paw print January 14 2013 Volume 4, Issue 1 index news - page 1 & 2 opinion - page 3 feature - page 4 sports - page 5 photos - page 6 ads - pages 7 & 8 weather January 14, 2013 AM sunny, PM sunny Hi: 32 Low: 32° By Dalton Wolverton and Miranda Gregory Don’t Be a Bully, Be a Bulldog Anti-bully act sweeping the nation Upcoming Events Yearbooks on sale in Mrs. Phillips room 110 for $45 December: 3rd-6th STAAR/EOC retests 11th-14th STAAR/EOC retests 21st End of cycle 3/ End of semester 1/ Early release/ Semester grades due at 12:00 noon January: 15th Student Counsil Leadership Activity 2 periods 1-5 21st MLK. Holiday 28th JHS 2nd Blood Drive February: 2nd JHS Strutter Mini Camp 7th “Best Foot Forward” 9:00Am-12:00 noon Junior Girls 8th JHS Strutter Mini Camp/ ACT Testing JHS Time 7:45 18th President’s Day Holiday or Bad weather day/JHS Strutters tryout practice February,18-March,1st 22th End cylce 4 Grades Due Early release students 12:00 noon 28th Cycle 4 Report Cards distibuted March: 4-7th Taks Retest 11-15th Spring Break 20th Student Counsil Leadership Activity 3 periods 1-5 21st Senior Girl’s Tea 11:30am-1:00pm Go Bulldogs! Jefferson High School The rate of teenage suicide is growing. There are many reasons, but one main cause has been bullying. Schools across the nation are doing everything in their power to put a stop to this horrific feat. During this time of crises among teenagers, our school is putting a stop to the problem before it occurs. The students at Jefferson High have many different opinions on this subject. Some students simply do not believethatthereisaproblem, but others see it differently. “I have witnessed bullying first hand at our own school, and I do not think it is right,” junior Tanner Hook said. “There needs to be a way to put a stop to it.” Students that see the problemsareveryconcerned. They believe that the school should be treating the issue differently,butotherstudents do not see it. “I don’t think we have a bullying problem at this school, and honestly, all of these assemblies are just getting on my nerves,” an anonymous student said. “I feel like people are being too sensitive, and they need to stop taking things to heart.” The mixture of opinions ranges widely among the students at JHS, but the entire faculty and staff agree. Something needs to be done. “Too often I see upset students walk into my classroom due to things that other students have said,” an anonymous student said. “Some students need to take into consideration that the things that they say can really be hurtful.” Dr. Sharon Ross, our schools superintendant, has been doing a wonderful job making our school aware of the problem. “I feel like the assemblies are very good for informing the students of our bullying problem,” an anonymous teacher said. “Whether or not they want to hear it the students need to be told.” Not only has the school beeninformedtheirsstudents about bullying, but they are also setting up ways to halt it. “I think it’s a good thing that they set up a page on our schoolwebsiteforstudentsto be able to report the bullying that they see,” senior Kaitlyn Whatley said. “Hopefully students will take advantage of it.” Bullying is a big problem that America is facing, but it can be seen that Jefferson High is doing their part in solving the problem. Self-harm should never be a resort, so let’s stop the problem before it begins. One Team One Dream One cohesive unit. The Dawgs showed that they were capable of being that out on the field this year, but there was also some- thing that the spectators couldn’t see from the stands, something that the Dawgs shared within each other. It’s like a fire lit inside each and everyone of them, but its’ only four little words; 15 letters all together, that mean more than the spectators in the stands will ever know. Those words are: “One team. One dream.” But what do they mean? “We are one team. We are united.” says sopho- more Clifford Justice. Junior, Roderick Smith says, “There is no ‘I’ in team. We all work to- gether to get the job done no matter how hard it is.” “It means that we are 36 individual contrasting minds and personalities coming together and get- ting past our differences to accomplish one goal”, senior Josh Eppler said. Senior, Deion Wil- liams, “Everyone is on the same page, everyone puts in all the work to make the team succeed. Win or loose, we are still one team with that same one dream.” “The team comes together and everyone un- derstands what that one common goal is everyone puts themselves aside in order to have team success. It doesn’t mat- ter what race you are. If we work together, we can schive so much as a team and as a cohesive unit of one.,” senior, Kae’Vaughn Caldwell. Junior, Brayden Var- nell, “Over the season, everyone became a family. We all discovered that we are not individuals and that we can come together as a unit to achieve that one dream. “No matter how much we talk about each other, we will always have that special bond as a Jeffer- son Bulldog. Football is more than just a team, it makes friendships that last a lifetime,” says senior, Sadarius Figures. Even though the Friday Night Lights have come and gone, we will always remember our 2012-2013 Jefferson VR. Bulldogs. By: Paige Huntington Region 8 Wants The “D” Region 8 wasn’t beating around the bush whenever they chose Jo Anna Duncan for Teacher of the Year. Last year, the teachers of our high school voted for the Teacher of the Year and Mrs. Duncan was awarded. She then went and filled out a form which was given to Ms. McIntosh, she then pre- sented the form to the JISD board members. Her form was sent to Region 8 where she was chosen as Teacher of the Year. “I was honored and shocked when I was chosen for this award,” said Mrs. Duncan. Mrs. Duncan has been teaching for 28 years, and she spent four of those 28 years here at Jefferson High School. “I’m really happy Mrs. Duncan received Teacher of the Year for Region 8”, said Jaylie Abernathy. “She is one of my favorite teachers, and you can really tell that she loves her job.” On October 18, 2012, Mrs. Duncan traveled to Austin, Texas, to be honored for becoming Teacher of the Year for Region 8. Many teachers are proud of Ms. Duncan and have supported her throughout her rise to the top. “Mrs.Duncan is a great woman to work with,” said Shirley Phillips. “Her posi- tive attitude rubs off on us all.” The faculty, staff, and stu- dents all love and appreciate Mrs.Duncan and everything she does for the school. She continues to posi- tively impact the lives of everyone who she comes across, and teaches the students not only important educational lessons but life lessons as well. Jefferson High school has participated in UIL competitions every year. This year, four students in the JHS band were selected to the Region IV class 1A/2A Honor Band. Kathryn LeBell - Clarinet Jacob Laster - Trumpet Payton Pierce - Tenor Sax Kirby Myers - Tenor Sax Also selected to the All Region wind Ensem- ble were Kathryn LeBell and Jacob Laster. Banding together for a
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The rate of teenage suicide is growing. There are many reasons, but one main cause has been bullying. Schools across the nation are doing everything in their power to put a stop to this horrific feat. During this time of crises among teenagers, our school is putting a stop to the problem before it occurs. The students at Jefferson High have many different opinions on this subject. Some students simply do not believe that there is a problem, but others see it differently. “I have witnessed bullying first hand at our own school, and I do not think it is right,” junior Tanner Hook said. “There needs to be a way to put a stop to it.” Students that see the problems are very concerned. They believe that the school should be treating the issue
differently, but other students do not see it. “I don’t think we have a bullying problem at this school, and honestly, all of these assemblies are just getting on my nerves,” an anonymous student said. “I feel like people are being too sensitive, and they need to stop taking things to heart.” The mixture of opinions ranges widely among the students at JHS, but the entire faculty and staff agree. Something needs to be done. “Too often I see upset students walk into my classroom due to things that other students have said,” an anonymous student said. “Some students need to take into consideration that the things that they say can really be hurtful.” Dr. Sharon Ross, our schools superintendant, has been doing a wonderful job making our school aware of
the problem. “I feel like the assemblies are very good for informing the students of our bullying problem,” an anonymous teacher said. “Whether or not they want to hear it the students need to be told.” Not only has the school been informed theirs students about bullying, but they are also setting up ways to halt it. “I think it’s a good thing that they set up a page on our school website for students to be able to report the bullying that they see,” senior Kaitlyn Whatley said. “Hopefully students will take advantage of it.” Bullying is a big problem that America is facing, but it can be seen that Jefferson High is doing their part in solving the problem. Self-harm should never be a resort, so let’s stop the problem before it begins.
One Team One Dream One cohesive unit. The Dawgs showed that they were capable of being that out on the field this year, but there was also some-thing that the spectators couldn’t see from the stands, something that the Dawgs shared within each other. It’s like a fire lit inside each and everyone of them, but its’ only four little words; 15 letters all together, that mean more than the spectators
in the stands will ever know. Those words are: “One team. One dream.” But what do they mean? “We are one team. We are united.” says sopho-more Clif ford Justice. Junior, Roderick Smith says, “There is no ‘I’ in team. We all work to-gether to get the job done no matter how hard it is.” “It means that we are 36 individual contrasting minds and personalities coming together and get-
ting past our differences to accomplish one goal”, senior Josh Eppler said. Senior, Deion Wil-liams, “Everyone is on the same page, everyone puts in all the work to make the team succeed. Win or loose, we are still one team with that same one dream.” “The team comes together and everyone un-derstands what that one common goal is everyone puts themselves aside
in order to have team success. It doesn’t mat-ter what race you are. If we work together, we can schive so much as a team and as a cohesive unit of one.,” senior, Kae’Vaughn Caldwell. Junior, Brayden Var-nell, “Over the season, everyone became a family. We all discovered that we are not individuals and that we can come together as a unit to achieve that one dream.
“No matter how much we talk about each other, we will always have that special bond as a Jeffer-son Bulldog. Football is more than just a team, it makes friendships that last a lifetime,” says senior, Sadarius Figures. Even though the Friday Night Lights have come and gone, we will always remember our 2012-2013 Jefferson VR. Bulldogs.By: Paige Huntington
Region 8 Wants The “D” Region 8 wasn’t beating around the bush whenever they chose Jo Anna Duncan for Teacher of the Year. Last year, the teachers of our high school voted for the Teacher of the Year and Mrs. Duncan was awarded. She then went and filled out a form which was given to Ms. McIntosh, she then pre-sented the form to the JISD board members. Her form was sent to Region 8 where she was chosen as Teacher of the Year. “I was honored and shocked when I was chosen for this award,” said Mrs. Duncan. Mrs. Duncan has been teaching for 28 years, and
she spent four of those 28 years here at Jefferson High School. “I’m really happy Mrs. Duncan received Teacher of the Year for Region 8”, said Jaylie Abernathy. “She is one of my favorite teachers, and you can really tell that she loves her job.” On October 18, 2012, Mrs. Duncan traveled to Austin, Texas, to be honored for becoming Teacher of the Year for Region 8. Many teachers are proud of Ms. Duncan and have supported her throughout her rise to the top. “Mrs.Duncan is a great woman to work with,” said Shirley Phillips. “Her posi-tive attitude rubs off on us
all.” The faculty, staff, and stu-dents all love and appreciate Mrs.Duncan and everything she does for the school. She continues to posi-tively impact the lives of everyone who she comes across, and teaches the students not only important educational lessons but life lessons as well.
Jefferson High school has participated in UIL competitions every year. This year, four students in the JHS band were selected to the Region IV class 1A/2A Honor Band. Kathryn LeBell - Clarinet Jacob Laster - Trumpet Payton Pierce - Tenor Sax Kirby Myers - Tenor SaxAlso selected to the All Region wind Ensem-ble were Kathryn LeBell and Jacob Laster.
Banding together for a
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notenews briefs, events, & activities
takeCalendar 2012-13
Congratulations Homecoming Court
Class Officers 2012-2013
Freshmen: vice-president, Jarod Johnson president, Denisha Williams; ; sec/treasurer, Ty Lafayette
Homecoming Queen Homecoming Queen Kristen Leblanc was escorted by Blake Mosley.
Senior Homecoming Queen Nominees:Left to Right: Bethany Todaro, Kathrine Lebell, Deja Smith, Senswayla Burns, and Kristen Leblanc.
Homecoming Court 2011-2012Left to Right: freshmen dutchess, Shelby Youngblood, sophomore dutchess, Jaylie Abernathy, and junior dutchess, Tyler Roberson.
Academic Period The academic period is a new experience for everyone this year at Jef-ferson High School. The academic period is a period of thirty minutes that has been set aside for tutoring, studying, and other educa-tional uses. Some students and fac-ulty members have mixed feelings on this class while others have their minds made-up. No matter what side our school members are on, it is obvious that everyone has an opinion to share. “I think that the aca-demic period is an excel-lent idea, but I do not feel like we are using it to the best of our abilities,” Mrs. Rhodes said. “I believe that many class rooms are not using the time wisely”.
December3-6: STAAR EOC11-13: STAAR EOC14: Gold Cart Luncheon21: End Semester 1, Early Release Student 12:00 noon24- Jan. 4: Christmas Break
January10: Cycle 3 Report Cards Distributed15: Student Council Leadership Activity21: MLK Holiday28: JHS Second Blood Drive
February9: JHS Strutter Mini Camp, ACT Testing JHS 7:4518: Presidents Day Holiday22: End Cycle 4 Early Release Students 12:00 noon28: Cycle 4 report cards distributed
March3-7: TAKS Exit Level/ Retakes10-15: SPRING BREAK20: Student Council Leadership Activity21: Senior Girl’s Tea29: Holiday or Bad Weather Day
A new face has entered the doors of Jefferson High School. With a smile on her face and love in her heart, she hopes to help lead our students to success. Ms. Dillard, formally known as “Ms. D” around here is a local to this part of Texas graduating from Marshall High School in 2008. “Deep down I’m a Maverick, but I enjoy being a Bulldog,” Dillare said. After High School, Dillard went to the University of Chicago to study Social/Cultural
Anthropology. “I hope to bring a greater sense of unity among the student body,” Dillard said. We hope that Jefferson High School is a welcoming atmosphere, and Ms. Dillard enjoys working here and expanding her knowledge. However, it sounds like we wont have to worry about her. “I like it a lot in the new classroom, I don’t feel like an instructor. I fit in well with everyone, and we are all in this together,” Dillard said.
By: Paige Huntington and Jaylie Abernathy
“I do not like the academic period,” junior Amie Laster said. “I feel like I don’t learn anything new”. Some students are really excited that they finally have a class to devote to studying and furthering their learning. “I really enjoy having a class that I can use for my studies,” junior Haley Moore said. “I think it’s a good idea,” she said. “The academic period really confuses me,” fresh-man Ty Chambers said. “I know what we’re sup-posed to use it for, but it doesn’t seem like its being used correctly,” he said. No matter your posi-tion on the idea of the academic period, it seems that it is here to stay. It will be very interesting to see what comes out of it.
By Dalton Wolverton by Trista Johnson
New CIS coordinator, Ms. Dillard
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Open your mind, open the doors For several years the student body has complained about the time that it takes to walk from the student parking lot all the way to the front entrance of the school. Recently, students have thought of the idea that if an administrator is posted at the gym doors, they should be able to walk in through said doors. This idea is obviously very controversial. Many students think that this is a great idea while most faculty members think that it isn’t a fantastic idea. In any case, the population of Jefferson High School has several opinions on this idea. “I think that allowing
students to walk in through the side doors is a simplistic solution to tardy students,” sophomore Ronnie Buche said. “I do not see how anything bad can come out of this idea,” senior Jade Turner said. Many teachers do not agree with the idea that has been presented. They do not think the teachers have time to watch the students in the morning. “I think the teachers are very busy in the mornings, and we do not have the time to make sure students aren’t running amuck in hallways,” Mrs. Lee said. “Bad plan,” Coach
Robinson said. Some students really do not
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Contributing Writers:
Dalton WolvertonPaige HuntingtonMiranda Gregory
Mia GreenHelena Westphal-Franklin
Trista JohnsonKiara Irving
Tatyana HowardJaylie Abernathy
Morgan SmithStacy HydeKyla Cook
Cody YoungbloodChristian Munnerlyn
Amie Laster
Adviser Shirley Phillips
AdministrationAnthony Evers, Principal
Terry Johnson, Assistant Principal Dr. Sharon Ross, Superintendent
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care whether or not the doors are open in the morning. “I do not drive to school, so entering through the side doors would not affect me in the mornings,” junior Josh Boone said. No matter your side on this argument, it is obvious that tardies are a big problem, and this may be a reasonable solution. I believe that this is the best possible solution to this problem, and it is a reasonable alternative to giving lunch detention and ISS. The rate of tardies has not declined with these two punishments.
Speak
OUT Members of JHS have strong opin-ions about the new diverse food being served in the cafete-ria this school year.
“Honestly the lunches are horrible, they feed us like we are little kids. I think its crazy how they shuffle
the menu weekly.”
KyErik Warren - 12
“In my opinion, the lunch-es are disgusting because of the bland taste. On top of that, the lunch ladies are also a bit unfriendly.”
Destiny Simmons - 9
“I like the school lunches. They are really good, I like the food just the way it is. The chicken nuggets are
my favorite.”
Luis Renteria - 12
“I think that the lunches aren’t a large enough
quantity for me. I am a growing boy. The food doesn’t have any flavor and I’m not fond of but-
termilk ranch.”Corey Smith - 11
“The lunches were good at the beginning of school. The meat choices are
not as healthy; I would prefer real chicken.Good work on the fruit and
vegetables.”Mrs.Dotson - Teavher
No Teacher No Problem
By Dalton Wolverton
Floral Design
After working at the Jefferson Junior High school Ms. Howered is now teaching a new floral design class on the high school campus. The floral design class is for all grades in high school. This class offers you a chance to design and create flower arrangements. “I hope my students learn useful skills in this class to get a good job in the floral design career,” Mrs. Howered said. The class has learned how to define the different steps needed to create a flower arrangement and how to identify a few flowers. “I like what we have
learned so far because it helps me understand things about flowers that I never really knew,” Mikala McFadden said. Mrs. Howered is working with her floral design students giving them a chance to learn a skill that they might not be able to get other places.
By: Kyla Cook
High school junior, Tanner Hook, took three stu-dents to all region. Although the choir may not have a permanent choir teacher this year, they will move forward and continue to sing. No Teacher. That’s not a problem for choir student Tanner Hook. The past four years the choir has struggled, losing its teacher every year. Through the struggle, a student took a step forward and led three students to all region. “It was kind of a struggle, while learning the music myself.” Junior Tanner Hook said. “I believe that everyone who went did their very best.” Other choir students look
to Tanner for leadership and experience. “It’s hard that we don’t have an actually choir teacher, but Tanner is the next best thing. He’s so experienced with music, and we’re so close to him; it just makes it that much better.” junior Lindsey Harp said. Many of the students may disagree, but when it comes down to it, having someone who can teach the music is better than not having anyone at all. “I’m glad we have students who are experienced in differ-ent areas, and who are willing to help others.” principal Evers said. The staff and students are proud of Tanner for his cour-age and experience.
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Mrs. Sellers is the new Pre-Algebra teacher taking the position of former pre-algebra teacher Mr. Barut. She finds the students to be very help-ful and loves the town.
Mrs. Green, a former Jef-ferson High School graduate, has returned to teach Span-ish I. She finds it to be an enjoyable language and the students to be entertaining.
“I find the students and
faculty very nice. It’s nice to
come back and teach where I
graduated,” said Mrs. Green.
“I like the program and know a few people here. I’ve always loved the town and the faculty has been very welcom-ing,” said Mrs. Sellers
by Amie Laster
Welcome to America! At Jefferson High School, we have two new foreign exchange students, Pia Schubinski from Denmark and Louise Lodberg Kryger Hansen from Germany. This is their first time to be in the America. “I like the football games, school environment is very nice, and the weather here is much better than in Ger-many,” Pia said. In German schools, Pia informed us that the students graduate after completing the tenth grade. There are hardly any extracurricular activities, and most German schools only require students to at-tend school in the morning. Louise on the other hand says, “I love the television shows here, and I agree with Pia that the weather is much nicer here than it is in Denmark; it is just so cold there.” In Denmark, calling a teacher by their first name and asking to the leave the class for no particular reason is not an issue. Denmark stu-dents finish school after the ninth grade. Those students whose wish to continue with their education may go on to the tenth grade and then to continue to college. So far, both Pia and Louise are enjoying their senior year here at Jefferson High School. They are both enrolled in a few college classes and are hoping to get
enrolled into a college. Hansen and Schubinski have become great friends since moving to America. Making new friends at a new school is normally the hard part, especially in another country, but for these two it has been smooth sailing. With the help of family memebers and new friends made along the way, Pia and Louise have become well aquainted with their new home and are looking for-ward to spending their senoir year here in Jefferson. The two of them make a great addition to our Bulldog family, and we are more than happy to have them here at Jefferson High. In November, Louise Hansen unfortunatly became homesick and decided to return back to Denmark. Everyone loved her so much, and many students here miss her dearly. “I do not want to leave Jefferson and all the friends that I’ve made here, but it was my time to go back to Denmark and be with my family,” Louise said. Since Louise’s departure from Jefferson High, Pia feels she has lost her other half. Things will not be the same with Louise gone. Stu-dents want to wish Louise
the very best in her future.
By: Tatyana Howard & Jaylie Abernathy
Senior, Lousie Hansen, from Germany and Senior, Pia Schubinski, from Denmark
“I’ve never coached girls’
basketball team. I look for-
ward to the new challenge,”
said Coach Allen.
Coach Allen is the new
girl’s head basketball coach.
Before coming to Jefferson,
he was the boys’ basketball
coach at Maybank High
School. He finds working
with girls’ basketball to be a
new challenge and motiva-
tion.
T h e n e w m o t t o f o r o u r b e l o v e d M r s . S i s s y i s ; H o p e ! F o r I k n o w t h e p l a n s t o p r o s p e r y o u a n d n o t h a r m y o u . P l a n s t o g i v e y o u h o p e a n d a f u t u r e . W a n t t o k n o w s o m e t h i n g , a s k M r s . S i s s y . S h e ’ l l k n o w w h a t ’ s g o i n g o n . I f s h e d o e s n ’ t , s h e w i l l f i n d o u t f o r . N o m a t t e r h o w b u s y s h e i s , s h e i s a l w a y s t h e r e f o r h e r s t u -d e n t s a n d i s a l w a y s h e l p i n g a r o u n d . “ W e ’ r e t h r i l l e d a b o u t h a v i n g h e r e n -e r g y a n d e x c i t e m e n t b a c k a t J I S D . ” L i b e -
r i a n M r s . K e n n e d y s a i d . S t u d e n t s f e e l t h e s a m e a b o u t S i s s y a s t e a c h e r s a n d s t a f f d o . “ S h e ’ s a g r e a t w o m a n , s h e l i k e f a m i l y t o e v e r y o n e h e r e . ” j u n i o r L i n d -s e y H a r p s a i d . “ I t ’ s h a r d n o t t o s e e h e r h e r e . ” W e a l l k n o w h e r b e i n g a f r e e s p i r -i t e d , s t r o n g , p r i d e f u l a n d y e t k i n d w o m a n a l l t h e t i m e w h o i s a l w a y s p u t t i n g t h e h e l p o t h e r s b e f o r e h e r s e l f . “ I ’ m b l e s s e d , v e r y b l e s s e d a b o u t b e -
i n g b a c k . ” a s s i s t a n t c o u n s e l o r M r s . S i s s y s a i d . T h e w a y M r s . S i s s y h o l d s h e r s e l f i s w h a t m o s t p e o p l e s e e f i r s t . P e o p l e e v e r y w h e r e l o o k t o M r s . S i s s y f o r a d -v i c e . S h e c a n b r i g h t -e n a n y o n e ’ s d a y w i t h h e r s m i l e a n d p e r s o n a l i t y . S h e h a s t h a t a f f e c t w i t h a p e r s o n w h i c h i s w h y w e a l l l o v e h e r . N o m a t t e r w h a t , s h e w i l l c o n t i n u e t o p r o v e t o e v e r y o n e s h e w i l l n o t b e b r o u g h t d o w n b y a n y t h i n g o r a n y -o n e .
We love you Ms Sissy Mauldin!
5sports
Varsity & J.V. Volleyball & BasketballVarsity Lady Dawgs
Unfortunate events this season with
continual injuries have played a big part
in this season’s loss record.
In Coach Robinson’s own words,
“The talent is here, but it has to all come
together, passion to win, wellness, team
unity, and a desire to work hard for
yourself and the team.
We have all juniors this year and two
seniors; one who were injured during
pre-season. The girls are going to con-
tinue to work hard around the injuries
for the rest of the season.”
By: Helena Westphal-Franklin
Name Number Position
Senswayla Burns 1 Post
Tyquasheia Smith 2 Guard/Wing
Destiny Carr 3 Post
Taishia Holt 5 Wing
Tyler Roberson 10 Wing
Meredith Eppler 13 Guard/Wing
Alexis Jones 15 Post
Denisha Brown 22 Guard/Wing
Leanna Mack 23 Post
Jada Rose 24 Wing
On Friday nights the field is stained red with blood and drenched with tears, but fortunately nei-ther of these things come from the Jefferson Bull-dogs; the only thing that came from us was sweat. The Bulldogs have over-come a lot of diversity this year, and they have learned to overcome it as a team. A new year always brings change. For the Jef-
ferson Bulldogs and their 2012 football season, not a lot has changed from last year – but their uniforms have. “I like the new uniforms, we look sharper out there on the field, and it’s harder for others to tackle you because they are tighter,” senior Lane House said. The team showed their outstanding abilities this year heading in to District
with an undefeated record with their first District match-up against the Troup Tigers. Although you can’t see it from the stands the boys had something that showed much more this year than it has in the pre-vious years – Pride. “Pride, honor, and respect. I am proud to be a Jefferson Bulldog,” senior Adrian Drake- Jones said. On Friday nights the
Bulldogs ran out on to the field led by none other than, well, who is the most im-portant player on the team? When asked, senior Blake Mosley along with senior teammate Adrian Drake-Jones said that senior run-ning back Deion Williams was the most important player. “No one. We all work together as a team. Without each and every one of us
we wouldn’t get anywhere. Every game we win, we win as a team.” senior Deion Williams said. With all of that being said, the question came up ‘Is the team ready?’ This says it the best. “We stay ready. Hard core, against any team that walks through our path. Anybody who wants to play the Jefferson Bulldogs,” senior David Police said.
The dogs showed a lot of potential this year as they worked towards that one common goal; which will be shared by everyone that walks through the doors of Jefferson High school for years to come, first to win district, then to climb their way up the ladder to ply in the cowboy’s stadium.
By: Paige Huntington
Your blood, Our sweat, Your Tears
Lady dawgs 2012-2013 Basketball
Athlete Num Class PositionDavid Police 2 12 GuardLaDarius Holt 3 12 GuardSadarius Figures 4 12 ForwardTerrance Whitaker 5 11 GuardDevin Hodge 11 11 ForwardKyErik Warren 12 12 ForwardDevonte Singleton 14 12 ForwardJaylon Stanley 20 11 ForwardKameron Coleman 21 11 ForwardCordarryl Hale 23 12 CenterShawnessy McCoy 44 11 Center
Athletic Director Jerry BennettHead Coach Brian MaloneAssistant Coach Richard Hale
Jefferson BulldogsVarsity Boys Basketball
Varsity & JVDecember 4 Hooks There 5:00 JV, V 6-8 Winona Tournament TBA V 11 OPEN 13-15 Hawkins Tournament TBA 18 Joaquin There 5:00 JV, VB 21 *Ore City Home 7:00 VB 28 Gilmer Home 2:00 JV, VB 31 *New Diana There 2:00 JVB, VBJanuary 4 *Union Grove Home 5:00 JVB, VB 8 *Waskom There 5:00 JVB, VB 11 *White Oak Home 5:00 JVB, VB 15 *Tatum Home 5:00 VB 18 *Elysian Fields There 5:00 JVB, VB 22 *Ore City There 5:0 0 JVB, VB 25 *New Diana Home 5:00 JVB, VB 29 *Union Grove There 5:00 JVB, VBFebruary 1 *Waskom Home 7:00 VB 5 *White Oak There 7:00 JVB, VB 8 *Tatum There 5:00 JVB, VB 12 *Elysian Fields Home 5:00 JVB, VB
Jefferson Boys Basketball Roster & Schedule
Floor: Shelby Youngblood. Bottow Row (L to R): Kelsi Hunter, Denisha Wil-liams, Cailyn Bolick, Tiara Smith, and Kahlia Ervin. Middle Row (L to R): L’la Taylor, Lacy Phillips, Coach Webster, DeAndrea Carson, and Jorden Carter,