The City of Mansfield, and each school campus was full of spirit this week as part of the homecoming festivities each day. A large crowd of family, friends, and community members lined Main Street to watch the homecoming parade make it way through downtown Mansfield.
As the parade officially began at the Mansfield High School, after the on field ceremony, they made their way down Tiger Trail, and in front of the Elementary school, down Main Street, ending just past the Middle School. Students took time from their day to watch the parade go by each campus.
Congratulations to the 2016 Senior High Homecoming Court!
2016 MHS Homecoming Parade
MMS FBLA attends Fall Conference in Greenwood
Over 130 Mansfield Middle School FBLA members attended the District I Middle Level Fall Leadership Conference at the Greenwood Performing Arts Center on October 5, 2016 in Greenwood, Arkansas.
Not only does MMS FBLA have a strong level of membership, but their involvement at such a high level of competitiveness, and participation rivals those of larger schools with lower membership. FBLA Sponsor, Renea Bryan stated “Our kids work, and work hard to compete, and better the program. You just can’t say enough good things about them all,”
Aiden Elmore competed in the “Battle of the Chapters”
Aside from the competitive aspect to this conference, new board members took oath, and followed the installation process for their new positions.
Senior High: Daniella Santander – President, and Kara Sweeten – Vice-President
7th / 8th Grade: Izzy Stipins – President, Blake Reano – Vice-President, Jackie Nolan – Secretary, Sara Holley – Treasurer, Colton Silvey – Representative, Taylor Dunn Historian, and Kimber Campbell – Parliamentarian.
5th / 6th Grade: Greyson Baggett – President, Natalie Allison – Vice President, Seth Carter – Secretary, Peyton Martin – Treasurer, and Serenity Brunson – Reporter.
All members, and elected officers stood before their peers, and accepted their positions with great poise, representing Mansfield Middle School, and the FBLA program with professionalism.
Congrats MMS FBLA!
Tiger Pals are a HIT with MES Students
Mansfield School District has recently added new elements that not only create awareness among the schools, and their programs, but also include the community. “Tiger Pals” is one of those new additions.
Mansfield Elementary Schools 1st grade teacher, Mallory Walker initiated the idea after seeing similar programs work in other schools. With Coach Bentley having interest in an aspect that parallels the Tiger Pals program while he was at Mena School District, he was quick to come aboard and help Walker.
Tiger Pals is a program that allows the High School football team to come into classrooms at the Elementary School on home game Friday’s and talk to students about making positive choices in their lives, reading to them, and going outside to play with the kids.
Walker stated, “Students look forward to seeing their Tiger Pals on Friday and I think that the football boys are excited to get in the classroom each week!”
Tigers Taste VICTORY!
When you entered Tiger Stadium last Friday night, you felt something in the air. Something that was familiar, like a childhood memory that took you back to years ago. At the end of the 4th Quarter, that “something” became clear as the crowd literally roared with cheers, to be followed with two words from the announcer….. TIGERS WIN!
It was a good moment, and one that won’t be forgotten anytime soon.
Coach Craig Bentley, and his staff have been leaders both on, and off the field, giving hope, encouragement, and motivation to the young Tiger squad knowing a win was coming. The question was, when? Bentley, “There were times when we could have looked for excuses or said “here we go again” but they stayed determined ,trusted the process, played with great intensity, and played their guts out.”
With a final score of 34-26, favoring the Tigers defiance of not making the mistakes that have plagued them this season, and trusting one another, and their individual roles. You could see it from the stands. These Tigers came together Friday night. They were one.
The crowd of family, and fans of Tiger Football were exactly what Tiger football was, at one point. LOUD, supportive, encouraging, and letting the Tigers know, they were there, and giving them the support they needed. Bentley added, “We had a great crowd, and we had a definite home field advantage. I’m happy for our fans as well, they have been great all year long. Thank you!”
Congratulations to #22 Joseff Buccella (overall), #61 Bailey Mckusker (offensive), #51 Andrew Wright (defensive) and #13 Dohee Kim (special teams) for being selected by MAXpreps as the Mansfield Football Players of the Game.
Congratulations Mansfield Tigers, and Coaching Staff. And, THANK YOU Tiger Fans!
Hackett Deflates Decatur
When you have a good thing going, you start to concern yourself with doubts. The momentum keeping the train on the tracks is sufficient, but once doubt sets in, the tracks start coming apart. That’s not the case with the Hackett Hornets.
In fact, the support from the community, the solid foindation from the coaching staff, and the eagerness found in the Hornet squad defends the doubt, yet grounds them to the realities that each win is earned, not given.
Last Friday Night, the Hornets traveled to Decatur where their momentum carried onto the field, and into the final score of 58-27 leaving the Decatur Bulldogs deflated.
Ely Stormes (6 TD’s) 8 of 13 passing for 127 yards, with five TD’s, and 1 -34yd rushing TD
Brady Hester (2 TD’s) 93 yards with 3 catches
Robert Collins (2 TD’s) 43 yards on 2 catches (also a fumble recovery on Defense)
Anthony Collins (1 TD) 24 yard rushing TD
Pacey Mcbride (1-TD) 19 yards on four carries, and 17 yards on 2 receptions
Beau Nelson had a 5yd “scoop & score” for a TD
Malachi Crone had the Quarterback sack causing the fumble leading to a 36 yard fumble recovery that set up a TD.
Congratulations Hornets!
The Hornets will host the Danville LIttle Johns this week at home.
MHS Homecoming broadcasted via Facebook LIVE
The Mansfield School District, and the City of Mansfield will be buzzing with activity this week in celebration of the 2016 Homecoming, and its festivities.
In an effort to include those who cannot attend in person, MSD will be broadcasting the events LIVE on their facebook page on October 14th.
The schedule for the broadcasts will go as follows:
Homecoming Pep Rally – 12:45pm
Homecoming Parade – 2:25pm
Homecoming Coronation Ceremony – 8:00pm-8:15pm (approximately)
MMS GT Students ESCAPE!
The Mansfield Middle School GT students recently visited the Fort Smith Escape Room where you have to decipher clues both given, and hidden to escape the room.
Tracy Dedmon, GT Sponsor stated, “All teams escaped with time to spare, and everyone had a great time!”
Congrats to you all for “Making the Escape” and beating the time!
Resident Press is Hiring!
RESIDENT PRESS is expanding outside of our current coverage area, and looking to fill newly created positions for Community Reporters, and Advertising Sales.
Community Reporter (Mansfield, and Hackett)
Job Description
Reporting directly to, and working closely with Resident Press staff, the Community Reporter will collectively use resources to generate, and contribute weekly content for each area of expertise in relation to town, and adjacent communities.
This role will use creativeness to obtain information supporting content deemed newsworthy, and elements relating to specific area of interest. Examples of content will include, but not limited to Featured, Headlines, Lifestyle, Business, City Government, Sports, Outdoors, and Food.
Responsibilities:
- Procure original content supporting local, and regional articles
- Obtain content in a professional manner
- Deliver complete content within a 24hr period
- Provide raw, non-copyrighted imagery associated with content
- Effectively plan, and attend local, and regional social, and civic meetings (City Council, School Board, Events, Ball Games etc.)
- Demonstrate an unbiased opinion on facts to support original content
Nice to Have Skills:
- General understanding of creating original content, or the ability to learn
- General understanding of WordPress website functionality, or the ability to learn
- General understanding of social networks, and marketing, or the ability to learn
- Have an eye for creating original imagery, or the ability to learn
- Outgoing personality who loves people
- A heart for your community, and outlying areas
- High level of ethics, morals, and professionalism
- Self motivated, organized, and efficient. Exhibit good communication skills, with the ability to travel, and provide your own transportation
- Demonstrated interest in reaching, and growing an audience through social media
No experience necessary. Must be 18 years old.
Does this sound like you? If so, we’d like to hear from you. Please send your resume’ to [email protected] , or RESIDENT PRESS, 430 Byers Road, Mansfield, AR. 72944
Advertising Sales Representative
Job Description
Reporting directly to, and working closely with Resident Press staff, this position will collectively use resources to generate sales based on advertising, social exposure, paid articles, and newsletter ads in a digital media outlet.
This role will use a high level of professionalism to secure prospective advertising leads, their specific needs, and ad content. Detail oriented, and a focused individual will fit this role perfectly.
Responsibilities:
- Generate, and maintain client ads, specs, and content, each month
- Ability to professionally, and efficiently convey RP’s ad process, and criteria
- Provide ad spec content to marketing director in a timely manner
- Meet one-on-one with business owners, with the ability to travel, and provide your own transportation
Nice to Have Skills:
- Self motivated, organized, and efficient. Exhibit good communication skills, with the ability to travel, and provide your own transportation
- Outgoing personality who loves people
- High level of ethics, morals, and professionalism
- “Out of the Box” thinker, with sales focus
No experience necessary. Must be 18 years old.
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About ResidentPress.com
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Huntington Assembly of God hosts “5th Quarter”
After Friday nights Mansfield vs. Cedarville game at home on October 7th, head over to Huntington Assembly of God for a 5th Quarter hosted by Pastor Travis Pettus.
Special guest, and speaker Jacob Hopkins will share God’s word after games, fellowship, and Dodgeballl. Food will be provided,
The festivities will begin once the game is over, approximately 10:00pm, and will end around 11:00pm.
We hope to see you there!
Mansfield Elementary Good Citizens – September
Word of the month for September was “Courtesy.”
The following students were chosen as “Good Citizens” at Mansfield Elementary, for the month of September.
Back Row: Alex Hecox, Summer Frazier, Kaylie Lowery, Presley Curry
3rd Row: Mackenzie Robinson, Joey Simshauser, Cheyanne Davis, Shyla Byers, Abbygail Bowers
2nd Row: James Drews, Nikki Salmeron. Hunter Whittaker
Front Row: Harper Graham, Savannah Osburn, Kyle Frasher, and Lily Dyer