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

No. 7 Riverside Christian School May 2006 25 cents Graduates celebrate their heritage It wasn’t the Oscars or a vis- first, welcomed everyone, and iting foreign dignitary, but looked to the past for the cameras were everywhere, and class. the flashes could nearly have Two other Valedictorians, replaced the mercury lights. Kendra Miller and Kimberly It was Commencement night Miller, also delivered their in the Riverside Christian addresses. Both spoke about School gymnasium. The their classmates and in relation graduating Class of 2006 and to their class motto “Learning the eighth grade graduates from our heritage while step- were being honored by par- ping into our future.” ents, family, teachers, and The eighth grade class took friends. the platform next for their Junior class escort Brett presentation “Dare to Do Stacy lit the candles that lined Right.” the aisle and then escorted in The elementary chorus sang the eighth grade graduates. two songs, first announcing The crowd that filled the the dedication of them to the gymnasium stood as the sen- seniors and saying “We love iors marched in to the tradi- you, Seniors.” tional Pomp and Circum- A presentation of awards stance. They were escorted by followed. A number of juniors Paige Sizemore and awards were presented on Brandon Hudson. Honors Day but the highest After Arnett Napier led in ones were reserved for gradua- prayer, each of the seven sen- tion night. The awards were iors had a part in the program. as follows: Bobbie Jo Haddix, one of the Curriculum Area Winners/ Baccalaureate honors grads three Valedictorians, spoke Cont. to GRADUATES p 6 The seniors made their first “Heavenly Sunlight.” Then the sang another hymn “He appearance in their caps and Responsive Reading “The Way Leadeth Me” and David Back, gowns Sunday, May 14 at the of Life” was read by Bobbie Jo Senior, lead everyone in a Baccalaureate service held at Haddix, senior. closing prayer. While “Savior the Drushal Memorial Brethren After that, the 2006 eighth Like a Shepard Lead Us” was Church right here on the River- grade class gave a presenta- being played, the graduates side campus. tion. Then Donald Tapio was Cont. to BACCA. page 3 Then service began about there to provide special music. 3:00 p.m. with Miss Beverly Next the 2006 senior class Burroughs playing a nice prel- gave a choral reading followed ude. After everyone was in the by Donna Southwood who chapel, a hymn “God Of Our sang a solo. Fathers” was sung. Then Rev. Tommy Miller, River- Kendra Miller, senior, stood up side alumnus, shared a special and gave a very moving message to the congregation he prayer. had prepared especially the After she was seated, every- seniors. Tommy Miller one sang another hymn After the message everyone The eighth grade graduates spoke at the baccalaureate service 2 THE BEACON May 23, 2006 Don’t be late…..for a very important date Learning outside of the classroom Too many people are wasting their high school experience In high school we learn reading, writing, and arithmetic. Then and only deciding to do things during their senior year. after a full day of learning some of us students enjoy extracur- Do not wait until your senior year to… get serious about your ricular activities. Do we realize, however, that while we are school work. By that time, most of your grades will already be enjoying softball, drama, football, or whatever the activity may on your permanent record. be, we are still actually learning. Don’t wait until your senior year to… worry about your per- Extracurricular activities teach students and prepare them for manent record because by that time all the things you’ve done their futures in a way that teachers and parents can not. are already there and you can’t do anything about it. They teach students commitment first of all. Being a part of a Don’t wait until your senior year to… get involved in school team of club requires all member to be there for everything to activities because then you’ve already missed out on all the fun, work properly. Generally, when a member doesn’t show up the and the experience that helps you to excel as a senior. coach or team leaders may get on to them but they’ll probably Hostetler receives Don’t wait until your senior year to… make friends. They can catch more slack from fellow members. Having to repeat in- help you get through high school and through the problems structions for absent members clarifies the need for commit- another award high school can bring. ment. The importance of each individual encourages commit- Another honor came posthu- Don’t wait until your senior year to… decide whether you ment. mously to Doran Hostetler. want to go to college and what you want to become. If you pro- Secondly, students learn to be on time. In “the real world” The coaches of the 55th Dis- crastinate about college, you might not get in right away. when you’re late for a meeting or job interview, it’s entirely trict selected Mr. Hostetler to Don’t wait until your senior year to… start thinking about unacceptable. Being involved with extracurricular activities be in the 14th Region Bas- scholarships and financial aid. When you wait, you might not teaches students that they have to be on time or there may be ketball Association Court of get the amount you normally would. consequences. Honor. Don’t wait until your senior year to… learn how to budget Also, being involved with extracurricular activities requires The announcement was your money. If you learn now, you might be able to afford col- team work and being able to work out problems with other peo- made at a special awards lege with help from scholarships and financial aid. ple. This is also a must in the work place. If you can’t get along dinner held at Hazard High Don’t wait until your senior year to… listen to your teachers, with your co-workers or boss your job will be a lot more diffi- School recently. A plaque parents and upperclassmen. The advice they give you can help cult. was presented to Mrs. you throughout life. Through extracurricular activities students are able to learn Hostetler in recognition of We encourage you to do everything now instead of waiting these different attributes and improve on them before they enter her husband. During his for your senior year. If you wait, you might regret it for the rest the work place. They’ll benefit now but also later on in life. forty years at Riverside, Mr. of your life. So do whatever it takes to prepare yourself for your future. Hostetler coached several Get involved. sports, including cross coun- try, basketball, baseball, and Persistence produces better persons softball. His love for sports reached As children grow, parents try to instill in them high standards, back to his high school days morals, and good character. This is good because what is in- when he participated in sev- stilled in a person at a young age is more likely to be seen in eral sports and to his college them as a teenager. years of football. The old phrase “ finish what you start” is one characteristics The Association also rec- many parents try to teach their children. This principle is very ognizes All—Region (14th) important in many areas of life, for example: education, athlet- young men and women and ics, clubs, etc. coaches. They, too, received Many times as young people we go into things head first and plaques. The Association find out very quickly that it is not quite what we expected. In does some services projects these situations we want to give up and get out quick. And that throughout the season as is understandable because we want to enjoy life and at that mo- well. ment the situation we are in does not seem enjoyable. Although sticking things out even when it is not what we want do is very commendable. The Beacon If we would take a minute to look back in history we would This is a special issue see that many famous men are only famous because they were Rose Wolfe and her daughter Sarah presented Kendra and published by the English 11 committed to a task. One of these famous men was Abraham Kimberly with special awards for community service class for the senior class. Lincoln. Before he was elected president he had run several Contributing writers are times for other offices and was defeated but he stayed commit- Paige Sizemore, Brandon ted to his desire to serve the people and now he is in all our his- Hudson, Brett Stacy, tory textbooks. Thomas Edison is also one who failed several Nancy Hostetler. times before he succeeded in inventing the light bulb. Persis- Technical support came tence can be very rewarding. from Becky Baker, Larry As we travel down the pathways of life we are going to be in Monroe, Kendra Miller, situations we would prefer to not be in. In those time we must Kimberly Miller, Bobbie stay committed, press on and in the end we will be a better per- Jo Haddix. son for it. Paige & Brandon escort seniors Brett Stacy lit the candles. THE BEACON May 23, 2006 3 It rained on their rides Seniors, juniors enjoy all-nighter On April 28 the juniors and By Paige Sizemore that could be completed by seniors spent the night in Lex- Beacon Staff using mathematical shills and ington, Kentucky. observing the different rides. The evening began with a King’s Island hosted their Here are some comments welcome from junior class 18th Annual Science and from the students and adults president, Brett Stacy. David Mathematics Day recently. about the trip. Back, senior class president, The event was not open to the Kendra Crowe—It was gave the response. Mrs. public just to students, spon- cold, but we still had fun. Mi- Hostetler had prayer. sors and teachers. chael Fugate—I wished I had We had dinner and entertain- Twenty-six Riverside stu- more time so I could ride more ment as well. Brandon Hud- dents, grades 7-10 went on the rides. It was a good trip. son showed a DVD of the sen- field trip. The students were Danielle Landrum— I had a ior’s baby pictures. A couple split up in groups of 4 or 5. lot of fun. I wished I could had songs were sung together and Several parents and staff su- done more. Joey Gross—I had Miss Thompson played the pervised the small groups. a fun time even though it was dulcimer. Then came the read- (L to R) Derek, Chase , Greg, Brandon , Brett, David Each group had worksheets wet and cold. ing of the Senior Prophecy by Paige Sizemore. Miss Thomp- son shared a devotional. The group went to Triangle Seniors hear prophecy, Park to take pictures. After taking pictures the next stop was the Lexington Ice Center. reveal their will Ice skating was followed by some exciting action on a bas- It was time for Senior Chapel was followed by a number of ketball court. Ice skating was and the seniors were nowhere presentations by the seniors as a new experience for some. to be found. a part of their Class Will. The Playing basketball can never Then the back gym doors bequests ranged widely from be passed up. were opened and in they came hermit crabs to a wooden Bowling followed shortly —riding, that is, in a blue ‘92 sword to Hershey kisses. after where we stayed until Festiva. This was a first! The seniors gathered together 1:00 AM. Nearby was a Waf- for several special presenta- fle House where we went to (L to R) Kendra, Kimberly, Bobbie Jo, Paige The car stopped, the seniors tions. They had chosen to have breakfast. fun. gether. Chase– It was really piled out, and they took their dedicate the 2006 yearbook to The juniors, seniors and the Derek-Very sweet spending fun. places on the stage. Student Coach Keck and Miss advisors arrived at Riverside time with the juniors. David- The junior class would like Council member Randall Har- Burroughs. Each of them was around 4:00 AM. It was killer. Bobbie Jo-It to thank the class advisors and din began the program with given a framed sample page as Here are some comments the was awesome. Kendra-Really others who helped put the Jr/ prayer. it will appear in the final Echo. seniors had about the Banquet: good...whole lot of fun and we Sr Banquet of 2006 together. The class also presented gifts to Kimberly-Everything went made a lot of memories to- Miss Burroughs presented their sponsors, Tommy and well. The juniors did a really each of the seniors with a gift Carol Miller and good job and made really good certificate from H &R Block. Coach Keck. memories. Greg-Actually had Mrs. Hostetler presented Then Coach Keck in turn Wilson receives scholarship Kendra Miller with her red rib- played his guitar and sang a Senior Greg Wilson has bon of Excellent for her entry song he had composed espe- in the ACSI Creative Writing cially for the Class of 2006. been chosen as the recipient of Festival. In closing gifts were pre- a Conservation Scholarship. sented to each senior and to His announcement was made Then a video was shown of each eighth grade graduate by by the Breathitt County Con- servation District. the seniors as babies, as they Council members Joey Gross, are now, and, well, possibly Ashley Tincher, Brandon Hud- The scholarship is offered to how they might be in 40 years. son and Paige Sizemore. students who are interested in The video was put together by Coach Keck led everyone in pursuing a career in natural Coach Keck, Paige Sizemore, singing the school song. resource conservation or a related field. The scholarship will con- Brandon Hudson and Brett Stacy. Cont. from BACCA p 1 Greg will be pursuing a ca- tinue each semester over a The Senior Class Prophecy filed out and formed a recep- reer in the field of Fish and four year period providing the was read by Council Vice tion line to be congratulated Wildlife Management. His student is continuing in a con- President Paige Sizemore. This by their families and parents are Walter and Patty servation field or study and his friends. Mr. Tapio Wilson of Hollyfork Road. grades are satisfactory. 4 THE BEACON May 23, 2006 Many students receive awards Staff hosts seniors

Hard work brings rewards. Incredibly Improved Moore The annual Honors Day took Overall—1st grade-Michael White Glove-Robby Rios The 2006 graduating seniors challenged the logical and ver- place Wednesday, May 17, to Roberts— 2nd Jacob Baker Creativity-John Barnett/Zane were the guests of honor Mon- bal power of contestants as the recognize the accomplishments Handwriting-2nd- Caleb Tapio Watts day night at a reception hosted Comeback Cucumbers were of many students from first Math-1st-Emmanual Wilson Helping Hand-Jordan Daniels/ by Riverside faculty and staff the first to solve a special su- Phonics-1st-John R. Tincher Tommy Moore in the beautifully transformed doko puzzle for the gradu- grade to seniors. Reading-2nd– Alex Southwood Extra Effort-Jordan Daniels Honors Day started with a multipurpose room , decorated ates. However, Tommy’s Ti- Math-3rd Josh Turner Go Getter Award-Jordan Daniels with blue and aqua balloons, gers excelled in verbal ingenu- popular, family style lunch Language-3rd Josh Turner Nearly Perfect Attendance served to the students. The Cursive Writing-3rd Holly Alexis Haddix, Michael Roberts, strings of white lights, and ity to successfully solve word special lunch was to show the Turner Kaleigh Smith, Emmanuel Wil- memorabilia from their recent puzzles such as those that students how much they are Penmanship-3rd Josh Turner son, Tyler Hudson, Jordan Turner, banquet. transformed “plum” to the appreciated when they are do- Reading-5th Cody Noble Josh Turner, Erin Butters, John The evening started with senior color of “blue” and ing their best. Language-5th John Barnett Barnett, Deanna Noble, Brian introductions as seniors passed “trip” to “grad.” At 1:40 PM a reception was Math-5th Jordan Daniels Baker, Bethany Butters, Carla through the traditional receiv- Teamwork and communica- held in the multi-purpose room Spelling-5th Zane Watts Hogg, Kayla Noble, Eric Whitt, ing line. Thereafter, staff were tion were all important in the Overall-6th Tommy Moore Michelle Wilson, Thomas Herald, required to address each senior contests of lineup, helium for the high school honored Math-7th Maura Watkins Danielle Landrum, Beretta Rob- students and parents who were by their title Mr. or Miss and hoop, twisted sisters. The Math-8th Michael Fugate erts, Michael Fugate seniors addressed faculty by seemingly easy contest requir- able to attend. Overall-9th Stevie Watkins Kendra Crowe, Colton Terry, Kay The first through eighth Algebra 1-Nicole Spencer Herald, Ashley Tincher, Brett their first name. Accidental ing each team to lower a hoola grade held their reception in American Hist.-Whitney Noble Stacy, David Back, Greg Wilson. infractions that were caught hoop to the floor tested every- the cafeteria. The students got Economics-Brett Stacy Accelerated Reader resulted in loss of one of the one’s patience when the hoops to enjoy delicious home-made English 10-David Poppy Andrew Enfusse 0.5, Deanna Hol- four dum-dum suckers given went up instead of down. treats, chips and pop. English 11-Brett Stacy lan 2.0, Aaron Enfusse 1.2, Mi- to all participants. The Cucumbers second The final part of Honors Day Elementary Academics chael Fugate 1.9, Brian Baker 2.3, The ability of seniors and comeback occurred in the began at 2:00 PM in the gym- High Honors, 1st & 2nd Grade Danielle Landrum,2.5, Michelle staff to adjust to name reversal board relay, where partners 1st-Alexis Haddix, Kaleigh Smith Wilson,2.7, Josh Turner 3.1, Jared was promptly tested in the had to walk in sync on two nasium. Many honors were 2nd-Jacob Baker, Tyler Hudson Robinson 3.3, Carla Hogg 3.7, given. The parents seemed first competition between footboards. It didn't take long Curriculum Area Awards Beretta Roberts 4.1, Holly Turner Tommy’s Tigers ( better to find out who knew their very pleased with their chil- Reading-1st Alexis Haddix 4.2, Thomas Herald 4.6, Justin dren’s awards. 2nd Jacob Baker/Tyler Hudson Tapio, 4.9, Tia Combs 6.1, John known as Monroe’s Mon- right foot from their left foot! For some light entertainment Handwriting-1st Kaleigh Smith Barnett 8.1, Erin Butters 8.3, grels ) and the team which The talented Cucumber Ms. intervals, two videos produced 2nd Jacob Baker Tommy Moore 8.7, Deanna Noble earned its name from this Thompson , claiming not to be by the video classes were Math-1st Kaleigh Smith 8.9, Emmanuel Wilson 9.0, John competition The Comeback a bowler, downed the final shown. 2nd Tyler Hudson Tincher 9.3, Kayla Noble 9.5, Eric Cucumbers. Tommy’s Tigers pins in the first round of the The following list of awards: Bible-1st Alexis Haddix Whitt 9.5, Zane Watts 10.0, Alex jumped ahead 7-1 as the 36– pin bowling game to put Student Council 2nd Jacob Baker Southwood 10.4, Bethany Butters mixed team of seniors and her team in the lead. Mean- Kimberly Miller—President Paige Most Athletic-2nd Caleb Tapio 10.5, Mary Strong 12.0, Jordan staff correctly identified their while, the Tigers found out Sizemore—Vice Pres. Math-3rd Isaiah Johnson Turner 12.5, Michael Roberts opponents in a game of Instant how hard it is to down a single Kendra Miler—Secretary 4th Jordan Turner 12.8, Caleb Tapio 13.0, Cody ID. However, the Cucumbers pin, and earned a deficit too Spelling-3rd Aaron Enfusse Noble 13.1, Ashley Tincher 14.2, Joey Gross—Treasurer hung tough to tie and win 8-7 big to overcome in the second Randall Hardin— Chaplain 4th Erin Butters Isaiah Johnson 15.4, Josh Smith Science-3rd Isaiah Johnson 15.0, Jordan Daniels 15.2, Paige in the next 7 ID standoffs. It round. Greg Wilson —12th rep. was a comeback that distin- Although in each individual David Chase Combs—12th rep. 4th Erin Butters/Jordan Turner Sizemore 15.8, Kaleigh Smith Brandon Hudson— 11th rep. Reading-3rd Aaron Enfusse/ 16.1, Brett Stacy 18.7, Treven guished this team as a team contest competition was close, Ashley Tincher—10th rep. Isaiah Johnson Back 19.2, Maura Watkins 21.2, that never gave up. the comeback Cucumbers Laura Bailey—9th rep. 4th Jordan Turner/Erin Butters Brandon Hudson 22.7, Alexis The next two competitions dominated in the competition Maura Watkins—7th rep. Math-5th Deanna Noble Haddix 24.2, Robby Rios 26.6, overall to win 8-1. They also Tia Combs—7th rep. Bible-5th Robby Rios Jacob Baker 30.2, Tyler Hudson ended up with more suckers. Honor Roll (all year) Health-5th Tommy Moore 31.3, Jammie Napier 35.5, Joseph After the friendly competi- 7th Treven Back Language-5th Zane Watts Gross 66.2. tion delicious refreshments we Spelling-5th Robbie Rios ACSI Art Festival 8th Beretta Roberts served , and staff were delight- 10th Randall Hardin History/Geography-Zane Watts Blue Ribbon-Kay Herald Handwriting-Tommy Moore Red Ribbon-Brian Baker, fully entertained by a sponta- 11th Paige Sizemore neous round of singing and Honorable Mention (all year) Other Awards Bethany Butters 7th Bethany Butters Up & Coming Newscaster-Holly White Ribbon-Kay Herald, spoon playing by seniors. 7th Kayla Noble Turner Danielle Landrum, Joey Gross, To those who attended, it 8th Thomas Herald Sunny Disposition-Deanna Noble (2) Beretta Roberts was obvious that this enjoy- 10th Joey Gross Good Sport-Jordan Daniels/Cody Yellow Ribbon-Whitney Noble, able evening of tradition will 10th Dell Rose Noble Ashley Tincher, Randall Hard- be one of the memories bring- 12th David Back On Time-Mary Strong/Cody No- in (2) ing smiles to the class of 2006 12th Chase Combs ble Right: Jessica Sizemore receives as they step into their future. 12th Greg Wilson Star Student-Zane Watts/Tommy Citizenship award THE BEACON May 23, 2006 5 Do you know your seniors? Taking pictures is her goal, Sports he likes to play; Working at camp is in her He always has something to soul. say. likes to drive. By Bobbie Jo’s side he will Her cheering makes the be. crowd come alive. can make you say puu wee. On the field and court she is seen. In several wrecks he has Taking care of people is her been; dream. In a demolition derby he’d is her name. earn a ten. Hind catching is her game. is a really cool guy, To Heaven he will go, In his car he does fly. In a robe white as snow. His name is . is a really good The truck he drives is black. friend. One thing she doesn’t do is The warden he tries to be. sin. His chest hair you can plainly She went to Africa for a see. spell, To church with David he does Sports are only a few things go; Back row-Chase Combs, Derek Campbell, Greg Wilson, David Back; Front row-Kendra Miller, she does well. is a good soul. Bobbie Jo Haddix, Kimberly Miller Where do you see yourself in Conference and Senior Sneak Bobbie Jo-Participate in eve- Chase-Good luck, have fun, along and goofing off. ten years? Day. rything you can and have fun. and stay out of trouble. Derek-The best thing was go- Bobbie Jo-With a good job Kendra-The Leadership Con- Kimberly-Your senior year is ing on the basketball trips. and a family. ference in Ohio. the best so don’t let it pass you What was the best thing Chase-The best thing was the Kimberly-If it be God’s will, Greg-The Leadership Confer- by. about your senior year? trips and the experiences. married and in the mission ence and would have had Kendra-Senior year flies by, Bobbie Jo-Graduating and the field as a teacher. more fun in school. have all the fun you can. softball trips. Kendra-With a good job and a David-I would have gotten Greg-Good Luck. Don’t do Kimberly-My trip to Africa family. saved sooner. anything that I wouldn’t do. but also becoming better Greg-Married and hope to be a Derek-The basketball season. David-Put God first and be led friends with my classmates and game warden. Chase-All the times Greg by God and have the best time the senior trip. David-A Wal-Mart manager called me “re”. of your life. Kendra-Senior trip and Jr./Sr. and a preacher with a family. Derek-Have all the fun you Banquet. Derek-I see myself with a What would you like to say can and mooch off your mom Greg-Knowing it’s the last good job and a family. to the upcoming seniors? and dad as long as you can. year of spending time with my Chase-To have a good job and friends. a family. David-Being around all my friends and seeing them get Cozy on the boardwalk If you could relive any part of your high school history, what would it be? Bobbie Jo-Jr./Sr. Banquet. Kimberly-The Leadership

Right, left, right, left Seniors cut up while posing with spoons Comeback Cucumbers solve twisted sisters puzzle 6 THE BEACON May 23, 2006 Senior Spotlight By Brandon Hudson recently selected story teller of Beacon Staff the day by the fifth and sixth grade classes. This month’s Senior Spot- light is focused in on none When asked what are some other than David Chase of his accomplishments he Combs. Chase is the 18 year answered, “Well I’ve got a old son of Chet and Donna car, a good job, and I’m about Combs. He is an only child to graduate, which is a big and resides at Rowdy, Ken- deal.” He says after graduat- tucky. ing he is looking forward to not having to go to school for a while. His future plans are Teachers, staff enjoy appreciation finding a good job, maybe going to college, and just see where he ends up. “Just see where God takes me,” is the Walking through the halls of humor with puppets and teacher way Chase puts it. Riverside School last Monday impersonation. you would see all the teachers Chase said he has learned a wearing buttons saying “I’m An evening out at Ponderosa lot of new things his senior Appreciated.” for teachers, staff and spouse year, a lot of helpful things. That was just the first day of brought teacher/Staff Appre- Just like every other 18 year When asked if he had any a special week when the Stu- ciation Week to a close. After old, he is a very fun and out- words of wisdom for future dent Council led the student the meal, a treat provided by going guy. He enjoys just sit- classes he replied, “Good body in various activities to the Student Council, Andy ting around relaxing, taking it Luck, have as much fun as show the teachers and staff that Keck, teacher, and Brandon easy, and riding around town you can, and stay out of trou- they are truly appreciated. Hudson, student, presented a and hanging out with friends. ble as much as you can.” Each day of the week gifts multi-media program with hu- Although he doesn’t partici- Chase’s final thoughts about were distributed to teachers and mor and a clear message. pate in sports he still loves the whole thing is that he’s staff. On Wednesday donuts, being there and cheering the glad he made it and I’m sure fruit and drinks were provided Let your light shine, be a wit- teams on. He works at Pon- everyone else is proud of him in the teachers lounge. Students ness, was the message of the derosa in Hazard, Kentucky too. substituted for teachers in vari- various skits written by Coach and something not too many ous classes. Dell Rose does his popular Keck. All the teachers and staff people know is that he was On Thursday a special chapel Mrs. Ho impersonation agreed, “Yes, we are appreci- was presented including some ated.”

Cont. from GRADUATES p 1 Justin Tapio, Maura Watkins, ACSI Distinguished Chris- berly Miller in recognition of tion,” said guests Representa- Jr. High-Treven Back, Bethany Brandon Hudson, Bobbie Jo tian High School Student their work with the local Junior tive Ted Edmonds and his wife Butters, Justin Tapio, Haddix, Kendra Miller, Kim- Award-Brandon Hudson, Paige Red Cross. They received Sil- Ginny. This was echoed by Maura Watkins, Beretta Rob- berly Miller. Sizemore, David Back, Kendra ver Pins, letters from President many. erts, Kayla Noble, Brian Baker, Citizenship Awards-1st grade Miller, Kimberly Miller. Cross Bush, and certificates from Danielle Landrum. Kaleigh Smith, 2nd Tyler Hud- Country State Qualifiers- Governor Fletcher. Curriculum Area Winners/ son, 3rd Josh Turner, 4th Erin Bobbie Jo Haddix, David A highly coveted award, the High School-Stevie Watkins, Butters, 5th Cody Noble, 6th Poppy, Josh Smith. senior Citizenship Award was Dell Rose, Brandon Hudson, Tommy Moore, 7th Andrew Finally several scholarship presented by Ervin Allen of the Kendra Miller, Whitney Noble, Enfusse, 9th Stevie Watkins, and other special senior awards Kiwanis Club to Kimberly Bobbie Jo Haddix, Kimberly 10th Randall Hardin, 11th were presented: Garvin Schol- Miller. Miller, Lindsey Hollon, Paige Paige Sizemore. arship-Kendra Miller and Kim- Paul Weaver, Athletic Direc- Sizemore, Brittany Neace, Several special individual berly Miller; Breathitt County tor, presented Athlete of the Randall Hardin, Derek Camp- awards were presented next: Conservation District Scholar- Year Awards to Bobbie Jo bell, Joey Gross, Kay Herald. Eighth Grade Citizenship- ship-Greg Wilson; Hazard Haddix and Derek Campbell. Perfect Attendance-Mary Jessica Sizemore; Eighth Community College Scholar- Diplomas were presented to Strong, Justin Tapio, Randall Grade Valedictorian-Justin ship-Kendra Miller; Margaret the graduates and then every- Hardin, Brandon Hudson, Tapio, Eighth Grade Salutato- Lowery Scholarship-Derek one stood to sing the school Derek Campbell, Bobbie Jo rian-Beretta Roberts; Matthew Campbell. song. After the recessional Haddix, Kimberly Miller, 6:33 Award– Erin Butters Rose Wolfe and her daughter everyone was invited to a re- Kendra Miller. (Elem.), Bethany Butters (Jr. Sarah made a special presenta- ception. Principal’s List (all year)- High), Kimberly Miller (H.S.). tion to Kendra Miller and Kim- “It was a very nice gradua- Chase Combs and parents THE BEACON May 23, 2006 7 Lady Rams notch victories Sports Spotlight By Brandon Hudson victory over the Lady Wolves. hard and were rewarded with a Full Name : Bethany Leann Beacon Staff The next game the Lady 13 to 1 win over the Lady Li- Butters Rams played Owsley Co. ons. Birth Date :August 4, 1993 The Lady Rams softball team Kendra Miller and Kendra Parents : Patty and Andrew is still fighting hard. With the Crowe had two RBI’s a piece. Butters number of players twice lower Bobbie Jo Haddix had 1, and than any of their opponents, Whitney Noble led the team Sports played/ position : soft- they are still going strong. with 3 to bring them to a 11 to ball/right field 5 victory over the Lady Owls. Favorite Food :pizza The home team welcomed Favorite movie/ tv the ladies from Wolfe County; Next on the schedule was the show: Spirit Away/Avatar they would be playing them for Cordia Lions for a second a second time. In the second time. The Lady Rams played If a movie were made about Lady Ram safe at second inning the Lady Rams scored 3 an awesome game. Deanna my life this actor/actress If I could relive any past runs. Danielle Landrum had an Hollan, Whitney Noble, and would play my role : Sandra Bethany Butters RBI in the second inning and Kimberly Miller had an RBI a The next game the Lady Rams Bullock event in history this would the Lady Rams pulled out a piece. The Lady Rams fought met with the Perry Central be it: Lady Commodores. They Favorite singer/group : Sha- Person in history I would played a scrimmage due to nia Twain/Jump 5 like to meet: Abraham Lin- coln Sports Spotlight Top 3 Songs: Up, All the Person most admire: My Time in the World, Get Your mom Brandon, going to the movies Head in the Game Something really important with my friends & playing ball Cds that are controlling my to me: My Bible Something not to many peo- stereo right now: High Favorite sports team/ ple know about me: I talk a School Musical, Jump player: I don’t have one. lot 5,Shania Twain Best athlete I have ever Three words to describe me: Hobbies: drawing, painting, faced: Brittany Neace basketball, softball, reading, moody, shy, funny Swing, batter, swing Secret ambition: If I told you and singing If I could start high school it wouldn't be a secret. lack of umpires. The Lady Something not to many peo- (or jr. high) over again I Something I absolutely Rams still played with heart ple know about me: I have a would do this differently: I brother would not do anything differ- can’t live without: food and enthusiasm but couldn't Favorite book or magazine: overcome the Lady Commo- Three words to describe me: ently because the mistakes Don’t die my love dores. They were defeated 7-1. Energetic, forgetful, happy I’ve made I learned from; if I Favorite school subject: Pre- Secret ambition: It’s a secret went back I know I’d mess Full Name : Beretta Hershella Algebra The girls have played an Something I absolutely can’t everything up. live without: Gameboys Roberts If I could relive any past awesome season and everyone Birth Date : June 21, 1991 event in history this would is proud of them. We would Favorite book or magazine: In ten years I would like to Parents : Kevin & Lillie Rob- be it: September 22, 2004 also like to wish them luck in Eragon the book see myself : In college getting erts Person in history I would the upcoming Districts. Favorite school subject: Art my degree Sports played/ position : Bas- like to meet: George Wash- ketball/ Guard ington Favorite Food : Tacos Person most admire: My Favorite movie/ tv show: aunt Sonia Sweet Home Alabama Something really important If a movie were made about to me: My family my life this actor/actress Favorite sports team/ would play my role : Reese player: I’m not sure Witherspoon Best athlete I have ever Favorite singer/group : Ras- faced: Amanda Gross cal Flatts If I could start high school Top 3 Songs: What hurts the (or jr. high) over again I most, My wish, Pieces would do this differently: Cds that are controlling my Nothing stereo right now: Keith Ur- In ten years I would like to ban, George Strait, Rascal see myself: With a good job Flatts and married. Derek receives Margaret Bobbie Jo receives Athlete David Back presents “I Hobbies: Spending time with Lowery scholarship of the Year Award Heard Daddy Pray” 8 THE BEACON May 23, 2006 Riverside Christian School NON-PROFIT -A Light in the Hills ORG. Lost Creek, KY 41348 U.S. POSTAGE PAID LOST CREEK, KY

President sings in chapel

Rev. Charles Lowmaster came from his home in Ohio for three reasons. Birthdays The first reason was to conduct a Board of Directors June meeting. Rev. Lowmaster is, Colton Griffith 5 and has been for many years, Thomas Herald 7 president of the Board. Brian Baker 12 Secondly, he came early Robby Rios 13 to work in the clothing room Ashley Tincher 21 and in the new duplex. He Beretta Roberts 21 did both. July The third reason he didn’t Tyler Hudson 2 know until he got here. Jessica Sizemore 7 Seniors receive congratulations after baccalaureate When it was learned that he Kendra Crowe 14 had his guitar with him, he Jacob Baker 23 consented to play and sing in Kaleigh Smith 27 the special chapel program Class News for Teacher Appreciation The first and second grades and nice. My mom is funny. and she is helpful. Week. He sang “He’s Still have been busy taking field She is tall and workful and Alexis—My mom is nice to Working on Me,” much en- trips. We enjoyed the tour of good. me. I love my mommy and she joyed by the teachers and the Breathitt County Library Kaleigh—My mom is very loves me too. My mom buys students. and Museum. We also had fun sweet and kind. She is loving. me food. Mom is beautiful. at McDonald’s and Douthitt She loves me and I love her Park. too. Michael— Mom makes me The students listed some of Jacob—My mom is nice. My cereal almost every day some- Cars on Campus their favorite times this year. mom is pretty and she buys me times she makes some pan- getting it in pretty good shape. They are as follows: storytime, stuff. She makes me pancakes cakes. By Brandon Hudson Chase said that the best thing art, recess, P.E, lunch, music Beacon Staff about his car is it gets him and Alex and Michael enjoyed This month’s Cars on Cam- where he is going. When asked hanging out with Jim. pus revolves around Chase if it was his dream car his reply The class responded when Combs’ sky blue ‘93 Caprice was “It’s nowhere close, any- asked why their mothers are Classic. special: It has a 305 engine which John Raymond—My mom Chase describes as a “gas hog” makes cereal. which is not a good thing Emmanuel—I love my around this time. It also came mommy. Mommy makes with power windows and chicken for my family. power locks. Caleb—My mom loves me He has done some work to it. and when I am hungry she gets Some things he has done are me some food. exhaust system, new tires, ste- Alex—My mom work’s reo and speakers, new bumper thing but my dream car.” He night shift. She buys me toys. and headlights, and he ended said he doesn’t like it as much She is good to me. up wrecking it. His future plan as his last car but he has to go Tyler—My mom is lovely Elementary chorus dedicated their songs to the seniors for his car is fixing it up and with what he has got.