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A VIRAL VICTORY TABLE OF CONTENTS THE NEWS...... pg. 2 vs. OAK SPORTS...... pg. 3 AP DC GROVE FEATURES...... pg. 6 & 10 BLACK HISTORY MONTH...... pg. 8 OSCARS ENTERTAINMENT...... pg. 11

INSIDE OPINION...... pg. 14 OPINION SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 2 WARRIOR NEWS FEBRUARY 14. 2020 the beat

COMING Night to Shine: Nothing can dim the light from within by: Morgan Sudduth The event begins with the honored anticipation for next year’s event. guest strolling down the red carpet “This was the first time I volun- to the dance floor to get their bouti- teered, but it will certainly not be my Temple Baptist Church hosted the neer or corsage. Then, the night is up last,” said Johnson.

UP > fourth annual Night to Shine on Friday, to them. Whether they want to dance “This was my third year to volun- PRESIDENT’S DAY February 7. February 17 on the dance floor or spend the night teer,” junior Callie Anne McCarty said Over 300 honored guests attend- playing games, Temple includes a “And I hope I’m able to help for many ed the event, with more than 500 room for every desire they may hold. years to come.” JV/V BASEBALL VS. student, parent and community volun- “My buddy and I had so much fun Started in 2014 by Tim Tebow, Night TAYLORSVILLE teers helping make the night possible. on the dance floor, but her favorite to Shine is a prom to honor those with @11:00/1:00 “It takes a village for this event to part was the red carpet,” said Lightsey. special needs. Since its start six years February 22 occur,” volunteer Rachael Mayo said. “We went down it about five times, ago with just 26 participating states “It truly is one of my favorite nights of even when no one was there. She also and three countries, the event has the year.” loved to bowl in the game room, and grown dramatically. It now takes place ARCHERY COUGAR CLASSIC Many throughout the community February 28 she was so good at it.” in all 50 states and over 30 countries share that feeling, including sopho- The event closes with the crown- around the globe. more Maddie Grace Lightsey. ing of the honored guest as “King or It is no easy feat to accomplish such BEAUTY REVIEW @6 “I volunteer because special needs Queen of the Prom.” As confetti rains an incredible event. Every year, Tem- February 29 has always been a huge part of my life, down, the guests receive their tiaras ple Baptist Church must reapply to WANT TO KEEP UP? since my brother has a disability,” said or crowns. For most, this is their favor- serve as a host. Lightsey. “Through my volunteer work, ite time of the night. Ultimately, Night to Shine is a spe- I have been able to see so many who “My favorite part of the event is cial night for everyone involved. have helped him, and I’m about to do @thewarriorbeat definitely the crowning,” said Mayo. “It is an amazing opportunity to cel- the same for others.” “There are really no words to accu- ebrate that everyone is fearfully and OAK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL “I volunteer because it always fills rately describe the blessing it is to be wonderfully made,” said Mayo. “God 5198 OLD HIGHWAY 11 me with joy not only to see the hon- a part of this event.” has gifted each of us with a talent and HATTIESBURG, MS 39402 ored guests having the times of their As the night came to a close, those this night provides a magical experi- lives, but also to see the volunteers who attended left exhausted from the ence that glorifies Him and celebrates enjoying the night, too,” junior Pacey MANAGING EDITORS night spent having fun but filled with others.” Johnson said. ABIGAYLE TALBOT REAGAN DANIELL COPY EDITORS KELSEY TERRELL LYRIC CHURCH STAFF ANNA PHILPOT DEVIN GANN ETHAN CHOI HARLEY HENNIS JACKSON KENNEDY JED GUIN LUKE ANTINNES MADDIE MABRY MARLEE BREWER MATTHIAS GUSTAFSON MITCHELL KEYES TUNG PIERCE MORGAN SUDDUTH MYLES HUDSON SENTON GRANBERRY VIGNESH KARTHIK ZOE GAFFORD ADEN ADAMICK Photos by: Marlee Brewer PAGE 3 WARRIOR FEBRUARY 14. 2020

NEWS the beat Principal Helen Price named to Hosemann’s committee by: Luke Antinnes “It’s an honor to be selected to serve among and selected,” Price said. all of these great administrators from around the The Council has already helped form Senate state,” Price said of her appointment. Bill 2001, which is a $1000 pay raise for teachers. Oak Grove High School principal Mrs. Helen The goal of the Council is to give Lt. Gover- SB 2001 passed the state Senate unanimously, Price is one of 19 Mississippi public school ad- nor Hosemann feedback on items on Mississip- and now sits in the state House, waiting to be ministrators who has been named to Lieutenant pi’s legislative agenda from educators across the voted on by the state House of Representatives. Governor Delbert Hosemann’s Administrator Ad- state. If it passes, it would still have to be signed by visory Council. “I really appreciate the fact that he is willing to Governor Tate Reeves. The Council consists of 19 administrators from get our input before he moves on those bills and “My main goal is to keep the burning issues all nine regions of the state. has our thoughts in mind as they are developed on the forefront and moving in the direction we think is best for teachers, students, and educa- tion,” Price said. Some of the main issues Price wants to see pushed to the forefront are teacher pay, teach- er shortage, and teacher retention. Some of the ideas she mentioned were increasing teacher pay to draw Mississippi closer to the national average and scholarship programs for potential teachers to come to Mississippi, by way of tradi- tional scholarship or paying off a portion of stu- dent debt. “I am honored to provide feedback from our great educators to our legislators and ultimately help serve as a bridge between the two groups where there has, in the past, drastically needed one,” she said. Photo Courtesy of Hattiesburg American The great debaters: All-American award winners by: Ethan Choi For some leaders of the debate team, the dis- rivals, my teammates, and my closest friends. I’m tinction was happily received. more than proud of seeing all of them getting this “It felt great to be recognized for my hard award, and their hard work has not gone unno- Nine students from the Speech and Debate work,” Vice President Miao said. “In school and ticed.” team have been awarded the distinction of be- in Speech and Debate.” The Speech and Debate team currently has ing National Speech and Debate Association Ac- For some, the honor was bittersweet. 12 State wins and plans on taking their 13th this ademic All Americans. “I honestly felt pretty shocked,” President of year. With this cast of well-versed and academi- Students who received the award had to earn the debate team Kennedy said. “I was happy that cally ambitious individuals, it’s hard to see a fu- 750+ NSDA points and have a 3.7 overall GPA or I got it, but I didn’t feel like I deserved it. I felt ture where they don’t. a 3.5 with an ACT score of 27 or higher while also undeserving because of the fact that I had seen being in their fifth semester of high school. so many people that I looked up to receive this, Speech and Debate Seniors, Jackson Kenne- and they were the people I would always see on dy, Tavia Keys, Kevin Miao, Anna Philpots, Jude stage during awards.” Sims, and Nahla Trotter all received the award Many of the members were honored by this for meeting these requirements and maintaining distinction and this sentiment extended to their a successful debate career. fellow teammates. “[I felt] very satisfied”, Sims said. “I’d known I’d “I felt they’d earned it as I had,” Sims said. “You met the qualifications for a long time, and it was don’t receive through lack of effort.” very satisfying and humbling to finally receive it.” The rest of the recipients felt similarly. Sims currently sits at the top of the debate “The people that got this award with me are team point-wise and holds the position of Novice the best of the best,” Kennedy said. “They’re my Debate Coach. contemporaries, my fellow officers, my biggest Photo by: Anna Philpot WARRIOR PAGE 4 FEBRUARY 14, 2020

the beat NEWS Shipley’s Ahoy: Donut shop to open in Oak Grove this Spring by: Myles Hudson gan months ago, are nearing completion, follow- be the first in line,” sophomore Katherine Hyer ing a brief hiatus. Plans are to open the doors said. this spring. Ever since rumors of a new Shipley’s Do-Nuts After much anticipation, Shipley’s Do-Nuts will “We do not have a date set yet,” Kern said. store opening in Oak Grove began circulating finally open this spring, a mere half-mile away “It is hard to give a time frame, especially given over a year ago, it began to fill the hole The Do- from the home of the Warriors. This will be Ship- everything that has caused us to postpone the nut Grove left when it closed its doors. ley’s second location in the Hattiesburg area, opening, but hopefully it will open very soon. I “We have needed a donut place close to the with the original 39-year-old Shipley’s located on think it will be very successful, partially because high school for a while now ever since The Do- Hardy Street near the zoo. of how close it is to the school and partially be- nut Grove left us,” Hyer said. “ Now I can finally “For years we kept our eye out in the Oak cause of the steady flow of traffic on Old 11 and stop driving to the Hardy Street location all the Grove area for a new location,” Shipley’s Do- partially because of how many people live in that way across town just to get a good donut. It will nuts owner Drew Kern said. “Ever since we first area. I feel we will get plenty of business due to be more than worth the additional school traffic picked that building, we felt like it was the per- the school being so close.” in the mornings.” fect location. Old Highway 11 is a prime spot for Students are excited about the donut shop “When I heard that Shipley’s was opening this a new location. It is closer to the school, the old coming to such a convenient location. Fresh do- close to the school last year, I knew it was too Oak Grove neighborhoods, Bellevue, Purvis, and nuts and coffee will be available on the way to good to be true,” senior Sara Buti said. “Now that that side of town. It is really just a good location school. it is finally coming I cannot wait any longer to get for it to go.” “Whenever it opens you can count on me to a donut and coffee.” Renovations on the new location, which be-

The new Shipley’s location under construction. Photo by: Anna Philpot The orginial Shipley’s logo.

beat’s bits by: Staff Writers Coronavirus outbreak causes global panic Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash Another death at Mississippi prison The coronavirus has Kobe Bryant and An inmate at Missis- claimed over 1,000 lives nine others died in a sippi State Penitentiary in mainland China as of fatal helicopter crash at Parchman died Mon- this week. Worldwide, on January 26. He was day. This is the sixteenth the outbreak has led to 41 years old. The entire MDOC inmate to be the infection of about report has not been re- found dead in just over 40,000 people. The pandemic has led to panic leased yet, but most hypothesize the people on six weeks. While there appears to be no foul play amid speculation that the Chinese government is board were killed on impact. There have been surrounding this incident, multiple other inmate keeping the actual death tolls and total cases un- hundreds of tributes and dedications pouring deaths have involved foul play, inciting prison re- der wraps. “[the Wuhan coronavirus] holds a very out in the days following the crash. His legacy form rallies and lawsuits. Recently, rappers JayZ grave threat for the rest of the world,” WHO direc- lives on through his wife, three children, and and Yo Gotti publicly supported a lawsuit targeting tor-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. millions of fans mourning his death. the state’s prison system. PAGE 5 WARRIOR February 14. 2020 SPORTS the beat Star-Studded: The Oak Grove Golden Spirits shine by: Senton Granberry Davis said. “I was excited to bring home my last winning jazz dance on a national stage. Final- state title ever in Jazz.” ly, the Golden Spirits rallied their supporters for After their glorious victory in Jackson, the team their gameday presentation. The Golden Spirits represented the school in turned their attention to their next hill to climb: Even with their passion to finish strong, the the annual State Competition in Jackson and the Nationals. For the next weeks, they worked to Spirits unfortunately did not advance in any of National Dance Competition in Orlando, Florida improve, and adjustments were made. their competition categories. Rather than mourn two weekends ago. “We always look back at the judges’ scores their losses, Morrison hopes this becomes a The first stop was State in Jackson. The team for reference,” Coach Morrison said. “We adjust learning experience for her upcoming dancers. rocked the Mississippi Coliseum gathering nom- based on their thoughts on the dances whether “I want them to know this is the standard,” inations for nationals in three categories: kick, it was something they didn’t get or didn’t work.” Morrison said, “and we try to raise that standard jazz, and gameday. On top of that, they received After a fun day in Walt Disney World, the each year.” their third state championship in three years un- Golden Spirits were ready to triumph their way Even with the early exit, the team enjoyed der Coach Casey Morrison. This one being in the through preliminaries. Their first performance their experience at the happiest place on Earth. jazz competition. was kick. Being the second team on the ballot, “Nationals was a blast,” Davis said. “I wish I Many were excited for where they were head- the spirits came out the gate swinging, with a could do it next year.” ing, most notably the seniors. stellar performance that sure woke everyone up “It was lots of fun,” sophomore Lauren Valen- “State was a blast this year, and the team had in the HP Field House. Around noon, the Spirits tine said. “We’re learning, and I believe it’s going great energy throughout the day,” senior Chloe brought their grace to Nationals with their award to get better for us in the future.” Cheering at the ‘happiest place on Earth’ by: JED™ ing two to three hours a day, five days a week love this sport. It’s who I am. And I love to share (and sometimes more). that passion with my girls.” Prior to Nationals, the squad won the MHS- There are people that say Disney World is the The varsity cheerleading team placed seventh SA Championship (for the thirteenth time in Oak happiest place on earth. Obviously none of them in the nation last weekend at the National High Grove’s history) in December. have ever been in OG Cheer’s arms. School Cheerleading Championships at Disney “I was really excited but also really nervous,” World. They competed in two categories: Medi- senior Laundin Lang said. “I’m really happy that um Varsity Division 1 Performance and Large Var- we were able to push through the fear and do sity Gameday Division 1. our jobs so we could win!” The squad dominated in the Performance Nationals brought a greater set of challenges, category on Saturday, winning their preliminary some out of their control. round, immediately securing them a spot in the A flawless performance in the Gameday cat- finals. Only four teams out of the 70 in their divi- egory at Nationals on Friday earned the team a sion earned that distinction. second place ranking, with zero deductions, in Riding on a wave of excitement, the girls took the preliminary round. Unfortunately due to a to the mats one more time in the finals. Their per- judging system error, a subsequent review re- formance there brought them the honor of being sulted in an unexpected two-point deduction, ranked seventh in the nation. costing the squad their place in the finals. “This 2019-2020 cheer team has by far been Although OG’s cheerleaders certainly gar- the best year yet,” senior Tavia Keys said. “We nered trophies and prestidge, they weret the have come so far not only in skills, but as a sister- only thing they won for their hard work, excep- hood. This year has literally flown by in the blink tional leadership and inspiring dedication. They of an eye, and I will forever cherish these mem- also won memories everlasting. ories I get to share with the other 19 girls and “My favorite thing about coaching is watching Burdine. I’m proud to be an alumni from the best the girls grow as athletes and individuals over high school cheer team in the nation.” their time in the program,” coach Ashley Burdine When watching the cheerleaders’ final round said. “It’s truly a family. Every year, our alumni performance livestream on Varsity TV, their sur- come back to support the team and that means The varsity cheer team was ranked seventh in the nation at prising stunts and jaw dropping leaps may seem so much. Seeing the girls’ faces when they know the National Championship held at Disney World last week. natural, but don’t be fooled! These golden girls they’ve been successful is an amazing feeling. I worked hard to get to where they are – practic- Photos Courtesy of Ashley Burdine WARRIOR PAGE 6 SPORTS February 14. 2020 the beat Jay Barnes scores 42 points and a viral video by: Mitchell Keyes

The Oak Grove varsity boys bas- ketball team faced off against cross- town rival Petal on January 10, at Oak Grove. Riding an eight-game by: Luke Antinnes win streak, the Warriors showed out, defeating Petal 88–53, in front of a I hated Kobe Bryant. I said it. All standing-room-only crowd. I knew was I liked the Boston Celt- Rising to the occasion and play- ics, hated the Los Angeles Lakers ing with consistency was key for the and really hated Kobe Bryant. He Warriors. seemed unfair – like a cheat code. “The mindset didn’t change just And then he retired. I watched because it was a rival game,” senior Kobe’s last game. He scored 60 Blake Roberts said. “We knew Petal points after the struggles the Lak- was going to come at us hard and ers went through for the last three we had to be ready for anything and a half years. Kobe, somehow, they threw at us. We played unself- made me a fan of his. His career ishly and were having fun.” had come full circle, and we could The team played consistently for both live long, happy lives outside the entirety of the game, and proof of basketball. was in the result. The crowd was And then, January 26. ecstatic throughout the game and I felt a weird emptiness, but it showed support packing the gym to passed fairly quickly. I knew other its capacity. people would be really beaten up In addition to stellar team perfor- about it, but I didn’t know it would mance, junior Jay Barnes totaled 42 be everybody. I saw all kinds of peo- points with 12 three-pointers. ple saying how much Kobe meant “Once I felt like I had it going, I to them, each way violently unique. told myself to keep shooting be- And it taught me something: the cause I couldn’t miss, and I kept world’s alright. on going because my teammates That night, I’m scrolling through trusted me,” Barnes said. “I wouldn’t Twitter, and my eye catches Kobe have been able to do any of this looking me right in the eyes. I without my teammates, because clicked on it, and he gave me one they were the ones who trusted me final piece of advice. Love what you with the ball. Usually people back do. It may take time, but once you down from the moment, but I em- find it, never stop working at it. And I braced it because you never know cried. Like a baby. It meant so much when you will be able to play in a Junior Jay Barnes adds two points to the scoreboard helping the Warriors defeat Petal. to me that someone I used to hate situation like that.” Photo Courtesy of Jesse Jones as a kid would still try and guide my As icing on the cake, Barnes also life in the one place I needed, even “It was a great experience, a kid “People have always doubted made an appearance on Overtime after death. And he made me a fan coming from a small town like Hat- Oak Grove when it comes to bas- Sports, a nationally recognized all over again. tiesburg, to be featured on Overtime ketball so when Jay’s video went sports social media organization. A Thanks, Kobe. video of him crossing over an op- like that was amazing,” said Barnes. viral, most people realized that we posing player dribbling between the A sense of pride was felt by team- were legit,” said Roberts. “Being on legs of another player and scoring mates and the student body alike. Overtime is a once in a lifetime ex- a layup went viral, receiving 935K There are so few opportunities for perience so it was cool to have a views and 165K likes on TikTok this positive social media presence, teammate represent the school on alone. in a monopolized system. there.” PAGE 7 WARRIOR FEBRUARY 14, 2020 FEATURES the beat 2.29.20: Happy leaping birthday Ms. Folkes by: Myles Hudson Every four years, February gets an extra day Out of the entire population of Oak Grove known as Leap Year. 2020 ushers in this phe- High School, there is only one leapling – Ms. Sar- nomenon. February 29, 2020 is Leap Day. ah Folkes. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MS. FOLKES! So, what is the point of having this extra day? “Having a leap year birthday definitely made Technically, an entire trip around the sun is about me feel unique,” Folkes said. “Now that I am 365.25 days. Adding a full day to one month ev- getting older, I appreciate the fact that I am only ery four years makes up for the time that is lost turning ‘seven.’ A leap year birthday was always Leap year dates back to when Julius Caesar a little extra special celebration because I had to ruled over Rome. In order to keep seasonal fes- wait four years to see it come around again.” tivals around the same time, he decided to add The extra day of the year also carries a load an extra day to the month of February every four of superstitions with it. In Russia, Leap Year is years, thus creating Leap Year. associated with crazy weather and an increased The chance of being born on any given day of chance of death. According to legend, February the year is 1 out of 365. Since Leap Year occurs 29 is the day a woman should propose to a man once every four years, the chances of being born without him saying no. For the leaplings, the day on Leap Day are 1 out of 1461 – that’s 0.068 per- is said to bless them with good luck. cent. Using this statistic, it can be estimated that “I think being born on a leap year makes a roughly 224,000 people are born on Leap Day in person unique,” Folkes said. “I have never lacked the United States. These people have been giv- for an interesting fact about myself during an ice History teacher Ms. Folkes “turns seven” this year. Photo by: Marley Brewer en the nickname “leaplings.” breaker activity.” Where are they now?: Catching up with December grads by: Kelsey Terrell “I do not think I would change anything real- ly good or bad because those things are what make high school memorable,” Trussell said. The senior class said goodbye to 38 of its They have already planned out the next year own in December, as these students successfully of their future and are looking forward to every- completed the requirements to graduate early. thing that comes with it. These December graduates shared a motivation “My plan is to take a break from the past 13 to get an early start on the next chapter of their years of school and work on my hobbies and lives. NATALEIGH what interests me,” Galloway said. “While also For most of the December graduates, the next ETHAN CLAIRE bettering myself to prepare for college and the chapter began immediately – with some begin- GALLOWAY CROWE TRUSSELL future.” ning college, some moving, and some starting Photos Courtesy of C Studio “In the next year, I will be halfway through my full-time jobs. Although they have moved on, the three still college career,” Crowe said. “I decided to graduate early because I had “Honestly if I get married within the next year, well over enough credits and had already taken miss certain aspects of high school and Oak Grove. no one will be surprised,” Trussell said. all the classes I needed, so I did not need anoth- They would all recommend graduating early er semester in high school,” Ethan Galloway said. “I mostly miss the people,” Galloway said. “In school, you are in classrooms with dozens of for qualifying, able students. “I graduated early to move to the state I plan “I would highly recommend graduating early, on attending college in to start a job and start people for eight hours sometimes. When you graduate early, most of your friends are still in but only if you have all your ducks in line,” Gall- saving money early,” Nataleigh Crowe said. way said. “Being an early graduate, I have an ex- It did not take long for the newest members school, so plan to make new ones.” It is human nature for one to feel sentimental, traordinary amount of free time. There are times to the Warrior Alumni to notice the changes that I have to remind myself to do something or any- come with life after high school. and considering these graduates left Oak Grove only two months ago, it’s only natural that they thing, because I’ll often drift into boredom. So “College is so different from high school,” make sure to keep yourself busy.” Claire Trussell said. “The biggest change was miss certain aspects. One thing was unanimous, however – none of them regret graduating early. “I would only recommend graduating early if how much freedom and independence you get, you have a job and/or good grades throughout which is not always fun when it comes to decid- “If I am being honest, I would not change a thing,” Galloway said. “I am satisfied with the way high school- not just because you did not like it,” ing whether to wake up in the mornings or not. Crowe said. Living alone is wild.” I left Oak Grove.” Oak grove high integrated in 1970 Blood of martyrs BLACK shed for equality ”I think we are fortunate to have a lot of diversity, there are so beauty and vegetation many different kinds of people and different races making con- HISTORY of homeland tributions to our district. I think, in terms of where we are, the wealth & gold south, Mississippi, we are at top of the list for doing what it takes of homeland to be successful.” – Coach Harry Breland MONTH Design by Devin Gann

Kennard-Washington Hall was dedicat Harold Dahmer surveys the remains of The dedication of the Vernon Dahmer Clyde Kennard (left), with fellow activists Raylawni Branch and Gwendolyn Arm- Protestors march for voting rights at the The 1966 murder of Vernon Dahmer by ed at USM in 1993. - his family home, which was burned by statue at the Hattiesburg courthouse. Dorie Ladner and James Travis, after his Raylawni Branch strong attend the dedication ceremony Forrest County courthouse on Freedom the KKK led to protests in the streets of Gwendolyn Armstrong KKK January 10, 1966 – killing his father. release from prison in January, 1963. for their plaza on USM’s campus. Day – January 22, 1964. downtown Hattiesburg. vernon dahmer's fight for the right to vote clyde kennard paves path for usm integration by: Aaron Phillips by: Kelsey Terrell

Mississippi has one of the largest general turn arounds for African Americans in terms of voting rights To know Clyde Kennard and Walter Washington is more than to see their names on a building. and the wide expansion of civil liberties. free Kennard was born in 1927 in Hattiesburg, and when he was eighteen years old, he joined the U.S. military. He served for sev- The Freedom Summer of 1964 was largely based in Southern Mississippi – including Hattiesburg. This Civil Rights Movement be- en years – first in World War II, then the Korean War. Following his service, he was admitted to the University of Chicago. When gan in Hattiesburg with the arrival of Hollis Watkins and Curtis Hayes, two volunteers from the Student Non-violent Coor- domhis stepfather passed away during his junior year, Kennard returned to Mississippi to support his mother, helping run her farm. dinating Committee, to organize a movement encouraging African Americans to register to vote in Forrest County. In 1955 he decided to continue pursuing his education and applied for enrollment at Mississippi Southern College, now At the time of their arrival, only about 50 African Americans were able to vote in Forrest County. Most African Amer- known as the University of Southern Mississippi. He was denied because he did not meet the suggested requirements icans were denied the ability to even register to vote by Theron Lynd, the county’s circuit clerk. Amazingly, the Hatties- sumof the five white graduates from his county. In 1958, he applied again, but William D. McCain, the school’s president, burg Court ruled in favor of the activists, placing an injunction on Lynd to cease his discrimination. conservative African Americans, and the governor convinced him that the school was not ready for forced integration. Even more surprisingly, a group of African Americans and white clergymen banded together during mer Kennard decided to apply again in 1959, but the president again refused him on a technicality. this time to fight for change. Those activists included Rev. L. P. Ponder of St. John’s Methodist Church, When he left, he was met by two policemen who arrested him for speeding and possession Virgie Robinson, Rev. J. W. Brown, and Victoria Gray Adams. This inspired many other churches and locals of alcohol in a dry county. Kennard, who did not drink, was convicted on account of no evidence to agree with and encourage the movement for the right to vote. and fined $600, which is the equivalent of $5,271.28 today. In the fall of 1960, he was framed Vernon Dahmer was a local leader of the Civil Rights Movement and president of Forrest County’s for a heist of $25.00 of chicken feed, and was sentenced to seven years by an all-white jury. NAACP chapter. He helped African Americans secure their right to vote by paying their poll taxes. As a re- Kennard was diagnosed with cancer while imprisoned at Parchman Penitentiary. He was sult of his fight for equality, Dahmer was killed in a surprise attack on his home by the KKK on January 10, refused treatment and forced to continue working in the fields. 1966. The hate group set fire to the Dahmer residence, and he perished in the inferno. Dahmer’s wife later Martin Luther King, Jr. and other activists threatened to accuse the state of Mississippit of murder, and commented on her late husband’s legacy, noting how he saw the good in all people – regardless of race. ill Kennard was finally released in January, 1963. He passed away a mere five months later. A monument of the slain civil rights leader was installed on December 3, 2019, in front of the Forrest On May 16, 2006, Forrest County’s presiding judge Robert Helfrich declared Mr. Clyde Kennard inno- County Courthouse to pay tribute to his life and contributions to the Civil Rights Movement. The cent. The University of Southern Mississippi renamed its Student Services building Kennard–Wash- NAACP reported that Mississippi, with 37 percent, had the highest percentage of African American ington Hall in honor of Kennard (and Dr. Walter Washington) in 1993. voters in the country during the 2018 November elections. The University of Southern Mississippi admitted its first two African American students in 1965 – Raylawni Branch and Gwendolyn Elaine Armstrong. In 1969, Walter Washington was the Photos Courtesy of: first African American to receive a doctorate degree in Mississippi, and it was from USM. Dr. MDAH, MPB, The Clarion Ledger, Jackson Free Press, USM, George Bollis Washington is the other namesake of Kennard-Washington Hall. WARRIOR PAGE 10 FEATURES FEBRUARY 14, 2020 the beat Shaking up Hattiesburg’s restaurant scene by: Kelsey Terrell the charm.” The wait times are sub- loin and T-bone steaks and person- My cookie dough milkshake was stantial, especially for larger parties ally grind them in front of customers flavorful, and the consistency was which I’m always in – it is so hard be- which lead to the slogan “In sight it spot on. I know what you are won- For the love of burgers and ing a public figure. I discovered that must be right.” dering – no, this does not mean fries, Steak ‘n Shake has opened the best chance for getting a table is With so many burgers styles and I am no longer loyal to Sonic. This their new Hattiesburg location. On between 2 and 4 o’clock. While you shake flavors on the menu, it may meal was just definitely one for the January 13, after months of antici- wait, look around and take in all the be hard to make a choice. books. pation, the doors finally opened in aesthetics of the building. Unfor- I recommend the patty melt with No matter what you order, you just enough time to break your new tunately, my live performance was parmesan fries, and a cookie dough will get excellent food without year’s resolutions of being healthier. denied, but there is still cool music milkshake on the side. This melt breaking your wallet. From the kids Once I made it through the played over the speakers. The at- should be renamed the Hatties- meals to the largest sandwiches, wrapped lines of cars into the park- mosphere is welcoming to every- burger. I may be biased, consider- there is something every burger lov- ing lot and got inside the packed one from couples, to families, and ing the best burger I’ve ever had is er will enjoy. The meat is tender, the building, my wildest diner-themed friend groups. a quarter-pounder, extra mustard, lettuce is fresh, and there is nothing dreams came true. The staff were attentive and polite but I thoroughly enjoyed the quality as refreshing as a milkshake in your Due to the immediate popularity – the famous chain has always been meat and gooey cheese – despite favorite flavor. of the new location, it took a few vis- known for quality service. When the my lactose intolerance, which I left its to even get a parking spot, but as first Steak ‘n Shake opened in 1934, at the door because I knew I need- we say where I’m from, “fifth time’s founder Gus Belt would haul in sir- ed to try a shake.

Steak and Shake opened its doors to Hattiesburg on January XX. Patrons place their orders for the newest burgers in shakes in The line inside Steak and Shake rivals the line in the drive thru. Photo by: Zoe Gafford Hattiesburg. Photo by: Zoe Gafford Photo by: Zoe Gafford

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the beat Shakira and JLo bring the heat to halftime What’s HOT by: Senton Granberry South Florida. They ran out and completed the As soon as the second quarter stage (even though a circular puz- & clock hit zero, stage crew members zle) in about 3-4 minutes. What’s DEFINITELY The Super Bowl has always been sprinted from the 49ers’ endzone Shakira started the show off a special occasion even if you are at blazing speed. You see, there is with a bang, upholding the regular NOT not a fan of the sport. But most im- putting up and strik- ing a routine of Halftime shows: have a by: Anna Philpot portantly, it is the only game in the set; then, there strong song to start off then go to year where people will think do are these a slow song. After the slow song, not want to leave the room to get guys. Shakira continued the momentum food at halftime. Ever since the mid- with “Whenever, Wherever” and Vogueing Billie game concert was performed in the an epic drum solo. The show Eilish first Super Bowl, the halftime show moved on with Bad Bunny com- has created its own legacy, from ing out for “I Like It,” and then it After leaving the Grammys with Micheal Jackson raising the stan- became Jlo’s turn. five awards, I wasn’t sure how much dard of the show in Super Bowl She wowed the crowd better it could get for Billie Eilish… I 27 to Prince singing “Purple with her performance from mean she already met Justin Bieber! Rain” in the rain in Super Bowl her entrance to the end The 18-year-old has passed anoth- 41. Fortunately, I was an at- with Shakira. In the middle er milestone, being on the cover of tendant of the latest Super of it, J Balvin, another lat- Vogue. On three unique covers, Billie Bowl and can recall from in star, came out and per- is serving with outfits and attitude. I memory of almost every- formed “Mi Gente” with love Billie and her music and I stand thing that happened be- Jlo. Overall, I thought it by that. hind the camera details of was a great display of the the halftime show. Latin culture, and people As you probably already agree. It Ain’t G-Eazy know, the halftime show “I do like the incorpora- this year was headlined tion of the Latin culture for by Latin pop stars Jen- Renowned poet and CEO of Hot where it was,” said sopho- Women in Music, Megan Thee Stallion, nifer Lopez and Shaki- more Clayton Harvey. ra. Being that the game split from her boyfriend Moneybagg Yo “It was entertaining to earlier this year. Much to the internet’s was held in Miami, it watch the halftime show,” was likely that they surprise, last Sunday G-Eazy posted said sophomore Ava an Instagram story of the two boo’d up. would portray the Lat- Bloomington. in American Culture of Jennifer Lopez and Shakira celebrate a spectacular halftime performance. Now, if G-Eazy makes her happy, then Photo by: Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images that is amazing news. But Megan, we expected the rebound to be better. beat’s bits by: Matthias Gustafson and Aden Adamick Oscars go on without a host, again Elon Musk drops a single Bad Boys for Life remains on top The Oscars did not Billionaire Tesla “Bad Boys for Life”, disappoint this year and founder, Elon Musk, was once again found did not mess up any unexpectedly released at the top of box office names or mix up any win- an EDM track recently. after bringing in $17.675 ners. Yet one recurring He wrote the lyrics and million in ticket sales last pattern is the problem performed the vocals weekend. It’s the third of The Oscars not accepting a host. But this year for a four-minute song titled “Don’t Doubt ur straight week that the action comedy film, with Will (Once again) had no host for the second time in Vibe”. “This song is hard,” he wrote on Twitter. Smith and Martin Lawrence, has been at the top a row, but the third time in all. This has increased The track is apparently not too bad, registering spot. This brings the film’s total North America total The Oscars Viewers between 2018 and 2020 (This more than 660,000 plays on the streaming app to just over $148.05 million. year’s Oscars). Soundcloud. The artwork for the song shows the new Cybertruck floating over Mars. WARRIOR PAGE 12 ENTERTAINMENT FEBRUARY 14, 2020 the beat OAK GROVE

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- a c r o s s - 2. Gesture of love from one person’s lips to another’s cheek or lips 5. A genre of writing that often rhymes and can be used to express love through words 6. The V-Day candy gift box was invented by Richard _____, whose namesake is most known for his chocolate Easter egg 9. The items Cupid carries and uses to cast love spells 10. Made from cacao, this treat is brown in color and usually given in a heart-shaped gift box 11. A type of bird often associated with Valentine’s 13. Candy that recently dethroned chocolate as most popular V-Day sweet treat 15. The shape commonly associated with V-Day 16. Origins of V-Day can be traced back to this an cient Roman celebration 17. More than 50 million of these flowers are given on Valentine’s Day each year 18. These sweet treats include a message of love and are sometimes sold at schools for $1 - d o w n - 1. The month we celebrate Valentine’s Day 3. Phrase a person says to another to show affection 4. Bundle of flowers often given as a gift on V-Day 7. February “holiday” celebrating love 8. This state produces 60% of roses grown in USA 10. Small, winged boy who carries a bow and arrow 12. Mythological god of love PAGE 14 WARRIOR FEBRUARY 14.. 2020 OPINION the beat AP DC A Highway to Success by: Lyric Church Receiving college credit in a DC course is a bit on making it possible for students to graduate easier because even though the course materi- high school with an Associate’s Degree. It would al is more difficult than the average high school make obtaining a degree a lot cheaper and eas- As students go through their high school class for that subject, all you have to do is pass ier for those who are not able to go to college. years, they will eventually be offered the oppor- the class. However, every college sets different But would the degree stand? tunity to take either AP or DC classes. They will standards for their courses, and the courses of- All of our DC classes are offered through mul- hear from multiple people that it does not neces- fered at the high school may not meet your future tiple schools throughout the area – so which sarily matter which they take because they can school would the degree be from, and would earn college credit from both. So, if they both it be nationally accepted as an official degree? give you the same thing, what’s the difference, There is also the possibility that this is to help stu- and which one is better? “EVERY COLLEGE SETS dents graduate college earlier. Fewer founda- Advanced Placement, or AP, classes are class- tional courses required during the first two years es offered at your school that you can take for of college allows students to begin working on free. At the end of the course, you can choose to DIFFERENT their major’s curriculum sooner – which means take the AP exam for about $94. If you pass with less time at school. a score that is considered acceptable by your fu- Now, for those who wish to climb the class ture college, you will not be required to take that ranks, AP classes are the better way to go. For course once enrolled. The AP classes offered at STANDARDS FOR AP and DC classes, you get a weighted grade Oak Grove are Language, Literature, US History, which essentially means your grade being calcu- Government and Politics, and Calculus. lated into your GPA is higher than what you made Dual Credit, or DC, classes are courses that THEIR COURSES.” for the class, and AP has the greater weight. AP cost around $150 to take, and may be offered at school’s standards – meaning they won’t accept classes have a weight of 1.10 which makes a your school through a local college. There is an the credits. With AP courses, the course material grade of 95 a 104.5. DC classes have a weight of exam at the end of the class that you are required is also more difficult than average, but you have 1.05 which makes a grade of 95 a 99.75. to take, but unlike the AP Exam, it does not dic- to pass the exam with a specific score in order to As a senior who has taken both AP and DC tate whether or not you get college credit for that receive credit. courses, I can not vouch specifically for either class. As long as you pass with what your future The school currently has nine DC courses and one. Both have benefited me in a majority of school deems an acceptable grade, you get the five AP courses, and next year, it will have four- ways. The course material is a lot harder than credit. The DC classes offered at Oak Grove are teen DC courses and eight AP courses. It is be- what a high schooler would be used to, but the Chemistry I, Biology I, Calculus, Algebra, Western coming clear that the school is putting effort into teachers at Oak Grove have made the material Civilization, Music Appreciation, Speech, Com- having more DC classes than AP classes. But easy to understand and the exams passable. position I, and Spanish. why? I think you need to make a choice for one or College credit is not guaranteed by simply en- From what I have heard, our school, and the other. rolling in and completing either AP or DC classes. many other schools in the country, are working

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the beat OPINION thewarriorbeat LIKE: Instagram removes public likes by: Anna Philpot ples’ photos, but it wouldn’t take app. Upon hearing the announce- not be the main topic on my mind away the notifications complete- ment, Nicki Minaj said that she would when I share moments from my life. ly. A user may see how many likes no longer use the app, and she has In an online poll conducted by our Ever since its launch in 2010, they received on their own post, but not posted since November. Likes staff, 65.8% of Oak Grove students Instagram has been used to share reported they pay attention to the ideas, art, and most of all memo- number of likes their posts receive, ries. In the early stages of the app, and 37.4% reported that the number pictures were posted spontaneous- of likes determines how they feel ly, without any hesitation or doubt, about their posts. I think the update but these days, it seems as though will relieve a lot of the pressure to everyone is striving to have the post at the right time, with your pic- Do you pay attention to the number of perfect profile. Each picture post- tures in the right order, with the per- likes your posts receive? ed has been cropped, smoothed, fect caption. whitened, brightened, and filtered 65.8% 34.2% Recently, the trend has been to perfection to receive as much to post candidly, marked with the Does the number of likes you receive traction as possible on the timeline. hashtag “#makeinstagramcasu- determine how you feel about your Social media has repeatedly alagain” which displays people posts? proven to be detrimental to mental posting their silly selfies, self-timer wellness due to the way it causes us- 65.8% photos, not-so-edited, and relaxed ers to make comparisons between 37.4% moments -- instead of the picture their seemingly mundane lives and perfect ones. This trend has made the perfect lives they see online, my feed look way more interesting, consciously or subconsciously. A but it still seems as though the pres- study done by the U.S. American sure of “getting everything right” is Journal of Preventive Medicine still there. Even the natural moments showed that people who visited any look staged and planned, which just platforms at least 58 times a week isn’t needed; it’s your profile, so be were three times more likely to feel not others’. were yourself! The reality is that if we all socially isolated, whether or not it The question on everyone’s only ever meant to be sim- know that social media does not was accurate. For a student at Oak mind has been “Why?” Why is ilar to an “agree” button, but represent who we really are, then Grove High School who is active on it necessary to remove the likes? now it has become an unneces- why are we still allowing it to rule social media, their feed would be But I would beg the question, why sary symbol of approval. how we feel about our pictures and filled with highly edited photos fea- was it necessary in the first place? I’m excited for the update (which ourselves? Hopefully, one day soci- turing friends and family, capturing Influencers on the platform are ap- has not graced my phone yet) be- ety will let go of its notion that if you only the happiest of memories. parently worried about the update cause I believe that how well others don’t have enough followers then Instagram has decided to expand since it would pose challenges to react to my post is reflected by how you are not enough. on its month-long trial to remove those who make a living through the many likes I receive. That should the number of likes from under peo- MUSIC EDUCATION REIMAGINED

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