“We want to win the first ever national title, whether it comes from the high school or middle school.” Erin Williams, HCHS Head Cheerleading Coach Henderson County made history this year as the high school cheerleading team won 5th at Nationals, which is the first time in UCA (Universal
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Relatives as Parents
Contrary to what you may think, many kids are not raised by their parents. “We see an increase in relatives raising children in Henderson County and the majority tend to be above 50,” said Melissa Walker, Family Resource Coordinator. Some are grown parents, aunts and uncles who step up to the
Giving Senior Prom New Meaning
High Schoolers Give Senior Citizens a Prom of Their Own How the Idea Originated In 2016, teacher Natalie Martin was on the cleanup crew for senior prom at Henderson County High School. After taking down all the beautiful, well-done decorations, she couldn’t help but think that they were going
Chick Easter Craft
What You Need: ›› toilet paper roll ›› card stock ›› tissue paper ›› curling ribbon (optional) ›› wiggly eyes ›› craft paper ›› glue ›› scissors Directions: Cover toilet paper roll in card stock. stuff with tissue paper and curling ribbon. Glue eyes and beak
Lamb Easter Craft
What You Need: ›› cotton swabs ›› white glue ›› fine tip magic marker ›› pink pencil or crayon ›› scissors ›› white paper ›› 2 clothes pins ›› ribbon (make it a bow tie if you have a boy!) Directions: Cut oval out of white paper. Cut tips of cotton swabs off
Easter Bunny Craft
What You Need: ›› sucker ›› pipe cleaner ›› styrofoam ball (about $3 for pack of 10 at Hobby Lobby) ›› wiggly eyes ›› pom poms ›› felt ›› glue Directions: Slide styrofoam ball onto stick of sucker. Glue eyes and pom poms on for nose, hands and tail. Glue pipe
Building Beds for Children in Need
The Build-A-Bed project has provided children in our community a warm and comfortable place to sleep at night. The first year I was involved with Build-a-Bed, I helped deliver a bed to a home. I met a young lady; we will call her Susie. Susie was 6 or 7 years old and lived with her grandmother.
Miracles Do Happen
You’ve said, “I Do.” You’re happily married to the love of your life. You have amazing jobs, you’ve taken trips and now you are ready to settle down and start a family. You’re both ready, and the timing is perfect. If only it were that easy for every couple. Jason and Tara Barnes met on July 16,
Kindness is a Virtue: The Wheeler Family’s Journey Through Autism
“I’m kind.” That’s what Jax Wheeler wants you to know about him. Jax, a 21-year-old man with autism, was born and raised in Henderson alongside his brother, Vince, and sister, Olivia. His parents, Terry and Dawn, agree with his assessment. “Jax has a big heart and he cares about people,” said
Tune in to Holy Name
You do not have to look far to find music with a meaning. Kids at Holy Name School recently watched their dreams come true when they were called to make a CD. Where the Idea Originated Jenny Mills, director of liturgy and music at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School, worked with the children