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Community Events Calendar
Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Class of 2017 boasts One Valedictorian, One Salutatorian, and seven Honor Graduates
Wednesday May 17 Literacy Meeting 4:30 - 5:30 Thursday May 18 Hazen City Council Meeting City Hall 6:00 P.M.
Alexandra Mackenzie Burroughs Valedictorian
Brittney Elizabeth Hubbard Salutatorian
Abbi Danielle Ross
Payton Elizabeth Fought
Leah Caitlin Miller
Aimee Lee Lease
Dance Company in Brinkley. Payton Elizabeth Fought is the daughter of Richard and Andrea Fought. She is ranked 4th amongst her graduating class. She was a member of FCCLA, Beta Club, and National Honors Society (Vice President). She actively volunteered during high school and helped fill sandbags and with tornado clean up. She is a member of the Fellowship Bible Church. Abby Nicole Rounsavall is the daughter of Jeff and Andrea Rounsavall. She is ranked 5th amongst her graduating class. She was a member of Sr. High Beta Club, National Honor Society, and FCCLA (Treasurer). She was a cheerleader for six years (captain for three), played basketball for five years, and played softball for four years. She was named All Conference for two years for softball and was a member of the All Tournament Team for one year. She was awarded the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, A-State Promise Scholarship, and the Dolores
Sanderson Scholarship. She is a member of the Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church. Morgan Lehann Carroll is the daughter of James and Beth Medlin. She is ranked 6th amongst her graduating class. She was a member of F C C L A (President),FBLA, Sr. High Beta Club, National Honor Society, Book Club, Student Council. and the Quizbowl Team. She volunteered through out high school through Student Council by collecting cans for the food drive and coats for student, and by volunteering at the local zoo. Faith Morgan Young is the daughter of Troy and Julie Young. She is ranked 7th amongst her graduating class. She was a member of Book Club, FCCLA, National Honor Society, and Student Council (Representative). She was a member of the Lady Hornets Softball Team and the HHS Cheer Squad. She volunteered as a Sunday School Teacher, Bible School helper, and helped distribute food to the foodbank through out high school. She is a member of the Hazen
Abby Nicole Rounsavall
Sunday May 21 Hazen High School Graduation High School Gymnasium 3:00 P.M. Monday May 22 Hazen School Board Meeting HHS Library 6:00 P.M. Tuesday May 23 Adult Bingo Hazen Public Library 11:00am - 12:00pm Thursday May 25 Prairie County Democratic Women’s Meeting Murry’s Restaurant Hazen 6:00pm Commodities First United Methodist Church Hazen 10:30am - 12:30pm Friday May 26 Hazen School Districts students Last Day of School AA Meetings DeValls Bluff City Hall 7:00pm - 8:00pm Monday May 29 8th Annual Chamber of Commerce Memorial Day Celebration Service 10:00am Hazen City Park Memorial Day Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the
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Morgan Lehann Carroll
Faith Morgan Young
The Class of 2017 has an outstanding number of honor graduates this year. This year’s honor graduates are the following for Valedictorian and Salutatorian; Honor Graduates in order of GPA ranking: Alexandra Mackenzie Burroughs is the daughter of Farris and Ann Burroughs. She is ranked 1st amongst her graduating class. She is the class of 2017 Valedictorian. She was a member of Student Council, Book Club, FFA, Beta Club, and National Honor Society (President). She was also on the Lady Hornets Softball and a Hazen Hornets Cheerleader She volunteered at FFA and Student Council Trash pick-ups for two years, volunteered to pick up debris with her softball team when the tornadoes hit Arkansas in 2014. She was named All State and All Conference in softball for the years of 20132014, 2014-2015, and 2015-2016. She was a member of the All Arkansas Prep softball team, All AR Sophomore team, and the All AR Second Team. She is a member
of the First Baptist Church of Hazen. Brittney Elizabeth Hubbard is the daughter of James and Deenda Hubbard. She is ranked 2nd amongst her graduating class. She is the class of 2017 Salutatorian. She was a member of Student Council (Representative) ,National Honor Society, Sr. High Beta Club, FBLA, FCCLA (Parliamentarian) and Senior Class President. She was a member of Lana’s Dance Studio in senior competition team. She is a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. Abbi Danielle Ross is the daughter of Teresa Converse and Bryan Ross. She is ranked 3rd amongst her graduating class. She was a member of Student Council (President), FCCLA (Vice President), FBLA, Yearbook (Editor), Quizbowl, HHS Book Club, National Honor Society, Sr. High Beta Club, and was Senior Class Vice President. She actively volunteered through out high school through Student Council and other clubs. She was also a member of Spotlight Dancer’s
First United Methodist Church. Leah Miller is the daughter of Sammy and Melanie Speaks. She is ranked 9th amongst her graduating class. She is a member of FFA, Art Club, Skills USA, Sr. High Beta Club, and National Honor Society. She volunteered during her senior year at the Chili and Spaghetti Suppers for Art Club, the FFA and Student Council trash pickups, and and with Student Council making Christmas luminaries. She is a member of the First Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff. Aimee Lease is the daughter of Kati Reynolds and Kevin Lease. She is ranked 10th amongst of her graduating class. She was a member of Student Council (Parliamentarian), Sr. High Beta Club, National Honor Society, Book Club, and the Yearbook Staff. She was also a drum major and band captain. She is a member of the Center Point Missionary Baptist Church. The information above was provided directly from the Class of 2017 Honor Graduates.
School Board discusses bond refinancing__________ The Hazen School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 24 at 6:00 P.M. in the high school library. Members present were President David Strohl, Vicki Skarda, Freddy Rogers, and Sandra Penn. Also present were Superintendent Nanette Belford, Cindy Ciganek, PPC President Donna Felty, High School Principal Roxanne Bradow, and Elementary Principal Tiffany Glover. The meeting began with a prayer and the approval of the March meetings minutes. District Treasurer Warrants
#23509-26328 and #432543341, Activity and Athletic Checks #7619676246, and Cafeteria Warrants #84537-84545 were approved. Michael McBride from Stephens Financial met with the board to discuss refinancing school bonds. The recommendation to renew Microsoft License and Software Assurance for the 2017-2018 school year from SHI for $5,070 was approved. It will be paid for with NSLA and Operating funds. The contract with Clearly Speaking Speech Therapy Clinic for speech therapy services for 2017-
2018 school year was extended. The Superintendent’s recommendation to contract with Language Circle Enterprises for two days of professional development training was approved. The program will be for teachers grades 4-12 and will be paid for with Title IIA funds. Superintendent Nanette Belford reported to the board on the accreditation status of the high school and elementary. The high school was certified as accredited and the elementary was cited. She also told the board about work on the new salary
schedule and the search for a bus driver for the Sunshine School route. Belford and Allen Minton are currently working on a list of projects for the summer. The corridor in the 3-8 building and the Pre-K building will have to be updated to be compliant with fire codes. High School Principal Roxanne Bradow updated the board on the baseball and softball teams attending district tournaments in McCrory and the upcoming regional tournaments in PalestineWheatley. She also reported to the board on the upcoming AP and
CTE testing, student council volley ball game and student auction, and the important dates for the high school. Elementary Principal Tiffany Glover informed the board of the archery scholarships the elementary has received. The resignation of Monica Lisko effective at the end of the 2016-2017 school year was accepted by the board. Ann Burroughs resignation as Cheerleader Sponsor was accepted. All Certified Staff were rehired for the 2017-2018 school year after being voted on by the board.