Are you ready for exams?

Skyler Nicholson, 7th grade: "No, because I don't like exams."

Bow Surantkanikorn, 10th grade: "No, because an exam is tomorrow!"

Dulce Lopez, 8th grade: "No, I don't study."

Josh James, 11th grade: "H-no! I don't study for exams."




Morgan Patterson, 12th grade: "I don't take exams. I'm ready to graduate!"

Kiara Rogers, 9th grade: "Sure."

With Teacher Appreciation and Mother's Day coming up, it gets people thinking about who makes a difference in their lives. So, who do you appreciate most?

Elizabeth Arledge, 7th grade: "My sister because she taught me a lot about high school, boys, and drama."

Cristen Chandler, 8th grade: "My parents because they make a living for me."

Sammy Roberson, 9th grade: "My mom and Mrs. Frantz. They help me and teach me."

Neryzza Calo, 11th grade: "Mr. McDaniel, because he tells people how immature they are to their face like all the time. So, in a way, he makes people grow up."

Dora Lopez, 10th grade: "My mom because she's my mother, and she gave birth to me."

How do you feel about getting out of school? Any plans for summer?

Ashley Duggan, 9th grade: "It's like...yeah. Yeah, I have plans for summer; swimming, sleeping, and eating."

Suni Labor, 8th grade: "I can't wait! No plans for summer yet."

Haley Waldenville, 7th grade: "I won't get to see my friends as much, so I'm going to see people during summer."

Fradreka Bush, 12th grade: "I'm excited to graduate. My plans for summer are to start college at Gadsden State."

Madison Murray, 10th grade: "I'm so excited! I'm ready to get out of school. I'm staying in Jacksonville all summer."

Caroline Peevey, 11th grade: "I'm ready to get out! I'm going to the beach!"

How do you feel about Dress Code?

Abby Scheuring, 10th grade: "Some people have longer arms, so I don't like the 'shorts length' rule. They should make it to where everything's covered."

Erica Florence, 11th grade: "Well, it really sucks right now because guys have to tuck in their shirts and girls can't wear spaghetti straps."

Sara Welch, 9th grade: "Well, I don't like the shorts rule being below the fingertips, shirts tucked in, high heels, facial piercings, and the no holes in your jeans."

Sydney Hervey, 12th grade: "I dislike everything."

Senior Special! What are your plans after you graduate?

Tony Durant: "Live everyday like it's my last and show the world what happens when God gets inspired." (Emma's words)

Emma Corbett: "Make music, make money, and be happy."

Zach Mashburn: "I want to go to UAB and become a woman."

Will Meehan: "I plan on going to Auburn, become a pharmacist, make tons of money, and marry Catherine Newton."

Sammy Warren: "I'm gonna go to Kansas and I'm going to make a giant disco bar in Johnsonburg."

How did you feel about the transition from elementary to high school?

Seventh Grader Special!

Morgan Manners: "It was weird, but now it's okay."

Erin Ballard: "I felt nervous, but now I'm feeling better about it."

Lindsey Honaker: "I was nervous at first, but now I feel better."

Landon McFall: "It was pretty good. It's great now!"

Cailin Mize: "I was feeling pretty good about it; a little less than before now."

Congratulations

I'd like to congratulate all of the girls on the basketball team. You all played hard and hard work pays off.:)

How involved are you in school functions?

Jocelyn Cunningham, 12th grade: "I'm in band and FBLA." 

Christian Watts, 9th grade: "I'm on drum line. I don't really have time for clubs."

Lexi Daugherty, 8th grade: "I'm a cheerleader. I'm not involved in any clubs, because I am too involved with cheerleading."

Cameron Buckelew, 7th grade: "I go to football games and stuff."

Brooklyn Bean, 10th grade: "I'm not really involved; I don't have any time. I'm in Spanish Club, but I'm not in like a lot of stuff."

 Logan Knight, 11th grade: "I'm not involved because I don't want to be."

What do you like/dislike about Jacksonville High School?

Anna Elam, 8th grade: "I like band, dislike math."

Abby Greenwood, 7th grade: "I like that it has good education, and I don't like the hallways. They're always packed."

 

Amanda Kushner, 9th grade: "I don't dislike anything, I guess. I love the teachers."

Xavier Santana, 12th grade: "I like Senior Seminar. I don't like that I can't wear basketball shorts."




















Michael Godwin, 10th Grade: "School sucks. The only thing I like is percussion class."

Brianna Bell, 11th grade: "It's completely boring, and the only thing I like is P.E., math, science, and hanging out with friends."

How did you feel about the Accreditation visitors? What about the entertainment in the Cafetorium?

Mallory Mcguire, 12th grade: "They didn't really effect me, but I enjoyed the entertainment. It was pleasant."

Chance Marbut, 10th grade: "I never really saw them, but I heard they didn't really do anything. I liked the Jazz Band. They need to do that more often. It was better than hearing people scream across the lunchroom."

Rivan Hill, 7th grade: "Good, I guess. The band was fine."

Gabrielle Peevy, 9th grade: "I didn't even know they were here. The band was loud, but good."

Alexis Paige, 8th grade: "Well, I don't think it was a problem, because we have a great school! I think the Jazz Band  was awesome, and we should do it more often."

Brooke Kozinski, 11th grade: "I'm indifferent. Band was enjoyable. It was fun. I hope they do it again."

Reflection

Yesterday, the entire student body of Jacksonville High School and Kitty Stone Elementary lined the streets to welcome home Ben Tomlinson. He is a great hero. I'm so thankful that everyone pitched in and made him feel special. People don't realize what an amazing feat it is to go and fight for our country. They go out and fight for you; people that they don't even know. I really hope we made him feel like he made a difference, because he actually did. I am forever thankful.