oo i ye RACE a AS ae > > Ruiapo , 6250 Skipper Road Macon, GA.31216 (478)779-3100 Cue Snail Green Piaer Living @@m~, Green _ - Greenis our schoo! color aiid we wear it proudly. Our wish for this sixth year is that as Hurricanes, we will examine and improve the ways we treat our natural resources: energy, land, and fellow humans. conserve consumeless carpool unplug use Solar energy ; Table of Contents Student Life 4-29 Sports 30-57 Organizations 58-79 Faculty 80-89 Freshmen Academy 90-103 Underclassmen 104-123 Honors 124-127 Seniors 128-185 Advertising 186-197 Closing 197-200 Global Review 201-216 = Ss = \D s 4 a] s i 2 r= = = S = : New Global Emphasis Inte nat on I tudi ar internation Tudlie S Ae ned nrenaret re |eader researched/designed by Jennifer Bilow any other school. Mr any direction they want to go n January, we had the most wonderful privilege to welcome a group of Ugandan students. There were 3 boys, Elijah. Moses, and Joseph, who spent a week with us, and 4 girls alona with their school headmaster, Ssemutono Stephen. They got to experience for the first time things we take for granted:things from touching a basketball , to seeing an airplane and firing a rifle with the JROTC at Northeast. In America, we are used to technology for research and review in all classes. F have at least 7 computers per classroom and two portable labs . in Uganda these students have 600 students and only 5 computers.in their entire school. Teachers teach with their hands and a chalk board. Having met these students, we should remember how most of the people on our planet have so little and yet are so gratefu The next time you complain about school, or basketball practice, or even a Friday night stuck at home with the family -remember how fortunate we are J BY: Melissa Miller rs! Gas Prices Got You Down The cost of gasoline has risen significantly in recent years. Higher gas prices have lowered employment, income, and spending. Most everyone has been affected by the high prices in some sort of v y. Mar families have had to limit their driving and spending fe ople are also losing their jobs, because of the poor economy due to high price Schools all across the country are being affected tremendously by the high gas prices also. Teacher's are being laid off just to save money Some schools have considered making shorter bus routes, but since districts have little flexibility field trips and sports teams that take buses on the road are becoming the targets. Schools districts are also hae to cut back on heating and air conditioning. Prices for food are also rising, meaning that school lunches are going up. These are just a few of the things occurring due to high gas prices. Most studies show that the cost of high gas prices is due to the cost of crude oil followed by the cost of refining. Ethanol is one source that is being used to help lower the amount of oil consumed while providing cleaner-burning fuel. Ethanol is an alcohol-based fuel made by fermenting and distilling crops that have been broken down into simple sugars. In the United States, ethanol is generally made from corn. thanol is 10% of our gasoline we use today. In flex-fuel vehicles, an alternative fuel E85 can be used. E85 is a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. If gas prices remain high, then ethanol will be pushed to be used as an alternative fuel. Crude prices have been falling because of declining gasoline usage. That decline was reflected in a government report showing that Americans drove 12.2 billion fewer miles in June of 2008 compared to a year ago. If Americans continue to drive less, then gas prices will continue to reduce and we can save money and help make a difference. burquauuiay Aq apew jany paseq-joyooje ue and distilling crops that have been broken down into simple sugars a ne c thom Photo 2: Brian Moore and Trey Simpson drink plenty of water and eat a banana before al 155 Country events Photo 3: Cory Combs and Jacob Potts say oranges are their favorite fruit Photo 5: Lilith Logan and Shauna Dauber are friends w different eating habits Lilith is a vegetarian and Shauna is a carnivore egetarian or Carnivore? You may be a carnivore or a vegetarian, a sugar freak, or even a meal skipper. But what and how you feed yourself will affect your health for the rest of your life. There is a small percentage of RHS students who choose to go vegetarian . Most do so because of health reasons and some consider eating meat just plain wrong. Meats and animal products can contain growth horomones, sodium nitrites and nitrates, and antibiotics Then there are the carnivores. They want meat every time they sit down to a meal; it may be a small amount of pepperoni on a pizza at lunch or a Triple Stacker from Wendy's The snacking population at Rutland is in the majority. Many skip breakfast at home and wind up eating from the snack machines in the hallway. Others bring high sugar candy, fattening doughnuts, and honey buns to start their day. Later, the sugar buzz is gone and they need another pick up from cookies at lunch or a bag of gummy worms stashed in their bookbag. These bad habits are hard to break ana hard on your body too. Well, here's some good health suggestions to help cure those hunger pains. Try water, and lots of it! Many times you feel hungry, but you're really just thirsty. An apple in the morning will help curb hunger and help keep your weight down. For you vegetarians out there, get your protein from fish or nuts. Carnivores, balancing things out with fruits and vegetables in your diet. Try fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers. .. Think about small ways to improve your diet. Your body will thank you for it! a salt usedas a meat preservative odium Nitrite ? UG Sodium Nitrate- a salt used as a fertilizer and an oxidizing agent and in curing meat Westside Story urge in oevere Weather Delivers Aothers Day Tornado The year 2008 was a record year for extreme weather events in our nation. This included a record number of the following: tornadoes, floods, fires. and hurricanes. On June 20 and 21, there were over 6,000 lightning strikes in California, resulting in several thousand blazes over a period of several months. Extremely dry conditions caused the loss of thousands of acres of forests, wildlife, and expensive homes. Severe breathing problems came from the smoke-laden air. Local Link: RHS Coach Johnson (Left) holds a lightning detector which helps determine if lightning is striking too close to a field when a game is being played. Midwest flooding caused several major rivers to overrun tremendous areas. The flooding caused loss of lives and property in over a dozen states during the 2008 year. And here in Macon we lived through the infamous Mothers Day tornado, which touched down early that unday morning, causing millions in damage to portions Bibb County. This storm affected many Rutland and 'Estside High school students. Homes were rendered livable, and vehicle and proper was high. Thankfully, not life was lost. lue tarps covered gapping holes in roofs and walls. nisted tree stumps separated from tree tops dotted ne landscap. The sounds of chain saws filled the air r many weeks. Westside High was damaged badly, so it was decided at Rutland would open our doors to the much larger ISHS student body so that they could finish out the school year. Teachers and students from both Rutland Mother's Day Tornado by the Numbers: and Westside attended on an every-other-day 100- # of Bibb homes completely destroyed by schedule. Students had to complete EOCT and AP prepunee , . finals. Getting all the grades in was a challenge, but it 100- homes suffering major damage ; i 50- #of local streets impassable on Monday worked out well due to good planning and cooperation. following Sunday tornado Students from both schools graduated on time and 450 -#of tons of debris moved by city workers in less than a week 14,700 # of meals delivered by Red Cross Unknown- Number of meals delivered by many Local Link: Jessica Stokes (2nd from left) is shown local churches above the devastation her family experienced from the $100,000 amount of overtime paid to Macon Mother's Day Tornado. Police Depart. Westside was repaired over the summer mofiths. educe, Reuse, Recycle "sf It's Really,Really Easy! - Almost everywhere you look these days there seems to be a reminder to "Go Green". The all important chant to remember when going green is: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! Many common goods around your house are easy to recycle.. Every other week, paper, plastics and metal items are picked up by a truck designed for this purpose Newspapers and mailers, anything with a triangular recycle symbol, and glass and cans can fill up to over flowing the recycling container from a typical Bibb County household. . According to a survey given to RHS students , over 90% of everyone surveyed thought that recycling was important. But when asked if they recycled, over 50% admitted that they did not. . Another way we can help reduce is by simply using less. New technologies have helped us reduce. Low flow toilets, which use a lot less water than our normal toilets, and halogen light bulbs, which shine brighter than regular bulbs and use less electricity are great examples of things you can use to help reduce. At Rutland this year, a way we are reducing is through the new electrical hand driers in the restrooms. It replaces the thousands of paper towels that we use which helps cut back on garbage. The third and final way that we can help is by reusing. Instead of throwing away certain items, try to find other uses for them or use them again and again. Rechargeable batteries are one of the best items out there that can help us cut back on hazardous waste. They canbe reused numerous times and when they can't be charged anymore, you can recycle them. Recent changes in Board of Education policy have required schools to use less energy in heating and cooling classrooms. Workers came during December and removed half of the lightbulbs in hallways to cut energy costs. And the vacant trailers on our campus are being removed to other sites for use. These changes onall Bibb County school campuses will result in major savings in money and energy. Om) % = me bs] aie = A>) 2 BS) e % o fs & [es o & 2 x = > ct) i. E s i s P 3 s % bas) = 3 Ss S A S E "See er oncerned? Bohs n ith Ait OW WILN Aut low more people iS aisoraer than you think. Currently 150 American children, and almost 1 every 94 boys, is diagnosed with Autism. Autism t ates have had a vorthos nact ame and mar iia ial Sy in over the past Tew years ana many people wonaer, For many years, it has been generally accepted that Autism 5 Caused by abnormalities in the b , but what if we missa thina? lhat ifs = aseik ee: J: something What if it was something different? Recently, studies have shown that exposure to heavy metals in our environment may cause this disorder. Many other health issues including Cancer, Asthma, and ADD/ADHD are also believed to be caused by 0 by things in our environment. Concerned? Jaily alaanosea it jJFU! PUP 2 Dui yad ee YIM Aye joys every minu one nas made me a vetter person and |m sure m pare nts would $ r Rubin becomes overwhelmed with his cluttered work area. A disorganized desk is one of many obstacles those with ADHD deal with daily Photo 4, Emily Dodds,11th is the Co-Captain of the Rutland Color Guard. She says, | sometimes struggle to deal with my asthma on me back Photo 5: Kathi Jackson PEC), is a Breast ( survivor. She found out about her cancer ata routine mammogram ana received 33 radiation treatments. She continues check-ups every six months for the next five years. She says, Cancer made a very big impact on my life and | would be upset if | found out that the environment played apart init a tendency to focus on certain objects, or emotional detachment ti- A developmental disorder characterized by severe deficits in social interaction and communication and by abnormal behavior patterns, such as the repetition of specific movements, Photo 1: Stewart Rowell 10th, says, "| never knew now many chemic als were in hair dye. |'m amazed becase can't pronounce half of the inaredients! Photo 2: Sarah Collins, 11th say5, '| love going to Bath and Body Works because | love the variety of products they have and the fact that they never test their products on animals Photo 3: Yesenia Magana, 11th, says "l always have my make-up with me just in case | may need it. Photo 4: Breyahna English, 11th, applies her Burt's Bees lip gloss between every class reen Cosmetics y Feeling clean and smelling good are of great importance to Kutland teens. But have you ever thought that great clean feeling could be harmful to your health? Many cosmetics, soaps, and shampoos that we use contain chemicals called phthalates. These chemicals can cause liver, kidney, and even lung damage! We're always trying to protect our bodies from bacteria by using antibacterial soaps. Did you know a compound in antibacterial soaps, such as hand sanitizer, can cause just as much damage to our bodies as the germs we're trying to fight? Well it's true! The compound can disrupt the thyroid hormone function and lead to early puberty. Carcinogenic...do you know what it means? Chemicals that are carcinogenic cause the big C word. . .Cancer! These carcinogenic chemicals are in everything from make-up to lotions. Coal-tar chemicals have been tested on animals and are found to be carcinogenic. These chemicals are in the dark color hair dyes we use to dye our hair and the dandruff shampoos we use to treat dandruff. So here's the bad news, almost every product we use contain chemicals that are harmful to our health. But here's the good news! There are products that are safe for you and our planet. Revert Eco. is an earth friendly perfume sold at Rue 21. It smells great while remitiding you to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Burt's Bees products do not contain any chemicals that are harmful to your health. The ingredients are all natural! Green Tip: eee Phthalates- man-made chemicals that can cause damage to the bo oa Triclosan- ana antibacterial ingredient found in soap that can lead to early puberty y Photo 1: Chris Hawkins says he wears this Think Green shirt to promote awareness of the world around us and how we affect it Photo 2: Brittany Mixon spends her money on repurposed or preowned items. Her favorite recent buy was this cute pair of shoes from a yardsale for only a dollar Photo 3: Samantha Chubbuck wears a World Wildlife Federation T Shirt. This brand sends a portion of the sales to protect endangered creatures. Photo 4: Whitney Davis shows off her reusable tote bag. Photo 5: Ashlind Koskula and Jennifer Odom shop at Goodwill because "it's cheaper than other places" and it makes their look unique. Fashion, especially among high school students, is one of the most creative ways to express yourself. However, your sense of style not only affects how others see you and how you see yourself; But it also greatly and (in most cases ) negatively affects the world we live in. It's really not hard to stay fashionable while being eco-friendly. Buying vintage and used clothing from yardsales and thrift stores gives you a unique look, while reducing the use of landfills. Buy clothes made with organic materials such as hemp, linen, organic wool , organic cotton, and bamboo; These materials are better for the environment because they're grown without the use of unhealthy pesticides and insecticides. They also help preserve land and soil. Look for clothes that are colored using natural dyes that are much healthier for you; the production of unnatural dyes can produce toxic pollution. These are just a few ways to decrease your daily impact. More and more designers and stores are doing their part to go green ; making it easier for people to find eco- friendly fashions. From big designers, like Marc Jacobs, to stores like Pacsun, Gap, and American Apparel, you're sure to find something to fit your own unique sense of green style. Green Tip: ' . et: Organic- without the use of drugs, hormones, or synthetic chemicals Oo 4 ompassion Actions Speak louder than words +p + aS reduced tood 0 seconas som 5 Tank with ebnano 5 that aepena > ethanol we dor ELNanol WE at We can help by even the smallest things we do in life: like bringing can foods to food drives or helping out at a Soup Kitchen. "Operation Christmas Child" is something that the FEA has gotten involved in 0.C.C. takes in shoe boxes fi other small items .Then the shoe bo third world countries Ti 4 | - A . + . This all leads to just one question J 1 What have you done to show compassion lately? > in need or ais O { yt hers nown t Be tion of kindne A FAC brid- Something of mixed origin or compositio Davis doesn't usually like iced coffee but McDonald's zelnut Ice-Coffee has her spending a w bucks for alot tT taste arare quiet moment with ner cur of java Photo 5: Many students enjoy the delicous taste of Starbucks, but dislike the nign price taaq *reen Catteine After an entire Summer of sleeping in until noon, high school students struggle adjusting to their "Back to School schedules. One habit that teens pick up is gulping down coffee first thing in the morning. Coffee is a caffeine-based stimulant that restores, strengthens, awakens, and invigorates. Most people are not aware that there are a few simple ways to turn your coffee drinking routine into a "Green" routine. An obvious choice would be purchasing organic coffee beans- which are not only good for the Earth but also better for your halth. Unlike most coffee beans, organic coffee is grown without harmful pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. Another eco-friendly solution is shade-grown coffee, which is cultivated under a tree canopy opposed to cutting down large amounts of trees and destroying natural habitats along with them. You can also stay green by choosing filters made with unblached papers, reusable cotton/hemp, or gold. It doesn't take much to help out your planet, just simply alter your daily routines. You don't have to spend tons of money ona to cut down and clear away trees or forests Hybrid or sponsor a kid in Africa with a monthly fee. You caf help prevent deforestation every morning while reading the paper and drinking "Green Caffeine." dusting. D.0.E. a5 a custodian for 13 years. One Mean, Green, Cleaning Machine Ms. Beverly Harris Awarded Custodian of the Year for Bibb County Schools Ly. straight. -Michael Robinson if - "Ms. Harris keeps our school s : ; 50 clean. She cares about the "She is a really nice person. =s Ze i \w students and helps keep us -India Hodges ag eX . ; out of trouble. -Josh Crowell "She calls everybody baby. . -Candace Molton 77 . lh "Ms. Harris is cool and funny." Chris Hearn "Ms. Harris has been there for me in times of need, she is a person who is true to ' | "Ms. Harris is nice because herself." , i she warns us before we get in -Ronda Clark, fellow employee is trouble." : . -Alphonzo Leary "Ms. Harris does not have a lazy bone in J her body." ___. "| think Ms. Harris is cool and -Mrs. Barfield Arriving at Rutland in'03, Ms. Harris cleaned fresh red mud tracked she has a great personality." in by workmen's boots and fingerprints from newly installed windows. Jesse McClure "How ya durin?" ' She dared anyone mark her mirror-like shine on the tile floors. She's just -Chris Hawkins Lam so impressed with Ms. Harris keeping Rutland "She's like a second mom." extremely clean and neat. She -Vicky Covington 6:00 and opens the school., stands at the front door and encourages shows a great amount of pride that way- from the floors to the ceiling and everything in between. Ms. Harris works a split shift" usually. She arrives each morning at and Whittney Davis students to get into dress code, and then continues her duties. She which strengthens my pride leaves around 10:30, and returns to work at 2:00, staying until 9:00 for our school. She works very "I love working for Ms. Harris. She's great. making certain halls,restrooms,and classrooms have been made ready hard and deserves the best. She tells me when acme outside and for the next school day. I've noticed her genuine geresucal When asked why she chose this line of work, she said, "To be honest | eee she is going to take care of her "She's a great custodian. Our schoolis 4 Supervisor the next year. During my 13 years | have opened three new babies. " always clean. schools, met many people, and made many friends. So many kids really -Mrs. Thompson Ahnikha McMiller appreciate me for me; down to earth and always willing to help them. | Assistant Principal tell them "I love you "because so few of them really hear that, | greet ' them in the morning, and | do my best to make sure the children come to a clean environment daily. "Bottom Line-l love my job, and it's because of the children -Ms. Bevery Harris 1/14/2009 think it chose me. | came to the system as a regular worker and | became SURRBIBIPP ILRI omecoming OO September 29-October 3 Homecoming only comes once a year. It is a time of school spirit and competition. This year's Homecoming Week consisted of Twin Day Monday, Tacky Day Tuesday, Retro Day Wednesday, Celebrity Day Thursday, and of course, Spirit Day Friday. Like every other Homecoming, there is the traditional Spirit Stick Competition between the classes. This year to win the Spirit Stick, there was a combination of the highest percentage of students who participated in the dress-up day, the class who brought the most canned goods, decorated homeroom doors, and hall decorations. The extremely spirited Senior Class of 2009 prevailed and showed the most school pride. The Spirit Stick was presented to the Seniors at Rutlands first ever Homecoming Bash where the winners of each dress-up day and the famous Sexy Legs Contest were announced. Pictured: Clockwise: Brittany Tucker, Tiffany Sams, Haleigh Lyles, Breigh Findlay, Jessica Hill, Marlesa Bell, Casey Oliver, Brooke Chester, Carlos Pitts, Sydney Banks, Ashley Crute, Ellie Barbee, Austin Torrey, Brooke Collins, Logan Nipper, Tiffany Sanders, Malcolm Jones, Ashley Crute, Chelsea Tucker, Marylizza Mofford, Dion Pinkney, Sam Viator, Justin King, Kawanna Sallette, Jasmine Flowers, Shannon Pinnell, Kristyn Archer, Antwone Grayer. Runner up, Senior class Rep. Brittany Hughes _ and hermom. _.* \aae Jamal Hickey and Logan Nipper 2008Homecoming mehtnen Ba Sf ud 4 vex / . or) re Tk \\} Yu 3 Ae: \) Say 54d, Runner up Senior class y Fepresentative, Chris Evans. ; Gigat grand pag@pts make theltWay an vier Sullivan : nce of t Rutland Highchool down the field inttace of the prinaes TaylrBledsoe, Tynesha Stanley Senior Representatjve _ Runner up Senior l Terrell Smith. | alumni Kept the crowa entertained during aown moments Christopher Booze st arough tackle and was assisted off the field and into an ambulance by paramedics. His injury was a painfully dislocated hip. During halftime, ROTC and Band members participated in the homecoming court presentation. iners-up, Tyler Sullivan and Taylor Bledsoe were announced. Bledsoe listened to the r cell phone from her hospital bed. During homecoming week, Taylor was diagnosed 165 disease. Even Pathe all of homecoming week, it is an event | will never sai Sitting in my hospital gown and my toy tiara, | listened for Mr. Kubin's announcements of the winner's was crowned by '08 Queen oan Jones, and ne. Hickey was pre sented his crown.* The crowd celebrated, the cameras flashed, and players rar back onto the field for the second half *"Green Factor" Homecoming candidate selection changed with the elimination of ballots, and students Above a brutal tackle of an voted on the RHS web site to be "ore green". Regrettably, fewer than 300 students cast vot Eaales Landing player i with the nes method, saying that online ballot required too wah et nformation Below, our offense prepares J ew Atheletic Direction Major changes take some adjustment sin, 9, Mo ws eo eae a} ie! Spring of (08 brought a fresh face to head Rutlands athletic department. Coach George Collins, along with six other coaches from Houston County High, is our third Athletic Director in six years. One great idea Collins introduced is the season ticket. Purchased by students for $50.00, it allows attendance to all home sporting events from fall football to spring soccer. Our new coaches appeared on the Rutland scene about the time our nation's economy began its big downturn. When asked how he expected the economic troubles and high gas prices would affect the fall season sport events, Coach Stewart commented that he had not heard of any restrictions on bus usage. "Players are going to need more room after the game. They need to stretch out on the bus to prevent cramping. We need to have the right amount of room and number of buses," he said. Coach Tony Jones, new football and men's head soccer coach expressed another need- greater support from fellow Rutland students at games. "More student fans at games and more pep in the crowd" is what he feels will increase the quality of athletic performance. Coach Doug Johnson commented that being at Rutland reminded him of his early years at Houston County High School 15 years ago. Johnson predicted a similiar steady climb in improvement in Rutland's athletic success. We look forward to the new leadership in our athletic department. Stability has been an issue in the past, and the transplant of these "HoCo coaches will hopefully be the answer to this need. cS 3 2008-2009 SEASON PASS otudents admire qualities in new coaching staff Seth Sutton said his favorite coach is Chip Stuart cause "he can throw a football through a carwash and come out the other side dry Maurice Davison said his favorite coach is Doug Johnson because "He always pushed me to do my pest Preston Sanford said his favorite coach is Bubba Williams because "| can see myself in his shoes in ten years" Coach Ron Christian was rewarded "BIBB COUNTY COACH OF THE YEAR" award for the 2007-2008 school year. Coach Christian teaches Health/P.E. and coaches basketball, football and track. He has been working at Rutland since 2005 and his wife Veronica Christian also teaches at Rutland. During the 2007-2008 basketball season coach Christian took his boys team to the second round of playoffs. "Green to Rutland, new coaching staff shows promise Bubba Williams Doug Johnson Tony Jones Chad Averett Chip Stewart Green - New ebuilding SCOREBOARD Southwest 0-7 Peach County 6 - 26 Mary Persons 6 Jackson Woodland Eagle Landings Woodward Academy Spalding 18-19 Maynard H Jackson 34 - 14 South Atlanta 34 - 20 page 33, top: Dee Lundy prepares to punt the ball for the Canes 3 3, Page 33, center: Chris Booze makes an amazing catch and runs for another Hurricane touchdown Page 33, above: The defense prepares for another big stop on the Woodland offense Page 33, left: Jamel Hickey breaks out of the pocket to throw the ball Page 32, left: Ryan Bartholomew looks for an open reciever to throw another touchdown pass Page 32, center: The Rutland Hurricanes bust through the banner before the Homecoming Game against Eagles Landing. Page 32, top: Coach Averett congratulates the offense on their touchdown drive Page 32, bottom: The Hurricane captains of the Homecoming game meet their oponents captains at the 50 yard line to do the coin toss eeping the Cane SPIRIT UD The cheering squad traveled to Panama City for a summer workshop. There they learned new formations, practiced and competed , increasing} skills in athleticism, and comradery. They battle extremes in temperature, crowd apathy, taunting from opposing teams , fatigue, and hoarseness but strive to encourage fans and players alike on a consistant basis. They are coached by Mrs. Christian. page 34, far left: Chelsea Tucker does a stunt at a football game to pump up the crowd page 34, left: Mallory Smith and Laina Tarpley cheer at the Homecoming Pep Rally page 34, bottom: Ebony Purcell cheers on the crowd to get the football players pumped. Center: The RHS cheerleading squad cheer for the students at the Homecoming pep rally page 35, top: Ashley Crute puts on a show for the Rutland Hurricanes page 35, above: The squad performs at half-time during a basketball game page 35, left: Logan Nipper, Tiffany Sanders, and Ellie Barbie do a basket toss with Mallory Smith on the field prior to a football game Slam-Dunk Season Lady Canes Dominate Court and District experience and expertise as he ended tt with more than 200 wit basketball coach. Reaching the Playoffs, the Lady Canes met the challenge of unfamiliar opponents with composure Great teamwork and good sportsmanship sets the Lady Canes apart from less successful teams SCOREBOARD Jackson Ww Woodland Academy w Spalding Ww Northeast W Woodward Academy w Central Ww Northeast W Southwest W Northeast L Eagle's Landing Ww Mary Person W Central Woodland Academy Maynard Jackson Spalding Jackson Eagle's Landing Woodward Academy South Atlanta Maynard Jackson Southwest Mary Person South Atlanta id . y ; ; + ee = edefined Once again the Lady Cane Softball team experiences extreme success as region champs. Encountering a loss of many talented senior players from the previous season and entering a new region with unfamilar teams did not hinder the spirit or the record of our Lady Canes With the final tally of a 13-2 region record, these talented women dominated on the field. The lady canes lost five senior starters, one of which was the star pitcher for the last four years. Sophomore Brittany Middleton stepped up to the plate to fill the place of their field pitcher. Even though the overall record was not as good as the year before, the team really stuck together and performed exceptionally well. With a new defense and new leaders the Lady Canes finished a great season. - - EEe ~? . one nl ee a en SCOREBOARD GMC (Scrimmage) Pike County Warner Robins West Laurens Pike County Woodland High* Spalding County* Woodard Academy* Maynard H Jackson * Mary Persons* Houston County Warner Robins Eagle's Landing* Jackson* Houston County REGION Nh V, Page 40, left: Brittany Middleton pitches the ball straight < down the middle to strike out the batter. Page 40, top: Casey Oliver sprints to first after a hitting a line drive. Center: The Lady Canes shake hands with their opponent - ; after they won the game. By OT antennae d <3 We Page 41, top left: Brittany Tucker catches a ground ball hit Shun eee ee wy to her and makes another great play. La be ee, ty, > Page 41, top center:My'stique Jackson catches a pop fly to Os ip a! ij me Sesto) end the inning. - oe Page 41, above:Makenzie Lee makes a great out at home. Page 41, bottom left: Marlesa Bell makes an out at first. ary 2. att f eri VIU ld Of Dream 0n started 0: SCHEDULE Feb 23 Warner Robins Feb 25 Central March 2 Perry March 4 Westside March 6 Perry March9 Mary Persons March 11 Woodland March 13 Eagles Landing March 17 Spalding March 20 Jackson March 23 Warner Robins March 25 Central March 28 Westside March 31 Woodward Academy April 3 Mary Persons April6 | Woodland April8 Eagles Landing April 10 Spalding April 14 Jackson April 18 South Atlanta April 24 Jackson, Atlanta April 28 Woodward Academy Page 42, Bottom: David Canady makes an out at third. Page 42, Center: The team evaluates their opponents skills before the game. Page 43, Top Left: Chase Hopper catches the ball at first to make the out. Page 43, Top Right: Blake Shouse catches a ball hit to him and makes a great play. Page 43, Center: Austin Torrey hits the ball and gets an RBI. Page 43, above: Danny Spires calls the pitch to strike out the batter. Page 43, Left: Ryan Bartholomew prepares to hit the ball. Getting it Right on Friday Night i The girls soccer team struggled at the begining of the year as the young team was fighting to stay alive in their new region. Led by senior captains Cymone Williams and Roxy Wilson ,the Lady Canes tried to keep t their heads up after some hard losses early in the season Relief came in the Jackson game, when victory was acheived in a tight 3-2 score. Schedule Warner Robins Peach County Perry Mary Persons Woodward Academy Eagles Landing Woodland Jackson Bulldog Cup Howard South Atlanta Maynard Jackson Westside Spalding Central (Senior Night) Page 44, Bottom Left: Cymone Williams clears the ball as she takes a goal kick. Page 44, Center: Roxy Wilson takes the ball down field to make pass to a striker. Page 45, Top: Lauren Ingram dribbles down the field to score. Page 45, Top Left: Candace Cosnahan goes up for a save. Page 45, Above: Ellie Barbee runs to keep the ball from going out of bounds Page 45, Left: Skyla Smith runs to get the ball back to make another great play. oO = S dane hs O = 9 ean S) = Y oO ro D Sn = 3 SCHEDULE Warner Robins Peach County Perry Mary Persons Woodward Academy Eagles Landing Woodland Jackson Bulldog Cup Howard South Atlanta Maynard Jackson Westside Spalding Central (Senior Night) Page 46, Bottom Left: Luke Eady takes the ball up the field to get away from defenders Page 46, Top Right: Wilson Vegas takes a shot on goal. Page 46, Center: Coach Jones gathers the team before the game to motivate them to do their best Page 47, Top: Jacob Potts makes an amazing save to keep the boys in the game Page 47, Top Left: Emmanuel Awoyeye dribbles the ball down field to make a play. Page 47, Above: Coach Jones and Assistant Coach Rafael Infernal watch the field to critique the game. Page 47, Left: Brett Combs takes a free kick to send the ball down field eee - y , , WW cctin Their Way to the Top SCHEDULE December 3 Perry / Central December 6 Bear Duals December 9 Houston County December 16 Jones / Monticello December 23 Jones Duals January 3 Bibb County Tournament January 7 Northside January 9-10 Area Duals January 14 Houston County / Jones County January 16 - 17 State Duals January 22 Southwest January 23 Warner Robins January 30 Northeast February 4 Warner Robins captain who led the canes favorite match was against Spalding..Mason later on made it te ross Country Team Shows Endurance Cross Country is a challenging sport that takes a large amount of determination. Thanks to the dedicated Coach Hickey from Skyview, our Cross Country team reached for the stars and succeeded. At Rutland our boys Cross Country team finished 5th in the Region and the girls finished 6th in the Region. [i There were 6 regular meets, 3 invitational, and 1 region. For the boys; brothers Mickel and Michan Craig had a great season. Mickel placed 15th in the region and Michan placed 16th. Both received medals at the Northeast invitational. With all the excitement for the boys team, two promising runners were injured early in the season, John Harvey and Brian Moore. For the girls; Kendra Grant was 1st place in 6 of the meets for our team. She placed 31st in the Region and received a medal at the Warner Robins invitational. Trey Simpson, 11th, says he enjoys the long distance running and thinks Cross Country is a very rewarding sport. Practice involves running three and a half miles everyday to increase endurance. And like most other sports , cross country members also lifted weights to increase muscle and help burn fat for a leaner body. Page 50, Top: Tyler Tolbert at the Westside Invitational keeps his distance ahead of a Westside runner. Page 51, Center: Trey Simpson runs at the Westside Invitational. Page 50, Bottom: Sisters Shaquita and Shaketa Hodges, and Aziza Jabari warm up at the Westside Invitational Page 50, Center: Atravia Chatman catches up to the head of the pack at the Northeast Invitational. Page 51, Above: Trey Simpson and Kenneth Swayne take a moment to rest and rehydrate after a long event. Page 51, Top: Kendra Grant runs. olf Season Begins with a Snowy Start The 2008-2009 golf season was filled with high expectations. RHS has moved to a new region that will present us with new challenges Coached by Mr. Barrett, and led by John Barfield and Jonathon Rowe, the golf team works year round to ready themselves for the rigors of the season. Barrett says "If we can read the "greens" and make clutch shots we will celebrate a 4-AAA championship this season." To have set a strategy is one thing. To remember and use it under stress will prove to be the real test. SCHEDULE Perry HS Westside High School Houston Co. Tournament Perry High/Worth High Eagle's Landing Howard High Houston Co HS Eagle's Landing Bibb County Championship Region Tournament Pg. 52 Top left: Dylan Payne is unsuccessful in hitting his golf ball in the snow Pg. 52 left: Justin Armstrong holds the flag stick Pg. 52 bottom: The RHS team watches the tournament at Houston County. Pg. 53 John Barfield watches where his ball goes on hole 12 in the Houston County tournament, Pg. 53 left, Jonathan Rowe and Alex Poulin ready their golf bags to carry to the next hole, pg. 53, bottom, Cody Darden walks the course. Ryan Bartholomew, David Canady, Danny Spires, Chase Hopper, Will Jester, Hunter Spivey, Blake Shouse, Austin Torrey, Cody Phillips, Jonathon Jones, Reese Stokes, Chance Gordon, Brian Tucker, Matt Arnold, Dustin Compton FOOTBALL . a 0 0 1 0" 1@"D SR RE ig 25 (2) On ay a 4 ra oA - a @ cs Brett Combs, Wilson Egas-Benavides, Maros Horvath, Adrian Childs, Kenneth Maddox, Dustin Wilson, Emmanual Awoyeye, Larry Cole, Joshua Crowell, Jeremy Greene, Nathan Olgetree, Jacob Potts, Gustavo Barragan, Michon Craig, Mickel Craig, Luke Eady, Nick Freeman, Angel Gomez, Nattapong Kilangsa-Art, Cameron Willis. Managers: Taylor Bledsoe, Rafael Linfornal BOYS BASKETBALL Bronco Davis, Corey Jackson, Dewayne Bawn, Dante Gastin, Tevin Oliver, Jarvis Kills, Kenneth Swayne, Ormaine White, Austin Torrey, Stanley Walker, Tyler Sullivan, Matt Worthy, Randy Billingslea, Antwone ns Grayer Managers: Kawanna Sellette, Chalandra Selette, Kiana Londy, Lobnya Sams John Barfield, Jonathon Rowe, Alex Poulin, Cody Durden, Andrew Poulin, Brandon Watson, Dylan Payne, Justin Armstrong, Trevor Irby, Noel Davis, Lorena Karz. JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL | Myles Hodges, Patrick Scoles, Matthew McDaniel, Jake Bradshaw, Jeremy Chambers, Dalton | McEldowney, Chase Amerson, Justin Blizzard, Brannen Odum, Jonathon Rousey, Chad Mims SOFTBALL ooke Chester, eho Middleton, Marlesa bel | ste h, Mystique antag roud.,Chelsea Johns, Hale yles, Breigh Findlay, edie McKenzie i Brittany Tucker, Casey Oliver esha Dawson, Brittany Brooks, Kendra Grant, Alisha Irvy, Cayla Jones, Shajuan Watts, Tomecia Watson, Shaquita Hodges, Kyrmia Smith, Zonesha Davis, Yashica (Tae) Smith, Shaketa Hodges, Mystique Jackson Manager: Chiquella Taylor oS eee. ~ GIRLS SOCCER Cymone Williams, Diane Wilson, Roxy Wilson, April Bivins, Shannon Pinnell, Brook Austin, Eleanor Barbee, Candace Cosnahan, Lauren Ingram, Jasmine King, Taylor Monroe, Kayla Page, Tiffany Sanders, Mallory Smith, Melanie Spillman, Ronda Walls, Carly Mathews, Ashley Rosado, Skyla Smith Managers: Justin Williams, Delaney Connell, Jessica Webb Record First Place in County Achieved by Elite Lady Canes Basketball Team From Final Eight to Top Four- Journey Worth Traveling It's a long journey from first game to THE FINAL FOUR. But that's exactly where the Lady Canes found themselves the second week of March. Led by veteran basketball coach, "Silent Storm" Johnny Dixon, the team has shown poise, teamwork, and humility. When asked how she prepares for a state title competition, Kendra Grant said "We try to keep focused. We always pray before our games". Tae Smith commented that prayer has always been a part of the Lady Canes pre-game preparation and success. Manager Chiquella Taylor says,"! pray everyday for God to help us out -hustle more than the other team and keep our stress level down. The team faced the Carrolton Trojans at the Macon Centraplex on Friday March 13 at four o'clock. First on the schedule, the girls were pumped by a walk-through send off at school prior to leaving for the tournament. Coach Dixon keep his game face on, and the school honored the team with our first:"Green Out". First quarter began with nervous energy from both teams. The athletes settled down, and it appeared this was to be a well-balanced match. And it was, initially. Canes were leading by nine points during the high point in second quarter. But high scorer Kendra Grant(14 points,) began limping with a serious stress-fracture injury and Tae Smith (13 points) showed fatigue from the aggressive Carrolton team. The Lady Canes fought well, but the scoreboard told the final story: Rutland, 51, Carrolton 68. yy. D iage at) pe 726 , sist SGT. Joseph. Chitwood & Bravo Company ~ Algha Company a +i * Eee ) Py . * io ). Lge og "May the Music Never End" horus = : Lh : (i 4 Advanced Women's Chorus ue | | (wardrobe), Casey Edge (treasurer), Shalandra Royal (pres.) some things band member, Lance music is my joined the band Band students summer heat tne new tne excitement pert the crow Pride of the HurricanZz Clockwise, starting above: Drum line performs at halftime show, John Norrell balances the tuba and hits the low notes,the Pride of the Hurricanes pose in the stands during the fall competition, Mr. Mathews directs during Spirit Week, Chris Harkins shows good form during a performance, Casey Dean and Mr. Mathews warm up Kenneth Lawrence, Drum Major, directs , and band marches / during annual Christmas parade in downtown Macon Color Guard Color Guard is the combination of flag core and dance team. Rutlands Color Guard serves as a visual to the songs that our band plays. They entertain us and their big smiles lift our spirits when we are down at halftime during the football games. Along with the band, they enter competitions and are judged by their performance. Have you ever considered what it takes to be in Color Guard? " It takes hardcore determination and the drive to do it", says Anna Suber, captain. In order to be the best they can be, Color Guard must practice frequently. During football season, practices occur on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3 to 5. At practice the team starts off stretching and talking about their day to help release any stress they may have. After stretching its time to practice routines. The routines are very important to the success of the Color Guard so they give them their all. 64 There are many advantages and disadvantages that result from involvement in Color Guard. For Anna Suber, the best part about Color Guard is being the captain. All in all the most rewarding thing is being on the field at halftime, looking up at the crowd, knowing they are watching you and all of the precise movements that should be perfectly coordinated. |n order to have that rewarding feeling, Color Guard has to be ready. The amount of time it takes to get ready is the biggest disadvantage for the girls The make-up, uniforms, and most importantly, the hair take time to be consistent and just right.The rushing can be extremely stressful, but this doesn't hold back the dedicated team members that make our Color Guard what it is; the best thing since toasted bread! Madders Art students Jessie Norrell, Erika . ut Billingslea,Dustin Lanier and Ricky ? Lester Work hard a Dantzler and Mrs. Barfield pose with Thomas Groves at the winter art exhibit , and Delaney Connnett checks out the artwork on the art hall. wall a Arts! The stress is on for many visual arts Am students as they strive to put together a viable Advanced Placement portfolio. With a record number of students working towards this goal, they strive to produce 29 college-level pieces. There are also several prestigious art contests that RHS visual art students enter, including the Kiwanis and Protege exhibits. The Congressional competition is sponsored by Senator Bey time she saw Andy Warhol Jim Marshall. : lr) | + . sph yimMnrnve m | Dantzler taught me how to improve my still Another stuc ars stories avo > X) XX) > NS = > Co ~ an > , x 8) 2) Oo = = CS 4 > SD x = be re) a rm 7 r 2) 5 | een iS a Secondary cc y t G VRVASWRE' * S: Green Fact s Tat 5 A er We - ; Feah . 3 oh A mtenre Melissa Miller sports, clubs, senior ads Brett Combs sports, senior ads RIN 2 0 ert Cooper Lowe clubs, classes, senior ads Marla Sapp ads, organizations senior Al Raines Brooke Davenport classes, Senior ads organizations,senior ads tg -_ Jennifer Bilow Opening section, Breigh Findlay clubs, classes, senior ads 5, senior aas Erika Allen classes, senior ads Elena Garza organizations, senior ads oF Jocelaine PresenDieu classes,Senior ads Hoppy Chicken Yearbook Mascot "Green Staffers Produce Great Book We started out as a very GREEN staff- all but two were brand new to journalism. We quickly agreed that the "Green" theme would work on many levels for our book.( Marla Sapp's idea). We chose green topics that would apply to our students. Each staffer researched that topic and created a double page spread for the theme section. Former RHS teacher, Ms. Moore along with Mrs. Barfield spent a record six and a half hours designing the cover. Mrs. Paula Bennett meticulously recorded all the money for ad sales, senior ads, and yearbook payments. Yearbook staffers took most photos,. but we also were thankful for contributions from Ms. Childers, Mr. Pitts, and Mr. Barrett. Ed McConnell and Helene Cox , Lifetouch representations were life savers upon several occasions. 68 All of the staff worked hard, but some came through with large numbers of pages and really put forth a great deal of effort. They include: Jennifer Bilow: Theme Editor ,Marla Sapp:Ads Editor, Melissa Miller Sports Co-Editor and Clubs Editor, Brett Combs: Co-Sports Editor, Jocelaine Presen Dieu, Breigh Findlay, and Cooper Lowe, for classes section and various other well-done sections. We thank all of the students and teachers who gave us quotes, filled out questionnaires, and let us take their photo. We did this for you, our school. We hope it brings you great memories and causes you to consider the greener way of treating our planet. THE EYE of the Storm earbook Staff How did "Hoppy " help make the yearbook happen? When we had a really bad day, or missed a deadline,, Hoppy would tell us to just hop back up, get back on our feet, and finish what we started! ncome... Athletic Director Coach Collins filled us in on how funds are raised for the athletic department. Ticket sales are big money raisers. Concessions sold by Y parents and students that would allow them free access to all home athletic events which has also added funds to the Athletic coffers. Jack- of all Trades, Mrs. Christian is in charge of four programs and their funds. Cheerleading, Drama, Color Gaurd and FEA are all her responsibility. The FEA (Future Educators of America) raisers to help pay for their uniforms. Can you imagine the job of book keeper Mrs. Scott? She has all of the incoming funds to count, record, keep spread sheets on, and deposit. To raise money for the general fund, parking permits for student drivers and temporary ID's are sold. Band and Chorus have a booster organization that program. The downside is their high cost and wear and tear from season to season. 4 AONEY FACT: Cost of a high 3 hool football helmet is $300.00 FEA uses the money from their fund raisers to honor the teachers at RHS. They purchase small treats and gifts and host a breakfast that is held each semester for teachers,. they also sponsor a raffle for faculty meetings. The Drama Department performs for Rutland High parents and students. They also take "the show on the NEY FACT: sells cookies during lunch every Club activities. NEY FACT: f band uniform: $500.00 Cost of Cheerleader Uniform: $278.00 Cost of Color Guard Flag: $55.00 Members Include: President Anna Suber, Vice President Tyler Loque, Secretary Jasmine Flowers, Treasurer Nakia Cumminas, Historian Chalandra Sallette, Business Manager Kawanna Sallette, Michael Amerson, Ashley Atkinson, Marlesa Bell, Robin Collins, Zenobia Harris, Caitlin Horne, Aziza Jabari, Breanna Mack, Tiphanie McClure, Arishonna Perkins, Shannon Pinnell, Kacy Polk, Amber Ramirez, Kaitlin Rowe Creative Students Design Sets What would the three productions of the Drama Club be with out a set? Set designers avoid the spot light, but their contribution is vital . samantha Chubbuck, Delaney Connell, and Geordi Couto spent after school hours designing and painting the sets for Crenshaw Family Reunion, Who's Dying to be a Millionaire, and Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat productions. Delaney said, I'm a very artistic person and | enjoy being able to contribute to the productions without actually being on stage. "The backdrops are painted on large hinged structures, and once one play is over, they are primed and redesigned for the next production. With a tight budget, this is the most economical and environmentally beneficial way to reuse and recycle materials. Members include: President Mary Welch, Vice-President- Ryan Bartholomew, Secretary- Melissa Miller, Treasurer-Kandance Stephens, Launga Anderson, Danie Arnold, Alisha Ashley, Deborah Awoyeye, Emmanuel Awoyeye, Nicki Bailey, Andrew Bennett, Jennifer Bilow, Marilyn Bui, Candance Cosnahan, Casey Edge, Breic Findlay, Brian Gay, Christian Grandison, Daniel Hall, Lauren Ingram, Jasmine King, Tyler Logue, Cooper Lowe, Miles Mashburn, Courtney Meeks, Brittany Middleton, Justin Moore, Kyle Moore, Patrick Morris, Nil Patel, Kaitlyn Rountree, Chelsey Rutherford, Rocio Salazar, Kawanna Sallette, Blake Shouse, Trey Simpson, Derek Smith, Mallory Smith, Melanie Spilman, Cealan Strickland, Tyler Sullivan, Chiquella Taylor, BJ Tucker, Calabria Turner, Jessica Webb, Mara Wynn Every Two Seconds, a fellow American Needs Blood The Beta Cub is a national honor society that recognizes leadership, achievement, service, and character and encourages them in continuing their education after high school. Students must have a GPA of 3.5 to become a member of Beta. Beta started off this school year with a new advisor, Sara Crane, and new officers. The club is involved in ei unity services activities, including the American Red Cross Blood Drive. / . _ oe ad) led Sb tics... \Ligten ~ i. ae we a , ie = Students who gave blood during one of our Red Cross drives display the pride in helping others vi Members Include: Erika Allen, Dustin Archer, Kristyn Archer, Marlesa Bell, Marc Bonneville, Tiffany Brown, Heather Burnett, Brooke A r, Melvin Harris ssica Hill, Dartellis Hodges, Darius Howard, Destini Jones, Rachael Jones, Heather Kaufman, Jasmine Kemp, Justin King, Brandon Middlebrooks, Marylizza Mofford, Candace Molton Dylan 1, Arishonna Perkins, William Rutledge, Caleb S Brittany Scott, Anthony Serrato, Brittany Smith, Tyundra Stanley, Jordan Steinberg, Benjamin Tarpley, Umar Taskeen, Luke Williams, Keffany Wynn Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA) is a national honor society for students studying marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, sales, service, and hospitality. This year, DECA has been on the move. Most students at Rutland know DECA sells cookies, but they do more than that. This year six DECA members made it to state competition. These members had the opportunity to go to the Sports and Entertainment Conference in Orlando, Florida for four days. Those who went got to converse with some of the conference speakers including the Vice President of NASCAR and the head of management of Universal Studios. Student Focus Group | The Student Focus Group is Rutland's movers and 4 shakers. They area group of selected representatives from the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. They let Ms. Gilbert know of concerns and new ideas that would make Rutland a better school. Not a shy group- they must be able to speak up and make their opinions known. Member Breigh Findlay said, "As a group, we try to voice the opinion of the entire student body to Ms. Gilbert. She is always open and grateful to hear the ideas that her students present." Future Business Leaders ot America Members Include: Mathew Adams, Alisha Ashley, Jason Benge, Leanna Benge, Benjamin Bevins, Taylor Bledsoe, Brooke Collins, Bria Brown, Emily Bryan, Shawni Casteel, Ashley Crute, Algernon Davis, Lesha Dawson, Abbie Edwards, Diamonique Ethridge, Chanteralyn Fuller, Joenelle Frye, Christian Grandison, Russell Greene, Philip Haney, Amber Harris, Adrienne Holsey, Brittany Hughes, Alex Johnson, Jennifer McCranie, Kyle Milam, Nathan Miles, Melissa Miller, Casey Oliver, Rebecca Powell, Jonathon Rowe, Chris Ryjkoff, Nicholas Slaton, Tramicia Smith, Austin Spires, Hunter Spivey, Treadarius Spivey, Umar Taskeen, Chiquella Taylor, Tori Taylor, Tim Theus, Brandon Watson, Mary Welch, Ashley White, aes a Association Dylan Lance Members Include: Aziza Jabrai, Laugna Anderson, JacQuitta Beeks, Jeremy Greene, Kaylyn Miller, Chalandra Sallette, Jennifer Bilow, Nakia Cummings, Sean Devenney, Luke Williams, Kenneth Maddox, Sydney Banks, Supporia Yates, Erika Allen, Robin Collins, Tyler Logue, Kawanna Sallette, Candice Sledge, Anna Suber, Lateshia Thomas, Alexius Bonner, Brittany Corn, Brittany Hughes Student Council Mam 4 oP a nA v.1 ce, Clarence Kichardson, | First Priority Eunice Waters and Patrick Williams 76 Jobs tor Georgia Grads Members Include: Launga Anderson, nicki bailey, Sydney Banks, Logan Broadnax, Brittany Brooks, Shannan Brooks, Jakari Brown, Kyline Cars well, Kalaylah Collier, Mia Crawford, Bronco Davis, Sharonte' Davis, Jacinda Durham, Diamonique Ethridge, Alcia Fields, Raynisha Frazier, Chenterlyn Fuller, Konkeisha Glynn, artemus gordon, Kendra Grant, Yicureia Hale, Daniel Hall, April Hargrove, Taneshia Hart, Immanuel Henderson, Atticus Hodges Advisor: Malorie Jetterson Members Include: Robert Bell, Monique Calhoun, Adrienne Carey, Abbie Edwards, Courtney Ellis, Natalie Farris, Clorissa Harris, Rachel Jones, Lorena Kurz, Yesenia Magana, Tiphanie McClure, Laura Mitchell, Amber Ramirez, Laporshia Rhodes, Kaitlyn Rountree, Haley Williams, Tiaria Windham, Supporia Yates, Kallie Young Advisor: Members include: Kristin Archer, Tiffany Brown, mark Christmas, Brett Combs, Erika Coons, Morgan Delk, Ciara Haugabrook, Zenobia Harris, Azziza Jabari. yler Logue, Tiphanie McClure, Mason McDaniel, Trang Ngyuen, Shannon Pinnell, Kacey Polk, Connor Snow, Anna Suber, Umar Taskeen . and Danielle Dykes } ina oh Advisor: Brian Rubin _Prom Committee | Members Include: Jennifer Bilow, Brooke Davenport, Sean Deveenney, and Breyahna English Mrs. Hill, adviser, has lots of work , but the workers are few this year. Plans include a travel theme, With Prom scheduled much later than usual this year, there will be ample time for the whole thing to come together. Chess Club URMIISL Lideobe oboe Th) | OLB fi Gaming Club ae Members Include: Justin Moore, Tyler Myers, Dartellis Hodge, Chris Hill, Juan Novoa, Loreand Novoa, Lori Whitley, Matthew Brock, Ethan Carter, and Desmari Jones Advisor: Stacey Carpenter Members Include: Matthew Adams, Ben Bivins, Michael payne, Jessica Morris, Brittany Moore, Haley Williams, and Dallas Smith Advisor: Susan Bailey Ms. Gilbert Principal Ms. Gilbert is in her second yea Kutland's helm. Establishing a legacy of accomplishments, she has begun the School of Internationa Studies. during this 2008-09 school year. She can also be credited with finishing the Senior Courtyard. Facing obstacles such as having to add a second pernanei for saftey and dealing with French drain issues, she led the school in raising t ae 15,000 to pay for the work. It was indeed a sight to see a bulldozer coming into the building to deliver heavy bricks and stone to finalize the project. Seniors wait patiently for spring's warm air and sunshine so that they can enjoy eating lunch in the area. Mrs. Thompson New to Rutland, Mrs. Thomp: organized the newly-forme team and works first tenth and eleventh arac + + | ie tudent population Dr. Jones Franklin In her second year at Rutland, t hand with Dr. Jones-Franklin took on the responsibility for the freshmen >in their new academy Dr. Norfleet ind, | lorfiee UOIZeUASIUILUP r Photos: Fond Farewell Ms. Gilbert speaks at the farewell event for the Ugandan students in January. First to Visit On a rare warm January day, some seniors strike a pose with Ms. Gilbert. Checking ID's Dr. Norfleet spots a student who looks to be out of dress code. Upon closer inspection, however, he sees the ID. Lunchroom Duty Keeping students on their toes, Ms. Jones-Franklin spends time with students in the lunchroom. (above) and Mrs. Thompson talks with a couple of young men after they have finished eating. Andrea Aivila, Custodial Lisa Amos, Career Technical and Agricultural Education Julius Awoyeye, Mathematics Chad Averett, Physical Education Susan Bailey, Science Alton Barrett, Social Studies Thomas Bates, Career-Technical Education Sebastian Beal, Mathematics Paula Bennett, Media Clerk Stacey Bennett, Career-Technical Education Sara Bhardwai, Science Mary Biggs, Mathematics Brenda Blain, Social Studies Jacqueline Bromfield, Custodial Barbara Brown, Career-Technical Education Pamela Cannon, Paraprofessional Darlene Capista, Career-Technical Education Stacy Carpenter, Science v, + ow ea 4 = } Af \ a Ve \ : \ i 4 Un - . \ Advanced Placement 3/D studio student Brittany Tucker works in the medium of styrofoam that was donated to the Visual Arts department by Ms. Amos. Brittany found that the styrofoam sculpts easily and holds tempera and acrylic paints. Her finished piece is shown at left. ' + Lee Childers, Media Specialist Veronica Christian, English Ron Christian, Physical Education George Collins, Career-Technical Education Mia Corey, Technology Specialist Sara Crane-Cowart, Social Studies Marissa Cugal, Science Brooks Dantzler, Fine Arts Karen Davis, Technology Specialist Jay DeGrandis, English Anca E. Demsorean, Mathematics Cynthia Dennis, Exceptional Children Gunner DeWitt, Marine ROTC Johnny Dixon, Social Studies Jeffery Durham, Custodial Gailtricia Fogg, Exceptional Children Cindy Folendore, Science Shelia Fulford, English utland s Greenest of Green stland's faculty practices the three K's nould th at the greenest teachers would most likely be the youngest teachers on the block. But after collecting our teacher surveys, we found that two of our seasoned faculty members actually did the most to help our environment. Both Ms. Amos and Ms. Folendore recycle rainwater plastic and glass. When asked what being green means to them, they Say that it means leaving our earth better than you found it. They grow some of their own food and avoid pesticides. Ms. Amos cannot stand contributing to landfills. She actually donates the styrofoam that our computers are packaged in to the Fine Arts department. So why do they feel it's important to recycle? Ms. Amos says "It's foolish not to." Ms. Folendore teaches her biology students to avoid polluting by assigning experiments that show the dangers of runoff in lake water. Ms. Amos and Ms. Folendore know that everything they do is making a difference and thanks to them, our earth just might last a little bit longer. The three R's are reduce, reuse, recycle Christy Gay, Principal's Secretary Gail Gilbert, Principal Bryan Gilmore, Literature Tina Graham, Media Beverly Harris, Head Custodial La Tosha Harris, Paraprofessional Susan Hearn, Nutrition Ana Hernandez, Foreign Language Charles Hernandez, Fine Arts Chorus Kimberly Hernandez, English Alvaro Henriquez Foreign Language Tiffany Hill, English Cheryl Hitchcock, Graduation Coach Kathi Jackson, Exceptional Children Malorie Jefferson, Job for Georgia Graduates Doug Johnson, Physical Education Janet Johnson, Exceptional Children Loretta Jones, Receptionists ew, but not so Green We have added a few new faculty members to RHS, but none are what you might call "green". Here's a few facts about some of our excellent faculty additions. Ms. Henderson (right) hails from Columbus where she taught at Harris County Middle School. She really prefers teaching Algebra | and Il. Her hobby is traveling- she has visited the "Wild, Wild West of Wyoming, Idaho, and Nevada. The furthermost north she has been is Maine. Mrs. Graham, right below, is new to our Media Department. She has been a great addition to the brilliant duo of Ms. Childers and Mrs. P. Bennett. Parker Smith says that Mrs. Graham has a sweet personality and cares for the students like a second mom. Ms. Jukes, who attended Stratford Academy and UGA travels from Howard High to Rutland each day to teach French students. She says " The gas seems to leak out of my car like water, but it breaks up my day and I really enjoy getting to know so many teachers and students. Her favorite French foods are cheese and tarts, and her favorite French place is Montpellier, where she studied while in college. "It's a college town on the beach- it doesn't get much better!" Tony Jones, Social Studies Barbara Jones-Franklin, Assistant Principal Justine Jordan, Exceptional Children Hema Keerthi, Mathematics David Kelly, Physical Education Ethel Kendrick, Nutrition Barbara Leggett-Hughes, English as Second Language David Meeks, Social Studies Shannon Norfleet, Assistant Principal Kelly O'Connor, Paraprofessional Shirley Perry, Career-Technical Education David Popwell, Exceptional Children Christine Ragin, Custodial Fred Randolph, Exceptional Children Adrienne Ray, Mathematics Sylvia Ray, Exceptional Children Carol Reilly, Mathematics Deidra Romero, English wy = \\ 4 a . ioe | i . Left to right4 Ms. Johnson,Mewduke@\Sgtt ChibWood, Mr. Say Ms. He 50n, 5 4.Dr. Norfleet,Mrs. E at 6 ompson he tan 4 * Rhonda Royster, Exceptional Children Brian Rubin, Social Studies Liz Sanders, Social Studies Julie Scott, Science Deborah Stanley, Paraprofessional Beverly Stewart, Counselor Judy Stroud, Paraprofessional Chip Stuart, Science Liva Taylor, Nutrition Samantha Thompson, Assistant Principal Bill Tyre, Mathematics Jaspher Valeriano, Science Demeiko Vaughn, Mathematics Danny Webb, Custodial Bubba Williams, Physical Education Wanda Windham, Nurse Donna Wright, Exceptional Education Clementine Wyche, Career-Technical Education Musketeers Two of our male teachers have pony tails: Mr. Bates-Technology Mr. Jones- Social Studies Nurturing Nurse Who works at both the Middle and High School. How does Mrs. Windham do it? Tres Amigos Three faculty members have t > a 5 2 > 2's 5 PN QO = 2 Ss ty) 3 Ss 1 3S w ee: x= Cc SS se o aa a So crc . fo O sf - & , sD N 9 3S > S i i. - a aie, Tacky Teachers Tacky Day brings out the worst in teachers: Mrs. Reilly-Ma Mrs. Romero Languang (actually, most of the time they are very presentable) By the Numbers (Strange , Unusual and Somewhat Odd ) r a cts Rocio Burlison, Foreign Language Green Birthstones: Denise Rainey, Nutrition (pert aldp All of g have May or Auguest birthdays Mrs. Mr. Dixon Mr. Tidwell Mr 7 Mrs. Keerthi Mrs. Vaughn Mrs. Carpenter Mr.Omel = Mrs. Wright Mrs. Childers Mr. Popwell = Mr. Durham Mr. DeGrandis Mrs.Kay = Mrs. Griffin Gunner DeWitt Mrs. Scott Mrs. Jones Mr. Omel -bicycle NJ Pogter Person r. Pitts - Technology deigns witty posters for just about any occasion firs UIeW-lYd42y 'S/\ g0UaING -fempueug Su SESS9OUl UEIPU| deposits it. (The F ) UOJ} |IEU OUM SuayoeKa | Name Game Teachers with the sa Ron Christian Ronnie Christian and last names: (they're married!) A Couple of Winners Teacher of the Year Star Teacher Mrs. Veronica Christian snonerthe foie U6,,Eorian Rubin Answer the follwoing quesions: Who meets students for a pizza party review the night before an AP exam? Who puts the "pep" in pep rally? Who hangs a Pirate flag outside his classroom to warn of a test? Who keeps stats at basketball games, directs 3 student plays a year, Who has the best prevention method for shooting a BB gun near someone's makes sure the color guard performs with precision, and keeps the face? Cheerleaders in check? If you answered "Mr. Rubin," then you know some of the reasons why he was If you answered "Mrs. Christian," then you know some of the reasons she nominated as Star Teacher. by Star Student Umar Taskeen. was elected by her peers as Teacher of the Year. She's willing to go out her way to take care of other people's needs". Jasmine "Marshe" Flowers She's compassionate, intelligent, and always has the right thing to say. Jennifer Bilow Rubin says, "I think being inquisitive, asking more than just what the question asks, always try to go a step further, that's what separates a good student from a decent student | think just about anybody can teach a class straight from the book and get their point across but Rubin's technique of teaching and his use of humor really connects him with the students better than most teachers can." " "She is determined , Lee Purvis to find a way to ' \ make every student understand the material by making "His teaching methods are unorthodox but they work nevertheless. -Umar Taskeen things fun and interesting." : : i ) -Jessy Mullins 88 Performing Through Ninth Grade Academy (NGA) Katherine Adams Quantre' Adams Charles Allen Krystal Almaraz Xavier Andrews Emmanuel Anthony Joshua Arnett Jodeci Ashew RI Bell Erica Billingslea WN, Casey Bradshaw Jake Bradshaw Tiffany Bragg Corey Brett Freshmen strive to hear no evil, ee no evil, speak no evili as they are being inspired ana transformed to be the best in all that they encounter theirtreshmen year., Lacey Bright Logan Broadnax Ky'Andre Brooks Shedreka Brooks NGA Admini Mackenzie Brown Marquez Brown Keyante Brown Tobias Brown Morgan Bryan Jasmine Butler Rhondal Carswell Kyle Chastain Kenny Chapman Peggy Chapman Kelsey Burnam strator Jalesia Brown Matthias Brown Degarrius Burney Caleb Callaway Ariel Childs , Ms. Jone The graduating class of 2012 Rutland High School's Ninth G Academy is to place students s-Franklin is the first to enter the newly formed rade Academy (NGA).The purpose of the in small learning communities, where they can adjust to the challenges of high school, reduce failure, and improve student achievement. In prepa ration for the academy, half of the first y floor of the academic hall was set apart for 9th grade faculty and students. Students stay inth area for all core classes and travel outside the hall to elective classes and of course, lunch. Ninth grade is the foundation of high school, and relationships. The NGA Admir it must be relevant, rigorous, and built on istrator is Ms. Jones-Franklin, and she is proud to be apart of this new tradition. When asked about her new osition here at Rutland Ms. J ones-Franklin said, "My position affords me the opportunity to work with the best and brightest students in Bibb County. My primary responsib ilities include implementing and supervising the Ninth Grade Academy, cor ducting quarterly meetings with ninth grade parents, communicating with ninth grade teachers, assisting appropriate instructional personnel in implementing Georgia Performance Standards, and administering students. According to resea discipline/support to the ninth grade rch, ninth grade is the most difficult transition in education, and the NGA provides additional academic help to ensure success for all students. In the future, it will be interesting to see the results of this radical change at Rutland High School. ee = Pd 4 \ oo "y Freshmen had the chance to vote on the teachers % that best fit certain categories suchas: givesthe most fair tests, most knowledgeable, and best sensei M 5 of humor. > Their choices are recorded in the next few pages. We hope the new Freshmen Academy is successful and that the over 400 members of the Class of 2012 enjoys this Specially prepared section of the yearbook. " Weighing In" on NGA [really don't like the fact that we're separated from the upper classmen. We're already coming into the school new, 50 it would be better to let us blend in." Josh Arnett Courtney Childs Mark Christmas Adam Clance Ormonda Clark Erika Coons Logan Cooper Ws ok, | wanted to be mixed with the other grades but some freshmen arentready ormatureenough tobe mixed with everyone else." ' Zach Cox L Michon Craig L Mickel Craig Destinee Potters It'S real good,|was hoping toitto Bravdon Crosby be mixed up but | like the Freshmen Academy better because It's just class for us Freshmen, it makes us feel very important. Jessica Rainey Maddison Daniels Zonesha Davis Brandon Davison Johnathan La'Trell Devereux Shilea Drummer Denmark Riarus Dudley Derrick Edwards The votes are in: Mrs. Cugal received the honor of being voted "most knowledgeable". teacher in the NGA. Having taught at RHS for Crieghton Faulks John Ferry Kimberly Fincher two years.she is also one of our international teachers. Mrs. Cugal teaches biology, a class that many find difficult. Freshman Lester Moss, says that Mrs. Cugal is his favorite teacher "because she offers to spend extra time ona subject not everyone understands Danielle Finney Canisha Foreman Johnny Fort om Sarah Foster Tajamiian Foster Ferrell Francis Angela Franklin In Loving Memory of our Classmate \ a Sad dam Fraser Raynisha Frazier Stephen Freeman Chad Glover Hodges Glover Antwaun Glynn Joseph Gooch Artemus Gordon Michael Green Lester Guillory Jonathan Hall Andrew Harris Zenobia Harris Joseph Harrison Ciara Haugabrook Christopher Hawkins \ i =z Ronnie Hiley Kaitlyn Hill Kenneth Hill Kristen Hill Michael Hill Michael Hodges Immanuel Camilla Herndon Carmen Herrera Henderson Danielle Hogges Rebecca Holder Davin Holland Joshua Hooker Taylor Hopper Jerod Horn D'Arius Hicks Jaimee Hogan Cody Horne Tori Hortman Jessie Hughes Megan Johnson Brittany Kay Briana Howard Justin Hunnicutt Jessica Jackson De'Terrius Jones Yvetta King A\esa Beth Somers Tiffany Howard Kaley Hudson Tyler Hunnicutt Krystal Jackson Melvin Jackson Jermel Jordan James Kaufman Jessica Knighten Michael Kornegay It seems everybody knew Alesa and thought a lot of her. Her friend Samantha Viator says that "Alesa was a very outgoing girl-always happy and cheerful. She could always bring a smile to your face. Casey Bradshaw said that "Alesa was a wonderful singer and was good at dancing. She loved acting". Many people commented that Alesa could always bring a smile to your face. She was friends with everybody, said Casey and she smiled a whole lot. Mr. Hernandez recalled that Alesa sang first soprano in the Women's Chorus. Even though there is a strict no-gum rule in chorus, Alesa managed to sneak gum in during practice several times! He said that she was always cheerful and bubbly. Alesa cheered for Rutland Middle School and made the senior high school squad her freshmen year at Rutland High School. She was very active in Liberty United Methodist Church, and sang in the Youth choir there. Our memory of Homecoming Week will always remind us of Ales' great smile and her exuberance for life. It is good to have this happy reminder of her as a classmate, a student and a friend. Alesa Beth Somers 1994-2008 "A heart that is gone is never forgotten" Ms. Folendore Freshmen Favorite The ninth grade voted and the ballots are in. The winner of ninth grade teacher superlative for "best explains so | can understand and remember", is Mrs. Folendore! Mrs. Folendore has been a teacher at Rutland high school for 4 years , . , - and has taught about 1,000 Matthew Linderman Kelsey Lindsey Asa Logue Jayro Lucas plus freshman over the course of her career, She teaches AP Biology, Intermediate Biology, Honors Biology, Gifted Biology, Gifted Chemistry, think | received this nomination because | go out of my way , like others ,and help those students who want to know more. -Ms. Foledore LYyiAre Shakira Manuel Jessica Marlow Marquez Martin Carly Matthews 7 Ai 4 \' : % Dalton Mc Chasatee McCoury Shanice McCray Dontarius McGee Eldowney Best at Explaining and Helping us Retain Intormation Kemontay McNair Brandon Mock Jessica Morris John Muniz Chasity Osborne ~ Brandon Pitts Travis McNeal Craig Moncrief Trevis Morris Garrett oy Dana Padgett Brian Pleasant Hannah Merritt Brian Moore Lester Moss Ra'Kela Newbill Jeri-El Parker Keshona Pleasant Chad Mims Brittney Moore Kortney Moye John Norrell Joshua Parks Brandon Plyler Keshanah Mims Shabrika Moore Terry Mullins Haley Nutt Edward Pence Andre Poole ap Ne 4 x , v\ Wi Devin Mitchell Gregory Mobley Summer Moore Shunquita Morgan Jared Mullis Jared Mullis Kyle Odom Hannah O'Neal Kaley Peterman Destinee Potters Carl Pounds Mr. Tidwell: Most Understanding/Kind Mr. Tidwell was voted Most Kind and Understanding. Mr. Tidwell has been teaching at Rutland for all the 6 years it has been open and is one of the few teachers that is still at Rutland. He has taught more than 300 plus freshamn since he has Brittany Powel Shakirah Pringle Hunter Pruett Sierra Pryor been at Rutland and is Freshmen Favorites currently teaching (th grade english classes. Mr. Tidwell was voted Most Kind and Understanding becasue he says," I try to relate to my students as much as possible so that they become my friends Brianna Purnell Heartly Purvis Jessica Rainey Kristin Raleigh not my enemies." Marcelino Ramirez Tori Ramirez Bryan Reeves Conya Reeves - 2 ah om 5 oe ao a 2 [> 2 } Hl \f ie i Joe Reyes Marilyn Reyes Travon Ridley Jacobe Roberson &o) f Megan Roberts Abbey Robinson David Robinson Samuel Robinson n Favorites sh Paul Salazar Brenney Scott Danielle Scruggs Haley Shelar Bobby Slocumb Amber Smith Lamisha Smith Skyla Smith Ahji Standifer Stephon Stanley Amber Statham Demarcus Stephens 5, Hernandez: Most Interesting Teaching Style Dylan Stiles Freshmen Favorites Miss Kim Hernandez recieved the freshmen superlative selection for having the most interesting teaching style. This is her first year at Rutland in the role of full-time instructor, but she spent '08 spring semester doing her student teaching under Mr. DeGrandis last year. Ninth grade students said: She always kept our attention with interesting assignments and topics. - Jessica M. Rainey. "She . never gives up on anyone, she has a good attitude. She explains everything with good examples so we can understand. " - Logan Broadnax "She uses examples we can visualize in out heads for vocabulary using students ' traits to show us what words mean. That helps us remember the meanings of the new words." -Xavier Pearson Tyran Thomas Marvin Thompson | a Linsey Turner Ashley Underwood Kaley Vivas Allen Walker Most Cane Spirit:Mrs. Christian ls Sadarien Walker Sherrell Walker Freshmen Favorites Shajuan Watts Robynne Whisby Ashley White Jorci Whitehead Who has CANE SPIRIT? Mrs. Christian does! She has taught English and Drama at Rutland for the last four years. She keeps stats at basketball games, and even sings the National Pb Anthem. She is the Achante' Williams Jace Williams Justin Williams Kira Williams = _ faculty sponsor for both Color Guard and Cheerleaders. Sheisa makeup expert- the Color Guard and Drama Students sport the most innovative and up-to- date techniques. years Mrs. C. calculated that she has taught 800 plus freshman while here at Rutland. Mrs. Christian was voted most Cane Spirit becasue she goes all out for spirit week and attends most sports events. Freshman, + Zenobia Harris says," Kayla Yester Devon'Te Young Zyeia Ziegler : Mrs. Christian has a lot of energy and is fun to be around." Robert Williams Cameron Willis Miserable Weather and Large Numbers Cause Early Morning Headache Freshmen Group Photo Poses Challenges The group photo for all 400 of our ninth graders was originally scheduled for October 3rd ,but unfortunately the photographer became too ill to come. The photo was rescheduled for December 11th. The new date dawned cold and windy. Freshmen were called to the atrium and instructed to get into smaller groups in ABC order. Mrs. Barfield and a few of our yearbook staff along with the help of most of the ninth grade teachers, finally managed to complete the near impossible task of getting a picture of Rutland's freshman class and first group of ninth graders to be placed in the ninth grade academy. These pages will take you through the difficult task of achieving a decent group shot. Mission Impossible accomplished! After much movement and aggravation most of the freshmen cooperate long enough to get a decent shot and return to the building. The larger the crowd, the The first few freshmen emerge louder! Ms. Folendore and from the warm atrium and are other faculty members shown where to stand by a instruct the students to member of THE EYE staff, Erika move closer to the Allen. cameraman. With chapped lips and freezing fingers and toes, we finally retreat into the warmth of the building and return to class Last minute adjustments Everyone face forward, look up! Every morning Rutland students spend much time and effort getting our hair just right. To avoid a bad hair day we use grooming gels, sprays, and cremes to get "the look". Little did we realize there are carcinogenic chemicals in the hair dyes and shampoos we use. What are carcinogenic chemicals you ask? Carcinogenic chemicals are Charmecia Launga Anderson Anderson considered to be any substance that causes cancer. These chemicals can lead to cancer and other serious side effects. Alisha Ashley Andrew Casas says,"| wash my hair and sometimes straighten it". Brooke Austin Hector Avila Jesulayomi Jesutofunmi Awoyeye Awoyeye Eleanor Barbee "| get haircuts every other week", Alex Gary. FY! "Straighten"- to get this look you use a flat iron and slowly start from the root of your hair to the ends and release the Jacquitta Beeks Kevin Bennett Dale Benson Darius Bentley grip. Hanna Bragg Raven Brown = Andrew Casas Jose Chavez- Suarez Cassandra Ashleigh Bishop Bordonaro Bria Brown Jaleel Brown Shaniqua Burney Jeremy Derrick Chappell Chambers Larry Cole Alexis Collins Cory Combs Gavin Franklin, brushes his hair and uses wave grease. Kayla Mattingly & Brooke Austin wash their hair daily and straighten it from time to time. CMU Launga Amerson,"| wash my hair every other week and wrap it." FYI "Wave Grease"-For students who have low-cut hair, a method of "Wrap"- To comb your hair around your head completely, cover it with ascarf, combing it out the next morning. a from time to time has used the 5 Second rule. You Know - something drops on the floor, you pick it up, blow it off and eat it. Some Rutland students cringe and say eeew" but most others admitted to giving in to the temptation at some time or other. In the October issue of Parade Magazine, scientists say it's usually okay unless is it a semi-solid food. like jello or ice cream Candace Christopher Cosnahan Crooms Jessica Crowley Aryan Dahbashi "| think it's okay if you're at home but not at school" =,Makeiley Brooks Terry Danielly Dominikue Devero Eleanor Barbee said,"No, because it's nasty and you can get sick". Timothy Ellington Courtney Ellis Anthony Epps Mercedes Etheridge Paris Evans said,"Sometimes if it's hard candy". 106 .....Or Not? Quintavious Joshua Fambro Shawnteria Everett Finney Franchester Tori Fountain Gavin Franklin Flowers 5 Seconds Justin Armstrong said, "Yea, if it's been there less than 5 David Gary seconds." Dante Gastin "It depends on what it is, yea if it's something good."Darius Bentley Ricky Goodwin Latroya Goslee Christian Keirra Green Grandison Every year Spirit Week has become more inventive and ,well, more spirited! The week ushers in Homecoming and is a good opportunity for our students to show their school pride. A high percentage of Sophomores dressed for each day, brought canned goods, and attended our Fall Festival. The festival /pep rally was a first for df Quiosha Guyton Katie Holt and Audrey Mason participating in Twins Day! John Harvey Miriam Herrera Briana Bishop painted John Birfields face in a totally unique design. on Friday for Spirit Day. Sha'Asia Hill He admitted it "kinda hurt all day" and that he "rally had to scrub hard'to get it all off that evening. David Hawkins Josset Hicks Vereza Hill Dorian Gunter Daniel Hall Michael Hinson Johnathan Harris Xavier Hernandez Courtney Hobson Alisha Hodges Chelsea Hortman Gene Jackson Caleb Jones Curtis Lord India Hodges Jomekia Howard Gene Samson Jackson Cayla Jones aX Savanah Lovin Eric Howell Tori Jackson Dic ee Malcolm Jones William Lumpkin Shaketa Hodges a | / James Hulett Jasmine Jarquin Edward Majors Shaquita Hodges William Jester \ = Natthapong Kliangsa-Art Ariel Malcolm Adrienne Holsey Katherine Isaac Brittany Johnson Bethany Knowles Coy Mashburn Katie Holt Chelsie Jackson i Ricky Johnson Audrey Mason /) ) oS = 2) _ i \@) S) x a = = i > vay AN) S 2 > /) 0) LL. i LL. Spirit week is one of the highlights of high school. Most students plan what they will wear, how they will dye their hair and paint their faces up weeks in advance. Then the good-natured competition between classes begin as students plot to design the coolest hall decor for the competition. Lots of orange and green paint, streamers, and hot glue is applied to the ceiling, walls, lockers and even floor. Cane Spirit is contagious. Spirited sophomore Julia Smith, cheers our Canes to victory! Artavia Chatman and Hector Avila flaunt their style (or lack of) on Tacky Day. Sherika Tayler Monroe he Tyler Myers Ashleigh McCooley Courtney Devona Meeks Merriweather Isiah Miller Justin Moore Adham Nadi Jimmy Nguyen Matthew McDaniel Brittany Middleton Laura Mitchell Brannen Odum Nathan Ogletree Corey Perkins Calvin Ratterree Hannah Reynolds Stewart Rowell Cristan Peterman Clarence Richardson Elayna Rucks Charles Parish Cody Phillips Hallie Reagan David Richardson Joshua Ruff Joshua Parker rs Chelsey Rutherford Sanam Patel Register Stephanie Ross Rocio Salazar Stephanie Perdomo Robert Register Kaitlyn Rountree Chalandra Sallette Tamecia Rankin-Watson Megan Reich Keonta Rouse Santerio Sanders _ S) v a aN Ky) oahin ra) Bes 7 = x) ae) o) Q) 7 oe) = ) se o o) S) Every year we set New Year's Resolutions with the mindset of keeping them.Some,people vow they'll lose weight, get a job, love more and even work harder in school. Others decide to begin an exercise program We get amped up and are very much committed for a few weeks. as time goes on, most of use find ourselves losing the willpower to stay focused on our goals. Benjamin Wideman says," My resolution is to try to do the best in all my classes and get my grades up". "No, not really, I'm working on one". Kaylyn Miller Patrick Morris,"Most people can't keep them anyway, so | don't do them at all". Allen Smith Untraneka Stallings Jar Kenney Sanford Jeffrey Shumate Julia Smith Taylor Stanley Brittany Skates Melanie Spilman Leon Stapleton Jamund Scott Winona Skates Myron Smith Matthew Spradlin Cody Still Larry Thomas Ronda Walls Bobby Whitley Jarrett Woolfolk Brandon Strickland Cody Toole Shaneada Walton Chandler Whitley OS s nt Tre'Corion Worriels Strickland Macey Trobaugh Lydia Ward Benjamin Wideman Donia Wright Victoria Stroud Krystal Tucker Eunice Waters Albert Williams Kallie Young Ashley Stubbs Calabria Turner Shatallah Watkins Austin Williams Jessica Taylor Briauna Veal Whitney Weekley Kelsey Williams India Thomas Justin Vivas Sherry West | a ; ns ' ; Dakota Wisniski iS) = S re) \@) iS) 9) V ) : AN) O > = 09) a sb) aS) p) = @) /) <_ o& @) (S) Georgia High School Graduation Test is a big deal to eve: tudent in the spring of their Junior year. It determines whe" | walk across the stage and receive your diploma or not. |t a \elps determine whether or not our school makes AYP (Adequat irly Progress). It is a lot of pressure to be put on the shc t the Junior class of 2010. Many students handle this pr: in different Wayme>ome students become stresse. : while others feel } comfortable about t jm test. To the left is Junior Lindsey Addleton Brandi Anglin Kristyn Archer Matthew Arnold Derrick Smith. | | Ne believes that th. & Graduation Tes" etresses us out says, We are or = Sy only states tha: , take one, just be . + DS Bae > RS AA Th Brandi Ash Mercedes Askew Angel Avila Leonardo Balleza When asked about the a a Ww raduation test Mara Wynn, Joseph Ballum Sydney Banks Ryan Bartholomew Andrew Bennett in the right, said, The raduation Test is what we've FS eerie =I -ked for since middle eile hool. It's our chance to . S xa". ; prove ourselves and say that [im am | as) the late night studying, , ng school days, and ~< ) xX 9 = S ole GREEN Jacket? Jasmine King and Lauren Ingram Soccer Play one season David Canady Baseball Must participate at least half the season Place in Ca Jasmine Flowera Color Guard You must be on color guard for at least two years Disney Award | e5say was awarded the "Dreamer and Roer Award" by Disney World. Richard Cherry Kendra Grant Football Basketball Must participate in Must play half the half of the season season tihart!, Shalondr Mercer UScholarshify 3 Umar Tasken Academi Ait Schdla rship Lite gamatha Viator |" Retidta Grant. Jj = sketba goliblarshin Andrew Bennett was the only high school student in Bibb county to make it in All State. (standing with conductor, SamR, Hazo) oe a All State Chorus ee ee SS er wn SNS _ Sp) a Qd 7 cd US Q5 ~ =). eaimmne Jerry Lewis >i elettonifor MDA. Joshua Taylor ROTC Must be on Varsity team and compete in one competition during the year Kelsi Lucas : 4 Laina Tarpley Softball Cheerleading Perform in half of the , Cheer on Varsity team season's games for 2 years a * 4 yw v Bethany Banks earned scholarshiptrom NAACP for community Service Sharshecia avis, "Itwasaoncein a litetime experience. Honorary Music Society o Top Band and Chorus Members &) S ) aay Canesmake ibe the FINAE4! Mary Welch Band Must participate in Band for 3 years John Harvey Wrestling Play half of the season and win half of the matches wi elAInrson Robin C Colin txaiy om! RaftierGuuberbatch, MauriceDa ean in Dea ane pan golkg6halandra Sagal cio Salazar, Can Gay, a "wiLogue Justin Moore, Trang N > Wlec Stanley, Samant hg Jaleel White was the sectional qualifyer, region champ, also went to state John Barfield Golf Must participate in half the matches of the season. Kacy Polk Drama Must earn 10 pts.(1000 hours of production service) which is equivalent to 3 to 4 productions rs, Py Sledg Igoe calWebbiiary Welch anifer Mc ended the FB i. place in Busing t Services. A | ; Taylor Bledsoe. competition. J Ethiccs and er ahd TaylonWOm | ar won 4th plage wits JI aa Taskeg ee i. ' ire nad -S =_=- Delaney Connell Lee Purvis el Ail) as WA OL Ohy, Matthew Adams Michael Amerson Joey Ballum Marlesa Bell Latia Alexander Dustyn Archer Bethani Banks Jason Benge Erika Allen Gabrielle Balkcom Dwayne Bawn Leanna Benge Taylor Bledsoe Symone Bond Alexius LOUISI Marc Bonneville Tiffany Brown Emily Bryan Bonner Heather Burnett Kyline Carswell Adrienne Cary Shawni Casteel Brooke Chester Samantha Chubbuck Michelle Collier Janai Collins Robin Collins BW (e) mt Ore) | a) Brett Combs Delaney. Connell Brittany Corn Tiffani Couch Geordi Couto Heather Crammer Kelly Crooms Richard Crosby r 7 Tiffany Crowell Nicholas Shawna Dauber Algernon Davis Bronco Davis Noelle Davis Crumpton 2 Sharonte Davis Maurice Davison lesha Dawson Morgan Delk Aaron Doster Michael Doster Tony Dupree Jacinda Durham Kristen Dykes Abbie Edwards Diamonique Christopher Evans Candice Feagin Jasmine Flowers Virginia Floyd Taria Fountain Etheridge Rachael Jones Alex King Dustin Lanier Cynthia Lara Kenneth Ricky Lester Lawrence Andrew Lewis Marcus Ligon Rafael Linfernal Stephen Lober Lilith Logan Tyler Logue Kiana Londy Deshonvaris Elizabeth Marquez _ - Courtney Martin Paizley Matlock William Matthews Lundy Caleb Mays Tiphanie McClure Jennifer McCranie siecle lela Stephen Milam Nathaniel Miles Middlebrooks Therone Millender Rebecca Powell Jasmine Roberts Kyle Moore Shanditra Parker Jocelaine Presen Dieu Dondre Rome Jessy Mullins Matthew Payne Andrew Preston Jonathon Rowe Ashleigh Mullis Marvin Phillips Ebony Purcell Sydni Russell Trang Nguyen Carlos Pitts Gary Purvis William Rutledge Brittany Nipper Kacy Polk Aldrich Raines Christopher Ryjkoff Kawanna Sallette Ladonya Sams Stuart Sanders Steven Sanford @7-|[\0) Steven Serfoss iSTor- |g ele)celtle)a) Serika Skeete Nicholas Slaton '@F-Tale|[e1- Be) (-10 (0 -) Brittany Smith Dallas Smith Marcus Smith Terrell Smith Yashica Smith Austin Spires Treadarius Spivey Joseph Tyundra Stanley Stainbrook nlaleleler-) Samuel Stokes Anna Suber NE Vtarelal(=)meiele(e(-ig) Tyler Sullivan Seth Sutton Stephens Q i Carlton Swayne Umar Taskeen Chiquella Taylor Victoria Taylor Timothy Theus Cornell Thomas Lance Troutman Brittany Tucker Chelsea Tucker Toni Vaughn Samantha Viator Stanley Walker sie-lale (eam aeclee) Jakuria Watts Jessica Webb Ormaine White Deanna Williams Elizabeth Wilson Roxy Wilson Larry Windham 'sie-lale lee eles, PXa)(-\Vaelele tre) Matthew Worthy TUL Lee TTT s Mi iii he pe ; iit pass , v! Tyler Sullivan Valedictorian Umar Taskeen eerie . . a fates = - : . Tras ae ~a ae fe Sa > eke mc 5 ees ae a oe Zz he NZ l Four years of hard work, stress, and most importantly, dedication has finally proven to be worth it after all. All the late night studying and giving up weekends has paid off for Tyler Sullivan, Valedictorian and Umar Taskeen, Salutatorian. Ever pictured yourself in cap and gown at graduation, stepping up to the microphone, and delivering an inspiring speech recorded on numerous camcorders and memories of fellow graduates? For Tyler Sullivan and | Umar Taskeen this dream is a reality. They have worked towards this goal with every novel read, each homework assignment turned in on time, and every research project edited and reedited for perfection. The valedictorian is the student with the highest rank in his or her graduating class who gives the valedictory speech. Valedictorian Tyler Sullivan says, "It feels good to know that all my hard work has finally paid off. I'm very happy to be number one in my class. It's an awesome | feeling." He also says to the upcoming students who aim for this honor "Do all of your work, its not always about being the smartest, it's the amount of effort you put into your schoolwork." The salutatorian is the student with the second highest rank in his or her graduating class who gives the salutatory speech. Umar Taskeen says, "I'm proud of myself for reaching this title. When first found out, | was excited but disappointed by coming so close to being Valedictorian." He advises the upcoming students to"Pay attention, do your work, and you'll be fine.". Tyler and Umar are hardworking, dedicated students who deserve the honor , recognition, and scholarships that accompany this acheivement.. Selected Seniors These twelve students were voted to be the best of the best of the senior class by faculty and staff. Criteria was: exemplary character, contributions to Rutland school community, and school pride. This is a great honor, it is good to remember that people take notice of the students who'give it their all" . "Michael Amerson has the voice of an angel and a heart of pure gold." -Mrs. Childers "Kendra is a great young woman with a talent that lets her shine. She never gives up and puts heart into everything she does." -Mrs. Hill "Jessica has never allowed her character to be compromised. She always does the right thing." -Mr. Hernandez "Maurice has a smile that lights up the room." -Mrs. Childers "Chris is always focused and a very good leader." -Mr. Reynolds "Beth has a wonderful amount of talent and tenacity. | When her artwork was destroyed for the Kiwanis art exhibit, she redrew the piece in two days, and won first place. -Mrs. Barfield Ai et Jessica Webb Beth Floyd ui "Umar isa truly gifted student." -Mr. Bates ali r hel H "Chiquella Taylor is very involved in her schoolwork and clubs. She is a wonderful student. -Mrs. 9. Bennett 7 4 slit "Kawanna always puts others before herself." -Mr. Barrett "Lance is a dedicated, talented young man, in band and school." -Mr. Matthews "Tyler has always been polite and thoughtful. He is so smart and talented. He definitely makes Rutland a better place." -Mrs. Graham "Tyundra has always been avery kind and respectful young lady. She always has a smile for everyone she meets." -Mrs. P. Bennett Kawanna Sallette Tyundra Stanley The STAR student is the achiever of the highest ranking score of all seniors on the SAT Umar is a unique and smart individual, and Mr. Rubin had this to say about him Umar haS a warped sense of humor.He constantly makes puns and sees information on a whole different level..His project work is very creative and outside the box. You just have to step back and look at it. His answers are right, and his delivery is unique. "He is one of the most dedicated students I have had the pleasure to teach." * Star Student: Umar Taskeen Star Teacher: Mr. Rubin Matthew Adams Latia Alexander Erika Allen Michael Amerson Dustyn Archer Gabrielle Balkcom Joey Ballum Bethani Banks Dwayne Bawn Marlesa Bell Jason Benge Leanna Benge Taylor Bledsoe Symone Bond Alexius Bonner Marc Bonneville Tiffany Brown Emily Bryan Heather Burnett Kyline Carswell Adrienne Cary Shawni Casteel Brooke Chester Samantha Chubbuck Turning 18 means a big step: changing from a child into an adult. Added opportunities open new doors for young Americans-the most important being the responsibility of voting. Many Rutland students voted in this historic election. Others used the chance to join the armed forces and even get a tattoo or two. glad | finally get to vote this year and make a difference in the world". Symone Williams said, "Voting makes me feel more involved as an American citizen" Here are a few seniors who took time to vote for the 2008 presidential election and choose to make a difference in our nation's future. Michelle Collier Janai Collins Robin Collins Taylor Collins Brett Combs Delaney Connell Brittany Corn Tiffani Couch Geordi Couto Heather Crammer Kelly Crooms Richard Crosby Tiffany Crowell Nicholas Crumpton Shawna Dauber Algernon Davis Bronco Davis Noelle Davis Sharonte Davis Maurice Davison lesha Dawson Kacey Deen Morgan Delk Aaron Doster We spend our first 17 years looking forward to turning 18. We envision this magic number to be ultimate freedom and a huge step into adult hood. New choices entice us. Many young adults chose body piercings and tattoos. Most of the tattoos or piercings have significance, others don't. Let's not lie- some of us do it just because we can. A good number of the class of 2009 at Rutland participates in this eighteen ritual". Some of our students are all for it and others carefully contemplate the future with a permanent skull tattoo on aging 7O- something skin.. Michael Doster Sheara Drummer Tony Dupree Jacinda Durham Kristen Dykes Abbie Edwards Diamonique Etheridge Christopher Evans Candice Feagin Jasmine Flowers Virginia Floyd Taria Fountain Dustin Frank Chenteralyn Fuller Cristobal Gomez Kendra Grant Brittany Green Thomas Groves Paul Guillory Phillip Haney Amber Harris Melvin Harris Bryant Harrison Ashley Hart Chelsea Tucker got her tattoo in honor of her father who died in 2005. (initials and stars tattoo Michelle Collier (pictured below) is a 17 year old senior but is planning to get her tattoo soon after her 1 8th birthday Ricky Lester (pictured on left page) says the reason for his tattoo is because, "I'm a chart toppin, all- american, rock-a-billy man and no other tattoo can compare. Taneshia Hart Julius Hawkins Courtney Henderson Jamel Hickey ~ Adrianna Hightower

Wa Brooke Mullis Through the years it has meant so much to watch you grow, to change and learn to become your own person. You are 50 very special. It always makes us proud to say "you are ours. May God bless you as you take another big step in your life, and in his hands you safely abide. All of our love, Family and Max "For | know the plans | have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 Samantha Viator Samantha (SAM), You are an awesome daughter and sister. We are so proud of you. You Rock!!! Love, Mom, Dad, and Jacob Kacey Deen Congratulations Kacey! We are so proud of you May God always bless you as you follow your pam ME lave wa An that all thinac areams. WE love you. And we Know Chav all bnings Brooke Chester onl ss. 7 4 $ Zg It seems just like yesterday that you were starting school and now here we are... your Senior year. Our wish for you is that all your hopes and dreams come true. We love you and are So very proud of you Love, Dad, Mom, and Josh eet fi boulithe 9 hey... A viperen, yaega: wigs Nicholas Kya n Slaton Ryan, Where have the years gone? You've become a young man with your future wide open before you. We hope its all you cou love you very much ar d wish for and more. We dare 50 proud of you. Dad, Mom, Michelle, Aunt Trish, Papa, Scott, Joni, Stephanie, Michae and Tucker. In loving Gran GitR , Haven, Kaylyn, Jackson memory, Granny and dma. Done! av ugh high e madelt this faran be the rest \_- of ouMives this great! Delaney Connell TaN Ww zed her whole niafiser elodisously pete i sible ti imagifiea altas ore beautiful woman Delaney~Enjoy~your~sojourn~ on~earth~going~forth~with~the~ power~and~knowledge~that~ you~are~a~child~of~God~ born~to~an~eternal~heritage~ of~royalty Love, Mom x a 2009 Brittany Corn yster! Work hara, and accomplish Ut G0d Tirst ana he will make your paths Siralanv. ). 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What will you do to leave less of a Carbon Footprint 8 "I'm going to start using a clothes line, and grow my own tomatoes,squash, and strawberries. -Kelsi Lucas Plant a garden. -Justine Bilow "I'm going to be better about unplugging things after I'm done using them. -Marla Sapp Stop deforestation which destroys habitats -Jessy Mullins "Taking less time in the shower and do puppet shows instead of watching T.V." -Laura Davis "Buy energy efficient products." -Casey Edge Recycle drink cans." -Sam Viator "Turn off the water while | brush my teeth." -Geordi Couto Plant a tree. -Mark Boneville Let's respect our environment and and preserve the greatness of | C ] God's ry creation a for everyone to enjoy. -Ben Marsh e on ) Y ed ham it = _ Of a 7 Somme om a a) A a -_ ie SI a home rr Y -_ 3 Of Y oe ~ SS ov) a _ S 7) Of = o fans Y cee _ = =~ nd _ x ) SP ~ LS ~ = l= = =~ -~ = ) pas OL = lm! 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Nationwide median home prices fe ENDER FORECLOSUR (greece $183,000the largest . _ record since 1968 RRS LPs st year-over-year drop on Americans Ditch Cars With a recession in full swing and Hurricane Ike Hits Energy Independence The U.S. Congress agreed with President Bushs decision to lift the almost commuters concerned about record gas prices, drivers traded their cars for bikes The Federal Highway Administration reported that Americans drove 9.6 billion fewer miles over the previous year. With consumers buying fewer cars, the big three American automakers felt the pinch Seeking relief, they asked for and received a $13.4 billion piece of the federal bailout originally intended for Wall Street PAT BENIC/UPI /Landew Texas Thousands of residents evacuated coastal and inland areas of Texas in preparation for Hurricane Ike, which turned out to be the third most destructive hurricane ever to hit the U.S. The early evacuation efforts (put in place after Hurricane Katrina) undoubtedly saved thousands of lives Cleared for Takeoff It's officialDelta bought Northwest Airlines for $3.1 billion, creating the worlds largest airline. The combined new airline now serves more than 390 destinations in 67 countries. It is expected to generate about $35 billion in yearly revenue and employ 75,000 people 20-year ban on offshore drilling operations. The high price of crude oil as well as the Strategic importance of energy independence led to the decision Crisis in Gaza The long-standing conflict in Gaza rose to war when hundreds of civilians lost their lives and thousands were injured in airstrikes and mortar shell attacks waged separately by the Israeli military and Hamas militant groups. Hamas is listed as a terrorist organization by the U.S. and many other Western nations. In January 2009, Israel withdrew its troops and the Hamas groups declared a cease-fire, ending the three-week war; however tensions between the two sides remain high Obama Elected 44 President In a historic moment, 47-year-old Barack Obama, a freshman senator from Illinois, became Americas first African-American president. In addition to shattering 200 years of history, he became the fifth youngest president ever when he was sworn in to office on January 20, 2009. In his inauguration speech, President Obama delivered a message of bipartisan hope and expectation to a crowd of over one million people in Washington D.C. and to millions more via television and the Internet. U.S. Troops After more than five years of war, plans to reduce the presence of U.S. troops in Iraq were moved forward. A new agreement between U.S. and Iraqi officials was ratified, outlining the withdrawal of U.S. troops by 2011. At the same time, in Afghanistan there were 31,000 U.S. troops, and that number is expected to double in 2009 Winning against Cancer New diagnoses and deaths from cancer both fell for the first time in the U.S. according to the National Cancer Institutes 2008 report The overall death rates fell for the most common cancers, dropping .08 percent annually from 1999 to 2005 for both men and women. While overall cancer rates decreased, lung cancer remains a concern in the Midwest and the South. Both areas have yet to adopt anti-smoking laws that ban smoking in public places or to increase taxes on cigarettes Cease Fire following a short yet destabilizing conflict, the governments of Georgia and Russia signed a U.S. brokered cease-fire, which required all Russian troops to withdraw to their pre invasion positions. The invasion was in response to Georgian Suppression of Russian supported separatist rebels in the breakaway region of South Ossetia Prepared for Landing In January 2009, US Airways Pilot C.B. Sully Sullenberger prepared for impact less than 90 seconds after taking off from LaGuardia International Airport in New York, as Flight 1549's engines went out after hitting a flock of birds. The pilot decided the safest place to land was in the icy waters of the Hudson River. Pilot Sullenbergers skill and quick response saved the lives of all 155 passengers. Earthquake Rocks China A 7.9 magnitude earthquake rocked southwest China leaving 4.8 million people homeless. More than 60,000 people were injured while over 20,000 people lost their lives. To help rebuild the livelihoods, schools and basic services the area needs, several United Nations agencies have set up continuing operations in China. $50 Billion Fraud The former chairman of the Nasdaq Stock Market, Bernard Madoff, was charged with running a $50 billion Ponzi scheme, in one of the biggest fraud cases in history Madoff could face 20 years in prison and a $5 million fine if convicted. Madoff's actions may have cost some of the largest financial firms in the world hundreds of millions of dollars each Adventurer to the End Almost 13 months after adventurer Steve Fossett disappeared in a single-engine ; plane over Nevada and a year to the day , Since the search was called off, hikers found his airplane and remains in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Fosset holds many world records including being the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in a hot air balloon. Mumbai Targeted Over three days in November, Indias city of Mumbai was attacked by terrorists, allegedly backed by a Pakistani-based Islamic militant group. Over 160 people lost their lives in the planned attack which targeted Indias financial center Wimatsaiieys to Remember The nation witnessed several history-making events during the 2008 presidential election s Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin became the first female Vice Presidential candidate for the Republican Party. ae ee ahhh; New York Senator Hillary Clinton made a run at Americas number one seat as a candidate ee in the Democratic primary. After withdrawing from the race, Clinton went on to accept the ei ewes aad role of Secretary of State in === President Obama dministration Goodnight Nighthawk Rian sehen wr iain After three decades of exemplary service as the first , aircraft in history to successfully make use of stealth 2 technology, the F-I17 Nighthawk was retired at a private military ceremony. The Stealth gained notoriety through now famous camera footage of its precision performance in Desert Storm in the early 1990s. Myanmar Devastation A massive cycone hit the small country of Myanmar in May 2008, tallying an eventual death toll of over 100,000 people. The military government of Myanmar initially refused foreign aid and asserted that it could handle all relief and rescue efforts. According to International Red Cross reports, the lack of immediate international support most likely cost thousands of lives. Voters turned out in record numbers with over 133 million Americans showing up at the polls. Social networking websites like YouTube, MySpace and Facebook played a major role in yielding the highest turnout in 40 years. Test Your Presidential Knowledge President Obamas inauguration was visible from space. Satellite images showed the record- breaking 1.8 million people gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to be a part of the historic event. = SS Ss Re Oe a ig aoe pe ' 7 % BARAT SWEET Lander In the Doghouse Killys, a 70-pound pit bull, went for a joy ride that started and ended at an Oklahoma car wash when he was left alone in a car and accidentally slipped it into reverse. After crossing the highway and hitting a curb, the car turned and circled back to the car wash The dog couldn't quite reach the brakes and crashed into the side of the building. No one was injured and the police officer on the scene let the bewildered dog off with a warning. Medal of Honor Amy Master Sgt. Woodrow Woody Keeble was awarded the Medal of Honor nearly 26 years after his death for his heroic efforts during the Korean War. Keeble was the first full-blooded Sioux Indian to receive the honor and the 10th person to receive the medal from President Bush. Keebles family, fellow soldiers, tribal members and four 5. senators lobbied for years to approve the nomination Extreme Thin Outlawed French lawmakers presented a bill banning the glamorization of extreme thinness. The bill recommends fines of up to $71,000 and three years in prison for people or businesses that promote extreme thinness. If the bill passes, the law would be the strongest of its kind anywhere in the world. Hands On The American Heart Association announced that the hands on CPR method works just as well as the mouth-to-mouth technique in most cases of cardiac arrest The announcement will hopefully encourage hesitant bystanders to step forward to provide life-saving CPR in critical situations Fishy Business Beth Nudelman quickly notified officials of their mistake when she received voter registration material for her deceased goldfish, Princess. The paperwork sent to Princess Nudelman likely came from the Womens Voices, Women Vote project, which sent nearly | million mailings to Illinois households using a list that mistakenly included pets. Smoking Genes Scientists identified genetic variations that raise the risk of lung cancer in smokers. The research also revealed evidence to suggest that these variations could make carriers more addicted to tobacco. Russian Blue Wins A |.5-year-old Russian Blue cat named Blade Runner won Best in Show at the CFA-lams Cat Championship in New York. Over 248 cats in 41 breeds competed for various honors throughout the event. Blade Runner became the first Russian Blue to win the title Economic Ues & Downs With the economy in turmoil, unemployment rose to 7.2%. More than 2.6 million jobs were lost in 2008, the highest number since World War II Starbucks, the reigning king of coffee, announced that it ~ would close 600 stores. With increased competition ~ from McDonalds and Americans making financial sacrifices, the coffee chain faced an uncertain future. Warm the Heart A recent study suggests that people view others more positively when they're holding something warm, like a cup of coffee or cocoa. The experimenters suggest that the connection between heat and emotion is a result of early associations in childhood. Despite economic instability, Google chose to keep employee perks, like ping pong and free lunches, as other companies slashed costs and benefits. Google Maintains that their laid-back atmosphere leads to devoted and focused employees. Pirates Hijack Tankers In the largest modern-day case of piracy on the high seas, pirates seized a massive Saudi-owned oil supertanker loaded with crude oil and carrying 25 crew members off the Kenyan coast. The hijacking was one of several attacks this year by Somali pirates seeking ransoms, After taking over the vessel, the pirates took it to a Somali port that has become a haven for bandits and seized ships. Many teens were not troubled by the economic crisis. In a survey of 769 high school students, 8 percent owned an iPhone and 22 percent expected to buy one in the next six months. yo QMLOS BARI Rewters (Lander Earth Invades Mars Usually we think of Martians invading Earth but it looks like Earthlings will make contact first, Jn May 2008, NASA's Phoenix Lander arrived on Mars and for the first time discovered ice on the Teens Take Title Bird, lldenien A high school team from Mater Dei High School in Evansville, Indiana beat out students from 23 universities to take the Shell Eco-marathon grand prize for designing, building and driving a vehicle that went the farthest distance using the least amount of fue! The three-wheeled combustion engine car achieved an amazing 2,843.4 miles per gallon The students won $10,000 for their invention Mammal or Reptile? One of the most Z curious animals on the TO etn Ho planet, the platypus, has a ducks bill, mammal fur and snake-like venom. Scientists mapped its genetic makeup, which indicates that this Strange looking creature is, in fact, a little bit of all threebird, mammal and reptile an Trash to Gas Shipwreck Treasure - z ya : The high price of gas in 2008 put a spotlight on Geologists searching for diamonds off the coast ' F ' ' the study of alternative fuel sources. In America, at of Africa discovered a treasure far more the University of California at Davis, engineers rarea shipwreck loaded with gold and silver repurposed table scraps into bio-gas. In similar ag, : . coins, as well as ivory and cannons used to 5 studies in the United Kingdom and Japan, jellyfish, ; . ot fend off pirates. The ship is thought to be Y : 4 spoiled milk and confectionary waste were all given A , around 500 years old, dating back to the time new life as alternative fuel sources a 2 of Vasco de Gama and Christopher Columbus Run Green Did you know that a running shoe can last : : 1,000 years in a landfill? Brooks has Ancient Sea Creature Discovered designed a shoe that reduces your carbon A new group of plesiosaurs, a reptile species that swam footprintiterally. The shoe features a new : goss - in ancient seas, was discovered in North America. The kind of midsole called BioMoGo, which AA aie > ; plesiosaurs roamed during the Jurassic and Cretaceous degrades 50 times faster than a standard = y periodsabout 65-205 million years ago. This find running shoe. Brooks estimates that its green represents one of the oldest and most complete footwear will reduce 30 million pounds of landfill skeletons of a prehistoric aquatic reptile ever discovered waste over a 20-year period. a in North America Farms of the Future Sustainable Dave In the future, farms could rise straight into the Cameraman Dave Chameides embarked on a study to reduce air resembling skyscrapers instead of sprawling : a waste. To showcase his effort he saved all of his trash for acres of land. Vertical farming presents many "24 a one yearonly 30.5 Ibs. In comparison, the average advantages over traditional farming, mainly ; family throws away !,700 Ibs. of trash annually. Chameides growing more food on less land. Currently, it Conducts seminars and writes a sustainability blog takes a plot of land as large as Virginia to grow teaching that no one can do everything, but everyone enough food for approximately 8 million people. 4a can do something. Stone or Glass? Add countertops to the list of eco-friendly products. BottleStone, a Los Altos Hills company that makes ceramic stone countertops out of recycled glass, walked away with the $100,000 prize from the CleanTech Open, a contest showcasing the newest innovations in the world of sustainability. The company said that zero emissions are created in the production of the new surface material, yet the glass countertops are as strong as concrete and cost less than marble or granite. Tejon Ranch Protected Conservationists and developers in California reached a historic agreement that will permanently protect the Tejon Ranch, 240,000 acres of land just north of Los Angeles. The newly protected area provides a critical habitat to many wildlife species. The strong support for environmental conservation is a sign of the times and will guarantee public access for generations to come. > t 1 ' ! 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Following in its footsteps came the family utility vehicles, the station wagon (1947), mini van (1983) _ and SUY (1990), accommodating the growing needs of busy families. Hybrid technology emerged as consumers demanded fuel efficiency. Hondas Insight, the first hybrid marketed in the UL. led the way for many other COLOUR PANELS ~ top aiitomakers to develop INSPIRON STUDIO A their own line of gas/electric "ven - 263 vehicles. ae TM (HOWG/Reuter, Ander _ Bionic Hand In the Next 100 Years, automakers plan to push automotive technology even farther by promoting eco-chic cars, electrically powered luxury vehicles for drivers who dont want to compromise strong design for environmental friendliness. DAND CHESIIN/PA Photes /Landov five individual swims. His t relay team Phelps achievements led to Sports Illust the Year pl Pe. PUNE BLADE /Rewter SO y 4 Naade Kickin! The U.S. Womens Soccer National Team captured the Algarve Cup once again, defeating Denmark 2-| at Municipal Stadium in Portugal. The team went on to win the 2008 Peace Queen Cup with a |-0 victory over Canada. The victory marked the second time the U.S. has defeated Canada by a I-0 score to win the Peace Queen Cup MLS Cup Glory > Wimbledon Winner For the first time in franchise history, ~~ " The 122nd Wimbledon Championship the Columbus Crew became Major : concluded with a grand finale, when League Men's Soccer champions with a Spains Rafael Nadal brought down 3-1 win over the New York Red Bulls. s five-time champion Roger Federer in League MVP Guillermo Barros Schelotto the longest mens final in the history of scored a Cup Final-record three assists , the All England Club. Nadals victory to help deliver the championship in took four hours and 48 minutes of actual only his second season playing time. Run for the Roses Big Brown won the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby in a final ~ kick that gave him a 4 3/4-length _ victory before a crowd of ' 157,770, the second-largest in history. With this win Big Brown became the seventh undefeated Kentucky Derby winner in history. The victory celebration was eclipsed by a fatal injury to Eight Belles, the second place winner Science of Swimming Speedo's LZR Racer, a new high- tech one-piece swimsuit, molds a swimmers body into an aerodynamic shape, potentially giving + swimmers more buoyancy in the water Several swimmers, including Michael Phelps, debuted the suits at the 2008 Summer Olympics % Fantastic Phillies After 25 years, the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series trophy. Despite a rain-delayed game, they took down the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in Game 5 to win their second World Series title The team named Cole Hamels MVP. Hamels out pitched Scott Kazmir for a 3-2 win in the opener, then tossed six Red Wings Capture Cup effective innings before After a surprising loss in Game 5, the Detroit ; the delay, but never Red Wings made a triumphant comeback in / pitched in the final game. Game & of the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals, Hamels finished 1-0 with a winning 3-2 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. 2.77 ERA in two World The Stanley Cup win was the fourth for the f Series starts team in || seasons ye ; yy Winer an se Wye ' = - a te , a - ; : > oun PARESUINCT Lindi Stay IEG FTIR BARRETT /Landos Battle of the Davids David Cook and David Archuleta were the last contestants standing in the 2008 Amencan | of Americar Finale. Cook won the seventh season Idol, receiving 56 percent of the 97.5 millior vote cast, beating Archuleta by a margin of 12 millior AMA Winners Chris Brown was the big prican Musi home three awards including winner j Award Favorite Male Pop/Rock Artist. Kayne West, Rihanna and Alicia Keys also walked while newcomer Taylor Swift wa awarded Favorite Female Country Artist a taking z away with T multiple awards, ndgog Good as Gol voiden Uiobe judges, who awa Best Dramatic Picture 7 he mont g ther dig ncluded Kate Winslet for Best Actres in a Drama for winner Revolutionary Road and Bes Supporting Actress for her role n The Reader. Mickey Rourke made a The Wrestler winning Best Actor. The HBO television series John Adams picked up four award NBC picking up Best Best Actor omeback If while 30 Rock was named Best Comedy with its star and creato Actress in a Comedy and her cast mate Alec Baldwin winning in a Comedy John Adams Rules HBO ruled the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards Mariah Moves Up Chart-topper Mariah Carey broke winning a record 13 Emmys for its hit mini-series Elvis Presley's record for No on the Billboard Hot 100 with her I8th hit single, making her second only to The Beatles The single that broke The King John Adams. The first Emmy for outstanding host hits for a reality or reality-competition program wa awarded to jeff Probst of Survivor. The Daily Show with jon dtewart prevailed as and CBS outstanding reality-competition program utstanding comedy eries The Amazing Race was named record comes from her latest album E=M( her best-selling Grammy-winning Doth a follow up to show's victories marked a record breaking SIX straight wins Juanes Sweeps Latin Grammys release, The Emancipation of Mimi The 2008 Latin Grammy Awards was a night to remember for Colombian rocker juanes, who took home five awards for Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Short Form Video Moon Man Madness The Video Music Awards gave out the famed moon man trophy to the years top video and Best Male Pop Vocal Album. Newcomer Kany performers. Chris Brown won Best Garcia won Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Male Video for With You and Lil Yocal Album. Marc Anthony also walked away with . Wayne won Best Hip-Hop Video the Best Salsa Album award De MARIO ANTUONI/Rewrers /Lander for Lollipop. Britney Spears took home three awards for her Piece of Me Video of the Year, Best Female Video and Best Pop Video video winning Black Entertainment Television Awards The 2008 BET Awards was a night of wins for all-star entertainers like Missy Elliott, who won Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and Kanye West, who took home Best Male Hip Hop Artist. UGK and Outkast won Video of the Year for International Player's Anthem (I Choose You) Heartthrob Chris Brown snagged the Best Male R&B Artist award and Alicia Keys won Best Female R&B Artist Surfboard Goes to... Gossip Girl has six-more reasons (in the form of surfboard trophies) to rule the school. The Teen Choice Awards were selected based on over 30 million vetes cast online by teenagers who hailed the prep-school drama as their top choice. Chace Crawford and Blake Lively each took home'a Breakout Actor Award. The Jonas Brothers also took home six awards: Choice Breakout Band, Choice Male Hotties and Choice Male Red Carpet: Icons, Choice Music; Single, Choice Music: Summer Song and > fi RUTMER/UP! /Landew Top 5 of 2008 " Movies |. The Dark Knight ; . .$530,722,000 $318,313,199 Kingdom of the Crystal Skull ...... . $317,023,851 4. Hancock $e ini Scat oe ee eee $223,719,052 " Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain 2. Bleeding Love Leona Lewis * 3. No One Alicia Keys 4. Lollipop Lil Wayne featuring y Static Major 5. Apologize Timbaland featuring OneRepublic (According to Billboard Hot 100) 4 4. iPhone 1 5. YouTube : (According to Google Zeitgeist) : Sole Survivor Thanks to decades of fans who have adopted Converse shoes as part of their rock-star wardrobe the company celebrated its 100-year anniversary. Converse reinvented classic designs in its Century footwear collection to honor its achievement. Tough Guys Rule Tough Guy 1" reality shows chronicling the lives of men in life- threatening professions, from king crab fishermen to ice road truckers to adventurers relying on survival skills in the wilderness, is dominating the airwaves, This new genre has audiences riveted with its realism, documentary-style format and unpredictable action. The Discovery Channel's shows Deadliest Catch and Man vs. Wild are among cable TV's highest-rated unscripted senes easingly important, especially for tweens and teens whose personal style s expressed with cell phone accessories and whose communication revolves around email and text messaging. According to Neilson ratings, the average teenager texts 1,742 times per monththats an average of 58 times per day! 100 Years of FBI Established in 1908 by the Attorney General, the Federal Bureau of Investigation started with only 34 special agents. Today, the FBI, headquartered in Washington D.C., employs over 30,000 people including more than 1,200 special agents and over 18,000 professional support staff in offices around the world. Box Office Gold Disney's High School Musical 3: Senior Year banked $42 million in its opening weekend, The big screen sequel to the Disney Channel TV movies, starring Tac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, beat the previous \ record for best opening ' weekend of $27.8 million ; set by Mamma Mia. Long Overdue ner home ibrary r $250 to She sent the book back to the with a note and a over any jate charge Superhero Fans Rejoice Forty-five years after it was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, X-Men fans celebrated the 500th issue of the popular comic book. The anniversary was marked with a surprise move: the outcast heroes left their Westchester, New York mansion for San Francisco. Thank You Mom Mother's Day turned 100 in 2008. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that there are 83 million mothers who celebrate Mother's Day. The National Retail Federation estimates that Americans spend $15 billion a year honoring their mothers; however, the holiday is celebrated in 52 countries around the world. Fabulous Fashion Finale After a season filled with drama and over- the-top fashion, soft-spoken Portland, Oregon designer Leanne Marshall was named the winner of Bravo's hit reality show Project Runway hosted by supermodel Heidi Klum Marshall beat out contestants Korto Momolu and Kenley Collins to win the $100,000 grand prize to start her own line and the opportunity to sell her collection on Bluefly.com. The series finale was the first time in the history of the show to feature an all-female lineup Dark Knight Shines Bright The Batman seque $300 million ord was held by Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, which reached $300 million in 16 days lastest fim to ear The previous rec Tina Fey Impersonates Sarah Palin on Actor and comedian Tina Fey returned to Saturday Night Live to portray Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. In the skit, Fey debated Amy Poehler, who played Senator Hillary Clinton. Fey's depiction of the Alaska governor generated so much attention that the real Sarah Palin appeared twice the show. Facebook safeguards Social networking site Facebook added more than 40 safeguards to protect its users from cyber bullies and online predators Precautions included banning sex offenders and limiting adult-user access to profiles of waarw vee Snail: users under 18 years old Feathers Fly! The first World Pillow Day brought thousands of people together turning 35 Cities into playgrounds ' The event's intent was to promote creative uses of , public spaces and the power of a shared commor goal. Plus, it was a lot ~ of fun! Lights Out for TRL MTV's famed countdown show, Total Request Live (TRL), aired its final episode in New York City. The show debuted in 1998 and boosted the careers of superstars like Justin Timberlake, Christina Agu and Destiny's Child. Beyonc gave a show stopping performance during the shows finale Vacation Idol The new American /dol attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studio Lake Buena Vista, Florida is similar to the Fox singing competitionallowing theme park guests to show off their singing skills by auditioning and performing before a live studio audience A Toy for the Imagination Despite all the fancy high-tech toys available, nature's own stick was inducted the National Toy Hall of Fame this year. Toy experts selected the stick because ) of its versatility, natural ingredients, appeal | to the imagination and its tree More traditional inductees this year included the baby doll and skateboard Say Papaya s As if ice cream wasnt good s enough, scientists are working on a way to make your favorite . flavor extra velvety smooth. Using : gelatin and papaya protein, a + University of Wisconsin researcher developed an edible antifreeze that prevents ice crystals from forming ~ in ice cream, so that it stays creamy and smooth with every bite ae . % ~, 4 3 Fy 0 pcan t= Fun & Games BRAINTEASERS =_s|| GoMMONYMS |. How many squares What does each group of words have in common? can you count? Example: a. 16 Olympics * Leap Year * Presidential Elections _They happen every 4 years b. 20 | | Leindex * Pinky * Ring c. 31 d. 36 2. Door * Painting * Eyeglasses 3. Picnic * Pool * Coffee 4. Ball * Salad * Coin 5. Dog * Cat * Gold Which image belongs the emp square WORD SCRAMBLE a. b. 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