“Page 4B vg gp a dl og Herald/Times . April 6, 2000 Bethware School nine-weeks awards ERIN T ARIE sae TTR Bethware School recently held awards day for the third nine weeks grading period: Terrific Kids: K-2 - Jordan Reep, Zachary Sheppard, Ashley Dotson, i. Ashley Mullinax, Josh Adams, i. Tyler Adams, Jayda Southards, . Ashley England, Tabitha Lowe, Austin Mullis, Isaiah Byrd, Cassie Buonaiuto, Christy Herron, Tanner Deninger, Erica Vause, Kaitland Day, Joshua Bell, McKenzie Bolin, Jessica Burton, Kevin Healy, Chad ~. Whetstine, Brandon Ivey, : = Randy Johnson, Tashykka Fiaveses ae it ST = Slade. 2nd-4th grades - James Thomas Fitch, Joshua Ledford, Courtney Richards, Ryan Webster, Elizabeth Trivin, Kevin Fussell, Anthony Cannon, Melissa Jackson, Lauren Adams, Kelisha Goodson, Kevin Holbrook, Madison Harmon, Nikwon Roseboro, Megan Robinson, Heather Yarborough, Ashley Lovelace, Kristian Young, Mitch Henderson, Bridget Vouthivong, Dylan Blanton. Fourth-fifth - Caleb Campion, Mark Parsens; LaChrista Shull, : Cierra Bell, Chris McFalls, Christy Whetstine, Clarrissa Rabb, Eric Cox, David Clark, Jesse Watson, Daniel fn Huntsinger, Gauri Patel, Stetson Abdi, Alanna Sloan, Nicole Herron, Sarah Roper. Top Buccaneers Recent months have seen an in- crease in the number of incidents which in- volve firearms and Bob McRae drugs in our J secondary Superintendent schools. KM Schools While the mimber has not reached épidemic proportions, I do believe the increase should be cause for concern. I am ask- ing our school personnel to be Preschool-1st - Adam Pressley, Christian Adams, Cheyenne Meyers, Dustin Moss, Korey Hawkins, Kendall Mansfield, Johnna Etters, Alex Mooneyhan, Colton Wade, Mary Beth Ellis, Bailey Williams, Graham Jones, Brandon Jones, Ambreia Hamrick, Ashley Frazier, Cory Fredell, Michelle Scruggs, Wesley Cloninger, Brittany Allison, Brandon Weigel, Ernie Arnette, Michelle Carter, Stephanie Fuller, Akea Crocker, Dannie Williams, David Hill. Second-third - Clay Kerns, Haley Rice, Ryshawn Gardner, Vina Sananikone, Rebecca Lamb, Marcus Cavozos, Molly Vongxay, Kala Vestal, Mitchell Sheppard, Amber Hyder, Brooke Abernethy, Bryant VanDyke, Rachel Chapman, Jessie Chavis, Jeff Howell, Joseph Chambers, Elizabeth Griffin, Joey Wall, Sarah Lowe, Allan Adams, Kayla Day, Jeremy Taylor. Fourth-fifth - Blair Darnell, David Kerekes, Ashlie Deal, Ethan Camp, Briana Williams, Chris Irvin, Kystal Dotson, Tabitha Lamb, Fletcher Webster, Travis McDaniel, Brittany McClain, Corry Branhan, Christy Jones, Haley Lail, Kinsley Mashburn, Kristin Healy, Brian Chapman, Paige Earle, Nikita Scotland, Sharmekka Brice, Toney Cannon, Heather Braddy. especially attentive to student behavior for the remainder of the school year and to respond quickly to misbehaviors which occur. Our system will continue its very strong stance in regards to any occurrences which in- volve drugs or firearms. First of all, let me remind you . of our penalties for these viola- tions. In the case of firearms we follow state law and actually exceed it in part. State law; re=r = quires a 365 day suspension for: any student who brings a firearm or explosive device on school property. That is, of We have it all. 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Awards Erika Adams, Austin Simmons, Hunter Ledbetter, Denisia Raymond-Haddon, Gloria Crocker, Kenneth Jones, Trey Funderburke, Kaitland Day, Dylan Robbins, Jessica Burton, Taylor Gettys, Tia Mintz, Maly Vongxay, Markevis Bell, Ramey Kerns, Josh Green, Kierra Gardner, Brandon Grayson, Miranda Davis, Megan Robinson, Eric Van Buren, Bridget Vouthivong, Jessica Bell, Michael Henson, Jeff Robinson, Paul Mansfield, Bennett Suber, Kinsley Mashburn, Karrie Bell, Heather course, the rule in this system. A student who is not responsi- ble for bringing the item on school property but who han- dles it in any way is in for a sus- pension for the remainder of the school year, a penalty not required by state law. For involvement with drugs, penalties are also quite serious. Mere. possession.and./ or. use of drugs at;school results in a 10- day suspension on the first of- fense. This suspension can be reduced to three days if the stu- dent and parents agree to com- plete a drug education course. If the student so agrees but does not complete the course, the re- mainder of the 10-day suspen- sion is invoked. A second drug offense at any time during the student’s enrollment results in a long term suspension for the re- mainder of the school year. We have an even more seri- ous penalty if the student in- volved is distributing the drug to someone else either by sell- ing it or giving it away. In such circumstances the student is long term suspended for the re- mainder of the year without op- portunity to reduce the suspen- sion. It has been our philosophy that in these cases a stronger measure of discipline is appro- priate as the behavior of the stu- dent in question is affecting someone in addition to him- self /herself. Trust our crew to keep your home comfort equipment running smoothly. home comfort products! Start your engine! Race to Dilling Heating Co., Inc. today and take advantage of our outstanding track record of dependability. SI dealer, we offer the highest years down the road a pit stops. Put it in high quality parts and service that keep our products performing gear and call Dilling Heating Co., Inc. today for reliable Call today! “DAVE LENNOX” “RUSTY WALLACE” Braddy. A honor roll Second grade - Katie Black, Marcus Cavozos, Rebecca Lamb, Jodi Patterson, Kayla Sadler, Vina Sananikone, Whitney Scruggs, Taylor Gettys, Bryant Kesler, Krystal Ashe, Krystal Weaver, Clay Kerns, Ashley Ray, Alex Howell, Blair Haynes, Chelsea Champion, Daniel Dyer, Mallory Mansfield, Mitchell Sheppard, Ramey Kerns, Taylor Hullender, Blake Hollifield, Tisha Coveyou, Brooke Lockhart, Kala Vestal, Molly Vongxay. Third grade - Kayla Day, Elizabeth Theuamthalaray, Alan Adams, Miranda Davis, Jonathan Inthisarath, Colt McGinnis, Lauren Proctor, Tony Davis, Lauren Adams, Megan Chapman, Jeff Howell, Tyler Alexander, Tamra Dover, Meghan Etters, Kelisha Goodson. Fourth grade - Mindy Bell, Keerstan Chaney, Krystal Dotson, Christian Houser, Chris Irvin, Amanda Long, Tyler Ray, Jeff Robinson, Kassy Whetstine, Jessica Bell, Ethan Camp, Katelyn Latham, Max Kerbergen, Rahil Patel, Cory Phillips, Kristen Tate, Briana Williams, Ker Medero, Eric Van Buren, Brooke Davis, Ashley Lovelace, Justin Heinbach, Tony Capatosta, Angel Anderson, Elizabeth Greene, Townsend Haynes, Brandon Mitchell, Arti Patel, Brittany Scruggs, Why we are seeing this in- crease in incidents at this time is not something for which I have an answer. We have had these strong disciplinary conse- quences in place for such of- fenses for some time. Students involved have been quickly and consistently disciplined. We have numerous drug and weapons awareness programs in the system. For some reason we have seen a recent increase | in the number of students who | . either (1) don’t care about the rules; (2) think they can partici- pate without getting caught; or (3) can’t walk away from others who want to drag them down. Obviously, our entire com- munity needs to help with this problem. We will continue our efforts. We also need the help of our families in monitoring the behavior of their students. These drugs and firearms come to school from off the school grounds. These students have been able to obtain them some- where. Parents must be careful to keep abreast of the places their children go and the people with whom they associate. None of these efforts will guar- antee that such problems can’t occur, but they will certainly help minimize the opportunity. Parents should also talk with their children about the dangers of involvement with firearms and drugs. We believe our children must be held accountable for these behaviors. We also believe that very strong measures of disci- pline are appropriate for the very troubling occurrences LaChrista Shull. Fifth grade - Halie Calvert, Angela Wall, Tyler Cannon, Paul Mansfield, Brittany : McClain, Caitlyn Suber, Christy Whetstine, Jessica Yarbro, Bryan Chapman, March Phouvanay, Joe Queen, Ashley Lockhart, Jaimin Patel, Kiombre Clark, Siedah Ford, Martha Griffin, Kristin Healy, Kinsley Mashburn, Lauren Suber, Gia Surber, Jesse Watson, Karrie Bell. AB honor roll : Second grade - Taylor Arnette, Markevis Bell, Becca Duncan, Courtney Richards, Chelsea Vestal, Victoria Crocker, Justin Fountain, Rygshawn Gardner, Sachin Patel, Coty Scruggs, Genise Smith, Andrea Yarbro, Haley Rice; Jade Truett, Hunter Summitt, Cshelle Colman, Tiara McClain, Colt Allman, Chad Whetstine, Amber Hyder, Dylan Blanton, Tyler Williams, Harry Darnell, Ryan Champion, Alyssa Simmons, Allen Michael Carpenter, Brooke Sellers, Casey Stafford. Third grade - Heather Barrett, Casey Costner, Sheena Crocker, Ashley Ledford, Taylor Putnam, Megan Robinson, Jeremy Taylor, Brandon Woods, Heather Yarborough, Jacob Everson, Taylor Cox, Madison Harmon, Kris Taylor, Sarah Lowe, Rachel Chapman, Stephany Carrillo, Cole Price, Tedrick Wilson, Jessie Cavis, which are the topic of this col- umn. All that being said, our last desire is to apply such seri- ous consequences to students. We would much prefer that we do not have to do so. What that takes is a more serious under- standing by students of what their responsibilities are while at school and school-related events. I can assure you that we would like nothing better than to have a year when no such events take place. I believe: this is possible. We cannot let our discourage- Alyse Cannon, Shannon Anderson, Brianna Hopper, Casey Ramsey, Ryan Treece, Chelsie Bridges, Kierra Gardner, Kevin Holbrooks, Josh Hoppes, Mercedes Skidmore, Kateya Smith, Brandon Stafford, Jordan Toney, Joey Wall, Megan Weaver. Fourth grade - Angel Burris, Travis Crisp, Mitch Henderson, Hollie Jones, Megan Martin, Brittany Proctor, Stetson Abdi, Cierra Bell, Jason Chanthasone, Tre’voris Crosby, Brandon Davis, Jonathon Hines, Alec Jenkins, Blake Sayers, Josh Wilson, Daren Zuniga, Josh Bridges, Ghadty Thavsay, Kristian Young, Heather Blanton, Blair Darnell, Brett Deaton, Josh Hamm, Austin Stacey, Jacob Bell, Blake Glass, Michael Heston, Jaye Jackson, Shannon Johnson, Tabitha Lamb, Mark Parsons, Fletcher Webster, Danny Drawdy:. Fifth grade - Bennett Suber, Haley Lail, Adam Sellers, William Ford, Monet McClain, Chris McFalls, Shae Morrison, Tyrone Cannedy, Paige Earle, Blake Franklin, Trina Paduani, Gauri Patel, Phillip Wright, - Krista Anderson, Bianca Bell, Corry Branham, Christina Lowe, Nikita Scotland, David Clark, Kyle Conner, Chris Green, Chris Miller, Laquanda Roberts, Ashley Irvin, Chelsea Rucker. Children must be held accountable for actions ment at these recent events al- low us to lose our focus. Our strategies are sound, and we must continue them. We know many more of out students re- frain from these activities than take part in them. In fact students often alert us to situa- tions about which we should be attentive. We simply must con- tinue the fight to rid our cam- puses of these problems. Hopefully, our community will join that fight with:aimore ag- gressive posture than ever be- fore. We need you on our team. 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