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Fall 2014 Aggie Advocate Volume I Issue 1 Albertville High School 402 East McCord Avenue Albertville, AL 35950 Features A Tradition Continues A Day in the Life of... Aggie Band Sports

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Fall

2014

Aggie AdvocateVolume I Issue 1

Albertville High School402 East McCord AvenueAlbertville, AL 35950

FeaturesA Tradition ContinuesA Day in the Life of...Aggie BandSports

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October 2014~Volume I, Issue 1

First Edition4 A Tradition Continues at AHSThe Aggie Advocate and AggieVision Staff feel honored to bring you the first edition of an online magazine for Albertville High School

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Sections4 A Tradition Continues6 Aggie Spirit8 Class Officers 11 Second Chance Breakfast12 Advanced Placement Classes14 A Day in the Life of18 Teacher Spotlight20 Our Community24 Fine Arts- Aggie Band30 Sports

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photo and edit by Adam Rains

photo by Johnna Reeves

photo courtesy of Destiny Holder photo courtesy of Paul McAbee

photo by Ana Antonio & edit by Adam Rains

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AggieVision [Web/AV]

Aggie Advocate [Print/Design]

StaffJennifer Altamirano Carly DanielLaura Garcia Lola GarciaAngel Godinez Briley HardinCody Hill Jessica LeeSayra Martinez Taylor MasonMolly-Katherine Millwood Tania NietoAdam Rains

Adviser: Wendy Aycock

Ana Antonio Tanner Dickerson Noah Fowler Martha Gomez Noah Kirkland Alex Lands Dylan Langley Jenny Lara Heather Leeth Leo Mariano Ashlyn Masters Angie Ochoa Taylor Ogle Bobbie-Anne Oliver Johnna Reeves Allison Smith Wyatt Smith Ashleigh Stephens Esther Ulloa Baylon Wood

Adviser: Jeanne Walker

photo by Ana Antonio

photo by Wendy Aycock

photo by Tania Nieto

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photo by Bobbie-Anne Oliver

photo by Ashleigh Stephens

photo by Allison Smith

photo by Johnna Reeves

photo by Tania Nieto

photo by Johnna Reeves

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DRESS UP DAYS/PEP RALLY SCHEDULE

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photo by Sayra Martinez

photo by Allison Smith photo by Esther Ulloa

photo by Ashleigh Stevens

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Class Officers

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photos courtesy of Mary Smith

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photos by Noah Kirkland & Ashlyn Masters

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According to the Child Nutrition Program Director, Connie Kennamer, “We wanted to offer food at a time most students would be willing to eat. With the new ‘Community Eligibility’, we were faced with finding a way to offer breakfast to everyone at no charge and couldn’t feed all students in a thirty minute window of time before school in the typical breakfast setting. Second chance breakfast is the ideal solution for older students.”

photos by Esther Ulloa

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Advanced Placement Classes

Students will have the opportunity to take the AP Language and Composition Exam on May 13, 2015 at AHS.

photos by Johnna Reeves

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AP English Q and A with Mrs. Stewart

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“Anyone’s legacy is what it is. I hope I have treated people in a fair manner no matter who they are.” Paul McAbee

A Day in the Life of... Principal Paul McAbee

“Coach Mac truly cares about this school and city. He has always tried to keep everyone’s best interests in mind. When people think about Albertville I would say that Coach Mac comes to most people’s mind.” Cliff Mitchell

photos courtesy of Karen & Paul McAbee

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“I've known Coach Mac since the mid 90's. He played an important role in my coming back to Albertville. He gave me the opportunity to get back to the high school and he gave me an opportunity to try my hand at administration. I will be forever grateful for the things he has done for me.” Tyler Reeves

“Coach Mac loves AHS more than any other principal loves their institution that I have seen. He takes great pride in all the programs here and supports those who head them. He is a lot of fun to work for.” Patrick Harding

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“The biggest challenge I face as an Assistant Principal is that everyday is

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“I strive to do something, no matter how small, to improve something at AHS every day.”

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“I am thankful every day for the opportunity to do this job.”

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photos courtesy of Mary Smith

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Question: What made you decide to become a boys’ baseball coach?Mrs. Golden: �0\�GHFLVLRQ�WR�EH�D�EDVHEDOO�FRDFK�UHDOO\�UHVWV�LQ�P\�GHFLVLRQ�WR�EHFRPH�D�VRIWEDOO�FRDFK��0\�SODQ�ZDV�WR�EHFRPH�DQ�(QJOLVK�WHDFKHU�VR�,�FRXOG�EH�D�VRIWEDOO�FRDFK��$IWHU�7ULVWDQ��P\�ÀUVW�OLWWOH�ER\��ZDV�ERUQ�HYHU\WKLQJ�FKDQJHG��,�UHDOL]HG�WKDW�P\�SULRULWLHV�ZHUH�QRW�LQ�WKH�ULJKW�RUGHU��WKDW�,�ZDV�QRW�EHLQJ�WKH�ZLIH�DQG�PDPD�,�QHHGHG�WR�EH��(YHQ�WKRXJK�EHLQJ�D�VRIWEDOO�FRDFK�KDG�EHHQ�P\�GUHDP�DOO�P\�OLIH��LW�ZDV�WLPH�WR�ZDON�DZD\��<HDUV�SDVVHG��WZR�PRUH�OLWWOH�*ROGHQ�ER\V�FDPH�DORQJ��$IWHU�EHLQJ�WKH�SUDFWLFH�KHOSHU�IRU�7ULVWDQ·V��ROGHVW�*ROGHQ��W�EDOO�WHDP��,�JRW�D�SKRQH�FDOO��7KH\��DW�WKH�UHF�FHQWHU��ZHUH�ORRNLQJ�IRU�D�KHDG�FRDFK��6R�,�SUD\HG�DERXW�LW��DQG�KHUH�ZH�DUH�

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“Then I always tell them no matter what happens in the game, whether they strike out or get a hit, whether they catch a ball or miss a ball, whether they win or lose, I will still be proud of them because they did their best” Annsonnetta Golden

photos courtesy of Annsonnetta Golden

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Teacher Spotlight: Denise Willett

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photos courtesy of Jennifer Palmer

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In a national survey, the Schapiro Group discovered “If a company shows that it is highly involved in its local chamber (e.g., is a chamber board member), consumers are 10% more likely to think that its products stack up better against its competition.”

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Albertville Chamber of Commerce

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Tipoff Club

photos by Heather Leeth

photos by Jeanne Walker

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Active Shooter Drill at Albertville High School

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“I am glad that the school participated in the active shooter drill. I was one of the JROTC cadets that participated and I was scared during the drill, but I feel like it will help to prepare us as a school.” Kimberly Bennett

photo and edit by Adam Rains

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Albertville Aggie Band

Chris Lindley- Band Director

What inspired you to be a band director?

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How long does the band practice per week?

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How do you feel about going to New York and

participating in the parade?

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photo by Ana Antonio

photo by Ana Antonio & edit by Adam Rains photo by Ana Antonio

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Taylor Cash- Assistant Band DirectorWhat is your education?%DFKHORU·V�'HJUHH�LQ�0XVLF�(GXFDWLRQ�IURP�-DFNVRQYLOOH�6WDWH�8QLYHUVLW\�DQG�D�0DVWHU·V�RI �0XVLF�'HJUHH�IURP�%RVWRQ�8QLYHUVLW\�

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How do you feel about going to New York and

participating in the parade?

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Jonathan Mason- TromboneDo you like being in the band?

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What has been your favorite memory?

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Do you get homesick whenever you travel with

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photo by Martha Gomez

photo by Martha Gomez

photos by Ana Antonio

Marching Together As One

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Alyssa Angel- Color GuardHow many hours do you practice?

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What grade do you have to be in to be in color guard?

10th grade

What inspired you to be in color guard

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Lindsey Barkley-Drum Major

How does being a senior and a drum major make you feel?

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What is a challenge you face as a

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Do you ever get nervous

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Daisy Matus- Clarinet/Bass ClarinetWhy did you join the band?

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What do you have to do in order to raise money to pay your trips?

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Do you get homesick whenever your travel with the band?

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photo by Ana Antonio

photo by Sayra Martinez

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Blair Masters- DancelineHow many years do you have to be in band to make Danceline?

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What inspired you to be in Danceline?

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Do you ever get nervous when you

perform?

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~Jennifer Altamirano & Sayra Martinez

photo by Ana Antonio

photo by Ana Antonio

photo by Ana Antonio

photo by Martha Gomez

photo by Martha Gomez

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“I like seeing young people grow up and become adults, and I also like seeing the improvement our players make from freshman and seniors.” Coach Joel Poole

Aggie Football

Varsity

photo by Martha Gomez photo by Martha Gomez & edit by Cody Hill

photo courtesy of Spring & Mona

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Aggie FootballJunior Varsity

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9th GradeWe Are Aggie Nation

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Varsity

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Cheering for a Win

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Leah Sloan Q & AWhat do you love most about volleyball?

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Aggie Cross Country

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Cross Country is a sport where both mental toughness and healthy living take priority in an athlete’s life.

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Running for the Place

“My goals stay on my mind, like the times I need to get on each mile, and my dream to go to the Olympics and run for LSU.” Salim Chacon

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