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I am honored to welcome everyone on behalf of the students, fac- ulty, and staff of South Paulding High School. Thank you for your support of all of our students and coaches of our fall sports and band program. They make us very proud! At South Paulding High School we are committed to providing a rigorous curriculum where students and teachers work together to prepare all students for future success through a partnership with the home and community. We value the involvement of our stu- dents outside the classroom in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities such as band, cheerleading, clubs, and athletics, as we know leaders are developed through these activities. South Pauld- ing High School not only strives for all of our students to graduate high school on-time, with their class, but also expects that they will be college or career ready after graduation. We want to take this opportunity to extend an invitation to par- ents and community members to be involved and to help us as we educate all of our students and prepare them for future success. If you ever have a question or wish to be more involved with South Paulding High School, reach out to me at krowland@paulding.k12. ga.us. We are here and excited to serve this great community.

Thank you for your support! Sincerely, Dr. Keith Rowland Keith Rowland, Principal

Dear Spartan Fans and Guests, It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that I welcome all of you to South Paulding High School and to another exciting season of Spartan Football and athletics. During the 2015 – 2016 athletic season, all athletic teams put forth tremendous efforts in all compe- titions. The efforts by coaches and players resulted in South Paulding winning the Paulding County Superintendents Cup for the 2015 – 2016 school year. The 2016 - 2017 athletic season will put forth many challenges as South Paulding participate in contests against all Paulding Coun- ty High Schools and other schools from surrounding counties. South Paulding High School is now in Region 5 – AAAAAA. The contests that will take place in the 5 – AAAAAA Region will provide excellent and exciting competition as SPHS takes on high schools from Douglas County, Fulton County, Coweta County and Atlanta Public Schools. At South Paulding High School, the athletic department believes in promoting quality character development in all of our student ath- letes. The athletic department at South Paulding High School stresses and instills in student athletes the importance of respect, respon- sibility, good sportsmanship, integrity and competitiveness that is necessary to succeed later in life. Please sit back, relax and cheer on your Spartans. I ask that you en- courage, display and promote good sportsmanship at this and other events at SPHS. Please cheer with enthusiasm and show the Spartan

Dr. Chris McAllister Assistant Principal & Athletic Director

athletes how much you appreciate their time and effort this evening. I sincerely thank all of you for coming tonight and appreciate the tremendous support we receive from our entire SPHS community. I hope that you enjoy the game and I look forward to seeing you at other events at South Paulding High School throughout the year.

Welcome to South Paulding High School, Home of the Spartans and the 2016-17 school year. The student/athletes at South Paulding along with the coaches, directors and boosters have worked extremely hard to prepare for their respective season and competitions, and we are very proud of them. South Paulding High School has many wonderful sponsors who have given financial contributions and without their sponsorships SPHS would not be able to provide for their athletes in a first class manner. Please make sure you thank and patron the sponsors of SPHS and those who make it possible for South Paulding to run their athletic programs. I do hope you enjoy the game tonight and ask that you support your team and their efforts. I also ask that you refrain from using poor sportsmanship in any manner toward the players, coaches and officials. South Paulding High School along with the Paulding County School District and Georgia High School Association request that you display good sportsmanship at all times. It is our goal to have a very positive environment where competition and effort is the focus. Thank You for your support

Don Breedlove Athletic Director Paulding County School District

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2016

SPARTANS FOOTBALL SCHEDULES

VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Date

Opponent Hillgrove

location

August 12 August 26

Away Home Away Away Home Home Home Away Home Away Away

North Paulding (Youth & Jr. Night)

September 2 September 9 September 16 September 23 September 30 October 7 October 14 October 21 October 28 November 4 November 11

Hiram

Alexander

Douglas County

Northgate

Bye Week / Fall Break Langston Hughes NewManchester Mays (Senior Night)

Tri-Cities Creekside

First Round Playoffs

JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Date Opponent location September 1 East Paulding Away September 8 Paulding County Home September 15 Villa Rica Away September 22 Hiram Home September 29 Open October 6 Alexander Home October 13 Rome Away October 20 Douglas County Home 9TH GRADE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Date Opponent location September 1 East Paulding Home September 8 Paulding County Away September 15 Villa Rica Home September 22 Hiram Away September 29 Open October 6 Alexander Away October 13 Rome Home October 20 Douglas County Away

HEAD FOOTBALL COACH ED KOESTER Over the years Coach Koester has touched the lives of countless young men and women. Building successful programs in three states and having coached in four, Coach Koester has been consistent with building winning pro-

grams using the four pillars of; FAITH, TRUST, VALOR, and WORK ETHIC. Coach’s life work is building winning pro- grams by increasing numbers, improving facilities, motivating students to live wholesome lives; while teaching them how to hold each other accountable. The time honored task of building winning teams carries no specific set of rules. Each situation requires insight and innovation. Coach Koester’s experiences here at South Paulding High School have been some of the highlights of a 4-decade career. Coach Koester has coached various All-Star games with the biggest being the first American football game played behind the Iron Curtain in 1989 in Moscow and two others in Leningrad and Talin, Estonia. A year later in 1990 Coach lead 95 players to New Zealand and Australia for a series of football exhibition games and coaching clinics. He is a regular consultant to various college and high school coaches fromOklahoma to Georgia on his offensive philosophy – especially the passing game. Having spoken at numerous clinics, including the Glazier Clinics, Coach Koester enjoys the opportunity to pass along the experiences of a life spent in coaching football. Three years ago Coach Koester took over the South Paulding High School program that had won only 29 games in its seven-year history. Over the last three years at South Paulding, Coach Koester has a record of 27-8 and has lead his team to the playoffs three times. A 10-win season in 2013 in his inaugural season is a tough mark to measure up to

each year. The Spartans have shown the ability to stand toe to toe with area foes another mark of Koester coached teams. This year proves to be interesting and challenging as the Spartans replace 18 of 22 starters off last year Region Runner-up spot.

While at South Cobb Koester won 22 of his last 33 games includ- ing the 1st and only play-off victory in the 60-year history of the school. As Head Coach and Athletic Coordinator at Fort Worth Ar- lington Heights High School his leadership developed the Yellow-

Jackets into one of the most successful and productive total programs in Texas. In 1995 every sport qualified for the state-playoffs. While at Bixby High School in Oklahoma his teams where rated in the top 10 each year and reached the state-quarter finals twice. With 162 wins as a Head Coach; Coach Koester has never taken over a winning Program, yet developed them each into winning programs. Raising numbers at Cherokee High School from 16 to 115 in three

HEAD FOOTBALL COACH ED KOESTER

years, and putting 140 kids on the field this year at South Paulding; lend credence to a career as a builder.

Coach Koester and his wife, Diane, have been married for almost 42 years. Diane boasts that she has been in

the stands for all but one of her husband’s games. Together they have four children. Amy, a teacher in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Kyle, an attorney in Woodstock, Georgia. Kurtis, who works in the insurance industry in Alpharetta, Georgia. And Klay, who is the Offensive Coordinator at Virginia-Wise University. Both Coach Koester and his wife hold leadership positions in their church – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Coach has never failed to give praise to assistant coaches and admin- istrators who have aided him in serving students through athletics. He understands loyalty and that a team is larger than those on the field. Coach Koester respects the opportunity to work with young men through football and education knowing he makes his greatest contribution to society on the sideline.

FRONTROWLEFT: MICHAELKOSITZKE, GREGLASALLE, KYLEKOESTER, EDKOESTER, TIMQUINN, JOSHWILLIAMSANDMIKEWAGNER BACKROWLEFT: DONCLARK, TYLERHOLCOMB, JOSHCARMICHAEL, TIMMITCHELL, CODYNEAL, JOE SCOTTANDNATEBLASÉ

SPARTANS FOOTBALL COACHES Coach Carmichael has been instrumental in the design and execution of the SPHS offense which has aver- aged close to 30 points per game over the last 3 years. He has been coaching for 11 years and the last 9 years have been at South Paulding. Josh hangs his hat on a famous JohnWooden quote “Things turn out best for those whomake the most of how things turn out.” He and his wife Emily have 4 children Caleb 7yrs, Kenzie 5yrs, Cylas 3yrs and Samuel 3months. A graduate of Liberty University with a degree OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR JOSH CARMICHAEL

in Physical Education, Josh brings a strong work ethic and will to succeed to the classroom as he loves the opportunity to in- teract with young people and share his love of Christ. Coach Koester comments that “Josh has all the ingredients of a coach who will make a difference; Strong faith, devoted family, the will to build his craft, and an unbelievable ability for compassion for youth.

SPECIAL TEAMS & SECONDARY - MIKE WAGNER Coach Mike Wagner serves the youth of Sparta for a greater purpose. His 25 years of coaching experience are supported by his desire to bring his life experiences into value for the youth of today, thus fulfilling Gods purpose to serve one another. Amember of the 1985 and ’86 National Champion Georgia Southern teams has motivated him to coach with intensity and perfection of details has he moves from coaching defensive linemen to leading the rebuilding of a secondary. CoachWagner a valuedmember of the Physical Ed. Department works closely with younger players in the weight room to pass along his desires of success. Coach gains support for his efforts from a great family; wife Charlotte and he have 2 children Katie a SPHS cheerleader and son Chaz a cadet at West Point. Mike has delivered the same advice to all teammembers “If you want something you’ve never had youmust be willing to do something you’ve never done.” Coach Koester comments that “Mike brings a sense of humor and a mature un- derstanding of kids and the game that acts as a glue for our staff and players”. OFFENSIVE LINE COACH - JOSHWILLIAMS CoachWilliams is entering his 5th year as a coach, four of which have been with the Spartans. Having played at West Georgia before entering law enforcement, Coach Williams has developed offensive lineman entering the collegiate ranks each year here at SPHS. It was his experiences in law enforcement that inspired him to get into coach- ing and satisfy his desire to be a positive influence on young people. Coach himself is motivated by Bear Bryant’s message, “It’s not the will to win but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference”. This holds true as Coach has shown a tireless effort to develop his craft as an offensive line coach. He and his wife Sherie have 3 sons, Cole a GSU student, Luke 14yrs and a 9th grade player, and Trent 11 years; all of which are true Spartans through and through. Coach Koester comments that, “Josh is one of the most impressive young coaches I run across. To develop the craft of coaching offensive linemen usually takes years, this Josh has done in a short time and continues to grow his craft and produce winners in his position.”

SPARTANS FOOTBALL COACHES

QUARTERBACK COACH - CODY NEAL

Coach Neal has truly stepped in and been a great asset to our programby living the motto of Jerry Rice: “I will do what others won’t so tomorrow I can do what others can’t.” Coach Neal a KSU grad has been on and around many excellent coaches as it shows in his work ethic and energy he displays working with the QB’s. Having played for a short time at LaGrange College he possesses knowl- edge and skill experience for coaching the demanding po- sition of QB. Having attended and played for Coach Bruce Cobliegh at Harrison High School, Cody hopes to return to his players the same life lessons and love for the game his

coaches provided him. Cody Neal gains support for pursuing his passion of coaching from family and steady girlfriend Sarah Pettine. Coach Koester comments that “Cody has proven that youth can be an asset as his lack of experience is removed with his hard work, initiative and willingness to improve his players as he grows in the profession. Our program is better because of Coach Neal”. DEFENSIVE LINEMEN - NATE BLASÉ

The Spartan Defensive front will be in good hands this year as they will be tutored by Coach Blasé who is working hard to develop an area vacated by graduation in 2016. With 10 years’ experience and coming fromMt Paran, with others stops in Gwinnett and Cherokee Counties his experience and go get’em approach should prove valuable this season. Nate a KSU grad will be also teachingWorld History at SPHS. Coach Blasé played college ball at Maranatha University on both sides of the ball as a lineman. His business approach to coaching football is a reflection of his reason to coach as he hopes tomake a positive impact on today’s players has his mentors did he. Nate is supported in his coaching endeavors by steady girlfriend Danielle McNally. As a history teacher it’s easy to see why he quotes Teddy Roosevelt’s DARE GREATLY as inspiration for self and play- ers…the credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly… Coach Koester comments that “We are blessed to have Nate join our staff, a hard worker who has experienced the battles of the gird iron and enjoyed great successes, The Spartan defense will benefit greatly.” 9TH GRADE COACH - BRANDON (TIM) QUINN Coach Quinn is our Head 9th grade Coach and brings 9 years of experience in coaching and teaching that age group. Entering his second year here at SPHS Tim’s intelligence and compassion have made the best man to deal with the complexities of 9th grade players and their adjustment to high school. Tim is supported at home by his wife Rachel and their 3 children with a fourth on the way. Addy is 5, Evan is 4, andWyatt is 2; number four will join us sometime in the first half of the season. As the “Teacher of the Year at Loganville High School before coming here we are happy to have him teach History at SPHS. Coach Quinn hopes to pass along the life skills he attained while playing. Coach Koester says that “Our numbers of 10th graders contributing this fall on the varsity are a result of the fine work Coach Quinn does with the 9th grade.” 9TH GRADE COACH - MICHAEL KOSITZKE Coach Kositzke coming to us most recently fromWisconsin while assistant the 9th grade while also serving as the Head SpartanWrestling Coach. A graduate of Nebraska-Kearney and Central Michigan Universities Coach has been di- recting football and wrestling programs for 10 years. With a masters in history Michael will also teach world geography. His wife Michele and son Liam age 4 are his biggest supporters. The enjoyment of watching youngmen grow and develop keeps Coach in the business, as a quote fromVince Lombardi “The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have” inspires his devotion to coaching and teaching. Coach Koester comments: “We are blessed to find a qualityWrestling coach who has a passion for coaching at this age group. We look forward as the two programs benefit fromhis tutorage.

SPARTANS FOOTBALL COACHES

9TH GRADE COACH - DONALD CLARK Coach Clark a long time middle school coach

moves to us this year as a 9th grade assistant and psychol- ogy teacher. AWest Georgia grad in Broad Field Social Science coach Clark will be working primarily with the Offensive and Defensive lines. Don and his wife Mari have two children Callie age 15 and Elijah age 6. His ambition in coaching and teaching is to help young people become better in all they do. A high level of expectation will take the field with

Coach Clark as he quotes Yoda “ Do or Do not there is no try” Coach Koester ands “ It is great to add Coach Clark to our 9th grade staff giving that group great experience and knowledge of the game” 9TH GRADE COACH - GREG LASALLE

Greg LaSalle’s dreamof becoming a high school coach gets a kick start this year as he re- turns to his alma mater to work with the 9th grade. Greg was an impressive student of the game while playing for Coach Koester and the Spartans. He is currently attending Chatta- hoochee Tech as he advances toward the crazy world of coaching. He brings a great love for the game and a desire to help young players develop. Greg quotes his father in that “The game is 5% physical and 95%mental; youmust have a top dogmentality”. “We are happy Greg is part of our program as he develops his craft as a coach, he will benefit from a staff of wonderful role models” says Coach Koester. SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO DEFENSE - TIMMITCHELL Entering his 5th season with the Spartans Coach Mitchell will take on a new role as special assistant to defense. Timhaving coached for 12 years with all age groups will be busy with his Saturday’s watching Dawson Mitchell last year’s Defensive Player of the Year start his collegiate career at Reinhardt. The Mitchell’s meaning Joy and Katie are ardent Spartan fans and have provided tremendous support for many years. This year Timwill help orga- nize and offer an extra set of eyes to the defense. Timhas often offered to the Spartans an insight of “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”. “We are blessed to con- tinue our programwith TimMitchell on board, his desire to see youngmen grow and devel- op while learning lessons far beyond X’s and O’s is a benefit to us all” Says Coach Koester. SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD COACH - KYLE KOESTER Kyle having stood on the sidelines with his dad since age 5 is probably best equipped to handle the sharp voice of the head coach and communicate to others in a more diplomat- ic way. Kyle’s coaching career started when trying to teach his mom the finer aspects of playing catch; this grew quickly when in high school he was apt to steel to opponent’s signals and convey the next play to his teammates. Kyle holds a Juris Doctorate from Cooley Law School and runs a small law firm inWoodstock. Kyle and his wife Natalie have 3 daughters Evelyn 8, Elouise 5, and Emery 2. Calling himself the ‘Get Back” coach Kyle offers advice to players in how to stay in the game and has built a strong following of CAN FANS which bring noise unsurpassed to opposing teams. His value to the team is as tre-

mendous as his desire to serve young kids and teach them to pull for each other. He quotes Martha Graham “No one ever raised a statue to a critic” His dad says “Kyle has forever known what’s best in school, play, life and family; there is great pride to have a son stand with you on Friday night”. ASSISTANT OFFENSIVE LINE COACH - TYLER HOLCOMB

Tyler is an assistant offensive line coach with great promise. Tyler is entering his second stint as a Spartan Coach having served previously as a 9th grade assistant. Tyler currently working on his undergrad degree at Kennesaw State was a offensive line stand out for the Coach Glanton coached Spartans. Tyler having played in the initial year of football at Rein- hardt changedmajors and schools now attending KSU. With a season as the offensive line coach at an Atlanta prep school Tyler works alongside CoachWilliams developing the OL for SPHS. Coach Koester remarks: “Tyler has the insights for a young coach that will lead him into a productive role on any staff. We’re excited to have himbe a part of our staff.”

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SPARTANS 2016 FOOTBALL & CHEER TEAMS

SPARTANS 2016 VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM

FOOTBALL PLAYER 31 CHRIS ACREE

GRADE POSITION

10 11 11 12 10 12

LB CB

2

JORDAN ANDERSON

12 DRAKE ANDERSON 77 JASON APPOLON 75 ALEX ARRELLANO

WR

DL DL OL

FOOTBALL PLAYER 47 NEHIAMIAH LE 10 JACKSON LEMLEY 78 JAMES LOCKHART

GRADE POSITION

71 TREVOR BALL 90 NIC BONDS 98 RAJI BROWN

12 10 12 10 10 12 10 11 11 12 11 12 12 10 12 10

LB QB DL DL QB OL OL CB LB OL RB OL CB OL DL CB DL QB LB LB CB FS LB K

11 11

K

DL DL

59 CAMERON BRYANT 39 TYSEN BRYANT

10 12

46 DIEGO LONG

S

6

CHRIS LONGAZEL

76 CHANDLER BUNDRUM 10

OL

56 MASON MAHANEY 50 STEVEN MARTINEZ 48 NATE MUSTO 49 RIAIN NELSON 57 JACOB PALMER 32 JERMAINE PHILLIPS 65 CALEB PORTWOOD 38 JAMAL PROTHRO 66 LEVI SANDERS 99 DILLION SEXTON 24 MICHAEL SMITH 74 JAMIE SPURLING 13 ELIJAH STELLE 44 WYATT STERLING 19 IRWIN TRUJILLO 35 CHRIS TRUSTY 21 KEEGAN VURA 25 KYLE WADFORD 40 ERIC WICKERSHAM 43 BRICE WILKINS 62 DALE WILLIAMS

22 TRE’SHAWN BURNS 82 HUNTER CAMPBELL 26 MICHAELCARTER LL

11 12 12 10 10 12 10 12 10 10 10 12 11 12 12 11 10 12 10 11 10 11 12 10 11 12 12 12 11 10 11

WR

LB

S

61 CARSEN CASH

DL OL LB LB LB OL OL DL FS DL DL CB RB DL DL LB OL OL DL CB CB WR WR QB WR WR

52 MAVERICK CHAPMAN 10

37 HADEN CHASTAIN

69 RYAN COKER 34 MASON COOK

87 TUCKER CRAWFORD

70 REID CROSS 60 DYLAN DALE

11 11 11

93 MATTHEW DAMPIER 20 STEWART DANIEL 92 MITCHELL FINDLEY 55 KALEB FORTSON

10 10

29 GENARIUS FREY 42 JAREK GIBBONS 67 REJEAN GOMEZ

11

10 10 12 10 12 12

9

TAISHON GRANT

S

17 JACOB GRAVETT 80 GAIGE HANSMAN

OL

81 MJ WINN

WR WR

68 CLAY HENRY 45 KYLE HOBDY

11

CAM WYCHE

73 TREVOR HOGGARD 72 HUNTER HESTER 53 EBRIMA JALLOW 23 CLAYTON JOHNSON 27 JAMARI JOHNSON 54 WILLIAM JOHNSON 84 CARTER KARCZ 36 AUSTIN KEATING 79 TRENT KNIGHTING 91 KADE LAMBERT 8 MACEO JAMES

NOT PICTURED:

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RYAN LEIMBACH

10 12 10

28 BRYCE WILLINGHAM

WR

51 ADAM HAMAD

OL

DL

WR

CB OL DL

9

11

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SPARTANS VARSITY & JV FOOTBALL

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SPARTANS VARSITY & JV FOOTBALL

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Catherine Flowers

It has been a wild ride, Catherine. We have loved every minute of it. You have accomplished so much. Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! WE LOVE YOU!! Momma, Daddy, and Alex

We are so proud of the beautiful young lady you have become and can’t wait to see what God has planned for your future! Enjoy your Senior year! Sarah Wolf C lass of 2017 C olor Guard

We love you, Mom and Dad

DJ McConnell Director of Bands

SPARTANS BAND DIRECTORS

A native of Douglasville, Georgia Mr. McConnell graduated with a degree in Music Education in 2006 from the University of Georgia. Mr. McConnell was a four year member of the University of Georgia Redcoat Band and a Drum Major for the Redcoats in 2006. Mr. McConnell is currently in his tenth year of teaching and his third year as Director of Bands at South Paulding High School. He previously taught at Houston County High School and Lithia Springs High School. Mr. McConnell was the 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year for Lithia Springs High School and the 2012-2013 High School Teacher of the Year for the Douglas County School System. Mr. McConnell credits the success of his teaching career to the support of his wife, Mary Frances. DJ and Mary Frances have two sons, Ian and Jonah. They also have three dogs (Emma, Jake, and Lucy) and two cats (Bella and Ripley.)

BETHANY NICKELSON Asst. Director of Bands

A native of Sharpsburg, Bethany Nickelson graduated from the University of West Georgia in 2013. She has performed and taught with many different musical groups across the state during her career. Bethany student taught at Whitewater High School in Fayetteville, Georgia and then began her teaching career at Troup County High School. She is happy to call South Paulding her home for the third year. She is engaged to her wonderful fiancé Jonathan Greene and will be married in April of 2017.

Connor Mihelich • Billie Rodriguez • Serena Golden “A Team is a Reflection of its Leadership” We proudly cheer on the Spirit Drumline and its Senior Class of 2017

Elizabeth Geiyer Marlee Hulsey Ginna Kibler Sofia Kines

Katelyn Fannin Naja Johnson-Barrow Lainie Tew Eric Young DRUM MAJOR Lindsay Dixon Cathy Flowers

Angalena Wilborn Sarah Wiley Sarah Wolf

Taylor Leatherwood MeKenzie Muse Brooke Owen Kristal Pitts

Christopher McGhee COLOR GUARD Isabel Akins Haley Bacon

Ciarra Durden Kelton Estep

Madison Clemente Bailey Dobbs Lauryn Dyer Clint Fortner

Lauren Rutherford Ginny Smith Jordan Thomas

Anna Fueston

Madison Prince

Cynthia Blanco

Danielle Burgess

Kimberly (Jean) Clark

DRUMLINE

Blake Holcomb Joseph Magar Talon Quek

Sean McSweeney Jacie Porter Seth Stewart

Christopher Farris Aubree Goff Brycen Hart

Brandon Johnston Connor Mihelich Tyler Powell

Tayla-Marie White Justin Wright SOUSAPHONE Morgan Coker Nadia Durden

Chase Baxter

Lindsey Blankinship Chris Brackett David Brooks Shelby Bruner

Connor Maloney Cody Mattingly Ryan Mauldin

Morgan Bibby

Michael Blackburn Taylor Bosarge Serena Golden

Eva Richardson

Shaelyn Hawke

Billie Rodriguez

Bryanna Walker

Matthew Williams

KEYBOARD PERCUSSION

of South Paulding

Cheyenne Ayers William Davis Jared Key

Morgan McConnell Alyssa Schur Adam Williams TRUMPET

Princess Bracey Kelly Bray

Olivia Moreland David Ross

Chad Dickerson Shawn Gray

TROMBONE Addison Andrykowski Aaron Bowman Destini Chambers Kyron Joseph Seth Madden

Imani Langstrom Stetson Lanier Alex Luttrell

Camari Stanley Tristan Travitz Jack Vanpelt

EUPHONIUM

Heather Green Kearstin King

Hannah Brooks Zachary Cook

Michael Kluttz

Andrea Brooks

Katherine Leptrone

Logan Dewberry David Hansrote Riley Stout

Maddison Bullock Allie Hayes

William Baxter Jeb Bullard

Kimberly Leptrone Morgan Parish Bailey Schmidt Noah Tejera

ALTO SAXOPHONE Anna Lora Bateman Katelyn Bousquette Zack Broome Justin Fouad Caitland Pierre Summer Smith McKay Snyder

Ryan Barker

Grace Turner

BASS CLARINET Miara Powell

MELLOPHONE Peyton Ayers

Charli Tinsley

Katherine Wiest

Tyler Trivelpiece

Zachary Weaver

TENOR SAXOPHONE

FLUTE

Delaynie Grogan Ciara Havins Sarah Newton Emily Pace

Sarai Brooks

Rosalia Avalo Zaria Bowen

Jasmine Hammock Ashley Heerlein Bailee Jetton

Trinity Adair

Elizabeth Robinson Grace Rogers Cariyah Rouse

Shadiamond Walker Katelyn Walters Bb CLARINET

Savanah Shamblee Sydney Shepherd Ashton Smeltzer Claire Snyder

Alexis (Lexie) Cook Heather Davis

Katheryn Cetrulo Kennedy Coker

Ashley Barnard

Samantha Leno

Arianna Mbunwe Savannah Sweat

Katelynn Corbitt

Hannah Register

2016 SPARTANS MARCHING BAND

of South Paulding

2016 SPARTANS MARCHING BAND

SPIRIT

of South Paulding SPIRIT

CONGRATULATIONS JEB!

Enjoy your Senior Year! We are so very proud of the young man you have become. Reach for the stars baby!

Love, Mom, Brian and Parker

“You who are young, be happy while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see, but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.” Ecclesiastes 11:9 Ryan Michael Barker Class of 2017

(L-R) Cathy Flowers, Chris McGhee, Lindsay Dixon

Ryan, You’ve made us proud! It’s hard to believe you’ll retire those marching shoes this year. We’ll miss watching you march on that field, but we can’t wait to see what you’re going to do

next! Love, Mom, Dad and Sarah

MORGAN, JACKSON & KENNEDY COKER

We are so proud of y’all! Have a great season! Love, Daddy and Mama

Jack & Raigan VanPelt Marching Band & 8th Grade Cheer We love you both so very much! Super Proud!! Y Mom, Dad and Jace

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU GOES OUT TO ALL THE TOUCHDOWN CLUB MEMBERS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK.

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Both of you have been our shining stars since the day you were born. We are praying for your continued Peace, Love and Prosperity.

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Love Always, Mom, Dad, Malia, Grandma, Grandad & Meko

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Canterbury Lane Class of 2017

“Our lives are before us our paths are behind us but our memories are forever with us.”

Makayla Kanzler Miranda Cheek Varsity Cheer Junior Spartan Cheer

C ongratulations Makayla and Miranda, We are so proud of you. We can’t wait to see what this season has in store for you both. Love, Aunt Linda, Lisa, Gary, Jacob, Melissa, Tommy and Tyler

Caitlin

We are so proud of you girls and always remember to keep GOD first in everything

you both do! We love you, Mom and Dad

Emily

EVANS Victoria K ate Varsity Cheer C o-Captain

SP H

Love, Grandi, Grand bo, Momma, Daddy, Olivia, Sophia and Stel la V i c t o r i e Ka t e , We a r e s o p r o ud o f y o u a n d t h e b e a u t i f u l y o u ng l ady y o u a r e . Y o u a r e a b l e s s i ng t o h a v e a s a da ugh t e r , s i s t e r , a n d f r i e n d . Go d h a s g i v e n y o u t r eme n d o u s g i f t s a n d t a l e n t s t h a t w i l l t a k e y o u i n t o t h e amaz i ng l i f e h e h a s awa i t i ng y o u ! Ke e p y o u r e y e s o n J e s u s a n d y o u w i l l b e m o r e t h a n s a t i s f i e d . C o ng r a t u l a t i o n s o n y o u r s e n i o r y e a r .

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things HOPED for, the evidence of things not seen.

SPARTAN CHEER COACHES

VARSITY HEAD COACH ANNEMARIE EDWARDS

Coach Annemarie Edwards’ is in her 17th year of teaching and second year of coaching in Paulding County. She has been at SPHS since the school opened. She teaches AP Government, AP Psychology, and American Government. Coach Edwards attended Florida State University where she earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees in International Affairs andWalden University, where she earned her Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership. Coach Edwards has beenmarried for 21 years to her husband, Stephen Segrest and they have three children, Graham (SPHS Varsity Competition

Cheer), Elijah (7th grade Junior Spartan football) and Anneliese (SSA Soccer).

JUNIOR VARSITY HEAD COACH SHANNON TOLER

HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION COACH SHARDAE FLOURNOY

Born in Nashville, TN but a Native to Georgia, I raised in a structured but spiritual home. I have been re- cording customized cheer raps for the last 6 years withmany of the well-known All Star cheer teams nationally and in Chile. Recently I was able to hear my recordings on ESPN; what a blast that was! I have been coaching since I was sixteen. My love for children has been withinme for as long as I can re- member; perhaps it stems from coming from a large family. One of the most rewarding parts of coaching is watching an athlete’s face light up after working hard on a skill then finally accomplishing that skill. Anoth- er reward is when they exit the stage after perform- ing and come running towards me with open arms and happy hearts because they did so well, not indi- vidually but as a team. Moments like this are precious and why I love to coach.

Coach Toler has spent her life either cheering or coaching cheerleading! She has spent numerous years as part of the Spartan Cheer Program and worn many different hats whichmakes her in invaluable resource. Coach Toler is our Junior Varsity Coach! Shannon is a full time teacher in the Paulding County School District. She is the proudmomof Hannah, Hay- lie, Gracie (7th grade cheerleader), Brianna, and the infamous Luke! We are very excited to have Coach Toler as part of the Spartan Cheer Program!!!

Alli Bivins - Varsity Cheer

Alli dearest, you have grown into a phenomenal young woman, with such a heart for God. The possibilities before you are endless!! Congratulations!

We love you, Holly and Rebecca

Class of 2017 SENIOR SPARTANS CHEERLEADERS

VICTORIA KATE EVANS

MIYAH CARTER

ALLI BIVINS

ASHLEY HUTCHINGS

LAURAN HESTER

MACKENZIE MCCLINTOCK

BYRON O’NEAL

HOLLY NORTHEN

SPARTANS 2016

VARSITY CHEERLEADERS

Front (L-R) Lauran Hester, McKenzie McClintock, Victoria Kate Evans, Alli Bivins, Holly Northern, Miyah Carter and Ashley Hutchings Middle (L-R) Kamryn Dinning, Jordan Britt, Sarah Kirk, Savanna Garrison, Madison Baker, Emily Canup, Amanda Gee, Jhane’ Jones Ansleigh Seymour, Kennedy Reily, Caitlin Vaughn and Morgan Haynes Back (L-R) Makayla Kanzler, Maloree Powers, Maddi Smith, Rylee Davis, Byron O’Neal, Mitch Brown, Caroline Grinstead, Mackenna Simpson and Katie Wagner

Rylee Davis

Morgan Haynes

Mackenna Simpson

MacKenzie McClintock

Sarah Kirk

Mitch Brown

Emily Canup

Ansleigh Seymour

Caroline Grinstead

Amanda Gee

Katie Wagner

Miyah Carter

Kennedy Reily

Makayla Kanzler

Jordan Britt

Jhane’ Jones

Caitlin Vaughn

Maloree Powers

Savanna Garrison

Alli Bivins

Maddi Smith

Byron O’Neal

Ashley Hutchings

Victoria Kate Evans

Lauran Hester

Madison Baker

Holly Northern

Kamryn Dinning

“A best friend is a sister that destiny forgot to give you” & Sarah Kirk Amanda Gee

We love you both so much and look forward to watching you cheer together your Junior year!

Love Matt , Tammy & Savannah Pat , C indy, Henry and Kristina

Congratulations to both of you! Best wishes for the 2016-17 season!

Go Spartans! Love, Mom, Dad and Sarah

Holly Northen

Shannon Northen

Makayla Ford JV Cheer

We love you and are so proud of you! GO SPARTANS! - Love, Your Brothers, Andrew and Brodie LaVigne

We are so proud of you and wish you the best freshman year ever. Go class of ‘20. We love you Mommy, Dad, Hope and Hannah

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SPARTANS 2016

JV CHEERLEADERS

Front Row (L-R) Carsyn Kennedy, Keeley Pirtle, Emily Vaughn, McKenzie Voyles, Bailey Lyle and Maddie Blair Middle Row (L-R) Karsyn Folds, Aaliah McDonald, Kaira Rainwater, Keily Everson, Makayla Ford, Haylee Osborne and Hannah Moyer Back Row (L-R) Bailey Boswell, Shannon Northern, Heather Bivins, Kenslee Osborne, Emily Barnett and Peyton Arnold

Keily Everson Karsyn Folds Makayla Ford Carsyn Kennedy Bailey Lyle

Peyton Arnold Emily Barnett Heather Bivins Maddie Blair Bailey Boswell

Aaliah McDonald Hannah Moyer Shannon Northen Haylee Oglesby Kenslee Osborne

Keely Pirtle Kaira Rainwater Emily Vaughn McKenzie Voyles

YOU HAVE CONTINUE TO MAKE US PROUD A IMPRESS US WITH YO STRENGTH AND COUR IN EVERYTHING YOU STAY TRUE TO YOURS AND PUT GOD FIRST. LOVE YOU TO THE MO AND BACK! YOU HAVE CONTINUED TO MAKE US PROUD AND IMPRESS US WITH YOUR STRENGTH AND COURAGE IN EVERYTHING YOU DO. ST Y TRUE TO YOURSELF AND PUT GOD FIRST. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK! YOU HAVE CONTINUED TO MAKE US PROUD AND IMPRESS US WITH YOUR STRENGTH AND COURAGE IN EVERYTHING YOU DO. STAY TRUE O YOURSELF AND PUT GOD FIRST. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK! DAD, MOM AND YLER DAD, MOM AND TYLER ] DAD, MOM AND TYLER ]

Kennedy Reily

Kennedy Reily Kennedy Reily

Bailey, Preston, & Gracie Lyle

Bailey, Preston, & Gracie,

We love you all! Watching you all grow is a blessing! Love, Mom, Dad, Dax, Grandmama, Paw Paw & GrandmaKay

COMPETITION CHEERLEADERS

First Row (L-R) Bailey Lyle, Sarah Kirk, Keeley Pirtle and Kamryn Dinning Middle Row (L-R) McKenzie Voyles, Emily Vaughn, Byron O’Neal, Morgan Haynes and Karsyn Folds Back Row (L-R) Shardae Flournoy, Rylee Davis, Katie Wagner, Kenslee Osborne, Jordan Britt and Ansleigh Seymour

2015-2016 SPSCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ann Arnold

President Cindy Gee

Vice President Angie Gregory Treasurer Lisa Cheek Secretary Charlotte Wagner Public Relations Tammy Seymour Football Liason Lisa Dinning Varsity Trustee Heather Powers Varsity Trustee Karri Pirtle

CHEERCLUB

5220 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy • Suite 104 • Box 191 • Hiram, Georgia 30141 www.southpauldingcheerclub.com

The South Paulding Spartans Cheer Club, Inc. would like to thank all of the advertisers who invested in this Fall Sports Program Book. Please patronize these businesses as they have contributed to the success of our program. We also would like to thank everyone that sold ads and helped with putting this book together.

Jr. Varsity Trustee Melanie Harrelson Youth Spartans Trustee Ann Grinstead Program Book Coordinator Melissa Kanzier Program Book Coordinator

Danny Dunbar Past President

May God’s favor rest upon you, His Angels protect you and His presence be with you all of your life! Morgan Lynn Davis

What a blessing you are to all of us Morgan Lynn Davis!

Love you always and forever, Mom, Brian, Victoria, Brock, GaGa, Nanny, Larry, Candice, Isaac, Jayden, Isaiah, Elijah, Ezra, Benjamin, Gideon, Eric, Katie L, Kaley, Madison, Ashley, Katie B, Kyle, Beaux and Rhett.

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SPARTAN SOFTBALL COACHES

JANET OGLESBY – HEAD COACH Coach Janet Oglesby is entering her eleventh year at South Paulding High School where she started the program in 2006. Under Oglesby’s helms, the Spartans have advanced to the state tournament four of the last six years, finishing region runner-up three times. The Spartans had their best finish in school history in 2012 as they advanced to the Elite Eight and finished tied for 5th place in the state. Prior to starting the Spartan program, she served as the head coach at Harrison High School for eleven years where her team finished state runner-up twice and cap- tured the 2000 AAAAA State Championship. While at Harrison, Coach Oglesby was awarded many honors, including AAAAA Georgia Coach of the Year, Cobb County Coach of the Year and Region Coach of the Year. She has also coached in the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association and Georgia Dugout Club All-Star games. In 2015, Coach Oglesby was

inducted into the Georgia Dugout Club Hall of Fame. She is a graduate of Fayette County High School, where she is a member of the FCHS Hall of Fame, and played college softball at Georgia Southern University. While at Georgia Southern, she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing. She completed her graduate work at Georgia State University earning a Master of Science degree in Sports Administration. After working in college athletics, Coach Oglesby attended Kennesaw State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education and served as an assistant softball coach. Her teaching responsibilities include Personal Fitness, General PE, Health, and Sports Medicine. She and her husband John have two children, Kalin and Jake who are both SPHS alumni. GARY JONES – ASSISTANT COACH Coach Jones enters his seventh year as an assistant coach with the Spartan Softball Programwhere he will serve as a varsity assistant and the junior varsity head coach. Hewas born and raised in Cobb Countywhere he graduated fromOsborne High School. Coach Jones earned a B.S. in Business Administration and a B.S. in SecondaryMath Education fromKennesaw State University. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Secondary Math Education fromPiedmont College. CoachJoneshasbeenteachingMathatSPHSsince2008. PriortocomingtoSPHS,hetaughtatHarrisonHighSchoolfrom2000to2003andSouthPauldingMiddleSchool from 2005 to 2008. His coaching experience includes sixteen years in slow and fast pitch softball. He also was an assistant football coach (receivers and defensive backs) and an assistant girls’ soccer coach at South Paulding Middle School. Coach Jones enjoys spending time with his three children and six grandchildren. BRYCE SELLERS – ASST. COACH Coach Sellers enters his first year working with the Spartan Softball program. He is originally from Paulding County where most of his family resides and is a 2010 grad- uate of South Paulding High School. While in high school, Coach Sellers played basketball, football, baseball, and ran track. After graduation, he continued his athletic careeratShorterUniversity inRome,GAonafootballscholarshipand joinedthebaseballteamforthefallseason.HegraduatedfromTheUniversityofWestGeorgia inthe spring of 2015with a degree in Health and Physical Education. His hobbies include fishing, summer sporting events, exercising, hiking, and spending timewith his friends and family. Coach Sellers has a twin brother (Brock) and a younger sister (Victoria). His grandfather, Sammy McClure, and his uncles, Reggie and Sammy McClure are the biggest influences in his life. His uncle, Lloyd Turner, spent seven years in the minors reaching AAA level, and is now the hitting coach for the Vermont Lake Monsters in the Oakland A’s system. “Sportshashadamajor impactonmy life.Sportsteachesyoungmenandwomena lotabout life.Itcanhumbleyou,teachesyouworkethic,andalsohowtoworkwellwith others in a team setting. I have built many relationships through sports and I am very fortunate that Coach Oglesby has givenme the opportunity to learn and be a part of her staff. I love learning and can’t wait tomake an impact this season! I ambeyond excited to come aboard for the 2016-2017 softball season at South Paulding. Looking forward to having a great year!” GO SPARTANS!

SPHS 2016 VARSITY & J.V. VARSITY SOFTBALL SCHEDULE

DATE 8/9 8/11 8/12 8/12 8/13 8/13 8/13 8/13 8/13 8/16 8/17 8/22 8/23 8/25 8/25 8/27 8/27 8/27 8/30 8/31

OPPONENT

SITE

VARSITY

JV

Paulding County KennesawMtn

Away Away HOME HOME

5pm 7pm

7pm 5pm 5pm

Sonoraville

TCC

8:30pm 11:15am

Lassiter

Woodland HS Woodland HS

River Ridge

1pm

MISSY TOLBERT ASST. COACH & HEAD JUNIOR SPARTAN COACH Missy is in her fifth year workingwith the SPHSsoftballprogram. Sheservesasthe Head Coach for the Junior Spartan team and also serves as a varsity and junior varsity assistant coach in the Spartan Softball Program. She graduated from Harrison High School where she was a 4-year varsity letter winner in fast pitch softball. During her high school years, she played gold level travel ball for the East Cobb Softball Association, playing in ASANationals six years. Missy contin- ued her softball career at the collegiate level, playing two years at the University of West Georgia (Gulf South Conference DII) and two years at Kennesaw State University (Atlantic Sun Conference D1). While at the University of West Georgia she broke all pitching records and was selected to the All-Conference Team twice. Her softball recognitions include: Marietta Daily Journal Pitcher of the Year, Gulf South Conference Pitcher of the Week, East Cobb’s Continuance of Excellence in Softball, and Atlantic Sun Conference Pitcher of the Week. She and her husband Brian have two sons, Bryce and Jase.

Northside Columbus

East Carroll Park East Carroll Park East Carroll Park

9:30am 11:15am 2:30pm

Central

Pierce County

North Cobb Allatoona Creekview Alexander

Away HOME HOME Away HOME HOME

5pm 7pm

7pm 5pm

5:55pm

5pm

Villa Rica

4:30pm

*NewManchester

6:30pm 12:30pm 2:30pm 6:30pm 5:55pm

NWWhitfield

Woodland HS Woodland HS Woodland HS

Darlington Woodland

*Mays

Away HOME HOME Away

North Paulding

7pm

5pm

9/1 9/8 9/9 9/9

*Langston Hughes

5:55pm 5:55pm

*Creekside

KennesawMtn JV Tournament

TBA

TBA TBA

KennesawMtn. JV Tournament TBA

9/10 9/10 9/10 9/14 9/15 9/19 9/20 9/21 9/27

Central

East Carroll Park East Carroll Park East Carroll Park

9:30am 11:15am 2:45pm

Gordon Lee Chattooga

Hiram

HOME Away HOME Away HOME HOME

7pm 5pm

5pm 7pm

*Douglas County

East Paulding

5:30pm 5:55pm

*Tri-Cities

*^Alexander *Northgate

7pm 7pm

5pm 5pm

10/3-10/8 Region Tournament

TBA