THE ANCHOR ISSUE 24

Maturing Seniors By: Jacolby Doss & Shanna Jackson

Every year, the senior class seems to grow and mature at a fast rate. During senior year, students realize that this is their very last year of high school before college and be-fore the beginning of their adult lives. Everything is about to change, and the real word is about to be thrust upon them. Not only is it the realization that things are about to change, but also, we realize that this final semester of school will be the final time we see a large deal of our friends. With this in mind, senior students seem to bond just a little bit more than previously usual. As time for the present is being made, time is being given to reflect upon and appreciate all that is in our lives. The remainder of this semester is the ending of a long chapter in the storybooks of our lives. However, it is not the ending of our story, for our story is only beginning. A new page is about to be turned, and it will serve as a canvas on which we will determine how to proceed and give ourselves the ending we all deserve and desire.

Announcements

March 14, 15, 16: KUNA

March 15: Flexible Planning Day -- TEACHERS ONLY **students will at-tend if days missed for weather/illness

March 29: Flexible Planning Day -- TEACHERS ONLY **students will at-tend if any missed for weather/illness

April 1-5: Spring Break

April 3-5: KEA meetings

April 20: Prom

May 13: Last instructional day for students (subject to change)

May 14: Closing day for recrods -- TEACHERS ONLY (subject to change)

May 15-16: Planning Days -- TEACHERS ONLY

The Russell County High School DECA club competed in the State DECA Conference this week in Louisville.

The following students placed in their events at the state competition.• Alex Fisher placed 2nd place in Entrepreneurial Func-tions• Amy Beane place 1st in Marketing Essentials• JT Holt and Zac Wallace placed 4th in Buying and Merchandising Team• Bailey Brown, Lindsay Haynes, and Becca Haynes placed 4th in the Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan• Emmy Lou Sweat placed in the top 6 in Apparel and Accessories• Matt Esau and Nick Coe placed in the top 6 in Sports and Entertainment Marketing• Ryan Hoover, Jansen Helm, and Molly McQueary placed in the top 6 in Sports Marketing Promotion Plan

DECA STATE!

The Russell County High School DECA club competed in the State DECA Conference this week in Louisville.

The following students placed in their events at the state competi-tion.

• Alex Fisher placed 2nd place in Entrepreneurial Functions• Amy Beane place 1st in Marketing Essentials• JT Holt and Zac Wallace placed 4th in Buying and Merchan-

dising Team• Bailey Brown, Lindsay Haynes, and Becca Haynes placed 4th

in the Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan• Emmy Lou Sweat placed in the top 6 in Apparel and Accesso-

ries• Matt Esau and Nick Coe placed in the top 6 in Sports and

Entertainment Marketing• Ryan Hoover, Jansen Helm, and Molly McQueary placed in

the top 6 in Sports Marketing Promotion Plan

Baseball and Softball Coming off of an impressive season, the Russell County Laker Baseball team is looking ahead to another successful season. The Lakers finished with a record of 28-11 last season, with their season ending against Bowling Green in the regional tournament. The Lakers easily won the district last year and look to do the same this year. The team has eight seniors this year and Coach David Rexroat believes “the senior leadership we have on this team will be vital to us this season.” The first home baseball game will be Wednesday March 27th against Campbellsville at 6:00 p.m.

The Lady Laker Softball team has a new coach this year. Mike Scott has taken over the soft-ball coaching position. The Lady Lakers look to build off their 17-18 record last season. The Lakers fell in the district tournament last year to Metcalfe County. The Lady Lakers will look to challenge for the district title this year. The Lady Lakers are a very young team with several 8th graders, fresh-men, and sophomores. The Lady Lakers are led by seniors Cheyenne Simpson and Taylor Jones. The first home softball game will be Tuesday March 19th against Monroe County at 5:30 p.m.

Track and Tennis The Russell County track team had a great season and the same is to be expected this season. The track team has many athletes returning from last year, where the team set many school records in multiple events. The team also has several juniors and seniors, as well as several new faces. The first track meet is next Friday March 22nd at Madison Central.

The Russell County Tennis team also has a new coach. New science teacher Jason Bridgeman takes over as the new tennis coach at Russell County. Coach Bridgeman mentions that he has a young team but believes that they have a lot of potential. Mr. Bridgeman is assisted by Calvin Kerr.

Spotlioght on the Senior Girls Basketball

Ally Harris

I will miss being around the girls so much.My favorite memory is doing the Harlem Shake with coach Pippen.My biggest motivation is my coaches.

Amanda Cooper

I will miss being with teammates and coaches.My favorite memory is winning districts all four years.My biggest motivation is my teammates.

Regan Helm

I will miss my teammates the most.My favorite memory is Amanda Cooper falling asleep on the bench.My biggest motivation is my teammates.

LeeAnn Grider

I will miss my teammates the most. My favorite memory is beating Allen County on Senior Night. My biggest motivation is just making my teammates and county proud.

Ally Harris

LeeAnn Grider

Amanda Cooper

Regan Helm

Student ProfilesBy: AmberCurtis & Bethany Thomas

Bryce AndersonQ: What is your dream car?A: Lamborghini!Q: What was your favorite T.V show growing up?A:Rugrats. Tommy was my favorite.Q: What is your favorite part of high school?A: Being in Y-Club, and playing sports

Allison RatmondQ: If you could go on a date with any celebrity, who would you want it to be?A: Channing Tatum Q:What is your favorite social networking website?A: Twitter Q: What do do outside of school?I work at the village florest

Jacob JasperQ: What do you do most often in class?A: SleepQ: What’s your favorite movie?A: Nightmare before ChristmasQ: Who’s your favorite teacher?A: Mrs. Bates

Kayla McBeathQ: What are your hobbies?A: Band and readingQ: What do you like the most about high school so far? A: How the teachers don’t treat you like little kidsQ: What do you look forward to in your future years of high school?A: Having even more freedom

This week with spring break coming up so soon we have asked other students what their plans over spring break were going to be.Here is what they had to say:

Darrell Nealey: Ahh probably a whole lot of nothing. Trsiten Coffey: Nothing I can say to you all. Autumn Bennet: Probably hang out with my boyfriend.

Jalen Bennet: Going to the beach with the baseball team.

Skylar Stapleton: playing baseball down in good ol’ Flroida.

Lexi Best: Maybe go to the beach with the baseball team. Zac Oakes: Uhh, good question.

Brooke Dunbar: Probably not much of anything.

Timmy Pierce: Probably nothing, maybe cause some mischief.

Dustin Pierce: Going to Florida watch some baseball.

Ms. Walters Then and Now Then What kind of student were you during high school?I was very studious in high school. I always completed my work and never got in trouble. I took all honors and dual credit classes available at the time. High school was where I discovered my love of mathematics, and where I decided to become a math teacher. I was friends with everyone, and enjoyed school. I liked learning new things, no matter what the subject. What kind of school activities were you involved in?I was an outfielder for the Lady Laker softball team. I was also on the RCHS academic team. I was captain of the varsity quick recall team and participated in written assessments. I was a member of the National Honor Society and the local chapter of FBLA (Future Busi-ness leaders of America). As a junior I was a writer for the Red Flash, the 1990’s version of the RCHS school newspaper. What did you do outside of school? (Jobs, Extracurricular Activities, Etc.)During my junior and senior years, as well as through college, I worked at McDonald’s. I was part of the first group of workers when McDonald’s opened in the summer of 1991. I worked in every part of the store, from front counter to drive thru to grill, and led many kids’ birthday parties. I was also very active in my church youth group, and taught VBS in the summer. Occasionally I tutored high school or middle school students in math or Span-ish. Now What are you involved in now? I am the co-sponsor of the National Honor Society at RCHS. I am also a huge fan of all Laker sports, especially basketball and football. I take great pride in the accomplishments of our athletes, and I try to go to as many games as my schedule will allow. At home, I love to read and watch reality TV. I also spend as much time as possible with my niece and nephew, and attend as many of my nephew’s sporting events as I can.

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