The Beacon 100 Years as “A Light in the Hills”

NO. 6 RIVERSIDE C HRISTIAN S CHOOL L OST C REEK , KY 41348 M AY 2007 25 CENTS Every grad takes part… Baccalaureate service Seniors speak at Commencement By Joey Gross honors graduates Beacon Staff

Graduation time is here and school is coming to a close. Tonight is the night our be- loved basketball court will be turned into a beautiful audito- rium. A stage is built. Live trees and flowers among other numerous decorations will be brought in to make this graduation night memo- rable. The senior class of 2007, the eighth grade graduates, and kindergarten class will be honored Friday, May 18 by family, teachers, staff, and Front row, l-r: T. Combs, K. French, C. Hogg, M. Watkins, A. Back, friends. B. Butters, K. Noble, D. Hollan. Back row, l-r: E. Whitt, D. Smith, Junior class escorts Kendra T. Back, T. Fugate, B. Baker, A. Enfusse. Crowe and Joey Gross will By Whitney Noble with solo parts and as a group. light the candles that line the Beacon Staff Miss. Thompson, one of the aisle and then escort the senior advisors, dedicated a eighth grade graduates. The seniors and eighth song to the seniors which she The senior graduates will be graders and their family and played on a flute, “Me and escorted in to the traditional friends gathered at the God”. “Pomp and Circumstance”. Drushal Memorial Church on Then the seniors gave their They will be escorted by Riverside`s campus Sunday presentation “The Best Mem- Whitney Noble and Randall for the traditional Baccalaure- ory.” Hardin. After everyone is in their ate service to honor the Mrs. Keck sang a solo “He L-r: Brett Stacy, Paige Sizemore, Brandon Hudson graduates of 2007. Leadeth Me” which led up to special seats, Rev James awards will include academic ude and the recessional. After everyone else was the message of the service pre- Sluss will lead in the opening honors, citizenship, and oth- The senior graduates are seated, all of the graduates sented by Mr. Lorie Keck He prayer. Paige Sizemore will ers. Brandon Hudson, Paige filed in while Miss. referred to the seniors give her Salutatory Address. The eighth grade graduates Sizemore and Brett Stacy. Burroughs played the piano. motto which is “Learners To- Brett Stacey will present a will delight everyone with The eighth grade graduates Senior Brandon Hudson, day; Leaders Tomorrow.” He poem. After the seniors pre- their special music. are Brian Baker, Ashley Back, valedictorian of the senior pointed out how they have al- sent their special music, The kindergarten class will Treven Back, Bethany Butters, class, prayed. Mrs. Keck then ready been leaders and will Brandon Hudson will give his have a part in the program Tia Combs, Andrew Enfusse, led everyone in a hymn continue to be. Valedictory Address. also. Riverside’s Administrator Katlynn French, Tayler “Trust and Obey”. He also included the class Special music will be pro- Ernie Roberts and Board Fugate, Carla Hogg, Deanna Paige Sizemore, the saluta- verse Proverbs 24:6 “A wise vided by the Lower Lights. Member Rev. James Sluss will Hollan, Kayla Noble, Daniel torian, led in a responsive man has great power, and a Miss Beverly Burroughs, present Bibles and diplomas to Smith, Maura Watkins, Eric reading “True Wisdom”. For man of knowledge increases Assistant Administrator, and the graduates. Whitt. their part, the eighth graders strength.” He encouraged the Mr. Daniel VanSkyhawk, The school song will be The kindergarten graduates sang two songs “ I Love You seniors to use the wisdom they principal, will present a num- sung and Mr. Ernie Roberts are Sherida Marshall, Colton So” and “O Happy Day”. ber of awards to the graduates and other students. The will dismiss in prayer. Miss Smith, Wesley Voth. They sang enthusiastically Cont. p. 2 BACCALAUREATE Burroughs will play the prel- 2 THE B EACON May 2007 Honor Roll Students show appreciation for faculty, staff High School 5th 6 Weeks Junior High 5th 6 Weeks Notes of Principal’s List Principal’s List Brett Stacy 96.1 Ashley Back 96.3 Appreciation Paige Sizemore 95.9 Bethany Butters 95. Brandon Hudson 95.7 Riverside Student Council; Kendra Crowe 95.6 Honor Roll It is with great pride that I Joey Gross 95.6 Treven Back 94.6 write this note. I personally Honor Roll Patrick Haddix 93.6 want to thank each and every- Dell Rose 94.7 Aungelica Downing 93.3 one of you on a job well done on the Staff Appreciation Din- Justin Tapio 94.6 Katlynn French 91.6 ner. I certainly enjoyed it and I Whitney Noble 93.1 Maura Watkins 90.1 Each faculty and staff member was presented with a gift, know that I speak for all the Randall Hardin 92. and then they all sang for the students. others in attendance when I Beretta Roberts 91.6 Honorable Mention On Thursday, Student Coun- say “It was Great”! I am very Honorable Mention Tommy Moore 88.3 By Jessi Lovins cil did a special chapel for the proud of the way you represent Jessica Sizemore 89.9 Kayla Noble 88.2 Beacon Staff teachers. Paige Sizemore, our school in all the things you Jessi Lovins 89.4 Tia Combs 87.2 Council president, gave an do. You show, through your Colton Terry 89.3 For Teachers/Staff Appre- opening speech. Council mem- actions, that we have a school Seth VanSkyhawk 87.8 ciation Week, all the teachers, bers gave humorous readings that excels in developing a staff and spouses were treated Courtney Marshall 87.2 about stress for teachers. Po- class of young people who to a meal at the Ponderosa ems were read about various will go out into the world and Steak House in Hazard the teachers and staff for the stu- make Riverside look good. Saturday the annual event dents to figure out who the Thanks, started. teachers were. Mr. Roberts

Student Council Thank you for all the nice things you did for the teachers and staff last week. I am espe- cially grateful for Randall, Beretta and Katy helping in the classroom. I’d just like to say I Ernie and Bea Roberts enjoy appreciate Student Council !!!. Ponderosa dinner Sincerely, Mrs. Watkins Throughout the week teach- Colton and Dell displayed their These are the kindergarten graduates: Wesley Voth, Colton ers and staff members were drama talent. given small gifts to show they Smith, Sherida Marshall. are appreciated. Following that, the junior On Wednesday the mem- class did a humorous skit teas- Return of the Runions bers of the Student Council ing the teachers. gave many of the teachers a From p. 1 BACCALAUREATE ing in many different ways. break, teaching their classes When the group left, Ed have gained, especially in for half an hour at a time. made up his mind to come choosing their heroes, as they Also donuts and drinks were back and finish a project they get ready to face the world provided in the teachers had to leave undone. So they Before everyone left to the lounge. came back. song “Savior, Like a Shep- The Runions returned and herd Lead Us,” Brett Stacy, spent several days completing senior, prayed. the installation of new showers The service was even more in the third floor visitors quar- The program took a serious special because of the decora- ters of Wheeler Home. turn when Joey Gross had a tions by Mrs. Gross and the Ed worked for years with reading for staff members and art class. The church was heavy equipment and Betty Brandon Hudson had a read- beautifully decorated with Ed and Betty Runion are worked at a Nutrition Site for ing “ A Teacher's Creed.” orange and blue flowers, the from Markle, Indiana, just Senior Citizens. They are sup- The program ended with class colors. The Baccalaure- south of Fort Wayne. They posed to be retired, but it does- Paige Sizemore, Student gifts being handed out and the ate service is only one step to belong to Partners in Ministry n’t seem to fit their agenda. Council president, substi- school song was sung. Ran- getting ready for graduation and were a part of that group Their parting comment was tuted for office staff for an dall Hardin had closing and getting the seniors ready when they came in March and “The fellowship here has been hour. prayer. to face the world alone. spent a week on campus help- terrific. We hope to return.” THE BEACON May 2007 3 Students receive awards Melodrama claimed success Paige Sizemore, Brett Stacy. Hard work brings rewards. By Dell Rose Completed Book-It Program The annual Honors Day took Beacon Staff place Wednesday, May 16, Sherida Marshall, Laurie Mullins, Colton Smith, Wesley Voth, Cur- to recognize the accomplish- “Give My Regards To ments of many students from tis Watts, Alexis Haddix, Kaleigh Smith, Judah Voth. Broadway.” The Riverside kindergarten to seniors. Accelerated Reader annual PTF play was a suc- Honors Day started with a 10 Points or less—Brian Johnson, cess! popular family style lunch Robby Rios, Crystal French, This year's play “Someone served to the students. The Deanna Noble, Kendra Crowe, Save My Baby, Ruth”, is a special lunch was to show Joey Gross, Colton Terry, Zane story about a candy shop the students how much they Watts, Jordan Daniels, Brittany owner named Praline Candy, are appreciated when they are Neace, Austin Fugate, Andy En- who is being pressured into doing their best. fusse, Tommy Moore, Laura Bai- selling by a local crook ley, Patrick Haddix, Tia Combs, At 1:40 p.m. a reception named Sydney Swindle. was held in the multi-purpose Katlynn French, Caleb Tapio, Michael Roberts, Felix Wagers. Swindle wants the property room for the high school and 10 to 20 Points —Ethan Potter, so it can be sold to a land de- junior high honored students Aaron Enfusse, Treven Back, veloper who will demolish Sidney Swindle (Andy Keck) Ada Sourball (Kathy Keck) and parents who were able to John Tincher, Vanessa Noble, the store and build a subway. attend. Kaleigh Smith, Maura Watkins, Praline Candy, however, The first through sixth Alexis Haddix, Aungelica Down- refuses to sell. So in a des- grades held their reception in ing, Bethany Butters, Judah Voth, perate attempt to force Mrs. the cafeteria. The students got Zack Watts, Kayla Watts, Jammie Candy into selling, Sydney to enjoy delicious home made Napier. Swindle and his half-baked More than 20 Points—Rose Had- treats, chips and pop. accomplice, Ada Sourball, The final part of Honors dix 21.2, Ashley Back, 24.0, Tif- fany Johnson 26.4, Beacher Noble kidnapped the child of Pra- Day began at 2:00 p.m. in the 26.8, Jacob Baker 40.3, Tyler line Candys widowed niece, gymnasium. Many honors Hudson 51.1, Jessi Lovins 62.1. hoping that the money for the were given. The parents Incredibly Improved ransom would bankrupt the seemed very pleased with 1st Felix Wagers-Reading, Sci- shop and force her into sell- their children’s awards. More ence, 2nd Ethan Potter-Spelling, ing. honors will be awarded at Social Studies, Michael Roberts- The story has a “sweet end- Commencement. Reading, John Tincher-Math, 3rd ing” when both of the crooks Following is a list of awards: Caleb Tapio-Reading, 4th Tiffany are caught back at the shop Penny Candy (Christy Haddix), Ernest Noble (Lorie Keck), Praline Student Council Johnson-Penmanship, 5th Daniel baby-in-hand. Hooray! Candy (Becky Baker) Paige Sizemore— Pres. White-Reading, Victor Hudson- Math, 6th Austin Fugate-Over All The play was a melodrama Joey Gross —Vice Pres. and sometimes their humor Bethany Butters— Sec. Improvement Brett Stacy— Treas. 7th Tommy Moore-Grammar, can be taxing, but not this Randall Hardin— Chaplain Wickie Noble-Over All Improve- one. The humor was direct, Brandon Hudson-12th Rep. ment, 8th Andrew Enfusse simple, and poignant. Jessi Lovins--11 th Rep. Grammar, Kayla Noble- This play is a kind of ther- Michael Fugate— 9th Rep. Grammar, Brian Baker-Math, apy for the cast. Beretta Roberts—9th Rep. 9th Jessica Sizemore-Math, Home Mrs. Roberts, who played Tia Combs— 8th Rep. Economics, Spanish 1, Michael Minnie, the child, said that, Katlynn French—8th Rep. Fugate-History, 10th Courtney Marshall-Math, Michael Robin- “It was great fun.” Maura Watkins—8th. Rep. The play is a great River- Heather Baker— 7th Rep/ son-History, 11th Joey Gross- Spanish 1, Jessi Lovins-Over All side tradition. Two thumbs Aungelica Downing–7th Rep. Taffy (Wanda Noble), Toffee (Donna Southwood), Tom (John Attitude, Jason Napier-Math, way up! Nearly Perfect Attendance Smith), Hubert (Larry Monroe) Wesley Voth, Curtis Watts, Colton Terry-Englsih 11. Alexis Haddix, Judah Voth, Elementary Art Jacob Baker, Tyler Hudson, Sherida Marshall, Laurie Mullins, Beacher Noble, Tiffany Johnson, Colton Smith, Wesley Voth, Cur- Crystal French, Daniel White, tis Watts, Vanessa Noble, Felix Jordan Daniels, Brian Johnson, Wagers, Alexis Haddix, Rose Jammie Napier, Haddix, Ethan Potter, Michael Deanna Noble, Mary Strong, Roberts, Kaleigh Smith, John Heather Baker, Tommy Moore, Tincher, Judah Voth, Jacob Wickie Noble, Tia Combs, Baker, Tyler Hudson, Beacher Katlynn French, Kayla Noble, Noble, Kayla Watts, Caleb Tapio, Eric Whitt, Danielle Landrum, Aaron Enfusse, Tiffany Johnson, Farron Heit (Paul Weaver), Villains foiled again Marilee Strong, Justin Tapio, Mrs. Murphy (Brenda Johnson), Cindy Grade (Marcia Thomp- Laura Bailey, Kendra Crowe, Cont. p. 8. HONORS Minnie (Bea Roberts) son) 4 THE BEACON May 2007 Seniors Spotlights Staff host seniors

By David Poppy Stacy’s Angels won that. Beacon Staff Next was a ski race but Hud- son’s Hotties took that one.

The last event was several The seniors were warmly rounds of corn hole competi- welcomed as they walked into tion. Stacy’s Angels took that the multi-purpose room to one putting Hudson’s Hotties spend time at a reception and Stacy’s Angels in a tie hosted by the teachers and breaker. It was close but after staff.. Brandon Hudson said, Brandon and Mr. Keck were “I was surprised when I tangled up in the hoola hoops, walked in and saw everything victory went to the team of the teachers had done for us”. Stacy’s Angels. As the evening began the Brandon Hudson Paige Sizemore Brett Stacy The only real serious time group was divided into teams. of the whole evening was By Kendra Crowe best out of everything and be Paige’s final thoughts on Brett was the captain of when Mr. Monroe shared a Beacon Staff the best you can be; the choice being a senior are “Riverside is Stacy’s Angels. Brandon was devotion from Chicken Soup is yours!” like a great big family and the captain of Hudson’s Hot- for the Soul. This Senior Spotlight is fo- Brandon’s final thought your time here passes fast.” ties. Paige was captain of Siz- After all the hustling and cused on Michael Brandon about the whole thing is that zling Sizemores. hooraying, refreshments were Hudson. Brandon is the 17 “your time flies by so enjoy it This Senior Spotlight is fo- Hudson’s Hotties won the served. The seniors com- year old son of Mike and and make every second cused on Johnny Brett Stacy. first game Pictionary. Then all mented that “the ice cream Bessie Hudson. He has one count!” Brett is the 18 year old son of 22 people went down to the and brownies went well to- brother Tyler and resides at Johnny Stacy and Lisa Barnett. gym to compete in a three gether and the veggie and Hardshell Caney, Kentucky. This Senior Spotlight is fo- He has 2 sisters and 4 brothers phase relay with real potatoes. He enjoys riding 4-wheelers cused on Cynthia Paige and resides at Guage, Ken- fruit pizzas were excellent!” and horses, spending time Sizemore. Paige is the 18 year tucky. with family and hanging out old daughter of William He enjoys spending time with friends. Sizemore and Sherri Pitts. She with his family and Brittany. He participates in basket- has two brothers and two sis- He participates in basketball, ball, baseball and cross coun- ters and resides at Rous- baseball, and Student Council. try. Something not too many seau, Kentucky. Something not too many peo- people know about him, he In her spare time she likes ple know is that he gets embar- says, is that he is shy. riding horses and 4-wheeling, rassed easily and he is sensi- When asked what are some eating, and spending time with tive. of your greatest accomplish- everybody. When asked what are some ments, he answered, “I hiked Something not too many of his accomplishments, he to the bottom of the Grand people know, she says, is that answered, his art work, making Canyon and back in one day.” her hair used to be blonde. the 14th Region All-Star Bas- He might not have men- Paige participates in every- ketball Team, and making the tioned this but in his junior thing, including cheerleading, 1500 points for basketball in year, he accepted a daunting basketball, softball, and cross his high school career. task. Someone was needed to country. He says after graduation he step into the role of hero in a When asked what are some is going to attend technical PTF melodrama. He learned of her accomplishments, she college to become a master the lines in less than two said, one is her art work. She electrician. weeks and performed quite won Over All at the Heritage Brett said he has learned a well. Fair and an ACSI blue ribbon. lot of new things as a senior He says that after gradua- Her plan after graduation is and to enjoy your time in tion he is going to technical to go to Lee’s Junior College school and make every day college for diesel mechanics. and to enter the program to count. Brandon said he has learned become an R.N. When asked if he had wis- to “enjoy your time in school, Paige said she has learned as dom for next year’s seniors, he do as much as you can and a senior to enjoy every day, said “ to make the best of eve- have as many friends as you take the bad with the good and rything and be the best you can can.” not to hurt anyone. When be, the choice is yours.” His When asked if he had any asked if she had wisdom for final thought on being a senior words of wisdom for future future seniors, she said to get is to make EVERY DAY seniors, he said, “Make the involved with everything. count! THE BEACON May 2007 5 Singing as they go... Do you know the seniors? They are the Lower Lights Cheer, cheer she surely will. Riding horses gives her a By Seth VanSkyhawk The name of the program thrill. Beacon Staff that they are currently doing is A hard worker is her claim; called “Choosing God's Way.” ______is her name. They have sung their way They have performed at Neace across Eastern Kentucky and Memorial in Ned, Kentucky With friends he loves to be, parts of Ohio, singing for the and at Turners Creek Mennon- Especially from 8 until 3. Lord, witnessing and having ite Church to name a few. Baseball and basketball he an impact on the community. Mrs. Keck said, “ The pro- does play, They are the Lower Lights. gram is challenging the kids to ______can camp a night Mrs. Keck says, “ If anyone make the right choices.” As for away. wants to be in the program, next year Mrs. Keck hopes to they need to join at the begin- get in more local churches and ______is his name. ning of the year.” There are travel into Indiana. Basketball is his favorite game. currently 16 participants rang- Grilled cheese is his favorite ing from K to 9th grade. food. He’s always in a good mood.

Class News Seniors Brandon Hudson, Paige Sizemore, and Brett Stacy Kindergarten into the pupa stage. We put we worked together on a pro- We were glad to have a visi- wait to see her when she The kindergarteners are them into a big old net and ject, then worked on addi- tor in our classroom last week. comes to visit. busy practicing for graduation. they hatched into butterflies. tional projects in groups. Mr. Shumaker helped us with We are getting the motions We went to the playground Our class project investi- our science projects and Juniors down. We’ve made May bas- and released them. They were gated the effect of weight on brought us three new soccer We just got done with the kets and Mother’s Day cards. pretty. the flight times of paper heli- goals. Thank you, Partners in Junior/Senior banquet. We We're working on mosaic but- We have been enjoying sci- copters. We found that add- Ministry! had a great time. We took the terflies for summer. We’re ence. Judah showed us how to ing weight to our helicopters For Bible we made lamps out seniors to Ryan’s Steakhouse, very excited about graduating blast a grape out of a bottle. decreased their flight times. of clay like people did in Je- then ice-skating and finally and summer. He used sugar, yeast, warm Caleb and Aaron studied the sus’s time. They filled them bowling. water and a 2-liter bottle. relationship between the abil- with oil and burned a wick We are now getting ready First and Second Grade by Michael Roberts ity to sprint and the ability to coming out one end of the for graduation, by helping set We have been studying but- Third and Fourth Grades perform a standing broad lamp. things up in the gym. We terflies. First, they were Riverside third and fourth jump. They found that in We got a thank you note wish the seniors the best of small caterpillars and each graders participated in the Sci- general the faster a person can from Mrs. Alex and a picture luck and we will miss you. day they got bigger and big- ence Fair held May 10. First sprint, the farther he/she can of Rebekah Anne. We can’t We love you all. ger. We watched them go jump. Jacob, Kayla, and Beacher looked at the size and depth of craters that are made by dropping balls from different heights. Balls dropped from 150 cm made bigger and deeper craters than those dropped from 30 cm. Zack, Tiffany, and Tyler looked at the effect of the sun on apple rings. The sun dried the exposed apple rings more than if they were protected by sunscreen or covered by a box. We also enjoyed a hike up the hill to look at plants, and we helped clean up our cam- Mr. Shumaker helps third graders (l-r: Beacher Noble, pus using the newly pur- Kayla Watts, and Jacob Baker) as they demonstrate how First and second graders released their butterflies and chased “grabbers” for picking they made craters for their Science Fair experiment. watched them fly away. up trash. 6 THE BEACON May 2007 It seemed like a World Series… SPORTS Juniors host seniors Rams claim diamond victory SPOTLIGHT Full Name: Walter Andrew By Brandon Hudson were feeling pretty confident. Smith Beacon Staff I went into the seventh in- ning with 14 strikeouts looking Birth date: August 2,1989 It was just another game for for my last three. I got 2 of Parents: John & Sylvia Smith the Rams. A beautiful day for them but gave up 4 runs to Red Sports played/ posi- baseball, too. We were all Bird which put them ahead 5- tion: Baseball/3rd base reporting to the field around 2. It was devastating. I re- Favorite food: Pizza 4:00 as Coach Keck had in- member saying our one chance If a movie were made about structed so we could go and we blew it. But I was my life this actor would play through our stretching routine wrong again because we still my role: Andy Keck as usual. As we stood there had one more chance at bat. talking we thought we knew Michael Fugate was up first. what the evening held; we He got two strikes right off had an idea, but, boy, were but stayed alive with two foul we wrong. balls. This is unusual. Then We stretched, ran our lap the next pitch he hit a blooper around the field and got to to the pitcher. Well, he got our positions ready to play. out, but I just can’t explain So the game started and Red how encouraging this was for Seniors cut up in “Paradise” Bird scored one run the first the team. It’s hard to put into inning. It got me down but I words how pumped up we By Jessi Lovins president Colton Terry. Brett ignored it the best I could and were. This started the whole Beacon Staff Stacy, senior class president, kept going. streak. The scored stayed 1-0, Red Next to bat was Seth. He got A Tropical Paradise was the Bird, until the third inning. up and ripped a line drive to Walter Smith theme of this springs Junior- Then the Rams pulled right field. Next batter Joey Senior Banquet held recently through with 2 runs. We Gross ripped a line drive to left Favorite singer/group: Toby in Lexington. went into the fourth inning field followed by another by Keith The juniors and their advi- with a one run lead and held it Brett Stacy. Now Brett had Top 3 songs: Mexico, Country sors arrived early at Ryan's 3 innings. knocked one run in, which was Boy Can Survive and Long Steak House and magically Our hopes were flying high Seth. Black Train created in their banquet room as we went into the top of the I was next to bat and hit a Hobbies: Hunting and Fishing a beautiful tropical setting, seventh inning. Jason had grounder to second but beat Something not too many peo- especially in the senior class caught two difficult fly balls. out the throw and knocked ple know about me: I’m high colors of orange and royal Brandon Potter caught a run Joey in for another run. Next tempered blue. saving fly in center, and Seth batter was Brandon Potter who Words to describe me: Nice, When the seniors, their ad- made a few really good plays got walked which loaded the quiet and caring visors and other invited guest the previous innings. So we bases. Next batter Jason Something I absolutely can't arrived, everyone was wel- Napier also got walked which live without: Friends comed by the junior class walked Brett in for the tying Favorite magazine: Outdoor run. Life Now Walter Smith was up to Favorite school subject: His- responded and Dell Rose, jun- tory ior, had prayer. bat with bases loaded and all we needed was one more run If I could relive any past After the dinner the juniors event in history it would be: had a slideshow of pictures to win the ball game. Believe it or not, Walter got walked, World War II throughout the years of the Peron I would like to meet: seniors. Mrs. Southwood sang which brought me in, the win- ning run! George Washington a solo and the juniors per- Person I admire the most: formed two skits. We went crazy celebrating. After all the hard work and My Uncle After the dinner the classes Something really important went to the Lexington Ice Cen- fighting through all the losses, it felt so good to win. to me: Guns ter where they could skate, or Favorite sports team: Tampa play basketball. Most did both. Even though this was just a regular high school game, to Bay The final activity of the night Best athlete I have ever consisted of cosmic bowling at me it felt like we won the World Series. Just to see these faced: My dog Eastland. Morning was getting In 10 years I would like to close so the juniors treated nine other players standing behind me, giving it their all see myself: Married and doing everyone to a breakfast at nothing Waffle House before the trip and then coming together as a Juniors, front row, l-r: J. Napier, C. Terry, D. Rose. Back , l-r: K. team to win a ball game. Crowe, J. Gross, W. Noble, D. Poppy, S. VanSkyhawk, J. Lovins back to the Riverside campus. Lady Rams vs. Jackson City THE BEACON May 2007 7 The Lady Rams just didn’t SPORTS have enough to keep up with the Jackson City Lady Tigers. SPORTS SPOTLIGHT By Whitney Noble Riverside vs. Buckhorn When they played their double Beacon Staff The Lady Rams went into header, the first game score Full name : Ashley Nicole If I could relive any past the game with not much hope was Lady Rams 0, Lady Tigers Back event in history it would be: Lady Rams vs. OBI to lean on with the record of 0- 24. The second game was Birth date : 09/29/1992 The signing of The Lady Rams had their 6. But they didn’t give up. Lady Tigers 16, Lady Rams 0. Parents : Mary Hale/ Delmar the Declaration of Independ- bats going the first inning but They fought all the way to the Lady Rams vs. Breathitt Back ence. couldn't keep them up the end. The Lady Rams took on Sports played/position : soft- Person in history I would whole game. OBI got the win At the bottom of the seventh Breathitt once again, but it was ball/ right field like to meet : Anne Frank with the score of 10, Lady they needed 2 to tie the game just too hot for the Lady Rams Favorite food : cheeseburgers Rams 4. and 3 to win. Bethany Butters to hold the Lady Cats. The Lady Rams vs. Knott Co. was up and got walked. Next score was Lady Cats 16, Lady If a movie were made about The Lady Rams just didn't was Beretta Roberts who hit Rams 0. my life this actor would play have enough girls to keep up one over the infielders heads my role : Jennifer Aniston with Knott County. It was and got to first which put Beth- cold and the girls were all any at second. Favorite singer/group : shook up after 2 of the Lady Then Aungelica Downing Nickleback Rams got hit by the ball. The was up and she also got Top songs: Better than Me, final score was Knott Co. 25, walked which meant all bases Into the Ocean Lady Rams 10. were loaded. Then Whitney Hobbies : softball, reading, Noble was up to bat and hit it listening to music to center field and got a triple. Something not too many peo- Not only did they tie the ple know about me : I’m self game but they also won the conscious Ashley Back game, Lady Rams 15, Buck- Words to describe me : Person I most admire :God horn 14. Nice, Smart, Quiet Something really important Something I absolutely can’t to me : my cell phone live without : friends Favorite sports team : Colts/ Peyton Manning Beretta and Paige Favorite magazine :Seventeen In 10 years I would like to Favorite school subject : Lady Rams vs. Red Bird see myself : Married with a Bible good job. The Lady Rams tried to hold the Lady Cardinals but just couldn’t do like they thought they should. The final score Rams vs. JBS Rams VS. Buckhorn was Red Bird 25, Lady Rams The next game was JBS vs. The next game was the 4. the Rams at Riverside. JBS Buckhorn Wildcats tangling Kendra Crowe Lady Rams vs. Owsley Co. scored 4 runs in the first in- with the Rams. It was a close Lady Rams vs. Breathitt The Lady Rams tried their ning, 5 the in the third inning game at the first, but the The Lady Rams tried their hardest to win against the Lady and added 3 in the sixth. The Wildcats came out with the hardest to put up a win Owls, but they just couldn’t Rams got some runners on win 19-0. against the Breathitt Lady keep up with them. The final base but lost a hard game 12 Cats but it just wasn't enough. score was Lady Owls 10, Lady to 0. Rams 5. Rams vs. Owsley Co. The final score was Breathitt Erin Butters 29, Lady Rams 10. Lady Rams vs. Knott Co. The Owsley County Owls Lady Rams vs. Wolfe Co. The Lady Rams tried hard came to Riverside to play the The Lady Rams kept up once again, but it just wasn’t Rams. It was a hard game for with the Lady Wolves right enough against the Lady Patri- the Rams, and they lost 19 to down to the end. They never ots. The final score favored 2. The two runs for Riverside gave up. Their spirits were Knott Co. 22, Riverside 2. came from Brandon Hudson high, but the final score was and Brandon Potter with Wolfe Co. 11, Lady Rams 8. RBI`s from Joey Gross and By Jason Napier Rams vs. Breathitt Jason Napier. Lady Rams vs. Perry Cen- Beacon Staff The game was a strenuous tral Rams vs. Jackson City one through the heat and hav- It was a hard fought game The Lady Rams just could- Rams vs. Wolfe Co. ing to wait an hour and half to the end, but the Jackson n’t keep up with the Lady The Riverside Rams played before starting to play because Tigers came out on top win- Commodores, but they sure a hard fought game against the umpires not being there. ning 15 to 1. The Rams run did try. The game ended the visiting Wolves but they But the Bobcats won 29-1 came by Brandon Hudson and quickly with the score of came up short, 12 to 0, when Seth Vanskyhawk scored the the RBI from Seth Vansky- Perry Central 21, Lady Rams the game was called due to a run for the Rams. The RBI 2. hawk. Whitney Noble storm. came from Brandon Hudson. 8 THE BEACON May 2007 Riverside Christian School NON-PROFIT RCS friends fulfill mother’s wish -A Light in the Hills- ORG. Lost Creek, KY 41348 U.S. POSTAGE PAID that community often came to LOST CREEK, KY Riverside for youth rallies, camps, July 4th, and special church services. The Noble family moved to Frankfort in 1966. Then in March of this year, Mrs. Noble passed away after a short bout with cancer. One of her last requests was that her posses- sions be donated to Riverside for any way that they could be used. PR team travels Even though Mothers Day From p. 3. HONORS dix, Treven Back, Tia Combs, The request was fulfilled by hadn't arrived just yet, some Kayla Noble, Maura Watkins, her daughters Minerva Sue to Raystown, PA long-time friends of Riverside Zach Watts, Erin Butters, Crystal Eric Whitt, Laurie Mullins, (Noble) Abbott and Annetta were fulfilling a mother's French, Victor Hudson, Daniel Colton Smith, Curtis Watts, (Noble) Griffin and her son Andy Keck, Brandon Hud- White, Cody Creech, Jordan wish. Alexis Haddix, Kaleigh Smith, David Noble all of whom live son and Brett Stacy took a Daniels, Austin Fugate, Brian Jacob Baker, Kayla Watts, Zack The mother, Ethel Noble, in Frankfort. Another daughter tiring but enjoyable eight Johnson, Jammie Napier, Deanna Watts, Brian Baker, Ashley lived many years up on Fu- Dorothy lives in Junction City. hour trip to Raystown, Penn- Noble, Robby Rios, Mary Strong, Back, Wesley Voth, Judah Voth, gates Fork, not far from Riv- sylvania recently. They went Zane Watts. Sherida Marshall (top person). erside. Her home was always Thinking back on their moth- to tell the people of the Ray- Junior High Art Elementary Area Awards open to Riverside workers to Heather Baker, Aungelica Down- Bible -2nd Alexis Haddix, Ka- ers many years of faithful stown Brethren Church about come on Sunday afternoons ing, Patrick Haddix, Tommy leigh Smith, 5th Daniel White, walking with the Lord, the sib- the work that Riverside does and conduct a Sunday School Moore, Wickie Noble, Brian 6th Mary Strong; Reading -2nd lings expressed in unison. in the hills of eastern Ken- for folks up the holler. Baker, Ashley Back, Treven Alexis Haddix, 3rd Jacob Baker, "We have some big shoes to tucky. Mrs. Noble and others from Back, Bethany Butters, Tia Tyler Hudson, 5th Crystal fill.” They entertained, encour- Combs, Andy Enfusse, Katlynn French, 6th Jammie Napier, aged and informed with their French, Tayler Fugate, Carla Zane Watts; Math -1st Vanessa What do you plan to do after skits. They did not have Hogg, Deanna Hollan, Kayla No- Noble, 2nd Judah Voth, 5th you graduate from high much time to get to know the ble, Daniel Smith, Maura Wat- Crystal French, Erin Butters, 6th school? people. Because of a late kins, Eric Whitt. Robby Rios; Spelling -1st Polls starting baseball game, they Honor Roll (all year) Vanessa Noble, Felix Wagers, Brett Stacy – Go to school had a late start on their trip. Brett Stacy, Justin Tapio, Dell 2nd Alexis Haddix, Kaleigh By Colton Terry Paige Sizemore–Go to college They arrived at midnight, Rose, Randall Hardin Smith, 5th Erin Butters, 6th Jor- Beacon Staff got up the next morning, pre- Honorable Mention (all year) dan Daniels; Language -1st Seth VanSkyhawk– Work for Beretta Roberts, Jessi Lovins, sented their program, and left Vanessa Noble, 5th Erin Butters, the state Joey Gross, Kendra Crowe 6th Jordan Daniels; Social Stud- What do you plan to do this Whitney Noble– Go to college for home because of school Jr High Honor Roll (all year) ies -1st Vanessa Noble, 2nd summer? Courtney Marshall– Marry Monday. Ashley Back, Bethany Butters, Alexis Haddix, Kaleigh Smith, Randall Even though they couldn’t Treven Back, Katlynn French, Judah Voth, 5th Erin Butters, 6th Brandon Hudson– Work Michael Robinson– Find a take time to enjoy too many Maura Watkins Robby Rios; Science -1stVanessa Jason Napier– Work rich woman things in Raystown, they said Jr High Honorable Mention Noble, 2nd Alexis Haddix, Judah Laura Bailey– Go to Michigan Marilee Strong–Go to college they had a great time. “Good Tommy Moore, Aungelica Down- Voth; Math & Science Applica- ing, Kayla Noble, Patrick Haddix tion -2nd Michael Roberts, Justin Tapio– Sing with the Michael Fugate–Go to college trip, good people, and good St. Jude’s Mathathon Health -2nd Rose Haddix; Crea- Spice Girls food,” said Andy Keck. So overall it looks like everyone Vanessa Noble, Rose Haddix, tive Writing -2nd Rose Haddix, Treven Back– Sleep What is your favorite car- Jammie Napier, Robby Rios, had a good time. Kaleigh Smith; Hand Writing - Heather Baker– Go on vaca- toon show? Aungelica Downing, Patrick Had- 5th Erin Butters, 6th Jammie tion Napier; PE -3rd Caleb Tapio. Dee Noble– Go to the beach Gel Downing– Tom and Jerry Elementary Academics Erin Butters– Go to North Eric Whit– Tom and Jerry THE BEACON Excellence Overall Carolina Bethany Butters- Avatar This is a special issue 3rd Jacob Baker Caleb Tapio- Go places Katie French– Scooby Do published by the English 11 class for the senior class. Tyler Hudson Jacob Baker– Play video Austin Fugate– ed edd’n and Contributing writers are Kendra Crowe, Joey Gross, Randall Honors 2nd Rose Haddix games eddy Hardin, Jessi Lovins, Jason Napier, Whitney Noble, David Laurie Mullins– Goofy Kaleigh Smith Lexie Haddix– Go to Texas Poppy, Dell Rose, Seth VanSkyhawk, Colton Terry, Judah Voth Zane Watts– ed edd’n and Kaleigh Smith– Swim Brandon Hudson High Honors Colton Smith– Play baseball eddy Technical support came from Becky Baker, Nancy Hostetler, 1st Vanessa Noble Robby Rios– ed edd’n and Kendra Miller, and Larry Monroe 2nd Alexis Haddix eddy