Maroon & White “For a better Tennessee High” Volume CIV, Issue III Tennesee High School, Bristol, Tennessee March 15, 2019 What’s Inside Leaving it all on the stage “I encourage everyone to find a way to take a part in the arts.” Page 2 Sutherland’s small ing trend. According to Suther- repurpose old fabric scraps. land, climate change is extremely acts make a huge real. “A Night at the difference. Sutherland believes that there are Sutherland is a teacher at Tennes- many ways for others to become Opera” “Absolutely no voice in the world see High School who delights in involved in helping the earth. As Kaitlin Rice & Kayla Rupe comes as close to Mercury’s bettering the earth. Last fall, her an example, Sutherland said that iconic sound.” ecology class planted over one others can recycle and plant trees On March 24, 1984, the daffodils hundred daffodils and tulips in the and flowers. that Candace Sutherland’s uncle front lawn of Tennessee High. and grandmother gathered for Page 3 Sutherland suggested that peo- her wedding day were plentifully Now they are in full bloom. ple should purchase used clothes blooming. at places such as Goodwill and In addition to this, her classes Salvation Army, instead of buy- Best Chicken in Today, March 1, 2019, the same take daily nature walks and are ing them new. In addition to this, daffodils are blooming. This is al- Bristol required to pick up trash along the Sutherland proposed that people most an entire month earlier than way. “make their own presents and thirty five years ago on Suther- It had the most natural and deli- cards by hand.” land’s wedding day. cious flavor. It was different from In the future, Sutherland plans the other chicken, but in a good to further help the earth by recy- Even though these acts may seem “Something is definitely chang- way. cling, taking her classes on nature small, everyone’s combined ef- ing,” Sutherland said. walks, picking up trash, and forts can make a huge difference. Page 7 cutting up plastic rings from soda The winters in Bristol are “less bottles. Sutherland also wishes severe” and “shorter” every year. to learn how to quilt in order to The earth is experiencing a warm- Leaving it all on the “This musical is about exactly part in at THS, and I am giving lines, songs, and even choreog- what the title says. It is about a it all I have.” Brenna has been raphy. They have been practicing stage group of kids participating in this so influenced by participating in since January and still have about spelling competition; however, the school’s arts programs that four weeks left to go. The musi- Mary Huffard & Lacey each contestant has a unique way she highly encourages people to cal will be taken to the stage and Robinson of helping them spell the words.” step out of their comfort zone and performed on April 4th through Said Requardt. The character that try something new. “I encourage April 7th. The Tennessee High school class she is playing is Olive Ostrovsky. everyone to find a way to take a of 2019 has made so many mem- Olive is a very shy and insecure part in the arts. Whether that be ories. Whether that be in sports, girl who longs for her parents to theatre, choir, band, or art. Get academics, or arts, one of the be proud of her, and despite all of involved in these things because memorable activities to partici- her struggles, she discovers that they will impact you and your pate in is the annual musical. For she really loves participating in high school career in such an her senior year, Brenna Requardt the bee. amazing way. I am so thankful for has had the opportunity to be my experience in the arts at Ten- casted in this year’s musical. Brenna has found her passion nessee high school, and all of the The musical for the 2019 year is and participated in choir for most amazing teachers involved in this “The 25th Annual Putnam County of her high school career. When program, thank you so much.” Spelling Bee”, written by Rachel asked about her feeling of musi- Sheinkin and William Finn. cal, Requart said, “This is my first The cast has worked especially and last musical that I have taken hard this year, from memorizing Maroon is all That matters! Page 2 News Maroon & White Hacker Takes Lead in But—in no hopes of surrendering Both victory and success came to the pressure—the progress will Meet the 2019 a Time of Need out of this fundraiser, as the club continue. Maroon & White raised over $1,500. Hacker felt Spring Staff accomplished. An attitude of triumph has helped Colby Bland Hacker and the other officers keep However, now that Mrs. Story moving forward with the agenda. Editor-In-Chief To the news of National Honors is no longer present, “the pace “We have everything planned,” Society Sponsor Mrs. Story going is changing,” Hacker said. “We Hacker said. Jack Bartlett on a maternity leave, club presi- now have to adjust to going to dent Holden Hacker understands Mrs. Hartsoe before Mrs. Story.” The distribution’s purpose is to Assitant Editor the new responsibilities she must This transition has led Hacker to keep all students fed during the Colby Bland take on to be a successful leader. be quite keen on the clarity of her break, and Hacker is locked on communication, as information the goal. “We are excited to fill Meetings upon meetings prior can get misconstrued like a game the baskets and deliver them to Copy Editor to Mrs. Story’s maternity leave of telephone. our peers, as well as the elementa- Taylor Harr led the club in one central direc- ry school students.” tion: food distribution baskets for To add on to the setback for spring break. Hacker, leading the Hacker, the distribution of the “A speed bump,” however, will Journalists largest fundraiser of the club thus food baskets is also taking a not block the road for Hacker. Meghan Bryant far, made an extensive effort to toll of responsibility. “The food The determination needed to ful- Aidan Carter gather money for the distribution distribution is a slower process fill this task might be raised, but Jessica Cook by leading a club-wide PuraVida than I expected. The baby came, all students will be satisfied. Gracie Cunningham bracelet sell. and things hit a speed bump.” Emma Davis Bristol Motor gust. The only catch is you must Damien Dillman purchase an adult ticket as well. The new pricing is another way Matthew Dingus Speedway to Offer Adult tickets run at around $65 track officials are providing Camille Flaherty Teens Special Ticket while teen tickets are $32. reduced costs to encourage more Annie Hayes families to come to the track for Mary Huffard Prices The ticket prices are only avail- the races. Last year, BMS intro- able for the two authorized ven- duced $10 admission for children Riley McCracken Taylor Harr & Dawson dors: Ticketmaster and the BMS 12 and under. College students Caseh Pace Willis ticket office. also receive special pricing, as Kaitlin Rice well as a special seating section Lacey Robinson On Thursday February 21, Bristol just for them. Kayla Rupe Motor Speedway announced that Bryson Seymour it will now offer special, lowered Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased on the Bristol Motor Cameron Shelley ticket prices for teens aged 13-19. Speedway website. Abby Stout The tickets are for NASCAR Gabby Vain events, including the Food City Dawson Willis 500 next month. Any teen can get half price tickets Advisor for the spring events and the Bass Pro Shops NRA night race in Au- Tim Davis The New Middle bathrooms and a larger lunch for the younger generation, staff for students to become better ac- room. and faculty are relatively excited quainted with one another. School about this development. One perk of the new school is the Abby Stout & Gabby Vain addition of sixth graders. Both When asked, English instructor Baptist is also hopeful about im- Denise and Jackson agree that Ms. Baptist said that she is “very proved communication across the In 1939, Vance Middle School this is for the better since there excited about the update of the grade levels, stating that “it will was founded, and now, nearly a were previously only two grades, building.” Numerous teachers provide lessons to both students century later, the Bristol Tennes- which caused various degrees of have the same feeling about creat- and teachers in the school sys- see City School system is rebuild- bullying for the seventh grade ing an improved environment for tem.” ing it. The project is expected to students. their students. be completed by the 2021 school year. Current Vance student Jackson Hatley, stated that he is “jealous that he won’t be able to experi- ence the new school.” He believes that rising third graders will be “spoiled with the glory of a new school.” While many changes are com- New work spaces, furniture, and The new middle school offers new The 80 year-old school has many ing about, students treasure the facilities will be provided to both opportunities for young people issues, including structural dam- Creative Arts programs and staff members and the student and adults in our community. This age. In 2018, a pipe busted in the would like to keep it as a constant body. will help bring peers closer to- bathrooms. At the top of Vance through this transition.