Mansfield Elementary School Good Citizen’s for the month of May are as follows.
Back Row: Alexys Flynt, Cisco Fildes, Jacob Elmore, Logan Newman, Chloe Whiley
2nd Row: Zipporah McMichael, Scarlett Elliott, London Hinojos, Jaycee Jessen, Mikaela Shelton and Sarah Smouse
Front: Bentley Canada
Not Pictured: John Michael Slaughter, Tiayana Chestine, and Trinity Triska
The word for May was Compassion
Congrats Kids!
MES Good Citizen’s for May
MES Perfect Attendance
Mansfield Elementary had 26 students with Perfect Attendance from January 12th, to May 12th. These students were never tardy and never absent (unless covered by a doctor’s note). They were rewarded with a skating party and a pizza party.
Pictured are: (front row from left to right) Benni B., Elexis Powell, Isaiah Elmore, Student 1, Brody DesOrmeaux, Harley Kunkel, Haley Kunkel, Kerrington Quick, and Lilah Powell; (second row) Leland Powell, Chloe Beran, Trey Powell, Isabella Escalante, Alyssa Adams, Rachel Shaw, Mason Sterling, (back row) Andrew Mannning, Tori B., Kaylee Ward, Cadence Moore, Carter Whiley, Jesse Carver, Student 2, and James Olinghouse. Not pictured were Drew Holland and Ella Streets.
Way to go kids!!!!
Tiger’s Spring into Football Season
The Mansfield Tiger football team took the field on Monday the 15th for their first day of spring practice.
The Tigers look to take this time to improve their fundamentals and execution on both offense and defense and find some good work in the special teams as well.
Thirty-eight players have come out to participate in spring football. The Tigers will complete their spring practice sessions with a intrasquad scrimmage starting at 6:30 on Thursday the 25th.
Admission is free and concessions will be available
#TigerPride
Lady Distance Runners Continue Competition
Referencing above image, Megan Rose and Lennon Woods show off their medals and t-shirts earned at the 2017 Women Run Arkansas 5K race supporting women’s health awareness.
Except for the state heptathlon that will take place on May 17-18, the track season for Mansfield has ended. However, a pair of Lady Tiger distance runners found a competition run on Saturday, May 13 to continue the successes they achieved during the year.
Junior Megan Rose and sophomore Lennon Woods joined 259 other runners from across the state to run the Women Run Arkansas 5K race in Conway. The pair of Tigers not only ran but they won their respective open divisions.
Rose entered the age 15-19 group and won the event in a time of 22:38. She was also third place overall among the large mass of runners competing to support women’s health.
Woods joined the fray in the age 10-14 group. The ninth grader finished as the top placer in her division with a mark of 22:46. She was also just behind her Tiger teammate completing the course in fourth place among all runners.
Both Rose and Woods recently qualified to the class 3A state track meet. Rose made the state finals as a 3200m runner and a 4x800m relay participant. Woods was on the 4x800m team.
In the fall, the two distance runners were Mansfield’s top two cross country runners. Both earned All-District, All-Region, and River Valley All-Star honors for their cross country efforts. In the spring, both were decorated as members of the 3A Region 1 West All-District track team.
Congratulations Ladies #TigerPride
Times Record Announces Six MHS Tigers as All-Star
Fort Smith based publication Times Record has chosen to honor hundreds of local athletes for their achievements throughout the 2016-2017 school year. Among the very best the River Valley has to offer, Mansfield had six high school athletes make the list of honorees.
Makayla Bolton, Joseff Buccella, Eden Jones, Audrey Walker, Hunter Willsey, and Garrett Wilson all made the Preps All-Star Best of the River Valley in some capacity. Each has been invited to attend an upscale athletic awards banquet featuring Dallas Cowboy Darren McFadden on June 1 at the Fort Smith Convention Center.
Times Record staff members covered local Arkansas and Oklahoma sporting events throughout the year. Everything from golf and football in the fall to track and baseball in the spring was viewed. Statistical leaders, outstanding performances, and quality of skill were critiqued by the reporters. In the end, it was solely their decision as to who made the list considered River Valley Best.
Mansfield’s Makayla Bolton and Eden Jones were the only two Tigers to make a first team list. Bolton made the Best of River Valley softball first team. Eden was on the first team track and field list.
Bolton led the Lady Tigers to the second round of the class 3A state tournament. She led Mansfield’s softball team in several statistical categories, was it’s player of the year, and earned a college scholarship in softball.
Jones qualified to six events in this spring’s class 3A state finals. She was recently named the Mansfield player of the year in track. She has been a 2-time All-State and 4-time All-District runner and high jumper over her four year MHS career.
Three MHS players made the second team All-Star list in their respective sport. Walker landed on the track and field roster. Willsey and Wilson made the baseball list.
Walker was the 3A Region 1West conference high point winner this past track season. She won the 100m hurdles, 300m hurdles, and was part of the gold medal 4x100m relay team. She was second at the district high jump, 200m dash, and 4x400m relay.
Willsey was the 2017 player of the year for the Tiger baseball team. He was an All-State selection from the 3A Region 1 West conference. He led the team in wins off the pitcher’s mound, and was rated highly in several other defensive and offensive categories.
Wilson was among the area leaders in batting percentage. He was the outfielder of the year for the Tiger diamond squad. His bat and fielding helped the Tiger baseball team win its third consecutive conference title.
Buccella made the River Valley Best as an Honorable Mention member the Times Offensive Football team. The senior was the Tiger’s offensive player of the year. He led all Mansfield running backs with the most carries and the most yardage gained. He was a 3A-4 All-District Player.
Congratulations!!!!! #TigerPride
MES Good Citizens for April
Good Citizens at Mansfield Elementary School for the month of April.
Back Row: Eli Garner, Cole Swanger, Carter Whiley, Addison Robles, Cheyanne Osburn
2nd Row: Bryce Seymour, Abbi Boyd, Alyssa ADams, Gianna Jerry, Christen Pruitt
Front Row: Gabe Baker, Colton Moore, Kamryn Rempfer, Hadley Shores
Word of the month was DEPENDABLE
Congratulations Kids!
Prestigious Boyd Winners Awarded at MHS Banquet
For many, the highlight of the annual Mansfield Athletic Banquet was the announcement of the T. Franklin Boyd winners. The 2017 version of the all-sports banquet was held on May 9 with two of it’s most decorated seniors receiving the prestigious award.
Whittney Clark and Joseff Buccella were given the T. Franklin Boyd Tiger of the Year plaques. They were voted the top players above a very strong group of potential candidates.
The award is given each year to an outstanding male and female senior athlete. It is an award that considers athletic ability, academic aptitude, player integrity, and the spirit of the Tiger once rooted for by the late Mr. Boyd. It is voted on by Booster Club officers, a Mansfield administrator, Tiger coaches and selected teachers.
Clark received the Female Tiger of the Year award. She participated in numerous sports over her Mansfield athletic career while collecting All-District and All-State honors along the way. She had been part of championship teams, been recognized for high academic achievement, and had been applauded for service to community. This year she was on the third place conference volleyball team, district championship track team, and the state reaching softball squad.
Buccella took the Male Tiger of the Year award. He was selected because of achievements on and off the field of play. He was an outstanding player during competition, a valued student in the classroom, and a contributing member to community relations. Voters recognized him as one of the toughest players on the football field and one of the fastest on the track.
Jessie Ross Millard (1939 – 2017)
Jessie Ross Millard of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, May 11, 2017 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by his devoted family. Jessie was born June 14, 1939 to William B. Millard and Faye (Hale) Millard. Jessie was 77 years old. A man who placed God alone ahead of his family, And would’ve freely traded his life to preserve any one of the their’s.
While serving a term in the U.S. Navy, he married his wife Carol 58 years ago and never looked back, only forward. He spent the most part of his life sharing the gospel in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, leading countless souls to Christ. With Gods help, he pastored and built churches in Gans Oklahoma and most recently in Harvey Arkansas where he retired after 18 years of pastor ship there.
Jessie had a wealth of knowledge and captivated audiences everywhere with real life stories of his experiences and in his last years had many recurring dreams of Heaven and it’s splendor. His last wish: for all his family to meet him there in the rapture.
Jessie leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife Carol of the home, six children: Donna Barnes of Gans and husband Greg, Oklahoma, David Millard and wife Gretta of Waldron, Arkansas, Dane Millard and wife Thelma of Waldron, Arkansas, Deane Jones and husband Kenny of Huntsville, Alabama and Danette Montgomery and husband Jeff of Plainview, Arkansas, Chris Millard and wife Clarissa of Auburn, Nebraska. Grandpa will forever remain in the hearts of his 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Jessie is also survived by 2 sisters: Billy Faye Wagner of Waldron, Arkansas and Ida Hawthorne of Mansfield, Arkansas. Jessie will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of extended family, friends, brothers and sisters in Christ and loved ones near and dear to him.
Jessie was preceded in death by his parents, William and Faye Millard, one grandson, Kyle Scamardo and two sisters, Evalena Phillips and Johnie Dunson.
Jessie’s life celebration will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Interment will follow in the Egypt Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Jessie’s pallbearers will be his grandsons.
Jessie’s visitation will be Monday, April 15, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas.
You may leave words of remembrance for Jessie’s family by visiting: www.heritagememorialfh.com.
Mansfield Chess Team Ends Year with Competition
On Monday May 8, 2017, the Mansfield Chess Team ended their 2016-2017 school year with a little hometown competition in the second annual end of the year tournament. At the end of each year the team competes in a five game tournament against one another to see who will reign as junior high and senior high champion of the year. Winner gets bragging rights until the next tournament; they get their name on the school plague, and receive a new weighted tournament chess set with a carrying case. Runner-up receives a new tournament chess set.
Our undefeated Junior High champion is ninth grader Jet Scoma. Jet won the tournament last year as an eighth grader as well. Runner-up is eighth grader Ethan Streets with four wins and one loss. Other competing chess team members were Lillian Buccella, Kaitlin Peterson, Katelyn Salmeron, Peyton Martin, Trista Delp, AJ Vilavong, Kimber Campbell, and Renden Emery.
Eleventh grader Vance Vannaraj, (not pictured) is our undefeated champion of the Senior High division. This is Vance’s first year to win the tournament. Last year’s champion was Michael Hall. Our Runner-up with three wins and two losses is Jessica George. Other competing chess team members were Rance Mickle, Michael Hall, Devon Pyles, Dillon Hines, and Dylan Perez.
Congratulations to our 2016-2017 Mansfield End of the Year Tournament Champions!
Patsy Ruth Fry (1942 – 2017)
Patsy Ruth Fry, 75, of Mansfield, Arkansas departed this life on May 7, 2017 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born March 6, 1942 in Huntington, Arkansas to the late Roy Repass and Fern (Lewelling) Conley.
She was retired from Mansfield Public Schools were she worked in the cafeteria.
She is survived by her husband Joe Fred (Sonny) Fry of the home, one daughter Becky Walker and husband Robert of Mansfield, two sons; Brad Fry, Chris Fry and wife LaDonna all of Mansfield.
Patsy is also survived by one sister Kathie (Conley) Kindle of Greenwood, grandchildren; Kyle Walker of St. Louis, Missouri, Mallory Walker of Mansfield, Danielle Fry Overton and husband Whit, James Fry all of Mansfield, Matthew Fry and wife Erica of Pampa, Texas, Lance Fry of Fayetteville, Ashley Fry of Harrisville, Rhode Island, three grandchildren; Riley, Landen, Hayden Fry and by a host of other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Vickie Ruth Fry, father Roy Repass, parents; Fern (Lewelling) Conley and Carl Conley, one brother Charlie Conley and one sister JoAnn Woods.
Visitation will be Wednesday May 10, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., family will visit with friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday May 11, 2017 at Fellowship Baptist Church in Witcherville, Arkansas with Rev. Gary Martin and Rev. Kennith Elmore officiating. Burial will follow the services at Freedom Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield.
Pallbearers will be Kyle Walker, James Fry, Matthew Fry, Shane Lamont, Nick Lamont and Luke Ballard. Honorary pallbearers will be Clay Woods, Trey Woods, Cody Lang and Bo Lang.
Online condolences may be sent at www.martinfuneralhomes.com