The-Cat’s-Dispatch Walnut Ridge, Arkansas Lawrence County School District www.bobcats.k12.ar.us January 29, 2020 Vol. 45 Issue No. 4 ~ Walnut Ridge High School supplement to The Times Dispatch since 1976 ~ Augustine Soars Past 1000 Points Crowning Moments By Olivia Ford WB 2019 and Hoco 2020 Bailey Augustine has made a habit WinterBall of setting her personal bests on the basketball King and court. She leads the state in total points this Queen, season and is ranked 4th nationally in overall Chloe points. Bounds and Logan Augustine, a junior for the Lady Sain Bobcats, hit a special milestone by scoring her Homecoming 1000th career point Queen and during a victory Sweetheart against Piggott on King, December 16. Maddie On January Flippo and 13, in a 72-68 Nash Gill overtime victory against the Osceola Winter Ball 2019 Lady Seminoles, Bailey takes the court she eclipsed before a home crowd. A Winter Stroll Down Main her single game By Grady Privett scoring record by pouring in 49 points. escorted by Gavin Davis and According to Chloe Bounds and escort, Logan Sain were crowned King Kennedie Weldon, and her escort, MaxPreps, she Austin Rushing. Bailey makes every and Queen at Winter Ball 2019. leads the state in Student Council, advised basket look easy. scoring and is where they were crowned by last year’s King and Queen Nash Gill by Jerry Haynes, sponsored and ranked in the top decorated the winter wonderland. five nationally. and Katie Kersey. The annual event was held at The Studio on Saturday, Dinner was provided by H & H December 14. The theme for this catering company consisting of year’s dance was “A Winter Stroll chicken strips, brisket, mac & down Main.” cheese, twice baked potatoes and Bailey’s First runners-up were many other delicious items. teammates, Chloe Sydney Robinson, escorted by Entertainment was provided Davis and Alexis Andrew Prestidge; second runners- by Elite Entertainment, Craig and Dalton, celebrate up were Maddie Flippo and her Angee Jones. The moments were her 1000th point captured by Capturing the Moment scored in her high escort, Isaac Biggers. Tied for third runners-up were Emma Richey, Photography. school career. More WB photos on p. 16. 2 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, January 29, 2020 Our WRHS What Excites You about 2020? By Rhoni Riggs Hannah Russom – Turning 16 Roger King – Graduation Ryann Douglas – Being a junior Alissa McCandless – Summer Madison Jones (10th grade) – drives Driving Parker Papi – New start Karlee Brewer – Watching my Alex Jones – Boys brother take the next step in his life Korwin Johnson and Noah Roark - Maggie Porter – Being on sr. high Trump’s 2nd term cheer team Andrew Prestridge - WWIII Kaylan Decker – Being a senior Dagan Lillard - “Another Jayden Blaylock – Football season wonderful year of journalism” Isaiah Mabry – Signing day Mason Ashlock - Squeaky Clean Looking Back on the Decade By Mattie Craig Mystery Students January 1, 2020 started a new decade – the 2020s. Now, we say By Maddie Flippo goodbye to the memories made during the past decade and focus on making new ones. But what are some legendary events that happened these past 10 Her dad runs the school He plays a sport; it’s on the court years that we don’t remember? Well… Everyone thinks she’s pretty cool This guy is a twin - we started using the word “bae” She drives a Mustang and He used to swim - memes became popular She’s a sweet little thing White Charger for the win - the selfie was born - the world was supposed to end in 2012 - Vine arrived and became super popular, then sadly was taken Mystery Teachers from us, replaced by Tik Tok By Kel Slusser - we were introduced to One Direction and Justin Bieber Don’t call her misses He used to be a coach - we made lip-sync videos using Dubsmash Or throw any LSU disses Greet him with a great approach - everyone took part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge She walks her dogs nightly His name rhymes with cord - the MCU expanded, giving us 21 movies this decade with Is her class hard? Slightly! The assignment is always on the Spiderman: Far From Home being the most recent white board - we debated whether or not a dress was black and blue or white and gold Cat’s Dispatch Staff - many beloved celebrities died, including Robin Williams, Paul Walker, Tom Petty, and Stan Lee Co-Editors — Mollie Blackshear and Hailey Jensen - everyone did the Kylie Jenner lip challenge Sports Editor — Olivia Ford - we learned to dab, floss, and twerk Cartoonist — Dagan Lillard - Obama ended his presidential term in 2017 and Trump became Layout & Design - Anna Saffell the new president - every girl fell in love with the Magcon Boys Winter Ball and basketball photos - two royal marriages occurred courtesy of Ashley George and Baylee Burris - first solar eclipse since 1918 Staff Writers — Grady Privett, Hannah Wade, Jacob Buxton, Maddie Flippo, Disclaimer: The views expressed in this paper are those of the Livvie Howard, Chloe Brown, Gavin Davis, Eli Biggers, Ty Flippo, Haley Smart, Kaylan authors named, and are not necessarily those of The Cat’s Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School or any other students/employees. While we Decker, Cody Gray, Adam Murdock, Andrew Hill, Isaiah Mabry, Connie Lane, Dagon try to ensure that the information we provide is correct, we are a student Lillard, Skyla Henry, Rhoni Riggs, Kel Slusser, Maggie Gibson, Ray Yang, Roger King, newspaper, mistakes do occur and we cannot always guarantee the Abby Rounsavall, Kyle Russell, Austin Stover, Kayleene Long, Parker Papi, Cameron accuracy of our material. If you do notice mistakes, please let us know. Robertson, Leyre Fernandaz, Sydney Robinson, and Bailee Witt. We welcome letters to the editor or guest writers. Contact Stacy Rice, advisor. The staff of The Cat’s Dispatch dedicates each issue to the memory of David Brady, Editor 1991-93. Our WRHS 3 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, January 29, 2020 Who is Your Valentine? What TV Show Did You Not Get By Haley Smart to Watch as a Kid? Raeney Orman – Myself Peyton Callahan – Bo Johnson By Kaylan Decker Bryleigh Morris – Julius Jones Bo Johnson – Peyton Callahan Alison Whitehead – Veggie Tales Noel Deason – Futurama Zoey Wilson – Haley Smart Chaley Ervin – Chris Gulledge Leyre Berganzos Fernandez – Madison Jones (10th grade) – Mollie Blackshear – Jared Hannah Russom – Haley Smart Desencanto South Park Padalecki Roger King – Myself Ty Cook – 13 Reasons Why Jamie Patrick – The Simpson’s Makenzee Miller – Parker Trishton Wilson – My dog Lily Luster – King of Hill Trishton Wilson – Robot Chicken Carmack Hannah Wade – Chaley Ervin Lane Brown – American Dad Ryann Douglas – Beavis and Butt- Valorie Cook – Sponge Bob Head Jonathan Alba – Dexter’s Ray Yang – Rick and Morty Happy Valentine’s Day Laboratory Skyla Henry and Savannah Colby Miller – Family Guy Andrews - SpongeBob Friday, Feb. 14 Andrew Prestige - Big Mouth Korwin Johnson - Family Guy How Many Times Did You Have Bobcat Bio: Logan Dickson to Take Your Driver’s Test? By Maggie Gibson By Parker Papi Ray Yang- 4 Haley Smart- 2 Olivia Farmer- 6 Kayleene Long- 2 Class – Sophomore Jayden Hollister- 3 Joe Clayton - 9 Club Involvement – FFA, football, band Hannah Hatfield- 1 Tyler Ditto- 1 BFF’s –Landon Brady, Dagan Lillard, Emma Gipson- 5 Halie Bounds- 4 Jacob McQuay Kel Slusser - 7 Dagan Lillard- 5 Favorite Teacher – Mr. Rice Relationship status – Taken What’s Your Fave Girl Scout Cookie? Pet Peeve – People who chew loud By Haley Matthews Tech Addiction – Instagram Worst Habit – Picking at face Bailee Witt – Thin Mints Dagan Lillard – Thin Mints Freshman Flop – Almost failing Doc’s (physical science) Mrs. Holland – Tag a longs Jacob Buxton – Thin Mints Kaden Davis- Tag a longs Sydney Robinson – Tag a longs Mrs. Hallman – Tag a longs Hannah Beary – Samoas What’s Hot? What’s Not? Katie Jones – Do-Si-Dos Bryleigh Morris – Samoas By Gavin Davis What’s Hot: What’s Not: What’s Your Best Christmas Gift? Guinea Pigs Hamsters By Isaiah Mabry Adidas Nike Grady Privett – “I got accepted to Mel Jones – “I got a kitty cat.” Arkansas State University of Arkansas College of the Ozarks.” Hunter Colvey – “A toy car and a Titans Packers Kyle Russell – “I got a firearm.” tissue.” LSU Clemson Kel Slusser – “I got my ankles Walker Hibbs – WWE wrestling took by Zay.” (Isaiah Mabry) men and Barbie dolls Fresh air Nicotine Olivia Ford- New shoes Maddox Jean – “I got depression Clean Cuts Mullets Mrs. Holland- “I got peace and and tears.” Trailer Park Boys The Office quiet.” Alex Jones- “I got a text from Heelys Crocs Kai Watson- “I got clothes and Zay.” football lessons from Zay.” Mollie Blackshear – “My Apple Texas Roadhouse Longhorn Steakhouse Mrs. Rob- “I got food, but I really watch.” WWIII Area 51 missed Isaiah.” Landon Brady - AR-15 Australia Anywhere else 4 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, January 29, 2020 Sports Lady Bobcat Basketball Seniors WR Bobcats and Lady ‘Cats Win By Olivia Ford Battle of the Border in Corning The Lady Bobcat basketball team, coached by Chase Halbrook, has a current record of 15-3. This team consists of Final Score: three seniors: Shyanne Foley, Jacey Jones and Sydney Burgin. Boys Shyanne Foley, a post/guard for the Bobcats, has played WR vs. Ridgefield basketball for 14 years (since she was in preschool). Her favorite Christian basketball memory is when Coach Shelby got stuck in an alley, backed up in someone’s yard, and then ran over a stop sign. Her 57-56 favorite pre-game song is No Hands and her favorite postgame meal is a McDonald’s Happy Meal.