both hands on different octaves.

Will Stacy

Playing the guitar gives me time to relax and I’ve always have enjoyed music. I started playing about three years ago. I practice about three times a week and for about an hour and a half each time. On Wednesdays nights, I perform at youth and I also perform on some Sundays. When I do perform, it’s always at church. My favorite part would be just having fun and enjoying the instrument and getting into the music.

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State bound Technology club prepares for state contest

By Kaitlyn Sapalaran

Technology Student Association is an organization where you put your mind and skills to work. It is an environment where laziness is not acceptable. You start at the area contest and then you work your way up to state, then to Nationals. Carthage TSA has advanced to the state contest which is April 9-11 in Waco.

“My favorite part of state is meeting new people and making new friends,” Junior Cole Donald said.

TSA is not set on just winning, their goal is to also help you grow as an individual. It gives you the opportunity to interact with different students from all over Texas and when you go to Nationals it expands to interacting with kids from all over the country.

“I think this year will be phenomenal for everyone, not just me,” Junior Laken Smith said.

The minute students sign up to be in TSA they are on a working mission so their projects can be filled with perfection. From taking photos to welding, students are like little working elves.

This year for state students are competing in events like photography, vinyl, chapter team, computer aided design, 3D model, AUTOCAD, and many more.

“If we go in prepared to compete to the best of our ability like in years past, I believe we have a chance of walking away with [another] state championship, Donald said.

“I’m really excited for our state competition this year. We have a lot of kids working hard to perfect their projects. As always, I know they’ll do a fantastic job competing, and obviously plan to bring home another trophy.”

-Elida Villareall, 12 “I think competition will be great this year!”

-Krisitin Mcmullen, 12

“I’m hoping that we will be able to be competitive again this year and students will get [a good] experience.”

-TSA Advisor Bud Worley

Video Technology compete at state competition

By Ashley Thompson

Four students from the video technology class advanced to the state “Young Filmmakers Festival” held in Austin on Feb. 18. Seniors Blake Holland and Emily Roberson won third place in the “Documentary” category for their video about convincted murderer Bernie Tiede.

“We started the interview process the last week of the 2014 year,” senior Blake Holland said. “I shot the B-roll and wrote the script over the course of one week. I spent a night completing the project from about 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. It was worth [the time] though.”

Sophomores Emily Andrus and Chaitali Patel alsco competed in the “Documentary” categor for their video about CJH teacher Shannon Baldree and her late husband, Cody. Looking back at all of their accomplishments, Andrus and Patel acknowledge the emotion that went into making the video.

“The hardest part of making the documentary was the emotions,” Patel said. “I didn’t know Cody Baldree personally, but I knew his family and their inspiring story. I did not know if I could control my emotions during interviews.”

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A History of Success Senior UIL students discuss their strategies, goals

“I have competed at the state UIL meet the past three years of high school. My freshman year I competed in ready writing at state, but I did not place. My sophomore year, I won third in feature writing. My junior year I won third in editorial writing, first in feature writing and was a member of the 3A first place journalism team.”

-Sutton Travis, 12 “I am hoping our OneAct play will go to state!

Also, personally I would like to earn one more Best Actress award in high school.”

-Haley Hanks, 12 “I do not change anything when district starts because I do not want to psych myself out. I just keep everything the same and do my thing when district rolls around.”

-Bradley Holeman, 12

“Frozen Justice”

by Blake Holland and Emily Roberson

“Learning to Live Again”

by Emily Andrus and Chaitali Patel

“UIL has been so much fun for me throughout high school. It is a lot of hard work, but it has definitely been worth it. “ -Hunter Poindexter, 12

Runway Recognition High school students model prom dresses

By Kim Spradley

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alking down the runway, sophomores Madi Green and Sierra Ruiz model their dresses as the spotlight shines on them. All eyes are on them as they walk down the runway.

Green and Ruiz participated in the Bridal, Prom & Party Expo at Harvey Hall in Tyler, on Feb. 7.

“My favorite part about modeling is, getting a make over and I get to try on different clothes,” Ruiz said.

For Green this was not her first time to model, but for Sierra this was uncharted territory.

“I have modeled my nails at Pine Tree nails, but only because I get such unique nail designs,” Green said.

These two girls have to build up the courage to go out in front of hundreds of people and not freak out while they are on the runway.

“I was nervous, of course,” Green said. “My biggest fear was falling but once I got out there, I had a blast.”

Of course everyone has their pros and cons about the activities they do, but they find a way to push through the bad because they like the good.

“My least favorite part about modeling would have to be the fact that I didn’t get to eat,” Ruiz said.

Most teenagers do the activities they do because that is what their parents did when they were 15-18 years old and this is the case for one

of the girls.

“My mom inspired me to model, because she modeled for a Dillards and other companys growing up,” Green said.

Most students in high school want to pursue their dream to be successful, whether it is sports, newspaper or modeling; everyone wants their hobbies to be their dream career.

“I definitely hope to see it my career if possible because I love modeling,” Green said.

Both girls said close to the same thing when it came to giving advice to others.

“Be yourself no matter how much make-up you have on or how pretty you look,” Green said. “You are just a human and so is everyone else on the runway. So you won’t be perfect, but always smile.”

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“Be yourself no matter how much make-up you have on or how pretty you look,” Green said.

“You are just a human and so is everyone else on the runway. So you won’t be perfect, but always smile!”

SPRING STRESS

During the spring, the school has a filled schedule with sports and other organizations.

Soccer finishes their season in the spring, while Baseball, Softball, Track, Tennis, and Golf begin. UIL events continue to go on, and One Act play begins.

Payton Travis, 9

Tryouts for Auxiliary, Cheer, and Drill team take place. Many students participate in multiple sports or organizations throughout the spring in both in and outside of school. These students talk about what they are involved in and how they manage their time.

Annie Mahaffey, 9

Ashley Thompson, 10

Payton Travis is in PAP classes and participates

Annie Mahaffey is involved in PAP classes, UIL

Ashley Thompson is involved in PAP and AP

in FFA and soccer. Outside of school, she has

academics, and tennis. Outside of school, she

classes, Cheer, Track, and is the stat girl for the

violin lessons and dance.

participates in dance and piano.

boys’ baseball team.

How does a busy day usually go for you?

How does a busy day usually go for you?

How does a busy day usually go for you?

On busy days, I find myself stressing. However,

Well, I sleep in as late as I possibly can (usually

I usually get up and go to school and when I get

I have to remind myself that I am blessed and

around 7:00) and then I get ready and go to

out of school I have track practice and then I

that tomorrow will come as a new day. I am

school. After school, I have tennis practice

leave to go to Tyler for volleyball practice and

usually up late preparing for the next day and

until 4:30; then I have about 30 minutes to

then when I get home I still have homework

working on homework.

work on homework before dance starts at

to do.

Do you have much free time? What do

5:30. Dance ends at 9:00, and then I eat and

How do you keep up with your school

you like to do during your free time?

shower and finish whatever homework I have

work?

During my free time, I like to relax and breathe. Also, I enjoy going to ride my horses.

Do you feel like you get enough time to rest, eat, or have time for yourself?

Some days, I feel like I don’t have enough time; however, others I have plenty.

left before I go to sleep.

I am a very organized person so I have an

How do you keep up with your school

organizer that has each class I am in labeled

work?

and when I have homework I just put it under

I try to work on school try to work on school

that tab.

work whenever I have free time during classes

Do you feel like you get enough time to

and at home. Every little bit helps.

rest, eat, or have time for yourself?

No because sometimes all you want to do is come home and take a nap, but I never have time to do that. Also, I feel like I have too much homework to ever get a good night’s rest.

Faith Landreneaux, 10 Faith Landreneax is involved in club

Kelsey Weidner, 11

Ethan Rymel, 11 classes, participates in UIL and NHS, and plays

her basketball season during the spring.

Kelsey Weidner is a dual credit student, has an afterschool job, plays tennis, runs track, and is also involved in band and twirling during the spring.

How does a busy day usually go for

How does a busy day usually go for you?

How does a busy day usually go for you?

volleyball, softball, track, and also finishes up

you?

“I go to school, then I go to basketball

In my day, I go to school and have

Ethan Rymel is in PAP and dual credit soccer and runs track during the spring.

After school I go to soccer until 5:30, I go

afterschool tennis or track practice. I get out

home to eat and go work out from 6:30 to

practice, then volleyball practice. Once

of practice and go straight to work and get off

8:00.

basketball [season] is over, I go from school,

around 9:30. Then I go home to start on my

How do you keep up with your school

to track, to softball, to volleyball.”

homework.

work?

How do you keep up with school work?

How do you keep up with your school

I just try to use the last few hours of the day

work?

that are left for homework.

class, during class, or in the car on my way to

If we’re not busy at work, I usually do my

Do you have much free time? What do

a different practice.”

homework and if we are then I finish at home.

you like to do during your free time?

What do you do on your free time?

What do you like to do during your free

I don’t have much free time but when I do I

time?

like to rest or play video games. Sometimes I

I don’t have much free time but if I do, I’ll go

feel like I do not get enough rest.

“I do my school work either at the end of

“I don’t have much free time, I normally don’t get home until about 10:30 or 11:00.”

to Longview or to the movies but sometimes I just chill out because it’s nice to have time to relax after being so busy.

by madi Green

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“My favorite Super Bowl commercial was the Mountain Dew Kickstart, because the plot twist was unexpected and hilarious.”

-Cole Clinton, 12

“My favorite commercial was the Mountain Dew one, where the objects started dancing, just because it was so funny.”

-Paige Buell, 10

“My favorite commercial was the one where the dog and horse were friends and the dog kept coming back to the horse.”

-Amy Young, 11

“My favorite commercial “My favorite was Dodge was the Avengers 2: Iron commercial where, the old Man vs Hulk because those people give the younger are my favorite heroes.” people advice about life.”

-Aadryn Smith, 9

-Blake Carroll, 11

MUST-SEE MOVIES

by madi Green

Mattison Doffit, 9 Meosha Brown,11

Jack Mahaffey,12

Kaitlyn Isbell,12

“I would like to see the Movie “I want to see Cinderella, Cinderella beacause as a child, because I have always loved I always loved the Disney the movie since I was little.”

Princesses and loved the stories. Bringing the Cinderella love story to life is truly inspiring, Cinderella will always be a classic fairy-tale that every girl will always want to live.”

“I’m excited to see The Gun Man. I love Sean Penn and his work. I also am a huge fan of classic action/romance movies.”

“The Divergent SeriesInsurgent is my must-see movie of Spring break, Because the book was good.”

BREAK BESTS

By Kaitlyn Sapalaran

Spending spring break going away

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Spring Break 2015

he best ways to conquer spring break is to travel to exotic destinations like South Padre Island to witness the nightlife scene and to travel to their affordable lodges. You can also try visitng Santo Domingo to travel to see their numerous attractions to make your visit worthwhile. If you do not want to spend a bundle of money you can spend time on the road with your friends to create an exciting adventure. You can go to a near by big city to buy the new trendy wardobe or just to do some sightseeing. I feel like Spring Break is a time to break free from your everyday life so your activites should be based on something you wouldn’t get to do every other day. It is an oppurtunity to go visit these places that are so beautiful and it be like a chance you don’t often get to receive. Sure you can sleep all day but you’re missing out on the time you could be shopping in a state you don’t get to often go too or trying different ethnic foods.

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Spending Spring Break at home

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pring break is a time to give students a chance to recharge. Students are burned out from the insomnious nights and the bundle of homework they battle to get through. Spending gobs of money is not going to define the amount of fun you are going to acquire during your break, so bulk up on your volunteer hours.

Look up any near programs or organizations so you can provide yourself to others who are in need. Or you can just simply pop open your laptop and catch up on some of your favorite tv shows on netflix with a big bowl of buttery popcorn lying next to you. You also do not have to do anything at all, lie in your bed and catch up on your sleep. Also, catch up on the lost hours of spending time with the family, you have been caught up in your school responsibilites so now is the time to reconnect with them. Try not to waste anytime, take advantage of the relaxing break before you go back to school for the long haul until summer.

Kendra Sapalaran, 9

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For Spring Break my family and I are going to go to Destin Florida. My nana rented us a beach house to stay at and we are going to relax on the beach as well as going shopping. I’m really looking forward to going because I enjoyed it a lot when I went last year.”

Sydnee Taylor, 10

Breanna Pittman, 12

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I’m not doing anything for Spring Break because I got grounded. I got grounded because I made a decision I thought was best for me but apparently my parents did not agree with that. So, I don’t get to do anything.”

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Alexus Hardy, 12

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The first two days of spring break I will be in Dallas with my family. A big group of us are going to watch the Mavericks play against OKC, and do a little shopping while we are up there.”

During Spring Break I am going to Cozumel, Mexico for a family vacation. We are going to go scuba diving and also we are going to rent a jeep so we can ride around in it. For the most part we are going to just relax.”

Fit Foods Fresh meal ideas for spring break

By Kim Spradley

Cheese Quesadilla

Frozen Berry Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

Chicken Pot Pie Ingredients

Ingredients

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8 flour tortillas

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6 ounces of vanilla yogurt, yoplait custard style

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2 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crusts

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2 cups of shredded chedder cheese

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6-10 ice cubes

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1 (6 3/4 oz) can chicken chopped

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1 cup pineapple, orange and banana juice

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1 (16oz) can of mixed vegetables, drained

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1 small frozen banana, peel and slice into chunks.

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1 (10 3/4 oz.) can of cream of chicken soup

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1/2 teaspoon celery flakes

1 cup frozen mixed berries

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1/4 teaspoon of pepper

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1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning

1.

Fit one pie crusts into a 9” pie plate. Combine chicken and remaining 5 ingredients in a bowl; pour into pie crusts.

2.

Moisten edges of pie crusts with water, top with remaining crust. Fold edges under and crimp; cut slits in top. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes; let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Directions 1.

2.

Preheat oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat frying pan on medium heat. Place 1 tortilla in pan for 30 seconds. Flip over then sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheese. Then fold in half and press down slightly with a spatula.

Cook, turning over once, until quesadilla is lightly toasted on both sides and the cheese has melted in the inside.

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Directions 1.

2.

In a blender, add all ingredients. Blend well until smooth.

Slowly add more fruit juice as needed if it becomes too thick blend.

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MAY BONDS

Three new bond propositions will be on the ballot this May

PROPOSITION 1

PROPOSITION 2

PROPOSITION 3

$8,570,000

$19,750,000

$905,000

Would pay for various construction and maintenance projects throughout the district. Includes a new bus lane and cafeteria renovations for the high school. Also includes replacing A/C units at Carthage Primary and installing energy efficient doors and windows.

This would fund a new fine arts complex on the high school campus. Would include a large, modern auditorium and new fine arts facilities such as a band hall, choir hall, art studio and broadcast journalism studio.

Save the money for a new turf for the football field when it needs to be replaced and an expanded press box

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hese bonds will not make taxes for the community go up. The state law requires high income schools to give back a certain amount of money to the state. By using these bonds it would allow the school to use the extra money instead of sending it back to the state.

AJ Bowers, 10

Laken Smith, 11

Sarah Funderburk,11

Atalia Cantu, 9

“I believe that getting the new fine arts complex would be a great way to help advance fine arts in Carthage. Also, I ride a bus so getting new buses will be nice so everyone can ride in style.”

“I think proposition one will be more beneficial to the school just for the fact there will be a new bus lane, they can keep the school running. We won’t have to worry about computers failing or the lights going out.”

“I feel as though the bond idea is a great system to give our school a nice upgrade. These bonds are something just to upgrade what we have. I do believe that we need all of these and that with the help of professionals who know what they are talking about, they can be great.”

“I think propositions two is best because there is a lot of the theater performances and it includes a new auditorium. It would be nice to have a bigger auditorium. With everything the second one includes, it will be good for the school.”

Taking the field Baseball prepares for district games

By Ashley Thompson

The boy’s baseball team will begin playing their district

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games on Tuesday, March 10 in Henderson.

“I’m mainly working on my hitting,” junior Bryson Crawford said.

“Coach Goldman and Coach Mac have

T h e golf team pretty much plays year round at different tournaments all over.

However, they do not start their district until April 1st in Longview and then continue with regional and then state.

Many of the players have grown up playing golf, so for them this is just second nature.

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However, like every other sport or activity there is always a

never to give up.”

The teams practice atleast up to six hours a week after school two to three days a week.

“Some of the goals that I have set for myself this season would be to beat my time from last year”’ sophmore Cheston Malone said.

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“My favorite part about a baseball game is playing on the field with my best friends,” sophomore Kolbey Sharpe said.

“Also, knowing I’m representing the name that I wear on my chest.”

downside to what you are doing.

“As a baseball team, I think that we will be very successful this year,” junior Braden Russell said. “I am excited to see what the future has in store for our team when district rolls around.”

“My least favorite part is, how difficult the mental side of the sport is,” Baker said.

so For some this is the last year they will get to play on the q u i c k l y , ” Carthage team and are starting Roberson said. to feel the sadness.

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T h e boys and girls tennis team has begun their season as they practice and compete in games and tournaments in order to prepare for

they have a baseball game. to attend.

Practices consist of bettering the player’s batting and hitting performances.

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to advance from district.”

The teams will compete in district meets on April 15 and 16 in Tatum.

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“Either my 54 degree or my putter,” freshman Blake Socia said. “I can hit any shot with my 54 degree and I make it rain with my putter,”

“My dad has always played and it just seemed like a cool sport

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Like every other sport or event there is always a favorite part, whether it is their favorite shot, hit, throw, bat, or club.

And for golfers the same goes because they all have their favorite club that they like for different reasons.

Many of the students that play golf started because they have family members that play.

Growing up with them playing probably made it easier for them to join the sport that they now love.

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that could eventually take me through college,” sophomore Gracie Baker said.

“I started learning how to play when I was 8 or 9,” senior Emily Roberson said. “However I didn’t get serious until my 8th grade year.”

As the track teams start off their season, both girls and boys have shown progress Their first meet of the season was Feb. 26 in Elysian Fields.

“I honestly feel like I have improved since the beginning of the year”, sophmore Destiny Buffin said.

“I’ve taught myself to keep going hard and

preached all year about having a good approach at the plate. I plan on seeing some pretty good pitching at district so I need to be mentally and physically prepared for it in the batter’s box.”

sweats and water bottles.”, freshman Ashton Raabe said.

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their district tournament later this month.

“I mainly use tennis to get out of stress,” junior Sarah Funderburk said.

“There is nothing like slamming the ball down after a hard day of school and drama.”

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Milstead has scheduled more tournaments and games than he has in the previous years.

“We have several on Saturdays and in spring break and a few others every now and then,” Funderburk said.

Carthage can now host more games and tournaments, thanks to the tennis building that has been added.

Tennis

By Jennifer Aguirre

“Some difficulties are playing against kids who’ve been playing longer but as long as we all give 110% I believe we can meet our goals,” junior Kelsey Weidner said.

Softball Signings

Girls commit to college teams

By Caitlin Wills Samantha Clakley , 12

Senior softball girls Ashleigh Edge, Samantha Clakley and Kacey Maines have the honor to continue to pursue their softball career in college. Both Kacey Maines and Ashleigh Edge are going to Bossier Parish Community College and Samantha Clakley going to UT Arlington.

Edge was offered a scholarship from Galveston College. Edge started her career with softball when she played in dixie league and all her hard work payed off when she began to be the starting varsity short stop.

“I felt really good getting offered this scholarship,” Edge said. “Playing softball my whole life and getting to continue it through college, I feel lucky beyond to have

this oppurtunity.

Maines, who is also attending BPCC, found out about the college by going to a private try out.

“As soon as I saw the school and talked to the coaches I knew I would love going to school there,” Maines said. “Plus it’s kind of close to home and I liked that also.”

Maines started off her high school years by playing baseball so softball really wasn’t on her mind until she switched form wooden bats to the metal bats.

“I never really though about college softball until I got into high school,” Maines said. “I knew I wanted to be a college athlete and softball was my best option.”

Kacey Maines, 12

Ashleigh Edge, 12

Clakley who will be attending UT Arlington, got offered scholarships from SFA, Campbell University and Nicholls State. Clakley has been an intimidating pitcher the minute her foot touched the dirt her freshman year. With non stop practice after practice Clakley worked hard to get to where she is now.

“I’ve always wanted to play college softball because I didnt want all of my hard work that I’ve been putting in since I was 7 to just stop after high school.”

BULLDOG BULLETIN

Marissa Garcia, 11; Erin Cutrer, 11 photo by Caitlin Wills

MARCH 16 Spring Break begins

APRIL

17 9th Baseball vs Kilgore

1 English II EOC Exam

9th Baseball @ Lufkin

JV/V Softball @ Henderson

20 Girls’ Golf @ Pine Tree JV/V Baseball vs Center Soccer vs Waskom

21 Girls’ Golf @ Pine Tree 23 Golf @ Huntsville

9th Baseball @ Tyler Lee TSA Regionals @ FBC Carthage District OAP Contest

24 JV Boys’ Track @ Lufkin

Soccer (all) vs Henderson JV/V Baseball @ Rusk JV/V Softball vs Henderson TSA Regionals @ FBC Carthage

26 V Boys’ Track @ Lufkin

Girls’ Track @ San Augustine Senior Cap & Gown Pics

27 JV/V Baseball vs Tatum

JV/V Softball vs Center 9th Baseball @ Nacogdoches

30 English I EOC Exam 31 FFA Judging @ SFASU

JV/V Baseball vs Henderson JV/V Softball @ Rusk 9th Baseball @ Henderson

Girls’/Boys’ District Golf

2 Track Meet @ Carthage

Girls’/Boys’ District Golf JV/V Softball vs Tatum 9th Baseball vs Lufkin V Baseball vs Pleasant Grove

6 9th Baseball @ Tyler Lee 7 FFA Bi-Area Judging JV/V Baseball @ Center JV/V Softball vs Henderson

15 District Track @ Tatum Area One-Act Contest

16 District Track @ Tatum Choir UIL Contest @ CHS

17 JV/V Baseball @

Henderson JV/V Softball vs Rusk 9th Baseball vs Henderson

20 9th Baseball @ Lufkin 21 JV/V Softball @ Tatum 23 Last day of 5th 6 Weeks

8 FFA Judging @ NTCC 9 TSA State Contest @

24 Bad Weather Make-Up

Waco (9th-11th)

Day Area One-Act Play Contest

10 JV/V Boys’ Track @

25 UIL Academic Regionals

Tatum Girls’ Track @ Pine Tree JV/V Baseball vs Rusk

11 FFA Area VI Meats Contest

9th Baseball @ Spring Hill

28 FFA District Degree Check JV/Varsity Baseball @ Rusk

9th/JV Baseball @ Pleasant Grove

13 FFA Area VI Horse Contest 9th Baseball @ Henderson

14 JV/V Baseball @ Tatum JV/V Softball @ Center Academic Awards, 11 am

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CONTENTS

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Senior Bailey Bullock performs in the background of a scene during the fall production of “Legally Blonde.” photo by Bradley Holeman

ON THE COVER At the Fields of Faith event at Bulldog Stadium, senior Bailey Bullock performs with fellow youth orchestra members. photo by Ahna Stacy

FEATURES: 4. SENIOR SHOWCASE Student musicians explain the reason behind their hobbies

Adviser Jayme Quick Editor Caitlin Wills

Athletes, others explain extra stressors of busy season

ENTERTAINMENT:

5. STATE BOUND

10. FUNNY BUSINESS

Technology club prepares for area contest

Top 5 superbowl commercials

6. CAREER COMPETITORS

VACATION VIDEOS

Seniors involved in UIL academics, video discuss their contests

Best movies to see over spring break

7. RUNWAY RECOGNITIONN

Spending spring break at home vs. going away

Two students participate in modeling event

CARTHAGINIAN STAFF

8. SPRING STRESS

Staff Writers Jennifer Aguirre Madison Green Ashley Thompson Kim Spradley Kaitlyn Sapalaran Publication Assistants Hunter Poindexter, Sports Editor Mika Hudman, Business Manager

11. BREAK BESTS

12. FIT FOODS

OPINION: 13. STAFF EDITORIAL Editor sounds off on hot topic

SPORTS: 14. BASEBALL SOFTBALL TRACK TENNIS Season highlights for spring sports 15. SOFTBALL SIGNINGS Girls commit to college teams

Healthy meal recipes

EDITORIAL POLICY

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Senior Showcase

Bailey Bullock

Student musicians explain the reason behind their hobbies Story by Caitlin Wills

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s she pushes the bow across the strings, beautiful music flows from the violin. She looks out in the crowd and sees her family and the rest of the church watching her play.

we get to play in foreign countries, but we got to explore the cultures and learn about their history.”

This year, Bullock performed during the fall drama production of “Legally Blonde” and at “Fields of Faith,” a community event for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She performs performs every other Sunday and for special occasions as a member of the FBC orchestra, which she joined her freshman year.

Senior Bailey Bullock plays the violin in her church orchestra at First Baptist Church of Carthage and at various community and school events.

“At the end of this year, I think I will get a scholarship for playing with my church,” Bullock said. “I am very thankful and grateful for any help that I get. It takes a lot of effort to be good.”

Bullock has been playing the violin for eight years. She received her first violin as a gift.

“I got my violin for Christmas after waiting for one for years,” Bullock said. “I always loved hearing violin music and just waited to play that myself.”

A year and a half later, when Bullock

was 11, she joined a local youth orchestra, Project String Power, which performed at community events and also traveled to perform concerts in other countries such as Austria and Germany.

“I love playing with the church orchestra because we’re always playing new music and it gives me a new challenge every week,” Bullock said. “Having everyone in the group with me keeps me having fun.”

“Traveling to Germany and Austria was really awesome,” Bullock said. “Not only did

Alex Rowe I started playing the piano when I was five. My mom was teaching piano and I liked it, it was fun to bang on. The hardest part is playing with both hands on different octaves.

Will Stacy

Playing the guitar gives me time to relax and I’ve always have enjoyed music. I started playing about three years ago. I practice about three times a week and for about an hour and a half each time. On Wednesdays nights, I perform at youth and I also perform on some Sundays. When I do perform, it’s always at church. My favorite part would be just having fun and enjoying the instrument and getting into the music.

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State bound Technology club prepares for state contest

By Kaitlyn Sapalaran

Technology Student Association is an organization where you put your mind and skills to work. It is an environment where laziness is not acceptable. You start at the area contest and then you work your way up to state, then to Nationals. Carthage TSA has advanced to the state contest which is April 9-11 in Waco.

“My favorite part of state is meeting new people and making new friends,” Junior Cole Donald said.

TSA is not set on just winning, their goal is to also help you grow as an individual. It gives you the opportunity to interact with different students from all over Texas and when you go to Nationals it expands to interacting with kids from all over the country.

“I think this year will be phenomenal for everyone, not just me,” Junior Laken Smith said.

The minute students sign up to be in TSA they are on a working mission so their projects can be filled with perfection. From taking photos to welding, students are like little working elves.

This year for state students are competing in events like photography, vinyl, chapter team, computer aided design, 3D model, AUTOCAD, and many more.

“If we go in prepared to compete to the best of our ability like in years past, I believe we have a chance of walking away with [another] state championship, Donald said.

“I’m really excited for our state competition this year. We have a lot of kids working hard to perfect their projects. As always, I know they’ll do a fantastic job competing, and obviously plan to bring home another trophy.”

-Elida Villareall, 12 “I think competition will be great this year!”

-Krisitin Mcmullen, 12

“I’m hoping that we will be able to be competitive again this year and students will get [a good] experience.”

-TSA Advisor Bud Worley

Video Technology compete at state competition

By Ashley Thompson

Four students from the video technology class advanced to the state “Young Filmmakers Festival” held in Austin on Feb. 18. Seniors Blake Holland and Emily Roberson won third place in the “Documentary” category for their video about convincted murderer Bernie Tiede.

“We started the interview process the last week of the 2014 year,” senior Blake Holland said. “I shot the B-roll and wrote the script over the course of one week. I spent a night completing the project from about 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. It was worth [the time] though.”

Sophomores Emily Andrus and Chaitali Patel alsco competed in the “Documentary” categor for their video about CJH teacher Shannon Baldree and her late husband, Cody. Looking back at all of their accomplishments, Andrus and Patel acknowledge the emotion that went into making the video.

“The hardest part of making the documentary was the emotions,” Patel said. “I didn’t know Cody Baldree personally, but I knew his family and their inspiring story. I did not know if I could control my emotions during interviews.”

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A History of Success Senior UIL students discuss their strategies, goals

“I have competed at the state UIL meet the past three years of high school. My freshman year I competed in ready writing at state, but I did not place. My sophomore year, I won third in feature writing. My junior year I won third in editorial writing, first in feature writing and was a member of the 3A first place journalism team.”

-Sutton Travis, 12 “I am hoping our OneAct play will go to state!

Also, personally I would like to earn one more Best Actress award in high school.”

-Haley Hanks, 12 “I do not change anything when district starts because I do not want to psych myself out. I just keep everything the same and do my thing when district rolls around.”

-Bradley Holeman, 12

“Frozen Justice”

by Blake Holland and Emily Roberson

“Learning to Live Again”

by Emily Andrus and Chaitali Patel

“UIL has been so much fun for me throughout high school. It is a lot of hard work, but it has definitely been worth it. “ -Hunter Poindexter, 12

Runway Recognition High school students model prom dresses

By Kim Spradley

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alking down the runway, sophomores Madi Green and Sierra Ruiz model their dresses as the spotlight shines on them. All eyes are on them as they walk down the runway.

Green and Ruiz participated in the Bridal, Prom & Party Expo at Harvey Hall in Tyler, on Feb. 7.

“My favorite part about modeling is, getting a make over and I get to try on different clothes,” Ruiz said.

For Green this was not her first time to model, but for Sierra this was uncharted territory.

“I have modeled my nails at Pine Tree nails, but only because I get such unique nail designs,” Green said.

These two girls have to build up the courage to go out in front of hundreds of people and not freak out while they are on the runway.

“I was nervous, of course,” Green said. “My biggest fear was falling but once I got out there, I had a blast.”

Of course everyone has their pros and cons about the activities they do, but they find a way to push through the bad because they like the good.

“My least favorite part about modeling would have to be the fact that I didn’t get to eat,” Ruiz said.

Most teenagers do the activities they do because that is what their parents did when they were 15-18 years old and this is the case for one

of the girls.

“My mom inspired me to model, because she modeled for a Dillards and other companys growing up,” Green said.

Most students in high school want to pursue their dream to be successful, whether it is sports, newspaper or modeling; everyone wants their hobbies to be their dream career.

“I definitely hope to see it my career if possible because I love modeling,” Green said.

Both girls said close to the same thing when it came to giving advice to others.

“Be yourself no matter how much make-up you have on or how pretty you look,” Green said. “You are just a human and so is everyone else on the runway. So you won’t be perfect, but always smile.”

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“Be yourself no matter how much make-up you have on or how pretty you look,” Green said.

“You are just a human and so is everyone else on the runway. So you won’t be perfect, but always smile!”

SPRING STRESS

During the spring, the school has a filled schedule with sports and other organizations.

Soccer finishes their season in the spring, while Baseball, Softball, Track, Tennis, and Golf begin. UIL events continue to go on, and One Act play begins.

Payton Travis, 9

Tryouts for Auxiliary, Cheer, and Drill team take place. Many students participate in multiple sports or organizations throughout the spring in both in and outside of school. These students talk about what they are involved in and how they manage their time.

Annie Mahaffey, 9

Ashley Thompson, 10

Payton Travis is in PAP classes and participates

Annie Mahaffey is involved in PAP classes, UIL

Ashley Thompson is involved in PAP and AP

in FFA and soccer. Outside of school, she has

academics, and tennis. Outside of school, she

classes, Cheer, Track, and is the stat girl for the

violin lessons and dance.

participates in dance and piano.

boys’ baseball team.

How does a busy day usually go for you?

How does a busy day usually go for you?

How does a busy day usually go for you?

On busy days, I find myself stressing. However,

Well, I sleep in as late as I possibly can (usually

I usually get up and go to school and when I get

I have to remind myself that I am blessed and

around 7:00) and then I get ready and go to

out of school I have track practice and then I

that tomorrow will come as a new day. I am

school. After school, I have tennis practice

leave to go to Tyler for volleyball practice and

usually up late preparing for the next day and

until 4:30; then I have about 30 minutes to

then when I get home I still have homework

working on homework.

work on homework before dance starts at

to do.

Do you have much free time? What do

5:30. Dance ends at 9:00, and then I eat and

How do you keep up with your school

you like to do during your free time?

shower and finish whatever homework I have

work?

During my free time, I like to relax and breathe. Also, I enjoy going to ride my horses.

Do you feel like you get enough time to rest, eat, or have time for yourself?

Some days, I feel like I don’t have enough time; however, others I have plenty.

left before I go to sleep.

I am a very organized person so I have an

How do you keep up with your school

organizer that has each class I am in labeled

work?

and when I have homework I just put it under

I try to work on school try to work on school

that tab.

work whenever I have free time during classes

Do you feel like you get enough time to

and at home. Every little bit helps.

rest, eat, or have time for yourself?

No because sometimes all you want to do is come home and take a nap, but I never have time to do that. Also, I feel like I have too much homework to ever get a good night’s rest.

Faith Landreneaux, 10 Faith Landreneax is involved in club

Kelsey Weidner, 11

Ethan Rymel, 11 classes, participates in UIL and NHS, and plays

her basketball season during the spring.

Kelsey Weidner is a dual credit student, has an afterschool job, plays tennis, runs track, and is also involved in band and twirling during the spring.

How does a busy day usually go for

How does a busy day usually go for you?

How does a busy day usually go for you?

volleyball, softball, track, and also finishes up

you?

“I go to school, then I go to basketball

In my day, I go to school and have

Ethan Rymel is in PAP and dual credit soccer and runs track during the spring.

After school I go to soccer until 5:30, I go

afterschool tennis or track practice. I get out

home to eat and go work out from 6:30 to

practice, then volleyball practice. Once

of practice and go straight to work and get off

8:00.

basketball [season] is over, I go from school,

around 9:30. Then I go home to start on my

How do you keep up with your school

to track, to softball, to volleyball.”

homework.

work?

How do you keep up with school work?

How do you keep up with your school

I just try to use the last few hours of the day

work?

that are left for homework.

class, during class, or in the car on my way to

If we’re not busy at work, I usually do my

Do you have much free time? What do

a different practice.”

homework and if we are then I finish at home.

you like to do during your free time?

What do you do on your free time?

What do you like to do during your free

I don’t have much free time but when I do I

time?

like to rest or play video games. Sometimes I

I don’t have much free time but if I do, I’ll go

feel like I do not get enough rest.

“I do my school work either at the end of

“I don’t have much free time, I normally don’t get home until about 10:30 or 11:00.”

to Longview or to the movies but sometimes I just chill out because it’s nice to have time to relax after being so busy.

by madi Green

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“My favorite Super Bowl commercial was the Mountain Dew Kickstart, because the plot twist was unexpected and hilarious.”

-Cole Clinton, 12

“My favorite commercial was the Mountain Dew one, where the objects started dancing, just because it was so funny.”

-Paige Buell, 10

“My favorite commercial was the one where the dog and horse were friends and the dog kept coming back to the horse.”

-Amy Young, 11

“My favorite commercial “My favorite was Dodge was the Avengers 2: Iron commercial where, the old Man vs Hulk because those people give the younger are my favorite heroes.” people advice about life.”

-Aadryn Smith, 9

-Blake Carroll, 11

MUST-SEE MOVIES

by madi Green

Mattison Doffit, 9 Meosha Brown,11

Jack Mahaffey,12

Kaitlyn Isbell,12

“I would like to see the Movie “I want to see Cinderella, Cinderella beacause as a child, because I have always loved I always loved the Disney the movie since I was little.”

Princesses and loved the stories. Bringing the Cinderella love story to life is truly inspiring, Cinderella will always be a classic fairy-tale that every girl will always want to live.”

“I’m excited to see The Gun Man. I love Sean Penn and his work. I also am a huge fan of classic action/romance movies.”

“The Divergent SeriesInsurgent is my must-see movie of Spring break, Because the book was good.”

BREAK BESTS

By Kaitlyn Sapalaran

Spending spring break going away

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Spring Break 2015

he best ways to conquer spring break is to travel to exotic destinations like South Padre Island to witness the nightlife scene and to travel to their affordable lodges. You can also try visitng Santo Domingo to travel to see their numerous attractions to make your visit worthwhile. If you do not want to spend a bundle of money you can spend time on the road with your friends to create an exciting adventure. You can go to a near by big city to buy the new trendy wardobe or just to do some sightseeing. I feel like Spring Break is a time to break free from your everyday life so your activites should be based on something you wouldn’t get to do every other day. It is an oppurtunity to go visit these places that are so beautiful and it be like a chance you don’t often get to receive. Sure you can sleep all day but you’re missing out on the time you could be shopping in a state you don’t get to often go too or trying different ethnic foods.

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Spending Spring Break at home

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pring break is a time to give students a chance to recharge. Students are burned out from the insomnious nights and the bundle of homework they battle to get through. Spending gobs of money is not going to define the amount of fun you are going to acquire during your break, so bulk up on your volunteer hours.

Look up any near programs or organizations so you can provide yourself to others who are in need. Or you can just simply pop open your laptop and catch up on some of your favorite tv shows on netflix with a big bowl of buttery popcorn lying next to you. You also do not have to do anything at all, lie in your bed and catch up on your sleep. Also, catch up on the lost hours of spending time with the family, you have been caught up in your school responsibilites so now is the time to reconnect with them. Try not to waste anytime, take advantage of the relaxing break before you go back to school for the long haul until summer.

Kendra Sapalaran, 9

“

For Spring Break my family and I are going to go to Destin Florida. My nana rented us a beach house to stay at and we are going to relax on the beach as well as going shopping. I’m really looking forward to going because I enjoyed it a lot when I went last year.”

Sydnee Taylor, 10

Breanna Pittman, 12

“

I’m not doing anything for Spring Break because I got grounded. I got grounded because I made a decision I thought was best for me but apparently my parents did not agree with that. So, I don’t get to do anything.”

“

Alexus Hardy, 12

“

The first two days of spring break I will be in Dallas with my family. A big group of us are going to watch the Mavericks play against OKC, and do a little shopping while we are up there.”

During Spring Break I am going to Cozumel, Mexico for a family vacation. We are going to go scuba diving and also we are going to rent a jeep so we can ride around in it. For the most part we are going to just relax.”

Fit Foods Fresh meal ideas for spring break

By Kim Spradley

Cheese Quesadilla

Frozen Berry Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

Chicken Pot Pie Ingredients

Ingredients

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8 flour tortillas

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6 ounces of vanilla yogurt, yoplait custard style

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2 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crusts

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2 cups of shredded chedder cheese

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6-10 ice cubes

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1 (6 3/4 oz) can chicken chopped

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1 cup pineapple, orange and banana juice

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1 (16oz) can of mixed vegetables, drained

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1 small frozen banana, peel and slice into chunks.

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1 (10 3/4 oz.) can of cream of chicken soup

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1/2 teaspoon celery flakes

1 cup frozen mixed berries

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1/4 teaspoon of pepper

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1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning

1.

Fit one pie crusts into a 9” pie plate. Combine chicken and remaining 5 ingredients in a bowl; pour into pie crusts.

2.

Moisten edges of pie crusts with water, top with remaining crust. Fold edges under and crimp; cut slits in top. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes; let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Directions 1.

2.

Preheat oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat frying pan on medium heat. Place 1 tortilla in pan for 30 seconds. Flip over then sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheese. Then fold in half and press down slightly with a spatula.

Cook, turning over once, until quesadilla is lightly toasted on both sides and the cheese has melted in the inside.

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Directions 1.

2.

In a blender, add all ingredients. Blend well until smooth.

Slowly add more fruit juice as needed if it becomes too thick blend.

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MAY BONDS

Three new bond propositions will be on the ballot this May

PROPOSITION 1

PROPOSITION 2

PROPOSITION 3

$8,570,000

$19,750,000

$905,000

Would pay for various construction and maintenance projects throughout the district. Includes a new bus lane and cafeteria renovations for the high school. Also includes replacing A/C units at Carthage Primary and installing energy efficient doors and windows.

This would fund a new fine arts complex on the high school campus. Would include a large, modern auditorium and new fine arts facilities such as a band hall, choir hall, art studio and broadcast journalism studio.

Save the money for a new turf for the football field when it needs to be replaced and an expanded press box

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hese bonds will not make taxes for the community go up. The state law requires high income schools to give back a certain amount of money to the state. By using these bonds it would allow the school to use the extra money instead of sending it back to the state.

AJ Bowers, 10

Laken Smith, 11

Sarah Funderburk,11

Atalia Cantu, 9

“I believe that getting the new fine arts complex would be a great way to help advance fine arts in Carthage. Also, I ride a bus so getting new buses will be nice so everyone can ride in style.”

“I think proposition one will be more beneficial to the school just for the fact there will be a new bus lane, they can keep the school running. We won’t have to worry about computers failing or the lights going out.”

“I feel as though the bond idea is a great system to give our school a nice upgrade. These bonds are something just to upgrade what we have. I do believe that we need all of these and that with the help of professionals who know what they are talking about, they can be great.”

“I think propositions two is best because there is a lot of the theater performances and it includes a new auditorium. It would be nice to have a bigger auditorium. With everything the second one includes, it will be good for the school.”

Taking the field Baseball prepares for district games

By Ashley Thompson

The boy’s baseball team will begin playing their district

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games on Tuesday, March 10 in Henderson.

“I’m mainly working on my hitting,” junior Bryson Crawford said.

“Coach Goldman and Coach Mac have

T h e golf team pretty much plays year round at different tournaments all over.

However, they do not start their district until April 1st in Longview and then continue with regional and then state.

Many of the players have grown up playing golf, so for them this is just second nature.

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However, like every other sport or activity there is always a

never to give up.”

The teams practice atleast up to six hours a week after school two to three days a week.

“Some of the goals that I have set for myself this season would be to beat my time from last year”’ sophmore Cheston Malone said.

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“My favorite part about a baseball game is playing on the field with my best friends,” sophomore Kolbey Sharpe said.

“Also, knowing I’m representing the name that I wear on my chest.”

downside to what you are doing.

“As a baseball team, I think that we will be very successful this year,” junior Braden Russell said. “I am excited to see what the future has in store for our team when district rolls around.”

“My least favorite part is, how difficult the mental side of the sport is,” Baker said.

so For some this is the last year they will get to play on the q u i c k l y , ” Carthage team and are starting Roberson said. to feel the sadness.

“It’s the last season and it is sad to know that it’s going by

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T h e boys and girls tennis team has begun their season as they practice and compete in games and tournaments in order to prepare for

they have a baseball game. to attend.

Practices consist of bettering the player’s batting and hitting performances.

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to advance from district.”

The teams will compete in district meets on April 15 and 16 in Tatum.

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“Either my 54 degree or my putter,” freshman Blake Socia said. “I can hit any shot with my 54 degree and I make it rain with my putter,”

“My dad has always played and it just seemed like a cool sport

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Like every other sport or event there is always a favorite part, whether it is their favorite shot, hit, throw, bat, or club.

And for golfers the same goes because they all have their favorite club that they like for different reasons.

Many of the students that play golf started because they have family members that play.

Growing up with them playing probably made it easier for them to join the sport that they now love.

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that could eventually take me through college,” sophomore Gracie Baker said.

“I started learning how to play when I was 8 or 9,” senior Emily Roberson said. “However I didn’t get serious until my 8th grade year.”

As the track teams start off their season, both girls and boys have shown progress Their first meet of the season was Feb. 26 in Elysian Fields.

“I honestly feel like I have improved since the beginning of the year”, sophmore Destiny Buffin said.

“I’ve taught myself to keep going hard and

preached all year about having a good approach at the plate. I plan on seeing some pretty good pitching at district so I need to be mentally and physically prepared for it in the batter’s box.”

sweats and water bottles.”, freshman Ashton Raabe said.

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their district tournament later this month.

“I mainly use tennis to get out of stress,” junior Sarah Funderburk said.

“There is nothing like slamming the ball down after a hard day of school and drama.”

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Milstead has scheduled more tournaments and games than he has in the previous years.

“We have several on Saturdays and in spring break and a few others every now and then,” Funderburk said.

Carthage can now host more games and tournaments, thanks to the tennis building that has been added.

Tennis

By Jennifer Aguirre

“Some difficulties are playing against kids who’ve been playing longer but as long as we all give 110% I believe we can meet our goals,” junior Kelsey Weidner said.

Softball Signings

Girls commit to college teams

By Caitlin Wills Samantha Clakley , 12

Senior softball girls Ashleigh Edge, Samantha Clakley and Kacey Maines have the honor to continue to pursue their softball career in college. Both Kacey Maines and Ashleigh Edge are going to Bossier Parish Community College and Samantha Clakley going to UT Arlington.

Edge was offered a scholarship from Galveston College. Edge started her career with softball when she played in dixie league and all her hard work payed off when she began to be the starting varsity short stop.

“I felt really good getting offered this scholarship,” Edge said. “Playing softball my whole life and getting to continue it through college, I feel lucky beyond to have

this oppurtunity.

Maines, who is also attending BPCC, found out about the college by going to a private try out.

“As soon as I saw the school and talked to the coaches I knew I would love going to school there,” Maines said. “Plus it’s kind of close to home and I liked that also.”

Maines started off her high school years by playing baseball so softball really wasn’t on her mind until she switched form wooden bats to the metal bats.

“I never really though about college softball until I got into high school,” Maines said. “I knew I wanted to be a college athlete and softball was my best option.”

Kacey Maines, 12

Ashleigh Edge, 12

Clakley who will be attending UT Arlington, got offered scholarships from SFA, Campbell University and Nicholls State. Clakley has been an intimidating pitcher the minute her foot touched the dirt her freshman year. With non stop practice after practice Clakley worked hard to get to where she is now.

“I’ve always wanted to play college softball because I didnt want all of my hard work that I’ve been putting in since I was 7 to just stop after high school.”

BULLDOG BULLETIN

Marissa Garcia, 11; Erin Cutrer, 11 photo by Caitlin Wills

MARCH 16 Spring Break begins

APRIL

17 9th Baseball vs Kilgore

1 English II EOC Exam

9th Baseball @ Lufkin

JV/V Softball @ Henderson

20 Girls’ Golf @ Pine Tree JV/V Baseball vs Center Soccer vs Waskom

21 Girls’ Golf @ Pine Tree 23 Golf @ Huntsville

9th Baseball @ Tyler Lee TSA Regionals @ FBC Carthage District OAP Contest

24 JV Boys’ Track @ Lufkin

Soccer (all) vs Henderson JV/V Baseball @ Rusk JV/V Softball vs Henderson TSA Regionals @ FBC Carthage

26 V Boys’ Track @ Lufkin

Girls’ Track @ San Augustine Senior Cap & Gown Pics

27 JV/V Baseball vs Tatum

JV/V Softball vs Center 9th Baseball @ Nacogdoches

30 English I EOC Exam 31 FFA Judging @ SFASU

JV/V Baseball vs Henderson JV/V Softball @ Rusk 9th Baseball @ Henderson

Girls’/Boys’ District Golf

2 Track Meet @ Carthage

Girls’/Boys’ District Golf JV/V Softball vs Tatum 9th Baseball vs Lufkin V Baseball vs Pleasant Grove

6 9th Baseball @ Tyler Lee 7 FFA Bi-Area Judging JV/V Baseball @ Center JV/V Softball vs Henderson

15 District Track @ Tatum Area One-Act Contest

16 District Track @ Tatum Choir UIL Contest @ CHS

17 JV/V Baseball @

Henderson JV/V Softball vs Rusk 9th Baseball vs Henderson

20 9th Baseball @ Lufkin 21 JV/V Softball @ Tatum 23 Last day of 5th 6 Weeks

8 FFA Judging @ NTCC 9 TSA State Contest @

24 Bad Weather Make-Up

Waco (9th-11th)

Day Area One-Act Play Contest

10 JV/V Boys’ Track @

25 UIL Academic Regionals

Tatum Girls’ Track @ Pine Tree JV/V Baseball vs Rusk

11 FFA Area VI Meats Contest

9th Baseball @ Spring Hill

28 FFA District Degree Check JV/Varsity Baseball @ Rusk

9th/JV Baseball @ Pleasant Grove

13 FFA Area VI Horse Contest 9th Baseball @ Henderson

14 JV/V Baseball @ Tatum JV/V Softball @ Center Academic Awards, 11 am

photo by Caitlin Wills