October 2012 Warrior Connection - Senatobia, MS Municipal School

October 2012
Volume XIX, Number 2
Senatobia High School Students Help
Save Lives and Make Miracles Happen
Mitchell Redd
Junior
Mississippi Blood Services recently made a visit to
Senatobia High School, on
September 18. The service
is a non-profit organization
committed to providing a
safe and adequate supply of
voluntarily donated blood
and blood components for
patients in hospitals and
to offer related services to
hospitals and other medical
facilities. Throughout the
day, students and teachers
filled the blood buses, both
eager and nervous about donating blood. Mrs. Deborah
Wages, the school nurse,
was very pleased with the
outcome of this semester’s
Warrior Connection Staff
Senatobia High School junior
Jasmine Brock attended the
Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership
(HOBY) Seminar in Jackson, MS
The Mississippi Blood Services Blood Mobile
blood drive. She commented, “I was very excited to
hear that ninety-one pints
of blood were donated, and
I was also satisfied with the
cooperation of the teachers
and students.”
Breanna Fernholz courageously participates
Trey Fisher waits for his turn
Timothy Switzer has his blood pressure and
pulse rate checked
Complimentary t-shirts given to blood donors
Senatobia High School Performing Arts
Department Inducted into International
Thespian Society
Erica Austein
Senior
On September 10, 2012, the
SHS Theatre Department had
the honor of being inducted
into the International Thespian Society (ITS) as Troupe
7817. ITS is the world’s largest organization that honors
high school theatre students.
Many celebrities have been a
part of this prestigious organization, including Madonna, John Goodman, and Tom
Hanks. As a member of ITS,
the SHS Theatre Department
now has many opportunities
to recognize the students’
hard work, such as scholarship opportunities. “The theatre department took a step
forward joining the ITS,” says
David Durham, director of the
theatre department. “We welcome the challenges that come
SHS Student
Selected to attend
Hugh O’Brian
Youth Leadership
Conference
with increased responsibility ceremony. “I believe it helps
to grow as individuals and as confirm that our department
troupe 7817.”
has grown under Mr. Durham,
and is moving onto bigger and
The induction took place at better productions.”
the SHS Auditorium, both
parents and students were inThe induction ceremony is
vited to take part in the spe- just a start to a very busy and
cial occasion. Speeches were exciting year for the departgiven by David Durham (Di- ment. They will be performrector), Erica Austein (Pres- ing “Second Class” this fall,
ident), and Ashley Simon which will be co-directed by
(Vice-President).
Jonathan Ashley Simon, and “Fiddler on
Miles (Treasurer) and Jordan the Roof” this coming spring,
McCollum (Secretary) were which will be co-directed by
also recognized that evening. Jordan McCollum. “I expect
Members also being inducted my fellow classmates to make
into ITS were Brynden Foster, this a great musical,” says McAnna Grace Marshall, Cassidy Collum. “They have wonderful
Louwerens, Jessica Williams, talent. [“Fiddler on the Roof”]
Alexis Blanks, and Carrie Wil- is one of my favorite shows,
son. After being handed their and I am very excited to co-dicertificates, the students and rect it.” Dates for both shows
parents were able to fellow- will be posted at a later date.
ship with each other and enjoy refreshments. Jonathan
Miles was happy with the
SHS Performing Arts Students at a previous performance
this summer. Jasmine joined
over 200 other young leaders
from high schools across the
state for the three-day conference. HOBY leadership seminars
bring together a select group of
high school sophomores from
public, private and parochial
schools to interact with groups
of distinguished leaders in business, government, education and
the professions to discuss present and future issues. The goal
is to provide the youths a stimulating forum for learning about
critical issues while broadening their understanding of their
leadership potential and quest
for self-development.
HOBY
leaders are also challenged to return to their community to perform at least 100 hours of community service within 12 months
following the seminar. Jasmine
is Junior Class President, drum
major for the Warrior Band, and
is a 4.0 student.
She attends
Senatobia Church of Christ.
SHS Student
Crowned
MissTate County
Erica Danielle Austein, SHS senior, was recently crowned Miss
Tate County at the pageant held
during the Tate County Fair. She
is the daughter of Kim and Phillip Austein. This comes as no
surprise to the Warrior Nation;
she was selected Most Beautiful
for 2012 at the SHS Beauty Review last January. Erica is a very
active young woman. She was
percussion section leader for the
Warrior Band; she is a member of
Interact Service Club, Beta Club
and is president of the Performing
Arts Alliance. Erica is the founding president of the International
Thespian Society Troupe. She
has been nominated for Best Actress, Best Director and has won
the Director’s Choice award by
The North Mississippi Theater Alliance. In her spare time she enjoys scuba diving. Senatobia High
School is very proud to have Miss
Tate County as a distinguished
member of the student body.
Endowment for Excellence in Education Benefits
Senatobia Students and Teachers
Faculty Focus
Amy Lynn Baker
Subjects taught: Honors Biology and Biology I
Hometown: Madison, Alabama
Educational background
and how long have you been
teaching: I graduated from
Auburn University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental
Science and Biology. After graduation, I worked as an environmental consultant with Exxon
Mobil in the Northwestern portion of the United States. I went
back to school and began additional studies to complete
my teaching certification and I have been blessed to have
been influencing and teaching students for seven years.
Hobbies/Interest:I enjoy spending time with my family, running, shopping, reading, and I enjoy any activity
outside.
An interesting fact about yourself: After college I lived in a
tent for three consecutive summers in Big Sky, MT; Leland,
MI; and Jackson, WY.
Most important moment or accomplishment: I have so
many special moments and wonderful accomplishments I have
been able to fulfill throughout my life. The most important would
be my children. I am so blessed to have them and I love being a
mom. Other major accomplishments include being able to work
with the students and teach them confidence as well as academics.
I enjoy teaching and observing the students for an entire year as
they prepare for the Biology SATP test as well as mature.
Members of the Community Service
Learning Class Volunteer at SMS
Carnival
l to r: Austin Baker, Ryanesha Fairlee, Brandon Adams, Kerst
in Dean, Emily Patrick, Jake Partain, Nila Boyd, Lauren Aker and Shakerria Daniels
Counselor’s Comments
ACT Dates
October 27, 2012
December 8, 2012
February 9, 2012
April 13, 2012
June 8, 2012
Raven Gordon
Family:
My parents are Linda
and Richard Gordon. I have a twin
sister Robin and two older brothers, Rodrick and Andre, a sister -in-law, Miss, a nephew and a
niece who will arrive in November .
Mallory Payne
Best Advice You Ever Received: Do not let what happened yesterday control your today.
An interesting Fact about Yourself: I am breaking a family tradition of attending Mississippi State University
by choosing to attend the University of Mississippi in
the fall.
Septermber 21, 2012
November 2, 2012
January 11, 2012
March 8, 2012
May 3, 2012
Senior Spotlight
Senior Spotlight
Family: My parents are Robert and Bobbie Payne. I have an
older sister, Samantha who is 23
and a younger brother, Hunter
who is 15.
Future Plans: I plan to attend
the University of Mississippi
to obtain a degree in Biological
Sciences.
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy
being in the Warrior Band Colorguard, where I serve as captain, reading, playing clarinet,
and ringing my cowbell during MSU football games.
Registration Deadline
Future Plans: I plan on attending
the University of Mississippi and pursuing an advanced degree in music
education or trumpet performance.
H o b b i e s / I n t e r ests: I enjoy being with my
friends, reading,
my nephew and
practicing my trumpet, playing with
mentoring and tutoring other students.
Best Advice You Ever Received: To find happiness in the
little things because the big stuff does not matter in the end.
An interesting Fact about Yourself: I am a two year member
of the MS Lion’s All State Band and I have traveled to Seattle,
Washington, Canada, and Hawaii with them. If I make it this
year, I will set a record in our band by being the only person to
be selected to be in this honor band for three years. If selected,
I will go to Hamburg, Germany.
The Warrior Connection staff members are Erica Austein, Seth Moore,Chip
Cossar,Ryanesha Fairlee, Cierra Hoskins, James Norris, Mitchell Redd,
Landon Riley, Timothy Switzer, Abby Thompson
This school publication is produced by the faculty and staff of Senatobia High School. The
views in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of The Democrat.
Faculty advisor is Betty Cossar