December 2011 Chatterbox - Ruston High School

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Ruston High School December 15, 2011 Page 20
Joe ―Chihuahua‖ Murphy‘s family includes his parents– Tommy and Becky Murphy, his sister– Amanda Kavalir, his brother in
law– Justin Kavalir, his new niece– Emma Sue Kavier, his grandparents– Sue & Papri and Mamma & Joel. His biggest hero is Sora
from Kingdom Hearts. He is involved in Band and German Club.
His favorite thing about Ruston High is the band because it lets him be who he really is inside. His favorite class is Study Skills
with Miss Daniel. His favorite memory at Ruston High is the first time he went to RHS band camp. He remembers Mr. Moss thinking
he was pretty weird. His advice to the underclassmen is to just be yourself and have fun in school. He says when he was in Junior
High, he always disliked RHS. He used to roar at them when he got the chance.
Tationna ―Tootie‖ Matthews lives with her mother– Tarsha, her brother– Terrance, and her sister– Tijande. Her best friends are
Kimberely Moore, Mario Smith, and Nicole Cheeks. She is on the Pom Squad and the Prom Committee. She is also in COE.
Her favorite thing about Ruston High is getting out at 12:26 PM. She loves COE. She says that she loves all of her classes and
all of her teachers because they help her out so much. Her favorite memory at Ruston High is the ―Black Out‖ pep rally her freshman
year when ROTC had a step show. Her advice to the underclassmen is to mind your own business. Take care of yourself and
your school work. Leave all the drama alone. She says, ―It is understood that the Class of 2012 is the best!‖
Dylan ―Curly‖ Burgess lives with his mother– Paula, his father– Eddie, and his sister– Austin. He says he has great friends. He
could not live without Dane. His hero is Mr. Green. Dylan played football and was a member of FFA until his senior year. He decided
to take it easy this year.
His favorite subject is History and his favorite teacher is Mr. Green because he is awesome. He says his favorite memory at
RHS will be leaving this school. He would like students to know that he is a nice and funny guy and if he doesn't know you, he
would be happy to meet you because he likes to make friends.
Anna Scroggins lives with her mother– Niki, her father– Tommy, and her brother– Kristian who is a sophomore football player
at RHS. Her hero is God. She is an active member of the Bearcat Band.
Her favorite things about Ruston High are Bearcat Fridays and the band‘s West Side Story half time show. Her advice to the
underclassmen is to do your best all of the time.
Mercie Colvin has her mother– Melinda, her father– Phillip, her brothers- Carlton and Joseph , and her sister– Brittany. She
has five horses, three cats, and two dogs. Her best friends are Brooke Warren, Jessica McGee, and Caroline Hill.
She is in band and dances for Missy Crain Dance. Her favorite thing about Ruston High is being a senior. Her favorite class
is band with Mr. Moss. Her advice to the underclassmen is to live with no regrets. She says, ―It is what it is and what happens,
happens.‖