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Walnut Ridge, Arkansas Lawrence County School District www.bobcats.k12.ar.us January 29, 2020 Vol. 45 Issue No. 4 ~ Walnut Ridge High School supplement to The Times Dispatch since 1976 ~
Augustine Soars Past 1000 Points Crowning Moments By Olivia Ford WB 2019 and Hoco 2020
Bailey Augustine has made a habit WinterBall of setting her personal bests on the basketball King and court. She leads the state in total points this Queen, season and is ranked 4th nationally in overall Chloe points. Bounds and Logan Augustine, a junior for the Lady Sain Bobcats, hit a special milestone by scoring her Homecoming 1000th career point Queen and during a victory Sweetheart against Piggott on King, December 16. Maddie On January Flippo and 13, in a 72-68 Nash Gill overtime victory against the Osceola Winter Ball 2019 Lady Seminoles, Bailey takes the court she eclipsed before a home crowd. A Winter Stroll Down Main her single game By Grady Privett scoring record by pouring in 49 points. escorted by Gavin Davis and According to Chloe Bounds and escort, Logan Sain were crowned King Kennedie Weldon, and her escort, MaxPreps, she Austin Rushing. Bailey makes every and Queen at Winter Ball 2019. leads the state in Student Council, advised basket look easy. scoring and is where they were crowned by last year’s King and Queen Nash Gill by Jerry Haynes, sponsored and ranked in the top decorated the winter wonderland. five nationally. and Katie Kersey. The annual event was held at The Studio on Saturday, Dinner was provided by H & H December 14. The theme for this catering company consisting of year’s dance was “A Winter Stroll chicken strips, brisket, mac & down Main.” cheese, twice baked potatoes and Bailey’s First runners-up were many other delicious items. teammates, Chloe Sydney Robinson, escorted by Entertainment was provided Davis and Alexis Andrew Prestidge; second runners- by Elite Entertainment, Craig and Dalton, celebrate up were Maddie Flippo and her Angee Jones. The moments were her 1000th point captured by Capturing the Moment scored in her high escort, Isaac Biggers. Tied for third runners-up were Emma Richey, Photography. school career. More WB photos on p. 16. 2 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, January 29, 2020 Our WRHS What Excites You about 2020? By Rhoni Riggs Hannah Russom – Turning 16 Roger King – Graduation Ryann Douglas – Being a junior Alissa McCandless – Summer Madison Jones (10th grade) – drives Driving Parker Papi – New start Karlee Brewer – Watching my Alex Jones – Boys brother take the next step in his life Korwin Johnson and Noah Roark - Maggie Porter – Being on sr. high Trump’s 2nd term cheer team Andrew Prestridge - WWIII Kaylan Decker – Being a senior Dagan Lillard - “Another Jayden Blaylock – Football season wonderful year of journalism” Isaiah Mabry – Signing day Mason Ashlock - Squeaky Clean Looking Back on the Decade By Mattie Craig Mystery Students January 1, 2020 started a new decade – the 2020s. Now, we say By Maddie Flippo goodbye to the memories made during the past decade and focus on making new ones. But what are some legendary events that happened these past 10 Her dad runs the school He plays a sport; it’s on the court years that we don’t remember? Well… Everyone thinks she’s pretty cool This guy is a twin - we started using the word “bae” She drives a Mustang and He used to swim - memes became popular She’s a sweet little thing White Charger for the win - the selfie was born - the world was supposed to end in 2012 - Vine arrived and became super popular, then sadly was taken Mystery Teachers from us, replaced by Tik Tok By Kel Slusser - we were introduced to One Direction and Justin Bieber Don’t call her misses He used to be a coach - we made lip-sync videos using Dubsmash Or throw any LSU disses Greet him with a great approach - everyone took part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge She walks her dogs nightly His name rhymes with cord - the MCU expanded, giving us 21 movies this decade with Is her class hard? Slightly! The assignment is always on the Spiderman: Far From Home being the most recent white board - we debated whether or not a dress was black and blue or white and gold Cat’s Dispatch Staff - many beloved celebrities died, including Robin Williams, Paul Walker, Tom Petty, and Stan Lee Co-Editors — Mollie Blackshear and Hailey Jensen - everyone did the Kylie Jenner lip challenge Sports Editor — Olivia Ford - we learned to dab, floss, and twerk Cartoonist — Dagan Lillard - Obama ended his presidential term in 2017 and Trump became Layout & Design - Anna Saffell the new president - every girl fell in love with the Magcon Boys Winter Ball and basketball photos - two royal marriages occurred courtesy of Ashley George and Baylee Burris - first solar eclipse since 1918 Staff Writers — Grady Privett, Hannah Wade, Jacob Buxton, Maddie Flippo, Disclaimer: The views expressed in this paper are those of the Livvie Howard, Chloe Brown, Gavin Davis, Eli Biggers, Ty Flippo, Haley Smart, Kaylan authors named, and are not necessarily those of The Cat’s Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School or any other students/employees. While we Decker, Cody Gray, Adam Murdock, Andrew Hill, Isaiah Mabry, Connie Lane, Dagon try to ensure that the information we provide is correct, we are a student Lillard, Skyla Henry, Rhoni Riggs, Kel Slusser, Maggie Gibson, Ray Yang, Roger King, newspaper, mistakes do occur and we cannot always guarantee the Abby Rounsavall, Kyle Russell, Austin Stover, Kayleene Long, Parker Papi, Cameron accuracy of our material. If you do notice mistakes, please let us know. Robertson, Leyre Fernandaz, Sydney Robinson, and Bailee Witt. We welcome letters to the editor or guest writers. Contact Stacy Rice, advisor. The staff of The Cat’s Dispatch dedicates each issue to the memory of David Brady, Editor 1991-93. Our WRHS 3 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, January 29, 2020 Who is Your Valentine? What TV Show Did You Not Get By Haley Smart to Watch as a Kid? Raeney Orman – Myself Peyton Callahan – Bo Johnson By Kaylan Decker Bryleigh Morris – Julius Jones Bo Johnson – Peyton Callahan Alison Whitehead – Veggie Tales Noel Deason – Futurama Zoey Wilson – Haley Smart Chaley Ervin – Chris Gulledge Leyre Berganzos Fernandez – Madison Jones (10th grade) – Mollie Blackshear – Jared Hannah Russom – Haley Smart Desencanto South Park Padalecki Roger King – Myself Ty Cook – 13 Reasons Why Jamie Patrick – The Simpson’s Makenzee Miller – Parker Trishton Wilson – My dog Lily Luster – King of Hill Trishton Wilson – Robot Chicken Carmack Hannah Wade – Chaley Ervin Lane Brown – American Dad Ryann Douglas – Beavis and Butt- Valorie Cook – Sponge Bob Head Jonathan Alba – Dexter’s Ray Yang – Rick and Morty Happy Valentine’s Day Laboratory Skyla Henry and Savannah Colby Miller – Family Guy Andrews - SpongeBob Friday, Feb. 14 Andrew Prestige - Big Mouth Korwin Johnson - Family Guy How Many Times Did You Have Bobcat Bio: Logan Dickson to Take Your Driver’s Test? By Maggie Gibson By Parker Papi Ray Yang- 4 Haley Smart- 2 Olivia Farmer- 6 Kayleene Long- 2 Class – Sophomore Jayden Hollister- 3 Joe Clayton - 9 Club Involvement – FFA, football, band Hannah Hatfield- 1 Tyler Ditto- 1 BFF’s –Landon Brady, Dagan Lillard, Emma Gipson- 5 Halie Bounds- 4 Jacob McQuay Kel Slusser - 7 Dagan Lillard- 5 Favorite Teacher – Mr. Rice Relationship status – Taken What’s Your Fave Girl Scout Cookie? Pet Peeve – People who chew loud By Haley Matthews Tech Addiction – Instagram Worst Habit – Picking at face Bailee Witt – Thin Mints Dagan Lillard – Thin Mints Freshman Flop – Almost failing Doc’s (physical science) Mrs. Holland – Tag a longs Jacob Buxton – Thin Mints Kaden Davis- Tag a longs Sydney Robinson – Tag a longs Mrs. Hallman – Tag a longs Hannah Beary – Samoas What’s Hot? What’s Not? Katie Jones – Do-Si-Dos Bryleigh Morris – Samoas By Gavin Davis What’s Hot: What’s Not: What’s Your Best Christmas Gift? Guinea Pigs Hamsters By Isaiah Mabry Adidas Nike Grady Privett – “I got accepted to Mel Jones – “I got a kitty cat.” Arkansas State University of Arkansas College of the Ozarks.” Hunter Colvey – “A toy car and a Titans Packers Kyle Russell – “I got a firearm.” tissue.” LSU Clemson Kel Slusser – “I got my ankles Walker Hibbs – WWE wrestling took by Zay.” (Isaiah Mabry) men and Barbie dolls Fresh air Nicotine Olivia Ford- New shoes Maddox Jean – “I got depression Clean Cuts Mullets Mrs. Holland- “I got peace and and tears.” Trailer Park Boys The Office quiet.” Alex Jones- “I got a text from Heelys Crocs Kai Watson- “I got clothes and Zay.” football lessons from Zay.” Mollie Blackshear – “My Apple Texas Roadhouse Longhorn Steakhouse Mrs. Rob- “I got food, but I really watch.” WWIII Area 51 missed Isaiah.” Landon Brady - AR-15 Australia Anywhere else 4 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, January 29, 2020 Sports Lady Bobcat Basketball Seniors WR Bobcats and Lady ‘Cats Win By Olivia Ford Battle of the Border in Corning The Lady Bobcat basketball team, coached by Chase Halbrook, has a current record of 15-3. This team consists of Final Score: three seniors: Shyanne Foley, Jacey Jones and Sydney Burgin. Boys Shyanne Foley, a post/guard for the Bobcats, has played WR vs. Ridgefield basketball for 14 years (since she was in preschool). Her favorite Christian basketball memory is when Coach Shelby got stuck in an alley, backed up in someone’s yard, and then ran over a stop sign. Her 57-56 favorite pre-game song is No Hands and her favorite postgame meal is a McDonald’s Happy Meal. Jacey Jones, a post/point guard/shooting guard for the Bobcats, has played basketball for 11 years. Her favorite basketball memory is all of her “bloody games,” because she gets injured or nose bleeds way too often. After a game, she enjoys McDonald’s sweet tea and chicken nuggets. Sydney Burgin, a guard for the Bobcats, has played basketball for 11 years. Burgin’s favorite basketball memory is when she got a technical against Hoxie for shoving a girl down. Her favorite pre- game song is No Hands, and she enjoys Polar Freeze ice cream after a game.
Photos courtesy of Ashley George
Final Score: Girls WR vs. Gosnell ‘Cats Named All-Tournament Team 52-33 Boys Girls
Nash Gill Bailey Augustine Ty Flippo Chloe Davis Jayden Hollister Jacey Jones Kel Slusser Shyanne Foley Class of 2020 5 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, January 29, 2020 AJ is Bobby on the Hill A Little Bit about Helen By Cameron Robertson By Jasmine Cox
in the band because of his favorite Helen Marie Brandon teacher, John Long. is currently a senior at Walnut When he got into Ridge High School. Helen was high school he joined the trap born on November 21, 2001. team with Mr. Rice. His most Helen lives with her grandmother memorable moment in school Deborah Colley, and her siblings was when Austin Rushing shot are Brandon; age 19 and Christy; the throwing box at a trap meet. age 24. Helen has a dog named Aaron can’t live without Blue and a cat named Tiger. Her his brain and he definitely best friends are Valorie and Keith can’t give any advice without Cook, Elizabeth Hill, and Josh it. However, somehow he was Porter. able to share a warning with Helen has attended underclassmen, which is, “do not Walnut Ridge since second grade. procrastinate. “ Her favorite teacher is Mrs. If he could start high Linda Smith, because she teaches Aaron Blake Whitlow, school over, he would actually Helen’s favorite subject and she going into high school was getting also known as AJ, is the son of do his work and not goof off. sees Mrs. Linda as an amazing stepped on because she is short. Aaron and Melinda Whitlow. Looking back, that would have person. The thing Helen is most scared Aaron is very protective of his really helped. Her most embarrassing of when leaving high school is little brother and sister, Will and moment while in school was not having any idea what to do Zoe. AJ’s Favorites falling on ice. Helen says the with her life. But she says she is AJ has attended Walnut App – Dragon Ball accomplishment she is most proud looking forward to going home Ridge since kindergarten and his Legends of is making it to senior year. and sleeping after graduation. friendship with Dylan Sheets, Her advice for underclassmen Helen has plans of going Jonathan Alba and Peyton Movie – Endgame is simple, “Just do your work.” to college at Black River where Callahan only grows stronger. T.V. Show – Family Guy Helen’s best excuse for being she plans to study phlebotomy. Through every tough time, Aaron Ice Cream – Vanilla late to class was her locker was Helen goes by the nicknames can go to them for support. Food – Nachos jammed. ‘Tiny” and “Little Bit.’ Her role AJ has been in the band Helen can’t live without model is Mrs. Moore, because since the sixth grade. He’s a boss Holiday – Christmas Dr. Pepper and her biggest pet she, too, is tiny, but also really at playing the trombone. Some Restaurant – La Casita peeve is someone putting their sweet. could say he is the best trombone Song – Blue on Black feet on the back of her seat. She has not changed much since her freshman year at WRHS, other Helen’s Favorites Bobcat Bio: McKenna Moore than her hair color and style. App – Tik Tok By Chris Gulledge Out of all things Helen Pizza Topping – Pepperoni will miss after high school, Store – Hot Topic Class– Junior making new friends is what she will miss the most once she Band – Sleeping With BFFS – Dally, Chase, Rome, Cory graduates. Helen is a member of Sirens Favorite Teacher – Mrs. Rob FFA, and her favorite quote is by Holiday – Thanksgiving Relationship Status – Single Kevin Hart, “You get one life. T.V. Show – Grey’s Tech Addiction (favorite video game) – Forza I’m going to embrace mine.” Helen’s favorite year of Anatomy Horizon 4 high school has been senior year. Book – Twilight Last Person He Texted – Dally If she could change anything she Food – Pizza Last Meal – Chicken Nuggets would re-think some of those hair Drink – Dr. Pepper Freshman Flop – Tearing my ACL in football color changes. Her biggest fear Entertainer – Jeff Dunham 6 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, January 29, 2020 Class of 2020 The Man that Can Logical Lane By Ray Yang By Chloe Brown
Daveon LaTreal Fisher Lane Brown was born was born on December 13, 2000 on the 28 of September in 2000 to Tamela Mabry. He has one sister to Tiffany Winemiller and Robert Alexis Fisher, age 17. Daveon Brown. He has an older sister has attended WRHS for one year, and brother, Julia and Garrett, but has made some great friends and a younger sister and brother, including Isaiah Mabry, Kyle Chloe and Jaden. He has two Russell, Sam Lewis, Mike Steele, dogs, Bentley and Remy. Lane and the entire football team. has attended Walnut Ridge since Daveon is involved in track kindergarten. His best friend is and field and football; his biggest Blake Gosha. accomplishment is playing sports. His favorite teacher is Mr. His advice for underclassmen is Rice, simply because, “he’s Mr. don’t wait until the last minute do Rice.” Lane’s most memorable your work. Something he can’t live moment in school was selecting without is money the college he will attend; he’s “Do everything how you most proud of being accepted into would do anything,” is just one Southern Arkansas University Tech. Lane looks forward to piece of advice from Daveon. The biggest fear leaving high school is and do not be lazy or unbothered best advice he has ever received money management. going to college to further his education and making a career out with it.” The best advice he has ever was from his mom, who said, “Do After high school, Daveon received was from a book, saying your work.” plans to go to a trade school for of what he loves. He enjoys reading and “You are in control of yourself and People who smack while welding and is looking forward no one can control you or your they eat are his biggest pet peeve. to getting a lot of money with his cannot live without his books. His biggest pet peeve is unnecessary image.” Since his freshman year, Daveon welding skills. Understandably, his Lane’s favorite year of high has gotten better at life and will favorite teacher is Mr. Rice. tapping. Since freshman year, Lane has become more self- school was his freshman year. His miss his friends after high school. The hardest thing he has biggest fear going into high school Daveon’s junior year ever had to do was guard Isaiah aware and generally more aware of what’s important. He will miss was failing, his biggest fear now is has been his favorite year. If he Mabry in football. His nicknames not going to college. could start school all over again, are D and Davo. His role model Ag class more than anything after he graduates. His favorite quote is, “It is he would be more consistent. His is the strong and handsome, Kyle better to keep your mouth closed biggest fear entering high school Russell. Advice he leaves to underclassmen is, “do your work and let people think you are a fool was older kids picking on him; his than to open it and remove all doubt,” by Mark Twain. Daveon’s Favorites The hardest thing he has App – Word Cookies had to do was lift over 500 pounds. and Snapchat Lane’s Favorites Pizza Topping – App – Novel Planet Meat Lovers Class – Ag Class – Ag Drink – Water Store – 7/11 Band – Judas Priest Restaurant – Cheddar’s Book – Who Ice Cream – Food – Steak Cookies n Cream Grady Privett and Song – Judas Priest’s Celebrity Crush – his mom, Ms. Amy, enjoy one last The Ripper Ella Mai Mother-Son dance. Ice cream – Mint Class of 2020 7 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, January 29, 2020 Brewer, The Bobcat Waiting for Williams By Hannah Wade By Anna Saffell because “she teaches us about things She is involved in FBLA, Art Club, that really matter.” Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Andrew has had many Society, Student Council, Key Club, accomplishments, but the one he’s BADD, Spanish Club, softball, most proud of is All-Conference in basketball and volleyball. football.” His best excuse for being Going into high school, late is “I was talking to coach.” Not Shyanne’s biggest fear were the surprisingly, he will miss football upperclassmen. Now that she is most after high school. leaving high school, her biggest fear The best advice Andrew has is being on her own and away from received is “Never give up,” from his her mom. After graduation she is dad. He tells the underclassmen, “Do looking forward to playing softball. not wish it away.” Fake laughs are Shyanne’s plans for college are to his biggest pet peeve. major in biology If Brewer had the chance to start high school over again, he would change his work ethic in football. Breytyn Shyanne Reid Shyanne’s Faves Foley was born on December 28, Pizza topping – Andrew’s Favorites 2001 to Ben and Lisa Foley. She Pepperoni Andrew Braden Brewer, App – TikTok has an older sister, Brittany, and Movie – Courageous 17, was born February 13, 2002 to Band – Florida Georgia an older brother, Ben. Her family is one thing that she cannot live Class – Art Renea and Brad Brewer. He is the Line Drink – Sweet tea oldest of three kids including little Pizza Topping – Peperoni without. Shyanne’s best friends sisters, Karlee Brewer, 14 and Allie are Kayleene Long, Katie Kersey Store – Academy Sports Food – Steak and Sydney Burgin. Ford, 6. Pet Peeve – Fake laughs TV Show – Bones Andrew has attended Shyanne has attended Book – Bible Walnut Ridge for seven years Class – Math Walnut Ridge School for 13 where Tristin Hart and Jace Turner Restaurant – Ed’s Catfish years. She is most proud of Food – Chicken strips have become his best friends. His Drink – Root Beer getting the opportunity to play and ketchup favorite teacher is Mrs. Mary Smith Ice Cream – Strawberry college softball at Williams Holiday – Christmas Baptist University. Her advice to underclassmen is “don’t take this All About Parker time in high school for granted.” By Austin Stover The thing that Shyanne will miss most about high school is being with her friends Zachary Bryan Parker has attended every day. Since freshman year, Walnut Ridge his whole life. He is 18-years- Shyanne has grown as a person old and was born on May 24, 2001. Zach’s and also as a Christian, and she best friend is Austin Stover. His go-to has learned a lot about herself. excuse for being late to class is, “I was in the bathroom.” Since freshmen year, his biggest change is he’s hardly ever sent to the office Zach’s Favorites anymore. Zach’s favorite class is firefighter App – Snapchat class. After high school, he plans to attend Drink – Monster BRTC and major in Fire Science. Zach’s favorite quote is, “Never give Holiday – Christmas up” by Winston Churchill. Restaurant – Taco Bell Song – 5 More Minutes Logan and Chrissy Sain 8 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, January 29, 2020 Class of 2020 Chloe the Clown Group Gardening with Gavin By Bryleigh Morris By Cody Gray Chloe Dawn Brown, 17, Gavin Zane Davis, 17, was born June 10, daughter of was born April 10, 2002. His Tiffany and Jason Winemiller. parents are Heath and Samantha She has three brothers: Garrett 20, Davis. His little sister, Chloe, is Lane 19, Jaden nine and a sister a 15-year-old sophomore. Gavin Julie 24. She also has two dogs has two dogs, Cooper, a Golden Bentley and Remy. Doodle and Bear, a Chihuahua Her best friends are mixed with a Brussels-Griffin. Ashlee Burgett, Danielle Gavin has lived in and Denham, Realea Vampran and gone to Walnut Ridge his whole Bryleigh Morris. Chloe’s favorite life. From going here, his favorite teacher is Mr. Haynes because “he teacher is Mr. Haynes because always has an attitude.” Her most he’s always condoning his memorable high school moment shenanigans. His most memorable will be graduation and her biggest moment in school was when he accomplishment was passing Mrs. pushed Cody McEntire. Rob’s in 11th grade English class. His favorite excuse for Chloe’s advice to underclassmen successful. being late is he was “helping is “show up to school.” She’s looking forward Mr. Haynes” or he was in band. I Chloe’s best excuse for to more sleep after graduation. asked him what was one thing he Gavin’s biggest pet peeve being late to class “I was at my Chloe’s plans for college are can’t live without; he said, “Food, is high-pitched voices and his locker.” She can’t live without to move three hours away, go you idiot.” friends are what he expects to her car and her biggest pet peeve to college and get a degree in miss most after high school. His is stupid people. Her biggest psychology. Her role model is favorite quote is, “before was was change since freshman year is she her big brother, Garrett. was, was was is,” by Zachary “has gotten smarter.” The only Caspall. He is in FBLA, Key thing she will miss about school Club, Journalism II, band and is “having something to do.” Her baseball. favorite quote is “you miss 90% Gavin’s favorite year of the shots you don’t take.” of school was 10th grade. His The best advice Chloe biggest fear about leaving high has received is anything her mom school is what’s to come. After has said. Senior year has been graduation he is most looking her favorite year of high school. forward to “not having to worry Her biggest fear going into high Mady McGinnis Commits about Rob’s class.” school was not knowing where to Cheer at WBU her classes were; her biggest fear leaving high school is not being Gavin’s Favorites Pizza topping – Cheese Chloe’s Favorites Movie – Lethal Weapon App – Snapchat Class – Student Council Pizza Topping – Cheese Drink – Coke Drink – Dr. Pepper Band – Shinedown Store – Rue 21, Food – Mac and cheese American Eagle Holiday – Thanksgiving Food – Mexican Ice Cream – Mint Holiday – 4th of July chocolate chip Ice cream – Chocolate Nickname – G. Stone Our WRHS 9 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, January 29, 2020 Danielle is Living and Learning A is for Abel By Chloe Brown By Roger King Danielle Nicole Denham was born to Casey Ann Denham on June Abel De Jesus Araizn is 18 years old, born December 20, 29, 2002. Her closest friends call her 2001. Abel is the son of Martin and Dan. She has two siblings, Jonathan Alex Araizn. He has four siblings, Davis, 22 and Makenzie Denham, Fransisco (11), Anguel (20), Kayla who passed away at only five years (23), and Maria (30). old. Abel’s best friends are Danielle’s best friends are Lazarious and Raymond. He has Ashlee, Chloe, and Carmella. She attended Walnut Ridge for four has attended Walnut Ridge since the months. second semester of freshman year. His favorite teacher is Dr. Her favorite teacher is Mrs. McKenzie Holloway because she is wise and because, “She’s always there for me. I teaches a lot, but makes it easy. love her.” Abel’s most embarrassing moment Danielle’s most embarrassing in school was when he had to stand moment in school was crying over a on stage give a speech in front of guy. The accomplishment she is most his entire school. was from his father, who told him, proud of is getting her CNA license. Abel’s most proud of “If you are going to do something, Since freshman year, Danielle has accomplishing his goal of making give it 100 percent.” His dad is gained more respect for herself. The it to senior year. Abel’s advice his role model. His favorite year advice she gives underclassmen is, to underclassmen is, “Respect was his freshman year because he “Worry about yourself first.” your elders.” His best excuse for was new to high school so it was Her best excuse for being late is, “My locker wouldn’t open.” being late was that he ran over a exciting. One thing she cannot live without is her car. Her biggest pet peeve is porcupine and it popped his tire. His biggest fear going into people who lie. One thing he cannot live high school was being bullied by Danielle will miss seeing her friend, Chloe, the most after high without is his family. Noisy cars seniors. His biggest fear leaving school, “but I’ll still see her.” Danielle is involved in FBLA, Student are his biggest pet peeve. Abel has high school is that life will chew Council and Key Club. Her favorite quote is by Justin Bieber, “When changed a lot since freshman year, him up and spit him out. He is life knocks you down, you have to find your wings and learn to fly mainly, becoming more mature looking forward mostly to working again. “ and respectful. If he could start after graduation. The hardest thing Danielle’s role model is Ericka Smith, “Because she is a really high school over again, he said Abel has had to do was leaving his great Christian woman.” The best advice she has received was learning he would be more social with his hometown where he grew up. from her mom’s life. Danielle’s classmates. favorite year of high school has Abel will miss being Abel’s Favorites Danielle’s Faves been senior year. young and energetic in high school. If she could start high school The best advice Abel has received Nickname – Abe App – Snapchat over again she would change the Movie – Fury Pizza topping – Supreme people she surrounded herself Class – Science Store – Pink with in ninth grade. Danielle’s Drink – Lemonade T.V show – All American biggest fear going into high Save the Dates: school was being left out. Her Book – Flat Stanley Entertainer – Kina biggest fear upon leaving high Parent Teacher Pet Peeve – Noisy cars Food – Fajitas school is being alone. Conferences Entertainer – Adam Song – After graduation she looks Sandler Get You the Moon forward to more hours at work. March 19 (3-8 p.m.) Holiday – Christmas Ice cream – Triple Her plans after school are to go into nursing and straight to LPN. Spring Break Song – Goodbyes Chocolate Fudge The hardest thing she has had to by Post Malone Brownie do is be strong. March 20-27 Ice Cream – Rainbow 10 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, January 29, 2020 Current Events Music Recommendations The Epstein Scandal Continues By Skyla Henry By Abbigale Rounsavall I, Skyla Jade Henry, have decided to provide some under-rated, The Duke of York, also known as Prince Andrew, is the second yet high quality, musicians and bands. You can trust me because my son of Queen Elizabeth. The Duke was friends with the now-dead, music taste is superior. convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and now the prince, himself, is • FUR – this seventies themed band is from Brighton, England. accused of inappropriate contact with young girls. They have some groovy tunes, If You Know That I’m Lonely being one Queen Elizabeth basically “fired” Prince Andrew from being a of the grooviest. royal, meaning he no longer receives a salary from the queen. • t e l e p a t h – This guy makes anonymous vaporwave music. He Jeffrey Epstein is a man who took advantage of teenage girls and has so many tunes that you will be bopping for hours. held them on his private island. He was charged with multiple felony • The Maccabees – This band formed all the way back in 2004, sexual charges, yet he spent very little time in jail. He got off scot free. with their debut album Colour It In. The main song I enjoy by them is an The recent charges were supposed to land Epstein in prison for outlier in their rock genre. Toothpaste Kisses is an absolutely adorable 45 years, if convicted. Sadly, before he could be convicted of his crimes, song that will get stuck in your head. Epstein was found dead in his cell at the Federal Metropolitan Correction • Khai Dreams – Khai is half-Vietnamese, and is 19 years old and Center in New York. has become increasingly popular. His most popular songs are Lost in You The Duke continued his friendship with Epstein and even visited and Ultimately Epstein’s private island after the banker was released from prison in • Peach Pit – An indie pop band from Canada, their music is like December of 2010. Prince Andrew reportedly regrets that decision, but warm sunshine to the ears. Alrighty Aphrodite and Peach Pit are great of course, that changes nothing. songs. Almost 2,000 pages of documents contained in a lawsuit have • Orla Gartland – She is a strong female voice among indie pop. been released in a defamation case involving Virginia Giuffre. Giuffre, She’s Irish, from Dublin. Her songs are folk-inspired. My personal now 36, says she was trafficked as a teenager and was made to have favorites are Between My Teeth and I Go Crazy. inappropriate contact with Prince Andrew as well as other friends of the • Clairo – Claire Cottrill became famous after releasing her song, convicted pedophile. Pretty Girl in 2017. Her music is something you can dance to or sing That wasn’t the only time.Giuffre claims that she and the prince along to or anything you want. I recommend You Might Be Sleeping ft. had three inappropriate encounters. Andrew denies knowing Ms. Giuffre. Jakob Ogawa. Even if all Giuffre wanted was the money, she may not be able to get any. She might not even be able to actually “win” the lawsuit because of the statute of limitations. Help is Light Years Away By Dagan Lillard Just a Minute Ago After an immediate evacuation of their work site, the Odyssey By Sydney Robinson crew has to respond to a distress signal, they set out to investigate a drilling base on Achlys, a fringe planet harboring something sinister • Airpod Pros dropped beneath its harsh surface. This is a scene from Contagion, a novel. • Trump was impeached When the crew arrives, they find an abandoned site, littered with • Bryleigh Morris finally got a car, just doesn’t have her license rotten food, discarded weapons, dead bodies, new – friendly faces – and • Bryleigh Morris WRECKED her new car blood plastered messages on the walls. The team’s search for survivors • Bailey Augustine hit 1000 points leads them to an abandoned ship full of diseased personnel. When one • Chloe Bounds and Logan Sain were crowned Winter Ball king of their own becomes infected by an unknown contagion, the group must and queen fend off an aggressive outbreak and fear itself. • School started back January 6th The intern, 17-year-old Thea Sadik, discovers more about her • Ty Flippo got a technical in basketball true power. Microbiologist Lisbeth Tarlow slowly loses herself to her • The next game, Jayden Hollister got one, too. work. The dysfunctional pilot, Nova Singh and her headstrong and fiery • Maddie Flippo got homecoming queen cousin, Dylan Lowe, make ultimate sacrifices. • Citizens Vault shut down As they try to piece together who – or what – could have • Katie Kersey and Kaci Kirksey got jobs at Main Street Pizza decimated an entire operation, they discover that some things are best • We started a new decade left buried – and some monsters are best left undiscovered. • Payton Lee got five days of OSS and ISS Contagion is by Erin Bowman. • Boys senior high basketball beat Trumann by 1 point Global News 11 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, January 29, 2020 A Different Point of View Australian Wildfires Rage By Leyre Berganzos Fernandez By Bailee Witt Can you imagine your life changing Australia is in need of some deep reconstruction. radically, literally, from one day to the next? Being Wildfires and bush fires have been popping up all over the millions of kilometers away from your house, from place. Thousands of people even had to evacuate to the coast your family, having to adapt to another language, because the bush fires got so frightening. another culture? While the wildfires can occur year-round, Australia’s What impacts me most about living in the fire season is during their warmest months. The hot dry weather United States is the culture; it is completely different and wind makes it easy for flames to spread. from what I know. It is a culture of guns which are One cause of the devastating fires is Australia’s recent legal here, but illegal in Spain, and also a culture extreme drought. Australia is also unique because of their break where they encourage hunting. in the atmosphere, causing the sun’s rays to hit harder there, Another big difference is the food. United than anywhere else. States has a big problem of people with obesity due The fires are so big they caused the skies to change to Americans eating a lot precooked food, fast food. colors. They have changed colors from orange red, a deep That kind of diet for a long period can have very orange, or just plain orange from all the smoke and flames that harmful consequences for your health. filled the air. Another difference is lifestyle. Here everything is very quiet; there are not This was a big wake up call, causing people activities you can do on the streets for entertainment like going to a cafeteria or to around the world to blame climate change. However, multiple the cinema -- unless you go to the city. That is why Americans are used to staying people have been arrested for setting the bush fires. home most of the time. The wildfires have advanced for weeks, injuring killing School. American high school is 10 times better than the Spanish one. endangered animals including koala bears and kangaroos while You have much more freedom choosing what you want to study, which is more also suffering the loss of their habitat. It has gotten many interesting. Here, teachers have a completely different perspective regarding their famous people’s attention. students; they treat you as a person and try to help in everything they can. Because of all the damage, the Hemsworth brothers Transportation in America. You get to drive a car legally at 16 years old; have donated $1 million dollars; Nicole Kidman and Keith in Spain you must be 18 years old. But the thing that really shocked me is there is Urban donated $500,000, and other celebrities donated millions not public transport, instead almost every teenager has his or her own car or truck. of dollars to Australia, to help repair and rebuild damaged They are completely different worlds, each one has its good parts and its homes and property. bad parts but it is a very good experience. My American experience has made me Recent rains in Australia, have helped a little, but is not more open-minded and given me a better understanding of who I am. expected to last. The Burning Ocean By Adam Murdock Bobcat Bio: Chaley Ervin The planet’s oceans Thomas in Minnesota, said. “And By Chris Gulledge are warmer than they’ve been this is just the tip of the iceberg for in recorded history and their what is to come.” Class – Senior temperatures are increasing at However, James Inhofe, BFFs – Chris Gulledge and Chloe Jones an accelerated rate. In 2019, the Tom Cotton, Cory Gardner and Favorite teacher – Linda Smith ocean temperature was about other politicians deny that global Relationship Status – Taken 0.075 degrees Celsius higher than warming is a reality. Sen. Cotton Pet Peeve – People who stare and fake the average between 1981 and (R-AR) an attorney and military people 2010, an international group of veteran, does not believe the Last Binge Watch – Disney Plus researchers reported on January science behind global warming. Tech Addiction – Pinterest and Snapchat 13 in the journal Advances in Ninety seven percent Last Person Texted – Chris Gulledge Atmospheric Sciences. of scientists believe that global Least Favorite Artist – Anything country “Global warming is real, warming is caused by humans. Worst Habit – Giving people dirty looks and it’s getting worse,” John Global warming is real and we can Last Meal Choice – Mashed potatoes, Abraham, professor of thermal do something about it. Mexican food or pizza sciences at the University of St. Freshman Flop – Some of the friends I had 12 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, January 29, 2020 Current Events Disney + Is Here Favorite Disney+ By Livvie Howard Movie or Show? Disney Plus is a new app that has exclusive originals, By Livvie Howard Disney Classics, Pixar Adventures, Marvel Epics, Star Wars Sagas and National Geographic programs. The app was released on Anna Saffell – Lemonade Mouth November 12 and people went bananas over it. Disney+ is $6.99 per month, but there’s also a really good Cody Gray – Toy Story package that includes: Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+ for $12.99 Grady Privett – Lion King per month. Disney+ is only offered in the United States, Canada, Mollie Blackshear – Starstruck Australia, New Zealand and The Netherlands. Trevor Smith – Gravity Falls The streaming service is from Walt Disney. Since the Garrison Doyle – Sandlot release date, more than ten million people have subscribed. One Savannah Andrews – Hannah Montana of Disney’s classics, Pinocchio (1940), is ranked number one for Isaiah Mabry – Toy Story the best movie on Disney+. Gavin Davis – Hercules Holly Berry – Gravity Falls Bobcat Bio: Bailee Witt Andrew Prestidge – Cars By Maggie Gibson Noah Roark – “What’s Disney+?” Mrs. Holland – Anything Winnie the Pooh Class – Freshman Ty Flippo – The Suite Life of Zack and Cody Favorite teacher – John Long Chris Gulledge – Let it Shine Relationship status – Single Korwin Johnson – Wall-E Political view – Democrat Dagan Lillard and Landon Brady Last binge watch – The Walking Dead – Mandalorian Guilty pleasure – Dr. Pimple Popper Tech addiction – YouTube Last person you texted – Palmy Worst habit – Always talking Sakura’s School By Connie Lane I’m a big fan of Japan and you’re being chased by a demon its culture. Heck, I’m even learning created from your abusive father, how to speak its language. Though but you just have to run away. when it comes to video games from I look around and I see Japan, I’m mainly looking for the such sad people. When we talk, the ones that have a deep meaning to words I most often hear bother me them. I wasn’t disappointed. greatly: “If I kill myself, everyone I found a game called will be happy…won’t they?” Sakura No Gakkou (translated, it Play this game. You’ll means Sakura’s School), and it is see that even the simplest “thank based around a young girl who has you” from someone can make you fallen asleep in class, and when she rethink what you say. wakes up, the school is closed. There were sakura (cherry That’s when you start to blossom) trees in the background, play. The controls are slightly slow and with a little research, they at first, but when you leave the represent kindness, and you might classroom, the graphics get a little see what I mean when I say that better and smoother. Things get a this game is going to change your Four of Jamie (Pattin) Farrar’s art students painted one of the windows little darker… entire thought on the world and it at the courthouse for the holidays. Pictured are seniors Shyanne Foley, You’ll soon find out that being happy if you’re gone. Katie Kersey, Mady McGinnis and sophomore, Kayleene Long. Current Events 13 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, January 29, 2020 So Much More than a Secretary Who’s Your Celebrity Crush? By Jamie Patrick By Eli Biggers
Mrs. Shelia Britton has Kyle Russell – PrimeTime Savannah Nelson – Owen Wilson worked at WRHS for two years. Megan Fox Ryann Douglas – Candice Patton Her previous employment was at Sydney Burgin – Peter Weber James Allred – Ryan Reynolds 1st Choice Health Care in WR. Nathaniel Hays – Amber Mia Roberson – John She has to do a lot as high school secretary such as answering Marshall Krasinski phones, announcements, keeping James Belew – Kylie Jenner Hannah Russum – Ian Mr. Kersey and the teachers in Blane Wade – Margot Robbie Somerholder line. Even so, she loves working at Cole Manning – Zendaya Kayleene Long – Shawn Mendez Walnut Ridge. A graduate of Black Rock Trevor Smith – Peyton List Mollie Blackshear - Jared High School, family is the most Tristin Hart – Addison Rae Padalecki important thing in her life. Mrs. Mary – Sam Elliot Korwin Johnson - Christian Bale Working at school enables grandchildren Karlee 13, Jayden Kim Willis – Theo James Abby Rounsavall - Adam Scott her to spend more time with her 11, Macy Rose five, Beckett two, grandkids. Over the summer, Mrs. and Katie Blake, one. Shelia went to the beach with her The Best Game in History family. By Connie Lane She is always looking forward to spending time with her Mrs. Shelia’s Faves Food – Steak Horror is my favorite 3DS (a Nintendo handheld system family. Her words of advice to type of genre. Horror movies, that can make games 3D) where people is “Always treat others the App – Facebook horror games, horror stories, your 3DS is the Camera Obscura. way you want to be treated.” Restaurant – Olive Garden anything to do with horror to sum I first gained interest of She has been married to T.V – Reality shows it all up. the game when I saw the trailer. Blake for 34 years. She has two BFFs – Pashia Ridge, I guess just the feeling The woman in black still scares daughters, Brandy (and Brian) of knowing something’s about to me. Summers, and Amber (and Kim Slusser and Tammy Burnside happen and I STILL get scared. The game tends to have Chad) Broadway. She has five However, there’s one some glitches if you move around game series that tends to make too quickly. The most interesting me smile or become freaked out thing to do with Spirit Camera is He Said – She Said (or possibly both at the same the Cursed Pages, a series of mini By Skyla Henry time.) games that you get every time you Chris Gulledge – “I’m from the hood – And now I’m in ‘Yee-Haw Fatal Frame is a Japanese beat the game. horror game series that’s been I think Wal-Mart has the Town’.” ranked the best Japanese horror game online, so if you still have Raelea Vampran – “Harriet Tubman? Wasn’t she the one who game to ever be created, thanks a 3DS and you want some spooks drove the plane?” to the company Tecmo. in your life, go for the game. You Anonymous – “I dropped that class for a very legitimate reason – The rarest game that I won’t regret it. somehow got my hands on is Spoiler alert: the ending that lady’s crazy!” called Spirit Camera, a Fatal will make you cry. Isaiah Mabry – “I thank God for CashApp!” Frame spin-off for the Nintendo Kaylan Decker – Talking about a 1909 Webster’s Dictionary, “Have y’all tried texting this Webster dude?” Abbigale Rounsavall – Winter Ball week, “Let the spray tan Abbigale Rounsavall – “Mormons. Am I right or am I right?” games begin.” Skyla Henry – “The name’s chemical. Chemical Bond.” Braden Deese – “Coach Ward was listening to Pumped up Kicks Stacy Rice – “Don’t touch other people’s mice.” yesterday.” Korwin Johnson – “Suicide by butter.” Hunter Henry – “I know for a fact you got a haircut.” 14 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, January 29, 2020 Medieval Feast
Seniors Hold Medieval Feast By Austin Stover and Hannah Wade
The WRHS seniors from Chip Carroll from the Society Ms. Hallman and Mrs. Rob’s English for Creative Anachronism (SCA) and classes participated at the annual his wife told students more details Medieval Feast in the library on Friday, about the medieval time period. They November 22. S e n i o r s were dressed in period costumes and recently studied Beowolf and learned had various types of body armor both about the medieval time period. worn or on display for the students to For the feast, each student was examine. required to dress in a costume from the Mrs. Hallman and Mrs. Rob, time period. Each student wrote a boast, along with WRHS seniors, offered a with specific literary requirements and big thank you to Mrs. Findley, Mrs. presented them in front of the other Ross and Mr. Kersey and many other students and visiting parents. Boasts teachers and staff for making this event were common back in the day. possible. Medieval Feast 15 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, January 29, 2020 16 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, January 29, 2020 Winter Ball 2019
Jacey Jones and Blane Wade Andrew Prestidge and Sydney Robinson Katie Kersey and Nash Gill
Cannon and Mrs. Lindy Baker
Cody McEntire and Savannah Andrews Winter Ball Royalty
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Grady Privett Holly Berry and Mason Andrews
Katie Kersey and Isaac Biggers Biggers Isaac and Kersey Katie Bailey Ford Mr. and Holloway Doc
and Ethan Mystery Students Mystery Augustine Teachers Mystery