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Rambling about rules

MORGAN BARNES – Hoof Prints Staff Homecoming week is the one week out of the school year that students can dress and act silly with their fellow classmates without getting in trouble. Even though exciting activities such as the wacky olympics take place, there must be some sort of order to the process. [...]

Nursing careers explored by students

MORGAN BARNES – Hoof Prints Staff Students who participated in the tour were shocked by what they saw. As they walked into the lab, their jaws dropped. Skin samples, gallstones, removed bullets and blood were only a fraction of their amazement. A red medical bag, secured tightly with white tape, placed in the shape of a rectangle. An amputated leg was exactly what it was. A leg removed from an elderly person who suffered from diabetes. [...]

Pinteresting, very pinteresting

MORGAN BARNES – Hoof Prints Staff

A group of girls stand in the hallway. Their animated conversation can be overheard from several steps away. Each girl listens closely. A shocked look appears on their faces as one girl exclaims, “Oh my gosh, what a great idea!”

What could be so awesome? Maybe it was [...]

Reckless driving equals wrecked cars

MORGAN BARNES – Hoof Prints Staff It wasn’t a typical morning for Katelyn Sparkman. She was already running late for school when she realized her mother had forgotten to sign her physical form. [...]

National convention rewarding for FFA

MORGAN BARNES – Hoof Prints Staff “The girls packed too much,” Jeffery Allen said. “Way too much.” Senior Jeffery Allen didn’t know if the Buffalo Island Central FFA members would ever get the wheels rolling and on their way to Indianapolis. However once they did there was no turning back. They were packed in that van like sardines. “It was crowded,” Jeffery said. “There wasn’t much space.” [...]

They walk alike, they talk alike

MORGAN BARNES – Hoof Prints Staff “I never feel alone. If there isn’t anyone else to talk to, I always have her,” Sarah said. “I’m never without anyone.” That is only one of the many reasons Sarah Roddy is proud to be a twin. Her sister Lauren feels as though she can talk to her sister about anything. [...]

Bradley learning rewards of teaching

MORGAN BARNES – Hoof Prints Staff Mr. Shy. Mr. I hate Rap. Mr. Single. Mr. Kane Bradley. Recently hired choir and music teacher, Mr. Kane Bradley loves his new career. After graduating from Arkansas Tech University in his hometown of Russellville, Mr. Bradley began searching for job opportunities. Obviously BIC was calling his name. [...]

Upperclassmen share wisdom with sophomores

MORGAN BARNES – Hoof Prints Staff After missing the bus on his very first day of high school, senior Derrick Moore knew he had a journey ahead of him. “At first, it was tough getting a hang of the classes,” Derrick said. “But after that first week, it was a lot easier.” [...]

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