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The first Bearkat Football team took the field in 1947. It was a new and exciting time for Cushing. Most of the players had never seen a game, much less played in one. They wore hand-me-down uniforms and helmets donated by the SFA football team, which explains why Cushing colors are purple and white. 

At left, members of the first team were honored by the CISD Student Council at the November 2nd football game.  Team members, family, and friends gathered in the stands at the 50 yard line in a special section reserved for them.  In attendance were Keifer Richards,
Bobby Joe Boley, Arvle Neal Corley (Minnesota), Jerry Neill, Rayford Perry, Family of Archie Denny, Family of Bill Beck, Willie B. Kinney, Lester Nichols, Family of Coach James Rogers, Travis Gresham, Ray Partin,
Bryan (Jake) Gatlin, Norman Stevenson, and Wayne Stover.

Click on the photo at left to see the original team.
The Bearkats defeated Oakwood, 48-14, on Friday, November 2nd.  Jimmy Sustaita and Tyler Grisham scored six touchdowns in the first half of the game.  The win increased the team's record to 6-3 overall and 3-1 in district play.  The team scored 41 points in the first half.  The Bearkats defense held Oakwood to just 32 total rushing yards and allowed 147 passing yards.  Quarterback Caleb Davis connected with Jesse Rosales for a 27-yard touchdown reception to seal the game in the fourth quarter.  Sustaita sprinted for an impressive 50-yard touchdown run late in the second half.

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Students in Scott Dee's Physics class had to design a device operated by one person that could extract an egg from the middle of a 4.25 radius circle. 

Participants were allowed to use pulleys, motors, carts, remote control vehicles, etc. to move the egg outside the circle without breaking it.  The operator couldn't enter the circle.  The team with the shortest time won.

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The Cushing Drug Free organization - Bearkats Against Drugs (BAD) met recently to receive their new “BAD” t-shirts sponsored by Sheriff Thomas Kerss and the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Department. Members of the group are promising to make a stand against drug use. Sponsors are Michael Davis and Becky Raney.

The Cushing Chapter of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) recently installed their officers for the 2007-2008 school year. The officers are:  Meghan Gaddis-President, Gypsy Stevens--Vice-President, Brooklee Raney--Secretary, Nicole Beasley--Treasurer, Amber Smith--Pride and Patriotism Chairperson, Katy Greer--Projects Chairperson, Sara Swearingen--Programs chairperson, Kirby Beckham--Parliamentarian, Jenna Chacon--Historian, CJ West--Chaplain, Hannah Martin--Community Service Chairperson, Chelsea Moore--Reporter,  and Karly Porter--Refreshments chairperson.  The FCCLA participated in a local fundraiser for the Lions Club carnival, baking cakes for the cake walk and bingo. They will participate in the annual canned food Scavenger Hunt on November 14th and sponsor the Local Angel Tree each year at Christmas. They are looking forward to a very productive year. FCCLA sponsor is Becky Raney.

The Cushing Chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes met recently to receive their new FCA t-shirts. The shirts were sponsored by area churches: Trawick Church, Landmark Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church, Lilbert Methodist Church, Lilbert Baptist Church, Anadarko Christian Church, New Faith Church-Sacul, Bethany Baptist Church, and McKnight Congregational Methodist Church.Sponsors are Michael Davis and Becky Raney.
Sixteen students in grades 3-5 made the Elementary's Bearkat Honor Roll by maintaining an A average in every subject.  Twenty-six students made the A/B Honor Roll by making all A's and no more than three B's.

The Cushing FFA Radio Team placed second in the Pineywoods District Leadership Contest held on Tuesday, November 6th at SFA.  The team qualified to compete in the Area IX FFA competition to be held at SFA the week of November 11th.  Team members Jesse King, Anna Laurent, and Sammi Jo Pruitt presented a radio program entitled "Corn, Cows and Cars", an informative presentation on ethanol production in the U.S. and its effect on the cattle industry.  The Cushing HS FFA sponsor is Tyson Huckaby.

Art students Clifton Dempsey, R.J. McCormack, and Anna Laurent attended SFA Art Day on November 2. This event gave students a taste of college life as an art major at Stephen F. Austin State University. Each student attended a full-length, college-level art studio class. R.J. attended Photography, Clifton attended Drawing, and Anna attended Advertising Design. They spent the day learning technical and creative art strategies taught by experienced SFA art faculty.  Sponsor: Gina Gresham.

Cushing Pre-K and Kindergarten classes took a field trip to the Moore Farms Pumpkin Patch in Bullard on October 17th.  They learned how to raise pumpkins and about the different kinds of pumpkins and gourds.  They visited several different stations set up at the farm to learn about farm implements used for planting and growing pumpkins.  Students tried pulling an old plow to see how hard it was to farm the old-fashioned way. Afterwards, they took a hay ride to the field to pick out their own personal pumpkin.  More pics
Cushing won their game against Cross Roads on Friday night, scoring 20 points in the first quarter alone.  The final score was 39-24, improving the team's record to 3-3 overall and 1-1 in district.  Jimmy Sustaita had 212 rushing yards on 25 carries and scored 2 touchdowns.  Tyler Gresham had 91 rushing yards on 21 carries and scored four touchdowns.  Quarterback Caleb Davis completed five passes for 91 yards.  Cushing will play Grapeland at 7:30 p.m. Friday.  More photos>

Students in Scott Dee's Physics class had to design and construct a bridge using only paper and glue that would support the greatest weight possible.  More pics

Linda McCormack's first grade class show off their trophies for walking the most laps in Cushing Elementary this week on BK day in P.E.  Every Wednesday, the students walk laps around the playground during P.E. The class with the most laps in each grade and the class with the most laps overall receive a trophy. The students' families are invited to walk with them for extra points.
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