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POR T ER PI R A T ES

Term: Winter | Issue : 17 Date: February 5, 2019

EVENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT JILL WHITE

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Mrs. Jill White has been teaching at Porter Schools for 12 wonderful years. Mrs White is also an alumni of Porter High School, being a part of the class of 1992. This year Mrs White has started helping Mr. Gary Brackett with all the new technology that has been introduced to students. When we asked her what her plans are for the future of technology available to students she responded, "Currently we have several classrooms with chromebook carts and teachers making the switch to the newest way of learning, digital classrooms.

2/5: HS basketball @ home-Okay 6:30

2/7: JH basketball @ home-Gore 6:30

2/8: HS basketball @ Gore 6:30

2/11: HS baseball scrimmage @ Gore

2/12: HS baseball scrimmage @ Wagoner

I would like for our school to be able to provide each of our students with their own individual chromebooks. I believe this will help prepare our students for the future." Mrs. White also has a goal to help her fellow colleagues use the technology that is available to them at its fullest extent. Before moving up to teaching Junior High Math, White taught elementary English and math. When asked how she feels making the jump from Elementary to Junior High she thanked her best friend and fellow teacher Jackie Bobbitt, JH/HS secretary Rochelle Moore and JH/HS Principal Jerry Walker for making the transition smooth.

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Senior of the week

Tyler Kilgore

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Senior Tyler Kilgore has attended Porter Schools since Pre-K. When we asked Tyler how it feels to finally be a senior he replied, "It seems like I've waited my whole life just for this year." He wants to be remembered around Porter as a young man that is respectful to everyone, and as a person who

always has a smile on his face. Tyler plays football and basketball and as a captain for both teams Tyler wants to set a good example for younger student athletes to always give 100% percent effort in the classroom as well as on the court or field.

Although Tyler looked forward to this year all of his life he knows he is going to miss the friendships and relationships he has formed through the years, but he is ready to start a new chapter in his life. After High school Tyler plans to attend Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College pursuing a degree in ranch management for beef cattle.

Let no one discourage your ambitious attitude. You don't need a fan club to achieve your goals. Be your own motivation.

- American Hat Company

In World News: Sold to an ally, lost to an enemy. The US shipped weapons and secrets to the Saudis and Emiratis. Now some are in the hands of fighters linked to al Qaeda and Iran.

In Other News: New York puts in measures to protect access to abortion even if Roe v. Wade is overturned.

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Clear Shoes

A popular trend this season is clear plastic shoes. These shoes look extremely uncomfortable. These shoes can even cause potential health problems. The material these shoes are made of literally fogs up which can cause foot fungus and other nasty things that nobody wants. Steer "Clear" of these shoes.

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The Five D's of DodgeballThe class of 2022 hosted the first annual dodgeball tournament on February 2nd in the old gym. There were eight teams that participated ,with 2 being in the 12 and under category leaving 6 teams in the 13 to adult group. This was a hugely entertaining event while the ninth graders made a litt le money using this as a fundraiser for their class. The freshmen hope to continue hosting this tournament and that more teams will participate in the future.

Teams were encouraged to come up with a creative team name and shirts or outfits, with the best one to win a prize. They didn't disappoint! Team names consisted of 12 and under; The Dodge Chargers, who came in first, winning prizes from the concession. The other 12 and under team called themselves Flaming Flamingos.

For the 13 to adult group we had the first place winners, The Under Dodge, winning back their tournament entry fee and taking home best costume with gift certificates generously donated by Walker Five Country Store. The second place winners, Just Dodge It, won gift certificates donated by Roy's Chicken. The other adult teams consisted of, Aim for the Fat Kid, The Jon's , The Blueberries and The Dodgefathers.

Everyone that participated or was just a spectator said how much fun it was and can't wait for the next time.

Bracey Kilgore was interviewed by Nick Flatt following their first place win and he had to say, "It feels great to win, we came in and looked like the underdogs, but we came in strong and fought until the end. You know we were in the losers bracket once but we came back , we fought hard and we dominated! " The Under Dodge wins!!

Below: 1st place in 12 and under The Dodge Chargers: Left to right: Easton Bobbitt, Landyn Smith, Mattix Kilgore, Lindsey Jones and Karly Trimble.

First Place Winners, The Under Dodge! From left to right: Tyler Moore aka Skinny P, Bracey Kilgore aka Brace 4 Impact, Skyler Bratt aka Spoiled Bratt, Brandon Rike aka Reckit Rike and Taylor Dozier aka The Dozier.

To the left, 2nd place winners, Just Dodge It! Back row left to right: Brandon Voss, Kody Dawson and Nick Davis. Middle row left to right: Kady Voss, Melissa Dawson and Traci Davis Bottom: Kayla Joseph and mascot: Kate Dawson

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Mem bers are f rom lef t t o r ight : Donavon Burk , Nick Cyper t , Raven Milne, Jaliya Mit chell,

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