"The Best and Getting Better" Jacket Gazette PRODUCED BY THE DESKTOP PUBLISHING CLASS AT MHS January 22, 2010 Volume 17, Issue #5 Index January 22, 2010 MHS BLOOD DRIVE Monday, February 1, 2010 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. BUS Sign up with Mrs. Lohmer to donate! Sign-up sheet located outside Computer Lab 1. Give the gift of life to 3 people! By Dree Counselor News Wow! I can t believe we are half-way through the school year. The last week of January we will begin this year s round of TAKS testing. The sophomores will take a field test for ELA on January 27th. More details later. All students that plan to play sports in college must have their ACT/ SAT scores sent to NCAA. This can be done when you complete the application for the exam.. Seniors should be busy completing their plans for college including scholarship applications, pell grant (FAFSA), and housing. All these activities can be done in my office online, so come by and let s take care of it during activity period. By: Taylor Gallier Page 2: Jennifer Heartsill Spotlight Student Photo Contest Sara Munoz Spotlight Page 3: Powerlifting News Boys Basketball News Kimber Koonsman Spotlight Page 4: Seth McElyea Spotlight Kaylee Kuydendall Spotlight Theatre News Varsity Cheerleader News Page 5: Book & Brain Prom Megan Poston Spotlight Academic UIL Valentine Grams The NHS members are sellingvalentine Grams to be delivered on Friday, February 12th! The last day to order is Thursday, February 11th! See any NHS member to order. Valentine Gram only $.50 Valentine CandyGram $1.00 Singing Valentine CandyGram $2.00 Milk or White Chocolate Rose $1.00 Page 6: FFA News Steven McElyea Spotlight Girls Basketball News M Page 7: February Birthdays Aceademic Thursdays Sophomore Fundraiser Page 8: Rebecca Roberts Spotlight Library News In Case of Bad Weather Annual Staff News
Jacket Gazette Page 2 January 22, 2010 Senior Spotlight Jennifer Heartsill was born November 19, 1991, in Clifton, Texas. She has attended Meridian ISD since Kindergarten. Her mom is Debbie Vaughn. She participates in tennis, golf, band, NHS, Academic UIL, and Pals. In band she plays the Alto Sax and she is learning the Trumpet. In Academic UIL, she participates in Debate, Literary Criticism, Journalism, and Social Studies. After high school she plans to go totexas A&M and become a lawyer. She is currently working at Meridian Abstract and Title Company. Her hobbies are jamming on her guitar. Her favorite music is Rock Music & ninjas. By: Heather Smith Student Photo Competition Attention Students! Grab your cameras and start shooting for the 2010 Bosque Arts Center Photography Guild. The contests is sponsored by Gearench and Promit. There will be cash awards!! Who can enter? Any Bosque County student is eligible? When is the deadline? March 5, 2010. What are the awards? Judging categories by grade (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12). Ribbons and cash awards for 1st ($20), 2nd ($10), 3rd ($5) in each category. Overall Judge s Choice ($25) and Popular Choice ($30) Awards. By: Heather Smith Senior Spotlight Sara Munoz was born December 25, 1991, in Cleburne,Texas. She has attended Meridian ISD since Headstart. Her parents are Pedro and Dolores Munoz. Sara has participated in tennis. Her plan after high school are to attend MCC. Sara is currently working at Zapata s and caring for elderly people. Her hobbies are to spend time with her family, friends and her boyfriend. Also she loves shopping, watching movies, roller skating, bowling, and playing cards. Sara loves to spend time with her boyfriend and also enjoys getting her nails done. BY: JELLY :)
Jacket Gazette Page 3 January 22, 2010 Power lifting News Members are Mica Carson Brandi Maher Jenifer Parton Silvia Martinez Steven McElyea Kevin Anderson Kyle Jaeger Scotty Shartle Jeremy Seay Jesus Pinion `Tiffany Smith Brook Simmons On Saturday, January 16th, they had a meet in Bosqueville. Results are as follows for their weight divisions: Boys: 1st Kevin Anderson (181 wt) 1st Jesus Pinon (275 wt) 2nd Scotty Shartle (240 wt) 3rd Steven McElyea (132 wt) 3rd Jeremy Seay (148 wt) 4th Place Team Girls: 1st Silvia Martinez 3rd Mica Carson 4th Tiffany Smith 5th Rebecca Green 4th Place Team by A.Y *SENIOR SPOTLIGHT* Kimber Koonsman was born on August 10, 1992, in Clifton, Texas. She has been attending Meridian since preschool. Her parents are Rickey and Kim Koonsman. She participates in cross country, basketball, softball, track, FFA, NHS, FCA, Yearbook, and PALS. After school she plans on majoring in kinesiology teacher and coach at Stephen F. Austin and playing on the Lady Jacks basketball team. Her hobbies are playing basketball, hanging with friends, jammin out to Kelli Pickler and watching movies and shopping!!!! Her favorite foods are chicken fried steak and chili dogs. Her favorite movies are Remember the Titans and The Little Rascals. She loves zebra print, polka dots, and peace signs!!! :) by A.Y [BOYS BASKETBALL] Varsity and Junior Varsity boys are working very hard and they have recently started their district games!!! On Tuesday January. 5th Varsity Boys played Valley Mills and lost 68 to 50, Scoring- Meridian: Justin Guerrero 3 4-5 10, Colton Bowers 3 0-2 8, Joe Barrett Winkler 10 6-8 26, Junior Varsity boys are also working hard and are dedicated to their games. Everybody come out and support your Varsity and Junior Varsity Yellow Jackets in the start of their district games!!!!!!!!!! BY:A.Y.
Jacket Gazette Page 4 January 22, 2010 Seth Allen McElyea Senior Spotlight Seth was born in Dallas, Texas on February 22, 1992. His parents are Jimmy and Lori McElyea. He has attended Meridian ISD since the first grade. He participates and has participated in many extracurricular activities including football, power lifting, the 200, 400, and high jump in track, band, and Academic UIL. He is also in yearbook and PALS. His plans after high school are going to college at ADMA in Los Angeles, California. He currently has a job on Saturdays working at the Cleburne Sale Barn with Destin Rohrer. His hobbies are piano playing in the Meridian High School's band Handle with Care. His favorites are hanging out with his best friend and his girlfriend. His favorite movie is "The Hangover," and favorite actor is Will Ferrell. He has a twin named Steven. His favorite movie quote is live long and prosper and bacon. Senior Spotlight Kaylee Kuykendall Kaylee Kuykendall was born May 28, 1992, to Kristy Kuykendall in Clifton, Texas. She has attended Meridian ISD since Pre-K. Kaylee participates in cross country, basketball, softball, FFA, and participated in cheerleading. After high school she plans to go to college and play ball and study to become a Vet Tech. She loves getting crunk and hanging out with friends especially Megan and Andrea. Her favorite quote is NEVER LET THE FEAR OF STRIKING OUT KEEP YOU FROM PLAY- ING THE GAME. By: Taylor Theater news The theater class has been working on a play for the elementary. We are redoing the little red riding hood. The date of the play has not been set, but will be scheduled in the next few weeks. The actors are Seth-little red Destin-wolf Tiffany-grandma Kenzi-narrator Cassidy-mom Colton-banana Chantelle-lumberjack By: Destin Rohrer Cheerleader News The cheerleaders have started cheering once again, but this time they are rooting for the basketball teams. They will be cheering at all the district games for basketball. By: Destin Rohrer By: Destin Rohrer
Jacket Gazette Page 5 January 22, 2010 The Book & Brain University arrived at Meridian High School on Tuesday, January 19th for grades 7-11. The week long sessions are a complete hands-on approach to help students learn how to evaluate and master all types of standardized reading assessments. "With new academic demands on standardized assessments, Book and Brain Consulting, Inc. has a different and brand new way to address higherorder thinking. The answer: Training for both students and teachers. By modeling, using hands-on techniques, and introducing higher-level concepts at The Book and Brain University in fun and exciting ways, students have a jump start in understanding technical reading and evaluating evidence correctly. Teachers find this method simple to understand (and easy to translate into correct instruction in the classroom). Students are more motivated with an overall plan to attack: Book or Brain!" (http://www.bookandbrain.com/) by Brandi Maher JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM The Junior-Senior Prom is scheduled for Saturday, April 17th. Signups are in the office if you plan to attend. If your date is not a junior or senior at Meridian High School, the ticket cost will be $15. Senior Spotlight Megan Lynn Poston was born June 16, 1992 in Waco, Texas. She is the daughter of Greg and Tami Poston. She has attended Meridian ISD since kindergarten. Her extracurricular activities include cross country, basketball, softball, track, FFA, NHS, FCA, and participated in cheerleading, and yearbook. After high school she plans to attend MCC for basics then A&M for Vet School to later on become a Vet. She s currently unemployed. Her hobbies include playing sports with friends, playing Just Dance. Chillin' with her BFFE Drea and going out to eat at Bunkhouse and El Jardin. Her favorite food to eat is shrimp alfredo. Her favorite artist is Lil Wayne, and her favorite quote is I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Phil 4:13. By: Drea (: UIL Practice Meets Glen Rose 1/30/10 Grandview 2/6/10 Ennis 2/13/10 Salado 2/27/10 Aledo 2/6/10 Individuals are responsible for signing up, and anyone who signs up and drops out after the deadline will be responsible for the entry fee. At the Saturday, January 16th UIL practice meet at Midway High School, the Cross-X team of Jennifer Heartsill and Morgan Barker made it to the quarterfinals! Congratulations! By: Drea (:
Jacket Gazette Page 6 January 22, 2010 ~FFA NEWS~ The Upcoming Stock Shows Ft. Worth Heifer 1/21-1/25/10 Ft. Worth lambs and goats 1/27-1/31/10 Ft. Worth Barrows 2/2-2/5/10 San Antonio Heifers 2/9-2/13/10 San Antonio set 1 Hogs 2/12/10-2/15/10 San Antonio lambs 2/15-2/18/10 San Antonio Set 2 Hogs 2/16-2/19/10 National FFA Week 2/20-2/26/10 San Angelo lambs and goats 2/20-2/21/10 San Angelo hogs 2/21-2/26/10 BY: JELLY :) Senior Spotlight Steven Lee McElyea was born February 22,1992, in Dallas, Texas. He has attended Meridian since 1st grade. Parents are Jimmy and Lori McElyea. Steven has participated in football, powerlifting, baseball, tennis, track (mile, 2 mile, and pole-vault), FCA, and Academic UIL. He plans to be a coach or a physiologist. He wants to attend UNT and take college while he is in the Army. His hobbies include playing the piano with Kenzie, playing football, Madden (because he thinks he s a beast), power lifting, paintball, and is the drummer for Meridian High School rock band Handle with Care. His best friends are Rebecca Danielle Green, Kenzie Jill Shelby, and Mica Carson. Favorite things are orange juice, "Hangover," Coldplay, and of course, Dinosaurs! By Brandi Maegan Varsity Girls Basketball Hubbard- 28 Meridian- 34 Hico- 58 Meridian- 48 Bosqueville- 17 Meridian- 50 Comanche- 34 Meridian- 48 Santo- 39 Meridian 44 Hico- 54 Meridian- 51 Marlin- 42 Meridian-75 Crawford- 32 Meridian- 43 Coolidge- 13 Meridian- 58 Goliad- 36 Meridian-67 Elgin-49 Meridian- 37 Ingleside-56 Meridian-55 John Paul-59 Meridian- 47 Bruceville Eddy-27 Meridian-64 Glen Rose-44 Meridian-48 Graford-15 Meridian- 43 Red Oak Life-8 Meridian- 77 Jonesboro-34 Meridian- 77 Dublin-33 Meridian- 53 Itasca-34 Meridian- 50 Whitney-44 Meridian- 56 Valley Mills-44 Meridian- 53 By: Heather Smith Junior High Girls Basketball 7th Grade Evant 2 Meridian 29 Hico 11 Meridian 17 Gorman 10 Meridian 42 Evant 9 Meridian- 41 Whitney- 8 Meridian 10 8th Grade Evant- 14 Meridian 27 Hico 20 Meridian 9 Tolar- 16 Meridian 8 Gorman- 29 Meridian- 16 Evant 31 Meridian 18 By: Heather Smith Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Goldwaite 43 Meridian- 25 By: Heather Smith
Jacket Gazette Page 7 January 22, 2010 February Birthdays Monica Villarreal 2nd Kasie Olivarri 5th Jonathan Lira 11th Chance Henderson 14th Blake Gomez 15th Rebecca Flippin 18th Yajaira Garcia 18th Cheyne Guinn 20th Seth McElyea 22nd Steven McElyea 22nd Austin Petty 22nd Samantha Polley 22nd Karla Flores 23rd Seth Barker 24th Joseph Madson 24th Mykala Madson 24th Alex Hightower 26th Kamree Kuykendall 27th By: Taylor Thursdays are academic UIL practice nights! Talk to your academic UIL coach and sign-up to attend! Sophomore Fundraiser--Glamour Shots Sophomores are selling coupons for a photography session plus the Sepia Portrait for only $10 ($89.95 value) which entitles you to a portrail session and a free 10x13 photo. Portrait session appointments will be scheduled before February 27 th. Pictures will be taken on the weekend of February 27th. Please be sure to be at your appointment 30 minutes before your appointment! See any sophomore to buy a coupon!
Jacket Gazette Page 8 January 22, 2010 Senior Spotlight!!! Bekka Roberts was born August 8, 1991, in Cleburne, Texas. She has attended Meridian ISD for Pre-k 1st and 11th 12th. Her parent s are Debbie and Danny Roberts. She participates in FFA.Her career goal after School is nursing. She might go to Hill or MCC. She is currently working at pak a sack in Walnut Springs. Her hobbies are hanging out with friends, working, going shopping and just having fun. Her favorite color is lime green, her favorite movie is Hangover, her favorite food is pizza, and her favorite music is country rap. By: Stella Library News!!!! Hello everyone- I wanted to remind you of the following things: First, I am taking suggestions of books and other material that you would like purchased for the library. Think about favorite authors, specific titles, or instructionrelated videos/dvd s. Secondly, please let me know if you have found our free database helpful in your research or as a supplement to classroom instruction. Remember the database is found at the following address and has the login indicated below: http://web.esc20.net/access EBSCO Username: yellow EBSCO Password: jackets Using this information you can access the database at home or any where you can access the internet. We wish you a great week. Teresa Sutton, District Librarian IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER... The following television and radio stations will provide information on Meridian ISD closings and late starts in the event of bad weather. Television Channels KXAS TV Ch.5-DFW KTVT TV Ch.11-DFW KCEN TV Ch.6-WACO KWTX TV Ch.10- WACO KXXV TV Ch.25- WACO Radio Channels KWTX AM 1230 KBGO FM 95.7 KWTX FM 97.5 WACO FM 100 KBRQ FM 102.5 KWOW FM 104.1 (SPANISH) Annual Staff!!!! Order your yearbooks now!!! You can order them now online at www.jostenyearbooks.com!!!!!
"The Best and Getting Better" Jacket Gazette PRODUCED BY THE DESKTOP PUBLISHING CLASS AT MHS March 12, 2010 Volume 17, Issue #6 SENIOR Index SUPERLATIVES March 12, 2010 Mr. and Miss MHS Joe Barrett Winkler and Kimber Koonsman Most Likely to Win An Oscar Seth McElyea & Bailee Bench Most Likely to Be on America's Most Wanted Justin Young & Tabatha Walker Rock the Runway Damian Allen & Chantelle Chenault Most Unique Hunter Abdnor & Kara Schmidt Commander-in-Chief Joe Barrett Winkler & Morgan Barker Most Artistic Hunter Abdnor & Mica Carson Best Chops Joe Barrett Winkler & McKenzie Shelby Most Likely to Be Featured on ESPN Damian Allen & Kimber Koonsman Best Personality Steven McElyea & McKenzie Shelby Most Likely to Win the Daytona 500 Justin Young & Dakota Baxter Cheerleading News Varsity cheerleading tryouts for the 2010-11 squad were held on March 10th. Results are as follows: Lindsey Prestwood Tannah Malott Brook Simmons Katelyn Bench Makensie Hall Katelyn Wallace Tristen Carnley Kamree Kuykendall Tara Warren Mascot: Haley Hallmark By: Dreee March 15-19 Page 2: Justin Young Senior Spotlight Softball News Annual News Page 3: Golf Schedule Tiffany Smith Spotlight Art News Tennis Schedule Page 4: Track Schedule Prom 2010 Joe Barrett Winkler Spotlight Class Favorites Page 5: Powerlifting News Tabatha Walker Spotlight Counselor News Academic UIL News NHS News Page 6: March/April BIrthdays FFA News Baseball Schedule M Page 7: McKenzie Shelby Spotlight Lady Jacket Flight Ends Page 8: Track News Story Band News
Jacket Gazette Page 2 March 12, 2010 Softball News Justin Dwayne Young was born on the 18th of October, 1991, in Clifton, Texas. His parents are Jim and Melissa Young. He participates in football and track. In track the events he participates in are the 100 meter dash, sprint relay, 200 meter dash, and the 800 meter relay. He plans to join the Marines after high school. Justin currently holds a job after school at Brookshire s which he has held for 2 years. His hobbies are hunting and fishing. His favorite movie is "Never Back Down", food is sea food, and he also enjoys hanging out with friends. The girls have been working really hard as you can tell by their 8 victories and 2 losses. They recently played in the Hico tournament and placed 2nd over all. They also played in the Valley Mills tournament and placed 3rd over all. This weekend the girls will be playing in the Fort Worth South West Tournament. Show support for the girls and go to the games! Lady Jackets Megan Poston Sr. Kaylee K Sr. Kara Schmidt Sr. Mica Carson Sr. Makenzie Shelby Sr. Kimber Koonsman Sr. Taylor Townley Jr. Tannah Malott Jr. Tiffany Allen So. Haley Hallmark So. Alex Hightower So. Brook Simmons Fr. Hannah Kelley Fr. Sara Mize Fr. SCHEDULE March 12 Rosebud-Lott vs. Meridian 6:00 p.m. March 23 *Goldthwaite vs. Meridian 5:00 p.m. March 26 *Gorman vs. Meridian 5:00 p.m. March 30 *Evant vs. Meridian in Evant at 5:00p.m. Annual News! Meridian High School Yearbook Ads are on sale now!!! See any yearbook staff to buy one. Order your yearbook 24/7 (twenty-four seven) at jostensyearbooks.com. By: Stella :) By: Stella :)
Jacket Gazette Page 3 March 12, 2010 Golf Schedule BY: BM Date Team Golf Course City February 22 Boys/Girls Squaw Valley Glen Rose March 1 Boys/Girls Squaw Valley Glen Rose March 8 Boys/Girls Squaw Valley Glen Rose March 15 Boys/Girls Spring Break (PR) - Comanche (Par)(Lake Waco) Waco March 22 Boys Bosque Valley Meridian March 23 Girls Bosque Valley Meridian March 29 Boys/Girls Lake Waco, Waco Tri-Meet Waco April 7 Boys/Girls Lake Waco, Waco (District) Waco April 14 Boys/Girls Par (District) Comanche April 19-20 Boys/Girls Shady Oaks (Regional) Baird May 10-11 Boys/Girls Morris Williams (State) Austin Art Class The art classes are working on Sculptures and Scratch Art. By: Heather Smith Tennis Schedule March 9th (TBA) March 25th (Waco) March 5th & 12th Granbury District By: Heather Smith Senior Spotlight Tiffany Smith was born on August 6,1991, in San Antonio, Texas, to Janice and Wade Smith. She has attended Meridian ISD for 12 years. She has participated in Powerlifting and Track: Shot Put and Disc. Her plans after high school are to get a job and go to college at MCC or Dallas Baptist University. Her hobbies are hanging with her family and Scotty, watching movies, going out to eat, and babysitting her Nephew. Her favorite food and drink is Chicken Express and Big Red. Her favorite movies are scary movies. Her favorite stuff to do is hanging out with her family, watch football. Her favorite color is pink. By: Heather Smith
Jacket Gazette Page 4 March 12, 2010 Meridian Yellow Jacket Track Schedule 2010 High School 2/25 Riesel Invitational 3/4 Hico Invitational 3/11 Tolar Invitational 3/27 Meridian Invitational 4/1 Goldthwaite Invitational 4/8 Meridian District 4/15 Strawn Area 4/24 Meridian Reg. Qualifier 5/3-4 Abilene Regionals 5/14/15 Austin State Junior High 3/5 Hico Invitational 3/12 Tolar Invitational 3/22 Goldthwaite Invitational 3/29 Bosqueville Zone 4/12 Tolar District By: Taylor 2010 PROM "Hollywood Nights" Saturday, April 17th 7 p.m. - midnight "The Forum" at Whitney Grand March 5 p.m. Courthouse Senior Spotlight Joe Barrett Winkler Joe was born on March 11th in Clifton, Texas, to David and Margaret Winkler. He has attended Meridian ISD all his life. He participates in football, basketball, baseball, golf, NHS, Academic UIL (debate and math), and PALS. After high school Joe plans to attend Texas A&M. His hobbies include sports, hunting, fishing, and Xbox. His favorite things are "Ice Age", "Avatar", "The Hangover", and peanut butter. By: Taylor Class Favorites 7th grade Courtney McCamey Jarren Brooks 8th grade Tara Warren Alex Morrison 9th grade Jennifer Parton Chance Henderson 10th grade Felix Reynoso Billy Miller 11th grade Angelica Alvizo Jesus Piñon 12th grade McKenzie Shelby Steven McElyea
Jacket Gazette Page 5 March 12, 2010 Power lifting Super Heavy weights Jesus Pinon with 1600lbs qualified for regional s. All six boys qualified for Regional s. The Regional meet will be held at Waco La Vega high school on March 13, 2010. In the Fairfield Meet Jesus Pinon got 1st in region and in state in the Super Heavy Weights Class. Squat- 610lbs. Bench-415lbs. Dead Lift- 575lbs. Jonathan Lira in the 114 Weight Class got 5th Place. Dead Lift- 310lbs. Bench-145lbs. Squat- 280lbs. Jeremy Seay in the 148 Weight Class Squat- 420lbs. Bench- 245lbs. Dead Lift- 395lbs. Edgar Vergara in the 148 Weight Class Squat- 400lbs. Bench- 245lbs. Dead Lift- 395lbs. Jeremy and Edgar tied for 9th Place. As for the girls Silvia Martinez competed in Regional s Saturday, March 6th, 2010 in Elgin TX. BY: JELLY (: Tabatha Walker was born on the 5th of November, 1991, in Stephenville, Texas. She has attended Meridian all her life. Her parents are Mike and Mary Walker. Her plan after school is to be a graphic designer. Her hobbies are singing, shopping, swimming, hanging with friends and playing with her dogs. Her favorite food is strawberries, rapper is lil Wayne, color is pink, and movie is "Never Back Down." NHS News As part of their community service, Joe Barrett Winkler and Cheyne Guinn helped clean up after the Meridian Library Fundraiser dinner. A trash pickup is scheduled for March 24th at 3:30 p.m. The next scheduled NHS meeting is on Wednesday, April 7th. Counselor News Thanks to everybody that cheerfully helped to make last week as stress free as possible. Students, I know you did well. I am really looking forward to going somewhere REALLY COOL. I know you blew the top off the TAKS! By: BM This week in Academic UIL, Mr. Davis held a meeting with district competitors. Next week is the CX Sstate Debate Meet held on March 14th and 15th in Austin. Competing in this meet will be Jennifer Heartsill and Morgan Barker. The District UIL Meet will be held on March 29th through the 31st. We here at the Jacket Gazette would like to wish all competing members of the UIL team GOOD LUCK!. By: DR
Jacket Gazette Page 6 March 12, 2010 March Birthdays: Dakota Baxter TJ Allen Juan Galindo Kaycie Crawford Cassidy Menger Michael Rasberry Dax Gann Anselmo Reynoso Dakota Hall Jonathon Felan Hunter Abnor Estella Sarinana Christina Ticer Joe Barrett Winkler Alyssa Godwin Morgan Poston Chantelle Chenault Darren Arnold Nick Prestwood Miguel Estrada April Birthdays: 1st 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 6th 6th 7th 10th 11th 16th 16th 17th 20th 21st 23rd 26th 27th 30th Mason Halloway 1st John Reyes 3rd Bryce Haney 5th Jake Cortes 6th Caroline Brady 8th Chenoa Creppel 8th Mica Carson 9th Sonya Mendoza 15th Jesus Garza 16th Brianna Dominguez 17th Laura Orozco 22nd Angel Maldonado-Martinez 28th FFA NEWS 3/8-3/12/10 Houston Lambs 3/12-3/15/10 Houston wave 1 hogs 3/16-3/19/10 Houston wave 2 hogs 3/17-3/21/10 Houston Heifers 3/19-3/21/10 Star of Texas lambs/goats 3/24/10 MCC Invitational CDE's 3/23-3/25/10 Star of Texas Hogs 3/25/10 TSU Invitational CDE's 3/25-3/27/10 Star of Texas Heifers 3/26/10 Texas State CDE's 3/26/10 Star of Texas Market Auction 3/27/10 A&M Invitational CDE's 4/1/10 SFA Invitational CDE's 4/6/10 CTYF lamb, goat, hog tag in Cranfills Gap & Meridian 3-4 p.m. /4:30-6 p.m. 4/7/10 Area VIII CDE's Stephenville 4/10/10 Area VIII Meats CDE A&M BASEBALL SCHEDULE March 4-6 @Whitney tournament TBA March 9 @Evant V-5p.m. JV- 4:30p.m. March 11-13 @Dublin tournament TBA March 12 Holland V-6:30p.m. JV-4:30p.m. March 22 Tolar JV-6p.m. March 23 Rio Vista V-5p.m. March 25 @Glen Rose JV-6:30 March 26 OPEN March 30 @Itasca V-5p.m. @ Covington JV-5p.m. April 6 Tolar V-5p.m. JV-7p.m. April 9 *Covington V-5p.m. BY: Destin Rohrer By: Heather Smith
Jacket Gazette Page 7 March 12, 2010 Senior Spotlight Mckenzie Shelby was born November 26, 1991 in Arlington, Texas. She was homeschooled till 7TH grade then has attended Meridian ISD ever since. Her parents are Dan and Jenea Shelby. Her extracurricular activities she has participated in are Cross Country, Softball, Track, FCA, Yearbook, and PALS. After high school Mckenzie wants to be a photographer/actress/ missionary. She s going to attend Ramah Ministry School. Her hobbies include watching movies, playing guitar, piano, cello, singing, and reading. Favorites: Movie: August Rush TV Show: Saturday Night Live Food: Mexican Color: Yellow Person: JESUS CHRIST! Lady Jackets Flight Ends By Billy Miller The Meridian Lady Jacket basketball team started with high expectations from their head coach Griffin Fields and has just come off a season that ended with a 24-9 record, District, Bi-District and Area championship. I was expecting a team that would compete for the district title and get to the regional tournament, Fields said. I also thought we could win 20 games. The Lady Jackets experienced moments in the regular season that helped them succeed in the postseason. I think our schedule proved to be instrumental in getting us ready for district play, Fields said. Our two wins against Goldthwaite and our district clinching win against Evant really showed we were mentally and physically tough. The girls made it all the way to the regional quarterfinal game, but could only watch their season slip away in the last minutes after Irion County overcame an 11 point deficit to beat the Lady Jackets. I was hoping we could just hold on, Fields said. We played great third quarter and it was hard to be on the sidelines, helpless to get the bleeding to stop. But Coach Fields doesn t blame the girls for the emotional loss. I don t think you can blame anyone, Fields said. They amped up the pressure and we didn t respond quickly enough to finish the job. Field s idea of a successful season is more than just having a winning record or late playoff runs. It s not leaving the season knowing we could have or should have done some things better, Fields said. Also, knowing the girls leave knowing the value of hard work and how that will achieve the goals they set. Like many athletic teams next year for MHS the Lady Jackets will be a young team, with only 2 seniors, and will be competing for a fourth straight playoff appearance. I think we will surprise some people who think we will be rebuilding. I think we are reloading instead Fields said. Our success will hinge on the work the girls put in this summer and in the fall. The girls are scheduled to start basketball workouts in early June. The lady Jacket head coach isn t planning on leaving anytime soon despite having fell short of the regional tournament. I have really enjoyed my time here, my kids like their school and my wife enjoys her job, Fields said. So, I am not actively looking to leave anytime soon. By: BM
Jacket Gazette Page 8 March 12, 2010 Track News Story By Billy Miller This year s track team is expected to be a good one and head track coach Bubba Vanzandt has set high expectations. We are going to take it one meet at a time with a District Championship being our #1 goal, Vanzandt said. Then we will extend outward from there. The track team has big shoes to fill after last year s team produced several successful state level competitors such as Torrence Allen and Dalton Strickland. Success breeds success, Vanzandt said. You hope the returners learned from the success they witnessed and experienced. Coach Vanzandt will have a lot of young talent to work with this year but younger doesn t mean better when compared to last year s team. The team is looking for its identity, Vanzandt said. Youthfulness is replacing experience. The Yellow Jacket track squad is no rookie when it comes to competing at the state level having gone two year s straight but it will take hard work to make it three. A dedication to the work ethic of the program will allow the athletes to compete at the state level for a third straight year, Vanzandt said. Track is not fun until you can understand the great rewards it can bring individually and as a team. Coach Vanzandt feels that there are a number of areas that the track team will experience success in. We have been a team built on speed the last couple of years, and we have junior Juan Galindo returning with some young sprinters to help, Vanzandt said. I feel this could be a team built on strength of field events such as the shot put and discus. The athletes can only do so much on their pathway to success. They need a coach to prepare and lead them in the right direction and the Meridian High School track team has that in Coach Vanzandt. I feel that I have a very good working relationship with the student athletes at M.H.S. I respect them and they respect me, Vanzandt said. It is all about the coaches being there for the kids, and the kids taking care of business. But Vanzandt, who deals mainly with sprinters and long distance runners, isn t the only coach that contributes to the success of the track team. There are other coaches who provide a good supporting cast. Coach Berg works with the throwers, Coach Doughty and Coach Lee with the different jumpers, Coach Hastings with Pole vault, and Coach Finstad with the hurdlers, Vanzandt said. The Jackets will be preparing over the next month for the District meet in Meridian on April 8. BAND NEWS THe Meridian High School Band went to Concert and Sight-Reading contest on March 4th, and got a "2" and a "3. They have been working hard all year and I am proud of them said Mr. Elkins
"The Best and Getting Better" Jacket Gazette PRODUCED BY THE DESKTOP PUBLISHING CLASS AT MHS May 23, 2010 Volume 17, Issue #8 Index May 23, 2010 SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE 2009 2010 Wednesday, May 26, 2010 8:00 9:15 4th period exam 9:25 10:40 6th period exam 10:50 12:05 7th period exam 12:05 1:00 Lunch Thursday, May 27, 2010 8:00 9:15 3rd period exam 9:25 10:40 2nd period exam 10:50 12:05 1st period exam 12:05 1:00 Lunch Friday, May 28, 2010 8:00 9:15 5th period exam 9:25 10:40 8th period exam 10:50 12:05 Activity Period 12:05 1:00 Lunch Buses run at 1:00 Congratulations to the Meridian Yellow Jacket Baseball Team for making it to the Regional Semifinals!! This issue is dedicated to the Graduating Class of 2010! Congratulations Seniors!! Charles Hunter Abdnor Damian Blain Allen Kevin Dawain Anderson Morgan Ashley Barker Dakota Briann Baxter Bailee Mae Bench Diane Benitez Mica Willette Carson Chantelle Nicole Chenault Jesse Ryan Clements Jake Javier Cortes Stephanie Jouree Draper Andrea Katrice Edwards David Christopher Finch Samantha Lynn Galloway Justin Ryan Gardner Rebecca Danielle Green Cheyne Guinn Justin Ray Harris Jennifer Renay Heartsill Kimber Breann Koonsman Kaylee Elise Kuykendall Steven Lee McElyea Seth Allen McElyea Sara Munoz Megan Lynn Poston Bekka Ann Roberts Joseph Destin Rohrer Kara Leigh Schmidt Mckenzie Jill Shelby Tiffany Renee Smith Tabatha Renee Walker Joe Barrett Winkler Justin Dewayne Young By: TG Page 2: Vital Links Page 3: A Future to Remember Shattered Dreams Page 4: National Honor Society National Junior Honor Society Page 5: Band News Page 6: Sports Banquet Valedictorian Salutatorian Page 7: Awards Assembly All Year "A" Honor Roll All Year Perfect Attendance M Page 8: Meridian Boys' Golf Summer Birthdays
Jacket Gazette Page 2 Special Thanks to: Ace Hardware Albrechts Barker's Pharmacy Best Western Blossom Shop Bosque Automotive (2 students) Bosque County Golf Course Bosque County SE Cluster Coop Bosque County Veterinary Clinic Bosque Insurance Bowman Tire & Wheel Brookshires - Clifton (2 students) Brookshires - Meridian Clifton City Hall Clifton Collision Clifton Tire Cut-N-Up Davids - Clifton Dr. Nichols Garden of Edens Goodall-Witcher Hospital (4 students) Meridian Animal Clinic Meridian City Hall Meridian Locker Plant Meridian Manor Meridian Tribune Rare Motorsports United Cooperative Services Wilkerson's Feed & Seed May 23, 2010
Jacket Gazette Page 3 May 23, 2010 A Future to Remember By: Steven McElyea Meridian football season 10 is a mere five months away and there is work to be done to fill up the Jacket squad. I ve got high expectations, said fullback, Ren Rieke, who started in his first year on the varsity squad as a sophomore. We will make playoffs easily, and we will have a strong team. Looking at the opponents, we should be district champs Confidence is a very important quality that every team needs. Varsity is expecting to be getting some talent from the JV squad that went 8-2 in the 2009 season. Consisting mostly of sophomores, the junior varsity was very successful using Head Coach Todd Doughty s running offense. Some key players who are expected to move up to varsity next year include Zane Payne, Josh Eoff, Trinton Jones, Jeremy Seay, Michael Rasberry, Colton Bowers, and T.J. Allen. We see each other as brothers and we all stick together. We've been playing for five years and we have a very strong chemistry, said Rasberry There are a lot of sophomores. They have a strong bond, one that you can t break even if you tried real hard, said junior Cody Smith. That s what we need, With the loss of 1st team academic all state quarterback, Joe Barrett Winkler; the question is on a lot of peoples mind is Who will be the varsity quarterback? The quarterback spot is up in the air, but I would like to see Justin Guerrero at the helm, said varsity tackle, Billy Miller. If Justin plays, we want him, said Rasberry. He s a good athlete and he has an arm. He is athletic smart. Guerrero, also a sophomore, hasn t played high school football, but if he does play his expectations are very high. Quarterback is a tough position, said Guerrero. My brother played, and his shoes will be hard to fill, but I feel like I can handle the pressure In the end, the quarterback decision lies with Head Coach, Todd Doughty. The line for the 2010 Jackets will change since two starters have graduated. Now the problem is finding someone to fill the gap. I think Austin Crawford can fill in for one of the seniors, but we need to have more people working hard in offseason to find the next lineman, said junior lineman Jesus Piñón. It takes commitment to go through the pain, sweat, and brutal heat. You have to remember it will all pay off in the future like it has for me. Piñón has been a starting center during his sophomore year then a guard his junior year. Although the team looks forward to a great 2010 season, the loss of the seniors will be a tough transition. I got attached to most of the seniors, said Rieke, because they were a part of my first year on varsity, I feel with the loss of teammates is hard to accept because we all fought our battles together, Said Miller. MHS does return of 10 starters from the 2009 season. When you play as a team you feel the connection as a family as if they were brothers, said Piñón. We play with the motto I got your back, you got mine Shattered Dreams Educating Young People on the Impact of Drinking and Driving Traffic crashes, many of which involve alcohol and other drugs, are a leading cause of death and serious injury for youth 15 to 19 years of age. Communities around the state are often faced with these tragedies, and many Texas high schools are turning to Shattered Dreams, a youth led community collaborative program, to prevent more fatalities. Morgan Barker and Jennifer Heartsill applied for grants to help pay some of the cost associated with hosting a Shattered Dreams program. TABC agents are actively involved in Shattered Dreams programs and offer expertise in alcoholic beverage laws and assist with the on-site crash scene, retreat and parent education workshops. Morgan and Jennifer planned and coordinated the event which culminated into the mock accident on Wednesday, May 12th.
Jacket Gazette Page 4 May 23, 2010 Blood Drive NHS New Members NJHS New Members Seniors that donated blood at least two different times during the 09-10 school year were eligible for red cords from the American Red Cross. The students earning the red cords include: Morgan Barker Dakota Baxter Trey Finch Becca Green Cheyne Guinn Justin Harris Seth McElyea Steven McElyea Destin Rohrer Tiffany Smith Joe Barrett Winkler Thanks for giving blood and helping save lives!! Brandi Maher Billy Miller Zane Payne Christina Ticer Felix Reynoso Back Row: Left to Right: Front Row: Left to Right: Alex Morrison Nick Doughty Logan Farrar Christian Radde Candace McCamey Cierra Bowen Maria Harison Morgan Poston Brandi Vailes Graduating NHS Seniors Megan Poston, Joe Barrett Winkler, Morgan Barker, Trey Finch, Cheyne Guinn, Jennifer Heartsill, Kimber Koonsman Brandi Maegan
Jacket Gazette Page 5 May 23, 2010 Band of Gold News The band has improved so much and we are very proud of how hard they work all year. We will miss our band seniors and wish them luck in college. Whitney Finch Drum Major 2010-2011 Bowin Terrell Band Director Award Jennifer Heartstill John Philip Sousa Award Graduating Band Seniors Seth McElyea, Jennifer Heartsill,Dakota Baxter,Destin Rohrer *A.Y*
Jacket Gazette Page 6 May 23, 2010 SPORTS BANQUET Cross Country MVP: Male- Johnathan Lira Female- Samantha Galloway Tennis MVP: Mason Halloway Football MVP: Offense - Joe Winkler Defense-Kevin Anderson Girls' Basketball: MVP- Kimber Koonsman Boys' Basketball: MVP- Damien Allen Powerlifting MVP: Jesus Pinon Boys' Track MVP: Running-Juan Galindo Field Event-Damien Allen Girls' Track MVP: Running-Kimber Koonsman Field Event-Kasie Ollivari Girls' Golf: MVP-Morgan Barker Boys' Golf: MVP-Kevin Anderson Softball MVP's : District MVP: Kimber Koonsman Kaylee Kuykundell Offensive MVP: Tiffany Allen Fighting Heart: Makenzie Shelby BY: Heather Smith Valedictorian Morgan Barker GPA: 103.481 Attending Baylor University Salutatorian Joe Barrett Winkler GPA: 100.208 Attending Texas A&M University
Jacket Gazette Page 7 May 23, 2010 English I Mykala Madson English II Christina Ticer English III Whitney Finch English IV Morgan Barker Sr. English Award Morgan Barker Algebra II Taylor Townley Pre Calculus Joe Barrett Winkler Geometry Billy Miller Sr. Math Award Joe Barrett Winkler Biology Hannah Kelley Chemistry Christina Ticer Physics Whitney Finch IPC Nic Bracknell Sr. Science Award Morgan Barker World History Billy Miller U.S. History Jacob Ransom World Geography-Jessica Parton Government Morgan Barker Economics Morgan Barker Sr. Social Studies Award Morgan Barker Ag. Science I Ag. Science II Ag. Science III Ag. Science IV Sr. Ag. Award Jennifer Parton Austin Crawford Dana Mize Whitney Finch Trey Finch Trey Finch BCIS Will Speer Desktop Publishing Heather Smith Web Mastering Trey Finch Multimedia Danielle Davalos Sr. Computer/Business Trey Finch Spanish I- Spanish II Spanish III Art I Art II Yearbook Theatre Arts Silvia Martinez Brenda Zeni Jennifer Heartsill Brandi Maher Mica Carson Morgan Barker Seth McElyea All "A" Honor Roll Wyatt Lentschke Wendy Orozco Katelyn Wallace Tara Warren Mykala Madson Billy Miller Christina Ticer Morgan Barker Perfect Attendance Health Speech BY: JELLY (: Diane Benitez Christina Ticer Candace McCamey Ale Williams
Jacket Gazette Page 8 May 23, 2010 Meridian Boys Golf Falls Short of State Finals By: Steven McElyea It seems like yesterday that the boys golf team missed the state tournament by one stroke. On April 19th and 20th at regionals in Abilene, Texas, the boys fell 14 strokes short of advancing to the state contest. It s not the end of career for golf, said senior Kevin Anderson, who qualified for state as an individual, shooting his career best for Meridian (72-77). I love golf, and when I go to state, I am bringing my teammates, I m excited that we made it to regional s four years in a row and we shot better than last year, said senior Cheyne Guinn. The other teams that beat us were good, no doubt about it. A n d e r s o n, Guinn, and senior Joe Winkler have played four whole years together and Abilene would be there last time to play as Yellow Jackets. Kevin Anderson Swings at State Golf We had a great run, and we played the best we ever played in our four years of golf, said senior Joe Barrett Winkler. I m sad that we couldn t advance but its not going to haunt me. It s very hard to accept when you came so close every time but you can t let these things bring you down, said Winkler. I feel that the three of us have certainly got a connection when it comes to golf Freshmen Ryan Niewenhuis and Jordan Felan will be back, but the golf team will be looking for at least three more players for next year. I wish the golf team good luck when we leave, said Guinn. I hope they can keep our regional streak going, The boys golf team is the only team in history to win a state championship for Meridian, and that was in 1997. I hope one day in the near future our underclassmen will make us proud and get a state championship for us, said Anderson. Meridian deserves one. Justin Harris Nic Bracknell Savonah Watley Kacie Jones Bailey Jay Silvia Martinez Jarred Childers Justin Guerrero Diane Benitez Savannah McNaught Megan Poston Tiffany Lyle Johnathan Barber Katelyn Bench Justin Gardner Cody Reazin Kiley Word Jennifer Parton Jessica Parton Tristen Carnley Rebecca Green Westin Gorneau Kevin Vailes Errict Farrar Kasidi Gorneau Sadie Davis Sara Mize Brook Simmons Dylan Cooke Rafael Rodriguez Scotty Shartle Kevin Anderson Dana Mize Morgan Williams Heidi Shelby Tannah Malott Levi York Daniela Munoz Misha Simmons Elizabeth Anaya Stevi Williams Kyle Jaegar Tiffany Smith Bekka Roberts Latasia Whitmer Kimber Koonsman Cody Renobato Jacob Smith J.C. Peeples Caitlin Malott Maria Harbison Brittanie Klose Damian Allen Brannan Love Will Speer Colton Felan Chelsea Shipman Bailee Bench Stephanie Ramirez Taylor Townley Wyatt Lentschke Summer Birthdays June 3rd June 4th June 5th June 6th June 10th June 11th June 12th June 12th June 13th June 15th June 16th June 17th June 21th June 24th June 28th June 28th June 28th June 29th June 29th July 1st July 1st July 3rd July 5th July 7th July 11th July 14th July 17th July 18th July 19th July 21st July 23rd July 24th July 24th July 24th July 27th July 28th July 28th July 30th July 30th July 31st August 3rd August 4th August 6th August 8th August 8th August 10th August 10th August 10th August 11th August 14th August 16th August 20th August 22nd August 22nd August 22nd August 23rd August 23rd August 29th August 29th August 30th August 31st