Beacon May 2006 - Riverside Christian School

The Beacon
100 years as “A Light in the Hills”
No. 7
Riverside Christian School
May 2006
25 cents
Graduates celebrate their heritage
It wasn’t the Oscars or a visiting foreign dignitary, but
cameras were everywhere, and
the flashes could nearly have
replaced the mercury lights.
It was Commencement night
in the Riverside Christian
School gymnasium.
The
graduating Class of 2006 and
the eighth grade graduates
were being honored by parents, family, teachers, and
friends.
Junior class escort Brett
Stacy lit the candles that lined
the aisle and then escorted in
the eighth grade graduates.
The crowd that filled the
gymnasium stood as the seniors marched in to the traditional Pomp and Circumstance. They were escorted by
juniors Paige Sizemore and
Brandon Hudson.
After Arnett Napier led in
prayer, each of the seven seniors had a part in the program.
Bobbie Jo Haddix, one of the
three Valedictorians, spoke
first, welcomed everyone, and
looked to the past for the
class.
Two other Valedictorians,
Kendra Miller and Kimberly
Miller, also delivered their
addresses. Both spoke about
their classmates and in relation
to their class motto “Learning
from our heritage while stepping into our future.”
The eighth grade class took
the platform next for their
presentation “Dare to Do
Right.”
The elementary chorus sang
two songs, first announcing
the dedication of them to the
seniors and saying “We love
you, Seniors.”
A presentation of awards
followed.
A number of
awards were presented on
Honors Day but the highest
ones were reserved for graduation night. The awards were
as follows:
Curriculum Area Winners/
Cont. to GRADUATES p 6
Baccalaureate honors grads
The seniors made their first
appearance in their caps and
gowns Sunday, May 14 at the
Baccalaureate service held at
the Drushal Memorial Brethren
Church right here on the Riverside campus.
Then service began about
3:00 p.m. with Miss Beverly
Burroughs playing a nice prelude. After everyone was in the
chapel, a hymn “God Of Our
Fathers” was sung. Then
Kendra Miller, senior, stood up
and gave a very moving
prayer.
After she was seated, everyone sang another hymn
The eighth grade graduates spoke at the baccalaureate service
“Heavenly Sunlight.” Then the
Responsive Reading “The Way
of Life” was read by Bobbie Jo
Haddix, senior.
After that, the 2006 eighth
grade class gave a presentation. Then Donald Tapio was
there to provide special music.
Next the 2006 senior class
gave a choral reading followed
by Donna Southwood who
sang a solo.
Rev. Tommy Miller, Riverside alumnus, shared a special
message to the congregation he
had prepared especially the
seniors.
After the message everyone
sang another hymn “He
Leadeth Me” and David Back,
Senior, lead everyone in a
closing prayer. While “Savior
Like a Shepard Lead Us” was
being played, the graduates
Cont. to BACCA. page 3
Tommy Miller
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THE BEACON May 23, 2006
Don’t be late…..for a very important date Learning outside of the classroom
Too many people are wasting their high school experience
and only deciding to do things during their senior year.
Do not wait until your senior year to… get serious about your
school work. By that time, most of your grades will already be
on your permanent record.
Don’t wait until your senior year to… worry about your permanent record because by that time all the things you’ve done
are already there and you can’t do anything about it.
Don’t wait until your senior year to… get involved in school
activities because then you’ve already missed out on all the fun,
and the experience that helps you to excel as a senior.
Don’t wait until your senior year to… make friends. They can
help you get through high school and through the problems
high school can bring.
Don’t wait until your senior year to… decide whether you
want to go to college and what you want to become. If you procrastinate about college, you might not get in right away.
Don’t wait until your senior year to… start thinking about
scholarships and financial aid. When you wait, you might not
get the amount you normally would.
Don’t wait until your senior year to… learn how to budget
your money. If you learn now, you might be able to afford college with help from scholarships and financial aid.
Don’t wait until your senior year to… listen to your teachers,
parents and upperclassmen. The advice they give you can help
you throughout life.
We encourage you to do everything now instead of waiting
for your senior year. If you wait, you might regret it for the rest
of your life.
In high school we learn reading, writing, and arithmetic. Then
after a full day of learning some of us students enjoy extracurricular activities. Do we realize, however, that while we are
enjoying softball, drama, football, or whatever the activity may
be, we are still actually learning.
Extracurricular activities teach students and prepare them for
their futures in a way that teachers and parents can not.
They teach students commitment first of all. Being a part of a
team of club requires all member to be there for everything to
work properly. Generally, when a member doesn’t show up the
coach or team leaders may get on to them but they’ll probably
catch more slack from fellow members. Having to repeat instructions for absent members clarifies the need for commitment. The importance of each individual encourages commitment.
Secondly, students learn to be on time. In “the real world”
when you’re late for a meeting or job interview, it’s entirely
unacceptable. Being involved with extracurricular activities
teaches students that they have to be on time or there may be
consequences.
Also, being involved with extracurricular activities requires
team work and being able to work out problems with other people. This is also a must in the work place. If you can’t get along
with your co-workers or boss your job will be a lot more difficult.
Through extracurricular activities students are able to learn
these different attributes and improve on them before they enter
the work place. They’ll benefit now but also later on in life.
So do whatever it takes to prepare yourself for your future.
Get involved.
Persistence produces better persons
As children grow, parents try to instill in them high standards,
morals, and good character. This is good because what is instilled in a person at a young age is more likely to be seen in
them as a teenager.
The old phrase “ finish what you start” is one characteristics
many parents try to teach their children. This principle is very
important in many areas of life, for example: education, athletics, clubs, etc.
Many times as young people we go into things head first and
find out very quickly that it is not quite what we expected. In
these situations we want to give up and get out quick. And that
is understandable because we want to enjoy life and at that moment the situation we are in does not seem enjoyable. Although
sticking things out even when it is not what we want do is very
commendable.
If we would take a minute to look back in history we would
see that many famous men are only famous because they were
committed to a task. One of these famous men was Abraham
Lincoln. Before he was elected president he had run several
times for other offices and was defeated but he stayed committed to his desire to serve the people and now he is in all our history textbooks. Thomas Edison is also one who failed several
times before he succeeded in inventing the light bulb. Persistence can be very rewarding.
As we travel down the pathways of life we are going to be in
situations we would prefer to not be in. In those time we must
stay committed, press on and in the end we will be a better person for it.
Hostetler receives
another award
Another honor came posthumously to Doran Hostetler.
The coaches of the 55th District selected Mr. Hostetler to
be in the 14th Region Basketball Association Court of
Honor.
The announcement was
made at a special awards
dinner held at Hazard High
School recently. A plaque
was presented to Mrs.
Hostetler in recognition of
her husband. During his
forty years at Riverside, Mr.
Hostetler coached several
sports, including cross country, basketball, baseball, and
softball.
His love for sports reached
back to his high school days
when he participated in several sports and to his college
years of football.
The Association also recognizes All—Region (14th)
young men and women and
coaches. They, too, received
plaques. The Association
does some services projects
throughout the season as
well.
The Beacon
Rose Wolfe and her daughter Sarah presented Kendra and
Kimberly with special awards for community service
Paige & Brandon escort seniors
Brett Stacy lit the candles.
This is a special issue
published by the English 11
class for the senior class.
Contributing writers are
Paige Sizemore, Brandon
Hudson, Brett Stacy,
Nancy Hostetler.
Technical support came
from Becky Baker, Larry
Monroe, Kendra Miller,
Kimberly Miller, Bobbie
Jo Haddix.
THE BEACON May 23, 2006 3
It rained on their rides Seniors, juniors enjoy all-nighter
By Paige Sizemore
Beacon Staff
King’s Island hosted their
18th Annual Science and
Mathematics Day recently.
The event was not open to the
public just to students, sponsors and teachers.
Twenty-six Riverside students, grades 7-10 went on the
field trip. The students were
split up in groups of 4 or 5.
Several parents and staff supervised the small groups.
Each group had worksheets
that could be completed by
using mathematical shills and
observing the different rides.
Here are some comments
from the students and adults
about the trip.
Kendra Crowe—It was
cold, but we still had fun. Michael Fugate—I wished I had
more time so I could ride more
rides. It was a good trip.
Danielle Landrum— I had a
lot of fun. I wished I could had
done more. Joey Gross—I had
a fun time even though it was
wet and cold.
Seniors hear prophecy,
reveal their will
It was time for Senior Chapel
and the seniors were nowhere
to be found.
Then the back gym doors
were opened and in they came
—riding, that is, in a blue ‘92
Festiva. This was a first!
The car stopped, the seniors
piled out, and they took their
places on the stage. Student
Council member Randall Hardin began the program with
prayer.
Miss Burroughs presented
each of the seniors with a gift
certificate from H &R Block.
Mrs. Hostetler presented
Kendra Miller with her red ribbon of Excellent for her entry
in the ACSI Creative Writing
Festival.
Then a video was shown of
the seniors as babies, as they
are now, and, well, possibly
how they might be in 40 years.
The video was put together by
Coach Keck, Paige Sizemore,
Brandon Hudson and Brett
Stacy.
The Senior Class Prophecy
was read by Council Vice
President Paige Sizemore. This
was followed by a number of
presentations by the seniors as
a part of their Class Will. The
bequests ranged widely from
hermit crabs to a wooden
sword to Hershey kisses.
The seniors gathered together
for several special presentations. They had chosen to
dedicate the 2006 yearbook to
Coach Keck and Miss
Burroughs. Each of them was
given a framed sample page as
it will appear in the final Echo.
The class also presented gifts to
their sponsors, Tommy and
Carol Miller and
Coach Keck.
Then Coach Keck in turn
played his guitar and sang a
song he had composed especially for the Class of 2006.
In closing gifts were presented to each senior and to
each eighth grade graduate by
Council members Joey Gross,
Ashley Tincher, Brandon Hudson and Paige Sizemore.
Coach Keck led everyone in
singing the school song.
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filed out and formed a reception line to be congratulated
by their
families and
friends.
On April 28 the juniors and
seniors spent the night in Lexington, Kentucky.
The evening began with a
welcome from junior class
president, Brett Stacy. David
Back, senior class president,
gave the response.
Mrs.
Hostetler had prayer.
We had dinner and entertainment as well. Brandon Hudson showed a DVD of the senior’s baby pictures. A couple
songs were sung together and
Miss Thompson played the
dulcimer. Then came the reading of the Senior Prophecy by
Paige Sizemore. Miss Thompson shared a devotional.
The group went to Triangle
Park to take pictures. After
taking pictures the next stop
was the Lexington Ice Center.
Ice skating was followed by
some exciting action on a basketball court. Ice skating was
a new experience for some.
Playing basketball can never
be passed up.
Bowling followed shortly
after where we stayed until
1:00 AM. Nearby was a Waffle House where we went to
have breakfast.
The juniors, seniors and the
advisors arrived at Riverside
around 4:00 AM.
Here are some comments the
seniors had about the Banquet:
Kimberly-Everything went
well. The juniors did a really
good job and made really good
memories. Greg-Actually had
Mr. Tapio
(L to R) Derek, Chase , Greg, Brandon , Brett, David
(L to R) Kendra, Kimberly, Bobbie Jo, Paige
fun.
Derek-Very sweet spending
time with the juniors. DavidIt was killer.
Bobbie Jo-It
was awesome. Kendra-Really
good...whole lot of fun and we
made a lot of memories to-
gether. Chase– It was really
fun.
The junior class would like
to thank the class advisors and
others who helped put the Jr/
Sr Banquet of 2006 together.
Wilson receives scholarship
Senior Greg Wilson has
been chosen as the recipient of
a Conservation Scholarship.
His announcement was made
by the Breathitt County Conservation District.
The scholarship is offered to
students who are interested in
pursuing a career in natural
resource conservation or a
related field.
Greg will be pursuing a career in the field of Fish and
Wildlife Management. His
parents are Walter and Patty
Wilson of Hollyfork Road.
The scholarship will continue each semester over a
four year period providing the
student is continuing in a conservation field or study and his
grades are satisfactory.
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THE BEACON May 23, 2006
Many students receive awards Staff hosts seniors
Hard work brings rewards.
The annual Honors Day took
place Wednesday, May 17, to
recognize the accomplishments
of many students from first
grade to seniors.
Honors Day started with a
popular, family style lunch
served to the students. The
special lunch was to show the
students how much they are
appreciated when they are doing their best.
At 1:40 PM a reception was
held in the multi-purpose room
for the high school honored
students and parents who were
able to attend.
The first through eighth
grade held their reception in
the cafeteria. The students got
to enjoy delicious home-made
treats, chips and pop.
The final part of Honors Day
began at 2:00 PM in the gymnasium. Many honors were
given. The parents seemed
very pleased with their children’s awards.
For some light entertainment
intervals, two videos produced
by the video classes were
shown.
The following list of awards:
Student Council
Kimberly Miller—President Paige
Sizemore—Vice Pres.
Kendra Miler—Secretary
Joey Gross—Treasurer
Randall Hardin— Chaplain
Greg Wilson —12th rep.
David Chase Combs—12th rep.
Brandon Hudson— 11th rep.
Ashley Tincher—10th rep.
Laura Bailey—9th rep.
Maura Watkins—7th rep.
Tia Combs—7th rep.
Honor Roll (all year)
7th Treven Back
8th Beretta Roberts
10th Randall Hardin
11th Paige Sizemore
Honorable Mention (all year)
7th Bethany Butters
7th Kayla Noble
8th Thomas Herald
10th Joey Gross
10th Dell Rose
12th David Back
12th Chase Combs
12th Greg Wilson
Incredibly Improved
Overall—1st grade-Michael
Roberts— 2nd Jacob Baker
Handwriting-2nd- Caleb Tapio
Math-1st-Emmanual Wilson
Phonics-1st-John R. Tincher
Reading-2nd– Alex Southwood
Math-3rd Josh Turner
Language-3rd Josh Turner
Cursive Writing-3rd Holly
Turner
Penmanship-3rd Josh Turner
Reading-5th Cody Noble
Language-5th John Barnett
Math-5th Jordan Daniels
Spelling-5th Zane Watts
Overall-6th Tommy Moore
Math-7th Maura Watkins
Math-8th Michael Fugate
Overall-9th Stevie Watkins
Algebra 1-Nicole Spencer
American Hist.-Whitney Noble
Economics-Brett Stacy
English 10-David Poppy
English 11-Brett Stacy
Elementary Academics
High Honors, 1st & 2nd Grade
1st-Alexis Haddix, Kaleigh Smith
2nd-Jacob Baker, Tyler Hudson
Curriculum Area Awards
Reading-1st Alexis Haddix
2nd Jacob Baker/Tyler Hudson
Handwriting-1st Kaleigh Smith
2nd Jacob Baker
Math-1st Kaleigh Smith
2nd Tyler Hudson
Bible-1st Alexis Haddix
2nd Jacob Baker
Most Athletic-2nd Caleb Tapio
Math-3rd Isaiah Johnson
4th Jordan Turner
Spelling-3rd Aaron Enfusse
4th Erin Butters
Science-3rd Isaiah Johnson
4th Erin Butters/Jordan Turner
Reading-3rd Aaron Enfusse/
Isaiah Johnson
4th Jordan Turner/Erin Butters
Math-5th Deanna Noble
Bible-5th Robby Rios
Health-5th Tommy Moore
Language-5th Zane Watts
Spelling-5th Robbie Rios
History/Geography-Zane Watts
Handwriting-Tommy Moore
Other Awards
Up & Coming Newscaster-Holly
Turner
Sunny Disposition-Deanna Noble
Good Sport-Jordan Daniels/Cody
Noble
On Time-Mary Strong/Cody Noble
Star Student-Zane Watts/Tommy
Moore
White Glove-Robby Rios
Creativity-John Barnett/Zane
Watts
Helping Hand-Jordan Daniels/
Tommy Moore
Extra Effort-Jordan Daniels
Go Getter Award-Jordan Daniels
Nearly Perfect Attendance
Alexis Haddix, Michael Roberts,
Kaleigh Smith, Emmanuel Wilson, Tyler Hudson, Jordan Turner,
Josh Turner, Erin Butters, John
Barnett, Deanna Noble, Brian
Baker, Bethany Butters, Carla
Hogg, Kayla Noble, Eric Whitt,
Michelle Wilson, Thomas Herald,
Danielle Landrum, Beretta Roberts, Michael Fugate
Kendra Crowe, Colton Terry, Kay
Herald, Ashley Tincher, Brett
Stacy, David Back, Greg Wilson.
Accelerated Reader
Andrew Enfusse 0.5, Deanna Hollan 2.0, Aaron Enfusse 1.2, Michael Fugate 1.9, Brian Baker 2.3,
Danielle Landrum,2.5, Michelle
Wilson,2.7, Josh Turner 3.1, Jared
Robinson 3.3, Carla Hogg 3.7,
Beretta Roberts 4.1, Holly Turner
4.2, Thomas Herald 4.6, Justin
Tapio, 4.9, Tia Combs 6.1, John
Barnett 8.1, Erin Butters 8.3,
Tommy Moore 8.7, Deanna Noble
8.9, Emmanuel Wilson 9.0, John
Tincher 9.3, Kayla Noble 9.5, Eric
Whitt 9.5, Zane Watts 10.0, Alex
Southwood 10.4, Bethany Butters
10.5, Mary Strong 12.0, Jordan
Turner 12.5, Michael Roberts
12.8, Caleb Tapio 13.0, Cody
Noble 13.1, Ashley Tincher 14.2,
Isaiah Johnson 15.4, Josh Smith
15.0, Jordan Daniels 15.2, Paige
Sizemore 15.8, Kaleigh Smith
16.1, Brett Stacy 18.7, Treven
Back 19.2, Maura Watkins 21.2,
Brandon Hudson 22.7, Alexis
Haddix 24.2, Robby Rios 26.6,
Jacob Baker 30.2, Tyler Hudson
31.3, Jammie Napier 35.5, Joseph
Gross 66.2.
ACSI Art Festival
Blue Ribbon-Kay Herald
Red Ribbon-Brian Baker,
Bethany Butters
White Ribbon-Kay Herald,
Danielle Landrum, Joey Gross,
(2) Beretta Roberts
Yellow Ribbon-Whitney Noble,
Ashley Tincher, Randall Hardin (2)
Right: Jessica Sizemore receives
Citizenship award
The 2006 graduating seniors
were the guests of honor Monday night at a reception hosted
by Riverside faculty and staff
in the beautifully transformed
multipurpose room , decorated
with blue and aqua balloons,
strings of white lights, and
memorabilia from their recent
banquet.
The evening started with
introductions as seniors passed
through the traditional receiving line. Thereafter, staff were
required to address each senior
by their title Mr. or Miss and
seniors addressed faculty by
their first name. Accidental
infractions that were caught
resulted in loss of one of the
four dum-dum suckers given
to all participants.
The ability of seniors and
staff to adjust to name reversal
was promptly tested in the
first competition between
Tommy’s Tigers ( better
known as Monroe’s Mongrels ) and the team which
earned its name from this
competition The Comeback
Cucumbers. Tommy’s Tigers
jumped ahead 7-1 as the
mixed team of seniors and
staff correctly identified their
opponents in a game of Instant
ID. However, the Cucumbers
hung tough to tie and win 8-7
in the next 7 ID standoffs. It
was a comeback that distinguished this team as a team
that never gave up.
The next two competitions
challenged the logical and verbal power of contestants as the
Comeback Cucumbers were
the first to solve a special sudoko puzzle for the graduates. However, Tommy’s Tigers excelled in verbal ingenuity to successfully solve word
puzzles such as those that
transformed “plum” to the
senior color of “blue” and
“trip” to “grad.”
Teamwork and communication were all important in the
contests of lineup, helium
hoop, twisted sisters. The
seemingly easy contest requiring each team to lower a hoola
hoop to the floor tested everyone’s patience when the hoops
went up instead of down.
The Cucumbers second
comeback occurred in the
board relay, where partners
had to walk in sync on two
footboards. It didn't take long
to find out who knew their
right foot from their left foot!
The talented Cucumber Ms.
Thompson , claiming not to be
a bowler, downed the final
pins in the first round of the
36– pin bowling game to put
her team in the lead. Meanwhile, the Tigers found out
how hard it is to down a single
pin, and earned a deficit too
big to overcome in the second
round.
Although in each individual
contest competition was close,
the comeback Cucumbers
dominated in the competition
overall to win 8-1. They also
ended up with more suckers.
After the friendly competition delicious refreshments we
served , and staff were delightfully entertained by a spontaneous round of singing and
spoon playing by seniors.
To those who attended, it
was obvious that this enjoyable evening of tradition will
be one of the memories bringing smiles to the class of 2006
as they step into their future.
THE BEACON May 23, 2006 5
Do you know your seniors?
Taking pictures is her goal,
Working at camp is in her
soul.
likes to drive.
Her cheering makes the
crowd come alive.
Sports he likes to play;
He always has something to
say.
By Bobbie Jo’s side he will
be.
can make you
say puu wee.
On the field and court she is
seen.
Taking care of people is her
dream.
is her name.
Hind catching is her game.
In several wrecks he has
been;
In a demolition derby he’d
earn a ten.
is a really cool
guy,
In his car he does fly.
To Heaven he will go,
In a robe white as snow.
.
His name is
The truck he drives is black.
The warden he tries to be.
His chest hair you can plainly
see.
To church with David he does
go;
is a good soul.
Where do you see yourself in
ten years?
Bobbie Jo-With a good job
and a family.
Kimberly-If it be God’s will,
married and in the mission
field as a teacher.
Kendra-With a good job and a
family.
Greg-Married and hope to be a
game warden.
David-A Wal-Mart manager
and a preacher with a family.
Derek-I see myself with a
good job and a family.
Chase-To have a good job and
a family.
Back row-Chase Combs, Derek Campbell, Greg Wilson, David Back; Front row-Kendra Miller,
Bobbie Jo Haddix, Kimberly Miller
Conference and Senior Sneak
Day.
Kendra-The Leadership Conference in Ohio.
Greg-The Leadership Conference and would have had
more fun in school.
David-I would have gotten
saved sooner.
Derek-The basketball season.
Chase-All the times Greg
called me “re”.
What would you like to say
to the upcoming seniors?
Bobbie Jo-Participate in everything you can and have fun.
Kimberly-Your senior year is
the best so don’t let it pass you
by.
Kendra-Senior year flies by,
have all the fun you can.
Greg-Good Luck. Don’t do
anything that I wouldn’t do.
David-Put God first and be led
by God and have the best time
of your life.
Derek-Have all the fun you
can and mooch off your mom
and dad as long as you can.
Chase-Good luck, have fun,
and stay out of trouble.
What was the best thing
about your senior year?
Bobbie Jo-Graduating and the
softball trips.
Kimberly-My trip to Africa
but also becoming better
friends with my classmates and
the senior trip.
Kendra-Senior trip and Jr./Sr.
Banquet.
Greg-Knowing it’s the last
year of spending time with my
friends.
David-Being around all my
friends and seeing them get
is a really good
friend.
One thing she doesn’t do is
sin.
She went to Africa for a
spell,
Sports are only a few things
she does well.
along and goofing off.
Derek-The best thing was going on the basketball trips.
Chase-The best thing was the
trips and the experiences.
Cozy on the boardwalk
If you could relive any part
of your high school history,
what would it be?
Bobbie Jo-Jr./Sr. Banquet.
Kimberly-The Leadership
Right, left, right, left
Seniors cut up while posing with spoons
Comeback Cucumbers solve twisted sisters puzzle
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THE BEACON May 23, 2006
Senior Spotlight
By Brandon Hudson
Beacon Staff
This month’s Senior Spotlight is focused in on none
other than David Chase
Combs. Chase is the 18 year
old son of Chet and Donna
Combs. He is an only child
and resides at Rowdy, Kentucky.
Just like every other 18 year
old, he is a very fun and outgoing guy. He enjoys just sitting around relaxing, taking it
easy, and riding around town
and hanging out with friends.
Although he doesn’t participate in sports he still loves
being there and cheering the
teams on. He works at Ponderosa in Hazard, Kentucky
and something not too many
people know is that he was
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Jr. High-Treven Back, Bethany
Butters, Justin Tapio,
Maura Watkins, Beretta Roberts, Kayla Noble, Brian Baker,
Danielle Landrum.
Curriculum Area Winners/
High School-Stevie Watkins,
Dell Rose, Brandon Hudson,
Kendra Miller, Whitney Noble,
Bobbie Jo Haddix, Kimberly
Miller, Lindsey Hollon, Paige
Sizemore, Brittany Neace,
Randall Hardin, Derek Campbell, Joey Gross, Kay Herald.
Perfect Attendance-Mary
Strong, Justin Tapio, Randall
Hardin, Brandon Hudson,
Derek Campbell, Bobbie Jo
Haddix, Kimberly Miller,
Kendra Miller.
Principal’s List (all year)-
recently selected story teller of
the day by the fifth and sixth
grade classes.
When asked what are some
of his accomplishments he
answered, “Well I’ve got a
car, a good job, and I’m about
to graduate, which is a big
deal.” He says after graduating he is looking forward to
not having to go to school for
a while. His future plans are
finding a good job, maybe
going to college, and just see
where he ends up. “Just see
where God takes me,” is the
way Chase puts it.
Teachers, staff enjoy appreciation
Chase said he has learned a
lot of new things his senior
year, a lot of helpful things.
When asked if he had any
words of wisdom for future
classes he replied, “Good
Luck, have as much fun as
you can, and stay out of trouble as much as you can.”
Chase’s final thoughts about
the whole thing is that he’s
glad he made it and I’m sure
everyone else is proud of him
too.
Walking through the halls of
Riverside School last Monday
you would see all the teachers
wearing buttons saying “I’m
Appreciated.”
That was just the first day of
a special week when the Student Council led the student
body in various activities to
show the teachers and staff that
they are truly appreciated.
Each day of the week gifts
were distributed to teachers and
staff. On Wednesday donuts,
fruit and drinks were provided
in the teachers lounge. Students
substituted for teachers in various classes.
On Thursday a special chapel
was presented including some
Justin Tapio, Maura Watkins,
Brandon Hudson, Bobbie Jo
Haddix, Kendra Miller, Kimberly Miller.
Citizenship Awards-1st grade
Kaleigh Smith, 2nd Tyler Hudson, 3rd Josh Turner, 4th Erin
Butters, 5th Cody Noble, 6th
Tommy Moore, 7th Andrew
Enfusse, 9th Stevie Watkins,
10th Randall Hardin, 11th
Paige Sizemore.
Several special individual
awards were presented next:
Eighth Grade CitizenshipJessica Sizemore; Eighth
Grade Valedictorian-Justin
Tapio, Eighth Grade Salutatorian-Beretta Roberts; Matthew
6:33 Award– Erin Butters
(Elem.), Bethany Butters (Jr.
High), Kimberly Miller (H.S.).
ACSI Distinguished Christian High School Student
Award-Brandon Hudson, Paige
Sizemore, David Back, Kendra
Miller, Kimberly Miller. Cross
Country State QualifiersBobbie Jo Haddix, David
Poppy, Josh Smith.
Finally several scholarship
and other special senior awards
were presented: Garvin Scholarship-Kendra Miller and Kimberly Miller; Breathitt County
Conservation District Scholarship-Greg Wilson; Hazard
Community College Scholarship-Kendra Miller; Margaret
Lowery Scholarship-Derek
Campbell.
Rose Wolfe and her daughter
Sarah made a special presentation to Kendra Miller and Kim-
humor with puppets and teacher
impersonation.
An evening out at Ponderosa
for teachers, staff and spouse
brought teacher/Staff Appreciation Week to a close. After
the meal, a treat provided by
the Student Council, Andy
Keck, teacher, and Brandon
Hudson, student, presented a
multi-media program with humor and a clear message.
Dell Rose does his popular
Mrs. Ho impersonation
berly Miller in recognition of
their work with the local Junior
Red Cross. They received Silver Pins, letters from President
Bush, and certificates from
Governor Fletcher.
A highly coveted award, the
senior Citizenship Award was
presented by Ervin Allen of the
Kiwanis Club to Kimberly
Miller.
Paul Weaver, Athletic Director, presented Athlete of the
Year Awards to Bobbie Jo
Haddix and Derek Campbell.
Diplomas were presented to
the graduates and then everyone stood to sing the school
song. After the recessional
everyone was invited to a reception.
“It was a very nice gradua-
Let your light shine, be a witness, was the message of the
various skits written by Coach
Keck. All the teachers and staff
agreed, “Yes, we are appreciated.”
tion,” said guests Representative Ted Edmonds and his wife
Ginny. This was echoed by
many.
Chase Combs and parents
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Lady Rams notch victories Sports Spotlight
By Brandon Hudson
Beacon Staff
The Lady Rams softball team
is still fighting hard. With the
number of players twice lower
than any of their opponents,
they are still going strong.
The home team welcomed
the ladies from Wolfe County;
they would be playing them for
a second time. In the second
inning the Lady Rams scored 3
runs. Danielle Landrum had an
RBI in the second inning and
the Lady Rams pulled out a
victory over the Lady Wolves. hard and were rewarded with a
The next game the Lady 13 to 1 win over the Lady LiRams played Owsley Co. ons.
Kendra Miller and Kendra
Crowe had two RBI’s a piece.
Bobbie Jo Haddix had 1, and
Whitney Noble led the team
with 3 to bring them to a 11 to
5 victory over the Lady Owls.
Next on the schedule was the
Cordia Lions for a second
time. The Lady Rams played
Lady Ram safe at second
an awesome game. Deanna
Hollan, Whitney Noble, and
Kimberly Miller had an RBI a The next game the Lady Rams
piece. The Lady Rams fought met with the Perry Central
Sports Spotlight
Full Name: Beretta Hershella
Roberts
Birth Date: June 21, 1991
Parents: Kevin & Lillie Roberts
Sports played/ position: Basketball/ Guard
Favorite Food: Tacos
Favorite movie/ tv show:
Sweet Home Alabama
If a movie were made about
my life this actor/actress
would play my role: Reese
Witherspoon
Favorite singer/group: Rascal Flatts
Top 3 Songs: What hurts the
most, My wish, Pieces
Cds that are controlling my
stereo right now: Keith Urban, George Strait, Rascal
Flatts
Hobbies: Spending time with
Brandon, going to the movies
with my friends & playing ball
Something not to many people know about me: I talk a
lot
Three words to describe me:
moody, shy, funny
Secret ambition: If I told you
it wouldn't be a secret.
Something I absolutely
can’t live without: food
Favorite book or magazine:
Don’t die my love
Favorite school subject: PreAlgebra
If I could relive any past
event in history this would
be it: September 22, 2004
Person in history I would
like to meet: George Washington
Person most admire: My
aunt Sonia
Something really important
to me: My family
Favorite sports team/
player: I’m not sure
Best athlete I have ever
faced: Amanda Gross
If I could start high school
(or jr. high) over again I
would do this differently:
Nothing
In ten years I would like to
see myself: With a good job
and married.
Lady Commodores. They
played a scrimmage due to
Swing, batter, swing
lack of umpires. The Lady
Rams still played with heart
and enthusiasm but couldn't
overcome the Lady Commodores. They were defeated 7-1.
The girls have played an
awesome season and everyone
is proud of them. We would
also like to wish them luck in
the upcoming Districts.
Derek receives Margaret
Lowery scholarship
Full Name: Bethany Leann
Butters
Birth Date:August 4, 1993
Parents: Patty and Andrew
Butters
Sports played/ position: softball/right field
Favorite Food:pizza
Favorite
movie/
tv
show:Spirit Away/Avatar
If a movie were made about
my life this actor/actress
If I could relive any past
would play my role: Sandra
Bethany Butters
Bullock
event in history this would
be it:
Favorite singer/group: Sha- Person in history I would
nia Twain/Jump 5
like to meet: Abraham Lincoln
Top 3 Songs: Up, All the Person most admire:My
Time in the World, Get Your mom
Head in the Game
Something really important
Cds that are controlling my to me: My Bible
stereo right now: High Favorite sports team/
School Musical, Jump player: I don’t have one.
5,Shania Twain
Best athlete I have ever
Hobbies: drawing, painting, faced: Brittany Neace
basketball, softball, reading,
and singing
If I could start high school
Something not to many peo- (or jr. high) over again I
ple know about me: I have a would do this differently: I
brother
would not do anything differThree words to describe me: ently because the mistakes
Energetic, forgetful, happy
I’ve made I learned from; if I
Secret ambition: It’s a secret went back I know I’d mess
Something I absolutely can’t everything up.
live without: Gameboys
Favorite book or magazine: In ten years I would like to
Eragon the book
see myself : In college getting
Favorite school subject: Art
my degree
Bobbie Jo receives Athlete
of the Year Award
David Back presents “I
Heard Daddy Pray”
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President sings in chapel
Rev. Charles Lowmaster
came from his home in Ohio
for three reasons.
The first reason was to
conduct a Board of Directors
meeting. Rev. Lowmaster is,
and has been for many years,
president of the Board.
Secondly, he came early
to work in the clothing room
and in the new duplex. He
did both.
The third reason he didn’t
know until he got here.
When it was learned that he
had his guitar with him, he
consented to play and sing in
the special chapel program
for Teacher Appreciation
Week. He sang “He’s Still
Working on Me,” much enjoyed by the teachers and
students.
Birthdays
Seniors receive congratulations after baccalaureate
Class News
The first and second grades
have been busy taking field
trips. We enjoyed the tour of
the Breathitt County Library
and Museum. We also had fun
at McDonald’s and Douthitt
Park.
The students listed some of
their favorite times this year.
They are as follows: storytime,
art, recess, P.E, lunch, music
and Alex and Michael enjoyed
hanging out with Jim.
The class responded when
asked why their mothers are
special:
John Raymond—My mom
makes cereal.
Emmanuel—I love my
mommy. Mommy makes
chicken for my family.
Caleb—My mom loves me
and when I am hungry she gets
me some food.
Alex—My mom work’s
night shift. She buys me toys.
She is good to me.
Tyler—My mom is lovely
and nice. My mom is funny.
She is tall and workful and
good.
Kaleigh—My mom is very
sweet and kind. She is loving.
She loves me and I love her
too.
Jacob—My mom is nice. My
mom is pretty and she buys me
stuff. She makes me pancakes
June
Colton Griffith
Thomas Herald
Brian Baker
Robby Rios
Ashley Tincher
Beretta Roberts
July
Tyler Hudson
Jessica Sizemore
Kendra Crowe
Jacob Baker
Kaleigh Smith
5
7
12
13
21
21
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7
14
23
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and she is helpful.
Alexis—My mom is nice to
me. I love my mommy and she
loves me too. My mom buys
me food. Mom is beautiful.
Michael— Mom makes me
cereal almost every day sometimes she makes some pancakes.
Elementary chorus dedicated their songs to the seniors
Cars on Campus
getting it in pretty good shape.
Chase said that the best thing
about his car is it gets him
This month’s Cars on Cam- where he is going. When asked
pus revolves around Chase if it was his dream car his reply
Combs’ sky blue ‘93 Caprice was “It’s nowhere close, anyClassic.
It has a 305 engine which
Chase describes as a “gas hog”
which is not a good thing
around this time. It also came
with power windows and
power locks.
He has done some work to it.
Some things he has done are
exhaust system, new tires, stereo and speakers, new bumper thing but my dream car.” He
and headlights, and he ended said he doesn’t like it as much
up wrecking it. His future plan as his last car but he has to go
for his car is fixing it up and with what he has got.
By Brandon Hudson
Beacon Staff