The Blue & Gold
Volume 9, Issue 1, August 6, 2021
Buckhorn High School
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Welcome back, Bucks!!! We are thrilled to see your smiling faces, hear your laughter, and share your educational journey with you this year. We've been patiently waiting for our building to be filled with students again! We were all excited when that day finally arrived, but I don't think anyone was more excited than Mr. Markham! He met with all four classes on Wednesday and Thursday to welcome the kids back, discuss his expectations, and set the tone for another fantastic year at The 'Horn! #BuckPride
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TEACHER & SUPPORT STAFF OF THE YEAR
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NEW TEACHERS @ BHS
We'll be introducing some of our new teachers in the next few issues of The Blue & Gold.
Please join us in welcoming all of these amazing teachers to the Buck Family!!!
MRS. BARRESA ADAMS
Hi! My name is Barresa Adams. I will be the Work-Based Learning Coordinator for Buckhorn High School. I also am the Information Technology instructor at the Madison County Career Tech Center. I received a Master's in Business and Marketing Education is 2018 and continued to get my EdS in 2020 both from Auburn University. WAR EAGLE!! This will be my 4th year in education and it is truly a passion of mine. I am married and have 2 amazing sons (26 & 11). I look forward to working with the Work-Based Learning students here at Buckhorn High School!
MR. SCOTT CHEYNE
My name is Scott Cheyne, and I was born and raised in New Market, AL. I graduated from Buckhorn High School in 2004. I attended Alabama A&M University where I received my Bachelor's in Plant Science with a focus in Horticulture and a minor in Wildlife Biology. I taught Horticulture at the Madison County Career Tech Center for 6.5 years and I am looking forward to the new journey as the BHS Agriscience teacher! I enjoy spending time with my family, hunting, fishing, camping, and the Arkansas Razorbacks. Go Bucks!
DR. J. JARROD DUNNING
Hi, I am Dr. J. Jarrod Dunning. I was born and raised in Birmingham, AL and I have a twin brother named Jessie James. I graduated from John Carroll Catholic High School in 2003. I earned a Biology Degree from Alabama A&M University in 2008. I obtained my Juris Doctorate from Miles Law School in 2012 and a degree in Biology Education from Alabama A&M University in 2018.
I am an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. This will be my 8th year teaching and 4th year coaching Men's Basketball.
I am the author of the book Vital Info: Nuts & Bolts of Life Science. Available on Amazon.
MRS. ANNA FINCH
Hi, my name is Mrs. Finch. I was born and raised in Chicago, IL where I taught students with special needs for the past 20 years. I attended Western Governors University where I received a dual degree in Special Education K-12 and Elementary 1-8. I relocated to Alabama over the summer to be close to family, but I am no stranger to the area. I visited grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins here almost every summer for as long as I can remember. (My mom is actually a Buckhorn graduate!) In my spare time, I enjoy building miniature ‘fairy gardens’. I also love creating and growing beautiful flower gardens. I am so excited to be a part of the Buckhorn family. I’m finally home!
COACH PATRICK HARDING
Hi, I am Coach Patrick Harding. I was born and raised in Grant, AL and graduated from DAR High School in 1986. I graduated from Athens State where I received a BS Ed. in Social Sciences. I also have a Masters degree from the University of Alabama in the field of History. I have taught at Douglas HS, DAR HS, and have been at Albertville HS for the last twenty-four years. This will be my first year at Buckhorn.
I am excited to start the year at BHS teaching and leading the boys' basketball program!
MS. NATALIE HONE
My name is Natalie Hone. This is my first year at Buckhorn High School where I’ll be teaching 9th grade Geometry. I attended UAH where I received a Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Secondary Education. I have a 9 month old Cavapoo named Lottie Lovelace (named after Ada Lovelace, a 19th century mathematician). In my spare time, I enjoy reading books, watching Netflix, serving in my church, and spending time with my family and friends. I am excited to be joining BHS this year!
MR. COREY KRIEGER
Hi, I’m Mr. Corey Krieger,
This will be my first year at Buckhorn High School and my tenth year in education. I was born and raised in Florence, Alabama and I graduated from the University of North Alabama in 2012. I will be teaching 11th grade United States History and be an assistant coach for the boys basketball team.
I live in Owens Cross Roads with my beautiful wife Jillian who is the director of music at First United Methodist Church in downtown Huntsville. We have a fun loving pup named Oliver and in our free time we love traveling to our national parks. We enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, golfing and all things in the great outdoors.
My favorite quote comes from none other than Abraham Lincoln who said, “I don’t think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.”
Excited to be a Buck!
MRS. HEATHER SUMMEY
My name is Heather Melissa Summey. I grew up in Mobile, Alabama. I have taught Spanish for 19 years at both the secondary and post-secondary levels. This is my first year teaching Spanish at Buckhorn High School. I lived and studied in Veracruz, Mexico while completing my graduate studies. I love to travel and experience new cultures. I have traveled to over 25 countries and five of the seven continents. I enjoy nature and being outdoors, reading, writing, and spending time with my family. I love helping my students on their journey of learning to communicate in the target language and discovering new cultures.
Education:
B.S. in Spanish Literature and Latin American Studies
M.Ed. in Spanish Literature and Secondary Language, University of South Alabama
Certifications:
Class A, Secondary Spanish
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ALL-STAR TENNIS TEAM - JASE SCHWANKE
Jase Schwanke was nominated and selected to participate in the AHSAA All-Star week. July 20th the North/South All Star Tennis Teams competed in Montgomery, AL. Jase helped secure the North’s win over the South by winning his sets, 6-1 and 6-2 to win the match. Congratulations, Jase!!! #BuckPride
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TRACK & FIELD MEMBERS TO COMPETE IN AAU JUNIOR OLYMPICS
CONGRATULATIONS to our Track & Field runners Kirstin Boyd, Miranda Weaver, and Kailey Lett (not pictured) who will be competing in the AAU Junior Olympics this weekend in Texas.
Kirstin is competing in the girls 17-18 year old 4x100 relay.
Miranda and Kailey are competing in the girls 15-16 year old 4x100 relay.
Good luck ladies!! #BuckPride #safetravels
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BASS FISHING - STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Our BASS Fishing Team had the best season last year! They sent the most 2-man teams to the state tournament in the program's history! The state tournament was held June 3rd - 5th on Weiss Lake in Northeast Alabama in Cherokee County. Competing with over 200 teams, all five teams made it to the stage for weigh-ins, a huge feat to accomplish! They are destined to achieve many more successes and we look forward to this year's fishing season! #BuckPride
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BUCKHORN VOLLEYBALL - HOUSE OF HARVEST
Buckhorn Volleyball served at House of Harvest this summer!
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Last year's tennis team rewrote the history books at BHS. Who wants to add to the next chapter? Tennis tryouts will be August 26th and September 2nd. You will need a current physical to tryout. Any questions can be sent to brobinson@mcssk12.org or visit Coach Robinson in Room 307. #GoBucks
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THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
Thank you to Flint River Baptist Church for providing the fabulous food for our faculty luncheon last week. We appreciate all the love and support they have given us over the years!!!
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Thank you to Mr. Sean Henderson for stopping by with a couple of bags full of goodies from Trader Joe's!!! We can't wait for the grand opening in the MidCity District!!
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Thank you to Agape Community Worship Center
for their generous donation of school supplies!
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BHS TRAVEL MEETING - 8/26 AT 6:00PM
Make plans NOW to attend our annual kickoff meeting and trip unveiling on Thursday, August 26th at 6:00PM in the BHS library. All middle and high school students/parents are welcome to attend. At this meeting, we will unveil our new trips and begin registration.
Register early for TWO YEARS worth of fundraising!!!!
Visit www.bhstravel.weebly.com for more info!! #BHSTRAVEL
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IMPORTANT YEARBOOK ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!!
Purchase a 2022 Yearbook:
Go HERE --> https://www.balfour.com/.../buckhorn.../yearbook-packages to buy your 2021-2022 BHS yearbook. The price increases September 1st.
Honor Your Senior with a Senior Ad:
Go HERE --> https://www.balfour.com/.../buckhorn.../yearbook-packages to buy space in the back of the yearbook on which to upload and arrange text and photos of your senior, also known as a "senior ad." A wide variety of sizes and prices is available!
Submit Candid Photos for the Yearbook:
Download the ImageShare app on your smartphone to automatically share photos for possible use in the yearbook. Enter your name, email and our project number 202404.
AND/OR
Tag Instagram photos with #buckeye2022.
Senior Tux and Drape Portraits:
All tux and drape portraits in the senior section of the yearbook are taken by Prestige Portraits (Lifetouch). Members of the Class of 2022 should go to https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/yq20jemy or call (256) 382-2798 now to schedule an in-studio tux or drape portrait sitting this summer. The deadline to be photographed is November 8, 2021.
Underclassman Pictures:
Underclassman Picture Day is August 24th and Retake Day October 11th. The schedules for these events will be announced at a later date.
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HONOR A VETERAN
If you are interested in honoring your veteran and supporting the BHS JROTC program, please click the blue button below for more information and the order form.
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BALFOUR @ BHS
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FREE SENIOR SHIRT - SIGN UP BEFORE 8/12
Class of 2022,
See the Google Form HERE --> bit.ly/2022ShirtOrders to sign up for the free senior shirt! Students only, limit 1 per student. Form will CLOSE on 8/12 at 3:30 PM!!
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SENIOR PORTRAITS & ADS
Senior Tux and Drape Portraits:
All tux and drape portraits in the senior section of the yearbook are taken by Prestige Portraits (Lifetouch). Members of the Class of 2022 should go to https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/yq20jemy or call (256) 382-2798 now to schedule an in-studio tux or drape portrait sitting this summer. The deadline to be photographed is November 8, 2021.
Honor Your Senior with a Senior Ad:
Go HERE --> https://www.balfour.com/.../buckhorn.../yearbook-packages to buy space in the back of the yearbook on which to upload and arrange text and photos of your senior, also known as a "senior ad." A wide variety of sizes and prices is available!
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NORTH ALABAMA'S WEEKLY SPORTS ROUND-UP
To contribute to AL.com’s weekly spring sports roundups in North, Central, and South Alabama, please email complete results, with top performers for the past week to preps@al.com.
Information needs to come from a coach of the team.
Roundups will run each Monday.
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T.O.C. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Every year the Athlete of the Year campaign, powered by Huntsville Hospital Sports Center,
TOC Sports and D1 Sports, looks for high school senior student athletes who excel
on the field, in the classroom and in our community.
From August to April, a panel of judges selects one Athlete of the Week. Applicants must be a high school senior, have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and display a history of athletic and academic accomplishments, as well as community/civic involvement.
At the end of the school year, all weekly winners are invited to a banquet held in their honor.
Two students are selected as Athletes of the Year and will each receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Apply here:
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ARCHERY
Coach: Melanie Coultas
Facebook: Buckhorn Archery Team
Twitter: @BuckhornArchery
Instagram: @buckhornarcheryteam
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BASEBALL
Head Coach: Jeff Wood
Assistant Coach: Patrick Cornell
Twitter: @Bucks_Baseball
Facebook: Buckhorn Baseball
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B.A.S.S. FISHING CLUB
Facebook: Buckhorn Bass Fishing
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BOWLING
Twitter: @BuckhornBowling
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CHEERLEADING - FOOTBALL/COMPETITION
Coach: Amanda Faith
Assistant Coach: Mindy Pierce
Assistant Coach: Julie Bagdonas
Twitter: @buckhorncheerl2
Instagram: @buckhorncheerleading
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SOCCER (BOYS)
Coach: Marco Cazzavillan
JV Coach: Anna Laura Rogers
Website: Buckhorn Boys Soccer
Facebook: Buckhorn-Boys-Soccer
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SOCCER (GIRLS)
Coach: Jerry Bowman
JV Coach: Kimberly Foster
Website: Lady Bucks Soccer
Facebook: Buckhorn Soccer
Twitter: @Buckhorn_Soccer
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SOFTBALL
Coach: Al Rauls
Assistant Coaches: Sammy Cross, Todd Harmon,
Taylor McCrary, Brooke Miller, Alan Statham
Website: BHS Lady Bucks Softball
Facebook: Bucks Softball
Twitter: @LadyBucks_Sftbl
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SWIMMING
Coach: Glenn Carr
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TRACK & FIELD
Boys Coach: Bryan Campbell
Girls Coach: Denise Allen
Facebook: @TrackFieldBHS
Twitter: @Track_FieldBHS
Instagram: @bhs_track_field
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VOLLEYBALL
Coach: Dena Clemons
Assistant Coach: Amy Putman
Assistant Coach: Tiffany Richardson
Facebook: Buckhorn High School Volleyball
Twitter: @BuckVolleyball
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WRESTLING
Coach: Ty Burt
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To support BHS, sign up for Publix Partners (link below) and select BUCKHORN HIGH SCHOOL. Then, enter your phone number at checkout each time you make an eligible purchase, it's that simple! Thank you for your continued support!
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STAR 99.1 & NAECU Teacher of the Week
Star 99.1 and North Alabama Educators Credit Union want to honor our Tennessee Valley Teachers!
Do you have a teacher that you would love to honor? Well, you’re in the right spot!! All you have to do is fill out the form (link below) and tell us why you are nominating this wonderful person! The Early Morning Crew with Kevin & Leeann will announce the Teacher of the Week each and every Friday and present them with a $99 prize pack, which includes a $50 Visa gift card from N.A.E.C.U.!
Click HERE to nominate your teacher!
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WHNT - Tools for Teachers
Send WHNT your nomination for a teacher, aide or coach!! Every week, a different recipient will receive $319 to be used in the classroom. The teacher will also be featured in a news story that airs on WHNT NEWS 19 on Wednesdays at 5 p.m.
Click HERE to nominate a deserving teacher!
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Sign Up to Round Up!
The Round Up Program was started by The Schools Foundation and Huntsville Utilities to support local public school systems. The Schools Foundation is a funding partner of Madison County Schools. The more residential and commercial locations that round up, the more funding we can receive. Estimates show that if just half of the residential Huntsville Utilities users rounded up, it would generate approximately $500,000 to support our schools! By rounding up your utility bill to the nearest dollar each month, you help invest in the future of our students!
You can easily sign up to round up online:
http://www.hsvutil.org/myhsvu…/checkbill/roundup/signup.html
It might be a penny, it might be 25 cents, it might be 99 cents, but it will be no more than $11.88 a year. It takes less than 1 minute to fill out.
Thank you for supporting one of our community partners! Go Bucks!
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BEGINNING MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021
Deputy Rives will begin issuing parking tickets for:
- No parking sticker
- Sticker not in bottom right (passenger side) rear window
- Incorrect Parking
- Parking in a non-student parking space
PARKING INFORMATION:
Students who drive on campus must have a parking sticker on the vehicle they drive on campus. Students must also park in the student parking lots behind the cafeteria & football field or by the baseball field. Students are not allowed to back into a parking spot. Students are also not allowed to park in faculty parking spots or any other spots that are not designated as student parking. Fines will be issued to any student who does not follow these procedures.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Students may come to the MAIN OFFICE to pick up a Vehicle Registration Card (blue card) to complete and get signed by a parent before purchasing a sticker. Students must bring their own COPY of their Driver’s License and Insurance Card (we WILL NOT make copies).
LOCATION TO PURCHASE A STICKER:
Main Office
COST TO PURCHASE A STICKER:
$40.00 (Cash or check. If writing a check, make payable to Buckhorn High School, Please have a phone number on the check, and please use black or dark blue ink, no pastels or red).
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If parents have an EXISTING Canvas Observer account, there is NO CHANGE.
These directions are for NEW PARENT ACCOUNTS only.
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Make sure you get all of Buckhorn High School's Facebook updates! Go to our page, move your cursor to hover over the "Like" button until you see a drop down menu. Select "Get Notifications". You should also click on the "Follow" button beside the "Like" button.
Buckhorn High School Facebook Page
FOLLOW US ON OUR OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA SITES:
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Buckhorn High School YouTube Channel
Sign up for Parent Email Group & have our daily announcements delivered to your inbox!
Be sure to click on the BLUE TEXT that says "Join group" (see image below).
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QUICK CONTACT LIST
- Mr. Todd Markham, Principal
- Mrs. Whitney Boggus, Assistant Principal
- Mr. David Carroll, Athletic Director
- Mr. Frankie Davidson, Assistant Principal
- Mrs. Molly Riser, Assistant Principal
- Mrs. Royce Balch, CNP Manager
- Mrs. Alicia Clark, Yearbook Sponsor
- Mrs. Beth Countess, Administrative Assistant
- Mrs. Paige Craig, Library Media Specialist / Technology Integration Mentor
- Ms. Ashley Franzen, Counselor, 9th grade
- Mrs. Vickie Freeman, Computer Lab Aide/Student Accounts
- Mrs. Dee Gordon, Counselor, 11th grade
- Mrs. Lindsay Jones, Bookkeeper
- Ms. Laura McFarlen, Nurse
- Mrs. Meg McLawhorn, Senior Sponsor
- Mrs. Vicki Mudler, Attendance
- Ms. Ersilia Nuckols, Attendance
- Mr. Dan Schwanke, Counselor, 12th grade
- Mrs. Lisa Thomas, Bookkeeper
- Mrs. Debbie Turner, Registrar
- Mrs. Stephanie Wheeler, Counselor, 10th grade
- Deputy James Rives, SRO
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Thank you Marcus Williams and Wal-Mart store #7324!!
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Disclaimer
The Madison County School System does not discriminate in admission, treatment, or access to programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious preference, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, non-English speaking ability, or homeless status. Students with disabilities will be provided with the same needed supports and services for extracurricular programs and activities that are provided during the school day unless doing so would fundamentally alter the nature of the program and activity. To report incidents of discrimination contact Rachel Ballard at rballard@mcssk12.org or 256.852.2557 ext. 61407.
Some links will let you leave the school online newsletter. Some of the linked sites are not under the control of the school/district, and the school/district is not responsible for the contents of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site, or any changes or updates to such sites. The school/district is providing these external links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the site by the school/district.
Madison County Board of Education
1275 Jordan Road, Huntsville, Alabama 35811
Mailing Address P.O. Box 226
Huntsville, Alabama 35804
(256) 852-2557
Principal, Mr. Todd Markham
4123 Winchester Road, New Market, Alabama 35761
(256) 851-3300
If you find inaccurate or inappropriate information on any of the external links, please contact Ms. Suzanne Sullins immediately. Thank you.