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Maumelle Charter to send 10 to Boys and Girls state; Little Rock Cat Show is next weekend; Education news and notes plus sports and headlines
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Meetings: The North Little Rock School Board meets tonight at the district’s administration building and the North Little Rock City Council meets next Monday.
Events: Cat Fanciers unite! For more keep scrolling. Next Wednesday is a double-dip with it being Valentine’s Day, as always we recommend Frances Flower Shop for your flower needs, but it is also Ash Wednesday, for those Christians who begin Lent that day in preparation for Easter on March 31. Eastern Orthodox, working on a different calendar, will have Lent start on March 18 and Easter, or Pascha, for them will be May 5.
Schools make plan for snow days
North of the River schools have come up with plans to handle the five snow days from January and all taking a different approach.
For Pulaski County Special School District, spokeswoman Jessica Duff said the plan was, “electing to submit a waiver to switch to ‘hours of instruction’ instead of ‘days of instruction,’” to accommodate Attorney General Tim Griffin’s legal opinion that districts could no longer use alternative method of instruction, or AMI, days for when weather closed the buildings.
Griffin, who spends most days culture warring, opined that the state’s Department of Education’s required 178 days meant those days must be in-person instruction. Jacob Oliva, the state’s Secretary of Education agreed but stipulated that 178 schools meant 1,068 hours of instruction and those hours could be spread out over fewer days but that districts that wanted to do that, would have to apply for a waiver.
Hence, PCSSD’s actions.
Duff said, “we have enough face-to-face instructional hours to avoid using scheduled make-up days at the end of the year,” so, “as of now, our last day for students will be Tuesday, May 28.
The Academic Plus system, which includes Maumelle Charter schools, is taking a different tack. But, really known at all, explained Maumelle Charter High School Principal Katie Johnson.
“We don't have to repeat snow days because we chose instructional hours at the beginning of the school year,” she said.
An easier way to explain it is Maumelle Charter started school earlier than the other districts.
“Our school calendar will remain the same,” she added.
North Little Rock School District is also adjusting its weekday instruction.
Formerly, the district had “Early Release Wednesdays,” which cut the school day short.
The School Board voted last week to end Early Release Wednesdays for the remainder of the school year, and now the district’s last scheduled day of school is Thursday, May 30.
For all three, that could change if there’s additional inclement weather this month or in the spring.
As a private school, Central Arkansas Christian doesn’t have the 178 days of in-person instruction and can use AMI days as they see fit.
Maumelle Charter to send 10 to Boys and Girls state
Maumelle Charter will have 10 rising seniors attend Boys and Girls State this summer.
The delegates are:
Drew Burns, Lane Hyatt, Christian McGill, Grant Moses and David Ortiz for Boys State, above..
The Girls State attendees will be Aubrey Camp, Elli Eaton, Olivia Jackson, Anna Klaire Roach and Natalie Wood, below.
“These Juniors have exhibited great service and leadership to our school and will continue serving at the Boys and Girls state conventions from May 26 - 31,” said Maumelle Charter High School Principal Katie Johnson.
Boys and Girls State will be held at the University of Central Arkansas and this is the 83rd year for Boys State to be in Arkansas.
"Our 83rd session promises innovation, personal growth and a life-changing experience for the young men we look forward to hosting at Arkansas Boys State 2024," said Lloyd Jackson, executive director.
For more information visit arboysstate.org.
Education news
North of the Rivers students named to Fall 2023 Dean's and Chancellor's Lists At Arkansas’s Fulbright College
North of the Rover students were named to the Fall 2023 Dean's and Chancellor's Lists in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas.
To qualify for the Dean's List, the following local students achieved at least a 3.75 grade-point average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours. To qualify for the Chancellor's List, students must also achieve at least a 4.00 grade-point average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours.
Lillian Hamlin of Maumelle was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List
Christian Cummings of Maumelle was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Reece Couch of Maumelle was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Gabrielle Norris of Maumelle was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Harper Haynes of Maumelle was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Caroline Culpepper of Maumelle was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Clayton Boothe of Maumelle was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Sarah Reaves of Maumelle was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Cindy Liu of Maumelle was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's ListGrace Maddox of Maumelle was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Eli Young of Maumelle was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List
Allison Holzwarth of Maumelle was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Jacob McKinney of Maumelle was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List
Hannah Mosley of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Camille Kita of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Ella Dalby of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Anna Bolding of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Gavin Kyer of Sherwood was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Joshua Johnson of Sherwood was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Ryan Robertson of Sherwood was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Ana Garciarossi of Sherwood was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Kaitlyn Acklin of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Jessica Haynie of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List
Rebecca Besier of Sherwood was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List
Matthew Whittle of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List
Jaden Newman of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List
Tonya Sims of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List
Erin Hartje of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List
Campbell Manzella of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List
William Watson of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Josie Zakrzewski of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Katelynn Nicholas of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List
Aria Reed of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List
Marshall Donn of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Esai Gonzales of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List
Ashley Phillips of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Sydney Conway of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
William Walker of Sherwood was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Willow Holt of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Lindsey Eagan of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Olivia Allen of Sherwood was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Carleigh Petlak of Sherwood was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List
Madison Nichols of Sherwood was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Morgan Ison of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Leigha Heard of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
McKenzie Young of Sherwood was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Allyssa DeZaldivar of Sherwood was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Nickolas Devitt of Sherwood was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Isaac Hubberd of North Little Rock was named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Fall 2023 UCA President's List
The University of Central Arkansas congratulates nearly 1,200 students who were named a fall 2023 Presidential Scholar.
The following are Presidential Scholars from North of the River:
Alex Blair of Maumelle
Jewell Callahan of Maumelle
Brianna Fisher of Maumelle
Maggie Green of Maumelle
Molly Harrell of Maumelle
Ashley Hooper of Maumelle
Rachel Huey of Maumelle
Kaitlyn Kronberg of Maumelle
Jack Landes of Maumelle
Malingo Matute of Maumelle
Kaylee Munnerlyn of Maumelle
Katharine Nelson of Maumelle
Eva Palmer of Maumelle
Andrea Yareni Palos Ornelas of Maumelle
Karter Pawelczak of Maumelle
Kurtis Robbins of Maumelle
Benjamin Scallion of Maumelle
Owen Starnes of Maumelle
Kaylee Walsh of Maumelle
Emily Walsh of Maumelle
Meredith Werner of Maumelle
Hannah Williams of Maumelle
Collin Womack of Maumelle
Christopher Acebedo of North Little Rock
Khuslen Altangerel of North Little Rock
Matthew Ashley of Sherwood
Avery Ballany of North Little Rock
Jacob Barham of Sherwood
Karryngton Benton of North Little Rock
Emmalee Bills of Sherwood
Linnea Blackman of Sherwood
Grace Blagg of Sherwood
Diamond Brown of North Little Rock
William Brown of North Little Rock
Joe Chesser of North Little Rock
Piper Chun of North Little Rock
Vincent Climer of North Little Rock
Anna Custer of North Little Rock
Shaley Dean of Sherwood
Keegan Downs of North Little Rock
Ashlynn Dring of Sherwood
Hayley Dwyer of Sherwood
Payten Fimple of Sherwood
Alexandra Flores-Hernandez of North Little Rock
Jasmeet Ghotra of Sherwood
Jerden Howard of Sherwood
Kailyn Jeffries of North Little Rock
Jamie Jewell of North Little Rock
Erica Johnson of North Little Rock
Prabhjot Kaur of North Little Rock
Abbie Killingsworth of North Little Rock
Madeline Koger of North Little Rock
Thanh Mai of North Little Rock
Faith Maynard of Sherwood
Seth McGhee of Sherwood
Cooper Meckfessel of Sherwood
Sarah Meins of North Little Rock
Skylar Nelsen of North Little Rock
Grayce Nelson of North Little Rock
Takahito Orr of Sherwood
Bryce Overman of Sherwood
Krista Pruss of North Little Rock
Jenifer Roblero-Perez of North Little Rock
Mary Runnells of North Little Rock
Jazmin Sanchez-Avendano of North Little Rock
Arden Schaap of North Little Rock
Laura Smith of North Little Rock
Gabrielle Stokes of North Little Rock
Austin Sublett of Sherwood
Elisha Summers of North Little Rock
Katherine Taylor of Sherwood
Arriana Teem of North Little Rock
Allison Tipton of Sherwood
Cameron Tyler of Sherwood
Desean Williams of North Little Rock
Julian Wilson of North Little Rock
Emily Winters of North Little Rock
Elizabeth Worley of North Little Rock
Fall 2023 UCA Dean's List
The University of Central Arkansas congratulates nearly 1,500 students who were named to the fall 2023 Dean's List.
The following from North of the River were named to the Dean's List.
Eric T Nguyen of Maumelle
Sydney N Siler of Maumelle
Jenna L Johnson of Maumelle
Madison B Allen of Maumelle
Franchelsa D Francisco of Maumelle
Katie S Hindmon of Maumelle
Adley D Barham of Maumelle
Emma C Lea of Maumelle
Jada A Simpson of Maumelle
Hana F Lovett of Maumelle
Stephanie V Ramos of Maumelle
Lauraine D Fosburgh of Maumelle
Mikiya A Rasul of Maumelle
Kameron B Davis of Maumelle
Carly E Joyner of Maumelle
Jessica Jones of Maumelle
Peter Kha of Maumelle
Kailee J Massey of Maumelle
Reilly E McCann of Maumelle
Eleanor M Harrison of Maumelle
Benjamin V Page of Maumelle
Macie E Becker of Maumelle
Samyia A Googe of Maumelle
Noah B Johnson of Maumelle
Lucas M Rainwater of Maumelle
Brecken Scheiderer of Maumelle
Mary C Tinsley of Maumelle
Mallory H Werner of Maumelle
James H Whitley of Maumelle
Anya J Willis of Maumelle
Tamara L Bryant of North Little Rock
Aidan Z Moore of Sherwood
Katherine A Crossland of Sherwood
AnneMarie A Forsythe of Sherwood
Olivia G Teske of North Little Rock
Madison H Chunn of Sherwood
Mia E Waddell of North Little Rock
Asya N Dandridge of Sherwood
Sierra A Owens of North Little Rock
Alicia D Mauldin of Sherwood
Adrianna Barrera of North Little Rock
Kate L Freer of North Little Rock
Mary K Kaelin of North Little Rock
Emma R Rhodes of Sherwood
David J Griffin of Sherwood
Johnna E Hollis of Sherwood
Abigail G Reed of Sherwood
Jasper L Tipton of Sherwood
Elizabeth C Colburn of Sherwood
Shelby A Stanley of North Little Rock
Taylor M Bornds of North Little Rock
Summer R Charles of Sherwood
Savannah R Crow of Sherwood
Collin P Joseph of North Little Rock
David Newsom of Sherwood
Sahil C Patel of North Little Rock
Bevan G Sober of North Little Rock
Hailey M Richardson of North Little Rock
Chloe M Emmerling of North Little Rock
Devin X Jones of North Little Rock
Jinisa J Williams of North Little Rock
Shelley K Humphrey of Sherwood
Faith G Henderson of North Little Rock
Sarah C Jacques of North Little Rock
Lily A Teng of Sherwood
Emily G Phifer of North Little Rock
Eleanor R Blakely of Sherwood
Olivia L Campbell of Sherwood
Sierra J Colclough of Sherwood
Shelby K Cowley of North Little Rock
Cydney A Davis of North Little Rock
Seth M Dawson of North Little Rock
Sara E Edge of Sherwood
Ubong-Abasi Etim of North Little Rock
Regina Flud of North Little Rock
Catelyn M Garcia of North Little Rock
Peter D Ha of North Little Rock
Ashtyn Henderson of North Little Rock
Jayce A Horton of Sherwood
Haley M Hughes of Sherwood
Hannah E Hughes of North Little Rock
Madison T Hurst of North Little Rock
James J Jez of North Little Rock
Jessica R Langston of North Little Rock
Campbell T Loibner of North Little Rock
Zaria O Montgomery of Sherwood
Javyn H Nguyen of Sherwood
Leslie N Palmer of North Little Rock
Chance R Phillips of North Little Rock
Andrew L Powell of North Little Rock
Olivia R Rankin of Sherwood
Rosa A Santos Valle of North Little Rock
Sharieeq Shakurh of Sherwood
Ashley N Sidell of North Little Rock
Lovemeet Singh of Sherwood
Micah A Smith of Sherwood
William M Spigner of North Little Rock
Kayla A Tolliver of North Little Rock
Joshua Weedman South of North Little Rock
Mikahl E Young of North Little Rock
Students graduate from Harding University
More than 300 students received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates for Fall 2023 during a commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2023.
Graduates include students from the College of Allied Health, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Bible and Ministry, Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration, Cannon-Clary College of Education, Carr College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, College of Sciences and University College.
North of the River students who received degrees include:
Tyler Harrod of Maumelle received a(n) Bachelor of Arts in French.
Racheal Pigee of North Little Rock received a(n) Bachelor of Arts in education studies.
Ruth Clara Koehler of Sherwood received a(n) doctorate in leadership.
Tiffany Stewart of Sherwood received a(n) Master of Arts in excellence in teaching.
Antoinette Foster of North Little Rock received a(n) Bachelor of Arts in middle level education.
Kennedi Kelly of North Little Rock received a(n) Bachelor of Fine Arts in visual art studio.
Elizabeth Francis of North Little Rock received a(n) Master of Arts in Teaching in secondary education.
Students named to Harding University Dean's List
The following North of the River students are among more than 1,300 Harding University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the Fall 2023 semester.
Ava Bramlett, of Maumelle, is a Senior studying English.
Hunter Lillard, of Maumelle, is a Senior studying sport and recreation management.
Carson Stewart, of Maumelle, is a Senior studying biochemistry.
Neely Couch, of Maumelle, is a Freshman studying interior architecture and design.
Katherine Moore, of Maumelle, is a Junior studying graphic design.
Jacob Kirchner, of Maumelle, is a Junior studying computer science.
Ta'Mya Jones, of Sherwood, is a Senior studying elementary education.
Macy Howard, of Sherwood, is a Junior studying medical laboratory science.
Anna Eddy, of Sherwood, is a Sophomore studying marketing.
Antoinette Foster, of North Little Rock, is a Senior studying middle level education.
Katy Mitchell, of Sherwood, is a Sophomore studying molecular and cellular biology.
Joanna Huff, of North Little Rock, is a Sophomore studying elementary education & theological studies.
Brynne Bell, of North Little Rock, is a Senior studying special education.
Julie Cmelik, of Sherwood, is a Junior studying software development.
Liyah Davis, of Sherwood, is a Sophomore studying computer science.
Jennifer Noel, of North Little Rock, is a Senior studying child development.
Maci Miller, of Sherwood, is a Junior studying graphic design & theological studies.
Zane Frost, of North Little Rock, is a Junior studying biochemistry and molecular biology.
Madelyn Cantrell, of Sherwood, is a Senior studying Nursing.
Emilyn Noel, of North Little Rock, is a Junior studying computer science.
Mary Anna Westerman, of Sherwood, is a Senior studying social work.
Haley Flynn, of North Little Rock, is a Junior studying special education.
Josie Hall, of Sherwood, is a Senior studying special education.
Abbie Durham, of North Little Rock, is a Sophomore studying graphic design.
Christian Wilson, of Sherwood, is a Senior studying mechanical engineering.
Ayden Pritchard, of North Little Rock, is a Sophomore studying exploratory studies.
SAU President's List Fall 2023
Southern Arkansas University has announced that 495 students earned a 4.0 GPA for the fall 2023 semester and have been named to its President's List.
Clayton Allen Collins is a sophomore Pre-Health Biology major from North Little Rock
Mckenzie Mychelle Landry is a freshman Elementary Education (STEM) major from North Little Rock
A total of 495 students were honored on this semester's President's List.
SAU Dean's List Fall 2023: Southern Arkansas University has announced that 593 students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher for the fall 2023 semester and have been named to its Dean's List.
The following North of the River students were named:
Raylen Elaiye James is a junior Elementary Education (STEM) major from North Little Rock
Shulamith Nissi Jaquez is a senior Marine Biology major from North Little Rock
Colton Wayne McPherson is a sophomore Pre-Health Biology major from Sherwood
Trent Hardin Smith is a senior Healthcare Administration major from Sherwood
Alabama names Dean's, President's Lists for Fall 2023 Term
A total of 13,950 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2023 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president's list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's).
The UA dean's and president's lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to graduate students or undergraduate students who take less than a full course load.
North of the River students include:
Angelina Bearden of Maumelle was named to the Deans List.
Mary Crow of Maumelle was named to the Presidents List.
Evelyn Moran of North Little Rock was named to the Presidents List.
Victor Sponer of North Little Rock awarded Alabama degree: Victor Sponer of North Little Rock, has received the following degree(s) from The University of Alabama: Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics. UA awarded over 2,000 degrees during its fall commencement ceremonies.
Sarah Custer Named to the College of Charleston Fall 2023 Dean's List (Distinguished)
Sarah Custer of No Little Rock was named to the College of Charleston Fall 2023 Dean's List (Distinguished). Custer is majoring in Public Health.
To qualify for the President's List (Highly Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.800 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 semester hours.
To qualify for Dean's List (Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.500 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 semester hours.
The College of Charleston is located in historic Charleston, South Carolina.
Citadel names North Little Rock’s Walt Reber to fall 2023 dean's list
Walt Reber of North Little Rock among the more than 1,300 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the fall 2023 semester at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina.
Reber also received Gold Stars, to recognize he had achieved a 3.7 or higher GPA.
Those cadets may wear gold stars on their uniforms throughout the semester following their academic achievement. A gold star recognition certificate is awarded to non-cadet students who meet the requirements; veteran and active duty students are also awarded challenge coins.
The dean's list is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I (Incomplete) and no grade below C for work in a semester.
Cadets who are named to the dean's list receive a medal, which is worn on their uniform during the semester following their academic achievement. Non-cadet students on the dean's list are presented a certificate.
Green named to Mississippi State University's fall 2023 President's List
Claire Green, of North Little Rock is among 4,503 students named to the Mississippi State University fall 2023 President's List.
Students on the President's List achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
Coleman named to Mississippi State University's fall 2023 Deans' List: Addie Coleman, of Sherwood, is among 2,514 named to the Mississippi State University fall 2023 Deans' List.
To be named to the Deans' List, a student must have achieved a GPA between 3.5 and 3.79, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
Mississippi State University names fall graduates: More than 1,500 students are fall 2023 graduates of Mississippi State University, including the following local students:
Among the North of the River students who received diplomas are:
Dylan Seeley, of Sherwood, Bachelor of Business Administration from MSU's College of Business.
Hannah Urig, of Sherwood, Master of Science from MSU's College of Veterinary Medicine.
Ole Miss names Fall 2023 Chancellor's Honor Roll
The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2023 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor's Honor Roll.
Hattie Gore, of Maumelle, majoring in International Studies, is one of those students on the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
Clarence Matthews, of Maumelle, majoring in Mechanical Engineering, is one of those students on the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
Sloan Marak, of Sherwood, majoring in Pharm D - Pharm Prct Track, is one of those students on the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
Jenna Villiger, of Sherwood, majoring in Psychology, is one of those students on the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
Reagan Rabb, of Sherwood, majoring in Allied Health Studies, is one of those students on the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
Abby Vest, of North Little Rock, majoring in Finance, is one of those students on the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
Alden Lee, of North Little Rock, majoring in Public Policy Leadership, is one of those students on the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
Avery Stephens, of North Little Rock, majoring in Psychology, is one of those students on the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
Peyton Price, of North Little Rock, majoring in Biological Science, is one of those students on the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
Anna Tuxhorn, of North Little Rock, majoring in Hospitality Management, is one of those students on the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
Ole Miss Fall 2023 Dean's Honor Roll
The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2023 Honor Roll lists, including Dean's Honor Roll.
Brick Gore, of Maumelle, majoring in Accountancy, is one of the students on the Dean's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74.
Reice Hicks, of Maumelle, majoring in Southern Studies, is one of the students on the Dean's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74.
In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.
Art notes
Godpsell performances set at Argenta Community Theater
Argenta Community Theater recently announced the performance dates for Godspell
Performances run start on Feb. 21 and conclude on March 2.
The show’s run will also include a student matinee sponsored by Blackberry Market. Evening shows start at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m. Ticket prices start at $10 and to buy, go to www.argentacommunitytheater.org.
Action/Abstraction Redefined opens at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts on Feb. 16
Action/Abstraction Redefined: Modern Native Art, 1940s to 1970s opens at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts on Friday, Feb. 16, in the Harriet and Warren Stephens Galleries and will remain on view through May 26.
Admission is always free, and the exhibition is open through May 26.
Other upcoming events
AMFA Member Exhibition Preview: AMFA Members get the first look at Action/Abstraction Redefined on Thursday, Feb. 15, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. An opening ceremony presented by the American Indian Center of Arkansas begins at 6:00 p.m. featuring a Cherokee flute performance by Tommy Wildcat and a Lakota Four Directions drum song by Steven Morales. A reception will follow giving guests a chance to view the exhibition before it opens to the public the following day.
AMFA’s Family Art Festival: Families can enjoy a free day of art and fun inspired by Action/Abstraction Redefined on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bizhiki Culture & Dance Company—featured on Bon Iver’s 2019 album I,I —kicks off the experience with energy-packed, interactive dance performances at 10:30 a.m. and noon in AMFA’s Atrium. The dancers will then lead audiences to a special storytelling performance illustrating the resilience of Indigenous cultures. In the Windgate Art School, guests will enjoy live demonstrations by Plains Cree ledger artist Joshue Atcheynum and a basket-making artist as well as specifically-designed art experiences organized by AMFA’s Teen Advisory Board. This is a free event, and no reservations are required.
Artist Talk: Action/Abstraction Redefined: Doug Hyde and Frank Buffalo Hyde, father and son contemporary Native artists, will participate in an intergenerational conversation on Wednesday, March 6, at 6 p.m. in AMFA’s Performing Arts Theater. Reservations are encouraged for this free Artist Talk and can be made at www.arkmfa.org.
Action/Abstraction Redefined Dance Performance: On Saturday, April 27, at 1:30 p.m., traditional choreography and modern movement merge to create a unique art form during a contemporary Native American dance performance in AMFA’s Performing Arts Theater. Reservations are encouraged for this free event and can be made at www.arkmfa.org.
Little Rock Cat Show is next weekend
The Cat Fanciers’ Association Gulf Shore Regional Cat Show returns to the Arkansas State Fairgrounds Hall of Industry on Feb. 17-18.
The Cat Fanciers’ Association bills itself as the “world’s largest registry of pedigreed cats” and its goal is to promote the interests of breeders and exhibitors of pedigreed cats.
This year's cat show competition, themed “Rock Around the Clock,” will feature six judging rings for pedigreed cats representing over 40 breeds along with household pets – judged on health and appearance – by All-Breed Judges from across the U.S. and Europe.
Pedigreed cats compete in four different divisions:
Championship (breeding cats)
Premiership (for spayed and neutered pedigreed cats)
Kittens (pedigreed cats 4-8 months old)
Household Pets (mixed breeds and companion cats).
The event will also vendors and local artists selling cat-related items for owners and enthusiasts
It will also feature a Feline Agility Competition, a Cat Costume Contest, and the local rescue organization Community Cats of Central Arkansas will be on site with kitties looking to be adopted into their forever homes.
Tickets are $12 for adults along with lower prices for seniors, children and family packs are also available.
Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and if you’d like to enter your cat, or for more information, email perfexcats@gmail.com or call Kate Sain at 501-681-9640.
The deadline for entries is next Monday, Feb. 12.
High school basketball report
Maumelle
Record so far: 14-10
Last week: Picked up a big win against Little Rock Parkview on Tuesday.
The week ahead: A trip to Jacksonville this Friday and followed by another Friday night game the following at Little Rock Catholic. The regular season ends Friday, Feb. 23 against Beebe
Schedule
Friday, Feb. 9 ... at Jacksonville ... 7 p.m. ... (C)
Friday, Feb 16 ... at Catholic ... 7 p.m. ... (C)
Friday, Feb 23 ... vs. Beebe ... 7 p.m. ... (C)
Roster
Maumelle Girls
Coach: Grover Garrison
Record so far: 3-18
Last week: Lost to Parkview last Tuesday.
The week ahead: Will be at Jacksonville this Friday.
Schedule
Friday, Feb. 9 ... at Jacksonville ... 6 p.m. ... (C)
Fri, Feb 16 ... at Mount St. Mary ... 7 p.m. ... (C)
Tue, Feb 20 ... at Little Rock Christian ... 6 p.m. ... (C)
Fri, Feb 23 ... vs. Beebe ... 6 p.m. ... (C)
Roster
Maumelle Charter boys
Record so far: 19-12
Last week: Lost at Lamar last Friday but beat Baptist Prep on Tuesday.
The week ahead: The regular season concludes next Thursday with a game at Atkins then off to the district tournament, followed by the regionals. Then, wins permitting, the state tournament.
Maumelle Charter girls
Record so far: 17-17
Last week: Have lost six consecutive games in the conference.
The week ahead: See above.
Boys and Girls schedule
Feb. 8 ... Thursday ... at Atkins … VG / VB ... … 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 12-17 … Sr. High District Tournament … VG, VB
Feb. 21-24 … Regional Tournament
Feb. 27- March 2 … State Tournament
North Little Rock
Coach: Nathan Clayborn
Record so far: 16-6
Last week: Picked up a pair of conference wins to be 6-2 in league play.
The week ahead: This Friday is a trip to Jonesboro, followed by a Friday night game next week at home against Bryant.
Schedule
Friday, Feb. 9 ... at Jonesboro ... 7 p.m. ... (C)
Fri, Feb 16 ... vs. Bryant ... 7 p.m. ... (C)
Tuesday, Feb. 20 ... vs. Little Rock Central ... 7 p.m. ... (C) Makeup game
Thursday, Feb. 22 ... vs. Cabot ... 7 p.m. ... (C)
Roster
North Little Rock Girls
Coach: Daryl Fimple
Record so far: 21-4
Last week: Daryl Fimple’s bunch lost to Conway last Friday for the the team’s second in-state loss this season but the ‘Cats rebounded with a win against Southwest on Tuesday.
The week ahead: A trip to Jonesboro is this Friday, followed by a makeup away game at Little Rock Southwest.
Schedule
Friday, Feb. 9 ... at Jonesboro ... 6 p.m. ... (C)
Monday, Feb 12 ... at Little Rock Southwest … 6 p.m. … (C) Makeup game
Fri, Feb 16 ... vs. Bryant ... 6 p.m. ... (C)
Tuesday, Feb. 20 ... vs. Little Rock Central ... 6 p.m. ... (C) Makeup game
Thursday, Feb. 22 ... vs. Cabot ... 6 p.m. ... (C)
Roster
Central Arkansas Christian
Coach: Matt Hall
Record so far: 19-3
Last week: The Mustangs haven’t lost since Nov. 21 and are riding an 18-game winning streak. Essentially, CAC has been unbeatable since the football players returned to the court after that team’s deep playoff run.
The week ahead: The regular season ends on Thursday at Baptist Prep, then district tournament, then regional tournament and, finally, state tournament.
Schedule
Thursday, Feb. 8 ... at Baptist Prep ... 7:30 p.m. ... (C)
Roster
Central Arkansas Christian Girls
Coach: Steve Quattlebaum
Record so far: 2-22
Last week: Have yet to win in 2024 and the Mustangs are riding an 11-game losing streak.
The week ahead: The regular season ends on Thursday at Baptist Prep.
Schedule
Thursday, Feb. 8 ... at Baptist Prep ... 6:30 p.m. ... (C)