May, 2014 Lions` Roar

Volume 1 Issue 10
MAY 2014
The Lions’ Roar
Check out the Lions Roar online @ www.lewis.kyschools.us/school/lchs/studentnews.htm
Lions’ Track & Field
Shine at State
pages 2 & 3
Journalism Seniors
Sign Off
Elizabeth Massie
pages 4-5
Tanner Barton
Wins State Championship
page 10
Inside This Issue
LCHS Track and Field
2-3
Journalism Seniors’ Final Words
4-5
Lions Baseball
6&7
Lady Lions Fall to Greenup
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Lady Lions (con’t)
Track & Field End on a High Note
Tennis Team Lowers the Nets
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All Hail Queen Elizabeth
Drama Department Closes Season
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The Way I See It-Chris Martin
Txting Decoded-Grace Bloomfield
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Month in History
12
FMCTC Awards Night
Upward Bound
HOSA
Choir’s Last Note
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Cats Coming Back-Chris Martin
June Menu
June Events
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Barton Wins State
by Dave Collins
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State Champion Tanner Barton
Class 2A State 400-Meter
With 48.36
Tanner Barton, a senior at Lewis
County High School, won the 400meter dash at the 2A State Track
Meet at the University of Kentucky
Track and Field Complex in Lexington
last Friday.
Barton, the son of Coach Robert
Barton,
became the
second State
Champion in
the history of
Lewis County
High School.
He joins
Marty
Dummitt,
who won the
high jump in
both 2005
and 2006.
Barton won
going away
before a
huge and excited crowd with a time of
48.36 seconds. His time was the best
in Kentucky for the 400-meter all year
in any division.
When asked before the race how
he thought he would do, a confident
and determined Barton replied, "First
in the 400." He backed up his
prediction with what some called the
best effort of the day.
In addition to the State
Championship, Barton was also
awarded the prestigious Forcht Bank
Uncommon Excellence Award.
The Lions' 4X200 meter relay team
also qualified for the State Meet. It
consisted of Chase Parker, Zane FryeScott, Tyler Switzer, and Tanner
Barton. This group finished 1st in
their section with a time of 1:34.97.
That time was good for 12th overall.
Jordan Hunt, the LCHS qualifier in
the shot put, had a best heave of 42'
5 1/4". This was nearly a 3-foot
improvement over last year's State
Meet throw and good for 14th place.
Thanks to Tanner Barton's
Championship run, the Lewis County
High School Track and Field Team
finished 22nd in the state of Kentucky
2A Division.
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Jordan Hunt - Class 2A State Meet - Shot Put - 14th in State with 42’ 5 1/4 “
4X200 Relay Team - Class 2A State Meet - 12th in State with 1.34:97
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Go Confidently in the Direction of Your Dreams . . .
Getting There
by Alexis Enix
My parents have been very straightforward—rather than paying for my college tuition,
they will buy me a new car for graduation. It is their contention, that they, like our trusty
family vehicle, have transported me this far: they have provided me with a home, virtually
everything I have asked for, and the direction and means to have acquired the education
and work ethic to travel on my own upon graduation. The responsibility is mine to select
the trusty vehicle that will carry me through the next several years.
I have looked at Mustangs, Camaros and Fusions, but the one that appeals to me the most
is the Honda Accord. It is one of the most dependable cars on the market; most of them last
2-300,000 miles; the safety ratings are good. At this point, knowing that the field is, within
reason, pretty wide open, I find myself searching for my own personal reincarnation of my
dad’s old truck.
After all, my dad's 2001 Chevy Silverado runs well for a piece of junk.
The truck zips around 25mph curves at double the suggested speed, traveling the
narrow, Appalachian roads with much more ease than it should. Familiarity paves the road
much more effectively than asphalt and after 200,000 miles, this behemoth can still handle
the local speed limit. Call it American engineering or Dad's mechanical savvy or the size 14
grey sock that covers—and holds together—the driver's side armrest; the old clunker holds
up. Sure, in park, it's easy to see where the original paint stops and the black spray paint
begins, but that hasn't stopped it from taking me from my first day of kindergarten to my
first perilous trips as a licensed driver and, God-willing, to my graduation, comfortably,
dependably, and safely.
Of course, I haven’t always appreciated its resilience. My sister and I have often groaned
at the prospect of a trip to Laurel, the Middle of Nowhere’s backwoods cousin. We have
wondered how the Chevy could look so old but still run. Since we knew we couldn’t say no
to Dad, who beckons with the ever-candid, “Head ‘em up! Roll ‘em out! Rawhide!” my sister
and I pile into the truck and brace ourselves for 104.9’s corny “Kickin’ Country,” and a back
-roads excursion in the exasperatingly faithful Silverado.
Before climbing into the cab, I look closely at my metaphorical self. I can see the
beginnings of rust at my edges, my fabric wearing thin. My impending future is
deteriorating in the harsh elements that make up my senior life. Most often, it’s expressed
in the occasional grab-and-go breakfast, but like miles on my odometer, this impending
future threatens me. Unfortunately, I can’t wiggle into an Alexis-sized sock to hold me
together at the seams.
Once my feet are propped on the dashboard, the looming dread dissipates, and by the
time we have lost cell phone service, my family and I find a cozy, conversational rhythm.
The topics don’t matter. In fact, the more insignificant or ridiculous they are, the better.
Amidst a conversation about Christmas lights and their relation to gravity, I catch myself
looking out the window and watch the countryside blur past me. The individual trees and
all that's outside the boundaries of the truck lose definition: college, grades, homework,
auditions, performances, deadlines whisk away, becoming watercolor impressions of
uncertainty.
The truck rounds the final curve, and begins the ascent up Mamaw's driveway, safe and
sound. As I step out of my sanctuary, I leave my anxieties within the dings and scratches of
the Chevy. I come to the realization that if I am fixed on my path, I have the foundation, the
fuel if you will, to make the journey. The make and model of the vehicle will not hold me
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Live the Life You’ve Imagined -Thoreau
My Last Mary-Go-Round
One Last Time
by Sammy Holder
by Chris Martin
Well folks, things here are finally winding down to an end. And oh, is it
bittersweet? LCHS has been an unbelievable ride and I'll miss this place sorely.
You might read this and say, "You're lying, I bet he can't wait to leave. He's just
putting on for the paper." No, seriously guys, let me explain.
Journalism: As a freshman, my sister was a part of the journalism staff here,
and she had a blast. I thought to myself, "I'd love to write," so I joined. Nobody
realizes how hard we all work to complete yearbooks, and school newspapers so
everybody can have something to look back on. Nobody realizes how stressed
Mary becomes about her job, and how difficult it really is. But, I think that's what
we all love about it. As a journalism member for two years, you learn to appreciate
your own work, even if other people don't. Mary has shaped me into a better
writer, and even more of a better person and I can't thank her enough. I know she
kept on Ruck, Titus, and I about goofing off but at the end of the day, she knows
all of it was hilarious and we pushed her buttons just enough to keep her from
going insane.
Athletics: As you all know, I'm a sports freak and I cannot express how
much fun I've had over the past four years. I didn't play football but I loved
watching those guys play. Whether it was our 8-3 record in 2012, and especially
beating Russell AT Russell. Then on to last year watching my boy Isaac shred
teams with the passing games, or Jordan McCann running over guys. Eventually,
ending with a 7-4 record.
Basketball the past 4 years has been somewhat of a...ummm...rollercoaster.
Freshman year, I had the chance to witness a great team. Terrence, Koty, Juice,
those guys could ball and I had a blast. After that year, it became my turn. Boy,
was it ugly? 6-23 my sophomore year, and 1-5-15 my junior year. My senior year
was a different story. Although we didn't win any championships, we battled every
step of the way. According to Aaron Snyder, who knows nothing, we even "upset"
Boyd County in the regional tournament. I can't thank Coach Hampton and Silvey
enough. I had inconsistent slumps, and battled not wanting to play, but they stuck
with me every step of the way.
Baseball has also been a crazy roller coaster. First pitch, grand slam. First year,
8-22. What a welcome it was to varsity baseball. From there, my sophomore and
junior year we were a combined 52-17, not to mention 63rd district champions in
2012. My senior year has been up and down to say the least but I've been
absolutely blessed with great teammates and coaches that have picked me up every
step of the way. I have the opportunity to play college baseball and its finally a
dream come true. Since I was a little boy, I've dreamt of one day playing in the
big leagues, playing college allows me to become one step closer. Although the
MLB is a long shot, I still have that dream. This dream wouldn't be possible
without Lewis County High School and I can't say enough about this place. Go
Lions and ROLL DANG PRIDE!
Staff: The people around here are great. I am proud to say that I'm a graduate
of Lewis County High School. The teachers have been nothing but great to me,
and I can't say enough about them. I plan on coming back here to teach and
coach, and that day can't come soon enough. Lewis County High School is the
happenin' place and I will miss it a ton.
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I’m finally starting to realize
that this is going to be my last
time writing for the school
newspaper. I’ve had a lot of fun
and learned many new things in
my first and only year in
Journalism. Writing about
sports this year has really been
a great experience even though
I don't think I predicted one
game right the entire year. I
mean from the Denver Broncos
to the Alabama Crimson Tide, I
was constantly let down.
This has been a great year
and I’ve had some really
memorable moments but now
my high school career has come
to an end and it’s time for me
to make the transition to
college. College is going to be a
fun new experience but I’ll
always remember the fun times
I had at LCHS and all of the
things I learned during my four
years here.
Do not follow
where the path may
lead.
Go, instead, where
there is no path and
leave a trail.
Curtain Falls on Lions Baseball
by Austin Rucker & Mary Collins
Playoff baseball is back here at LCHS and the Lions started the
postseason with home field advantage, as the Lions hosted the 63rd
District Tournament. Lions started with a dominating win in the first
round of the 63rd District against Raceland. In a 10-0 victory in 5
innings, Lions pitcher Sammy Holder threw a complete game,
locking a spot in the 16th Region Baseball Tournament at East
Carter. In the Championship game, the Lions faced district rival
Greenup County. After playing just under two innings on Wednesday
May 21st, the game was delayed until the next day due to
thunderstorms. The Lions went into the rest of the game on
Thursday with a 2-0 deficit. On Thursday, the Lions put up a good
fight with an outstanding pitching performance from Sammy Holder,
and clutch hits from Jordan Doyle and Wade Adams, but still fell
short to the Musketeers 2-1, making Greenup County the 2014 63rd
District Champions.
Region play for the 16th started Monday morning at ten. The sun
was hot, the grass was green, Holder was on the mound, and our
Boys in Blue were ready. Sammy led off the game with a double
and scored two batters later on a Jordan Doyle double. In the
second inning, singles by Isaac Weddington, Devon Duncan and a
Seth Wallingford walk loaded the bases for Holder. Sammy's sac-fly
to left field plated Weddington. Lions led 2-0.
Holder held the Vikings to just three hits through the first five
innings, giving up only two walks. But the Vikings rallied in the
sixth, taking a one-run lead.
Final score: 3-2.
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LCHS Baseball Scoreboard
April 25
Lewis County-2
Harrison County-13
May 2
Lewis County-8
East Carter-13
May 5
Lewis County-2
Raceland-0
May 6
Lewis County-9
Raceland-2
May 8
Lewis County-10
Valley, OH-11
May 9
Lewis County-0
Boyle County-7
(Forfeit)
May 10
Lewis County-0
Johnson Central-7
(Forfeit)
Lewis County-0
Powell County-7
(Forfeit)
Lewis County-12
Fairview-4
May 12
Lewis County-0
Ashland-8
May 13
Lewis County-6
Bracken County-4
2014 63rd District Tournament Semifinals
May 19
Lewis County-10
Raceland-0
2014 63rd District Tournament Finals
May 22
Lewis County-1
Greenup County-2
2014 16th Region Tournament
May 26
Lewis County-2
Rowan County-3
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Lady Lions Fall Short at District
by Titus LeMaster
It has been a tough month for the LCHS Lady Lions softball team, with
only one win coming against Mason County. But on the bright side, at
least that one win was grabbed from the Lady Royals, our rivaled next
door neighbors. The Lady Lions' season came to an end on May 20th at
home against the Greenup County Musketeers; it was the first round of
District Tournament play. The game was scoreless until the 6th inning
when Greenup knocked in the game's only run. It's not all grey skies
though, our girls will be returning many starters next season including
soon-to-be senior pitcher Kelsey Rizzo, who holds the school record for
most strikeouts. So with a season of improvement behind, the Lady Lions
look to run the district in 2015...
May 1, 14 Russell 0- 6(L)
May 2, 14 Raceland 0- 6(L)
May 5, 14 Mason County 5- 3(W)
May 7, 14 Nicholas County 3- 4(L)
May 12, 14 Menifee County 2- 3(L)
May 12, 14 Menifee County 0- 4(L)
May 13, 14 @Ashland Blazer 0- 10(L)
May 20, 14 63rd District Tournament: Greenup County 0-1 (L)
Kelsey Rizzo
Breaks school record for most strikeouts!
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An Experience of a Lifetime
by Joshua Heininger
The hardest part of any season is when you hear the final whistle blow, the final
buzzer buzz, and the last rapport of a starter pistol. Looking at your team
members with a tear rolling down your face knowing this is the last time you will
ever be on the same field with them. I've seen my fair share of tears from seniors,
but nothing was as hard as witnessing the ones during the last track meet of
2014.
The day even though hard was an amazing day for Lewis County. The 4 by 2
team ( 4 people each running half a lap) consisting of Tanner Barton, Tyler
Switzer, Chase Parker, and Zane Frye-Scott crossed the finish line after a time of
1:36 advancing them to state. When I asked Tyler Switzer said " I'm really
surprised we made it!! I really messed up when I handed over the baton but
somehow we caught back up. When they finally announced our names over the
intercom I jumped up as high as I think possible... can't believe we made it..."
Even though this is the first time our 4 by 2 team has advanced to State one
member, Tanner Barton, is no stranger to what is up ahead. Tanner also
advanced to state in two other events, the 400 (one lap) and the 800 (two laps)
receiving times of 50.49 and 2:02 consecutively. This is Tanners third straight year
of making it all the way and after falling short last year and receiving a second
place he is hoping to finally bring home the title of State Champion.
Jordan Hunt (a last year State Competitor), barely hit the mark this year. After
a third place at the Regional Meet Jordan was told he did not make the cut, he left
with his head hanging low thinking back on last year's experience at State, but
Jordan's mood would turn around very soon, the next day he got a call saying he
was in the Top 10 in the region... the Top 10 that gets to advance. J-Hunt,
Tanner Barton, and the 4x2 team get to all travel to UK this Friday the 23 for what
will be there last meet of their high school season.
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A "Smashing"
Season
by Morgan Enix
The tennis team had a very
successful season this year! On
May 5th, the team traveled to
Ashland Tennis Center to
compete in the 16th Region
Tournament. Each member that
participated made it to the
second round of competition.
Seniors Brad Curtis and
Connor Burriss had a
heartbreaking loss in their
second set of tiebreakers in the
second round against Rose Hill.
Despite the close matches and
unfortunate turnout, the team
had a fun-filled, exciting end to
their season.
The current members of the
team are excited for the start of
the 2015 season.
By: Kami Bentley
All Hail Queen Elizabeth
She's a prom queen, an A-list actress, and the daughter of a congressman. She is also the VicePresident of the Senior Class, and a stand-out in the art department.
Elizabeth Massie truly does it all. And when she does it, she does it with
success. This can be seen by her numerous awards and many
accomplishments.
Elizabeth's most recent success is the title of Prom Queen. I asked
Elizabeth what was going through her mind when she heard her name
announced. She responded with, "I hope my shoe doesn't fall off!"
She also stated, "I didn't even fasten the buckle on my shoe because I
didn't think I would win." If this isn't modesty I don't know what is.
Elizabeth was very happy and appreciative of this honor, and graciously
accepted it.
We all know and love the various characters Elizabeth Massie portrays
on our stage. Elizabeth has been in the drama program all four years of
her high school career. She has been in 14 productions. Her favorite of
those being Steel Magnolias. If you saw this play, you saw Elizabeth
hilariously portray the role of Ousier. An old woman who hates everybody
and everything.
Elizabeth accredits her drama success to Miss Kayla Stafford. She
claims, "She has taught me practically everything I know about theatre"
and, "Drama will really be what I miss from Lewis County High School."
Elizabeth's father is Congressman Thomas Massie. Elizabeth has spent many days and nights at
political functions standing on stage supporting her father. I asked what it is like to have a congressman
for a father and Elizabeth said, "It's not any different, it just seems normal."
As you can tell, Elizabeth leads a very busy life while still succeeding with ease. Since she is
graduating this year, I asked her to give me one last quote she would like be remembered by and she
said, "I knew who I was this morning, but I've changed a few times since then."
by Morgan Enix
Making a Scene
Thursday, May 22nd, the LCHS Drama Department put on their first showing of their Spring play,
"Take Her, She's Mine." Opening night was a huge success; actors and actresses began to cry before the
show even began!
Friday, May 23rd was Senior Night. This year's
Seniors were Kaleb McCane, Elizabeth Massie, Heather
Winham, Connor Burriss, and Tommy Buckner. Tears
rolled as the cast surprised them with silly string,
balloons, and gifts.
Saturday, May 24th was a bittersweet day for
members of the Drama Department. There was a
melancholy feel in the air as the actors and actresses
recited their final lines of their final show for the 2014
school year. The Department would like to thank
everyone for attending, and wish the graduating
Seniors good luck in their future endeavors.
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Txting Decoded
by Grace Bloomfield
How many times have you
heard your grandma tell you to
put down your phone down? Or
heard someone say something
about "your phone being glued
to your hands"? Older
generations believe that texting
is a negative thing, and that it
digresses a teen's reading,
writing, and social skills. But in
all
honesty, how many of u type lik
dis? I don't know about
everyone, but myself and all of
my friends text in full, complete
sentences. Actually, what's
funny is that that the only
person dat types lik dis is my
mom! Obviously, texting hasn't
decreased our reading and
writing abilities too
tremendously if some us are
getting 30s on the Reading and
English portions of the ACT.
Regarding teen's social skills,
I would say that I've actually
became more sociable since I
started texting, using Twitter,
etc. Texting gives teens
confidence to talk to people
that they might not usually talk
to. On Twitter, you can talk to
people from all over the world.
You can say things that you
might not have had the courage
to say before, and you can
make new friends. So all in all,
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by Chris Martin
The Way I See It
The NFL Draft is always one of my favorite events of the year and this year was
no different. I always make a point to follow a couple of my favorite players and
see which team drafts them. This year I was interested in quarterbacks Johnny
Manziel and Derek Carr. Manziel is the sophomore quarterback who won the
Heisman Trophy as a freshman at Texas A&M. Carr is the senior quarterback from
Fresno State who led the FBS in passing yards and touchdowns last season.
Carr was my favorite player in college so I was really interested to see where
he would be playing next season. Most scouts agreed that he had the arm
strength and accuracy to be the number one pick in the draft but his brother's
failures scared many teams off. David Carr, Derek's brother, was the number one
pick in the 2002 NFL Draft but had an awful career and is considered to be one of
the biggest busts in NFL history. Many teams were afraid that Carr would have the
same struggles that his brother had so they passed on him. He was eventually
picked 36th overall by the Oakland Raiders which might be the best thing that
could've happened for Carr. Matt Schaub is the starter in Oakland so Carr will be
able to develop for a year instead of being instantly thrown onto the field like
many high draft picks. Another reason that being picked by the Raiders is good for
Carr is the fact that he's from California and has played his entire career in
California so him being familiar with the area could help him develop quicker.
Johnny Manziel was in the discussion of being the top pick in the draft but like
Carr, he had problems that led to him dropping in the draft. Manziel has been
known to party a lot off the field and was even suspended last season, so many
teams were afraid that his character issues would be a problem in the NFL.
Another problem scouts had with Manziel was his size. His small frame and
reckless style of play are a bad combination and could lead to an injury filled
career such as the one Michael Vick has had. Manziel was eventually picked 22nd
overall by the Cleveland Browns where he is expected to bring some excitement to
a team that is in serious need of it. The Browns have struggled to do anything
productive for years so a player like "Johnny Football" could be just the thing the
doctor ordered. His entertaining personality and dedication to winning could
definitely reverse Cleveland's fortunes but he's going to need some help. The
problem with Manziel going to Cleveland is that he most likely won't have a whole
lot of help on the offense now that top receiver Josh Gordon is facing a season
long suspension. The Browns have added some help at receiver and running back
but they still lack the elite playmaker they need with Gordon gone. Manziel is also
going to have to fight for playing time because the Browns are reportedly planning
to start Brian Hoyer who played very well last season before suffering a season
ending knee injury.
Both of Carr and Manziel show a lot of potential to turn their struggling teams
around but they're both going to have to fight for the chance to start. However,
when they finally do start, you can bet that the fans are going to go crazy because
these two rookies offer something that the Browns and Raiders haven't had for a
while, hope.
That's the way I see it.
This Month In History
compiled by Joshua Heininger
May 2, 2011 - U.S. Special Operations Forces killed Osama bin Laden during a raid on his secret
compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan
May 5th - Celebrated in Mexico as Cinco de Mayo, a national holiday in
remembrance of the Battle of Puebla in 1862, in which Mexican troops under
General Ignacio Zaragoza, outnumbered three to one,
defeated the invading French forces of Napoleon III.
May 7, 1915 - The British passenger ship Lusitania was
torpedoed by a German submarine off the coast of Ireland,
losing 1,198 of its 1,924 passengers, including 114 Americans. The attack hastened
neutral America's entry into World War I..
May 7, 1945 - In a small red brick schoolhouse in Reims, Germany, General Alfred
Jodl signed the unconditional surrender of all German fighting forces thus ending World War II in Europe.
May 14, 1607 - The first permanent English settlement in America was established at Jamestown,
Virginia, by a group of royally chartered Virginia Company settlers from
Plymouth, England.
May 17, 1875 - The first Kentucky Derby horse race took place at Churchill
Downs in Louisville
May 18, 1804 - Napoleon Bonaparte became Emperor of France, snatching
the crown from the hands of Pope Pius VII during the actual coronation
ceremony, and then crowning himself.
May 18, 1980 - Mount St. Helens volcano erupted in southwestern Washington State
spewing steam and ash over 11 miles into the sky. This was the first major eruption
since 1857.
May 22, 1972 - President Richard Nixon became the first American president to visit
Moscow. Four days later, Nixon and Soviet Russia's leader Leonid Brezhnev signed a
pact pledging to freeze nuclear arsenals at current levels
May 24, 1844 - Telegraph inventor Samuel Morse sent the first official telegraph
message, "What hath God wrought?" from the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., to Baltimore.
May 27, 1937 - In San Francisco, 200,000 people celebrated the grand opening of the Golden Gate
Bridge by strolling across it.
May 30, 1783 - The Pennsylvania Evening Post became the first daily newspaper published in America.
May 31, 1889 - Over 2,300 persons were killed in the Johnstown flood in
Pennsylvania. Heavy rains throughout May caused the Connemaugh River Dam
to burst sending a wall of water 75 feet high pouring down upon the city.
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Students from the Foster Meade Career and Technical Center participated in an awards ceremony on Wednesday,
May 28th, at 7:00PM in the LCHS auditorium. Students from Agriculture, Business, Carpentry, Drafting, Health
Science, and Welding were recognized for program completion, Kentucky Occupational Skills Standards
certification, Industry Certification, and National Career Readiness Certification. 105 of 153 graduating seniors
were recognized for having participated in a career and technical program through FMCTC. Students receiving
special awards in programs and clubs are as follows: Tyler May-Agriculture, Devon Bloomfield-Business, Tyler May
-Carpentry, Kourtney Hall-Drafting, Tylor Patton-Health Science, Tommy Buckner-Welding, Cody Pyles-FFA,
Samara Burnett-FBLA, Mollie Kilgallin-HOSA, and Tommy Buckner-Skills USA. Two $1000 scholarships were
awarded for health science; one to Sierra Lanthorn from an anonymous donor and one to Marcy Rister from the
Central Kentucky Blood Center. Pictured are students from Mr. Doug Enix’s welding program receiving
Upward Bound Summer Info
by Jordan Gonzalez
I hope everyone enjoyed the May Return Trip. The last Return Trip before Summer. I hope everyone had the
opportunity to meet and greet with our guest speaker, Brooks Harper and to thank him for the skills to make mills!
I don't know about you all, but I found this trip the most relaxing! Hilarious speaker, food, free time, and even
some money to take home and spend before the end of the day! The Upward Bound Summer Program, quickly
approaching, begins June 3rd for non-bridge students. For the Bridge students, move in day is June 1st! The
anticipation has been unbearable! I cannot wait for this summer to get a chance to meet with all of the new
Upward Bound Students!
Important Information for Juniors: All Juniors must order Parents' Tax Transcripts by June 3rd. They are
needed to file for the FAFSA.
HOSA
LCHS Choir Takes Final Bow
by Jordan Gonzalez
I hope everyone enjoyed HOSA this year. I
hate to see the school year end without
participating in Relay for Life. Hopefully next
year can be even better. Keep in mind that I,
Jordan Gonzalez, will be running for HOSA
President or Vice President. Can't wait for next
school! Have a great summer and we'll see ya!
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The Choir season, now officially over, has been a success!
The last concert was held May 27th in the Lewis County
High School Auditorium. This year's group has been
incredibly large, consisting of thirty-one students! Sadly, all
things come to an end. Choir will no longer be offered. So
this is a farewell. The times I had in that class were
unforgettable and I will forever hold them in my heart.
by Chris Martin
Cat's Coming Back
It's official, the Kentucky Wildcats will be returning six of their top eight scorers from last year's team. Andrew and Aaron
Harrison, Alex Poythress, Willie Cauley-Stein, Marcus Lee, and Dakari Johnson all announced that they would be returning for
another year in Lexington. These decisions came in the same week that fellow Wildcats Julius Randle and James Young
declared for the NBA Draft which didn't come as much of a surprise to most people.
The return of these six players ensures one thing about next season's team, they will be the tallest team in the country.
Cauley-Stein and Johnson are both 7 feet tall, incoming freshman Karl Towns is 6-11, Lee and freshman Trey Lyles are both 610, and Poythress is 6-8 so any team that plays the Wildcats will most likely be undersized. However, despite all of this size
and talent in the frontcourt they would've been young and extremely thin in the backcourt if the Harrisons hadn't come back.
The twin brothers from Texas will give UK experience, size and talent at the guard positions. The Harrison's decision also gives
the Wildcats depth because they will have High School All Americans Tyler Ulis and Devin Booker along with sophomore
Dominique Hawkins to back up Andrew and Aaron. Booker is considered by many to be the best shooter in the class so Coach
John Calipari will be happy to have a shooter of Booker's quality since Kentucky struggled to make three pointers consistently
last season.
Every Calipari team has size and talent but next season's team will have something that Calipari rarely has, experience. UK
typically loses most of its starters after one season so they usually start three or four freshman every season. Last year they
even started 5 freshman for most of the season. This year's team will be much different because of all these players returning.
The Wildcats will most likely not start any freshmen next season and instead will probably start two juniors, Poythress and
Cauley-Stein, and three sophomores, the Harrisons and Johnson. Kentucky's combination of size and experience has many
experts picking them to win the National Championship next season. I mean honestly, who's going to be able stop a team that
towers over them but also has two of the best guards in the country ? The Harrison's also add to Kentucky's height advantage
because they stand at an impressive 6-6 which makes them two of the tallest guards in the country.
For most teams being this big, talented, and experienced would be enough but we are talking about Kentucky basketball
so nothing is really ever enough which brings me to the last impressive thing about next season's team, they have a clutch
performer late in games. Aaron Harrison showed just how good he is late in games during last season's tournament. It
seemed like he could do no wrong once the game had less than a minute left. Harrison made game winning threes against
Louisville, Michigan, and Wisconsin so if UK is in a close game next year, they will have one of the most clutch players in the
country to rely on.
In a summary what all this means for Kentucky is huge expectations for next season. There will be a lot of talk of another
National Championship coming back to Lexington and there will most likely be some people predicting UK to go undefeated.
The undefeated predictions might be a stretch but one thing's for sure, the Wildcats are going to be the center of attention in
college basketball next season.
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