Taylor Jarrell will graduate Friday from Dexter High School. At the DHS Awards Assembly on Monday, Taylor received the Faculty Spirit Award. (Photo and story by Annabeth Miller, ShowMe Times Editor)

The Top Ten

the basics

Name: Taylor Jarrell
Age: 18
Hometown: Dexter

the questions

1. What's school spirit?
School spirit is the underlying passion for your school to be the best it can possibly be. More than just cheering at the football games, but to root on your school to be one of the best in the state in all categories!

2. What defines a Bearcat?
When I think of a Bearcat, three words come to mind: Pride, Courage, and Discipline!

3. What were some of of your activities as a Bearcat?
Choir, (Chamber Choir, Honors Choir, Show Choir) Band (Varsity Band, Jazz Band) Football, basketball

4. What makes a Bearcat special?
What makes a Bearcat special is because they never lose their pride. Once a Bearcat, always a Bearcat.

5. Plans after graduation?
I plan to attend Missouri State University in Springfield to study vocal music and extend my knowledge of music.

6. When I grow up I want to be?
Hopefully after college I can get a job teaching music.

7. Who's your hero?
I really don't have one single hero. Many people have helped me and pushed me to be my all. So to single one or two out would be impossible.

8. What's your favorite word?
Integrity

9. What's the best thing about DHS?
Being with all your friends!!!

10. What's words of wisdom to you have for younger Bearcats?
My only words of wisdom I have for younger Bearcats is whatever you do, do it to your best ability and with integrity!!!


Bearcat Spirit runs in the family. Taylor's mother Nancy writes: "I will have to really agree with this. I was not raised in Dexter. I was raised in Corning, AR and I was a Bobcat. I thought I would always be a Bobcat. However, the Bearcat pride is so strong here and you feel such a part of the Bearcat family that I am now truly a Bearcat and will always be a Bearcat. Even though all my children have grown and now are all graduated (after Friday), I know that I will still support the schools and sports programs. I am excited for my grandchild to start school. I love the schools here and the town we live in and am proud to be a Bearcat!"