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Brianne Janiece Allen
by Chasity Collins
On July 6, 1990, in Independence, Missouri, Brian Allen of
Tallahassee, Florida and Kay Allen of Pocahontas, Arkansas,
were blessed with a beautiful baby girl they named Brianne.
Her biggest influence in life is her mother because “She is
so strong and keeps moving forward with her life. She
has taught me everything I know. She is so amazing!”
Fried chicken, the color bright green, a hot pink
Lamborghini, the song “Open Skies” by the David Crowder
Band, the movie Just Friends, and the book To Kill A
Mockingbird are some of Brianne`s favorites. She
considers all the Class of 2008 to be her friends. She
enjoys hanging out with friends and is enjoying her senior
year. She is a member of Student Council, GMAD, FTA,
FBLA, and the Beta Club. Brianne has enjoyed the
memories she has made at Sloan-Hendrix. Her favorite
teacher is Ms. Lawrey because “She is awesome! She’s so
smart and I learned so much in her class.” Her
favorite class is accounting with Mrs. Holland because “It
teaches me about real life stuff.” Her most
significant achievement is “Just the fact that I’m going to
graduate, that’s an awesome accomplishment.”
Sloan-Hendrix has taught Brianne that “Life passes by so
fast, that I shouldn’t stress out, and just soak in life.”
Her advice to underclassmen is “Do not miss a lot of school,
you miss learning important things and opportunities to make
more memories.” Brianne`s plans for the future are to
attend Arkansas State University for a degree zoology, get
married, and have kids with the man of her dreams.
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Trevor James Anderson
by Brian Cole
Trevor James Anderson, born at St. Bernards Hospital, in
Jonesboro, November 16, 1989, is the son of Scott and Sonja
Thielemier. Trevor’s biggest influence is his mother. “She
taught me right from wrong. She taught me to never change
and accept people for who they are.” Some of Trevor’s
favorites are steak, pizza, and hot wings, the colors
Carolina blue and blood red, and the 1988 I-Roc Z. The song
“Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts and the Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtle series and Disturbia are also among
his favorites. Trevor likes to read the Harry Potter
series and his favorite author is Nicholas Sparks. His
close friends are Drew Meyer, Charles Tincher, and Kristin
Belcher. Trevor is involved in mixed martial arts,
basketball, and baseball and enjoys watching the “UFC” on
television and hanging out with his girlfriend. Trevor’s
favorite teachers are Mr. Lee, Ms. James, Coach T. and Mrs.
Morgan, “Because they are hilarious”, and his favorite class
is AP chemistry, because it challenges him. Attending
Sloan-Hendrix has taught Trevor “Not to slack off and to
apply myself to get what I want in life.” He is most proud
of being Mr. SHES in elementary, being all-conference in 9th
grade baseball, the Golden Glove in 11th grade at
centerfield, and maintaining a 3.0 GPA throughout his years
at Sloan-Hendrix. Trevor will remember and miss all his
friends. He realizes all of the responsibilities that he
doesn’t have to deal with in the real would. Trevor’s
advice to under classmates is “Try your hardest in
everything you do and apply yourself.” Trevor plans to
attend college. |
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Stanley Charles Archer
by Charles Tincher
Stanley Charles Archer, son of Randy and Misty Archer of
Imboden, Arkansas, was born on October 27, 1989 in
Pocahontas, Arkansas. The greatest influence in Stan’s life
is his dad because “I have respected and looked up to him my
whole life.” Some of Stan’s favorites are the colors blue,
red, and green; chicken, pizza, and burgers; and the movie
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. His friends
include everyone in the junior and senior class. Some of
his hobbies include drawing, going fishing, and playing
basketball and baseball. Stan is going to miss hanging out
with friends everyday. Ms. James is Stan’s favorite
teacher. Stan’s most significant achievements are becoming
senior high boy’s basketball captain and obtaining
all-conference his 9th and 11th grade
seasons. “School has taught me a lot, and not just
math, science, and history but how to get along with other
people and how to never give up.” said Stan. His advice to
underclassmen is “Listen and do what the teachers say and
hang out with your friends as much as you can.” Stan’s plans
for the future are still undecided but he has high
expectations for himself. |
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Corey Blake Baldridge
by Charles Tincher
Corey Blake Baldridge, son of Donna Baldridge of Annieville
and Noland Baldridge of Imboden, was born on January 1,
1990, at St. Bernards in Jonesboro. The greatest influence
in Corey’s life is his family. He said “They are always
there for me and they know what is best for me and they
inspire me to have a great future.” Some of Corey’s
favorites are Mexican chicken, the color canary yellow, and
the movie Grandma’s Boy. Corey’s friends are Cody
Broadway, Stan Archer, Rodger Dexter, and Logan Collins.
Some of his hobbies include playing baseball, watching T.V.,
and spending time with his friends and family. “I will
miss seeing all of my friends including Alex Dickerson, he
gives the best high fives.” said Corey. Mrs. Hill is
Corey’s favorite teacher, because “She is funny and helps me
out in literature.” Corey’s most significant achievements
are obtaining all-conference and all-region team in
baseball. Sloan-Hendrix has prepared Corey for the future
by teaching him to be prepared and to be responsible, to
have respect, and to be courteous. His advice to
underclassmen is “Do the best you can and always be at
school.” Corey’s plans for the future include attending
college, majoring in physical education, and eventually
becoming a coach. |
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Ashley Bratcher
by Malcolm Ashlock
Ashley Nicole Bratcher was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas,
October 9, 1989. She is the daughter of Ginger Bratcher of
Imboden, and Keith Bratcher of Louisville, Kentucky.
Ashley’s biggest influences in life are her parents,
“Because they've helped me with everything, they have put up
with me, and I really appreciate them.” Ashley’s
favorites include the colors blue, green, and yellow.
Her other favorites are Christian rock music, the Bible, a
green Chevrolet with big tires, Mexican food, and the movies
Are We There Yet? and Norbit. Her friends are Brittney
Whitewood, Megan Break, Kristan Witt, and Sheena
Swartzlander. Her hobbies include playing the guitar,
collecting John Deere items, attending church, hunting, and
fishing. Ashley says "I've enjoyed the atmosphere at
Sloan-Hendrix because the teachers will take you in and help
you as much as possible." Ms. James and Mrs. McCormick are
her favorite teachers. Ashley is proud of several
achievements including graduating in the top ten in
elementary, placing second in the Lawrence County Spelling
Bee in 8th grade, and earning Spanish I, II, and English
medals. Ashley’s advice for the underclassmen is "If you’re
going to stand in the hall, move to the side." After high
school, Ashley plans to attend college. |
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Megan Louise Break
by Breanda Henry
Megan Louise Break was born on December 12, 1989, in
Jonesboro, Arkansas to David and Katherine Break of Imboden.
Her biggest influence in life has been her parents because
“They have always been there for me and pointed me in the
right direction,” Megan says, “They have always supported
me and taken care of me, and I love them and appreciate them
dearly.” Her favorites include Italian food, the color
blue, the ‘78 Trans Am, the song “Last Kiss” by Pearl Jam,
the movie Dazed and Confused, and the book Nights
in Rodanthe by Nickolas Sparks. Kristan Witt, Amy
Green, Ashley Bratcher, and Christie Caldwell are Megan’s
best friends. Her hobbies include basketball, hanging out
with friends, and riding four wheelers. She has enjoyed
“Being a part of a great school, but I will miss seeing my
friends everyday.” Playing basketball, and being a part of
the Lady Hounds team is something Megan will also miss. Her
favorite teacher is Ms. James and her advanced art class is
Megan’s favorite class because she can just relax and draw,
expressing herself however she wants. “Ms. James is always
caring and helped me out when I needed it,” states Megan.
Megan is very proud of her basketball trophies and all her
honors throughout the years, but especially being elected
Homecoming Queen in her junior year. “Don’t take life for
granted. Make the most out of it, but the best of it,” she
advises underclassmen. Megan plans to attend college, find
a job, get married and have a family someday. |
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Lucrietia Kate Brown
by Royce Pace
Lucrietia Kate Brown was born on July 24, 1990 in Jonesboro,
Arkansas. Her parent’s are Garry and Kathy Brown of Imboden,
Arkansas. Lucrietia’s biggest influence in life is her
parents because “They have always taught me to treat others
the way you want to be treated and to be thankful for what
you have.” Some of her favorites include lasagna,
chocolate, and the colors red, yellow, and orange. Other
favorites are “Every Rose Has It’s Thorn” by Poison, the
movie “Black Sheep”, the 1971 Dodge Charger, and car
magazines. She considers the whole junior and senior class
to be her good friends. Some of her interests are cars,
computers, and music. Lucrietia has enjoyed the laid-back
atmosphere, the teachers, Mr. Griffin’s classes and how
everyone knows each other at SHHS. She will also miss the
baseball and basketball games at SHHS and all the fun the
senior class had. Her favorite teacher is Mr. Griffin
because “His classes were so much fun and they didn’t even
feel like a class.” She will walk away from Sloan-Hendrix
knowing that she enjoyed all the good times the class of
2008 spent together. Lucrietia’s advice to the
underclassmen is “Since school goes by so fast enjoy the
time you have with all your friends while you can.” She
plans to attend college after graduation. |
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Christie Alley Caldwell
by Brian Cole
Christie Alley Caldwell was born on August 17, 1989, in
Jonesboro and is the daughter of Sandra and Gary Caldwell.
Christie says her biggest influence is “My family, they’ve
helped me through the good times and bad. They’ve always
taught me to learn from my mistakes, and to never regret
them, because your mistakes help make you who you are.”
Christie’s favorite foods are Mexican and broccoli and
cheese. Her favorite color is pink and she loves trucks and
listening to Nickleback and Taylor Swift. Other favorites
are the movies A Walk To Remember and The Notebook.
Her favorite book is Message In A Bottle by her
favorite author Nicholas Sparks. The senior girls
basketball team are her friends, along with Drew, Trevor and
Cody, but her best friend is Katherine Holder. Christie
enjoys playing basketball and softball, but enjoys shopping
with her best friend more. Christie’s favorite class is
desktop publishing, taught by her favorite teacher, Mr.
Griffin. She says he is her favorite “Because of his
comedic outbursts and amazing intelligence.” She will miss
playing basketball for Coach Grisham. As Christie gets
ready for graduation, her advice to underclassmen is “Never
underestimate yourself, you can do anything you put your
mind to.” Her plans for the future are to attend nursing
school and then become a physical therapist. |
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Brian Anthony Cole
by Breanda Henry
Brian Anthony Cole was born on March 7, 1990, in Pugent
Sound, Washington to Maggie Nolan and Richard Cole. His
mother is his greatest influence. He says “Because of her
self-sacrifice, persistence, and love, I am what I am
today.” Brian’s favorites include baby back ribs, the color
white, the 350Z Nissan, the song “We Will Rise” by Arch
Enemy, and the movie 300. Marva Williams, Breanda
Henry, Nikki Steveson, Liz Morgan, Tom Steveson, Cory
Fitzgerald, and Danny Turner are his close friends. His
interests include listening to heavy metal and death metal
music. Having so many friends at school and knowing
everyone is what Brian will miss most. His favorite teacher
is Mr. Griffin, “Because of all the things he taught me
about computers and self respect.” He is most proud of the
respect he has earned from others. Brian is grateful for
the mental strength that Sloan-Hendrix was helped him
develop. He plans to attend college to become a commercial
airline pilot. |
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Gary Wayne Collins II
by Christie Caldwell
Gary Wayne Collins II was born on December 26, 1989. He is
the son of Gary Collins of Imboden and Sandra Jones of
Ravenden Springs. Gary’s biggest influence in life is his
father “Because he has always been there for me.” Gary
likes to eat beaver and deer, and his favorite color is
orange. His closest friends are Colton Witt and Charles
Tincher. In his spare time, Gary enjoys working on
mechanical things and playing baseball. He will miss the ag
shop when he graduates. Mr.Wallis is Gary’s favorite
teacher and his favorite class is small gas engines because
he likes working on motors. His advice to underclassmen is
to pay attention to everything. After high school, Gary
plans to become a professional car painter. |
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Logan Kade Collins
by Chasity Collins
On August 17, 1989, Larry and Vicki Collins of Pocahontas
became the parents of Logan Kade Collins. Logan claims the
biggest influence in his life are his parents because “They
have done so much for me, they help me out with anything I
ask them to. They have taught me so much and I couldn’t
repay them with enough thanks.” Some of Logan`s favorites
include beans and cornbread, the color blue, Crietia`s Dodge
Charger, the song “Moving Up” by Crossfade,
the movies The Pursuit of Happiness and Love &
Basketball, and the book Bleachers. Some of
Logan`s friends include Cody, Royce, Traycie, Chels, Katelyn,
Stanley, Chasity, and Hunter. Logan will miss hanging out
with his friends when he graduates and listening to Alex
Dickerson tell funny jokes and stories. Logan`s favorite
teacher is Mrs. Kristin Mathews because “She is very nice
and helpful.” History is his favorite class because “I like
to learn about how the world was before I was born.”
Logan`s most significant achievements are receiving
All-Conference in basketball and scoring proficient on his
English exam. Sloan-Hendrix has prepared Logan for the
future by “Showing me how to handle many situations, and by
opening my eyes to my surroundings.” The most important
thing Logan will take with him from SHHS is “All the
knowledge the teachers have had to beat into my head.”
Logan`s advice to underclassmen is “DO YOUR HOMEWORK! and
respect your fellow classmates.” Logan`s plans for the
future are to attend college, get married, and have kids. |
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Courtney Lynn Comadoll
by Brian Cole
Courtney Lynn Comadoll, daughter of Richard and Kristi
Comadoll, was born June 22, 1990, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Courtney’s biggest influence in life is God. She says,
“Without him, my life would be totally different.” Courtney
has many favorites such as mac and cheese, the color orange,
and the classic 1967 Chevy Camber. She is a fan of Kid Rock
and her favorite song is “Only God Knows Why.” Courtney has
close friends from the junior and senior classes. She
enjoys hanging out with her friends, riding around, playing
softball, going to church, and spending time with her
sister, Nicole. Courtney’s favorite teacher is Mrs. Hill
because “She is real cute and a good teacher.”
Sloan-Hendrix has prepared Courtney for the future by
“Teaching me if you work, hard it pays off.” The ever
approaching gradation date is bittersweet as she will miss
hanging out with her friends and cheering at basketball
games. Courtney’s advice to underclassmen is “Makes the
most of your time in high school because it only comes
around once.” Courtney’s plans for the future are to attend
college at Black River Technical College and become a
maternity nurse. |
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Courtney Davis
by Lucrietia Brown
On June 7, 1990, at Randolph Medical Center in Pocahontas,
Arkansas, Courtney LeAnn Davis was born to Melanie McLeod
and Lee Davis, both of Imboden, Arkansas. “My biggest
influence in life is my mom because she is always there when
I need her, helping me in any way that she can,” says
Courtney. Some of Courtney’s favorites include pizza, the
color purple, the Ford Mustang, the song “I Wonder” by
Kellie Pickler, and the movie The Notebook.
Kayla Brown and Lenora and Kendra Isreal are Courtney’s
closest friends. Hanging out with friends on the weekends,
talking on the phone, and gravel roading are a few of her
hobbies. But Courtney says that her main interest right now
is just getting through school. Courtney says that she will
miss being able to spend time with her friends every day
after graduation. Ms. James is Courtney’s favorite teacher,
and art is her favorite class because “Ms. James lets us do
all kinds of cool art projects and lets us listen to
music.” Courtney believes that all of the teachers at SHHS
have prepared her for college. “Work your hardest to
achieve your goals in life,” is her advice to
underclassmen. Courtney’s plans for the future after
graduation are attending college for a degree in physical
therapy, set up a practice, marry, to someday start a
family, and most importantly, to live a happy life. |
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Heather Marie Day
by Nikki Steveson
Heather Marie Day was born on December 15, 1989 to Mike and
Raylene Day. Her favorites include Chinese food, the color
lime green, and the movie The Hole. Her friends
include Guzman, Marva, and Kayla. She enjoys hanging out
with her friends and she'll miss “The funny teachers and
being able to come and see everyone with a smile on their
face.” Her favorite class is Ms. James' art class. |
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Emily Ann Gipson
by Amanda Green
Emily Ann Gipson was born on September 11, 1990, in
Jonesboro, Arkansas. Emily is the daughter of Pamela and
Allan Sharp of Imboden and Eddie and Jennifer Gipson of
Pocahontas. The biggest influence in Emily’s life is her
parents. She says “They work hard for what they have and
they help me out when they can. No matter what, they’ll
always support my decisions.” Some of Emily’s favorites
include Mexican food and driving her ’97 Toyota Camry. She
enjoys the movie Black Sheep and the book The
Scarlet Letter. Emily considers the entire senior class
to be her close friends. Her hobbies and interests include
hanging out with her friends, being President of Drama Club
and being involved in other school clubs. She is
“Interested in anything interesting.” Emily will miss her
teachers and hanging out with all her friends on break after
graduation. She will also miss “the school lunches and all
the homework Mrs. Hill piles on us.” Her favorite teacher
is Mrs. Hill and her favorite class is AP English. Emily
says, “Even though Mrs. Hill gives us way too much work,
I’ve learned a lot in her class.” She is proud that she has
kept a high GPA and good grades throughout high school.
Emily feels Sloan-Hendrix has prepared her for the real
world in her time here, and her classes at SHHS have
prepared her for college. Emily would like underclassmen to
know “It goes by so fast, so enjoy every minute of it.” She
plans to attend college after graduation. |
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Amanda Lynn Green
by Brian Cole
Amanda Lynn Green, born January 5, 1990, is the daughter of
Tammy and Johnny Green of Ravenden, Arkansas. In the years
leading up to her graduation, her biggest influence has been
her family. “They have taught me to put God first in
everything and given me the freedom to make my own decisions
in life.” Amanda’s favorite food is anything made by her
grandma. Other favorites of Amanda’s are the song “My
Redeemer” and the novel The Notebook by Nicholas
Sparks. Amanda has many friends. She in fact calls all of
the seniors her friends and has a special place in her heart
for Travis Adams and her little sister, Amy Green. She
enjoys being involved in her local church, The First
Assembly of God. Her hobbies include playing basketball and
most of all spending time with her friends. Attending
Sloan-Hendrix High School has taught her many things, but
she feels she has learned the most from her favorite
teachers Mr. Sloan and Mrs. Hill. She enjoys desktop
publishing class, “Because it is so fun!” She is most proud
that she has maintained a good GPA, being a HOBY Scholar,
being named Who’s Who Among American High School Students,
and being in the Lawrence County Ralph Joseph Youth
Program. When she graduates, Amanda will miss the close
knit atmosphere and the sports. Sloan-Hendrix has prepared
Amanda for the future by “Teaching me if I want to achieve
something I have to work for it.” Her advice to the
underclassmen is “Have fun, but take high school seriously.
It affects the rest of your life.” Amanda’s plans for the
future are to attend college, find a job, marry, and start a
family. |
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Breanda Eva-Marie Henry
by
Stanley Archer
Breanda Eva-Marie Henry is the daughter of Brenda Faith
Henry of Ravenden, Arkansas and Clifford James Henry of
Harrison, Arkansas. Breanda was born on January 3, 1990, in
Chicago, Illinois at Mercy Hospital. Her biggest influence
in life is Church because “It set all my standards and
morals as to how to live and interact with people.” Some of
Breanda’s favorites include filet mignon, macaroni, the
color cerulean blue, Jeeps, “Last Song” by Gackt and, the
four Tremors movies. Her favorites also include
Sherlock Holmes books and the author Conan Doyle. Breanda’s
friends include Nikki Steveson, Elizabeth Morgan, and Amanda
Patterson. Breanda’s hobbies are reading, writing, drawing,
Mang1 (Japanese comics), and foreign languages. When
she graduates, Breanda will miss all the teachers that are
her friends. Breanda says “I like all my teachers and most
of my classes, but I guess multimedia was the most fun
because of all the cool stuff we got to do and make.” She
is most proud of her perfect attendance and P.E. award.
Sloan-Hendrix has prepared her by “Setting the base for my
academic future and helping me prepare for college
classes.” Breanda’s advice to the underclassmen is “Do your
work in school so you can enjoy your free time.” Breanda’s
plans for the future are to attend Crowley’s Ridge College
with a Bible major, become a novelist, and maybe go into
graphic design. |
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Kandice Marie Henson
by Amanda Green
Kandice Marie Henson was born to Sherry and Clarence Henson
of Ravenden on January 18, 1990, in Jefferson City,
Missouri. Kandice feels that the biggest influence in her
life is “My relationship with God, because He has changed
the way I live and my attitude toward life.” Some of
Kandice’s favorites include macaroni and cheese with
ketchup, the colors pink and blue, and the Chevy SSR. She
also likes the song “Baby Likes To Rock It” and the movie
Fried Green Tomatoes. J.K. Rowling is her favorite
author and she enjoys reading the Harry Potter
series. Kandice’s friends are Kayla Griffin, Jayde Brady,
and the entire senior class. Her hobbies include softball,
soccer, football, and basketball. She also enjoys hanging
out with friends and being involved in FTA and HOSA. Upon
leaving SHHS, Kandice will miss being able to see and spend
time with her friends and going to softball and basketball
games. Her favorite teachers are Mrs. Morgan, Ms. James,
and Coach T. The classes she enjoys the most are art and
chemistry “because they are so much fun.” Kandice is proud
of being able to keep her grades up and being able to
graduate in May. Sloan-Hendrix has prepared Kandice by
“Teaching me that you can’t always put yourself first, and
sometimes you have to let others speak before you. The
result of not going by these rules will make you ‘Lower than
a snake’s belly in a wagon rut,’ in the words of Coach T.”
Her advice to underclassman is “Keep your grades up, don’t
talk too much, turn in your work on time, and you’ll make
your teachers happy.” Kandice plans to attend college to
become a physical therapist after graduation. |
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Guzman Jose Herrera
by Alex Girard
Guzman Jose Herrera was born January 30, 1989, in Houston,
Texas to Tina and Billy Rose. Guzman’s biggest influence in
life is “My Grams. She was the one who told me I could do
anything.” Some of Guzman’s favorites include Cracker
Barrel, the color orange, Dodge Vipers, “Yakety Yak”, The
Notebook, Cat in the Hat, and Dr. Seuss. His
friends include Mrs. Holland and the whole senior class.
Baseball is Guzman’s hobby. Guzman will miss the teachers
and his classmates when he graduates. His favorite teacher
is Mrs. Holland “Because she made me laugh.” P.E. is
Guzman’s favorite class because he enjoys staying active.
“My most significant achievement is making it through high
school,” says Guzman. His advice to his underclassmen is
just simply “Stay in school.” After high school, Guzman
plans to start a life on his own. |
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Lenora Helen Isreal
by Megan Break
Lenora Helen Isreal was born on April 20, 1990, in
Jonesboro, Arkansas. Her parents are Danny and Linda Isreal
of Ravenden. Lenora says her biggest influence in life is
“My parents because they always gave me everything I needed
even if it meant going without.” Some of her hobbies
include bowling, going to the movies, hanging out with
friends and family, and working. A few of Lenora’s
favorites are chicken strips with ranch dressing, Hot
Pockets, Chinese food and the movies Varsity Blues,
Scar Face, and A Walk to Remember. Her
favorite songs are Livin’ Our Love Song, Better Than Me,
and any song by Nickelback. Her friends are Morgan,
Vanessa, Courtney, Kristan, Amanda, Corey, and Heather.
Lenora’s favorite teacher is Mrs. Hill because “I can talk
to her and I know she will be there for me.” Lenora says
that “One thing the teachers at Sloan-Hendrix have taught me
is to be responsible and take responsibility for my
actions.” She also says “I will miss my friends, all of
Coach T.’s crazy sayings, Mr. Lee’s laugh, and hanging out
in Mrs. Hill’s, helping her clean her room.”
Lenora is proud of “Not ever getting in any major trouble.”
Her advice to underclassmen is “Work hard but have fun.”
After graduating, Lenora plans to attend college and become
a speech therapist. |
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Colton Andrew Johnston
by Megan Break
Colton Andrew Johnston was born on September 20, 1989, in
Jonesboro, Arkansas. His parents are Carol and Jonas
Alvares of Imboden, Arkansas, and Jeff Johnston of
Jonesboro, Arkansas. Colton’s biggest influence in life is
“My mom, because she always stayed with me, and made me do
my homework.” One of Colton’s hobbies is paint ball. Some
of his favorites includes hamburgers, the color red, a ‘68
Corvette, the song Couchette Jungle by Black
Label Society, and the movie Independence Day.
Colton’s friends are Makayla Doyle, Sara Webb, Heather
McBroom, and Alex Girard. Colton believes Sloan-Hendrix
has given him a good foundation in math. His advice to
underclassmen is “Do your homework.” After graduating,
Colton plans to go to work. |
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Joshua Armond Kelson
by Christie Caldwell
Juanita Kelson of Imboden and Edward Kelson Sr. of New
Orleans became the proud parents of Joshua Armond Kelson on
October 31, 1989, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His
grandfather has been a big influence in Josh’s life. His
favorite things include gumbo, the color metallic black, and
all Chevy’s. Josh likes the movies Caught Up, O’ Brother
Where Art Thou, and New Orleans Exposed. His
friends are Cody S., Corey, Drew, Trevor, and Royce. He
will miss the people at Sloan-Hendrix when he graduates.
Josh is interested in learning new things. His favorite
teachers are Mr. Lee and Coach T. because he says “They are
knee slappers.” Josh also says that “Sloan-Hendrix has
offered him a safer environment for education.” His biggest
accomplishment in life was making it to the age of
eighteen. In the future, Josh plans to be a pharmacist.
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Lyndon Kyle Lawrence
by Alex Girard
Lyndon Kyle Lawrence was born January 18, 1989, in
Jonesboro, Arkansas to Lynn and Henrietta Lawrence of
Ravenden, Arkansas. Lyndon’s biggest influences in life are
his family and friends because “They help keep me on track.
They are the really special people in my life.” Some of
Lyndon’s favorites include deer jerky, the color blue,
hunting camo, a Lamborghini, and the song “Copperhead
Road” by Steve Earl. Lyndon’s closest friends include
Roxie Lawson, Jamy Wagner, Jonathan Phillips, and
Christopher MacHost. His hobbies are hunting and fishing
and he is interested in wildlife in general. He will miss
his friends and teachers when he graduates. His favorite
teachers are Mr. Lee and Mr. Wallis. Lyndon’s most
significant achievement is “To graduate and also to have
spent my high school years with such good friends.” He also
says that the most important thing that he’ll take with him
from Sloan-Hendrix is “The quality of the education I
received.” He goes on to say that SHHS also taught him how
to deal with life in a better way. Lyndon’s advice to
underclassmen is “Do your homework, study hard, and get a
level head on your shoulders. Stay in school.” His plans
for the future are to attend college and become a game
warden someday. |
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Christopher Machost
by Malcolm Ashlock
Christopher Jacob Machost was born on August 8, 1989, in
Jackson, Mississippi to Karen Machost and the late Denver
Freeman, both of Mississippi. His two biggest influences in
his life are his mother and his grandmother. Christopher
says "They have always been there when I needed them."
Christopher’s favorites include the color black, the movie
Live Free or Die Hard, pizza, and the song “Courtesy of the
Red, White, and Blue” by Toby Keith. Christopher’s
friends are Lyndon Lawrence, Jeremy Bayles, and Josh Kelson.
He says "I enjoyed all of my teachers while at SHHS; they
have treated me as an equal and as a friend."
Christopher’s hobbies and interests are hunting, fencing,
and collecting swords and knives. Christopher will miss
getting to go to a school so full of great people.
This school has taught him a lot of important things, but
the most important thing is the value of good friends.
His words of advice to underclassmen are “Listen to your
teachers, treat them with respect and they will treat you
with respect.” He plans to attend college after high
school. |
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Andrew Wade Meyer
by Samantha Wicker
On December 5, 1989, in Joplin, Missouri, Andrew “Drew” Wade
Meyer is the son of Romona and Travis Mandera of Ravenden,
Arkansas, and Russell Meyer of Jasper, Missouri. Drew’s
biggest influence in life is his grandfather because, “He
has always been there for me and he understands my decisions
in life.” Some of his favorite things include crispy
chicken sandwiches, the color green, and a ’67 Shelby
Mustang GT 500. The songs “First Time” by Life House and “I
Will Be Here” by Steven Curtis Chapman, the movies Super
Bad and Old School, the books A Walk to
Remember and Nights at Roadanth, and the author
Nicolas Sparks are also among his favorites. Drew says
“Everybody is a friend, but my closest friends are Trevor
Anderson, Cody Broadway and Christie Caldwell.” His hobbies
are playing baseball and hanging out with friends. Drew
will miss being with his friends and family everyday when he
leaves SHHS. Mr. Sloan is his favorite teacher because
“Everyday is something funny and new.” Drew is very proud
of winning all-conference honors as a junior in baseball.
“Sloan Hendrix has prepared me to do my best and always give
everything I have towards education,” states Drew. His
advice to underclassmen is to “Always shower, wear
deodorant, and don’t carry on conversations at the lockers,
you just block the halls. Do your chatting at break and
lunch.” Drew’s plans for the future are to pursue a
teaching degree in physical education and coaching. |
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Elizabeth Anne Morgan
by Samantha Wicker
Elizabeth Anne Morgan was born on April 21, 1990. She is
the daughter of Rick and Anita Orrick of Ravenden,
Arkansas. Elizabeth’s biggest influences in her life are
her parents because, “They have always been there for me.”
Her favorites include Chinese food, the color blue, a ’07
Shelby Mustang, the song “Differences” by Genuine, the movie
The Hills Have Eyes, and the book It by
Stephen King. She considers her closest friends to be James
Anderson, Bre Henry, Nikki Steveson, Amanda Patterson, and
Brian Cole. One of her favorite hobbies is playing
softball. Elizabeth’s advice to underclassmen is “Don’t act
stupid and just stand around in the hallways. Get your
books and go to class.” Some of her achievements are
donating to the Locks of Love and donating blood. Elizabeth
plans to attend college after graduation to obtain a degree
in psychology. |
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Katelyn Morris
by Autumn Wilson
On October 22, 1990, in Jonesboro, Wendell and Lavenia
Morris of Ravenden were blessed with a baby girl, Katelyn
Rose Morris. Her parents have been the biggest influence in
her life because, “They have stuck by me through good times
and bad times. They have always supported me and set good
examples of how I should live,” says Katelyn. Some of her
favorites include Mexican food, the color baby blue, the
movie Love and Basketball, and the book Their Eyes
Were Watching God. Katelyn’s friends include the entire
senior class. Some of her closest friends are Amanda Green,
Heather Bratcher, and her younger sister Kara. She enjoys
playing basketball, riding four-wheelers, shopping, being
with her friends, and having a good time. Katelyn will miss
her friends and basketball the most when she graduates. Her
favorite teacher is Mr. Sloan because “He wants everyone to
do well, and he takes the extra time to make sure we do.”
Katelyn is proud of being an active student council member,
keeping her grades up, and her basketball achievements.
Sloan-Hendrix has taught her to be prepared and what to
expect in the future. Her advice to underclassmen is “Have
as much fun as you can, and try to enjoy every minute of
school that you can, no matter how hard it gets.” Katelyn
plans to attend Black River Technical College to get her
basics, then transfer to University of Central Arkansas to
go into physical therapy. After that, she plans to settle
down, marry, and start a family. |
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Royce Pace
by Roxie Lawson
Royce Gene Pace was born on October 8, 1989, in Berlin,
Germany to Alva Harston of Imboden and Roy Pace of Willow
Springs, Missouri. Royce says that his parents are his
biggest influence because, “They grew up in rough times with
their families and became successful.” Some of Royce’s
favorites include Ramen Noodles, the color sky blue, the
song “What I’ve Done” by Linkin Park, the movie 300,
the Harry Potter book series, football and
basketball, and the 300 C Chrysler car. He considers
everyone in the class of 2008 to be his friend and half the
class of 2009. Basketball and playing video games are some
of Royce’s favorite hobbies. Royce believes “SHHS is unique
because of how close everyone is, no matter what their
interests are, and I will miss that greatly.” His favorite
teacher and class is Mr. Sloan’s transition to college math
because “I know that I will always be able to learn
something and ask him questions.” Royce is most proud of
how many friends he has made while attending Sloan-Hendrix
and he wouldn’t trade them for the world. His advice to
underclassmen is “Do your best now because it will help
prepare you for the future and just enjoy being alive.” He
plans to find a career that he will love and in which he
will excel. |
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Amanda Kay Patterson
by Ryan Difani
Amanda Kay Patterson, the daughter of James and Sandra
Patterson of Ravenden Springs, was born on October, 18, 1989
in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Amanda’s biggest influence is her
mom, because “She’s always been there for me and I know I
could talk to her about anything. Plus, we can’t keep
secrets from each other, ‘cause we always know what the
other is thinking.” Her favorites include a car that goes
fast, and the books Twilight by Stephanie Myer,
Starlight Crystal by Christopher Pike, and Shadows
Fall by Simon R. Green. Her favorite movies are V,
Under The Tuscan Sun, Aladdin, and
Underworld. Other favorites include the songs “S.O.S.”
by Good Charlotte and “Breath” by Flyleaf, and the bands The
Cardigans, Linkin Park, and Blink 182. Amanda’s friends
include Tonya Catron, Kristan Witt, Nikki Steveson, Bre
Henry, and Liz Morgan. Her hobbies include reading,
writing, and playing on the computer. Her interests include
science and animals and she is involved in the Writers’ Club
and The Anthology. Amanda has enjoyed all the
teachers and everything that she’s learned at SHHS. Her
favorite teachers are Ms. James and Mr. Griffin because
“They really helped me expand my imagination and put my
creativity to good use.” Amanda is most proud of helping
start The Anthology and the Writers’ Club. The most
important thing she has learned from SHHS is that “There’s
always a place for someone to use their creativity. And
that having an overactive imagination isn’t always a bad
thing.” Her advice to underclassmen is, “Don’t be afraid to
use your imagination, even if you stand out and stand
alone.” Amanda plans to attend Louisiana State University
and obtain a biology degree and then become a zoologist.
Eventually she would like to receive a government grant to
study tigers in their natural habitat. |
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William Cody Simpson
by Royce Pace
William Cody Simpson was born on July 13, 1990, in St.
Louis, Missouri. He is the son of Ronald Simpson and Carla
Schaechtel of Pocahontas. Cody’s biggest influence in life
is “My dad, because he has always taught me right from wrong
and supported our family.” Some of Cody’s favorites include
Chinese and Mexican food, the color blue, the Saleen S7, and
the song “You Make Me Better” by Fabulous and Ne-Yo. Some
of his best friends include Josh Kelson, Drew Meyer, and
Phillip Dunn. Cody has many hobbies like baseball, hanging
out with friends, and listening to music. He will miss
goofing off and having fun with the ball team at
Sloan-Hendrix. Cody’s favorite teacher is Ms. James because
“She is always willing to help her students in need.” His
advice to underclassmen is “Always get done what you need to
get done.” Cody’s plans for the future are to graduate
college, find a job, marry, and start a family. |
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Amber Nicole Steveson
by Andrew Martin
Amber Nicole “Nikki” Steveson was born on June 7, 1990, in
Gulf Port, Mississippi. Nikki is the daughter of Steve and
Twyana Steveson. Nikki’s biggest influence in life is her
best friend Breanda because “She keeps me from doing things
that I would regret later.” Some of Nikki’s favorite things
include caramel, the colors black and red, the song “Old
Red”, and the author Anne McCaffery. Nikki’s hobbies
include playing on the computer and writing stories and
poems. Nikki is going to miss the faculty members when she
leaves SHHS, because she has grown to consider many of them
to be close friends. Her favorite teacher is Ms. James
because “She is always there when I need her.” Some of
Nikki’s achievements are that she helped establish and
operate the Writer’s Club, and helped publish The
Anthology. Nikki has learned from SHHS “How to deal
with people, and when all else fails, the best places to
hide.” Nikki’s advice to underclassmen is “When people tell
you not to do something they usually have a reason, and if
you don’t understand the reason, ask.” Nikki’s plans for
the future include attending college. |
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John Hollis Thomison
by Megan Break
John Hollis Thomison was born on December 23, 1989, in
Jonesboro, Arkansas. His parents are John and Rita Thomison
of Smithville, Arkansas. John has been an active member of
the Sloan-Hendrix Livestock Show Team and FFA. He is
currently serving as president of the FFA. He is also a
member of FTA, GMAD, and STAR. John has been active in the
student council as well. In his spare time, John enjoys
duck hunting, fishing, basketball, and riding horses.
Mexican chicken, the color tangerine orange, and the movie
300 are a few of John’s favorites. His friends are
Royce Pace, Stan Archer, and Trevor Anderson. John will
miss playing basketball and hanging out with his friends at
Sloan-Hendrix. His advice to underclassmen is “Enjoy school
while you can.” After graduating, John plans to attend
Black River Technical College to earn his welder’s
certification. |
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Charles Edward Tincher
by Stanley Archer
Charles Edward Tincher is the son of Ed and Judy Tincher of
Imboden. He was born on September 20, 1989, in Munster,
Indiana. His biggest influence in life is his grandfather
because “He taught me everything I know.” Some of Charles’
favorites are any type of food that is edible and the color
green. His favorites also include a 1993 Chevy Silverado.
Charles’ friends include Royce Pace, Stanley Archer, Colton
Witt and his best friend, Trevor Anderson. Some of his
hobbies include baseball, hanging out with friends, and
playing the video game “Madden ‘08” with the guys. One of
the things that Charles will miss about SHHS is seeing his
friends. Charles’ favorite teacher is Mrs. McCormic because
he likes to learn about the medical professions.
Sloan-Hendrix has helped Charles prepare for the future by
offering the medical classes because that is the field in
which he wants to work. Charles’ advice to the
underclassmen is “Do your wok and don’t procrastinate.”
Charles’ plans for the future are to graduate and become a
fire fighter/paramedic. |
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Samantha Wicker
by Roxie Lawson
Samantha Carol Wicker was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, on
November 9, 1989, to John and Leah Wicker of Imboden.
Samantha’s favorites include Mexican food, the color purple,
the song “Hicktown” by Jason Aldean, the 2001 Chevy
Dually, and the Bible. Samantha considers everyone a
friend, but her closest friends are Megan Break, Ashley
Bratcher, Katie Williams, Catie Wilson, Jessie Poteet, and
Ashton Raney. Samantha enjoys riding horses, playing
softball, going to rodeos, and hanging out with friends.
The one thing Samantha will miss at Sloan-Hendrix is seeing
her friends everyday. Samantha’s favorite teacher is Mr.
Wallis because “I lean about things I love to do.” Samantha
is most proud of being Rookie of the Year in softball in 9th
grade and donating blood to the Red Cross. Samantha’s
advice to underclassmen is “You may think school is hard,
but don’t give up. It goes by quickly.” Her plans for the
future are to attend college and marry the guy of her
dreams. |
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Marva Williams
by Autumn Wilson
Marva Lynette Williams was born on July 16, 1990, in Dalton,
Alabama. Marva’s parents are Lory and Hulan Williams of
Williford. Marva’s biggest influence in life is Jesus
because “He’s there when no one else is there, and he gives
me hope and strength.” Some of Marva’s favorites include
Chinese food, the color blue and a 1993 blue Camaro.
Marva’s other favorites are the song “Only Hope”, the movies
A Walk To Remember and Transformers, the books
Arkansas and Forever Christmas, and the
authors Christine Lynxwiler and J. K. Rowling. Some of
Marva’s friends are Heather Day, Heather Geurin, Guzman
Herrera, Brian Cole, Liz Morgan, and Kandice Henson.
Marva’s hobbies are singing in band class and just having
fun with her friends. Upon graduating she will miss the
people and staff the most at SHHS. Her favorite teacher is
Coach T. because “He is awesome.” Her favorite class is
band because it is her passion. Some of Marva’s significant
achievements are receiving the citizenship award and the
band award. Marva says “Sloan-Hendrix has challenged me
academically to do the best that I can and has taught me not
to be afraid to speak up.” Her advice to underclassmen is
“Try your very best, and don’t ever give up. Don’t let
anyone tell you that you can’t do something, and always
believe in yourself.” Marva plans to attend college after
graduating. |
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Katie Frances Williams
by Nikki Steveson
Katie Frances Williams, daughter of Melinda and Warren
Williams of Imboden, was born September 25, 1990. The
greatest influence in her life is her family. She says
“They support me, make me smile even when I don’t want to,
and put up with me.” Katie’s favorites include cheesecake,
the colors green and purple, and the song “This Ain’t A Love
Song” by Bon Jovi. She says “I have too many friends to
narrow it down to just a few!” Katie is involved in a
church youth group, cattle showing, basketball, FFA, Student
Council, Drama Club, and Youth Alive. She will miss her
friends and teachers upon graduation. Her favorite teacher
is Mrs. Morgan because “She gets me and always makes class
fun no matter what we’re doing.” Her plans for the future
are to attend college and to see where the world takes her
from there. |
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Autumn Wilson
by Megan Break
Autumn Lee-Ann Wilson was born on March 25, 1990, in
Pocahontas, Arkansas. Her parents are Kevan and Anita
Wilson of Imboden, Arkansas. Autumn’s greatest influence in
life is “My Grandma Cathy, because she taught me that even
in the worst situations you can always find something
good.” Some of Autumn’s hobbies include listening to music,
riding around with friends, singing, going to the lake,
playing fast pitch softball, and meeting new people. Autumn
is most proud of being Student Council President, G-MAD
President, HOSA Secretary, Drama Club Vice President, and
being an active FBLA member. Some of Autumn’s favorites
include Chinese food, the colors blue and orange, and a ‘67
Shelby Mustang. Other favorites are the song Billie Jean
by Michael Jackson, the movie Pretty Woman,
the Bible and the Harry Potter Series, and the
T.V. shows American Idol, House, and Hannah
Montana. Her friends are Alicyn Huddleston, Hunter
Smith, Chelsea Broadway, Lance Powell, Johnnie Snyder, Sean
Thatch and the entire senior class. Her best friend is her
Aunt Kandy. Autumn’s favorite teacher is Mr. Griffin
because she says she has learned the most from him. Her
favorite class is multimedia because she loves working with
computers. Autumn says that one of the most important
things she has learned while at Sloan-Hendrix is that “In
the world there are many different types of people and you
should try your best to get along with everyone even if they
are different.” She also says that “I will miss being
around people who I know and who know me everyday.” Her
advice to underclassmen is “If you can’t say anything nice,
don’t say anything at all.” In the future Autumn plans to
attend college and become a registered nurse practitioner
and eventually get married and start a family. |
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Kristan Witt
by Phillip Dunn
Kristan Mae Witt became the daughter of Julia and Jeffrey
Witt of Imboden, Arkansas, on March 20, 1990. She enjoys
writing, drawing, and reading. Some of her friends include
Megan Break, Amanda Patterson, Ashley Bratcher, and Lenora
Israel. Kristen’s favorite food is Mexican chicken, and her
favorite colors are pink and lime green. Her favorite cars
are Camaros, and her favorite authors are Nicholas Sparks
and Greg Iiles. Kristan says that her biggest influence in
her life has been meeting Mrs. Vaniessia Jones. “She showed
me that I have to live life to the fullest and love every
minute of it and that I could achieve any goal I set as long
as I try.” Kristen’s favorite teacher is Ms. James
because “She always knows when I need help and is always
ready to offer it.” Her favorite class is English since she
loves to read and write. Kristen is most proud of having
her writings published in The Anthology. She says
that the most important thing she has gained while at
Sloan-Hendrix is to apply what she has learned in everyday
life. Kristen’s advice to all underclassmen is not to
take anything for granted and live life to the fullest. She
plans to attend college, become a therapist for teenagers,
get married, and have kids. |
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Donna James
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Jason Lee
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Mitch Walton
Sloan-Hendrix High School Principal |
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Michael Holland
Sloan-Hendrix Superintendent |
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