The Sloan-Hendrix Greyhound NewsletterPublished by the SHHS Business Department

No. 85 April 3, 2008

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Sloan-Hendrix Students Win Big in Film CompetitionThe first Arkansas Student Film Compe-

tition was held in Hot Springs on February 29 through March 1. The competition is the brain child of Brenda Turner, Arkansas Department of Education Arts Program Specialist; Donna Harris, Director/Teacher Center Coordinator Northeast Arkansas Educational Cooperative; and Michael Hofstein, Professor at Savannah College of Art and Design. Michael Hofstein is the head of the Film Institute at Savannah, where he teaches a variety of courses in film-making. Prior to Savannah, he worked in Hol-lywood for over 35 years, moving his way up from camera assistant to director and director of photography. He has worked internation-ally on productions in China, France, Spain and Germany, and his many credits include Mask of Zorro, MASH, Rush Hour, Mork & Mindy, Drop Zone, Happy Days, and Laverne & Shirley. During the past three summers, Professor Hofstein has conducted week long filmmaking workshops at the NEA Education Coop in Walnut Ridge. These workshops have been attended by Sloan-Hendrix teachers Lisa Holland and Russ Griffin.

Eleven videos produced by Sloan-Hen-drix students were entered into the competi-tion in three categories. These students are currently enrolled in Multimedia Applications or have taken the class in the past. The projects included seven “Mood Music” videos, two doc-umentaries, one movie trailer, and a five minute

play. Students submitting videos were Megan Break, Lucrietia Brown, Brian Cole, Ryan Difani, Phillip Dunn, Andrew Martin, Amanda Patterson, Nikki Steveson, and Autumn Wilson. Although other Sloan-Hendrix students served as narrators, writers, camera operators, actors, and crew members, these students had ultimate creative control over their films. They dealt with the problems of any other filmmaker: temperamental actors (does Spielberg have to worry about the lead actors changing their hair style in the middle of filming), location and set problems, and looming deadlines. The videos were finally finished and submitted by February 4.

Events at the Hot Springs competition included the viewing of all videos submitted and a private screening of Mission Impossible III at the Malco Theatre, a question and answer session with the judges and student filmmakers, and a reception and an awards luncheon at the Arlington Hotel. Professor Hofstein delivered the keynote speech, as well as served as one of the judges. Other judges included professional filmmakers and academics.

Although no one from Sloan-Hendrix attended the Film Competition, Sloan-Hendrix was well represented in the winners’ circle. Out of the 59 videos submitted from across the state of Arkansas, three Sloan-Hendrix students were in the top finalists and one was honorable mention. Nikki Steveson received top honors among the contestants by finishing first in documentaries with her film entitled Small Schools – Where Students Come First. Nikki won an iPod as the grand prize. Amanda Patterson finished second in experimental films with her movie trailer, Skull Garden, winning a $75 gift card and a Director’s Slate. Third place among experimental films and winning a $50 gift card was Andrew Martin’s mood mu-sic video, Nightmare. Also winning a $50 gift card with an honorable mention in documen-taries was Autumn Wilson with Sloan-Hendrix – A Tradition of Excellence. All winners and entrants received a certificate.

Hopefully, the Arkansas Student Film Competition will be an annual event. Several underclassmen have already expressed interest in entering videos in next year’s competition.

Eleven of the fifty-nine entrants in the film competition were from Sloan-Hendrix.

S-H Filmmakers # 1

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Softball and Baseball Season Under Wayby Drew Meyer

On February 29, the Sloan-Hendrix Greyhound baseball team opened their season with a 17 to 2 win over Maynard. The Lady Greyhound softball team opened their season with Cedar Ridge on March 10. The Lady Hounds are coached by Chelsea Matheny, while the Greyhound baseball team is coached by Ricky Grisham in his second year as the “Skipper.” Coach Grisham’s team roster includes Chase Dejournett, Justus Williams, Zack Ogden, Aaron Higginbotham, Colton Simpson, Terry Price, Jeromy Roberts, Hunter Rogers, Colton Witt, Phillip Dunn, Gary Collins, Guzman Herrera, Charles “Chicago” Tincher, Royce Pace, Stanley Archer, Cody Simpson, Trevor Anderson, Corey Baldridge, and Drew Meyer. The Lady Hounds softball roster includes Christie “Peachy” Caldwell, Kayla Brown, Amanda Holland, Heidi Powers, Kandice Henson, Chelsea Broadway, Chasity Collins, Autumn Wilson, Elizabeth Morgan, Brittany Burrow, Amy Green, Danyail Dail, Samantha Perrin, Kristin Belcher, and Michala Stacy. Both teams are ready for their seasons

to get underway. Lady Hounds motto for this season to push them harder to win is “Softball isn’t about how good you are, it’s how bad you want it!”

The Greyhound baseball team has high expectations for this season and will put their motto to the test, “Failure isn’t falling down. Failure is falling down and not getting back up!” The baseball team has several returning

starters and some new faces. Their pitching ro-tation is a little bit stronger than last year, their bats are much stronger with a few guys able to hit the long ball and hit solid line drives, and the team has developed unbelievable ability with their gloves, you hit a ground ball to these guys and 9 out of 10 times they’ll make a play. The baseball team would like to let everyone know that the ultimate goal of the team is to win the State Tournament Championship.

Fall Concertby Dawn Miller and Elizabeth Morgan

The Fall Concert took place on December 13 at 7 p.m. in the Sloan-Hendrix cafe-torium. A special presentation was dedicated to the guest of honor, Ms. Donna James. It featured a video slide show in honor of her son and Sloan-Hendrix graduate, the late Jarrod Lee Hobbs. The audience gave the concert great reviews. One couple was overheard to say “We loved it.” Mr. Reynolds, the band and choir director, said, “I thought it was great that we had a large number of people participating. They all did a very good job.” Student per-former Alanna Sartain said, “I enjoyed it, but it was hard to play, and I am glad it is over.”

Marva Williams kicked the show off with “The Star Spangled Banner”. The Junior and Senior High Band performed “Hungarian Dance”, “Smoke on the Water”, and “Pirates of the Caribbean”. There were a number of duets: “O Come All Ye Faithful” with Cassie Haynes and Kyrsten Caton playing on clarinets, “Frosty the Snowman” starring Erin Rich-ardson and Ashley Davis, and “G Blues” played by Toby Lee and Randy Ferrell on guitar. Shilah Boudin played “O Holy Night”. Marva Williams played “Greensleeves” on her clar-inet. On the trombone Dayton Evans played “Jingle Bells”. Austin Morgan played “Folsom Prison Blues” on guitar. The last band act was Bryce Halloway with his guitar solo. The choir performed “Feliz Navidad”, “Jingle Bell Rock”, and “You Raise Me Up”. “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer” was sung by Marva Williams, Erin Richardson, and Dawn Miller. Ashley and Amber Thompson performed a duet with “Any Man of Mine”. “Born to Fly” and “Leave the Pieces” was performed by Marva Williams and Erin Richardson. Danielle Cox and Dawn Miller sang “Silent Night”. “That Don’t Impress Me Much” was sung by Ashley Thompson. Heather Guerin sang “Te Dejo Madrid”. “Just Want to be Mad” was sang by Dawn Miller. The last act of the night was “My Boyfriends Back” performed by the choir.

New Art Teacher Joins Facultyby Dawn Miller

Mrs. Stephanie Lewis is one of the new staff changes this year. She is originally from Jonesboro, Arkansas. Mrs. Lewis has been happily married to Mr. Preston Lewis for four and a half years. This is her first full time teaching job since graduating from college. Her favorite part of her job is watching her students learn and grow. Mrs. Lewis is the art teacher for kindergarten through sixth grade. She would love to be remembered as the fun teacher. Her hobbies include shopping and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Lewis’ dream as a child was to be a professional barrel racer. Her favorite quote is “Al-ways do your best,” send-ing a positive message for her students. Welcome Mrs. Lewis - we hope you have a very good experience here and wish you luck!

Mr. Reynolds conducts the Sloan-Hendrix Band

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National FFA Week Celebrates Blue Jackets and Bright Futures

Sloan-Hendrix observed National FFA Week February 16-23. Blue Jackets, Bright Futures is the theme this year. More than half a million members around the nation will par-ticipate in National FFA Week activities at the local and state levels. The focus of National FFA Week is to tell America about the great opportunities available for all youth. From its beginnings in 1928 as the Future Farmers of America, the National FFA organization today reaches out to all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. FFA is committed to develop-ing character and leadership skills and preparing members for a lifetime of civic leadership and career success.

At Sloan-Hendrix, Monday was the official dress up day. Game Day was held on Tuesday, February 19. Both non-members and members were encouraged to participate in the games at lunch in the circle. Games included horse shoe pitching, three legged race, wheel barrel race, and a roping competition. FFA adviser Joe Wallis even did a little roping, showing off his expertise. On Thursday, the FFA chapter treated the elementary students to a Petting Zoo. Several FFA members brought in family pets and farm animals. The younger students’ excitement was evident, however due to the cold, the zoo had to be cut short. Those braving the chilly weather to bring in their animals included Katie Williams, who brought a cow; Katie Wilson, who brought a goat and a dog; and Samantha Wicker, who brought three goats. Two chickens were brought by Colton Broadwater, two rabbits and two ducks were brought by Matt Baldridge, and Cortney Ragsdale arranged to have two horses at the petting zoo. To wrap up the observance of National FFA Week, the chapter held a cook out on Friday, at noon. Special guests for the event were the Sloan-Hendrix faculty and staff and the Sloan-Hendrix mascot, Champ. The grill was supplied by Pig -N- Out BBQ. The Sloan-Hendrix FFA Chapter would like to thank all those who worked hard to make the week long recognition of FFA such a success.

Mr. Wallis takes his turn at twine twirling.

Financial Aid Night 2008by Breanda Henry

Hitting the senior year of high school means looking your future right in the face and taking on responsibilities to ensure that future has a direction. The first step for most students is college. But how do you prepare for that step? More importantly, how do you pay for it? Carolyn Collins, the Director of Financial Aid at Black River Technical College in Poca-hontas, came to Sloan-Hendrix at six o’clock on the evening of Monday, January 14, along with Misty Bradley, the Financial Aid Officer, and Rhonda Foster, the Community Outreach Coordinator, to talk about such issues. Her main concern was instilling the importance of the FAFSA to the majority of the 2008 senior class that attended.

The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and filling one out sup-plies the applicant with a personal identifica-tion number with the government so that they are eligible for federal aid. To get a FAFSA, the student and parent must go to www.pin.ed.gov to apply for pin numbers, which are ba-sically electronic signatures, for each of them. Then, after a parent files their tax returns, the student can file for a FAFSA. Tax returns are necessary to determine the amount of aid you receive, which is based on the parents’ income. If, however, you are not claimed as a depen-dant by your parents, though most seniors are, your own tax returns will be necessary instead. After filing the FAFSA, all a student can do is wait to see if they will or will not receive assistance.

While the major issue of the meeting was the FAFSA, scholarship opportunities of-fered by Black River as well as the state were discussed so that the students could receive as much financial assistance as possible when heading off to pursue their college education. This information helped the students realize what was ahead of them so that they can now prepare. Seniors are stepping into an important part of their lives where they take the first steps towards what they will do to make a living. This is not to be taken lightly, and the school has done its best to prepare them for the deci-sions that are right around the corner and will shape the rest of their lives.

Keep an eye on the weather with the SHHS Weatherman, Ryan Difani

@ http://shsd.k12.ar.us

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Busy Bees Sting Area at the Regional Spelling Bee 2008

Walnut Ridge Community Center was the site for the Lawrence County Spelling Bee February 7, 2008. Sloan-Hendrix held their heads high and proved to be the champions with big hearts, great sportsmanship, and incredible knowledge. Taryn Dill, seventh grade, graced the stage with the final twelve along with eighth grader Alan Swink who swept the team by winning first place of all eighth graders and third place winner overall. Sixth grader Eric Hill won first place overall and kept everybody on the edge of their seats with 24 rounds against Hillcrest sixth grader Tim Selvidge. Applause was heard throughout the building as a standing ovation was in order for Eric Hill who walked away with the Grand Champion Award and prizes attributed with it. Eric will go on to the State Champion Spelling Bee in Little Rock to represent his comrades in March.

Accolades are extended to all partici-pants of the spelling bee. The eighth grade participants were: Alan Swink, Alanna Sartain, Brooke Pinkus, Ethan Doney, Sara Childress, and Heather Bradley. Seventh grade par-ticipants were Taryn Dill, Kyler Crum, Kaleb Briscoe, Rebecca Swink, Robin Buckwalter, and Zeb Gipson. Sixth graders include Jesse Hufstedler, Eric Hill, Austin Morris, Toby Lee, and alternates Stormy Weiand, and Clearensia Kelson.

Following the spelling bee, students enjoyed lunch at the Parachute Inn at Walnut Ridge. Some even decided to check out the pilot’s seat just before take off and an exciting arrival back at Sloan-Hendrix School!

Also attending from Sloan-Hendrix were staff members Donna James, Linda Wallis, and Margaret Matthews along with Rebecca Jones, who is the County Coordinator, and Resource Officer Shawn Johnson.

Spring Break PlansSpring break has come and gone. There

were times when it didn't appear that it would ever arrive. Some people had big plans, some had small ones. Hopefully everyone got a little rest so that they came back ready to attack the rest of the year. Here is what some of Sloan-Hendrix's finest had planned.

Christy Caldwell—working at KFCMegan Break—going to SearcyMalcolm Ashlock—workingBrian Cole—looking for a job and a carMrs. Holland—go to cow shows, move inside and outside dirt, visit my mom, and enjoy some sunshineChasity Collins—working at AJ's Grocery to pay off my new carAndrew Martin—going to Illinois to visit familyAutumn Wilson—celebrating my birthday and planning my music video for multimediaRyan Difani—going to a mission trip in ArkadelphiaBreanda Henry—nothing except sleepingNikki Steveson—go campingDaniel Rowsey—going to work with my dad in KentuckySamantha Eledge—absolutely nothingCourtney Hall—going to my brother's houseCasey Holder—hopefully going to the Hot SpringsAndrew Smith—going muddin'Alanna Sartain—visit family in OklahomaSamantha Adams—get my hair doneShilah Boudin—see my family in Little RockLenora Isreal—working at SonicCourtney Davis—going to Branson and Silver Dollar CityJarrod Phillips—workAshley Davis—probably campingAmanda Patterson—going to Colorado to go snow boarding and ice skatingStanley Archer—I don't knowRoyce Pace—playing Halo and watching TV while recuperating from knee surgeryAlex Girard—going to my mom'sLindsey Needham—Since I had to go to school on my birthday, I'm going t make up for it by going shopping and sleeping a lotSam Robins—going to my dad'sHannah Rowsey—going to Branson with my youth group and sleepingJustus Williams—might go to Georgia to visit my grandparents and then to FloridaColton Simpson—play baseball, watch NBA, and hopefully go to the doctorHeather Geurin—spending time with my cousins from IllinoisShawn Archer—going to BransonCharles Tincher—playing baseball and tak-ing life easyMr. Griffin—other than moving the horses, as little as is humanly possible

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• Courtney Davis is a wonderful Teacher's Assistant. She does work that she is not even asked to do. Thank you Courtney, Mrs. Mat-thews.• Malcolm Ashlock is an animation wizard.• Nikki Steveson has done an excellent job editing a video for Mrs. Duncan's fourth grade class project.Alan Swink qualified for the the State Geogra-phy Bee.• Breanda Henry has been producing great menus for the cafeteria.• Phillip Dunn and Ryan Difani have gone above and beyond in keeping up to date with their web page information. Phillip's Baseball page and Ryan's Weather page can be seen at-tached to the school's main page.• Way to go Kaleb Brisco— Jr. Quiz Bowl All Tournament Team• Amanda Patterson did a great job editing the variety show video into a DVD.• Office aides are great!!• The Forestry Team placed 4th at the district judging competition held at ASU on Wednes-day, March 13 qualifying them for the state competition. Team members are Ryan Difani, Nicky Steveson, Gary Collins, and Seth Wells.• The Sloan-Hendrix Senior High Quiz Bowl Team finished third in district competition and will be attending the State Meet for the first time.• Coach Foreman is a very good sport.• Multimedia Students have several good video projects in the works.• Breanda Henry has been notified that she will receive a National Beta Club Scholarship• A fourteen run rally in the top of the sixth brought the first conference win for the SHHS Baseball Greyhounds against Quitman on March 17.• Congratulations to Marva Williams for making the All Star Honor Band and to Dawn Miller for trying out.

A Black Tie AffairThe Sloan-Hendrix

Senior/Junior Banquet and Prom

Friday, April 11, 2008

Brag Box

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Greyhounds Showcase Talent in Variety Showby Lindsey Needham et al.

On Thursday, February 14, students were treated to what is quickly becoming a treasured tradition at Sloan-Hendrix; the Vari-ety Show. This is an opportunity for talented students and staff members to show off some of their abilities, as well as an opportunity to have a lot of fun. This year’s show consisted of 15 acts and included a panel of judges to pick winners. The show was emceed by April Smith and Austin Morgan, who not only entertained the crowd with their wit, but also performed the first song. New to this year’s show was the selection of winners. First place was captured by Courtney Hall, second place was awarded to April Smith and Austin Morgan, third place went to the “Dance Kings” of the junior class, and Dawn Miller and Erin Richardson were honored with fourth place. Winners of the Variety Show received “goody” bags. Randy Gholson, Amanda Rorex, and Margaret Stall-ings served as judges during the show. Since it was Valentine’s Day, the assembly ended with the distribution of the hundreds of flowers and balloons that had been accumulating in the of-fices throughout the day.

Acts included“Jackson” sung by April Smith and Austin Morgan“Total Eclipse of the Heart” performed by GMAD“It’s Only Make Believe” sung by Mr. SloanThe Sophomore class danced to a mix of

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songs including “Macarena”, “YMCA”, and “The Twist,” among others Morgan Smith, Emily Ogden, Sara Childress, and Paige Ratliff danced to “That’s What Girls Do”“Macho Man” dance act, with Emily Ogden imitating Mr. Lee, Sara Childress as Coach Foreman, Marva Williams as Coach T, and Paige Ratliff as Mr. Walton “I Got You Babe” performed by Trevor Anderson and Courtney Hall“Angel” sung by Ashley Thompson

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“What Hurts the Most” sung by Dawn MillerThe Junior class performed a mix of songs from different decades “If I Ain’t Got You” sung by Courtney Hall“Any Man of Mine” sung by Ashley and Amber ThompsonBrittany Burrow performed her very own “Part of Me”“Bring It On Home” sung by Dawn Miller and Erin Richardson“I Need You” sung Mr. Walton

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Members of the Junior Class performed dance routines from several decades.

Emcees April Smith and Austin Morgan entertained the crowd with music and wit.

The idea of an egg-laying bunny came to the United States in the 18th century. German immigrants in the Pennsylvania Dutch area told their children about the "Osterhas", sometimes spelled out as "Oschter Haws". "Hase" means "hare", not rabbit, and in Northwest European folklore the "Easter Bunny" indeed is a hare, not a rabbit. According to the legend, only good children received gifts of colored eggs in the nests that they made in their caps and bonnets before Easter (from www.wikipedia.org).

Happy Easter

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Sloan-HendrixHigh SchoolThird QuarterHonor Roll 2007-08

8th GradeAll A’sHeather BradleyBrooke PinkusDaniel RowseyAlan SwinkAndrew Young9th GradeAll A’sCoy YaslerA-BCaitlyn DifaniErika MitchellKatelyn PonderHaley SlusserStetson Wells10th GradeAll A’sKara MorrisHannah RowseyA-BKristin BelcherAaron BroadwaterKayla BrownJerrod EngelAaron HigginbothamAmanda HollandAustin KikerLindsey NeedhamNicky PattersonLogan Waddell

11th GradeAll A’sRyan DifaniA-BShawn ArcherChelsea BroadwayChasity CollinsHeather GeurinAmy GreenTasha KeoughLatricia MansCody NeedhamApril SmithSamantha Smith12th GradeAll A’sKatie WilliamsA-BBrianne AllenChristie CaldwellCourtney DavisEmily GipsonBreanda HenryRoyce PaceAmanda PattersonCody SimpsonNikki StevesonAutumn WilsonKristan Witt

Livestock Show Team Hits the RingSpring is in the air and the Sloan-Hendrix Livestock Show Team is on the road. Members

of the 2008 Team include Autumn Blasingame, Eason Dearen, Chase DeJournett, Amanda Hol-land, Deriek Stallings, and Katie Williams.

For two members, Amanda Holland and Deriek Stallings, the season opened with the Dixie National Livestock Show in Jackson, Mississippi, in February. On Saturday, March 1, Amanda Holland attended the Cattle Call Classic in Harrison winning the Grand Champion Angus heifer and bull awards and Reserve Supreme heifer and bull awards. She also placed 4th of 14 in senior showmanship. Autumn Blasingame attended the Charolais Field Day in Greenwood on March 1. On March 8, Amanda attended the Baxter County Livestock Club Winter Classic in Mountain Home while the other team members went to the Crowley’s Ridge Classic in Paragould. Amanda joined the group in Paragould on March 9. Results of the Crowley’s Ridge Classic are as follows: Autumn Blasingame, Grand Champion Charolais heifer; Amanda Holland, Reserve Grand Cham-pion Angus heifer; Deriek Stallings, Grand Champion Hereford bull and Supreme bull; and Katie Williams, Grand Champion Shorthorn Plus heifer. On March 15-16, the team attended the Tri-County Blowout in Cave City. The two day event offered three shows. Results of the weekend: Autumn Blasingame, Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Charolais heifer; Eason Dearen, Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Shorthorn heifer; Amanda Holland, Reserve Champion Angus bull; and Katie Williams, Grand Champion Shorthorn Plus heifer.

On March 21, members of the Sloan-Hendrix Livestock Show Team participated in the Lawrence County Spring Livestock Show. Students participating included Matthew Baldridge, Autumn Blasingame, Eason Dearen, Chase DeJournett, Amanda Holland, Garrett Jessen, Deriek Stallings, John Thomison, and Katie Williams. Advisor for the team is Mr. Joe Wallis.

In the hog show, Garrett Jessen received the grand and reserve awards and was the show-manship winner. Matthew Baldridge was a class winner.

In the cattle show the results were as follows:Commercial – Chase DeJournett, Grand Champion HeiferAngus – Amanda Holland, Reserve Grand Champion Heifer and Grand Champion BullBrangus – Katie Williams, Grand Champion Heifer and Grand Champion Bull; Autumn

Blasingame, Reserve Grand Champion BullCharolais – Autumn Blasingame, Grand and Reserve Grand Champion HeifersHereford – Deriek Stallings, Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Heifers and Grand

Champion BullSanta Gertrudis – John Thomison, Grand Champion HeiferShorthorn – Katie Williams, Grand Champion Heifer; Eason Dearen, Grand Champion Bull

and Reserve Grand Champion HeiferShorthorn Plus – Katie Williams, Grand Champion HeiferDeriek Stallings was Junior Showmanship winner and Amanda Holland received the Su-

preme Bull award with her Angus bull.On Saturday, March 22, the Sloan-Hendrix FFA Alumni Association hosted the 5th annual

Lawrence County Spring Fling. Ninety head of cattle from across the state competed for top honors in commercial, steer, breed, and show-manship divisions.

Sloan-Hendrix show team members placed as follows:

Angus – Amanda Holland, Reserve Grand Champion Heifer and Grand Champion Bull

Brangus - Katie Williams, Grand Cham-pion Heifer and Grand Champion Bull; Autumn Blasingame, Reserve Grand Champion Bull

Charolais – Autumn Blasingame, Grand Champion Heifer

Hereford – Deriek Stallings, 1st and 2nd in class Heifers and Reserve Grand Champion Bull

Santa Gertrudis – John Thomison, 1st in class Heifer

Shorthorn –Eason Dearen, Supreme and Grand Champion Heifer and Grand Champion Bull; Katie Williams, 1st and 1st in class Heifers

Shorthorn Plus – Katie Williams, Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Heifer

The Sloan-Hendrix FFA Show Team at the Lawrence County Show

Katie Williams won the Senior show-manship and Amanda Holland placed fifth.

The Alumni Association added a su-preme bred and owned division this year to rec-

ognize exhibitors for their breeding program. Bred and owned means that the animal’s dam was owned by the exhibitor and bred per the exhibitor’s breeding program. Sloan-Hendrix exhibitors who qualified for this award in-

cluded Amanda Holland, Angus heifer; Autumn Blasingame, Charolais heifer; John Thomison, Santa Gertrudis heifer; and Katie Williams, Shorthorn Plus heifer. Amanda Holland won Supreme Bred and Owned Heifer.

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Who’s Who Ballot 2008 Results

The counting is finally over and the re-sults of the Sloan-Hendrix High School Who's Who are finally in for the 2007-2008 school year.

Most Studious—Brooke Pinkus and Ryan DifaniMost Likely To Succeed—Amanda Green and Drew MeyerMost Likely To Be Remembered—Trevor Anderson and Autumn WilsonMost Talented—Courtney Hall and Austin MorganBest Dressed—Nicole Comadoll and Coy YaslerFriendliest—Autumn Wilson and Alex DickersonBest School Spirit—Chasity Collins and Phillip DunnBest Senior Athletes—Amanda Green and Trevor AndersonBest Junior Athletes—Haley Slusser and Coy YaslerTeacher of the Year—Ms. Donna JamesClass Favorites

7th–Taryn Dill and Rene Cerda 8th–Sarah Childress and Lucas Conrad 9th–Rhianna Lawson, Haley Slusser and Coy Yasler 10th–Kayla Brown and Aaron Higginbotham 11th–Chasity Collins and Ryan Difani 12th–Kristan Witt and Royce Pace

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Alan Swink (left) and Kaleb Brisco are two of Sloan-Hendrix's academic standouts. Eighth grader Alan qualified for the

the State Geography Bee to be held in April. He is the son of Doug and Peggy Swink. Kaleb, a seventh grader, was selected for the All Tournament Jr. Quiz Bowl Team. He also scored a

Composite 21 on the ACT for the Duke TIP program. He is the son of Laurie Briscoe and Rick Claude.

FBLA District II Spring Conference

On Thursday, February 7, eight members of the Sloan-Hendrix chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America participated in the District II Spring Leadership Conference at Nettleton High School. Each member was en-tered in a competition related to skills needed to succeed in the business world. Five of the eight placed in the top ten and two of those five qualified for state competition in March. Qualifying for state competition were Nicky Patterson, 4th place in Introduction to Technol-ogy Concepts and Nikki Steveson, 5th place in Marketing. Others placing in the top ten were Caitlyn Difani, 9th Introduction to Busi-ness Communication; Amanda Holland, 7th Public Speaking I; and Ryan Difani, 6th Public Speaking II. Lindsey Needham, Katie Ponder, and Austin Kiker competed in Accounting I, Business Communications, and Business Math respectively.

Sloan-Hendrix FBLA District II Spring Leadership Conference competitors were (left to right) Nikki Steveson, Ryan Difani, Amanda Holland, Caitlyn Difani, Katie Ponder, Austin

Morgan, Nicky Patterson, and Lindsey Needham.

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Gary Wayne Collins IIby Christie Caldwell

Gary Wayne Collins II was born on De-cember 26, 1989. He is the son of Gary Collins of Imboden and Sandra Jones of Ravenden Springs. Gary’s biggest influence in life is his father “Because he has always been there for me.” Gary likes to eat beaver and deer, and his favorite color is orange. His closest friends are Colton Witt and Charles Tincher. In his spare time, Gary enjoys working on mechani-cal things and playing baseball. He will miss the ag shop when he graduates. Mr.Wallis is Gary’s favorite teacher and his favorite class is small gas engines because he likes work-ing on motors. His advice to underclassmen is to pay attention to everything. After high school, Gary plans to become a professional car painter.

Colton Andrew Johnstonby Megan Break

Colton Andrew Johnston was born on September 20, 1989, in Jonesboro, Arkan-sas. His parents are Carol and Jonas Alvares of Imboden, Arkansas, and Jeff Johnston of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Colton’s biggest influ-ence in life is “My mom, because she always stayed with me, and made me do my home-work.” One of Colton’s hobbies is paint ball. Some of his favorites includes hamburgers, the color red, a ‘68 Corvette, the song Couchette Jungle by Black Label Society, and the movie Independence Day.

Colton’s friends are Makayla Doyle, Sara Webb, Heather McBroom, and Alex Gi-rard. Colton believes Sloan-Hendrix has given him a good foundation in math. His advice to underclassmen is “Do your homework.” After graduating, Colton plans to go to work.

Elizabeth Anne Morganby Samantha Wicker

Elizabeth Anne Morgan was born on April 21, 1990. She is the daughter of Rick and Anita Orrick of Ravenden, Arkansas. Elizabeth’s biggest influences in her life are her parents because, “They have always been there for me.” Her favorites include Chinese food, the color blue, a ’07 Shelby Mustang, the song “Differences” by Genuine, the movie The Hills Have Eyes, and the book It by Stephen King. She considers her closest friends to be James Anderson, Bre Henry, Nikki Steveson, Amanda Patterson, and Brian Cole. One of her favorite hobbies is playing softball. Elizabeth’s advice to underclassmen is “Don’t act stupid and just stand around in the hallways. Get your books and go to class.” Some of her achievements are donating to the Locks of Love and donating blood. Elizabeth plans to attend college after graduation to obtain a degree in psychology.

Charles Edward Tincherby Stanley Archer

Charles Edward Tincher is the son of Ed and Judy Tincher of Imboden. He was born on September 20, 1989, in Munster, Indiana. His biggest influence in life is his grandfather because “He taught me everything I know.” Some of Charles’ favorites are any type of food that is edible and the color green. His favorites also include a 1993 Chevy Silverado. Charles’ friends include Royce Pace, Stanley Archer, Colton Witt and his best friend, Trevor Ander-son. Some of his hobbies include baseball, hanging out with friends, and playing the video game “Madden ‘08” with the guys. One of the things that Charles will miss about SHHS is seeing his friends. Charles’ favorite teacher is Mrs. McCormic because he likes to learn about the medical professions. Sloan-Hendrix has helped Charles prepare for the future by offer-ing the medical classes because that is the field in which he wants to work. Charles’ advice to the underclassmen is “Do your work and don’t procrastinate.” Charles’ plans for the future are to graduate and become a fire fighter/para-medic.

Samantha Wickerby Roxie Lawson

Samantha Carol Wicker was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, on November 9, 1989, to John and Leah Wicker of Imboden. Samantha’s favorites include Mexican food, the color purple, the song “Hicktown” by Jason Aldean, the 2001 Chevy Dually, and the Bible. Samantha considers everyone a friend, but her closest friends are Megan Break, Ashley Bratcher, Katie Williams, Catie Wilson, Jessie Poteet, and Ashton Raney. Samantha enjoys riding horses, playing softball, going to rodeos, and hanging out with friends. The one thing Samantha will miss at Sloan-Hendrix is seeing her friends everyday. Samantha’s favorite teacher is Mr. Wallis because “I learn about things I love to do.” Samantha is most proud of being Rookie of the Year in softball in 9th grade and donating blood to the Red Cross. Samantha’s advice to underclassmen is “You may think school is hard, but don’t give up. It goes by quickly.” Her plans for the future are to attend col-lege and marry the guy of her dreams.

Seniors lend a hand during FFA Week.

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Amanda Lynn Greenby Brian Cole

Amanda Lynn Green, born January 5, 1990, is the daughter of Tammy and Johnny Green of Ravenden, Arkansas. In the years leading up to her graduation, her biggest influ-ence has been her family. “They have taught me to put God first in everything and given me the freedom to make my own decisions in life.” Amanda’s favorite food is anything made by her grandma. Other favorites of Amanda’s are the song “My Redeemer” and the novel The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. Amanda has many friends. She, in fact, calls all of the seniors her friends and has a special place in her heart for Travis Adams and her little sister, Amy Green. She enjoys being involved in her local church, The First Assembly of God. Her hobbies include playing basketball and most of all spending time with her friends. Attend-ing Sloan-Hendrix High School has taught her many things, but she feels she has learned the most from her favorite teachers Mr. Sloan and Mrs. Hill. She enjoys desktop publishing class, “Because it is so fun!” She is most proud that she has maintained a good GPA, being a HOBY Scholar, being named Who’s Who Among American High School Students, and being in the Lawrence County Ralph Joseph Youth Program. When she graduates, Amanda will miss the close knit atmosphere and the sports. Sloan-Hendrix has prepared Amanda for the future by “Teaching me if I want to achieve something I have to work for it.” Her advice to the underclassmen is “Have fun, but take high school seriously. It affects the rest of your life.” Amanda’s plans for the future are to attend college, find a job, marry, and start a family.

Katelyn Morrisby Autumn Wilson

On October 22, 1990, in Jonesboro, Wendell and Lavenia Morris of Ravenden were blessed with a baby girl, Katelyn Rose Morris. Her parents have been the biggest influence in her life because, “They have stuck by me through good times and bad times. They have always supported me and set good examples of how I should live,” says Katelyn. Some of her favorites include Mexican food, the color baby blue, the movie Love and Basketball, and the book Their Eyes Were Watching God. Katelyn’s friends include the entire senior class. Some of her closest friends are Amanda Green, Heather Bratcher, and her younger sister Kara. She enjoys playing basketball, riding four-wheelers, shopping, being with her friends, and having a good time. Katelyn will miss her friends and basketball the most when she graduates. Her favorite teacher is Mr. Sloan because “He wants everyone to do well, and he takes the extra time to make sure we do.” Katelyn is proud of being an active student council member, keeping her grades up, and her basketball achievements. Sloan-Hen-drix has taught her to be prepared and what to expect in the future. Her advice to underclass-men is “Have as much fun as you can, and try to enjoy every minute of school that you can, no matter how hard it gets.” Katelyn plans to attend Black River Technical College to get her basics, then transfer to University of Central Arkansas to go into physical therapy. After that, she plans to settle down, marry, and start a family.

Royce Paceby Roxie Lawson

Royce Gene Pace was born on October 8, 1989, in Berlin, Germany to Alva Harston of Imboden and Roy Pace of Willow Springs, Missouri. Royce says that his parents are his biggest influence because, “They grew up in rough times with their families and became successful.” Some of Royce’s favorites include Ramen Noodles, the color sky blue, the song “What I’ve Done” by Linkin Park, the movie 300, the Harry Potter book series, football and basketball, and the 300 C Chrysler car. He con-siders everyone in the class of 2008 to be his friend and half the class of 2009. Basketball and playing video games are some of Royce’s favorite hobbies. Royce believes “SHHS is unique because of how close everyone is, no matter what their interests are, and I will miss that greatly.” His favorite teacher and class is Mr. Sloan’s transition to college math because “I know that I will always be able to learn something and ask him questions.” Royce is most proud of how many friends he has made while attending Sloan-Hendrix and he wouldn’t trade them for the world. His advice to under-classmen is “Do your best now because it will help prepare you for the future and just enjoy being alive.” He plans to find a career that he will love and in which he will excel.

William Cody Simpsonby Royce Pace

William Cody Simpson was born on July 13, 1990, in St. Louis, Missouri. He is the son of Ronald Simpson and Carla Schaechtel of Pocahontas. Cody’s biggest influence in life is “My dad, because he has always taught me right from wrong and supported our family.” Some of Cody’s favorites include Chinese and Mexican food, the color blue, the Saleen S7, and the song “You Make Me Better” by Fabulous and Ne-Yo. Some of his best friends include Josh Kelson, Drew Meyer, and Phillip Dunn. Cody has many hobbies like baseball, hanging out with friends, and listening to music. He will miss goofing off and having fun with the ball team at Sloan-Hendrix. Cody’s favorite teacher is Ms. James because “She is always willing to help her students in need.” His advice to underclassmen is “Always get done what you need to get done.” Cody’s plans for the future are to graduate college, find a job, marry, and start a family.

Guzman Jose Herreraby Alex Girard

Guzman Jose Herrera was born January 30, 1989, in Houston, Texas to Tina and Billy Rose. Guzman’s biggest influence in life is “My Grams. She was the one who told me I could do anything.” Some of Guzman’s favor-ites include Cracker Barrel, the color orange, Dodge Vipers, “Yakety Yak”, The Notebook, Cat in the Hat, and Dr. Seuss. His friends in-clude Mrs. Holland and the whole senior class. Baseball is Guzman’s hobby. Guzman will miss the teachers and his classmates when he graduates. His favorite teacher is Mrs. Holland “Because she made me laugh.” P.E. is Guz-man’s favorite class because he enjoys staying active. “My most significant achievement is making it through high school,” says Guzman. His advice to his underclassmen is just simply “Stay in school.” After high school, Guzman plans to start a life on his own.

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Campus Leaders Rally Students

In the old gymnasium, on March 3, the Sloan-Hendrix Student Council conducted an Academic Pep Rally. During the Pep Rally, Student Council members swapped places with faculty members to demonstrate good and bad testing behaviors. Many of the new “teacher’s” imitations of actual faculty members were in-stantly recognizable through their speech, man-nerisms, and dress. The bad behaviors of the “students” were also easily recognized. The assembly was intended to encourage students to do well on the upcoming end of course and standardized tests by pointing out good test taking habits, which include getting a good night’s sleep, eating breakfast, and arriving to the testing site early. Mr. Baker, Sloan-Hen-drix’s Math Coach, exhorted students to “stand up and be counted,” encouraging them to do their best on these vitally important tests.

During the Academic Pep Rally. Phillip Dunn (as Mr. Walton) leads the "Teachers" in exhorting the "students" to do their best.

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A big thank you to Officer Shawn Johnson for his service to the students and devotion to Sloan-Hendrix.

We will miss you and wish you the best.