Upcoming Events

5/8– Spring Concert

5/17– Baccalaureate

5/18– Graduation

5/23–25 Exams

Summer Break!!

Have a safe and fun

summer!

Newspaper Staff

Editors:

Autumn Burton,

Cailey Clark,

McKenna Claycamp,

Lauren Eberhart

Journalists:

Zoe Bonds,

Matthew Campbell,

McKhaylah Craig,

Jacob Crawford,

Hannah Cutsinger,

Valerie Lindner,

Hannah Summers,

Lucas Young

Graduation 2018 By: Hannah Summers

Everyone is encouraged to attend the JCHS Graduation Ceremony!

Come out and support our seniors as they start their journey into

adulthood. It will be held on May 18, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the

Johnston City Sports Complex. This year, the graduating class has

sixty-five students. The Valedictorians are Brittney Gibbens, Gage

McPhail, Ethan Murrah, Sara Roman, and Barrilynn Shelby. The

Salutatorian is Jackson Fowler. Come and support your 2018

graduating class as they embark on the journey of the rest of their

lives.

On Tuesday, May 1st, Johnston City High School offered an

opportunity to save lives. The Mike Dean Memorial Blood Drive

honors JCHS alumni Mike Dean, who passed away in a fatal car

crash in 2006. Since then, Dean’s family and friends have

coordinated with the American Red Cross to host blood drives in

his honor. Dean was a blood donor during his time at JCHS, so it is

only fitting that these blood drives carry on his legacy.

Mike Dean Blood Drive By: Zoe Bonds

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The National Honor Society hosted its 51st annual induction ceremony in the JCHS

commons on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 7:30 pm. Mr. Brandon Zanotti, alumni and

Williamson County State’s Attorney, was the guest speaker that evening. New members

were inducted and cookies and punch were served afterwards. New members include: Zoe

Bonds, Josh McPheron, Liberty Barnett, Bailey Bullock, Maggi Carpenter, Taylor

Crompton, Hayven Donnell, Emily Hoercher, Mia Lawrence, Brianna Thornton, and

Elisabeth West. They will join the current members which include: Shellby Brymer,

Maddilynn Dodd, Jackson Fowler, Brittney Gibbens, Andrew Gualdoni, Victoria Mueller,

Ethan Murrah, Barilyn Shelby, Cheyenne Smith, Jaeda Willis, Leaha Wininger, Amelia

Anderson, Reilly Baker, Logan Becker, Hannah Cutsinger, Lauren Eberhart, Lily Frick,

Taylor Issler, MaKayla Loftus, McKenzie Nichols, Chase Selby, and Chase Stanley.

Congratulations to all new and current members for maintaining at least a 3.5 GPA,

completing the forms, and completing twenty hours of community service. Thank you to

Mrs. Ryker and Mrs. Craig for volunteering to sponsor this society this year.

The 2018 Prom was held on April 21st. The

theme was Enchanted Evening and it made for

a beautiful night. Promenade was held in the

high school gymnasium at 5 pm that evening.

Students then went to eat and later arrived at

Kokopelli for the dance, where they stayed

until 11 pm. After-Prom took place at the West

Frankfort Aquatic Center where they had loads

of fun until 3 am! Prom was a huge success and

everybody had a great time. Thank you junior

class and sponsors for all of your hard work.

An Enchanted Evening By: Cailey Clark

National Honor Society

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Brown Bats, White Noses By: Hannah Cutsinger

As spring and summer roll around, many animals emerge from hibernation. One of the less

heard of little creatures emerging is the North American Little Brown Bat. The Little Brown

Bat is vital, as they eat many of the insects that plague humans over the summer, such as

mosquitoes and gnats. They are, however, plagued by a disease called White-Nose Syndrome

that is caused by a fungus which infects the skin of the muzzle, ears, and wings of hibernating

bats. This disease kills millions of bats each year and scientists have still found no cure. To

help these little bats you can give them places to roost that are safe from predators and

hopefully away from the white nose fungus. To give them these safe places, one can look up

plans and build a bat house or purchase an already made one at places like Rural King and

attach it to a building or post about fifteen feet above the ground. Also, to draw in the bats,

plant fragrant flowers and provide a water source near the bat house and they should fly in.

Let’s all help save this very important animal!

8th Grade Orientation

Thanks to all who donated and volunteered for 8th grade orientation on May 7, 2018.

Manna Mission, Heartland Regional Hospital , JC Clubs and Athletics , Amber Addison 31 Consultant,

The Embroidery Shoppe- Kendra Grant, and many JCHS Clubs.

Page 4 Stress-Free Exam Taking By: Valerie Lindner

Exams have been known as the hardest part of high school for several years. They

have a huge effect on a students’ overall grade and bring stress for fear of failing.

Any upperclassman would tell you to just breathe and make sure you study. There

will be three exams a day so it is better to start light studying a couple weeks

before, then a few days before your first exam, start quizzing yourself with

notecards, etc...After every test, study for the next one. Make sure to get plenty of sleep the

night before and eat healthy foods along with a nutritious breakfast the mornings you take

exams. It’s okay to be nervous, but if you stress too much you may not get the grade you are

hoping for. The best thing you can do for yourself is get enough sleep, eat healthy, and study

for every exam.

Senior Spotlight By: Hannah Summers

Cailey Clark

Q: What are you doing after high school?

A: Going to Southeast Missouri University and

majoring in athletic training

Q:What are your goals?

A: To have a blackout Challenger that is not a v6

Q: What will you miss most about high school?

A: Mr. Page

Q: Where do you see yourself in ten years?

A: Married with a job and living in Tennessee

Q: If you could change one decision you made in

high school what would it be?

A: I regret letting people walk on me.

10 Random Facts By: Lucas Young

1. May 29th is officially “Put a pillow on your

fridge day.”

2. Cherophobia is the fear of fun.

3. If you lift a kangaroo's tail off the ground, it

can't hop.

4. Human saliva has a boiling point three

times that of regular water.

5. Bananas are curved because they grow

toward the sun.

6. There's a species of spider called the Hobo

spider.

7. A small child could swim in the veins of a

whale.

8. Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they

don’t drift away from each other.

9. In the Caribbean, there are oysters that can

climb trees.

10. The numbers '172' can be found on the

back of the U.S. $5 dollar bill in the bushes at

the base of the Lincoln Memorial.

Baccalaureate By: Valerie Lindner

While the details of Baccalaureate are still being

ironed out, here is what we know so far. This end of

the year event will be held on May 17th at 7:00 pm.

Cheyenne Smith will be hosting at the local White

Ash Free Will Baptist Church. The church is

located between Marion and Johnston City on 37.

There are many seniors speaking and Hunter

Beasley will be playing music. This will be an

awesome way to recognize talents, relive past

memories, and seek encouragement for the future

for the class of 2018.

Page 5 Inspirational Songs By: Hannah Summers

-Champion- Carrie Underwood

-Whatever It Takes- Imagine Dragons

-Firework- Katy Perry

-Stronger- Kelly Clarkson

-Say Something- Justin Timberlake ft.

Chris Stapleton

-Fast Car- Tracy Chapman

-Fast Cars and Freedom- Rascal Flatts

-Titanium- David Guetta ft. Sia

-Skyscraper- Demi Lovato

-Roar- Katy Perry

*The music videos rock too!

Who Am I By: Matt Campbell

I am very outgoing

I played football

I wear glasses

I was addicted to madden mobile

I have a very long name

The 2018 Senior class was

awarded $720,000 in

scholarship money!

Congratulations Seniors!

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Math Team State By: Valerie Lindner

JCHS Top Six Students

The top six students in the senior class went to the annual banquet on May 1, 2018 at SIUC and DuQuoin

High School hosted the event. The banquet was held at 6:30pm and select students from all of the local

high schools were recognized. Our top six were Brittney Gibbens, Ethan Murrah, Sara Roman, Gage

McPhail, Jackson Fowler, Barilynn Shelby. Barilynn Shelby is not pictured because she was not able to

attend this event.

The second banquet was held on May 3, 2018 at Energy First Baptist Church at 12:00 pm. Again, our top

seniors will be recognized with Herrin and Carterville’s top six students. Our top six were chosen because

they had the six highest GPA’s in the senior class. Congratulations top six!

This year Math Team took home a 7th place trophy! This state competition was in Champaign at U of I on

May 5, 2018. The JCHS division is considered 1A. They had many local competitors, some northern schools,

homeschools, and prep schools. There were individual tests, group tests, and relays. The two person team

(Ethan Murrah and Chase Stanley) won 3rd place with a score of thirty one. The junior/senior relay team

placed 5th. Congratulations Math Team, volunteers, and sponsors for all of your hard work.

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