The-Cat’s-Dispatch Walnut Ridge, Arkansas Lawrence County School District www.bobcats.k12.ar.us March 13, 2019 Vol. 44 Issue No. 6 ~ Walnut Ridge High School supplement to The Times Dispatch since 1976 ~ WRHS Hosts Career Fair By Tate Anderson Lawrence Co School District On February 21, the WRHS such as welding and computer Parent-Teacher Career Fair was hosted in the construction, while others Spring Break Sharum Gymnasium with a lineup relied more on sharing their life Conferences that included representatives experience in different fields of from prominent Arkansas work. Several booths also held Thurs, March 14 March 15-22 colleges, local businesses raffles for gift cards and other offering internships, technical prizes to incentivise students. schools, medical programs and For underclassmen, the the armed forces. “Be Pro Be Proud” mobile exhibit Throughout the morning was an interesting look into the and into the afternoon, students many trades and technical skills rotated by grade through that they could strive for. the proceedings and had the The Career Fair was a opportunity to roam the floor very educational experience and speak to those in a field of for seniors and underclassmen their interest. alike, and a brief glimpse into After gathering the world after high school that information from their desired comes with working a trade or booths, students were attending higher education. Your Future — On Wheels: The “Be Pro Be Proud” encouraged to branch out and Career Fair is hosted by Photos courtesy of speak to those representatives WR CTE teachers, Mrs. Smith, exhibit was parked on the track for easy access. Ready Rome McEntire, to turn your passion into progress? that they had not already in order Mrs. Howard and Mr. Rice. EAST to broaden their horizons. Many booths brought supplementary tools along to demonstrate various trades Be Strong: A booth A Day to Learn: WRHS seniors showcasing different ROTC discuss future job opportunities Subtle Flex: Chase Ervin showing programs at local colleges and college offers. off his welding prowess. What form! and universities. 2 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, March 13, 2019 Our WRHS Prom 2019: A Night on the Red Carpet By Mattie Craig The biggest night of the year is coming soon! WRHS Prom will be held April 13 at The Studio on Main Street. All WRHS juniors and seniors are invited to attend. The theme is “A Night on the Red Carpet.” Sign up with Mrs. Lamb. Tickets are $20 per person, so start saving up! Seniors will get their money back if they show up. The night will start at 6:30 with the Senior Walk and Prom will start at 7. The meal will catered by Jerry and Amanda Haynes. Prom will be here before you know it, so get a date fast! The public is welcome to come watch the Senior Walk. February Happy Birthdays St. Patrick’s Day Who was your Valentine? By Hailey Jensen Sunday, Mar 17 By Ashleigh Morris 1st Alex Lishman Jada Turner Tristin Hart – Liv Bick Garrett Gunn – Graham West 2nd James Belew March Isaiah Mabry – Mrs. Rob Grady Privett – “My girlfriend” Kate Cole – McKenzie Rouse Coach Berry – Brett Favre 4th Hannah Beary Birthdays Chase Petty – Jackie (his cow) Cade Burris – Isabella Baughn Zachary Caspall By Hailey Jensen Kai Cunningham Jordan Haynes – 5th Mason McEntire 1st Chloe Davis – Chloe Bounds Shelby Whitehead Ray Yang Roger King Brighton Brand – Sydney Burgin Garrett Brown – 6th Leaffie Cook Triston Voyles Landon (Ham) Hamilton Kolton Oglesby 4th Jacob Buxton 7th Will Coker Bo Johnson 8th Elijah Biggers 6th Peyton Callahan Welcome to March! When this paper goes out, Spring Break will be right around Isaac Biggers 12th Kyle Walters the corner. -K 13th Andrew Brewer 13th Jonathan Alba Cat’s Dispatch Staff Will Davis Kalaab McCollum Editor-in-Chief — Kaiden Stormes Charles Mabry 16th Ethan Willis Sports Editor — Cade Burris 16th Cole Manning 19th Bailey Augustine Cartoonist — Mattie Craig Cameron Robertson Hannah Hatfield Staff Writers — Tate Anderson, Zack Osburn, Baylee Davis, Victoria Swindle, 17th Manuela Akpan 22nd Blaze Sheffield Dakota Girard, Garrett Brown, Claire Fisher, Graham West, Kate Cole, Slade Mason Andrews 23rd Cade Burris Dalton, Tate Anderson, Landon Hamilton, Grady Privett, Kai Cunningham, Emma Richey 24th Nathan Simmons Tyler Cunningham, Bryson Farmer, Ashleigh Morris, Brighton Brand, Chase 20th Tara Wells 25th Jackson Forrester Moseley, Lilly Maple, Tristin Hart, Carlos Mancilla, Olivia Bickers, Olivia Ford, 21st Jordan Haynes Lillian Maple Max Hibbs, Irene Lynette Hood, Chloe Brown, Malachi Tinker, Haley Smart, Nash Kaylynn Jones 26th Savannah Nelson Gill, Hannah Wade, Alex Lishman, Erin Hicks, Abby Rounsavall, Hailey Jensen, 23rd Graham West Madison Scott Trishton Wilson, Skyla Henry, Ty Flippo, Mollie Blackshear and Hannah Beary 24th Joseph Rogers 28th Jaden Darris 26th James Allred Jerry Greer Advisor — Stacy Rice Connor Manning Skylar Louthan 28th Bryce Davis 30th Tristin Hart The staff of The Cat’s Dispatch dedicates each issue to the memory of David Brady, Editor 1991-93. WRHS Sports 3 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, March 13, 2019 Baller Bailey Named All-State The Future is Looking Bright By Baylee Davis By Tyler Cunningham Bailey Brooke Brighton Brand Augustine has been taking is 18 years old and plays over the basketball court basketball for WRHS as a lately averaging 25 points a senior. Brighton picked up game with a high of 45 points a basketball when he was in ONE GAME. younger and instantly knew Most recently, Bailey he had to play ball. was named to the All- He credits his family State team. She is the only with his success in sports. sophomore state-wide who His advice for young athletes was selected for this honor. is, “Cherish every game and Her whole family has give it 110% because it won’t always played the sport, so last forever.” it just made sense that she His best experiences would play, too. while at WRHS are playing In order to succeed, basketball, although he she has put in “tons of doesn’t plan to play any The best advice he has practice.” Two keys to her sports in college. received was from Mrs. Stacy success include she started He is most proud of Rice, who tells him daily, “Go playing when she was young getting the three-point award to class!” and she always played against every year. Brighton says After high school, people who were older and “Work hard and play hard” Brighton plans on going to bigger. are keys to success. Brighton BRTC or ASU to major in Bailey’s plans after A motto Bailey lives by is “don’t quit playing till you admires Kevin Durant of the Agriculture. high school are to attend Golden State Warriors and Brighton’s best quote ASU and study to become a hear the buzzer.” Her advice for young athletes is “work has good inspiration from is, “Life is short, live it. Love physical trainer. She hopes to other athletes. is rare, grab it. Anger is be recruited to play college your right and left hands so it comes more natural later bad, drop it. Fear is awful, basketball. face it. Memories There’s no specific on.” A couple of things are sweet, cherish athlete she admires, however them.” she draws inspiration from Bailey hopes to accomplish are to beat her record of 45 Growing up her teammates. The best in WR, the athletes advice she was ever given points in one game, as well as to touch the rim. he looked up to is “Play every game like it’s were those in Zach your last.” Crisler’s grade. Her most cherished Brighton also enjoys memory is when she and her to duck hunt. team snuck back into the Bailey Favorites: He is the son gym after being kicked out of of Tonda Brand and practice, only to get caught Sport – Basketball the late Keith Brand. by Coach Duncan and kicked Pro Athlete – out again. Growing up, the WR athlete she admired most Blake Griffin Just Hanging Out: Mollie Blackshear and was Baylee Burris. Pro Team –Warriors Jacob Busxton. Random. 4 The Cat's Dispatch, Walnut Ridge High School, March 13, 2019 Our WRHS in school has been making new Silly Lilly friends throughout the years. The Man With the Lunch By Hannah Wade She is active in Key Club, By Skyla Henry FBLA and FCCLA. Her pet peeve for underclassmen is “do not is when people click ink pens and procrastinate with homework.” her worst habit is chewing on The most difficult thing he has paper clips. ever had to do is take AP Gov. Her best excuse for being CJ’s role model is his late to class is “a teacher had to mom because she takes care of talk to me.” Her favorite year of him. She has also given him the high school has been her senior best advice he’s received, “Enjoy year and she plans on attending this time and don’t hurry to be an BRTC for college. adult.” However, when he does become an adult, his biggest fear is getting a job and paying Lilly’s Favorites Chase “CJ” Jaden Couch, bills. Lillian “Lilly” Carolina Maple App – Snapchat born August 26, 2001, is the son His favorite quote is was born on March 25, 2000, Movie – If I Stay of Autumn and Jeremy Couch. “Imagine if I had a real weapon” to Racheal Kemp and Anthony He has a brother, Krischan, who by Jax. After graduation, he looks Maple. Her siblings are Tanner, Drink – Dr. Pepper is 18. His best friends are Kaiden forward to having no homework Anna, Caleb, and Gracie.