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Walnut Ridge, Arkansas Lawrence County School District www.bobcats.k12.ar.us February 6, 2019 Vol. 44 Issue No. 5 ~ Walnut Ridge High School supplement to The Times Dispatch since 1976 ~

Nash & Katie’s Reign Begins The Government Shutdown: By Jordyn Jones What You Need to Know On December 15, Nash of strawberry salad, chicken By Graham West Gill and Katie Kersey were strips, beef brisket, meatballs, declared king and queen of the twice baked potatoes, macaroni On December 22, the any bill that does not provide 2018 Winter Ball. and cheese, rolls, cheese cake, federal government failed to sufficient funding. Winter Ball has been a chocolate cake, and Italian creme agree on the appropriation of This disagreement WRHS tradition since 1984. For cake. funds for the 2019 fiscal year. As affects far more than just the the last three years it has been The music was delivered a result, the government shut border wall situation. Due to held at The Studio on Main by Elite Entertainment, a special down for 35 days, the longest the shutdown national parks Street. thank you to Mrs. Ross who government shutdown in and museums are closed, Mrs. Amanda Haynes hand-picked the judges for the United States history. government employees face catered the meal consisting big night. On January 25th, the reduced or no pay, health federal government reached inspections of food and the a tentative agreement to environment have halted, and temporarily reopen. The food stamps have been cut agreement will end on February off. With no solution 15th, when the government over the coming months, will apparently resume the these situations will grow into shutdown unless an agreement enormous problems. is reached. Keep your eyes peeled. The shutdown comes There’s a possibility that things from the disagreement of will go from bad to worse. Congress and President Trump over the funding of the promised border wall between the U.S. and Mexico. No School House Democrats refuse Trump’s proposal of $5.7 billion Feb. 18 The Faces of Winter Ball: From left to right (back): Chloe Bounds and to fund the wall, but Trump has Presidents’ Day Jackson Forrester; Garrison Doyle and Emma Richey; Landon Sain and stated that he can and will veto Savannah Andrews, and (front) Nash Gill and Katie Kersey.

Seniors Slade Dalton and included Knight of Honor Jordan Maid of Honor Shelby Whitehead, Hoco19: Baylee Davis were chosen as 2019 Haynes, Senior Knight Charles Senior Maid Liley Holsapple, May All Your homecoming king and queen. Mabry II, Junior Knight Isaiah Junior Maid Maci Smelser, Homecoming took place Mabry, Sophomore Knight Blane Sophomore Maid Hannah Harper Swishes Come Thursday, January 24, when we Wade and Freshman Knight and Freshman Maid Savannah True defeated the Corning Bobcats in Parker Papi. Slade’s pages were Andrews. Baylee’s pages were By Malachi Tinker nail-biter. Carstyn McQuay and Brik Jones. Avery Bullard and Reid Anderson. The Sweetheart Court Baylee’s court included: 2 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, February 6 , 2019 Our WRHS February Birthdays Bobcats Make Strive to Be a Good Person By Hailey Jensen Late Surge By Irene Hood 4th - Austin Rushing By Bryson Farmer You should always strive community by volunteering to 5th - Kai Cunningham to be a good person, so you need smiling or waving at a person you Tyler Cunningham The Walnut Ridge senior to have good qualities. Good don’t know, it’s not difficult to do. 7th - Landon Brady high basketball team is glad to qualities to have are honesty, Always lend a helping hand. When 11th - Brighton Brand have new coaches. Blake Coffman respect, confidence, discipline a friend or classmate needs help 12th - Olivia Ford and Peter Ryan have taken the and compassion. Some people with something, offer a helping 13th - Raelea Vampran reins to the lead the team. have good qualities but horrible hand. Sometimes a simple, “you 15th - Hannah Harper Our team goals are to personalities. can do it” can make someone’s 20th - Makenna Moore make it to Regionals and State From doing good in your day better! 21st - Kel Slusser playoffs. We have been very 22nd - Tyler Ditto grateful to not have an injuries yet Ezra Villarreal this season. 23rd - Gracey Collins According to Coach Ryan, 29th - Evan Gipson “When teams come play us they 31st - Faith Mills know they are in for a tough battle.” Guys who are playing well include Kai, Slade, Cade, Brighton, Bobcat Bio Nash, Jackson, Jace and Bryson. Tristin Hart At the time of this writing, the team comes in with a record of By Landon Hamilton 6-6. We have had some good wins this season, beating Rivercrest at Class – Junior Welcome to the new year, folks! We hope your January was pleasant and not BFFs – their place by 4. Other big wins Landon have been against Ridgefield and too cold (the snow was a nice touch, though!) Coming into 2019, we wish you Hamilton, Hillcrest. the best year ever. Be kind and open-minded to others, be respectful of other Liv Bickers, We have had a lot of people’s opinions, and never believe sensational headlines you see on the news Garret Cook devastating losses as well losing until you’ve done your own research. Stay classy, Walnut Ridge! and Jace to Trumann by 4, Osceola by 5, Turner and Gosnell by 4, all games that Fave teacher we should have won. “We have Cat’s Dispatch Staff – Mrs. Rob competed well against everyone. Editor-in-Chief — Kaiden Stormes Relationship We still have a long way to go, but Sports Editor — Cade Burris Status –Single we know that we can play with Who’s Who Photographers — Trishton Wilson & Livvie Howard Pet peeve –Lying anyone,” said Ryan. Cartoonist — Mattie Craig & Alex Lishman Favorite meme – Nash Gill The team is led by seniors Staff Writers — Tate Anderson, Zack Osburn, Baylee Davis, Victoria Swindle, Guilty pleasure – Honey buns Brighton Brand, Cade Burris, Kai Tech addictions – Snapchat Cunningham, Slade Dalton, Bryson Dakota Girard, Claire Fisher, Graham West, Kate Cole, Slade Dalton, Tate Last text – My mom Farmer, Jackson Forrester and Anderson, Landon Hamilton, Kai Cunningham, Tyler Cunningham, Bryson Farmer, Last Meal Choice –Fatty steak Graham West. Juniors are Isaac Ashleigh Morris, Brighton Brand, Chase Moseley, Lilly Maple, Tristin Hart, Garrett Freshman Flop – Landed on Biggers, Nash Gill, Isaiah Mabry, Brown, Grady Privett, Carlos Mancilla, Olivia Bickers, Olivia Ford, Max Hibbs, Irene my face while doing a hand Connor Manning and Jace Turner. stand on a table Lynette Hood, Chloe Brown, Malachi Tinker, Haley Smart, Nash Gill, Hannah Wade, Sophomores include James Alex Lishman, Erin Hicks, Hailey Jensen, Mollie Blackshear, Trishton Wilson, Skyla Belew, Will Coker, Will Davis and Henry, Ty Flippo, Abby Rounsavall, and Hannah Beary Valentine’s Day Walker Hibbs. Managers are Jordan Haynes, Logan Blackwood Advisor — Stacy Rice Thursday, and Nathan Simmons. Feb. 14 The staff of The Cat’s Dispatch dedicates each issue to the memory of David Brady, Editor 1991-93. What Is... 3 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, February 6 , 2019 Your Most Your New Year’s Resolution? The Identity of By Kate Cole Anticipated These Jada Turner – Read the Bible more Movie of 2019? Mystery Lilly Maple – Finish senior year By Mattie Craig Nathan Brown – Hang out with my friends more Students? Brighton Brand – Enroll in college Reece Archer – Escape Room By Ty Flippo Bryson Farmer – Not to cuss Madison Scott – The Lion King Sheridan Smith – Worry less Olivia Ford – Avengers Endgame This sophomore is a Katie Kersey – Smile more Katie Kersey - Aladdin Zebra at heart, Sydney Burgin – Drink more water Grady Privett - The Lion King Her basketball skills are Cade Burris – Workout more Sydney Burgin – Toy Story 4 Taylor McGinty – Be nicer Justin Nunally – The Lion King off the chart. Kristina Thomas – In her last game, Jenny Davis – Live with no regrets Claire Fisher – To not take Intermediate Algebra in college Escape Room she scored 45; Marguerite Gill – The Lion King She’s what keeps our team alive. Dakota Girard – Dark Phoenix

You might see this senior in the hall, Your Favorite He’s not hard to miss; Winter Activity? he’s so tall, By Chloe Brown This quiet guy plays basketball, and gets his ripped jeans Maci Smelser – Ice skating and at the mall. drinking hot cocoa Ezra Villarreal – Squirrel hunting Answers on p. 14 Haley Smart – Bonfires Kristina Thomas – Wearing fuzzy socks and pajamas Roger King – Duck hunting Your Subway Order? Isaiah Mabry – Working Out The Most By Max Hibbs Christin Woodard – Sleeping Danielle Denham – Chicken Bacon Ranch on Italian Herb and Cheese Jonathan Alba – Sleeping Important Mrs. Davis – Chicken Bacon Ranch on flatbread Zach Stanfill – Drinking hot cocoa Zach Stanfill – Meatball Marinara on white bread Austin Stover – Throwing Things in a Kristina Thomas – Spicy Italian on white bread snowballs Walker Hibbs – Pizza sub on white bread Zoey Wilson – Making s’mores Relationship? Mrs. McKenzie – Making a fire By Hannah Beary Manuela Akpan – BLT on white bread Helen Brandon – Ham and cheese on white bread and watching movies Logan Dickson – Trust and Emily Gray – Chicken Teryaki on Italian Herb and Cheese forgiveness Katie Jones – Chicken breast on the Italian Herb and Cheese Would You Lissy McCandless - Trust Chloe Brown – Pizza sub on Italian Herb and Cheese Hannah Ponder – Ham and cheese on Italian Herb and Cheese Rather? Raelea Vampran - Trust Mrs. Howard – Turkey on Italian Herb and Cheese Cannon Baker – Honesty By Brighton Brand James Blew – Drugs …Live without Kyle Russell – Opposite genders Not Going to Be Missed in 2018? internet, or AC and Livvie Howard – Trust By Slade Dalton Katie Jones – Honesty heat? Baylee Davis – Pokey Cannon Baker – Algebra I Katie Kersey – Trust Grady Privett – G-Money’s Ex Livvie Howard – Hoxie Alumni Connor Manning – Internet Nathan Brown – Respect & care Kaiden Stormes – Ugandan Jaden Darris – Eating Tide Pods Nick Foster – Internet Jenny Davis – Trust Knuckles Sheridan Smith – Cheaters Kyle Russell – AC Garrett Brown – Loyalty & Cole Manning – Basketball Kate Cole – Nothing at all Jackson Forrester - Internet respect Kolton Oglesby – Big Chungus Katie Kersey – Gas prices Olivia Bickers – Internet 4 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, February 6 , 2019 Anime/Manga

Abby’s Alternative Anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Abbigale Rounsavall is a 15 year old freshman at JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure has over 100 million copies in print, WRHS. She has many interests was first released in 1987 in making it one of the best-selling such as anime, music, books Japan. The series focuses around manga series in history. It has and badminton. She couldn’t the mysterious adventures of spawned a large media franchise the Joestar family across the that includes several novelizations, be who she is today without generations, from the end of the video games, action figures, a her best friend Skyla Henry. 19th century to modern times. It’s jewelry line, and even snack foods. Many others have currently Shueisha’s second largest From 2003 to 2005 the OVA was helped mold her throughout manga series with 123 volumes and released in North America to the years. Her skills include counting. This bizarre adventure resounding success. speaking fluent English and roller-skating (although not well.) Sometimes she dresses Black Butler like a grandmother, but it’s just her style. She was once The first volume of from the late Phantomhive a submarine pilot; now she is just a student learning Black Butler was released in family. He inherits the how to “successfully live in Donald Trump-land.“ 2007 and as of July 27, 2018, 27 family’s wealth and gets his volumes have been released. tagline: “one (heck) of a The anime, however, was not butler.” released until July 2008. Sebastian is very As of right now, there demonic and uses the devil’s are three seasons available. A magic to protect his young little boy named Ciel comes master, little Ciel. House of Five Leaves

Samurai Akitsu Bleach of a group called “Five Leaves”. Masanosuke is a skilled Put off by the gang’s This anime/manga of dead humans to the swordsman, but he is naïve. sinister activities, Masa begins to follows the life of Ichigo afterlife. Hungry and desperate for a new suspect that Yaichi’s motivations Kurosaki after he obtains The series, spanning master he agrees to become a are not what they seem. the powers of a Soul Reaper. from 2004 to 2012, has 366 bodyguard for Yaichi, the leader His newfound episodes with a total of powers force him to take 16 seasons. Japanese TV on the duty of defending Ranking has featured Bleach My Love Story!! humans from evil spirits. He various times in the top ten must also guide the souls anime series. Takeo Goda is a tall This story won an muscular student that has award for Best Shojo Manga no luck with girls. He falls at the 13th Kodash Manga Food Wars! in love fast and hard, but Awards. I recommend this all the females want his to all those people looking Soma Yukihira’s dad his old man, Soma hones his best friend. Until one Rinko for a short little love story runs a small family restaurant skills day in and day out, Until Yamato comes along and with a cool buff guy that in the less savory part of town. one day, his father enrolls him quickly wins Goda’s heart. likes baked goods. Aiming to pass the skill level of into a classy culinary school. Bobcat Sports 5 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, February 6 , 2019 Nash Gill Can Shoot Tigers Take the CFP Title By Tristin Hart By: Cade Burris Nash Logan Gill, 17, is star after high school and if that January 7, 2019 the the son of Greg and Kim Gill. Alabama matchup in the CFP. doesn’t work out, he will farm college football season came to Nash loves to play football, Both teams made the and go to A-State and major in an end with the Clemson Tigers basketball and baseball. He also journey across the country Ag Business. on top as College Football enjoys walks on the beach, while to Santa Clara, California to Nash doesn’t expect to Playoff Champions. listening to Miley Cyrus. participate in the Championship play college sports. His parents Over the Christmas His dad got him started game. Clemson head coach helped him succeed by taking break, the college football him playing sports and listening Dabo Sweeny and Alabama head him to basketball practices and season was in full swing, with 41 to music. He wants to be a pop coach Nick Saban prepared their vocal lessons. His advice to bowl games being played across teams to face off for the fourth young athletes is “follow your the country. year in a row, once again in the dreams and work hard.” On December 29, CFP. His most cherished the first round of the CFP On their first defensive moments are being able to play was played. In this match up, possession, Clemson picked sports and singing his heart out. Clemson defeated Notre Dame off Tua Tagaviloa’s pass and He understands the game and in a defensive showcase with a returned it for a touchdown. loves to sing. The best advice he final score of 30-3. Alabama responded quickly with has gotten is, “Shoot the ball!” On the other side of the a reception for a touchdown by He says enjoy life while bracket, Alabama out lasted Jerry Juedy. The high power you can. He wants complete a Oklahoma in an offensive offenses scored 2 touchdowns triple double in basketball and shootout, ending with a score in the first 3 minutes of the be a successful singer, like Miley of 45-34. game. Cyrus. With the matchup set, At the end of the first everyone was ready to watch Advisor’s note: Nash is only a singer quarter the game remained round four of the Clemson- in his dreams. close at 14-13. During the second quarter, Clemson began to pull Post-Season Honors for Burris, Foster and C. Mabry out ahead of the Crimson Tide, going into the half leading 31-16. By Livvie Howard This trend continued throughout Several WRHS students Sun for his performance on the Sydney Burgin the third quarter, with the final have been football fied. was named to to score 44-16 Clemson. recognized for Several Bobcats football the BUTS Second The Tigers finished the achievements in players were named to the 3A All- Team. game on a 30-0 run. Clemson’s sports. Seniors State and All-Conference teams. Mabry, freshman quarterback, Trevor Cade Burris and Nick Foster and Cade Burris were Burgin and Katie Lawrence, was named offensive Baylee Davis were named All-State. Kersey got 3A All- MVP due to his performance the local winners In additional State team and and poise. He finished 20-32 for the Wendy’s to Foster and Sheridan Smith passing, with 347 yards and 3 Heisman High Burris, Slade and Jordyn Jones touchdowns. School scholarship award. Cade Dalton, Nate got Honorable Mention. The Tigers’ star running continued on and was one of the Brown, Charles Mabry, Burgin, Kersey back, Travis Etienne, had 14 10 state finalists for the Wendy’s Mabry, Andrew and Jordyn Jones got 3A All- carries for 86 yards, 2 rushing Heisman. Brewer and Cole Conference while Sheridan Smith touchdowns, and 1 receiving According to the Wendy’s Manning received and Baylee Davis got Honorable touchdown. Heisman webpage, this award All-Conference. Mention. Sydney and Chariah Freshman receiver, “honors and inspires seniors who Landon Hamilton was were also named Glen Sain Players Justyn Ross, tallied up 6 believe that good is never really awarded Honorable Mention for of the Week during the season. receptions for 153 yards, 1 good enough, settle, dig deeper, All-Conference. Holly Berry, Chloe Davis touchdown, and highlight plays and reach higher.” Junior Chariah Mabry was and Madison Scott received Jr. including an outstanding toe Burris was also named Best named Newcomer of the Year in the High All-Conference honors. touch and one-handed catches. Under the Sun by the Jonesboro Best Under the Sun for volleyball. 6 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, February 6 , 2019 This Is Us Keepin’ it Real With the Villareal Bobcat Bio: Kaci Kirksey By Alex Lishman Double Feature His best friends are By Baylee Davis Journey Moore, Christian Woodard and Garrett Brown. His Hannah Beary favorite teacher is Mr. Rice. His biggest fears upon leaving school are bills and real world problems, and he is most looking forward to skipping college and heading straight to work in fiber optics. His best advice for underclassmen is, “If you play your cards right, you can miss a Class – Sophomore day every 2 weeks and still get Club involvement – FBLA, Key Club credit.” BFFs – Baylee Davis, Gracey One thing he can’t live Collins, Emma Richey and Hailey The man, the myth, the without is his girlfriend, Tamera Jenson legend: Ezra Villarreal. Ezra was Trinidad. His role model is his Favorite Teacher – Mrs. Davis Class – Freshman born January 22, 2000, to Misty dad, because he is a hard worker Relationship Status – Taken BFF – Garrett Brown Dobbs and Mario Villarreal. He and a good man and that’s what Pet Peeve – People who take Favorite teacher – Mrs. Rice has two sisters named Emily Ezra aspires to be. His dad gave forever to text back. Relationship status – Taken and Allie. He has gone to Walnut him the best advice he has ever Last binge watch – Insatiable Political View – Trump Ridge for 4 years, senior year received, which is: “You get what Favorite meme – Pet Peeve – Fake people being his favorite. you earn.” “My whole life is a meme.” Guilty pleasure – Guilty Pleasure – 20s and 30s music T.V. Show — Supernatural Taking too many naps Ezra’s Favorites Tech addiction – Snapchat Tech Addiction – Snapchat App — Guitar Tuner Entertainer — Kevin Hart Most awkward moment – Most Awkward Moment – Pizza Topping — Cheese Band — Lynard Skynard When I dodge a kiss Toliet paper video Movie — Avengers Song — Sixteen by Thomas Last person you texted – My sister Last person you texted – My dad Class — Mrs. Rice Rhett Least favorite artist – Drake Least Favorite Artist – Drink — Coke Restaurant — La Casita Worst habit – Trusting the wrong Sound Cloud Rappers people Store — Dollar Tree Ice Cream — Chocolate Worst Habit – Biting my nails What would you choose as your What would be your last meal? Book — “Psh... I don’t Food — Burger & Fries last meal? Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A read.” Holiday — Christmas Freshman Flop – Not studying Freshman Flop – Bronco Bobcat Bio: Nathan Brown FCCLA Attends District Conference By Landon Hamilton By: Max Hibbs Walnut Ridge FCCLA platform is “New Life Saves Lives”, Class – Senior members attended the District III umbilical cord donation. Bffs – Ham, Garrett Brown, Rae and Hannah Beary Fall Leadership Conference meeting Members attending were in December at Jonesboro High Hannah Ponder, Emily Gray, Katie Relationship Status –Taken by Rae Vampran School. Hannah Ponder, District III Jones, Sydney Robinson, Madison Guilty pleasure – Sleeping in VP of Programs, helped plan and Jones, Raelea Vampran, Haley Favorite Teacher – Mr. Rice execute responsibilities. Smart, Chloe Brown, Ezra Villareal, Pet Peeve –Arguing The Walnut Ridge FCCLA Triston Voyles, Leah Malewski and Favorite meme –Dalton NelsonTech Addiction - Fornite was recognized for raising money Danielle Denham. Assisting advisor, Last Text – Ham for the LeBonheurs Children’s Dianna Howard, included Mrs. Janna Freshman Flop - Fighting Jackson Forrester Hospital. Miss Arkansas, Claudia Berry, Mrs. Christy Robinson and Raffo was the guest speaker. Her Mrs. Julie Fort. This Is Us 7 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, February 6 , 2019 First Lady of WRHS Half the Battle is Just Showing Up By Skylar Louthan By Olivia Ford Hailiejain Joelle Senior Kate Cole is 17 Standridge is 18 years old, born years old. She was born on on December 5, 2000 to Jason June 5, 2001. Kate has attended Standridge and Riki Morris. Her Walnut Ridge High School for five siblings are Selena Farnam, 19; three years, where she enjoys Skylar Louthan, 14; Honor, seven; learning from her favorite Emma, three and Jaylynn, one. teachers, Mrs. Mckenzie and Ms. Her best friends are Pattin. Graham West, Shelby Whitehead, She is active with Future Krystin Wallace and Ashleigh Business Leaders of America, Morris. She has attended Walnut as well as Key Club. She has Ridge High School for two years; had many memories at Walnut in her senior year she was voted Ridge, with some of her favorites 2018 Senior Maid for football being honored as sophomore homecoming. Her favorite teacher maid on homecoming court and is Mr. Haynes; she doesn’t need to becoming Winter Ball Queen in explain why. 2017. Since freshman year she Kate is most proud of her has become more outgoing and accomplishment of becoming gotten taller. She is involved in Hailie’s Favorites Miss Lawrence County. goes along with what she is National Honor Society, Mu Alpha App – YouTube Kate’s biggest fear Theta, Science Club, Student looking forward to the most after T.V Show – going into high school was the graduation—not waking up at Council, Quiz Bowl, Key Club and Parks and Recreation upperclassmen, and her best FBLA. 8:00 a.m. Book – The Fireman piece of advice for underclassmen After high school, Kate She is looking forward is to not steal seniors’ parking to sleeping in after graduation, by Joe Hill plans to get a business degree spots. from either Arkansas State and attending U of A to pursue Holiday – My birthday Her favorite year of high a psychology major. Her favorite Ice Cream – Chocolate University or Williams Baptist school was her sophomore year, University. quote is, “Unless someone like Celebrity Crush – while the hardest thing she has you cares a whole awful lot, Her favorite quote is Brendon Urie ever had to do was getting up “Enjoy where you are now,” while nothing is going to get better. It’s and coming to school, which not.”- Dr. Seuss. she received the best piece of advice from her memaw, which is When I say Ham I don’t mean the pig; I “Just do the best you can.” Ham, the Man mean the animal on the field, Landon Hamilton. Landon’s Faves: By Garrett Brown Landon has gone to Walnut Ridge for one year Class – Agri Kate’s Favorites: where and when he played football. Song – Halloween App – Twitter His parents are Derek and Haley by Kodak Black Pizza Topping – Hamilton. Landon’s nickname is Ham. He Favorite Pepperoni has played defensive tackle and offensive Drink – Sprite guard for WRHS for one year. Before that he Entertainer – Lil attended Westside. Baby Store – Steamroller Blues Ham’s favorite year in high school was Restaurant – T.V. Show – Jersey Shore freshmen year. His favorite song is Freestyle B-dubs Band – Florida Georgia by Lil Baby. His plans for after high school are Pizza Topping – Line to go BRTC to get his basics and then go to Pepperoni Restaurant – A-State to be a coach for football. The Cheesecake Factory His favorite teacher is Mr. Rice. His Movie – advice for underclassmen is “Do not drop out The Wolf of Ice Cream – Chocolate of high school.” The one thing he can’t live Wall Street Food – Cheesesticks without is money. Holiday – Christmas 8 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, February 6 , 2019 This Is Us

Best Glow Up: Andrew Prestidge and Heidi Moore Best Friends: Peyton Lee and Parker Brand Best Dressed: Olivia Farmer and Noah Roark

The votes are in for the annual “Who’s Who” and the freshmen are marking out their territory. This will be our stand-in for the monthly photo spread! Drama King & Queen: Jayden Hollister and Hannah Beary Late For Graduation: Skylar Louthan and Chloe Davis

Most Likely to Win the Lottery and Lose Most Unpredictable: Least Annoying: the Ticket: Tara Wells and Bryleigh Morris Korwin Johnson and Julie Vance Chloe Davis and Paxton Layton (Not pictured: Peyton Lee) This Is Us 9 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, February 6 , 2019

Most Likely to Marry for $$$: Most Likely to Be on Jayden Hollister A Reality Show: and Sydney Robinson Kel Slusser and Holly Berry

Quietest: Kylie Bryant, James Davison Shortest Fuse: and Hunter Henry Mason Ashlock and Raelea Vampran

Future Presidents: Loudest: Savannah Andrews Mason Andrews and and Landon Brady Olivia Farmer

Friendliest: Jemimah Akpan and Dagan Lillard Most School Spirit: Holly Berry and Parker Papi

Most Likely to Live in a Big City: Garrison Doyle and Sydney Robinson

Teachers’ Pests: Teachers’ Pets: Mason Andrews Savannah Andrews Most Likely to Fall and Olivia Farmer and Landon Brady Asleep in Class: Who’s Who by Trishton Wilson, assisted by Chloe Davis and Kel Slusser Jacob Buxton, Chase Moseley and Livvie Howard 10 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, February 6 , 2019 Freshmen Who’s Who A5SH: The Album Remember Kortney B By Claire Fisher When... is Ready to Ashleigh Nicole Morris Ashleigh’s By Maggie Gibson Graduate was born April 29, 2001. She is favorite … Wizards of Waverly Place was a the 17 year old daughter of Lana quote is By Hannah Wade show? Sullens. She has three siblings; “I’m too Sassy, 22, Onyx, 12, and Colt, drunk to ...air pods weren’t a huge deal? five. Ashleigh has two dogs, taste this …moth memes were a thing? Gains (she got her from a body chicken” …the Kru had a sex change night? builder) and Lucy. Her best by the late, …the band played baby shark? friends are Sassy and Bryleigh great Col. …we had to go to school on Morris and Claire Fisher. Sanders. Halloween? Ashleigh has been Her ...people liked Justin Bieber? putting up with Walnut Ridge biggest …Mrs. Holland messed up her public schools since seventh pet peeve knee? grade and she’s thriving more is when …the Pride Band had a than ever. Her favorite teacher “people watermelon eating contest? is Mrs. Rice because they are so base their …Logan Blackwood played much alike. beliefs and actions off what’s Kortney Marie Diane basketball? Ashleigh’s most embar- trendy.” Beasley born June 5, 2000 rassing moment in high school Ashleigh’s got big dreams …people traded animal bracelets? has attended Walnut Ridge was when her absolute best for after high school and she’s for 13 years. Kortney is the friend, Claire Fisher, hit her in going to achieve them all. She granddaughter of Carl and Sheila the face with a softball and plans to go to Arkansas State Ashleigh’s Favorites Midgett. broke her glasses. University and double major in App – CashApp ($cA5SH) Her siblings are Sheila, The accomplishment Nursing and Spanish, minor in Rocky and Carla. Kortney has four she is most proud of is reaching International Studies and study Pizza Topping – pets; three dogs, Precious, Tiny her senior year and she would abroad in South America and Pepperoni and Jalapenos and Lulu; and one cat, Milo. have a good excuse for being Spain. Class – Anything with Her best friend is Ashleigh late to class, but she is never late Her biggest fear upon Stacy Rice Morris and her favorite teacher is for class. The best advice she leaving high school is not Drink – Sweet tea and Mrs. Rachel, because she’s a good has for underclassmen is don’t accomplishing the goals she pink lemonade mixed teacher. steal upperclassmen’s parking has set for herself, but she will Kortney’s biggest fear spots because they worked because she is the smartest and together coming into high school was the really hard for those spots. most independent person ever. Store – Goodwill or any older kids. Her nickname is Diane Ashleigh can’t really The thing Ashleigh is second-hand store and her role model is her grandma remember how she changed looking forward to after high Book – Wuthering Sheila because she is the best since freshman year because school is having the freedom to Heights (at the moment) grandma. they are two completely make her own mistakes. different people, and the one Ashleigh’s role models are Entertainer – Kai Fisher Food – Anything Kortney’s Favorites thing she would change about her mom and her sister because Pizza Topping – Cheese her high school life is her they’ve shown her that if you chocolate freshman year wardrobe. The want something badly enough, Holiday – Halloween Movie – Hannah thing she will miss most about you’ll never stop working for it. Montana high school is seeing her friends Ashleigh’s favorite year of high so all of the underclassmen better Class –English on a regular basis. school was, well, none of them, keep watch. Food – Mac & Cheese The hardest thing she because she thought all of them Ashleigh is going to Holiday – Christmas accomplish everything she puts has ever had to do in her whole were purgatory. Drink – Sprite life was fill out the Senior Her biggest fear going her mind to and nothing is going Spotlight Questionnaire for this into high school was that she to stand in her way, because she Store – Walmart story. She goes by many names, was going to get stepped on by will always have Claire to tell her Celebrity Crush – Justin like Ashcat and Ash. a senior, but now she’s a senior that she can. Bieber Freshmen 11 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, February 6 , 2019 Who’s Who One Hot Momma Party with Farmie By Ashleigh Morris By Slade Dalton Jada Beverly Turner, an 18- On July 28, 2000, the year old senior, is counting down world welcomed a boy who the days to graduation. She has would not be forgotten. The man attended Walnut Ridge School for himself, Bryson Coker farmer, is eight years. now 18 with two siblings: Olivia, Her favorite teacher and 14 and Lucas, 9. His parents are role model is Mrs. Pattin because Bryan Farmer and Jessica Light. she sees the good in everyone Bryson has attended and always has a smile on her Walnut Ridge since kindergarten. face, something Jada lacks. He has a wide variety of friends, Jada is most proud including his best friends Tyler and of her artwork being hung in Kai Cunningham, Zack O., Nash the Arkansas State University Gill, Cade Burris, Slade Dalton, Bradbury Museum. She is an Lil Charles Mabry, Brighton active member in the Art Club. “When problems come into your Brand, Drew Flippo and Hayden After graduation, he is Her favorite year of high school life like non-stop rain, remember Andrews. ready to secure the bag in the was her junior year. that your positive attitude will His favorite teachers are agriculture industry on his family If she could restart high always be your umbrella.” Mrs. Rouse, Mrs. Rob and Mrs. farm. school and change anything she Her advice for Holland, because of their ability to would have taken her freshman underclassmen is, “don’t waste teach and work with the students Bryson’s Favorites year more seriously. Her biggest your time on something that isn’t one on one. App – Snapchat fear going into high school was going to matter tomorrow.” Going 3-7 in football upperclassmen. After high school for his junior year was his most Movie – The Blind Side Jada plans to major in history. Jada’s Favorites: embarrassing moment in high Drink – Yellow Gatorade Jada is the daughter of App – Snapchat school. Upon entering high Store – Dillard’s school, Bryson feared being Jeremy and Dawn Turner. She has Pizza Topping – TV show – Sports Center four sisters, two brothers, and a picked on, but today his advice for Pepperoni Food – Mexican Chicken dog named Blaze. Her best friend, underclassmen is, “work hard and Song – Survivor her rock is Ashleigh Morris, whom Movie – The Help do your homework.” His favorite she loves with her whole heart Class – Art year was his freshman year. by NBA YoungBoy and would do anything for. Jada Drink – Vanilla Coke He has a small fear of Restaurant – Longhorn could never live without Ashleigh, T.V. Show – “being in the real world,” but he Steak House is ready to take on BRTC and then her bed or food. Jada’s celebrity American Dad Ice Cream – Chocolate crush is Ryan Reynalds. ASU after he obtains his basics. Restaurant – Sumo’s Chip Cookie Dough The best advice she has Celebrity crush – Beyoncé ever received was from her father, Holiday – Christmas The Procrastinator Johnny’s Favorites By: Erin Hicks App – Snapchat Pizza Topping – The procrastinator, afraid of not passing everything. Johnny Edgar Hudson, is leaving Now that he is leaving he is afraid Sausage after 13 years of education with no of losing contact with his friends. Class – Firefighter plans for the future. Although he has had Drink – Dr. Pepper Born August 8, 2001 trouble with procrastination, Food – Mexican Johnny is 17. His parents are he claims to have gotten past Wanda and Tim Hudson; he has a it a bit through high school and Ice Cream – Chocolate younger brother, Logan Hudson implores underclassmen not to Restaurant – age 15, and a beloved dog. procrastinate either. The work Rancho Bravo During school, Johnny had been won’t disappear; it will only grow. 12 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, February 6 , 2019 This is Us Little Miss Firecracker Welcome to Petty Farms By Dakota Girard By Baylee Davis Krystin Marie Wallace, Petty Farms will 17, born July 4, 2001; daughter of someday be owned and Terry and Debbi Wallace. Krystin operated by Johnathon has two brothers and two half- Chase Petty. Born to sisters: Damon, 19; Wayne, 23; Charles and Valerie Melody, 42; Christina, 44. She Petty on November 29, has three pets: dogs named 2000, he has two older Molly and Rosie, and a cat sisters: Stephann and named Sparkle. Christen. Her best friends are He has a dog Hailie Standridge, Shelby whose name is Bella. Whitehead, Graham West, Tate A few of Chase’s best Anderson and Jordan Haynes. friends are Jett Ditto, She has attended Mason McEntire, Slade Walnut Ridge all of her life Dalton, Cade Burris and and her favorite teacher is Mr. Dylan Aaron. Haynes because he is really fun Chase has idiot do that?’ and if they would, and nice to be around. Her most attended Walnut Ridge I do not do that thing.” – By embarrassing moment in high for 13 years. His most Dwight Schrute. Chase’s Favorites: school is that she has cried in memorable moment was when The best advice she has App –Netflix front of multiple people a lot. Trump became president. ever been given - by Mr. Long Her advice to During his stint at the Movie – The Dark Knight - was, “Don’t take any wooden underclassmen is to actually ‘Ridge he has been involved in Drink – Fiji Water nickels.” study and do your assigned FBLA, Key Club, Student Council T.V. Show – The Office Senior year has been her homework. Her best excuse for and track. He is most proud of his favorite year of high school. If Restaurant – Longhorn being late to class was her being accomplishments in track, such as she could start high school over Steak House stuck behind a concrete truck winning high point. again, she would try being more Ice Cream – Vanilla going 20 mph. Her celebrity One thing Chase cannot outgoing. crush is Evan Peters. live without is his favorite show, Food –Pizza After graduation, she The one thing that The Office. His biggest pet peeve Holiday – Thanksgiving plans on going to ASU to major she cannot live without is is when kids make out in the in Criminology and minor in pizza. Her biggest pet peeve is hallway. Theater. people being rude to waiters/ His advice to Would You underclassmen is, “Do not waitresses. Krystin’s Favorites Rather? She has changed procrastinate.” He can gladly say By Brighton Brand tremendously since freshman App – YouTube that throughout his high school year; she is now more open and Pizza Topping – experience, he has learned how to …Lose all your outgoing than she was. Pepperoni and Grilled manage his time. The only thing that Chase money and valuables She will miss Mr. Haynes Chicken more than anything after she will miss is being drug tested six or all of the pictures graduates. Class – Student Council times a year — Petty Farms has you’ve ever taken? Throughout high school, Drink – Sprite only the highest standards. His she has been in band, National T.V. Show – favorite teacher is Mr. Haynes, Slade Dalton – Pictures Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, who teaches EAST. The hardest Under the Dome thing he has had to do in high Ashleigh Morris – Money Science Club, Future Business and Valuables Leaders of America, Key Club, Band – Kodaline school was quitting football. Restaurant – Pizza Hut His favorite year has been Baylee Davis – Money and Student Council, and Quiz Bowl. Valuables Her favorite quote is, Ice Cream – Chocolate his senior year. After graduation, he looks forward to going to Claire Fisher – Pictures “Whenever I’m about to do Chip Cookie Dough something, I think, ‘would an Arkansas State where he plans to Kate Cole – Pictures Food – Pizza major in finance. This Is Us 13 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, February 6 , 2019 The Man, the Myth, the Legend On the Chase By Zack Osburn By Victoria Swindle Jackson Ellis Forrester Chase Alexander Moseley was born on March 25, 2001 and is the son of Jason and Heather is currently seventeen years old. Moseley and Crystal and Josh His parents are Rhonda and Paul Brooks. He was born December Forrester and he has a sister named 6, 2000. His siblings are Lauren, Taylor, who is twelve years old. Ashlynn, Julianna and Amelia. Jackson’s best friends are Chase has attended Walnut Trevor Teel, Mason McEntire and Ridge High School since 10th grade Dylan Aaron. He has attended and in that time has made two best Walnut Ridge for about thirteen friends: Skylar Louthan and Victoria years. His favorite teacher is Mrs. Swindle. Rob because, “She makes me laugh Since his freshman year he when she’s mad.” has cut his hair, joined the Army The best advice he can and become a better student. He give to underclassmen is, “Don’t advises the underclassmen to, be lazy. Get off your butts and do “Just keep trying. Even if you want something.” Jackson is known for to quit, don’t.” The thing he will miss his hunting and says it is the one Chase is most proud of most about high school is band. thing that he cannot live without. his ACT score and the fact that he His biggest fear going into high Although Trevor Teel is his best Jackson’s Favorites: passed Mrs. Rob’s junior English school was getting held back, friend, Trevor is also Jackson’s App – Instagram class. He wouldn’t be able to live and his biggest fear upon leaving biggest pet peeve. without being active in life. high school is going to basic T.V. Show – training. Since freshman year, The Walking Dead He is involved in several Jackson has grown five inches and clubs and activities: band, Key Club, Chase’s Favorites put on fifty pounds. The one thing Pizza Topping – Cheese EAST, Arkansas Army National Entertainer – App – YouTube he will miss about high school is Guard and FFA. When asked who Movie – Dark Shadows seeing all of his friends. David Spade his favorite teacher is, he replies, “I He is involved in FBLA, FFA Movie – The Hangover plead the fifth.” Drink – Orange Mango and marching band. His favorite Class – Basketball His favorite year of high Body Armor quote is, “Life is 10% of what Store –DNW school has been his senior year. Band – Seether happens to us, and the other 90% Drink – Gatorade Chase’s best excuse for being late Holiday – Halloween how we react to it.” was that he was caught by every Song – Stay Frosty Royal train that went through town that morning. If he could start high Milk Tea by Fall Out Boy The True Baller school again he would work harder Restaurant – Kimono’s By: Lilly Maple every year. Ice Cream – Vanilla

Liley Ambrosia Holsapple was born on August 18, 2000 and she is 18 years Liley’s Favorites old. Her parents are Meridith and Andy Holsapple. Liley has a sister, Christin Ward, App – Snapchat 25. Movie – The Greatest Her best friends are Taylor McGinty, Jordyn Jones and Kaci Kirksey. She Showman has attended Walnut Ridge her whole life. Her favorite teacher is Mr. Haynes. The one thing she can’t live without is her phone. The advice she has for Drink – Sprite underclassmen is, “actually try and do your school work.” Her best excuse for Store – Buckle being late for class is that a teacher was talking to her. Holiday – Thanksgiving Liley is involved in Key Club, FBLA and basketball. She was chosen as Senior Song – Monster Maid for the 2019 Basketball Homecoming. by 21 Savage Her favorite year of high school has been her senior year. She plans on Restaurant – going to either ATU (Arkansas Tech) or Ouachita Baptist after high school. Wings To Go 14 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, February 6 , 2019 Current Events BirdBox: See No Evil What WRHS Students are By Skyla Henry Based on Josh Malerman’s mood offer intermittently creepy Saying about Birdbox 2014 novel, the Netflix Original compensation.” By Kai Cunningham adaptation of BirdBox was an People seem to be truly Nash Gill — “It’s suspenseful.” unexpected success. The film is split on the matter and it shows in Slade Dalton — “Great ace movie. R.I.P Charley; should have about a dystopian future in which the various reviews. Some critics trusted the old man.” monsters of unknown origins roam are calling it a “classic” while others Cade Burris — “Kind of a copycat movie, but it’s pretty good.” the planet, causing anyone who say it is “undercooked” and “a Chloe Bounds — “It was cool.” looks at them to commit suicide. letdown”. Graham West — “If you know anything about movies, you won’t The main character, Mallory, tries to Even though the movie is far like this one.” reach safety but she and her children from perfect, it still captured a huge Zack Osburn – “It’s stupid.” must stay blindfolded. audience. The cinematography was Brighton Brand — “Never heard of it.” The two hour film was stunning and the performances of Baylee Davis—“Just like any other movie.” watched by over 45 million accounts Sandra Bullock and John Malkovich in just the first week, making it were good enough. Swing “Into the Spider-Verse” Netflix’s most viewed movie. With streaming services Although many people watched the like Netflix and other becoming By Tate Anderson movie, not all of them enjoyed it. more favorable to cable TV and Over the past few years, The story follows The film was met with much criticism production companies, it is no Spider-Man, everyone’s favorite Miles Morales, just a typical and questions. surprise their movies are gaining friendly-neighborhood web- teenager living with his family in The movie scored a 63 credibility and traction. slinger, has seen a critically- Brooklyn until he gets bitten by a percent on Rotten Tomatoes and Bird Box has many flaws, acclaimed revitalization with genetically-modified spider which was said to “never quite reach its but it was a massive success and will his introduction into the Marvel recodes his DNA and transforms intriguing potential, but strong likely be remembered, for better or Cinematic Universe (MCU), a him into the next Spider-Man. acting and an effectively chilly for worse. new video game exclusively However, he quickly finds for PlayStation 4, and now, an out that he’s not alone whenever Got EGOT? animated feature-film titled Spider- a super-collider is set off, creating By Olivia Bickers Man: Into the Spider-Verse. a wormhole and sending five I recently went to see the other Spider-Men and Women John Legend is the took just 12 years for him to claim movie and I can guarantee that into his dimension. Now it’s up 15th person to win an Emmy, a his EGOT. this movie is worth every second to him and his Spider-Friends to Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony, Legend won an Oscar in of your time. defeat the Sinister Six, get back (EGOT) and also the first black 2015 for best original song for The best aspect of this to their respective dimensions, man and second-youngest Glory from the 2014 film Selma, movie is its stellar animation. The and destroy the super-collider winner. and won a Tony in 2017 for art style follows that of a comic before time runs out. Since 2006, Legend producing Jitney, which won the book, complete with comic book This movie is one of the has scored a grand total of 10 award for best revival of a play. panel staples such as visual thought most engaging superhero movies Grammys -- including Best New In September, he took bubbles and sound effects. I’ve ever seen. The story gets you Artist and Best R&B Album. home a Creative Arts Emmy as Sony also used a new so curiously obsessed with the Legend first won Grammys in producer of the televised Jesus digital technique, which is lore, you’ll want to spend hours 2006 for his album Get Lifted. It Christ Superstar Live in Concert. animating in 12 frames a second reading up on all of the different instead of 24, in order to get crisp Spider-Men. In fact, that’s exactly James Harden Going Hard movement from the characters on what my father and I did as soon By Tyler Cunningham screen. The animation quality is so as we got out of the movie. extraordinary, that Sony Pictures I would highly James Harden plays for and dominates at his position. Animation is considering patenting recommend this movie to the Houston Rockets. He has Having a decent player to the technique. everyone, even if you aren’t always been a dominant player, help him out has made it more a Spider-Man fan or just a but until this year, he had no other than likely that he will repeat superhero fan in general. The

All-Stars to help him. thisyear as MVP. During his last six Brand Brighton perfect combination of animation Last year, the Rockets games he has averaged a triple- and Augustine Bailey and story make this an enjoyable

picked up Chris Paul, a dominant double including 40+ points in Students Mystery Answers: experience for moviegoers of all point guard. Paul is also an All-Star each game. ages and types. Cat’s Corner 15 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, February 6 , 2019 He Said/She Said Monthly Horoscopes By Hailey Jensen By Victoria Swindle “Did you know that you could stress yourself out to the point of a Aries (March 21-April19): Despite the demands made on you and the heart attack? I need to calm down.” – Baylee Davis responsibilities that may be building up, you can still find time for “I’m doing everything I can to make a better life for myself.” activities that may be building up you can still find time for activities – Kate Cole that speak to your spirit of adventure. “I’m gonna have a stroke.” – Hannah Wade Taurus (April 20-May20): The more someone tells you that you are being (While working on PowerPoint over PT Barnum) “What does PT misled, the more you’ll likely go out of your way to prove them wrong. stand for? I should know that.” – Grady Privett Gemini (May 21-June 20): The articulate energy of Mercury’s edgy link “Maybe if I lose 10 pounds I’ll feel better about myself” – Allie Sherman to Mars, may spotlight a difference in opinion. *Talking to a computer* “It’s a school assignment!” *Something Cancer (June 21-July 22) : An offer may seem attractive and worth weird pops up* “Not my school assignment” – Kaiden Stormes investing in, but be careful. “This Saturday I punted a baby in the mall.” *Punting sound* Leo (July 23-August 22): If it seems you’re being sweet talked into – Nathan Brown something, you may need time to consider what’s best for you “Son of a motherless goat” – Tate Anderson personally. *Talking about a vision test* “I got a 20/55” – Isaiah Mabry Virgo (August 23-September 22): If you’ve been busy helping others and “There’s beans in the ice cream” – Anonymous working to keep up to speed with your own plans, you may be feeling “Honestly, that’s why I don’t want to get pulled over-- I can’t walk in the pace. a straight line” – Maggie Gipson Libra (September 23-October 22): The focus on your sector of security, (A conversation between Mrs. Rice and a couple students) “I have a indicates a need for self-reflection. Bachelor of Science” “Oh yeah? What’s the powerhouse of the cell?” Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Networking and social activities can “An amoeba.” “Uh, isn’t it a mitochondria?” “This is why I teach be compelling, and see you forging connections that could be useful for English.” furthering our aims. “Noah Roark got Best Dressed? He wears camo every day!” – Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): You could become resigned to Brighton Brand delays and may begin to see a higher plan unfolding, even if you do feel “You might be smarter than me, but I’m a better person.” – Kate frustrated at the pace of change. Cole, to Jackson Forrester Capricorn (December 22-January 19): The coming days can be enjoyable, “I’m like John Wick, except less cool… and more vibrant.” if intense, so if any scintillating invites come your way this may be a – Tate Anderson queue to accept. “You’re the next Hitler.” Jordan Haynes, to Hailie Standridge Aquarius (January 20-February 18): While the proactive Sun Pluto tie “Hey, smell me.” – Chloe Bounds can see you eager to declutter and divest yourself of anything that’s no “If I didn’t have my humor, I’d kill myself.” – Isaiah Mabry longer needed, a Venus influence might encourage you to hang on to “I went to the doctor yesterday because I woke up.” – Grady Privett certain things. “Who is our vice president?” – Mr. Ford; “Uhhh… Mike... Pinkston” Pisces (February 19-March 20): Perhaps the best thing you can do for – Anna Claire Maple yourself is to not take on too much. “If I get arrested, I’ll be in handcuffs.” – Zack Osburn

Excellent Evan Wade Gipson is the He is most proud of his multiple upon leaving school. To his friends 17 year old son of Terri Gipson and art awards. Evan’s advice for all of Evan is known by Dino and Kneecaps Evan Gipson Heath Gipson; he was born January us underclassmen is, “Do good.” McGee. By Jacob Buxton 29, 2001. Evan has only one sibling, Evan said that his best excuse for Emma Gipson, who is 14 years old. being late was that he was “taking a Evan’s Favorites His best friends are Ethan Willis and tinkle.” The things Evan cannot live App — IMdB Bo Johnson. without are movies. Movie — Drive Evan has been a Walnut What he will miss the most Class — Choir Ridge Bobcat since his early days in about high school will be his friends. Band — W.A.S.P Kindergarten. His favorite teacher Evan says that his favorite year of is Mrs. Moore. One of Evan’s most school was his 11th grade year. If Store — Spencer’s embarrassing moments is when he could start high school again T.V. Show — Justified he squatted in the library and he wouldn’t be so anti-social. He Book — When the Sacred Gin ripped his pants in middle school. believes that he will have no fears Mill Closes 16 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, February 6 , 2019 Current Events Guinness World Record for the Jordan Maron is The Captain of the Sparklez first working mobile phone proof that the American By Chase Moseley in Minecraft. He also sells dream still exists. He merchandise like clothing, dropped out of college The great Jordan He shocked his YouTube channels in action figures and the like. to pursue his dream and Maron, otherwise known family with this move but which he posts Minecraft As a result of recent became a huge success. as CaptainSparklez, has since received their videos, Fortnight videos, YouTube “subscriber Jordan is a beacon of hope Jardon, Jardonian, or support. Jordan now let’s plays, music videos, purges,” (when YouTube for the newer generations. Jar *smashes face on brings in an income large reaction videos, vlogs removes inactive subscribers He shows that, despite keyboard* onian is a enough to live in California and music promotions, or from channels), Jordan has hit what others may tell you, YouTuber who dropped and own several sports as he calls them, “melodic 10 million subscribers at least you can achieve your out of college in 2010 cars, including a Ford GT tracks for your listening three times since July 25th dreams if you work hard to pursue his dream of and a McLaren. pleasure.” 2017, once being in the past enough and have a natural making YouTube videos. Jordan runs seven He has won a couple of months. talent for it. You Voted For It: What is Roblox? By Jacob Slankard Minimum Wage Finally, the game is what Roblox abides by. a police officer or a criminal. that all the students are COPPA also moderates chat “Restaurant Tycoon” lets Pros & Cons playing in teacher’s rooms, sessions which automatically you open and run a virtual By Grady Privett yet teachers still have no idea filters out chat messages restaurant. what it is, is explained. What that sound like attempts to Roblox allows On November 13, the people of Arkansas is Roblox? Roblox is ushering disclose personal identity players to buy, sell, and voted to increase the minimum wage and now in the next generation of information like real names create virtual items. Clothes many are regretting it. entertainment, allowing and addresses. can be bought by anyone The minimum wage increase from $8.50 an people to play, create, The three main but only players with a hour to $9.25 went into effect on January 1. With and imagine together in components of Roblox are: Builder’s Club membership this amendment, the minimum wage will continue immersive, user-generated the games, the catalog of can sell them. Only Roblox increasing until it reaches $11 in 2021. worlds. That is why it’s called virtual items for sale, (which administrators can sell The repercussions are already being felt as the “Imagination Platform” also uses an online currency accessories, body parts, small businesses and large ones alike are having to and everyone is invited to similar to Fortnite’s v-bucks gear, and packages under raise their prices to pay their employees the new play it. called Robux), the design the official Roblox user wage. However, individuals who have a salary are Like all video games, studio for creating and account. Items with a limited appalled that prices have jumped up while their the question is “Is Roblox uploading content created status can only be sold on salaries stay the same. safe for kids?” Well, let by the user. the catalog or traded with me explain. The Children’s Different games Builder’s Club. Students’ Views Online Privacy Protection have different objectives. Roblox can be very Act (COPPA), which For example, the game fun and very addicting. I — Ashleigh Morris (Wonderful Chinese Buffet regulates the information Jailbreak is a virtual “cops hope that you might start employee): “First of all, I’m a waitress, so I don’t children younger than 13 and robbers” game where playing Roblox after reading even make minimum wage! I think it’s ridiculous are allowed to disclose, you can choose to either be this. ‘cause they’re raising everything else up, so no one’s gaining anything. The whole point of Surviving R. Kelly minimum wage is to make things easier, but with the prices going up, it doesn’t make any By Haley Smart difference.” Surviving R. Kelly record producer from tions date back to 1994, is a docu-series Lifetime Chicago. Known for his when he allegedly married — Claire Fisher (Polar Freeze employee): “It recently aired about songs Bump n Grind and a 15-year old. In 1997, he doesn’t matter. We get more money, but the survivors of the sexual Ignition, he is recently married another underage prices go up.” abuse and assaults allegedly better known for the sexual girl. In 2002, Kelly was committed by R. Kelly. accusations that have accused of 14 counts of — Savannah Nelson (Hays employee): “It is stupid R. Kelly is an R&B resurfaced. having child pornography because prices are going up too.” singer, songwriter and The sexual accusa- but was acquitted in 2008.