As the school year winds down, things are picking up at Arnett Schools. Students are right in the middle of softball and baseball season, and many are working hard on their state tests.
At the same time, excitement is building for the fun end-of-year activities students look forward to all year. This week, several of our seniors shined, making the most of their final spring at Arnett. From sports to school events, there’s a lot going on as the year wraps up.
Both Arnett High School basketball teams have been honored with the Distinguished Academic Achievement Award from the OSSAA. This prestigious award recognizes teams that maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 and rank in the top 10% of their classification. The achievement highlights the athletes' commitment to excellence, both in the classroom and on the court, reflecting their hard work and dedication throughout the season. Congratulations to both teams!
Senior Landry Bayless decided to try out a new sport this past week, and it paid off. She and Arnett’s new track coach, Mr. Friesen, traveled to Beaver for a meet where Landry didn’t just participate. She excelled. She brought home three medals: first place in the 200-meter dash, and second place in the 100-meter dash and long jump.
Senior Kylie Garcia was selected as the Arnett Senior Class recipient of the Ellis County High Plains Technology Center Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship was generously awarded by the Friends of the Shattuck Public Library.
Seniors Harley Shoaf and Cadie McCracken proudly represented Arnett at the Shattuck High School Golf Tournament. Harley turned in an outstanding performance, shooting a 79 to take first place in the girls’ division. Both golfers played a role in the team’s success, helping the Thomas-Fay-Custer-Arnett golf team bring home the championship.
Senior Landree Parsons brought home 7th place in Program of Oral Interpretation at the OSSAA State Speech Tournament. This event combines prose, poetry, and drama into a single performance, showcasing a student’s range and expression. This marks Landree’s second time to qualify for state in her four years of speech. She first competed at state as a sophomore, performing a dramatic duet with Landry Bayless. Mrs. Knowles is the speech teacher, and she plays an important role in making sure students are well prepared for their events.
Landree Parsons was also honored with the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award at Arnett High School, presented by Roberta Chance. The award recognizes students who demonstrate the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. In addition to the award, Landree received a pin and $25.
The elementary students have been busy in the classroom as well. Mrs. Ham’s fourth-grade science class has been learning about the different systems of the human body. Students were divided into groups and assigned specific systems to recreate. This hands-on project allowed them to explore the workings of their bodies in a fun and engaging way.
Landry Bayless with her track medals.
Coach Friesen with Landry at the Beaver track meet.
Kylie Garcia with her scholarship.
Cadie McCracken studying a putt during the golf tournament.
Harley Shoaf with her first-place medal.
Landree Parsons with her medal at the state speech competition.
Landree Parsons receiving her certificate and pin from DAR member Roberta Chance.
Grant Tune, Dylan Watson and Addie Fink show off their body system.