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 [...]
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Wrestlers pin down struggles of sport
Wrestling is not just about pinning your opponent to the ground, the sport is a little more complex than most people think. “You can get points a few different ways,” explains senior Austin Burns. “You can take someone down to the ground and get control of them, or you can [...]
Resource officer keeps campus safe
Every day a man sentenced here, known as officer Don Davis, walks through our doors with one goal: To give safety and protection to students. “Typically my day starts off as I head over to the police department, get my briefing with the sergeant, and find out what went on [...]
Seniors lose focus; catch senoritus
Senior year is the last hurdle before students head out into the real world and this knowledge should give students a bit of enthusiasm to be able to finish the year. However, most seniors get struck with a severe case of senoritus in their last year of school and stop putting [...]
Students shocked by altered beard
For years, a powerful mystical force stalked the halls of Searcy High School, a force widely known as Doc Watson’s beard. Recently that powerful force has been incoherently altered. “Every once in a while, maybe every year or so, I decide to just shave most of it off and start over. [...]
Basketball begins with Batesville bashing
While worrying about what to prepare for Thanksgiving, the Lions had their first appetizer, the Batesville Pioneers. “I knew we had a good team and we had all our football players in, so I didn’t think it was going to be a tough task,” said sophomore James Wade. The away [...]
Butler signs to play tennis at Harding
Harding University recruited state champion senior Arielle Butler to play next year in its tennis program. “I’m really excited about it. It feels good because it’s a really good school,” said Butler. “I’m really looking forward to it.” Throughout her high school career, Butler has accomplished many things, but nothing compared to [...]
Bowling team has high expectations
Out of all of the athletic extra curricular activities that Searcy has to offer, bowling is one that is often less played. “Bowlers are a different type of athlete. They’re not golfers, football players, typically not baseball players. Sometimes good softball players or soccer players, but for the most part [...]
Senior Night leaves bittersweet memories
Last week’s senior night was a fun and exciting experience but most were surprised how the game ended. “Coming into the game tonight, I was kind of expecting them to lose. So it was exciting when we won,” said senior Molly Wheat. Junior Cassidy Stevens knew the Lions were going [...]
Drama troupe brings ‘Aladdin’ to stage
The drama department picked the play “Aladdin,” for the students to perform. Not only is Aladdin huge in the children’s movie industry, it is a very well-known play. “I was excited about doing Aladdin, because I knew that it would be a fun way to sort of relive our childhoods [...]
