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Hayleigh Garner
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Hayleigh Garner

Hayleigh Garner, 8th, has a shy, quiet personality, keeps to herself, and is nice to everyone. One of Hayleigh’s best strengths is dedication. “I’m loyal to one thing and don’t give up on it,” Hayleigh said Hayleigh...

Alexa Thibodeaux
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Alexa Thibodeaux

As Alexa Thibodeaux and her best friend Raquell Castleberry quietly walked into 4th period Journalism class, Raquell chuckled at Alexa’s twisted joke. A flaw this 13-year-old would like to eliminate is disorganization. “When...

Melanie Rodriguez
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Melanie Rodriguez

With a smile on her face, Melanie Rodriguez, 8th, talked with friends Nelli Lopez and Michelle Salinas and made them laugh by moving her ears and talking about how fun it would be to be a bird, so she could fly around. Spending...

Amoriana Palmer
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Amoriana Palmer

Curly-haired Amoriana Palmer, 8th, – also known as “Mori” – is often mistaken as quiet and mysterious, but she is neither. Outgoing and independent better describe this Fort Smith native. If she could, Amoriana would...

Diego Martinez
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Diego Martinez

Diego Martinez, 8th, is a energetic, nice, competitive person who loves soccer. Aside from his love of soccer, Diego would like to learn more about Basketball. “I enjoy playing Basketball, shooting hoops, and playing with...

Nelli Lopez Cortes
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Nelli Lopez Cortes

Nelli Lopez Cortes, 8th, attempted her work, tapped her foot, and argued with Carlos Abrego and Diego Martinez. If Nelli could be any animal, it would be a bunny. “They're small and cute,” Nelli said. Riding in an...

Luis Juarez Medina
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Luis Juarez Medina

Luis Juarez Medina, 8th, is a funny, kind, understanding person who is easy to talk to. Yet, he can get feisty if someone annoys him. A surprising fact about Luis is his musical talent. “I play three different instruments,”...

Ben James
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Ben James

Ben James, 8th, attends school regularly; yet, he doesn’t like participating in class. Smarts is Ben’s best strength. “I feel like I can solve things easily,” Ben said. Ben would describe himself as kind but...

Sophia Halleran
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Sophia Halleran

Sophia Halleran, 8th, is a smart, stubborn, and feisty student who will not change her opinion for anyone. “If I know I’m right in an argument, then I am,” Sophia said. “It’s not that I know I’m right and that means...

Raquell Castleberry
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Raquell Castleberry

The quiet brown hair, brown eyed Raquell Castleberry, 8th, is kind, keeps to herself, and always helps others when needed. However, Raquell also has a different side to her. Raquell’s her best strength is being a Raiderette....

Yanelli Barroso
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Yanelli Barroso

The intelligent, hardworking, competitive Yanelli Barroso, 8th, dresses as if she is going to Paris fashion week. Bold and feisty as a tiger, she doesn't let people talk down to her despite her being short. A flaw Yanelli...

Carlos Abrego
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Carlos Abrego

The nice, funny Carlos Abrego, 8th, scored a clean banger into the soccer goal. The crowd cheered as loud as a concert. If he could be any animal, Carlos would be a cheetah. “They run really fast,” Carlos said. Skydiving...

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