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Volume 1, Issue 2
Dardanelle Undefeated in 2015 Our team has proven one the best as our team has remained undefeated so far. There is no doubt this year is going to be a good one! From Danville to Arkansas Baptist, our team is sweeping the state and making Dardanelle look good. Of course, there is still half a season to get through, but no one so far is doubting the ultimate success of the team. Thanks to our amazing team, and the coaches, this year is looking up. Every year our team works hard to become the team that they are.
Cross Country at Ozark September 22, 2015 University of Ozarks had a Cross-Country Invitational. Almost every River Valley school attended, as well as several schools from Northwest Arkansas. Each race had about 100 runners. Junior High Sand Lizards boys first in their division with 59 points. Huntsville finished 2nd with 65 points, Pablo Careon paced the Sand Lizards with a 4th place finish, followed by Karsen Spears, Jacinto Diaz, Tanner Broyles, and Marlon Caballero (12th-15th).Other runners for the Sand Lizards included AJ Calavitta, Jesse Roper, Joey Phillips, and Jorje Alvarez. Dardanelle Junior Girls also won their division with a final score of 39. Olivia Gaspard placed the Lady Lizards with a 3rd place finish. She was followed by Haven Calavitta in 6th, Anette Navarette in 7th, Jorika Alvarez in 10th, Abi Adams in 13th, and Emily Bollanos in 17th. Sara Hooten rounded out Lady Lizards with a top 30 finish. Dardanelle Senior girls placed 4th, with Alisa Kimbell getting 5th place, and Janna Rhinehart earning 15th place. Original story by River Valley Leader.
(Above Left to Right) AJ Calalvitta, Jacinto Diaz, Karsen Spears (2nd Row Left to Right) Joey Phillips, Jorje Alvarez, Pablo Careon, Jesse Roper
(Above left to right)Anette Navarette, Haven Calavitta, Joricka Alvarez, Sara Hooten (2nd row) Abi Adams, Emily Bollanos
Photo by Chuck Craig
Mr. and Ms. DHS In the past month, Amanda Weaver and T. J. Gentry were chosen to represent Dardanelle High School as Mr. and Ms. DHS. Amanda Weaver was also chosen in the Homecoming Court Selection as well as being nominated for Homecoming Queen. T. J. Gentry, is football player #55 on our team, the Dardanelle Sand Lizards.
Photo by Sandy Williams
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Fairfeild Bay Golf Tournament September 22, 2015 Tuesday, September 22 proved to be quite the successful day as the Dardanelle Golf Team made their way to Fairfeild Bay to compete in a 4A-A golf tournament at Mountain Ranch Golf Club. The girls’ team consisted of Juliana Harper, Taylor Salters, and Brooke Kuras, and they shot a team score of 303. This beat the former state champions Arkansas Baptist by seven strokes as they posted a team score of 310. Juliana Harper finished second overall with a score of 88. Taylor Salters hit a score of 102, while Brooke Kuras earned a score of 113. This meant three championships out of four years of playing for the golf team. “I won’t be able to replace Juliana and Taylor,” said Coach Jared White. “They have improved throughout their careers and have been reliable teammates. I can’t say enough of how proud I am of them and what they have accomplished.” Though the boys were unable to qualify as a team, they competed well, and new additions earned needed experience so they knew what to improve on in the future. Senior Owen Roberds Sand Lizards with a score of 93, was able to qualify him in the state competition at Melbourne on October 6. Nick Kuras shot a score of 122, Tre Harper earned a 106, and Tyler Turnbow scored a 117. "I'm proud of Owen for qualifying," said Coach White. "It was good to see him put a round together on a big stage. The course played very tough today. I'm excited about what we have returning to our team next year." Original story by River Valley Leader. (Left to Right) Girls’ Sand Lizard Golf Team
Seniors Win the Powderpuff
members Taylor Salters, Juliana Harper, and Brooke Kuras.
September 29, 2015 was Dardanelle High School’s annual homecoming powderpuff game. With Seniors dressed in blue, juniors dressed in orange, sophomores dressed in yellow, and Freshman in green, this year’s game was most definitely a big one. The game started off with freshmen versus sophomores, in which the sophomores won. In the game of juniors against seniors, the seniors won. After hard playing and a double overtime, the seniors’ championship was won 12-6. Seniors dominated the powderpuff, and the half time tug of war. All teams played fair, and all teams played their best. After hard playing and a double overtime, the Seniors’ championship was won 12-6. Help with this article was received from Hannah Merritt, reporter for the DHS Student Council.
Homecoming Queen and King During Homecoming week, both King and Queen were elected. Homecoming Queen is senior Amanda Weaver and Homecoming King is senior Eric Herrera. Amanda Weaver is also Ms. DHS (see page 1). All donations used in nominated Homecoming Queen and King were used to fund the Xiong family. Original story by Hannah Merritt.
Newspaper staff
Photos By Chuck Craig
BETA Officers, Election Committee, & Representatives
Logan Murphy TJ Gentry Savana Rhinehart Hope Martin Kory Bull Makayla Deal
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Brittney Keys
Andrew Robison
Dustin Jones
Tate Vestal
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Paranormal Activity: The Scarlet Regiment It is quite clear now that the Scarlet Regiment did not just come to play. The show, which we have now seen all three parts of, is a force to be reckoned with. Consisting of themes ranging from demon possessed puppets to The Nightmare Before Christmas, the Band’s show is proving to be quite the thriller.
the side line. In the middle of the second part, all attention is turned towards the sideline, as chairs are removed, leaving the girl levitating in the air! By the end of the final part, the ghost of the Scarlet Regiment leaves us with a final warning: GET OUT.
The third and final part is definitely more upbeat than the last. Staring the show off with the opening theme of AMC’s awarding winning show The Walking Dead, it has everything you need to end a horror show. There is one final appearance from the monster of the Scarlet Regiment. Also during the third part, the band seems agitated by something unseen; they end the show running to an enormous eyeball, and once again clawing towards the majorette. Story by Andrew Robison, tenth Alto SaxDuring the second part of the show, the flag line girl that ophone for the Scarlet Regiment. was “killed” in the first part is brought up to a table on Paranormal, the name of the show , is jam-packed full of creepy tunes to make your skin crawl! They even perform a little bit of magic. As it was written in our last issue, the show starts of with the band supposedly being marionette puppets, controlled by an unseen puppeteer. One of the flag line is “murdered” by the end of the first part, with the band in the form of an evil eyeball.
Dardanelle High School Wins Fall 2015 This football season has been one of great triumph for the Sand Lizards. August 25, we beat Danville 12-0. September 11, we went to Booneville to show them who’s boss, winning with a score of 38-7. When Clarksville came to turn up, we turned down for what, defeating them with a score of 69-35. When Pottsville came to try and beat us, we beat them with a score of 35-4. We showed Clinton up, beating them 35-7. Homecoming week, Arkansas Baptist came to
try and dominate, but we destroyed. The game, was intense, and the crowd was persistent. On October 9, we won against Arkansas Baptist for Homecoming week with a score of 52-12. We beat Ozark 42-6. Little Rock Robinson came to us on October 23. This was a big game for Dardanelle, as this team has also been undefeated throughout their season. The game was close until the end. We killed their streak, winning the game with a final score of 44-20.
Dardanelle Most Challenging School Dardanelle High School has been notified that, for the second year in a row, it is included on the list of the Nation's Most Challenging High Schools, as published by Washington Post. Marcia Lawrence, the Principle, comments that “This is one of those list we are especially proud to be on! I congratulate our students and teachers. I imagine my students are not surprised that we are called ‘Most Challenging’!” Original Story by: Washington Post
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Mrs. Gault’s Pumpkin Patch The women from the Russellville Methodist church came to Mrs. Gault’s class room with pumpkins, stories, and a movie. They received goodie bags. The kids seemed to enjoy it. Mrs. Gault said, “The kids smiled. That means a lot. We want to thank the ladies from the Methodist Church for bringing the Pumpkin Patch experience to my classroom. (Photo Left to Right in the front) Haley Carr and EJ Weisenbach (Second Row Left to Right) Mrs. Broyles, Levi Dotson-George, Jacob Reeves, Pumpkin Patch Leader, Nick Jones, Mrs. Navarette, Kennedey Brewer. (Third Row Left to Right) Pumpkin Patch Leaders, Matthew Ray and Mrs. Gault.
Crossword Key Across: 1. Title of the Scarlet Regiment's Show
Down: 1. Sinister or ghostly in a way that causes fear and unease 2. The absence of heat 3. A cousin of the squash 4. Acronym usually seen on Headstones
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