September 16, 2005 - Vol. 34 Issue 1
Classes gather
to organize year
By : Phillip Vernon, sophomore
News Editor
A busy year has already begun, with class meetings and plans
underway.
Sophomores chose their class rings after two meetings with Jostens Representative,
Chris Curtis, on August 30 and once again on September 2. Students who attended
the meetings were able to view a wide variety of rings available.
“ I thought it was pretty cool to order my class ring,” said Justin
Lytle, so. “They had a lot of choices, so it was fun personalizing it.”
Photo
By Melany Megenity
I want this one!
Katie Manbeck so., meets with Josten's Representative Chris Curtis at the September
2
meeting to order her class ring.Sophomores received information about class rings
at a previous
meeting held on August 30. Students will be receiving their class rings within
six to eight weeks.
Allowing themselves a head start on sales this year, juniors
have already begun selling magazines as a fundraiser for prom.
Students in the junior
class must
sell a minimum of 15 magazines to attend prom, with prizes being awarded for
selling the required magazine amount before the deadline of October 3.
“
People really seem to like being able to renew their subscriptions for
a lower price through the school, so selling them as a fundraiser hasn’t
been too bad,” said Justin Kaufman, jr.
For some seniors, graduation is already weighing heavily on their minds.
Seniors have many decisions to make before their final year of high school
is through;
some of which include choosing caps and gowns, scheduling their senior pictures,
and the all-important question, “Where do I want to go to college?” Colleges
from all around Kansas will hold meetings in the auditorium.
“ I was really looking forward to being a senior this year,” said
Kayla Owens, sr. “I think our class has grown together.”
News Briefs
Band performs at KU
By :Melany Megenity, sophomore
Reporter
Band members traveled to the University of Kansas on September
10 to participate in KU Band Day.
Thirty-three schools including two to three thousand students were invited to
participate in Band Day activities this year. While at the activities, band members
participated in a parade followed by a performance on the KU football field.
“I felt that I got to experience what it’s like to actually play
with a college band,” said Paul Vernon, sr., and drum major. “It’s
like your moment to shine.”
The band performed a variety of musical pieces throughout the day including:
Hey Baby, Shout it Out, You Really Got Me, Watermelon Man, and I’m a Jayhawk.
“It was a lot of fun, and we had a good choice of music to play,” said
Shelby Huddleston, band and choir instructor.
By participating in this event, band members had a chance to perform in a college
band atmosphere, which many look forward repeating in the future.
“
I thought that being a part of KU Band Day was an exciting experience,” said
Dustin Corban, jr. “I hope we get the chance to go back next year.”
Colleges plan visit days
By : Daniel Weilert, sophomore
Ad Designer
Another year is on its way, and students are getting prepared
for college visits. Jason Feeback, counselor, is helping students to prepare
themselves for college.
“
Anytime you are leaving to visit a college campus, you want to get to know
teachers and advisors and choosing a college is a big decision,” said
Feeback. “These college visits are a chance for students to see what
choices they have for their future education, their lives ahead of them;
and to see what is out there.”
After contacting a variety of colleges in the state of Kansas, Feeback was
able to call the campuses and had a turnout of four state colleges. Pitt
State will visit on September 20, Ottawa University will visit on October
4, Baker University on October 27, and Washburn on November 15.
“
More colleges will plan to visit, but they haven’t contacted me yet,” said
Feeback. “Allen County will host a College Planning Conference (CFC)
on Tuesday, October 25. Students interested in attending the conference should
sign up in the counseling office by September 20.”
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