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February 2014

The Carthaginian Presents...

4 Student Life 8 Health & Society 12 Sports 14Opinion 16Photo Essay

2013-14 Carthaginian Staff

Superintendent:

Dr. Glenn Hambrick

Principal:

Otis Amy

The Carthaginian is produced by members of the journalism department of Carthage High School and published by Greater Dallas Press in Dallas, Texas. This publication is the original work of the students. No part of the newspaper may be reproduced without written permission from the publication office. It is the policy of the newspaper to encourage readers to submit story ideas, items of interest, illustrations and letters to the editor for publication. The staff reserves the right to edit libelous or inappropriate material. Comments and views expressed in The Carthaginian are those of the staff and individual writers, and do not necessarily coincide with the beliefs or opinions of other students, faculty members or the administration of CISD. If you have any questions or concerns, or if you are interested in submitting information or a letter to the editor, please contact the journalism department at (903)693-2552, ext.

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Staff Writer: Caitlin Wills

Staff Writer: Blanca Sigala

Staff Writer: Kaitlyn Sapalaran

Staff Writer: Shay Joines

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February 2014

BULLDOG BULLETIN February

17: JV/V Baseball vs Spring Hill; 9th baseball @ Hallsville 17-19: Cheerleaders’ Clinic (for 2014-15 tryouts) 18: Career & Technology Fair; JV/V Softball @ Longview; Lady Dawg/ Bulldog Soccer vs Kilgore 20-22: Varsity baseball @ Tyler Rose Classic; JV Baseball @ Jacksonville Tournament; 9th Baseball @ Hallsville Tournament 21: Cheer/Mascot Tryouts; Boys Golf @ Marshall; Lady Dawg/Bulldog Soccer vs Hallsville; Varsity softball @ Pleasant Grove 22: UIL Academic Invitational @ Center 24: Area VI FFA Convention @ Mt. Pleasant HS; Boys Golf @ Diboll; Varsity Baseball @ Pleasant Grove; JV Baseball vs Pleasant Grove 25: Girls Golf @ Diboll; JV/V Softball vs Elysian Fields; Lady Dawg/Bulldog Soccer vs Spring Hill; 9th Baseball vs Central Heights 26-28: Panola County Jr. Livestock Show/Panola County Expo 27: Varsity Lady Dawg Track @ Spring Hill 27-1: JV/V Softball @ Hallsville Tournament; Varsity Baseball @ Kilgore Oil Classic; JV Baseball @ Waskom Tournament; 9th Baseball Carthage Tournament 28: Tennis @ Longview Eastman; End of 4th Six Weeks

March

Dawg Track @ Longview Relays; JV/V Softball @ Huntington; JV/V Baseball vs Rusk; Lady Dawg/Bulldog Soccer @ Henderson; 9th Baseball @ Central Heights 7-8: Boys Golf @ Pine Tree 8: JV/V Baseball @ Rusk; 9th Baseball vs Henderson 10-14: Spring Break 11: 9th Baseball vs Central Heights; JV/V Softball/Baseball vs Jasper 12: JV/V Baseball vs Calvary Baptist Academy 13: 9th Baseball @ Henderson; Lady Dawg/Bulldog Soccer vs Pine Tree 13-16: Houston Livestock Show 14: 9th Baseball vs Hallsville; Lady Dawg/Bulldog Soccer @ Kilgore 17: Boys Golf @ Hudson; 9th Baseball @ Tyler Lee 18: Girls Golf @ Hudson; JV/V Softball/Baseball @ Central; Lady Dawg/Bulldog Soccer @ Hallsville 20: JV Lady Dawg Track @ Cushing 21: 20-3A UIL Academics District Meet @ Lufkin; Tennis @ Gladewater; Varsity Lady Dawg Track @ Hallsville; JV/V Softball/ Baseball vs Hudson; 9th Baseball @ Nacogdoches 22: Senior Show 25: JV Lady Dawg Track @ Lufkin; Tennis @ Center (District Meet); JV/V Softball/Baseball @ Diboll; 9th Baseball vs Nacogdoches 27: Varsity Lady Dawg Track @ Center 28: JV/V Softball/Baseball @ Center 28-29: UIL One-Act Play District Competition @ Panola College 31: 9th Baseball vs Tyler Lee

1: UIL Academics @ Longview and White Oak 3: Girls’ Golf @ Hallsville; Lady Dawg/Bulldog Soccer vs Marshall; 9th Baseball @ Nacogdoches 3-4: TSA Regional Competition @ FBC Carthage 4: Tennis vs Joaquin; JV/V Softball vs Center 6: Tennis @ Hudson; JV Lady Dawg Track @ Beckville 7: Daylight Savings Time begins; UIL One-Act Play clinic @ Crosby; V Lady

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TSA prepares for regionals

by Caitlin Wills

TSA members will compete in their Regional meet at First Baptist Carthage on March 3-4. The chapter goal is to advance to the state meet, where they hope to earn their fifth consecutive state title.

“I hope to bring back another state championship title and get another ring,” senior David Johnson said.

There are many events that TSA members enter, from photography and desktop publishing to welding and wood work.

“All students can beneit from TSA competitions because there is such a large variety - everything from parliamentary procedures, to

February 2014 robotics and engineering,” TSA cosponsor Tara Dobronski said. “There really is something for everyone.”

There will be work days and practices to get the TSA members prepared for the competitions and give them time to work on their projects. These practices will be after school at least once a week from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

“I think the other TSA members will do great at competition,” junior Elida Villarreal said. “We have a good group with lots of enthusiasm and potential.”

The chapter team will have their practices after school from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The chapter team will go to competition to conduct formal business meetings using parliamentary procedures.

“We have a great team this year,” Villarreal said. “I’m so excited to compete against other Texas teams.”

All TSA meetings and practices for the projects and for chapter team will be in Tara Dobrinski’s room.

“We are working daily on our projects so they can live up to our expectations and hopefully make first on all of them,” Johnson said. “I hope our only change this year will be in the betterment of TSA.” The other faculty sponsors this year are Jim Kimberly and Jolene Davis. This is Dobrinski’s first year at Carthage.

“I am really enjoying my first year as a Carthage Bulldog,” Dobronski said. “I can already tell we’re going to do really great.”

‘Winter Extravaganza’ entertains crowds

by Shay Joines

(Left) Juniors Kaitlyn Isbell and Emily Roberson and freshmen Chloe Neuman and Gracie Bankhead perform a ballet to “A Thousand Years.” The drill team members, along with their sponsor Robert Collinsworth, hosted the variety show event. (Right) Senior Tiara Perkins performs in the “What Not to Wear” skit. Photos by Brittany Villanueva

The Winter Extravaganza was performed three nights in the CHS Auditorium in January.

“The extravaganza was fun to put on,” sophomore Sarah Funderburk said. “It gave us a chance to show off our different talents.”

The show presented the opportunity for many organizations to get together and make new friends.

“I’m glad I got to be a part of the show,” junior Will Stacy said. ”I got to get to know people who I’ve never really talked to before.”

The show gave many students the opportunity to show off their

own skills.

“I had such a good time doing the show,” senior Rachael Wood said. “I love singing and I’m glad that I got the opportunity to in front of a crowd.”

The show had many skits in it, from dances to comedy skits.

“I thought the dancing was great,” senior Andrew Davis said.

“But I also had a lot of fun making people laugh.”

Many seniors were sad when it was finally over.

“The show was so bittersweet for me,” Senior Tiara Perkins said “I loved doing the show but knowing

that I won’t be with these girls next year makes me sad.”

The winter extravaganza was full of talent and laughter if you weren’t in it or you didn’t come see it you really missed out.

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February 2014

FFA prepares for local livestock show

By Kaitlyn Sapalaran

Junior Cole Wilmoth participated in the Cotton Valley Classic show held in Carthage Tx on January 11. He entered his red angus heifer as shown above. Picture by Carlie Smith

The annual Panola County Livestock Show will be held Feb. 26-28. With the Livestock Show coming up, Carthage has many students preparing their animals for competition.

Students spend many hours and days preparing for the show.

“All together I spend hundreds of hours qualifying for the show,” senior Garrett Harvey said. “Such as walking, feeding and giving my pig the needs to survive.”

FFA is joined by students who are willing to dedicate themsleves to a competition atmosphere and who are willing to surround themselves with people that share the same interests as they do.

“The people in FFA make it amazing,” Harvey said. “But also, being in the show atmosphere keeps me going back.”

There is more to the livestock show then just taking care of the project animal.

“I like to participate in the livestock show because I like to have fun,” Junior Kelsi Hooker said. “I also like to earn money!”

Being in front of a crowd and also being in front of a few judges may intimidate others but not Cole Wilmoth.

“Competing in the livestock show makes me feel like I’m on stage,” Junior Cole Wilmoth said. “People are just staring at you, but to me, I actually like it.”

Welding students earn top spots at Panola competition

Welding instructor Jolene Davis and four of her advanced students, seniors Will Spanial, David Johnson, Jacob Landreneaux and Ethan Von Zynda, recently participated in a contest hosted by the Panola College Welding Technology Department.

The contest, held Feb. 6, allowed area high school students to compete in skills tests to demonstrate their welding techniques.

Three of the Davis’s seniors earned top spots at the competition. Will Spanial took first place, earning a $1,500 scholarship to Panola College and welding supplies; David Johnson took third place and won various welding supplies; and Jacob Landreaneaux finished in fourth place, taking home welding supplies. All students were given a certificate to note their placement.

Welding instructor Jolene Davis stands with her four competitors after the Panola College Welding Competition. Photo courtesy of Bud Worley

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student life

February 2014

One Act Cast

By Jennifer Aguirre

Macy Isbell (Margaret) “Well, my character, sadly, ends up giving in to the ‘corporate machine’ as most of the other characters continue to protest the shirtwaist factories.”

Ahna Stacy (Ruth) “My character, Ruth, is a 17 year old factory worker. She strongly believes that women in factories are not getting paid enough and deserve better conditions.”

Nolan Griffin (Judge, Man 1, Thug) “I am excited about one act because I am several different characters and it will be a challenge and I like a challenge.”

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Bulldog Bass Club

By Caitlin Wills During spring break, the Bulldog Bass Club will be participating in the state fishing tournament at Lynden B. Johnson lake.

“The first year I fished in the club, I placed fourth at state,” junior Branton Halcumb said. “I can’t wait for it this year.”

The club recently had a tournament on Feb 15.

“Bass fishing is a growing sport and has reached down from the pros all the way to high school,” Halcumb said. “I know we’re just going to win big this year.”

The officers are Branton Halcumb as president; Nick Buell as vice president; Cadie Lawrence as reporter and Waymon Liles as Chaplain.

“I feel like this Bass Club keeps getting bigger every year,” Buell said.

“I can’t wait till Carthage brings home the state trophy.”

The Bulldog Bass club is not school sponsored, so they must raise their own funds for travel and other expenses.

“The Bass Club has done very well so far in every aspect from fundraising for tournaments,” junior Waymon Liles said. “We have a few fundraisers coming up, one is our annual cap sale, and the other is a raffle.”

The Bulldog Bass Club also recently took a field trip to the Freshwater Fishery and Hatchery in Athens to learn more about the fish and to tour the facility.

“The whole club went along on the trip with a few boat captains and parents,” junior Bailey Bullock said.

“The field trip was a fun and new experience.”

The club also does volunteer and charity work like helping out at Mission Carthage and cleaning public boat ramps.

“As a club we love to help out our community,” Bullock said. “One thing we’ve done the past few years is helped with the Mission Carthage food drive in the fall.”

Solo and Ensemble

By Blanca Sigala

On Feb. 8, members of the band participated at Solo & Ensemble at SFA. “It was a sad day knowing that it was my last time to go to Solo & Ensemble,” senior Cheryl Cheshire said. “I felt like I could have done better but I was happy with the results.”

The participants prepared for this contest by having after school practice as well as practicing during second lunch.

“I practiced extra hard because my solo is also my college audition piece,” senior Jonah Stewart said.

“It’s also my last year.”

Students look forward to next year to be more prepared for this contest.

“I’m determined to do a lot better than I did this year at Solo & Ensemble,” junior Bradley Holeman said. “I will have to put in more hours to practicing.”

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February 2014

Tryout practices begin

By Carlie Smith

Cheerleader, auxillary and drill team tryouts will be held in the coming weeks. Girls are eager and ready to learn the routines which they will perform for the judges.

“I am ready to learn my routine this year because it is the last one that I’ll ever learn before I have to say goodbye to the flag line,” junior Ashlynd Burns said. “I have enjoyed these few years being a part of every Friday pep rally and game and I am so eager to see if I am able to be a part of the 2014 flag line.”

As we get closer to March, members from each line have started to worry about tryouts. Because there are only so many spots available it is never guaranteed that everyone from the year before will make it.

“This year has been the trial and error year for the Belles, we’ve had an overall success,” Junior Emily Roberson said. “I do see things that need to improve and I’m glad I will get the chance to try out for the

Bellles again to change some things to better ourselves.”

The day of tryouts is always nerveracking. Each member is assigned to a tryout group, and they are told to wait patiently until their turn when each group performs. This is a long process, so much of the evening is spent waiting in anticipation.

“I am always praying when I am in the commons area waiting before and after my cheer tryouts,” freshman Savannah Pride said. “I know that whatever happens at the tryouts are in God’s hands and that’s all I am concerned about.”

After everyone has tried out for the line of their choice and the judges have made their decision, a list of the girls who made it is hung on the door and posted online for everyone to see. Some girls reflect on their first time being on the line while they sit and wait for the scores to be posted.

“This year on drill team was a lot of fun; I catch my self reflecting back onto a lot,” freshman Makenizie Hill said. “I’m thankful for God allowing me to be a part of something new,

the first Bulldog Belles. I hope to experience this again because I really enjoyed dancing.”

Some girls are saying goodbye to their place on the line, and passing it down to someone younger than them.

“It’s sad because I am going to miss being part of the CHS flag line and being surrounded by wonderful people,” senior Emily Ward said. “But in life, time flies by and we must learn to adapt and accept the changes in our life.

Being on the flag line I learned a lot of lessons, from having a good attitude even though you have had a rough day to getting along with all the other talented girls on the line. I had a blast being on the flag line and I am going to miss it terribly but also I am excited for the new members on the line next year.”

Students earn top Boy Scout honor

By Kaitlyn Sapalaran

Paul Cook and David Johnson

Sophomore Paul Cook and senior David Johnson recently accomplished the rocky adventure of Boy Scouts to finally be honored with the Eagle Scout award.

To earn the Eagle Scout award, a scout has to earn many merit badges.

Here are some of the merit badges they have to earn: First Aid, citizenship, citizenship in the nation, citizenship in the world, communications, and personal fitness.

In Boy Scouts of America the Eagle

Scout award is the highest achievable rank. For both boys. it took a few years to earn their 21 badges. The requirements Paul and David had to reach are to obtain at least 21 merit badges and to demonstrate scout spirit through the Boy Scout Oath and Law, service, and leadership. You also have to complete a wide ranging service project that the scout plans, organizes, and manages.

The service project is like filling out an application towards what you’ve learned from scouting, leadership, responsibility, managing projects, and applying your Scout Oath. For Paul’s service project he worked on the back porch of his church, Southside Baptist Church;the concrete was very slippery especially when wet. So with help of volunteers, they cleaned the porch with a pressurized power-washer and muratic acid, and then put down an oil based paint mixed with fine sand to give it some grip.

Boy Scouts isn’t all about being serious to work up into receiving the highest rank award. But like David he

has participated in summer camps, multiple leading roles in younger Cub Scout campouts, and is the only leader of a Cub Scout group just so they can become boy scouts and an eagle just like David, himself.

After earning the badge the scouts are anticipated to set examples for all other scouts and to communicate with them on how to become leaders in life that they’ve shown. The scouts can then be unreasonably indicated in the military, service academy graduates, in higher education and major professions, the clergy, business, and politics.

Any Eagle Scout who is enlisted into the U.S. Armed Forces may accept advanced rank in recognition of what they have earned in Boy Scouts.

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february 2014

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February 2014

Movies VS. Books

By Jennifer Aguirre

Movies •Some viewers prefer to visualize stories so they can get the full action.

•Better view of the

characters.

•Seeing true reactions.

•Can be confusing at times.

Books •Visualize the story much better in their head.

•Have more details of the characters and actions going on.

•Imagining how it truly goes.

•Better understood when read out.

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February 2014

Bulldogs earn fourth state title in six years

Senior receiver Tee Goree dodges the opponent as he heads for a touchdown. Goree, along with fellow receiver O’keeron Rutherford, ended the game with a combined six catches and 160 receiving yards, and scored three touchdowns. Senior runningback and all-time leading rusher Tevin Pipkin also aided the offense with 26 carries and 164 yards.

Photo by Brittany Villanueva

The Bulldogs enter the field at AT&T STadium. The Bulldogs defense, led by senior defensive lineman Mario McCain, held Kilgore to only 250 rushing yards, nearly half of what they averaged in the playoffs. Photo by Brittany Villanueva

Senior quarterback Blake Bogenschutz goes for a pass.

Bogenschutz finished the game with 185 passing yards, paired with two touchdowns and 100 yards on the ground. Photo by Ashley Metcalf

The team, along with coaches, trainers, and other supporters, gather to celebrate their 34-23 win over Kilgore. Following the game’s completion, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones present Bogenschutz and McCain with the Offensive and Defensive MVP awards for the game. Photo by Brittany Villanueva

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page12 Sports: National Signing Day

February 2014

Photo by Brittney Villanuva

Mario McCain “I Signed with Kilgore College.

I felt great after I signed because it felt good knowing that I have somewhere to go after highs chool.” and O’Keeron Rutherford - UNT

Adrian Goodacre - University of Louisiana-Lafayette

Iesha Bryant - University of Tennesse

Cade Clinton - University of Mary HardinBaylor

Blake Bogenschutz - University of Texas at San Antonio

Griffin Bankhead- Trinity Valley Community College

Terian Goree - University of North Texas

Photo by Brittney Villanuva

Photo by Brittney Villanuva

Photo by Brittney Villanuva

Tevin Pipkin - Tyler Junior College Photo by Brittany Villanueva

Keldrean Strong “I signed with Texas Lutheran. I felt proud of my self, and I hope I get to keep the saying ‘Number 3 on the field and number one in your hearts,’ going.”

Photo by Brittney Villanuva

Photo by Brittney Villanuva

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February 2014

Team begins soccer season

By Jennifer Aguirre

picture by Blanca Sigala Team huddles up before they began their game against Tenaha.

Soccer season has begun at the beginning of the year as they work their way up to compete for winning games.

“I have enjoyed being a part of the girls’ soccer team, and my team mates are always very supportive when we are working out or practicing,” freshman player, Obrei English said.

During the break, the girls have practiced for this season and have also done scrimmages and tournaments to be prepared.

“As one of our team’s co-captain I have grown to really care about all the girls on my team,” Senior Co-Captain, Marlei English said, “it is a really good group of girls and we all have a lot of fun together during practices and games.”

Over time, the girls have learned to

Softball Kicks off the Season

By Caitlin Wills

The Carthage Lady Dawgs will play the on Feb 18 at Longview.

“Our team looks fantastic this year,” junior Haley Grimsley said. “We’re lean and ready to show everyone what we can do and prove all our doubters wrong. Like our coach said, no fear.”

The Lady Dawgs recently brought home a win in their first scrimmage against Mineola.

“We did really good at Mineola,” junior Ashleigh Edge said.

“I think everyone was wxcited to see

come together as a team to support each other through every situation.

“I have been playing for three years now, and every year the program has improved. My hope is to see it progress even further after I leave,” Senior Marlei English stated.

Last year the girls had to let go of a coach as he transferred to Gary High but still are able to keep going through the season.

“Every day we give 110% at practice, we play hard and work together as a team,” sophomore player, Marissa Garcia said.

The coaches have lead the girls on to doing their best and better than their usual as they come back stronger after each and every game.

“We don’t just pull our own weight, we have to pull the whole teams weight,” senior player, Gloria Arellano said.

This group of girls train with one another as they get to know their team mates and support each other for a good or bad action that is committed.

“Whether we win or lose, we stick together and come through it all,” Garcia said, “Every day after school we practice from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. On game days we get focused and determined, and take our ‘A’ game.

These athletes train under any possible circumstance such as tremendous hot or cold weather, rain, or strong winds.

“We’re like a family, we watch out for each other,” Marissa Garcia said.

how well it turned out. Everyone should be pouring over with excitment for this years turnout.”

The softball season started on Jan 17 and the lady dogs have been practicing since.

“I’m excited about this season because I feel like our team has chemistry this year,” sophomore Kyrstin Martin said. “We work together, we communicate on and off the field and we support each other 100 percent. I feel like we will make it far this year.”

The lady dogs will also host a tournament on Feb 13-15 at the ball park. This tournament is called the Carthage Dawg Fight Tournament.

“I think the tournament we

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Trevor Broadway

By Carlie Smith

Q: Explain in your own words what exactly is powerlifting?

“Powerlifting to me is a sport that helps my strength and gives me the opportunity to compete.”

Q: What qualifications are necessary to join the powerlifting team?

“You can be anyone to join the team but it takes dedication and sacrifices to be a great member.”

Q: What are the benefits of joining the powerlifting team?

“Benefits to joining is powerlifting is getting you stronger for another sport such as football, and it allows you to compete with others your age.”

Q:What weight class are you in?

“I am in the 250 weight class.”

Q: How much can you squat, bench, and deadlift.

“I bench 250, squat 350, and deadlift 380.”

Q: How do you train for powerlifting?

“I sacrifice what i eat and drink, i take time out of my schedule to show up ate teh school and workout everyday.”

host will be fun and a way for us to basically practice and scrimmage against the opposing teams,” Edge said. “I’m excited to show our fans our hard work and dedication that we have set out for this team.”

The softball team will have their first away tournament on Feb 1 through March 1 in Hallsville.

This tournament will be for both the varsity and the JV.

“I’ve been waiting all year for season to start,” junior Kacey Maines said. “It’s going to be a great season I can already tell.”

page14 opinion

Life in the fast lane

By Carlie Smith

High school is supposed to be the best years of our life, but how can we enjoy them when we are always in the fast lane?

Some say that rushing to get everything done in life is a part of growing older and learning how to be responsible, but I have to disagree I think we as teenagers need to relax and enjoy our high school years.

High school students don’t realize that there is only four years left of their school life unless they choose to go to college.

These years are supposed to be the best carefree times of our lives. A time for growing up into maturing into adults yet staying connected with our inner young spirited self and not to stress about everything just takes things nice and slow.

February 2014 Throughout our life we continue to hear the quote “slow down and enjoy life. It’s not only the scenery you miss by going to fast, you also miss the sense of where you are going and why.” So therefore why are we as teenagers rushing our life? I think we need to slow our life’s down and be thankful for everyday we are alive, and quit looking into the future.

I along with many others catch myself stressing about what is going to happen after high school, after college what is going to happen to me when I am old that I seem to rush into the future, and I don’t enjoy what is going in the moment.

When you have so many deadlines floating around you like having to study for final exams, needing to take the college exam test, filling out scholarships forms, and many

more deadlines with our jobs, extracurricular activities. How is it possible to fit fun time in our busy schedules?

Even though it is hard to slow down your life I think we should because we need to enjoy the time we are blessed to live on this wonderful earth.

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February 2013

How would you describe your atittude?

“My attitude has to do with the enviornment I’m in and the people on a certain ocassion I am very calm, cool, collected. My atittude is very positive and fun.”

-Phat Chung

Senior

Valentine Dining Each year on Valentine’s day guys always have a hard time deciding where to take their girlfriend out for dinner. Here are a few resturants they will enjoy depending on their likes.

“My atittude could be described as easy going, I’m relaxed most of the time and I like to keep it that way.”

-Daniela Escobedo Senior “My atittude is a very positive one. I’m usually a very cool, nice, and positive individual under normal circumstances.

-Trenton Miller Junior “Honestly, like almost every other girl, I have mood swings. But for the most part, my attitude is dependent on others attitudes around me.

I’d like to think I’m a nice person and the only people who can change that are those that have bad attitudes.”

-Cheryl Cheshire Senior

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Winter Extravaganza

Organizations raise money while displaying talents 1

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1. Junior Kaitlyn Isbell performs to the song “Disturbia.” Isbell is a captain for the Bulldog Belles.

2. Seniors Shay Joines and Rachael Wood; juniors Haley Hanks and Grace Mueller; sophomores Kane Alisworth, Sarah Funderburk and Logan Malone; and freshmen Kendall McAlister participated in the huge family that watched the show. They performed skits between acts.

3. Senior Caroline Horton and junior Blake Holland act in “Live with Caroline & Blake.” Both Horton and Holland are in Video Tech.

4. Doing a skit of the hit show, What Not to Wear, seniors Trevin Davis and Alexus Rollins give their fashion advice to senior Tiara Perkins.

5. The whole cast performs a dance number to Footloose by Kenny Loggin for thethe opening act of the Winter Extravaganza.

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Juniors Bailey Bullock and Keaton Davis and senior Baylee Griffith lift junior Kamryn Brady into a stunt during a skit of a remix of Bring it On’s Hey Mickey. photos by brittany villanueva

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