December 2011 Chatterbox - Ruston High School

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B earcat News Chatterbox Ruston High School December 15, 2011 Page 2 Distinguished Teacher: Bud Alexander information provided by RHS Alumni Association by Elena Till Assistant News Editor Bud Alexander was born in 1939 to J.C. and Doris Alexander in Hilly, Louisiana; he was one of five children. He attended Ruston High School and then Louisiana Tech University where he earned his Bachelor‘s degree in 1962 with a triple major: Social Studies, English, and Physical Education. At Louisiana Tech, he was a member of the football team as their kicker and was given the name ―Golden Toe.‖ Bud held a Tech kicking record that lasted for many years and although he was interviewed by several pro teams at the end of his college career, he decided to stay in Ruston to teach and to raise his family. He received his Master‘s degree in Science and Physical Education in 1964 and completed his Masters Plus 30 in 1984. Bud married his high school sweetheart Louise Youngblood and they had two children, Greg Alexander and Jan Alexander Yates. In 1962, Mr. Alexander began teaching at RHS where he taught until 1973. He taught American History and Old Testament History as well as coached football and track. After teaching at RHS for 11 years, he was sent to Glen View Junior High School to begin a new athletic program, but returned a short three months later to Ruston High to serve as an assistant principal until 1978. In addition to performing his duties as assistant principal, Coach Bud also worked on many other things to improve the school. He helped establish several new innovations to Ruston High School including the in-school computerization of student absences. Over the course of his Ruston High teaching years, he earned the affectionate name of Coach Bud and many former students still call him this. He motivated many students to start caring about their education and take an interest in history. Coach Bud influenced hundreds of students throughout his teaching career and will be remembered by all of them for his compassion and dedication. Congratulations to the Ruston High School 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year: Mr. Kyle Falting Saluting Outstanding Student Achievement Throughout the Bearcat Nation
A cademia Chatterbox Ruston High School December 15, 2011 Page 3 National Honor Society: The Totals Are In! by Polly Michelle Gwan Academics Reporter Recently, the National Honor Society (NHS) raised money towards the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the total is in. The RHS National Honor Society successfully raised enough money to make a generous donation of $500 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. To say thanks to all the people who donated money for this, the NHS had a drawing with various prizes including an iPod Touch, 2 Counter Culture gift cards, a Maggie Moo‘s gift card, and a Starbucks gift card. The National Honor Society has worked hard to support not only their school, but their community and will definitely continue to do so in the future! Accounting Students Receive Insight on a Future in Accounting by Elizabeth Smith Business Manager On Wednesday December 7, 2011, Mr. Bruner‘s accounting class (Accounting 201 - Dual/Honors) left Ruston High School (RHS) to visit Barr and Woodward, L.L.C. to personally meet with Mr. Chris Barr, CPA and learn about Accounting as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Students were treated to donuts and orange juice while Mr. Barr presented them with a video about accounting. The video was very insightful and it helped the class to see the ins and outs of the accounting profession. Mr. Barr expanded on all the benefits of making accounting a career. He told the class about some of his personal experiences as an accountant over the years. Mr. Matt McCullin, CPA, one of Mr. Barr‘s newer employees and who recently passed the CPA Exam, explained how the CPA Exam is given and provided details on what accountants are expected to know in order to pass the exam. He also explained his career in accounting. After listening to the stories they shared with the class, some accounting students started to seriously consider making accounting their career. The presentation provided to the students also included a crash course on QuickBooks (accounting software). During this crash course, Mr. Barr quizzed the students on general accounting terms, debits and credits, cash flows, and journal entries. Needless to say, Abbie King and Elizabeth Smith were answering all his questions, which they should, as they will be representing RHS at the FBLA leadership conference in Accounting I and Accounting II. All students received an application and joined the Society of Louisiana CPAs as high school student members, and received a membership shirt and a ―goodie‖ bag. The students enjoyed the presentation and gained valuable knowledge of accounting outside of the classroom. After the presentation, students were given a tour and history lesson on the T.L. James building and even spent a few minutes locked in the vault. The fun had to end and students headed back to RHS to get back to the basics of education and their third hour classes. Accounting students listen to the presentation from Chris Barr, CPA. Accounting students visit the vault at the T.L. James Building. DRIVER’S EDUCATION • 6 – Hour Pre-Licensing Class • Course is State Approved • Must be 17 or older • Cost: Only $30 For information, call: 251-1234
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