The Eagle's Nest 11.1 by Jeff Ferrell

KEEPI N G THE S TUDE NTS OF RHEA COU NTY HIGH SCH O OL I NFORMED SI N CE 1996

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES:

HOW SAFE ARE YOU? PAGE 5

WE KNOW WHAT YOU DID THIS SUMMER PAGE 6 & 7

VOLUME 11, NUMBER 1

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?

FALL SPORTS PREVIEWS, PAGE 8

RCHS updates its look

ABOVE: The student parking lot has been completely re-paved, and painted with crisp new numbers; you’ll have no trouble finding your spot this year! LEFT: A fitted stone facing finishes off the sign at the school’s entrance beautifully.

Crews have been busy over the summer getting the school in shape for the new year By ALEX GREEN ALEXG@RCHSEAGLESNEST.ORG

No, ladies and gentlemen, keeping those late nights all summer have not finally caught up with you. When you pulled into school this morning, you were driving on a newly paved and lined parking lot. And when you walked through the breeze way

doors, you were not seeing the carpet that you have known and loved over the past couple of years. The fact of the matter is, there have been some changes around Rhea County High School over the last two months. If you are asking yourself, “Why did they re-pave the parking lot?” Mrs. Toliver summed that question up with no hesitation when she said, “Because it needed it!” That’s the student parking lot, of course. No, we students aren’t worth more than our beloved Rhea County faculty. The fact of the matter is, that if all goes like planned,

the faculty parking lot won’t be around much longer anyway. Mr. Levengood is proud to say that, right now, the school system is planning to add an extension onto the school in the next twelve to eighteen months. The new extension will be built where the faculty parking lot is now. The Little Theater was also left unchanged due to the future extension of the school. You probably have also noticed that the sign coming into the school has been completed. The sign was the senior class of ‘05 school project. Some of us remem-

ber when the ‘05 seniors took up money to build the new sign. The senior class of ‘06 wanted to see the sign finished, so they seen to the completion of the project. When we said goodbye to Rhea County High School last May, most of us never expected to return to a school without hallway carpet. That was just another project that our administration wanted to see completed over the summer. They decided that our carpet had seen too many graduating classes. (Thirty, to be more specific.) see UPDATE page 3

Band prepares Beatles show Band students have been hard at work to bring the Beatles to the football field this season By CORY SMITH CORY@RCHSEAGLESNEST.ORG

Freshmen Nick Middlebrooks and Khana Sizemore get a break from the afternoon heat as the band practices music inside.

The songs of the popular British band The Beatles, that rocked the world in the 60’s and 70’s, return to Rhea County as the theme of the 2006-07 Halftime show. The band met for camp to begin work on the show a week and a half from July 27 to August 4. The show, a custom medley,

includes such Beatle classics as: Hey Jude, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Elanor Rigby, A Ticket to Ride, and Day Tripper. The music was arranged especially for the size and instrumentation of the RCHS Marching Band by a musical firm based out of Nashville. The Drum Captain for this year is senior Timothy Wimberley, and Drum Majors are seniors Lauren Harris and Courtney Crackel and junior Brittany Coneley. Others assisting the band are Assistant Directors Bryan Massengale, director at Rhea Central, and Jim Wright, director at Spring City Middle ,and alum-

nus Drew Daniels assisting with percussion. Director Brad Denton was especially optimistic about the size and scheduling of the band this year. With one hundred returning band members and fifty incoming freshmen, the existing class schedule with all wind players sixth period, color guard fifth period ,and percussion third period, was not adequate to handle the influx of students. Therefore, sophomore, junior, and senior wind and percussion players now are together sixth period, freshmen see BAND page 3

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FRESH FACES for 2006 By BETH FORE BETH@RCHSEAGLESNEST.ORG

In addition to the new Freshmen faces we’ll be seeing around school, there’s also a pretty impressive group of brand-new teachers starting out at RCHS this year.

SAM BURNETT

DEBORAH CAIN

MIKE DAVIS

Mr. Burnett will be teaching Math Foundations and Algebra this year. He’s a graduate of Tennessee Tech, and is also certified in Special Education. Mr. Burdette is married, and has two children. He enjoys fishing, and follows NASCAR. He also teaches Sunday school at his church.

Mrs. Cain is not new to the classroom, having taught in Georgia and Chattanooga before coming to Rhea County. Here, she’ll be teaching Math and Algebra. She’s a graduate of UT, and has a Master’s degree from the University of Illinois. Mrs. Cain likes to go camping, and also is interested in genealogical research.

Mr. Davis has come to RCHS all the way from Iowa, and will be teaching PE and assisting with football and wrestling this year.. He graduated from St. Ambrose University, where he played football and baseball. Mr. Davis is married and has three children — his son, Josh, will be a Sophomore at RCHS this year.

ELIZABETH EASTMAN

JENNIFER HOOD

CHRIS HOOSE

Mrs. Eastman student taught at RCHS last year, and this year will be teaching 10th and 11th grade English. She’s originally from Cincinnati, and graduated from Lee University, fitting in school around her family schedule — she’s married and has three boys. Mrs. Eastman loves basketball (she played in college), painting, and song-writing.

Mrs. Hood is originally from Florida, but she’s been around a bit — attending Auburn University, Ohio University, and finally Tennessee Wesleyan College. She will be teaching Biology at RCHS this year. She likes to fish and backpack, and loves dogs and horseback riding.

Mr. Hoose is a graduate of RCHS, and has a degree in Arts Education from UTC. He’ll be filling Mrs. Chattin’s shoes as our new Art teacher. Mr. Hoose has a pretty impressive record collection, and likes to cook.

Here’s a quick look at their backgrounds, which is probably enough for a polite introduction, but really provides about as much information as a contestant’s introduction on a TV game show. We hope you’ll take the time to get to know them much better in the coming year!

JULIE SCROGGINS

AMANDA TURNER

Mrs. Scroggins will be teaching Geometry this year. She’s a graduate of Tennessee Tech, and went to high school in Oakdale, north of Harriman. Mrs. Scroggins likes to play tennis, and also loves to cook.

Mrs. Turner is working in the Guidance Department this year, as the new Freshman guidance counselor. She’s a graduate of the University of Tennessee, and lives in Cleveland with her husband and three children. When she’s not counseling Freshmen, she enjoys reading, and is a whiz at working jigsaw puzzles!

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update from Page 1 The carpets could not be replaced, because that kind of carpet isn’t manufactured anymore. Mr. Levengood also points out that the new floors have eliminated a lot of the mold threat that once haunted our beloved halls. So don’t chug two chocolate milks for breakfast, you’re not dreaming. Our school has undergone some major changes over the summer, but it’s still our beloved Rhea County High.

LEFT: C-U, C-ME! New surveillance cameras have been installed around the school, as well as TV screens for looping announcements and other excitement! RIGHT: No more ancient carpet! Time to get used to shiny hallways. The drawback—slippery when wet. Be careful out there!

BAND from Page 1 wind and percussion players are together fifth period, and color guard has been moved to third period. Mr. Denton hopes that the new class format will make it easier to accomplish more things. The Marching Band competes in two competitions yearly as well as performing during halftime at the football games, stay tuned for updates concerning the band in future issues.

LEFT: More cowbell? Mr. Denton keeps the beat. CENTER: Crystal Jones launches her flag perfectly, as the flag squad practices their tosses. ABOVE: Carrie Lounsberry, Stephanie Levengood, and Heather Roberts work on marching fundamentals with the rest of the band.

Find what you’re hungry for! With doorways, lines, and people everywhere, the cafeteria can be an intimidating place if you don’t know where you’re going. This simplified diagram should help you find what you want. Remember you can also pick up breakfast before school—stop by anytime from 7:30 ‘till 8:00 to start your day off right!

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Teacher

Room

Teacher

Room

Teacher

Room

Andreas (5)

Derlak, L. (1)

Massengill

Andrews

Derlak, L. (2)

McCowan

Gym

54A

Derlak, L. (3)

23A

Mitchell (2 & 3)

Gym

Arnold Austin, D.

Dillard

Mitchell (4-6)

Annex

Austin, J.

Eastman (1–4)

Nichols

Ballentine, A.

Eastman (6)

Perry (1)

Ballentine, K. (3 & 4)

Theater

Edwards

Perry (2)

Ballentine, K. (1,2,6)

Eldredge

Perry (3)

Barger (1)

Farney

Perry (4)

Barger (2-6)

Faulkner

Perry (6)

Beaty

Ferrell

Pippin

49A

Fields

Roark

Brown

Fisher

Rodgers

Burnett

49A

Fitzgerald

67, Annex

Ruehling

Gym

Cain

23B

Germany

Scroggins (1)

43A

Caldwell (1 & 6)

ISS

Graham

Scroggins (3)

43B

Gym

Guffey

Scroggins (4)

Gym

Scroggins (5)

ISS

Scroggins (6)

Bowman

Caldwell (2-5) Cameron (1 & 2)

Hampton (1 & 5)

Cameron (3-5)

ISS

Hampton (2)

Cannon

Hampton (4 & 6)

Capps

Hankins

Stewart

Carder

Heath

Stowers

Chattin

43A

Hill

Sutton

Cheeks

Holder

39A

Toliver

Cooksey

Hood

Walling

Cooper, J.

Hoose

Webb

Cotter

Hudson

West

Daugherty

Jewell

Wilkey

Davis, J.

Jewell (4)

Wilson

Davis, M.

Annex

Landreth

Womack

Denton

Latshaw

Young

Derlak, B.

Martin

Annex

Seals

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Regular Bell Schedule 7:45

First Bell

8:00–8:55

First Period

9:00–9:50

Second Period

9:55–10:45

Third Period

23A

10:50–11:20 First Lunch 11:20–11:50 Second Lunch 11:50–12:20 Third Lunch 12:20–12:50 Fourth Lunch 12:55–1:45

Fifth Period

1:50–2:45

Sixth Period

Student Life Surviving your freshman year Seasoned seniors offer some advice and tips to help smooth your transition to life at RCHS By ANDREA KENDALL & RILEY BREWER ANDREA@RCHSEAGLESNEST.ORG RILEY@RCHSEAGLESNEST.ORG

The editors of the Eagle’s Nest would like to welcome the incoming freshmen to Rhea County High School. We thought that this would be a good time to offer some helpful advice to the underclassmen. Below we have listed statements commonly used by freshmen, even some we ourselves have uttered. Beneath each statement is our commentary, based on our own experience and observation. “Hey! I’ll bet that guy standing by the cafeteria will tell me where my fourth period class is!”

That ‘guy standing by the cafeteria’ is Mr. Austin. Mr. Austin’s job during 4th period is to check the hall passes of innocent (or, perhaps not-so-innocent) students passing by. If your documentation is lacking, he may scream at you like a South American soccer announcer, or fix you with a cold, steely glare, before sending you to spend some quality time with Mr. Messimer. If you happen to be roaming the halls without a (properly filled-out) hall pass, avoid him at all costs. Better yet, make sure you have a properly filled-out hall pass! “Help! Help! The foundation under the cafeteria is opening and swallowing everyone in the hamburger line!”

No, we’re serious. Try to keep all of the cafeteria lines an even length or risk a quick drop and sudden stop. “No, Mr. Wilkey, I think YOU’RE wrong!”

Talking back to any teacher is certainly near the top of the list of things not to do.

] SAFETY FIRST:

School supplies By SHANE WALKER & CRAIG WILLIAMSON SHANE@RCHSEAGLESNEST.ORG CRAIG@RCHSEAGLESNEST.ORG

Well, it’s that time again. That’s right, time to go back-to-school shopping. I’m sure you already have a nice list made up of stuff you need, but what about the stuff you don’t need? In this day and age, you can’t be too careful. Here’s a list of supplies it’s best to avoid to ensure you have a safe and happy school year:

You may think that you’re impressing all of your new buddies and making yourself look like a hotshot, but really you’re just making sure that your freshman year is as difficult as possible. By listening to what your teachers say and doing what they ask, you will have a much smoother first year at RCHS. Trust us, we speak from experience. “Your pool pass cost $5.50? What a sucker — mine was only $4.25!”

If some random sophomore or upperclassman offers you a pool pass (or an elevator pass) for a small fee, turn it down. First of all, the high school doesn’t even have a pool. Secondly, if it did, you can guarantee that you’d be buying the pass from a member of the faculty. Generally speaking, it’s a bad idea to purchase any tickets or passes from anyone besides a faculty member, or students sitting behind specially labelled tables in the cafeteria. “Well, Bobby, that Junior kid said our biology class was on the other side of the football stands — but all I see is a field . . .”

Much like pool passes, directions given by other students shouldn’t be bought. Many a new freshman has wandered through the school building in search of a specific class trying to follow a “helpful” older student’s directions only to find himself four hallways and a parking lot away from the actual classroom. Check your directions with a teacher, or look for helpful Leadership class students with special name tags. “I could do this math homework, or I could stare at the wall for the next three hours. Hmmmm . . . . . the wall it is!”

Maybe in middle school you didn’t need to do your homework and you were still a straight-A student, but now that you’ve entered the high school jungle you need to keep up with your assignments. Not only will your grades be significantly better, but you will keep on your teachers’ good sides

Pencils and Pens. They’ll tell you you need one of these for every class, but think of the risk here — they’re basically tiny pointed sticks. What if you got one in your eye? Or stuck in your hand? No, these fail.

! UNSAFE. Wite-Out. They say this chemical concoction is useful for correcting mistakes. That is, if you can get the packaging open without asphyxiating yourself. Considering the noxious fumes Wite-Out gives off, we’d probably rather just fail. (You might fail, anyway, if you’re brain’s rotted from inhaling too much of the stuff.)

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and be more prepared for college and The Real World (the place, not the show). An added bonus is that you might actually learn something. “I’m not ready for high school!!!! Don’t make me go, PLEASE DON’T MAKE ME GO!”

Just like death and taxes, high school is inevitable. You’ve probably been going to the same school with the same people for quite a while, and now that it is time for a change you’re searching for a sturdy pair of handcuffs to chain yourself to your old school. Sure, the high school can be scary at first, and some of the people can be a little bit inconsiderate of your anxiety, but most of your teachers and fellow students understand what a big change this is for you and how nervous you are. Try to accept that by this time next year you’ll be calling RCHS home . . . or at least you’ll be one year closer to getting out of here! “What do you mean ‘the future’? Like, tomorrow?”

No, like, in four years when you graduate. Right now you may be thinking, ‘I’m only a freshman, I don’t need to think about jobs and colleges and all of that stuff. Save it for the seniors!’ But, freshmen need to come into the high school with a goal in mind for the future. Maybe the goal is to go to an ivy-league college or to not be ranked last in the class come graduation day, but at least there is something for you to work toward. Your goal will probably change, but by thinking about what you want to accomplish in the future, you will take your time at RCHS more seriously and stay on the right track.

During your Freshman year, you’ll hear about dozens of clubs and teams that sound interesting, and you should take part in some of them. You’ll get to meet new people with similar interests and feel more comfortable in your new school. However, a common mistake freshmen make is trying to do too much. Why over book your schedule while you’re still trying to figure out where the school’s attendance office is? Pick a few clubs you enjoy and have time for. This way, you’ll get all of the benefits of the activities without the extra stress. “Sure, my guidance counselor has been around kids my age for years and has heard all sorts of different problems, but why should I listen to her?”

Of course we’re sure that, as a wise young teenager, you are fully capable of dealing with all of your problems and that anything overwhelming is just too complicated for any else to understand, but maybe — just for kicks — you should try listening to at least half of the advice given to you by teachers, counselors, parents, and, basically, anyone who has survived high school and gone on to lead a normal, successful life. Whether or not you follow the advice is up to you, but considering other people’s suggestions won’t hurt you a single bit. We sincerely hope that all new students will be willing to take our advice, and realize we have been in your shoes and we understand what you are going through. This is an important transition in your life, make the best of it. Before you know it, you will be standing where we are and thinking about how fast time really does fly by.

“Clubs? Nah, I’m not gonna have enough free time for them now that I’m in harder classes. Gym really takes it outta ya!” Or, “Do you think I should join the debate team? I’m already a member of FCA, Key Club, Commissioned, Philosophy Club . . .”

Backpacks. What can we say about the backpack? It stores all your stuff in an easy to access location that you can carry around with you. What could be harmful about that, right? Wrong. You know what’s inside the backpack? Pens and pencils. And books — tons of heavy books. If you don’t suffer sever puncture wounds from the pens and pencils when the weight of the books tumbles you down a staircase, you’ll suffer slow spinal degeneration, at the very least.

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everything inside!” Much like a Venus fly trap, it lures you in, using college-ruled paper to lull you into a false sense of security. It’s just paper, right? What could go wrong with that? But one wrong move can trigger it and next thing you know, you’ve been swallowed whole.

! UNSAFE. Paper. In response to the question, “What could go wrong with paper?” we’ve got two words: Can you say paper cut? Ow.

! UNSAFE. Trapper Keeper. Are these still cool? Honestly, we really hope not. The tagline implies that the Trapper Keeper “traps

Eraser. Like the previously mentioned Wite-Out, erasers can also be used to correct certain types of mistakes. Unlike see SAFETY page 12

Megan Jordan is almost Idol-ized! On July 12th, Megan competed in a vocal contest in Chattanooga to win an audition with the producers of American Idol. Out of 500 singers, Megan made the cut — the next week she competed with the re maining 100 contestants at Lake Winnie in scorching 100-degree heat. That group was narrowed by half, and Megan found herself in the top 50! Although she didn’t make it through the third phase, she plans to travel to Birmingham, Alabama for the August 21st American Idol auditions. Wish her luck!

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Adventures in Italy Kaitlynn Reed toured several cities in Italy (and Lucerne, Switzerland) this summer with a group that also included Ms. LandrethandrecentgradsMattTaliaferro and Brad Hickman. Right: Kaitlynn in the Coliseum in Rome. Far right: Matt, Kaitlynn, and Brad in front of the famous Hall of Mirrors in Lucerne.

Scouts camp in the Florida Keys A group of senior Scouts from Dayton’s Troop 150 spent about days camping on an island in the Florida Keys this summer, at BSA High Adventure base. RCHS students on the trip include Ryan Faulkner, Jason Forsten, Ben Barton, Shane Pendergrass Brandon Riggle, Christian Pendergrass, Scott Jones, Alex Janow, as well as recen grads Justin Forsten, JohnYoung. Above, right: Alex Janow (left) and staff members show off th “catch of the day.”Above, left: Ben Barton, Shane Pendergrass, and Mr. Terry Faulkner pack into canoe. Above: A deer wanders through the camp in the late afternoon.

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Eagle Sports Freshmen Football Fuels Up! By RYAN SMITH RYAN@RCHSEAGLESNEST.ORG

READY TO RUMBLE With the return of Coach Fitzgerald, the Eagle’s varsity football team anticipates an exciting season. By JIMMY KELTCH JIMMY@RCHSEAGLESNEST.ORG

What time is it? Game time!! What time is it? Game Time!!!! Kickoff team, lets roll men. You guessed it, it is game time in Rhea County. Football season is here. Your football team has practiced all year for it getting bigger, faster, and stronger. This year is expected to raise a few eyebrows. As for our very own coach Fitzgerald, I asked him how he felt about coming back and what were his expectations for this season. I quote, “ I think as far as coming back, I feel I already know the players and they know what I expect. At Rhea County we are always expected to be good. For the last eight years Rhea County has been picked to win. It is a tradition. End quote. Along with Fitzgerald a lot of changes have come to be. Coach Nichols has retained his coaching role over the freshman while two new faces were

added to the varsity coaching staff. Coach Brooks Smith, a first year coach who has taken a role with the defensive backs, explained to me why he chose to coach. “My main goal is to try to make sure that today’s players learn the life lessons that can only be taught on the field that have been useful in my adult life.” Coach Brooks told me an old saying about football that states, “Football is life measured in a hundred yards.” As far as coaching here he explains, “I’m very excited about this program.” Coach Mike Davis, a coach of about 21 years, is molding and teaching our linebackers. I questioned him why he chose to coach at Rhea County and he explains, “I have been very impressed with the work ethic and discipline of the players at Rhea Co. That says a lot for the background of

Coach Neil Nichols has returned to the high school coaching scene. Nichols will again coach the RCHS Freshman football team this fall, after a two year absence. Former Rhea County football players Chris Hawkins and Brooks Smith will assist in coaching the freshman defense. With numerous prospects at the running back and wide receiver positions, a solid line, and two able quaterbacks the offense should be set. On the defensive side of the ball, Nichols expects some hard hitting action from his players who will be running Rhea County’s unique 3-5-3 defensive formation. The depth and hard work that these athletes have displayed over summer workouts gives this team the potential to do great things. Hopefully the hard work will continue over the next four years and these players will continue to strengthen the Rhea County Football program.

the families and the way they have been raised. I’m looking forward to working with these fine young men and trying to help them reach their potential as young adults and as football players.” Your Golden Eagles are currently practicing hard three hours a day in 105 degree heat preparing for the upcoming season. As for the seniors; Caleb Wilson, James Capps, Cole Thurman, Justin Pritchett, Bryan Godsey, Casey Mckinnon, Seth Zimmerman, Daniel Weyler, Jimmy Keltch, Luke Edwards, Kyle Gould, Nate Pippin, Justin Holquin, David Corvin, and John Rogers(cub), this is our last chance. Its now or never. Let’s make it happen. Come support your brothers in defending our family, our school, and our pride at Rhea County.

The freshman Eagles work hard to prepare for the new season. ABOVE: Coach Nichols watches as the team sets up for a play. BELOW: Linemen defend their kicker as the team practices kickoffs.

LEFT: Coach Fitzgerald observes as Justin Pritchett takes a hit. ABOVE: Guarded by Casey McKinnon, Frisco Sherril attempts to head past Ryne Anderson’s defense.

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Volleyball sets up for the Fall season By BETH FORE BETH@RCHSEAGLESNEST.ORG

Bump . . . Set . . . Spike! These are the three words currently being drummed into our 20062007 volleyball team. The lady Eagles are working hard to prepare for their upcoming season, which is quickly closing in on them — their first game is Tuesday, August 22nd. According to their coach, Ms. Eldredge, there’s a lot to look forward to this season: “I am very excited about the upcoming season. We have a lot of tallent bursting from out girls and I think that we have a lot of potential. I expect our team to do

very well against any team we may go up against. With the tallent and enthusiasm we have, there’s no doubt in my mind that we will go to regionals this year.” The Lady Eagles will host two scrimmage games this week: on Tuesday against Soddy Daisy (JV at 4:30, varsity at 5:30), and on Thursday against Bradley (varsity only, at 4:00). Come by and help our team kick off their season! RIGHT: Katie Arnold catches some air as she works to develop a devastating spike. BELOW (LEFT): Coach Eldredge reviews strategy with a group of team members. BELOW (CENTER): Deanna Valentine executes a perfectly controlled bump during practice.

Lady Eagles soccer kicks it up a notch with a new coach By KELLI FRENCH KELLI@RCHSEAGLESNEST.ORG

Earlier this summer, Lady Eagles soccer players and fans were biting their nails in suspense, wondering whether there would be a 2006-2007 Lady Eagles soccer team or not, since they did not have a coach. Luckily, dedicated senior players, captains Danielle Catlett and Brittany Morgan, got together and organized conditioning practices without a coach. However, they were not coachless for long — Mr. Scott Heath stepped up and became the new coach, even though he has never experienced the joy of playing soccer before. “Coach Heath will be a great coach despite the fact that he has never played. You can tell he has learned from observing other coaches,” says an excited Danielle Catlett. Heath has planned to make a backbone for the team out of his key players, who will cover positions around the central line of

the field. With a group of about 22 girls, this year’s team is a well-balanced mix of experienced returning players and newbies with great potential. Catlett is proud of the large amount of upcoming freshmen who have showed up for practice and are ready to play. She believes that if the ladies work together, they will do really well this season due to their size. With the leadership of Coach Heath, the team captains, and the other four returning senior players, these ladies are almost guaranteed an excellent season. On August 22nd, the ladies will suit up and put on their game faces for their first game of the season at Grace Acadamy at 5:00. These girls are incredibly tough and worth watching! Their schedule includes 12 games, so you’ve got twelve chances to watch and support the Lady Eagles as they step out on the green and kick some soccer booty!

Rochelle Nordyke (ABOVE) and Jessica Smith (FAR LEFT) focus on running slalom drills. LEFT: The girls warm up with dribbling practice.

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GOLF

Fall Sports Schedules

VOLLEYBALL

FOOTBALL

Date

Opponent

Varsity

*August 15

Soddy Daisy

4:30

5:30

*August 17

Bradley

August 22

@Soddy Daisy

4:30

5:30

August 24

Cumberland

5:00

6:00

August 26

Bledsoe Tournamnet

TBA

August 28

@Hixson/Bledsoe

August 29

@Cleveland

5:00

6:00

August 31

Bradley

5:00

6:00

September 1

King College Tournament

TBA

September 5

McMinn

5:00

6:00

September 6

Hixson

4:30

5:30

September 7

@Walker Valley

5:00

6:00

September 12

@McMinn

5:00

6:00

September 14

Cumberland

6:30

4:30

Date

Opponent

Freshman

September 16

Hixson Tournament (@Loftis)

TBA

August 28

@Ootlewah

5:00

7:00

September 20

Cleveland

5:00

6:00

September 11

Soddy Daisy

5:00

7:00

September 25

Stone Memorial

5:00

6:00

September 18

White County

5:00

7:30

September 26

@Bradley

5:00

6:00

September 25

@McMinn County

5:00

7:00

September 29

Walker Valley

4:30

5:30

October 2

Walker Valley

5:00

7:00

September 30

Bledsoe Tournament

TBA

October 9

McCallie

5:00

7:00

October 2

@Stone Memorial

5:00

5:30

October 16

@Red Bank

6:00

October 5

Freshman Tournament

TBA

October 16

@Knox Catholic

October 23

@Cleveland

4:00

4:30 & 5:30

Date

Opponent

Time

August 25

@Ootlewah