HS Basketball Boys Have Awesome Season

March 24, 2017 The Talon Burns Flat-Dill City Schools Volume 56, Number 7 HS Basketball Boys Have Awesome Season What s Inside Pg. 2 Senior of the Month Pg. 3 Will Rogers News Pg. 4 JH/HS News Pg. 5 Puzzle Pg. 6 Sports What s happening at BF-DC Schools - March 27, 2017 Girls golf @ Ft. Cobb JH and HS Softball @ Sayre March 28, 2017 Boys golf @ Ft. Cobb JH and HS Softball vs CBA March 29, 2017 Blood Drive @ BF-DC JH/HS Library District History Day @ Weatherford March 30, 2017 JH Softball vs Hinton The Burns Flat-Dill City High School boys basketball team played an awesome season this year. The boys went further in the state bid than BF-DC has gone in the past. The boys started their championship run on February 11th by winning the Class A District Championship. The BF-DC Eagles played regionals in their own gym starting on February 16th against the Alex Longhorns. The boys lost a very disappointing game 40 to 55. The leading scorers for the Eagles were Trayon Hill with 12 points and Chris Clark with 8 points. The boys then came back and played February 17 th against Binger-Oney and won 60 to 39. The leading scorers for this game were Cameron Carter with 15 points and Max Blankenship with 12 points. Their next game was for the Consolation Championship against Lookeba-Sickles on February 18th. The boys won 68 to 62 to advance to the area tournament for the first time in 13 years. The top scorers were Cameron Carter with 25 points and Max Blankenship with 19 points. The Eagles played their Area games in Cache, Oklahoma starting on February 23rd against Union City. The boys played a great game and beat Union City 58 to 50. Leading scorers for the game were Cameron Carter with 20 points and Chris Clark with 12 points. Their second round game was against the Alex Longhorns. The Eagles came out prepared for a hard game and they played their hearts out. The game was a tight one and went into overtime. The Eagles won the game 58 to 56. Top scorers were Cameron Carter with 22 points and Chris Clark with 10 points. BF-DC played their final game in Area against Cyril. Sadly the Eagles lost 42 to 63 and Cyril went on to play in the state bracket. The high scorers for the Eagles were Cameron Carter with 17 points and Trayon Hill with 6 points. The Short Grass All Conference Coaches selected their All-Conference team on March 22nd. Cameron Carter missed being the MVP of the Conference by 1 vote (86 to 85). BF-DC had three players make the 12 player All Conference team. They are Cameron Carter, Trayon Hill, and Max Blankenship. Chris Clark was Honorable Mention All- Conference. The BF-DC Eagles practiced and played hard all season. They went farther in the championship bid than any other BF-DC team in the past. The boys were one of 12 teams out of 96 in Class A and finished their season with a record of 209. Representing Burns FlatDill City Eagles this year were; Seniors Cameron Carter, Max Blankenship, and Chris Clark, Juniors Zakkary Glass, Trayon Hill, Jordan Hartronft, Jake Mooney, and Joel Marez, Sophomore Landon Ringo, and Freshmen T.J Morris, Caleb Clark, Caden Murphy, Luis Rivas, Cobie Villegas, Dylan Kendrick, and Brayton Mathews, Managers Michael Harrell, Jaron Mason, and Dalton Webb. April 3, 2017 Girls golf @ Elk City JH Softball vs Canute April 4, 2017 HS Softball @ Sentinel Festival April 6, 2017 FCCLA State Convention @ OKC JH and HS Softball vs Snyder April 7, 2017 FCCLA State Convention @ OKC SNOW DAY - - NO SCHOOL PROM April 10, 2017 Boys golf @ Elk JH and HS Softball @ MVG April 11, 2017 JH Softball vs Mangum April 12, 2017 Girls golf @ Clinton April 13, 2017 JH Softball @ Conference Tourn. April 14, 2017 No School - - Good Friday April 16, 2017 Happy Easter April 17, 2017 Normal School day April 18, 2017 Girls golf qualifier @ Ft. Cobb April 20, 2017 Boys golf @ Hinton April 24, 2017 Boys golf qualifier @ Ft. Cobb Spring band program

March 24, 2017 Burns Flat-Dill City Schools Volume 56 Number 7 HS Student of the Month for March Senior Eagles of the Month for March Page 2 Senior Eagles of the Month for February Minnie Restivo is the high school student of the month for March. Minnie is the daughter of Brian Ulen and Stephanie Ulen. Her grandparents are Curt and Becky Ulen, Marilyn Restivo, Shelly and Grandpa Vern, Frank Restivo and Pape Red. She has three siblings Anthony, Shallyn, and Victoria. Minnie has been active in Upward Bound, band and art. She has received Superior rating at solo and ensemble. She has also received awards for Second Quarter Outstanding Student, Second Quarter Perfect Attendance, First Quarter Perfect Attendance, Second Quarter Outstanding Attitude, First Quarter Outstanding Student, First Quarter Perfect Attendance, and Second Quarter Outstanding Attitude. Her community service includes cleaning up the flower gardens in the summer of 2017 and donating blood at the blood drives. She would like to go to college to become a police officer and work in Texas. Minnie s fondest memory is when her mom picked her up from the airport to live with her permanently. HS Student of the Month for February Landon Ringo, high school student of the month of February, is the son of LeVoy and Sheila Ringo. He is the grandson of Claude and Arlene Ringo, Lou Carli, and Susie Thompson. His sister Devon Bonewitz also was a student at BF-DC. Her and her husband Michael and Landon s niece Maybalee live in Altus. Landon participates in basketball, Future Farmers of America, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He has received awards for Principals Honor Roll, Blue and Brenden Estep is the male senior eagle for March. Brenden is the son of Tamera Estep and Strider Estep. His grandparents are Donice Estep, Randy Estep, Christy Cherry, and Anthony Hoselton. He has one sister, Haley Estep. Brenden has been very active in athletics at BF-DC including football, power lifting, baseball, golf, and basketball. He is also a reporter for the school newspaper The Talon. Brenden received awards for First Semester Perfect Attendance at WTC, Principals Honor Roll, and AWS D11 SMAW Structural Welding Certification. Brenden completed community service by helping with the food drive and decorating the park for Christmas. He plans on joining the Air Force Reserve for Aircraft Metals Technology (he has already signed up for 6 years). After basic training and MOS training Brenden plans to work as a welder and eventually open his own shop. He favorite memory of high school is winning his first high school football game. Gold Top Seller, and Beef Award. He has completed community service by helping with the FFA Petting Zoo, the food drive, and cleaning the church that he attends. Landon plans to attend welding school and he wants to farm after he graduates from high school. Landon said his favorite memories of school are playing basketball and being part of a basketball family. Playing districts at Cheyenne and winning. Riding the game bus home and having so much fun. The next week maybe didn t go the way we planned but winning consolation and celebrating after game, we all went fishing. The area tournament 2 wins and the loss. We win together and lose together as a basketball family and friends forever. The support of our families, school and community we will never forget. Our basketball family just hanging out. Kirsten Cooley is the daughter of Julie Cooley and William Cooley. She is the granddaughter of Barbara Cooley, Bill Cooley, Janet Olivarez, Danny Olivarez, and Barbara Graham. She has four siblings Melanie, Jade, Destiny, and Tyler. She has been active in Link Crew, National Honor Society, and Marching band during her school career. Kirsten has received awards for Academic Honoree, NHS Certificate of Membership, The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Certificate of Membership. She completed community service as a student in an Arizona high school by being involved in Link Crew and NHS. In Link Crew she helped prepare for freshman orientation and then attended and helped at the orientation. In NHS she accumulated 10.5 hours for helping prepare for graduation. Her future plans are to attend SWOSU to become a high school math teacher and eventually a college math professor. Her favorite memory is of her sisters high school graduation. The way her sister s gown poofed at the bottom because of the way her dress was made and the awkward way she walked down the football field in heels. She also remembers being so proud and wanting to be exactly where her sister was, walking off stage with a diploma in her hand. Josh Mulkey is the son of Don and Shellie Mulkey and is the male senior eagle for February. He has three siblings Chris, Cole, and Krystale. Josh has participated in past years on the Academic Team and in Band and Vocal. He has received rewards for perfect attendance in geometry at Western Technology Center and the Putting Up the Flag Award at WTC. Josh has volunteered helping with Pennies for Patients, the canned food drive, and helping with the concession stand his junior year. Josh has also been involved with the Boy Scouts. Josh wants to finish his course at WTC and then go to work in the food industry after graduating from high school. His favorite memory from his school days is spending time with his best friend s family on a trip Oklahoma City and going to Dave and Busters. Brianna Rush is the female senior eagle for February. Brianna is the daughter of Amanda Rush and Michael Rush. She is the granddaughter of the late Sharron Milligan, Ellen Morgan, and Gary Rush. She has a brother Robert Rush that also attends BF-DC Schools. Brianna is the Student Council secretary, the senior class secretary, Vice President of Future Farmers of America, and President of HOSA Future Health Professionals. She has received awards for Superintendents Honor Roll, National Society of High School Scholars, a Gold Medal Award with HOSA for her Community Service hours, and she is the 2017 Senior Class Valedictorian. Brianna has completed over 250 hours of community service this school year. She is a teacher s aide for Ms. Kliewer, cooks meals for church services on Wednesday nights, volunteers with the P. Willie Food Pantry at WTC, and has helped many other community service projects throughout this school year. Brianna plans to attend SWOSU and major in psychology with a minor in child psychology. Her favorite memory from high school is joining FFA and finding the amazing group of friends she has now. Burns Flat-Dill City Junior High School would like to thank the Student of The Month sponsor Gret s Pizza and Subs for providing pizza for the following: BFDC Junior High February Students of the Month Paola Baez, Ryden Kluth, Madison Pryse, Kody Wheeler, Justice Atwood, Dakota Rorick

March 24, 2017 Burns Flat-Dill City Schools Volume 56 Number 7 Page 3 February Star Students HS Boys Basketball Team Visits WR The BF-DC High School boys basketball team was entertained by the Will Rogers grade school Thursday morning February 16th just before the regional tournament. Will Rogers teachers and staff served breakfast to the boys basketball team as they prepared to play their first game in regionals. The elementary students ate breakfast with the players and enjoyed the company of the "big guys." Students and teachers encouraged and "pumped-up" the players to, hopefully, some big wins!! The teachers, staff, and students at Will Rogers are proud of the "hard work" and consistent "teamwork" the boys have put into this basketball season. Coaches, everyone is proud of you, too! Coach Steffes and Coach Osmus have led the boys to a great record of 18-8! Boys, thank you for encouraging the students with your friendliness and leadership example! Congratulations on an awesome season! Fourth Grade Preforms for Families Will Rogers fourth grade students performed for their families and friends Tuesday, March 7 at 6:00 pm at the Will Rogers gymnasium. The fourth grade performed a patriotic theme entitled "One Nation." The students sang some traditional pieces such as Berlin's "God Bless America" and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." They also sang several contemporary pieces by Teresa Jennings and Karl Hitzemann. One of the favorite was "Fifty Nifty United States" by Ray Charles. The students were led in signing "The Pledge of Allegiance" by their classroom teachers Mrs. Matuszewski and Mrs. Merkey. Special singing was performed by Zach Buchanan, Riley Flewelling, Madison Flores, Gvonn Nicholson, Christopher Fuentez, and Sienna Garcia on "America, the Beautiful." Makayla Sutton and Jasalyn Bailey sang special parts and spoken solos were performed by Bailey Frost, Gabe Cummings, Christopher Fuentez, and Sean Poe on "Mount Rushmore." Speaking parts were presented by Kenny Kluth, Bryson Hendrick, Adyson Baker, Damion Casses, Jayden Kamphaus, Wyatt Fuentez, Jacob Hendrick, Brendalynn Crotts, Daniel Jeter, Nicole Portocorrero, Riley Flewelling, Caitlynn Campbell, Gvonn Nicholson, Analyse Wilson. Valerie Fite Will Rogers Elementary 4th Graders Learn Multiplication Facts The 4 th grade students have been learning how to reduce or simplify fractions. They are gearing up for a great test prep workout. The 4th grade is ready to knock out the test so they can spend the remainder of the year sharpening their science skills. They will continue working on multiplication facts and division procedures. The students really struggle with these facts. FACTS, FACTS, FACTS they make the 4 th graders want to pull their hair out but they know it is necessary to have fact fluency. They are working on them constantly, promise!!!! Please, encourage a 4th grader when you see them. Ask them a few multiplication problems so they can respond with the correct answer. Bring it On!! The 4 th graders challenge you to stump them. Science, they can tell you the parts of a stream, the effects of organic and nonorganic components in the flow of water and construction of a dam to contain water. They have some amazing dam building skills. They can flood and retain water in the 4th grade. Ask any 4th grader...what does a conservationist do or maybe a hydrologist? What is a lake or a reservoir? There is no Foss Lake, it is a reservoir. They can build a stream channel and a dam. Back row left to right: Jaxon Selman 5A, Damion Casses 4A, Caden Carter 5B, Dakota Walker 3A. Second row left to right: Danny Schulte 2B, Armando Nieves 4B, Kaylee Miller 3B, Dayson Jones T-1, Layla Garcia 2A. Front row: Christian Perez 1B, Ashtyn Villegas 1A, Isabella Gonzalez KA, Dawson Walker PKB, Elijah Dougherty KB. 5th Graders Finish Star Base Course The Will Rogers fifth grade finished their five weeks course with Star Base with a field trip to Altus Air Force Base. The five week session is a special course sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, Mrs. McBee and Ms. Bookout's fifth grade classes traveled to Altus Air Base as the culmination of the course. Students toured a number of airplanes including cargo planes. The highlight was seeing a KC 135 which is used for refueling in the air! 4th Graders Enjoy Their Spring Break 2017 Riley Flewelling- For Spring Break I played with my puppy Rosco and rode my golf cart. Jasalyn Bailey- My family and I went to a hotel for one night, we swam at the pool, and hot tub, in the morning we had a yummy breakfast. Dallas Young- For spring break I went to the track in Elk City. Then the next day we went to hobby lobby and I got a Venice fly trap. When we got home I lost my seeds for the fly trap. Then the next day I stayed at my sister s house to visit her for a while. Then we went to all kinds of places. The rest of the day I watched TV and stayed at the house. Cloey Heine- I went to my uncle Cody and Aunt Jaine and cousins house in Yukon. We played outside and hung out. Wyatt Fuentez- I went to my farm and saved our chickens from a predator and put them at my shop in Dill City. Gabe Cummings- For spring break I learned how to ride my bicycle and I went to the OKC zoo, it was fun, and now I m back at school. Damion Casses- I played video games and watched TV and played with my cousin. Gracie Harbert- I played pool and played with my friends and watched TV. Triston Altstatt- For spring break I played with my brother for 4 days and I played at my fort. Sienna Garcia- This year for spring break I went to the sand dunes in Altus and I won a soccer game. Luis Nieves- My family and I went to visit our aunt, and then we played soccer with our six cousins. Adyson Baker- My family and I went to Quartz Mountain to hike and play and saw the rest of Lugert lake. Arthur Arnold- My family and I went to Red rock canyon. Zachary Ryan Bohanan- For spring break I played with my friends and my family. Daniel Jeter- I went to Perry to visit my mom, and went to OKC to a hotel and swam. Now I am in Burns Flat in school again!!!! Trevin Mayfield- I visited my dad in Elk City. We went fishing and caught a catfish, and played video games, and hung out. Jayden Kamphaus- I went to Chicago O Hare Illinois with my mom, then when we got home I went with my Exciting for the students, also, was seeing the military police dogs! The course is offered at the Spaceport in Burns Flat to fifth grade classes. It is a STEM course (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) which teaches students how to make their own rockets and fly them. The students use physics in their experiments and learn various forms of measurement. Valerie Fite Will Rogers Elementary dad in the truck and I helped him work. Haylee Davis- I showed a steer at the Oklahoma Youth Expo in OKC at the state fair ground. Ben Sharp- For spring break I watched TV and played video games and I hung out with my dad. We went to the movies and ate at a restaurant. Layken Lutrell- My family and I went to Aspen in Colorado to snow ski. Charlie Rohan- For spring break I went to my grandparents in Elk City then I went to Hobart with my mom. At her work we went to my farmhouse and touched a windmill. Then went to a small canyon with cars inside the walls then I went home. Kenny Kluth- I went to Walmart and watched TV. I ate at Rib Crib with my family. I also watched a you tube on my phone. Mrs. Matuszewski I went to Norman to see Kristin. I also cleaned house and just hung out around the house and rested.

March 24, 2017 Burns Flat-Dill City Schools Volume 56 Number 7 Page 4 8th Grade News The eighth graders in their math class are learning about probabilities. In English they are preparing for the 8 th grade writing test. In history they are learning about slaves. In Science they are learning about the layers of the earth. Samuel Hernandez Eighth Grade Reporter Trayon Hill Junior News In English the juniors are reading short stories and have also been assigned a written short story. The juniors are coming up with ideas for prom and will start working on prom shortly. Jake Mooney Junior Reporter Brandon Yates History Day Students Working Hard History Day members are working on their projects for National History Day Oklahoma at SWOSU on March 29 th. Josh Mooney and Conner Pipkin are completing their project on Harriet Tubman: Taking A Stand For Slaves. Lorsa Hughes and Alexa Benedict are completing their project over We Will Not Be Silent: The Story Of The White Rose And The German Resistance Movement. Jaron Mason and Jake Mooney are working on Taking A Stand In The Darkest Hour. Zyane Gonzales and Tristan Cowley are completing their project on From Manya Sklodowska To Maine Curie. Ryne Garrison is writing a research paper over Sam Houston: Taking A Texas- Sized Stand. Tamika Price FCCLA News FCCLA is selling their cook books from previous years. They are raising funds for their trip to the Oklahoma City Dodgers game on April 23, 2017 with the FCA students. Please see Mrs. Lyles or a FCCLA student to purchase a cookbook. Desiree Standridge 7th Grade News In math class the seventh graders are working on sample spaces. In English they are reading books and completing book reports. In geography they have finished studying South Africa and North Africa. In science they are learning about cells and in art they are working on portfolios. Josh Mooney, Benny Baker, Leeila Bland and Michel Rohan were all recognized for their straight A s at the Academic banquet. Tori Clark Seventh Grade Reporter Trayon Hill 10th Grade News This month in English the sophomores have been working on poetry. In Algebra they have been working on factoring. In World History they have been working on the Middle Ages. They have also been working on Ecosystems in Biology. Brenden Estep 4-H News In February 4-H member Jaron Mason helped the Canute Clover Buds with a sewing workshop. Jaron Mason, Jordan Mason and Makia Maxey attended the Fashion Revue Impressive Dress Competition. Jaron Mason received Champion for the senior category and Jordan Mason received second and Makia Maxey received third place. 4-H held a poster contest during the livestock show in Cordell. Jaron Mason had four 1 st place ribbons, Jordan Mason had four 2 nd place ribbons, Makia Maxey received a 2 nd place ribbon and Abby Sharp received a 3 rd place ribbon. The 4H group is still taking donations for the Ronald McDonald House charity. Desiree Standridge Chess Club News The chess club has been learning their chess notations during the meetings. I hope that we can go to some tournaments in the next few years. Says Ms. Abel. Josh Mulkey 6th Grade News In math class the sixth graders are working on fractions. In English they are about to began working on a huge writing project and in reading class they are reading Summer of The Monkeys. In science they are working on investigations and experiments. In social studies they are finishing the study of United States maps. With state testing rapidly approaching the sixth grade students are working hard to prepare. Luke Schneberger Sixth Grade Reporter Trayon Hill StuCo News The next BF-DC school blood drive will be on March 29 th in the library. Please come out and donate blood on this day. You will receive a really cool T-Shirt, snack and a drink and most importantly, you will be helping save a life. Zakk Glass Spanish Club News The Spanish Club trip to Hay Day is scheduled for April 21, 2017. The trip is an annual event for all Spanish Club members. Marcie Diggs Spanish Club Reporter Brandon Yates Fellowship of Christian Athletes News Fellowship of Christian Athletes members will be attending the Oklahoma City Dodgers game on April 23 rd. FCA hosted a Valentine s Day party on February 20 th, We enjoyed great food and playing dirty cupid games said Lorsa Hughes. Tamika Price Freshmen News The BF-DC freshmen have been preparing for their 9 weeks test in math and Oklahoma history. In English they have been writing essays. The ninth graders in science are learning about magnetism. In Art they are working on their portfolios that will contain all of their drawings that they will be able to show their parents. Jordan Mason Freshmen Reporter Julie Halligan BF-DC Academics Invited to Nationals Burns Flat-Dill City Schools has 3 middle school students who are going to be representing the school at the State Level Tournament of Champions Scholastic Meet on April 1, 2017 at Redlands College in El Reno, OK. John Kilhoffer, 8th grade, qualified in Social Studies, Current Events, Science and Humanities. Josh Mooney, 7th grade, qualified in Mathematics and Current Events Connor Pipkin, 7th grade, qualified in Mathematics and Humanities The 8th Grade Academic Team received an invitation from the National Academic Association telling them they qualified to compete at the national level this year. The 8th grade team played a total of 36 games this year with a record of 33-3. The team only lost 3 games for the entire season and outscored all other teams in overall scores for the year. At the State Level Challenge of Champions, BF-DC lost one game to Oklahoma Bible Academy by only 5 questions. They lead the game in points for BF-DC FFA Compete at OK Youth Expo Burns Flat-Dill City FFA Members have had an amazing beginning to their spring season. Kicking off with four senior members Kelsey Briggs-McSperitt, Brianna Rush, Lilly Schneberger, and Jarrett Selman all achieved their State FFA Degrees and the three girls also achieved Academic Excellence with their degrees. Lilly Schneberger also achieved top three in her proficiency with Oil and Fiber Crop and will know the final results on May 3. BF-DC Members also competed at the Oklahoma Youth Expo, the world s largest livestock show. Jake Mooney exhibited his doe and Katelyn Neeley placed 12 th with her doe. Makia Maxey exhibited her barrow in the hog show and Josie Jackson exhibited her Dorset market lamb and placed 11 th in her class. Jarrett Selman has a very busy week with exhibiting his heifers in the Shorthorn Plus class and receiving 3 rd, as well as showing his Main- the first 3 quarters and OBA came ahead in the fourth quarter. OBA is a private school with a tuition of $6,000 per semester. Two of the team members were already enrolled in ALG II in the 7th grade. This should remind everyone, of the opportunity that students have at BF-DC, to succeed. There are many dedicated teachers and students alike who strive to become the best they can be. Any student willing to put forth the effort in BF-DC Schools gets the opportunity to gain success. The BFDC Academic team will be holding a Spaghetti Fundraiser dinner on Sunday, April 2, 2017 in the school cafeteria from 11:30 to 2:00. They will be accepting donations for the N a t i o n a l A c a d e m i c Meet. Anyone wanting to donate to the Academic Team may do so at the school or sending a check to BF-DC Academic Team, P.O. Box 129, Burns Flat, OK 73624 in care of Rita Roskam or John Foley. Thank you for supporting the BF-DC Academic team. tainer and placing 3 rd in his class again. Landon Ringo exhibited his Crossbred Steer and placed 5 th in his class. Kelsey and Jarrett both received incredible scholarships this spring. Jarrett received a $2500 award at OYE from Choctaw Nation after a very tedious selection process. Kelsey received a $5000 scholarship from the Dick Wallrath Foundation with her Deep in the Heart essay contest. Kelsey was selected as one of the six FFA members across the state of Oklahoma from 141 essays. As speech season approaches within the next week, BF-DC FFA members are hard at work to have a successful speech season. We would like to wish the best of luck to all of our members competing this year and also for everyone to have a Happy Spring! Kelsey Briggs-McSperitt Burns Flat-Dill City FFA Chapter Reporter

March 24, 2017 Burns Flat-Dill City Schools Volume 56 Number 7 Page 5 Horoscopes Aries (March 21-April 19) Take pride in your intelligence and idealism, this month it will come in handy. Taurus (April 20-May 20) During the next few weeks a door will open for you. The door may not be open for long, slow down and take everything in. Gemini (May 21-June 20) This is a time to consider others feelings. Some people may be going through a hard time and you could help them through it. Cancer (June 22-July 22) The tests that are coming up may wear you out, but always remember that you have a strong mind. Leo (July 23-August 22) Making special connections with different people will be easier for you in the next few weeks, as long as you keep your confidence. Virgo (August 23-September 22) The next few weeks may be somewhat messy, so keep everything in check. Libra (September 23-October 22) You are not going to achieve success without hard work so don t expect things to be easy in the upcoming days. Scorpio (October 23-November 21) Others may be advancing more rapidly, but you need to remember to take it slow and steady and wait for the perfect time. Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) You may decide to change your look, but remember there are many different options and lots of people to help you decide. Capricorn (December 22-January 19) It s important not to get too wrapped up in problems, keep your head up. Aquarius (January 20-February 18) This the perfect time for you to fly through your work and even push a little further with it. Pisces (February 19-March 20) Something that happened earlier may have you in a bad mood, but there are many changes coming soon, be patient. Medasia Rohan Movie Review The movie Moana is about a girl who is the next chief of her tribe but would rather sail the ocean and travel. But because of an evil force that is causing the island to become un-farmable and threatens the tribes survival she must venture to find a demigod named Maui and have him return the stone to the heart of the island and restore the life on all of the islands. I thought this was a very good movie, and it s great for viewers of all ages. I give it 5 out of 5 stars. Book Review The Ugly series is a series that I recommend to anyone who is interested in Science Fiction. The series includes four books that are about people who are ugly, and live in the ugly town. When these people reach a certain age, they have a plastic surgery to make them pretty, so they can go live in the pretty town. One girl breaks the rules, because she doesn t want to be pretty anymore after she learns the cold truth about them. Medasia Rohan Book Review In Suzanne Collins s book The Hunger Games you are taken into a world where people are forced to fight to the death for national entertainment. Katniss Everdeen of District 12 has been chosen for the 75 th Annual Hunger Games along with Peta Malarck, someone who helped her a long time ago and has not forgotten it. You follow along as they find their values, strength, and love. A story of refuge and power, this book is a great read for anyone who loves a strong female lead and the idea of fighting the system. Deanna Williams Max Blankenship Staff reporter Counselor Corner March 23 rd and 30 th : Dennis McRee will be at BF-DC Schools to go over Interest Inventory Testing that he administered to freshman on February 1 st. March 29 th : Blood Drive April 3 rd - April 28 th : STATE TESTING WINDOW: All testing will be given in the morning.. April 4 th - 6 th Grade ELA April 5 th - 11 th Grade U.S. History April 6 th - 6 th Grade Math April 10 th - 8 th Grade ELA-Writing April 11 th - 8 th Grade ELA- M/C April 12 th - 8 th Grade Math April 13 th - 8 th Grade Science April 16 th - 7 th Grade Math April 17 th - 10 th Grade Science April 18 th - 10 th Grade Math April 19 th - 10 th Grade ELA-Writing April 20 th - 10 th Grade ELA-M/C April 25 th - 7 th - Grade ELA Zakk Glass BF-DC School Libraries Extended Hours Will Rogers Library is open until 7:00 pm on Tuesdays. JH/HS Library is open until 7:00 pm on Thursdays. Check out books, complete homework, use computers, take AR test, and have fun!!!!!!!! Everyone is welcome!!

March 24, 2017 Burns Flat-Dill City Schools Softball Starts Season JH Powerlifting Goes to State The BF-DC High School girls slow-pitch softball team this year has started their season. Players on the team are senior Lilly Schneberger, juniors Jordan Weese and Raven Horn, sophomores Destiney Spradlin, Taylor Garcia, Lorsa Hughes, and Brooklyne Hargis. Freshmen players are Triston Walter, Medasia Rohan, MyKenzee Weese, Lydia Davis, Saber Horn, Paris Henry, and Josie Jackson. Junior High Slow Pitch Softball players this year are 7th graders Adrianna Delacruz, Maci Elmore, Nevaeh Fuentez, Abby Price, Makayla Plank, and Morgan Loudermilk. 8 th graders playing are Alexis Plaza and Jessica Briggs. 9th graders playing are Triston Walters, Medasia Rohan, MyKenzee Weese, Lydia Davis, Saber Horn, Paris Henry, and Josie Jackson. The 2017 8th Annual Junior High State Powerlifting meet was held Thursday, March 2nd. The meet was held at the Oklahoma Street Gym in Anadarko, OK. Carlos Rivera placed 1st in the heavy weight division, beating the next person by 165 lbs. Codey Wheeler placed 1st in the 114lb. division. Codey competed even while he was playing on the basketball team. Caden Williams placed 5th in the 123 lb. division. Great jobs boys representing Burns Flat-Dill City Schools. Boys: Ryne Garrison Jordan Hartronft Ethan Stangl Nathan Ross Lance O Neil Jaron Mason Riley Johnson Shonne Price Jt Loudermilk Nathan Atwood Cobie Villegas On, Saturday March 4, the Mighty Eagle Team traveled to compete in the Area 11 Route 66 Bocce Tournament. The morning started out cool but by competition time in the afternoon, the sun came out and it was a pleasant afternoon. Four athletes; graduate Katy Horne, junior Justin Davis, 8th grader Erica Noyes, and 3rd grader Chevy Moore competed in the Bocce Tournament and were joined by two volunteers, Girls: Kelsey Briggs Katarina Cowley Lilly Schneberger Zayne Gonzales Alexa Benedict Lorsa Hushes Mackenzie Packard Camryn Bond Marcie Diggs Andrea Gearhart Coach: Chris Price Manager: Chris Clark Band Preparing to Play at Prom The music department has been busy this month. Ms. Glover has been cooking up ideas on how to spice things up and decided to hold talent shows. The first talent show was on March 8th. A few students went in front of the class and sang their favorite songs. Kiera Cargil, Savannah Talyor, and Deanna Williams sang Til I See You Again, Ashley Gillihan, Deanna Williams and Haley Maxey sang Broken, and Arron Schmidt sang It s Not Like I Like You, just to name a few. Both the vocal and band classes are selling cookie dough and gourmet snacks until March 24th to help raise funds for the department. Band has been working hard to prepare to play at prom on April 7th and cannot wait to amaze everyone attending. Vocal has added two songs to their spring program line up. The girls will be singing Mr. Sandman and the boys will be preforming My Girl. Deanna Williams Page 6 Mighty Eagles Compete in Local Bocce Ball Tournament BF-DC Golf Teams 2016-2017 BFDC Golf Roster 2017 Volume 56 Number 7 Two BF-DC Football Players Named to All Star Team Two BF-DC football players were named to the 20162017 8 Man All-Star Football Team. Jarrett Selman and Cameron Carter received this honor. Both young men are seniors at Burns Flat Dill City Schools. They received letter jackets as awards. Donovan Webb and Josie Jackson and coaches Mrs. Hileman and Mrs. Simmons. The athletes worked hard practicing and it paid off on the 4th. Katy Horne placed 4th, Justin Davis brought home 1st, Erica Noyes came in 2nd and Chevy Moore finish 2nd in his division as well. The Mighty Eagles would like to thank Donovan and Josie for helping out. After competition the team had pizza before com- ing back to Burns Flat. The Mighty Eagles were also invited to SWOSU s Glow Prom on March 7th. Four athletes attended and fun was had by all. The Mighty Eagles would like to give a special thank you to Susan Goeringer and Makaeli Smith for volunteering their time to do hair and makeup. The Mighty Eagles feel blessed with their wonderful volunteers.