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The Rambler Volume 2 Issue 2 September 2014 Issue Worth County High School

Worth County High School, 406 West King Street, Sylvester, GA 31791

Homecoming Week 2014

Tuesday, Tacky Tourist Day

Monday, Red Day

Thursday, Throwback Day Friday, Ram Spirit Day Wednesday, Walt Disney Day

Homecoming 2014 Queen & King: Seniors

Courtney Hamilton and John Accord

Photo taken by Tyler Barker

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News

Drive One 4 UR School By Mary Amrowski

The Drive 4 UR

School program is a

fun way for our com-

munity to raise mon-

ey for many of our

school’s activities.

Students, parents,

and teachers all

came out to partici-

pate in driving new

Ford vehicles to raise

donation funds. Ford

donated $20 per

person who came

out to participate.

Many FBLA members

came out to contrib-

ute.

Homecoming Parade By Kip Chafin

The Homecoming Pa-

rade was very exhila-

rating. From the foot-

ball players, to the Band

with its blaring horns

and drum line. While it

was hot and humid,

everyone came out and

showed supported. All

of the Floats were very

festive and embellished,

and all participants had

a lot of fun.

“The Homecoming pa-

rade was very eventful.

It was good for the foot-

ball players to know

that all the students

were behind them.” -

said Lacey Johnson

The flagline students are caught catching the streets on fire

for the homecoming parade.

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Sports

Softball Breast Cancer Awareness By Courtney Hamilton

The Softball team played

Cairo on September 9.

They won 3-1 in a tough

head-to-head region

match-up. Each player got

to escort a Breast Cancer

survivor. Each survivor got

to release a balloon and

received a rose and a bag

of goodies to show our

appreciation.

Worth County High School teacher Amanda

Nees poses with one of her students for

Breast Cancer Awareness day.

Worth County High School Spirit Cheerleaders show support

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Sports

Homecoming Football Game By Tanner Anderson

Have you heard the saying “Every once

in a blue moon?” That was the case this

year for homecoming. The Rams didn’t

take the field on a regular old Friday

night, but instead on a scorching hot

Saturday before the homecoming

dance. The previous night the field had

been flooded with heavy down pours of

rain and thunder all night long. A mud-

dy field and something to fight for. The

Rams started out with a 6-0 lead over

the Crisp County Cougars in the 1st

quarter. The game went on into a slug

fest, and came down to which defenses

could make the most stops. The first

half closed with a tie though, both

teams at 20 and battling out for domi-

nance. That though was not the case for

the 2nd half. The Rams kicked off the

third quarter with a spark. Both teams

showed big plays and playing hard nose

football. It came down to the end

though in the 4th quarter. The Rams

were trailing by just a point 27-26. The

defense came out and took control of

the game. Safety Eric Burrows made the

play to end the game with an end zone

interception to ice the game. The Rams

would win the game 36-27 after key

defensive stops by the Rams. This would

give the Rams their first win of the sea-

son. Running back Dontavious Buford

rushed for 150 yards in the game. Key

safety Eric Burrows would end the game

with two interceptions and a Touch-

down. Full back Cameron Farley would

end it with two touchdowns. It was a

barn burner till the end, but the Rams

would ultimately prevail and put this

game in the books.

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Player of the Month

Game Center

Our Featured Player of the

Month for September is John Acord.

John moved to Worth County High

School from Sherwood Christian Acade-

my. He is a senior starting football play-

er who plays tight end. Apart from foot-

ball, he plans on joining the baseball

team this year. His goal for the future is

going to college at Valdosta State Uni-

versity. His hobbies include fishing,

hunting, and playing football.

“I play football for the strength and

agility it gives me. Being tight end is my

favorite because I get to block, hitting

people in the game is intense and gives

you a rush.”

Date Score Sport Win/Loss

9/4 5-3 Softball: Away vs. Cook W

9/6 - Cross Country: Away at Thomas County Central XC Invitational -

9/9 3-1 Softball: Home vs. Cairo W

9/11 6-3 Softball: Away vs. Crisp W

9/13 36-27 Football: Home vs. Crisp W

9/15 12-4 Softball: Home vs. Turner W

9/18 13-1 Softball: Away vs. Westover W

9/23 Softball: Home vs. Lee L 15-1

9/24 Softball: Away vs. Americus –Sumter W 16-0

9/25 Softball: Home vs. Dougherty W 14-0

9/25 JV Football: Away vs. Lee - -

9/26 Football: Away vs. Cairo L 29-6

9/27 Competition Cheer: Away at Greyhound Cheer Classic W 1st

9/27 Cross Country: Away at Greenwave XC Invitational - -

9/30 Softball: Home vs. Monroe (Senior Night) 10 0

*To be featured as a player of the month contact Senior Newspaper Editor Mary

Amrowski with a picture and a quote.*

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Student Life

Homecoming

Dance

By Rebecca Diaz

At Worth County High School

there is a annual dance to cele-

brate the return of students and

school year. This year’s theme

for Homecoming was Disney. It

was every girl’s chance to be the

princess they have always

dreamt to be. The night was

filled with dancing, laughter, and

excitement.

“The dance was fine to me, as a

senior I've been homecomings

before so I already knew what to

expect. However, it was one of

the best Homecoming I went to

in my high school years.” said

senior Jill Young

“Homecoming was more ex-

citing and everyone had more

freedom than anything I've ever

experienced before. The dances

from middle school did not com-

pare. There was people there

who didn't have dates and that

really surprised me.” said fresh-

man Day Story

Ram Band marches on throughout the parade The CTAE clubs show their creative side with their Toy Story float.

Kaytlyn Bennett and Kaycee Blalock

have a blast before the night’s

festivities.

Senior boys pose for their last Homecoming pictures

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Trending

Top Song By Jacob Entrekin

The number one country song of Sep-

tember is “American Kids” by Kenny

Chesney. It is the lead single from the

album The Big Revival. The song de-

scribes they way kids grow up in Ameri-

ca, from their dreams and passions to

their problems and heartbreaks.

Top Movie By Jacob Entrekin

September’s top movie is When the

Game Stands Tall. This is a sports mov-

ie about a football team. Critics gave

the film a positive review of three out

of four stars. The article reads: "When

The Game Stands Tall is a moving story

that will inspire families with older chil-

dren and teenagers." They also added

that the acting is "top notch".

Top App By Jacob Entrekin

The Top Mobile App of September is Clash of Clans. The app is a game in which you have a virtual village that has to be de-fended from other villages.

“I as well as the other girls on the softball team play this game to and from games. We all get to be in a clan, which is cool.” Freshmen Caroline Newton

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The Campus Question

Guess Who?

If you were given 24 hours to live, what would you do?

If I was informed at school, I would leave and gather my wife and children. We

would all go out to a nice expensive dinner.

Stanley Garland, Spanish Teacher

I would make sure to get at least one thing off my bucket list; skydiving.

Ashlyn Dailey, Junior and Abby Daniel, Freshmen

I would take a trip to Italy. My whole life I’ve resided in the South of the United

States, I would like to spend my last moments exploring new territory.

Tamia Stokes, Sophomore

A. Russ Beard

B. John Lindsey

C. Joseph Hatchel

D. Jean-Jacques Altouvas

Answer: A. Russ Beard