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Danielle Gallop
has been chosen to be the news correspondent
for the 2008-2009 school year. She will be a
senior next school year. We are confident
that she will do a wonderful job next year.
Good Luck Danielle! - Brianna Wistoft
Valedictorian
Patrick Mark Morris
Mark is the son
of Patrick Mark Morris Sr. and Jean Morris.
He is the grandson of Veva Reliford and the
late Zelman “Short” Parsons, Mary Hunter and
the late Miller Hunter, and his
step-grandfather, Howard Gibson. Mark is the
younger brother of Misty Williams .Mark
attended Union Grove Elementary and entered
Brindlee Mountain in 2001. Mark will be
attending Snead State Community College on
an academic scholarship and plans to
transfer to either SU or UAH after his
freshman and sophomore years.
Mark wishes to
become a high school history teacher after
obtaining a PhD. He also hopes to join
Snead’s College Bowl and says that being on
Brindlee Mountain’s Scholar’s Bowl is the
one thing he will miss the most. Mark says
the teacher that has been his biggest
influence is Thomas Leon Henry, who is
Mark’s role model is his mother. also his
Scholars’ Bowl Coach. “She has always been
there for me, and she made me who I am
today. When asked where he sees himself in
ten years, Mark replied, “I see myself
teaching at a high school, perhaps still
going to college to obtain a higher degree”
Mark’s three main goals in life are: to get
a good education, to become successful, and
to get a PhD in history.
Salutatorian
Justin Decker
Justin is the
son of Ronnie and Nancy Decker, the grandson
of the late Frank and Evelyn He is
also the step-grandson of Howard King.
Shores, and the late Dan and Ruby Decker.
Justin attended
Union Grove Elementary and entered Brindlee
Mountain in 2001.
Justin will be
attending Snead State Community College on
an academic scholarship and plans to
transfer to either UAH or UTC after his
sophomore year.
Justin wishes to
become a high school history teacher after
earning his masters in a related field. He
also hopes to join Snead State’s College
Bowl and shares with us that thing he will
miss the most about Brindlee Mountain is the
Scholars’ Bowl Team.
Justin says the
he will also miss Thomas Leon Henry, his
favorite teacher, and Scholars’ Bowl Coach.
Justin’s role model is his father. “He has
always put up with me, and has always been
there when I needed him the most.” When
asked where he sees himself in ten years,
Justin replied, “I see myself living in or
around Nashville teaching at a high school.”
Justin’s three main goals in life are: to
earn a master’s degree in history, to become
successful, and to have a family.
On Thursday, May
8th, the Brindlee Mountain Show Choir
presented “Dolce Sweets”, in the school’s
cafeteria. Choral teacher, Diane Gilliland,
show choir supervisor, conducted the group
performances. Jake Bechert, with the help of
Anna Hood, was the host speaker of the
night. Many participants gave solo
renditions, and others provided unique acts
to entertain the audience.
Senior Michel Jarrett signed with Snead
State Community College after receiving a
volleyball scholarship on Tuesday, April
29th. Teachers and Staff gathered around her
and Dusty Cothran, her future coach, sharing
their enthusiasm for her success.
On Monday, May 5th, Michel toured Snead’s
campus with coach Dusty Cothran, family, and
friends, and met with her college advisors,
in order to begin preparing for her freshman
year.
State Track Meets (May 2nd- May 4th)
Boys finished 7th in state. Boys 4x800 won
silver medal. Kristen Mooney won silver
medal in high jump. Nick Schuch finished 4th
in high jump. Josh Robinson placed 5th in
hurtles.
This
week’s “Seniors of the Week” are
Blaine Carroll and Amanda Hardin
Charles Blaine
Carroll is the son of James and Dianna
Ditto, Reno and Joyce Brewington, and Marti
and Wayne Carroll and the late Ann Terry
Carroll.
He is also the brother of Brittney Howard.
Blaine attended Union Grove Elementary
School and entered Brindlee Mountain in
2001.Blaine plans on attending Snead State
Community College for two years, and then
transferring to USA or possibly even another
college. Blaine hopes to become a
meteorologist.
Blaine’s three main goals in life are: to
graduate from college, to find someone who
is very special to him, and to eventually
marry. Blaine’s favorite food is Chinese.
Blaine’s favorite color is dark blue.
Blaine’s Favorite movie is “The Craft”.
Blaine’s favorite music is “Any, really
“Blaine said his role models are: My
friends, in general, are my role models.
Through these past years they have helped me
out so much. I could not have gotten through
these years without them. When asked where
he sees himself in ten years, Blaine
replies, “I see myself being a prestigious
meteorologist in a nice house and happy.”
Blaine’s definition of school spirit is,”
Being proud to wear your school’s colors,
and shouting BMHS wherever you go with your
friends.” Blaine’s favorite thing about
Brindlee Mountain is getting to be with all
his friends.
Amanda Jayne Hardin is the daughter of Cora
and Gary Hardin, and the granddaughter of
Peggy Hardin, Margaret Banks, and the late
Russell Banks. She is also the sister of
Emma Hardin. Amanda attended Grassy
Elementary School and entered Brindlee
Mountain in 2004.Amanda plans to attend
Berry College and then to transfer to Auburn
Veterinary School to become a veterinarian.
Amanda’s three main goals in life are: to
live, to be happy, and to live someplace
warm. Amanda’s favorite food is chicken.
Amanda’s favorite color is blue. Amanda’s
favorite movie is “Moulin Rouge”. Amanda’s
favorite music is Rock and Alternative.
Amanda’s role models are,” I don’t have just
one role model, all the people I know
influence me in a positive way.” When asked
where she sees herself in ten years, Amanda
replied, “Working as a veterinarian
hopefully, possibly in my own practice or at
Disney World’s Animal Kingdom, and running a
“no-kill” shelter on the side.” Amanda’s
definition of school spirit is enjoying
school, and having pride in your school.
Amanda’s favorite thing about Brindlee
Mountain is being with all her friends.
May 12, 2008
Congratulations to the BMHS Junior Civitans
Chapter for receiving the following honors
at the North Alabama District Convention:
Junior-Senior Project of the Year
Environmental Project of the Year
Highest Creed Club Percentage
Campus Project of the Year
Chapter President of the Year – Jake Bechert
Club Officer of the Year – Marissa Edmonds
Male Junior Civitan of the Year – Jake
Bechert
Female Junior Civitan of the Year – Marissa
Edmonds
“Seniors of
the Week” Wesley Strickland and Miranda
Shook.
Wesley Nathaniel
Strickland is the son of Cheri and Albert
Strickland. Wesley is the grandson of Edna
Johnson and the late Clarence Johnson.
Wesley’s siblings are Bradley Strickland and
Haley and Jeremy Jones. Wesley wants to be a
drummer in his brother’s band. His three
main goals in life are to graduate from high
school, to spend more time with his family,
and to live happily. His favorite foods are
chicken, pizza, hamburger, and fries. His
favorite colors are blue, white, bright
green, and black. His favorite movies are
Saw 4, Varsity Blues, White Castle, and A
Walk to Remember. His favorite genres of
music are rock and country. Wesley’s role
model is his brother Bradley, because
Bradley helps Wesley make good decisions and
they have their “brother talks.” Wesley sees
himself in ten years happily married with a
nice house, kids, and a good paying job. His
definition of school spirit is when
everybody is happy for the team whatever the
out come of the game should be. He went to
Arab Elementary School. He entered Brindlee
Mountain in 2002. His favorite thing about
Brindlee Mountain is the teachers and the
principal. Since he has been at BMHS he has
made a lot of good friends. Wesley says “I
will miss them when I graduate. Goodbye my
friends nice knowing you hope to see you
again!!! ”
Miranda Rae Shook is the daughter of Patti
and Kenneth Shook. Miranda is the
granddaughter of Cecil and Shelby Mitchell.
Miranda’s sibling is Keelin Shook. She plans
on going to Wallace State Community College.
She wants to be a dental hygienist. Her
three main goals in life are to graduate
from high school, to graduate from college,
and to find of job. Her favorite food is
Italian. Her favorite color is pink. Her
favorite movie is Fear. Her favorite music
genre is country. Miranda’s role model is
her mom, for she has always helped Miranda
when Miranda needed her to. Miranda’s
definition of school spirit is being happy
to belong to a group or being proud of that
group. She went to Calvary Christia Assembly
of God in Mobile, Alabama for elementary
school. She entered Brindlee Mountain in
2006. Her favorite thing about Brindlee
Mountain is the teachers.
April, 30, 2008
On April 17th, BMHS FBLA went to an FBLA
State Conference in Birmingham. Those s who
attended the conference where Christie
Hodges, Kevin Smart, Kristen Mooney, and
sponsor Mrs. Moore.
On May 2nd and 3rd, BMHS Track participated
in their state meet at Troy.
This week’s “Seniors of the Week” are Jimmy
Shaddix and Courtney Atchley.
Jimmy Shaddix
James Troy
Shaddix II is the son of Donna Garrison and
Jim Shaddix. Jimmy is the grandson of Sandy
and Troy Shaddix and Kay Garrison. He plans
on going to Wallace State Community College
or Northeast Alabama Community College. He
wants to be a computer programmer. His three
main goals in life are to be happy, to get
to graduate, and to get into the video game
industry. His favorite food is sushi. His
favorite color is purple. His favorite movie
is Clerks. His favorite genre of music is
alternative rock. Jimmy’s role model is his
mom, because she has had a hard life and
still is able to be a great person. Jimmy
sees himself finally in the video game
industry, making a game with many of his
friends both at and not at work. His
definition of school spirit is showing love
for one’s fellow students, teachers, and
even the school itself. He went to Union
Grove Elementary School. He entered Brindlee
Mountain in 2001. His favorite thing about
Brindlee Mountain is that the people are
just so unique and great.
Courtney Atchley
Courtney Brooke
Atchley is the daughter of Lisa Atchley and
Kenneth Atchley. She is the granddaughter of
Veria Green. Courtney has a sister, Jessica
Atchley. She plans on going to Snead
Community College. Her top choice of what
she wants to be is business management
and/or graphic design. Her three main goals
in life are to finish school, to get married
in 2009, and to have a wonderful job. Her
favorite foods are McDonalds’ McChicken and
her mom’s mashed potatoes. Her favorite
colors are lime green and purple. Her
favorite movie is Sweeney Todd. Her favorite
genre of music is almost anything.
Courtney’s role model is her mom, because
she has always been there for Courtney
through everything. Courtney says “I love
her with all my heart! Thanks Mom!” She sees
herself being married, having a great job,
and having a wonderful family of four. Her
definition of school spirit is a feeling of
pride for the BMHS team when she attends a
game or is watching a pep rally. She went to
Union Grove Elementary School. She entered
Brindlee Mountain in 2004. Her favorite
thing about Brindlee Mountain is being able
to talk and to hang out with one’s friends
and to learn what one needs to know to go to
college.
April 23, 2008
On April 3rd,
BMHS Boys Soccer won there first game. They
won against Arab 3 to 1. Jeff Narrell scored
2 goals and Hunter Gant scored 1 goal.
Justin Stockton had 17 saves.
Congradulations BMHS Boys Soccer for this
remarkable win.
Parent volunteer marking locker with
obituary and black balloon: Sandra Black
Student getting face painted as one of the
"living dead:" Rodney Blade, Sr.
The Grim Reaper: David Jones with teacher
sponsor on right, Beth Williams, and School
Resource Officer on left, Mike Leberman
"The Living Dead":
Back row from left to right: Rodney Blade,
James Woolbright, Bronsen Edmonds, Matt
Weaver, Ernest Camacho, Marcus Stegall, Ben
Deaton, Justin Stockton, Jake Bechert,
Jonathon Wall
Front row from left to right:
Majesta Tyson, Marissa Edmonds, Brianna
Wistoft, Kathrine Byrd, Jessica Johnson,
Hope Ahrens, Jackie Pfeil, Daniella Gallop,
Ashley Mathews
On April 22nd, Students were taken out of
class every 15 minutes. They pulled out the
students every 15 minutes because every 15
minutes, someone dies from an alcohol
related collision. After the student was
pulled out an obituary was read by Jeremy
Smalley, Youth Pastor at 1st Baptist Church
of Arab. This was the start of the program
called “Every 15 Minutes.” These students’
faces were painted white to represent the
living dead. This turned out to be a bonding
experience as well as a life changing
experience. On April 23rd, all the students
were shown the video that was made to
simulate what would happen in an automobile
collision caused by a drunk driver. We here
at Brindlee Mountain would like to thank Dr.
John York for his generous donations, Cpl.
Seth Sullivan for bringing this program to
our school, Gary Zelesky for his wit and
moving speech, Mrs. Beth Williams for
organizing the program, Joyce Utterback for
speaking to the participants Tuesday night,
Tim Nabors, Superindent, for also speaking
to the participants Tuesday night, Melody
Taylor from the Arab Chamber of Congress for
speaking to the participants Tuesday night,
and a special thank you to all the parents
involved for with out them none of this
would have been possible. We would also like
to thank Grumpy’s, Dominos, and Papa Johns
for their food donations for the
participants dinner. If you would like to
know more about the “Every 15 Minutes”
program, the website is
www.e15m.org.
This week’s
“Seniors of the Week” are John Morgan and
Lindsay Jester.
John Vincent
Morgan is the son of John Morgan and Kim
Morgan. John is the grandson of Katherine
Richard. John’s siblings are Jacob and
Travis Morgan and Michael Fishman. He plans
on going to college. He wants to be a
lottery winner. His three main goals in life
are to graduate high school, to get a good
job, and to learn to speak proper English.
His favorite color is blue. His favorite
movie is Lone Wolf McQuade. His favorite
genre of music is Matthew Bowman songs.
John’s role model is Chuck Norris, because
he counted to infinite twice. John’s
definition of school spirit is to put energy
and life into one’s school. He went to
Grassy Elementary School. He entered
Brindlee Mountain in 2001. His favorite
thing about Brindlee Mountain is everybody’s
friendliness.
Lindsay DeAnna
Jester is the daughter of Arnold and Marti
Jester and Sherry Rowe. Lindsay is the
granddaughter of the late Howard and Aldie
Jester, the late Melba and Joe Parish, and
the late John and Clara Bell Henderson.
Lindsay’s siblings are Joshua Jester and
Justin Parish. She plans on going to Wallace
State Community College and then to Auburn
University. She plans on becoming a
pharmacist. Her three main goals in life are
to get a good education and have a great
job, to get married and have 2 children, and
to be a wonderful role model for her
children and community. Her favorite foods
are chocolate, pickles, olives, and
sauerkraut. Her favorite colors are orange,
red, and camouflage. Her favorite movie is
Forest Gump. Her favorite music genre is
country. Lindsay’s role model is her Aunt
Jeni, because she has taught Lindsay a lot
about life and love. Also, she has always
been there for Lindsay when Lindsay needs
her most and that is where Lindsay says she
gets her good looks from. Lindsay sees
herself as a pharmacist in North Alabama,
married to Greg Jenkins, and maybe with 2
children in ten years. Her definition of
school spirit is supporting and
participating in events that express how
one’s school should be viewed by others.
Also, Lindsay believes in staying in school
and out of drugs!! She went to Arab
Elementary School and Union Grove Elementary
School. She entered Brindlee Mountain in
2001. Her favorite thing about Brindlee
Mountain is the one on one bonds that she
has with her teachers. The teachers respect
us and are more than just teachers’, they
are our role models!! Lindsay says,
“Especially Mrs. Williams we are going to
miss you!!!”
April 2, 2008
On April 10th,
BMHS Track will have their meet at
Guntersville.
On April 8th, BMHS Golf will play DAR at
Goosepond Plantation.
April 7th – 8th, BMHS Softball will have
their County Tournaments at Boaz.
On April 10th, BMHS Varsity Softball will
play St. Bernard at home.
On April 8th, BMHS Soccer will play New
Hope.
The Brindlee Mountain High School Show Choir
presents “Dolce Sweets : A night of Dessert
and Music” on April 11th at 7 P.M. in the
high school lunch room. Admission is $5 per
person. Tickets can be purchased from any
show choir member or can be purchased at the
door.
Student guest approval forms for prom are in
the office. Students may pick them up during
break.
2007-2008 yearbooks are on sale through the
first of April. The yearbooks are $40 each.
Please see Mrs. Williams before school,
after school, or during break if you are
interested in purchasing a yearbook. Only 35
yearbooks are left.
BMHS throws can
be purchased in the front office for $25.
Also, football is selling car tags which are
$5.
The Learning
Center is collecting box tops and Campbell’s
soup labels. Please save these for the
Learning Center. These can be sent to the
office.
This week there are two “Seniors of the
Week.”
L-R: Derek
Justin Roberts, Alex Elizabeth Hughes
Alex Elizabeth
Hughes is the daughter of Lester and Joan
Hughes. Alex is the granddaughter of John B.
and Dot Henley. Alex’s siblings are Karen,
Adam, and the late Kristie Chandler. She
plans on going to the University of
Montevallo. She wants to be a speech
pathologist. Her three main goals in life
are to graduate from college, to get
married, and to have children. Her favorite
food is chicken and dumplings. Her favorite
color is baby blue. Her favorite movie is
Hairspray. Her favorite genre is Christian
rock. Alex’s role model is her mom, for she
is a strong Christian woman. Alex sees
herself in ten years married with children
and working as a speech pathologist. Her
definition of school spirit is to have pride
in one’s school. She went to Grassy
Elementary School. She entered Brindlee
Mountain in 2002. Her favorite thing about
Brindlee Mountain is how much she has
learned from her teachers, peers, and
advisors.
Derek Justin
Roberts is the son of Barbara Jarrett and
Dean Roberts. Derek is the grandson of
Bettie Paterson and David Barnett. Derek’s
siblings are Ashley Kelso and Haley Jarrett.
Derek plans on going to Wallace State
Community College. His three main goals in
life are to be successful, to have a family,
and to support his family the best he can.
His favorite food is grilled steak. His
favorite color is blue. His favorite movie
is Euro Trip. His favorite music genre is
rock. Derek’s role model is his dad, for he
has led Derek down the right road. Also,
Derek’s dad is there when Derek needs him.
He sees himself in ten years with a house, a
family, and making good money. His
definition of school spirit is having pride
in one’s school. Derek went to Grassy
Elementary School. He entered Brindlee
Mountain in 2001. His favorite thing about
