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CONGRATULATIONS

CLASS OF 2014!

H IGHLIGHTS

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Girls Track Team

Wins State

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Awards Day 2

BHS Retirees 3

Senior Words of Wisdom

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Softball Recap 8

List of Seniors 11-

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Credit Recovery Information

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M A Y 2 0 1 4 V O L U M E 1 0 , I S S U E 5

Hornet Buzz

Staff Alexandra Beckwith

Savanna Cooper

Shane Culpepper

Bradley Davis

Brittany Johnson

Tamera Jones

Kyle Kinney

Reba Lanier

Manie Luangphasy

Hope Morgan

Timberly Thomas

Adviser: Mrs. Hill

Senior Edition

News Awards Day was held May 13, 2014, at Providence Baptist Church.

Many members of the 2014 senior class received scholarships or academic

awards and recognition. Congratulations on your achievements!

ARISE Foundation Scholarship: Raina Lanier, Rebecca Turner American Legion Boys & Girls State Awards: Deangelo Johnson, Darby

Dubose Alabama State University Scholarship: Candice Lewis Auburn University Scholarships: Daniel Danley, Katy Hicks, Abria Grimmett Dream Day Foundation Scholarship: Candice Lewis Elks Scholarships: Rebecca Mills, Daniel Danley, Manie Luangphasy Four Seasons Federal Credit Union Scholarships: Rebecca Turner, Tiara

Baker Harvey Rogers Scholarship: Randy Kimbrel Hudson Family Foundation Scholarship: Justice Prickett Judson College Scholarship: Brittany Johnson J.A Ophelia Kilgore Scholarships: Madison Strickland, Re-

becca Mills Linley Heflin Scholarship: Rebecca Mills Mar-Mal, Inc (McDonald’s) Scholarship: Jonel Young Pace Scholarship: Tiara Baker U.S Army Awards: Daniel Danley, Raina Lanier U.S Marine Corps Award: Madison Strickland, Rebecca Mills

Students who took AP classes, Belles & Beaus, and Student Council mem-

bers also received medals.

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BHS students honored at Awards Day

Ms. Groce

Mrs.

Jackson

By Tamera Jones Ms. Debra Jackson, Business/Marketing Education teacher, will be re-

tiring after thirty-one years of teaching—nine years at Loachapoka High and

22 years Beauregard High. Ms. Jackson has been at a part of Beauregard al-most entire life; she is an alumni of BHS and started in grade school here in

1963 when the old gym and cafeteria were the only buildings on the top of the

hill. While a student at BHS, Ms. Jackson was a cheerleader and played recrea-

tional softball, as well as being very active in the clubs that were at the school.

Mrs. Jackson graduated from Auburn University and earned two bach-

elor’s degrees and one master’s degree. When asked why she was retiring, she

replied, “You just know when it’s your time.”

Mrs. Jackson says that her favorite memories from teaching at BHS

would have to be being a part of such a big family, having fun times with co-

workers, and watching students grow, mature and succeed in their careers.

BHS faculty and staff welcome retirement

Ms. Rebecca Groce will be retiring

after ten years of working in the lunch-

room and seven years of substituting.

By Brittany Johnson

After 28 years at Beauregard High School, Mrs. Pam Ledbetter will be retiring this year. Mrs. Ledbetter began working at Beauregard as a bus driver in 1986, and began substituting in 1988. In 2000, Mrs. Ledbetter stopped driving buses and substituting to work in the library as an aide.

“I could have retired after 25 years, but I just didn’t quite feel like I should. My husband retired almost four years ago and I just think that it is time (the right time),” Mrs. Ledbetter said. Mrs. Ledbetter will be greatly missed, but she has said she will more than

likely be a substitute again if needed. She would like to leave her fellow staff with a

final message : “I want to let the staff know that I have enjoyed working with them

for the past years; some I worked with longer and some I worked with less. I think

they all are special people that the students have really benefited from having

them in their lives. I love each and every one of them. I want to thank Mr. Brown

and to let him know that he was a great principal to work under, and I appreciate

everything he has done for me over the years.” Mrs. Ledbetter

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BHS band leaders selected

On May 1, the 2014-2015 BHS Band Of Blue drum major

and assistant were selected. Congratulations!

Alexis Ligon

Assistant Drum Major Markevis Bedell

Drum Major

Graduation ceremonies for the

class of 2014 will be May 22nd

at 7:00 P.M. at Richard L.

Brown, Sr. Stadium. In case of

rain, graduation will be held in

the new gym; however, please re-

member that entrance to the gym

for these ceremonies is limited

and will require a ticket.

Beauregard High School graduation

ceremonies to be held next week

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The upcoming freshmen from Sanford Middle School visited Beaure-

gard High School on March 12, 2014, for an orientation session about cred-

its and extracurricular activities. The BHS choir also performed before the

Belles and Beaus led the current 8th

graders throughout the school, show-

ing them different halls and class loca-

tions. At the end of the tour, each stu-

dent received registration information

for next year.

On May 3, 2014, Senora Ahmed and members of the BHS Spanish Club visited the residents at North Ridge Assistant Living. Besides giving the residents small gifts, club mem-bers sang songs including “Amazing Grace” and “You Are My Sunshine” with the residents.

BHS Spanish Club visits senior citizens

2013-2014 Spanish Club Spanish Club singing for the Senior citizens

Rising freshmen tour BHS By Bradley Davis

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BHS offers credit recovery classes this summer By Alexandra Beckwith

If you are a student that failed to receive a credit

in an academic class this year, there is a chance to

recover it this summer. “[Credit recovery] is an op-

portunity for students to recoup, regain, or recover

a class instead of retaking the class,” said Ms.

Spivey, who will be in charge of the program this

summer.

Instead of the typical summer school classes on

campus, online credit recovery classes will be avail-

able in Ms. Spivey’s classroom from June 2nd

to

June 27th

from 7:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. The only

classes that will be available during the summer

credit recovery session are the four core academic

classes; electives will not be available. Students can

take up to two courses this summer for a fee of

$200.00 per course.

Course fees must be

paid in full by the first

day of class.

Please see Ms.

Spivey or one of the

counselors if you have

any questions.

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Sports Lady Hornets bring home

another state title By Kyle Kinney

On May 3, 2014, the Lady Hornets outdoor track team won the Class

4A outdoor title at the state meet in Gulf Shores. The team finished with a

score of 150 points, 34 points more than the runner-up, UMS-Wright.

The highest individual scorer was Kylee Carter, who took home four

individual state championships and a state record. Carter was the state

champion in the high jump, the long jump, the triple jump and javelin.

Alexxis Milner earned medals in the 100m hurdles, finishing in 15.35

seconds ,and in the 300m hurdles, finishing in 45.98 seconds. Milner also

finished second in the 100m dash with a time of 12.46 seconds. Destiny

Pitts placed fifth in the 100m dash with a time

of 13.09 seconds and third in the 200m dash

with a time of 26.76 seconds.

Congratulations to the Lady Hornets and

Coach Copeland for their second state title

this year!

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Lady Hornets softball team makes strong

showing at the regional tournament

By Savanna Cooper

The 2014-2015 Varsity and Junior Varsity Lady Hornet basketball players were

recently selected after tryouts in early May. Congratulations to all following players for making the teams!

2014-2015 Lady Hornets Varsity and JV basketball teams selected By Alexandra Beckwith

Varsity Sham Adams Lucy Frazier

Nakita Johnson Alexxis Milner Quintera Roby Chasity Pope

Deztyni Wright Tylasha Davis

Kendretta Durham Paris Howell

Alexis Jackson Tytiana Thomas Kendall Tucker

Junior Varsity Tia Beasley

Nicole Callahan Meredith Champion

Makayla Farley LaShaunda Finley

Katelyn Harris Renee Hudson D’Asia Hunter

Samantha Hyatt Nytesha Jones

Anna McDonnell Arrieon Morris

Mia Patrick Ambria Surratt

Shianna Winston

Beauregard’s Lady Hornets softball team finished the season strong with wins in two out of four

games. The first of the four games was a win against Reeltown High with a score of 11-0, while the sec-

ond game was a win against Handley High with a score of 5-3. The last two games of the regular season

were losses against Central High (0-2) and Wetumpka High (0-2).

The Area Tournament took place in Troy on April 30, 2014, and May 1, 2014. In the five games

of the tournament, three were wins and two were losses. The first game against Central (Clay County)

ended with a win (11-1)while the second game against Handley High was a loss (0-2). The next two

games were both wins with scores of 6-5 against Central (Clay County) and 8-1 against Handley High.

The final game was a loss against Handley (3-5).

The Lady Hornets then went on to the Regional Tourna-

ment in Troy on May 9 and 10, 2014. On May 9th, the Lady

Hornets played two games against Oak Grove (1-3) and Calera

(4-0). On May10th, the Lady Hornets loss to Handley High (0-

2) ended their season with an overall record of 30-15. Congrat-

ulations to the Lady Hornets on an impressive season!

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BHS Class of 2014

Ansley Danielle Abernathy Shayne Hamilton Agee Megan Ann Anderson Miranda Michelle Baker Tiara Makia Baker Corie Logan Ballard Terrance Xtavious Barnett Seth Jordan Bartlett Emily Grace Barton Ladairs Obryant Bell Christopher Randall Belyeu Harley Gene Mickeal Bishop Kevin Michael Bishop Tristen Craig Bissonnette Taylor Brian Bottoms Corey James Bracknell Sanquan Demerius Brown Shavante Danielle Burt Britnee Marie Callahan Zackary Taylor Camp Tatum Reid Campbell Jonathan Matthew Cantrell Courtney Elizabeth Cardwell Deandre Rashade Carlton Alexis Michelle Carr Latoya Danielle Chambers Walker Gerald Clark Averi Reid Cofield Dequavius Travon Collins Anna Myers Conn Casey Alexander Core William Shane Culpepper Amber Rena Daily Makayla Marie Dakins Daniel Martin Danley Mary Amber Davis Katelyn Michelle Dowdell Zoe O’bertha Dowdell Tyler Byrd Dudley Ashley Nichole Fletcher Amber Marie Folds Bobbie Sharon Elizabeth Fos-ter Blanton Lee Freeman Karla Chiann Frizzell

Tawana Lasha Fuller Faith Tyler Gaither Ronald Kane Garner Ashton Liza Nichole Garrett Traci Lynne Gavins Makala Ambrya Gibson James Arriola Gonzalles Jeremiah Orion Gooden Justin Markeith Greathouse Abria Shantel Grimmett Kaleen Dawn Guy Hunter Benjamin Hammock Ryan Taylor Hargett Kelsey Paige Harrelson Crystal Ann Harris Derrick Landra Harris Kaylan Michelle Hart Brieanna Rachel Hayes Kacie Michele Hearn Kathryn Anita Hicks Andrew Thomas Highfill Amber Ellen Hilyer Adam Henry Hoffman Ricki-Taylor Nichole Holliday Tyrone James Hollis Clayton Wyatt Mickeah Jabree Hugley Amanda Danielle Ison Keevan Devante Jackson Taylor Ward Jenkins Brittany Tennille Johnson Christopher Ryan Johnson Jontavis Raquan Johnson Samantha Brooke Johnson Tanasha Tamu Johnson Darra Layla Jones Jakecia Antwanealya Jones Laura Dayton Jones Shaquanda Marshae Kelly-Amber Leigh Ann Kelso Randy James Kimbrel Derek Madison Land Anthony Nathan Langley Raina Angeline Lanier Brianna Seleste Lawler

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Candice Shanice Lewis

Caleb Galloway Liles Santiqua Deshayla Lilly Devin Mackenzie Linsday Jackson Tyler Littleton Jason Daniel Landon Ross Long Tristan Ross Long Manie Vongdara Luangpha-sey Keziah Emily Lyles Audrie Blair Maisel Cody Lewis May Gavin Rey Mccain Autumn Leigh Mcconnell Mike Kimsey Mcdonald Trevor Gene Mcmullan Tykwane Lajuana Meniefield Mykeshia Deanna Miles Rebecca Lynn Mills Nykel Iywon Mitchell Kaitlyn Elizabeth Moody Dalton Keith Moon Stephanie Marie Morris Charles Alexander Motley Tristan James Mull Kaitlyn Elizabeth Mullis Michaela Dawn Myers Kristopher Johntae Myhand Joseph William Norris Kacey Renee Norris Elijah Bret Peacock Clinton Perry Harry James Phillips Nathaniel Ray Prather Justice Nicole Prickett Kodey Danielle Prickett Megan Leigh Pugh Lelia Rochelle Pulsifer Tyler Austin Quinton Kelly Lynn Rape Armod Kiante Reynolds Javarious Devay Robinson Christopher Chasen Rodgers Charles Murray Jr Rougier

Trenton James Frank Sadler Damion Alekzander Schill Madison Ryan Scott Robert Thomas Scott Frank Ashley Newton Sel-man II Eric Anthony Serafin Clayton Emerson Sheldon Haley Sherrie Simpson Marcus Bradley Jr Simpson Keundtra Kiana Smith Jessica Holli Stephens Madison Brooke Strickland Tiyausdia Shunteeia J Tate Nicole Eteria Townsend Kaycee Montana Truett Rebecca Ann Turner Madinah Leyla Vaden Jessica Brittany Vanhook Mark Layne Vincent Tiffanie Brooke Waldrop Asia Denise Washington Eddie Kentavious Washington Samdrikis Deion Watson Thomas Jacob Weaver Qurtavious Deionsae’ Webb Shakeela Carnisha Webb Limyracle Starr Welch Katelyn Nicole Wester Brandon Marcel Wilson Desha Delaney Wilson Zackary Alexander Woode Jonel Lena Young Rebecca Leigh Youngren

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Senior Words Of Wisdom

“There were many things I learned throughout my years at Beauregard. I came to this community in the fifth grade after being bullied at my old school. It was scary at first, not knowing anyone but my cousin and my friend from preschool, but I held my chin up high and tried to be as brave as possible. Over time I made friends who helped me feel welcome and just as good as everyone else. Knowing how hard it was to be bullied and alone, I would befriend everyone I could who looked left out over the years. I wanted to be a lot of things, but what I wanted to be most of all was an inspiration to others. Some of my friends didn't like who I would talk to or sit with at lunch, but I didn't care. I didn't want to be with specific people. I didn't want to sit with the popular kids. We may not look or act the same, but we are all human. I didn't care what people looked like because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. Never be scared to be who you are; it doesn't matter what oth-ers say—you won't remember them in five years. Don't let their words hurt you. You are always worth it, you are never alone, and you are loved. Do what makes you happy, kill with kindness, and never judge a book by its cover. Always love, never get attached, be a role model to others, and NEVER forget who you really are. High school isn't everything, so don't follow everyone else's standards. Use your common sense. Don't put people down because they aren't like you. You aren't better than them. So here's to you, underclassmen. Good luck out there. To those of you I know, I hope I inspired you, and continue being awesome. Stay rad, be happy, and never, ever, settle.” - Averi Cofield

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“Keep your mind on the fu-

ture, and don’t dwell on the

past.” – Crystal Harris

“DO YOUR HOMEWORK! I know I sound like a

nagging mother, but seriously, do it. Get orga-

nized, learn personal study methods, and definite-

ly be aware of your surroundings. Remember,

what you do in high school will be the foundation

for your future.” – Manie Luangphasy

“Choose your friends wisely.” – Makala Gibson

“Succeed in all you do and have fun doing it; however, don’t do something you’ll regret. Find your true friends, because in the long run, they will be there through everything. Stay strong and dedicated to eve-rything. XOXO! Class 2014.” – Stephanie Morris

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“Every man’s life ends the same way. It is only the

details of how he lived and how he died that distin-

guished one man from another.’ – Ernest Hemming-

way - - - Enjoy your high school years while you can;

live it so you can look back and look at all the won-

derful things you’ve done.” – Britnee Callahan

“Choose your friends wisely. Keep

your mind focused on school.”

– Tawana Fuller

“Life’s a garden; dig it.”

- Triston Long

“Things are going to get difficult. That’s a given. However, if you always try your abso-lute best, you WILL succeed. Always keep your head up and believe in yourself. If you do, anything is possible.” – Ansley Abernathy

“Accept change, and live every day

to the best.” – Kacey Norris

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“Don’t let anyone try to change who you are; be yourself. If your friends can’t han-dle you like you are, then they probably aren’t a true friend.” – Brittany Johnson

“Don’t let ANYONE get you down – just keep you head up. Things will always get better, I promise you. Just be you and go after what you’re passionate about; no one should never try to change who you truly are. Life’s journey is painful, but just keep working hard, and it will be worth it in the end.” – Manie Luangphasy

“Hate is baggage. Life’s too short to be

mad all the time. It’s just not worth it.” -

Taylor Bottoms

“One drop of a word leads

to a pool of meanings.” –

James Gonzales

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Becoming valedictorian, salutatorian, or senior class president is a huge honor. These three im-portant people not only shape how senior year will go, but they also are the last people to speak for your class on graduation night. Recently the Hornet Buzz sat down with valedictorian Daniel Danley, salutatorian Rebecca Mills, and senior class president Katelyn Dowdell for a Q & A session. HB: Are you ready to graduate? DD: I am excited to graduate, but I am also a little nervous because I am entering a com-pletely new part of my life that will take adjusting to. RM: Yes and no; I am sad to leave home but excited to begin a new chapter in my life. KD: Yes, I am going to miss everybody and the routine of school. However, I am really ex-cited for the future and what is left to come. HB: What would you tell a student who wants to become valedictorian or salutatori-an? DD: Work extremely hard on everything you do. Never listen to anyone who tells you that you can’t achieve anything you set your mind on. RM: it is a great accomplishment and a great goal to set for yourself. It has been my goal from the beginning of high school. It takes much dedication. HB: What would you tell a student who wants to become student class president? KD: Go for it. The drama and craziness is all worth it when you graduate and get to make that speech and your parents proud. Never be afraid to strive for greatness. HB: How would you honestly describe yourself? DD: I would describe myself as a hard working individual who strives to achieve in everything I do. RM: I believe I am a straight forward and determined person. KD: I try to be nice to everyone. I believe in having dreams, and I try to push people to peruse their dreams. I try to be outgoing and make people’s days better. HB: Who is your biggest influence to do well in school? DD: I am my own biggest influence to do well in school. If I am doing anything in life, I want to do it to the best of my ability. RM: My sister, Jessica. She was also she was also salutatorian and has always been the example I wanted to follow. KD: My parents—they have always wanted me to do my best and pushed me to try my hardest and I want to make them proud. HB: Do you have any regrets or anything you would change about the past four years? DD: I wish I had slowed down and enjoyed my time in high school even more because now the more difficult part of my life will begin. RM: No regrets KD: I don’t regret anything except not trying harder in class and realizing that the drama that may mean a lot then is pointless. HB: What do you plan to do after graduation? Why? DD: After graduation I will be attending Auburn University and plan on majoring in mathematics education. RM: I am enrolled at AUM and plan to live on campus. I plan to pursue a degree in pharmacy. KD: I am going to Troy University to study international business. I love the idea of traveling, and I can’t wait. HB: What does it feel like to receive this honor? DD: I am extremely honored to receive this. It makes all the hours of working and paying attention in class worth the time. RM: I am extremely proud of my accomplishment. KD: It was really exciting. Being senior class president is really special to me and the fact that I was voted here by my fellow class is really humbling. I love my class so much, and I am really going to miss them!

Seniors at the top of the class By Brittany Johnson

Katelyn Dowdell

Daniel Danley and Rebecca Mills

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The Hornet Buzz staff and Mrs. Hill would like to congratu-

late senior staff members Shane Culpepper, Brittany Johnson,

and Manie Luangphasy on their graduation from BHS. Thank

you for all of your hard work and contributions to the Hornet Buzz this year. We are going to miss you guys, and we hope

you will come back to visit us! Good luck in all you do!

L to R: Brittany Johnson, Shane Culpepper, and Manie Luangphasy

“Graduation is only a concept; in real life every day you graduate. Graduation is a process that goes on until the last day of your life. If you can grasp that, you’ll make

a difference,” - Arie Pencovici

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