JOHN THOMPSON
 graduated from Alma High School, Arkansas and Ouachita Baptist University where he received the honor of All-American Receiver. He is entering his 15^th year of coaching and is third as head girls’ basketball coach at Hallsville High School where he also teaches science. He also earned the honor of 2003 Teacher of the Year at Tatum ISD. He and his wife Michelle have two daughters Taylor, 9 and Tiffany, 6. His favorite pastimes are hunting, fishing, and paintball.