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The Buzz Volume 2, Issue 2 September 2016

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

2 Club Meeting Schedules

3 Team News

6 Student/Teacher of the Month

7 October Calendar of Events

8 October Lunch Menu

Yearbook Cover Revealed

The SJHS Yearbook staff is excited to reveal the cover

of the 2016-2017 SJHS Yearbook. The staff chose to

incorporate this year’s school district theme of

“Unstoppable” into the yearbook. This year’s yearbook

will be bigger than ever at 112 pages.

Yearbooks are on sale now for $45. You may

purchase your yearbook from Mrs. Walker in room 108

before school each day or online at

www.yearbookforever.com. Yearbooks will be on sale

through Parent//Teacher conferences in February and

online through March 10.

Yearbooks sold out last year so don’t delay. Purchase

yours today! ∞

Red Ribbon Week

By Abagail Deuerling

Red Ribbon Week began to honor the memory of

Agent Enrique Camarena and his polit Alfredo Zavala-

Avelar who were kidnapped in 1985. Agent Camarena

worked in Chihuahua, Mexico, for four years to bust the

drug cartels. The drug cartels sought revenge by

kidnapping Agent Camarena on February 7, 1985 and

later that day his polit Alfredo was also kidnapped. The

Mexican Federal Judicial Police later found Camarena

and Alfredo dead down the road from the ranch. Red

Ribbon Week raises awareness of tobacco, violence,

alcohol, and other drugs across the country.

Here at SJHS, students may participate in Red Ribbon

Week by dressing for the day’s theme. Students who

participate have a chance to win a prize such as water

bottles, ear buds, back packs, and miniature balls.

Advisory schedule will run all week so that we can

watch videos that show real people who have

addictions. On Friday, we will have the basketball

shootout finals and a pep-rally. ∞

Red Ribbon Week Schedule

Monday, October 24, 2016--(Camo Day)

You Won’t See Me Using Drugs

Tuesday, October 25, 2016--(Super Hero Day)

Be a Hero Everyday--Be Drug Free!

Wednesday, October 26, 2016--(Western Day)

Give Drugs the Boot

Thursday, October 27, 2016--(Wear Favorite

Team Apparel)

Team Up Against Drugs

Friday, October 28, 2016--(Wear Red)

Inspi(RED) to be Drug Free!

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By Abby Atwood

Robotics is the mechanical engineering of S.T.E.M.

(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

To become a member you must write a three-point

essay that relates to the theme, describe the skills you

have, and how you could contribute to the team.

This year the theme is Animal Allies. The theme

requires us to identify an animal we can ally with and

help overcome a problem. We chose to research a

woodpecker, who is native to southern Arkansas and

whose species is on the verge of becoming

endangered.

Students are chosen to participate based on their

interest in S.T.E.M. As a team we build and program

an autonomous robot from Legos. The first competition

is usually in November or December and it’s in Searcy.

The state competition is in January, if you qualify. ∞

Choir

By Kaylee Harris The choir performed at Timberfest on October 7.

On October 15 choir members will be traveling to

White Hall High School to participate in All Region

tryouts.

If you ordered something from the Cherrydale

fundraiser, the items should be here around the end of

November or first of December ∞

Band

By Brody Tubbs

Band Night was a great success this year. Band Night,

which was held on September 27th, was at the

Sheridan High School football field. The band did a

nice job showing off their musical skills and the crowd

enjoyed listening to the music.

If you didn’t get a chance to go to Band Night, don’t

worry! The Junior High band will still be playing at all of

the home football games this year at the Sheridan

High School football field. ∞

CLUB MEETING SCHEDULE

7th

/8th

grade Robotics Club - Monday and Thursday

after school - Room 128

P-7 Bible Club - Tuesday during 9th grade lunch -

Room 136

7th grade Quiz Bowl - Tuesday after school - Room

120

8th grade Quiz Bowl - Tuesday during 8th grade

lunch - Room 125

9th grade Quiz Bowl - Tuesday after school - Room

125

7th grade Learn to Code Club - Tuesday & Thursday

during 7th grade lunch - Room 200

8th grade CAT Club - Wednesday during 8th grade

lunch - Room 131

7th grade Chess Club - Wednesday during 7th grade

lunch - Room 115

8th grade Chess Club - Wednesday during 8th grade

lunch - Room 130

9th grade Chess club - Wednesday during 9th grade

lunch - Room 136

7th grade CAT club - Friday during 7th grade lunch -

Room 113

FBLA – 2nd

Friday of the month during DEAR time -

Room 200

FCCLA - 4th Thursday of every month at 7:30 - Room

134

8th grade Beta Club - 1st Friday of every month

during DEAR time - cafeteria

NJHS – 1st Friday of every month during DEAR time –

Room 205

7th grade Beta Club - 2nd Friday of every month

during DEAR time – cafeteria

9th grade Beta Club - 3rd Friday of every month

during DEAR time - cafeteria

Student Council – 4th Friday of every month during

DEAR time - cafeteria

Meetings are subject to change. Please listen for

announcements and/or check email regularly for any

changes.

∞

Club Highlight

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Team Swag

By Samantha Wright

In Mrs. Teague’s Science class they are learning the

six elements of weather and different types of weather

instruments. In Mrs. Lawhon’s Math class they are

learning ratios, proportions and scale drawings. In Mr.

Cypert’s English class they are reading Crispin and

presenting book talks. In Mrs. McCaslin's History class

they are learning about the French and Spanish

invasion of Arkansas. ∞

JROTC

By Tyler Pratt

JROTC executed a march in the Grant County Fair

parade on the 20th of September. Color Guard

members Dasha Robinson and Tyler Pratt participated

in the carrying of the American and Arkansas flags and

two gun presentation during volleyball games and took

part in Homecoming Color Guard/Honor Guard and

other festivities along with Zaida Collumns, Jorgia

Lewis, Casen England and Raven West.

Cadets went to Lake Catherine Sept. 24 for Great

Arkansas Trash Bash, hiking trails around the lake

picking up trash, and rehearsing protocol for First Aid

attendants. ∞

Yankee Candle Fundraiser

By Samantha Wright The PTO Yankee Candle fundraiser began on

October 10. Completed packets need be turned into

the office by students no later than November 4. Sales

tax must be collected on each order at the rate of

9.75%. All students who sell at least 5 items will

receive a prize.

Orders will be delivered before Christmas Break. Items

must be picked up at school. No items can travel by

bus.

The money raised will go to buy more new water bottle

fountains. The goal is to purchase four more water

bottle fountains this year.

Thanks to the PTO for all their hard work and great

things they do for our campus. ∞

Team Pride

By Abby Atwood

In Mrs. Porter’s class, they’re studying weather,

including collecting weather data, severe weather, and

forecast predictions. In Mrs. Pitts’ class they are

reading Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi. They are

also working on apostrophes. In Mrs. Ware’s math

class, they are working on similar figures and

proportions. ∞

Team Trailblazers

By Brody Tubbs

Are you ready to celebrate? Team Trailblazers, the 8th

grade team, is holding their 9 weeks reward soon. On

October 28th, they will be holding a Halloween themed

celebration for students who met the qualifications for

good behavior and have a good grade average. This

reward is to acknowledge the people that go an extra

mile for their success.

Hannah Her and Ethan Johnson are this month’s

STAR Students. Congratulations. If you want to be a

STAR Student, you should demonstrate good

behavior, maturity, and a helpful attitude in the

classroom.

Parent Teacher Conferences were a great success.

The teachers were more than happy to meet all the

parents. If parents have a question, they can contact

the teachers via the email addresses below so they

can solve the problem as quickly as possible.

candaceminton@sheridanschools.org

jameystyles@sheridanschools.org

deanasmith@sheridanschools.org

holleywilson@sheridanschools.org

Are you ready for this year’s History Day Program?

Each year, students will have a chance to approach a

certain subject in history and make a project on it.

Students will be able to do this in a group or

individually. Good luck Team Trailblazers. ∞

Team News

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7th football

By Tyler Pratt

Under the coaching of Eddie Woodall, the team is

running a winning season of 4-1 with impeccable wins

over Magnet Cove (24-0), Pulaski Academy (22-0),

and Watson Chapel (22-6) scoring a total of 76-30

points. According to Coach Woodall, players are

“Playing well and becoming more disciplined each

week.” ∞

9th Football

By Tyler Pratt

Under the coaching command of Tony Bone, the ninth

grade YellowJackets are having a close winning

season of 3-2. The past game highlights include

Sheridan VS Little Rock Christian with a final score of

35-14 including 268 team rushing yards and Alden

Lucas running for 158 of those yards. Sheridan VS

Watson Chapel ended with a neck to neck score of 15-

14. Again, Alden Lucas ran for a total of 85 rushing

yards out of the 108 team rushing yardage. ∞

Cross Country

By Kassidy Bradshaw

On September 3, 2016, the Sheridan Junior High

Cross Country teams competed in the Bob Gravett

Invitational at Baptist University. Joshua Masters came

in 10th place with a time of 12:30.88, Ashton Arnold

came in 117th place with a time of 16:55.17, and

Reagan Eades came in 130th place with a time of

17:44.36 in the Junior High Boys’ 2 Mile. For the Junior

High Girls’ 2 mile, Jessica Nix came in 6th place with a

time of 15:13.44, Kylie McElroy came in 10th with a

time of 15:21.13, Mackenzie Moring came in 32nd

place with a time of 16:28.11, Caitlyn Culpepper came

in 35th place with a time of 16:28.11, Jamison Archer

came in 36th place with a time of 16:30.44, Kennedy

McDaniel came in 45th place with a time of 16:46.77,

and Macayla Thompson came in 54th place with a

time of 17:11.20. The Junior High Girls took 4th place

overall. ∞

Golf

By Kaylee Harris

The Golf Team went to a tournament on September 26

and 27 at Jonesboro Country Club where the girls

scored 347.They also went to a tournament October3-

4 at Mt. Home where the boys scored 422. ∞

By Kassidy Bradshaw

Halloween is a time for celebration, superstition and

imagination. Back when Halloween first began, some

people believed that on October 31, the dead would

rise as ghosts. The people would put out food and

wine to keep the spirits away. They also began

dressing in costumes so that they would be mistaken

for ghosts. During the 8th century, the Christian

churches named the day Saint Hallows day, the night

before that became Saint Hallows Eve. Today, it is

estimated that Americans spend a total of 6 billion

dollars each year, making Halloween the second most

commercial holiday after Christmas. ∞

Coach Victoria Smith

By Kaylee Harris

Coach Victoria Smith is a ninth grade civics and

economics teacher who lives in White Hall. She has

been teaching for 7 years. She previously taught at

Jack Jones Juvenile Justice Center. Coach Smith

attended college at Arkansas Tech University, where

she earned a BA in Secondary Social Education and a

BS in Wellness Science. She loves her family and

spending time with them. She also loves sports and

music. Coach Smith has a cat named GunPowder. Her

family calls him “Gunny”. She likes reading a nice book

and listening to all kinds of music. She loves all food.

She has always wanted to be a teacher and says her

favorite quote is “Despite everything I believe that

people are really good at heart.” ~ Anne Frank. Her

favorite teacher in high school was Mr. Devore, who

she says was very caring and knowledgeable. Her

everyday high school activities were band, choir,

softball, basketball, cross country, and FBLA. ∞

Report cards

By Kaylee Harris

The first 9 weeks ends Wednesday, October 12.

Report cards will be distributed Thursday, October 20. ∞

New Teacher Feature

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Student Council By Kassidy Bradshaw

The 9th Grade Sheridan Junior High Student Council

members are: Alaina Allen, Mason Clothier, Clark

Denney, Jordan Flora, Javier Gonzales, Gavin

Michau, Mackenzie Moring, Blair Mosely, Carson

Norwood, Braden Sites, Tru Spann, Carly Strong,

Emery Talbert, and Carter Wilson. The 8th grade

members are: Jamison Archer, Claire Denney,

Peyton Edwards, Maddie Free, Savannah Free,

Kaysie Hill, Mikayla McGowan, Brock Melton, Megan

Monk, and Gracen Murphy. The 7th grade members

are: Madi Bates, Hailey Boyd, Priscilla Brown, Lanie

Crosswhite, Megan Diotte, Riley Gillis, Emma Hardin,

Brooke Kidd, Abby Stockton, and Caiden Walthall.

The advisor for student council is Mrs. Tina Melton.

Members collect recycling bins each Friday during

D.E.A.R time. Mrs. Melton says that there has been a

problem with students placing other materials in the

bins besides paper. This will unsettle the recycling

process once it leaves our campus, so please put

only paper in the recycling bins.

Some of the members of student council acted as

tour guides during Parent Teacher Conferences for

the parents that didn’t know their way around the

building. The first official meeting was September 30,

2016. ∞

See You at the Pole

By Abby Atwood

See You at The Pole was held on Wednesday,

September 28, at 7:15 am. It is a global gathering

where students come together around the flagpole to

pray for their schools, families, communities and

even their country. That week is also the global week

of student prayer. ∞

8th Grade Dance

By Samantha Wright The 8th grade dance team was in the Grant County

Fair Parade and has cheered at the SJHS 8th grade

football games. Their first competition was October 1

in Sheridan where they placed third. At the October 8

competition in Bryant, they placed 2nd in Jazz and

Pom categories. Their last competition is October 29

in Cabot. ∞

9th Grade Dance

By: Samantha Wright

The 9th Grade Dance team recently competed in the

Sheridan Invitational. They did really well winning 1st

place in Jazz and Kick categories. They also placed

second in Hip Hop. The team performed at

Timberfest on October 8 and they are now preparing

for their next competition on October 15 at Lake

Hamilton. ∞

Picture Makeup Day

By Brody Tubbs School picture makeup day will be held on

Wednesday, October 19. Any students that did not

get their picture taken on September 9th or wants a

picture retake needs to be here on the 19th for

makeup pictures. Various clubs will also be taking

pictures on this day so students need to try their best

to be at school. Students will be called out of class

and this will not affect the regular bell schedule. ∞

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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Teachers of the Month

Teachers of the Month

Mr. Tom Cypert, Mrs. Tasha Penn, Mrs. Carole Wilson, & Mrs. Sue Demaine

8th

grade: Kennedy McDaniel & Layne Flippin;

9th

grade: Tyler Pratt, Carly Strong, & Carson Hardin;

7th

grade: Emma Hardin & Clayton Woods

Grant Co. Jr. Rodeo Queen

By Samantha Wright

Ninth Grader Cassidy Caple is this

year’s Junior Rodeo Queen. Cassidy

said she was judged not only on her

appearance but also on her interview

skills as well as how she performed a

horsemanship pattern in front of the

judges. Congratulations Cassidy. ∞

Jr. Miss Grant County

By Samantha Wright

Reagan Smith was the winner of Jr.

Miss Grant County in the 2016 Grant

Co. Fair Pageant. She also won Best

Sportswear. Congratulations to Reagan. ∞

Jr. Talent Winners

By Brody Tubbs

The Grant County Fair recently held a

talent show and the winners from SJHS

have been announced. Congratulations

to Lexi Peck for winning the voice solo

competition and congratulations to

group LTZ (Lexi Peck, Ty Ragan, and

Zac Cheeseman) for winning the variety

competition. ∞

Bus Safety Week By Brody Tubbs

School Bus Safety week is taking place the week of October 17-21.

School Bus Safety Week is a national event that takes place on the

third week of October each year. This event is a great way for

students, parents, and staff to address school bus safety. This

year´s theme is ¨# Stop On Red!¨ and will be an excellent way to

promote bus safety. ∞

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Calendar of Events

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Lunch Menu