March 2019 Inside: Honor Roll Students Pages 8-11 CHS Volleyball Season Recap Page 7 Hunting & Fishing Report Page 2 New Principals Named Page 6 Positive News for the Iva Community Iva Newspaper is Back! The Iva newspaper has re- High School sports, go to pages turned! It’s been over twelve 5-7. Maybe you are interested years since the last edition of in upcoming events. If so, there Small Town Talk was printed, is a calendar of events on page and even though there is a 12. new name, Eyes on Iva has a Mayor Bobby Gentry stated, similar mission--positive Iva “We are excited for the return of area news. Eyes on Iva wants to the local Iva community news. highlight all of the great things The Iva community is the best happening in and about our place on earth. There are so great communities. many exciting things going on With so many new and excit- with our schools and all of our ing updates happening in and churches and organizations. I around Iva, now is the perfect look forward to readying each time to have a newspaper. If edition.” you want to go fishing and want The paper will also be in a to know what’s biting, just turn virtual format online and can to page 2 for Marty Young’s be found at www.townofiva. Improvements Coming to Hunting and Fishing Report. If org. Please look for the next you want an update on Crescent edition at the end of March! Downtown As you may have already no- tersection improvements. Habitat Happenings ticed, construction has started “The town has placed a tre- By Kathy Secrist on streetscape improvements mendous amount of effort on to East Front Street and East beautification and enhance- Green Street in Iva. The project ments projects in the last sever- includes new curbing and side- al years to make Iva beautiful”, walk improvements, parking, said Bobby Gentry, Mayor. “By lighting and landscaping. continuing to make improve- The intersection will undergo ments, we hope to catch the a complete aesthetic overhaul eye of potential new busi- as part of the project. The nesses and development that center of the intersection will will want to locate here in our be stamped and painted to downtown.” resemble brick, similar to the The town was awarded a intersections of East Front, East Community Development Broad and East Jackson streets. Block Grant for community en- Curbing and pop-outs will allow richment. The current project for landscaping consisting of is Phase III of the streetscape tree and shrubbery plantings. improvements which began New decorative lighting will with the Parking Lot/Square Casanova also be a component of the in- re-development in 2010. Page 2 Eyes on Iva March 2018 Hunting & Fishing Report Children’s Choir Brings Sunshine Inside by Marty Young Fickle February weather has when the temperatures are in the fish just as confused as the the 40°s and low 50°s. They go fishermen! Three or four days closer to the banks as the tem- in the 80°s and the Crappie peratures reach 60° and above. go to the banks ready to lay Medium minnows seem to do eggs. Then, just as quick, we the trick in late winter and then have three or four nights in the moving to small minnows after 20°s. Then, the Crappie move the spring hatch. back a little deeper or even Large mouth and spotted to the Channel ledges. These bass can be caught 4 to 40 feet temperature swings will give this time of year as well. Mid- you clues as to where to catch Range (6’-10’) Crank baits will crappie this time of year. Most catch bass on warmer days, but Pictured above is Ryann Simpson during her solo performance. crappie should be on brush on cooler days, switch to Caroli- Photo by Amy Russell piles in 15 to 20 feet of water na Rigged worm or Drop-shot! The catfish bite will start Sunday morning church-go- Libby Horne, Ethan Merck, and to improve in February. If we ers braved the winter weather Shelby Dean. get a warm rain, and it makes on December 9th to watch the The musical also included the creeks come down muddy, First Baptist of Iva Children’s solos from Klaydi Crisp, Gra- they will usually feed hard. Red Choir Christmas performance. cie Simpson, Benji Ruff, Mad- worm or cut-herring will catch It may have been dreary out- elyn Hawkins, Ryann Simpson all you need. side, but it was sunny inside (pictured above), Jorja Baker, Sportsman’s One Stop has a with great music and drama. Boone Nixon, Sara Catherine monthly free Crappie Contest This year’s musical entitled Nixon, and Campbell Graham. through July. No fees—just “The Christmas County Spell- The most entertaining num- stop by and weight your fish for ing Bee” focused on the many ber called “Mighty God” was an a chance to win a Rod-n-Reel. names of Jesus in the form of uplifting song with a dance rou- I’ve always heard, “If you a spelling competition. The tine choreographed by Amber wait ‘til you have time to go cast’s lead roles were played by Crisp that included some very Congratulations to Ronnie fishing, you’ll never go.” Make Turner Mapp, Macie McGill, enthusiastic cheerleaders. Walker who won the January time to enjoy our lakes…and and Ellie Tope. Spelling Bee The Children’s Choir is plan- Crappie Contest with this 1 Lb carry a friend! Good fishing! competitors were played by ning to perform again for Easter 10 Oz crappie Gracyn Crisp, Kailey Polovitz, on Sunday, March 31st. Branyon Russell, Kade Brock, What Are We Doing? New York, then become a foster parent, support foster families or by Michael Kotlarczyk, Pastor of volunteer at a women’s shelter. Youth & Children, First Baptist of Iva Iva Native Earns Doctorate at Clemson Stop posting and complaining and The recent Abortion Bill in New begin to be a part of the change. Laura Elizabeth McCallum named the 2016 Outstanding York is insane and comes directly Here are some statistics for you: received her doctorate in bio- Teacher Assistant of the Year in from the pit of Hell. The Scriptures •7 out of 10 girls (thats 70%) engineering from Clemson Bioengineering. Following her clearly state: “Children are a heri- who age out of the foster care sys- University during the Doctoral graduation, McCallum toured tage from the LORD, offspring a tem will become pregnant before Hooding Ceremony in Decem- Europe, including the Nether- reward from him” (Ps. 127:3). And, the age of 21 (ie. the age of most ber. lands, Spain and France. as Christians it is our job to stand abortions) McCallum’s dissertation was A 2009 graduate of Crescent up for those who cannot. •In the state of South Carolina on “Tissue Engineering Plat- High School, McCallum is the However, I am not sure being we need 1,300 more foster homes. forms for Cardiac Pathology in daughter of Renee McCallum of angry or sharing a post is suf- •400,000 kids needs foster Diabetes: In Vitro and In Vivo Iva, and John McCallum. Her ficient. We are to be doers of the homes in the U.S. Studies.” While at Clemson, she grandparents are Jack and Jan word, not just hearers. What are we •If every church in the U.S. took served as lab manager of the Render, also of Iva, and her sis- physically “doing” to help destroy on 1 foster kid, there would be not CTERM/BTRL Labs. She also ter is Anna McCallum Phillips abortions? Those who are pro-life need of foster families. was the interim treasurer of the of Hendersonville, NC. MUST also be pro-adoption and •Adoption through foster care is Bioengineering Society and, as pro-foster care. If you are so upset nearly free!!! (con’t on pg. 12) a graduate teaching assistant about the craziness happening in for tissue engineering, she was Page 3 Eyes on Iva March 2018 Iva Students Participate In Baptist All-State There’s a New Man in Town Meet Rick Somerville By Marlene Wiles Although technically he’s not a newcomer, the Town of Iva welcomes Rev. Rick Somerville to the Bethel United Method- ist Church located at 100 East Front Street. Rev. Somerville has a wonderful testimony as he shared of his 20-year wres- tling match with God before entering into the ministry. He and his wife, Shannon, and two Pictured above (left to right) are Laila Rogers, Wyatt Tope, and sons, Bailen, 8 years old and Madison Mitchell who participated in this year’s Baptist AllState Emerson, 6 years old, are from Five Iva students partici- der to be considered, students Tamassee, SC. Rev. Somerville pated in the 2019 Baptist All- must exemplify excellent sing- is a science teacher at Pickens State Weekend from January ing skills and must be active High School and Shannon is a 25th through 27th sponsored in the music ministry of their speech language pathologist. One of Rev. Somerville’s fa- by the South Carolina Bap- church. Barri Ashlyn Trotter Rev. Somerville also coached vorite quotes is, “We have no tist Convention. This is a and Rylie Simpson partici- wresting and cross country at control over where we are born state-wide music event that pated with the Youth Singers, Liberty and Walhalla. and no control over when we includes rehearsals and per- Madison Mitchell and Laila He is a Clemson graduate die. It is what we do with the formances. Students must be Rogers sang with the Chorus, and obtained his Masters from time we are given that matters nominated by their church and Wyatt Tope played and Southern Wesleyan. He also most.” music director, music leader sang in the Worship Band. attended Liberty University Rev. Somerville extends an or pastor and audition. In or- This year’s Baptist All-State and is currently a seminary invitation to all to come and be Weekend was held at River- student at Asbury University a part of the Worship Service land Hills Baptist Church in in Wilmore, Kentucky. at Bethel United Methodist Circle of Hope Irmo, South Carolina. While striving to be as au- By Tim Taylor thentic as possible, thanking Church at 11 AM on Sunday, if The “Circle of Hope” meets God for His mercy and His possible, or just to stop by and the 3rd Monday of each month supreme sacrifice for mankind, say, “Hello.” at 11:00 a.m. at the Iva MAC he states that he loves the Welcome to Iva, Rev. Somer- Center, located at 205 Betsy Methodist emphasis on open- ville, Shannon, Bailen and Street. The group was orga- ness and grace. Emerson! nized by Roxie Moore three years ago to provide grief sup- port for widows in the com- East Lake Street Park Parking Coming Soon munity. The meetings are very As part of the final phase pavilion. Next up…. is install- donation of $5,000. popular among the widows of the East Lake Street Park ing paved parking. Once the “The town is very appre- of our community and truly development, a paved parking parking is complete, the town ciative of Senator Gambrell provides support, whether it area will be installed in early will invest in landscaping the and Representative West in be through a special speaker, spring. The park is located park and purchasing benches the allocation of PARD grant song, or just the aspect of social between East Lake Street and trash receptacles. funds,” said Mayor Bobby interaction. “We are always and Central Street on the east The park is funded through Gentry. “We are also appre- welcoming new ladies to join side of town. The first phase PARD grants, which the town ciative of West Carolina Rural the group, whether recently of the park development in- was awarded, with the assis- Tel for their contribution. widowed or widowed for years, cluded installing the new tance of Senator Mike Gam- “We are looking forward to all are welcome”, says Roxie 150,000-gallon water tank, brell and Representative Jay seeing the park used and we Moore. “We want to be there, followed by the installation West. West Carolina Rural hope that we will be able to and sometimes just being there of playground equipment and Telephone also contributed to add more equipment in the is the most important thing.” the construction of a picnic the park development with a future.” Page 4 Eyes on Iva March 2018 Too Busy for the Library? Spring is Just Around the Corner Check out Digital Collections By Tim Taylor So why should you prune? by Brianna McDonell rating ideas, tips on home im- With the approach of spring Pruning will reduce the risk provement projects, or to read in just a few weeks, take an of disease. Harmful pests get Feeling too busy to get to the up on the latest fashion trends, opportunity to give your rose into the dead wood and create Iva Library? Explore all the digi- use the Flipster app for the lat- bushes a fresh pruning. The a harmful environment for new tal options the Anderson County est issues of popular magazines. safest time to prune most rose growth. Air and water circula- Library system has to offer! Eb- With Flipster, you can down- bushes is during the dormant tion are improved by pruning ooks, audiobooks, music, mov- load an unlimited amount of period in winter, between De- as well. ies, magazines, and more can all digital magazines. Over 40 titles cember and early March. Re- So how do you prune? Start be downloaded straight to your such as Southern Living, This member though, pruning can by making sure you have the electronic device from anywhere Old House, Cosmopolitan, and cause wounds to the bush right tools: clean, sharp long- that you have Internet access. Ebony are available, including which can intensify with a handled loppers and by-pass Best of all, there are no late fees, past issues. There are even kids’ frost. To be safe, early March pruners. You definitely want since digital items are returned magazines like Highlights and is the best time to prune as the wear gloves to ensure you don’t automatically. National Geographic Kids. temperature is more moderate. have issues with thorns. With the Libby app from Overdrive, you can browse a In Hoopla Digital you will find vast catalog of new releases, a wide variety of music, movies, Pruning Tips bestsellers, and all your favorite TV shows, ebooks, audiobooks, • Always begin pruning from the base of the plant genres and authors. With your and even comics. You can bor- • Prune to open the center of the plant to light and Anderson County Library Card, row up to five items per month air circulation check out eight titles at a time; and there is no waiting for cop- • Cuts should be at 45-degree angles however, there are limited copies ies. • Cuts should be clean of each title, just like a physical The Flipster, OverDrive, and • Remove broken, dead, dying and deceased wood book. So you may need to place Hoopla Digital apps are available • Cut until the inside of the cane is white a hold on a title if it is checked for free through your device’s out. When the title is available, app store. You can also read, Eyes on Pets you will be notified. Plus, if you watch, and listen to downloads by Dr. Danielle Nixon, Crescent Animal Hospital can’t find an ebook or audiobook on your computer. you want, request it! Email us Visit the Iva Library for your Fitness for Your Pets in plan that is best for your pet’s at overdrive@andersonlibrary. free library card, renew your the New Year! individual needs. If your pet is org with the name of the book or card, or get help from our staff. We all probably started this fit and lean, make sure to keep audiobook you’d like us to add to You can also visit our website at new year with a resolution to them exercising-they may just the collection. www.andersonlibrary.org, hover make ourselves better in one be your best accountability If you want some new deco- your mouse over Borrow, and way or another. Some of us partner yet! click Downloads to learn more. may have pledged to eat better, Activities for Cold Days exercise more, or lose those few Just because it is cold out- Storytime at the Iva Library extra pounds that we found in side isn’t an excuse not to get Looking to foster an early and their parents or caretakers 2018. We may have just re- yours or your four legged family love of books with your little too can meet and socialize with solved to make the best version member’s exercise in. For your one? Come read, sing, and play other families. of ourselves in 2019, and our cat, you can use laser pointers at our free Storytime at the Iva Storytime at the Iva Library four legged family members or electronic mice. For your Library. Every 2nd and 4th will be on Tuesday, March 12th deserve that same opportunity. dog, you can always play hide Tuesday at 10:30 am, children and 26th starting at 10:30 am. There is research that shows and seek with favorite toys. ages 1 to 5 years old and their All Library programs are free that non-overweight animals Check out indoorpet.osu.edu caretaker will hear a story or and open to anyone, though tend to live 2 years longer than for ideas. two, then play a game or make Storytime is aimed at children our overweight pets. When our Always Start Slowly a craft based on elements of the ages 1 to 5 years old. Located pets are overweight, it can lead If your pet hasn’t exercised stories. at 203 W. Cruette Street, the to multiple health concerns like for a long time or is a couch po- Storytime is a great way to Iva Library is open Monday- diabetes and arthritis. tato all day, don’t except him/ develop early literacy skills in Wednesday 9:30 am to 6:00 If your pet has a little too her to go run a marathon or children for future success. pm, Thursday 11:00 am – 7:00 much “love and padding”, you hike to Table Rock the first day. Rhymes, songs, puppets and pm, and Saturday 9:30 am – and your veterinarian can de- Start in small 5 minute sessions more help get young minds ac- 1:30 pm. For questions, call us velop a nutritional and exercise and work up. tive and develop a love of read- at 384-6150 or visit us online at ing and books early. Children www.andersonlibrary.org Page 5 Eyes on School March 2018 Crescent Signees & Official Committments

Katie Spires will be joining the Erskine Flying fleet for Lucy Bryant signed to play volleyball with Erskine College. Softball.

Dawson Merk will be continuing his journey as a Mason Johnson will be joining the Wolfpack football team of student-athlete at The Citadel. Newberry College.

Eyes on College CHS Seniors Accepted Hannah Wooten Emily Beggs Cheyenne Hughes Katelyn Ramey Clemson University Truett McConnell University Tri-County Technical College Winthrop University Riley Sutherland Jaden Carver Shyann Smith Coastal Carolina University Lander Univeristy Erskine College Coastal Carolina University Tri-County Technical College Jordan Milford Rayanna Cape Charleston Southern U. Jasmine Chappell North Greenville University Lander University University of South Carolina Tri-County Technical College Cheyenne Crocker Bradley Dyar Sarah Kelley Lander University University of South Carolina Coastal Carolina University Kaitlyn Charping Henry Land Winthrop University Lander University Tri-County Technical College Page 6 Eyes on School March 2018 Starr-Iva Middle School Artwork of the Month

Crescent Elite Shooters The Crescent Elite Shooters club was established in August 2018. The club is a competitive shooting team that competes in 4 different circuits with 3 different disciplines: skeet, trap and sporting clays. The club teaches the skills for shooting but the main focus is teaching life skills to the athletes. These life skills include gun safety, discipline, mind focus, hand and eye coordination, as well as en- couraging a supportive attitude toward all competitors. The club also gives these athletes an opportunity to advance their education through college shooting scholarship options. Spelling Bee Winner Artwork: “Neon Skies” by Sydney Bradwell 8th Grade Media: acrylic

New Principals Named for District 3 Schools by Dylan McCullough experience in education, 14 years at Crescent High School for the At the board meeting on Mon- in administration, and 10 years as past 5 years. day night, February 11th, the a high school principal. Iva Elementary School: District 3 School Board ap- Starr-Iva Middle School: Mr. Daniel Crawford proved the recommendation of Mrs. Hannah Arnold Mr. Crawford is a 2004 gradu- new principals at Crescent High Mrs. Arnold is a 2002 gradu- ate of Lander University. He School, Starr-Iva Middle School, ate of Anderson University. She has earned a Masters in School and Iva Elementary School. has earned a Masters Degree in Leadership and Administration Crescent High School: School Counseling as well as an from Clemson University. Mr. Mr. Cliff Roberts Educational Specialist Degree Crawford has a total of 14 years SIxth grader Lindsay Frith won Mr. Roberts is a 2001 gradu- from Clemson University. She in education where the first 8 the Starr-Iva Middle School spell- ate of North Greenville College. has also earned her National years were spent as a classroom ing bee. The winning word was He has earned a Masters in Board Certification as a School teacher in a neighboring district. “humanitarian.” Lindsay first won School Leadership and Admin- Counselor. Hannah has a total of Mr. Crawford has also served as her class bee, then competed against istration Degree from Furman 12 years experience in education an Assistant Principal for 3 years 25 other students from grades 6th, University, and an Educational where she has served as Director and currently is finishing his 3rd 7th, and 8th. Specialist Degree from the Uni- of Guidance for 7 years and as As- year as principal of Starr-Iva versity of South Carolina. Mr. sistant Principal for Instruction Middle School. Roberts has 18 total years of Page 7 Eyes on Sports March 2018 CHS Volleyball Finishes with 3 winning seasons

2018-2019 SIMS Basketball Team Members: First Row: Brantley Davis, Kloe Dove, Jazel Parker, Abbie Payton, Jozie Stone, Emily Blackwell, Zyriah Vance. Second Row: Abby Ezzell, Lillian DiLello, Emily Owens, Blakely Russell, Pressley Latham, Amasia Lyons, Jaylin Hart. Not pictured: Emma Bishop, Coach Stephanie Campbell, Coach Todd Johnson. Crescent Volleyball celebrated Crescent Volleyball was hon- their successful season at the ored with three All-Region Starr-Iva Basketball Girls Share yearly banquet on Sunday, Janu- Players awarded to Kamryn Special Bond ary 13th. All three teams had win- Dove, Ivey Gray, and Macken- by Amy Russell Oak in the next game. The girls’ ning records in the 2018 season zie Hayes. Mackenzie Hayes For some people, just being determination paid off though, with the varsity team only expe- was also chosen as Region Play- part of a close-knit team is bet- and the team fought hard to fin- riencing three losses--two of were er of the Year and an All-State ter than a successful season, but ish as runner-up in the region to the 2018 state champions. Player. Head coach Kristen this year the members of the tournament. Even though the varsity team Fouts was awarded as Region SIMS basketball girls team got When asked about the sea- season started off rocky with sev- Coach of the Year. Senior Lucy to enjoy both. son, Coach Stephanie Campbell eral injuries, the girls worked hard Bryant was selected as an FCA The girls finished the season said, “I am very proud of the and ended up with second place in All-Star Player. with a 10-6 overall record and girls this season. They worked the region also earning a spot in Team Awards for the 2018 were ranked second in the con- hard every day to prepare for the AAA state playoffs. season include Taylor Richey ference going in to the end-of- success. They worked together, Both the JV and C-Team also - JV Coaches’ Award, Cailee season tournament. The girls played for each other, and en- had successful seasons with the Pruitt - Purple Heart Award, defeated Dacusville Middle couraged each other daily. This JV team winning the Dixie In- and Jenna Davis - Varsity Most School 22-21 in an exciting is definitely a special group of vitational Tournament and the Improved. first game of the tournament; girls.” C-Team finishing 2nd in their Congratulations to this year’s however, the girls fell to West end-of-season tournament. teams and their accomplish- ments! SIMS Basketball Boys Finish 2nd in Region Defensively driven. Team- ers in terms of their basketball oriented. Hard-working play- skills, but the most impressive ers. Passionate. Disciplined. part of the season was the effort These words and phrases were and passion they played with. used by Coach Todd Johnson These boys truly played with to describe this year’s team and heart and desire. That is why players. I can say with confidence that The boys basketball team our season was a successful one (pictured left) finished second without even looking at winds in the region tournament. They and losses.” finished the season with an Coach Johnson added the overall record of 10-8, but win- following, “For me personally, 2018-2019 SIMS Basketball Team Managers, Players, and Coaches. Front: Kyle ning and losing was not what this was one of the most enjoy- Sonefelt. First Row: Bradley Brown, Jace Poole, Brody Linker, Keegan Johns, this season was about. able and improved teams I have Steele Sears, Jesse Tope, Kaleb Butts, Joshua Airline. Second Row: Coach Todd According to Coach Marty ever been a part of. It was the Johnson, Reece Binninger, Landen Lecroy, Brody Russell, Levi Garrett, Jacob Russell, “This season I saw a lot experience of a lifetime.” Powell, Coach Marty Russell. Not pictured: Eli Bishop, Weston Mize. of growth from all of the play- Page 8 Eyes on Iva March 2018

Iva Elementary A3 Honor Roll All “A” Con’t All “A” AB Con’t Creighton Thomas Hanks AB Con’t Austin Alexander Mackenzie Marie Waters Tori Eileen Hollingsworth Kayden Isaiah Sutton Anna Bowen Eli Blaze Whitten Suanna Nicole Shaw Ella Kate Junkins Carter Chambers James Ethan Atkins Colby Bryce Burdette Allyssa Grace Kelly Annabelle Glenn Grace Leanne Erwin Ariana Annmarie Wolvington Kylen Randall Moore Augustus Green Matthew Wayne Gibson Patrick Heigh Clark John Boone Nixon Campbell Jordan Colton Luke Harris Ashlen Kilee Hawkins Cameraon Charles Watkins Shylynn Lorenzen Blaize Joshua Hart Madelyn Alexandra Hawkins Dawson Robert Nethercott Caylee Morgan Lindsey Renee Haynes Amos Troyer Mychal Hope Bannister Parker Rutledge Adrian Luke Wilson Zeffie Katelynd London Alli Rae McCall Kyley Wiles Landen Blake Burdette Michael Lee Suttles Joshua Thomas Moon Brianna Zappitella Nathaniel Emmett Gilhooley Sadie Alivia Bostick Skyler Gayle Brown Caroline Gray Savanna Grace Gosling Madison Ava Burdette Rafe Austin Ellis McElreath Logan Lindley Grayson Kyler Moore Savannah Renay Fleck Braxten Hunter Ricketts Kaylee Sonefelt Bransen Erlin Brewer Bailee Elizabeth Fortner Daniel Wylee Barton Jake Bowen Averi Brooke Shaw Karma Denae Golden Briley Isabella Beard Mary Katherine Fortner Christopher Carter Adams Kylie Dale Harris Izaiah Anthony Guadalupe Turner Mapp Aiden Dale Burriss Gabriel Landon Herring Alyssa Lynn Paul Emilee Patterson Baleigh Gene Holbrooks Jake Wilson Kelley Josiah Benhamin Miller Mayci Smith Kambre Renee Honeycutt Abigail Lena Martin Scarlett Vivian Newton Liani Solano Asher Keegan Home Chessley James Martin McKenzie Leigh Briggs Reese Trotter Joceline Renee Stephens Akin Zahkasius McAlister Akira Jade Taylor Daniel Troyer Eli Landrum Nichols Michael Achilles Keller AB Keeleigh Ann Renee Williams Sarah Katherine Nixon Savannah Danielle McClain Cayden Adams Marcos Bautista-Arnold Jennifer June Santosky Emily Piper Powell-New Hunter Atkins Addie Grace Burdette Ellie Grace Tope Cecillia Elizabeth Bigby Jorja Baker Savannah Michelle Gibson Amelia Lydia Clempola Cameron Brown Lillie Cheyenne Hanna Starr Elementary Brody Luck Elrod Houston Campbell Jackson Kyler Moon Brailynne Rhett Henderson All “A” Keegen Dubose Kailee Nicole Paul Sara Elizabeth Home Charlie Duncan John Allen Butler Klohie Bearden Willough Rayne Larsen Wyatt Garretson Darra Giavanna Fulwood Bentley Brown Maxwell King Locke Jer’Rayious Heard Michaela Rayne Lowe Kaydence Brown Addison Riley Martin Kadence Hicks Lilly DeRee Pinson Klaydi Crisp Lydia Paige Moon Bonnie Jefferson Cade Wilson Simpson Karsen Dubose Branyon Townsend Russell Cassidy Keaton Colt Douglas Strickland Maddox Evans Ashlyn Elizabeth Parker Guy King Julius Teak Gamer Kalie Martin Rosalie Grace Millican Maddox Kirkman Calli Brooke Simpson Kaylee Mawyer Miranda Evelyn Burdette Mason Knecht Ella Grace Walters Jayden Oakley Braiden Elizah Bryant Imari Lindsey Gage William Latham Logan Power Nicholas Montana Beck Frost Marcos Lowe Raudales Hailey Renee Androvett Gracie Simpson Evan Beebe Partain Ella McGee Chyna Niy’Asia Carver Carter Simpson Karter Nance Bailey Nicole Farrow Charlie Taylor AB Treyleigh Norris Trenton Matthew Gilhooley Rycen Thrasher Ameriah Kianna Brown Zoie Pearson Macie Laine Junkins Clay Wiles Austin Morgan Godfrey Zada Phillips Madlyn Risse Langley Ava Wilson Kayleigh Marie Haney McKenna Roper Ethan Michael Merck Morgan Brown Alexander Christian Jones Drayson Rouse James Michael Loren Miller Paxton Hatcher Shimir Timothy James West Christopher Sills Miranda Jade Parnell Emileigh Martin Destiny Michelle Smith Ryann Simpson Emma Mae Whitaker Jada Ricketts Damien Jeramiah Green Blaze Smith Brooks Hunter Wilkins Leilah Schmuck Aron Bruce Rich Camden Whitten Wendell Austin Burdett Clayton Tilley Samuel Mitchell Rowland Jayren Wrenn Samantha Nicole Doss Caroline Vickery Isabell Nicole Tiller Anslee Bailey Rylee Grace Turner Azalea Madeleine Holcombe Jeremiah Whittaker Page 9 Eyes on Iva March 2018 Starr AB Con’t Flat Rock All “A” Con’t AB Con’t Juliann Owens Jaylan Copeland James Gray Cooper Bradford Kannon Pitmon Emma Dyar Luke Gray Ella Drawdy Micayla Rutledge. Madelyn Fuller Muhamed Ali Hjiri Ju’Marcus Hunter Gracyn Crisp Colton Fulton Aurora Lewter Gabriel Hurt Leilany Diaz Konner Gaines Asher Pamphilon Kayslee Loftis Brayden Gurley Le’Kingden Groves Danny Ross Savannah Moon Blake Kelley Chloee Hart Brayden Stevenson Charlee Pollard Georgia McClain Noah Heaton Cayman Stone John Richard Carah Ellen Morrill Hayden Johnson Meagan Breland Chloe Rowland Logan Norris Caydon Looney Nyterrious Geer-Harrison Demarion Rutledge JB Tripp Kimberly Lowe Raudales Malandy Hannah Tahlon Sills Jake Vaughter Wyatt McMahan Amira Hjiri Tony Tinch Willie Webb Corbin Norris Madison Kelley Charli Weaver Braxton Sawyer Toby Shore Brian Whitfield Bella Sorensen Flat Rock Riley Williams Chaylen Strickland AB Jaliyah Baskin Mason Tomlinson Elementary Samaria Allen-Smith Korian Baskin Grady Watkins All “A” Ryleigh Byrum Ny’Angel Boseman Madison Campbell Jecht Wiles Dominc Alonso Savannah Couch Julianna Cespedes Jamarion Williams. Isabella Cumbow Jace Devlin Lilianna Cespedes Chloe Barnett Brianna Gilbert Owen DiLello Lawton Crowe Keira Betty Zacchaeus Hatchett Alexander Estes Easton Elrod Haleigh Brown Justin Loftis Nyleek Geer-Harrison Gabriele Gladney Sophia Carter Kenny Morris Rozalynn Harper Jack Gray Kinleigh Crawford Soniyah Norris Maximino Hernandez Velez Jermiah Hall Aidyn Dicken Skylar Olexy Addison Howell Avery Johnson Grant Ducworth Kyla Porter Cassittie Jones Kinsley Kellum John Dyson Aiden Powell Aaliyiah Kellum Kristin Lambert Bellz Gilbert Mason Powell Kayson Lecroy Jaylee Lecroy Camden Goldsmith Ryan Regehr Shaelee Lecroy Rylee Lewis Campbell Graham Peyton Telford Gavin McCoy Marbella Reyes-Wilson Reagan Krope Rallye Williamson Reece McCullough Landon Roberts Karman Nance Ashtyn Bailey Collin Moore Levi Rosenberg Sarabeth Helms Morgan Benoit Makaila Rodney Angel Vaughn Sawyer Pierce Parker Blackwell Cloe Shaw Jayden Wright Jalynn Price Ryder Cushman Braydon Sills Liberty Arnold Katriel Scott Madison Hale Dontavious Smith Blakely Drummond Logan Scott Logan Isbell Aydin Stephens Ta’Liyah Ellis Lily Shaw Dustin Ross Levi White Grayson Gibson Jackson Shiflett Raelan Snelgrove Aubrey Wilkinson Abby Hobbs Brylee Simpson Logan Trotter Lucas Williams Bentley Howard Caylee Trotter Jolie Truman Zachary Williams Lexi Jones Logan Vaughter Harmony Atkins Makayla Anderson Jaxon Kidd Janiya Wrenn. Cassidy Evans Haiden Cummings Kennedy Lampus Analia Anderson Makaela Harrison Jared Davis Richard Landreth Cooper Brewer Aicha Hjiri John Davis Mackenzie Mackey Hunter Dale Ryder King Destiny Ervin Marissa Maness Gabriel Elrod Brian Lee Lewis Brendon Glenn Pelham Nubern Wyatt Garrett Jackson Moore Ashley Gonzalez Ansleigh Owen Abby Helms Sydney Smith Ansleigh Hamby Dakoda Smith Jesse Howard Cameron Ciempola Aden Hoskins Emylie Townes Makiyah Kirkman Travis Clark Junior Humphrey Taylor Vernon Gracie McGee Alyssa Dawkins Brody Jones Jacob Zappola Rylee Mullis Linda Elliott Abby Linker Norah Alexander Kaitlyn Norris Tinsley Gable Evans Brooklyn Loftis Page 10 Eyes on Iva March 2018 Flat Rock AB Con’t AB AB Con’t AB Con’t Jewell Whitaker Tucker Stone Allie Lollis Ziyontay Aiken Briana Whitfield Kyleigh Tillman Joshua McIntyre Bryson Arnett Russell Whitfield Camden Wilkins Talasia Merriweather Cassidy Arnett Gavin Williams Rose Angell Reana Mitchell Rylee Ashworth McKenzie Wilson Courtney Baldwin Emalee Osborne Lamarcus Bennett Patience Wilson Lydia Barton Bradley Steele Alicia Bogan Breanna Alewine Kinsley Beatty Aiden Suttles Breelyn Bourgeois Sydney Binkley Jonathan Binninger Kameron Williams Carolyn Cann Kendall Blackwell Audrey Boling Jessica Cape Starr-Iva Middle Jaxson Blanton Sydney Broadwell Amberlyn Christenbury All “A” James Brady Kaleb Butts Allie Clark Baileigh Burdette Ethan Camidge Madison Clinkscales Madison Bolen John Burgess Lillian DiLello Rayna Crawford Jacob Byrum Sarah Chapman Benjamin Doss Jolie Davis Alyssa Dickson McKenna Cook Landen Edwards Judson James Dodgens Savannah Hill Brantley Davis Sara Elrod McLane Drawdy Kaylen Kelly Rayanna Davis Nathan Ervin Allie Drummond Opal Mattia-McMullan Elijah Ellis Ava Floyd Lindsay Frith Annalisa McCall Luke Elrod McKenna Grace Galvin Carmencita Galloway Joshua McGuffin Alli Ethridge Emma Autumn Gilmer Logan Goldsmith Emily McKinney Abigail Ezzell Garron Greiner Jordan Greiner Carter Miller Akasha Goldsmith 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Russell Levi Marchbanks Kyle Sonefelt Hailee Paul Jozie Stone Lee McClain Donovan Stamps Dylan Power Caleb Beggs Julien McCraw Jesse Tope Hayden Roach Emily Blackwell Lyla McMahan Zyriah Vance Lyla Robinson Kya Boseman-Nesbitt Marisa Minyard Solomon Vernon Davido Sanchez Briana Ford Wyatt Narducci Allison Wences Cooper Smith Alfredo Gonzalez Emily Owens Caroline Yon Jayden Smith Ruby Mattia-McMullan Hailey Patterson Seth Standridge Jessica Wiles Anslee Payton Rachael Stow Bryton Pitmon Maggie Taylor Abby Rainey Jacqueline Thomas Calvin Routhieaux Maly’jah Thompson Sean Scherer Brooklyn Vaughn Kristina Smith Emma Vernon Taniyah Smith Camryn Vincent Charles Snelgrove Kaiden Wentzky Page 11 Eyes on Iva March 2018 Crescent High All “A” con’t AB Con’t AB Con’t Kalena Renea Mackey Isabella Marie Bratcher Holten Wiley Ruff All “A” Christopher Nathaniel McClain Emma Caroline Brown Kinley Grace Smith Kiersten Dalain Bouknight Nathen Daniel Norris Rylee Kadence Burdette Collin Ray Sutherland 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Selena Raechelle Kirkhart Ethan Paul Dove Dustin Jose Tamayo Cody Kyle Colquitt Lillian Dale Locke Rachel Leigh Eades Emily Jocelyn Truman Commie Ashton Dunn Madalyn Grace Martin Braylin Danielle Gillespie Elijah Thomas Whitaker Tyler Russell Adams Chloe Addison McCoy Emily Gwendolyn Ginn Dylan James Williams Garrett Malone Armstrong Enrique McMilion Kelvin Ra’Quan Groves Savannah Madison Chambers Anna Grace Brock Jacob Ryan Parnell Cayden Olivia Gunter Alexander Patrick Groves Zachary Gage Brown Jacob Lee Ramsey Carly Rose Hajnal Kalee Kathleen LaFlamme Gracie Madison Burriss Kristopher Dylan Sanders Carson Sloan Hendricks Joshua Isaac Marchbanks Alexia Morgan Callahan Michael Elijah Scruggs Elizabeth Cheyenne Hughes Michael Christopher McCall Mason Trent Center Jaylynn Mae Elizabeth Shaw Jamie Shannon Jernigan Madeleine Aiken Webb Cody Kyle Colquitt Sunshine Daisey Smith Mason Mabry Johnson Michelle Lynn Wells Commie Ashton Dunn Wyatt Lance Tope India Chikia Jones Raven Mackenzie Wilkins Jaime Faith Elgin Sarah Turner Triniti Lee Kruszewski Elle Marie Banister Isaiah Chamaine Ellis Colby Hunter Aderhold Brandon Kenneth Lackey Brysin Andrew Brigman Amber Renee Elrod William Luther Bowman Sidney Michael Locke Katlin Nicole Brown Carter Riley Ervin Izabella Rachel Brock Jacob Randal Machen Kent DeLano E. Byrum Drayton Wesley Adam Fielding Magen Elizabeth Broughton Murphy James McBride Samuel Trace Center Wesley Cameron Fielding Jacob David Butts Dawson Bryan Merk Jakob Heath Davis Kylie Elizabeth Gaines Debreanna Talisha Clemons Marty Ethan Nash Harley Cheyenne Frizzell Kaitlyn Isabella Gurley Jade Michelle Dove Jacob Daniel Owens Ivey Parks Gray Austin Westley Hammond Morgan Ashleigh Dutton Courtney Renee Payton Carly Michaela Gregory Regan Allen Hendricks Jamie Chris Ellis Sarah Denise Pettus Mackenzie Grace Hayes Bryson Aaron Hoffstetter Steven Tyler Erwin Brianna Jade Pressley Chloe Elizabeth Hebert Jessey Barrett Holtzclaw Anna Marie Ethridge Katelyn Elizabeth Ramey Makenzee Joy Hudson Brittany Leighann Howard Emilie Faith Glenn Jason James Santosky Ryan Michael Klimkowski Madison Reagan Kelley Cameron Thomas Grubbs Julias Damm Say James Isaiah Sharp Brittany Renee Kelly Karra Elizabeth Gurley Evan O’Dell Scott Jaiden Reanne Shea Evan Caide Linker Susan Elizabeth Helbert Sean Michael Sharp Emily Grace Stewart Brooke Renee Lusk Virginia Marie Howard Erica Dawn Shirley Whitney Nicole Alexander Emily Belen Martinez-Perez Isaiah De’vonte Hubbard Shyann Alexis Smith Emily Ruth Beggs Levi Christopher McBride Tamela Raine Jernigan Riley Kerigan Sutherland Rayanna Faith Cape Kealin Drake McCauley Jolie Paige Kelley Kartia Al’Monty Thompson Kaetlin Charle Carnes Brayden Alexander Moore Christopher Lucas Latham Hunter Eugene Wicker Kaitlyn Nicole Charping William David Moore Alyssa Diane Leach Nicholas Hunter Cleveland Jillian Grace Neill Gabrielle Faith Loftis Abigail Amanda Clinkscales Haley Paige Pressley Great job to all Jared Cole Loskoski Camden Gailen Cox Prilliyah Brishanti Rinnix Jessie DeLane McCullough the students who Cheyenne Brianna Crocker Emily Marie Rutledge Tristan James Meredith Robert Jackson Ezzell Christian Blake Shaw Taylor Grace Moore made the Honor Iris Brooke Gaines Haley Marie Thomas Austin Garrett Norris Roll! Keep up the Nyhia Tionne Geer Heaven Sanaa Tinch Michael Perez Oliva Dawson Glenn Hanks Weslee Norris Williams Haley Brooke Pepper good work! Jasmine Lillian Hawks Cameron Charles Androvett Regan Suzanne Phillips Gabriel Alexander Helms Alli Brooklyn Barbare Henry Wayne Land Sierra Caroline Pope Page 12 Eyes on Iva March 2018 What Are We Doing Con’t from page 2 Turn your outrage of disgust in New York to love and compassion Calendar of Events for children and be a part of real change. Yes, it’s hard. Yes, our foster kid makes me want to bang my head against the wall, but every day March 2nd I get to love him and share with him my love for Jesus. Iva Rec Association Free Baseball & Softball Camp Hopefully, one day he realizes how special he is and how God cre- Saturday, March 2nd 9:30am - 11:15am ated him for a purpose in this world, and maybe my family’s impact Parker Bowie Athletic Complex on him can change his life forever. And, maybe he is the one that (rain date is March 3rd 2:00pm - 3:30pm) brings about more good change to this world. You see, talk is cheap. The Bible says that: “But be doers of the March 12th (see page 4 for more details) word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (James 1:22). Storytime at the Iva Library What are you doing for the Lord? What is your church doing? What Starting at 10:30 am. can you do? In all reality, there is little that we can do to change laws For children ages 1-5 in New York but a lot we can do to influence people in our town our city and our state. Stop posting your complaints and start doing. Yes, March 18th (see page 3 for more details) it is hard, yes, it is inconvenient, but so was the cross. Circle of Hope 11:00 a.m. Starr Tigers Win Championship Iva MAC Center – 205 Betsy Street Blue Jays coached by Linda March 19th Graham and Chris Foster. Anderson School District 3 Fine Arts Showcase Members of the Tigers 5:30 pm Art Gallery are: Nate Sanders, Chris- 6:00 pm Concert/Art Awards tian Looney, Cooper Sand- Iva First Baptist Church ers, John Michael Gregory, Hayden Johnson, Carter March 26th Chambers, Treveon Glov- Storytime at the Iva Library er, Liberty Arnold, Collin Starting at 10:30 am. Moore and Clay Wiles. For children ages 1-5 Eyes on Iva is very ap- preciative of the men and April 25th Town Trivia women who dedicate their Marian Wakefield Day time and effort to train these Who was the first mayor By Marlene Wiles boys and girls in athletics. of Iva? Head Coach Brian Cruver and They not only learn the fun- Assistant Coach Nate Sanders are damentals of their respec- Send your answers in to certainly very proud of their team, tive sport, the also learn [email protected] the Starr Tigers, for winning the discipline, respect and trust. Championship for the 8 and under Please come out and support division of the Starr/Iva Basketball our Little League in their ef- League. The Tigers worked very Writers & Articles Needed forts to train the leaders of hard this year and their dedication the future. paid off in a 29-21 win over the Starr Eyes on Iva is looking for reporters and news in and around Iva. If you are interested in becoming a regular writer, please contact [email protected]. If you have Thank you! upcoming events or want to submit a news article, please The project of restarting an Iva paper has been in the works for visit the townofiva.org to submit your news or drop a note several years, but it took a small group of people and the urging of in our box at the Iva Town Hall. local supporters to finally get to this first issue. This edition of Eyes on Iva includes the effort of many people. We would like to say thank you to all those who contributed articles, pictures, and encourage- Advertise With Us! ment. 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