Twas' the Night Before Christmas

 Twas’ the Night Before Christmas

Reagan Lindsey and Jade Tinkham

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the school. Not a student was stirring, not even an assignment. Dec. 13 was the first day of Edmonson County Highschool’s, ECHS, Christmas Spirit Week. The theme for today was to “Wear your Christmas PJs.”

Madelyn Thompson, Junior, and Keri Ann Johnson, Junior, posing for a picture.

All throughout the school, one could see students dressed in their Christmas PJs. Some being in onesies, while others in full-sets. 

Katie Adams, Senior, said, “I really felt the Christmas Spirit today, by participating in my reindeer onesie.” Many Seniors made their mark known today by interacting with the ability to dress up. Some students were just excited about the fact that it will be the last week of school till January.

Catherine Vincent, Senior, and Whitney Sanders, Senior, posing in the auditorium.

Peyton Sanders, Junior, said, “I’m highly excited not only for spirit week but also because it’s the last week of school.” 

Everyone in ECHS can gladly say that the first day of Christmas Spirit Week was a success!

Happy Birthday!!

Morgan Vincent, one of the Main Editors of the Wildcat Times, is celebrating her 18th birthday! We wish you the best!

Morgan Vincent, 18, Senior

            

Win for The Wildcats

 Win for The Wildcats

Dakota Nall 

Edmonson County Highschool, ECHS, had their first home basketball game of the year against Nelson County Highschool, NCHS, on Nov. 30th. The game was with both JV and Varsity players. Both teams’ crowds were ecstatic over each point being scored. ECHS’ bleachers were filled with many supporters and family members of the players.

 

        Picture of the gym floor during the announcement of who was playing.

Hallie Cassidy, a senior, said, “Our boys are going to put this one out tonight.¨.

With 62 points ECHS Wildcats took the win against NCHS Cardinals with 52 points.  

Trace Taylor, one of ECHS varsity players, said, ¨We will win for sure. I’m stoked and excited to play.¨     

      JV playing during their game.

Junior Varsity, (JV), Won their game 52-26 Coach Booth said, ¨ I was nervous for our boys, being that you usually get the first game jitters. After the game, I was really proud of the way they played. I can say that I saw some of the best passing from our boys, and they played really well.¨  

Junior Varsity coming together. 

   

Teacher Appreciation: Mrs. Rhetta Roy

 Teacher Appreciation: Mrs. Rhetta Roy

Ashlyn Faulkner and Mia Jones

“I love sharing my passion for our amazing republic. Hopefully, it will inspire them    (The students) in their adult lives.” Mrs. Rhetta Roy has been teaching US History at Edmonson County High School since 2020. Roy expressed that she felt it was harder for her to connect to the students last year. Mainly due to the pandemic, and more so the online teaching. 

   

 A photo of Mrs.Roy standing in front of the flag.

Mrs. Roy, her husband, Coach Chris Roy, and their daughter, Riley Roy, who is a Freshman this year,  moved here when Coach Roy got a job opportunity, another reason is a longtime friend of Coach Roy offered them a job here. Along with being the girl's basketball coach. That friend would be our very own Principal Jonathan Williams.

They knew each other while they worked together at Warren East in 2019. After becoming the Principal here,  Mr. Williams confided to Coach Roy that the school needed a new PE coach. That is when Roy’s decision to move from Atlanta, Georgia to wonderful Edmonson County.        

Rhetta Roy is from Birmingham, Alabama. She then moved from her hometown in Georgia in 7th grade Roy always knew she wanted to be a teacher. Where she then proceeded to attend Georgia State University.

 “I have a lot of experience, in different settings,” Roy stated.

This would be true, this is her twenty-second-year teaching, and ECHS is the 5th high school

that she has taught at.

Roy admitted that “It feels very much like a family here in Edmonson County.”

All of Edmonson County can agree with that. 

       

Future Farmers of America Trip

Future Farmers of America Trip

Mia Jones

From Left to Right- Dalton Curtis, senior, ( Secretary), Morgan Vincent, senior,

(Vice President), Danyale Atwell, senior, ( President), Taylor Atwell, senior, ( Treasurer),

and Johnathan Vincent, senior, (Sentinel). 

On Thursday, Oct. 28, five of Edmonson County’s Future Farmers of America, FFA, officers

and two advisors participated at the National FFA Convention. Danyale Atwell

as President, Morgan Vincent as Vice President, Taylor Atwell as Treasurer,

Jonathan Vincent as Sentinel, and Dalton Curtis as Secretary. With Mattie Mink

and Matthew Lindsey as the advisors.  

Advisors- On the Far Back Left is Mr. Lindsey and The Far Back Right is Ms.Mink

On the day that everyone arrived, they listened to the second session of the day featuring

the National FFA Board Recognition.

On Friday, Oct. 29, they got to watch the world’s Toughest Rodeo.

Edmonson County’s FFA got to experience an opportunity to see the new state officers

be appointed, and listen to the retired officers say their farewell speeches. Along with an

officer being appointed from Kentucky. Danyale Atwell, senior, said, “It was so awesome!”

The Future Farmers of America, FFA, members standing together for a picture.

Photos Taken by: Danyale Atwell

The Clash of Classes

 The Clash of Classes

Dakota Nall, Trevor Noble, and Ashlyn Faulkner

The Edmonson County Highschool Gymnasium, where it took place.

On Nov. 11, Edmonson County Highschool, ECHS,  had their first Clash of Classes. Students participated in activities such as Knockout, Musical Chairs, Tug of War, and Dodgeball. Each grade had to take part with a certain number of students. In regards to making it fair, Johnathan Williams, principal of ECHS, had both male and female contestants. The class with the most earned points will receive a reward.

Chloe Noble, a sophomore participant in dodgeball, said, “It was interesting to see students enjoy activities, and have school spirit. This is something we should do more often.” Throughout the crowd, students were cheering for their grades with enthusiasm. 

Zachary Kirk, a senior participant in knockout, said, “It felt like I had something to look forward to. Students in the school were excited to compete against each other. I wish we did it when I was a sophomore.”

The main letters in the lunchroom.

The Clash of Classes was started by Mr. Williams and will be a monthly event. As of this month, the junior class holds the lead, but that is subject to change with each Clash of Classes.

Announcement: Teacher/Staff Dedication Stories

Happy Birthday!!

 Dillan Zimmerman, a photographer of the Wildcat Times, is celebrating her 18th birthday! We wish you the best!

Dillan Zimmerman, 18, Senior

Homecoming Dance 2021

     We have created a video to spread memories of the Homecoming Dance that took place.

School Closing

 Hello Everyone, 

       Edmonson County Schools have been named closed because of a water leak. They will be closed for,

                Tuesday, November 2nd 

                Wednesday, November 3rd

    UPDATE:

            School will be back in session,

                Thursday, November 4th

        

Stay Safe!! See you back in school!! 

                For more information visit,

Edmonson County Schools cancel classes for water issues (wbko.com)