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November 4, 2004 - Volume 34, Issue 4
Seniors begin college
prep
By Haley Barton, senior
Photo Editor
The senior class traveled to Allen County Community College
to attend the annual ‘College Fair’ on October 25. The students
were allowed to walk around the gymnasium and talk to representatives with
several of the attending colleges like Baker University, McPherson College,
Kansas State University, Allen County Community College, Neosho County Community
College, Pittsburg State University, and University of Kansas.
“Students had the opportunity to meet with representatives and get college
information that may help them with future college and career choices,”
said Jason Feeback, counselor.
Many took advantage of this opportunity by getting information from these
colleges and some could apply for campus visits. Students can get an idea
of what to look forward to when they go.
“I was able to collect information from my three colleges and decide
where I want to go,” said Vici Corban, sr.
These trips give students an opportunity to see the wide array of colleges.
By being given such an opportunity the students were able to help make choices
for their college plans. By applying to more than one college it helps students
by giving then a greater chance of getting into a college.
“It gives options, not all students will get into the colleges to which
they apply,” said Feeback.
The school plans to attend these types of fairs in the coming years.
Those students who plan to attend college can acquire scholarships from a
wide array of activities, which can help with the costs. There are the SAE
2006 Engineering Scholarship ($400-$10,000), Toyota Community Scholars (TBA),
Tradition of Nursing Scholarship ($1,000), Elks National Foundation Most Valuable
Student ($600-$15,000), John “Dakota” Karr Memorial Scholarship
($500), Dean A McGee Scholarship (TBA), Lindsey Friederich Scholarship (TBA),
and Bryan J. Dunn Scholarship (TBA). Deadlines being either in November or
April. Information for these scholarships and more can be found on the Humboldt
High School website.
“Before a student applies for a scholarship they really need to see
what the requirements are,” said Feeback.
College representatives who attended the ‘Fair’ gave students
information on scholarships available for individuals that wish to attend
their college. Students who wish to attend college may need to begin getting
an idea of which scholarships to apply for, if they have not started to fill
out applications.
“It gives them a chance to earn a scholarship. It also gives students
a chance to see what financial aid they may receive,” said Feeback.
It would be helpful for students to fill out their Free Application For Federal
Student Aid. Students can apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Kansas GEAR-UP
is also available. GEAR-UP is designed to enable more young Americans to succeed
in middle and secondary school, to study hard, and to take the right courses
to become college eligible and competitive for admission to colleges and universities.
GEAR-UP offers workshops on college preparation and financial aide, and assists
schools and teachers to better prepare students for college studies.
Reality Check to enrich lives
By Melanie Weilert, senior
Editor-in-Chief
Approximately 350 youth from all around the Southeast Kansas
area and even as far away as Texas were in attendance for Reality Check last
year, an event especially designed for high school and college aged youth.
DV8 Student Ministries will hold the second annual Reality Check event once
again this year entirely free of charge in cooperation with the FireEscape
Coffeehouse.
“Last year, Reality Check was so much fun the whole time,” said
Michaela Myer, jr. “This year is said to be ever better, if that’s
possible. I wouldn’t miss it for anything. I think everyone who can
go should. Everyone can have fun, win prizes, and learn many awesome things
about God.”
Special guest speakers will include Travis Dumond, the Kansas Youth Alive
and
Seven Project director, as well as Jen Hunt, and local youth ministers DJ
Dangerfield and Gaylen Lawrence.
All those in attendance for the event will be eligible to win door prizes,
which include DVD players, MP3 players, CDs, televisions, an X-Box, a cell
phone, and an ipod, as well as cash and more.
“We hope that everyone who attends not only has a blast and wins some
great stuff, but also hears the truth about Jesus Christ,” said Lawrence.
Food and refreshments will also be provided free of charge throughout the
day. Various inflatable games will be available for entertainment in addition
to the other activities and contests that will be going on.
With doors opening at 3:00pm, Reality Check will take place on Saturday, November
12 at the FireEscape located on 126 West Main Street in Chanute. Christian
oriented bands Outpour, Furious Glow, and Evergreen will rock the Coffeehouse
at night with a free concert to close the event at around 11:00pm.
For more information about Reality Check and the FireEscape Coffeehouse, visit
their official website at fireescape.net, email questions to dv8ministries@hotmail.com,
call 620-431-7777, or tune in to 97.7 FireEscape Radio.
Students recognized for achievements
By Katie Hauser, junior
Opinion Editor
Last spring, district students of all ages could be found working
diligently at computers to answer test questions as well as they could. This
work paid off, as Humboldt met the required annual yearly progress (AYP) for
the state assessments for the third straight year.
Assessments are given a ranking of unsatisfactory, basic, proficient, advanced,
and exemplary. All grade levels were last year’s, the sophomores that
took the math assessment are this year’s juniors.
Overall, the district has 84.8 percent of students tested in math scored proficient
or above. The target AYP was 46.8 percent. Students also did well in reading,
as 81.4 percent of students scored proficient or above, beating the target
58.0 percent.
In the elementary school, 100.0 percent of fourth graders scored proficient
or above, beating the AYP goal of 60.1 percent and earning the Standard of
Excellence. They also took the science test; 68.7 percent were at proficient
or above. Fifth grade reading also met the Standard of Excellence because
63.4 percent scored proficient or above.
Middle school students met the Standard of Excellence on both the seventh
grade science assessment and the eighth grade reading assessment. The seventh
graders had 60.1 percent score proficient or above; the eighth graders had
63.4 percent. Seventh graders also took the science test and 93.4 percent
scored proficient or above. Fifth graders had 84.8 percent meet proficient
or above on their social studies assessment. All areas exceeded the AYP goals.
Sophomores earned the Standard of Excellence for their math assessments with
75.0 percent meeting proficient or above and scored very well in science,
with 91.7 percent earning a score of proficient or above. Juniors earned the
Standard of Excellence on their reading assessments as 91.7 percent had proficient
or above. They also took the social studies test and 54.5 percent of them
were proficient or above. Every subject was above the AYP goals in the high
school as well.
The recognition does not stop with the above results; the Greenbush Service
Center ranked the 80 schools that they serve in Southeast Kansas and Humboldt
ranks eighth out of those schools.
Last week the district received notice that the Confidence in Kansas Public
Education Task Force will recognize Humboldt schools for their accomplishments
based on performance on the 2005.
The middle school will be honored as a result of our performance on the math
assessment. The high school will be honored as a result of our performance
on the reading assessment.
A recognition dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9 at Junction City
High School. At the banquet Humboldt will received the Challenge Award Certificate
of Merit. In all, 92 schools from across that state were selected. This represents
less than six percent of the state’s high performing schools.
FCCLA trick-or-treats for a good cause
By Erica Greve, senior
Feature Co-Editor
While modern Halloween tradition has become synonymous with
receiving inconsumable amounts of candy, the FCCLA organization has given
this custom of door-to-door collection a new, more significant meaning.
In the past, FCCLA sponsor Dorothy Neely has organized members in a “Trick-or-Treat
for UNICEF” event on the evening of Halloween. This year, however, the
fundraising project benefited a different establishment: The Lindsey Friederich
Memorial Scholarship. This event encourages FCCLA members to go door-to-door,
decked out in costume, and ask for donations to benefit the cause.
In attendance were Mallory Mueller, Kristin North, Haley Terflinger, Cara
Tilman, Maegan Wall, and Lynsee Wilson, srs.; Teresa Kapoor, Mandie Lewis,
and Kayla Megenity, jrs.; Adrienne Gutierrez, Katie Manbeck, and Sara Staggs,
sos.; and Lenzie Boring, Shelley Herder, Rachel Lloyd, Paige Murrill, Bailey
Myers, and Callie Umholtz, fr.
“We felt this was a need that would be of more benefit to the HHS students,”
said Neely. Next year, plans are uncertain as to what the fundraising will
benefit. “We will evaluate where our primary needs are in the future.”
The trick-or-treaters collected a successful $286.50 from the event, thanks
to tremendous community assistance. “The FCCLA would really like to
thank the members of our community for supporting the scholarship drive,”
Neely said.
Photo by Melanie Weilert
What did you put on number one?
Filling out forms to receive information in the
mail over their post-secondary education
options, Jacob Homewood and Derek Wrestler, srs., take advantage of their
trip
to Allen County Community College for a college fair.
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