AWARDS
RAM SPIRIT AWARD
The recipient will be an individual whose primary purpose, through their participation in the cheer/dance teams, has been to support other athletes at various team events with their outstanding support and school spirit. The recipients of the Ram Spirit Award have demonstrated exemplary school spirit and support for our athletes. The recipient must be a SENIOR who is actively involved in the cheer squad or the dance team. The recipient must have the respect of their individual team sponsor.
The recipient will be presented a loving cup type trophy at the annual awards assembly at the closing of the school year or at the PHS All Sports Banquet.
This award was created by the Paragould Athletic Booster Club and first given at the end of the 2006-2007 school year.
2006-2007 Carly Brasher
2007-2008 Bekah Eno
2008-2009 Cat Singleton
2009-2010 Madison Ward
2010-2011 Callie Mosley
2011-2012 Hannah Moore
2012-2013 Katie Blankenship
2013-2014 Mary Katheryn Brengard
2014-2015 Hannah Clark
2015-2016 Jayna Sayre
2016-2017 Jessica Hill
2017-2018 Bailey Mangrum
JIM BEVIL AWARD
The Jim Bevill Outstanding Athlete Award was first awarded in 1975. The award is based solely on the athletic performance of the athlete. The selection committee is made up of several coaches, members of the booster club, the Athletic Director, and the High School Principal. Currently, there are 5 former winners of this award coaching in the PHS Athletic Department.
1974-75 Jay Morgan | 1997-98 Erin Collier, Josh Butler |
1975-76 Todd Dudley | 1998-99 Brooke Shelby, Josh Butler |
1976-77 Tommy Shewmaker | 1999-00 Erin Collier, Evan Elmore |
1977-78 Bill Pyland | 2000-01 Brandi Getson, Caleb Williams |
1978-79 Tim Morris | 2001-02 Brandi Getson, Scott Carpino |
1979-80 Ross Whitney | 2002-03 Chastan Denning, Joseph Cockrum |
1980-81 Jerry Wilson | 2003-04 Julie Bishop, Zach Noel |
1981-82 Keith Crook | 2004-05 Nikki Mitchell, Seth Mitchell |
1982-83 Bebo McDaniel | 2005-06 Mikka Jaggers, Chris Stidham |
1983-84 Miles Harvey | 2006-07 Mikka Jaggers, Alex Garmrath |
1984-85 Stacey McPherson | 2007-08 Rachel Winn, Alex Garmrath |
1985-86 Steve Fischer | 2008-09 Jessica Greene, Tyler Arnold |
1986-87 Jay Robertson | 2009-10 Chance Sugg, Jessica Greene |
1987-88 Drew Guinn, Dana Holsten | 2010-11 Chance Sugg, Jessica Greene |
1988-89 Scott Wright, Lisa Beasley | 2011-12 Cheyenne Mauldin & Chace Garner |
1989-90 Lane McMurray, Lana Taylor | 2012-13 Dexter Thompson and Carson Gill |
1990-91 Kyle Harris, Kelly Cooper | 2013-14 Sydney Layrock and Chase Brittingham |
1991-92 Nathan Newby, Suzanne Brazil | 2014-15 Braxton Burnside and Brandon Clifford |
1992-93 Jeremy Arnhart, Jenna Cunningham | 2015-16 Braxton Burnside and Brandon Clifford |
1993-94 Lance Beasley, Mandy Cox | 2016-17 Zoey Beasley, Joby DaVault, and Derek Shollenbarger |
1994-95 Blake Swindle, Sonya Reddick | 2017-18 Zoey Beasley and Derek Shollenbarger |
1995-96 Michael Tucker, Laura Bost | |
1996-97 Brett Tritch, Leah Crossno |
TED RAND AWARD
The Ted Rand sportsmanship award is given annually to a Senior Athlete that demonstrates Leadership, Sportsmanship, a positive attitude, and their dedication to the team, school, and community. A committee of coaches, booster club members, classroom teachers, and the Athletic Director vote each year to select the winner. There are 7 former winners of this award currently working for the Paragould School District and 4 former winners who are curently teaching and coaching in the district.This award was first given to Stan Brummett on April 22nd, 1969.1968-69 Stan Brummett | 1993-94 Brian Lane, Amy Gaston |
1969-70 Mickey Higgins | 1994-95 Brian Franks, Tanya Clifford |
1970-71 Phil Williams | 1995-96 Teddy Joe Wiggington, Ginger Morten |
1971-72 Donald “Butch” Williams | 1996-97 Andy McPherson, Holly Pitcher |
1972-73 Jerry Wicker | 1997-98 Jon Landrum, Amanda Dugger |
1973-74 Faron Rogers | 1998-99 Jason Vangilder, Julia Bachelor |
1974-75 Billy Fisher, Jay Morgan, Keith Wineland and Hal Wyatt | 1999-00 Steven Morey, Sarah Meier |
1975-76 Todd Dudley | 2000-01 Evan Elmore, Cassie Brandon |
1976-77 Barry Davis | 2001-02 Craig Johnson, Libby Swindle |
1977-78 Barry Adams | 2002-03 Andy Schatzley, Lauren Ford |
1978-79 Jeff Holifield | 2003-04 Zach Noel, Julie Bishop |
1979-80 Mike Stephenson | 2004-05 Tyler Garmrath, Whitney Wells |
1980-81 Kendall Smith | 2005-06 Blake Ward, Casey Schatzley |
1981-82 Phil Wilson | 2006-07 Spencer Exum, Kayci Felts |
1982-83 Kenny Reynolds | 2007-08 Kelsey Reely, Whitney Stewart |
1983-84 Theresa Smith | 2008-09 Michael Dicus, Rachel Holder |
1984-85 Todd Paynter | 2009-10 Trent Wooldridge, Kobi Smith |
1985-86 Michelle Holmes | 2010-11 Dylan Bateman, Chandler Gill |
1986-87 Rob Ratton | 2011-12: Morgan Tripod & Aaron Duty |
1987-88 Chris McSpadden | 2012-13: Noah Tullos and Carson Gill |
1988-89 Jeff Wood | 2013-14 Sydney Layrock and Blake Bales |
1989-90 Mardy Holmes, Lana Taylor | 2014-15 Audra Nailling and Dylan Hoggard |
1990-91 David Sutton, Melissa Sellars | 2015-16 Karlee Midgett and Brandon Clifford |
1991-92 Aaron Rooney, Rebecca Sample | 2016-17 Kelli Baldwin and Collin Kingston |
1992-93 Russ Swindle, Kathy Britt | 2017-18 Megan Holmes and Caden Loyd |