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Answers:1. Tyler Roberts, 2. Anna Claire Bradshaw, 3. Allison Hutson, 4. CourtneyCountess, 5. Lauren Hill, 6. Billy Loyd, 7. Lizzie Lee, 8. Seth Hinson, 9. KadeemRiley, 10. DiYana Fisher, 11. Michael Pagan, 12. Finley White, 13. Tyler Lyons, 14.Adron Rebstock, 15. Will Bumpas

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Do you remember when we used to watch...

- Lizzie McGuire- Even Stevens- Rugrats- Boy Meets World- Mr. Rogers Neighborhood- ZOOM- Keenan and Kel- Gullah Gullah Island - Dexters Laboratory- Scooby Doo- Bill Nye the Science Guy- Fresh Prince of Bel-Air- Full House- Hey Arnold!

A Trip into the 1990s:Before the new millenium

Television shows:Television shows:

Music:Music:Do you remember when we used to listen to...

- Spice Girls- NSYNC- Backstreet Boys- S Club 7- Dream- Brittney Spears- Christina Aguilera- Bewitched- Hanson- BBMac

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Fads:Fads:Do you remember when we liked...

- Slap bracelets- Ring pops- Saying the word “krunk”- Lite-up shoes- Pokemon- YMCA soccer- WWJD bracelets- Making paper fortune-teller things to predict your life- Furbies- Nintendo 64- Dancing to the Macarena- Playing MASH- Getting your first Skip-It and Bop It- Getting up early on Saturday morning to watch cartoons

Classic Movies:Classic Movies:Do you remember when we used to quote lines from...

- The Lion King- The Land Before Time- Pocahantas- Space Jam- Toy Story- The Little Mermaid- Mary Poppins- Harriet the Spy- Mary Kate and Ashley movies- Beauty & The Beast - Matilda- Casper- Home Alone- Richie Rich

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Senior College Choices

Senior Majors

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Once I step out the door...I plan to...

“Attend UT Martin major in Pre-Ocupation & then on to UT Memphis for

Occupational Therapy school.” -Courtney Countess

“Do an internship at Disney World and afterwardsI’m going to wing it.” -Sanibel Wilson

“Attend Samford University in Birmingham, Al. Dographic design and create a magazine to encourage

teenage girls to live for Christ.”-Sarah Norville“I plan to attend the University of Tennesse at

Knoxville and major in Physics.”- Cory Smith

“Attend Mississippi State and then go to early entry Vet School.”-Finley White

“Attend UT Knoxville and major in Pre Physical Therapy.”- Cory Nunez

“Attend either Ole Mis or APSU and major in Pre-Law and still run track.”-Loren Newsom

“Go to Bethel and get my Business degree. I plan to one day

have my own cheer and gymnastics gym.” -Tre Mosley

“Go to UT Martin and major in Nursing. I hope towork at LeBohneur in Pediatric Intensive Careunit.”-Kaitlyn Davison

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Do you remember...“Every second Iwas with my friends.” -William Bumpas “English with CollinWhite.” -Jacob Gaither “Junior year.” -Adron Rebstock “Transferring to D-Burg. English with Jacob Gatiher. Baseball. Prom.” -Collin White “The bombthreat, the snow and the flood.” -Hillary Hopgood “Homecoming games anddances, Miss DHS, soccer games and marching band.” -Sterling Jowers “Bas-ketball team, our sisterhood and AAU trips!” -DiYana Fisher “Having bonfires and get togethers.” -Lauren Carter “Four square in Mrs. Gams class.” -Amber Garner “Turkey Day, Senior Honors Banquet, College vistis and hot wingson Thursday!” -Tyler Roberts “Leading the Lady Trojan soccer team as captainto its first region championship and to its first ever trip to the state tourna-ment.” -Katie Taylor “Tie Tuesday and dress up Monday.” -Jaylin Gardner “The plays. Skipping school and getting caught. My AP English pod. Fresh-man year. Mrs. Switzers class.” -Sanibel Wilson “Ms. Ridens class, periodand Ms. Robertsons class...period.” -Mary Whitnel “No dress code, no I.D.cards at lunch and no T.V.s in the cafeteria.” Courtney Countess “Stayingthe night on the roof with Olivia Greenlee, Cason Nobles and Hayden Alford.” -SarahNorville “The pipes bursting and getting out of school.”-Kathleen Alford “Winning district in soccer and shooting water balloons off the roof of the school.” -Connor Hansford “Sophomore pep-rallies, winning dodgeball and powder-puff, cheerleading and learning to pole vault my senior year.” -Anne MarieHyman “Panama City Beach with the baseball team, winning hit against USJ myjunior year, and all the dances.” Seth Hinson “Going to sporting events with myfriends.” -Caitlin Armstrong “Freshman lunch table, sophomore pep railies,summertime.” -Finley White “The secret rave in Mrs. Edwards room.” -CasonNobles “Having Mr. Bowman.” -Chelsey King “Flint, Chattahoochie, Appp-palachicola.” -Jenna Richards “Getting my car and beating Dyer County.” -CarterCrews “Football” -Michael Pagan “Miss DHS 09” -Aaron Sutter “Home-coming events and spending time with friends.” -Katie Turner “The first dayI skipped.” -Blake Quinn “The bomb threat freshman year.” -Brandy Behrens “Pep rallies” -Dominque Tiption “Mrs. Twillas class” -Ariel Hawkins “Bandcompetitions” -Lauren Garrett “Beating DC” -Matt Jennings “Being crownedMiss DHS and being the school mascot.” -Anna Claire Bradshaw

... We will always remember.

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“ ”The real world is largely overrated.-Jim MacArthur

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“ ”Choices have consequences. If you make good choices,there will be good consequences. If you make badchoices, there will be bad consequences.

-Christi Allen

“Manage your time. Meet your deadlines. Enjoy life, and enjoy being there.-Wanda Robertson

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“Get an alarm clock. Aloud, loud, loud, annoying alarm clock.-Tim and Deanna Graham

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“If you always do your best, youll never have any regrets.-Marilyn Liljenquist

“Seniors? Seniors wont take advice!!-Terry Glover

“Remember to laugh. Dont take life too seriously.-Deborah Gatlin

“Dont compare yourself to other people, success or failure.-Amy Morgan

“Make time for those you love.-Nancy Austen

1. Do your best.2. Enjoy whatever you do.3. Make the most of every minute.

-DeVon Arrington

“No matter what direction you head after graduation, go out andmake new friends. Theres nothing wrong with the ones you havenow, but youre going to really benefit as you meet new people.

-Cindy Jones

Faculty and staff share advice for college, the future, and life

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- What to take to collegeA - alarm clockB - backpack, bike, batteries, bandaids, broom and dustpanC - cell phone, coffee pot, camera, can opener, clothes for

all seasonsD - detergent/dryer sheets, dictionary, DVDsE - extra-long twin bed sheets, emergency ice cream,

earplugsF - Febreze, flipflops, first aidG - gorilla mask (in case you are a jokester), garbage bagsH - hairbrush, hangers, helmetI - ink pensJ - jacket, JesusK - knick-knacks, KitKatsL - laptopM - mace, minifridge, musical instrument, microwave,

moneyN - notebooks, nonalcoholic beverages - Come on guys,

were still underage!O - oragamiP - papperclips, paper towels, pencils, pajamas, picturesQ - Q-Tips, quarters (for laundry)R - rubberbands, Ramen noodles, running shoes to avoidthe freshman fifteen!S - sweatshirts, shower carrier, silverware, storage contain-

ers, stationery, sunscreenT - t-shirts, toothpaste, toenail polishU - umbrellaV - vitamins, Vaseline, vacuumW - Windex, wristwatch, water bottlesX - xylophone - Give us a break! Its the only thing we could

think of!Y - yoga matZ - zebra cakes

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-Lauren Hill“I see myself married,working as a dental hy-

gienist and maybe havetwo kids, possibly three.”

-Laura Beth Dodd

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school with a career.”

-Sara Frye

“I see myselfmarried, apharmacist

and living nearthe beach.”-Collin White

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further education,probably startinga family as well.”

-Victoria Kirgis

“I plan to be working in aCPA, law, or lobbying firm.”-Sterling Jowers

“I will be a dentalhygienist and

hopefully gettingready to start a

family.”-Lauren Carter

“I see myself as atraveling nurse

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“Fulfill each of my aspirations.”-Sterling Jowers

What do you want todo before you die?

“Illegally climb a pyramid.” -Mary Whitnel

“Affect someone.” -Sanibel Wilson

“Go scuba diving.” -Sara Frye

“Travel to Italy.” -Caitlin Armstrong

“Get rid of my fear of animals.” -DiYana Fisher

“See the northern lights.” -Lauren Carter

“Ride the worlds tallest roller coaster.” -Collin White

“Appear in an episode of Bones with speakinglines, then hang out with the cast and crew.” -Allison Hutson

“Become a music producer with dreadlocks.” -Lizzie Lee

“Change someones life and go on a roadtrip across the U.S.” -Sarah Norville

“Make a difference.” -Will Bumpas

“Be someones hero andlearn to be a better servant.”-Katie Taylor

“Go to medical school and start aglobal organization.” -Jaylin Gardner

“Experience Africa and experience the Holy Land” -Tyler Roberts

Go somewhere I will remember every day of my life.”-Price Whitnel

“Swim the Great Barrier Reef.” -Kathleen Alford

“Drive on the Autobahn.”-Parks Pennington

“Become a part of World Vision. This way I can travelto developing countries and help fight hunger.” -Kayla Dubrule

“Love.” -Eden Cook

“Be a character at Disney World,and travel the world!”-Anna Claire Bradshaw

Senior BucketList:

“Skydive!”-Chase Brown

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Every so often, you comeacross something thatyou will never forget.

Whether that’s your first UTfootball game or your first timeon an airplane, it’s somethingspecial. Well, here’s one of myfirsts: It’s my first time to offi-cially say good-bye.

Four years ago, we startedhigh school. Everyone knew usas the “Class of 2010” or, asmany of us like to point out,“the class of intelligent slackers.” We came into thisbuilding as a group, but today, we depart as individ-uals.

Think about it: Remember when we all stood out-side the west wing and hung out after school? (AKA.Wait for mom to pick us up.)Or when we had our first pep rally and didn’t knowwhen to stand up for fear of being laughed at?How about when we first learned how to rap? (Flint,

Chattahoochie...)Class of 2010, we have come such a long way! Today,

we can actually leave school when school gets out; wehave to admit that tardiness is our fault; and many ofus depart as legal adults. On top of many other things,we have formed clubs, been crowned state champi-ons, matched Mr. Glover, etc. We have accomplishedmuch and have much to be proud of.

And now comes the real world. Let’s make each dayworth something. Never settle for less than what youdesire. So many times, we feel that we have to bedoing something “prestigious” to be worth some-thing, whether that’s going to college or pursuing ajob. But all in all, do what YOU want to do becauseit’s you that will have to live your life, not anyone else.Pursue happiness today and every day, and remem-ber that we’re all human. No one is better than anyoneelse. So make a point to be selfless and bring happi-ness to others.

A big thanks to all of the teachers that helped usalong the way. And a HUGE thanks to Mrs. Edwardsfor her support of this student-run paper. Without herdedication, the paper would not be as great as it is.Others editors, you all are awesome! I have learnedmuch from you over the past three years!

And now, thank you, seniors! High school wouldnot have been the same without you. And now, for thefirst and last time, I bid you adieu! Good-bye, seniors.Good-bye and God bless each of you!

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Over and out,Katie Taylor

Well guys, we finally made it! We are graduating andleaving high school forever. No more Trojan footballon Friday nights, dress code (but who says that’s a

bad thing), drama plays, Miss DHS, homecoming, morning an-nouncements with Mrs. Chris, turkey & dressing day, and tenseDyer County games. This time, we actually leave school whenit dismisses.

Although it is sad to go, we’ve had some great times in thisbuilding over the last four years. Beating the senior girls indodgeball at sophomore year football homecoming, sitting outon the football field for two hours during a bomb threat, “ac-tivity period,” and many more. Those memories will stay withus as we all leave and go our seperate ways.

Of course at the end of the year we tell everyone to “Have a great summer!” and“See you next year!” This time is different, it’s officially time to say good-bye. Sayinggood-bye to those you see everyday in class, in the hallway or in lunch; the peoplewe’ve had classes with since kindergarten all the way up until now.

Thank you to all the teachers that have helped us succeed and strive these last fouryears. Without your dedication and commitment, none of us would be where we aretoday.

But most of all, I would like to thank the Class of 2010. You all made my four yearsof high school ones that I will remember and cherish always. I can’t imagine goingthrough DHS without any of you. The Class of 2010 will always hold a special placein my heart.

Having to say good-bye to any of you is something I’ve been dreading all of highschool but the time has come. But good-bye is forever, so I say to all of you, see youlater! I love you all and God bless.

Toodles,Anna Claire Bradshaw

Photo by Lizzie Lee

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Ithink what we don’t realize ishow important this school is toour lives. We just get stuck in

the rut of everyday living and for-get to stop and see where we are. Iknow that I am extremely guilty ofthis. But it is not just this school Iam ready to move away from: it isa variety of things. I think that withhaving that kind of attitude, welose this great and abundant appre-ciation for the life that we are

presently living. You see, what we forget is that the list of things todo before we die or a goals list is good, but a lot of times we arebusy talking about living or changing but never really doing either.Lately I’ve had this sour attitude about life, and I had so many waysI was going to change mine. But was is the key word. Then the floodhappened and the benefit concert happened and life was happen-ing. It hit me; it got me out of a rut. I woke up and realized that lifewasn’t waiting for me; it was going to continue and make a differ-ence, and whether or not I was going to join in was up to me. I donot know if this makes sense to readers or if you even care. But Ido wish someone had reminded me to stop just making plans tolive and actually accept that my life is valuable presently, as well.Your life is valuable; achieve each day not as if you’re ready for thebetter years to come but as if you’re ready to accept all that youhave been granted right now. Above all, love. Love the people youare around and let them know how valuable they are to you. Overthese four years, I have met some incredible people and it was easyto love them, but love when it is not easy. I think this will changehigh school as we all know it. Thank you to journalism for helpingme learn this. To the people in the cafeteria whose name I onlylearned, you are going to change the world. To my friends whowere near, you have helped me experience what love is all about.Mrs. Edwards, I cannot imagine my life before meeting you and Iwon’t be the same. Last but not least,build relationships like this; itis what He intended.

It's so hard to write something that captures it all. Journalism is the bestthing I've done during high school. I’ll always remember that dimly-lit, computer-filled room and the wonderful people inside it.

When I was a nervous little sophomore sitting in the corner, I had noidea what this class would eventually mean to me. I was scared to deathof all these big upperclassmen with their fancy computers. As time wenton, however, things started to change. I started to change. I really creditmy first two years on the Torch staff with bringing me out of my shell andhelping me become myself. I learned to be more comfortable working withothers, and to not be afraid of trying something new and different.

I've seen some things in the newest crop of student journalists that re-mind me a lot of myself. I remember what it's like to be in your place, andto be honest I was probably a lot more lost than you were in the beginning.But at the same time, this year's juniors and seniors have so much talentand potential that it blows my mind. Seriously. I can't wait to see what youaccomplish next year. This newspaper is yours now. I have just one pieceof advice: Have some vision. Don't just settle for doing things the waywe've always done them. You're much more capable than you believe; I'veseen it in you. You'll be okay.

To my classmates and fellow editors—Katie, Anna Claire, Jaylin, andAlex— thank you so much. Thank you, Katie, for balancing all my crazyideas with your logic and straightforwardness, and for keeping this news-paper running smoothly. Thank you, Anna Claire, for keeping it real.Thank you so much, Jaylin, for being THE most positive and dependableperson I know. And thank you, Alex, forbeing my best friend even when I don'tdeserve it. You guys are the ones whomade this possible.

To Ms. Edwards—I don't have thewords to tell you how grateful I am foryou and everything you've done. I'm soglad you were a part of my life. It's beengood.

When I began journalism in tenth grade, it scared me. I felt incapable of meeting the challenge of being in a classthat actually called on me to do things out of my comfort zone. I wanted to run away. It was an extremely socialenvironment, and I wasn't the most social person. Also, it probably didn't help that I didn't know most of the

people. As time progressed, though, this beautiful experience started opening up. I realized that it was the people I worked with that made it great. I learned how critical it is to have people around you

that respect you and what it’s like to have everyone working together. Mrs. Edwards is the best teacher I've ever had. She describes things so clearly and works incredibly hard. She doesn't have

to work so hard, but she does, because you can see that she cares. She's not just here for the paycheck. I can only hope I findsomething I am passionate about like that one day and have the confidence she does.

And the students around me are also amazing, all in their own ways. Will finds this way to always reach down inside meand give me hope. Jaylin pours her sunshine out on everyone around her and warms hearts. Katie makes a point to noticepeople; she always says hi to me and asks how I'm doing. Anna Claire can hold a conversation better than any person Iknow. Allison radiates enthusiasm and is always willing to help. Kopper always listens and makes me feel like I matter.These are just some of the people who have made the experience astounding.

I learned that people are quite different, but they're really not as different as you'd think. I used to shut myself off from the world around me,because I felt as if I had limited things to offer or the people around me were just "too different." Now, I hold a completely different viewpoint. Isee that you can always connect with someone, it just takes more effort with some people than others. And nine times out of ten, the connectionsare something that you don’t regret. I look at all the connections I've made in journalism and I would never take it back. Ever. Even if I had to doit all again, I would do it again. I wouldn't trade where I am now for anything. So, I write this to say, challenge yourself. If you have somethingcompletely out of your comfort zone that sounds horrific to you, please attempt to do it. It's in that moment that you'll find who you are.

Sincerely,Alex Jacobi

Yours, William Bumpas

Love,Jaylin Gardner

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How to throw your cap

Step 1: Make sure to writeyour name in the hat beforethe ceremony.

Step 2: Start with the tassleon the left side.

Step 3: Then, move thetassle to the right.

Step 4: Before throwingyour hat, remove the tassleso it doesnt get lost.

Step 5: Then, build up somemomentum.

Step 6: Finally, release yourhat into the air.

Step 7: Then, scramble to findyour hat. (If you skipped Step 1,then this might be difficult...)

Step 8: It might take a littlewhile, but persevere untilyou find the one thats yours.

Congratulations! You havesuccessfully thrown yourcap at graduation.