Kaniel Marlon Purifoy, 17 year old son of Marshil and Shirley Purifoy of Prescott will graduate with honors from Prescott High School on Friday, May 25. He is a member of FCA, SADD, Band, Athletics, and serves as a Fire Marshall. Kaniel plans to attend Henderson State University and major in Music.
This was my wife’s first Mother’s Day with two children. Last year, around Mother’s Day, we were booking flights to Ethiopia in preparation of picking up Dawit –– our almost 5-year-old, after a two-year adoption process.
My daughter cried in my arms when I told her that her best friend was moving to California this summer. As her quiet tears dropped onto my shoulders, I realized I didn’t have the words that would comfort her. I only had words an adult might understand. New job. New opportunities. New adventure. Change. But those words fall flat to a girl who just turned 8; a girl who’s shared many of her childhood adventures with her best friend of five years.
Macy McRae, daughter of Jeff and Julie McRae, is an Honor grad from Nevada High School
Since I have extremely short hair, it never made much sense to me to go to the salon to get my hair colored. I knew my roots would show almost immediately and I’d have to shell out a bucket of money to re-do it less than three weeks later. I thought using one of those “washes out in 28 shampoos” colors at home was a better plan because a) it was a lot cheaper b) the returning gray would be more subtle because it would show up gradually and c) if I screwed up the color, I only had to live with it for a month.
Occasionally, it absolutely makes sense to splurge. For me, that splurge usually comes in the form of flowers or plants and this time of year, my gardening gloves are itching to hit the dirt. As long as our budget warrants it, the budget will include garden spending in the spring.
Aubrey Jean Walker, 17 year old daughter of David and Martha Warren and the late Roderick Walker of Prescott will graduate with honors from Prescott High School on Friday, May 25. She is a member OBU talent search, FCCLA, Yearbook staff, PHS Wolf Pride Marching Band, Colorguard, NHS, and Gifted and Talented. Aubrey plans to attend Southern Arkansas University and major in Nursing.
Not only do costs vary from company to company, they also vary wildly within the same company, depending on where and when you pick up the car. Renting a car at an airport can double or even triple the price you’d pay at “off-airport” or “neighborhood” rental locations.
Brittany Cheyenne Ammons, 17 year old daughter of D.Ray and Kimberly Harrison Jr. of Prescott will be graduating with highest honors from Prescott High School on Friday, May 25. She is a member of FBLA, NHS, and French Club. Brittany plans to attend University of Central Arkansas and major in Pharmacy/Chemistry.
Shelbi Lea Booker, 18 year old daughter of Jerry and Corinna Booker of Prescott will be graduating with highest honors from Prescott High School on Friday, May 25. Shelbi has been active in many organizations. She is a member of FFA, NHS, Quiz Bowl, Senior Class President, Science Club, and Art Club. Shelbi plans to attend Southern Arkansas University and major in Agriculture Business.
Lori Reardon’s great-grandmother used to make an angel-food cake for each of her 12 grandchildren on their birthdays. Each cake was topped with a rich, “secret” frosting. Now Reardon’s mother makes the angel-food cakes for her extended family -- 24 cakes a year.
There’s nothing like traveling to Europe and discovering just how stupid you really are. For instance, it’s vitally important to understand the delicate connection between interior lights... and the toilet.
Rebecca Beasley, daughter of John and Cindy Beasley, is a Highest Honors grad.She is a member of the National Honor Society, Future Farmers of America, the Gifted and Talented Program, and the Yearbook Staff. She was selected Nevada High School’s DAR Good Citizen, an Arkansas Scholar, and chosen as one of the five Seniors of Distinction. Rebecca ranks number one in her class and is on the all “A” Honor Roll. She received the President’s Award for Educational Excellence, Academic Scholarships to Southern Arkansas University and Ouachita Baptist University, the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, and the Governor’s Scholarship. She was recently nominated to attend the Scholastic Honor’s Day at the Capitol.Beasley plans to attend Southern Arkansas University to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree.
Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on impulse spending and finding a part-time job after retirement.
Daniel Alan Hightower, 18 year old son of Jerry and Dana Hightower of Prescott will graduate with honors from Prescott High School on Friday, May 25. He is a member of NHS, FFA, and FCCLA. Daniel plans to attend Arkansas Tech University and major in Biology with minor in creative writing.
“Ugh! What stinks?” asked my son pinching his nose. “It smells like something died in here!” I glared at him. I had spent the past 20 minutes looking in every nook and cranny in the kitchen to find the source of the stink.
It seems that finding underwear on the floor and wet towels on the bed are a constant. I also used to want to scream when I found half-eaten bowls of cereal swimming in milk sitting in the sink, or rings on the table from glasses that had wet bottoms.
Christopher William Stovall, 18 year old son of David and Mary Ann Stovall of Prescott will graduate with highest honors from Prescott High School on Friday, May 25. He is a member of Key Club serving as President and FFA serving as President. Chris plans to attend Louisiana Tech University and major in Chemical Engineering.
I’ve been working with a mom of an adorable, 2-year-old, whom she adopted as a newborn. They read, play on the floor, and participate in social and educational programming. His language skills are excellent. He hits her as well, for no apparent reason.
I read books about people who did things like go live with the Amish, or start herb farms, and I dreamed of doing the same. But I’ve reversed course now. I’m going for a messy, complicated life.
