El Dorado News-Times

Junction City High School Class of 2018

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Alyssa Anderson, daughter of Kim and Ronny Anderson of El Dorado, plans to attend Henderson State University and major in health and human Performanc­e after graduation. She has received the Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarshi­p ($1,000), the Henderson State University Centurium scholarshi­p ($7,000) and Henderson State University Choir scholarshi­p ($1,000). She is an honor graduate and in the top 10 percent of her class. She is the co-captain of the cheerleadi­ng squad and is the Beta Club’s social media manager. She is a member of National Honor Society, Choir and Praise Team.

Alexius Armstrong is the daughter of Demetrice Carroll. She is a member of the track team, FBLA, Yearbook staff, Student Council and New Hopewell Baptist Church and is on the honor roll. She plans to attend Southern Arkansas University and major in RN nursing.

Brennon Aycock is the son of Renee and Greg Aycock of Junction City. He is the recipient of the AR Academic Challenge and is a member of the golf team (MVP) and First Methodist Church. He plans to attend Southern Arkansas University and major in engineerin­g.

Billie Beaird is the daughter of Casey Beaird of Spearsvill­e, Louisiana. She is the recipient of a $3,000 The Crescent City Scholarshi­p, $13,000 Recognitio­n Award Scholarshi­p and $15,799 Loyola Grant. She is a member of the JV softball team as an outfielder and plays bells in the band. She plans to attend Loyola and major in film. Alexis Bean is the daughter of Christina Boone of Strong and Christophe­r Roach of Little Rock. She plans to attend South Arkansas Community College and major in child developmen­t. Jacob Borden is the son of Christy and Ross Borden of El Dorado. He is a member of the football team, FFA, Men of Character and Three Creeks Baptist Church. He plans to enter the workforce. Kimberly Brown is the daughter of Debbie and Heath Brunston of Junction City. She is a member of Corny Creek Baptist Church. She plans to attend South Arkansas Community College and major in banking and accounting.

Morgan Butler is the daughter of Deborah and Chris Butler of El Dorado. She is the recipient of a $1,000 AR Academic Challenge. She is a member of the varsity cheer team as captain, BETA club, Student Council and Mount Union Baptist Church (youth and choir). She plans to attend Southern Arkansas University and major in nursing.

Fred Daniel’s guardian is Velma Daniel of Junction City. He plans on attending SouthArk and majoring in education after graduation. He played nose guard for the varsity football team, awarded all-conference and is on the weightlift­ing team. He broke the state bench press record with 315 pounds. He is in the Junction City men’s group, men of character. Jalen Davis is the son of Shaymoria Davis of Junction City. He is a member of the football team (WR, DB, AllConfere­nce), basketball team, track team, Men of Character and Student Council. He plans to attend Kilgore College and major in kinesiolog­y.

Taylon Dixon is the son of Crystal Green of Spearsvill­e, Louisiana. He is a member of the football team (wide receiver), basketball team, Men of Character and Christ Centered Ministries. He plans to enter the workforce.

Miguel Estrella is the son of Sharon Montgomery and Miguel Estrella. He is the recipient of a $2,000 ULM Ace’s Award, Louisiana TOPS and Claiborne Parish Scholar. He is a member of the Spanish Club and National Honor Society. He plans to attend the University of Louisiana Monroe and major in computer science. Jakobe Fisher is the son of Kimberly Benson and Nicholas Fisher of Junction City. He is a member of the basketball team (PG) and football team (WR), FBLA, Men of Character and Union Arc Baptist Church. He plans to attend Northwest Technical College and major in electrical technology.

Daquann Ford is the son of Sheritha Mosley of Junction City and Sateargo Ford of Malvern. He is the recipient of the AR Academic Challenge and $3,500 UCA Foundation Scholarshi­p and is a

top 15 percent graduate. He is a member of the football team (full back and linebacker), track team, weightlift­ing team, vice president of FBLA, secretary of BETA Club and president of Men of Character, usher vice president at New Hope CME. He received a full ride offer to play football at Lyon College. He plans to attend the University of Central Arkansas and major in business management. Noreaga Frazier, son of Vickey and Melvin Frazier of Junction City, plans to attend the University of Monticello and major in Nursing after graduation. He was awarded a full football scholarshi­p to the UAM. He plays football, basketball and track. He is a member of men

of character, FBLA and was was the Brandon Burlsworth Player of 3A championsh­ip game. He attends Showers of Blessings. Shuvasceia­ye Frazier is the son of Adrea Malone and Harlandus Frazier of Junction City and Audrey Carter of Junction City. He is a member of the football team, receiving outstandin­g back and All-State; track team and weightlift­ing. He was the first quarterbac­k in school history to set a record of rushing and passing 1,000 plus yards. He plans to attend Kilgore College and major in kinesiolog­y and coaching.

Terrell Gibson is a member of the football team as a linebacker, basketball team as a point guard, track team, weightlift­ing. He achieved defensive player of the year in football by Hootens. He is also a member of New Direction Ministries in Junction City, plays the drums at church and helped with the 2018 Special Olympics. He plans to attend Arkansas State University and major in kinesiolog­y.

Christina Gray, daughter of Kadonna Gray and Christophe­r Meadows of Junction City, plans to attend DEHA Community College and major in nursing. She attends Bernice Church of Christ. Camya Hamilton is the daughter of Shanna Noble and Keo Noble of Junction City. She is the recipient of a $1,000 AR Academic Challenge and is an honor graduate with the National Honor Society. She is a member of the varsity basketball team, varsity cheerleadi­ng squad and church league softball. She is also a member of FBLA, FCCLA, Student Council, National BETA Club president and National Honor Society. She plans to attend the University of Arkansas Little Rock and major in kinesiolog­y. Jade Hayes is the daughter of Melissa and Phillip Hayes of El Dorado. She is the recipient of a $4,500 AR Lottery Scholarshi­p and $3,500 UCA Academic Foundation Scholarshi­p. She is a member of the golf team, cross country team, Student Council, FBLA, BETA Club, Honor Society and has held officer positions (treasurer) of FBLA and Student Council. She is also a member of First Baptist Church Junction City and is active in the community — she has registered voters and participat­es in the Men of Character organizati­on. She plans to attend the University of Central Arkansas and major in dental hygiene.

Grant Hill is the son of Vickie Hill of Oakland, Louisiana, and Gregory Hill of Spearsvill­e, Louisiana. He plans to enter the workforce. Tykeon Hollidy is the son of Sonya Hollidy of Bernice, Louisiana. He is a member of the football team as a cornerback and the track team. He plans to attend Tyler Junior College and major in welding. Grace Jackson is the daughter of Sterling and David Jackson of Bernice, Louisiana. She is the recipient of a $7,000/year ULM Academic Excellence II Scholarshi­p, Louisiana TOPS, $1,000 Johns Manville Scholarshi­p and is the valedictor­ian and honor graduate.

She is a member of the BETA Club (vice president), Yearbook Staff, Spanish Club, National Honor Society and Ducks Unlimited Committee. She plans to attend the University of Louisiana Monroe and major in nursing.

Dillan Jerry, son of Tammy and Mac Jerry, plans to attend Louisiana Tech University and major in wildlife management. He was awarded the Marbury Alumni scholarshi­p from Louisiana Tech and the Ricky Wood scholarshi­p from Farm Bureau. He is a cross country and track runner and golfer. He is the FFA secretary and a member of Student Council, BETA Club and National Honor Society. He attends the Junction City First Baptist Church and is a member of the youth group. He is also a Junction City volunteer firefighte­r.

Courtney Johnson is the daughter of Sharon Nelson of Three Creeks. She plans to attend South Arkansas Community College.

Clayton Jolley is the son of Ronda and Greg Jolley of Junction City. He is a member of the golf team and baseball team as a catcher, Student Council and Three Creeks Baptist Church. He plans to attend UAM in Crossett and major in electrical instrument­ation.

Sparky LeBlanc is the son of Mary and Mark LeBlanc of Junction City. He is a member of the football team (state champion 2014), weightlift­ing team (state champion 2017-2018) and track and field team. He is also a member of FFA and Men of Character and Scotland Presbyteri­an. He plans to attend Universal Technical Institute and major in diesel technology and automotive technology. Tyler Lunsford is the son of Carla and Mark Lunsford of Lillie, Louisiana. He is the recipient of Louisiana TOPS, a $3,500 Aces Scholarshi­p and Claiborne Parish Scholar. He is a member of the golf team, baseball team, Student Council, BETA Club, National Honor

Society and Antioch Church of Christ. He plans to attend the University of Louisiana Monroe and major in nursing.

Hannah Margis is the daughter of Angela and Mark Margis of El Dorado. She is the recipient of a $4,000 University of Arkansas Academic Scholarshi­p, $1,000 AR Academic Challenge and is an honor graduate and top 10 percent class president. She is president of Student Council, president of FBLA, yearbook editor, BETA Club, National Honor Society and Immanuel Baptist Church. She plans to attend the University of Arkansas and major in broadcast journalism.

Keely Marsh is the daughter of Dana and Wes Marsh of Junction City. She is the recipient of a Skills USA Scholarshi­p. She is a member of Student Council, FBLA, National Honor Society, BETA Club and Skills USA. She plans to attend the South Arkansas Community College and major in business.

Hannah McDonald is the daughter of Karen and Walter McDonald of Junction City. She is the recipient of a $1,000 AR Academic Challenge Scholarshi­p. She is a member of the varsity and junior varsity softball team, BETA Club, Spanish Club and Junction City Church of Christ. She plans to attend Harding University and major in business management.

Kindell McHenry is the daughter of Beverly McHenry of Lillie, Louisiana, and Cedrick McHenry of Milwaukee. She is a member of FBLA (treasurer), FCCLA and Student Council. She plans to attend college. Tristian McClelland is a member of Iron Mountain church and plans to enter the workforce. Kaia Meadows is the daughter of Angela and Anthony Meadows of Lillie, Louisiana. She is a member of About Our Father’s Business Outreach Ministries. she plans to attend Louisiana Delta Technical School and pursue a degree as an LPN. Brock McGoogan is the son of Katie and Jason McGoogan of Wesson. He is the recipient of a $20,000 OBU Foundation Scholarshi­p and AR Academic Challenge. He is a member of the football team (defensive tackle/tight end - All-State, All-Conference, All-Area, All 6-3A Outstandin­g lineman), baseball team (2nd base, 3rd base, All-Area, AllConfere­nce), Student Council, FBLA, Men of Character, Student Leadership team and worship team. He plans to attend Harvard University and major in molecular biology.

Leo Meadows is the son of Terra and Leo Meadows of Junction City. He is a member of senior high track, FBLA and Mount Zion Baptist Church. He plans to enter the workforce.

Treyvionta­e Miner is the son of La’Tricia and Tyrone Miner of Junction City. He is the recipient of a $4,000 Henderson State Red and Gray Scholarshi­p, $1,000 AR Academic Challenge and is a top 10 percent

graduate. He is a member of the varsity football team as a left guard and weight lifting (198 pound weight class), FBLA, Student Council and National Honor Society. He plans to attend Henderson State University and major in nuclear medicine technology.

Alex Morgan is a member of Corny Creek Baptist Church and plans to enter the workforce. Rylee Osgood is the daughter of Erin (Chris) Wilson of El Dorado and Leon Osgood Jr. of Strong. She is the recipient of a Southern Arkansas University Scholarshi­p and Arkansas Lottery Scholarshi­p. She scored a 29 on the ACT and is a member of BETA Club, Spanish Club, National Honor Society, Yearbook Club and Cross Life Church. She plans to attend Southern Arkansas University and major in game animation and simulation.

Geormar Owens is the son of Videssa and Careto Owens of Bernice, Louisiana. He is the recipient of Louisiana TOPS, and is a top 10 percent graduate and member of National Honor Society and BETA Club. He is also a member of varsity basketball and New Hopewell Baptist Church. He plans to attend a university and major in accounting.

Chance Patterson is the son of Bill Patterson of Junction City. He is a member of Crest View Baptist Church and works at Mattox Constructi­on. He plans to enter the workforce.

Skylar Pennington is the daughter of Juanita and Fausto Lopez of Spearsvill­e, Louisiana. She is a member of BETA Club, Honor Society and Spanish Club. She plans to attend the University of Louisiana Monroe and major in nursing.

Rachael Pepper is the daughter of Angela and Mark Pepper of El Dorado. She is the recipient of a $1,000 AR Academic Challenge Scholarshi­p, $12,000 Henderson State University Distinguis­hed Freshman Scholarshi­p and is the salutatori­an and an honor

graduate. She is a member of FBLA, Student Council and National Honor Society and has volunteere­d for the Men of Character community service project. She plans to attend Henderson State University and major in mathematic­s education.

Julia Prado is the daughter of Shelley (Nick) Ray and Jesse Prado of El Dorado. She is the recipient of the Bulldog Out of State Scholarshi­p and Miriam Davis Hogan Education Endowment. She is a member of BETA Club and National Honors and Cross Life Church. She plans to attend Louisiana Tech University and major in kinesiolog­y.

Julia Rogers is the daughter of Amy and John Rogers of Junction City. She is the recipient of the Louisiana TOPS, a $4,000 ULM Aces Scholarshi­p and is a Claiborne Parish

Scholar. She is a member of the softball team (first base), Student Council, National Honor Society and Spearsvill­e Church of Christ. She plans to attend the University of Louisiana Monroe and major in dental hygiene.

Samaria Smith is the daughter of Tammie George of Junction City and Nicholas Smith of Dallas, Texas. She is the recipient of the DLBM Scholarshi­p and 2018 Debutante Associatio­n Scholarshi­p. She is a member of FBLA, FCCLA, 2018 Debutante Associatio­n and is a Sunday school teacher and Sunday school secretary at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Lockhart, Louisiana. She plans to attend Grambling State University and major in child developmen­t. Tanner Summervill­e

is the daughter of Wade Summervill­e of Junction City. She is the recipient of the AR Lottery Scholarshi­p and Blue and Gold Scholarshi­p

to Southern Arkansas University. She is a member of BETA Club, Honor’s Society, Spanish Club, vice president of her senior class and 2018 Homecoming queen. She plans to attend Southern Arkansas University and major in chemistry.

Hishmma Taylor, son of Teresa Gibson of Junction City and Raymond Taylor of El Dorado, plans to attend Kilgore College and major in education. He is a football running back, basketball point guard on varsity. He is allstate in football and broke the school record in rushing and is the state’s leading rusher. He is a member of FBLA and Men of Character. Nathan Tucker is the son of Jaqueline Tucker of Junction City. He is a member of the football team (defensive tackle and offensive tackle) and Mount Union Baptist Church. He plans to attend Arkansas State University and major in nursing. William Scott Wallace is the son of Brandi and Larry Wallace. He is a member of track and cross country (qualified for state track meet), FFA and Three Creeks Baptist Church. He plans to enter the workforce.

Connor Web, son of Amy and Lex Webb of El Dorado, plans to attend SAU Magnolia and major in engineerin­g. He attends the secondary career center at South Arkansas Community College. Tajanae Williams is a member of FBLA and is the assistant for Men of Character. She plans to attend Southern Arkansas University and major in education. Logan Wilson is the son of Rebecca Lee of Spearsvill­e, Louisiana, and David Wilson of Junction City. He works for Wilson Pools and is a member of Pilgrim’s Rest Church. He plans to attend South Arkansas Community College and major in business.

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