The teacher spotlight for this issue of The Squire is the Eisenhower’s Prom Committee adviser Mrs. Barnett. In addition to teaching special education for middle school students, she also participated in the after school tutoring program. The after school tutoring program gives students who are falling behind in classes a chance to get some extra help and one on one time with Mrs. Barnett. Since she is now spending time doing Prom Committee, she no longer can be involved in that program. The program, however, is still offered to students, with another teacher assisting. Mrs. Barnett is looking forward to being an eleventh grade advisor and working on the 2017 prom.
Homecoming is a time of year where young gentlemen and young women’s hearts are either filled with joy, or filled with sorrow. Some of these young men are risking their happiness by asking a young women to go to Homecoming with them. Hopefully this article will give some of you young bucks some great ideas on how not to lose your Homecoming happiness. It might even help you out when it comes to getting that perfect date this spring for prom.
There are many exciting things for girls’ fall sports happening this year, especially the soccer team. The soccer team’s record so far is 8-3. They just beat the top team in their region, Seneca in a double overtime. The girls also have a great chance at being region champions. While the volleyball team has not won many games, the teamwork aspect has improved incredibly. They have high hopes for next year’s season. The girls cross country team has had an impressive season so far due to a little friendly, teammate competition. Below are interviews with one girl from each team.