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The Devil Dog
Advocate
Morrilton High School
April 25, 2017 701 East Harding
Volume 32 Number 8 Morrilton, AR 72110

Meet Student
Coucil Vice MHS honors Grae Riddle and his family
President: Madison Knapp
EAST Program and the
Library Club. He was also
realized how financially
devastating a funeral can
to honor Grae. On March appreciate people and life
in a new way.
31st, there was a memorial
John Editor an incredibly talented be on a family, so they service in the park open to Senior, Hope
Rankin, says, I believe
artist. He was someone wanted to do something all students, friends, and/
Hopkins On March 27th,
the Monday MHS came
that was creative, unique, that could really make a or family. Different friends the students of MHS now
intelligent, and kind. difference. The students shared their fondest realize how important it is
back to school from to cherish the life we have
Although this of MHS latched on to this memories of Grae.
Spring Break, tragedy been given, and to treat
tragedy was something idea and gave upwards of Grae will always
struck Morrilton. An all people with kindness
that shook the school, the seven-hundred dollars. be remembered and
MHS senior, Grae Riddle, and respect. Grae will
students of MHS have Other schools in the cherished by the South
was killed. forever be remembered,
come together. The senior district also donated Conway County School
This was a and our thoughts and
class officers started a money, so the total District as a whole, his
tragic accident that has prayers are with his family
1.) What is your role? donation so the students amount raised was over friends, his family, and this
-I assist the president, shaken the school and the and friends.
of MHS could give to the nine-hundred dollars. community. Through this
DeMichael Harris, and community.
Riddle family in this tragic Also, on March tragedy, the students feel
lead various committees Riddle was
time. 30th, the school district as like they have learned to
when planning and an avid member of the
The class officers a whole wore grey clothes
executing events.
One act proves to be a
2.) If you could travel
anywhere in the world,
Quiz bowl wraps up season success
Fourth seed is the lowest saying, Morrilton High
where would it be? Kayla Dollar ranking in quiz bowl, School has a long legacy
-St. Petersburg, Russia making one seed teams the of quiz bowl success and Camryn Davis
Staff Writer
highest rank. M H S championship, I was Staff Writer
3.) In what ways have fortunate to earn one state
comedy and drama.
As the 2016-17 beat Harrison, a one seed,
you seen improvements in high ranking team 420- championship in 2015, my Throughout one acts
school year is coming to This year for our
MHS, and in what ways
an end, the end of this 160, as well as beating the sophomore year and as I there was three different
do you think MHS needs graduate I look forward to
spring play Ms.Hooten special performances by
years quiz bowl team is three seed Mills High team
to improve? 300-175 and the one seed supporting MHS quiz bowl selected a series of one Emily Paladino, Abby
approaching and was
-I have seen improvemts Magnolia team. team. acts about bullying
in funding and in teacher-
finalized by the state Ford, Cody Reed. The
tournaments. Morrilton Based on MHS MHS has an referred to as The Bullying Collection
student relationships. I scores in the morning outstanding outlook on Bullying Collection.
High has had a good was Ms.Hooten's
think school spirt and half of the tournament, Quiz Bowl next year with
student motivation must
year with quiz bowl and They consisted of the second play here at
earned a spot at state by Morrilton went into the the possibility of having a
be improved. following: Grey Area, MHS and it had quite
achieving wins in previous afternoon as the #1 team. quiz bowl summer camp
involving daily workshops Uprising, Dolphin, the turnout. Many
competitions at regions. Morrilton High Schools
4.) In your opinion, what
Q u i z final competition was and student vs. teacher Say Nothing, I Was students and people
has been you greatest Played against Harrison games. Starters for next There, and Frosh in
bowl state tournament was of the community
accomplishment? were we had a tragic 330- years quiz bowl team will the Pit. These one acts
held in Maumelle Arkansas enjoyed the message
-Earning the right to say I be Phoenix Mcginty, Casey
on April 1st. Schools all 190 loss, knocking us out were student directed that this play was
am a good older brother. of the state tournament. Whitener, Hannah Russell,
over Arkansas that went by Emily Paladino,
to regions were seeded Senior John Jarrod Socha, and one of sending to the students
5.) What are your furture two upcoming freshman.
Phoenix Mcginty, of MHS. Troupe 3131
(ranked) based on the wins Hopkins Achieved all
goals? tournament and all
Daniel Salisbury, Angel did a tremendously
or losses they achieved.
-One of my goals is to
Morrilton High was a four state player based on his Rosewilly, and Kaylee amazing job yet again,
play trumpet in a John outstanding performance Ault. These one acts
seed team based on regional and shined a light on
Williams Orchestra, and of making 110 points reflected on the problem
performance and all four problems students go
be a practicing surgeon in on average. On behalf of
seed teams must play facing students today in through everyday that
Morrilton. his quiz bowl experience
against the one seed teams. various ways including
John makes a statement get overlooked.
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2 April 25, 2017 Opinion Entertainment April 25, 2017 3
We asked Who is your How do you
Chasing Life teaches a valuable lesson
It was the worst possible away two years before
MHS what favorite
celebrity, and
think we as HUMBLE. tops the charts Get Out has everyone talking
Abby Wooten time to get sick. April got cancer, and they they think students Will Cody
clear meaning of the song focuses on the many
Amy Volz
Caucasian girlfriends late? Will he be able to
Staff Writer She kept it to herself for why? is to direct it towards other modern-day rappers, as
Staff Writer
familys house out escape out of whatever
all suddenly found out
about the can better Entertainment Editor rappers who need to be well as other problems that where he has never trap his girlfriend and
There is a show
a while, and when she
started acting weird her
that her dad had an affair,
and has another daughter ACT test...... Kendrick Lamar
humble and respectful, are going on in the world The been before. Once her family has going
on Netflix called Chasing
mom got really curious. named Natalie, who is 2
Freshman: MHS? recently released one of
hint the title HUMBLE.
This seems to be the main
today.
HUMBLE. Is
new horror movie of there he starts realizing against him or will he
Life. It is about a twenty-
four year old journalist
Her mom went to her years younger than April. Kendall his most successful singles meaning behind the song, Lamars most successful hit 2017 is the hit film Get things do not seem just be another man
room and found the in his rapping career. and the multiple scenes Out directed by Jordan completely right about gone missing and
There is a lot of drama Croswell- James so far in his rapping career.
who just discovered that HUMBLE. is the lead in his music video help
pills that her doctor in this show besides the
single from Lamars new
It managed to make it to Peele who is not only this family, but he does forgotten about? Well
she has leukemia. She
prescribed for her cancer, cancer. Harden because contribute to this meaning. number 2 on the Billboard a director but also an not think too much you will have to watch
found this out by going
and her mom actually Freshman: album, which was released Lamar seems to Hot 100, which is very
to a blood drive to try to
This show makes I fear the beard! on the night of April 14th. be simply telling other
American actor and a about it considering and find that out for
thought that she was on you realize that if you Lydia Crain- This single was
impressive for a rap song.
comedian. This movie the first time meeting yourself!
get a story from someone rappers to be humble and The streaming of the song
drugs. have cancer, you should Take other released a couple weeks
her boss needed. appreciate the life they on music apps, YouTube, hit theaters February her family and being This movie
This show is by not give up on life. You Jordan Ryals: before the album release,
She passed out, people into have. In his music video, and the radio helped this 24th and ever since in love with her. The is definitely worth
far one of the best shows have to fight. which made tons of fans
and her uncle, a doctor, I do not think Lamar has a lot of religious song climb the ladder to then, everyone in longer he is there he watching. Watchers
ran some test on her
that I have ever watched. This show
it truly shows
consideration. more excited for his references, including the number 2. America has been learns that several of are not only incredibly
blood. To her complete
It is sad, but it's worth is probably the most
one's academic
Sophomore: album to release. Lamars Pope and The Last Supper. It has been
watching! This show not inspirational shows I HUMBLE. was also The exact meaning talking about it. The the African Americans impressed with the
shock, it was leukemia.
only is about a girl with have ever watched! I knowledge. Dawson Bullock- released with a music of including these religious
streamed almost 50 million
times, which also helps movie was rated eight that ever went to this story of the movie but
She is a
workaholic, so she keeps
cancer, but it's about her highly recommend it to Ashton Kutcher video, which was quite
different than other music
references are up to the contribute to the major and a half stars out of residence never were also of the director.
family and her friends anyone who is interested fans to decide, as well as success of this hit song. ten, which is saying a seen again and are still Critics say they never
putting her chemo off.
too. Aprils dad passed in this kind of story.
because he is videos. the many other odd but If anything,
There are many lot. missing to this day. would have believed
witty, charming, Sophomore: meaningful and deep HUMBLE sets the bar for Get Out is a After finding this news that it was an actor
13 Reasons Why informs viewers
meanings behind the song scenes. Lamars new album, and
Jace Tucker: I and intelligent. Maddie Adams- that fans have depicted The overall music shows how he can be the
movie based on an out he starts to realize behind the camera
do not believe it Pick up after ever since its release, and video for HUMBLE. G.O.A.T rapper of today. African American it is time to get out of that made that type of
watched this show. bones but words will should be timed. all seem reasonable. One magic.
man going to his this place but is it too
Grace Windham It shows never hurt me, is so yourself.
Staff Writer you that the littlest,
seemingly innocent
not true!
Words hurt Top Songs of April The Most Anticipated
I am sure you
have all heard of the
things you say can
stick with a person for
so much. Things we
say lower people's self
Junior: James
Plummer- James
Movies:
Austin Knudsen: It 1.) "Shape of you" - Ed Sheeran
show 13 Reasons Why
a long time and eat esteem to where they -Transformers: The Last Knight -June
that was recently added is very difficult, but Dean because I
to Netflix. I honestly
away at their self worth. don't care anymore and
it is something that Junior: Laken 2.) "That's What I Like"- Bruno Mars 23rd
Bullying is so bad just want to give up on
you just have to do.
am named after Dillard- Say no
belive it is a great show
because it truly can lead life, just like in the show him. 3.) "Something Just Like This" - The -Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men
that because it teaches Hannah gave up trying. to drugs.
valuable lessons.
people to depression.
Also, watching
Chainsmokers Ft. Coldplay Tell No Tales- May 26th
No one should
One of the main
have to go through that this show has shown 4.) "I Feel It Coming" -The Weekend Ft. Daft -Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2- May
characters, Hannah, me that we need more
feeling. No one knows Punk
was bullied, but the
what is going on in people to stand up for 5th
way she was bullied, the
people's homes and another that can't stand Marquise Payne: It Senior:Keiondre 5.) "iSpy"- KYLE Ft. Lil Yaychty -Logan- March 3rd
bullies did not realize is something that
the impact they were
these things can push up for themselves, or
helps with college,
Jefferson- Cam Senior: Zach 6.) "Bad and Boujee"-Migos Ft. Lil Uzi Vert -Wonder Woman- June 2nd
them over the edge. that are too scared to
making. so I think all should Newton because Gullet- Better
7.) "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" - Zayn/Taylor
The bullying
People need stand up for themselves.
our attitudes. -Spiderman:Homecoming- July 7th
to take things they say Like I said, take it just in case. I like how he
that happened to this is a great series to Swift -Despicable Me 3-June 30th
Hannag happen
more seriously because carries himself.
everyday in our
words can hurt people watch. It puts things 8.) "Tunnel Vision"- Kodack Black -Amytiville: The Awakening- June 30th
more than you think. in perspective and
schools, and I never
The saying, sticks and makes you view things 9.)"Paris"- The Chainsmokers -All Eyez on Me-June 16th
realized it until I
stones my break my completely different. 10.) "Passionfruit"- Drake -Everything, Everything- May 19th
Sports 4
Baseball and softball hopes to find their way Sport's Sport's
have been dropped conference record, Although we
Spotlight: Spotlight:
DeMichael Harris
Sports Editor
to the bottom half
of the standings.
they have been
unable to gain the
have struggled, we
are continuing to Zach Elizabeth
With just under ten upperhand in the 5a
The Morrilton
games remaining in West.
practice hard and
work everyday to be Gullet Gonzales
Devil Dogs Baseball
the regular season, Although better. We will not
team has been
Morrilton looks to there are only five give up, and we hope
struggling to get
catch their footing games remaining in for positive results in
going this season.
and notch some the regular season, these last games. We
Though not out of
important wins to the Lady Devil Dogs are thankful for the 1.) How long have you 1.) How long have you
the playoff picture,
solidify their spots in refuse to let their never ending support been playing baseball? been playing soccer?
Morrilton has fallen
the postseason. heads hang low. They we have been shown. - Since I was 4 years -I have been playing
short to rival teams
The Lady will keep fighting old since my freshman
through the course
Devil Dogs softball until the season is year.
of twenty games.
has suffered a quite over, and hopefully 2.) What is your
Suffering favorite part of 2.) What is your
similar fate as the they will look to have
losses to conference baseball? favorite part of soccer?
boys this season. a postseason run.
leaders Greenbrier -Playing first base and -Playing forward and
Despite having Sophomore
and Farmington, hitting being apart of a team
quite a decent non- Libby Shipp says,
the Devil Dogs
3.) What are your goals 3.) What are your goals

Soccer hopes for a victory on the Vilonia Eagles. you take a hard loss is sportsmanship skills.
for this season?
-My goal is for our
team to improve
for this season?
-My goal would be for
us to keep improving
Alexis Clay After a long, hard exactly what these girls They work as a family as
throughout the season. and make it to the
Staff Writer fought game, the Devil and boys do. well as the girls on and State Tournament
Dogs came up short to That is a big part off the team. 4.) What are some
It is that time a
the Eagles with a 2-1 in being successful as No matter if it is of your hobbies other 4.) What are some
year again for the MHS
soccer season. Both the lose. our MHS soccer teams a win or loss both teams than baseball? of your hobbies other
boys and girls teams The Lady Devil are with a win or loss. have good positive -Fishing and football than soccer?
had enough people try Dogs find motivation They look at each other attitudes that is put -Hanging out with
out this year to have a from each other. These as family and support forth before, during, friends and family
full varsity and junior girls have played side one another on and and after the games. 5.) What is your
varsity team. by side with each other off the field, which, on The MHS soccer favorite part of being a 5.) What is your
The MHS Lady well enough at practice game day, makes the teams have had a great Devil Dog? favorite part of being a
Devil Dogs had a great and even after practice game, and the victory so season this year, but - The never failing Devil Dog?
start to their season. which motivates much sweeter. the season isn't over support -Having the
Pulling a head over the everyone to push harder As well as all yet! On May 1, 2017 community's support
Little Rock Parkview and do the best they working together as a both teams will be
Lady Patriots with a can. team the Devil Dogs traveling to Harrison,
3-0 score for the win. That gives them soccer teams are very Arkansas to compete
Their second game was a sense of comfort compatible with each in the Arkansas Soccer
another blow out over with each other. They other. What makes Tournament to find a
Jacksonville Lighthouse also find motivation them special is that victory and go to state!
with a 6-0 win. even after they fall everyone on each team Go Dogs!
The Devil Dogs short of a win. Feeling has a different skill that
boys soccer team took accomplished after they are good at. No