SMACKOVER HIGH SCHOOL

Presley Ainsworth, daughter of Amy Walthall of Smackover, AR & Brian Ainsworth of El Dorado, AR. She attends Smackover High School. Honors and awards include: Honor Graduate, Top 10%,Valedictorian All -State Cheerleader, she played Varsity Cheerleading Team, Varsity Softball (Catcher). She was a member of Literati, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Student Council President, Cheerleading, Softball. She attends Crossroads, Baptist Church and plans to attend Paul Mitchell the School/ Tulsa and study Cosmetology.

Ieashia Adaire, daughter of Betty Jones of El Dorado, AR & Willie Adaire of Stephens, AR. She attends Smackover, AR. She was on the Student Council and plans to attend Grambling and major in Nursing. Airabe Bautistz, daughter of Miranda Baugus of Smackover, AR. She attends Smackover High School , sings in the choir and plans to attend SouthArk and major in Criminal Justice.

Alexandra Bethany, daughter of Laura Cardin & Alexander (Crystal) Bethany of Smackover, AR. She attends Smackover High School. Honors & awards: Literati, she was a member of Choir, Library Assistant. She is a member of First Baptist Church, Penguin Project and plans to attend South Ark.

Phillip Bailey, son of Terri Lucy of El Dorado, AR & John Bailey of Stephens, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Clubs: Shooting Sports, and plans to attend South Arkansas University and major in Business.

Abby Brewer, daughter of Phyllis Lynn & Tommy Brewer of El Dorado, AR. She attends Smackover High School. Scholarship: UA Competitive Admission Scholarship ($15,000 per year). Honor Top 10% of class, Honors Graduate, All A’s Honor Roll. Sports: Basketball (PointGuard, Shooting Guard), Tennis-Varsity (district singles runner-up) all conference, Softball-Varsity (right, center field) All Conference, Shooting Sports-Varsity, Cheer-Varsity (2023 State Champions). Clubs: Campfire-El Dorado Club #33, Gifted & Talented, Student Council, Nation Honor Society, Spanish National Honor society, MuAlpa Theta, HOSA, literati, Student Athletic Trainer-Team Capt., Sr. Class Vice President. She attends First Baptist Church-Norplant, plans to attend University of Alabama and major in Kinesiology.,

Ka”Niya Buggs, daughter of Kayla Johnson & Lorenzo Buggs of El Dorado, AR. She attends Smackover High School. Honors: Grambling State university service Awards, She was a Band member as well as FBLA member. She volunteer at Boys & Girls Club. Plans to attend Grambling State University and major in Nursing.

Caden Boyken, son of Crystal & Tim Boyken of Smackover, AR. He attends Smackover High School. He ran Track and plans to enter the workforce.

Cerenity Brant, daughter of Heather & Jarret Brant of El Dorado, AR. She attends Smackover High School. She was a member of Table Top Club, Peewee Water-girl and plans to enter the workforce.

Regan Barton, son of Allison & Josh Barton of El Dorado, AR. He attends Smackover High School, and plans to enter the workforce.

Trenton Campbell, son of Val & Dillon Campbell of Smackover, AR. He attends Smackover High School and plans to enter workforce.

Chancie Chandler, daughter of Charles Chandler of El Dorado, AR. She attends Smackover High School. Honors & awards: Top 10%, Honor Graduate, she was a member of Student Council, NHS. She plans to attend South Ark and major in Nursing.

Dalton Detraz, son of Natalie & Chris Detraz of El Dorado, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Honors & awards are: member of MuAlpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society. He played Basketball, attends El Dorado First Assembly, Faith Southern Methodist, (couched CYBL at First Baptist Church of Norphlet Plans to enter Workforce

Jay Ray Davis, son of Anna & Johnny Davis of Mt. Holly. Plans to enter the workforce.

Boone Dearman, son of Jeni & Jeremy Dearman of Smackover, AR. He attends Smackover High School. He played Football (Defensive end, Offensive tackle. Plans to enter the workforce.

Trace Anthony Davis, son of Samantha & Anthony Davis of Smackover, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Honors & awards: All Conference in Football. He played Varsity Baseball (1st base), Varsity Football (tight end/line backer), All Conference Baseball and All State Baseball. He was a member of Literati, attends Crossroads Church. Plans to enter the workforce.

Mykel Fields, son of Kelly & Mike Fields of El Dorado, AR. He attends Smackover High School. He played Varsity Basketball, Jr. Elks and plans to attend HSU and major in Business.

Richard Fowler son of Richard Fowler of El Dorado, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Honors & awards: Spanish Honor, Literati. Plans to enter the workforce.

Jeb Gatweood, grandson to Sara Lyn & Earl Ontis of Smackover, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Honors & awards: Honor Roll, Prom King, Special Olympics. He attends 1st Baptist Church, South AR Arts Center, Play elevate youth group. Plans to attend: Holy Angel Residential Learning & Development Center.

Gretchen Goodwin, daughter of Kelly & Damon Goodwin of Norphlet, AR. She attends Smackover High School. Scholarships: A-State Enrichment ($12,000), AR Academic Challenge ($4,500). She was an Honor Graduate, Top 10 of graduating class. Sports with position and achievements: Varsity Cheer-All State Cheerleader, All-American Cheerleader, 3A Varsity State Cheer Champion, Varsity Softball (right fielder), Varsity Golf, Varsity Basketball, (forward position), All Area 2nd Team. Clubs: Senior Class Historian, HOSA Reporter, Student Council, Nation Honor Society, English National Honor Society, MuAlpha Theta, Student Athletic Trainer, Campfire group #33. She Norphlet First Baptist Church, Camp#33 and plans to attend Arkansas State University and major in Radiologic Sciences.

Isaiah Gatson, son of Renae & Joko Gatson of Smackover. He attends Smackover High School, he played Basketball and plans to enter the workforce.

Cheridan Gafford, daughter of Cheree & Eric Rucks of E Dorado, AR, She attends Smackover High School. Honors & awards: Spanish Honors Society, National Honor Society, MuAlpha Theta, National Society of High School Scholars, Literati. Sports with position and achievements: Sr. High cheerleader, Band-Clarinet, Color Guard, Flag-line. Clubs: FBLA, HOSA, Student Council, Spanish Club. She attend My Fathers House of El Dorado, AR., plans to attend Souther University of Baton Rouge and major in Nursing.

Tyler Gorman, son of Michelle Galbraith of El Dorado, AR. & Aaron Gorman of Smackover, AR. He attends Smackover High School and attends Faith Southern Methodist Church, and plans to enter the workforce.

Brennan Holland, son of Alana Alexander (Chase) of Camden, AR. & Jason Holland (Meagan) of Smackoer, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Clubs: FBLA (Secretary) Skills USA, Student Council. Attend Cornerstone (Camden) and plans to attend South Arkansas College and major in Practical Nursing.

Kylah Hall, daughter of LaTika Burns of Smackover, AR. & Ti Hall of El Dorado, AR. She attends Smackover High School. Honor: Honors graduate with a 3.722 GPA. Sports: Smackover Varsity Cheer 2023-3A All Girl State Champion, Track and Field Shot Put and Discuss thrower. Clubs: FBLA-Vice President, Class of 2024 Historian, 2023 Girls State Delegate, HOSA Treasurer, Athletic Training Student Aid, member of National Honors Society, Kiterati, MuAlpha Theta, Spanish National Honors Society, Campfire Club #33. Plans to attend Gramvling State University and major in Kinesiology.

Autumn Howard, is the daughter of Raven & Keith Howard Sr. of Smackover, AR. She attends Smackover High School. She plans to attend South Ark College amd major in Nursing.

Moses Holmes, son of Kathryn Holmes of Bloomington, MN & Bobby Holmes of Minneapolis, MN. He attend Smackover High School. Honor and awards: Honor Graduate. Clubs: Spanish National Honor Society, Literati, Student Council, Spanish Club, GT. He attends Immanuel Baptist Church Youth Program and plans to attend Grambling State University and major in Accounting.

Ja’layce Hamilton, daughter of Tiffany Hamilton of El Dorado, AR & Johnathan Holmes of El Dorado, AR. She attends Smackover High School. Sports: Cheer, Clubs: FBLA, Student Council, CNA Program. She attends Abundant Liberty Ministries and plans to attend Southern University and major in Physical Therapy.

Kenneth Jordan, son of Tammy & Micheal Tyler of Camden, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Honors: MuAlpha Theta, Literati, NHS. He played Varsity Football and Track. He was a Volunteer Firefighter attends Calvary Baptist Church. He plans to enroll in a Lineman apprenticeship program at ASUN.

Kaleigh Jerry, daughter of Stacy & Chuck Jerry of Smackover, AR. She attends Smackover High School. Scholarships: LA Tech.- President Choice Scholarship & Bulldog Scholarship, Choice ($59,000), Counselor Award ($1,000). Honors & Awards: Top 10%, Honor Graduate. Sports: 3A Cheer State Champion, Varsity Cheerleader, All American Cheerleader, All State Cheerleader. Clubs: HOSA-President, Student Council, National Honor Society, MuAlpha Theta, Spanish National Honor Society, English National Honor Society. She attends Smackover First Baptist Church and plans to attend LA Tech University and major in Nursing.

Cheyenne Kiotz, daughter of Tonya & Lewis Kiotz of Smackover, AR. She attend Smackover High School. Clubs: FFA, Spanish Club. Attends Maple Avenue Baptist Church and plans to attend Southern Arkansas University and major in Culinary, Business.

Jade Lewis, daughter of Emily Kemp of Calion, AR. Attends Smackover High School and plans to enter the workforce.

Christopher Lawrence, son of Krystalle Lawrence of Magnolia, AR & Matt Lawrence of El Dorado, AR. He attends Smackover High School and plans to enter the workforce.

Braxton Leopard, son of Angie Jenkins of Calion, AR. He attends Smackover High School and plans to enter the workforce.

Cole McNeely, son of Mary & Chad McNeely of Smackover, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Honors & awards: Out doors Scholarship ($3,500), Academic Recognition Scholarship ($4,500) Out of State Scholarship (in state tuition rates) He played Baseball (catcher) and plans to attend University of Monticello and major in Business Management.

Jana Mills, daughter of Sandra & Randy Mills of Louann, AR. She attends Smackover High School. Scholarship: AR Presidential Scholarship ($3,800). Honors: honor Graduate. Clubs: Band (Drum Major), Extreme Youth, National Honors Society, MuAlpha Theta, Literati. She attends First Apostolic Church in Smackover, AR, and plans to attend South Ark College and major in Nursing (RN).

Joshua Maroney son of Brandy & Joshua Maroney of Smackover, AR. Honors: Bulldog Scholarship ($55,000), Counselors Choice (250). He was a member of Honor Society, Choir, FBLA and plans to attend Lousiana Tech and major in Nursing.

Tanner Mitchell, son of Stephanie Mitchell of Smackover, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Honors: Honor Graduate, Top 10%. He played Football (Quarterback) All State, Baseball (Short-stop). Clubs: MuAlpha Theta, Literati. He attends Smackover First United Methodist and plans to attend South Arkansas College and major in Education.

Cameron Milkowski, son of Judy Kemp of Louann, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Clubs: National Honor Society, Table Top Club, Literati, English National Honor Society. Plans to enter the workforce.

Colin Miller, son of Angela Reynolds of Junction City & Keith Miller of Smackover, AR. Guardian: Keith Miller. He attends Smackover High School. Scholarships; Henderson State, Centurion Scholarship ($4,500). Honors: National Honors Society, Top 4th. He plans to attend SAU and major in Finance.

Avery Neal, son of Heather & Rob Neal of Smackover, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Honor: Bulldog Scholarship, Sports: Golf & Trap Shooting. Clubs: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, English Honor Society, Math Honor Society, FBLA, HOSA. He attends First Baptist Church of Smackover and plans to attend LA Tech University and major in Communications.

Jasmine Nelson, daughter of Kizzie & Jerry Nelson of El Dorado, AR. She attends Smackover High School. She played Basketball (Center), Track (thrower), plans to attend South Ark and major in BSN.

Cheyanne Beebe-Plunkett, daughter of Amanda (James) Beebe of Smackover, AR. & Robert (The late Lizzie Plunkett) of El Dorado, AR. She attends Smackover High School. Honors: Academic Scholarship. Sports: Tennis 2nd place Girls doubles in State. Clubs: Band & FBLA. Plans to attend UCA and major in Film.

Evan Phillips, son of Candy & Rodney Phillips of Smackover, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Scholarships: Ouachita Baptist University-Collegiate School ($48,000/4yr.) Honors: National Honor Society, MuAlpha Theta, Spanish National Honor Society, Literati, National Honor Society fo High School Student, Honor Roll, Merit List, Perfect Attendance. Sports: Varsity Men’s Single District Runner-Up-Tennis, Men’s Cross ‘country-All Conference, Varsity Men’s Golf, Varsity Men’s TrackCompetes in 800m, 4x800m relay, 1600m, 3200m, Currently in season. Clubs: Student Council-Secretary, Student Class Officer-Secretary, Fire Marshal, Boys State Delegate, Member of Smackover Shooting Sports, FBLA & HOSA. He attends First Baptist Church of Smackover, Eagle Scout, Troop 120 of DeSoto Area Council. Plans to attend Ouachita Baptist University and major in Secondary Education w/emphasis in Social Studies & minor in Kinesiology.

Wyatt Parker, son of Jody & Steve Parker of Smackover, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Honors & award: Literati, National Honor Society, MuAlpha Theta. Sports: Varsity Football (wide receiver), Varsity Baseball (pitcher, center-field). He is a member of Crossroads and plans to attend SAU Tech and major in Education.

Deray Richard, son of Kelly Kelly-Thomas of El Dorado, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Sports with position: Football (Wide-Receiver) Basketball, Shooting Guard. Clubs: Mentor at Boys and Girls Club. Plans to enter of the workforce.

Trazure Shutes, daughter of Regina Shutes of Smackover & Tracy Shutes of Norphlet, AR. She attends Smackover High School. Sport: Smackover High School Senior High Cheerleading, she was a member of Student Council, HOSA, Spanish National Honor Society, Skills USA. She attends Good Home Baptist Church-Camden, AR and plans to attend Southern Arkansas University and major in Nursing.

Nicholas Schafer, grandson of Sandra & James Wright of El Dorado, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Sports: Drum line Captain, Percussion Section Lead. He was a member of FBLA, Parliamentarian, Senior Class President, Youth Extreme-President. Plans to attend Jackson State University and major in Music Education.

Nicholas Saulsbury, son of Aaron Epps of Calion, AR. Guardian: Ashley & Tara Epps of Calion, AR. He attend Smackover High School. He played Varsity Football, Safety, Varsity Track, Pole Vault. Plans to enter the workforce.

Jerryn Tate son of Alice Tate of Camden, AR, Guardian: Carla McElroy of Camden, AR. He attends Smackover High School, as well as he played Varsity Football. Clubs: FBLA, FCCL, President-Year Book. Church affiliation/ community activities: Army National Guard, plans to attend Henderson State University and major in Aviation, plans to enlist in the Arkansas Army National Guard.

Draven Tatum, son of Jessica & Matt Jones of El Dorado, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Plans to attend SAU Tech and major in Welding. Bryce Terry, son of Amanda Roark of Smackover, AR. & Wes Jerry og White Hall, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Scholarship: South Ark Student Ambassador Scholarship. He played Basketball attends church at Smackover First United Methodist Church, and plans to attend South Ark and major in Business.

Ethan Telano, son of Adryan (William) Stone of Smackover, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Honors & awards: Hendrix Academic Scholarship ($18,000) & Tuition Advantage Award ($10,452), Graduating with honors Mu Alha Theta. Plan to attend Hendrix and major in Nursing.

Dylan Valdez, son of Kandi Valdez of Smackover, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Honors: Blood Drive, he played Football (Center, defensive end), Baseball (left field, third base). He was a member of FFA and plans to enlist in the U.S. Marines.

Ba’Niya Welch, daughter of Shronda & Bobby Welch of Smackover, AR. She attends Smackover High School. Sports: Basketball (Guard),Cheer, Track, 20223-2024 State Champion. Clubs: MuAlpha Theta, National Honor Society, Literati. Plans to attend Prairie View A& M University and major in Nursing.

JaQuvieon Welch, son of Christin Welch of El Dorado, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Honors: Spanish National Honor Society, CTE. Sport: Football (lineman). Plans to attend UCA and major in Film.

Damiah Wilkins, daughter of Lacey Nelson of Smackover, AR & Gary Wilkins. She attends Smackover High School. Community activities: Volunteer at Boys & Girls Club in Smackover, AR. Plans to enter the workforce.

Britton Warren, son of Jana & Dewayne Warren of El Dorado, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Honors: Literati, he made All Conference Baseball. He Jairon Washington, son of Brittany Hicks og El Dorado, AR. He attends Smackover High School. Honors: English National Honor Society. He attends Belauh Grove Baptist Church. Plans to attend South Ark and major in Business.

Taylor Elaine Warthan, daughter o Cassandra & Blake Bryant of Norphlet, AR. She attend Smackover High School. Sport: Varsity Volleyball, she was a member of Student Council, NHS, NHHS, SNHS, Literati, Mu Alpha Theta. She attends Smackover First Baptist Church, and plans to attend South Arkansas College and major in LPN.