Acorn teacher named AEEA Outstanding Educator of the Year

Submitted by Tammy L. Young

Toby Hollin, Acorn Elementary fifth and sixth grade science teacher, has been named Outstanding Educator of the Year for the Arkansas Envi-

AHS Senior Signing & Commitment Day

Submitted by Tammy ronmental Education Association (AEEA). Hollin was chosen among a host of applicants and recognized for the use of the Acorn campus outdoor classroom for instruction. The recognition ceremony will be on June 6.

“I am very humbled and honored to even be considered for this award! We have so many great educators in our state. I am just glad our outdoor environment stood out and so proud of our students working so hard to help it become a great space to learn,” Hollin stated.

AEEA’ s mission champions access to environmental education, builds community among professionals, provides support to educators, and drives excellence in the field of environmental and outdoor education in Arkansas.

Hattie Smith of Mena named to Harding University Dean’s List

SEARCY, AR (05/24/2023) — Hattie Smith, a junior, studying interdisciplinary studies, is among more than 1,100 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the spring 2023 semester.

The dean’s list is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears, University provost, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship.

To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade-point average and no incompletes.

About Harding University

Harding University is a private Chris- tian, liberal arts university located in Searcy, Arkansas.

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, it is the largest private university in the state. Harding’s student body represents students from across the U.S. and more than 50 nations and territories. The University offers more than 110 undergraduate majors; 14 preprofessional programs; more than 40 graduate and professional programs; as well as numerous study abroad opportunities including locations in Australasia, Peru, England, Greece, Italy and Zambia. For more information, visit Harding.edu.

L. Young

Acorn High School held their annual Senior Signing & Commitment Day on Wednesday, May 10. The event was held in the Acorn Gymnasium with the event hosting numerous partners from colleges/universities, military, and business/industry for AHS seniors to be recognized for their postsecondary commitments and scholarship offers. Each graduating senior was recognized for their postsecondary commitments to the following:

• Ashlee Arce - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Cyrus Auer - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Elijah Badger - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Luis Basilio - University of Arkansas Little Rock & U.S. Army

• Ally Bissell - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Johnathan Bodkin - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain & Sterling Machinery

• Braylan Bohlman - Champion Christian College

• Kadi Caldwell - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Sky Carmack - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Ryle Cole - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Mikayla Cook - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Colton Cox - Workforce

• Dakota Cunningham - Workforce

• Isabella Cunningham - Workforce

• John Austin Davis - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain & U.S. Forest Service

• Evelynn Ellis - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Zachary Frost - Workforce

• Brookelyn Goss - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Charish Hill - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Timothy Clayton Hobbs - National Park College

• Ericka Holliday - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Riley Jennings - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Westin Johnson - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Michael Laing - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Raylin Lane - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Olivia Maechler - University of Arkansas Fort Smith

• Destiny Mabry - Workforce

• Westen McEntire - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain & B & W Advanced Electric

• Preston Reed McGee - Arkansas Tech University

• Landyn Miller - Workforce

• Rachael Miller - Workforce

• Paige Parnell - Arkansas Tech University

• Addyson Prewett - University of Arkansas Fort Smith

• Chevy Ragain - Workforce

• Jamie Dane Richardson - University of Arkansas Cossatot

• Lori Richardson - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Braven Rodgers - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain & NIDEC Motor Corporation

• Aubrey Jonah Rogan - Central Baptist College

• Makayla Sandoval - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Harley Simon - Workforce

• Gavin Strother - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Dakota Sullivan - Workforce

• Isaac Tedder - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Alex Treat - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Casey Van Meter - Northwest Arkansas Community College Brightwater Culinary

• Andrew Watts - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain & Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative

• Rachael Weddle - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Emily Whorton - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Jayden Willborg - University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

• Carter Wolfenbarger - Workforce