McKenzie Tillman is the daughter of Chad and Tiffany Tillman. After high school she plans to attend Williams Baptist and start her major in nursing. When asked how she feels about her senior year ending this way McKenzie said, "Honestly I am really heartbroken my senior year ended this way. I have attended Armorel since I was in Kindergarten and never in a million years would I have thought that I would be saying goodbye to my childhood home so early. I am definitely going to miss going out to eat with the class every Friday and causing trouble everywhere we go. I regret not holding onto all my friends and teachers." When we asked McKenzie when she looks back on this school year in later years, what would she remember the most, she said, "When I look back on this school in 10 years or so I will remember all the teachers who believed in me when I couldn't find the strength or motivation to do it myself. I'll remember all the friendships and bonds I made the 13 years I was at Armorel. AHS I will love you forever and I'll forever cherish the memories I made here. Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger!"
Congratulations McKenzie!
Senior Spotlight: Ally Jewell is the daughter of Anna and Jim Gifford and Justin Jewell. After high school she plans to attend ANC, complete the dental assisting program then complete dental hygiene school. From there Ally wants to move to Memphis to attend Concord where she will become a dental hygienist. She also plans to attend the University of Memphis to get a degree in business or somewhere in the business field just to always have something to fall back on. When asked how she feels about her senior year ending this way, Ally said, "I think it is kind of cool that there was a pandemic in the middle of my senior year. I am also sad that I will be missing so much. I already miss so much. I miss my friends, my favorite teachers, I honestly even miss waking up early. It's kind of hard to believe that I will never go back. It's almost time to schedule my college classes and that just sounds so weird to say. I honestly never thought I would be out of high school." When asked to describe senioritis Ally said, "senioritis is more dangerous than coronavirus is all I am going to say. It hit me out of nowhere. First couple of weeks at school I was doing so good, on top of my work getting things done, next thing I know I'm about a week behind with having no idea what I'm doing. Senior year really is a breeze if you take all of your harder classes as a younger student. I remember I worked my butt off 9-11th grade to make sure my senior year was as easy as could be."
Congratulations Ally!
Michael Peterson is the son of Kenny and Crystal Peterson. After high school he plans to attend Arkansas State University to major in exercise science to work his way towards becoming an athletic trainer. When we asked Michael how he feels about his senior year ending this way he said, "Oh man where do I even start? This year I tried to come to school everyday because I knew my time in high school would come to an end before too long. None of us seniors thought it would be sooner rather than later though. There were so many "last" things we were supposed to experience. Such as our last class together, our last sporting event, our last trips, our last time eating in the cafeteria and so on. We are also missing out on our completers luncheon which I was really looking forward to. I would also like to thank all my teachers and classmates that allowed me to gain so many great memories I can keep with me for the rest of my life. Most importantly, I would like to thank Coach Miller. He didn't give up on our basketball team and he definitely didn't give up on me either. He helped me become the man I need to be and I am grateful for that." When asked what the highlight of his senior year has been he said, " It is very difficult to choose just one highlight from my senior year. There were so many significant things that happened throughout the school year such as, being one point away from a triple double against Delta C-7, getting all-conference in basketball, and always having very interesting debates at the lunch table with the boys. If I just had to choose one highlight it would be getting to leave every single Friday and go eat, walk around Walmart, play basketball, or just ride around. I am surely going to miss all of my classmates."
Congratulations Michael!
Abby Kennedy is the daughter of Tony and Christie Kennedy and the sister of Ashton Kennedy. Abby plans to obtain a bachelor's degree in International Business and a master's degree in Business Administration. Beyond that she wishes to travel regularly as it has always been a passion of hers since she was young. Abby's thoughts about her senior year ending this year, "Senior year meant everything to me, and sadly all the high expectations that we all had were stripped from us. People always say, "You're going to miss high school and being a senior," but it's hard to miss something that I never got to fully finish. My senior year was normal and something that I always knew would fly by quickly, but be full of memories with people that I consider my family. I never would have imagined though that it would be cut off this quickly. I know I would give anything to sit in a room with my classmates again. Even though senior year didn't end the way we thought it would I'm still going to cherish every moment I got with my class." The highlight of Abby's senior year, "Winning the Patty Woody tournament would have to be the highlight of my senior year. That was the first time my basketball team had won a trophy and it will be something that I will always remember. Not only was it amazing that we had won, but the tournament was hosted in my father's high school where he graduated. Playing in his home town while he was there watching meant the world to me. I'm forever grateful for my team and everything we accomplished. Memories like that won't ever fade away."
Congratulations Abby!
2020-21 School Year Cheerleading Tryouts.
Any girls interested in trying out for cheer (7-12) need to contact Mrs. Booker mbooker@armorel.k12.ar.us. For safety precautions this years tryouts will be videotaped individually with me at the school,in 15 minute time slots. When you contact me I will get you the application, materials for tryouts and your date and time slot for your tryout. I look forward to hearing from you. Go Tigers!
Elementary parents, please regularly submit your students' completed work to their teacher. We will be posting grades in eSchool with a weekly AVERAGE of 50 points, or 10 points per day. If your child does not complete ALL the work from that week, they will receive an incomplete for that week, until that work is submitted. If your child has incomplete assignments at the end of the school year, your child's grade will reflect those missing assignments.
Senior Spotlight: Andrea Bermudez is the daughter of Maria and Ricardo Bermudez. After high school she plans to attend ANC to become an LPN to get a head start in knowing the field then go back to be an RN. Her thoughts about her senior year ending this way, "In all honesty, it is surreal. I finished my senior year without even knowing it. It hurts that it didn’t get to finish the way it did. The only way to get through it is knowing that we all still have a whole life ahead of us and I cannot wait!" When asked who inspires her, Andrea said, "I am inspired by my abuelito Cristobal. My abuelito passed away in 2014 and he was the most influential person in my life. He had a dream of making a restaurant business and I’m sure many people are familiar with what restaurant business that is. My family did not come from a wealthy background. He learned how to go through life working hard for his own and he worked hard to give me the life I have today. I loved him like no other and he was a great friend to have throughout my childhood. There was a lot of powdered donuts involved and a ton of car rides. I like to think he is watching over our family and is proud of the new accomplishments we have made. It feels just like yesterday I went over to visit and you could hear his loud voice throughout the whole house. I miss him dearly. Abuelito Cristobal inspired me to make something of myself and choose my own path, just like he did. I am proud to be his granddaughter and I am sure he is proud of me."
Congratulations Andrea!
Senior Spotlight: C.J. Simmons is the son of Amanda Davis and the late Bryan Davis. He plans to attend a two year college and go straight into the workforce after high school. When asked how he feels about his senior year ending this way he said, "I hate that my senior year had to end this way. I feel as if life threw all of us a curve ball, and now we just have to adjust and overcome to make ourselves stronger and better for the future." C.J.'s advice for incoming freshmen, "Enjoy the little things. You need to enjoy what you have because it is not around for long. Time flies by faster than you think. So you need to live life in the moment and enjoy the times you have with your friends and family. Do not take the small things for granted."
Congratulations C.J.!
Senior Spotlight: Hayleigh Peterson is the daughter of Kenny and Crystal Peterson. After high school she plans to become a dispatcher and work her way up to a police officer. Hayleigh is sad about her senior year ending this way and said, "We've been waiting so long to get to experience the end of senior year things like walking through the elementary in our caps and gowns, senior prom, and our high school graduation." Her advice for incoming freshmen is, "don't play around in your classes because this is when your classes count. Always make plans with friends. High school will be over in the blink of an eye."
Congratulations Hayleigh!
Senior Spotlight: Gabrielle Mays is the daughter of Kenneth and Sherry Mays. She plans to attend ANC to obtain her Associates degree in Registered Nursing. After that, she plans to attend Arkansas State University or Murray State University to work toward her Bachelors degree. When asked how she feels about her senior year ending this way Gabrielle said, "Senior year has always been the year that I looked forward to since I was in 6th grade. Throughout all of the years, I have worked very hard to get the grades that I wanted and made many memories. Knowing that now I am a senior and I won't be able to finish the school year is very upsetting. If I would've known that my last day of school was coming so soon, I would've taken the time to remember my last moments in the hallway and with my friends in class. I have always been a strong person when it came to serious situations. The sudden ending of my senior year was something that hit me very differently. I didn't realize how much I would miss the small things like having conversations with my teachers, eating in the lunchroom, and even laughing hard on school trips. I will never get to experience anything like that again. Every year since I was younger, I watched the older students graduate and I got more and more excited for my day. Now I don't even know if I will have the moment of walking across the stage. I pray that no other senior class has to go through anything like this. I learned to never take what you have for granted because it can be gone in the blink of an eye. I am most grateful for the lessons that teachers taught me during my high school years. Not only did they provide information about how to do certain concepts, they also taught me unintentional lessons that I will always be able to benefit from. For instance, Mrs. Duren helped me learn to teach others how to do things instead of just giving them all of the answers. That way they will be able to learn as well. While I kept that in mind, I also learned better techniques when it came to studying in her class. I then began to use those tips throughout all of my other classes. In the end, I feel like the small things that the teachers have done for me went a long way. I would like to thank all of the staff at Armorel HIgh School for the help they provided during my last high school days. I also wouldn't have been able to do anything without the support of God and my family. I am truly grateful and I love all of my Class of 2020."
Congratulations Gabrielle!
Seventh grader Ayden Cooper was recently awarded the Golden Pineapple Award in Mrs. Weld's math class for mastering the most IXL Online math lessons in 7th hour. Way to go Ayden and thanks for keeping up your hard work during AMI days. #PineappleAward #AMI
Senior Spotlight: Seth Follmer is the son of Jennifer and Chris Cook and Patrick and Michelle Follmer. After high school Seth plans to pursue a four year degree at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville for Industiral Engineering. When asked how he feels about his senior year ending this way Seth said, "It was definitely upsetting that it ended so early. I would have like know what day was my was in high school but thankfully its given me extra time to work and save up money for college. Also I never pass up the opportunity to be able to just sit at home." When asked to finish this sentence, "In 20 years I'm going to be...", Seth said, "content and happy, whatever that means to me in 20 years."
Congratulations Seth!
Senior Spotlight: Drew Weld is the son of Andy and Jena Weld. After high school he plans to attend the University of Central Arkansas to major in professional writing. Drew would like to move somewhere out of Arkansas. When asked how he feels about his senior year ending this way he said, "It wasn't the ending I was expecting, and it might not have been the ideal way for the year to end for me and the rest of the seniors, but that doesn't change the fact that my senior year has been full of amazing memories that I will not soon forget. It was an amazing ride, I just wish I could've experienced the rest of it." Drew's advice for incoming freshmen, "Focus on what makes you happy, and surround yourself with other people you genuinely enjoy being around. Avoid any drama that isn't necessary, and don't obsess over your status in the eyes of others. It sounds cliche, but being yourself is the easiest way to make it through high school."
Congratulations Drew!
7th-12th grade will be able to pick up any belongings, tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in the Gym between 8:00am- 2:00pm.
Senior Spotlight: Alexis Bivens is the daughter of Mark and Carla Bivens. She plans to attend Arkansas State University to major in nursing after high school. When asked how she feels about her senior year ending this way she said, "I just wish it hadn't happened my senior year. It hurts knowing that we didn't get to say goodbye to the teachers we've grown close to. It hurts knowing that I didn't get to have the big last day of high school with the people I've grown up with. However, these things are going to be what makes graduation and prom so much more special to us seniors." The one memory Alexis said she will remember forever about her time at Armorel: "One thing I will always remember is how much our class acted like siblings. (Senior homecoming really tested our love for each other.) We all butted heads, but toward the end of the year, we realized that our time together was coming to an end. From arguing, to trying to spend every Friday after school together, I don't think anyone would change a thing."
Congratulations Alexis!
Senior Spotlight: Allison Harris is the daughter of Brett and Stacey Harris. After high school she plans to attend Williams Baptist to pursue her business degree. When asked how she feels about her senior year ending this way she said, "It makes me sad knowing I won't ever get to see some of my favorite teachers again in the classroom and that me and my classmates will never have those memories of the last day of school together, but in the end what we are having to do is keeping everyone safe so I am just trying to make the best of it!" Allison's highlight of her senior year: "The highlight of my senior year has definitely been the people I have gotten to spend it with. My boyfriend, Quinn Crosskno, and my two best friends, Hannah Hopper and Alexis Bivens. They have made this one of my favorite and best years of high school so I am going to miss seeing them at school every single day."
Congratulations Allison!
Quinn Crosskno is the son of Julie and Chris Crosskno. After high school he plans to attend Williams Baptist and play golf. When asked how he feels about his senior year ending this way he said, "Senior year being cut short is very depressing. Although, I am happy to do anything that makes the spread of this virus stop. Knowing that I will never get these last few months of senior year back is hard to think. I will never get to be back in a classroom with my best friends, my favorite teachers, or at Armorel High School. I will never get my senior year of baseball back. This virus cut many things short. I am heartbroken because of this, but I am ready for the next chapter of my life. God has a plan for all of us during these crazy times. Trust and believe in him. God knows what he is doing through all of this. Pray and continue letting him lead and guide in your life." The worst thing about being a senior: "There are many great things about being a senior. You are the oldest and the most special in the entire school. You are getting ready to move on from high school, attend college, and start your adult life. With all of these good things, there are many downsides, too. The worst thing has to be leaving behind all the memories and great friends. I have made many memories and friends at Armorel High School. All the long bus rides, the talks at the lunch table, eating before games, and the great times in the classroom will never be forgotten. All of my coaches, teachers, and all members of Armorel staff have made an impact on my life that I won’t forget. I want to especially thank Coach Brown, Coach Dobbins, and Coach Miller for the great advice they have given me and for never giving up on me. I want to thank Mr. Carmack and Mrs. Mac for all the funny stories, putting up with us, and making learning fun. I want to thank Ethan Bryant and Tanner Davis for always being there for me and for making this year great."
Exciting news, the new Armorel Elementary is nearing completion. With that said, sadly, the time is also near for part of the old building to come down. On Monday, April 20, crews will begin work prepping the PreK- 2nd grade building for demolition. If you would like to see the building or take pictures now is the time! Although we do not know the exact day the building will come down, it will most likely be next week. Many of you have special memories of your time in this building. If you would, please share your favorite story or photo of your experience.
Senior Spotlight: Taylor McDaniel is the daughter of Randy McDaniel and Patricia McDaniel and Tina Parks. After high school Taylor plans to to move out and move to Jonesboro to work with animals. When asked how she feels about her senior year ending this way she said, "I did feel upset about it because a lot of events that I was looking forward to and worked hard for just went away. However I did enjoy my senior year and I'm looking forward to the future. When asked what one memory she would remember forever about her time at Armorel she said, "Leaving my mark by trying to show off by doing a back bend on the wall."
Congratulations Taylor!
Senior Spotlight: Kayla Cluck is the daughter of Rachael Craine, Daniel Cluck, and Doug Craine. After high school Kayla plans to go to ANC to become a Nurse Anesthetist. When asked how she feels about her senior year ending this way, Kayla said, " I am upset about leaving high school this way. I already lost one year due to graduating early, and now I lost this year too. I am most grateful for being a part of an amazing school and having some of the best teachers I could ever ask for. Armorel always made me feel welcome no matter the circumstance. For that, I am incredibly grateful."
Congratulations Kayla!
