Jacket Gazette. October 9th. Meet Our New Principal

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1 "The Best and Getting Better" Jacket Gazette PRODUCED BY THE DESKTOP PUBLISHING CLASS AT MHS September 25, 2009 Volume 17, Issue #1 October 9th Homecoming Queen Nominees: Mica Carson Samantha Galloway Kimber Koonsman Megan Poston Mckenzie Shelby Meet Our New Principal Meet Our New Principal Mr. Larry Mynarcik was born on October 20th in Omaha, Nebraska. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two sons: Dakota, 7, and Blane, 3. He has two dogs named Molley and Cash, several horses, and some cows. His hobbies are camping, riding horses, team roping, fishing and hunting. His favorite movie is Tombstone and favorite actor is Robert Duvall. Mr. Mynarcik's favorite food is Mexican food. Before coming to Meridian, Mhe was the principal at Itasca s J.H. and Intermediate School. He graduated with a B.S from Sam Houston State University in Agriculture Education and an M.S from Tarleton State University in Educational Administration. He is excited to be at Meridian High School and says that he is looking forward to a successful year. By Amanda Y

2 Jacket Gazette Page 2 September 25, 2009 Meridian Yellow Jacket Junior High Football 3 Jarred Childress 7 Alex Morrison 11 Pablo Flores 12 Zak Young 15 Brice Haney 17 Seth Rodriguez 20 Brannan Love 21 Julio Orozco 22 Nick Prestwood 25 John Reyes 26 Levi Tweedle 32 Seth Barker 33 Darren Arnold 44 Jaren Brooks 52 Wyatt Lentschke 61 Jesus Garza 62 Nick Doughty 64 Eduardo Sarianna 65 Logan Farrar 67 Blake Gomez 70 Dylan Carr 71 Westin Gorneau 74 Anselmo Reynoso 77 Chad Crawford 84 Adrian Rapoz SCORES Meridian: Moody: 34 Meridian: Itasca: 12 Meridian Yellow Jacket J.V. Football 3 TN FR 6 Josh Eoff Soph. 7 Kevin Vailes FR 10 Trinton Jones Soph. 11 Michael Rasberry Soph. 12 Dylan Cooke Soph. 17 Jake Hart Soph. 22 TJ Allen Soph. 26 Jonathan Lira FR 32 Blake Gebhart FR 33 Nic Bracknell Soph. 52 Colton Bowers Soph. 53 Will Speer FR 60 Jess Godwin Soph. 62 Jorge Flores FR 66 Jeremy Seay Soph. 67 Brian Burke Soph. 77 Austin Crawford Soph. 88 Chance Henderson FR Scores Meridian: Axtell: 28 Meridian: Glen Rose: 12 Meridian: Moody: 14 Meridian: Itasca: 0 Meridian Yellow Jacket Varsity Football 7 Dakota Hall JR RB/DB 10 Damian Allen SR WR/DE 12 Cheyne Guinn SR RB/DB 15 Steven McElyea SR QB/DB 17 Seth McElyea SR WR/DB 20 Ren Rieke Soph. RB/LB 21 Cody Smith JR TE/LB 22 Miguel Estrada JR WR/DB 23 Edgar Vergara JR RB/DB 25 Zane Payne Soph. TE/DE 30 Mason Holloway JR WR/DB 32 Juan Galindo JR RB/LB 42 Joe Winkler SR QB/DE 44 Destin Rohrer SR WR/DB 53 Scott Allen JR OL/DL 56 Trey Finch SR OL/DL 57 Kevin Anderson SR OL/DL 60 Kyle Jaegar JR OL/DL 65 Jesus Pinon JR OL/DL 67 Albert Flores Soph. OL/DL 74 Billy Miller Soph. OL/DL SCORES Meridian: Axtell: 33 Meridian: Hubbard: 24 Meridian: Moody: 13 Meridian: Itasca: 41 By: Taylor Gallier By: Taylor Gallier By: Taylor Gallier Counselor News Yea! We are back! I am having a great year and I hope you are too.some exciting things are happening this year.we have juniors and seniors that are taking college high school classes (dual credit) at the Hill College Center here in Meridian. The classes that were offered this semester were Algebra or English and Anatomy and Physiology. We have a total of 24 students that are taking some kind of college class this semester. Another exciting event to happen this semester is a SAT preparation class that will be held here for Bosque County students. We are limited to the number of students that can attend, so please let me know if you want to take advantage of this opportunity. It will be free, but it is a commitment of 4 Saturdays in October and November and students will be expected to take the December 5th SAT exam. See me for details. By: Heather Smith

3 Jacket Gazette Page 3 September 25, 2009 HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TIFFANY ALLEN ALEX HIGHTOWER KASIE OLIVARRI FELIX REYNOSO ANGELICA ALVIZO MICA CARSON CHANTELLE CHENAULT ANDREA EDWARDS SAMANTHA GALLOWAY KIMBER KOONSMAN TANNAH MALOTT MEGAN POSTON LINDSEY PRESTWOOD MYKALA MADSON JESSICA PARTON JUSTIN HARRIS JONATHAN FELAN COLTON FELAN JONATHAN LIRA JACOB RANSOM at the keene cross country meet jonathan lira placed 1st and 1st at the hico meet. ART/ SPANISH/ THEATER IN ART THE STUDENTS ARE LEARNING THE BASIC ELEMENTS OF ART SUCH AS VALUE, TINT, SHADOW, HUE, LINES, TEXTURE, AND MORE. THEY HAVE ALREADY CREATED A POSTER OF THE SCHOOL SONG USING DIFFERENT STYLES AND COLORS. ALSO THEY HAVE MADE A COLOR WHEEL AND THEIR OWN DRAWING WITH WARM COLORS OR COOL COLORS. SPANISH HAS DONE SOME PROJECTS THAT WILL BE POSTED OUT IN THE HALLS SOON. JUNIOR HIGH CROSS COUNTRY TRISTEN CARNLEY HOLLY CHENAULT ALYSSA GODWIN CANDACE MCCAMEY COURTNEY MCCAMEY SONYA MENDOZA CASSIDY MENGER NOEMI MONRREAL LAURA OROZCO WENDY OROZCO MORGAN POSTON HEIDI SHELBY CHELSEA SHIPMAN BRANDY VAILES KATELYN WALLACE ANSELMO REYNOSO ANSELMO REYNOSO PLACED 9TH AT THE KEENE CROSS COUN- TRY MEET AND 8TH AT HICO.

4 Jacket Gazette Page 4 September 25, 2009 Varsity Cheerleaders Head Captain - Tannah Malott Jr. Mica Carson Sr. Lindsey Prestwood Jr. Gabrie Gallier Jr. Katelyn Bench Fr. Brook Simmons Fr. Sara Mize (Mascot) Fr. The varsity cheerleaders have been working really hard this year. They are selling yellow jacket bracelets for $4.00 and spirit ribbons are $0.50 each. At cheer camp this summer, Tannah Malott and Gabrie Gallier made the All-American Cheer Team. The varsity cheerleaders and football will be riding together in the BBQ Cook-off parade. BY: Jelly :) Junior High Cheerleaders 8th Graders: Kelsey Bracknell Tristen Carnely Alyssa Godwin Makensie Hall Kacie Jones Kamree Kuykendall Bailey McDaniel Noemi Monrreal Katelyn Wallace Tara Warren 7th Graders: Kaycie Crawford Terra Felan Caitlyn Malott Cheyenne NcNaught Sonya Mendoza Cassidi Menger Morgan Poston Heidi Shelby Chelsea Shipman Brandy Vailes This summer, 10 people competed at cheer camp for All-American cheerleader. Those that made All- American were invited to perform at the Thanksgiving Day parade in Houston. Six people made the All-American team. They were Tristen Carnely, Bailey McDaniel, Sonya Mendoza, Cassidi Menger, Heidi Shelby, and Katelyn Wallace. By: Jelly :) Hawaiian Fifties

5 Jacket Gazette Page 5 September 25, 2009 Band News The Meridian Band of Gold is starting off the year on a good note. They have done an oustanding job with the new year. They have been marching in the half time show. They will also be performing in marching contests. The first contest is being held in Gatesville on October 10th, and the next contest is the region marching contest on October 21st. If you would like to find out more information, you can visit the Meridian High School web site (organizations/ band) and it will link you to Mr. Elkins "Band of Gold" blog spot. Members of the band are: DB Caroline Brady Anissa Chapa Danielle Davalos Whitney Finch Jorge Flores Blake Gebhardt Amber Grubbs Jacob Hart Drum Major - Jennifer Heartsill Kelsey Holden Hannah Kelley Joseph Madson Mykala Madson Seth McElyea Dana Mize Stormy Morris JC Peeples Destin Rohrer Jeremy Seay Heather Smith JS Dylan Williamson SR. FR. JR. JR. JR. FR. FR. FR. SO. SR. JR. FR. FR. FR. SR. JR. SO. SO. SR. SO. SO. FR. FR. By: Destin Rohrer Love should be fun & exciting trust yourself. If things don t feel right, call us or chat online. We ll help you recognize the red flags. It s anonymous, free, & a chance to talk to someone who understands! loveisrespect.org LOVE IS TRUSTING It isn t keeping tabs with obsessive calls & texting LOVE IS SECURE It isn t being jealous, suspicious or paranoid. LOVE IS ACCEPTING It isn t telling someone what to do, what to wear, or how to act. LOVE IS FREEDOM It isn t about possessing anyone or anything.

6 Jacket Gazette Page 6 September 25, 2009 Senior Spotlight Shelby Grace English was born November 7 th 1991, in Irving, Texas. She has attended Meridian since the 3 rd grade. She is the daughter of Mark and Stephanie English. Shelby does not enjoy playing or watching sports. Her plans after high school include going to a college in a big city. After she graduates she wants to work somewhere in the medical field with kids who have cancer. Shelby currently holds a job after school at Papa Docs as a waitress. Her hobbies include spending quality time with Andrea and just having a good time. Her favorite color is green,song is Living for the night, movie is Love & Basketball and Dazed and Confused. Her best friend is Andrea Edwards, and the quote she lives by is You only live once so DO IT TO IT! Shelby has one brother, Dustin, and one sister,andrena, which she loves dearly. She wants to thank Mr. Norman and Coach Van Zandt for all they ve done for her. Thanks! By Dree! Library News! The year is off to a great start thanks to a wonderful staff and student body. Our sincere thanks to all of you for your help in getting textbooks and calculators checked out. Teachers, please check your rooms for textbooks that still need barcodes. Teachers and students, this is the time of the year when we evaluate our collection and generate an order for new materials to add to our library collection. We greatly value your input and suggestions, so please me or drop a note at my desk with titles of books, videos, newspapers, or magazines that you would like add. Thanks to our administration and school board for funding our library needs. A special thanks to the custodians and maintenance workers for the new carpet in the library. It truly gives the area a neat clean appearance. May you all have a wonderful year. By: Dree! Annual News Annuals are still for sale at $55 while supplies last. The Yearbook Staff invites students and parents to submit photos for the yearbook. If you've got great photos of school and community events or you and your friends just having fun, we'd like to see them! Log onto images.jostens.com, enter log-in: password: yearbook September Birthdays Samantha Williams September 3 rd Zane Payne September 4 th Yolanda Rodriguez September 6 th Ren Rieke September 7 th Zak Young September 13 th Wendy Orozco September 16 th Holly Chenault September 17 th Veronica Rabago September 18 th Brandy Vailes September 18 th Dylan Cooke September 19 th Andrea Edwards September 20 th Terra Felan September 20th Nicholas Doughty September 22 nd Amanda Yguerabide September 22 nd Chad Crawford September 25 th Stacie Sharp September 25 th Brenda Zeni September 26 th Kat Felan September 28 th October Birthdays Billy Miller Kelsey Bracknell Jordan Felan Samantha Galloway Gabby Garza Garrett Garza Jacob Hart Mona Ortiz Josh Eoff Julio Orozco Gabrie Gallier Makensie Hall Alberto Flores Stormy Morris Justin Young ZN Jacob Ransom Eduardo Sarinana Jaren Brooks Austin Crawford Courtney McCamey Bowin Terrell TN Arturo Rodriguez By: Dree! October 1 st October 4 th October 4th October 4 th October 6 th October 6 th October 8 th October 10 th October 13 th October 13 th October 14 th October 14 th October 16 th October 18 th October 18 th October 20 th October 21 st October 22 nd October 25 th October 26 th October 26 th October 28 th October 29 th October 31 st

7 Jacket Gazette Page 7 September 25, 2009 Teacher Spotlight Academic UIL Meets/Dates Aledo 12/5/09 Burnett 1/16/09 Senior Spotlight Morgan Barker Morgan was born to parents Garrett and Rachael Barker on December 10, 1991 in The Woodlands, Texas. She has attended Meridian ISD since kindergarten. She participates in Golf, NHS, Academic UIL (Newswriting, Feature Writing, and CX Debate), Yearbook, and PALS. After high school she plans to attend Texas A&M, major in Political Science, and become a lawyer. During the summer she works at the County Attorney s Office. Her hobbies are golf, swimming, going to concerts with her best friends, and traveling. Her favorite things are Italian food, the movie "Seven Pounds," and the actress Audrey Hepburn. By: Taylor Gallier N.H.S President - Joe Barrett Winkler Vice-President - Morgan Barker Secretary Trey Finch Treasurer Cheyne Guinn Reporter Jennifer Heartsill Other Members Kimber Koonsman, Megan Poston, Whitney Finch, Gabrie Gallier, Kyle Jaeger, Jacob Ransom, and Misha Simmons By: Estella Sarinana Ms. Ables was born June 21st in Big Springs, Texas. She has 2 sisters, 2 nephews, and 1 great niece. She also has a fat chocolate lab. Her hobbies include golf, volunteer work, mudding, crafts, remodeling, and also enjoys playing the Guitar. Her favorite movie is "The Notebook" and her favorite actor and actress are Sandra Bullock and Brad Pitt. She likes to eat Mexican food especially chips and hot sauce. Her favorite quote is "Happiness depends upon ourselves" by Aristotle. Her favorite author is Nicholas Sparks. Ms. Ables used to teach at McGregor ISD before she came to Meridian. She graduated from college at Tarleton State University with an Accounting major. She is certified in Mathematics and Business Composite. She won 4 state golf championships and has 4 state 2AA rings. She went to college on a rodeo scholarship and she likes to listen to Alternative rock music. BY: Jelly :) Meridian High School Blood Drive Monday, September 28, :30 pm to 6:30 pm Donor Coach For appointment or information contact: Joy Lohmer: Sign-up sheet is outside of Mrs. Lohmer's room (CL1) ** UIL Academic Student Conference (UT Austin) on: Saturday, October 17, 2009 ** CX Debate District (Tolar) on: February 9, 2010 ** CX Debate State (Austin) on: March 15-16, 2010 ** Zone OAP on: March 25, 2010 ** District Academic Meet (Goldthwaite) on: March 29&31, 2010 ** District OAP on: April 1, 2010 ** Regional Academic Meet (Abilene) on: April 23-24, 2010 ** State Academic Meet (Austin) on: May 6-8, 2010 You must compete in at least ONE practice meet to be eligible for district competition! Start to prepare now! Listen to the announcements and check the board outside Mrs. Avance's room for signup information. You can also access this information on our MHS web site ( By: Estella Sarinana N.J.H.S Alyssa Godwin Wyatt Lentschke Brannon Love Dani Munoz Wendy Orozco Katelyn Wallace Tara Warren Kiley Word By: Estella Sarinana

8 Jacket Gazette Page 8 September 25, 2009 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Hunter Abdnor was born on March 11, 1992 in Clifton, Texas to Karmen Holt and John Abdnor. He has attended Meridian for half a semester last year and this year. He is currently working at Papa Doc s. His hobbies are drawing and hanging out with his friends. His favorite food is apples. His favorite colors are black and red. His favorite song is Jars by Chevelle and his favorite movie is "Gran Torino." By : Heather Smith CLASS OFFICERS Senior Class Officers President : Morgan Barker Vice President : Joe Barrett Winkler Secretary: Kimber Koonsman Treasurer : Jennifer Heartsill Student Council :Samantha Galloway, Megan Poston,and Destin Rohrer Junior Class Officers President : Jacob Ransom Vice President: Gabrie Gallier Secretary : Misha Simmons Treasurer : Tannah Malott Student Council : Whitney Finch and Cody Smith Sophomore Class Officers President : Billy Miller Vice President : Felix Reynoso Secretary : Zane Payne Treasurer : Christina Ticer Student Council : Michael Rasberry and Billy Miller Freshmen Class Officers President:Blake Gebhardt Vice President : Mykala Madson Secretary : Caroline Brady Treasurer : Ryan Nieuwenhuis Student Council : Amber Grubbs and Dylan Williamson 8th Grade Class Officers President: Dani Munoz Vice President: Katelyn Wallace Secretary /Treasurer: Kamree Kuykendall Reporter : Tara Warren Student Council : Wyatt Lentschke and Laura Orozco 7th Grade Class Officers President : Candace McCamey Vice President : Brandy Vailes Secretary/Treasurer : Heidi Shelby Student Council : Ale Williams and Cassidi Menger By: Heather Smith Constitution Week Mr. Larry Mynarcik, MHS Principal, signs a proclamation for Constitution Week, on Thursday, September 17th Constitution Day. Sue Feldon of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented the document to Mr. Mynarcik and MHS Class Officers. Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787, recognizing all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens. For more information, see CLASS OF 1999 REUNION The 1999 graduates of Meridian High School will gather for their 10-year class reunion on October 9, 2009, at the Homecoming football game (Valley Mills at MHS). Alumni and their families will celebrate the reunion, talk about the good ol' days, and fill in the missing years on October 10, 2009, at 12:30 p.m. at a cookout on the Circle M Ranch (Rob Murphey), Hwy. 174N, Meridian, Texas. Anyone planning to attend should RSVP Brendan Day at or brendanday@gmail.com by Friday, October 2, 2009.

9 "The Best and Getting Better" Jacket Gazette PRODUCED BY THE DESKTOP PUBLISHING CLASS AT MHS October 23, 2009 Volume 17, Issue #2 Counselor News Principal News Index Page 2: Kevin Anderson Spotlight Adult Classes Coach Lee Spotlight October is full of testing. October 13th we had the ASVAB (an interest and aptitude test for Seniors). The Seniors that have not previously passed all areas of the TAKS retested beginning October 20th. ELA was Tuesday, Math was Wednesday, and Science was Thursday, and hurray all Seniors have passed the Social Studies. The Juniors and Sophomores took the PSAT on October 14th at the Hill College Academic Building. After all this testing we need some fun, so October 26th we will go to the Bosque Bottoms for a Red Ribbon Rally. Everybody remember to wear your red. We will pass out the red ribbon bracelets before we go. By wearing a bracelet, you are making a commitment to make wise choices including being drug and alcohol free. Friday, October 30th, Tim Sayles will be conducting a program entitled "Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll" to grades By: Stella It is hard to believe that we have completed the first six weeks of the school year. My how time flies when you re having fun. A special thanks goes to everyone that has come out and shown your school spirit by supporting our football teams on Thursday and Friday nights. Do not forget to wish the cross country team and the band good luck on their upcoming competitions. I would also like to remind everyone to work hard this year and stay on top of your grades. You are fortunate to have such great teachers. If you are struggling in any classes, do not hesitate to see your teacher for help. We have designated twenty minutes every day so that each and every student can get the help they need. The teachers and I will be getting together in the near future to discuss possible incentives for improved TAKS scores this year. So work hard; success will bring good things your way! Stay tuned for more details. Lastly, I would like to extend my congratulations to Mrs. Lohmer who was awarded the"student Choice Award for the month of October."Her clip will be aired during the 6:00 news on Tuesdays during the month of October on Channel 25. By: Heather Smith Page 3: Mica Carson Spotlight Info For Seniors Yearbook Page 4: Diane Benitez Spotlight FFA News Band News Page 5: Academic UIL NHS NJHS Page 6: Homecoming Page 7: Spanish Theater Art Cross Country Coach Draper Spotlight M Page 8: November Birthdays Damian Allen Spotlight Football

10 Jacket Gazette Page 2 October 23, 2009 Teacher Spotlight Coach Lee was born on April 10th in Cleburne. His wife s name is Lisa, and he has three children: Bri, Cade, and Brooke. He also has two brothers: Kevin and Brent. Coach Lee has three dogs named Bevo, Patches and Max. His hobbies are golf, reading, fishing, and camping. His favorite movie is The Notebook and actress/actor Demi Moore & Clint Eastwood. Coach Lee's favorite food is seafood. His favorite author's are John Milton and John Steinbeck. Before coming to Meridian he taught at Itasca ISD. He graduated from University of Texas in Arlington and majored in English and Physical Education. by *A.Y* Kevin Anderson Kevin Anderson was born on July 24, 1992 in Cleburne, Texas, to Pam Knowles & Greg Anderson. Kevin has been attending Meridian I.S.D. for the past 6 years. He participates in multiple after school activities, including football, basketball, powerlifting, and golf. He plans to become a coach after high school. He will try to achieve this goal by attending Texas State or University of Texas. He lives a pretty simple life after school with only one hobby--watching TV. He is a pretty chill guy who always does work. If you want to know more go talk to him and see what s up! By:Destin Rohrer ADULT LITERACY G.E.D/E.S.L. CLASSES McLennan Community College Adult Education Programs sponsors Adult Literacy, G.E.D., and E.S.L. classes in Meridian in the MISD School Board Room at 210 N. 2nd St. The classes will be on Mondays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. All interested persons are invited to attend the free classes. Volunteers are welcome. For additional information, please phone the M.C.C. Adult Education Program Office at or at ddietiker@clearwire.net BY: STELLA Jacket Tailgate Party The Meridian Jacket Backer booster club will hold a "Tailgate" party on Friday, October 23rd before the football game against Chilton. Stew will be sold beginning at 5:30 p.m. for $5 a bowl. The "Tailgate" party will be at the south entrance to the football field. Public Display of Affection (PDA) Teachers have posted in their classrooms the following campus policy/rule on PDA that was in advertently left out of the MHSstudent handbook this year. Public Display of Affection- Is defined as the unacceptable contact between two or more individuals on school property or school sponsored activities (both home and away events). This includes but is not limited to hugging, kissing, or any other inappropriate contact deemed unacceptable by the campus principal. Students failing to comply with this policy will be punished accordingly.

11 Jacket Gazette Page 3 October 23, 2009 Mica Carson was born April 9, 1992, in Denton, Texas. She has attended Meridian ISD since 4th grade. She is the daughter of Audra English. She participates in cross country, powerlifting, softball, and in track she runs the 400 and 800 meter and the mile and two mile run. She played the trumpet in band and is a cheerleader. After high school, she plans to attend the University of Houston and become a coach. Mica s hobbies are softball, drawing, writing, and hanging with Jesse. Her favorite food is a burger and french fries, favorite drinks are Dr. Pepper and Big Red. She likes oranges and the color purple. Her favorite Artist is Andy Warhol. Mica also wanted to make a shout out that Steven Lee McElyea is her best friend and that she loves him so much! Also she wanted to say that she loves shiny stuff and enjoys being random even though she doesn t mean too! She enjoys gum, cookies, and soft hair! She absolutely hates feet and toenails. The quote she likes to say is "Drugs are for PEOPLE with no LIVES." BY:JELLY :) SENIORS, IT S TIME TO GET YOUR PORTRAITS DONE! White s Photography 1315 West 5th, PO Box 504 Clifton, Tx com SESSION FEES: Basic-$10(drape or tux only) Deluxe-$20(drape or tux and cap and gown with multiple backgrounds) Special-$30(drape or tux, cap and gown with multiple backgrounds, and casuals with one clothing charge) ($10 extra for each additional clothing change). Session fees are due at time of portrait session. No Charge for Only Yearbook Prints. Complimentary yearbook portraits will be supplied to your school. Orders are placed after time for viewing with your family. Call For An Appointment Today!!! ORDER YOUR BOOK NOW FOR A BACK TO SCHOOL DISCOUNT! For a limited time, you can purchase the yearbook for $5.00 less than the official yearbook price. Purchase before October 31 for only $ The yearbook price increases to $50 on November 1 and will be $55 when books are delivered in September. To buy with a credit card, please visit You may also return an order form (see Mrs. Finstad) with cash or check payable to Meridian ISD Yearbook. Bring forms and payment to Mrs. Finstad. If you do not purchase by October 31, please call Jostens at to place your order, or pay online at By: Jelly :) CHEERLEADING NEWS The Varsity cheerleaders and football players will be riding together in the BBQ Cook-Off Parade Oct24. Sponsor Mrs. Allen said The cheerleaders have been doing a great job and I am proud of them. BY:*A.Y* PROGRESS REPORTS Progress Reports will be handed out Tuesday, October 27th, and must be returned SIGNED BY A PARENT by Thursday, October 29th. Students who return their signed progress reports by Thursday, October 29th will have their name into a drawing for a $25.00 gift certificate. BY: JELLY :)

12 Jacket Gazette Page 4 October 23, 2009 Senior Spotlight FFA NEWS CHAPTER FFA MEET- ING WAS HELD AT 7 P.M. OCT. 20TH IN THE AG ROOM. 4th Annual Meridian High School Junior Class Benefit Golf Tournament Diane Benitez was born June 13, 1990, in Waco, Texas. She has attended Meridian from 3RD grade through half of 8TH grade, then returned to MISD as a sophomore till now. Proud parents are Esther and Isaias Benitez, whom Diane loves to death. Diane participated in cross country, and was a state medalist her 8TH grade year. She has also participated in track (sprints and 800 relay). Her plans for after high school are to be work in a business office. She currently works at Subway in Clifton and Bosque Videos in Meridian. Hobbies include shopping, working, and hanging out with her boyfriend. Favorites include hanging out with Darius, Silvia, Elizabeth, and her other friends at school(diane says she <3 s you all ). Her favorite quote is Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor. She would also like to thank all the teachers for what they have done for her since last year till now and GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!! LOVE DIANE and I also LOVE Seńora Gann and Mr. Norman Rock on & I love you all the way MAJOR LAMB TAG ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 26TH AT THE AG BARN FROM 3:30-6:30 P.M. Brandi Maher! ^-^ BAND NEWS! The band competed in the Regional Contest on Wednesday at La Vega High School and got 2's at the contest. Congratulations to all the band participants. Brandi Maher! ^-^ 4 person scramble Bosque Valley Golf Course Saturday November 7, 2009 Tee 12:00 $40.00 per player or $ per team ($20.00 extra per two - some for cart, if needed) Free BBQ Sandwich and Chips (Available 11:00 a.m) $ st place cash prize 2nd & 3rd place prizes Long Drive & Closest to the Hole Prizes Great Golf for a Good Cause! For Entry Information & Questions Contact Howard Norman Brandi Maher! ^-^

13 Jacket Gazette Page 5 October 23, 2009 National Junior Honor Society Academic UIL On Saturday, October 17th, Mr. Davis and Mrs. Lohmer accompanied seven students to the Academic UIL Super Conference at UT Austin. Sessions were offered in computer science, cross-x debate, LD debate, theatre, computer applications, math, science, spelling and vocabulary, and speech events. Students attending included Morgan Barker, Nic Bracknell, Darius Creppell, Jennifer Heartsill, Billy Miller, J. C. Peeples, and Felix Reynoso. Practice meets scheduled for this year: Lampasas (speech and debate only)- 10/31/09, China Spring (speech and debate only)-11/7/09, Aledo (scholarship money for 1 st place winners)-12/5/09, Salado (speech and debate only)-12/12/09, Midway-1/16/10, Glen Rose-1/30/10, Grandview-2/6/10, Ennis ( ready writing on 2/12/10)-2/13/10, Salado (speech and debate only)-2/27/10, Aledo-3/6/10. President: Katelyn Wallace Vice President: Alyssa Godwin Secretary: Wendy Orozco Treasurer: Tara Warren Food Drive Chairman: Kiley Word The food drive will be starting soon. Helping Hands really needs our support. Details will be announced in the near future. Dates for district, regional, and state competition are as follows: District CX debate/february 9, 2010 at Tolar; State CX/march at UT Austin; district academic meet/march at Goldthwaite; regional meet/april in Abilene; zone OAP/March 25; district OAP/April 1; state academics/ May 6-8. National Honor Society The National Honor Society will be helping in upcoming community events such as the annual barbeque cook-off and 5K fun run on Saturday, October 24 th. The run starts from 7:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. An adopt-a-highway trash cleanup project will be held on Thursday, October 29 th at 3:30 p.m. In other business, at the American Red Cross Blood drive in September, we had 18 people attempt to donate, and 12 units of blood were collected. Thanks to all who participated. Page By: Destin Rohrer

14 Jacket Gazette Page 6 Homecoming King and Queen Destin Rohrer & Mckenzie Shelby By: Stella October 23,2009

15 Jacket Gazette Page 7 October 23, 2009 Spanish Soy de muchos colores Muchas personas me necesitan. Al fin del día soy más bajo. No cuesto mucho. Escribo muchas palabras. Qué soy? Answer: un bolígrafo/lápiz (pen) or colored pencils Theater The Theater Arts class has selected four plays to choose from for their December production. The plays are: -May I have your attention, Please? -Cuffed -B-I-N-G-O Spells Murder -Holy Cannoli The Theater Arts class is also studying Pantomime and Improvisation. Whole page done by: Taylor!! 3rd Annual Lady Jacket Spaghetti Supper When: Tuesday, October 27th Cost: $5.00 Time: 5:30 p.m. (spaghetti, salad, bread, and desert) Intra-Squad Scrimmage will begin at 5:00. Cross Country Lake Whitney Meet Medalists: Junior High Boys Division: Anselmo Reynoso-8th place J.V. Girls Division: Felix Reynoso-10th place Varsity Boys Division: Jonathan Lira-7th place Aquilla (Latham Springs) Meet Medalists: Top Fifteen Medalists: Junior High Girls: Courtney McCamey-14th place Junior High Boys: Anselmo Reynoso-6th place Varsity Girls: Kasie Olivarri-9th place Lindsey Prestwood-10th place Kimber Koonsman-14th place The varsity girls cross country team placed second at the Aquilla (Latham Springs) Meet. Varsity Boys: Jonathan Lira-2nd place They will be raffling off cakes and pies made by some of Meridian's most renowned bakers Teacher Spotlight Coach Draper Coach Draper was born on November 15th, in Crane, Texas. He is married to Toni Draper. They have three children; Marcus, Allison, and Stephanie (who will graduate from Meridian this year), and one grandchild. His hobbies include golfing and camping. His favorite actors are Clint Eastwood and John Wayne. He loves Mexican food. He likes sports biography books. Before coming to Meridian he taught/coached at Loop, Forson, Throckmorton, Bangs, Ft. Worth Southwest, and Ranger. Coach Draper graduated from Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, with a major in P.E. and Math. His brother coaches in Cisco, and his daughter teaches 4th grade in Meridian. His parents are retired and living in Oklahoma. Art The art classes are studying art history. They soon will be doing projects over famous artists.

16 Jacket Gazette Page 8 October 23, 2009 Football News November Birthdays Trey Finch November 2nd Candace McCamey November 5th Tabatha Walker November 5th Jordan Felan November 8th Hannah Kelley November 9th Destiny Lopez November 12th Brittney Morris November 13th Jennifer Heartsill November 19th Felix Reynoso November 20th Trenton Trotter November 25th McKenzie Shelby November 26th Kelsey Holden November 27th Regan Ledbetter November 27th Jess Godwin November 29th Snapping a three-game losing streak to open District 25-A play, the Meridian Yellow Jackets celebrated homecoming night by knocking off arch-rival Valley Mills, in double overtime in the annual Bosque County showdown Friday,Oct. 9 at Jacket Stadium. Junior running back Juan Galindo rushed for a seasonhigh 176 yards and three touchdowns as the Yellow Jacket offensive attack rolled up 434 yards of total offense whole the Meridian defense limited the Eagles to only 198 yards. The Jackets put up a good fight against the Bosqueville Bulldogs, Friday, October 16, but unfortunatetly came out with a loss The Junior High and Junior Varsity both won their games against Bosqueville last week. For the Junior High it was their first win this season. Congrats Jackets. September 18 Itasca September 25 Tolar October 9 Valley Mills (Homecoming) October 16 Bosqueville To see more scores and dates visit the school website at Meridianisd.org By Dree By: Dree Senior Spotlight Damian Blaine Allen was born to Sharon Wilson and Gary Allen on August 22, 1992, in Waco, Texas. He has attended Meridian ISD all his life. He has participated in football, basketball, baseball, and track. His plans after high school are undecided, but he would like to someday own his own business. He will either go to college or join the Marine Corp. Damian's hobbies include playing sports and hanging out with his friends. His favorite things to do are playing football and relaxing with friends on the weekends, and he will greatly miss Andrea when he graduates.

17 "The Best and Getting Better" Jacket Gazette PRODUCED BY THE DESKTOP PUBLISHING CLASS AT MHS November 6, 2009 Volume 17, Issue #3 Index November 6, 2009 C O U N S E L O R The SAT preparation classes had a great turnout for the October classes. The next class dates will be November 14 th and 21 st. The ASVAB results are in for the seniors that took this aptitude test. Students received a workbook and discussed career options. This is not military assessment, but an interest and aptitude assessment. The next off campus lunch will be November 11 th. Seniors must prepare a resume to qualify. Sophomores took the PLAN test on November 5 th at the Hill college academic center. Students that need a placement test for next semester college classes must sign up in my office ASAP. We will be registering for college classes soon and students must qualify to take these classes by having 2200 on the TAKS with a 3 on the writing section. For students that have not passed, we will be going to take the THEA at Tarleton next Thursday. Students will need 2 checks made out to THEA for $29 and one for TSU for $15. Money is due to MM by Tuesday. Money for tuition and books will not be due until January. Guidance Books are available for juniors and seniors that wish to have a copy. These books have need to know information as well as test dates and deadlines for registration. By:Dr N E W S Principal News Students need to do their best on the TAKS benchmarks tests. If a student doesn t pass the TAKS benchmark, he/she will give up one elective to take enrichment classes next semester. If 90% of your class is passing on all TAKS tests in the spring, the class will get a field trip to somewhere in May. Sophomores will not be allowed to take dual credit classes during their junior year if they haven't passed the TAKS. The end of the 2nd six weeks is Friday, November 13, By Stella Page 2: Girls Basketball Basketball Food Drive Theatre FFA Page 3: Stephanie Draper Spotlight Red Ribbon Rally Yearbook News Page 4: Spanish News Football News NJHS Page 5: Chantelle Chenault Spotlight Important Dates Varsity Cheerleading News Senior Bonfire Page 6: Academic UIL Jake Cortes Spotlight NHS News -- Blood Drive Veterans Day M Page 7: Andrea Edwards Spotlight Library News Darius Creppel Spotlight Page 8: December Birthdays Cross Country Art

18 Jacket Gazette Page 2 November 6, 2009 Girls Basketball The basketball girls recently had a Spaghetti Supper on Tuesday, October 26, It went great. They were raising money for their trip to a basketball tournament in Rockport. The girls are working hard on basketball after school. The Varsity and J.V. girls had a scrimmage November 3 rd against Rio Vista and they are having one November 7 th against Dublin/Axtell. Basketball Food Drive On Nov. 10th we are hosting the Hubbard girls in a basketball game. On this night we are working with the Junior National Honor Society to help gather canned good for the local food bank. We are offering a reduced price for anyone that brings 2 canned goods to the game. Two (2) canned goods gets an adult in the game for $2.00 and a student in the game for $1.00. We appreciate your support of all our student endeavors and look forward to seeing you at the game. If you have any questions, you can see Mrs. Parsons or Coach Doughty. THEATRE By: Dr. Beginning Monday, November 9th, the high school theater class will be practicing its play every day on the stage during 6th period. Please help keep traffic to a minimum at that time of day if you can. Also, people s voices out in the hall area by the front door really carry into the cafeteria. Our performance will be on Wednesday, December 16th around 8th period. By: Dree FFA News Meridian FFA members tagged in 20 lambs for Spring Major Stock Shows. Currently about 30 FFA members preparing and training for Leadership Developments events. Important Dates: -CTYF membership drive hamburger dinner 11/3/09 (6:00 p.m.) -Ft. Worth entries due 11/6/09 -Take up Christmas Fundraiser orders 11/9/09 -Robinson FFA Alumni Jackpot Clifton 11/14/09 -Waco District LDE s Robinson 11/16/09 (4:00p.m..) -Area VIII LDE s Hillsboro 11/21/09 -Major Hog Validation MHS 11/23/09 (3:30p.m.-6:30p.m.) -Major Show entries due 11/24/09 By: Taylor

19 Jacket Gazette Page 3 November 6, 2009 S e n i o r Spotlight Red Ribbon Rally Stephanie Draper was born in Crane City, Texas, on December 18, Her parents are Toni and Dewayne Draper. This is Stephanie's first year to attend Meridian ISD. She previously attended high school at Ranger High School. Her extracurricular activities she has participated in include golf and track. Stephanie s plan after high school is to attend the University of Texas. She currently works with the cluster kids. Her hobbies are running, and watching football. She likes the color orange and Texas college football. Her favorite song is "When You're Gone" and her favorite movie is "Remember the Titans." BY: JELLY :) Pledge to be Drug Free! Meridian Morgan Walnut Springs Whitney Yearbook Yearbooks are $50 and will be $55 when books are delivered in September For credit card orders, please visit You may also return an order form (see Mrs. Finstad) with cash or check payable to Meridian ISD Yearbook. Bring forms and payment to Mrs. Finstad. If you would like to place your order or pay online, please call Jostens at or By Amanda

20 Jacket Gazette Page 4 November 6, 2009 NJHS NEWS "Food for Families" begins November 9th and continues through November 20th. Competitions between classes: averaged cans per student to determine winner. Brownies and ice cream as prizes for classes that win. Prizes will be awarded on November 23RD or 24TH. Competition between faculty/staff: also average cans/team members participating. Losing team provides treats in the workroom for winning team on November 24TH (early release). Blue Light Specials will be announced--an item is drawn from the most needed list: the class and teacher team with the most (at that moment) wins a small candy treat. Teacher Teams Team Finstad/Allen Hastings Fields Lee Voss Berg Doughty Draper/Draper Vanzandt Finstad Massingill/mm Allen Mynarcik by Brandi Team S. Gann/Lohmer Crofts Starnes Ticer Avance S. Gann Ables Davis Norman Lohmer Sasser M. Gann Elkins Sutton Spanish News Someone asked Tell me more about the Day of the Dead. More than 500 years ago, Spanish Conquistadors observed Aztecs as they seemed to be mocking death. This tradition has merged with Catholic theology, and now on November 1 st and 2 nd of each year, there is a celebration of death, life, and rebirth. Known as All Saints Day and All Souls Day, celebrations vary depending on location. In Mexico, families gather at the cemetery bringing flowers and candles. They spend a day there, cleaning and decorating. This may include a picnic lunch and there are sometimes bands playing. In many homes altars are built to honor a loved one who has passed. The altar includes photos, food, candles, flowers, cut paper, and other decorations. Wind is represented with paper, fire with candles, and the earth with grains in food. Water is placed on the altar to quench the soul s thirst. Families await the return of their loved one s soul, to let them know for one night each year that they are never forgotten. by: Dree Football News The jackets put up a good fight against the Chilton pirates on Friday, October 23rd, but unfortunately came out with a loss. That loss just pumped up the jackets up even more to go over to Savoy on October 30th to dominate the Cardinal s On Friday, November 6th, the jackets will be go against the Goldthwaite Eagles!! Good luck jackets!!! The junior varsity played November 5th against Goldthwaite Eagle s competing for district champs; unfortunately the jackets lost The JV team accomplished a lot throughout this whole year. Great Job JV! The junior high boys did their best November 6th against Goldthwaite but they came out with a loss 52-14!!

21 Jacket Gazette Page 5 November 6, 2009 Senior Spotlight Chantelle Chenault was born on March 23 in Cleburne, Texas. She has attended Meridian since the 8th grade. Her parents are Mary Chenault and Robert Chenault whom she loves very much. She participates in Cross Country, Track, Theater arts, One Act Play, and Academic UIL. Her goal after High School is to move in with her father in Mississippi. She works on weekends at the Care Center in Clifton. Her hobbies are hanging out with friends, reading, and working out and being optimistic. Her floves to work out, and laugh with her family (especially her sister Holly)! Her favorite things to do are eating Chinese food, swimming, and having challenges in life. She would like to add that being in Meridian High School was an awesome experience, and she loved most of it! "But the best times that I remember were being in Mrs. Sasser s class. She is the best teacher ever and I will miss her very much! One more thing. Jackets Rock!!" By: Heather Smith IMPORTANT DATES: End of 2nd Six Weeks - November 13th Report Cards - November 19t Thanksgiving Holidays: Tuesday, November 24th (Early Release at 1:00 p.m.) Wednesday - Friday: November 25th-27th School Holiday Varsity Cheerleading News The black out pep rally is today!!!!!!!!!!! By: Heather Smith Senior Bonfire!!!! The senior bonfire was held on Wednesday,November 6th at the pasture beside the Ag barn.the band was there and played the Fight Song and the Meridian High School Song. By: Heather Smith

22 Jacket Gazette Page 6 November 6, 2009 Academic UIL Dates: Lampasas (speech and debate only) 10/31/09 Aledo (scholarship money for 1ST place winners) 12/5/09 Salado (speech and debate only) 12/12/09 Midway 1/15/10 Glen Rose 1/30/09 Grandview 2/6/10 Ennis (ready writing on 2/12/10) 2/13/10 Salado (speech and debate only) 2/27/10 Aledo 3/6/10 Note: If you have not turned in turned in a release from, please do so before you travel to your first event Lampasas Results Barker-Vaughn-1 win-2 loss Miller-Gebhardt-0 win-2 loss Ticer-Felan-1 win-1 loss Brandi Maegan ^_^ Senior Spotlight Jake Cortes was born in Chitré, Panama, on April 6, He has attended Meridian ISD since the 4th grade. His parents' names are Yhasmit and Richard Dasher. The extracurricular activities he has participated in were cross country and track. His plans after high school are undecided. He currently holds a job after school at El Jardin. His hobbies are hunting, and fishing. By:Stella =) Veterans Day November 11th Blood Drive The NHS will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, December 7, 2009 Why give? Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. That's a lot of blood. But only 5%of the eligeble US population donates blood in any given year. Healthy donors are the only source of blood. There are no current substitute. Give another prom, another graduation, give another day, another opportunity to live a life,...give the gift of life! Brandi Maegan ^_^ The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery. At 11:00 a.m., a color guard, made up of members from each of the military services, renders honors to America's war dead during a tradition-rich ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns. The ceremony takes place inside the Memorial Amphitheater.

23 Jacket Gazette Page 7 November 6, 2009 LIBRARY NEWS Senior Spotlight Andrea Katrice Edwards was born in Galveston, Texas, on September 20, 1991 to Gayle and Bernard Edwards. She has attended Meridian ISD her whole life. She participates in cross country, basketball, and track for the past four years. Her hobbies include hanging out with Megan and watching "Pineapple Express" and other funny movies. Her favorite food is Chinese. Her favorite song is "Good Morning Haters," and favorite quote is Live for yourself, and no one else. She plans on going to MCC to become a massage therapist. After Andrea graduates, she will miss everyone, especially Damian, Megan, and Shelby. By: Taylor Students and teachers-- we now have access to several online databases and the online Encyclopedia Britannica. Go to the following sites and see what a wonderful world of resources we have for research we have for researcher topics or other topics of interest: EBSCO username: yellow EBSCO password: jackets EBSCO username: yellow2 EBSCO password: jackets Thank all of you for the many books and video requests I have received. I have an order in process and will let you know when the new materials arrive and are processed for checkout. We wish you a wonderful day!!! Ms. Sutton, MHS Librarian SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Darius Creppel was born in Marroo, Louisiana, on March 31, He has been attending Meridian for 4 years. His parents are Felicia Johnson and Rodney Creppel. He participates in Computer Science UIL. His favorite hobbies are playing games on the computer, riding bikes and playing with his dog. He also likes to hang out with Diane, Amanda, and Kat. His favorite food is blue runner and red beans with fried shrimp. His favorite movies are The Stand and The Core. His plans after high school are to go to TSTC or Tarleton State. by *A.Y* TEACHER SPOTLIGHT COACH TODD DOUGHTY WAS BORN ON THE 19TH OF NOVEM- BER IN TEXAS CITY, TEXAS. HE IS MARRIED TO TAMMY, AND HAS TWO SONS NAMED BLAKE AND NICK. COACH DOUGHTY HAS A DOG AND 2 CATS. HIS HOBBIES ARE GOLF AND FISHING. HIS FAVORITE KIND OF FOOD IS MEXICAN. COACH DOUGHTY S FAVORITE QUOTE IS CHAR- ACTER CAN T BE SUMMONED IN A MOMENT OF CRISIS IF IT HAS BEEN COMPROMISED BY YEARS OF RATIONALIZATION. BEFORE COMING TO MERIDIAN COACH DOUGHTY TAUGHT AT NORTHWEST ISD, MALAKOFF ISD, MINEOLA ISD, AND THORNDALE ISD. HE GRADUATED FROM STEPHEN F. AUSTIN AND MAJORED IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ECONOMICS. HE IS CERTIFIED IN GOVT/ECO-PHYSICAL ED.

24 Jacket Gazette Page 8 November 6, 2009 December Birthdays Ryan Nieuwenhuis December 1 st Jorge Elias December 5 th Christian Radde December 5 th Dylan Williamson December 8 th Morgan Barker December 10 th Christopher Burke December 11 TH Ashley Cantrell December 13 th Ale Williams December 14 th Stephanie Draper December 18 th Edgar Vergara December18th Kara Schmidt December 20 th Levi Tweedle December 21 st Danielle Davalos December 22 nd Gabino Sarinana December 22 nd Nikki Valentine December 22 nd Sara Munoz December 25 th *Destin Rohrer December 25 th Trinton Jones December 29 th Blake Gebhardt December 30 th Katelyn Wallace December 30th By: Dree Cross Country The art classes this week are working on Art History Projects. Students are researching and portraying the artistic life of famous people in time. The Cross Country Team ran in their district meet on October 28th in Goldthwaite. As a team they finished third, received team medals, and advanced to regionals in Arlington on Friday, November 6th. Varsity medalists included Samantha Galloway (5th), Kasie Olivarri (10th), and Jonathan Lira (3rd). Good luck at regionals! The JV medalists were Jessica Parton 3 rd, Mica Carson 5 th, Andrea Edwards 6 th, and Haley Hallmark 7 th. The JV girls won the district meet and received team medals and a plaque. A R T By Andrea

25 "The Best and Getting Better" Jacket Gazette PRODUCED BY THE DESKTOP PUBLISHING CLASS AT MHS December 4, 2009 Volume 17, Issue #4 Counselor Index December 4, 2009 Meridian High School BLOOD DRIVE Monday, December 7, :30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. BUS Sign up with Mrs. Lohmer to donate your "perfect gift". By: Taylor News On December 7th, Hill College will complete registration for the spring semester classes. Students must have a 2200 on the last TAKS test with a 3 on the writing section to enroll. Students should come by the counselor s office for a checklist to be ready to enroll for classes. Payment will be required by January 4th. The school will pay $150 for classes taught at the academic center. Bosque County College Day will be December 9th at the Clifton Civic Center. The Explore Academic Test will be given to all 8th graders on December 11th beginning at 9:00 a.m. in computer lab 2. This is an exam to determine the college readiness of each student. Santa Grams And Merry Christmas!!! The NHS members are selling SantaGrams to be delivered on Friday, December 18th! The last day to order is Thursday, December 17th! See any NHS member to order. SantaGram only $.50 SantaGram with candy cane $1.00 Singing SantaGram with candy cane $2.00 Page 2: Annual Staff News January Birthdays Library News NJHS News Rebecca Green Spotlight Page 3: 8th Grade Academic UIL Page 4: Girls Basbketball Spanish News Art News Page 5: Mrs. Draper Spotlight Justin Gardner Spotlight Coach Berg Spotlight Cheerleading News Page 6: Cross Country Boys Basketball M Page 7: Trey FInch Spotlight FFA News Cheyne Guinn Sportlight Don't forget to check whether they have been naughty or nice! Page 8: 7th Grade Academic UIL

26 Jacket Gazette Page 2 December 4, 2009 Annual Staff Order your 2010 yearbook now! Check the h.s. section of our school website or see the yearbook staff. Srs. Ads & pridelines also available now! By: Heather Smith January Birthday Anissa Chapa Noemi Monrreal Brandon Haney Kelby Lewis Ethan Sharp Gabby Vasquez Whitney Finch Brandi Maher Alex Morrison Adrian Rapoz Jeremy Seay Jesus Castilleja Traci Creel Dayton Dean Mariah Mahoney Lindsey Prestwood Brandi Maegan ^.^ 1 ST 4 TH 5 TH 6 TH 12 TH 12 TH 14 TH 21 TH 21 TH 23 TH 23 TH 25 TH 28 TH 29 TH 29 TH 29 TH Library News Did you know that? Did you know that the Boston University Bridge (on Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts) is the only place in the world where a boat can sail under a train driving under a car driving under an airplane? By: Heather Smith NJHS Food Drive The 10th grade won brownies and ice cream with 528 of nonperishable. The teacher team of Ms. Gann and Mrs. Lohmer won with 1,805. A total of 1579 nonperishable items were collected from the high school and $ cash donations. Thanks to the Athletic Department for allowing admission to Basketball game discounted, and with donations to Helping Hands. Big thanks to Students,Staff, and Faculty for tremendous support! By: Heather Smith SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Rebecca Green was born on July 1, 1992 in Temple, Texas. She has attended Meridian her whole life. Her parent are William and Genivia Smith. She is in powerlifting, softball, and track. She was in band all the way up to her senior year and she played the clarinet. She is planning on going to college and studying psychology and sociology. She wants to help troubled kids with their problems. She wants to go to ACU or Wayland. She is currently working at Bunkhouse and she loves it. She loves just being herself and being outside. She loves little kids and she plans on having 2. She likes sour starbursts preferably Baja kind yummy Her close friends are Mica,,Steven, and Trey Bransom. She doesn t like it when people smack their food. She likes to read sometimes. By: Heather Smith

27 Jacket Gazette Page 3 December 4, 2009 JH Academic UIL Seth Barker Maps, Graphs, & Charts 3 rd team Kelsey Bracknell Social studies 3 rd team Tristen Carnley Art 5 th & 2 nd team Holly Chenualt Art 2 nd team Makenzie Hall Mathematics 2 nd team Number sense 1 st team Kacie Jones 8th Grade Art 1 st & 2 nd team Wyatt Lentschke Editorial writing 3 rd Impromptu speaking 3 rd Listing 1 st & 1 st team Maps, Graphs, & charts 5 th & 3 rd team Mathematics 1 st & 2 nd team Modern oratory 5 th Science 2 nd & 2 nd team Brannon Love Calculator Applications 2 nd & 1 st team Number Sense 2 nd & 1 st team Alex Morrison Listening 1 st team Maps, Graphs, & Charts 6 th & 3 rd team Science 2 nd team Social Studies 1 st & 3 rd team Dani Munoz Calculator Applications 5 th & 1 st team Wendy Orozco Dictionary skills 4 th & 2 nd team Number Sense 1 st team Social Studies 3 rd team Laura Orozco Calculator Applications 2 nd & 1 st team Dictionary Skills 2 nd team Mathematics 2 nd &2 nd team Adrian Rapoz Art 5 th & 2 nd team Ethan Sharp Impromptu Speaking 6 th Listening 1 st team Katelyn Wallace Dictionary Skills 3 rd & 2 nd team Science 2 nd team Spelling 5 th Tara Warren Art 2 nd team Kiley Word Impromptu Speaking 4 th Oral Reading 4 th

28 Jacket Gazette Girls Basketball The Varsity girls and J.V girls are working hard on basketball after school. The girls have been playing well. The Varsity girls will be playing in a tournament in Rockport December 3-5.Wish them luck!!!! by *A.Y* Page 4 December 4, 2009 Spanish COLLAGES ART ART STUDENTS ARE WORKING ON WATERCOLOR CHRISTMAS CARDS TO GIVE TO THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. Christmas Fact One of the most popular Christmas songs, Jingle Bells was actually written for Thanksgiving! by *A.Y* Spanish Class Christmas tree

29 Jacket Gazette Page 5 December 4, 2009 Senior Spotlight Teacher Spotlight Teacher Spotlight Mrs. Draper Mrs. Draper was born in Crane, Texas on December 1st. She has one brother, Larry, three kids, Marcus, Allison, and Stephanie, one grandchild, Madyson, and her husband, Dewayne. She has two cats, Mojo and Colt. Her hobbies include scrapbooking, and watching college football. Her favorite movie is While you were sleeping and her favorite actress is Sandra Bullock, and her favorite author is Nora Roberts. She likes Mexican food. Before coming to Meridian Mrs. Draper worked as the secretary at Ranger High School. By: Taylor C H E E R L E A D I N G NEWS CHEERLEADERS ARE PREPARING TO CHEER FOR DISTRICT BASKET- BALL GAMES. Justin Gardner was born on the 28th of June 1991 in Clifton, Texas. He has attended Meridian all his life. His parent s names are Tonia Feagely and John Langley. His siblings include Ashlyn Feagley, Ella, Randi, and Kaylee Langley. He has two dogs named Sister and Pete. His hobbies are hunting and fishing. His favorite shows are "Heehaw" and "Big Joe Polka Show" and his favorite movies are "Young Guns", "Tombstone" and "Varsity Blues." His favorite actor is Kurt Russell and favorite actress is Pamela Anderson. Favorite quote is It s not how hard you get hit and fall down-- it's how many times you get up on your feet and just keep fighting back." His plans after High School are to become an underwater welder. He currently holds a job as a ranch manager and farmer. He will miss Justin Harris and Damian Allen. By: Stella Christmas break!!!! We are getting out early at 1:00 on Friday the 18th. Christmas vacation is Dec. 21-Jan. 1. By: Heather Smith Coach Berg was born in Pasadena, Texas. His family includes his wife, Christy, son, Andrew, and daughter, Allie. He has two pets: a cat named Panther that he has had for 16 years and a dog named T.J. that he has had for a year. His hobbies are reading and outdoor activities. His favorite movie is "MASH" and actor is Mel Gibson. His favorite food includes Steak and Potatoes, and BBQ. His favorite quote is Its not about me. It never has been. It never will be. He taught at Thorndale ISD before coming to Meridian High School. He graduated from Baylor University where he majored in B.S. in Education. He is certified in Health Physical Education Reading and Composite History. By: Stella

30 Jacket Gazette Page 6 December 4, 2009 REGIONAL CROSS COUNTRY MEET Team Meridian Finished position-12 Samantha Galloway 39th Time- 14:12 Kasie Olivarri 51th Time- 14:24 Jessica Parton 97th Time 15:25 Kimber Koonsman 107th Time 15:43 Mykala Madison 111th Time- 15:48 Lindsey Prestwood 114th Time- 15:52 Angelica Alvizo 130th Time- 16:17 There were173 girls competing. Jonathan Lira 21th Time-18:19 There were 175 boys competing. The girls' team and Johnathan had fun! We're ready for next year! BY: Jelly :) BASKETBALL (: Varsity Boys!! Damian Allen Sr. Shane Guinn Sr. Trey Finch Sr. Kevin Anderson Sr. Joe Winkler Sr. Cody Smith Jr. Scotty Allen Jr. Justin Guerrero Soph. Colton Bowers Soph. (Varsity) Nov. 23 against Bynum Won (JV) Nov. 23 against Bynum Won (Varsity) Dec. Coolidge Won (JV) Lampasas Lost JV Boys! Jonathan Felan Jr. Billy Miller Soph. Jeremy Seay Soph. Albert Flores Soph. Colton Bowers Soph. Rafael Rodriguez Fr. Jonathan Lira Fresh. Jordan Felan Fresh. Ryan Nieuwenhuis Fr. Jorge Flores Fresh. Jacob Smith Fresh. Blake Gebhardt Fresh. Colton Felan Fresh. Dylan Williamson Fresh. Will Spear Fresh. The Varsity and JV Boys have been putting 100% of their effort during the period and after school! We will be seeing good things coming up! The Varsity Boys will be playing in a Hamilton tournament Dec GO JACKETS!! BY: Jelly :) JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL The Junior High Boys have been working really hard since Basketball season started!! On Nov. 23 the 7th grade boys Deleon but lost On the 8th grade they also lost against Deleon. The game was supposed to be played on Nov. 30 was cancelled. The boys are playing in the Hico Touranment Dec Also on the Dec. 14 they will be Gorman!! GOOD LUCK JACKETS!!! BY: JELLY :) BASKETBALL GO JACKETS!!

31 Jacket Gazette Page 7 December 4, 2009 Senior Spotlight David Christopher Finch 3 rd was born November 2 nd 1991 in Amarillo, Texas. He has attended Meridian ISD for 6 years, and his parents are David and Tonya Finch. His extracurricular activities include football, basketball, baseball, tennis, FFA, and NHS. After high school David plans on going to college at Texas A&M for a business degree and later on becoming a g a m e a n d s i m u l a t i o n programmer. His hobbies are hunting, fishing, and computers. Some of David s favorites are chilling with the guys, Dr. Pepper, pizza and Mexican food, "NCIS" and "Bones." By: Andrea Edwards FFA Dates and Information CTYF membership drive hamburger dinner 11/3/09 Ft. Worth entries due 11/6/09 Take up Christmas Fundraiser orders 11/9/09 Robinson FFA Alumni Jackpot Clifton 11/14/09 Waco District LDE s Robinson 11/16/09 (4:00 p.m.) Area VIII LDE s 11/21/09 Hillsboro Major Hog Validation MHS 11/23/09 (3:30 6:30 p.m.) Major Show entries due 11/24/09 State LDE s Huntsville 12/4-5/09 CTYF Steer Validation Dr Mark s 1/6/10 (2:30-6:00 p.m.) Ft. Worth Heifer 1/21-25/10 Ft. Worth lambs and goats 1/27-31/10 By: Andrea Edwards C h e y n e G u i n n S e n i o r S p o t l i g h t H e w a s b o r n o n February 20, 1992, in Fort Worth, Texas. He has attended Meridian ISD for the following grades, k-4 th then 7 th -12 th.. His parents are Chuck and Cheryl Guinn. Cheyne is a very active student. He competes in football, basketball, baseball, golf, and academic UIL for history. He is also in FFA, NHS, and FCA. After high school he is planning to attend A&M to be a civil Engineer. With this he will be able to do things like build bridges and dams. He works as a lifeguard at the Meridian City Pool during the summer. He has many amazing hobbies which include watching "TWILIGHT", playing xbox, pumping the irons. He is also lead guitar for the air band "Handle With Care." B y : D r.

32 Jacket Gazette Page 8 December 4, 2009 JH Academic UIL TH Grade Darren Arnold: Calculator Applications 1ST and 1ST team Listening 6TH Jared Childers: Science 4TH and 2ND team Austin Petty: Social Studies 4TH Morgan Poston: Calculator Application 1ST and 1ST team Nick Doughty: Science 2ND and 2ND team Social Studies 6TH Yajaira Garcia: Oral Reading 4TH Bailey Jay: Art 2ND team Caitlin Malott: Art 2ND team Christian Radde: Maps, Graphs & Charts 4TH Ready Writing 4TH Spelling 6TH Brandy Vailes: Dictionary Skills 5TH and 3RD team Maps, Graphs & Charts 2ND Morgan Williams: Editorial Writing 1ST Candace McCamey: Art 2ND team Calculator Application 6TH and 1ST team Dictionary Skills 3RD team Editorial Writing 2ND Courtney McCamey: Dictionary Skills 6TH and 3RD team