Carthage High School

🎶🏆 Bulldogs Sing at the Highest Level! 🏆🎶 Congratulations to Solijah Allison, Micaelah Burns, and Andrew Gwinn for advancing to the All-Area Audition this past Saturday at Tyler Junior College! Making it through multiple rounds in the All-State audition process is an incredible accomplishment. Each fall, thousands of choir students across Texas begin the TMEA audition journey, and only a small percentage advance beyond the Region and Pre-Area rounds to reach this elite level. These Bulldogs truly represented Carthage with excellence, discipline, and heart. ⭐ Special congratulations to Micaelah Burns, who was selected to the 2025–2026 Texas All-State Choir — an outstanding achievement and a testament to her talent and dedication! We are incredibly proud of our choir students for continuing to achieve excellence through music and performance. 🐾 Go Dawgs! 🐾 #BetterAsABulldog #SingLikeADawg🎶 #FineArtsMatter

🎤🏆 Bulldog Debate Dominance! 🏆🎤 Congratulations to our Carthage Bulldogs Debate Team for an outstanding performance on Saturday! Once again, our Dawgs showed what it means to prepare, compete, and represent Carthage with confidence and class. CX Debate 🥈 Brendon Selby & Carolin Lagrone – 2nd Place 🏅 Colton Vickory & EB Barnhill – 5th Place Informative Extemporaneous Speaking 🏅 Braxton Ritter – 6th Place 🏅 Lesly Campos – 4th Place 🥉 Madison Creed – 3rd Place 🥈 Jacky Sigala – 2nd Place Persuasive Extemporaneous Speaking 🏅 Colton Vickory – 6th Place 🏅 Camilia Iniguez – 4th Place 🥈 Brendon Selby – 2nd Place Proud of these Bulldogs for defending their arguments and shining bright in the classroom and on the competition floor. The future is bright when Dawgs speak with purpose and power! 💬🔥 🐾 Go Dawgs! 🐾 #BetterAsABulldog #DawgDebate

🌟 Practicum Student Spotlight 🌟 We are proud to recognize Abigail Finley, an 11th-grade practicum student at Carthage High School, for the outstanding work she is doing in the classroom! Under the mentorship of Lindsey Byrd at Baker-Koonce, Abigail continues to shine as a future educator. She takes direction exceptionally well and carries herself with a calm, welcoming demeanor that students naturally gravitate toward. Since starting in the classroom, Abigail has grown tremendously — quickly learning routines, building relationships, and recognizing which students need extra support during lessons. Her strengths in love, leadership, and relationship-building are evident every day. One of the most rewarding moments has been watching Abigail gain confidence and become more engaged, stepping up to help students and take ownership in the classroom environment. 💬 Advice shared with Abigail: “Continue to remember that building relationships with your students is the key to success in the classroom.” 🖤 One word that describes her: Compassionate 📖 Favorite Quote: “I touch the future. I teach.” Way to go, Abigail! We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make as an educator. 🍎✨

🔥 GAMEDAY IN CARTHAGE 🔥 It’s a big Tuesday night as the Dawgs hit the road in basketball and soccer. No matter the sport, the standard stays the same. 🏀 BULLDOG BASKETBALL – at Spring Hill 🕓 JV Boys – 4:30 PM 🕠 9th Boys – 5:30 PM 🕠 JV Girls – 5:30 PM 🕡 Varsity Girls – 6:30 PM 🕢 Varsity Boys – 7:30 PM ⚽ DAWGS FC SOCCER – at Palestine Westwood 🕔 Match Time – 5:00 PM 🔴⚪️ Represent well. Compete hard. #GoDawgs #GoLadyDawgs #DawgsFC #BetterAsABulldog #ForTheC

🐾 THIS WEEK IN CARTHAGE BULLDOG ATHLETICS 🐾 📅 Week of January 5–10 MON | 1/5 ⚽️ V Girls Soccer vs Brownsboro — 4:00 PM ⚽️ JV Boys Soccer vs Price Carlisle — 6:00 PM TUE | 1/6 ⚽️ V Boys Soccer @ Palestine Westwood — 5:00 PM 🏀 ALL Basketball @ Longview Spring Hill • JV Boys — 4:30 PM • 9th Boys — 5:30 PM • JV Girls — 5:30 PM • V Girls — 6:30 PM • V Boys — 7:30 PM THU | 1/8 ⚽️ V Girls Soccer @ Lufkin Hudson Tournament ⚽️ V Boys Soccer @ Van Tournament ⚽️ JV Boys Soccer @ Jasper Tournament FRI | 1/9 ⚽️ V Girls Soccer @ Lufkin Hudson Tournament ⚽️ V Boys Soccer @ Van Tournament ⚽️ JV Boys Soccer @ Jasper Tournament 🏀 ALL Basketball vs Kilgore • JV Boys — 4:30 PM • 9th Boys — 5:30 PM • JV Girls — 5:30 PM • V Girls — 6:30 PM • V Boys — 7:30 PM SAT | 1/10 ⚽️ V Girls Soccer @ Lufkin Hudson Tournament ⚽️ V Boys Soccer @ Van Tournament ⚽️ JV Boys Soccer @ Jasper Tournament Let’s show up, travel well, and support our Bulldogs all week long! You can also keep up with scores and schedules at www.carthagebulldogs.org #CarthageBulldogs #BulldogAthletics #DawgNation #ForTheC #BetterAsABulldog

🐾 WELCOME BACK, BULLDOGS! 🐾 📚 Classes resume tomorrow 🗓️ Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Today is a Teacher Workday as our staff prepares to welcome students back for a great semester. We can’t wait to see everyone back on campus tomorrow! #CarthageHighSchool #BulldogPride #WelcomeBack #BetterAsABulldog

🟥⚪ Bulldog Pride on the NFL Stage ⚪🟥 Carthage High School alumnus and former Philadelphia Eagles defensive back John Booty will serve as the Honorary Captain for the Eagles' regular-season finale against the Washington Commanders today. In an exclusive Microsoft Legend of the Week interview, Booty reflects on his time with the legendary 1991 “Gang Green” defense, the Eagles–Washington rivalry, the iconic Kelly Green uniforms, and his continued impact through the Eagles Autism Foundation. From Carthage High School to the NFL — once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog. 🐾🦅 🔗 Watch the full interview: https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/video/microsoft-legend-of-the-week-john-booty-commanders-eagles-2025-nfl-week-18 #BulldogPride #CHSAlumni #OnceABulldog #BetterAsABulldog #DawgNation #FridayNightToSunday

🏀⚽ THIS WEEK IN CARTHAGE BULLDOG ATHLETICS 🐾 Week of Dec. 29 – Jan. 3 It’s a full slate of action as our Bulldogs hit the court and pitch to close out 2025 strong and roll into the new year! 💪🔥 📅 MON (12/29) • Girls Basketball @ Troup Tournament • Boys Basketball @ Houston County Tournament • Girls Soccer @ Van   JV – 10:30 AM | Varsity – 12:00 PM 📅 TUE (12/30) • Girls Basketball @ Troup Tournament • Boys Basketball @ Houston County Tournament 📅 WED (12/31) • Girls Basketball @ Troup Tournament • Boys Basketball @ Houston County Tournament 📅 FRI (1/2) 🏀 Boys & Girls Basketball vs. Gilmer • JV Boys (JH Gym) – 11:00 AM • JV Girls (HS Gym) – 11:00 AM • Varsity Girls – 12:15 PM • Varsity Boys – 1:30 PM 🎉 Let’s start 2026 the Bulldog way — loud, proud, and supporting our student-athletes every step of the way! #CarthageBulldogs 🐾 #ThisWeekInBulldogAthletics #DefendTheStandard #BetterAsABulldog

🌟 Practicum Student Spotlight 🌟 👨‍🏫 Student: Andrew Gwinn 🎓 Grade: Senior 🏫 Campus: Carthage High School 📍 Mentor Teacher: Ashlee Alexander (Baker Koonce) 💬 What makes Andrew stand out? Andrew connects with students by talking with them about things they enjoy and helping them relate learning to real-life situations. 📈 Growth as an educator: Andrew has grown more confident and comfortable with students and is always willing to jump right in and help when needed. ⭐ Strengths & Teaching Qualities: He meets students at their level and speaks to them in a caring, supportive way. ❤️ Favorite Classroom Memory: While working on a calculator problem, a student jokingly blamed Andrew for an incorrect answer—but Andrew had actually taught the concept correctly, showing the trust and rapport he has built with students. 📝 Advice for the future: Stick with school and don’t quit. Take time with each student, get to know them individually, and always create a safe environment for all learners. 🔑 One word to describe Andrew: Supportive We are proud of the impact Andrew is making and excited to see him continue his journey toward becoming an educator! #CHSPracticum #StudentSpotlight #FutureEducator #BulldogPride #BetterAsABulldog #CarthageISD

📸 MEET OUR EDITORS — SHALIYA ANDERSON! We’re excited to spotlight Shaliya Anderson, our dedicated Photo Editor! Shaliya has been a part of the yearbook program for three years, and this is her second year as an editor. She’s a senior this year and brings an incredible eye for detail and creativity to our team. When she’s not capturing memories around campus, you’ll probably find her cooking or baking — and at home, she’s hanging out with her cat, Nani! 🐾 We’re grateful for all of her hard work and the passion she brings to our staff every single day. ❤️ #MeetOurEditors #CHSYearbook #PhotoEditor #SeniorSpotlight #BulldogPride

DAWG NATION… IT’S GAME DAY. 🐾🏆 One afternoon away from history. One afternoon away from legacy. One afternoon away from IMMORTALITY. Your Carthage Bulldogs take the field in the UIL 4A Division II State Championship against West Orange-Stark TODAY at 3:00PM inside the iconic AT&T Stadium in Arlington. This is the moment we’ve chased since August… and we need EVERY voice in Dawg Nation pushing us to #11. 📍 AT&T Stadium — 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011 ⏰ Kickoff: 3PM 🏈 Carthage is the VISITING team 🎟 TICKETS: Online through SeatGeek (use code 4AD2V25 to save!) 💳 Cashless payments at the stadium 👜 Clear bag policy enforced 📻 Radio: KGAS 104.3 FM 🎧 Audio: EastTexasToday.com 📺 Livestream: Victory+ App (download & support schools through the Victory Formation program!) Wear RED. Be loud. Stand united. This is about the Bulldog tradition. This is about the Carthage standard. Let’s pack Arlington. Let’s create a sea of red. Let’s chase #11 together. #FORtheC ❤️ #GoDawgs 🐾 #DefendTheStandard #RoadTo11

🌟 MEET OUR EDITORS! 🌟 Say hello to Alivia Griffin, our incredible Social Media Editor! Alivia is in her 2nd year on the yearbook staff and is serving her 1st year as an editor. She’s a junior who brings creativity, leadership, and a passion for storytelling to our team—especially when it comes to keeping our social platforms fresh and exciting! When she’s not working behind the scenes on yearbook projects, you can catch her on the volleyball court or soaking up the sunshine—because this girl LOVES going to the beach! 🏐🌊 We are so grateful for the energy and dedication she brings to the Bulldog Yearbook staff. Be sure to follow along as Alivia helps us highlight the moments, memories, and milestones that define Carthage High School! 📸🐾 #MeetOurEditors #BulldogYearbook #CHSYearbook #BehindTheScenes

✨ Meet Our Editors ✨ Say hello to Alli Bitter, one of our amazing Copy Editors on the Carthage Yearbook staff! 📘 Years in Yearbook: 2 ✏️ Years as an Editor: 1 🎓 Grade: Junior 🏌️‍♀️ Favorite Hobbies: Golf & Volleyball 🐾 Fun Fact: She has a mini dachshund named Wrigley We’re so thankful for Alli’s attention to detail and dedication to helping tell the story of our school through the yearbook. 📸 Follow along with our work all year at @carthage_yearbook

🌟 Practicum Student Spotlight 🌟 👩‍🏫 Student: Alyssa Walker 🎓 Grade: Senior 🏫 Campus: Carthage High School 📍 Mentor Teacher: Mrs. Vaughn (Primary Campus) 💬 What makes Alyssa stand out? Alyssa is a natural leader in the classroom who truly loves the kids and takes time to build meaningful relationships with each one of them. 📈 Growth as an educator: Over the past two years, Alyssa has grown from a shy student into a confident, dependable presence in the classroom. She has become a true light in the room, and students immediately notice when she is not there. ⭐ Strengths & Teaching Qualities: Kind, caring, and structured. Students respect her, listen to her, and love learning alongside her. ❤️ Favorite Classroom Memory: Helping decorate Christmas ornaments and going on field trips with students. 📝 Advice for the future: “Always be you. Love on the kids. You may be the only smile or hug they ever get.” 🔑 One word to describe Alyssa: Hardworker. Kind. We are so proud of the impact Alyssa is already making and can’t wait to see where her journey in education takes her! #CHSPracticum #StudentSpotlight #FutureEducator #BulldogPride #BetterAsABulldog #CarthageISD

✨ Meet Our Editors ✨ Say hello to Hunter Bagley, one of our talented Yearbook Layout Editors! 📸 2 years on yearbook 🖥️ 1 year as an editor 🎓 Junior 🛍️ Loves shopping 🐶 Fun fact: Has a Winnie dog named Kash Money Hunter brings creativity, attention to detail, and style to every spread she designs. We’re proud to have her helping tell the story of CHS this year! ❤️📘 👉 Follow our yearbook journey on Instagram: @carthage_yearbook #MeetOurEditors #CHSYearbook #BulldogCreatives #StudentSpotlight #BetterAsABulldog

Girls Basketball Schedule Update Tonight’s girls basketball game schedule has been adjusted. Varsity only will be played with tip-off at 6:30 PM. There will be no sub-varsity games this evening. Thank you for your understanding.

🏀 GAMEDAY AT THE DAWG HOUSE 🏀 It’s time to open up district play at home! The Carthage Lady Dawgs are ready to defend the court as they take on Henderson in the District Opener. 📍 Home Game 🗓 Tuesday, December 16, 2025 ⏰ JV – 5:00 PM | Varsity – 6:30 PM Dawg Nation, let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and show our girls what home-court advantage looks like. ❤️🐾 #LadyDawgs #DistrictOpener #Gameday #HomeCourt #BetterAsABulldog

🎄🏀 CHRISTMAS SWEATER NIGHT — DISTRICT OPENER! 🏀🎄 Tomorrow night, we’re tipping off district play at home as the Lady Dawgs take on Henderson! 🎅 Wear a Christmas sweater and get in FREE! 🎁 (No sweater = regular admission) ⏰ Game Times • JV: 5:00 PM • Varsity: 6:30 PM Bring the holiday spirit, wear your festive best, and help us pack the stands for a big district opener! Let’s get loud and support our Lady Dawgs! 🐾❤️ 🎄🏀 #ChristmasSweaterNight #DistrictOpener #LadyDawgs #BetterAsABulldog #DawgNation

🏟️ STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FAN INFORMATION 🏟️ 📍 AT&T Stadium | Arlington, TX Dawg Nation, help us have a smooth and successful game day by reviewing the important fan guidelines below before heading to Arlington: 🎒 CLEAR BAG POLICY • Clear bags only • Clear totes may not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” • One clear, resealable plastic storage bag (1-gallon size) is allowed • Small clutch wallets (approx. 4.5” x 6.5”) are permitted 🚫 PROHIBITED ITEMS • Outside food & drinks • Alcohol • Weapons or firearms • Drones • Bottles or cans • Illegal drugs • Laser pointers • Knives • Noisemakers (including air horns & sirens) 📣 SIGNS & BANNERS • Handheld, event-related signs only • Must not block another fan’s view • No poles, sticks, wood, or metal materials • Banners must be installed right before the game and removed immediately after 🔊 NOISEMAKERS • Only hand-made noisemakers are allowed • No artificial noisemakers such as air horns, sirens, whistles, or propane-type devices 🚗 TAILGATING • Tailgating is permitted in designated areas on a first-come basis 🚫 FIELD & POSTGAME ACCESS • No fans allowed on the field after the game • No designated family meeting areas inside the stadium • Players will meet families outside the stadium following postgame procedures.

✨ Meet Our Editors | Spotlight Series ✨ Say hello to Caroline Lawrence, one of our incredible Yearbook Co-Editors! 📸🖊️ Caroline has been part of the yearbook staff for the past two years and is currently in her first year as an editor. As a junior, she brings creativity, leadership, and a strong passion for storytelling to everything she does. 🎶 Favorite hobby? Going to concerts! 🎓 Fun fact: Caroline plans to pursue journalism in college, and we have no doubt she’s just getting started. We’re proud of the dedication, talent, and vision Caroline brings to our yearbook team. The future is bright—and well documented—with leaders like her. 👏📖 #MeetOurEditors #YearbookStaff #StudentSpotlight #JournalismInTheMaking #ProudToBeABulldog