October 2009 Spirit of the Pioneer

Spirit of the PioneersNovember 2009 Bateville High School Vol. 2, No. 1

Batesville High School Page 1 November 2009

BHS Honors Homecoming Royalty 2009By Ashley Warren Batesville High School hosted its annual Homecoming festivities throughout the week of October 12-16. This year’s court included Seniors Ebony Brown, Haley Gage, Grace Gatlin, and Daniel Goodwin, and Carisa Hutchison. Batesville 2009 Homecoming Queen is Carisa Hutchison. “It was such an honor to be elected as Batesville’s Homecoming Queen! I was shocked when they announced the results but so excited to be voted for by my peers. I’ve always looked up to past Batesville’s Homecoming Queens… But I thought it would be exciting to walk across the field in a beautiful dress,” stated Hutchison.

“I was much honored to be voted into Homecoming royalty, but it was an very interesting and fun experience,” commented Gage. “I felt honored and excited about being chosen by our student body to be in the royalty,” stated Goodwin

in a confident manner. Junior maids were Erin Richards and Ashleigh Rogers. Sophomore Maids included Andrea Davidson and Kassie Foreman. “I was so honored to be in the Homecoming royalty, especially it being

my first year in Batesville High and that my fellow classmates thought enough about me to vote me in. Not only was it fun getting to know the other girls, but also it gave me an opportunity to learn how challenging being in the Homecoming royalty is,” explained Davidson.

BHS Faculty Select Mr. & Miss Pioneer

HOMECOMING QUEEN AND HER COURT ~ 2009

The BHS faculty recently selected Mr. and Miss Pioneer 2009-2010. This honor is bestowed upon two seniors who best represent the qualities of a true Pioneer, including good character, sound academic standing, and involvement in extracurricular activities. Mr. Pioneer is senior Casey Townsend. He is the son of Jeff and Loretta Townsend. Townsend is co-editor of the Yearbook Staff

Casey Townsend Kirbi McMullin

and a member of Student Council. Miss Pioneer is senior Kirbi McMullin. She

is the daughter of Johnny and Toi McMullin. This year, she is president of the Student

Council and helped the BHS Cross Country team win first at state. McMullin is also a member of the Beta Club. “Casey and Kirbi are both great students, very dependable and so willing to give of their time to ensure that the events they are planning or the tasks on which they are working goes to their best of their ability. Great kids! Awesome Pioneers!” commented Mrs. Gillmore.


Long Time Pioneer Becomes Assistant PrincipalBy Sara Elgin When walking through the hallway one might notice a new faculty member this year, chances are it’s Mr. Wilson, the new assistant principal. With the new school year at Batesville High School, an eager Mr. Wilson joins the faculty. Mr. Wilson was intrigued by BHS even while employed elsewhere. While coaching track and football he noticed Batesville, which is where he and his wife attended and graduated. “Watching the class in which the coaches and athletes conducted themselves not only made me proud of the Pioneers because it was my home school, but also caused me to want to someday

be a part of a school that clearly does a great job in shaping and molding young people’s lives in a positive way,” Mr. Wilson said. Mr. Wilson saw a position at Batesville as an opportunity to return home. With the homecoming came welcoming people. Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Runsick, and Mrs. Gott have been patient with Mr. Wilson and very helpful with the adjustment. Mr. Wilson’s transition to Batesville has been a smooth one. He is working hard to learn the ropes and exact procedures at BHS and is very observant. Another newcomer, Nicole Morris of Cushman, described her transition to Batesville as;

“starting off not so good, but progressively getting better.” He held an assistant principal position previously at Heber Springs school system. Before his various positions at Heber Springs, Mr. Wilson worked at Siloam Springs Schools and had his first teaching and coaching job in the fall of

1975 at Mtn. View Schools. Along with being an involved faculty member, Mr. Wilson is also a family man. He and his wife have three children and two granddaughters. Their oldest children have graduated from college and started families of their own.

By Ashley Warren Por favor reconize uno de nuestros nuevos miembros de facultad, Señora Settle. Mrs. Settle is new to our school and she teaches Spanish 1 and 2. She has been a teacher for some years now but came to Batesville this 09-10 school year. “My husband was transferred from Texarkana to Batesville, so naturally I applied for a teaching position here,” replied Mrs. Settle. Mrs. Settle is fluent in both French and in Spanish but since Batesville doesn’t have a French class, she only teaches Spanish. “My French teachers in high school and college inspired me to teach French. I learned Spanish because of the need for Spanish teachers,” replied Mrs. Settle.

Since learning foreign languages Mrs. Settle has vacationed in many different countries and has many stories about them. Señora Settle attended school overseas and worked in another country. “Knowing the language, or even a little of it, while in a foreign country helps a traveler not to be afraid. French has made travel in France as well as

in Belgium and Switzerland much easier. Spanish has enabled me to travel more easily in Spain, attend school in Costa Rica, and work on mission trips in Chile,” commented Mrs. Settle. Since becoming a teacher Mrs. Settle has worked at five other schools before coming to Batesville. “I have enjoyed teaching at every school

AQUI. Mrs. Settle teaching directions in Spanish using excercises.

ON THE CLOCK Mr. Wilson working in his office.

Mrs. Settle Starts to Settle in at Batesville High

By Carol Wise While it is true that acceptance is listed as one of a person’s nine basic needs, not everyone is looking for the same kind of acceptance. Most want clubs that they’re friends are in or the ones that “look good for college.” In most schools there are just the normal academic based clubs such as Beta, FBLA, and Key club. All of which are excellent clubs that can be very beneficial to those who join. What about the others? Most would say that if it isn’t a club it’s a class, but that’s not always true. True some classes touch on things like photography and poetry, but they don’t go into any kind of depth and leave

By Destiny Turner BHS has a vast variety of clubs for a n y o n e and everyone. Everybody wants to fit in somewhere. This is a proven fact. Acceptance has been listed as one of a person’s nine basic needs. Students need places, outside of the classroom, that they can feel this sense of belonging. Clubs are those places. Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a channel for all of the personable people to connect and better the community. Future Farmers of America (FFA) is the grounds where the agricultural students can grow. The Art Club includes classmates with the crafty and creative minds. Choir,

Club Variety Undergoes ExaminationBand, and Drama captures the musical and theatrical thinkers. The list continues including Future Business Leaders of America, Key Club, Beta Club, Earth Club, Foreign Language, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and more. If someone does not fit into at least one of the clubs listed, the blame cannot be due to lack of selection. Many times students are too shy or afraid to join a club because maybe they will not know anyone at the meeting. This may be true; however, this way of thinking is senseless. The purpose of the club is to unite ones with similar interests. Batesville contains groups to draw the attention of many. If the students will just take advantage of the choices, then eventually everyone will fit in somewhere.

the student wondering if they would really like it and if they are even remotely good at it. Since those are not classes, they must be clubs right? Wrong. They are not clubs because they can’t get funding despite students asking for them. Clubs dealing with subjects like photography and poetry could be very beneficial to those students that think they might want to enter those areas in their future careers. At the same time, it would also help students develop new hobbies and new ways of expressing themselves.

Staff of

BHS Spirit of the

Pioneer

Will BoehmSara Elgin

Destiny TurnerAshley WarrenChelsea WestCarol Wise

AdvisorTammy Gillmore

November 2009 Page 3 Batesville High School

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where I have worked. These include Texarkana, Murfreesboro, Carlisle, Hope, and Pine Bluff. It’s very fulfilling to see and hear from former students,” explained Mrs. Settle. Most students from both her Spanish I and II classes feel that she fully explains Spanish to the most degree. “She demonstrates and explains it very well and if you don’t understand it then we help out as a class,” replied Brittany. “Mrs. Settle is a very fun and energetic teacher. I am able to connect with her and understand the Spanish language. She definitely brings something new and interesting to the class room,” stated Chelsea West.

Chelsea West ‘09

Happy Thanksgiving!

From the BHS Spirit

of the Pioneer Staff


Long Time Pioneer Becomes Assistant PrincipalBy Sara Elgin When walking through the hallway one might notice a new faculty member this year, chances are it’s Mr. Wilson, the new assistant principal. With the new school year at Batesville High School, an eager Mr. Wilson joins the faculty. Mr. Wilson was intrigued by BHS even while employed elsewhere. While coaching track and football he noticed Batesville, which is where he and his wife attended and graduated. “Watching the class in which the coaches and athletes conducted themselves not only made me proud of the Pioneers because it was my home school, but also caused me to want to someday

be a part of a school that clearly does a great job in shaping and molding young people’s lives in a positive way,” Mr. Wilson said. Mr. Wilson saw a position at Batesville as an opportunity to return home. With the homecoming came welcoming people. Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Runsick, and Mrs. Gott have been patient with Mr. Wilson and very helpful with the adjustment. Mr. Wilson’s transition to Batesville has been a smooth one. He is working hard to learn the ropes and exact procedures at BHS and is very observant. Another newcomer, Nicole Morris of Cushman, described her transition to Batesville as;

“starting off not so good, but progressively getting better.” He held an assistant principal position previously at Heber Springs school system. Before his various positions at Heber Springs, Mr. Wilson worked at Siloam Springs Schools and had his first teaching and coaching job in the fall of

1975 at Mtn. View Schools. Along with being an involved faculty member, Mr. Wilson is also a family man. He and his wife have three children and two granddaughters. Their oldest children have graduated from college and started families of their own.

By Ashley Warren Por favor reconize uno de nuestros nuevos miembros de facultad, Señora Settle. Mrs. Settle is new to our school and she teaches Spanish 1 and 2. She has been a teacher for some years now but came to Batesville this 09-10 school year. “My husband was transferred from Texarkana to Batesville, so naturally I applied for a teaching position here,” replied Mrs. Settle. Mrs. Settle is fluent in both French and in Spanish but since Batesville doesn’t have a French class, she only teaches Spanish. “My French teachers in high school and college inspired me to teach French. I learned Spanish because of the need for Spanish teachers,” replied Mrs. Settle.

Since learning foreign languages Mrs. Settle has vacationed in many different countries and has many stories about them. Señora Settle attended school overseas and worked in another country. “Knowing the language, or even a little of it, while in a foreign country helps a traveler not to be afraid. French has made travel in France as well as

in Belgium and Switzerland much easier. Spanish has enabled me to travel more easily in Spain, attend school in Costa Rica, and work on mission trips in Chile,” commented Mrs. Settle. Since becoming a teacher Mrs. Settle has worked at five other schools before coming to Batesville. “I have enjoyed teaching at every school

AQUI. Mrs. Settle teaching directions in Spanish using excercises.

ON THE CLOCK Mr. Wilson working in his office.

Mrs. Settle Starts to Settle in at Batesville High

By Carol Wise While it is true that acceptance is listed as one of a person’s nine basic needs, not everyone is looking for the same kind of acceptance. Most want clubs that they’re friends are in or the ones that “look good for college.” In most schools there are just the normal academic based clubs such as Beta, FBLA, and Key club. All of which are excellent clubs that can be very beneficial to those who join. What about the others? Most would say that if it isn’t a club it’s a class, but that’s not always true. True some classes touch on things like photography and poetry, but they don’t go into any kind of depth and leave

By Destiny Turner BHS has a vast variety of clubs for a n y o n e and everyone. Everybody wants to fit in somewhere. This is a proven fact. Acceptance has been listed as one of a person’s nine basic needs. Students need places, outside of the classroom, that they can feel this sense of belonging. Clubs are those places. Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a channel for all of the personable people to connect and better the community. Future Farmers of America (FFA) is the grounds where the agricultural students can grow. The Art Club includes classmates with the crafty and creative minds. Choir,

Club Variety Undergoes ExaminationBand, and Drama captures the musical and theatrical thinkers. The list continues including Future Business Leaders of America, Key Club, Beta Club, Earth Club, Foreign Language, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and more. If someone does not fit into at least one of the clubs listed, the blame cannot be due to lack of selection. Many times students are too shy or afraid to join a club because maybe they will not know anyone at the meeting. This may be true; however, this way of thinking is senseless. The purpose of the club is to unite ones with similar interests. Batesville contains groups to draw the attention of many. If the students will just take advantage of the choices, then eventually everyone will fit in somewhere.

the student wondering if they would really like it and if they are even remotely good at it. Since those are not classes, they must be clubs right? Wrong. They are not clubs because they can’t get funding despite students asking for them. Clubs dealing with subjects like photography and poetry could be very beneficial to those students that think they might want to enter those areas in their future careers. At the same time, it would also help students develop new hobbies and new ways of expressing themselves.

Staff of

BHS Spirit of the

Pioneer

Will BoehmSara Elgin

Destiny TurnerAshley WarrenChelsea WestCarol Wise

AdvisorTammy Gillmore

November 2009 Page 3 Batesville High School

Pro View Con View

where I have worked. These include Texarkana, Murfreesboro, Carlisle, Hope, and Pine Bluff. It’s very fulfilling to see and hear from former students,” explained Mrs. Settle. Most students from both her Spanish I and II classes feel that she fully explains Spanish to the most degree. “She demonstrates and explains it very well and if you don’t understand it then we help out as a class,” replied Brittany. “Mrs. Settle is a very fun and energetic teacher. I am able to connect with her and understand the Spanish language. She definitely brings something new and interesting to the class room,” stated Chelsea West.

Chelsea West ‘09

Happy Thanksgiving!

From the BHS Spirit

of the Pioneer Staff

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BHS Student Wins Oustanding Teen

Teacher Rewarded for Students’ Success

FBLA Participated in Bark at the Park

Drama Club Presents Twelfth Night

By Chelsea West This summer, Mason Magouyrk won the title of Miss Batesville’s Outstanding Teen. She was ecstatic when she won. Like most girls entering pageants, Mason was nervous but very excited at the very same time. This year’s pageant was Mason and Molly Magouyrk’s, first pageant this summer, in which Molly won Miss Independence County. For the two sisters this was a summer of outstanding, exciting first wins. Mason had a very strong and noble reason for entering the pageant this year. “My motivation for the pageant was my sister. After she entered and won her first pageant, I thought, why not? If she can do it, I can do it.” Mason’s mother had asked her many times if she wanted to be in a pageant, but Mason turned her down repeatedly, she just was not ready. Mason said, “Mom didn’t push me. She let me decide on my own

so I would work harder.” In the end it seems that Mrs. Magouyrk’s decision to let Mason choose when she was ready for a pageant paid off in the long run. There are many disadvantages and advantages to being in pageants. Mason recognizes the disadvantages and the advantages, and she knows that pageants are not just make-up, glamour, smiling, and pretty dresses. “Pageants have so much to teach young women. A disadvantage of being in a pageant is the amount of time every little thing takes. Paperwork took me four days to fill out and get all the documents I needed. I didn’t plan on being in the pageant until two weeks before. I had never been in a pageant before so I worked even harder to get prepared,” said Mason. Aside from all the work, there are many perks exist in pageants. Contestants get to meet, and work with many new

people, and in many ways become a social butterfly. “Pageants are a great way for girls, and even boys, to get out in the world, meet others, and make themselves and, their ideas known,” said Mason. After Mason had won the title of Batesville’s Outstanding Teen, five girls she had never met before, came up to her and congratulated her, and told her they would be rooting for her in her next pageant. Mason loved that, being in the pageant, she was able to gain recognition and being able to be heard on issues that are important to her, but

she worries about all of the work for the next pageant. The worries are a normal part of any competition. Competitors in any competition will always have fears that creep and crawl across their mind. A big fear for anyone competing in a pageant is falling on stage, “I hate wearing heels, so I wasn’t used to them. I never did fall, but I tripped quite often. I was not as nervous as I thought I would be,” exclaimed Mason. In the end when Mason heard them call her name she was ecstatic!“I was so surprised,” said Mason, and happy that all my hard work had finally paid off.”

By Will Boehm Dennis Butler, the JAG teacher at BHS since the 2000-2001 school year, received news that he was the 2008-2009 JAG teacher of the year. “Upon winning I immediately wanted to look back over the previous year to remember all the accomplishments that were made by the Batesville Jag Students.”

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. Mason Magouyrk practices Color Guard routine indoors due to bad weather.

Butler said. He continued by saying, “I thought about several students who had wanted to quit school, but because of JAG, we were able to keep them in school and get them graduated.” Butler said that his favorite part of the job was “being able to prepare students for the real world. Being able to change and improve

student’s lives, and having the opportunity to help students and their families improve their way of life.” To be eligible for the JAG Teacher of the Year award, a teacher must have at least a ninety percent graduation rate, a sixty percent job placement rate, and eighty percent positive outcome rate, an eighty percent full-time

placement rate(school or work), and a sixty percent full-time work rate. Butler passed all of these by at least eight percent. Butler also explained that JAG is one of a very few programs in the nation that follows students for twelve months after graduation, helping them succeed in the real world.

By Carol Wise On Saturday October 3, the Humane Society hosted “Bark at the Park” at the Lyon College campus. The event allowed people to bring their dogs or rent one of the Humane Society’s dogs if they did not have a dog. The Humane Society also allowed for the puppies to be adopted that day. Batesville High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) volunteered at the event. The FBLA group provided several competiton, including “Paw-lish Your Pet,” “Puppy Paw Painting,” and had contests for “The

Best Barker,” “Cutest Dog,” “Best Dressed,” “I am glad that I had the opportunity to participate in the Bark at the Park at Lyon College. I loved playing with all of the puppies and helping with the Humane Society

for the greater good of animal happiness,” commented Tamara Edgin, a FBLA member. Earlier in the week, the club had collected money, dog food, old towels, and toys in the school and when added

to the amount they made at “Bark at the Park” the club raised about $150 for the Humane Society. Overall the Humane Society raised $1,200 at Bark in the Park and at least one dog was adopted.

FBLA DECORATES DOGS. Carla James works the “Paw-lish Your Pet” booth to make the dogs look beautiful.

By Will Boehm The Batesville Drama Club, directed by Jay Williams, will be performing Twelfth Night a comedy, written by William Shakespeare. The play follows a girl named Viola, who, in the beginning of the play, is shipwrecked in Illyria. Olivia assumes the identity of a page named Cesario and enters the service of Duke Orsino, opening up various comic subplots which, according to Mr. Williams, give the play the not-so-serious feel he was going for. “I wanted to do Shakespeare,” explained Williams, “but I didn’t

want to do anything too serious.” “All of the more serious plays have been done hundreds of times, and everybody knows the stories,” continued Mr. Williams. “I wanted to do something less familiar that people would enjoy more, and Twelfth Night is just the play for that.” The play will be presented in the fall at Batesville Auditorium on December 10-12 at 7 PM. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. “Drama has been a thrilling experience,” said Hannah Sturch.

The play cast consists of Nathan Wood, Orsino; Callie Boyce, Viola/Cesario; Kassie Foreman, Sea Captain; Sara Dutrisac, Lady Olivia; Sean Dowen, Sebastian; Jesse Roberts, Antonio; Michael Evans , Sir Toby Belch; Ned Mobley. Sir Andrew Aguecheek;

PREPARING FOR THE SHOW. (From left to right) Ned Mobley, Nathan Wood, Sara Dutrisac, Callie Boyce, Sadie Duke, Tye Swaim.

Ty Swaim. Malvolio; Sadie Duke, Maria; Mary Armstrong, Feste; Jonathan Williamson. Fabian; Hannah Sturch, Valentine; Jennifer Baker, Curio; Megan Poff. First Officer; Katelyn Hardin, Second Officer; Zach Rummans, Priest; Josh Stephens. Servant.


BHS Student Wins Oustanding Teen

Teacher Rewarded for Students’ Success

FBLA Participated in Bark at the Park

Drama Club Presents Twelfth Night

By Chelsea West This summer, Mason Magouyrk won the title of Miss Batesville’s Outstanding Teen. She was ecstatic when she won. Like most girls entering pageants, Mason was nervous but very excited at the very same time. This year’s pageant was Mason and Molly Magouyrk’s, first pageant this summer, in which Molly won Miss Independence County. For the two sisters this was a summer of outstanding, exciting first wins. Mason had a very strong and noble reason for entering the pageant this year. “My motivation for the pageant was my sister. After she entered and won her first pageant, I thought, why not? If she can do it, I can do it.” Mason’s mother had asked her many times if she wanted to be in a pageant, but Mason turned her down repeatedly, she just was not ready. Mason said, “Mom didn’t push me. She let me decide on my own

so I would work harder.” In the end it seems that Mrs. Magouyrk’s decision to let Mason choose when she was ready for a pageant paid off in the long run. There are many disadvantages and advantages to being in pageants. Mason recognizes the disadvantages and the advantages, and she knows that pageants are not just make-up, glamour, smiling, and pretty dresses. “Pageants have so much to teach young women. A disadvantage of being in a pageant is the amount of time every little thing takes. Paperwork took me four days to fill out and get all the documents I needed. I didn’t plan on being in the pageant until two weeks before. I had never been in a pageant before so I worked even harder to get prepared,” said Mason. Aside from all the work, there are many perks exist in pageants. Contestants get to meet, and work with many new

people, and in many ways become a social butterfly. “Pageants are a great way for girls, and even boys, to get out in the world, meet others, and make themselves and, their ideas known,” said Mason. After Mason had won the title of Batesville’s Outstanding Teen, five girls she had never met before, came up to her and congratulated her, and told her they would be rooting for her in her next pageant. Mason loved that, being in the pageant, she was able to gain recognition and being able to be heard on issues that are important to her, but

she worries about all of the work for the next pageant. The worries are a normal part of any competition. Competitors in any competition will always have fears that creep and crawl across their mind. A big fear for anyone competing in a pageant is falling on stage, “I hate wearing heels, so I wasn’t used to them. I never did fall, but I tripped quite often. I was not as nervous as I thought I would be,” exclaimed Mason. In the end when Mason heard them call her name she was ecstatic!“I was so surprised,” said Mason, and happy that all my hard work had finally paid off.”

By Will Boehm Dennis Butler, the JAG teacher at BHS since the 2000-2001 school year, received news that he was the 2008-2009 JAG teacher of the year. “Upon winning I immediately wanted to look back over the previous year to remember all the accomplishments that were made by the Batesville Jag Students.”

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. Mason Magouyrk practices Color Guard routine indoors due to bad weather.

Butler said. He continued by saying, “I thought about several students who had wanted to quit school, but because of JAG, we were able to keep them in school and get them graduated.” Butler said that his favorite part of the job was “being able to prepare students for the real world. Being able to change and improve

student’s lives, and having the opportunity to help students and their families improve their way of life.” To be eligible for the JAG Teacher of the Year award, a teacher must have at least a ninety percent graduation rate, a sixty percent job placement rate, and eighty percent positive outcome rate, an eighty percent full-time

placement rate(school or work), and a sixty percent full-time work rate. Butler passed all of these by at least eight percent. Butler also explained that JAG is one of a very few programs in the nation that follows students for twelve months after graduation, helping them succeed in the real world.

By Carol Wise On Saturday October 3, the Humane Society hosted “Bark at the Park” at the Lyon College campus. The event allowed people to bring their dogs or rent one of the Humane Society’s dogs if they did not have a dog. The Humane Society also allowed for the puppies to be adopted that day. Batesville High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) volunteered at the event. The FBLA group provided several competiton, including “Paw-lish Your Pet,” “Puppy Paw Painting,” and had contests for “The

Best Barker,” “Cutest Dog,” “Best Dressed,” “I am glad that I had the opportunity to participate in the Bark at the Park at Lyon College. I loved playing with all of the puppies and helping with the Humane Society

for the greater good of animal happiness,” commented Tamara Edgin, a FBLA member. Earlier in the week, the club had collected money, dog food, old towels, and toys in the school and when added

to the amount they made at “Bark at the Park” the club raised about $150 for the Humane Society. Overall the Humane Society raised $1,200 at Bark in the Park and at least one dog was adopted.

FBLA DECORATES DOGS. Carla James works the “Paw-lish Your Pet” booth to make the dogs look beautiful.

By Will Boehm The Batesville Drama Club, directed by Jay Williams, will be performing Twelfth Night a comedy, written by William Shakespeare. The play follows a girl named Viola, who, in the beginning of the play, is shipwrecked in Illyria. Olivia assumes the identity of a page named Cesario and enters the service of Duke Orsino, opening up various comic subplots which, according to Mr. Williams, give the play the not-so-serious feel he was going for. “I wanted to do Shakespeare,” explained Williams, “but I didn’t

want to do anything too serious.” “All of the more serious plays have been done hundreds of times, and everybody knows the stories,” continued Mr. Williams. “I wanted to do something less familiar that people would enjoy more, and Twelfth Night is just the play for that.” The play will be presented in the fall at Batesville Auditorium on December 10-12 at 7 PM. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. “Drama has been a thrilling experience,” said Hannah Sturch.

The play cast consists of Nathan Wood, Orsino; Callie Boyce, Viola/Cesario; Kassie Foreman, Sea Captain; Sara Dutrisac, Lady Olivia; Sean Dowen, Sebastian; Jesse Roberts, Antonio; Michael Evans , Sir Toby Belch; Ned Mobley. Sir Andrew Aguecheek;

PREPARING FOR THE SHOW. (From left to right) Ned Mobley, Nathan Wood, Sara Dutrisac, Callie Boyce, Sadie Duke, Tye Swaim.

Ty Swaim. Malvolio; Sadie Duke, Maria; Mary Armstrong, Feste; Jonathan Williamson. Fabian; Hannah Sturch, Valentine; Jennifer Baker, Curio; Megan Poff. First Officer; Katelyn Hardin, Second Officer; Zach Rummans, Priest; Josh Stephens. Servant.


Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) at Batesville High School, sponsored by Mrs. Hubbell, is planning an eventful schedule this year. The club has already sold cookies for a fund raiser, gone on a Silver Dollar City trip, participated in the Homecoming Float, and sponsored Red Ribbon Week activities. Concerning the trip to Silver Dollar City, Mrs. Hubbell not only hoped for a fun time for her members, but she desired a great educational experience as well. “This is a trip that the students look forward to each year. It is a great opportunity for the students to experience the history

and traditions of the 1880’s in the Ozarks. They see an authentic 1880s log cabin, barn, Oak Trail Schoolhouse, and blacksmith. They are exposed to craftsmen who demonstrate their crafts to the students. They have an opportunity to go through a cave and experience many other educational events,” said Hubbell explaining her reasons behind the Silver Dollar City trip,” stated Mrs. Hubbell. “Silver Dollar City is the greatest, and FCCLA is an awesome group of people to enjoy it with,” explained Casey Wagster. Mrs. Hubbell is arranging projects to keep the members stirred up within the community. While talking to Hubbell, she stated many more events that will

be taking place throughout the course of the year. Some events include raising money for their state project Arkansas Children’s Hospital, decorating and helping fill Christmas Stockings for needy children in Batesville, honoring the teachers and staff with an appreciation week, sponsoring a Nutrition Olympics for the Batesville 3rd graders to promote good nutrition and physical

activity. FCCLA also sponsors a Mini Relay for life to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The officers that have been chosen for the 2009-2010 school year are Katey White, Tamara Edgin, Shelby Simpson, Jessica Bradley, Linh Tran, Jamie Butler, and Destiny Turner. “The officers have been working really hard this year,” declared Hubbell.

FCCLA Plans a Very Eventful Year The Future Farmers of American here in the Batesville Chapter and in all the other chapters all over the world, is a group of young people striving to gain, and teach leadership. They also make an effort to teach others about all the agriculture that goes on around the world. With many new members, and almost all the members from previous years, this year looks very bright for the Batesville FFA Chapter. New minds bring new ideas and change, and older minds bring experience. “To educate students about the importance of responsibility and doing hard work to reach a bigger goal,” stated Seth Runsick, a veteran of the Batesville FFA Chapter. If one were to walk up to any of the member of any FFA Chapter and ask them “What is FFA’s main goal?” They would say something very similar to what Seth Runsick said. “FFA is here to provide additional leadership

and career opportunities to people who are pursuing agricultural careers, and to inform others about the great world of agriculture,” added 2008 president of the Batesville FFA Chapter Charlie Treadway. As this school year grows in days and gets off to a thriving future, the FFA is ready to plow through with hard work and leadership. The FFA Chapter participates in many activities that the FFA do throughout the school year. “Our FFA chapter does a variety of community fundraisers, competitions, school activities and cook outs,” said Mr. Randy Jones the overseer of our FFA chapter and a teacher of many of the agricultural classes The FFA participates in many competitions. “The main competitions that we are practicing right now are OCC, which is opening and closing ceremony, and Parliamentary Procedure,” explained Mr. Jones. “Later on there will be judging

competitions that are divided up into groups and we will have separate days dedicated just to each groups’ category.” The groups for judging are dairy cattle, the judging of different breeds of dairy cattle, dairy products, judging the quality of different grades of dairy products, beef cattle, judging of different breeds of beef cattle, beef products, judging the quality of different grades of beef products, poultry, judging of different breeds of chickens, geese, ducks, etc, poultry products, judging of different grades of poultry products, equine, judging different breeds

of horses and their ability to perform, electricity and mechanics, a skills based competition that test students skills in a particular area. “The first judging competition is at ASU in Jonesboro and is around March, and I am so excited! I can’t wait to get out there and show everyone my skills and smarts in agriculture,” said Shelby Hagler a returning member to the Batesville FFA Chapter. “This year looks very promising for our FFA group,” said Mr. Jones as he left to go work with his OCC group for this year.

FFA Plows Through to the Future

Art Club is a group where students can display their artistic abilities and not be afraid what anyone thinks. “Art Club is one of the few places in our school that students get a chance to express themselves in their own way. In Art Club, everyone is accepted and through art they become the truest version of themselves. I am really excited about a new year in the Art Club and it looks like we are going to have a great one,” commented Art Club president Ashley Bishop. "We had 20 students at our first meeting, and

several other students have expressed an interest (some students did not get to attend the first meeting because of conflicts with other club meetings). Everyone seemed eager to be involved and I believe we will have a lot of dedicated workers and creative ideas this year" explained Mrs. Sturdivant. Art Club is planning fundraisers for a trip later in the year. “We are currently making t-shirts in which we can put our own artistic swing on with our presidents theme,” described Art Club member Haley Bishop. "We are currently

considering making and selling buttons and jewelry. We have also discussed the possibility of having a car wash or an art sell," commented Mrs. Sturdivant. "A few members traveled to Mountain View

Saturday, September 19 for the Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour. We also hope to visit the Arkansas Art Center this fall and maybe the Brook Museum of Art in Memphis in the Spring," replied Mrs. Sturdivant. The art club meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday during lunch in the art room. Dues were $10.00 and were paid to Mrs. Sturdivant on October 1. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 19 during lunch. Lunch will not be provided. Do not miss out on all the crafty fun!

Beta Club Plans for State Convention Beta Club currently making plans to attend the Arkansas State Beta Club Convention. Beta Club plans to participate in the group talent, several academic contests, and to run for state office. To sign up, see the flyer outside Mrs. Gillmore’s door. In preparation for this, the club is coordinating several fundraisers,

including candle sales and two silent dessert auctions at the basketball games. The candles are Arominique Candles that are made locally. “They make great Christmas gifts and smell so good,” said Mrs. Gillmore. Candle sales will conclude Nov. 23. “I think the candle sale will benefit our

funds greatly,” said Beta member Taylor Daniels. The new member induction is for students who are either now eligible to join Beta Club or, although eligible, have not joined.New member invitations should go out the week of Nov. 16. “Beta looks good on a college resume and it gives me a chance to give

back to the community,” commented Taylor. This year’s officers include President-Meredith McKinney, Sr. Vice President-Natanya Clark, Sr. Secretary-Krystal Pham, Jr. Vice President-Mike Palese, Jr. Secretary-Erin Richards, Soph. Vice President-Lauren Cambias, Soph. Secretary-Alex Chunn.

GETTING READY FOR COMPETITION. FFA members (from front to back) Henry Douglas, Frankie Boehm, Nicole Morris, Austin Rolins, and Michael Evans (left) practice Parliamentary Procedures.

SILVER DOLLAR CITY TRIP. FCCLA members (middle row from left to right) Layne Parker, Alex Davidson, Mollie Taylor, (front row) Sam Merrit, Kelsey Weaver, and Andrea Davidson enjoy a ride.

Art Club Kicks Off to a Crafty Start

By Destiny Turner

WORKING HARD. Art club member Ashley Bishop works hard on the float.

By Ashley Warren

By Chelsea West

By Sara Elgin


Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) at Batesville High School, sponsored by Mrs. Hubbell, is planning an eventful schedule this year. The club has already sold cookies for a fund raiser, gone on a Silver Dollar City trip, participated in the Homecoming Float, and sponsored Red Ribbon Week activities. Concerning the trip to Silver Dollar City, Mrs. Hubbell not only hoped for a fun time for her members, but she desired a great educational experience as well. “This is a trip that the students look forward to each year. It is a great opportunity for the students to experience the history

and traditions of the 1880’s in the Ozarks. They see an authentic 1880s log cabin, barn, Oak Trail Schoolhouse, and blacksmith. They are exposed to craftsmen who demonstrate their crafts to the students. They have an opportunity to go through a cave and experience many other educational events,” said Hubbell explaining her reasons behind the Silver Dollar City trip,” stated Mrs. Hubbell. “Silver Dollar City is the greatest, and FCCLA is an awesome group of people to enjoy it with,” explained Casey Wagster. Mrs. Hubbell is arranging projects to keep the members stirred up within the community. While talking to Hubbell, she stated many more events that will

be taking place throughout the course of the year. Some events include raising money for their state project Arkansas Children’s Hospital, decorating and helping fill Christmas Stockings for needy children in Batesville, honoring the teachers and staff with an appreciation week, sponsoring a Nutrition Olympics for the Batesville 3rd graders to promote good nutrition and physical

activity. FCCLA also sponsors a Mini Relay for life to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The officers that have been chosen for the 2009-2010 school year are Katey White, Tamara Edgin, Shelby Simpson, Jessica Bradley, Linh Tran, Jamie Butler, and Destiny Turner. “The officers have been working really hard this year,” declared Hubbell.

FCCLA Plans a Very Eventful Year The Future Farmers of American here in the Batesville Chapter and in all the other chapters all over the world, is a group of young people striving to gain, and teach leadership. They also make an effort to teach others about all the agriculture that goes on around the world. With many new members, and almost all the members from previous years, this year looks very bright for the Batesville FFA Chapter. New minds bring new ideas and change, and older minds bring experience. “To educate students about the importance of responsibility and doing hard work to reach a bigger goal,” stated Seth Runsick, a veteran of the Batesville FFA Chapter. If one were to walk up to any of the member of any FFA Chapter and ask them “What is FFA’s main goal?” They would say something very similar to what Seth Runsick said. “FFA is here to provide additional leadership

and career opportunities to people who are pursuing agricultural careers, and to inform others about the great world of agriculture,” added 2008 president of the Batesville FFA Chapter Charlie Treadway. As this school year grows in days and gets off to a thriving future, the FFA is ready to plow through with hard work and leadership. The FFA Chapter participates in many activities that the FFA do throughout the school year. “Our FFA chapter does a variety of community fundraisers, competitions, school activities and cook outs,” said Mr. Randy Jones the overseer of our FFA chapter and a teacher of many of the agricultural classes The FFA participates in many competitions. “The main competitions that we are practicing right now are OCC, which is opening and closing ceremony, and Parliamentary Procedure,” explained Mr. Jones. “Later on there will be judging

competitions that are divided up into groups and we will have separate days dedicated just to each groups’ category.” The groups for judging are dairy cattle, the judging of different breeds of dairy cattle, dairy products, judging the quality of different grades of dairy products, beef cattle, judging of different breeds of beef cattle, beef products, judging the quality of different grades of beef products, poultry, judging of different breeds of chickens, geese, ducks, etc, poultry products, judging of different grades of poultry products, equine, judging different breeds

of horses and their ability to perform, electricity and mechanics, a skills based competition that test students skills in a particular area. “The first judging competition is at ASU in Jonesboro and is around March, and I am so excited! I can’t wait to get out there and show everyone my skills and smarts in agriculture,” said Shelby Hagler a returning member to the Batesville FFA Chapter. “This year looks very promising for our FFA group,” said Mr. Jones as he left to go work with his OCC group for this year.

FFA Plows Through to the Future

Art Club is a group where students can display their artistic abilities and not be afraid what anyone thinks. “Art Club is one of the few places in our school that students get a chance to express themselves in their own way. In Art Club, everyone is accepted and through art they become the truest version of themselves. I am really excited about a new year in the Art Club and it looks like we are going to have a great one,” commented Art Club president Ashley Bishop. "We had 20 students at our first meeting, and

several other students have expressed an interest (some students did not get to attend the first meeting because of conflicts with other club meetings). Everyone seemed eager to be involved and I believe we will have a lot of dedicated workers and creative ideas this year" explained Mrs. Sturdivant. Art Club is planning fundraisers for a trip later in the year. “We are currently making t-shirts in which we can put our own artistic swing on with our presidents theme,” described Art Club member Haley Bishop. "We are currently

considering making and selling buttons and jewelry. We have also discussed the possibility of having a car wash or an art sell," commented Mrs. Sturdivant. "A few members traveled to Mountain View

Saturday, September 19 for the Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour. We also hope to visit the Arkansas Art Center this fall and maybe the Brook Museum of Art in Memphis in the Spring," replied Mrs. Sturdivant. The art club meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday during lunch in the art room. Dues were $10.00 and were paid to Mrs. Sturdivant on October 1. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 19 during lunch. Lunch will not be provided. Do not miss out on all the crafty fun!

Beta Club Plans for State Convention Beta Club currently making plans to attend the Arkansas State Beta Club Convention. Beta Club plans to participate in the group talent, several academic contests, and to run for state office. To sign up, see the flyer outside Mrs. Gillmore’s door. In preparation for this, the club is coordinating several fundraisers,

including candle sales and two silent dessert auctions at the basketball games. The candles are Arominique Candles that are made locally. “They make great Christmas gifts and smell so good,” said Mrs. Gillmore. Candle sales will conclude Nov. 23. “I think the candle sale will benefit our

funds greatly,” said Beta member Taylor Daniels. The new member induction is for students who are either now eligible to join Beta Club or, although eligible, have not joined.New member invitations should go out the week of Nov. 16. “Beta looks good on a college resume and it gives me a chance to give

back to the community,” commented Taylor. This year’s officers include President-Meredith McKinney, Sr. Vice President-Natanya Clark, Sr. Secretary-Krystal Pham, Jr. Vice President-Mike Palese, Jr. Secretary-Erin Richards, Soph. Vice President-Lauren Cambias, Soph. Secretary-Alex Chunn.

GETTING READY FOR COMPETITION. FFA members (from front to back) Henry Douglas, Frankie Boehm, Nicole Morris, Austin Rolins, and Michael Evans (left) practice Parliamentary Procedures.

SILVER DOLLAR CITY TRIP. FCCLA members (middle row from left to right) Layne Parker, Alex Davidson, Mollie Taylor, (front row) Sam Merrit, Kelsey Weaver, and Andrea Davidson enjoy a ride.

Art Club Kicks Off to a Crafty Start

By Destiny Turner

WORKING HARD. Art club member Ashley Bishop works hard on the float.

By Ashley Warren

By Chelsea West

By Sara Elgin


Thankful Horoscopes for November 2009 Sagittarius(Nov.23-Dec. 21) This is a powerful month for you, dear Sagittarius, as your ruler, You are bound to feel more confidence, energy, and conviction now. Capricorn (Dec 22. - Jan. 20) Responsibilities and accountability are big themes in your life in november, dear Capricorn. It’s a very busy month for career and professional matters, public exposure, and attention to business. Tensions are building in your ability to lead and manage others. Aquarius (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) November is a mostly happy and energetic month for you, dear Aquarius. This month is good for promotions or pay increases. Go out there and make large steps. Do not be afraid of change.Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) This month, money matters, particularly regarding money owed or shared, are big themes for you, dear Pisces. You might even feel as if a weight has lifted from youand look at the world in a new light that makes you smile through out the month.Aries (Mar. 21- Apr. 20) A more sociable month is ahead for you, dear Aries. You’re certainly more animated and self-expressive in November. Be there for the new kid and show them that being new is not a bad thing. Work improves, but there is truly nothing trivial or light with regards to school these days.Taurus (Apr. 21- OCTOBER 21) Work matters are in strong focus for you in November, dear Taurus. You’re also more concerned about your health and considering stepping up a fitness routine.

Gemini (OCTOBER 22-June 21) A very sociable, lighthearted, and playful period in your life begins this month, particularly from the 10th forward. While last month you may have cocooned a little, you’re coming out of your shell in November and determined to have some fun. Cancer (June 22-July 22) The first two weeks of November remain strong for pushing personal projects ahead, dear Cancer, after which you begin to wind down and efforts to make yourself feel comfortable and secure are emphasized. Leo (July 23-Aug 22) November might be an especially busy and even hectic month for you, dear Leo. You are experiencing a growing awareness that you need to pay attention to building your skills. Virgo (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Changes in your life have been intense recently, dear Virgo, and this month new priorities are emerging as you restructure and begin a new phase in your life. Libra (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) November is a strong month for you, dear Libra, in which your own personal needs, desires, and projects assume more importance. You will take a stronger, more assertive on matters important to you. Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) This is a time of repose, of tying up loose ends, and perhaps letting go, dear Scorpio. However, career matters are dynamic, busy, and strong from mid-month. Hang in there you can do it because your personality always shines through.

Transformers I I Revenge of the Fal len Climbs to the Top

Uglies, a pretty good read

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Set two years after the events of the first film, Sam Witwicky heads off to college and wants to live a normal life; he even suggests Bumblebee leaves to fight with Optimus Prime and the other Autobots. When Sam gets to his school, accompanied by his parents (who learn of

the Transformers in between films), he meets Leo Spitz. Spitz runs a website that believes

in conspiracy theories, including the knowledge and cover up of Transformers. In his Astronomy class, Sam begins seeing symbols from another language- in which he inherited from his great, great, grandfather when he encountered Megatron centuries ago. Sam begins to write the symbols on a chalkboard, proving his professor’s theory incorrect-embarrassing him in the process. This leads to a series of events which also involves the resurrection of Megatron, who still serves The Fallen. The film is better than the first. I enjoyed watching the Autobots and Decepticons beat the life out of each other. Transformers Revenge of the Fallen was enjoyable, funny, and worth watching.

In a world where everyone is pretty, or wanting to turn pretty, nothing could go wrong. That’s what most pretties-to-be believe in Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. One pretty-to-be (ugly) Tally Youngblood can’t wait to turn sixteen so she can get the operation to make her a pretty. Things start to get complicated the closer the operation date gets. Tally learns she has to help the

city track down runaway uglies and rogues, or never turn pretty. To Tally, this is a fate far worse than death. Scott Westerfeld’s Uglies pulls the reader into a futuristic world full of pretties, uglies, and dark, hidden secrets of the city. The author’s characters so different, yet emotionally similar to present day humans, readers are drawn into the book. The futuristic setting sets the stage for the story and shocks people at the idea and the possibilities. The plot brings all thoughts together to make for a good story and a satisfied reader. I commend Scott Westerfeld on a work of literature that not only pushes human beliefs, but also entertains the reader.

Sara Elgin

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The Raconteurs, a Grammy-nominated rock band, debuted in 2006 with the release of their album Broken Boy Soldier, made widely known by “Steady as she goes,” the first song the band ever wrote. The band is considered to be a super group, which is a band composed of already successful musicians. The members include Jack white of the white stripes, Brendan

Benson, a successful solo musician, Jack Lawrence of the Greenhornes, and Patrick Keeler, also of the Greenhornes. Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler, the rhythm section of the Raconteurs, prefer everything to be vintage, whether it be their vintage amps, guitars, or their fuzzy guitar riffs, the duo from The Greenhornes carry a 70’s sound that provides the base of the Raconteurs’ unique sound.

Will Boehm

Music Reviewed by Local Musician

Ashley Warren

2009-2010 Yearbooks on sale now!

$40 each thru November$5 more with name

Just in time for the holidays...


Thankful Horoscopes for November 2009 Sagittarius(Nov.23-Dec. 21) This is a powerful month for you, dear Sagittarius, as your ruler, You are bound to feel more confidence, energy, and conviction now. Capricorn (Dec 22. - Jan. 20) Responsibilities and accountability are big themes in your life in november, dear Capricorn. It’s a very busy month for career and professional matters, public exposure, and attention to business. Tensions are building in your ability to lead and manage others. Aquarius (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) November is a mostly happy and energetic month for you, dear Aquarius. This month is good for promotions or pay increases. Go out there and make large steps. Do not be afraid of change.Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) This month, money matters, particularly regarding money owed or shared, are big themes for you, dear Pisces. You might even feel as if a weight has lifted from youand look at the world in a new light that makes you smile through out the month.Aries (Mar. 21- Apr. 20) A more sociable month is ahead for you, dear Aries. You’re certainly more animated and self-expressive in November. Be there for the new kid and show them that being new is not a bad thing. Work improves, but there is truly nothing trivial or light with regards to school these days.Taurus (Apr. 21- OCTOBER 21) Work matters are in strong focus for you in November, dear Taurus. You’re also more concerned about your health and considering stepping up a fitness routine.

Gemini (OCTOBER 22-June 21) A very sociable, lighthearted, and playful period in your life begins this month, particularly from the 10th forward. While last month you may have cocooned a little, you’re coming out of your shell in November and determined to have some fun. Cancer (June 22-July 22) The first two weeks of November remain strong for pushing personal projects ahead, dear Cancer, after which you begin to wind down and efforts to make yourself feel comfortable and secure are emphasized. Leo (July 23-Aug 22) November might be an especially busy and even hectic month for you, dear Leo. You are experiencing a growing awareness that you need to pay attention to building your skills. Virgo (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Changes in your life have been intense recently, dear Virgo, and this month new priorities are emerging as you restructure and begin a new phase in your life. Libra (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) November is a strong month for you, dear Libra, in which your own personal needs, desires, and projects assume more importance. You will take a stronger, more assertive on matters important to you. Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) This is a time of repose, of tying up loose ends, and perhaps letting go, dear Scorpio. However, career matters are dynamic, busy, and strong from mid-month. Hang in there you can do it because your personality always shines through.

Transformers I I Revenge of the Fal len Climbs to the Top

Uglies, a pretty good read

Check Out these Student Reviews

Set two years after the events of the first film, Sam Witwicky heads off to college and wants to live a normal life; he even suggests Bumblebee leaves to fight with Optimus Prime and the other Autobots. When Sam gets to his school, accompanied by his parents (who learn of

the Transformers in between films), he meets Leo Spitz. Spitz runs a website that believes

in conspiracy theories, including the knowledge and cover up of Transformers. In his Astronomy class, Sam begins seeing symbols from another language- in which he inherited from his great, great, grandfather when he encountered Megatron centuries ago. Sam begins to write the symbols on a chalkboard, proving his professor’s theory incorrect-embarrassing him in the process. This leads to a series of events which also involves the resurrection of Megatron, who still serves The Fallen. The film is better than the first. I enjoyed watching the Autobots and Decepticons beat the life out of each other. Transformers Revenge of the Fallen was enjoyable, funny, and worth watching.

In a world where everyone is pretty, or wanting to turn pretty, nothing could go wrong. That’s what most pretties-to-be believe in Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. One pretty-to-be (ugly) Tally Youngblood can’t wait to turn sixteen so she can get the operation to make her a pretty. Things start to get complicated the closer the operation date gets. Tally learns she has to help the

city track down runaway uglies and rogues, or never turn pretty. To Tally, this is a fate far worse than death. Scott Westerfeld’s Uglies pulls the reader into a futuristic world full of pretties, uglies, and dark, hidden secrets of the city. The author’s characters so different, yet emotionally similar to present day humans, readers are drawn into the book. The futuristic setting sets the stage for the story and shocks people at the idea and the possibilities. The plot brings all thoughts together to make for a good story and a satisfied reader. I commend Scott Westerfeld on a work of literature that not only pushes human beliefs, but also entertains the reader.

Sara Elgin

WORD BANKOctober Crow CostSpooky Halloween CopMichael Jackson Ghost OrangePioneers Candy Black

The Raconteurs, a Grammy-nominated rock band, debuted in 2006 with the release of their album Broken Boy Soldier, made widely known by “Steady as she goes,” the first song the band ever wrote. The band is considered to be a super group, which is a band composed of already successful musicians. The members include Jack white of the white stripes, Brendan

Benson, a successful solo musician, Jack Lawrence of the Greenhornes, and Patrick Keeler, also of the Greenhornes. Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler, the rhythm section of the Raconteurs, prefer everything to be vintage, whether it be their vintage amps, guitars, or their fuzzy guitar riffs, the duo from The Greenhornes carry a 70’s sound that provides the base of the Raconteurs’ unique sound.

Will Boehm

Music Reviewed by Local Musician

Ashley Warren

2009-2010 Yearbooks on sale now!

$40 each thru November$5 more with name

Just in time for the holidays...

Batesville High School Page 12 November 2009 May 2009 Page 11 Batesville High School

Cross Country Wins State...Again!

Coaches McCord and Insell Pick up the Slack

Branstetter Brings BHS GloryBy Destiny Turner Batesville’s Golf Team, coached by Coach Jeff Morrow, finished the season with one playier competing at state. Garth Branstetter made All State. Only the top ten scores made All State. The girls’ team placed second in conference. Members of the golf team are Bailey Bruce, Ariel Wann, Sydney Nail, and Molly Luster. The boys’ team consists of young players this year: Spencer Barnes and David Cox. “Having young players on a team will help build up a team for next year,” commented

Garth Branstetter. “The hardest tournament was Mtn. Home and the easiest was New Port. Mtn. Home won state last year and all their players on their team are seniors. New Port is a very young team all their players are freshmen,” commented Branstetter. As far as individual players are concerned, Garth Branstetter was a skillful competitor. “Garth is the only one that made it to State,” explained Coach Morrow. “I have been playing golf since I was two years old. The thing that I find most fun

is probably being challenged and tested from all of the practicing I go through. I also

like going out and playing with my friends,” explained Garth.

Tennis Team Demonstrates Dedication By Chelsea West “The last couple of years the boys have finished 2nd and 3rd. The girls have won three years in a row going on four,” stated Coach Armstrong. Tennis, like football, is a game of skill, but unlike football, one cannot make out plays for the team to follow. Coach Armstrong said, “Tennis is mainly skills; One can determine if an opponent has a good back hand or maybe slow of foot. That is the strategies we use.” Ashli Hays, a student of Batesville High school and a member of the tennis team said, “Tennis is a lot of hard work and is a lot harder that most people think. We really have to be on our toes so that we can spot weaknesses in our opponents’ game and

use their weaknesses against them.”Tennis also has a rival school that they have to work hard to beat. The football’s team rival is Newport, and tons of people go to watch the Batesville-Newport games every year. “If there was any rival for Batesville, it would have to be Nettleton. I believe this because the last few years it has been between us for the district title,” said Coach Armstrong. One big difference between football and tennis is the scoring and the amount of people that get to play. On tennis and football there can be as many on the team as the coach wants, but playing is limited to so many. During a tennis match, there are singles and doubles, no offense and defense, which

means that there can be two people playing each other, one on each side, or four people, two on each side. Limited gender also comes

into play when district rolls around. On district tours only six boys and six girls are allowed to play in the matches.

By Sara Elgin To be true state level pioneers, one must be very dedicated. The girls’ cross country won state for the sixth year in a row. The cross country team has two coaches to keep the girls focused and motivated “Consistent training, a good work ethic, and a ‘never quit’ attitude are vital to be a good distance runner which is also important to be a great student at BHS,” commented Coach Insell. “We have won the state the last 5 years in the women’s division, so teams hate to see us come to the meets. They know that when they are on the starting line everyone is looking them in the orange

and black. Sometimes with all the success we have had we still get missed in the big picture. It can be a pretty lonely sport, so they have to really want it for themselves and their teammates,” stated Coach Treadway. To prepare for the biggest event of them all, state, which is held on November 7, the runners have to work out all summer. “The competition season actually begins in August. Getting mileage in during the summer is vital for a good racing season,” said Ms. Insell. With the expectations of greatness, on the state level, and two coaches with high standards, cross-country runners have

to be true pioneers to stay in the game. Their practice and dedication came through

By Will Boehm For the 2009-2010 school year, the coaching staff has made a few changes. Lisa McCord now coaches junior high volleyball, and Laura Insell coaches Cross Country. “I did choose cross country because I love running myself, and I love the work ethic of distance runners,” commented Coach Insell. “I ran at BHS until I graduated in 2002, and then I ran at the U of A during college. Running is part of my life and a big stress reliever.” Lisa McCord, the new Junior High Volleyball coach, is coaching volleyball for her first time this school year. She is responsible for 34 eighth and ninth grade

students, and 20 seventh grade students. “The hardest part of coaching for me is managing my time,” explained McCord. “Between coaching and teaching, there isn’t much time for anything else.” McCord did not play volleyball in high school and has had to learn the rules. “When I went to Sulpher Rock, there just weren’t enough people to play volleyball. Everybody would’ve been playing every sport.” Despite her lack of experience, McCord has been doing an excellent job and the girls are playing a good season. Both McCord and Insell have stepped up

to their new responsibilities with plenty of energy and determination, and

DRUG FREE VICTORY. Teachers Jay Williams (Left) Lisa McCord (Middle) and Paula Summers (Right) present their trophy for winning the teachers vs. students volleyball game.

recently when the girls’ cross country team won state for the sixth year in a row.

FIVE YEARS RUNNING. Diane Treadway (Right) presents the cross country fifth consecutive state championship trophy to Ted Hall (Left)

SWINGING FOR THE TEAM. Junior Garth Branstetter competes for the BHS golf team.

WARMING UP. Ashley Hayes prepares for a match.

are hoping for successful seasons this year.

Batesville High School Page 12 November 2009 May 2009 Page 11 Batesville High School

Cross Country Wins State...Again!

Coaches McCord and Insell Pick up the Slack

Branstetter Brings BHS GloryBy Destiny Turner Batesville’s Golf Team, coached by Coach Jeff Morrow, finished the season with one playier competing at state. Garth Branstetter made All State. Only the top ten scores made All State. The girls’ team placed second in conference. Members of the golf team are Bailey Bruce, Ariel Wann, Sydney Nail, and Molly Luster. The boys’ team consists of young players this year: Spencer Barnes and David Cox. “Having young players on a team will help build up a team for next year,” commented

Garth Branstetter. “The hardest tournament was Mtn. Home and the easiest was New Port. Mtn. Home won state last year and all their players on their team are seniors. New Port is a very young team all their players are freshmen,” commented Branstetter. As far as individual players are concerned, Garth Branstetter was a skillful competitor. “Garth is the only one that made it to State,” explained Coach Morrow. “I have been playing golf since I was two years old. The thing that I find most fun

is probably being challenged and tested from all of the practicing I go through. I also

like going out and playing with my friends,” explained Garth.

Tennis Team Demonstrates Dedication By Chelsea West “The last couple of years the boys have finished 2nd and 3rd. The girls have won three years in a row going on four,” stated Coach Armstrong. Tennis, like football, is a game of skill, but unlike football, one cannot make out plays for the team to follow. Coach Armstrong said, “Tennis is mainly skills; One can determine if an opponent has a good back hand or maybe slow of foot. That is the strategies we use.” Ashli Hays, a student of Batesville High school and a member of the tennis team said, “Tennis is a lot of hard work and is a lot harder that most people think. We really have to be on our toes so that we can spot weaknesses in our opponents’ game and

use their weaknesses against them.”Tennis also has a rival school that they have to work hard to beat. The football’s team rival is Newport, and tons of people go to watch the Batesville-Newport games every year. “If there was any rival for Batesville, it would have to be Nettleton. I believe this because the last few years it has been between us for the district title,” said Coach Armstrong. One big difference between football and tennis is the scoring and the amount of people that get to play. On tennis and football there can be as many on the team as the coach wants, but playing is limited to so many. During a tennis match, there are singles and doubles, no offense and defense, which

means that there can be two people playing each other, one on each side, or four people, two on each side. Limited gender also comes

into play when district rolls around. On district tours only six boys and six girls are allowed to play in the matches.

By Sara Elgin To be true state level pioneers, one must be very dedicated. The girls’ cross country won state for the sixth year in a row. The cross country team has two coaches to keep the girls focused and motivated “Consistent training, a good work ethic, and a ‘never quit’ attitude are vital to be a good distance runner which is also important to be a great student at BHS,” commented Coach Insell. “We have won the state the last 5 years in the women’s division, so teams hate to see us come to the meets. They know that when they are on the starting line everyone is looking them in the orange

and black. Sometimes with all the success we have had we still get missed in the big picture. It can be a pretty lonely sport, so they have to really want it for themselves and their teammates,” stated Coach Treadway. To prepare for the biggest event of them all, state, which is held on November 7, the runners have to work out all summer. “The competition season actually begins in August. Getting mileage in during the summer is vital for a good racing season,” said Ms. Insell. With the expectations of greatness, on the state level, and two coaches with high standards, cross-country runners have

to be true pioneers to stay in the game. Their practice and dedication came through

By Will Boehm For the 2009-2010 school year, the coaching staff has made a few changes. Lisa McCord now coaches junior high volleyball, and Laura Insell coaches Cross Country. “I did choose cross country because I love running myself, and I love the work ethic of distance runners,” commented Coach Insell. “I ran at BHS until I graduated in 2002, and then I ran at the U of A during college. Running is part of my life and a big stress reliever.” Lisa McCord, the new Junior High Volleyball coach, is coaching volleyball for her first time this school year. She is responsible for 34 eighth and ninth grade

students, and 20 seventh grade students. “The hardest part of coaching for me is managing my time,” explained McCord. “Between coaching and teaching, there isn’t much time for anything else.” McCord did not play volleyball in high school and has had to learn the rules. “When I went to Sulpher Rock, there just weren’t enough people to play volleyball. Everybody would’ve been playing every sport.” Despite her lack of experience, McCord has been doing an excellent job and the girls are playing a good season. Both McCord and Insell have stepped up

to their new responsibilities with plenty of energy and determination, and

DRUG FREE VICTORY. Teachers Jay Williams (Left) Lisa McCord (Middle) and Paula Summers (Right) present their trophy for winning the teachers vs. students volleyball game.

recently when the girls’ cross country team won state for the sixth year in a row.

FIVE YEARS RUNNING. Diane Treadway (Right) presents the cross country fifth consecutive state championship trophy to Ted Hall (Left)

SWINGING FOR THE TEAM. Junior Garth Branstetter competes for the BHS golf team.

WARMING UP. Ashley Hayes prepares for a match.

are hoping for successful seasons this year.


Football Ends Season with Game Against West Helena By Ashley Warren The BHS Football Team ended its season on Friday, November 6 with a loss against West Helena. One of this year’s games was even more excited thanks to Channel 4 televising the game live from Batesville High. During this game, Batesville crushed Newport with a 36-20 score on September 3. “It was a exciting atmosphere with it being the first home game against Newport. Plus it was on state wide T.V. I thought our boys where prepared & ready to play,” said Coach Stroud. “Anytime you have a rivalry game, you never know how the game will

play out. We came out ready to play and got a big lead,” replied Coach King. Early during the first quarter, on the first position, Newport’s running back slipped through BHS’s defense and got a touchdown. After this Batesville stepped up and played effectively as a cohesive unit. “I was very proud of how they handled there selves after Newport scored on their opening position, there was no worry or panic in any of the kids faces when we were loosing,” commented Coach Stroud. On defense Batesville had a couple mishaps, but overall they tried really hard to keep

Newport from killing them with the point lead. “I thought that besides 2-3 plays that we played well on Def,” said Head Coach, Dave King. When asked about Batesville offence against Newport Defense, Coach King replied, “We felt that we would need to throw the ball against their defense but we came out and really took it to them up front, and our backs ran very well.” Penalties always happen with both offense and defense. Forcing the opposing team to commit a penalty pays off. “Early in the year you sometimes get some flags. That is something that

you have to work on,” stated Coach King. Before the season began, Batesville worked on conditioning, plays, and ball handling. The purpose for this is to keep players from missing a play or dropping the ball when running. This also helps the players from getting so tired, resulting in slowed reaction times. “The biggest factor in the football game was the conditioning of the two teams, we worked very hard in that area during the pre-season and it paid off. Newport had kids dropping like flies, as we were able to overcome the fatigue and carry on to victory,” replied Coach Stroud.

Lockaby Comes Home to Her Alma MaterBy Destiny Turner Being a new student can be a frightening experience, however, students are not the only ones that have to overcome this challenge. First-year teacher Ms. Lockaby has adjusted very well to the new environment. “I graduated from BHS in 2005 and then came back to do my student teaching last year with Mr. Qualls, so I already feel at home here,” she said. With every new job comes a new hardship one must learn to overcome. “Making sure that I have everything in order and staying organized has helped tremendously!” stated Lockaby commenting on how she copes with difficult challenges. She is not just

your average teacher, but Lockaby has also taken on another responsibility as the Prancer coach. The Prancers will receive high-quality skills this year due to Lockaby’s large amount of dance experience. “I began dancing around the age of 4. I grew up taking dance classes and performing. Then when I was 13, I began competing at conventions with my dance studio. I became an assistant teacher at 14. Then I moved to Batesville my junior year, and made the Prancer team. During my first year of college, I went back to my old dance studio for a year. After that year, I came back to finish college at Lyon. So, really, most of my life has revolved around dance,” commented Lockaby.

Although Lockaby is a young member of Batesville staff, she is doing her part

ASSISTING STUDENTS IN LAB. Ms. Lockaby helps senior Miles Malone with a PowerPoint project

as a spirit squad coach by encouraging others to have school spirit as well.

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