The Eagle's NestGRADUATION EDITION

MEET THE 2009 GRADUATES! PAGES 4–7

ADVICE FROM FORMER GRADS PAGE 3

KEEPI NG THE S TUDE NTS OF RHEA COUNTY HIGH SCHO OL I NFORMED SI NCE 1996

VOLUME 13, NUMBER 1

2009 CLASS PLAYLIST PAGE 6

Congrats, Class of ‘09!

Remembering friends and looking forward

Looking back as we head to the future

As I look back over my high school career and my days at Rhea County High School, so many memo-ries flood into my head. Some of these m e m o r i e s are good and some are bad, but they all have none-

theless played a role in determining the man who I have become today.

I remember, at the be-ginning of my freshman year, being amazed at how tall the seniors seemed to be. Then there are all of the football games where I played with the band and cheered the team on.

tThere have been Cross Country meets and Tennis matches that have allowed me to compete and push myself, while the clubs and organizations I have been in-volved in let me discover new passions and hobbies.

I remember how stressed out I became during my junior year when it appeared as though a mountain of assignments came

W o w ! Where have the last four years gone? It seems like just the other day we were freshman be-ing herded into the little theater to listen to Mr. L e v e n g o o d welcome us to the high

school. Over the last four years we have made

great memories and shared new experi-ences.

Since we have come to the high school, we have seen many changes. Our freshman year was the first year of the Freshman Academy. Second semes-ter of our junior year, the school began the one-hour lunch program. The carpet in the hallways was removed and an outside fence and gates were put up.

We have shared many new experiences together. We learned to drive, had our first loves, played intramural sports, got our first jobs, and experienced the prom.

We experienced Mr. Messimer’s Most Wonderful Time of the Day (some more extensively than others!) and pulled our

crashing down upon me. Finally, there has been my senior year.

Senior year has given me the opportunity to look back on my previous three years of high school and understand, appreci-ate, and be thankful for them.

In spite of all the stress, late hours of studying, worry, hard assignments, and papers I have written, I would not trade my days at RCHS for anything. It is through these trying times and stressful assignments that I have grown stronger and more confident in my own academic abilities.

I owe a lot to RCHS, but first and fore-most I owe the forging of friendships to our school. I know for a fact that my high school experience would have not been

nearly as enjoyable if it wasn’t for my friends.

Not only are they simply always there for me, but also they sup-port me, raise me up, and hold me account-able. The reason for my happiness and most of my pleasant memories at RCHS is because of these friends.

I have some of my friends who have been with me all of the way since my days at Frazier Elementary School. These friends of mine have been a part of my life throughout my entire

first all-nighters out of necessity from procrastinating on homework.

We have all made new friends. Fresh-man year three schools came together: Dayton City, Rhea Central, and Spring City. We have all met people with com-mon interests and built friendships that will last forever.

We have also developed friendships with our teachers. Though sometimes they may get mad at us or assign us hours upon hours of homework, we have come to love all of our teachers. It is to them that we should give thanks for tolerating us and helping prepare us for life after high school.

To the upcoming seniors, make the most of the time that you have. Now it

is your turn to step up to the plate and be the leaders this high school needs. Never waste a day—because in one year you too will walk across the stage and receive a diploma.

As we go our separate ways, let us not forget

the good times or the hard times we have shared together over the last four years.

Let us never forget to keep God first, to pick our brothers up when they are down, and go out and make a difference in the world.

Don’t look at graduation as the begin-ning of the end, but as the end of the be-ginning.

By ADAM RODDY 2009 VALEDICTORIAN

By PRESTON HARRIS 2009 CLASS PRESIDENT

see RODDY page 2

“In spite of all the stress, late hours of studying, worry, hard assignments, and papers, I would not trade my days at RCHS for anything.

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“Don’t look at gradua-tion as the beginning of the end, but as the end of the beginning.

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After nearly twenty years, Rhea County High School bids adieu to Mr. Hudson. Since 1990, George Hudson has been a familiar face in the Social Studies Department.

God has gifted this mentor with the patience and humor to inspire hundreds of students.

Whether picking the banjo during homecoming week or stumping a clueless Junior with riddles, he always seemed to be one of the kids.

Known for his Christian at-titude, loyalty to the Atlanta Braves, and side-splitting wit, Mr. Hudson has decided to retire after decades in the business.

During his time at RCHS, Mr. Hudson has taught a variety of different history classes, and one other—

He is “The Donald” of real es-tate, the Henry Ford of Ford Mo-tors, the Colonel Sanders of KFC, if you will, when it comes to The Eagles Nest newspaper.

In 1992, only two short years after he began his teaching posi-tion at RCHS, he built the paper from scratch—or, rather, from cut-out articles, paste, and grid

paper.I happened to catch up with

Mr. and Mrs. Hudson, eating lunch and shooting the breeze, and he willingly answered a few questions:First off—Um, do you have a pen?

Yep, there’s one on my desk.Mr. Hudson is seated at a wooden table in the left corner of his class-room, eating a boiled egg. Mrs. Hudson has been happily con-versing with him from a student desk in the third row.Let’s see, umm... background infor-mation. Where you’re from, high school, college, prison record? (Jok-ing!)

Well, I was born in Hamilton County and went to McMinn High School. Then I got my degree from UTC and earned my masters from LSU.

Here come the expected questions: What subjects did you teach? What subjects were your favorite to teach?

Geography, U.S. History, Bible, World History, Black History, and Dual-Enrollment courses: U.S. and World History. Favor-ites? Well, I like U.S. History—and Bible, too.

I’m sure you knew this topic was bound to come up...the Eagles Nest.

Mr. Hudson to finally get out of high school

By ALEX BROWN ALEXB@RCHSEAGLESNEST.ORG

You started it, right? What were the first editions like?

I was the adviser. It was the first newspaper. Started from nothing. We actually ran the paper off on the copy machine and stapled it, no pictures.

Wow, the paper has come a long way since then. So, I have to ask—was it sometimes hectic in newspaper class? Getting all those teenagers to make their deadlines? Starting the paper?

Oh yeah, very hectic. Getting started was tough. But I en-joyed it very much. It was a good break from teaching reg-ular classes. It’s always been a good group of kids. The paper kept getting better until we are what we are today.

Are you looking forward to retire-ment?

I am.Mrs. Hudson chimes in: “He’s been counting down the days!” She smiles, and nods her head toward the dry erase board where “17 days” is recorded.I’m sure you have much planned for your retirement. Could you share a few of them?

I’m going to do some adjunct teaching at UTC. and Chatta-nooga State, and travel.

“And play golf, right?” Mrs. Hud-son adds with a laugh.

Play golf, right.You...golf? I can’t imagine... So do you plan on keeping up with any of the teachers here?

I have established some good friendships. I plan to eat breakfast, play golf, and fish with a few of them.

I, myself, have a countdown to graduation. Are you going to miss this year’s senior class? Remember who you’re talking to here.

This year’s senior class is very—(He begins, then hesi-tates for almost two seconds, concentrating)—I’ve really enjoyed them the most. That is why I’m taking them to the Braves game again this year.

Last question of the day—the high school—are you going to miss it?

I’ll miss the high school—(he looks serious, then begins to chuckle)—for a day or two.

Classic Hudson.

photo by alex brown

Mr. Hudson in his natural habitat. After 20 years at Rhea County High School, Mr. Hudson will be leaving to pursue vari-ous species of fish, and that elusive par on the back nine.

school career. I won’t forget tak-ing the trash out during lunch, or all the recesses where the girls chased the boys, or the Fall festi-vals. These are some of my earliest memories, but they will stay with me forever.

Next, I have the friends I’ve made at Rhea Central. They helped teach me the meaning of ‘Jacket Pride! So many memories that were made and our middle

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FIle photoS by rChS aerIe StaFF

TOP: Mr. Hudson is well known for his pickin’ and grinnin’—occasionally he even does both at the same time!

ABOVE: Mr. Hudson shepherded The Eagle’s Nest through cut’n’paste and files-on-floppy-disk eras, and up to the age of the Internet and digital production. Here, he works with Justin Grasham, a member of the 2002-03 staff.

school days set us up for who we would become during our high school years. We’re all growing up now and we have traded our ‘jacket wings so we could learn to soar like eagles. The bond we have made, ‘jackets, will never fade, however.

Then, there are all of the friends I have made in high school. This is where the lasting relationships are forged. I thank God for the friends he has given me while at high school, and I have no idea what I will do once

we all go our separate ways. I es-pecially do not know what I will do without the Seven Boys always being together. I am going to miss the Thursday “Office” nights, our code words, our manversations, and simply being together. You guys mean more to me than you will ever know.

RCHS means the world to me and it has given so much to me as well. I hope that I can use what I’ve learned here to represent our school well out in the world.

I have a few pieces of advice I

would like to give to anyone who still has time left in the halls of our school. First, set goals and achieve them. When I walked into RCHS my freshmen year, I told myself I was going to be the Valedictorian. Now I am.

Second, become a part of a club or join an athletic team. I owe so much of my character to the numerous sports and clubs that I have participated in.

Third, find good friends. The best part of my high school career has been the friends I have made.

So Seniors, our time is over. It has been my honor to serve as your Vice President and to be your Valedictorian. We’ve laughed together, cried together, stressed out together, and now we are graduating together. You all mean so much to me and I am beyond proud to say that I am a member of the Class of 2009. Thank you so much—don’t forget the time you have spent at Rhea County High School, and don’t forget the time we have spent together.

Grad to Grad5 tips to help you survive college:1. “Closed Class” does not mean you can’t get in with a closed class form... I promise!

2. Scope out your class locations before you’ve already missed the first week....

3. Do not take 8 am classes! Your sleeping habits will only get worse through out college life, and Monday mornings are killer!

4. Try new things, Go Greek! *only if you’re the type*

5. Try to come home at least once a semester. After a few years away, Rhea County can actually be a vacation from your new real world.

Stephanie Wimberley 05

1. Get a planner. 2. Actually use it. Most of all though, make the most of your college experience. Don’t hold back. Get out there and meet people even if you have to step out of your comfort zone.

William Garrison 08Advice that might make your college experience (and life) a bit more

enjoyable and meaningful:1. Understand the words you know and look up the ones you don’t. Use a dictionary!

2. Read biographies of people you find interesting.

3. Learning is a privilege no matter the context. Take it seriously and don’t study just to past the test because you’ll soon forget what you crammed for.

4. Do something outside of your experiences up to this point. If you get the chance, study abroad or go on a mission trip.

5. Support your friends’ endeavors as much as possible. The favor might be returned to you when you need it most.

Charli Byrd 04

Don’t be afraid of figuring out who you are. Question every-thing. Don’t be afraid of change and growth. Take lots of pic-tures. Work hard and have a good time. When all is said and done, you’ll have a tougher skin, loads of great memories and lifelong friends.

Tim Galloway 97

Remember who you are now, because a lot is going to change over the next few years. Take it all in stride and remember that everything happens for a reason. Things may not end up the way you want them to right now, but in the end, it’ll all work out for the best, though at times it may be hard to see that.

Rachel Hathaway 05

Set goals and never lose sight of them. Keep your cool and stay focused no matter what happens. Don’t be afraid to do something that has never been done before. Question everything (out loud) and trust yourself.

W. Andrew Harrison 00

Graduates from past years at RCHS chime in with some sage advice for this year’s gang. (Oh—undergrads, you can listen too.)

1. Make sure that you at least consider new people, culture, music, sports, subjects and mind-sets to get to know. College is a whole different ball game, ladies and gentlemen.

2. Expect to hear about 38 references to the Scopes Trial if you are in any field of science. So make sure you know a little bit about it so you don’t sound like a complete failure in matters concerning your home town’s history.

3. Just because you see guys in blazers and girls in dresses pretty much every night doesn’t mean that you need to go out and pledge for a fraternity/sorority. So don’t feel pressured.

4. Don’t come back to Rhea every weekend; make a legitimate effort to make your new school your own. And coming home to mommy and daddy for laundry and cash every weekend will not give you the feeling of independence that you should gain in college, one that is necessary in my opinion for a good college experience.

5. Have a pre-made answer to the question, “Rhea County? where is that?” because you will encounter that one about 2,389 times at least by the end of your junior year. (Oh yeah, I’m still keeping count.)

6. And finally, don’t be afraid to switch majors a few times. The average college student changes majors 3-5 times. So don’t wor-ry, no one in their right mind will expect you to know what you want to do with your life at the age of 18.

Jared Roddy 06

Top five things would-be graduates should know (in no particular order):

1. Procrastination and working well under pressure are two different things.

2. It is possible to maintain a healthy physique eating only ramen noodles and oatmeal cream pies.

3. The ill effects of economics class will wear off. Just give it time.

4. FAFSA: Flippin’ Awful Form that Students Abhor.

5. Facebook = The Antistudy.

Lon Eldridge 04

Find a way to keep balance between your body, mind, and soul.

Body: There are ways to NOT gain that Freshman 15 lbs! Don’t fall into the trap of eating too much junk and not getting any exercise.

Mind: Manage your time well, keep up with your assignment, try to not procrastinate. This will help you keep your sanity.

Soul: If you consider yourself a Christian, now is when you make your faith your own. You are an adult now and responsible for your life, not your parents. If being involved with a church is important to you don’t put off finding a church or campus ministry to be involved in. I promise it is worth it! On the flip side, if you don’t consider yourself religious now is the time to determine what you believe, ask questions, Seek God...you might be surprised with what you discover. Most campus have several campus ministries, be open minded and check them out.

Get involved with organizations and student activities as soon as you can. It helps you transition smoother and you make friends you keep your whole life!

Finally, major in something you enjoy!! Ultimately, you have to live with yourself and if you are in a job you hate then college is a waste. Follow your dreams and attempt things big-ger than yourself regardless of what your family and friends say. Travel and see as much of the world as you can because there will always be home to come back to.

Tenika Dye 97

Don’t forget about your hometown friends. As everyone goes their separate ways, it will be harder to stay in touch, and you’ll be tempted to not even try. But those relationships are far too valu-able to ignore. Put in the effort (especial-ly using Facebook, email, and the like), and you’ll definitely enjoy the rewards.

Think about balance. If you go to col-lege, your class work will be extremely important, but don’t let it keep you from being involved in other ways. Religious organizations, Student Government, the newspaper, professional organizations—these are the places where your best memories will happen.

Of course, if you spend all your time do-ing things other than class work, you’ll lose the one thing that gave you the op-portunity to be there in the first place.

Julian Bryson 98

But wait! There’s more!

Check out the rest at the Eagle’s Nest web site:

http://www.rchseaglesnest.org/print-issues/13-1/

Class of 2009

Alaina Nicole Cashman“One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn’t pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself.”

Elizabeth Ann Anderson“I will be glad and rejoice in Thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.” —Psalm 9:2

Sharlene Leilani Akina“Live every day like it’s your last—you never know if there will be a tomorrow.”

Amanda Nichole Cashman“Live in this moment, for this moment is your life.”

Macy Rae-Ann Elder“Even a broken clock is right twice a day; don’t doubt your-self.”

Christopher David Armstrong“Time is the greatest teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils.”

Samantha Danielle Gossett“Life isn’t about waiting out the storm; it’s about dancing in the rain.”

Katie Lee Arnold“The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. What-ever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.” —Oprah Winfrey

Andy Allan Danniels“In life there are only two things a man has to fear: God...and a woman.”

Gerald Thomas Fisher“Don’t live your life how others want you to—live your life the way you want to.”

William Condon Graham“It may be 2 days, it may be 2 weeks, it may be 2 months, it may even be 2 years, but one day you will regret making the worst mistake of your life, and you will realize that I was the best thing that ever happened to you.” —Coach Ruehling

Patrick Larry Ezell“Let your conscience be your guide.”

Crystal Lee Bowman“Pancakes and Nintendo; the greatest things in life!”

Katie Nicole Freels“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”

Laura Nicole Ballard“Don’t give up; continue to chase your dreams no matter what you may have to overcome.”

William Carl Colbaugh“When your life seems like your world is crashing down and no one cares, remember there’s always going to be at least two people that care... Me and God.”—Wilbur

Adrianna Adrienne Frizzell“Believe that life is good, and that belief will help create the fact.”

Cristen Alexandria Brown“Sometimes I wish that I was the weather, you’d bring me up in the conversation forever. And when it rained, I’d be the talk of the day.” —John Mayer

Emilie Joanne Belisle“The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the road has gone, and I must follow, if I can, pursuing it with eager feet, until it joins some larger way where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say.” —JRR Tolkien

Jessica Renea Hamby“Learn from yesterday, life for today, hope for tomorrow.”

Danielle Renee Doolittle“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” —Robert Louis Stevenon

Michael Dewayne Gates“When you enter the world you cried an the world rejoice. Live your life so when you leave the world, the world cries and you rejoice.” —Indian Proverb

Preston Dale Harris“Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 3:13-14

Ashley Renee Cowgill“Love shouldn’t be a fight, it should be the only thing you fight for.”

Brandi Leigh Durham“Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back everything is different.”

Rachael Elaine Harwood“Success is counted sweetest by those who ne’er succeed.” —Emily Dickinson

Jimmy Dean Dyer“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and he shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For everyone that asketh reveiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knock-eth it shall be opened.” —Matthew 7:7-8

Mallory Brooke Dyer

“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” —Steve Prefontaine

Jarrod Anthony Benton“Anything worth doing is worth doing right.”

Faith Anne Hedrick“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, an then vanisheth away.” —James 4:14

Starr LaFaye Houston“Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” —Langston Hughes

Joseph Micheal Hendon“Dream as if you’ll live forever, but live as if you’ll die today.” —James Dean

Scott Edward Howard“The strong never quit.”

Jessica Ann Humberd“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” —Anatole France

Megan Nicole Hickman“You’ve got to stand for something or you’ll fall for any-thing.”

Whitney Danielle Hunt“Are these wall squats supposed to be like, good for you legs or something?”

Darla Jo Hickman“Take your protein pills and put your helmets on.”

Cody Steven Hill“Live life like you were racing in a drag race, no fear.”

Bradley Nicholas Hill“I wash my hands of you all, my slate is clean and I’ll be smil-ing all the way to the bank.” —The Acacia Strain

Matthew Coty Hixson“Life’s a dance.”

Scotty Dewayne Holloway “You’ve got to stand for something or you’ll fall for any-thing.”

Ashley Le’Shay Haston“[...] Because no matter where this crazy world takes us, nothing will ever change so much to the point where we’re not all still friends.” —Anonymous

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Courtney Lea Hutton“As long as there are tests, there will be prayer in schools.”

Holly Danielle James“Enjoy the ride.”

Randall Brent Janow“No eye has see, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.” —Isajah 64:4

Jonathan David Johnson“I ain’t asking nobody for nothing if I can’t get it on my own! —CDB

Meaghan Ashleigh Jones“There’s a good reason hey call these ceremonies “commence-ment exercises.” Graduation is not the end; it’s the begin-ning.” —Orrin Hatch

Crystal Ann Jones“Don’t be afraid to live, but be afraid of the unlived life.”

Kelsey Dawn Lacombe“For I know the plans that I have for you, ‘Sayeth the Lord,’ Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” —Jeremiah 29:11

Cody Ryan LaDuke“Live your life to the fullest, or one day it will be empty.”

Kelly Alexander Lane“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and don’t lean on our own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” —Proverbs 3:5-6

Lindsay Renae Langford“Live your life to the fullest.”

Ashley Nicole Lanier“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” —Dr. Suess

Robert Arthur Lawson“To love those who love you is human. To hate those who love you is demonic. To love those who hate you is divine.” —Aristotle

Denica Amber Leffew“Everything happens for a reason. It’s part of God’s plan.”

Casey Allen Lemons“If you ain’t living on the edge you’re taking up too much space.”

Kasie Lee Levesque“Live your life for today, not tomorrow.”

Stefani Maree Linderman“Choices are under your control; consequences are not.”

Justin Chaz Lundy“What’s more important than the mistakes you make is what you learn from them.”

Emelisa Madrigal“It’s going to be ok...”

Brianna Estelle Maginness“Got to take the good with the bad, smile with the sad, love what you got and remember what you had.”

Cody Tim Massey“As long as I can compete, I won’t quit.”

Catron Zae Matthews“All our dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them.” —Walt Disney

Kelly Erin May“Live is good. Horses make it better.”

Randall Lewis McCampbell“I do not wish to be everything to everyone, but I wish to be something to someone.” —Albert Einstein

Mikki Deven McCuiston“When your dreams turn to dust, it’s time to vacuum.”

Logan Jeffery McDaniel“I am the best and always will be.”

Nolan Ryan McMurry“I have recently been examining all the known superstitions of the world, and do not find in our particular supersti-tion (Christianity) on redeeming feature. They are all alike founded on fables and mythology.” —Thomas Jefferson

Anthony Michael Miles“Only one life, ‘twill soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last.”

Tyler Shane McRae“Never take your friends, family, loved ones, or your life for granted because you never know when you might lose them. Live to the fullest and love your friends, family, and loved ones until you can’t love them anymore.”

Bailee Jo Messimer“Only one life, ‘twill soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last.”

Ryan Lynn Montgomery“If it doesn’t kill you, it makes you stronger.”

Christian Tyler Montgomery“Short term sacrifice helps you fulfill your long term goals.” —Unknown

LaShana Jewl Morgan“The myth is that storms have to do with punishment, that they are God’s response to sin or His disappointment in us as His children. May I suggest [...] that we are flowers the Father has planted and desired to grow. No matter how painful or incon-venient, it is necessary for the flower’s beauty.” —Kirk Franklin

Justin Scott Nation“Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but powerful beyond all measure.”

Rochelle Denise Nordyke“Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.” —John F. Kennedy

Alisha Renee Norris“Making many friends and laughing all the time is the best thing about Rhea County High.”

Anna Marie Ottinger“Having too much fun today to think about tomorrow.”

Kevin Marshall O’Rear“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” —Ghandi

Joshua Lyndon Pippin“POW!” —Stepbrothers

Jacqueline Rae Powell“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” —Ghandi

Morgan Shea Price“It’s a wonder I haven’t abandoned all my ideals, they seem so absurd and impractical. Yet I cling to them because I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are really good at heart.” —”The Diary of Anne Frank”

Matthew Larry Price“There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease wor-rying about things which are beyond the power of our will.” —Epictetus

Alivia Taylor Reed“Go big or go home.”

Kevin Russell Revis“God is good, all the time.”

Adam Gage Roddy“We don’t stop having fun because we grow old. We grow old because we stop having fun.” —Anonymous

Lindsay Michelle Roden“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams into real-ity, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.” —Jesse Owens

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I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognized wiser than oneself.

Brittny Nichole Simmons“Live life day by day because it is too short to live in the past.”

Jerri Lynn Smith“And if you listen very hard the tune will come to you at last. When all is one and one is all to be a rock and not to roll.”

Bobby Earl Smith“Nothing runs like a Deer.”

Brittany Nicole Smith“Hoohah!” —Cody Ryan LaDuke

Morgan Lee Smith“Live every day as your last.”

Taylor Brooke Smith“Like shutup stupid!”...”Wall squats!” —Brooke Smith and Mr. Austin

Matthew Jordan Sachs“Even the President of The United States must sometimes have to stand naked.” —Bob Dylan

Arron Lee Smith“Live your laugh.”

Kristian Nikole Sneed“Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die tomorrow.”

Sarah Kathleen Spivey“Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.” —Psalms 37:4

Robert Logan Spurlin“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” —Gandhi

Emily Faith Wilson“Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson

Brandon Eugene Steele“Don’t take life too seriously; nobody makes it out alive anyway.”

Charlie Danielle Wooden“Play every game like it’s your last, ‘cause one day it will be.”

David Blayne Woody“Ich habe ein paar reizende Kokosnüsse, da stehen sie in einer Reihe.”

Maria Lachelle Wright“Stand for something or fall for anything.”

Jennifer Paige Wampler“Dream big. Be happy. Never compromise on the things that really matter to you. This is our life, make it what you want it to be.”

Mikel Alexander Thomas“I’m the best and always will be.”

Nicholas Allen Welch“I quit.”

Sara Elizabeth Yawn“It is my belief... that the truth is generally preferable to lies.” —Albus Dumbledore

Victor Ryan Welch“I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” —John 15:5 (NIV)

Jessica Dawn Yearwood“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” —Jeremiah 29:11

Christopher Eugene Weyler“Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It’s not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship you really haven’t learned any-thing.” —Muhammad Ali

Tyler Dwight Zimmerman“...do not be taken captive through hollow and decep-tive philosophy, but be rooted and built up in Christ...” —Colossians 2:8

Ariel Nichole Toomey“To love those who love you is human.To hate those who love you is demonic.To love those who hate you is divine.” —Aristotle

Samantha Wilkes“Live, laugh, love, and remember where you have been.”

Michael Joshua Trammell“Never judge a person by their appearance, but judge them by the actions they take.”

Say GoodbyeSkillet (2009 class song)

Don’t BlinkKenny Chesney

The ClimbMiley Cyrus

Poker FaceLady Gaga

We Rode in TrucksLuke Bryan

Who Am ICasting Crowns

Hanging by a MomentLifehouse

Where I’m FromJason Michael Carroll

In the EndLinkin Park

The RealNevertheless

Seize the DayAvenged Sevenfold

I Hope You DanceLee Ann Womack

Stop Crying Your Heart OutOasis

Live Like You Were DyingTim McGraw

Listen to these songs & more online! Hear these and the rest on the submissions on the EN web site:http://www.rchseaglesnest.org/print-issues/13-1/

Members of the Class of 2009 submitted songs that summed up or otherwise reminded them of their time in high school. Some of the top selections are listed here—

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”Marlene Dietrich,

German-American actress & singer

(1901—1992)

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Top row: Kelley Catherine Adams • Travis Aaron Akina • Samantha Lynn Alexander • Jonathan Andrew Armstrong • Cynthia Michelle Ayala • Eric Christopher Bailey • William Scott Bare • Joshua Doug-las Barnwell • Timothy Michael Belcher • Kassey Nicole Binkley • Thomas Paul Bloodsworth • Brian Shane Boles • Casie Taylor Bowers • Adam Anthony Brown • Elizabeth Paige Brown • Samuel Jeffrey Bruehl

Second row: Donald Ray Burton • Nicholas Tyler Cagle • Joshua Lucas Calbaugh • William Andrew Carnes • Kendra Leighane Carr • Lindsey Michelle Catlett • Jesse Stephen Cawood • Tiffany Nicole Clark • Colton Drake Clingan • Lauren Olivia Collins • Destiny Dawn Congioloso • Timothy Wayne Cook • Christopher Anthony Cook • Chelsea Danielle Coulter • Joann Cox

Third row: Christopher Aaron Cranfill • Holly Marie Creesman • Kasey Ann Curtin • Joshua Daniel Davis • Nicholas Aaron Denton • Victoria Caroline Dewitt • Ian Ray Dixon • Jordan Lee Dodd • Timothy Adam Dodson • Jessica Janelle Douglas • Kelcie Brishae Dyer • Ashley Elizabeth Ellis • James Andrew Fisher • Jesse McCaslin Garcia

Fourth row: Kayla Rachelle Garza • Christina Hope Gentry • Tyler Reeve Gentry • Ashley Nicole Godoy • Cameron Howard Goins • Sara Nicole Goode • Christopher James Goss • Matthew Chase Green • Brittni Danielle Hale • James Franklin Hall • Haleigh Jordan Hall • Charles Patrick Harmon • Kristen Lashae Harmon • Cody Dwayne Harris • Sarah Dawn Heath • Jennifer Nicole Heath

Fifth row: Dakota Ryan Henderson • Carmela Hernandez • Kailyn Alexis Hickey • Justin Allen Hickey • Felicia Danielle Hickman • Allyson Carrie Higgins • Brandie Jean Hood • Christian Elyse Horton • Lauren Danielle Hubbard • Sharla Marie Hughs • Nicole Lauren Hutchison • Miranda Marie Irvine • Jacqueline Eve Jenkins • Nathan Eugene Jiles • Eric Isaac Johnson

Sixth row: Joseph Allen Jones • Robert Lenoir Jones • Carli Renee Jones • Jennifer Ann Keener • Nicholas Paul Kesler • Matthew Joseph Keylon • Timothy Ryan Keylon • Roselle Denise King • Nina Nicole Lambeth • Marcus Tyler Latham • Jacob Michael Lawson • Larry Paul Lennen • Jessica Marie Leonard • Justin Andrew Linger • Georgia Marie Loden

Seventh row: Nelso Lopez • Alisha Brooke McCampbell • John Michael Colton McClendon • Casey Dean McDaniel • Jessica Ann Miller • Sarah Nicole Minton • Lacey Nicole Mitchell • Jacob Lee Moffet • Amanda Dawn Nolan • Carl Theodore Olsen • Laura Caroline Owensby • Ervin Amilcar Palacios • Soreida Bautista Pascual • Andrew Trent Patton • Bradley Paige Peak

Eighth row: Tiffany Regina Peddicord • Justin Emel Prevo • Matthew Bradley Puckett • Joshua Allen Moser • Aneja Raiteri • Clinton Cody Reed • Joshua Edward Rhody • Kent Hugh Roach • Samantha Jean Roark • Carlos Eduardo-Gomez Rodriguez • Brittany Paige Rogers • Sophia Sanchez • Makayla Anne Schafer • Jennifer Maria Scroggins

Ninth row: Lauren Michelle Smith • Samantha Corinna Smith • Ashley Nichole Smith • Julius Xavier Smith • Kayla Danielle Smith • Stephanie Marie Standridge • Ronald Justin Stracner • Jacob Greggory Swafford • Cameron Delight Swafford • Catherine Ann Swiney • Bryan Casey Thompson • Bruce Lee Thompson • Kesha Lane Thornsbury • Sarah Elaine Thurman • Lauren Nichole Tindall

Tenth row: Christian Isaac Travis • Avery Alan Travis • Froylan Antonio Turcios • Stormy Beth Upchurch • Damion Eugene Upchurch • Joshua Kyle Walker • Stephen Grant Webb • Jeremy Ryan Welch • Brandon Michael Whitby • Benjamin Wayne Williams • Holly Sue Williams • Chandra Adair Wooden • David Blayne Woody • Devon Russell Wright • Michelle Nicole Wright • Amber Danielle Yates

Not pictured: Mateo Velasco Bautista • Steven Lee Boles • Thomas Joseph Burton • William Harrison Burwick • Annie Loraine Creller • Carlos Cruz • Randy Edward Dodd • Amber Virginia Downs • Ronald Joseph England • Elyssa Jill Evans • Ryan Tyler Evitt • Benaiah David Fitsimmons • Christina Marie Franks • Scott Serkan Freeman • Brittany Nicole Harmon • Charles Luis Johnson • Jacklyn Danielle King • Phat Quang Le • Amy Michelle Lee • Cordell Dean Leonard • Corey Jason Lofty • Jorge Lopez • Daniel Lopez • Casey Ryan Lovelady • Allyssa India Jane Mathias • Nathan Allen McElhaney • Brandon Lewis Morris • Carrington Bridgett Negron • Brianna Christine Newman • Brandon Michael Opperman • Kodi Lee Parker • Brandon Lynn Reed • Romero Sanchez Santiago • Brandi Nicole Schrimal • Christopher Scott Sharp • Thomas Martell Shaw • Bobby Ray Sherrill • Clayton Levi Smith • Kayla Paige Smith • Thomas James Smith • James Franklin Smith • Ashley Faye Swift • Cody Emmitt Thurman • Jessica Kayla Williamson • Sean Douglas Yoder

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ACROSS

1. Traditional Senior Night author (2,5) 5. Senior class president 6. 2009 Prom King 7. Call letters of prom host 8. Senior class valedictorian 10. Attendance guru 12. Signed to play football at Cumberland University 13. Signed to MTSU for football 14. The main character of the Spring play (4,5) 16. 2009 Prom Queen 17. Lunchtime sticks

Class Of 2009 CROsswORDClues for this crossword are inspired by general

RCHS life and activities, as well as by specific events and trivia from

the 2008–09 school year. The answers for clues that refer

to someone’s name are last name only.

18. Tests required for graduation 19. 2008-09 Homecoming Queen 20. Teachers must occasionally log out of this 21. Nickname for new portable classrooms 23. Undefeated Spring sport (4,6) 25. Dreaded Federal Aid forms 29. Senior water activity in school creek 31. Organization for future health professionals 35. 2009 prom theme was a ____, ____, night 36. Senior Mister winner 39. This year’s new wrestling coach 40. Title of this year’s marching band show 41. Fowl reason RCHS dismissed early (7,6) 43. Senior class valedictorian 45. Class flower (5,4) 46. The à la carte guy’s name 47. Retiring Superintendent 48. Vocational teachers, he needs your numbers

DOWN

1. Popular intramural sport 2. Cheerfully cleans up after sloppy students 3. Teacher famous for snow dances 4. 2009 class color, besides black 5. Retiring history teacher 7. Mr. Austin’s favorite class activity (4,6) 9. Drummer for The Faculty 11. 2009 Salutatorian 15. Destination for Band trip 18. Attendance guru 22. Teacher who’s a bear to debate 23. Not a color, according to Mr. Wilkey 24. Student signed to play basketball for Bryan 25. Christian athlete group 26. Toss-up trivia mistress 27. Reason for a “non-traditional” school day 28. Student signed to play football at UTK 30. Type of “learning lab” installed at RCHS 32. Class song band 33. Place where the stolen hall passes ended up fall semester 34. Field’s stolen stuffed animal 37. RCHS football nemesis 38. According to Channel 3, RCHS is this kind of school 42. Toliver’s favorite animal 44. Won the Old Spice Player of the year contest

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