A publication of Logan County High School. Volume XXXII Issue XIV Have a great summer! New Athletic Director By: Courtney McGinnis School News pg. 2 “Cause a little bit of Summer is Summer Concerts pg. 3 what the whole year is all about.” -John Mayer Fairs/Festivals pg. 4 DVD/CD pg.6 Over the past 40 years Greg Howard has Best Beaches pg. 8 couched around a thousand athletes, but on May “What are your summer 7th, Coach Howard made the final decision to goals?” Summer Songs pg. 9 put an end to his coaching career and become “I’m work- Logan County’s new athletic director. Coach ing on buying Howard has been the track and cross country my own coach for a number of years, has sent numerous house.” athletes to state, and has coached many state -Sarah champions. Outdoor activities Under- Coach Howard is known for being an amazing Summer Break wood Warm sun “I’m going to coach, not only for his athleticism, but also for Sleeping in vacation inspiring many athletes and students. Coach Meeting new people in Flori- Howard is the type of man who genuinely cares da!” for his athletes, and has been a father figure to -Heath High- many. Although ending his coaching career was tower heartbreaking news for his athletes, Coach Howard becoming the new athletic director is “I just want to work.” one of the wisest decisions this school has Getting older -Adreanna White made, and he will continue to build upon the Mosquitos foundation laid in our program. Coach Howard Missing friends from school Summer jobs will continue to inspire students and athletes as Sweltering heat he takes on the role as Logan County’s new ath- letic director. Summer 2015 This is Not Goodbye but Simply See You Later By: Kelsey Grace Coleman and Ashley Brinkley As the end of the school rolls around, we are now celebrating the retire- The Editor and Chief ment of four wonderful individuals. It is safe to say that our school would not be the same without their hard work and dedication. It is always hard to see great peo- Katie Baker ple like them go, but we have all become better people because of them. Mrs. Dockins is one of the teachers who is retiring this Reporting year. At the end of her career, she has taught a total of 31 years, Staff 26 of those years she spent at LCHS. After she officially retires, she plans on relaxing and cleaning her house. She also wants to spend more time with her children, such as attending the World Rachel Barnett Games for her daughter Lee, and making more trips to watch her Jacqueline Belcher son, John Logan, play baseball. Ashley Brinkley Madison Bruner Kelly Carr A second teacher our school is sad to see go is Mrs. Ed- Kelsey Coleman wards. Mrs. Edwards has taught a total of 36 years, including 8 Kylee Gilliam years at LCHS. After she retires, she plans to get caught up on Christa Hankins housework. She also hopes to substitute in the fall, so she can Maddie Harris still teach some and see kids. Rachel Hines Madison Jernigan Lauren Macy Courtney McGinnis Johnathon Page Nicholas Sandlin Our school is especially sad to see a woman go who Sarah Sterling affects our school so greatly. Mrs. Darlene is retiring after being Peyton Taylor at the high school for 32 years. This is the only school where she Amber Torricellas has worked, and she has been here since the second year the Ayla Vancleave school was built. After she retires, she plans to spoil her grand- Brianna Winn daughters, clean her own house and do more church work. Johna Winters Opinions expressed in the editorials Our school is also sad to see our athletic director, Hugh McReynolds, retire. Mr. McReynolds has been working in the herein do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the news-paper staff, its schools for a total of 29 years. He has spent 23 of those years as advisor, or its publishers. Letters to our athletic director. After he retires, he has no plans. He says the editor are encouraged. Any let- that he is doing absolutely nothing over the summer and will see ters insincere, illegible, unsigned, or where life takes him in the fall. inappropriate will not be published. VEIWS IN BLUE: is published by the Journalism Class of Logan Thank you retirees for all that you have done for our school. We will all County High School. 2200 Bowling dearly miss you. We hope your retirement is filled with friends, family, and happi- Green Road, Russellville, KY ness. God Bless! 42276. Summer 2015 Bridgestone Arena: Nashville, Tn Rymon: Nashville, -May 27th; New Kids on the Block TN Tickets: $99.50, $89.50, $79.50, $59.50, $39.50, -July 21st; Fifth Har- 29.50. mony Time: 7:00pm Tickets: $60.00, -July 8th; Imagine Dragons $40.00 Tickets: $55.00, $35.00 Time: 7:00pm Time: 7:30pm -July 10th; Train Tickets: $79.50, $59.50, $39.50, $29.50 KFC Yum! Center: Time: 7:00pm Louisville, Ky -July 12th; Fall Out Boy -June 2nd; Taylor Swift Tickets: $65.00, $45.00, $35.00, Tickets: $139.00, $97.00, $39.00 $25.00 Time: 7:00pm Time: 7:00pm -June 7th; New Kids on the Block -July 31st; Shania Twain Tickets: $93.59, $73.50, $52.50, Tickets: $136.00, $86.00, $66.00, $29.50 $46.00 Time: 7:30pm Time: 7:00pm -June 16th; Imagine Dragons -August 15th; Tim McGraw Tickets: $59. 50, $49.50, $29.50 Tickets: $69.75, $49.75, Time: 7:30pm $29.75 -July 23rd; Ariana Time: 7:00pm Grande Tickets: $79.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50 Time: 7:00pm Lp Field: Nashville, Tn -August 3rd; Shania -June 17th ; Rolling Twain Stones Tickets: $136.00, $86.00, Tickets; $80.00- $200.00 $66.00, $46.00 Time: 8:00pm Time: 7:00pm -August 4th; 5 Seconds of Summer Tickets: $69.50, $59.50, $39.50, $29.50 Tn State Fairgrounds: Nashville, Tn Time: 7:00pm -July 1st; Vans Warped Tour Spring into Summer Fes- Tickets: $60.00, $61.00, $62.00, $72.00, $84.00 tival: Oak Grove, Ky Time: 11:00am Tickets: FREE!! -May 23rd; Easton Corbin Time: 12:00 pm Grand Ole Opry: Nashville, TN -June 2nd; Rascal Flatts Tickets: $72.50, $60.00, $38.50, $32.00 Time: 7:00pm Summer 2015 Friday Night Live is a Madisonville 4thFest with Praise is free event in down- held at the Madisonville City Park. It town Madisonville. It will begin on Tuesday, June 30th and begins at 5:00p.m. on will continue on to the grand finale on Friday, June 12th and Saturday, July 4th. All events such as, ends at 10:00p.m. This gospel music and pop music concerts, event includes outdoor baseball, outdoor movie, fireworks, concerts, a 5K run, picnics, food, and children activities kid’s obstacle course, are all free for those that attend the food, and other activi- event. ties. 2015 Fourth of July Festival is located in downtown Lexington. It begins on Fri- day, July 3rd at 12:00p.m. with an American pie and ice cream social and patri- otic music concert. Then on Saturday, July 4th, begin- ning at 7:00a.m. there will be a 10K run, street festi- val, parade, and fireworks. W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Second Saturday Street Fair is held on Saturday, Festival is on Saturday, June 13th June 13th at the and lasts till Saturday, June Fountain Square Park 20th. It is located in Henderson, in Bowling Green. It starts at 10:00a.m. KY, and includes free blues mu- and ends at 3:00p.m. sic, barbe- Inflatables and cue, and games for kids are other fes- included, along with tival food. horse and carriage It is rides. Live music, face paintings, and known as a food are provided for top 10 those that attend. summer event in Kentucky. 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