September2020

The Maroon

September 2020 Messenger

Volume 7, Issue 1 Returning to Normal

Upcoming Events Students and staff are excited about the 2020 school year and are
looking forward to all the football and volleyball games, homecoming,
Oct 1st: and pep rally activities. However, we have had some challenges this
JH FB: Troup @ Arp school year. Everyone is required to wear face masks now, keep 6 feet
apart, and we must use hand sanitizer often. Seating in the cafeteria has
Oct.2nd: changed as well, limiting the number of students per table. Most
VB: Arp @ Jefferson students have joined us in face to face learning, while some have chosen
FB: Troup @ Arp to do theirs online. We are trying our best to keep sports and other
activities going for all students by following certain requirements. A
Oct 5th: downside is now the gyms and stadiums can only have 50 percent
JH VB: Arp @ Troup capacity and require us to buy presale tickets. In spite of these changes,
the 2020 school year feels normal to most students and we enjoy being
Oct. 6th: at school instead of being quarantined at home. Keep your head up,
VB: Arp @ Elysian Fields. masks up, and let’s have a great year!
Elem. PTO Meeting

Oct 8th:
JH FB: Arp @ West Rusk

Oct. 9th:
VB: Waskom @ Arp
FB: Arp @ West Rusk

Oct 10th:
Caddo Lake Fishing Tour-
nament

Oct 12th:
JH VB: Arp @Tatum

Oct 13th:
VB: West Rusk @ Arp

Oct 16th: In-service Day
VB: Troup @ Arp

Oct 19th:
JH VB: Arp @ Henderson

Oct 20th:
VB: Tatum @ Arp

Oct 22nd:
JH FB: Arp @ Winona

Oct 23rd:
HOMECOMING
FB: Winona @ Arp

Oct 26th:
JH VB: Jefferson @ Arp

Oct 29th:
JH FB: Arp @ Harmony

Oct 30th:
NHS Blood Drive 9am-3pm
FB: Arp @ Harmony

Oct 31:
Halloween Theater Show

By: Yeleina Baldovinos and Caitlyn Wilson

Page 2 Arp ISD Maroon Messenger

A Word From Our Superintendent

WELCOME BACK EVERYONE! I am so excited to see our students back at Arp ISD. We
had the longest spring break in the history of public education, but we are back! Arp ISD is
amazing for so many different reasons! The first (and absolute best reason) is our kids! We have
the BEST kids! The resiliency that they are demonstrating during these trying times is
incredible! It is such a blessing for me to get to be around all our kids on a daily basis. Thank you
students (kids) for blessing me every single day! As awesome as our kids are, our STAFF is
equally exceptional! I want to give a huge shout out to all the staff members that tirelessly help to
ensure that our kids get the best education possible. The toughness that our faculty and staff have
displayed thus far just proves that they love what they do and their passion shines through each and
every day. We are also blessed to have such wonderful support from the Arp community. I want
to thank the Arp community for being patient with us as we navigate through the 2020 global
pandemic. Thank you to the parents and businesses that partner with us through our volunteer
organizations and booster groups. Most importantly thank you for showing up and cheering on our
Tigers!

WELCOME BACK EVERYONE! FORWARD EVER BE OUR
WATCHWORD!

Coach A.

District Employee Of The Month

M r. Willie Williams is the Arp ISD District Employee of the
Month. Mr. Willie as he is known to most, has worked for
Arp ISD for 26 years. Mr. Williams attended Arp High School and
his favorite part of the job is mowing. His favorite holiday is
Christmas and if he could go on a paid vacation he would go to
Vegas. Mr. Willie likes to play card games such as Uno and Spades
on the weekends and his favorite food is red beans. His hobby is
coaching club baseball, his favorite TV show is Martin, and his
favorite subject in school was math. Mr. Williams has one child and
during the quarantine he stayed home and watched TV.
Congratulations Mr. Willie Williams on being the District Employee
of the Month!

By: Zach Mauldin

Volume 7, Issue 1 Arp ISD Page 3

Arp ISD New Staff

New to Arp High School are (L to R): Donavon Bar ker - Ag, Elizabeth Johnson
-Secretary, Kenneth Hammond-Head Volleyball Coach, Billy Holcomb-Head
Softball Coach, Nicole Eaton-Library Aide

New to Arp Elementary are (L to R): J ason Cr afton-5th Grade, Samantha
Ishee-Special Education Aide, and Della Johnson-Cafeteria (not pictured)

New to the Arp-Troup SSA are: (not pictured) Apr il Huckaby - LSSP and
Sara Hilton - Speech Pathology Assistant

By: Zach Mauldin

Page 4 Arp High School Maroon Messenger

A Word From Our Counselor

SENIORS:

Scholarships are located on Arp Scholarship Site are up and ready:
Arp Scholarship Site: http://www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com/
Username: arp Password: arp

TCF and Other Scholarship Websites:
www.etcf.org
www.collegefortexans.com
www.scholarshiphunter.com
www.scholarships.com
www.fastweb.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.salliemae.com/scholarships
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.gentx.org
www.hsf.net scholarships website for Hispanic students
www.latinocollegedollars.org scholarships for Latino students

*Free SAT testing for Seniors only! Sign up before October 14th. Test will be given
on October 27th 9:00am
*FAFSA Night for seniors/early grad & parents is scheduled for Monday, October
19th 5:30-7:00pm Completion of the FAFSA is now a graduation requirement.

SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS AND SENIORS:

*PSAT Sign ups are currently taking place: $17.00 Test will be on October 29th be-
ginning at 9:00am.

*ASVAB testing date will be posted as soon as available! This will be open for any
senior or junior.

*Dual credit and CNA class invoices have been sent out. Payment deadline is
October 23rd.

By: Caitlyn Wilson

Volume 7, Issue 1 Arp High School Page 5

AHS Staff of the Month– August

Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson is the Employee of The Month.
Mrs. Johnson previously worked at Arp High School
for a year and a half, then left and came back this year. The
favorite part of her job is helping out students and teachers.
If she could go on a vacation anywhere in the world she
would like to travel all of Europe! Mrs. Johnson loves
Thanksgiving because her and her sister always prep the day
before and she loves to spend time with her family. On her
weekends, she is always busy with her kids! But when she's
not busy, she likes to sit and read a book or watch her
favorite Netflix show Reign. Her goals are to be the best
wife and mom and to be a good young adult!

Congratulations Mrs. Johnson!

Senior of the Month-August

Lexi K. is the 12th Grade Student of the Month. Lexi was
born February 25, 2003 in Longview, Texas. Lexi has 5
siblings and 3 dogs. Her favorite thing to do after school is
watch Netflix and her favorite place to be after school is cheer
practice. Lexi participates in varsity cheerleading at school.
She likes going on vacation to Florida and two things on her
bucket list are visiting Hawaii and skydiving. Lexi’s favorite
subject is science because it comes natural to her and she plans
to attend UT-Tyler after high school. Lexi’s favorite food is
mac and cheese and her favorite restaurant is FD’s.

Congratulations Lexi K. for being the 12th Grade Student of
the Month!

By: Yeleina Baldovinos and Zach Mauldin

Page 6 Arp High School Maroon Messenger

Junior of the Month-August

The 11th Grade Student of the Month is AJ. He was born February
3, 2004 in Tyler, Texas. AJ has two siblings and has attended Arp
his whole life. AJ participates in athletics and band; his favorite subject
is math because of his mother. AJ will either be attending UT-Tyler or
Tyler Junior College for engineering after high school. AJ’s favorite
place to go after school is home and he enjoys playing sports or his
band instrument. AJ enjoys vacationing in the mountains and would
one day like to visit Alaska. AJ’s favorite restaurant is Olive Garden
and his favorite food is a cheeseburger.

Congratulations AJ on being the 11th Grade Student of the Month!

Sophomore of the Month-August

Kyia H. is the 10th Grade Student of the Month. Kyia was born
September 7, in Tyler, Texas and has one sibling. Kyia has
attended Arp her whole life and participates in volleyball, basketball,
and softball. Kyia’s favorite class is athletics, and she plans to attend
Arlington University and wants to be a Behavior Counselor. Kyia’s
favorite food is pizza and her favorite restaurant is Golden Corral.
Kyia's favorite place to go after school is home and her favorite thing
to do outside of school is spend time with family.

Congratulations Kyia on being the 10th Grade Student of the Month!

Freshman of the Month-August

Joslyn D. is the 9th Grade Student of the Month. Joslyn was born
August 8, in Tyler, Texas. Joslyn has attended Arp her whole life and
her favorite subject is math. Whenever Josyln is not at school she is
dancing or spending time with her family. Josyln enjoys going to the
mountains for vacation and on her bucket list is to visit Switzerland
someday. Josyln does not have a favorite restaurant, but her favorite
dessert is ice cream. After high school, Josyln plans on having a dance
or fitness related career.

Congratulations Joslyn on being the 9th Grade Student of the Month!

By: Zach Mauldin

Volume 7, Issue 1 Arp High School Page 7

National Honor Society

NHS will host its first Blood Drive on October Marissa Alibrando - Vice President
30th. The Mobile Blood Unit will be located on the Colton Birdsong
high school campus from 9am-3pm. Katelyn Carnes
Jasmine Cavazos
The NHS induction ceremony will be held on Cameron Jackson
October 8th at 6pm in the high school auditorium. Paige Laird
Zach Mauldin
Jaedyn Medlock - Secretary
Macy Maxwell
Alie Parker - Historian
Desiree Sawyer - Treasurer
Emily Stiles
Reed Thorn - President
Brice Wallace
Luis Yanez

See You At The Pole

By: Bryan Rodden

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Arp FFA

2020-2021 FFA Officers
 President: Reed Thorn
 Vice President: Haley Bryand
 Secretary: Kylie Hill
 Treasurer: Katie Williams
 Reporter: Kaitlyn Carnes
 Sentinel: Landon Langenbau
 Adviser: Zachary Herring
 Historian: Dakota Garrison

FFA members will be selling Fresh Country as a fundraiser for the chapter.

We have Leadership Development events which are coming up. We have several different teams which will
be participating including, Chapter Conducting, Job Interview, Creed Speaking, and Agricultural Quiz.
We have students and members competing in our local
jackpot shows. Some recent placing earned include:

Lindale Jackpot Pig Show Results!:

 Maddie Birdsong: 1st place Hampshire (Class 8)
 Kylie Hill: 1st place Duroc (Class 4)
 Kylie Hill: 1st place Duroc (Class 6)
 Tristan Garrison: 6th place Cross (Class 6)
 Kylie Hill: 1st place Cross (Class 6)
 Dakota Garrison: 4th place Cross (Class 8)
 Kylie Hill: 2nd place Cross (Class 10)

Breeding Heifer Results: Reed Thorn– Reserve Su-
preme Heifer, Champion Brangus,
and Reserve Champion Limousin
Katelyn Carnes: Grand Champion Red Brahman
Kaydee Williams: 1st in class Charolais
Levi Williams: 3rd in class Charolais
Haley Bryand exhibited her Simbrah heifers at the West Texas Fair
and placed 1st and 3rd in her classes!
Reese Pinketon exhibited her Polled Hereford and Chianina heifer
at the Four States Fair and placed 1st in both her classes!

By: Daemon Phipps

Volume 7, Issue 1 Arp High School Page 9

Arp High School Fishing Team

The Arp Fishing Teams competed at the Lake Tyler THSBA tournament on September 19th. Out of
137 teams, Tucker and Christian led Arp’s 11 teams placing 2nd. The next tournament will be held at
Caddo Lake on October 10th.

2nd - Tucker Evans-Christian Ward 10.88 Lbs.

28th - Shawn Sawyer-Zachery Garrett 5.10 Lbs.

33rd - Landon Langenbau-Lance Langenbau 4.87 Lbs.

46th - Zachary Herring-Blake Archie 3.84 Lbs.

50th - AJ Arrington-Hayden Wright 3.42 Lbs.

58th - Skyler King-Allee Mccollum 2.91 Lbs.

71st - Colin George –Hunter Wright 2.09 Lbs.

74th - Fisher Arrington-Michael Herrell 1.78 Lbs.

88th- Haley Bryand-Tyler Anderson 1.59 Lbs.

96th - Gage Brittian .00 Lbs.

96th - Maykenzi Thomas-Bryant Hays .00 Lbs.

By: Bryan Rodden

Page 10 Arp High School Maroon Messenger

AHS Varsity Cheerleaders

Marissa Alibrando, Emma
Ducksworth, Macey
Ducksworth, Madison
Evans, Emilee Herring,
Sarah Hunley, Lexi King
Paige Laird, Arianna
Ponce, Natalie Wiggins,
Mascot: Halie Laird

Cross Country

HS Girls: Haley Bryand & Alana Benefield
HS Boys: Landen Taylor, Tyler Bardsley, Kyle Duffy, Tucker Evans,

Dominic Barnwell
JH Girls: Alyssa Talamentes, Presley Johnson
JH Boys: Josh Smith

Pictures Courtesy of Denise Bardsley and AHS Yearbook Staff

By: Yeleina Baldovinos and Zach Mauldin

Volume 7, Issue 1 Arp High School Page 11

Band

Drum Major, Desiree Sawyer

Arp HS Majorettes

Head Twirler- Macy Maxwell, Jasmine Cavazos, Dakota
Garrison, Bree Hammack, Sarah Mauldin, Kyleigh Pawlik,
Ryan Sherwood, and Emily Stiles

By: William Atkinson and Alexis Curnutt

Page 12 Arp High School Maroon Messenger

Arp Tiger Football

# NAME GRADE

2 KJ YARBROUGH 9

3 GUNNER BRYANT 11

4 DAVID BAROCIO 11

5 HUNTER NASH 10

6 MICHAEL BRAGER 11

7 WYATT LADD 10

8 BLAKE FLORENCE 11

9 COLBY ESCHBERGER 11

10 ELIJAH MAULDIN 12

11 KADAYLON WILLIAMS 11

12 FRANK SMITH 9

13 LANDEN TAYLOR 11

14 SHAWN SAWYER 9

15 BRYANT HAYS 9

17 NIKOS FUENTES 11

20 THOMAS FULLER 10

21 MICHAEL MCKELVEY 11

22 DORIAN REYES 11

23 JAYDON SPRADLIN 10

26 FISHER ARRINGTON 9

27 NICHOLAS LOCKLEAR 9

32 JOSH LATHAM 11

34 CHRISTIAN WARD 9

44 ZACH GARRETT 9

50 HAYDEN WRIGHT 11

51 JUSTIN ACORD 10

52 AJ ARRINGTON 11

53 JACOB DONOVAN 10

54 CAMERON JACKSON 12

55 MIKE MONTIEL 11

59 ZACH HERRING 10

60 CHASE ROZELL 11

61 LANDON BOWINS 11

62 HUNTER WRIGHT 12

70 TY COOK 11

71 CALE HAMILTON 9

74 LANCE LANGENBAU 9

75 MICHAEL CLEPPER 9

SUPERINTENDENT: SHANNON ARRINGTON

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: BRYAN HURST

HEAD BALL COACH / ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: DALE IRWIN

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR / QUALITY CONTROL COACH : WINSTON BUTLER

ASSISTANT COACHES : MICHAEL WADE DC, COLE WILLS OC, CODY BURCH,

CHRIS CLIBORN, JOE CRAWFORD, TERRY LOWRY, BOBBY PARKER, CALI QUINTERO

ATHLETIC TRAINER : CHRISTINA VAN HOOK

By: Quin Pollard

Volume 7, Issue 1 Arp High School Page 13

Arp Tiger Football

On Thursday, September 17 in the
game against the Waskom Wildcats,
Cameron Jackson was awarded a
$1,005 scholarship on behalf of the
Friday Night Scoreboard Show.
Harlem the Sports Guy and Pigskin
Bob were on hand to award him the
check. Congratulations Cameron!

By: Quin Pollard

Page 14 Arp High School Maroon Messenger

Lady Tiger Varsity Volleyball

Varsity Team

Coached by: Kenneth Hammond
 Marissa Alibrando
 Ashley Lopez
 Natalie Wiggins
 Jasmine Cavazos
 Madison Evans
 Abigail Nichols
 Paige Laird
 Kayla Lara
 Kyia Horton
 Jaedyn Medlock

By: Daemon Phipps

Volume 7, Issue 1 Arp High School Page 15

Lady Tiger JV Volleyball

JV-A Team

Coached by: Angela Neal
 Kylie Hill
 Trinidy Dixon
 Emma Ducksworth
 Ariana Padron
 Kayleigh Shuttlesworth
 Madi Shores
 Rhialee Perzinski
 Christia Watts
 Jazzlyn Calley
 Katie Roberts
 Kyleigh Pawlik
 Bree Hammack
 Kayleigh Odom
 Abby Carpenter

JV-B Team

Coached by : Billy Hol-
comb
 Macey Ducksworth
 Allee McCollum
 Madalyn Poole
 Lucy Rodriguez
 Chassity Barnes
 Skylar King
 Emilee Herring
 Gracie Moore
 Kyndall Taylor
 Sarah Mauldin
 Dakota Garrison
 Sydne' Garrett
 Annika Allred

By: Daemon Phipps

Page 16 Arp Jr High Maroon Messenger

Arp Jr High Employee of Arp Jr High 8th Grader of
the Month the Month

Vicki Harris is the L exi W. is the 8th
Arp Junior High Grade Student of
Employee of the the Month. Lexi has
Month. She has been attended Arp ISD since
working at Arp Jr. High her pre-k year.
for 3 years. Ms. Harris
stated that if she could go anywhere she would Lexi enjoys playing
like to go visit her son in Louisiana. On the basketball and eating her favorite food,
weekends, she enjoys spending time with her enchiladas. Her favorite teacher is Mrs.
sisters, resting, relaxing, and gardening out- Huff. One of Lexi’s many goals is to
doors. Her favorite restaurant is Texas Road- become a really good high school athlete.
house and her favorite holiday is Christmas.
Congratulations to Lexi on being 8th
Congratulations to Vicki Harris on being Jun- Grade Student of the Month!
ior High Employee of the Month!

Arp Jr High 7th Grader of Arp Jr High 6th Grader of
the Month the Month

L illie is the 7th A quira is the
Grade Student 6th Grade
of the Month. Lillie Student of the
has attended Arp ISD Month. Her goals
since kindergarten. are to keep a high
She has one sibling GPA and help
and Lillie’s favorite sport is softball. others with their schooling. Her
She’s played softball since she was 5. She favorite holiday is Christmas and she
enjoys math, and reading. Lillie said enjoys the winter seasons. Her
when she’s having a bad day she likes to favorite teacher is Coach Neal. Her
hang out with her friends so that they can favorite food is any pasta dish and
cheer her up. her favorite subject is math.

Congratulations to Lillie on being 7th Congratulations to Aquira on being
Grade Student of the Month! 6th Grade Student of the Month!

By: Yeleina Baldovinos and Caitlyn Wilson

Volume 7, Issue 1 Arp Jr High Page 17

See You At The Pole

Arp Jr High Twirlers

Bekah Hardy
Lilyana Hooper
Sarah Maynard,
Alyssa Tallamantes
Madison Williams

By: Alexis Curnutt

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Arp Jr High Cheerleaders

Madison Wilson
Aubrey Poole
Abigail Skipper
Addie Anderson
Jaycee McCollum
Lucy Hopson
Journey Hawkins
Bree Golden
Lexi Williams
Chloe Petty
Alexis Still
Marissa Vanover
Mascot– Abby Parker

By: Luke Gentry

Volume 7, Issue 1 Arp Jr High Page 19

Arp Jr High Football

2020 7th Grade Team 2020 8th Grade Team

2 Thomas McKelvey 5 Jaxon Jones
3 Cornelius Pierce 6 Nik Senchenkov
4 Wyatt Johnson 7 Ethan Gossett
5 Cade Ward 8 Brody McDow
6 Jacob Miller 9 Lawton Emmons
7 David Domm 10 Ashtyn Billingsley
8 Juan Salinas 11 Jacob Ward
10 Will Sanford 12 Julian Barocio
11 Josh Smith 19 Chris Moore
12 Lamarcus Garrett 20 Antonio Ponce
14 Tristan Phipps 21 Demarcus Wade
16 Jadyn Gardner 51 Lane Gray
17 Isaac Poe 53 Eli Ladd
18 Creighton Dixon 54 Caden Cliborn
19 Harold McGruder 64 Emmanuel Ponce
20 Karter Robinson 67 Blake Batie
21 Mason Wallace 75 Bryce Everett
22 Travis Littlepage 77 Kaden Parish
50 Jobane Yanez
59 Hudson Walls
64 William Oliver
66 Kash Garrison
70 Chris Jenkins
71 Zyon Washington
72 Elisha Williams
73 Tye Tamplin
74 Quinton Hines
75 Case Arrington
76 Dona-Vun Blanton

By: Zach Mauldin and Matthew Wagoner

Page 20 Arp Jr. High Maroon Messenger

Arp Jr High 8th Grade Football

By: Zach Mauldin

Volume 7, Issue 1 Arp Jr. High Page 21

Arp Jr High 7th Grade Football

By: Matthew Wagoner

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Arp Jr High 8th Grade Volleyball

A Team

1 Chloe Petty
2 Karina Yanes
3 Aubry Way
4 Abby Parker
5 Aubrey Poole
6 Addison Carpenter
7 Claire Hillbig
9 Lexi Williams
10 Markayla Copeland
12 Maddie Birdsong
13 Aubrey Brown

Pictures courtesy of Sydney Hardin

B Team

1 Amanda Hillbig
2 Rebekah Hardy
3 Jordan Clary
4 Erica Padron
5 Reese Pinkerton
6 Addie Anderson
7 Alyssa Talamantes
8 Madison Wilson
9 Randee Black
10 Madelyne Eaton
11 Abigail Skipper
12 Sarah Maynard
13 Caylee Griffin

By: Yeleina Baldovinos

Volume 7, Issue 1 Arp Jr High Page 23

Arp Jr High 7th Grade Volleyball

A Team

1 Lucy Hopson
2 Marissa Vanover
6 Brylie Starr
7 Lacy Fletcher
8 Ryder Amparan
9 Jaycee McCollum
11 Amber Foster
12 Zoey Nash
13 Chloe Gerald
15 Neci Potts

B Team Pictures courtesy of Sydney Hardin
By: Luke Gentry
4 Zoey Mills
5 Alexis Still
10 Yulsa Yanez
14 Brandi Joanes
15 Breana Golden
16 Isabella Reagan
17 Lillie Haskins
18 Lily Hooper
19 Lakayla Dewberry
20 Maggie Eaton

Jaycie Ballah
Journey Hawkins

Page 24 Arp Elementary Maroon Messenger

Arp Elementary Employee of the Month

Mrs. Penka is the Elementary Employee of the
Month. Mrs. Penka has been teaching at Arp for
three years and her favorite part about teaching is that it
feels like family. Her favorite subject is Reading/English.
Mrs. Penka would like her students to remember her
knowing how much she cared about them. Mrs. Penka’s
favorite food is Mexican and her favorite restaurant is
Posados. If she could go on a paid vacation she would like
to see the Northern Lights in Finland and her favorite
thing to do outside of school is travel. If Mrs. Penka could
do any other occupation she would be a neonatal nurse.
One thing that she would like to get rid of is the corona
virus. Congratulations Mrs. Penka on being the Employee
of the Month!

Arp Elementary Student of the Month

Scarlett O. is the Elementary Student of the Month. Scarlett
has 3 brothers and 3 pets. If Scarlett could be a animal she
would be a kitty. Charlie Brown is her favorite series of movies
and her favorite color is pink. Scarlett likes to play outside and
her favorite season is winter because she enjoys building
snowmen. Scarlett’s favorite food is a banana.

Congratulations Scarlett on being the student of the month!

By: Zach Mauldin

Volume 7, Issue 1 Arp Elementary Page 25

By: Alexis Curnutt