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THE COLBERT CLICK COLBERT SCHOOL NEWSPAPER SEPTEMBER 2020

Elizabeth McAdams Meagan Potter Sarah Sinor Sam Poteet W Westward Special Ed 2nd Grade Teacher 1st Grade Teacher District Technology E Teacher Director E W

L S C Preston Rice HS Social Studies Ashley Sanchez Jancey Weger Rachel Anders T MS Girls High School Math Middle School High School O Basketball and MS Teacher Science Teacher Science Teacher Academic Coach & Yearbook Adv. A

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Ashley Bishop Kristina Young

6th Grade Teacher Eastward Aide

MRS. CANNON MRS. PRIDEMORE 2020 MRS. FISHER 2020 Administrator of the 2020 Secondary Teacher Year Elementary Teacher of the Year of the Year Welcome Back Everyone! Editor: Charley Johnston

WELCOME NEW COLBERT EMPLOYEES Ag. Building and my mom is Mrs. Reese who works in the Westward We have several new employees this year. I would like to welcome building. My husband is Columbian, Canadian, American. He speaks them all to our COLBERT SCHOOL FAMILY. I asked our new em- three languages and is a HUGE sports fan. My step-daughter is 17 years ployees questions and would like to share their answers with you. old. She is currently living in Austin, TX. where she has opened her own NEW FACULTY MEMBERS Nutrition/cross fit club. Hudson is my son. He is 9 years old and in the What is your name? 4th grade. He enjoys sports and video games. Paxton is my other son. He Elizabeth McAdams Meagan Potter is 1 year old. He enjoys throwing things at his brother and dumping his Sarah Sinor Ashley Bishop snacks all over my floor. :) Rachel Anders Preston Rice Jancey Weger- I am the youngest of four and the only girl. My whole Ashley Sanchez Jancey Weger family is from Colbert, OK. What is your job title at Colbert Public Schools? What is one of your biggest pet peeves: Elizabeth McAdams-West Ward Special Ed Teacher Elizabeth McAdams-Telling a student they can't learn Meagan Potter-2nd Grade Teacher Meagan Potter-Unkindness Sarah Sinor-My title is first grade teacher. Sarah Sinor- One of my biggest pet peeves is when I am trying to talk Ashley Bishop-6th grade Teacher to someone face to face and they won't stop staring at their phone to Rachel Anders- High School science teacher and yearbook advisor have an actual conversation. Preston Rice-Teacher/Coach Ashley Bishop-Popping Joints Ashley Sanchez-Algebra 1 and Geometry Teacher Rachel Anders-Slow Divers Jancey Weger- Middle School Science Preston Rice-I do not like people being late. Why did you want to work at Colbert Public Schools? Ashley Sanchez-I cannot deal with my desk being unorganized. I feel Elizabeth McAdams- Smaller school system claustrophobic if that happens. I also cannot stand when people are lazy. Meagan Potter-As I found out more about the district, I learned some Jancey Weger- Tardiness, unorganized, disrespect amazing ways of interacting with children were being implemented and I What is your favorite quote: wanted to be a part of it. Elizabeth McAdams-God loves you. Sarah Sinor-I wanted to work at Colbert because I am a Colbert Alum- Meagan Potter-"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you ni. I grew up at Colbert, and I would love for my boys to grow up where were to live forever." -Mahatma Gandhi I did. It feels so good to be home and be a leopard again! Sarah Sinor-"You is kind, you is smart, you is important" and "She's Ashley Bishop-To have the opportunity to teach for my first year. gonna forever say "I got this" even with tears in her eyes". Rachel Anders-I grew up in Colbert and graduated from here. I love Ashley Bishop-"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the small town community and the people. the game." Preston Rice- This is where I went to school, and I wanted to give back Rachel Anders- “Not all who wonder are lost.” J.R.R. Tolkien to the institution that has meant so much to me. Preston Rice- “I’m an early bird and I’m a night owl, so I’m wise and I Ashley Sanchez-I was born and raised in Colbert. I attended Colbert have worms.” from Pre-K to 12th Grade. When I graduated from Colbert Schools, I Ashley Sanchez- “It’s ok to not know, but it’s not ok to not try.” knew I wanted to come back one day and be a teacher here. Jancey Weger- Isaiah 40: 30-31. Jancey Weger- It has always been home and to teach with the ones who Who is your role model: taught me (S/O to Whitehead & Davis). Elizabeth McAdams- Jesus Where and when did you graduate: Meagan Potter-My mother and grandmother. Elizabeth McAdams- High school- Achille, College- Southeastern Ok- Sarah Sinor- I have had so many role models in my life, I cannot pin lahoma State University down just one. Meagan Potter-I graduated from Durant High School in 2003 and from Ashley Bishop- My mother Texas Woman's University in 2008. Rachel Anders-My parents are my role models. They have always sup- Sarah Sinor-I graduated high school in 2007 from Colbert. I graduated ported me. College in 2019 from University of Phoenix- Colorado Springs, Colora- Preston Rice-My parents do. Ashley Sanchez-My role models would have to be my parents. They Ashley Bishop-High school: 2010 in Irving, TX College: 2017 at have shown me the definitions of hard work, independence, patience, Southeastern love, Grace, and what a true meaning of family is. I love them both very Rachel Anders- Colbert High School 2014, Southeastern State Univer- much. sity 2018, B.S., 2020 M.Ed. Jancey Weger- Kimberly Poteet #Science Squad Preston Rice-Colbert & SOSU What are your hobbies: Ashley Sanchez-Colbert 2008 (High School), Seminole State College Elizabeth McAdams-Spending time with family 2010 (Associate’s), Southeastern Oklahoma State University 2015 Meagan Potter-Being with friends and family, watching TV and listen- (Bachelor’s), Southeastern Oklahoma State University 2021 (Master’s) ing to music. Jancey Weger- Colbert High School Class of 2015. Southeastern Okla- Sarah Sinor-My hobbies are thrifting, redoing furniture, reading, and homa State University Class of 2019. hiking with my family. Tell us about your family: Ashley Bishop-Watching movies, puzzles, and reading Elizabeth McAdams-I have been married 27 years to Sammy. I have 2 Rachel Anders-Kayaking, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting sons and 4 grandsons with a granddaughter due in Nov, 2020 Preston Rice- I like to watch the Mavericks, hence the name of my Meagan Potter- I am single with two dogs named Rolo and Cass. child. Sarah Sinor-My family is made up of myself, my husband Logan, and Ashley Sanchez-I enjoy playing Co-Ed softball, hanging out with my my two boys Ace (6) and Christian (11). My husband is in the military besties, singing, and watching my kids play sports! and we have been gone for about ten years. A few years were spent in Jancey Weger- Pedicures #Self-care North Carolina, and the last 6 were spent in Colorado. It feels so good to be back in Oklahoma permanently. Ashley Bishop- I have a mother and a father. Then a sister who has two lovely children that are my niece and nephew. SCHOOL PICTURE DAY Rachel Anders-I have two older brothers, both parents are Nursing Professors at Grayson College, and I have a 13-year-old Schnauzer. Preston Rice-We are a family of 4 with two boys named Kinsler and SEPTEMBER 24 Maverick. Ashley Sanchez-My parents are part of this school as well! My parents both work in this school district. My dad is Mr. Reese who works in the

2 What is your favorite movie, song and TV show: agement Elizabeth McAdams- Favorite Song-Chain Breaker, favorite TV show- Preston Rice- Hard-working, patient, and honest anything Hallmark Ashley Sanchez-Grace and empathy. If you will take the time to under- Meagan Potter- I have a lot of movies I like but not a favorite. My stand just where your students are coming from and what kind of indi- favorite song is Amazing Grace. My favorite TV show is Grey's Anato- vidual cultures they are a part of, you would be surprised just what kind my. of connections you can make with them. This will lead to the best teach- Sarah Sinor-My favorite movie is "The Help", my favorite song is ing environments. "Porch Swing Angel" or "The A Team", and my favorite TV show is Jancey Weger- Caring, Positive vibes, active listener, committed "Yellowstone". NEW STAFF MEMBERS Ashley Bishop- I really don't know about movies or songs, but TV show SAM POTEET is Dancing with the Stars. What is your name? Sam Poteet Rachel Anders-My favorite TV show is Friends. What is your job title at Colbert Public Schools? District Technolo- Preston Rice - Goodfellas, "If I Can Dream," and The Office gy Director Ashley Sanchez-My favorite movie is The Great Debater, Favorite Why did you want to work at Colbert Public Schools? I wanted to Song is Miserable at Best - Mayday Parade, Favorite TV shows - The work at Colbert because I have spent most of my life here and I have Last Kingdom and Supernatural always enjoyed it? Jancey Weger- Steel Magnolias, Hard to Forget - Sam Hunt, Below Tell us about your family. I have a big family! Many of them work Deck Med. here at Colbert! My amazing mom, dad, and sister. My wonderful Paw List five adjectives to describe yourself.: and Maw, and of course my neighbor, Gammy. All of my many Uncles Elizabeth McAdams- dependable, hardworking, motivated, sense of and Aunts and awesome cousins! They are all wonderful and I am ex- humor tremely blessed. Meagan Potter-persistent, honest, compassionate, caring and silly What is one of your biggest pet peeves? A big pet peeve of mine is Sarah Sinor-silly, caring, passionate, competitive, and driven when people can’t think for themselves. It is just one of those things Ashley Bishop-shy, hardworking, kind, scatter brain, honest that drives me crazy! Rachel Anders-passionate, driven, hardworking, honest, loyal What is your favorite quote? “Most great people have attained their Preston Rice- dry, easy-going, short, caring, and honest greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure.” – Napoleon Ashley Sanchez-sense of humor, motivated, considerate, energetic, Hill hardworking Who is your role model? I don’t really have one. Jancey Weger- determined, hard headed, funny, savage, salty. What are your hobbies? My hobbies including video games, tech, What would students be surprised to learn about you: and the outdoors. Elizabeth McAdams-I have 5 dogs. What is your favorite social media app? Twitter 100% Meagan Potter- I used to ride a motorcycle List five adjectives to describe yourself. Chill, fun, lazy, gentle, sedu- Sarah Sinor-That I do not have a Facebook. lous Ashley Bishop-That Miss Self is my best friend. What do you think is the greatest challenge that the world faces Rachel Anders-I am an avid bird watcher and can identify many birds today? Unity in the area by song alone. What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Don’t have any. Preston Rice- I was actually the tallest in my graduating class...... in Where is your favorite place to dine out? Fast food, Panda Express. 6th grade. Restaurant, Kent’s Tex Mex Ashley Sanchez-I can rap to current hip-hop songs. At which store would you like to max-out your credit card? Best Jancey Weger- I have a twin brother. Yes, we look alike. Buy What is your favorite social media app: How have you handled the stress of the Covid-19 virus? Eating LOL Elizabeth McAdams-Facebook KRISTINA YOUNG Meagan Potter- Facebook What is your name? Kristina Young Sarah Sinor-My favorite social media app is Snapchat. What is your job title at Colbert Public Schools? I am an aid at Ashley Bishop-Facebook Eastward. Rachel Anders-Instagram Why did you want to work at Colbert Public Schools? Great oppor- Preston Rice- Not real sure tunity and gives me more time with my children. Ashley Sanchez-Facebook and TikTok Where and when did you graduate: I graduated high school from Jancey Weger- Facebook Fort Walton Beach High School. What do you think is the greatest challenge facing students today: Tell us about your family: I have three children Elizabeth McAdams-Being able to learn What is one of your biggest pet peeves: Dishonesty is a big pet Meagan Potter- The amount of change that is taking place in the world peeve. at this time. What is your favorite quote: “We must all face the choice between Sarah Sinor-I believe the greatest challenge facing students today is what is right and what is easy” Albus Dumbledore their lack of technology in such a tech driven world. Who is your role model: My dad is my biggest role model. Ashley Bishop- Trying to figure out their home life and where they List five adjectives to describe yourself: thankful, polite, happy, came from. eager, and lively Rachel Anders-Missing out on school and other life events due to the What would students be surprised to learn about you: I love Harry Covid pandemic. Potter. Preston Rice-With so many voices on the TV, radio, and on social me- What is your favorite social media app: Facebook to stay connected dia, the hardest thing for students to develop today is their own voice. with my family. Ashley Sanchez-Their lack of confidence in mathematics. If you are What do you think is the greatest challenge facing students today: doing your own work and you applied your best efforts, you should not Them having to go through Covid and having a complete different learn- be disappointed in your work. ing experience because of it. Jancey Weger- Generation gaps Emmy Fisher, Soph. What qualities make a great teacher: Elizabeth McAdams-Good listener, able to communicate with students. Meagan Potter- My compassion and silliness. Sarah Sinor-A few qualities that I believe make a great teacher are patience, understanding, a loving nature, and a true passion for teaching and educating all students. Ashley Bishop-Hard-working and somebody that is there for the students. Rachel Anders-Adaptability, patience, dedication, organized, time man-

3 COLBERT PUBLIC SCHOOL ANNUAL NOTIFICATION FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES September 8, 2020 The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 (AHERA) requires the inspection of all buildings in the school district for asbestos. The district has complied with this act. A management plan documenting these inspections is on file for public review. Upon request, you may view the plan which is located at the superintendent’s office and at each campus. The Colbert Public Schools annually notifies all parents, teachers, and other employees by posting this notice. Additionally, information regarding any asbestos related activities planned or in progress, will be disseminated by posting a notice, or using handout bulletins, flyers and/or using newspaper public notice statements. The asbestos identified in our management plan will be checked regularly by a licensed asbestos company and by our staff to scruti- nize any changes in the material which could cause a health hazard. We will continue to monitor the asbestos as defined by the EPA guidelines. If changes occur, our asbestos coordinator will notify the appropriate people as prescribed by law. Anyone wishing to view the asbestos plan of Colbert Public Schools needs to call the superintendent’s office to schedule an appointment. -Jarvis Dobbs, Superintendent -Thural Sorrell, II, Asbestos Coordinator Charley Johnston, Jr.

CHILD FIND CHICKASAW PACKED PROMISE Colbert Public Schools would like to make parents aware of child find opportunities available to The Chickasaw Nation is offering a food delivery service to its them. The INDIVIDUALS with DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT(IDEA), states, “ALL chil- members. Eligibility: Packed Promise is a store-to-door food delivery dren with disabilities residing in the State, including children with disabilities who are homeless service available to Chickasaw students pre-K through grade children or are wards of the State, and children with disabilities attending private schools, regard- 12. less of the severity of their disability, and who are in need of special education and related ser- Participants must qualify for free school meals and reside vices, are identified, located, and evaluated.” Colbert Public Schools would like to know of any within the Chickasaw Nation. child living in our district age 3years through 21, suspected of having a disability. The child may Food Delivery: Packed Promise provides one box of food each month per eligible child in the household. be as stated above with ANY suspected disability adversely affecting their EDUCATIONAL Each box contains: ~25 pounds of shelf-stable foods, $15 PERFORMANCE. If you know of such a child, please notify the school district as soon as possi- FRESH check to buy fresh/frozen fruits and vegetables at ble. Please contact:: Chickasaw Nation WIC grocery stores or farmers’ markets, Tammy Cannon and Nutrition education resources. Colbert Westward Elementary Apply online at PackedPromise.com or call (844) 230-3785. On behalf of the Colbert Chickasaw students, we send a big 580-296-2626 thank you to the Chickasaw Nation and Governor Annoatubby PO Box 310, Colbert, OK 74733 Andrew Cromer, Soph. [email protected] Stephanie Carlton Colbert Eastward Grades 4-6 580-296-2198 PO Box 310, Colbert, OK 74733 BEING HEALTHY WITH [email protected] Wesley Schreier NURSE BOYD Colbert Middle and High School Welcome back! 580-296-2590 My name is Deana Boyd, and I am proud to be the school PO Box 310, Colbert, OK 74733 nurse here at Colbert Schools. I am excited to get this year [email protected] going and to get in a routine with the students. I will be audit- Jarvis Dobbs, Superintendent ing the immunization records that I have on file over the next 580-296-2624 month or so. If your child is in need of any immunizations, P.O. Box 310 you will be receiving a letter from me. If you receive this Colbert, OK 74733 Charley Johnston, Jr. letter, please get those updated ASAP and send a copy of

those immunization records to me. Medications are NOT allowed to be transported on the bus with your student. If there is a medication need for your child, TRANSPORTATION they must me checked in at the nurse’s office and consents From Colbert School Transportation Dept………. Welcome back!! I hope everyone had a great signed, this includes over the counter or prescriptions meds. summer break and are enthusiastic for the 2020-2021 school year!! This year may be a little dif- If you want your child to have an over the counter medication ferent that the normal that we are used to but we can all make the best of it and get through it here at school for headaches, discomfort, allergies, cough together! We will be seating siblings together on the bus routes and loading students from back to syrup etc. please drop off the medication at the Nurses office front, when possible. The buses are being sanitized daily and windows being cracked to allow and sign a parental medication administration form. The fresh air flow. Bus passes and route changes will be strictly emergency only. Parent and/or guardi- medicine will stay locked up with the nurse and the student an must call Transportation Office or your students Principal for prior approval. As our buses start can receive it when they need it. Their name is placed on the rolling on their daily routes, I ask that everyone remember to stay alert and cautious always medicine and any left over at the end of the year is sent home. around our school buses. ALWAYS remember to stop if you see the red loading lights flashing!! I look forward to a great year as always. If there are any ques- We are looking for route drivers and field trip drivers! If you are looking for a little extra income tions for concerns for me, please feel free to call me at 580- or just enjoy being active in our school and community, then this is a great, “never boring” job!!! 296-2626 OPT 6 or email me at [email protected]. Training is provided, just contact our transportation office @ 580-296-4031. Let’s all have a great Thanks, school year!!!!!! -Deana Boyd, BSN, RN -Mrs. Bowler, Transportation Director Jacy McGill, Jr. Marlene Montes, Soph.

4 COUNSELOR’S CORNER THE POLICE REPORT Hello Students, Hello everyone. Welcome back to school. I want to tell everyone about my DARE program. I Welcome back to school. I am looking forward to another started teaching DARE in 2005-2006 school year. I teach the 5th grade and the 7th grade. Dare great year! stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education. It’s a nine week course. The main purpose of the Seniors, as you receive the monthly CHS Senior Scholar- program is to teach skills which can be used to make safe and responsible decisions at home, ship News from me, please continue to sign up for all the school and with their friends. I tell them information about tobacco and alcohol. I talk about peer scholarships available. pressure and bullying. I tell them ways to talk to someone in an assertive way. I try to give them The ACT test dates for the year are as follows: information so they can refuse someone, explain why they don’t want to do something, avoid the TEST DATE DEADLINE situation, or leave if they get in a situation they know they should not be in. This is called the RE- Oct. 10, 2020 Sept. 17 AL part of dare. The 7th grade go over this program. Everyone needs info to help them say no or Oct. 17, 2020 get out of a situation. I try to give that information. And if I can get a student to not start smoking, Oct. 24, 2020 drink alcohol, or start take drugs well it is worth all the time I spend with them. Plus, I enjoy talk- Oct. 25, 2020 ing to them. Dec. 12, 2020 Nov. 6 -Chief Brashier Feb. 6, 2021 Jan. 8 Rylee Brashier, Jr. April 17, 2021 March 12 June 12, 2021 May 7 July 17, 2021 June 18 MR. MATLOCK, ASST. SUPT, MS/HS ASST. PRINCIPAL Have a great year! This has been a year for the History books. A lot has taken place since we let out for Spring Break. There has been uncertainty and many unanswered questions. However, there is one thing that we -June Farmer, Counselor are sure of and that is we are happy to be back in school with students. We are off to a good start Jacy McGill, Jr. and are hoping to have some type of normalcy. We appreciate the cooperation we have had by both parents and students. It takes a full understanding by both the school and the community to keep moving forward under these circumstances. It has been mentioned in a few other articles but we would like to thank the Masonic Lodge and all of the community businesses that contributed to the MRS. CARLTON, $5,100 donation that was given to the school to help students. EASTWARD PRINCIPAL At this time our teams and organizations are still participating in their extracurricular activities. I would like to personally welcome all students, teachers and Coaches and advisors have worked hard to make sure their students are still getting to participate support personnel back to school. It is going to be a historical and we commend them for their willingness. Our baseball team got second place in their Colbert year in education. We are facing many challenges as educa- tors, parents and students. Eastward faculty will do our utmost Wood Bat Tournament. JH softball will host their tournament September 4th and 5th. best to meet these challenges in a positive manner. -Taylor Matlock, Asst Supt., Asst. MS/HS Principal At Eastward we expect only the best from each student and we Jacy McGill, Jr. challenge each student to retain the knowledge in which they are exposed to throughout the year. We want every child to grow with knowledge, exhibit positive behavior, good manners MR. SCHREIER, HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL and strive to become an outstanding citizen in this forever WOW! WE ARE BACK IN SCHOOL! I can’t tell you how excited I am to be back in a routine. changing world. We set our standards high so students will This year is starting off like no other. I am excited to welcome all of our students and staff to reach beyond their expectations! We will follow the CDC and Colbert School. I can assure you that we are dedicated to providing the best learning experience OSDE guidelines in order to keep a safe and healthy environ- possible. All of our staff have been hard at work this summer to prepare for this school year. We ment while serving our students. Our students will be educated have several changes this year, designed with our students in mind, to best support their academic in an environment that they feel safe, cared for and respected. success, their social and emotional growth, their health and the school culture of Colbert. Our We want all students and parents/guardians to enjoy their East- school team (teachers, staff, custodians, etc.) have worked very hard to ensure that you all will ward experience! have an amazing school year. I believe that with hard work and dedication by the faculty and staff, Eastward would like to express gratitude to the following indi- as well as the continued commitment from you the parents, we will continue to present the students viduals and community businesses for their support, donations with great opportunities of education. We take great pride in educating children and will continue and meals to help start our 2020-2021 to ensure the safety and continued success of all of our students. It is my sincerest hope that what- school year: ever the 2020-2021school-year brings, we will have a greater sense of belonging and a renewed First United Bank perspective on all of the values that make Colbert School such a special place. I’ve spoken to a few Colbert Chamber of Commerce parents, several students, and the teachers and have heard a lot of positive things about the new United Methodist Church protocol that we are following. I welcome all the feedback. I believe feedback is a gift from which First Baptist Church of Colbert we can grow. So. if there is anything you think I need to hear, please don’t hesitate to let me know. Chance and Katie Carlton In closing, I want to thank you for your continued support and wish you and your family a happy, Colton’s Run-Mr. and Mrs. Sherrill healthy, and productive school year. Thank you! Pam Fisher Mr. Schreier, HS Principal Robert Denton Jacy McGill, Jr. Daniel Haile Jacob and Jessie Pearson LTC Services-Calera Manor and Southern Pointe Living Cen- MRS. CANNON, WESTWARD PRINCIPAL ter Hello Everyone! It is so good to be back in school with our wonderful students! We have many Delphine Webb exciting things in store for this new year. Our students are already up and running, reading those Coleman Avenue Church of Christ AR books, and racking up those points. We also have students making good choices, going above We greatly appreciate each and every one of you! It is great to and beyond what is required, and already earning that Cosmic Cash which they can spend in the teach in a county that is so giving and values the importance of Space Station Store. Our Skyrocket Concession will be open next week, too. Stay tuned for more education! fun and exciting developments coming your way. It's a great time to be a Colbert Leopard - Eastward would also like to welcome Miss Bishop and Ms. Welcome Back! Young to our site. Miss Bishop is teaching 6th grade and Ms. -Mrs. Cannon, Westward Principal Young is employed as an aide. Also, this year we have Coach Jacy McGill, Jr. Sullivan full time to coach physical education. Please visit our website for upcoming events and remember to check your student’s grades weekly online! Distance learning GOOGLE CLASSROOM TIPS students keep up on all your assignments and email your teach- Every month I will share some good Google Classroom tips for our students. Google Classroom ers if you have questions. A/R points are required for both is new to us and a little confusing. Hopefully, these tips will help all of us. virtual and brick and mortar students! 1. Check in and view daily. -Mrs. Carlton, Eastward Principal 2. Check your email daily for new work and for emails that your teachers have sent you. Jacy McGill, Jr. 3. Always turn in your work and mark as done. 4. Bookmark the work that you need to doJ so you won’t forget it and it’s easy to access it. 5. Use private comments if youa have any questions or doubts. c Marlene Montes, Soph.

5 SEPTEMBER JOKES WORLD RECORDS Q: Why did the broom get a poor grade in school? OLDEST DOG EVER A: Because it was always sweeping during class! Name: Bluey Q: Why was the teacher wearing sunglasses to school? Age of Record Holder: 29 years & 5 days A: She had bright students! Location: Rochester, Australia Q: What’s the king of all school supplies? Date Record was Achieved: November 14,1939 A: The ruler. Category: Animals & Pets Q: What makes a Cyclops such an effective teacher? A: He has only one pupil. OLDEST PERSON EVER Q: Where are the Great Plains located? Name: Jeanne Louise Calment A: At the great airports! Age of Record Holder: 122 years & 164 days Q: Why can’t you work in an orange juice facto- Location: Arles, France ry? Date Record was Achieved: August 4, 1997 A: Because you can’t concentrate! Category: People Q: What did the buffalo say at drop off? A: Bison. OLDEST CAVE ART Q: Why do math books always look so sad? Name: El Castillo Cave Art A: They are full of problems. Age of Record Holder: 40,800 years’ old Q: Where do pencils go on vacation? Location: Puento Viesgo, Cantabria, Spain A: Pencil-vania. Date Record was Achieved: unspecified-first discovered in 1903 Q: What dinosaur had the best vocabulary? Category: Archaeology & Anthropology A: The thesaurus. Jokes via, © 2020, Boy Scouts of America and redtri.com. OLDEST MOUNTAIN RANGE Name: Makhonjwa Mountains/ Barberton Greenstone Belt Age of Record Holder: 3.6 billion years TRENDING Location: Mpualanga, South Africa & Swaziland Over the past several years many people have fallen in love with the social media Date Record was Achieved: Not Applicable app, TikTok, but in recent months a big ol’ stink has gone down over TikTok, Category: Geography data, and attempts to buy the famed social media app. The TikTok sensation swept across the world back in 2018 into 2019, much to the apprehension of parents, and OLDEST FRAGMENT OF EARTH politicians alike. Many people spend upwards of 13 hours a day on the site. There Name: Jack Hills Zircons have also been confirmed rumors of TikTok using facial recognition. This can Age of Record Holder: 4.374 Billion years limit personal privacy even when off the app. This has resulted in pushback Location: Jack Hills, Western Australia against the site for years. Finally, on the 6 of August, 2020 President Trump Date Record Holder was Achieved: Unspecified-First formally described in signed a bill that would effectively ban the app from the United States after 45 2014 days. TikTok may have a saving grace, however. In the bill the President signed, Category: Geology there was a stipulation that if the company was to be purchased by an American Kaela Booth, Sr. company then it wouldn’t face being banned, so long as it was finalized by the end of the 45 days. TikTok’s owner, Byte-Dance, was already in talks with the Ameri- can technology company, Microsoft, to buy the app. By August 18, the two com- panies were still in talks to finalize a purchase. We will all see how this turns out NATIVE AMERICAN FACTS on September 20 when the clock will run out.  Some traditional Native American food consist of buffalo stew, sweet Max Bledsoe, Sr. smoked salmon, simple berry pudding, and maple and butternut squash.  There is approximately 4.5 million Native Americans and Alaska na- NATIONAL PARK OF THE MONTH tives in the United States to this day. Yellowstone National Park opened on March 1st, 1872, making it the world’s first  There are 574 federally recognized tribes living within the United national park. President Ulysses S. Grant signed The Act of Dedication Law, States. which created the park. Yellowstone covers 3,472 square miles, making it larger  Half of the 574 tribes within the United States are associated with than Delaware and Rhode Island combined. One thing unique about Yellowstone Indian reservations. is that it’s located in three states: Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. It has over 10,000 geysers, hot springs, mud pools, and fumaroles. Yellowstone is home to  The Trail of Tears was 5043 miles long. over half of the world’s geysers. The park is also home to the largest concentra- Griffin Behrens, Jr. tion of mammals in the contiguous 48 states. More than 1,800 archaeological sites are found in Yellowstone. The park sits atop the largest super volcano in North America. Yellowstone also contains its own Grand Canyon, aptly named the Yel- lowstone Grand Canyon. TRENDING APPS Andrew Cromer, Soph. UPCOMING MOVIES 1. Google Here are the upcoming movies for 2. Facebook September 2020. 3. Google Chrome - Tenet 4. YouTube THANK YOU! - Bill and Ted Face the Music 5. Instagram - I am Woman 6. Houseparty WE ARE GRATEFUL….to the - 2 Hearts 7. GroupMe - The King’s Man 8. Messenger Colbert Masonic Lodge #8, First - Mulan 9. WhatsApp Andrew Cromer, Soph. 10. Marco Polo United Bank of Colbert and local Griffin Behrens, Jr. businesses for their generous donation of $5100.00 to Colbert Public School! And, special During these unusual times, the thanks to Delphine Webb! Colbert School newspaper will be Thank you all for supporting our published online! There will be a link to school! the monthly school newspaper on the school’s website: www.colbertisd.org

6 FCCLA NEWS SPEECH THE YEARBOOK NOOK All dues must be paid by September 15. This year the speech team will be a two man Ms. Anders is passing out forms for the 2020-2021 Middle School-10$ show with Carlee Jewel and Harliejo Ortiz! They eighth grade baby pictures and senior pictures. High School-15$ are currently researching their events, and looking With the eighth grade pictures, the size will be -Mrs. Forester for a play which will be performed sometime in 1/15th of a page and will cost $15.00. The Seniors Kaela Booth, Sr. late October or early November. 1⁄2 page - $50 (4 pictures max), 1⁄4 page - $25 (2 Max Bledsoe, Jr. pictures max), and 1/8 page - $15 (1 picture max). Both the eighth and senior baby pictures will be SHOOTING SPORTS due ASAP. If you have any questions or need The fall shooting sports team is raring and ready to THE AG FEED another form, please go to Ms. Anders room and go! We will be starting practice soon, but be sure get one. The Colbert FFA would like to introduce the 2020 you are in an AG class before you sign up. If you -Ms. Anders, Yearbook Advisor -2021 Officer Team aren’t, you can still be on the spring team. It is an Jacy McGill, Jr. *President: Merideth Behrens exciting sport, so be sure to check it out if you feel that you are up to the challenge. Contact Mr. Reese *Vice President: Emmah Wilson if you are interested in being on the team. *Secretary: Griffin Behrens *Treasurer: Jacy McGill Max Bledsoe, Sr. *Reporter: Kara Stanglin 2020 COLBERT *Sentinel: Addison Sullenger We would also like to thank the following for CHEER TEAM being a part of the interview panel. Captain: Senior, Meredith Behrens MIDDLE SCHOOL *Mrs. Carlton Co-Captain: Sophomore, Hadley Rhoades ACADEMICS *Mrs. Sanchez Manager: Freshman; Emma Ward Mascot: Freshman; Kayleigh Moody The middle school academic team has begun *Sammy Key Seniors hitting the “books” hard. We consist mostly of -Magan Osborne, FFA Advisor Emiley Tyree seventh graders, which makes us young compared Jacy McGill, Jr. Emalee Perzo to the other county teams, but we are working Hannah Neal diligently. By studying a wide range of different Juniors topics, we look to be a well-oiled machine come Alexis Moody the season in November. Sophomores -Mr. Rice Alexia McDonald Andrew Cromer, Soph. THE SPIRIT OF COLBERT Hi Everyone! Mario Minor I am so excited to announce that we Emmy Fisher have a 2020-2021 cheer team this year!! We are Freshman excited to start spreading school spirit and bring- Kyndra Stubblefield STUDENT COUNCIL Trinity Beazer We would like to welcome everyone back, and ing positivity to the school. We spent our summer working really hard on stunts, cheers, and chants. -Mrs. Beazer welcome all new students and teachers! We hope Katelynn Tackett, Sr. everyone has a great year! We know this is a We also were able to attend a cheer camp at Top Notch Cheer in Durant. The team learned a lot tough time but we will persevere! C.S. Lewis once said, “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for during that time. We are looking forward to cheer- an extraordinary destiny.” I think this quote holds ing on all our extracurricular activities this year. true for our current situation. Be looking for locker bursts, banners and school Rylee Brashier, StuCo President, Jr. spirit days! FCA -Mrs. Beazer Isaiah 41:10 Katelynn Tackett, Sr. Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help HIGH SCHOOL you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. ACADEMICS Colbert FCA Theme for 2020-2021 This year, the high school academic team consists EASTWARD ATHLETES OF More information to come later about when and of only one junior, three sophomores, and two THE MONTH where meetings will be. We are currently working freshmen. What we lack in numbers, we make up Congratulations to the following athletes this month of on getting a plan together to hopefully continue for in skill. So far we’ve had one win and one September. FCA this year, forfeit. In September we will play Calera, Caddo, 4th grade Girl: Kadence Gritman Boy: Riley Ewton I will let you know as soon as we figure out all the Boswell, Bennington, and Stringtown. 5th grade Girl: Marleigh Weger Boy: Landry Choate details!! Andrew Cromer, Soph. 6th grade Girl: Sara Withers Boy: Jason Clement Thank you! Kaela Booth, Sr. -Mrs. Richard Rylee Brashier, Jr. TOP CAREER OF THE MONTH The top career for the month of September is the “Covid-19 Screener.” The job pays approx. $27 per hour. Some of the qualifications to be a Covid- 19 screener are to have a: Paramedic License, an COVID-19… LPN certification, good communication skills, EMT-I, or be a Certified Medical Assistant. The MESSAGE FOR ALL PARENTS COVID- 19 screener is required to work in a variety of work environments. Being a screener Parents….remember to check your child's you have to make sure you're wearing a mask and that the patient wears one too. Make must sure temperature every day. Call the school if you sanitize after screening each single person. You also need to make sure that if you are wearing gloves that you change them after every per- you have a question about their health. If son that you screen. Katelynn Tackett, Sr. your child is sick, call the school. Do not bring them to school! Emmy Fisher, Soph.

7 UPCOMING EVENTS SEPTEMBER Bridges, Piper 22 st Ardrey, Richard 23 September 16 -1 6-weeks Progress report BIRTHDAYS Smith, Ella 23 September 21 –School Board Meeting Rowlette, Marley 24 October 13 –P/T Conference Cauffiel, Cody 1 Springmeyer, Aubrey 1 Lynn, Tucker 25 October 14 –No School Wise, Kasen 25 October 15-16 –Fall Break Price, Chloe 3 Sexton, Jace 03 Harlan, Alyssa 29 October 19 –School Board Meeting McKinney, Hudson 29 Pena, Kylan 7 Robertson, Arianna 7 Burrell, Jaxton 31 Colbert Baseball Jackson, Sammi 31 September 10-12 –Calera Tournament –Away –TBA –V Jordan-Mangham, Taven 8 Owens, Keely 8 Staff Birthdays September 15 –Achille –Home -4:00 –V-JH Amy Andrews, 2 September 17 –Silo –Away -4:30 –V-JH Corbin, Emma 9 Davis, Riggen 9 Michelle Stone, 4 September 18 –Turner –Away -4:30 –V-JH Kim Rowland, 7 September 21 –Soper –Away -4:30 –V-JH Cummins, Katie 10 Howery, Michael 12 Meagan Potter, 11 Modesto Gasca, 12 Colbert Softball Polo, Angel 12 Lowry, Chevelle 13 Kathy Odom, 14 September 10-11 –Rock Creek JH Tournament –Away –TBD –JH Jordan Phillips, 19 September 10-12 –Silo Tournament –Away –TBD –V Rodriguez, Lenzy 13 Casey, Kaia 14 Brenda Brashier, 27 September 14 –Konawa* -Home -4:30 –V/JV Griffin Behrens, Jr. September 18 –Calera* -Home -4:30 –JH/V/JV Harrell, Knox 15 September 21 –Calera* & Caney –Away -4:00 –V/JV Morrow, Saige 16 September 22 –Hartshorne* -Away -4:30 –V/JV Clubb, Sarys 18 September 25 -*BI-DISTRICT* -TBD Carr, Breanna 19 Shelton, Michael 19 Colbert High School Academic Bowl Hearn, Si"Ani 20 September 9 –Caddo –Home -4:00 Spillman, Raylee 20 September 16 –Boswell –Away -4:00 Blevins, Kaden 22 September 23 –Bennington –Home -4:00 September 30 –Stringtown –Away -4:00 October 5 –Achille –Home -3:45 STAR OF THE MONTH October 7 –Wapanucka –Home -3:45 The following students have been chosen by their teachers, or advisors, for doing October 12 –Districts –TBA –TBA an outstanding job in their group or organization. Congratulations students and keep up the hard work. AG Newspaper: Charley Johnston September 18-20 –OYE FALL CLASSIC Student Council: Rylee Brashier September 24 –Southeast Area COLT Conference Speech: Carlee Jewell October 1-11 –Tulsa State Fair FCCLA: Kaela Booth October 13 –Regional Quiz & Opening Ceremony Contests Choir: High School-Jordan Wolf Middle School-Kristin Webb FCCLA FFA: Kara Stanglin September 18 –Lead Meeting (Virtual) (after school + food & games) Honor Society: Meredith Behrens October 7 –Officer meeting Yearbook: Preslee Jordan October 9 –District Meeting (Virtual) (after school + food & games) Academics: High School: Eleanor Dyer Kaela Booth, Sr. Middle School: Julie Irwin Rylee Brashier, Jr.

FALL BREAK NO SCHOOL OCTOBER 14-15-16

MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL LEOPARD OF THE MONTH Congratulations to the following students who have been chosen for the September Leopard of the Month. You were selected for this honor by the middle school and high school teachers. Congratulations! High School, Jacob Cherrier What is your full name and grade? Jacob Ryan Cherrier, 12th What is your biggest accomplishment? Not really sure What is one vivid memory you have of school? Don’t have any Who’s your biggest role model? I just look in the mirror If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Oats Tell us what your peak (high point) and pit (low point) of the week is. High point: 4 day week. Low point: being at school. What are some words to live by? N/A When do you know you’ve “made it”? N/A Who’s one celebrity you’d like to meet? Johnny Simmons What personality traits are you most proud of? Good at jokes Middle School, Julie Irwin What is your full name and grade? Julie Kayne Irwin, 8th What is your biggest accomplishment? Getting a 1 on my solo for District in choir What is one vivid memory you have of school? Playing basketball with my friends at Eastward Who’s your biggest role model? My parents If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Stew and cornbread Tell us what your peak (high point) and pit (low point) of the week is. My low is when it rained and I couldn’t sit on the bench outside in the morning. My high was learning how to spell the capital of Sweden. What are some words to live by? “Be who you are, say what you feel.” When do you know you’ve “made it”? When I finish college and am successful in my dream job. Who’s one celebrity you’d like to meet? Jensen Ackles What personality traits are you most proud of? Smart, funny, nice Andrew Cromer, Soph.

8 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 4.Better Things Youtube 1.Repulican National Convention day 2 I would like to share some September Entertainment 5.Search Party 6.The Good Fight 2.Real Life Robot Dog news with you. 3.James Charles House Tour Movies 7.Better Call Saul 4.Billie Eilish- Tiny Desk (home) concert 1.Onward 8.Zoey's Extraordinary playlist 5.Our Sit down interview: The D'Amelio Family 2.Trolls World Tour 9.Teenage Bounty Hunters 3.Superman: Man of Tomorrow 10.Outer Banks 6.Try not to laugh Challenge #52 Songs 7.How to prevent makeup smudges: Mask friendly 4.The Kissing Booth Two 5.The One and Only Ivan 1.Blinding Lights-The Weekend Makeup 2.What a Man Gotta Do-Jonas Brothers 8.Suprising the hype house with a custom bus 6.Spy Cat 3.Break my Heart-Dua Lipa 9.Giving JoJo Siwa a full makeover 7. The Personal History of David Copperfield 8.The New Mutants 4. I Hope- Gabby Barrett 10.Wonder Women 1984-Offical main trailer 5.Watermelon Sugar-Harry Styles 9.Tenet 10.Mulan 6.Suday Best-Surfaces Emmy Fisher, Soph. T.V. 7.Adore You-Harry Styles 1.Central Park 8.Sucker-Jonas Brothers 2.Never Have I Ever 9.10,000 Hours-Dan and Shay (Justin Bieber) 3.Brooklyn Nine-Nine 10.Bad Guy-Billie Eilish

LIST OF NEW Andrew Cromer Ayden Confer Tyler Mcgee-snavely Braydon Thompson YEARBOOK Presley Corbett Jacy McGill Edan Van Zetten MEMBERS-2020 Merideth Behrens Elyssa Corbin Skylar McMillan Emma Ward Jeffery Connell We welcome members Brittney Henry Ty Davis Haylee Means Emmah Wilson that are listed below to Preslee Jordan Hunter Draffin Dakoda Metcalf Will Winnett Jonathon Pendergrass Zachary Escue Davis Moreno the various Colbert Emalee Perzo Autum Ewton Alex Norton High School School Clubs/ Ayden Stapleton Kaden Gibson Adisyn O’Brien Academic Bowl Team Emiley Tyree Ellie Dyer *Captain* Organizations. We hope SPEECH/DRAMA Kelly Gibson Byron Patterson you have a good year Carlee Jewel Sawyer Guymon Lillian Phillips Andrew Cromer Harlie Jo Ortiez Collin Hannan Adam Pickney Armando Garcia representing your club or FFA Matthew Hare Sean Pinion Lucas Walton-Short organization! (some Cason Arellano John Hartwell Andrea Pruitt Keira Copeland clubs/organizations are Ferando Arellano Myriiah-Francesca Hill Corey Pryor Colton Means still in the process of Luis Arellano Charli Howell Braxton Rencher Middle School Trinity Beazer Landon Huff Abby Sanders Academic Bowl Team completing their new list Griffin Behrens Olivia Johnson Michael Sanders Hayden Anderson of members) Merideth Behrens Charley Johnston Sarah Sanders John Hartwell NEWSPAPER Samantha Beshirs Kaleb Johnston Chasien Simes Julie Irwin Griffin Behrens Torius Blackwell Stuart King Lucas Siebman Keegan Kheao Charley Johnston Max Bledsoe Ty Kinney Navaeh Sneed Michael Parsons Rylee Brashier Anna Bowler Lauren Polston Max Bledsoe Damon Lavalais Brayden Snyder Jacy McGill Tate Boyd Austin Lewis Rylee Sorrels Tally Rowland Katy Tackett Abbey Busbey Daniel Lopez Kara Stanglin Taraden Sorrels Kayla Boothe Jaxson Bynum Jadon Love Ashton Staple Kolby Weathers Emmy Fisher Raelynn Clark Andrew Maxey Addison Sullenger Griffin Behrens, Jr. Marlene Montes Trinity Coffer Hadley Rhoades Jared Maynard Garrett Tylor

WHAT’S NEW WITH NEWSPAPER? WORDS OF WISDOM The newspaper staff is excited to share our stories and important We are proud to announce that there will be a new article in the school information with our school and community this year. If you have newspaper. This year we will be interviewing some of our wise elders, and any ideas of something you’d like to see added to this year’s asking them to share their “words of wisdom.” This month it was Mrs. newspaper, let us know! This year we have new members of the Mary Jo Thompson who granted us her knowledge. She shared the follow- newspaper class. Our new staff consist of Emmy Fisher, sopho- ing with us. “Newspaper staff, thank you for asking for “words of wisdom.” more, Marlene Montes, sophomore, Hadley Rhoades, Sophomore, I’m not sure I am qualified to respond to your query but I will share words and Andrew Cromer, sophomore. The returning reporters are of wisdom from my favorite philosopher, Mr. Nelson Bowles. He says that Griffin Behrens, junior, Rylee Brashier, junior, Jacy McGill, jun- we do not “have” great days, we “make” great days. Make your days great. ior, Katy Tackett, junior, Kayla Booth, senior, and Max Bledsoe, My own piece of wisdom is to travel as often and to as many places as senior. Our editor for this year is Charley Johnston, junior. We possible. We have a beautiful country. Explore and experience as much of are all excited to share the school newspaper with you and we it as you can. Have a great year!” Thank you to Mrs. Thompson for submit- hope you all have a fantastic year! ting your “words of wisdom.” Hadley Rhoades, Soph. -Mrs. Mary Jo Thompson Max Bledsoe, Jr.

THANK YOU Colbert School would like to thank the First Baptist Church of Colbert, Colbert United Methodist Church, and the First United Bank for the delicious meals they served the Colbert staff during in-service. A big thank you goes to the Colbert Chamber of Commerce for the donuts they brought to the staff during in-service. Also, thank you to Coleman Avenue Church of Christ for their generous donation. Thank you all for supporting our school, it is greatly appreciated! Marlene Montes, Soph.

9 AWESOME SEPTEMBER ATHLETES OF THE MONTH Congratulations to these athletes! They have been selected by their coaches to be the September Athlete of the Month! MIDDLE SCHOOL SOFTBALL- TALLY ROWLAND 1. What is your full name and what grade are you in? Tally Faye Rowland, 8th. 2. How long have you played this sport? Since I was 3. 3. Who is your biggest fan, role model and who do you look up to? Family members. And my biggest fans are Beckie and Norman Johnson AKA Ma and Pa! 4. If you could be good at any other sport, what would it be? Volleyball 5. What challenges did you overcome in getting to where you are today in this sport? I overcome having bad anxiety about things. 6. What are your strengths and weaknesses as both an athlete and a person? My strengths are that I’ve played my whole life, but I could work on my attitude. As a person I’m kind but people think I’m mean or I look mean so I’m going to try to smile more. 7. What are your goals for your team this year? That they play good and win a lot of games. 8. How do you handle stress and pressure? I handle them as best as I can, I try to stay positive. 9. If I called your coach right now and asked him or her what is an area that you could improve on, what would he or she say? That I need to work on my attitude. 10. What foods, drinks, and song help you gear up and stay energized for the game/event? Water, and I always eat Takis or any type of hot chips. HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL- BROOKLYN JONES 1. What is your full name and what grade are you in? Brooklyn Paige Jones, 12th grade. 2. How long have you played this sport? Since 7th grade slow pitch. 3. Who is your biggest fan, role model and who do you look up to? I would say my parents are my biggest fans and honestly I don’t really look up to anyone. 4. If you could be good at any other sport, what would it be? Probably volleyball 5. What challenges did you overcome in getting to where you are today in this sport? I would say tearing my ACL. 6. What are your strengths and weaknesses as both an athlete and a person? One strength I would say is my goofiness or level headedness and a weakness is my attitude. 7. What are your goals for your team this year? To just get better as a team. 8. How do you handle stress and pressure? I either handle it or strike out. 9. If I called your coach right now and asked him or her what is an area that you could improve on, what would he or she say? Hitting most definitely. 10. What foods, drinks, and song help you gear up and stay energized for the game/event? Any food, I only drink water, and I get pumped with any song. MIDDLE SCHOOL BASEBALL- AUSTIN LEWIS No information turned in. HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL- KAYDEN CLARK 1. What is your full name and what grade are you in? Kayden Lee Clark, 10th. 2. How long have you played this sport? 4 years. 3. Who is your biggest fan, role model and who do you look up to? Fan- dad, role model- coach Argo, look up to- Coach Cagle 4. If you could be good at any other sport, what would it be? Basketball 5. What challenges did you overcome in getting to where you are today in this sport? When I was younger I was overweight 6. What are your strengths and weaknesses as both an athlete and a person? Strengths- hitting, good mindset. Weaknesses- curveball, expect too much of myself 7. What are your goals for your team this year? Getting out of districts. 8. How do you handle stress and pressure? Deep breaths and help from teammates 9. If I called your coach right now and asked him or her what is an area that you could improve on, what would he or she say? Pitching 10. What foods, drinks, and song help you gear up and stay energized for the game/event? Food- Snickers. Drink- Sunkist. Song- Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond. MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMICS- JULIE IRWIN 1. What is your full name and what grade are you in? Julie Rayne Irwin, 8th. 2. How long have you played this sport? Two years. 3. Who is your biggest fan, role model and who do you look up to? My brother is my biggest fan and my parents are my role models and who I look up to. 4. If you could be good at any other sport, what would it be? I would want to be good at volleyball. 5. What challenges did you overcome in getting to where you are today in this sport? Last year because of all my other activities academics got pushed farther back than I expected, so I had to work really hard to catch back up. 6. What are your strengths and weaknesses as both an athlete and a person? Athlete strengths- I am a positive team player and influencer. Athlete weaknesses- I am shy. Person strength- Very loyal and kind. Person weakness- self-doubting. 7. What are your goals for your team this year? Going to state. 8. How do you handle stress and pressure? When I’m under stress I like to stay calm, because it wouldn’t do anyone good to freak out. 9. If I called your coach right now and asked him or her what is an area that you could improve on, what would he or she say? He would say, “Julie needs to work on speaking up more, because she usually knows the answer.” 10. What foods, drinks, and song help you gear up and stay energized for the game/event? Bacon, tea, and a song called Jumpsuit by 21 Pilots HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMICS- ELLIE DYER No information turned in. HIGH SCHOOL CHEER- MERIDETH BEHRENS 1. What is your full name and what grade are you in? Merideth Lossen Behrens, I am a senior. 2. How long have you played this sport? Almost 4 years. 3. Who is your biggest fan, role model and who do you look up to? I have many role models in my life but today it would have to be Harley Sargent. 4. If you could be good at any other sport, what would it be? Trap Shooting 5. What challenges did you overcome in getting to where you are today in this sport? I use to be really shy and through showing livestock and cheer it has helped me overcome that and help shape me into the person I am today. 6. What are your strengths and weaknesses as both an athlete and a person? My strengths are that I am hardworking and caring. My weaknesses are I get frustrated when I can’t do something right. 7. What are your goals for your team this year? My goals for my team would be to show everyone that we are back and are working hard to have the best year ever! 8. How do you handle stress and pressure? I either hold it all in or I talk to someone and let it all out. 9. If I called your coach right now and asked him or her what is an area that you could improve on, what would he or she say? She would definitely say that I could improve on my tumbling skills. 10. What foods, drinks, and song help you gear up and stay energized for the game/event? Cherry vanilla Dr. Pepper from Sonic, a Payday and singing High School Musical songs with Emmy and Hadley.

Hadley Rhoades, Soph.

10 ALL THAT lips Kaitlyn Means MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL 2020 ROSTER Reporter: Chloe Garcia 8th Grade: JAZZ Mediator: Presley Daw- Julie Irwin BASEBALL HS BASEBALL Garett Taylor, 8th Hello everyone! Your son Alexia Wright th Jacob Cherrier, Sr. Colbert lyrical leopards Our choir members this Kristin Webb Austin Lewis, 8 Aaron Staple, Sr. Ayden Confer, 8th are thrilled to be back. year are: Presley Dawson th Rylee Weger, Jr. This month we are hard Seniors: Mia Cuz Sean Pinion, 8 Jonathan Pendegrass, Jr. David Clark, 8th at work selecting choral Jordan Wolf Addison Sorrell th Cezar Segura, Jr. pieces for our upcoming Ellie Dyer Chloe Garcia John Hartwell, 8 Kaden Clark, Soph. Brayden Thompson, 8th vocal contest. We also Kaela Booth Ariaana Cordova th Tyler Hudson Soph. held choir class officer Juniors: Lysbeth Donihoo Braxton Reese, 7 Ashton Staple Soph. Brett Parsons, 7th elections, and the win- Matthew Hall Brooklyn Dunegan th Jordan Pope Soph. ners are as follows: Jessie Smith Iliana Huff Chandler Lopez, 6 Cody Comeaux Soph. Isaiah Lopez, 6th President: Jordan Wolf Freshmen: Charli Howell th Tate Boyd Fr. Vice President: Ellie Bailey Phillips 7th Grade: Christian Anderson, 6 Myles Blevins Fr. Dyer Keyra Sanders Callie McCulley -Coach Argo Hunter Draffin Fr. Secretary: Kaela Booth Yanna Rodriquez Aubrie Brast Hadley Rhoades, Soph. Hadley Rhoades, Soph. Treasurer: Bailey Phil- Lexis Sisk -Ms. Ashleigh Self WESTWARD CUBS OF THE FALL 2020 ROSTER MONTH Congratulations to the following students who have been HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL chosen for the September Cub of the Month. Way to go Brooklyn Jones, Sr. Sydney Bowers, Jr. Westward Cub of the Month students. Alivia White, Jr. Sarai Loya, Jr. Rilynn Avery Arellano, Kindergarten Hadley Rhoades, Soph. Emmy Fisher, Soph. What is your full name? Rilynn Avery Arellano Keegan Rowland, Soph. Erica Tackett, Soph. What is your favorite color? Blue Skylar McMillan, Soph. Preslee Powell, Soph. Who is your favorite superhero? Wonder Woman Emily Clark, Fr. What do you want to be when you grow up? Police of- Hadley Rhoades, Soph. ficer What is your favorite cartoon? Polly Pocket What is your favorite toy? Baby Racoon What is your favorite snacks? Croutons EASTWARD STARS OF THE MONTH What is your favorite Nursery Rhyme? Twinkle twinkle little star Congratulations to the following students who have been chosen for the September Star of the If you could be any animal, which animal would you be? Month. Your teachers have notice that you are being an outstanding student this month and se- Cheetah lected you for this honor. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you Riley Ewton th go? Forest to see all the animals What is your full name, what grade are you in? Riley Christopher Rod Ewton, 4 grade Luke Cummins, Kindergarten If you could be anyone in the world, who would it be and why? Spiderman because I wish I What is your full name? Luke Matthew Cummins could fly and throw webs. What is your favorite color? Blue What are your favorite hobbies to do after school? Watch TV and relax Who is your favorite superhero? Black Panther If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Lava What do you want to be when you grow up? Firefighter Who is your role model and why? Crazy, because I like going crazy and mechanic Tell me about the best part of your day. P.E. What is your favorite cartoon? Power Rangers What made you smile today? Seeing Hudsin What is your favorite toy? Power Rangers Can you tell me an example of kindness that you have shown? Being kind to someone What is your favorite snacks? Honey Bun What did you learn today that you didn’t know yesterday? How to multiply 18 x 4 What is your favorite Nursery Rhyme? The Itsy Bitsy Tell me about a memory that make you happy. Me with my dad on the jetski Spider Marleigh Weger If you could be any animal, which animal would you be? What is your full name, and what grade are you in? Marleigh Chrystine Weger, 5th grade Deer If you could be anyone in the world, who would be and why? I want to be myself. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you What are your favorite hobbies to do afterschool? Play basketball, soccer, softball, swim, go? Sunset Cove and ride my skateboard. rd Easton Boney, 3 grade If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Invisibility What is your full name? Easton McCoy Boney Who is your role model and why? My Nana and Papa because they help me every day. What is your favorite color? Red Tell me about the best part of your day. When I went to P.E. and practiced basketball Who is your favorite superhero? Black Panther What made you smile today? My sister Kinzee gave me her goldfish What do you want to be when you grow up? Carpenter Can you tell me an example of kindness that you have shown? I let my friend take the book What is your favorite movie? Home Alone I wanted. What is your favorite toy? Army men What did you learn today that you didn’t know yesterday? How to divide numbers with 5 What is your favorite snacks? Granola Bar digits. What is your favorite book? I Survived Shark Attack Tell me about a memory that makes you happy. When I went to Disney World. Erika Gasca If you could be any animal, which animal would you be? th Chicken What is your full name, and what grade are you in? Erika Gasca Cintora, 6 grade If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you If you could be anyone in the world, who would it be and why? Ariaana Grande. She is such a great singer. go? Back to Yellowstone National Park Bella Hall, 3rd grade What are your favorite hobbies to do after school? Rest on the couch while I eat a snack, read my book, watch Netflix after I finish my homework, and if I can, go outside What is your full name? Bella Reece Hall and play. What is your favorite color? Pink and purple If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Moving things with my mind. Who is your favorite superhero? Spider Woman Who is your role model and why? My mom, since she has long hair and has light brown What do you want to be when you grow up? Police Of- skin, like me. ficer Tell me about the best part of your day. Even though 7 of my fish pets died, 3 of them sur- What is your favorite movie? Strange Magic vived, and that makes me happy. What is your favorite toy? Mermaid What made you smile today? The stories of my besties What is your favorite snacks? Nutella and sunflower Can you tell me an example of kindness that you have shown? Once a girl fell and hit her seeds chest, she said her head was hurting, we went and told the teacher about it and I What is your favorite book? Creepy Pour of Underwear took her to the nurse office. If you could be any animal, which animal would you be? What did you learn today that you didn’t know yesterday? How to multiply whole numbers White Tiger times a fraction. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you Tell me about a memory that makes you happy? The memories with my pets go? Disney World Marlene Montes, Soph. Marlene Montes, Soph. 11 By: Katelynn Tackett Fun Page