Ing in the Big Guns

September 6, 2019 ‘Wheel’ing in the big guns by Astyn Kennedy “I wanted to come here because Volume 3, Issue 1 it’s where I’m from,” Wheeler said. “It has an amazing Upcoming Events reputation, and we have great students and great parents.” 9/6 - FB vs. Fritch at In her free time, she enjoys 7:00pm watching Netflix and taking her son to baseball games and stock 9/7 - XC @ Thompson shows. When asked if there is Park Spearman ISD has been something she would like her experiencing a lot of changes students and faculty to know, she 9/13 - FB vs. Sunray lately. One of these changes announced her satisfaction with at 7:00pm includes a brand new principal, the school and those who attend Mrs. Sandi Wheeler. it. 9/14 - XC @ Canadian Wheeler grew up here in “I’ve been very impressed with the students and faculty and I 9/17 - Guest Speaker Spearman and graduated from appreciate everybody’s (All Campuses) this very high school. After high school, Wheeler received her open-mindedness about some of bachelor’s at North Western the changes we are making,” Oklahoma State University and Wheeler said. Sneak Peek: her master’s at Lamar Wheeler would like to express University. She has been working her gratitude to students and in the educational field for 16 faculty for giving her a chance, as **New Teachers years in many different schools, she hopes to improve the school (pgs. 1-4) including Stratford High School, to rise above the already-high Dalhart Elementary, and Liberal standard. **Homecoming High School. “If anyone has any questions or Activities (pgs. However, she decided that suggestions, my door is always 6-7) Spearman was where she needed open” Wheeler said. Welcome to Spearman ISD, Mrs. to be. Wheeler! Mortons Join the Madness Spearman High School welcomes Mr. Roger Morton as the new business teacher. Morton grew up in Wichita Falls Taking Care and graduated from college in Harding, Arkansas for his of Business bachelor’s, and then went on to graduate from Midwestern State for his master’s. by Aless Huizar Before Morton ever arrived at Spearman High School, he taught Special Education in Wichita Falls. He enjoys spending the majority of his free time playing with his puppy and playing games such as Monopoly, Risk, and any card games. One thing Morton has enjoyed about Spearman is how close the students and faculty are. According to Morton, he knows he can go to the principal or the faculty for any questions he may have. “Also, I know I may come out as gruff, but I try to help my students as much as I can,” Morton said. “ I want to make sure they succeed.” Bonnie Morton is the new media specialist at Spearman High School. As well as being the new librarian, she Keeping teaches a variety of classes which include the Lynx Learning Center and Yearbook. Morton grew up in Gruver the Books by Aless Huizar and graduated from WTAMU. Morton has taught Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 3rd grade Photo by pixabay.com math and science for over 10 years at Texhoma, Canadian, and Henritta. In her free time, Morton spends her time watching movies, supporting athletic events, and spending time with her family. Her family includes her husband, a fellow teacher at Spearman High School, Mr. Roger Morton, and her puppy named Auggie. Mrs. Morton has enjoyed Spearman High School so far because of the well-behaved students, and she hopes students can come to her if they ever need something. “I am a good listener,” Morton said. “I’m here if anyone ever needs an ear to talk to.” Page 2 Ms. Merrigan graduated from Jefferson High School in The More the Conception, Missouri. In high school, she liked to play basketball. Merrigan grew up with 7 siblings, and has five sisters and two brothers. ‘Merri’er by Marissa Gonzalez Merrigan went to Missouri Valley College. In her free time while attending college, she participated in rodeo events. Merrigan graduated college with a bachelor’s in math. Merrigan has been teaching for three going on four years. Her first three she taught at Byron Nelson High School. Then she decided to come teach at Spearman High School. In her free time, Merrigan likes to play the guitar, participate in rodeo activities, read, and cook. Merrigan is very excited to be working at Spearman High School. “I hope that kids aren’t afraid to make mistakes because it’s apart of life,” Merrigan said. Merrigan continues to say that teachers also make mistakes and that she can make mistakes with us. We all welcome Ms. Merrigan. We hope you enjoy Spearman High School! Photo by pixabay.com While she is not brand new to our campus, Mrs. Katy Adding to Roach joins us as the new, full-time AQR and Algebra 2 teacher. Roach lives in Perryton with her husband and three the Staff children, ages 7, 4, and 9 months. Even though she lives by Autumn Whatley out of town, Roach is looking forward to integrating herself within the Spearman community. “I hope to get to know everyone soon and become more involved,” Roach said. Roach spent one year at South Plains College in Levelland where she received her associate’s degree in General Business. She then transferred to WTAMU to complete her bachelor’s degree in Finance and her teaching certification. Roach is now working on her master’s degree in Counseling “I hope to finish up with my master’s by the end of the semester,” Roach said. In the little free time that she has, Roach enjoys quilting. “I get to it when I can because it calms me,” Roach said. We’d like to extend a heartfelt welcome to Mrs. Katy Roach on officially joining the high school staff and becoming a Lynx! Page 3 ‘Rob’ing the Hearts of McGarraugh Moves Back by Jocelyn Garcia Students by Astyn Kennedy Spearman High School would like to welcome our new Spearman High School is welcoming science teacher, Mrs. Hannah McGarraugh. many new teachers this school year. One This will be her first year teaching physics and biology. of these is the new science teacher, In 2015, she graduated from Spearman High School D’Arcy Roberts. and later on graduated from Tarleton State University in As a teenager, Roberts attended San May of 2019. She also plans on getting her master’s Marcus High School. Afterwards, she attended West Texas A&M University, degree in the future. “I'm really excited to be back receiving her bachelor’s in Agricultural Business and her master’s in home,”McGarraugh said. “I’m Agricultural Education. While she lives surrounded by friendly and familiar in Spearman now, it wasn’t always her faces.” plan. During her free time, she likes to “It’s kind of funny actually,” Roberts spend time with her family and her said. “We moved here because my two dogs, June and Scout. husband got a job.” Before Spearman, Roberts taught in McGarraugh also loves to swim. places such as Canyon, River Road, and “I love to cheer on the Spearman Tulia. She has been working in Lynx, Texas A & M, and the Dallas education for 13 years. Cowboys during football season,” Outside of school, she enjoys spending McGarraugh said. “ I also enjoy time with her family, which consists of keeping up with my collection of her husband and two children, ages five and two. vinyl records.” She has high hopes for this year and wishes the year to go well. “I hope this year Gaining Gipson goes smoothly and by Bryan De La Torre that we have fun,” Roberts said. Beaux Gipson is a new coach for SHS. Gipson graduated from Mississippi and later went on to receive his degree from southern Arkansas. Gipson has coached at North Caddo, Southern Arkansas University, and Lyon College. “I’ve been coaching for 5 years,” Gipson said. “One thing I like about this school is the support they have for football.” Coach Gipson is a fan of The New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, and LSU. He also likes to refer it to himself as a ‘foody’ because of his love for food. He also enjoys listening to music in his free time. Page 4 Senior Spotlight: Beginning of the End Seniors, Sophomores, By: Charles Pearson Saps in Skirts by Aless Huizar This week’s Senior Spotlight is Peyton Black. He is the son of Powderpuff: A Spearman High Craig and Stacy Black, both faculty School tradition that has been around members in the district. He has for more than 100 years. As always, one sister, Landry. Peyton, or ‘Bones’, is known for seniors team up with sophomores, his grades and athletic ability. He and juniors team up with freshman. is also the easiest person on This year the senior/sophomore team campus to see in a crowd. Along kept up their winning streak, winning with three years on varsity for the third year in a row. basketball, tennis, and “Long live seniors,” an anonymous cross-country, he is involved in UIL. Outside of school, he enjoys senior said. “You know it was watching movies. coming, seniors win every year.” Looking to the future, Peyton Let’s also not forget the freshmen wants to attend Angelo State and cheerleaders who helped cheer on our do something in accounting. players. As always, there is a twist. Peyton is most excited about the These weren’t your average upcoming basketball season. As a senior, he has advice to offer cheerleaders.

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