Students work for extra spending money

Students work for extra spending money

Every student has something to do after school. For some, it’s sports, others, it’s clubs and organizations or video games. But, many students join the work force after school hours. “I always came here, and the people here are nice, so I thought why not work here to get the [...]

Rose extends talent beyond classroom

Rose extends talent beyond classroom

Although many students see Mica Rose as a teacher, what some might find interesting is that she has a hidden talent. “I enjoy playing the piano. When you’re stressed out, when you have a lot on your mind it’s just nice to sit down and pick out a song and [...]

Lions struggle with game against Marion

Lions struggle with game against Marion

After the Lady Lions defeated Marion, the Patriots took their revenge in the jungle gym, dealing a crushing defeat to the boys, with a score of 52 to 39. Coach Bryant Turney knows the Lions have done better, but he is proud of the team’s heart and perseverance throughout the [...]

Seniors work on college admission, scholarships

Seniors work on college admission, scholarships

As the second semester has started the seniors begin to think about their future and  for many of them that future is college. “I applied early to lots of colleges, probably about six colleges, and I have applied for  lots of scholarships, so I’ll be able to put money in [...]

Flu Clinic cuts down on sick days

Flu Clinic cuts down on sick days

It’s flu season and you know what that means for studentsThis year, a variety of students attended the annual flu clinic to get their vaccination. The flu clinic has been going on for four years and has really helped a lot of people. “This was actually a mandate from Governor [...]


Community

Youth basketball league engages kids

Youth basketball league engages kids

The sun is rising, the birds are chirping, and all is normal on this saturday morning. But while most kids are snug in their beds, watching cartoons, or eating cereal these kids are busy doing what they love:  Basketball. But this is no ordinary league. The upward program promises to [...]

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Sports

Kids jump-rope for heart health charity

Kids jump-rope for heart health charity

For most people, Valentines day is a season of candy, flowers, and Hallmark cards. While these things are great, somewhere in the rose petals and sugar, the true meaning of Valentines day, love and giving back, are lost, but not to the children of Westside elementary. For thirty-five years the [...]

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News

Librarian conveys love of books to students

Librarian conveys love of books to students

The school librarian, Mitzi Cannon, enjoys her job. She especially loves getting students who do not usually enjoy reading, to be interested in a book. “I love being a librarian. I love books, I love to read, and I really like getting books in the hands of the students,” said [...]

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Features

Pastor turns life around after traumatic teen experience

Pastor turns life around after traumatic teen experience

While riding around the streets of Sherwood, AR one night, Adam Pate and his cousin were under the influence of drugs, so shooting street signs seemed like a good idea. “I didn’t even know what I was saying,” Pate told his cousin, “I outta shoot myself.” Teenagers do not typically have [...]

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Recent Posts

Will technology replace print in libraries?

Will technology replace print in libraries?

Is there so much of a need to move forward with technology that all sentimental and common essentials will be erased from homes and institutions around the world? We live in a world constantly evolving into modern mechanisms and machines instead of everyday essentials of yesteryear. The main change being [...]

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Librarian conveys love of books to students

Librarian conveys love of books to students

The school librarian, Mitzi Cannon, enjoys her job. She especially loves getting students who do not usually enjoy reading, to be interested in a book. “I love being a librarian. I love books, I love to read, and I really like getting books in the hands of the students,” said [...]

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New auditorium manager learns on job

New auditorium manager learns on job

The auditorium manager, Nikki Nichols, loves her new job, but it required lots of training to learn about all the equipment. “I’m still learning, so yes, it is hard, but I have a good trainer who has been here since the ninth grade(senior Bradley Taylor) and we learn a little bit [...]

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Youth basketball league engages kids

Youth basketball league engages kids

The sun is rising, the birds are chirping, and all is normal on this saturday morning. But while most kids are snug in their beds, watching cartoons, or eating cereal these kids are busy doing what they love:  Basketball. But this is no ordinary league. The upward program promises to [...]

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Kids jump-rope for heart health charity

Kids jump-rope for heart health charity

For most people, Valentines day is a season of candy, flowers, and Hallmark cards. While these things are great, somewhere in the rose petals and sugar, the true meaning of Valentines day, love and giving back, are lost, but not to the children of Westside elementary. For thirty-five years the [...]

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Elementary school serves breakfast for students, dads

Elementary school serves breakfast for students, dads

Donuts for Dads was held last week at Sydney Deener Elementary School. For many children and their dads, Donuts for Dads means a lot to them. “It means you get to spend some time with your children.You get to sit down and eat breakfast in an good environment,” said Matthew [...]

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Juniors prepare for literacy exam

Juniors prepare for literacy exam

The juniors are close to taking one of the biggest, most important test of their high school career. Some students do not quite understand the importance of the literacy exam. “Literacy exam is a high stakes test that proves students are literate enough to be part of the world past [...]

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Commentary–School lunch provides little variety

Commentary–School lunch provides little variety

Searcy High school has had many changes in their lunch throughout the last decade. First of all, Searcy decided to take off campus lunch away from all students in order to cut down on fights and substance abuse. Unfortunately, this decision just eliminates variety and all natural hope for a [...]

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Sports Column: Lionsteppers keep up school spirit

Sports Column: Lionsteppers keep up school spirit

Lionsteppers have a long tradition in Searcy that for many years didn’t exist.  But, when a former Lionstepper came back to teach here, the team returned. Lionsteppers have been re-established for two years now and continue to prosper and gain support from the community and other students. They practice  frequently and relinquish [...]

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Editorial: Is college the right place for all students?

Editorial: Is college the right place for all students?

From the first day of freshman year, high school students are constantly reminded that college is coming and how what they do now will effect their chances of getting into their dream college in four years. Students are fueled by perpetual reminders to join NHS, Student Council, and any other school [...]

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