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CONTENTS

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Sitting back in the pocket, junior Jarod Blissett begins to throw a pass at the Sept.

5 game against Lindale. As of press time, Blissett ranked fifth among East Texas quarterbacks in passing yards. photo by Jennifer Aguirre

FEATURES: 4. FRESH FACES Eight new teachers join campus 5. BUD’S BACK Beloved technology teacher returns 6. MOVING UP

ON THE COVER

UIL classifies cheer as sport

The Bulldogs, led by junior Jakeldric Jackson and freshman Mykel Gates, enter Lobo Stadium before the game against Gilmer on Sept. 27. The highlyanticipated game ended in a win for the Gilmer Buckeyes. photo by Caitlin Wills

WARDROBE WORRIES Students sound off on dress code changes 7. FINAL CALL Senior drama students prepare last fall production

CARTHAGINIAN STAFF Adviser Jayme Quick Editor Caitlin Wills

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

8. CLUB CONVO Highlights and membership details about campus clubs 13. TEST SUCCESS Travis recognized as ‘Commended’ student

ENTERTAINMENT: 10. WAY BACK WHEN Faculty share memories from high school 11. A to Z of Fashion A guided illustration of all the latest fashions

Students share changes they would make MEDIA MINUTES How much time do we waste on social media?

SPORTS: 14. A LASTING LEGACY Varsity football explains pressures of past successes 15. VOLLEYBALL VENTURES Getting to know your varsity volleyball players

OPINION: 12. WWY...C?

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Chemistry teacher Tracy Kennedy helps juniors Jarod Blissett and Lexie Dawson set up a board game during their sixth period class. The game helps students understand electron movement between molecules. photo by Jennifer Aguirre

New staff joins campus Story by Madi Green “When Coach Surratt called me [about the job opening], I felt like it Eight new faculty members have joined the high school was a good time to change and would be campus this year. a good opportunity to move,” Davis said.

“I like the staff [here] very much,” content “I grew up in a small town, so coming to mastery teacher Desmond Horsely said.

“The thing I enjoy most, is Carthage had that same small-town feel.

“They are friendly and supportive. I’ve met finding the intelligent children The people have been very supportive. In some very good people.” the classrooms that I have been involved New staff were welcomed with open who never before realized with this year, the teachers have all been arms during the staff development training outstanding to work for and to work with.” in August. As the year continues, the faculty their own potential,” chemistry Other faculty members new to the members have begun to settle into their teacher Tracy Kennedy said. district include Spanish 1 teacher Ana new positions.

Pellon, algebra teacher Maggie Wall and “I am very blessed to be part of the CHS assistant band director Wade Hull. Jerry family,” special education teacher Suzanne Robinson said.

Manis transferred from another campus in the district and now serves “There are wonderful staff here, and awesome students. I feel as a special education aide. Tangela Washington, former main office very blessed to be walking these halls once again.” secretary, now serve as the attendance clerk.

Robinson, whose mother is long-time principal’s secretary Carrie Rowton, former substitute teacher, now serves as a special Charlotte Soape, graduated from CHS in 1987. education aide. “I am ecstatic about [my new job],” Rowton said. “I Kevin Davis, former athletic director at Pleasant Grove in love working at the high school.

Texarkana, joined the staff this year as a special education teacher and the offensive coordinator for the varsity football team.

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Kevin Davis

Ana Pellon

Maggie Wall

Desmond Horsely

Wade Hull

Suzanne Robinson

Jerry Manis

Special Education Inclusion

Spanish 1

Algebra

Health/Content Mastery

Band

Special Education

Special Education Aide

BUD’S BACK!

Beloved technology teacher returns to faculty By: Kaitlyn Sapalaran

H

e is the iconic legend of Carthage High School and he has brought the love back. Computer teacher and TSA advisor, has recently come back to teach.

“I came back to CHS because the office that I worked in had very little interaction with students and after having 150 a day for several years it was quite an adjustment.” Worley said.

“I missed getting to see and interact with the students.”

Worley has also devoted much of his time to the Technology Student Association. He has been a TSA advisor for 31 years and the chapter has won 11 championships under his leadership.

“The main reason TSA is so important to me is because of Bud Worley,” senior and TSA president Elida Villarreal said. “He has a way to make you want to be so successful in TSA and with his helpful encouragement, I dedicated my time and efforts into TSA and truly began to

understand it.”

Whether it is doing fundraisers with TSA to help other or being a youth worker at First Baptist Church, Worley is always involved with the community.

“It was my teacher in high school who demonstrated it was very good to give back to the community,” Worley said. “Learning from his example, it was easy to help other people who might be in need.”

Worley is on the Texas TSA Board of Directors, the National TSA Board of Directors and the Competitive Committee for the nation.

“My favorite part about teaching and TSA is being able to work with the students and getting the opportunity to get to know them,” Worley said. “Also, trying to let them realize that it’s always good to be able to help people when you can because you never know when you might need to help yourself.”

MOVING UP

“My favorite thing about cheering on Thursday nights is cheering on the crowd and the lights! “

Story by Madi Green

Over the summer, the University Interscholastic League ruled that cheerleading is now considered a sport.

Cassidy Soape, 10 “I enjoy cheering at the football games. I love standing on the sidelines with all the other girls.”

“I love the fact that cheer is now a sport,” sophomore cheerleader Cassidy Soape said. “Although, I’ve always considered it to be a sport anyways.”

Kylee Tucker, 10

“My favorite thing about cheering on Thursday nights is the excitment with the other cheerleaders.”

Although cheer is now a sport, the CHS squads have decided not to participate in any competitions this year.

Addison Pope, 9

“The team practices for about four hours a week already,” freshman Kierra Fant said. “[That’s] just getting prepared for pep rallies and football games.”

“My favorite thing about cheering on Friday nights is cheering on the crowd!”

Tori Goree, 11

Not only do the cheerleaders prepare various cheers and dances for the pep rallies and

games, but they are also responsible for decorating the hallways and fences to encourage school spirit.

“Not many people know how much effort the cheerleaders put into bringing spirit to the school,” senior Sutton Travis said.

“We work hard to make sure that the team feels supported on Friday nights.”

Cheerleaders show off their hard work under the Friday night lights for the home crowd.

“My favorite thing about cheering on Friday nights is getting painted and ready for the game,” senior cheerleader Brianna Gwinn said.

Right: Juniors Kyrstin Martin, Tori Goree, Regan Stanley and Morgan Alexander photo by Mika Hudman

Wardrobe Worries Students sound off on new dress code policies Tights, leggings, jeggings, etc. may be worn with shirts or tops that extend past the longest fingertips while standing and tops must cover the buttocks.

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Female students may wear tank tops and spaghetti strap tops with appropriate shirts and blouses over them. Female students may also wear sleeveless shirts as long as the top of the shoulder is fully covered.

“I like the new dress code revisions,” sophomore Destiny Buffin said. “It’s better in a way because last year, they were way more strict and we couldn’t wear anything.

No skin or undergarments may be showing through holes or frays on pants above the longest fingertips while standing.

“I like the fact that tank tops are okay to wear under sheer shirts,” senior Alley Radlcliff said.

“It’s a really popular style right now.”

FINAL CALL

Seniors prepare their last fall production

By Jennifer Aguirre

Jack Mahaffey

Haley Hanks Anthony Chhor; Sutton Travis

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them.

s the 2014-15 school year ends, the theatre department will lose eight members as seniors leave four years of talent behind

Seniors Anthony Chhor, Ashley Gay, Haley Hanks, Jack Mahaffey, Hunter Poindexter, Dylan Possoit, Mia Scott and Sutton Travis have been part of the drama department throughout much of their high school careers.

Haley Hanks; Dylan Possoit

“We have had and are going to still have so many amazing memories with this group,” drama teacher Kimberley Funderburk said. “I cannot express how proud I am of them each time I get to see them on stage., whether in a contest situation or a musical or a rehearsal.”

Funderburk has instructed, coached and directed this group for the past four years to develop their talents and hone their skills.

“It’s definitely bittersweet to know that this is my final year to perform with my theatre family,” senior Sutton Travis said. “However, I know that I am leaving behind a group of very talented people with the ability to accomplish amazing feats.”

“I do my best not to think about [the seniors leaving],” Funderburk said. “But when I do, I am sad because I see them for hours at a time every day.

But, it also makes me happy because I expect great things from them as fabulous adults.”

The group will perform their final fall production, “Legally Blonde,” Nov. 13, 15 and 16. They will then begin the audition and rehearsal process for their last one-act play season.

This group of seniors has been successful throughout high school, earning recognition each year. The group performed “Crimes of the Heart” their freshman year, and were named alternate to Region. Their sophomore year, they performed “Steel Magnolias,” and earned a spot in the Region competition. For the 2014 season, the group were named alternate to state for their performance of “To See the Stars.”

“The [seniors] challenge me by needing to challenge them,” Funderburk said. “They are a dream to get to work with every day. To quote the musical ‘Wicked’ – ‘they have put their handprint on my heart.’”

The seniors have worked with each other, and the classes below them, in order to improve characters and performances and to create bonds between them.

“I feel that their greatest accomplishment would be how they have grown as performers and technicians - not to mention as people,” Funderburk said. “They have gotten a step closer to the State UIL

Hunter Poindexter

One-Act Play contest every year.”

After four years of performing, these seniors have learned a lot about life from being on stage.

“As crazy as it sounds, by acting as numerous characters with personalities very different from my own, I have learned more about myself,” Travis said. “Theatre has also taught me to embrace being outside of my comfort zone.”

Through the countless hours of rehearsals, allnight lock-ins and stressful competitions, the group of seniors has grown together like a family.

“I can honestly say that being a member of the theatre department has been one of the best experiences of my life,” Poindexter said. “I’ve grown so much closer to all of my classmates, and I’ve grown more as a person as well. The only regret I have is that I didn’t join drama earlier.”

Of the group of eight, Hanks has decided to continue her theatre career after high school, by majoring in theare in college.

“It’s extremely surreal,” Hanks said. “During freshman year, senior year felt like some madeup thing that would never happen to me. It’s both exhilarating and overwhelmingly sad all at the same time.”

Club convo

By Caitlin Wills

Key Club Key Club is a student-led organization, were the students make and discuss all decisions that are made. Many projects are done in Key Club to help the school and the community. Key Club is a branch of the Lions Club and gets some of its funding from them. The officers for Key Club are president Jamie Hawkins, vice-president Alexus Hardy, secretary Loida Cantu, treasurer Keaton Davis and editors Sarah Funderburk and Cole Donald.

World geography teacher Russell Rowe is the sponsor but acts mostly as an overseer with the students taking more of the lead. Some projects that Key Clubs plans to do this year is trick-or-treat for UNICEF on Oct. 31 and Key Club week which will be held in November.

Technology Student Association

TSA students are given many options for participating in different events on the state and national level. These competitions include things from wood and metal shop projects to photography and speaking events. The range allows for many people of different interests to participate in competitions. TSA also participates in things to help the school.

On Thursday and Friday nights, they run the concessions to earn money for their club. Programs for the Friday night football games are created and sold through TSA. The organization has won 12 state championships since 1986. TSA establishes and helps grow leadership skills within students. Community service projects that TSA has scheduled is a can food drive in November, and an Angel Tree project in December, to bring presents to kids. TSA also held Pink-Out events in October for breast cancer awareness where they sold t-shirts and collected money at the Oct. 17 football game.

Right: Senior Jamie Hawkins prepares bags for the Key Club fundraiser on the square on Sept. 27. The club sold BBQ burgers throughout the day. photo by Caitlin Wills Below: Senior Dalila Perez helps a student with their homework at the afterschool AYEP program. Key Club members volunteer each week to earn service hours. photo by Sutton Travis

Above: Brandon Roberts fills a popcorn bag to sell at the concession stands. TSA works the stand on Thurday and Friday nights. photo by Lexie Dawson Left corner: Cooking chicken strips, senior TJ Allums pulls the food out of the fryer. photo by Lexie Dawson

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FFA

FFA is a co – curricular club that offers a wide variety of activates and events for students to participate in.

Through FFA, students can show animals, compete in career development contests and participate in hands–on leadership events. The events range from parliamentary procedures to public relations, speaking and radio broadcasting events. In FFA, students earn degrees with each year. The first-year degree is the Green Hand degree that students earn by showing basic knowledge of FFA, such as the reciting the creed and moto. The highest FFA degree is the Lone Star farmer degree, which is only given at the state level. FFA can help student develop the leadership skills and aids in the college admissions.

The state FFA Association awards over a million dollars

Faimly career and comunnity leaders of America

STudent Council

a year to FFA members and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo gives a $20,000 scholarship annually. There are also local scholarships for the members for this FFA chapter. Altogether, there is around two million dollars given to FFA members for college each year.

StuCo is an organization run by elected class officers and is sponsored by drama teacher Kimberley Funderburk. The club plans and carries out blood drives, plans Homecoming and will participate in Special Field Day. The next blood drive that StuCo is planning will be held Nov. 20. StuCo provides students with leadership skills and the abilities to work with others.

Above: Working on the signs for homcoming, senior Kamry Smith paints the lion’s mane for the senior’s sign. The signs were displayed during homecoming week in the commons area. photo by Bradley Holman Left: Seniors Kristyn Brooks and Roshundra Noel write senior names on paw prints for the sign. Students came to school on the weekend to help decortate the school for homecoming. photo by Bradley Holman Seniors Keaton Davis and Bailey Bullock accept a leadership award at a 2014 FFA convention. photo courtesy of Mark Davis

UIL Academics

This will be FCCLA’s third year as an active organization on campus and is sponsored by culinary arts teacher Laura Hall. FCCLA plans to compete in events on the regional and state level. The events are culinary and home based events.FCCLA also plans on have community service events this year such as working on the backpack project this summer where they packed backpacks for needy children.

Above: Seniors Jesse Gomez and Kendrick Reeves put icing on a cake during culinary class. The class is now a two period class. photo by Caitlin Wills Right corner: Juniors Tyra Osborn and Vanessa Andrade mix chocolate icing. They were learning cake decorating. photo

by Caitlin Wills

Bulldog BAss Club Bulldog Bass Club is a group based around fishing. The officers for the club are president Branton Halcumb, vice president Paige Buell, secretary Mia Sartor and chaplin Jarrod McLin. The next tournament that the Bulldog Bass Club will participate in will be held on Nov. 1.

Above: Seniors Sutton Travis and Hunter Poindexter practice journalism news writing for upcoming UIL meets. The jouralism UIL team won first place at state last year. photo by Caitlin Wills

UIL academics allows students to compete in an array of subjects ranging from science and math to the one–act play competition. For the past two years, the team has won district by more than 100 points and last year placed sixth in the state overall. There are many scholarship opportunities for students participating in UIL events.

Above: Junior Jarrod McLin counts the fish that he has caught throughout the day and puts them in a weighing bag. This tournament was on Aug. 6 and was the first tournament of the school year for the club. photo courtesy of Mindy Halcumb

Way Back When

Teachers share memories from high school High School: Canton HS Graduated: 2004 Honors: Honor Graduate Activities: Yearbook Staff/Editor, National Honor Society, Band, UIL Academics, Future Educators of America, Student Government (Treasurer) “My favorite class was yearbook,” Quick said. “We didn’t have J1 or anything like that at my school, so that was my first introduction to journalism.

High School: Kilgore High School Graduated: 2001 Activities: Band, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Anatomy & Physiology Best Friend: “Chris. We still talk at least twice a month.”

“My favorite memory from high school was beating Henderson with 3.0 seconds left on the clock,” Swaim said.

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High School: Texhoma High School Graduated: 1972 Honors: Valedictorian Activities: Mascot, Basketball, Yearbook Staff, National Honor Society, Pep Squad, Newspaper Staff/Editor

“My favorite class was English,” Edwards said. “My best friend’s name was Kathy Jo Gibson and we are still BFF’s.

We see each other at least once a year and text almost every day.”

High School: Carthage High School Graduated: 1989 Activities: Chemistry, Mascot, Track, Basektball (Manager), Key Club, FCA, NHS Best Friend: “Ferris Foster, my best friend from freshman year. We still talk.”

“My favorite memory from high school is Homecoming year of ‘87,” Reyes said. “We beat Daingerfield 10 to 9 on a field goal. That was one exciting night.”

Fashion Trends

A to Z

By Kaitlyn Sapalaran

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Mattison Doffit, 9 Fringe Boots

Carlie Bergeron, 12 Earrings

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A B C D G H I

Morgan Nicklas, 10 Aztec

Alexis Miller, 11 Ombre

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Madi Green, 10 Tunic

Y Alexis Brooks, 10 Yoga Pants

Emily Andrus, 9 Headband

Caitlin Wills, 12 Gladiator Shoes

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Jordyn Morgan, 10 Kate Sherman, 12 Kate Spade Purse Jumper

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Breanna Pittman, 12 Andrea Gates, 11 Ayanna Jennings, 9 Cardigan Boots Denim Blue Jean Jacket

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Alysia Braun, 10 Leggings

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Courtney Bolton, 11 Uggs

Z Kennedy Hooper, 10 Zipper

Ashleigh Edge, 12 Monogram

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Kendra Sapalaran, 9 PINK

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M Kaylee Reynolds, 10 Roshees

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Sutton Travis, 12 Vera Bradley

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Alley Radcliff, 12 Wristlit

Sierra Ruiz, 10 Infinity Scarf

N Dominique Booker, 11 Northface

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Sarah Funderburk, 11 Sperries

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Sarah Catherine, 10 Xtra Long T-Shirt

What would you change?

Students tell us what they would change about the school “Start school later,” Freshman Madison Smith said. “I would rather it start at 11 instead of 8.”

“Make dress code not as strict,” Senior Jebresha Jeter said. “And the food, sometimes the food is nasty.

“I would change the ruling,” Junior Alex Lavender said. “I believe that teachers should be more lenient to show that we can act responsible.”

madison Smith (9) kenny spradley (11) Jebresha jeter (12) Micheala white (10) alex Lavender (11) hunter stevenson (9)

“Make the the school warmer,” Sophomore Obrei English said. “I would rather not wear a jacket 24/7.”

“I would like the school to have a [stronger] boys’ cross country program,” junior Kenny Spradley said.

“Also I would like different uniforms for the guys.”

“I would change the food,” Sophomore Micheala White said.

“I think that there should be more of a variety.”

“I would make us have longer lunches,” freshman Hunter Stevenson said.

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media minutes: Does social media take away from your studies?

“Social Media does sometimes take away from studies because i’ll just check Facebook really quick then next thing you know 15 minutes goes by,” junior Haley Cloninger said. “Plus you don’t always what to do your homework and this is a major distraction.”

“Social Media distracts me I mean like when I am doing homework,” sophomore Tykemion Osborne said. “I don’t get on Facebook much but once one of my friends, Ashton Raabe, puts me in a group conversation then I have no choice but to be nosey.”

“Honestly social media doesn’t distract me if I put my phone up,” freshman Neece Pellum said. “But it only distracts me if I let it and if I stay focused then it doesn’t bother me because I want to get done with it fast.”

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TEST SUCCESS:

Travis nationally recognized for SAT performance potential for academic success,” an NMSC Senior Sutton Travis has been named a spokesperson said. “These students represent Commended Student in the 2015 National a valuable national resource; recognizing their Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit accomplishments, as well as the key role their Scholarship Program released a Letter of Commendation to be presented by principal school play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational Otis Amy for Travis’s scholastic talent. excellence in our nation. We hope that this “I was very excited when I was told that recognition will help broaded their educational I had received ‘Commended,’ Travis said. opportunities and encourage them as they However, while I was honored, I also felt humbled because I realized that there were continue their pursuit of academic success.”

Travis is currently ranked as the top many students across the nation who had scored higher than me.” student in the senior class, holding a 4.413 GPA. This year, Travis serves as senior class According to the NMSC, approximately Travis waits to be introduced before the 34,000 Commended Students throughout varsity football game against Gladewater. secretary, Pine Burr yearbook editor, varsity cheer captain and is an active member of the the nation are being recognized for their photo by Caitlin Wills exceptional academic promise. Commended Students are theater department, National Honor Society and Quill & placed among the top five percent of all students nationally Scroll Journalism Honor Society. Travis is the 2014 3A UIL State feature writer and a member of the 2014 All-State who take the test (approximately 1.5 million students).

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A LASTING Legacy

By Caitlin Wills

Junior Jarrod McLin runs a route at the Gilmer game on Sept. 27. McLin started on both sides of the ball as a tight end and defensive end.

Middle right: Mykel Gates, 9 Bottom left: Jarod Blissett, 11

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hen the 18 starting seniors of the 2013 3A State Championship football team graduated in June, they not only left their jerseys behind, but they also left big shoes to fill.

The 2014 Bulldogs are training hard and paying their dues to create a legacy all their own.

“Obviously, we struggled out of the gate, but we are very confident we can get this thing turned around,” head coach Scott Surratt said. “We’ve got super leadership so we don’t have any choice but to turn it around.”

Junior quarterback Jarod Blissett feels the pressure on him to be a team leader, a large order to ask of a first-year starting quarterback.

“I just need to be a leader in the huddle and on the field,” Blissett said. “I need to make plays whenever it’s my time to make plays. We’re all learning and we’re getting there.”

As one of the few returning starters, senior middle linebacker James Marshall has experienced the thrill of state success and now, as one of the seniors, has many eyes on him.

“We have a lot of room to improve, because last year we had a lot of seniors and a lot of senior leaders, and we have to get back to that level,” Marshall said. “Being one of the returning starters and one of the only seniors, I feel

a lot of pressure but it makes me want to be more perfect because I’m kind of like the quarterback of defense.”

With many of the starters from last year graduating, some of the players now play offense and defense. Junior Jarrod McLin, for example, plays both defensive end and tight end.

“You get tired very fast playing both offense and defense, but other than that it’s pretty cool,” McLin said.

“We just need to get more experience as a whole team.”

Being one of only two freshmen on varsity, Mykel Gates feels added pressure to succeed.

“To live up to the expectations set for me, I have to want it like the players before me wanted it,” Gates said. “I have to put in the work just as much as every[one] else did last year.”

With more experience and age on their side, some seniors have been given the unofficial role of team leaders. Micah Templeton is one of these seniors.

“I feel I have a sense of responsibility to set an example for the rest of my teammates, to keep my spirts up and be able pick my teammates up when they are down,” Templeton said. “One of my favorite parts of football is that sense of having a family and working towards a common goal.”

“I just need to be a leader...,” Blissett said. “We’re all learning. We’re getting there.”

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vOLLEYBALL VENTURES Mattison Doffitt, 9

Kaitlyn Nutt, 10

What is absolutely necessary for you to have at a volleyball game?

“My ankle braces because without them there is a big chance of getting hurt.”

What do you find to be most difficult about volleyball?

“I find reading the hitter difficult in volleyball.”

McKenzie Templeton, 11

Marisah Ingram, 12

What is your favorite part about a volleyball game?

“My favorite part about a volleyball game is the excited cheering section that comes.”

Why do you play volleyball?

“I play volleyball because I love and have a passion for the sport. Playing volleyball allowed me to get a scholarship to play volleyball at UTA and pay for my college.”

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BULLDOG BULLETIN

NOVEMBER 01 UIL Academic

Invitational at Center HS; Cross-country Regional meet, Humble; JV/V Girls’ Basketball at Elysian Fields (scrimmage)

02 Daylight Savings Time ends

04 Election Day 06 9th/JV Football at home, vs. Chapel Hill

07 Varsity Bulldogs at Chapel Hill, 7:30 p.m.

08 UIL Academic

Invitational at Whitehouse HS; Cross-country state meet, Round Rock; Choir TMEA Region Clinic/ Concert at UT Tyler Cowan Center, 4:30 p.m.

11 Veteran’s Day; Girls’ Basketball at Hallsville

12 FFA Leadership Contests

13 “Legally Blonde” drama production, 7 p.m.; Choir performance, MASS in G Minor by Schubert, Central Baptist Church, 7 p.m.

14 End of 2nd six weeks; Varsity girls’ basketball at Karnack

15 UIL Academic

invitational at Carthage HS; “Legally Blonde” production, 7 p.m.; FFA Leadership contests; Varsity boys’ basketball at home vs. West Rusk (scrimmage)

16 “Legally Blonde,” 2 p.m.

18 Fall Portrait

Retakes, 8 a.m.=10 a.m., CHS Gym; Education Foundation banquet; JV/V girls’ basketball at San Augustine

20 Blood Drive, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., CHS auditorium

22 Varsity boys’ basketball at home, vs Beckville

24 Thanksgiving break

begins; JV/V girls’ basketball at home, vs. Marshall

25 JV/V girls’ basketball at Shelbyville

Senior Morgan Davis (as Butch the Bulldog) performs a skit during the “hip-hop pep rally” before the Lindale game on Sept. 5. photo by Jennifer Aguirre