Crab Orchard CUSD #3

On Monday, May 16th, Crab Orchard CUSD #3 is going to have a hat day to help with expenses for the family of Maci Harmon. Maci is a smart, funny, energetic 2nd grader, here at Crab Orchard, who has recently been diagnosed with a Craniopharyngioma Brain Tumor. It is unsure how many procedures she will have to go through, but the one positive is that it is an operable brain tumor and hopefully they will be able to remove it all! May is also brain cancer/tumor awareness month so on Monday, students are asked to wear the color gray. If students would like to participate in the hat day, the cost is $1.00, but donations will also be accepted. Crab Orchard is a wonderful community and we are blessed to be able to support one another.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT NAME: Brylee Throgmorton PARENTS: Matthew & Cindy Throgmorton AGE: 18 FAVORITE SUBJECT: Biology FAVORITE SCHOOL MEMORY: Going to state in softball. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Going to Culver-Stockton College to pursue nursing and play softball. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO UNDERCLASSMEN: Cherish every moment of high school, but don't take anything too seriously. WHAT SPORTS/CLUBS DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN: Softball, FCA, Yearbook and Scholar Bowl. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS: Traveling the world as a nurse.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT NAME: Sarah Smith PARENTS: William & Kristina Smith AGE: 18 FAVORITE SUBJECT: English FAVORITE SCHOOL MEMORY: Homecoming wall day. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: College to become a Registered Nurse. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO UNDERCLASSMEN: Don't let the people you spend four years with determine the outcome of your life. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS: Working somewhere as a Registered Nurse.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT NAME: Hannah Slone PARENTS: William Slone AGE: 19 FAVORITE SUBJECT: English FAVORITE SCHOOL MEMORY: Field day junior year because we beat every class. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Moving out to California and attending Chaffey College. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO UNDERCLASSMEN: It's a good idea to make friends with your teachers. WHAT SPORTS/CLUBS DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN: FCA and Yearbook WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS: Hopefully pretty wealthy, maybe traveling and have my degree by then.

Crab Orchard CUSD #3 would like to give a huge THANK YOU to Drizzle Donuts for providing donuts for ALL students and staff today! You put smiles on so many faces and we truly appreciate it!!!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT NAME: Isabel Rix PARENTS: Justin & Susan Rix AGE: 1 8 FAVORITE SUBJECT: English/Literature FAVORITE SCHOOL MEMORY: Watching Hannah fall down the hill in the front playground. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Continuing my education at SIUC to major in elementary education. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO UNDERCLASSMEN: It will all go by super quick, so enjoy every moment, even the small ones. WHAT SPORTS/CLUBS DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN: Cheerleading, FCA, Yearbook and Scholar Bowl. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS: Hopefully teaching at an elementary school, possibly married with kids.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT NAME: William Rix PARENTS: Justin & Susan Rix AGE: 1 8 FAVORITE SUBJECT: Math FAVORITE SCHOOL MEMORY: Last day of junior year, Mr. Hurley taught a few of us how to play poker. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Going to Missouri University of Science & Technology to study mechanical engineering. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO UNDERCLASSMEN: Don't slack off your first years and establish a good relationship with the teachers...it pays off later on. WHAT SPORTS/CLUBS DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN: Baseball, FCA, FFA, BETA Club, Strategic Studies and Scholar Bowl. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS: Hopefully I will be married with a degree in mechanical engineering. I'll be living wherever work or marriage takes me.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT NAME: Tucker Rix PARENTS: Josey & Brooke Rix AGE: 1 8 FAVORITE SUBJECT: Ag FAVORITE SCHOOL MEMORY: Mr. Hurley teaching me how to play poker. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend trade school at Lincoln Tech in Nashville, TN. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO UNDERCLASSMEN: Pay attention in class. WHAT SPORTS/CLUBS DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN: FFA, FCA, Strategic Studies, BETA Club and Scholar Bowl. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS: Hopefully a career in welding and married.

Baseball 2022 Regional Information: First regional game is Thursday, May 19th at Hardin Co vs Hardin Co @ 4:30 pm.

Softball 2022 Regional Information: First regional game is Wednesday, May 18th at Elkville vs Elkville @ 4:30 pm.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT NAME: Hayden Ray PARENTS: Rob & Merri Ray AGE: 1 9 FAVORITE SUBJECT: Lunch FAVORITE SCHOOL MEMORY: National convention for FFA. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Leaving for the Navy. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO UNDERCLASSMEN: Wear a mouth guard. WHAT SPORTS/CLUBS DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN: Basketball, Baseball, Cross Country, FFA, FCA and Strategic Studies. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS: In the Navy.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT NAME: Darren Mueller PARENTS: Ericka Moulton & Matt Mueller AGE: 1 8 FAVORITE SUBJECT: History FAVORITE SCHOOL MEMORY: Getting teachers off topic. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Go to college WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO UNDERCLASSMEN: Make sure the teachers like you. WHAT SPORTS/CLUBS DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN: Basketball, BETA Club, FFA, FCA, Art Club, Media Club, Strategic Studies and Scholar Bowl. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS: Hopefully as a lawyer.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT NAME: Miracle Jennings PARENTS: Tammy Haseker AGE: 1 8 FAVORITE SUBJECT: Science PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attending JALC WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO UNDERCLASSMEN: FFA, FCA, FCCLA and Strategic Studies.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT NAME: Riley Johns PARENTS: Courtney Johns AGE: 1 8 FAVORITE SUBJECT: English FAVORITE SCHOOL MEMORY: Playing softball and volleyball. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Going to JALC to earn a degree in physical therapy. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO UNDERCLASSMEN: Enjoy high school while you can. WHAT SPORTS/CLUBS DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN: FCA, FFA, Prom Committee, Softball, Volleyball & Student Council. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS: Being married, having kids, living in a nice house in Florida, having a good job and overall just being happy.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT NAME: Ryan Morgan AGE: 1 7 FAVORITE SUBJECT: English PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Going to JALC WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO UNDERCLASSMEN: Don't miss your chance. You can have fun, but not too much. Never neglect or forget the reason you are here. WHAT SPORTS/CLUBS DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN: Strategic Studies WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS: I don't really know, but I do know that wherever I am, I'll be doing the best I can for myself. I always will be doing and trying the best I can.

Crab Orchard CUSD #3 would like to give a huge shout out to our JH Clay Breakers team! They won 1st place, this past weekend, at Rend Lake College. This is their third, first place win...way to go!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT NAME: Mason Ford PARENTS: Natalie Poland AGE: 1 7 FAVORITE SUBJECT: Art PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Engineering WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO UNDERCLASSMEN: Quit being stupid WHAT SPORTS/CLUBS DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN: Strategic Studies and Art Club. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS: No clue.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT NAME: Blake Choate PARENTS: Jacob & Khrystina Choate AGE: 1 8 FAVORITE SUBJECT: Civics PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: I won't be attending college. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO UNDERCLASSMEN: Pay attention in class. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS: Working out

Several of our students submitted works of art to the Mike Bost Congressional Art Show and earned Special Congressional Recognition! Congratulations to: Blaine Taylor, Kelsey Hudgens, Brinnen Norris, Autumn Ray, and Abby Sappington!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT NAME: Jacob Evetts PARENTS: Randy & Debra Evetts AGE: 1 8 FAVORITE SUBJECT: English & Art FAVORITE SCHOOL MEMORY: Going to the circus with Mr. Gibson in kindergarten. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Being an artist/writer. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO UNDERCLASSMEN: To never stop striving for better. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS: Being a graphic novel writer/artist.