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April 21, 2006 - Volume 34, Issue 13

Local art shows produce results
By Blair Umholtz, sr.
Advertising Manager

While at the Labette County Community College art show, several students proved themselves to be successful. On April 6, Humboldt art students visited LCCC in Parsons to compete with students from around the area.

Students from HHS entered in only two categories. Those categories were Graphic Design, as well as Sculpture and Ceramics.

Jacob Homewood, sr., was awarded with third place in Graphic Design, while Ben Allen, sr., earned the place of Honorable Mention in the same category.

The students were proud of their hard-earned awards and hoped for much of the same luck at the Tri-Valley League Art Festival.

On April 19, art students attended the Tri-Valley League Art Festival, traveling to Neodesha this year.

In addition to displaying their work, students also had the chance to attend various workshops.

Once again, the students came home with awards which proved their success.

In fact, eight out of the 15 entries that Humboldt entered into the show received awards. Particpants from Humboldt were also awarded four out of the 10 Student Awards.

Student Awards were given out by those students present at the art show who wished to judge the entries. Teacher and Consultant Awards were also given out to participants, coming from a panel of local teachers and college consultants. Gold medals went to those receiving a Consultant Award, while silver went to Teacher Awards and bronze went to Student Awards.

Receiving one of the four Student Awards was Haley Huffman, so., with her Fairy Drawing. Hali Dawson, so., also received a Student Award for her ceramics piece.


Photo by Melanie Weilert
This thing sure is taking a while to start...
Taking advantage of the computers available during a workshop held at the Labette County Community College art show are Jacob Homewood, sr., and Hilary Bartlett, jr. Homewood received third place in the graphic arts category at LCCC, while Ben Allen, sr., received honorale mention.

“ It was fantastic,” said Dawson. “Everyone entered something that was really great and the majority of us won. We even learned new interesting tips and techniques while we were there.”

The two other students to receive the Student Award were Tanner Korf, jr., and Dustin Corban, jr. Both Corban and Korf were given the Student Award for their computer graphics entries.

“ Everything was well displayed, although I think that the judges went for more of the abstract stuff, rather than the realistic pieces,” said Joe Ewing, so. “I still feel that Haley [Huffman]’s watercolor should have definitely won, though.”

In addition to receiving a Student Award for his computer graphics piece, Corban also received a Teacher and Consultant award for the same entry.

Derrick Onnen, sr., also received multiple awards for his computer graphics entry, taking both a Student and Teacher Award.

Korf received a Teacher Award for his pen and ink drawing, while Kristin North, sr., took a Consultant Award for her sculpture entry.

Melanie Weilert, sr., received a Teacher Award for her photography piece.

“ Humboldt did very well in the Tri-Valley League Art Show,” said Korf. “There was a broad range of art there and everyone did a fantastic job. I am estatic that I won two medals. I am also excited for all the others that won, too. Excellence.”

After having to put so much hard work and dedication into their pieces, the students are once again proud of the results.

“ I thought that the show was well organized. There were a lot of other great works of art there. Humboldt got almost half of the awards, so overall, I think we did pretty well,” said Corban.

Anyone interested in viewing the students’ artwork can easily do so at the Humboldt Public Library, where the work will be put on display until the end of April.

Honors banquet to recognize achievements
By Katie Hauser, jr.
Opinion Editor

Although in past years the awards assembly and the honors banquet have been on two separate nights, this year there will be just one night to recognize students’ achievements.

The event will take place on May 3. The night will be a combination of honor student awards and National Honor Society induction, as well as award and scholarship presentations.

For the honor awards, students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 and higher will be recognized.

New members of NHS will be inducted in a ceremony and all members will be recognized.

The awards presentation will consist of all other awards and scholarships that are not handed out at graduation. Scholarship awards will include both local and college scholarships, and some college representatives may be present to hand out the awards.

Any other awards usually given at the assembly will also be presented.

A guest speaker will be present for the event. A catered meal by Chicken Mary’s of Pittsburg will be provided for all those invited.

Order of the evening will begin with opening comments, followed by NHS induction, a catered meal, a guest speaker, honor student recognition, award and scholarship presentations, and closing comments.

It has been stressed that the banquet is only for qualifying students and their parents to accomodate limited space.

All students who have qualified for any of the awards are invited along with their parents to attend the meal.

Letters are being sent out to students that will be recognized. For those who have been invited, they are requested to RSVP to Sandy Mintz, secretary, in advance before the event.

Requirements for NHS induction face changes
By Phillip Vernon, so.
News Editor

Throughout the years, the National Honor Society has been an elite group of students that received a certain grade point average and were selected by teachers. This year, however, requirements for induction have been changed.

“ More students will be able to be in the National Honor Society, and the application process different, which will also help students to be in the group,” said Rob Myer, NHS sponsor.

Instead of being nominated by teachers, students this year will fill out an application and send it in to the selection committee. Applications that are submitted to the NHS will be evaluated for the applicants’ personal contributions in the areas of character, service, and leadership. Students must also have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

“ The National Honor Society is a respected group of young students that do well in their academics. Colleges are sure to take into consideration membership in the NHS,” said Myer.

To receive a nomination into the National Honor Society, applicants must do well in these three categories and are expected to continue showing these qualities throughout the period of their membership in the NHS.

As well as the character, service, and leadership categories, students must also be doing well in their attendance. A student’s attendance includes the number of tardies and disciplinary actions that were taken on the student during their high school career.

Teachers will rate applied students in the categories of leadership and character. Leadership ratings put into consideration are the promoting of school activities, the contribution of ideas in the classroom, inspiring positive attitudes, and being dependable as well as reliable.

Teachers will also be able to rate the student in the area of character. Character includes the following of the school’s rules, the demonstration of reliability and honesty, showing courtesy, respect and concern for others, never plagiarizing any assignments, and accepting constructive criticism graciously.

Five faculty members of HHS nominated by the principal will meet and determine the final students that will be accepted into the National Honor Society.

The NHS induction ceremony will be held on May 3. The induction will also include the recognition of honor students. The year-end awards ceremony will also be held at this time.

FCCLA attends leadership showcase, STAR events
By Amber Ysusi
and Melany Megenity, sos.
Ad Designer and Reporter

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America members participated in the State FCCLA leadership showcase and STAR events, which was held in Wichita on April 11.

The conference was held from April 9 through the 11, but the Humboldt students only attended one out of the three days.

In attendance for the event from Humboldt were 25 FCCLA members. The group departed from the high school at 7 a.m. on the morning of April 11 and arrived home around 4 p.m. after attending the conference and stopping for a quick shopping trip.

Dorothy Neely, FCCLA sponsor, also attended the State conference and supervised the group members while there.

“ Our State conferences are a good way to finish off the year and reward those students who have worked hard and who have participated in community service and chapter projects,” said Neely.

Workshops were made available to the students, as well as precise dynamic speakers. One of the motivational speakers appearing at the showcase was Josh Shipp. Shipp spoke to the students about reflecting on past years and also attempted to motivate students by using the theme ‘Celebrate the Stars - Live the Legacy’ as they go back home. Shipp also encouraged students to apply the theme to choices that they make in their everyday lives.

All of the students who are involved with FCCLA were not required to go, but were given the opportunity to attend the State conference if they chose to.

“ At the FCCLA State conference, we went and listened to the officers and some of the people running for an office. We also got to bring home free lanyards from the conference. I liked going because we got to go shopping at the very end of it,” said Adrienne Gutierrez, so.

Awards were also passed out on the leadership trip for top service projects in areas of violence prevention, community improvement, and financial fitness. Awards were also given to students who helped with fundraising within their schools for Hurricane Katrina victims.

Those in attendance were given the opportunity to have some fun by participating in relaxer mixers, which are games that the organization plays to meet and get to know other group members from different schools that they may be unfamiliar with.

“ Overall, I think that everyone had a really great time at State,” said Gutierrez. “I hope that I will be able to go again next year.”

 

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