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“You see things; and you say, "Why?" But I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?"”
by George Bernard Shaw
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FBLA’s best attend national conference

BIANCA GARCIA – Hoof Prints Staff Suitcases packed and ready to go. Amber, Megan and Colby were anxious to take on the four hour trip ahead of them. A missed call. A text from Mrs. Monda. The trip is now pushed back an hour or two later. Lucky for them, not even this puts a damper on their spirits for what is to come. [...]

Metallica opens for Lady Mustangs

BIANCA GARCIA – Hoof Prints Staff Exit light. Enter night. Take my hand. We’re off to never never land. As the chorus of “Enter Sandman,” by Metallica blares throughout the gym, the senior high basketball girls wait in the locker room before the run out. Some are nervous, worried about how they will play and what their opponents will be like. But as “Enter Sandman” plays, the girls remember the meaning of the song, and become pumped for the game. [...]

Peridore picks placing pet

BIANCA GARCIA – Hoof Prints Staff Just as the sun rises, Tiffany Peridore is up to begin her day. Her early start isn’t to primp to get ready for school, but to prepare for competitions. [...]

Jeans cause dress code blues for students

BIANCA GARCIA – Hoof Prints Staff Seriously, is it really that hard to follow dress code? Recently, Mr. Rose addressed us about the student handbook. Everyone seemed to be fine with the rules, until the information about dress code came about. The rules have changed some, but it’s nothing drastic. Students are making a big deal out of nothing. In my opinion the rules over dress code are fine and easy to follow. [...]

Surprising results for EOC biology exam

BIANCA GARCIA – Hoof Prints Staff Who’s to blame? The teacher, the student or the test itself? Cesar Marroquin was one of the top students in his biology class. He took notes, paid attention and studied for his tests. He always strived to get an A. [...]

Houston, we have a problem

BIANCA GARCIA – Hoof Prints Staff Saturday, Aug. 28, Houston Pendergrass was having a good day. He went fishing with his friends and planned to attend the memorial show for Cody Michener. After coming home from fishing, he took a shower and headed to the show around nine p.m. Maybe taking a gravel road wasn’t the best choice because that is where Houston hit a 300 pound black cow. [...]

Cody Michener – In Memoriam

He was a son, a brother, a best friend and a classmate. He was known for his humor. He loved to play Guitar Hero. He was a protector and was never selfish. Those who knew his describe him as “an all around good person.” [...]

GT students tour Clinton Library

BIANCA GARCIA – Hoof Prints Staff The Gifted and Talented students recently made their annual field trip. This year’s trip was to the Clinton Library in Little Rock. The GT students left school during first period on March 12. The students took a three hour bus trip to Little Rock. When they arrived in North Little Rock, they had the option of eating at Red Lobster or Olive Garden. The students then left to take a tour of the Clinton Library. [...]

Lady Mustangs’ season ends at Carlisle

BIANCA GARCIA – Hoof Prints Staff The Lady Mustang’s season came to an end on March 4 at the state basketball tournament in Carlisle. They played against Conway Christian who was seeded second. The Lady Mustangs put up a good fight, but Conway Christian was ready for their opposition. They lost the game by fourteen points. The Lady Mustangs ended the season with a 24-11 record. [...]

Helping Haiti with liplocked livestock

Three weeks ago the Student Council wanted to give out a helping hand toward Haiti. The Council held a meeting during lunch to brainstorm ideas to raise money. After coming up with ideas, Colby Qualls and Jenna Pike came up with the best idea. Their idea was a “Kiss the Pig” contest. [...]