West Side’s Super Students of the Month

March 1, 2010 by sadie  
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West Side Public Schools recently announced Super Students of the Month for February.  In the elementary school, Andrew Bunton, son of Earl Bunton, was chosen as the lower elementary Student of the Month.  Alex Long, son of Kenny and Latisha Long, was chosen as the upper elementary Student of the Month. 


In the high school, Tyler Inman, son of Jeff and Jennifer Inman, was chosen as junior high Student of the Month.  Ashley Dourlain, daughter of Steve Dourlain, was chosen as senior high Student of the Month. The recipients see their names on the school marquee, and the elementary students have an off campus lunch with Mr. Long, the elementary principal.

Dr. Wilson Visits West Side K-3

March 1, 2010 by sadie  
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Dr. Rob Wilson visited West Side Elementary on February 17.  Dr. Wilson had children volunteer for him to be teeth and a tongue.  He told the children what things were bad for their teeth and what things were good.  Also, he explained how to floss, brush, and then rinse your teeth, and never forget to brush your tongue.  Dr. Wilson gave each class a packet with a new toothbrush, and coloring sheets in it, along with some dental information for the parents.  The children enjoyed Dr. Wilson’s visit.

West Side Homecoming Court

February 22, 2010 by sadie  
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West Side School Homecoming was January 29.  The Junior High Contestants representing the seventh grade were  Alexis Barnes, daughter of Tanya Barnes and Dale and Samantha Barnes of Prim, she was escorted by Andrew Killian Houston, son of Rema and Mark Merritt of Drasco.  Amber Lynn Holland, daughter of Kenneth an
d Janet Holland of Higden, her escort was Jacob Leon Daniel Nicholson, son of Leon and Nancy Nicolson of Higden.  Representing the eighth grade were Shelby Lane Lowery, daughter of Shawn and Kim Lowery of Prim, her escort was Jacob Edwin Miller, son of Pam Miller of Greers Ferry.    Hope Alexandra Moore, daughter of Paul and Racquel Moore of Higden, her escort was Benjamin Michael Hargrove, the son of Hank and Terri Hargrove of Fairfield Bay.  Representing the ninth grade were Haley Danielle Hunt, daughter of Daniel and Marilyn Hunt of Greers Ferry, her escort was Thaddeus Phillip Ramsey, son of Phillip and Lori Ramsey of Greers Ferry.  Kayla Ashley Lawson, daughter of Gordon and Marlene Franklin and
 David Lawson of Greers Ferry, her escort was David Sawyer Brown, son of Mark and Terri Brown of Tannenbaum.
This year’s flower girl was Taylor Denise Odom, daughter of Susan Odom of Greers Ferry.  The crown bearer was Ashton Kenneth Small, son of Cynthia Pearson of Greers Ferry.
Second Runner-up:  Shelby Lowery; First Runner-up is Hope Moore; and 2009-2010 Jr. High Homecoming Queen is Kayla Lawson.

In the Senior High Homecoming Court  representing the tenth grade were Jacqueline Leanne Rader, daughter of Justin and Julie Hudspeth of Greers Ferry, her escort  was Taylor Tait Long, son of Hassel and Lori Long.  Rachel Marilyn Thomas, daughter of Kevin Thomas and Tonya Smith of Greers Ferry, she was escorted by Kevin Mitchell Brewer, son of Marc and Michelle Brewer of Greers Ferry.  Representing the eleventh grade were Karsyn Elizabeth Mykol Galanski, daughter of Carroll and Linda Calvert of Edgemont, she was escorted by Jordan Gardner Smith, son  of Tommy and Sandy Smith of Prim. Caitlin Rose Stewart, daughter of Kevin and Lisa Stewart of Prim, she was escorted by Keith Linder, son of Jennifer Linder of Greers Ferry.  Representing the twelth grade were Shawna Kay Carlton, daughter of David and Sharon Carlton of Higden, she was escorted by Justin Monroe Whitehurst, son of Eddie and Jeanie Whitehurst of Quitman and Juanita Whitehurst of Byhailia, Mississippi.  Abbigail Lea Paulson, daughter of Dan and Julie Paulson of Fairfield bay, she was escorted by Ethan Wayne Carlton, son of Russ and Patti Carlton of Prim.This year’s flower girl was Sarah Nicole Carlton, daughter of Boyd and Gina Carlton of Prim.  The crown bearer was Preston Thomas Story, son of Mike and Elaine Story of Greers Ferry.Second Runner-up:  Karsyn Galanski; First Runner-up:  Jacqueline Rader; and 2009-2010 Sr. High Homecoming Queen is Caitlin Stewart.

Alborada at West Side School

February 15, 2010 by kaypaden  
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West Side School welcomes Alborada Thursday, February 18, for two performances.  One performance will be during the day for the students starting at 2 p.m. and an evening performance at 6 p.m.
Alborada – is a Latin-American family show with music and dancing.
The musicians are excellent and represent their music well.  They play a variety of handmade instruments from South America.  They sing in English and Spanish.  Children are invited to actively participate where appropriate. The performance will take place in the new gym.
Everyone  is welcome.

West Side School Students of the Month

February 8, 2010 by sadie  
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In the elementary school, Charles Bunton, son of Charles and Tonya Bunton, was chosen as the lower elementary Student of the Month.Clare Parker, daughter of Gordon and Patricia Parker, was chosen as upper elementary Student of the Month.

In the high school, Victoria Schmidt, daughter of Rob and Candace Schmidt, was chosen as the junior high school Student of the Month. Trae Jones, son of Kari Borne, was chosen senior high school Student of the Month. The students get their name put on the school marquee for the month, and Mr. Long takes the elementary students out to eat lunch.

Shirley School Lunch Menu

February 8, 2010 by sadie  
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 Wednesday 10- 
Hamburger/Bun, Tator Tots, Lettuce-Tomato-Pickle, Pears
Thursday 11-
Chicken Pot Pie, Carrot Sticks, Mixed Fruit/Jell-O, Crackers
Friday 12- 
Beans & Ham, Fried Okra, Corn Bread, Apple Crisp
The rest of the month on the February menu will stay the same, from the 15 thru the 26.

 Wednesday 10- Hamburger/Bun, Tator Tots, Lettuce-Tomato-Pickle, Pears
Thursday 11-Chicken Pot Pie, Carrot Sticks, Mixed Fruit/Jell-O, Crackers
Friday 12- Beans & Ham, Fried Okra, Corn Bread, Apple CrispThe rest of the month on the February menu will stay the same, from the 15 thru the 26.

Shirley School Honor Roll

February 8, 2010 by sadie  
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Shirley High School Honor Roll—Semester and 2nd nine weeks
SEMESTER
All A’s
Seventh—Lauren Ernst, Emily Hutchinson, Haley Lewis
Eighth—Nikki Owen
Ninth—Briana Considine
Tenth—Cory Ward
Eleventh—Daniel Berry, Taylor Burgess
Twelfth—Katie Considine, Jennifer Wagner
All A’s and B’s
Seventh—Crystal Bles, Madison Jones, Kimberly Pierce, Sarah Sherwood
Eighth—Sidney Burgess, Allison Ferrell, Ayrien Johnson, Shayla Ortega
Ninth—Will Stewart, Justice Waldman
Tenth—Holly Dorrough, Alex Johnson, Diamond Meza, Raelyn Mings, 
Eleventh—Ashley Bles, Harvey Cooper, Tiffany Howard
Twelfth—Charity Branscum, Wade Lucas, Sarah Reynolds, Jamie Shawl, Courtney Tarver, Sarah Vinson 
SALC—Brandon Phillips, Amanda Johnson , Jessica Crow, Eric Ekhoff, Megan Gonzales, Jake Howard, Steven Jones, Ashley Pruitt, Ethan Rhoads 
Second Nine Weeks
All A’s
Seventh—Lauren Ernst, Emily Hutchinson, Haley Lewis
Eighth—Nikki Owen
Ninth—Briana Considine
Tenth—Cory Ward
Eleventh—Taylor Burgess
Twelfth—Sarah Vinson
All A’s and B’s
Seventh—Crystal Bles, Madison Jones, Kimberly Pierce, Sarah Sherwood
Eighth—Sidney Burgess,  Allison Ferrell, Shayla Ortega
Ninth—William Stewart, Justice Waldman
Tenth—Holly Dorrough, Alex Johnson, Diamond Meza, Raelyn Mings, 
Eleventh—Danielle Berry, Ashley BLes, Zach Darrough,  Joanne Dunnavent, 
Twelfth—Katie Considine, Tiffany Howard, Wade Lucas, Charity Branscum, Skyler Burgess, Sarah Reynolds, Jaime Shawl,  Courtney Tarver, Jennifer Wagner
SALC—Brandon Phillips, Amanda Johnson, Jessica Crow, Eric Ekhoff, Megan Gonzales, Jake Howard, Ethan Rhoads

Shirley High School Honor Roll—Semester and 2nd nine weeks
SEMESTERAll A’sSeventh—Lauren Ernst, Emily Hutchinson, Haley LewisEighth—Nikki OwenNinth—Briana ConsidineTenth—Cory WardEleventh—Daniel Berry, Taylor BurgessTwelfth—Katie Considine, Jennifer WagnerAll A’s and B’sSeventh—Crystal Bles, Madison Jones, Kimberly Pierce, Sarah SherwoodEighth—Sidney Burgess, Allison Ferrell, Ayrien Johnson, Shayla OrtegaNinth—Will Stewart, Justice WaldmanTenth—Holly Dorrough, Alex Johnson, Diamond Meza, Raelyn Mings, Eleventh—Ashley Bles, Harvey Cooper, Tiffany HowardTwelfth—Charity Branscum, Wade Lucas, Sarah Reynolds, Jamie Shawl, Courtney Tarver, Sarah Vinson SALC—Brandon Phillips, Amanda Johnson , Jessica Crow, Eric Ekhoff, Megan Gonzales, Jake Howard, Steven Jones, Ashley Pruitt, Ethan Rhoads Second Nine WeeksAll A’sSeventh—Lauren Ernst, Emily Hutchinson, Haley LewisEighth—Nikki OwenNinth—Briana ConsidineTenth—Cory WardEleventh—Taylor BurgessTwelfth—Sarah VinsonAll A’s and B’sSeventh—Crystal Bles, Madison Jones, Kimberly Pierce, Sarah SherwoodEighth—Sidney Burgess,  Allison Ferrell, Shayla OrtegaNinth—William Stewart, Justice WaldmanTenth—Holly Dorrough, Alex Johnson, Diamond Meza, Raelyn Mings, Eleventh—Danielle Berry, Ashley BLes, Zach Darrough,  Joanne Dunnavent, Twelfth—Katie Considine, Tiffany Howard, Wade Lucas, Charity Branscum, Skyler Burgess, Sarah Reynolds, Jaime Shawl,  Courtney Tarver, Jennifer WagnerSALC—Brandon Phillips, Amanda Johnson, Jessica Crow, Eric Ekhoff, Megan Gonzales, Jake Howard, Ethan Rhoads

Creative Dramatics for grades 3-6 at Youth Theatre

January 25, 2010 by kaypaden  
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The Youth Theatre of Central Arkansas is now accepting registration for its upcoming class entitled Creative Dramatics for students in grades 3-6. This one day workshop is scheduled for Saturday, February 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Studio Theatre of the Snow Fine Arts Center on the UCA campus.
The Youth Theatre is celebrating its 20th year of providing creative and professional theatrical experiences to children in grades 3-12.
The Creative Dramatics class will be taught by Ruthann Curry Browne, director of the Youth Theatre and will be devoted to working on scenes, refining acting skills, learning new techniques, and having fun. Participants will put together a short presentation to be presented at 3 p.m. for family and friends.
Any student in grades 3-6 are encouraged to participate regardless of previous experience.
Early registration fees are $60 per student and will be accepted through February 25. Late registration of $75 will be accepted through February 27. Registration forms and information are available online at: www.uca.edu/theatre/youththeatre.php  or by calling Liz Parker, Youth Theatre coordinator, at 501-450-5092 or email  LizP@uca.edu.
Classes for students in grades 7-12 are currently being developed and will be announced shortly. Students interested in being notified of upcoming events are asked to visit the web site.

Homecoming change at West Side in Greers Ferry

January 25, 2010 by kaypaden  
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West  side/Greers Ferry homecoming has been postponed to Friday, January 29.  Homecoming ceremonies will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by three basketball games with Izard County.
The alumni classes of 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000 will be recognized at the beginning of half time of the senior girls’ game.  A hospitality room will be available for these special alumni classes.

Shirley elementary students excel

January 25, 2010 by sadie  
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The Shirley Elementary students pictured above made all A’s for the first semester. Back row from left to right: Brendan Ezell, Oriana McIntosh, Tessa Berry, Benton Berry, and Aloura Goodson. Front row from left to right: Maddie Spies, Angellee Gilland, Oriana Shull, Will Taylor, Luke McBroom.

These Shirley Elementary students’ names were drawn from the Helping Encouraging Respect Ownership and Sharing (H.E.R.O.S.) board Theyreceived a Johnny Appleseed savings account from First Service Bank in the amount of $25. Left to Right: Harley Boughamer, Tanner Duda, Jacob Litaker, Lynsee McBroom.

 

Shirley Elementary held its school wide spelling bee on Friday, January 15, 2010. Courtney Bradford (left) won first place. Ashley Mahaney (right) was the runner up. Both will advance to the VanBuren County spelling bee on Thursday, January 21, 2010.

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