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Cotter News, School News, Student Life, Student of the Month

MOrley Cranfill

March Student of the Month

By: Hannah Ehlinger and Brooke Krug

Hello, my name is Morley Cranfill. I am fifteen years old and a sophomore. I enjoy crocheting, reading, and watching rom-com movies. My favorite movie to watch is “50 First Dates,” and my favorite book to read is The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. My favorite color is green, and my favorite animal is a kangaroo. My favorite class is journalism. My best accomplishment is being the student of the month and having good grades. My favorite thing about Cotter School is how kind the people are! A fun fact about me is that I am rebellious, even though I do not seem like it. 

Cotter News, School News, Student Life, Student of the Month

Madi Wood

I am Madi Wood, and am in eleventh grade at Cotter High School. I am seventeen years old. Some of my hobbies are FFA, basketball, and competing in rodeo events. My favorite food is Mexican, and my favorite color is green. I like the book Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere, and my favorite movie is “Walk, Ride, Rodeo.” In school, I like science the most, and my favorite animal is a horse. I am most proud of winning the open barrels for 2022 and keeping good grades in high school. My favorite thing about Cotter is that it is very small, which means you get to know everybody. A fun fact about myself is that I plan to attend college and become a veterinarian.

Creative Writing, Literary Corner, Student Life

“Come Back”

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by Lavona Leach

How do you know?

How do you possibly know?

How could you even begin to fathom where I want to go? 

This place…

No one could know…

Well, maybe one person could.

He could’ve. 

If I could have told him.

If I could have let the words form.

If I could have fathomed where he would be going soon.

Now I do

Now I see

I can now fathom where he went.

Years ago.

September 30, 2016.

How I was I supposed to know?

I was so young…

I’ve grown a lot. 

I wonder if he would be proud of me…

If he saw me leaning over this paper…

If he could see how I look.

If he could see the tears.

If he could see the tiredness.

If only I could have said goodbye.

Only three years until I will be 19, just like he was.

19.

How young…

He didn’t deserve that.

They shouldn’t have hurt him.

Why did they hurt him?

He was so sweet

So kind

So loving

So much all in one person

He was what I had needed.

He was my inspiration.

Should I have looked up to him? 

Should I have gotten attached?

Why did he go? 

He could have stayed home.

He could have stayed home…

I was home.

Why couldn’t I stop him? 

Why didn’t I make him stay…

Oh Bub..

Why?

How I wander looking for another brother like you. 

I thought I did.

I found someone who fits almost perfectly.

But

He doesn’t get it.

He doesn’t like me.

He absolutely hates me.

I just want you back. 

It’s been six years.

Six

I still can’t find out how to make it stop.

The pain.

The tears.

The searching.

Why? 

Why.

If you were really supposed to be my big brother…

Why leave me?

Why?

It hurts…

I just want you back.

Come Back.

Student Life, Student of the Month

Will Chorba

October Student of the Month/Senior

I am 18 years old and a senior in high school. My hobby is drawing and my favorite food is mashed potatoes. My favorite book and movie is Left Behind. I like the color purple and my favorite subject is art. My favorite animal is a polar bear. My biggest accomplishment is that I went to state in the marching band back in 2020. My favorite thing about Cotter is my friends. A fun fact about myself is that I love to write.

Student Life, Student of the Month

Riley Brotherton

October Student of the Month/7th Grade

My name is Riley Brotherton, and I am twelve years old. My favorite sports include softball, basketball, volleyball, and cheer. My favorite food is spaghetti or pasta with meatballs. My favorite movie is “You Will Be Mine” and “Hocus Pocus.” My favorite color is blue. My favorite subject in school is Arkansas history because I am good at it. Monkeys are my favorite animals. The accomplishment I am most proud of is that I am good at sports. My favorite thing about Cotter is that everyone is kind and respectful to others. I can sing pretty well, and that is a fact that not many people would know about me.

Red Ribbon Week, Student Life

Red Ribbon Week: Wednesday

Wednesday 10/26/22 Character Day

Batman, Joker, and Robin left to right: Ryan B., Josh M., and Brayden A.
Sully, Boo, and Mike from Monsters Inc., left to right: Ashlyn K., Annelise F., and Sarah D.
Alvin and the Chipmunks, left to right: Shawna F., Gracyn J., and Jadyn T.
Rachel, Phoebe, and Monica from Friends left to right: Mrs. Jamie Rodgers, Mrs. Keri Raycraft, and McKenna C.
Student Life, Student of the Month

Morgan Lipe

October Student of the Month/8th Grade

My name is Morgan Lipe and I am 14 years old. I love playing sports including basketball, softball, and cheer. My favorite food is brisket and my favorite color is hot pink. My favorite book is Divergent and my favorite movie is “Princess and the Frog.” My two favorite subjects in school are math and English. I can’t decide between a sloth or an elephant to be my favorite animal. I am most proud of my academic success so far. My favorite thing about Cotter is my friends and teachers. A fun fact about me is I love drawing and can be artistic.

Student Life, Student of the Month

Gracyn Jackson

October Student of the Month/Freshman

My name is Gracyn Jackson and I am 14 years old. I love sports! I play volleyball, basketball, and softball. My favorite food is mac and cheese and my favorite color is orange. My favorite book is Confess by Colleen Hoover and my favorite movie is “The Minions.” My favorite subject is math and my favorite animal is a capybara. The accomplishment that I am most proud of is getting MVP at the Softball World Series. My favorite thing about Cotter is the school spirit! A fun fact that not many people would know about me is that I am always busy.

Red Ribbon Week, Student Life

Red Ribbon Week

TUESDAY 10/25/22 JERSEY DAY

Back Row, left to right: David R., Ryan B., Kole M., Hannah D., and Whitney R.
Front: Paige C.
Left to Right: Katlynn W. and Destiny P.
Left to right: Isaiah J., Johnathan S., Avery R., Rylee F
Coach Jefferson’s Class
Coach Rains P.E. Class
Mrs. Parish’s Class
Left to right: Maliyah G., Laney D.,, Reagan W., and Makenzie A.
Left to right: Malu A., Mr. Adam Willis, Ty T., and Adalynn C.
Mr. Edmonson’s Class
Mrs. Crawfords Class
Mrs. Bateman’s Class
Mrs. Iven’s Class
Mrs. Stacks Class
Mrs. Slater and two of her students

Red Ribbon Week, Student Life

Red Ribbon Week: Monday

10/24/22 PAJAMA DAY

Back Row, left to right: Isis D., Ashlen K., Cole T., Alexis J., Sean A.
Front: Sione A.
Left to Right: Tyler C, Kayden B, Talia P, and Kendra B.
Left to Right: Emma ., Laney D, and Ryleigh W.
Mrs. Lee’s Class
Mrs. Raycraft’s Class
Mrs. Crawford’s Class
Mrs. Adam’s Class
Mrs. McDonald’s Class
Mrs. Sperry’s Class
Mrs. William’s Class
Mrs. Stack’s Class