Kossuth Elementary School is proud to announce that their science fair tradition continues. KES once again represented the Region IV Mississippi Science and Engineering Fair as the overall Class I first place winner. They also took the overall Class II second place in the fair. A school receives these honors by acquiring the highest number of projects to earn first through fifth place during the science fair, which was conducted at the Northeast MS Community College campus on March 9, 2010. Hundreds of students from surrounding schools in Northeast Mississippi participated in the competition. KES takes great pride in the fact that the school has been the overall first place winner in nine out of the last ten years. The administration and science fair committee issues an Aggie “thank you” to our parents and students who have worked so diligently to prepare quality projects that helped bring this recognition to our school.
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
One of the greatest honors for our ASD high school students is to be chosen as a mentor. They come highly recommended by staff members as well as their peers. Good mentors will uphold the highest standards, do their best to be good role models, be honest, have integrity, and be above reproach morally. These student mentors dedicate themselves to making a difference on their campus and in their community by considering the needs of others before their own, serving instead of being served, and giving instead of getting. We are so very proud of their example and their choice to invest their lives in encouraging younger students to discover the tremendous potential that lies within them. Thank you, student mentors, for your deep commitment to the success of others by helping them discover their dreams and formulating a plan to turn their dreams into reality. Thank you for your actions that inspire them to dream more, learn more, and become more. You are a leader!
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On February 23, Lynn Haynie’s gifted art students at Alcorn Central High School hosted an exhibit of their work. The artwork included pencil drawings, paintings, pottery, design projects, and cardboard sculptures. Students, family, and friends enjoyed the wide variety of art and the delicious refreshments prepared by ACHS career prep students.
ACHS senior Tanner Price was recently selected as the Alcorn Career & Technology Center Rotary Student of the Month for March. He is the son of Tharen and Patty Price. Tanner completed Polymer Science and Plastics Technology I and is presently enrolled in the second year of the program at the Career Center.
Tanner has been involved in numerous extracurricular activities. First of all, he has participated in several sports such as cross country, soccer, tennis, and USTA fall league. He was also a member of the ACHS Band for three years. Other activities include the Drama Team; Spanish Club; FBLA; FCA, in which he serves as an officer; and FFA, in which he serves as treasurer. In addition, Tanner attended the Rotary Youth Club Leadership Program. This year, he is serving as a mentor at the Alcorn Central Elementary School one day per week where he helps younger students who are having difficulty with homework. Tanner is also a member of the Career Center’s Career Delegation Team, which allows him the opportunity to be a role model for other students and assist with program activities at the center.
During his high school career, Tanner has earned several honors and awards including the Animal Science Award, Polymer Science Award, Rotary Youth Leadership Award, and recognition at the State FBLA Contest. He was also voted as friendliest and served as a member of the 2009 Homecoming Court at ACHS.
Tanner is a member of Oakland Baptist Church. Even though he is very active in school activities, he is also employed part-time at Gardner’s Supermarket.
Upon completion of high school, Tanner plans to attend Northeast Mississippi Community College and major in biology. He will then transfer to the University of Southern Mississippi, where he plans to pursue a career in research.
Desmond Pollard, a senior at Kossuth High School, has been awarded the Annie Maude Brown Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to a senior who plans to major in a field of study related to Family and Consumer Science or a career related to one of the occupational courses offered by the Family and Consumer Science departments.
Pollard, who plans to major in architecture at Mississippi State University, is enrolled in the Design Technology for Fashion and Interiors course at KHS. Mrs. Angie Lawrence is the instructor of the design course. Desmond said that he always had a love for creating and building and found that the design course at Kossuth allowed him to develop skills related to that love.
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Caleb Bates was recently honored as January’s Rotary Club Student of the Month from ACHS. Caleb, a senior, currently has a 3.15 GPA and is ranked 31 in a class of 90. While at Alcorn Central, Caleb has not only maintained an excellent academic status, but he has also participated in many extracurricular activities. Caleb serves as the sports editor for the yearbook, the SGA president, the 4H Club vice president, the senior class president, the Drama Club vice president, and as a member of Mu Alpha Theta Math Society, Beta Club, and Media Club. He has been a member of the Purple Pride Marching Band for four years and the indoor percussion unit for the past three years. In addition, Caleb has participated in soccer and served as a freshmen
class officer as well as a member of the academic team and the FBLA.
class officer as well as a member of the academic team and the FBLA.
Caleb has been the recipient of several honors during high school. He has received the Congressional Award medal (Bronze and Silver levels) through the 4H Club. He has also been a member of Boy Scout Troop 122 for twelve years and earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout in 2006. In addition, Caleb is a Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow. During middle school, he was awarded the President’s Award for Academic Excellence. At the end of his junior year, he won the Woodmen of the World’s Outstanding History Award” for U.S. History. Finally, during his senior year, Caleb has received the DAR citizenship award, has been elected to the ACHS Hall of Fame, and has been nominated for “Who’s Who among American High School Students.”
After high school, Caleb plans to attend NEMCC and later transfer to MSU, where he will major in education. He would like to become a secondary history teacher.
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The Egyptians believed that if you spoke someone’s name aloud you granted that person immortality. Recognizing that there is some truth to these beliefs, English IV students in Mrs. Lewis’ class at ACHS honored those buried in local cemeteries and explored their regional relevance by attempting to uncover and tell their life stories.
Mrs. Lewis’ students spent the fall semester working on their research papers, “Tales from the Crypt.” Students spent the first week in October learning the project's requirements, which consisted of researching a person who had resided and was buried in Alcorn County. All of the seniors were encouraged to research someone who had made an impact on the community of Corinth/Alcorn County. After the assignment was introduced, Mrs. Rebecca Lewis, Mrs. Connie Lambert, and Mr. Phil Smith chaperoned a field trip to some of the local cemeteries so that students could begin selecting topics for their research. The Corinth National Cemetery made the biggest impact on the students and teachers alike.
After their field trip, students selected topics for research and began the process of research. They most enjoyed the opportunities they had to interview family and friends of the person they selected. Once all of the papers are graded, Mrs. Lewis and the students would like to find an opportunity to share them with the public.
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Mrs. Lewis’ students spent the fall semester working on their research papers, “Tales from the Crypt.” Students spent the first week in October learning the project's requirements, which consisted of researching a person who had resided and was buried in Alcorn County. All of the seniors were encouraged to research someone who had made an impact on the community of Corinth/Alcorn County. After the assignment was introduced, Mrs. Rebecca Lewis, Mrs. Connie Lambert, and Mr. Phil Smith chaperoned a field trip to some of the local cemeteries so that students could begin selecting topics for their research. The Corinth National Cemetery made the biggest impact on the students and teachers alike.
After their field trip, students selected topics for research and began the process of research. They most enjoyed the opportunities they had to interview family and friends of the person they selected. Once all of the papers are graded, Mrs. Lewis and the students would like to find an opportunity to share them with the public.
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In celebration of Board Appreciation Month, ACHS held an assembly in February to honor our school board members. Students from the senior class along with Coach Foster led the student body in the Pledge of Allegiance and our PBS creed and motto. The AC Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Downs, sang the national anthem, and the Indoor Percussion performed a medley of songs from An American Requiem. Other entertainment included a humorous skit in which students portrayed their teachers. After the assembly, school board members were treated to lunch by ACHS and ACMS.
On Saturday, February 20, the Alcorn Central High School Band Program hosted an indoor show at ACHS. Schools from all over Northeast Mississippi came and participated in this event. Multiple winter guard and indoor drumline units performed along with Alcorn Central's own middle school and high school winter guards and high school indoor drumline. The ACHS winter guard placed first in their class performing their show "Electricity," the ACHS indoor drumline placed second in their class performing their show "War," and The ACMS winter guard placed fourth in their class performing their show "Lullaby's, Nightmares and Dreams."
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Alcorn Central High School’s FBLA recently hosted “The Snowball.” This dance helped
raise money for the March of Dimes Foundation. Ironically, due to all of the unusual snow this school year, “The Snowball” dance was postponed two times! Finally, ACHS rescheduled to a date that did not have a surprise snowfall. “The Snowball” was held on Saturday, February 13, and was a success with $250.00 raised for the March of Dimes Foundation.
raise money for the March of Dimes Foundation. Ironically, due to all of the unusual snow this school year, “The Snowball” dance was postponed two times! Finally, ACHS rescheduled to a date that did not have a surprise snowfall. “The Snowball” was held on Saturday, February 13, and was a success with $250.00 raised for the March of Dimes Foundation.
The KHS powerlifting team, led by Coach Brian Kelly, placed first in the Division 1-3A competition on Saturday, February 13th. The win qualifies the KHS team for the North Half competition at Nettleton on March 6th. Members of the team include Hunter Null, Kirk Gibson, Trey Rice, Ethan Little, Joseph Moreland, Wesley Gann, Dylan Adams, Jordan Elam, Chris Walker, Cody Martin, Antonio Moore, Hunter Kelly, and Dillon Hughes.
KMS teacher Sandy Gibson received the Alcorn School District Teacher of the Year Award at the Rotary Club luncheon on Thursday, December 10th. Sandy has been a teacher with the Alcorn School District for 20 years, and she currently teaches 6th grade math at Kossuth Middle School.
After graduating from Biggersville High School in 1986, Sandy earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Blue Mountain College and her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Mississippi. She has been a National Board Certified Teacher since 2001.
Prior to teaching at KMS, Sandy taught for 15 years at Biggersville Elementary, where she began her career as a kindergarten teacher. During her time at BES, she taught self-contained 4th grade for several years and then departmentalized 4th, 5th, and 6th grade math and science.
“I am proud to say that I am a product of the Alcorn School District,” Sandy says, “and I attribute my success to the great teachers and role models who inspired me and gave me a love for learning that I hope to pass on to my students.”
Sandy is married to Rob Gibson. They have two children: Kirk, a senior at Kossuth High School, and David, a sophomore also at KHS. She is the daughter of J.O. and Betty Michael at Kossuth.
The KHS Boys’ Cross Country Team flew past their competitors to claim the Class 3A State Championship title on November 7th at the Choctaw Trails course in Pearl, MS. The Aggies finished the race with 5 runners in the top 7 and 37 points ahead of the second place team, Corinth High School.
KHS senior Casey Parks brought home the silver medal and Nick Thompson claimed the bronze with finish times of 17:46 and 17:55 respectively. Coming in at 4th, 5th, and 7th were Kyle Suitor, Connor Martin, and Andy McElyea, while Slater Smith finished in 11th place and Jordan Peters in 22nd place as the final KHS participant.
Congratulations to Head Coach Chris Butler, Assistant Coach Charla Essary, and the Aggies, the two-time Class 3A State Champions!
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