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November 17, 2006 - Volume 35, Issue 5
Scholars place in two
tournaments
By Katie Hauser, sr., and
Melissa Splechter, jr.
Editor-in-Chief and
Photographer/Reporter
Scholars’ Bowl members have attended several meets to
start off their season.
Burlington’s tournament on Nov. 6 was the first for Humboldt to attend.
The team started the meet off with a win in the first round against Caney
Valley. Although the team then lost to Lyndon, Humboldt came back to win three
in a row before losing to Anderson County. After that, Humboldt beat Eureka
70-50. The team had two losses and two victories in the last rounds of the
tournament.
All team members at the meet scored points. Katie Hauser, sr., led the team
by answering 35 questions correctly. Emily Hauser, jr., followed with 20 and
Daniel Weilert, jr., had 12. Phillip Vernon, jr., answered two questions.
Cliff Adams and Chelsy Wright, srs., rounded out the scoring with one correct
answer each.
“I think we did well at Burlington, especially considering some of the
team did not go out last year,” said E. Hauser.
Scholars’ Bowl went to Galena on Nov. 11. The team went 2-3 in pool
play, but did not make it to the final rounds.
Humboldt lost in the first round, but followed with a victory. They suffered
a loss against Iola in the third round. Next, they won 80-20 against Columbus,
but then lost by 10 points to Southeast.
“Our team ranked third in our pool, which is decent,” said Vernon.
Photo by Emily Hauser
Knowledge is power.
Phillip Vernon, jr., Katie Hauser, sr.,
Chelsy Wright, sr., and Daniel Weilert, jr.,
work on a math problem at the Burlington Scholars' Bowl Tournament. on
Nov. 6 The team placed fourth at the Tournament.
All team members present scored for Humboldt. K. Hauser led with 11 questions
and Weilert followed with seven. Vernon, Wright, and Tanner Korf, sr., answered
two each. Josh Poovey, sr., answered one.
Traveling to Colony on Nov. 14 proved fruitful for the team. The team went
8-3 and placed third in the tournament.
“I think we really stepped up to the plate and showed what we were made
of,” said Wright.
In the first round, Humboldt won against Southern Coffey County. The next
two rounds they suffered losses against Lyndon and Iola. The team won its
matches in the next four rounds but then suffered a loss. The team then won
its last three matches.
E. Hauser led the team with 31 questions answered correctly. Weilert followed
with 15, and Wright helped out the team with six. Poovey and Korf rounded
out the scoring with two questions and one question, respectively.
The JV team attended its first meet yesterday. Results were not yet available
at the time of publication.
Principals update Board at Meeting
By Katie Hauser, sr., Editor-in-Cheif
Board members reviewed a written report of the progress of construction
at their Nov. 13 meeting and were given an updated budget. The construction
is still scheduled to be completed in February, although the date was pushed
back slightly.
Due to recent events, the distict’s crisis management plans have been
reviewed. Minor changes had been made, and the Board approved the plans.
Bob Heigele, superintendent, presented the Board with a security system proposal
to secure entrances to school buildings. The Board decided to keep this in
mind and research other companies that could offer similar systems.
Kay Bolt, elementary school principal, told the Board that the music program
would be Dec. 7 and would be held in the gymnasium this year.
Bolt also reported that the elementary school made AYP in the preliminary
results and that the school has started after-school tutoring for those who
need help for this year’s assessments.
Bolt reported that the school would be participating in the William Allen
White reading program. If a student reads six books, he or she will be given
a free book and be invited to a pizza party. For 15 books, students will be
given a medal. If a student reads all 30 books, a trophy will be awarded.
In addition, the school also started the KU reading program this year.
K.B. Criss, middle and high school principal, said that state assessment scores
from last year look good and the school made AYP.
As the first quarter has ended, Criss told Board members that the new eligibility
policy has helped students keep their grades up as well as the seminar challenge.
All seminars competed to see who had the highest average GPA. Over 60 percent
of high school students made an honor roll for the quarter.
Heigele reported that the greenhouse should be finished this week. He warned
the Board that vocational funding will be changed but did not know any solid
details yet.
Stuco Sponsors Spirit Week
By Katie Hauser, sr. Editor-in-Cheif
Most students remember the dodgeball tournament from last spring.
StuCo has teamed up with FCA to host the second annual tournament this afternoon.
Students could make a team with their friends or to earn bragging rights for
their club or organization.
However, this is not the only thing StuCo has been busy with lately. Last
week, members listened to Ed Zeigler talk about the dangers to teens’
hearing.
This week, StuCo sponsored a spirit week in honor of Red Ribbon Week.
On Monday, students dressed up as what career they wanted to go into. Tuesday
was “Nerd Day” and Wednesday was “Wear Red Day.” Students
were given the option on Thursday to either dress up as a superhero or to
fake an injury. Today, students dressed to support their dodgeball team.
“I think the tournament is a great way to finish HHS’s version
of Red Ribbon Week,” said Jason Feeback, StuCo and FCA sponsor. “The
tournament will also give students a chance to smack teachers or administrators
with a dodgeball legally.”
Another new tradition StuCo started last year was giving out candy canes just
before winter break. They are doing the project again; candy cane sales will
start on Dec. 1 and are due by Dec. 15. Candy canes will be handed out during
the day on Dec. 19. Candy canes will be 25 cents for a single candy cane or
a dollar for a bundle of five.
Construction progresses on bond issue projects
Photo by Katie Hauser
Top: Brickwork has begun on the north side of the new community f ieldhouse building. This portion of the project should be completed in late December. The entire building is scheduled to be completed by the end of February. Bottom right: A desk has been installed in the former weightroom for the new off ice location.. Doors have also been installed in the new off ice area. Bottom left: The second set of double doors are now in place in the auditorium.
Photo by Katie Hauser
Photo by Christiana Burns
Players, teams recognized at banquet
By Michaela Myer, sr. Sports Editor
Humboldt High School held its annual Fall Sports Banquet Wednesday
night. During the banquet, many awards were handed out to the volleyball and
football players. Craig Smith, Athletic Director, summed up both seasons with
the quote, “Adversity causes some men to break and others to break records.”
The volleyball team had many players letter with two players receiving All-League
honors.
“I think that getting All-League in volleyball is a real honor,”
said Kelci Owens, so. “I got honorable mention last year, so I know
that I improved and it is a good accomplishment.”
The football team had seven players receive All-League Football or Honorable
Mention along with many players lettering.
“I think that getting first team is a really good accomplishment,”
said Zach Cole, jr. “It is cool that all the coaches from the other
teams voted for me. I am happy that [some of my teammates] got it also. They
deserve it.”
The coaches were very pleased with their teams this season.
“I was really proud of our players that made All-League this year,”
said Jason Feeback, assistant football coach. “Other coaches make the
decisions and they chose our players. All-League recognition really represents
how the other teams in the conference felt about the entire team.”
Giving Tree to help HES library
By Katie Hauser, sr. Editor-in-Cheif
As the holiday season draws nearer, many people and community
organizations look for ways to help others. The elementary school library
has a project that may interest them.
In order to help the library grow, a “Giving Tree” will be set
up in the library. The ornaments on the tree will be made to look like books
that the library would like community members or organizations to purchase.
The inside of the ornament will have a summary of the story and the price
of the book. Prices range from about eight dollars to 18 dollars.
Individuals or organizations will be able to select which books they would
like to donate. They can visit the elementary school library from 8:00 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. for Dec. 1 to Dec. 18 to see which books are on the Giving Tree.
Donors will be able to print their name, organization name or a memorial in
the front of the book.
