Smackover senior graduating class of 2018
Dalton Albritton, son of Wendy Walker of Norphlet, and Brian Albritton of El Dorado, is a member of the trap shooting team. He plans to take an apprenticeship after graduation.
Colt Aycock, son of Stacy and Jim Aycock of Smackover, is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Health Professionals, Science Club and Litorati. He attends First Baptist Church as a youth member. Aycock plans to attend the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and major in computer programming engineering.
Hunter Baker, son of Terri and Adam Miller of Smackover, is a member of Future Farmer of America. He plans to attend South Arkansas Community College and major in health education. Joseph Barron, son of Stacy Barron of Camden, plans to attend South Arkansas Community College and major in criminal justice. Jacob Beavers, son of Kathy and Jeff Beavers of Mount Holly, is a member of Future Farmers of America and studies automotive service technology at South Arkansas Community College. He plans to enter the workforce after graduation. Brayden Belt, son of Stephanie and Adam Belt of Lawson, plays percussion for the Smackover High School band. He
attends the First Baptist Church in Smackover. Belt plans to attend Southern Arkansas University Tech and major in multimedia arts.
Justin Berry, son of Shannon and Thomas Berry of El Dorado, has been awarded the Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship ($4,500) and the Presidential Excellence award. He is an Arkansas Scholar and E-Week Champion and will graduate on the honor roll and merit list. He is a member of the science club, Future Farmers of America, Mu Alpha Theta, the French Honor Society, the E-Week team, French Club and Beta Club. He attends El Dorado First Assembly of God, volunteers at Hope in Action and is a staff member at OMRA. Berry plans to attend the University of Arkansas and major in mechanical engineering. Alison Billings, daughter of Ruby Billings of Smackover, Ark. and Robert Billings Sr. of Fort Worth, Texas, has been awarded the University Enrichment Scholarship ($2,000) and the Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship ($4,500). She is a member of the science club, the National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society, Future Health Professionals and Mu Alpha Theta. She volunteers for the Salvation Army and Goodwill and contributed to Hurricane
Harvey relief efforts. Billings plans to attend the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and major in communication. Zoe Bradley, daughter of Brenda and Brandon Bradley of Smackover, plans to attend Henderson State University and major in art. Courtny Bridges,
daughter of Janet Bridges of Sterling, Illinois, and Greg Bridges of El Dorado, has been awarded the Southern Arkansas University Blue and Gold scholarship ($3,300); Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship ($4,500); and a Principal’s Award at Smackover High School. She is the clarinet section leader in the Smackover High School band, having earned all-region since 2016, and is the Color Guard Captain. She is a member of the Anchor Club, Band, Color Guard, Mu Alpha Theta, the English National Honor Society, Science club, Yearbook club and the National Honor Society. Bridges plans to attend Southern Arkansas University and major in biochemistry. Hunter Brumley, son of Tammie Brumley of El Dorado, and Dean Brumley of Norphlet, plans to enter the workforce after graduation. William Burger, grandson of Eva Lane of Louann, Arkansas, is a member of the welding club. He plans to enter the workforce after
graduation.
Kathryn Butler, daughter of Elaine and the late Thomas Butler of Smackover, has been awarded the Henderson State University Red and Grey scholarship ($4,000) and the Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship ($4,500). She is a member of the Color Guard, the National Honors Society, the Spanish National Honors Society, Literati, Mu Alpha Theta, Anchor Club and the Gifted and Talented program. She attends First Apostolic Church of Smackover, where she is a Sunday school teacher and musician and vocalist. Butler plans to attend Henderson State University and major in biochemistry. Samuel Jake Crews,
son of Nancy Crew of Smackover, plans to enter the workforce as a welder after graduation. Blake Doherty, son of Judy and Kenneth Doherty of Louann, Arkansas, is a member of the bass fishing team and Future Farmer of America. He plans to attend the Arkansas Elite Welding Academy to study welding after graduation. Precious Dorman,
daughter of Griselda Dorman of El Dorado, has been awarded the Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship and a University of Central Arkansas Academic scholarship. She is the varsity tennis captain and placed third in district singles. She also plays for the Lady Buck basketball team, which placed third in district and conference finals. She serves as president of Future Business Leaders of America, Secretary of Literati and is an Officer for the Science club. She is also a member of the Spanish Club, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and the Spanish National Honor Society. She attends Hopewell Baptist Church. Dorman plans to attend the University of Central Arkansas and major in business. Cauy Easley, son of Stephanie Easley of Smackover, and Eric Easley of Camden, has been awarded the Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship ($4,500). He is a member of the football team, Spanish Club, Mu Alpha Theta and the National Honor Society. He attends Smackover First Baptist church. Easley plans to attend South Arkansas Community College and major in business. Priscila Espinosa,
daughter of Veronica and Alfonso Espinosa of El Dorado, has been awarded the Southern Arkansas University Achievement Award ($1,000 per year). She is a member of choir, the National Honor Society, the English National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. Espinosa plans to attend Southern Arkansas University
and major in English. Anna Evans, daughter of Jennifer and Carl Evans of Mount Holly, is a member of the trap shooting team. Tucker Evans, son of Terri and Bud Evans of Norphlet, Ark., is a pitcher and right fielder for the varsity Buckaroo baseball team. He attends United Methodist Church in Norphlet. Evans plans to attend South Arkansas Community College and major in their PTA program. He also plans to attend lumber grading school to study lumber grading.
Sky Faust, daughter of the late Scott Faust and related to Margaret Bird of Calion, is the flagline co-captain. She is also a member of Band, Science club, Spanish club, Mu Alpha Theta, the English National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society and the National Honor Society. Faust plans to attend South Arkansas Community College and major in nursing.
Emory Fleming, son of Joede and Eric Fleming, is a member of Future Business Leaders of America, Literati, the Spanish National Honor Society and the National Honor Society. He attends First Baptist Church of Smackover. Fleming plans to join the United States Air Force upon graduation.
Lexi Gilbert, daughter of Jamie and Larry Preston of Smackover, and Glenn and Shelly Gilbert of Camden, has been awarded softball scholarships totaling $500. She is a varsity catcher for the Lady Bucks softball team and an all-state and state conference runner-up on the golf team. She is a member of the Spanish club, the Art club, Anchor Club, the National Honor Society, Literati, the Spanish National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. She attends Trinity Missionary Baptist Church. Gilbert plans to attend North Arkansas Community College and major in nursing. Hunter Goocher, son of Rachelle and Chris Clark and Paul and Jennifer Goocher, is a varsity track runner and plays center for the varsity Buckaroo basketball team. He attends the First Baptist Church of Smackover. Goocher plans to join the United States Army upon graduation. Kaitlyn Goodwin,
daughter of Kelly and Damon Goodwin of Norphlet, has been awarded the South Arkansas Community College Freshman Recognition Scholarship, which will cover half of her tuition. She is a Lady Bucks track team member and a state runner-up Lady Bucks golf player. She is also the captain of the Lady Bucks basketball team, where she plays in the forward position. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Literati, Mu Alpha Theta, the Spanish National Honor Society, the Art club, Anchor Club, Beta Club and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She was Smackover High School’s Homecoming Queen this year. She attends Norphlet First Baptist Church, where she is a Christian Youth Basketball League coach. Goodwin plans to attend South Arkansas Community College and major in health sciences. Haleigh Gottberg,
daughter of Ashley Gottberg of Smackover, has been awarded the Southern Arkansas University Achievement Scholarship ($1,000 per semester). She is the featured twirler for the Smackover High School band, serves as the senior class reporter and is a member of Future Farmers of America. She attends Bethesda Presbyterian Church. Gottberg plans to attend Southern Arkansas University. Jeremiah Gulley,
grandson of Sandra and Warren Hicks of Smackover, plans to enter the workforce after graduation. Tristin Gulley, son of Rebecca Gulley of Magnolia, and James Gulley of Fordyce, plans to enter the workforce after graduation. Aubrey Hargett, daughter of Shelley and Richard Hargett of El Dorado, has been awarded the Arkansas State University Leadership scholarship ($8,220 per year). She is a member of the Smackover Battlin’ Buckaroo Marching Band, the Smackover Jazz Band, Science club, the National Honor Society, the English National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. She also serves as Quiz Bowl Team captain. She attends Green Grove Chapel. Hargett plans to attend Arkansas State University and major in plant and soil science. Kenneth Henry, son of Carolyn Henry of Smackover, and Kenny Henry of El Dorado, and related to Willie Goodwin of Smackover, is a member of the Smackover High track team. He attends Snow Hill Baptist Church, where he plays drums. Henry plans to attend Southern Arkansas University and major in criminology. Pedro Hernandez, son of Yolanda and Pedro Hernandez Sr. of El Dorado, is a member of Future Farmers of America. He plans to enter the workforce after graduation. Cameron Hicks, son of Chanel and Jamey Hicks of Calion, plans to enter the workforce after graduation. Christopher Hopper,
son of Lisa and David Hopper of Smackover, plays football for the Battlin’ Buckaroos. He attends Ebenezer Baptist Church. Hopper plans to attend Southern Arkansas University.
Taylor Jackson, daughter of Jennifer and Gerrod Johnson and Antwain Jackson of El Dorado, is a member of the Spanish club. She attends St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Jackson plans to attend the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and major in nursing.
Zach Lawrence, son of Dana Daniels of Calion, and Joey Lawrence of El Dorado, is a Concert Choir singer and a member of the Gifted and Talented program. He attends First Baptist Church. Lawrence plans to attend Harvard University and major in graphic design. Miranda Lent, daughter of Janet Lent and Shane Richerson of Oregon and related to Justin
and Alexis Deal of Louann, Arkansas, plans to attend National Park Community College and major in special education. Ricki Lewis, daughter of Angie Lewis of Smackover, plans to attend Southern Arkansas University and major in biology. Keleeon Lios, son of Jimmy Lios of Smackover, was the winnder of the South Arkansas Welding Competition and won fourth in the Arkansas Elite Welding Academy competition with winnings totaling $1,750. He is the shooting guard for the Battlin’ Buckaroo basketball team. He attends Maple Avenue Baptist Church. Lios plans to attend South Arkansas Community College to study welding. Sara Livingston,
daughter of Kathy and Eddie Roberts of Smackover, has been awarded the Southern Arkansas University Tech Merit scholarship. She plans to attend Southern Arkansas University Tech and major in business administration.
Bryce Lockhart, son of Kristi and Tony Lockhart of El Dorado, has been awarded the Southern Arkansas University Blue and Gold scholarship ($3,300 per semester). He is the Battlin’ Buckaroo football team quarterback and safety and is a point guard on the Buckaroo basketball team. He is a member of Future Farmers of America and the Gifted and Talented program. Lockhart plans to attend Southern Arkansas University and major in engineering. Noah Loggins, son of Kristin Loggins of Hayesville, Kansas, And Steven Loggins of Cleveland, California, is a member of the Smackover High School Band, the Spanish National Honor Society and the Literati. He served as a Boy Scouts of America senior patrol leader this year. He attends the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Loggins plans to attend a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then go to college to study graphic design. Emilee Laken Loomis,
daughter of Vicki and Earnie Loomis of Norphlet, is a member of the Art club and the Spanish club. She attends Calvary Trail Cowboy
Church. Loomis plans to attend South Arkansas Community College and major in their occupational therapy assistant program. Kristi McDonald,
daughter of Jessica Tarver of Smackover, and Josh McDonald of Calion, plans to attend South Arkansas Community College and major in nursing. Sharnes McGhee,
daughter of Fredia and Barry McGhee of Calion, has been awarded the Southern Arkansas University Blue and Gold scholarship ($3,300 per semester). She plays for the Lady Bucks basketball team, who won All-State this year. She is a member of the Gifted and Talented program, Future Farmers of America and Mu Alpha Theta. McGhee plans to attend Southern Arkansas University and major in occupational therapy.
Mark Miller, son of Amber and Brandon Miller of Smackover, has been awarded the Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship and a Southern Arkansas University Tech Merit scholarship. He is a member of Future Farmers of America and attends Liberty Methodist Church in Louann. Miller plans to attend Southern Arkansas University Tech and major in their E&I Technical program.
Haley Moffett, daughter of Lisa and Andy Ramsey of Smackover, is a member of the Lady Buck basketball team. She plans to attend South Arkansas Community College and major in pre-veterinarian studies and/or their occupational therapy assistant program. Jacob Muckelrath,
son of Jennifer and Joseph Muckelrath, has been awarded the Bulldog Scholarship ($60,0000; the Louisiana Tech University Forestry scholarship ($1,000); and the Outstanding Student scholarship ($3,500). He serves as president of the bass club and vice president of Literati and is a member of the National Honor Society, the French National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and Future Farmers of America. He attends First Baptist Church of Smackover. Muckelrath plans to attend Louisiana Tech University and major in forestry. Marlon O’Guinn Jr., son of Bernadette and Marlon O’Guinn Sr. of Norphlet, is a member of the concert marching band and the jazz band. He plans to attend Grambling State University.
Megan Osborn, daughter of Kristen and Rusty Osborn of El Dorado, has been awarded the Top 10 percent scholarship ($7,000). She is a competes in clogging and is a member of the National Honors Society, Literati, Mu Alpha Theta and the Science club. She has volunteered at Smackover and Norphlet school districts and worked as one of Santa’s Helpers this year. Osborn plans to attend Southern Arkansas University and major in pre-medicine. Jeffery Alex Parker,
son of Rebecca Gilley and Jeff Parker of McNeil, Arkansas, He plays as a shooting guard and small forward for the Battlin’ Buckaroos varsity basketball team. He is a member of the Agriculture club and the National Honor Society. He attends McNeil First Baptist Church. Parker plans to attend Southern Arkansas University and major in wildlife conservation. James Michael Pennington, son of Krystal and Chris Pennington of Smackover, is a member of the trap shooting team and Future Farmers of America. He plans to enter the workforce after graduation. Austin Pottorff plans
to attend college after graduation. Haley Reed, daughter of Cassie and Jason Reed of Smackover, is the cheerleading captain. She is a member of the National Honors Society, the Spanish National Honors Society and the Yearbook staff. She attends Mt. Holly church. Reed plans to attend South Arkansas Community College and major in physical therapy. Reagan Richardson,
daughter of Aprile and Ricky Richardson of Smackover, has been awarded the AAA Interscholastic Star scholarship ($1,000); the Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship; the AXA Achievement scholarship ($2,500); and the Debra McMaster Tournament scholarship ($500). She is a Wendy’s Heisman State Finalist and was the Smackover High School Homecoming Maid of Honor. She is a member of the state runner-up golf team and plays shortstop for the varsity Lady Bucks softball team. She serves as president of her senior class, president of Student Council and a Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddle leader. She is a member of Literati, the National Honor Society, the French National Honor Society, Anchor Club, the Gifted and Talented program and Mu Alpha Theta. She attends the First Baptist Church of Smackover and volunteers at nursing homes, HOPE Landing and Arkansas Childrens Hospital. Richardson plans to attend Arkansas State University and major in pre-medicine. Hunter Schibler, son of Faith Hays of Smackover and Josh Schibler of Magnolia, plans to attend South Arkansas Community College and major in welding. He is a varsity baseball and football player and is a member of the Spanish Club. He attends First Baptist Church in Smackover. Gabriella Slater,
daughter of Stacy and David Slater of Norphlet, plans to attend Henderson State University and major in biochemistry. She has received the Red and Grey Scholarship. She is the tennis captain and basketball player. She is a member of band, Bass Club, Mu Alpha Theta,
English National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and National Honor Society.
Courtney Smith, daughter of Sylvia and Lenwood Cole of Smackover, plans to attend SouthArk and major in nursing. She is a member of band and FFA. She sings in the choir, is an usher and Bread of Life member at her church.
Jackson Stepp is the son of Linda Smith of Noble, Oklahoma, Gregg Stepp of St. Petersburg, Florida, with guardian Brigitte Olson of Smackover. He enlisted in the United States Army on May 10, 2017. He is a member of the Explorers Program Johnson Police Department and FEMA Community Emergency Response Team.
Zakiyah Teasley, daughter of Porsha Teasley of Iowa and Fred Sims of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, plans to enlist in the military after graduation. She is a center and power forward position varsity basketball player and is a member of HOSA and takes care of animals.
Armoni Thompson, child of Theresa Timmons and Shannon Thompson of El Dorado, plans to enlist in the military after graduation.
Jace Vance, son of Lisa Vance and Dave Williams of Calion and Mark Vance of El Dorado, plans to attend LA Tech and major in teaching after graduation. He received the Bulldog Scholarship ($4,000) and plays percussion in the Senior high band and is a literati.
Christella Morgan Wells is the daughter of Jennifer McCarty of Arkansas City and Timothy Wells of Smackover with guardian Rebecca Gulley of Magnolia. She plans to attend SAU and major in agricultural science.
Da’Marous White, whose parents are from El Dorado, plans to attend Tyler Texas College and major in coaching. He is a football running back and received All-State and All-Conference awards. He attends Ebenezer Baptist Church.
George Williams, son of Belinda and George Williams of Smackover, plans to attend the University of Arkansas and major in pre-dentistry. He has received the Arkansas Academic Challenge ($4,500) and Razorback Bridge Scholarship ($3,500). He is a varsity football player as a slot receiver and safety corner and a varsity track student who runs 100m run, 200m run and pole volt. He is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Science Club, Spanish National Society and a Literati. He attends Shady Grove Baptist Church, where he plays the drums.
Crystal Willis, daughter of Shalina and Jimmy Willis of Stephens, plans to attend Southern Arkansas University and major in nursing and photography.
Price Woollen, son of Marietta and Joel Woollen of Norphlet, plans to attend La Tech and major in cyber engineering. He is a varsity track runner and is a member of FBLA and Science Club. He attends Norphlet United Pentecostal Church.