Update from Ashland:
End of 4
Licking - 0
S. Boone - 2
Your Class 3 #5 Wildcats are in a showdown in Ashland today versus Class 4 #2 Southern Boone. After 1 inning, the score is 0-0.
Mrs. Melton says, "Triple A Catering made roll ups and salad for the catered lunch that teachers could purchase today." Delicious!
The softball tournament scheduled for tomorrow in Salem has been rained out. Tournament officials were hopeful, but the fields just couldn't absorb the additional rain that fell last night.
Mr. Ellis says, "Mr. Kirkwood and his Ag Classes built our Game Club a beautiful wood shelf to house our games. No longer do we have to risk a leaning tower of boxes to pull a game down and play it! I am eternally grateful for the work Mr. Kirkwood and his students put into this for us, it is simply beautiful."
Softball Updates:
Tonight's game versus Cabool has been cancelled. The Lady Wildcats will play in the Salem Softball Classic tomorrow.
10:00 vs Salem
11:30 vs Bourbon
A 3rd game will be played at 2:30 or 4:00.
Yesterday's game versus Dixon will be played Friday, April 29 as part of a varsity doubleheader at home following the Houston game.
Licking R-VIII School District is proud of our 2022 graduates! Megan Rodgers' favorite high school experience was senior year of cheer. Megan plans to graduate radiology school and start her career.
Licking R-VIII School District is proud of our 2022 graduates! Patricia Roberts' favorite high school memory is when she fell in a pothole junior year. In the future, Patricia says she would like would like to marry rich and become a cosmetologist.
Licking R-VIII School District is proud of our 2022 graduates! Kasey Richards' favorite high school memory is first hour ag during freshmen year. In the future, Kasey would like to become a veterinarian.
Licking R-VIII School District is proud of our 2022 graduates! Torrence Porter says her favorite high school experience was working kindergarten screenings. In the future, Tori would like to go to college and become a kindergarten teacher.
Tonight’s home softball game has been rained out. A makeup date is TBD.
Congratulations to senior Kylie Taylor for receiving a scholarship to play volleyball at East Central College! She was surrounded by family, friends, coaches, and teammates during her signing today.
Licking R-VIII School District is proud of our 2022 graduates! Quentin Porter's fondest memory is tearing ligaments in his foot in weight class. In the future, Quentin plans to pursue a career in construction.
Licking R-VIII School District is proud of our 2022 graduates! Winter Murray's favorite high school experiences were her four different State-level appearances. In the future, Winter plans to "become a trophy wife".
Licking R-VIII School District is proud of our 2022 graduates! Desiree Murillo's favorite high school memory is the first day of high school, and she plans to be a cosmetologist in the future.
Licking R-VIII School District is proud of our 2022 graduates! Regan Miller says her favorite high school experience was going to State for cheer. In the future, Regan plans to teach elementary students, get married, and have her own children.
Licking R-VIII School District is proud of our 2022 graduates! Ryan Melton's favorite high school memories are PRing at every cross country meet during his senior year. In the future, Ryan would like to pursue a career in carpentry.
Don’t forget to turn in summer school enrollment forms by April 29! (Summer school is May 23 - June 3.)
Mrs. Coffey says, "Here is a picture of Licking students who participated in Special Olympics in Waynesville yesterday."
Our baseball team picked up two more wins last night after defeating Laquey and Stoutland. They are now 12-2 and ranked #5 in Class 3. They'll play at Class 4 #2 Southern Boone (19-1) this Friday at 5:00.