BY AMY DANFORTH
There are many celebrations around central Arkansas in the latter days of October, hosted by churches, schools, and even the zoo. These festivals are safe, family-friendly alternatives to the traditional Halloween ritual of going door-to-door in search of candy.
The Little Rock Zoo is hosting its sixteenth annual ''Boo at the Zoo'', which is the largest Halloween festival in Arkansas. The event features a haunted house, fortune-telling, a funhouse, the beauty shop of horrors, and talking pumpkins. It will run October 24-31 from 6 PM to 9 PM each night. Admission is $5 per person and $4 per person for members. Costumes are encouraged.
Lutheran High School hosted its eleventh annual Oktoberfest on October 18; it showcased the German heritage of food and pastries, and featured a climbing wall, moonwalks, retail booths, crafts, and of course, food.
Several churches offer family-friendly festivals. New Hope Baptist Church of central Arkansas is hosting its Fall Festival on October 26, from 5-7:30 PM. On Halloween night, October 31, Parkway Place Baptist Church will host "Trunk'r'Treat", a free outreach to the community. South Highland Baptist Church will hold a Children's Fall Festival for kids that live in the Fair Oaks Apartment complex, from 5-7 p.m.
The Bible Church of Little Rock offers a very unique alternative with its traditional Reformation Celebration, which starts at 6:30 on Halloween night. This celebration features a guest speaker, Joel Beeke, who will speak on "Reforming Our Families", a Reformation-themed art contest for K-6 grades, and finger foods, desserts, and a Puritan vignette.
All of the above festivals will have games, funhouses, candy, and other attractions. Many other churches and shopping areas have trick-or-treat alternatives to make sure kids have a fun and safe Halloween.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Civil War Days at Historic Washington State Park
BY AMY DORSEY
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see a Civil War skirmish? Ever wanted to know what a Union or Confederate encampment looked like? How about walking through the rooms of the Confederate Capitol of Arkansas? Well, at the Historic Washington State Park you can! On November 1st and 2nd, Historic Washington State Park, (located just outside of Hope, Arkansas) will be hosting its Civil War Weekend.
Re-enactors from all over the region will present living history demonstrations throughout the weekend. There will be a small skirmish between the North and the South which will highlight both afternoons. You can see the troops drill, prepare for battle, and much more.
Of course, there is more than the rival camps to see this weekend. For a fee of $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children ages 6-12, you can get a tour of the many historic buildings on site. Some of which are the Trimble House, B.W. Edwards Weapons Museum, Williams' Tavern Restaurant, and the 1836 Hempstead County Courthouse, which served as the Confederate Capital of Arkansas from 1863 to 1865. There are also surrey rides around the park for a $7.00 plus tax for adults and $3.50 plus tax for children. These tours are optional, the rest of the event is free.
This event is set to expose visitors to the beginning days of "The Conflict." With the help of local reenactors and the park staff, you will see a town on the eve of the War Between the States. All visitors are encouraged to begin their trip back in time at the 1874 Hempstead courthouse where they will receive a map of the park and a schedule of events.
All ticket purchases may be made at the 1874 Hempstead Courthouse or the Candle Shop. Tickets for surrey rides will only be sold at the Candle Shop. Remember, the re-enactment program is free and there are no parking fees.
If you wish to stay for both days, lodging is available in the nearby town of Hope, Arkansas. It's a long drive from Central Arkansas, but with 500-800 in attendance last year, it is sure to be a trip worth taking. It is educational and fun for the whole family!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see a Civil War skirmish? Ever wanted to know what a Union or Confederate encampment looked like? How about walking through the rooms of the Confederate Capitol of Arkansas? Well, at the Historic Washington State Park you can! On November 1st and 2nd, Historic Washington State Park, (located just outside of Hope, Arkansas) will be hosting its Civil War Weekend.
Re-enactors from all over the region will present living history demonstrations throughout the weekend. There will be a small skirmish between the North and the South which will highlight both afternoons. You can see the troops drill, prepare for battle, and much more.
Of course, there is more than the rival camps to see this weekend. For a fee of $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children ages 6-12, you can get a tour of the many historic buildings on site. Some of which are the Trimble House, B.W. Edwards Weapons Museum, Williams' Tavern Restaurant, and the 1836 Hempstead County Courthouse, which served as the Confederate Capital of Arkansas from 1863 to 1865. There are also surrey rides around the park for a $7.00 plus tax for adults and $3.50 plus tax for children. These tours are optional, the rest of the event is free.
This event is set to expose visitors to the beginning days of "The Conflict." With the help of local reenactors and the park staff, you will see a town on the eve of the War Between the States. All visitors are encouraged to begin their trip back in time at the 1874 Hempstead courthouse where they will receive a map of the park and a schedule of events.
All ticket purchases may be made at the 1874 Hempstead Courthouse or the Candle Shop. Tickets for surrey rides will only be sold at the Candle Shop. Remember, the re-enactment program is free and there are no parking fees.
If you wish to stay for both days, lodging is available in the nearby town of Hope, Arkansas. It's a long drive from Central Arkansas, but with 500-800 in attendance last year, it is sure to be a trip worth taking. It is educational and fun for the whole family!
Hunters, Take Aim
BY BEN DANFORTH
Deer hunting season is coming up and you do not want to miss it! There are many different styles of hunting when it comes to deer. Archery and crossbow season is from October 1st, 2008, to February 29th, 2009. Muzzle-loading season goes on from October 18th to the 26th, and from December 29th to the 31st, 2008. Modern guns season go on any time from November 8th to December 25th, 2008. There is also a special youth hunt with modern guns for kids age 15 and under--with a licensed hunter--November 1 and 2.
There is a controversy on deer in Arkansas. A lot of people want deer in surplus so they can hunt, take pictures, or just observe nature. However, there are some people who want the deer population to decrease, mostly farmers and commuters. Deer can destroy crops, get run over by cars, and just make driving difficult.
There are about one million white-tailed deer in this state. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is doing all they can to keep the deer population in check for commuters and farmers but still maintain a healthy population for hunters.
For more information on purchasing tags and permits, an online version of the hunter safety manual, and downloading the 2008-2009 hunting zone map, visit the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s official website at www.agfc.com.
Deer hunting season is coming up and you do not want to miss it! There are many different styles of hunting when it comes to deer. Archery and crossbow season is from October 1st, 2008, to February 29th, 2009. Muzzle-loading season goes on from October 18th to the 26th, and from December 29th to the 31st, 2008. Modern guns season go on any time from November 8th to December 25th, 2008. There is also a special youth hunt with modern guns for kids age 15 and under--with a licensed hunter--November 1 and 2.
There is a controversy on deer in Arkansas. A lot of people want deer in surplus so they can hunt, take pictures, or just observe nature. However, there are some people who want the deer population to decrease, mostly farmers and commuters. Deer can destroy crops, get run over by cars, and just make driving difficult.
There are about one million white-tailed deer in this state. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is doing all they can to keep the deer population in check for commuters and farmers but still maintain a healthy population for hunters.
For more information on purchasing tags and permits, an online version of the hunter safety manual, and downloading the 2008-2009 hunting zone map, visit the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s official website at www.agfc.com.
Oh, The Times We Had
BY HUNTER SADLER
Since 1998, HomeEd has produced a yearbook for homeschoolers. The yearbook has had many themes over the years, last year's being "Stages Of Life". The ongoing theme throughout the years is the journey of kindergarten to 12th grade.
The yearbook staff is comprised of journalistic students who organize fundraisers, design cover art, and edit material. The yearbook covers all of the events of the past year, which usually includes the Spring Banquet, Homecoming, Junior/Senior Prom, athletics, and senior class activities. Pictures are taken every year at the co-ops and other designated locations, and categorized by grade inside the book. In the back of the book there are some news clippings from the past year.
All in all, the HomeEd yearbook is a good source of information about the past year, and serves as a good reminder to those who lived that year. To order a yearbook for this school year, or to get involved on the yearbook staff, go to www.homeedonline.com for more information.
Since 1998, HomeEd has produced a yearbook for homeschoolers. The yearbook has had many themes over the years, last year's being "Stages Of Life". The ongoing theme throughout the years is the journey of kindergarten to 12th grade.
The yearbook staff is comprised of journalistic students who organize fundraisers, design cover art, and edit material. The yearbook covers all of the events of the past year, which usually includes the Spring Banquet, Homecoming, Junior/Senior Prom, athletics, and senior class activities. Pictures are taken every year at the co-ops and other designated locations, and categorized by grade inside the book. In the back of the book there are some news clippings from the past year.
All in all, the HomeEd yearbook is a good source of information about the past year, and serves as a good reminder to those who lived that year. To order a yearbook for this school year, or to get involved on the yearbook staff, go to www.homeedonline.com for more information.
Calling All Seniors
BY KURT KAMPHAUSEN
If you are a senior involved in HomeEd, there are some events that you do not want to miss coming up. A great year is in store for this senior class and if you miss them, you might regret it.
First of all, if any seniors are interested in having your picture in the 2008-2009 yearbook, you must send in a baby photo, senior photo, and a senior write-up by December 1 to Terri Oxner, the yearbook sponsor.
Some events coming up are a cook-out on November 1 at the home of the Eggers and a Christmas party at the home of Kerah Williams on December 6. More information will be coming up about these two events, but put these on your calendar as for sure dates.
Graduation this year will be at Agape Church on May 9, 2009, and if you need to see a list of requirements to graduate, go to www.homeedonline.com for a complete list of all 21 credits needed. This is also a good source for information about college entrance exams.
A very exciting year is in store for this class of seniors--make sure you make it a year to remember!
If you are a senior involved in HomeEd, there are some events that you do not want to miss coming up. A great year is in store for this senior class and if you miss them, you might regret it.
First of all, if any seniors are interested in having your picture in the 2008-2009 yearbook, you must send in a baby photo, senior photo, and a senior write-up by December 1 to Terri Oxner, the yearbook sponsor.
Some events coming up are a cook-out on November 1 at the home of the Eggers and a Christmas party at the home of Kerah Williams on December 6. More information will be coming up about these two events, but put these on your calendar as for sure dates.
Graduation this year will be at Agape Church on May 9, 2009, and if you need to see a list of requirements to graduate, go to www.homeedonline.com for a complete list of all 21 credits needed. This is also a good source for information about college entrance exams.
A very exciting year is in store for this class of seniors--make sure you make it a year to remember!
To Be, or Not to Be…
BY JAKE SADLER
For anyone interested in acting or stage production, the Cast N Crew Drama League may be for you! The team currently consists of 63 home schooled students of all ages.
The troupe meets at various locations throughout the school year on Friday afternoons. This team has room for not only actors, but other crew as well, such as lights, sound, and other production aspects.
Their next performance will be on November 14-15th as a double feature. The plays are called, "A Hairy Tale" and "Law & Order: Special Tales Unit."
Their meeting locations are within the west Little Rock area. All ages are welcome to participate. For more information, stay tuned for the December edition of the Home Ed newsletter.
For anyone interested in acting or stage production, the Cast N Crew Drama League may be for you! The team currently consists of 63 home schooled students of all ages.
The troupe meets at various locations throughout the school year on Friday afternoons. This team has room for not only actors, but other crew as well, such as lights, sound, and other production aspects.
Their next performance will be on November 14-15th as a double feature. The plays are called, "A Hairy Tale" and "Law & Order: Special Tales Unit."
Their meeting locations are within the west Little Rock area. All ages are welcome to participate. For more information, stay tuned for the December edition of the Home Ed newsletter.
Fun and Free at the Library
BY STORMIE PERRY
There are so many fun activities at your local Central Library--and it’s free! The activities are for all ages from babies to toddlers to elementary to teenagers to adults. The Central Arkansas Libraries have many free activities for you and your family.
The Central Arkansas Libraries have many things for children from babies to elementary age. The free activities include crafts, games, puppets, chess, interactive story times for babies, and snacks and storytelling for young children. If your children are interested in learning how to play chess or if they love stories or puppets or playing games, then check your local Central Library’s schedule for dates. Children can have so much fun at your local library, and the activities are free.
Teenagers can also get involved in their local library. For grades six through twelve, there are free activities such as Gaming Day, Teen Movie, crafts (includes Book Graffiti), Book Clubs, Knitting Clubs, and Teen Talk. Teenagers can come to their local library and meet new people and have fun while playing video games and board games, or coming to watch a movie or getting involved in the clubs. There is much to offer for teenagers, and once again it’s free! Check your local library for scheduled events.
Children and teenagers are not the only people who can have fun. There are activities for adults such as Knitting Circle, Book Discussions, Adult Book clubs, Gamer’s Club, Scrapbook Chicks, Crafter’s Support Club and more. If you love to knit or talk about books or love to do scrapbooks, go to your local library and get a schedule. At the Central Arkansas Libraries there is also a Brown Bag Program, which are free activities for certain days of the month. At Terry Library, every first Tuesdays there is a Terry Lunchtime Series. At the Main Library every third Wednesday, there is a social for knitting and other needlework projects. These events are for beginners and for the experienced. Every third Thursday, at the Main Library, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., there are featured local authors and artisans to hometown heroes.
The Central Arkansas Libraries include many fun and free activities for children, teenagers, adults, and the whole family. Other free activities include story time and music and fun for the whole family, film night, which features different movies and some nights for grades K-5, computer classes, and galleries and exhibits. Everyone can have fun with all the activities that the Central Arkansas Libraries has to offer, and these activities are free. To see a schedule, check your local library or go the Central Arkansas Library website at www.cals.lib.ar.us.
There are so many fun activities at your local Central Library--and it’s free! The activities are for all ages from babies to toddlers to elementary to teenagers to adults. The Central Arkansas Libraries have many free activities for you and your family.
The Central Arkansas Libraries have many things for children from babies to elementary age. The free activities include crafts, games, puppets, chess, interactive story times for babies, and snacks and storytelling for young children. If your children are interested in learning how to play chess or if they love stories or puppets or playing games, then check your local Central Library’s schedule for dates. Children can have so much fun at your local library, and the activities are free.
Teenagers can also get involved in their local library. For grades six through twelve, there are free activities such as Gaming Day, Teen Movie, crafts (includes Book Graffiti), Book Clubs, Knitting Clubs, and Teen Talk. Teenagers can come to their local library and meet new people and have fun while playing video games and board games, or coming to watch a movie or getting involved in the clubs. There is much to offer for teenagers, and once again it’s free! Check your local library for scheduled events.
Children and teenagers are not the only people who can have fun. There are activities for adults such as Knitting Circle, Book Discussions, Adult Book clubs, Gamer’s Club, Scrapbook Chicks, Crafter’s Support Club and more. If you love to knit or talk about books or love to do scrapbooks, go to your local library and get a schedule. At the Central Arkansas Libraries there is also a Brown Bag Program, which are free activities for certain days of the month. At Terry Library, every first Tuesdays there is a Terry Lunchtime Series. At the Main Library every third Wednesday, there is a social for knitting and other needlework projects. These events are for beginners and for the experienced. Every third Thursday, at the Main Library, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., there are featured local authors and artisans to hometown heroes.
The Central Arkansas Libraries include many fun and free activities for children, teenagers, adults, and the whole family. Other free activities include story time and music and fun for the whole family, film night, which features different movies and some nights for grades K-5, computer classes, and galleries and exhibits. Everyone can have fun with all the activities that the Central Arkansas Libraries has to offer, and these activities are free. To see a schedule, check your local library or go the Central Arkansas Library website at www.cals.lib.ar.us.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Arkansas History Comes Alive at Rendezvous
BY HUNTER SADLER
The Pinnacle Mountain Rendezvous is an event that has been held at the base of Pinnacle Mountain on Highway 300 for a number of years. This year it will be held on October 18th and 19th at Pinnacle Mountain State Park.
Rendezvous is a French word that means “meeting.” In the early 1800’s in Arkansas, mountain men, fur trappers and Native Americans would set a meeting place and time for everyone to gather to socialize, celebrate and trade with each other. Pinnacle Mountain Rendezvous was started to give modern Arkansans a taste of life 200 years ago, and the festival has grown every year.
There will be many activities for adults and children alike. Activities will include: canoeing, rock climbing wall, horseback riding, Native American dance, and many more activities. There will be many booths displaying and selling Native American and pioneer era equipment, clothing and food. Admission is free, but there is a $10 per car parking fee. There will be numerous performances by different groups throughout the weekend. This year there will be a special performance by Radio Disney on Saturday, the 18th, at 12:30 p.m.
This is a great event to take the whole family to learn about Native American crafts and early Arkansas pioneer and fur trapper life.
For more information about Rendezvous, call (501) 868-5806, or go to www.ArkansasStateParks.com .
The Pinnacle Mountain Rendezvous is an event that has been held at the base of Pinnacle Mountain on Highway 300 for a number of years. This year it will be held on October 18th and 19th at Pinnacle Mountain State Park.
Rendezvous is a French word that means “meeting.” In the early 1800’s in Arkansas, mountain men, fur trappers and Native Americans would set a meeting place and time for everyone to gather to socialize, celebrate and trade with each other. Pinnacle Mountain Rendezvous was started to give modern Arkansans a taste of life 200 years ago, and the festival has grown every year.
There will be many activities for adults and children alike. Activities will include: canoeing, rock climbing wall, horseback riding, Native American dance, and many more activities. There will be many booths displaying and selling Native American and pioneer era equipment, clothing and food. Admission is free, but there is a $10 per car parking fee. There will be numerous performances by different groups throughout the weekend. This year there will be a special performance by Radio Disney on Saturday, the 18th, at 12:30 p.m.
This is a great event to take the whole family to learn about Native American crafts and early Arkansas pioneer and fur trapper life.
For more information about Rendezvous, call (501) 868-5806, or go to www.ArkansasStateParks.com .
Fun at the Fair
BY AMY DANFORTH
The 2008 Arkansas State Fair will take place October 10-19 at the State Fair Grounds off of Roosevelt Road. This year's fair features not only the usual rides, competitions, and food, but also a host of other attractions, events, and promotions.
The fair starts at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, with a 50-cent Friday promotion, in which 50-cent Friday-only gate admission tickets are sold at Harvest Foods. The following Saturday night, the ''Night of Destruction''-- an all-new Demolition Derby and Monster Truck Exhibit-- will start at 7:30 at Barton Coliseum. The PRCA Rodeo (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) will also take place in Barton Coliseum, with four performances over October 16-18.
Some of the free daily shows include the Jungle Island High Dive Show, the Marcan Tigers of India, and the Caboodlestoppers Family Show. The list of free concerts includes Bo Bice on the 11th, the Radio Disney Rockin' Road Show on the 15th, and a number of other artists, as well as several talent shows.
Although rides and food can cost a pretty penny, there are several discounts that families can enjoy, such as The Point 94.1 Dollar Day on the 13th, where gate admission, parking, and all rides are a dollar all day. Other discounts include Coca-Cola Kiddie Days, Military Appreciation Day, the Arkansas Twister and Radio Disney After School Party, the School Day at the Fair, and the Power 92 Power Pack.
Of course, no fair is complete without hot dogs and cotton candy, Ferris Wheels and kiddie rides, goat, pig, rabbit, cow, and equestrian competitions. All these and more will be available at the 2008 Arkansas State Fair.
For details and schedules, check out the State Fair website at www.ArkansasStateFair.com .
The 2008 Arkansas State Fair will take place October 10-19 at the State Fair Grounds off of Roosevelt Road. This year's fair features not only the usual rides, competitions, and food, but also a host of other attractions, events, and promotions.
The fair starts at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, with a 50-cent Friday promotion, in which 50-cent Friday-only gate admission tickets are sold at Harvest Foods. The following Saturday night, the ''Night of Destruction''-- an all-new Demolition Derby and Monster Truck Exhibit-- will start at 7:30 at Barton Coliseum. The PRCA Rodeo (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) will also take place in Barton Coliseum, with four performances over October 16-18.
Some of the free daily shows include the Jungle Island High Dive Show, the Marcan Tigers of India, and the Caboodlestoppers Family Show. The list of free concerts includes Bo Bice on the 11th, the Radio Disney Rockin' Road Show on the 15th, and a number of other artists, as well as several talent shows.
Although rides and food can cost a pretty penny, there are several discounts that families can enjoy, such as The Point 94.1 Dollar Day on the 13th, where gate admission, parking, and all rides are a dollar all day. Other discounts include Coca-Cola Kiddie Days, Military Appreciation Day, the Arkansas Twister and Radio Disney After School Party, the School Day at the Fair, and the Power 92 Power Pack.
Of course, no fair is complete without hot dogs and cotton candy, Ferris Wheels and kiddie rides, goat, pig, rabbit, cow, and equestrian competitions. All these and more will be available at the 2008 Arkansas State Fair.
For details and schedules, check out the State Fair website at www.ArkansasStateFair.com .
Faulkner County Sports Available
BY BEN DANFORTH
Faulkner County Homeschool Athletic Association has many sports and activities open to homeschoolers who live in that county. The sports available are girls’ volleyball for 7th through 12th graders; girls' and boys' basketball for 4th through 12th graders; and cross country and track for all 7th through 12th graders.
Volleyball season is in September and October, and cross country in October. Basketball is played from November to March, and track is in April. In order to participate, FCHAA must be the closest homeschool sports association to your home, and at least 51% of all education must be done at home.
Last year, Faulkner County’s 16 and under girls’ basketball team went to Oklahoma City to compete with other homeschool teams around the nation and placed first in the 5A division.
If you are interested in playing sports in Faulkner County visit www.fchaa.org for more information.
Faulkner County Homeschool Athletic Association has many sports and activities open to homeschoolers who live in that county. The sports available are girls’ volleyball for 7th through 12th graders; girls' and boys' basketball for 4th through 12th graders; and cross country and track for all 7th through 12th graders.
Volleyball season is in September and October, and cross country in October. Basketball is played from November to March, and track is in April. In order to participate, FCHAA must be the closest homeschool sports association to your home, and at least 51% of all education must be done at home.
Last year, Faulkner County’s 16 and under girls’ basketball team went to Oklahoma City to compete with other homeschool teams around the nation and placed first in the 5A division.
If you are interested in playing sports in Faulkner County visit www.fchaa.org for more information.
Junior Class Car Wash
BY JAKE SADLER
On October 4th, the junior class met for their first fundraiser for the junior/senior prom, to be held later in the school year. Approximately 10 juniors and 2 parents were washing cars that morning. About 1 hour after they began, weather forced them to stop for the day. They had initially planned to stay from 8:30-1:30.
The second car wash will be on October 18th at the Walgreens near the corner of Cantrell and Taylor Loop from 8:00-1:30. If you are a junior and want to help, be at Walgreens at 7:30 and bring car wash stuff (buckets, hoses, towels, etc). Don’t forget to bring cars to be washed and tell your family and friends! The suggested donation for a car wash is $5. Contact Mrs. Wenneker for more information.
On October 4th, the junior class met for their first fundraiser for the junior/senior prom, to be held later in the school year. Approximately 10 juniors and 2 parents were washing cars that morning. About 1 hour after they began, weather forced them to stop for the day. They had initially planned to stay from 8:30-1:30.
The second car wash will be on October 18th at the Walgreens near the corner of Cantrell and Taylor Loop from 8:00-1:30. If you are a junior and want to help, be at Walgreens at 7:30 and bring car wash stuff (buckets, hoses, towels, etc). Don’t forget to bring cars to be washed and tell your family and friends! The suggested donation for a car wash is $5. Contact Mrs. Wenneker for more information.
He Shoots, She Scores!
BY KURT KAMPHAUSEN
Basketball is back and better than ever! After tremendous winning seasons by both Flames' senior high teams last year, they are ready to do it all over again.
Coming off a season in which they went 22-6 and won their second straight state championship, the Flames senior high girls team is expected to compete for yet another championship, despite coaching changes. Having lost only three seniors from last year, this year's team is led by four senior girls who have been a part of both state championship teams. They also are returning four starters, including last year's State MVP and two All-Americans.
Just like the girls team, the senior high guys have also undergone a coaching change. After having two highly successful seasons in which they also appeared in the state championship game, they are replaced this year by a dad who knows what it takes to compete at a professional level, Arvis Harper. This team also lost three seniors from last year. Nevertheless, this team is still dead-set on another championship appearance and they can definitely make it happen. This year's team is led by a group of four seniors-all guards-who have experienced the highs and lows of the past two seasons. They are also joined by two junior starters from last year's team who are the only returning starters. After going 42-18 the past two years, this team is set with most of the players playing in their third season with the senior high team.
Fans, if their was ever a year to watch Flames basketball, it would be this year. With some exciting players returning, this year could be another potentially great season-you don't want to miss it!
Basketball is back and better than ever! After tremendous winning seasons by both Flames' senior high teams last year, they are ready to do it all over again.
Coming off a season in which they went 22-6 and won their second straight state championship, the Flames senior high girls team is expected to compete for yet another championship, despite coaching changes. Having lost only three seniors from last year, this year's team is led by four senior girls who have been a part of both state championship teams. They also are returning four starters, including last year's State MVP and two All-Americans.
Just like the girls team, the senior high guys have also undergone a coaching change. After having two highly successful seasons in which they also appeared in the state championship game, they are replaced this year by a dad who knows what it takes to compete at a professional level, Arvis Harper. This team also lost three seniors from last year. Nevertheless, this team is still dead-set on another championship appearance and they can definitely make it happen. This year's team is led by a group of four seniors-all guards-who have experienced the highs and lows of the past two seasons. They are also joined by two junior starters from last year's team who are the only returning starters. After going 42-18 the past two years, this team is set with most of the players playing in their third season with the senior high team.
Fans, if their was ever a year to watch Flames basketball, it would be this year. With some exciting players returning, this year could be another potentially great season-you don't want to miss it!
Music in the Air
BY GLORIA HARRIS
Introducing the first year ever of "Home School Music Band." Classes are offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Southwest Christian Academy. The class is sponsored by Crescendo.
Band is open to students from 4th - 12th grade. The monthly fee is $55 per student, or $250 for a semester. Pop and Classical music will be heard harmoniously in the air. The band will be playing Christmas music for the upcoming holiday season. The current member count is 10, but they are hoping to expand by January. This is not a competitive band, but their goal is to one day perform in competitions.
If you play a band instrument or are interestested in learning how to play, this is an excellent opportunity to learn with other homeschoolers. For more information about this band program contact Mary Jo at 350-5620.
Introducing the first year ever of "Home School Music Band." Classes are offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Southwest Christian Academy. The class is sponsored by Crescendo.
Band is open to students from 4th - 12th grade. The monthly fee is $55 per student, or $250 for a semester. Pop and Classical music will be heard harmoniously in the air. The band will be playing Christmas music for the upcoming holiday season. The current member count is 10, but they are hoping to expand by January. This is not a competitive band, but their goal is to one day perform in competitions.
If you play a band instrument or are interestested in learning how to play, this is an excellent opportunity to learn with other homeschoolers. For more information about this band program contact Mary Jo at 350-5620.
Civics Anyone?
BY STORMIE PERRY
Teenpact is a Christian national organization for homeschoolers that teaches students about Civics. It takes place at the State Capitol, and is a week long event, from Monday to Thursday. On Friday, there is also an optional Speech class. This year in Arkansas, Teenpact will be February 2-5, and the optional Speech class will be that Friday, the sixth.
Teenpact gives the students hands-on experience about our local government. Students learn very important information on our state government in Arkansas, and are given the opportunity to see it first hand. Teenpact is a very valuable experience, and has taught many students many things.
Teenpact was started by Tim Echols in Georgia, where the first Teenpact class was held. It has become a nationwide program. This is a Chrisian program that puts a Christian a moral view on government and politics. During the class of Teenpact, there are different activities that help students to understand the government.
I have attended the Arkansas Teenpact class for the past two years. The experience has taught me a lot about our government. I had the privilege of meeting a couple of Senators and Representatives while attending the class. I was able to talk to lobbyists and people of different opinions. The first year I attended the class, I learned how the process of the state government worked. Teenpact made Civics fun, and easy to understand. I believe I learned more about government than I would have from a book, and I had a lot more fun there too.
Teenpact also helps to teach students how to make a difference, which has given me a desire to make a difference in this nation and in my community. Even if students are not interested in learning about Civics, Teenpact can still teach every student something.
I believe these two years of Teenpact has really impacted my way of thinking toward government, and has made me much more interested in politics and government. Teenpact gives you the information about government, which makes it a lot easier for students to want to know what is going on in the government.
Once a student has attended Teenpact, it also gives the student opportunities to go to other Teenpact Alumni events that occur during the summer. The major Alumni event is National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. National Convention, or NC, is a week long camp where students can campaign to be elected as either Senators, Representatives, or as President/Vice President. There are church services every morning and night, and there are special speakers that come in to teach about different things such as public speaking, student activism, and other things. I went this past summer, and had fun and learned many things about God and government. There are other Alumni events such as Apologetics, which is a week long camp on apologetics. There is a Judicial camp that teaches students about the Judicial branch of government(if you want to be a lawyer or judge, this is the camp for you!). There are many camps and events students can get involved in once they have taken the Teenpact class.
Teenpact is a fun way to learn about Civics. It is a good hands-on experience for any student. It is a class that can give the student information on how our government works that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Teenpact helps students to make a difference. For more information on Teenpact or Teenpact Arkansas, go to http://www.teenpact.com/ .
Teenpact is a Christian national organization for homeschoolers that teaches students about Civics. It takes place at the State Capitol, and is a week long event, from Monday to Thursday. On Friday, there is also an optional Speech class. This year in Arkansas, Teenpact will be February 2-5, and the optional Speech class will be that Friday, the sixth.
Teenpact gives the students hands-on experience about our local government. Students learn very important information on our state government in Arkansas, and are given the opportunity to see it first hand. Teenpact is a very valuable experience, and has taught many students many things.
Teenpact was started by Tim Echols in Georgia, where the first Teenpact class was held. It has become a nationwide program. This is a Chrisian program that puts a Christian a moral view on government and politics. During the class of Teenpact, there are different activities that help students to understand the government.
I have attended the Arkansas Teenpact class for the past two years. The experience has taught me a lot about our government. I had the privilege of meeting a couple of Senators and Representatives while attending the class. I was able to talk to lobbyists and people of different opinions. The first year I attended the class, I learned how the process of the state government worked. Teenpact made Civics fun, and easy to understand. I believe I learned more about government than I would have from a book, and I had a lot more fun there too.
Teenpact also helps to teach students how to make a difference, which has given me a desire to make a difference in this nation and in my community. Even if students are not interested in learning about Civics, Teenpact can still teach every student something.
I believe these two years of Teenpact has really impacted my way of thinking toward government, and has made me much more interested in politics and government. Teenpact gives you the information about government, which makes it a lot easier for students to want to know what is going on in the government.
Once a student has attended Teenpact, it also gives the student opportunities to go to other Teenpact Alumni events that occur during the summer. The major Alumni event is National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. National Convention, or NC, is a week long camp where students can campaign to be elected as either Senators, Representatives, or as President/Vice President. There are church services every morning and night, and there are special speakers that come in to teach about different things such as public speaking, student activism, and other things. I went this past summer, and had fun and learned many things about God and government. There are other Alumni events such as Apologetics, which is a week long camp on apologetics. There is a Judicial camp that teaches students about the Judicial branch of government(if you want to be a lawyer or judge, this is the camp for you!). There are many camps and events students can get involved in once they have taken the Teenpact class.
Teenpact is a fun way to learn about Civics. It is a good hands-on experience for any student. It is a class that can give the student information on how our government works that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Teenpact helps students to make a difference. For more information on Teenpact or Teenpact Arkansas, go to http://www.teenpact.com/ .
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