Matt Green Interview

Matt Green, Senior at Sultana High School, explains to TDSS his experiences and memories created through out all 4 years, while proudly showing off the teal, black, and white school spirit.

Q: Are you excited to be graduating?
A: I definitely am, because most of my friends have graduated in the past 2 years, and I kind of feel like I got left behind.

Q: What are your plans after high school?
A: I'm going to enroll in the EMT program, maybe VVC, if not, then somewhere relatively close.

Q: What exactly is an EMT?
A: It's the first response to an accident, like a car accident, or something that requires medical attention.

Q: How long is the training to become certified?
A: It depends on what time you decide to take the courses.

Q: Will you be missing Sultana?
A: I'll be missing the people, but it will be nice meeting new people.

Q: What is the best memory you've had at SHS?
A: As a joke, my junior year, my friends nominated me for winter formal prince and I won. So that was kind of fun.

Q: How would you describe the "High School" stereotype?
A: I'd say close minded. They haven't experienced what's out there. Such as starting your own life and becoming what you want to be.

Q: What is the best advice you'd give to the Sultans being left behind?
A: Just because your friends may be far away doesn't mean that they're not thinking of you, when you do get together, everything will be just like it was.

Q: How will you adjust to the whole new schedule of your life after high school?
A: I've been looking forward to it for so long, I think I'll just slip right into it. I love the idea of doing things on your own time.

Q: How is your family adjusting to the idea of you graduating from high school?
A: I'm the youngest child, so I think it's kind of a turning point for them. They can finally start to settle down.

Powder Puff Girls of 2011!

As the penetrating cold Friday night came to a close, the Sultana football field was used one last time as the annual Powder Puff football game was won by the Senior girls, Class of 2011, in a heart racing victory.

“Well they always work hard every year.” said Devan Myrick, Senior coach.

On Friday, December 3, the Lady Sultans joined together with their classmates and played a competitive game of flag football against each other.

The first game that took place at 6 PM was between freshmen and sophomores, in which sophomores advanced into the final with a winning score of 28-12. The deal breaker was the second game between juniors and seniors, in which seniors won with a score of 14-2. The most anticipated score was the grand finale, which was a successful 8-0. With 33 seconds left on the clock, the referee called game when the sophomores missed their final chance to score a touchdown. This is a 3-year winning streak for the Class of 2011.

“We haven’t lost since sophomore year, so we’re just going to have a good game.” predicted Myrick.

Parent-Student Rules and Requirements for Early Relase

For the safety of students at Sultana High School, the staff is enforcing procedures for parents to check students out early and contacting students during school hours.

Students in the past have had the tendency to text their parents to come pick them up from school during class, or in some cases, leave campus with someone with no authority at all. School rules are going to get stricter.

          “All of our rules regarding off ground passes and attendance and everything like that are actually constructed with the children’s safety at heart.” said Vice Principal Isaac Newman-Gomez, “That’s our very first priority.”

Parents need to work with the school as well by understanding the safety precautions and procedures that are now taking place. A parent needs to notify the attendance office at least an hour’s notice to avoid frustration of the student not being on time. There will also be several questions asked and a process to go through to be sure the student is safe with the person whom is being released to.

“If a parent is aware of an appointment, call that morning if they can, so they can get the pass out in enough time to the student, so they can be out front so the parent doesn’t need to wait.” said Michelle Horne, attendance specialist at Sultana High.

These rules are constrained for the student’s safety. Staff doesn’t want to release the
student to someone with no authority what so ever. All the security and rules are to create an intact and secure environment for students.

Daily Life at Sultana High School