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Chance Krueger

By Hannah Ryan & John Gibbons

Course Spotlight: Aviation

By Alexia Cross

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Wampus Cat of the Month

Cam Carroll

Cam is an AHS senior participating in Baseball, Track, and Basketball. Cam is always nice and courteous to everyone around and he will continue to represent AHS in a positive way.

High School Choir Announcement !

Hey AHS Students, The AHS Choir is performing Sister Act Jr. It is coming up very fast!! The choir would love for you guys, and your families/friends, to show up and watch our performance. The dates of the performance are April 24th and April 25th. Both start at 6:00 pm. Please Join us!

Senior Soccer Spotlight

Trenton Barrett- forward

Cathrine Bedford-midfielder/forward

Breanna Nichols-midfield/forward

Sydney Rember- goalkeeper

Jocelyn Cochran- midfielder/forward

Delaney Wilson- midfield/defender

Pride of Atoka Highlights

By Kaylie Isom

The Pride of Atoka recently participated in two OSSAA band contests performing two pieces. “Cliffs of Mendocino” by Alan Lee Silva and “Colonel Bogey” by Kenneth J. Alford. The first contest was the district competition on March 8th at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. They received an overall Superior (I) rating, in doing so the band qualified for state. At the State competition, they received overall an Excellent (II) rating.

In OSSAA band contests, judges give a rating based on an overall impression of the group. Each of three judges give a I through V rating, similar to an A-F letter grading scale, with one being the best, or an “A” and with a five being the worst. There were 128 schools that participated in the district competition and about 40 that qualified for state. This is what Mr. Karafotis had to say about awards,“If we score a Superior on stage or in sight reading, we will win the Outstanding Achievement award, and if we score a Superior in both, we will win the OSSAA Sweepstakes award, the highest OSSAA award an Oklahoma band can receive. After the conclusion of Thursday’s contest, only 5 bands won the sweepstakes.”

Pranked!

Wampus Cat News received two submitted pranks from readers!

"My prank would be to wrap one of the teachers car in saran wrap or wrapping paper" - Peyton.

"Bubble machine in the hallways." -Katelyn Isom.

Wampus Cat Review: Song Edition

Review: 'Boys will be Bugs'

by Cavetown

Cavetown, the musical alias of British singer-songwriter Robin Skinner, is best known for the song "Boys Will Be Bugs." It was included on his album "Lemon Boy" in 2018 and has since grown to be one of his most well-known songs. A lovely guitar melody and Skinner's gentle, contemplative vocals open the tune. The song's lyrics explore the pressures and expectations of being a man while reflecting on the experience of growing up as a boy. "Boys will be bugs, right? / They're just bugs, right?" is the chorus, which is particularly memorable thanks to its catchy tune and sing-along lyrics. A blend of acoustic and electric guitars, percussion, and keyboards is used in the track's straightforward yet effective composition to create a cozy and welcoming ambiance. In the instrumental break before the bridge, Skinner's vocals soar above a light background track. Overall "Boys Will Be Bugs" is an emotional and perceptive examination of masculinity and adolescence. The music stands out in Cavetown's catalog thanks to its accessible lyrics, memorable melody, and interesting production. This song is undoubtedly worth listening to if you like indie music with deep lyrics and a DIY look.

April Easter Prize Eggs

Happy Easter AHS! Wampus Cats News has 20 Eggs hidden throughout the High School! Nineteen of those Eggs can be redeemed for a $1 voucher to the school store, but if you find the Golden Egg, you will receive 10 dollars that can be redeemed by Mrs. Garison. The eggs will be available to find on the 18th of April.

Eggs can be exchanged in classroom 15!

March Riddle and Winner

Congratulations to Aubree McDaniel for winning the March Riddle contest

Performing Arts Spotlight: Choir

Hannah Ryan

By Joy Mayo

Hannah Ryan (Finn) is in AHS Choir with many other members, and her singing position is 2nd soprano. One thing Finn likes about choir is that the students respect each other. She has been a member of AHS Choir for 2 years, some things the choir has been a part of are OSSAA competitions and putting on several plays. The musical they are working on now is "The Sister Act". Finn's role is a cook who sings.

Finn likes writing short stories and poems. She has three cats, Tony, George, and Angel. They are very chuppy. She is also a member of NHS, hope squad, and FCCLA.

AHS Teacher Spotlight

Mrs. Lockhart

by Rachel Maltz

Mrs. Lockhart has been teaching for four years. She taught at Atoka seven years ago when she was still in school. After she graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, she taught art and Spanish at Talihina, Oklahoma for three years. Now, she has returned to Atoka again as a teacher for Art. Before all of that, she was a waitress for five years and a Pharmacy Technician for four years. She got into art at a young age she states, “what really sparked my interest was watching my older brother create beautiful artwork out of basically nothing”. Art was also a stress reliever through the years for Mrs. Lockhart. In her free time she enjoys reading God’s Word or spending time with her family. A fact that you probably didn't know was that before graduating Mrs. Lockhart joined as many sports as she could. She played volleyball before she moved to Oklahoma, ran track and cross country, and played soccer, all while she was maintaining a full-time job. She was also a bench-warmer for basketball for one year. When asked why she wanted to become a teacher, it was a tough question but Mrs. Lockhart said “ I can really see how God prepared me and guided me to where I am today. When I was a waitress, I loved meeting and interacting with people, and when I was a pharmacy technician I loved helping people. Being a teacher gives me the opportunity to do all these things and make a difference in somebody's life, even if it is just in the slightest way. Really that’s what motivated me to be a teacher.” Now her latest project with her classes is repainting the library and putting work in even on the weekends.

Mrs. Lockhart with her husband Mr. Lockhart

Mrs. Lockhart with Mr. Lockhart and there children

Mrs. Lockhart with her Husband Mr. Lockhart and their 3 children

Senior Spotlight

Grayson Axsom

Senior Quote: I'll be the last guy to let you down!

Future Plans: Become a licensed Funeral Director

Advice for Freshman: Hit the weight room and eat right. Start now, and by Senior year you'll be jacked.

Gavin Collins

Senior Quote: " My momma said you were the devil" - The Waterboy

Future Plans: Go weld somewhere.

Advice for Freshman: Don't wish it away.

Mariah Jacob

Senior Quote: Live life to the fullest cause time will never stop.

Future Plans: I plan to go to OSU and get a bachelors degree in graphic design

Advice for Freshman: Don't play games and make a fool of yourself, and spend lots of time with friends because it will be possible you won't see them again after you graduate.

Sydney Rember

Senior Quote: “Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.” —Jack Handey

Future Plans: I plan on attending Seminole State College to pursue an associate in Physical Therapy. After which, I plan on attending OSU Medical to pursue my doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Advice for Freshman: Just do your work and have fun.

Arlis Bruesch

Senior Quote: If in doubt, flat out. ~Colin McRae

Future Plans: Be a mechanic

Advice for Freshmen: Keep your head down...

Michael Trent Carter

Senior Quote: There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice.-Montesquieu

Future Plans: Either Commercial pilot, Front end Programmer, or full stack programmer

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