Some students strive to become leaders in their own communities. Junior Benjamin Paladino took his leadership to the next level. Last year, Paladino, who is the president of the Little Rock Mayor’s Youth Council, received an e-mail invitation to apply for YEF (Youth, Education, and Family) Council. Paladino said, “Last year, I got an e-mail…
Michael Jordan. Johnny Unitas. Lionel Messi. These stars have something unexpected in common. None of their high school teams recognized their talents. Alumnus Connor Gilmore has a unique chance to become a superstar despite being unwanted by his team. Gilmore, class of 2012, is currently a pitcher for the University of Central Arkansas (UCA). It…
At nine in the morning, Georgiana Burnside was preparing to ski with a group of friends. About fifteen minutes later, something unpredictable happened that would transform her life. During spring break, Georgiana, a figure skater and sister of senior Ellis Burnside, went skiing in Aspen, Colorado. In the middle of a ski run, she skied…
Driving a vehicle that is old enough to be Mr. David Massery’s first car is repulsive to most students. But sophomore Justin Hinman’s ride is not an ordinary car. Hinman’s car is certainly an attention grabber according to sophomore Joseph Enderlin. “It is pretty loud and old-looking with a very loud speaker system,” said Enderlin. Hinman…
