The Maroon Messenger-Jan 2020

January 2020 Arp Independent School District
Volume 6, Issue 4
The Maroon
A Glance in Messenger
Advance
A Message From Our
Feb 3: J H Boys BB @ Superintendent
Troup
As we enter the spring semester, I want to begin by express-
-Athletic Booster Club ing my gratitude to the community of Arp for the support that
Meeting they show to our school district. On behalf of the staff at Arp
ISD, thank you Arp America for all that you do for our children.
-Elementary PTO Mtg.
Feb 4: 8th Gr ade To The fall semester was jammed packed with events. Athletic
events, band competitions, FFA contests, fishing tournaments,
Holocaust Museum and many other activities. As we begin our spring semester, I
-HS Boys BB: *Harmony would like to wish all our athletic teams, UIL academic teams,
UIL music contestants, art students, and fishing teams good
@ Arp luck! I know that every effort will be made by you to make our
-HS Girls BB: *Harmony community proud.

@ Arp Thank you to our wonderful staff here at Arp ISD. January
Feb 6: School Boar d Mtg. always marks the halfway point of the year, and with that comes
Feb 7: HS Boys BB: *Ar p our busiest time of the year. Please know that all of you are so
appreciated!
@ West Rusk
-HS Girls BB: *Arp @ FORWARD EVER BE OUR WATCHWORD!
John S. Arrington
West Rusk
-Parents Night Out

Elementary 6-9pm
Feb 7-8: UIL Solo and

Ensemble @ Lindale
-Softball: @Overton
-Baseball: @Cumberland
Feb 10: Baseball:

Waskom @ Arp
Feb 11: HS Boys BB:

*Winona @ Arp
-HS Girls BB: *Winona

@ Arp
-Softball: Frankston @

Arp
Feb 12-15: TMEA/All

State Band Clinic and
Concert
Feb 12: Elementar y
Dentist Visit
Feb 14: HS Boys BB:
*Arp @ Troup
-Baseball: Carlisle @
Arp
Feb 15: Softball @
Whitehouse
Feb 17: School Holiday
Feb 18: HS Boys BB:
*Gladewater @ Arp
-Baseball: @ Quitman
-Softball: @ Hawkins
Feb 20-22: Softball:
Hudson Tournament
Feb 22: Baseball: Big
Sandy @ Arp
Feb 24: Baseball @
Mineola
Feb 25: Baseball:
Douglass @ Arp
-Softball: Union Hill @
Arp
Feb 27-29: Softball: Ar p
Tourn.
Feb 29: Baseball:
Timpson @ Arp

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Message from Mrs. Lowery

January and February will fly by quickly; therefore, seniors and early graduates need to be
aware of a few things they need to take care of before May.

 Make sure you have completed and submitted your FAFSA.
 Sign up for February standardized test if necessary.
 Send transcripts to the colleges of your choice.
 Focus on your second semester classes.
 Avoid senioritis.
 Apply, apply, apply for scholarships!!!!

Graduation plans will be distributed during February. Class recommendations will be listed
and you may also have room to add in a few electives to complete your schedule requests.

NHS Blood Drive

The AHS National Honor
Society hosted a blood drive
on Tuesday, January 28th.
The blood drive resulted in
the donation of 46 pints
(units), because of the gener-
osity of 36 individuals who
chose to donate. This blood
drive was very successful
and we look forward to doing
even better at our next one in
September.

By: Kyndel Fuller

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FFA: Fort Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo

Reed Thorn: 2nd Place, Brangus Heifer
Levi Williams: 8th Place, Charolais Heifer
Kaydee Williams: 6th Place, Charolais Heifer
Hayden Wright: 8th Place, Polled Hereford Heifer
Hunter Wright: 5th Place, Horned Hereford Heifer
Ben VanWinkle: 2nd Place, Reserve Division

Champion Horned Hereford Heifer
Colton Smith: 2nd Place, Angus Heifer
Katelyn Carnes: 6th Place, Brahman Heifer
Haley Bryand: 3rd Place, Simbrah Heifer

The Ag Mechanics Show Team built a
black 32 foot gooseneck trailer. The team
consisted of Kelly Gray, Ben VanWinkle,
Hayden Grammier, and Kajun Horton. They
received a blue ribbon for their trailer and
got some good critiques to correct for their
next show in San Angelo.

By: Reed Thorn

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Employee of the Month

A HS November Employee of the Month goes to
Mr. Shieldes. Mr. Shieldes has been teaching at
Arp High school for 11 years. His favorite part about
teaching is the students, when he explains things and
they understand it and are intrigued by it. Mr. Shieldes
attended TJC, graduated from Baylor, and got his Mas-
ters from Lamar University. His favorite hobby is play-
ing the guitar and playing videos games. If he were to
go anywhere in the world, he said “Disneyworld, hands
down.” Congrats on being Employee of the Month!

Senior of the Month

November Senior of the Month is Joshua Pawlik. Josh is 17
years old and has been attending Arp ISD since his 6th
grade year. His favorite thing to do when he is not at school is to
go fishing. His favorite place to go on vacation is Colorado, main-
ly because of the scenery and how beautiful it is. Joshua’s favorite
subject is lunch because he gets to eat food. Josh played football,
is a part of the Arp fishing team, and is also a member of the NHS.
When he graduates, he would like to pursue a career as a Game
Warden. Joshua has 1 pet; a puppy named Comet. One place that’s
on his bucket list to visit is the Netherlands. Congrats on being the
Senior of the Month!

Junior of the Month

N ovember Junior of the month goes to Zacha-
riah Mauldin. Zachariah is 17 years old.
Zach has attended Arp since he was in kindergarten.
His favorite thing to do when he's not at school is
play basketball and video games. He plans on attend-
ing TJC first, and then hopefully to go on to a bigger
university. Zach's dream place to go on vacation is
Spain. His favorite food is the Quesarito from Taco
Bell. Congrats on being the Junior of the Month!

By: Karisma Yarbrough and Gaven Brittian

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Sophomore of the Month

N ovember Sophomore of the Month goes to Kaday-
lon Williams. Kadaylon is 16 years old. He’s at-
tended Arp ISD for 6 years. His favorite restaurant is
Chili's and every time he goes there he likes to get the Tex-
as Cheese Fries. Kadaylon’s indecisive about his college
choices, but he hopes to get a scholarship for either foot-
ball, basketball, or baseball. His favorite place to go after
school is home or play basketball at the gym. Congrats on
being the Sophomore of the Month!

Freshman of the Month

N ovember Freshman of the Month goes to Kyia
Horton. Kyia is 15 years old. She has one older
brother. Her favorite thing to do when she’s away from
school is sleep and spend time with her family. She
plans on attending University of Arlington to major in
business. Congrats on being the Freshman of the
Month!

By: Karisma Yarbrough and Gaven Brittian

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Employee of the Month

T he AHS Employee of the Month for December is
Mrs. Ansel. This is Mrs. Ansel’s first year work-
ing at Arp HS. She attended Crowley High school and
went to TJC. Her favorite part about being at Arp are the
students and staff. She has 7 seven children. Her favor-
ite hobby to do after school is gardening. Her favorite
food is Mexican food. She loves reading and watching
horror films. Congrats on being the Employee of the
Month!

Senior of the Month

S enior of the Month goes to Ben VanWinkle.
He’s been attending Arp since he was 4 years
old. Ben’s favorite thing to do when he’s not at
school is fish. He plans on attending TJC and after-
wards SFA. He has 5 pets, 4 cows and a dog. His
favorite place to go on vacation is Stephenville. His
favorite restaurant and food to eat there is Posados
Café and their enchiladas. Congrats on being the
Senior of the Month!

Junior of the Month

J unior of the Month goes to Emily Stiles. She's at-
tended Arp ISD since she was in kindergarten.
She has 3 siblings. After graduating, she plans on at-
tending the University of North Texas. She loves va-
cationing anywhere warm. Her favorite subject is sci-
ence, or anything biology oriented. Congrats on be-
ing the Junior of the Month!

By: Karisma Yarbrough and Gaven Brittian

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Sophomore of the Month

T he Sophomore of the Month is Jazzlyn Calley. She
has attended Arp ISD her entire life. Jazzlyn has a
sister who has already graduated from Arp as well as 2
younger siblings who are currently attending Arp schools as
well. Her favorite subject is Spanish. She really enjoys get-
ting to learn about the different language and culture.
Jazzlyn is also involved with athletics. She plays volleyball
and her position is middle back. When Jazzlyn is not in
school, she enjoys getting to spend time with her friends and
family. After high school, she plans to attend college. Alt-
hough she is not sure where yet, she is set on going for
counselling and one day becoming a counselor. Congratula-
tions on being Sophomore of the Month!

Freshman of the Month

T he Freshman of the Month is Molly Jane Mwamba.
She and her three younger brothers just moved to
Arp from Phoenix, Arizona. She says that she really likes
Texas and enjoys Arp High School. Molly has been very in-
volved in competitive cheer outside of school and has been
since the age of five. She plans to tryout for the varsity
cheer team in March. Molly says that if she had to choose a
favorite subject it would have to be art, because she really
enjoys drawing. She is involved with running track and usu-
ally runs the 100 and the 4x1. As of right now, Molly would
like to go into Dermatology after high school and she plans
to attend the University of Arizona. Congratulations on be-
ing the Freshman of the Month!

By: Karisma Yarbrough and Kyndel Fuller

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Boys JV Basketball

By: Alie Parker

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Boys Varsity Basketball

The Arp Tigers are currently first place in District as
well as undefeated, 9-0! We wish them good luck and
congrats on a good start to the season!

By: Alie Parker

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Varsity Girls Basketball

By: Karisma Yarbrough

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Employee of the Month 6th Grader of the Month

A JHS Employee T he 6th Grader
of the Month is of the Month is
the 8th grade ELA Jaycee. She has at-
and Reading teach- tended Arp since
er, Mrs. Ellis. This kindergarten. Jaycee
is currently her 19th participates in cheer,
year teaching, all at band, and enjoys do-
Arp. She is also the ing gymnastics. She
twirling director and has one older sister
has been involved in the 8th grade who
with twirling for over 10 years. Mrs. Ellis’ also attends Arp. Jaycee said if she could
favorite books are the Harry Potter series. change one thing at Arp it would be making a
Her favorite quote is, “How wonderful is it day of organization so that all the students
that nobody need wait a single moment be- can organize their lockers. Her goals for this
fore starting to improve the world” by Anne year are to do better in all of her extracurric-
Frank. Her goal for this school year is to get ular activities.
her students to love reading. Congratulations,
Mrs. Ellis! Congratulations, Jaycee!

7th Grader of the Month 8th Grader of the Month

T he 7th Grader of J unior High 8th
the Month is Grader of the
Abigail. This is Abi- Month is Miss Zi-
gail’s fourth year at- onique. Zionique
tending Arp. She has attended Arp
loves to play her fa- since the beginning
vorite sports; basket- of this school year.
ball and volleyball. She is involved in
She has one older several sports in-
brother and one cluding: basketball,
younger brother who also attends Arp. She is volleyball, and track. Her favorite sport
a cheerleader for the Junior High and she al- would have to be basketball. Zionique’s fa-
so enjoys painting. When Abigail grows up, vorite subject in school is Math. Zionique
she would like to be a photographer. has 5 siblings. During her free time, she en-
joys skating. Her dream job would have to
Congratulations, Abigail! be either a lawyer, a CSI Agent, or a teach-
er. Congratulations, Zionique!

By: Kyndel Fuller and Isaac Penney

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7th Grade Girls A-Team

7th Grade Girls B-Team

By: Alie Parker

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8th Grade Girls Basketball

By: Alie Parker

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7th Grade Boys Basketball

Chadster Ellis
Ethan Gossett
Emmanuel Ponce
Julian Barocio
Jason Reasoner
Jaxon Jones
Jacob Ward
Demarcus Wade

By: Alie Parker

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8th Grade Boys Basketball

Fisher Arrington
Frank Smith
Jordan Smith
KJ Yarbrough
Bryant Hays
Lance Langenbau
Jacob Latham
Jackson Cavazos
Tyler Bardsley
Tristan Garrison
Dominic Barnwell
Christian Ward
Zach Garrett
Nick Locklear
Cale Hamilton

By: Alie Parker

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Employee of the Month

T he Arp Elementary Employee of the Month is
Ms. Buzinski. Ms. Buzinski, also known as
Ms. B, is a third grade teacher. This is her first
year teaching at Arp, and her favorite thing about
this school is the family-like qualities it has. Her
fifth grade teacher inspired her to be an inspira-
tion to children, after helping Ms. B to overcome
difficulties in math. Her favorite subject is read-
ing. She went to college at Texas Women ’s Uni-
versity. If she could choose one thing to be re-
membered by, it would be the love she has for her
students. Congratulations, Ms. B!

Student of the Month

T he Arp Elementary Student of the Month
is Rayleigh. Rayleigh is in first grade and
her favorite thing to do is to learn. Her favor-
ite television show is SpongeBob. If she could
have any superpower, she would want to have
super speed! Rayleigh’s all time favorite food
is spaghetti. She has a little brother and older
sister, as well as a puppy and an older dog.
When she grows up, she would like to become
a firefighter. Congratulations, Rayleigh!

By: Marissa Alibrando and Alie Parker

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100th Day of School!

By: Marissa Alibrando