Volume 3, Issue 29 Pelham High School, Pelham, GA April 11, 2014

2014 BUZZ Staff Dream Girls Bethany Doss, Carrie Nobles, On April 3, 2013, the Dream Girls, along with their sponsors, Mrs. Hampton and Mrs. Simmons, held their Annu- Dashiki Ross, Martin Lopez, Oliv- al Formal Dinner in the PHS Media Center. The girls were escorted to their tables by Rev. Andrew Chaffer, Prin- ia Daughtry, Lauren Massey, cipal Ben Wiggins, Mr. Derex Woumnm, Mr. Jerry Hampton, Mr. Tom Harper, Mr. Michael Harper, Mr. Tony Winter Wainwright, Dasia Maples, Owens, Dr. Michael Boyd, Mr. Matthew Edmonds, and Mr. Fredrick Richardson. The topic for this year’s dinner Sarah Weaver. was “Who Says,” and the guest speaker, Mrs. Krystal Edmonds-Smith, spoke encouraging words to the ladies, Pamela Halliday–Editor reminding them they are special and beautiful and should never let anyone discourage them. In addition, the the Mrs. Meg Whigham–Teacher members and guests enjoyed musical selections sung by Yvetta Haywood and Brianna Jones. After a delicious dinner of salad, baked potato, steam vegetable, cordon blue chicken, and cherry cheesecake, the Dream Girls left feeling optimistic and ready to face the world.

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Inside this issue: FCCLA 2 Of the Week 2 Quotes of the Week Yearbook Dedication Program FFA Plant Sale “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: April 30 Sale dates: 4-H Archery 2 it is the courage to continue that Limited Extras— $55.00 Art Classes 2 counts.” Seniors, See Mrs. Prince to pay for April 7-11, 2014 ― Winston Churchill your ads ASAP! Time: 3:30-6:00 Austin Sharp/Tobi Willis 3 Contact: Cap and Gown 3 “It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.” Graduation Count Down David Young, Pelham FFA Sports 4 ― Herman Melville 30 More School Days Advisor PHS FCCLA Students Go to State 4-H Archery Competition Congratulations to the PHS FCCLA students who competed in the Mitchell County’s 4-H archery team is holding an archery competition on State Finals. Allison Culpepper Saturday, April 12, 2014, at the 4-H office. Cameron Soloman, Pamela won Silver in Job Interview, Halliday, Kasey while Bryce McDowell and Gossett, and John Shawntanique Leshore won Gossett will compete in Bronze in Entrepreneurship. the senior division Great job! with other high school students from different counties who partici- Pet of the Week pate in the archery program through their This week’s Pet of the Week shines brightly on Bear, a long-haired 4-H. The archery program also has a cloverleaf division for students in Chihuahua, whose proud owner is Alyssa fifth and sixth grade, and a junior division for seventh and eighth grade Aviles. Bear was given to her as a Christmas students who will be competing. Good luck in your competition! gift from her best friend. In Alyssa’s spare time, she likes to walk Bear and play with him Art Talent in Mr. Satterwhite’s Room outside. Bear is extremely hyper, and loves to PHS students have been creating celebrity portrait drawings in their art play with his toys, take baths, eat, and play. class. Check out the talented students’ works in progress! Alyssa say’s that Bear is special because he was a gift given to her.

Best Friends of the Week Talia and Nayjha have been best friends for 7 years. It all started when Talia came to Pelham Elemen- tary School. Nayjha was fasci- nated by Talia and her twin, Tamia. Communication brought their friendship to- gether and much closer. The most memorable moments from their friendship are all the sleepovers and years of cheerleading together. During their spare time they like to text each other and share their thoughts, plans, and dreams. They admire each other, and they trust one another, and know hey will never be be- trayed. They are planning on at- tending the same college after high school, but they have not deter- mined it yet. They also plan to be best friends throughout their lives by keeping in touch with each other wherever their plans take them.

The Buzz Page 2 Austin Sharp—National Guard Tobi Willis—Army Bound With graduation just around the corner, PHS Seniors are finalizing their Looking at Tobi Willis, one would never expect such a petite, quiet, young plans for life beyond high school. Austin girl would aspire to join the Army, but Sharp has decided the National Guard is she is braver than one might think. Tobi the path he is taking. When he gradu- says she knew getting an education and ates, he is going to basic training and having a career were her next steps in becoming a military police officer while life, and she felt she needed to make a also attending college for criminal jus- choice. Tobi plans on being in the Army tice. In 5 years he hopes to be out of for eight years then getting a job, using school and beginning his new life some- her artistic abilities, and having a family where in North Georgia, living in a little afterwards. She will go into training in house with his girlfriend. Austin is proud Fort Jackson, Carolina and has already to be a Pelham Hornet and enjoys going been through MEPS (Military Entrance to school events with a Pelham shirt, Processing Station). Tobi says the MEPS while holding his head up high because he knows that Pelham is better experience was long, but she likes know- than their school. He says that he is going to is his teachers and the coun- ing that she succeeded in all of the tests. selor because PHS refuses to let anyone fail unless the student wants to She will miss everyone, but most of all, she will miss spending time with fail. Austin advises the underclassmen to get good grades as a freshman. her boyfriend. Tobi’s parents support her fully, and along with her, believe He says, “It might not seem important at the time, but when you’re a that she can do anything she puts her mind to. Her job title in the Army will senior, you’re going to regret playing around in class.” Good luck, Austin, be 91B, which is a wheeled vehicle mechanic because she feels it is a skill and may all your dreams come true! that can be used in the real world. In 10 years, Tobi plans to be completely Pics of the Week—Cap and Gown Time at PHS happy, no matter what. She plans to have a career, family, and a home, along with a good education. Some advice she gives to others who plan to join the Army is, “Be fully committed. It’s not something you can back out of. You’re either all in or not at all.” We wish you the best of luck, Tobi!

Shondreka Jackson has been waiting for this special moment!

Coluntiya Clements and KeyOndra Robinson are getting ready for their big day.

It’s that time of year—Cap and Gowns are Check out our favorite GLASS in! Pamela Halliday and Jessica Yarley are in twins, Jami and Rami! the graduation spirit! The Buzz Page 3 PHS Sports

Baseball Update Last week during spring break, the Pelham Hornets baseball team was still hard at work. On Tuesday, April 1st, they played an away game against Berrien County. They had a big win of 14-2. On Thursday, April 3rd, they played another away game against Seminole County. They had a close game, but had a loss of 4-3. On Friday, April 4th, the Hornets played against Early County at home. They won 10-4. Today the Hornets play at home against Thomasville. Come out and support the baseball The Buzz Page 4 team! Good luck Hornets!