Senior Spotlight: Emma Schoo
Parents: Steve and Amanda Schoo
Siblings: Dylan, Gavin, Drae, Darione, and Dawson
Emma plans to attend State Tech in their Medical Radiologic Technology program.
She loves to go bowling with her family.
School Activities: Varsity Football Cheer, treasurer for environmental club, vice president for FBLA, FFA member
Her favorite high school memory is Prom last year.
Emma's favorite class is ACT Prep with Mr. Whiston.
If Emma had one wish it would be to be successful.
Amanda is the person Emma admires the mostbecause she has pushed Emma to meet her goals and she has always had her back during the most difficult times throughout high school.
Mr Hillard had the biggest influence on Emma because he has helped her realize that hard work pays off and he knows how to explain the criteria so we can understand it better.
The one thing that Emma will miss the most is the end of the year games, and all her friends.
JV Cardinals win 54-40 over Macon.
JV Lady Birds win 51-41 over Macon.
Senior Spotlight: Jaelynn Hendricks
Parent's Name: William and Sonya Hendricks
Siblings Names: Tucker Harrington, Chase Harrington, Carlee Brown, Caleb Brown
What you your plans for next year? Attend Central Methodist University and dual major in criminal justice and psychology
What is the favorite activity to do with your family? Go to wrestling every weekend
What School Activities are you involved in? Dance, Track and FCA
What is your favorite High School Memory? Anytime during Dance, Basketball or Track seasons. As well as getting All American Dancer and being able to dance in London England.
What class in High School do you/did you enjoy the most? AP Biology and any history class
If you had one wish what would it be? Helping anybody in need, especially kids.
Who do you admire the most and why? My mother because she deals with so many medical issues on a daily basis and I´ve never seen her give up. She is the most resilient and strongest person I know and I thrive to be like her.
What teacher had the biggest influence on you and why? I have 4 teachers that have equally made in a difference for me. Mr Hickman has always seen potential in me and always pushed me to go beyond the normal, he also has encouraged me a lot and has been my #1 fan. Mr Hillard has shown me that I can still have fun and be relaxed even though I take life too serious. Mr Whiston has always helped to keep a smile on my face or help me laugh when it is hard to. Coach Gunterman is the one person that has encouraged me since day 1 and has helped push me past my limits and stay motivated, he also has helped shape me into the athlete and student I am today.
What is the one thing you will miss most about South Shelby? Sports
Congratulations to the SS Cardinals on their Victory over Milan.
The following Cross Country runners made Academic All-State. Criteria: 3.6 GPA or higher during XC season. Congratulations to Noah, Titus, Cooper, Caden, Beau, Schyler, and Abigail! More photos to come. Keep up the good work!
Students in Mrs. O'Neal's 5th Grade Social Studies class participated in a simulation about "No Taxation without Representation!" The students were able to feel the frustration of the Colonists during this time and begin to understand this was another cause leading to war.
Congratulations to Kamryn Mitchell, the 2024 Courtwarming Queen, and her court.
These two students are representing SSMS at the FCCLA Star Events today.
SS Cheerleaders 📣 doing a great job tonight!
Great job SS Scarlets.
Congratulations to Chance Rainey, the 2024 Mr. Basketball.
3rd Grade Music reviewing rhythm by having a Rhythm Snowball Fight, then clapping the rhythms to each other.
Feature Teacher Reader!
Check out our New Books in the High School library!
6th grade ELA playing quiz, quiz, trade to review vocabulary words
Senior Spotlight: Larissa Larrick
Parents: Tim and Michelle Larrick
Siblings: Peyson Larrick
Larissa plans to attend the University of Missouri-Columbia
Her favorite activity to do with her family is attending different county fairs to show livestock.
School Activities: Softball, Track, FFA, FBLA, NHS, Environmental Club, Scholar Bowl, Archery, Band, Choir, and Musical Theater
Larissa's favorite high school memory was being the Belle in Beauty and the Beast.
Her favorite class is Chemistry my junior year with Mrs. Stevenson
If she had one wish it would to never be in debt.
She admires my father, Tim Larrick. Tim was an Ag Advisor for 28 years. Growing up she watched him teach students the importance of agriculture. As a result she plans to receive my bachelors degree in Secondary Agriculture Education.
Her 3rd grade teacher, Carrie Greenwell, had the biggest influence on her because she taught the entire class how to sing the National Anthem. Since that day Larissa have performed the National Anthem at multiple events. Mrs. Greenwell also created silly songs for the class to learn their multiplication facts that are still used today.
The one thing that Larissa will miss the most about SSHS is FFA and musical performances.
She passed the first grade class WIG (Wildly Important Goal) to learn 100 sight words!
Lady Birds fall to QND 53-40. They will host Milan tomorrow night for Courtwarming.
There will be a South Shelby Booster Club Mtg on Tuesday, January 30th after the varsity games vs Monroe City.