Mena seniors recognized as outstanding for athleticism

Submitted by Mark Hobson

Two senior athletes from Mena have been recognized for being outstanding not only for their athleticism, but in other areas as well.

These athletes must be involved in multiple sports and display great character in the sport, their school and the community.

The award is voted on by the head coaches from each sport, the athletic director, the assistant athletic director, high school principal and a Mena Public School Staff Member. This impact that this year’s winners had on Mena athletics will be felt for many years to come.

Frank Mosley Award

The Frank Mosley Outstanding Girl

Athlete is a longstanding award given to our most outstanding and deserving senior girl athlete.

This year’s Frank Mosley award winner is a 4-sport athlete who excelled on the field, court and in the classroom. She not only is a leader within each athletic program that she participates in but she is also involved as a student leader on the campus on Mena High School involved in FBLA, NHS, NEHS, Student Council and JAG.

She will also be continuing her athletic career at the next level, signing a letter of intent to play collegiate softball.

This year’s Frank Mosley award winner is Emmi Hines

James C. Copher Award

The James C. Copher Outstanding Boy athlete is a longstanding award given to our most outstanding and deserving senior boy athlete.

The James C. Copher Outstanding Boy athlete is a longstanding award given to our most outstanding and deserving senior boy athlete. This year’s James C. Copher award winner excelled in both football and soccer all while maintaining a strong GPA at the top of his class.

He is also a member of the JAG competition team, which competed in Orlando this spring.

This year’s James C. Copher Award winner is Jayden Felix.

Bearcat football spring scrimmage and alumni tailgate

By Ethan Nahté

The annual Mena Bearcat alumni tailgate party begins at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 23, near the front entrance of the stadium. The get together is for all former Bearcat football players, cheerleaders, band and staff to come enjoy some free food and fellowship.

At 7 p.m., the spring football scrimmage is scheduled to begin.