Congratulations to the El Dorado School District Honorees of the Month from El Dorado High School!
Student of the Month: Skyler Vincent
Student of the Month Skyler Vincent is a junior at EHS with a 3.6 GPA. His guardians
are Lacy and Cory Miller. He has two siblings at EHS, Maddox and Ashton. Skyler is a vital member of the Wolfe Program at EHS.
EHS teachers had the following to say:
Skyler is a hard worker and goes above and beyond to help other students who need it in class. He has a very positive attitude and reflects kindness to others as well. Skyler personifies the term grit. He works hard to achieve excellence in and out of the classroom. He has a quick wit and a ready smile. Not to mention, he is always willing to lend a helping hand. It is an honor to be his teacher. Skyler is respectful of his teachers and fellow students. He does his best every single day, no matter what mood he is in. Skyler is a wonderful role model! Skyler is a kind-hearted student who will help any student or adult who asks. He is always looking for extra work to stay busy in class. Skyler is a positive influence on all Wildcats. He will say hi and high-five students and peers in the hallways. He will also check on various adults and peers who have had a tough day. I look forward to seeing Skyler in class. He makes me smile every day.
EHS Principal, Mrs. Hill said: I am thrilled that Skyler was selected student of the month by the EHS staff. He is friendly, helpful, and kind to all. Skyler works hard and when he struggles, he puts his foot down and keeps working hard. And when his classmates struggle, he is always encouraging them to keep trying. His teachers enjoy having him in class and we all enjoy seeing him around the school. EHS is proud to have Skyler Vincent represent us as Student of the Month.
Classified Employee of the Month: Darlene Williams
Classified Employee of the Month: Darlene Williams. Darlene Williams has worked for the El Dorado School District in the Food Services Department for 19 years. She is an active member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Most of her spare time is taken up with attending all Wildcat sporting events, watching sports on TV, and playing with her precious grandbaby.
Staff had this to say:
Ms. Darlene is a bright spot in our day at EHS. Her smile and her laugh are infectious, and she shows how much she cares for our students and staff with her joyful service. Darlene is on time for work every day and ready to work! She loves to serve her Wildcats! Darlene supports every sport and is the epitome of the Wildcat’s number 1 fan!
Coach Scott Reed said: Congratulations Ms. Darlene, on being selected as the classified employee of the month! As everyone in El Dorado knows, you are the absolute # 1 Wildcat fan of all time and a true friend to all players, coaches, and administrators. I’m afraid I can’t say the same about officials…..But that’s ok! You are all about the CATS and that is what so many of us love about you. You are a tireless worker in the cafeteria and for all wildcat athletics and truly have a heart for the young people of El Dorado! If you are getting this award, I guess that means you have made it a whole month without burning the rolls in the cafeteria! (LOL!) From your extended family…Coaches Sprawls, Wylie, Panter, Connie and I We LOVE you, and CONGRATULATIONS!
Mrs. Hill said: Ms. Darlene is a mess! She picks with the coaches..and some of the kids and admins….and they love her for it. She is always smiling as she serves breakfast and lunch each day. And just about the whole world knows how much she loves EHS and especially EHS athletics. I can’t think of a sporting event that she doesn’t attend. If you don’t see her there and think, “ I wonder where Ms. Darlene is?” …just listen a bit longer and you will definitely hear her!! EHS would not be the same without Ms. Darlene and we are all thrilled that she was selected as Classified Employee of the Month.
Teacher of the Month: Aprile Richardson
Teacher of the month Aprile Richardson
Aprile received her Bachelor’s Degree from Ouachita Baptist University. She has taught for 26 years and this is her 3rd year at EHS. Aprile is married to Ricky and has two children, a daughter Reagan, and a son Rhett, who graduated from EHS last year. She is an active member of the praise team of First Baptist Church in Smackover and spends most of her spare time going to her student’s activities. This spring she will start burning up the roads watching her son play baseball for Crowder College. She and Ricky are also learning to be empty nesters.
EHS teachers had the following to say:
Mrs. Richardson is an amazing teacher and friend. She taught me as a student at another school and is one of the main reasons I decided to pursue a career in education. I’m truly honored to teach alongside her. She is an absolute light in any room she walks into and continues to encourage me to be the best educator I can be for my students. She is an all-around amazing and kind human being who cares immensely about her students and we are so proud to have her teaching English at EHS.
Aprile is sunshine. She is always smiling and generally just lights up a room when she enters. Even when she is tired, she doesn’t let on. She is upbeat and happy. Additionally, she is always willing to pull up a chair for a therapy session if needed. She is a genuinely caring person who showcases the love of God on a daily basis. She is loved by the staff and students alike.
On the first day of every year, I give my students a questionnaire that includes the question “Which of your teachers from last year would you use as a job reference? Why?” Aprile is consistently the most frequently cited teacher in student replies, and their range of reasons demonstrates the high regard students have for her.
Aprile is sunshine in human form. I am so glad she is here with us at EHS. Every student who passes through her doorway will be blessed beyond measure by having her as a teacher. She is constantly lifting everyone around her up. When you work with Aprile, you all rise together.
Mrs. Hill said: Aprile Richardson is one of a kind. She is smart, funny, kind, hardworking, friendly, and a leader. She doesn’t always see herself as a leader, but teachers naturally gravitate toward her. She is not bossy, but she just naturally leads her team meetings. Teachers respect her opinions and seek her advice. I personally was super excited when she made the promising choice to join us at EHS. She was nervous about coming to the “big” school, but she fit right in and has certainly made her mark. In her second year here, she led the National Honor Society and then for this year, we asked her to take over Student Council, which is a much bigger job. She agreed and has done a great job. The main thing I can say about Aprile Richardson is that she is the human I wish we all could be. EHS staff and students are thrilled that Aprile is representing us as Teacher of the Month.
