Talk of the Hill Vol. 2 Issue 1

TALK OF THE HILL Volume Issue2 1

Spring Hill VS. Parker’s Chapel

On Thursday, August 17 the Spring Hill Bears traveled to Parkers Chapel right outside of El Dorado to scrimmage the Trojans in a hot football game. The captains of the game that night were Trace Clements and Carson Moore The Trojans won the coin toss and TJ Tipton kicked off. We stopped them on the first drive and made them punt. Maddox Dickson started the game off with a sack. Mason Moore smoked a guy who fumbled the ball where Zane Minton picked up the fumble to head towards Bear territory Alex scored a touchdown in regulation and Mason Moore scored in the 4th quarter. The cheerleaders were loud and proud! For an away game we had several students show up! We hope to pack the stands at ALL the home games! We’ve got some work to do but a big season ahead of us!

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WhatWhat did you do over the summer the most?

Hung out with friends

What is something you miss about last school year?

The teachers (Cham and Flowers)

What is your favorite thing about coming back to school?

Getting to see all your friends

What are you looking forward to this year?

New beginnings

What would you change about our school?

A new parking lot

TruckOfTheHill

Driving

around town looking cool and confident. Kyzer Akin drives in style. This student has nice style in the classroom and on the hill!

Whatley Words of Wisdom:

Principal’s Corner:

“Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create.”

New school year, new beginning. This is a time to wake up and have a fresh start. Every teacher gives you a 100% in your class to start the year. It is easier to maintain the 100% than to start from 0% and work your way up! Take the challenge, you can do it!!!

Hello Spring Hill students and community. We have kicked off the 2023-2024 school year with a bang. Everyone came back to school with the right attitude and eager to get another year started. We have great things happening at Spring Hill Our teachers and students are the best Football has started and we wish them the best of luck. Congratulations to Ava Purifoy for being elected homecoming queen by her peers. And always remember "no one is perfect, but if you chase perfection you can catch excellence". Now let's go have a great year and show that Bear Pride!!

Home Coming Queen Reveal

On Friday, August 18th, Spring Hill High School hosted a homecoming reveal party. We held line dances, music, and an amazing speech by Senior, Carson Moore. Congratulations to your 2023 Homecoming Queen, Ava Purifoy.

New To The Crew

How long have you taught at Spring Hill? This is my first year!

What have you taught?

I taught 5th grade Literacy previous to starting here

Favorite memory at Spring Hill? I haven't been here long, but so far my happiest moments have been walking into school with my children and being so welcomed by all of the staff!

What makes Spring HIll special to you? Spring Hill is special to me, because it is such a huge family!

Out of all your classes, which is your favorite to teach? I only teach Secondary English and I love all of my classes that I have!

Why did you choose to be a teacher? I always wanted to become a teacher, because I wanted to be able to help children push themselves to be the best that they can be and to know that they can do anything they set their minds to!

Mrs. Johnson

Elisa Malvestio is from Italy She prefers to be called Eli (pronounced Ellie) since it's easier. the thing I liked the most is the beautiful landscapes that are in the countryside, now I live in the middle of the fields between horses and cows and there is a feeling of peace and tranquility that I struggle to find in Italy. What she misses most about being away from home is probably the food and my family, in Italy we usually have lunch and dinner together with all of the family, while here is different. She has a brother who is not an exchange student. Let's make Eli feel welcome into the Bear Family.

ElisaMalvestio

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Club Updates

-FCCLA will host their officer voting meeting next Thursday, August 31st, after school.

-FCCLA Member dues are to be paid by October 1st.

-FFA members need to check Plyler's board for information about your next meeting.

WOur Journalism Class

InTheSpotlight staff Writers Block

Kenzie Thompson

What made you choose Journalism?

I chose journalism because of the teacher and the environment in the classroom.

What is your role in the newspaper?

It varies but last year I was mostly senior spotlight, this year I am interviewing the exchange students What made you choose this role?

I get to learn what their country is like and get to know more about them.

What is your favorite part of your role? That I get a good grade for it. What do you do outside of school?

Play basketball, hang out with friends and family, and hang out with my boyfriend

How long have you been in Journalism?

I have been in journalism for 3 years

Would you consider a job in journalism/writing in the future? Why or why not?

Ronda Plant

Mrs.PlanthastaughtatSpringHillforsevenyears. SheteachesJuniorHighEnglishandreading.Mrs. PlantpreviouslytaughtkindergartenintheSan AntonioschooldistrictandinMoody,Texaswhere shetaught6th-gradelanguageartsandsocial studies.Mrs.PlantalsocoachedJuniorHighgirls volleyball,basketball,andtrackwhileatMoody. Mrs.Planthopestosupportherstudentscurrent andpreviousbyhelpingthemgrowspiritually, mentally,andemotionally.ItisMrs.Plant'scalling tobeateacher."Teachingismyexpectedend.God mentionsinJeremiah29:11.'OnceIwasoperating againinsidethegiftwithGodblessedme,allthings comenaturallyandsuccessfully.'Mrs.Plant's favoritethingaboutSpringHillisbeingableto openlypracticeherfaithduringwork.Sheloves seeingandreceivingjoybywatchingherstudents masterskillsandwhenherstudentswantan academicchallenge.Sheloveswatchingher studentstakeprideintheirscholasticabilities!"I amblessedbeyondmeasurehereatSpringHill."

I don't think I would but I could use it for the career I want What skills from journalism will help you in the future? Interviewing people and talking to people

If you can, do you plan on taking journalism again? Yes, I do plan on taking journalism again for my 4th year

If you could pick a different role, what would you pick? I wouldn’t change my role this year.

Blakelee Adams

Blakelee has attended Spring Hill since the 4th grade. Her favorite memory of Spring Hill is the basketball games because she always gets excited. Her goal for this year is to graduate and go to college. She wants to go to SAU or UAMS. After college Blakelee plans to become an ultrasound tech. In her free time, Blakelee plays basketball and cheers. Asking Blakelee what she will miss most her response was "I will miss the people most. I feel like everyone here is really close and when I leave I won't get to see my friends every day." One piece of advice Blakelee wishes for underclassmen to know is "Don't take everything seriously. The time will go by fast so make sure you are having fun and making memories."

Kyzer Akin

KyzerhasattendedSpringHillsincehewasinkindergarten. Whenheisnotsittingintheclassroom,Kyzerisworkingasa mechanicandawreckerdriver"24/7".Kyzerplanstomakegood gradesandmoneyhissenioryear.Kyzerplanstogo immediatelyintotheworkforceaftergraduation.Kyzerplansto beanentrepreneur.Kyzerwillmisstheteachersandsomeof thepeoplethemostaboutSpringHill.Kyzer'sadvicefor underclassmenis"don'tgetcaughtcheating,anddon'tsnitch."

WhenaskedabouthisfavoritememoryhereatSpringHillhe replied,"Iactuallymakeabettermemoryeverysingleday,it’s whenIwalkupthehillgetinmytruckanddrivehome."

No New Updates! More information coming soon!

Pre-K

Pre-KhaditsfirstdayofschoolonAug21,2023:The newlyopenedPre-Kisnowanewpartoftheschool’s curriculumforyoungerkids.TheinclusionofaPre-Kin ourschoolallowsmorekidsintheSpringHillareatoget aheadstartandbereadyforthehighergrades,like Elementary.SpeakingofElementary,thePre-Kbuilding isarefurbishedbuildingpreviouslyusedinthe ElementaryandisnowinfulluseasthenewPre-K building.WewouldliketowishMissAbbiandherPre-k classgoodluckonanamazingyear.

Community

IMPORTANT DATES:

Sept 4, No School: Stay safe and have a great free day! The first day back at school is on August 14, 2023. Kids are back on track for a new year!

Sept 19, 8:00 A.M., pictures for all HS Students.

Sept 20, 8:00 A.M, Pictures for all Elementary Students

Football Schedule Changes

August 25- Senior High game was pushed to 8 pm at Subiaco. There will be no Junior High game.

October 12/13- Genoa game was canceled but replaced with Marvell on the 13th It will be home. JH-5:00 SH-7:00

Wednesday, August 23rd, Spring Hill High School revealed Miss and Mr. Spring Hill as Ryliegh Kretz and Andrew Wylie. Little Miss and Mr. Spring Hill was announced as Knox Fisher and Ruby Prejean

AroundTheTown

Buck’s Pickup opens up in the Spring Hill area: The owners of the establishment are proud to announce their new food truck! Their menu has delicious foods that will make your mouth water on the spot! It’s no wonder business is going great for them. Show some love and get yourself some darn good food at Buck’s Pickup!

*Hoursof operation: Businessstays openfrom6:30 A.Mto4:15P.M.

Youcancalldinner inby4:15&she

staystill5:15so youcangetyour deliciousfood.’