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April 27, 2007 - Volume 35, Issue 13
Senior Trip
Months of planning lead students to Dallas
By Michaela Myer, sr.
Sports Editor
Twenty-three seniors and six sponsors traveled to Dallas, Texas,
at 5:00 a.m. on April 12. After the seven hour bus ride, the group checked
in to the Embassy Suites to begin their adventure.
The class did many different things while in Dallas. They visited the John
F. Kennedy museum on Friday before waking up the next morning to spend a cold
day at Six Flags.
Other trips included going to the Galleria for shopping and another local
mall. A group even attended a Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball game.
Whenever they had some down time, the seniors went swimming, played racquetball,
or just hung out in their rooms at the hotel.
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Photo by Chelsy Wright TDrue Barton Does a back flip into the pool at the Embassy Suites. |
Photo by Chelsy Wright Chad Phillips, Jon Thompson, and Janelle Herder go in circles during a ride at Six Flags. |
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Photo by Michaela Myer Josh Honas, Tanner Korf, Trey Zartman, and Tory Thomas play raquetball during some down time. |
Photo by Michaela Myer Tanner Korf and Josh Honas ice skate at the Galleria. |
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Photo by Chelsy Wright Sam Kerns, Josh Gillespie, and Michaela Myer look through a menur at a resaurant in Dallas. |
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“I think my favorite part was Saturday night when I straightened Janelle
[Herder]’s and Josh [Gillespie]’s hair, gave Cliff [Adams] and
Drue [Barton] a mohawk, and dressed Drue up as a woman,” said Chelsy
Wright.
Even though some seniors had their favorite places they went or favorite memories
during the downtime, most students enjoyed every minute of the trip and enjoyed
spending time with each other away from school and home.
“The togetherness of the class is what made the trip so much fun,”
said Herder. “Everyone got along with everyone else which made the trip
really relaxed.”
Through all of the excitement of the trip, the seniors that went felt they
became a lot closer to their fellow classmates.
“I got to know some of my classmates that I normally would not talk
to,” said Trey Zartman.
The group arrived back in Humboldt on April 15.
Construction delay moves location of
graduation
By Katie Hauser, sr.
Editor-in-cheif
Many students have been watching the construction progress on
the new community field house. Throughout the process, the anticipated completion
date has been pushed back several times. Last week, it was announced that
the work was delayed again.
Most of the work on the project will be completed on time, but the district
decided not to accept the gym floor.
According to Bob Heigele, superintendent, there were two reasons for this.
First, rough cut scratches were not removed before the final sanding, and
secondly, wide marks were left on the floor caused by the sander’s edges
sinking into the floor.
When the finish was applied, these scratches and marks were highlighted.
Because of the existing work schedule, the company cannot begin to refinish
the floor until the end of April. The process to take up the old finish and
then resand and refinish the floors takes several weeks to complete.
The district had hoped to have the elementary school concert and graduation
in the new field house. Now that the construction completion date has been
moved, these events will have to be held in the current gymnasium.
“To the Class of 2007, I am personally sorry that you will not have
the opportunity to graduate in the new facility,” said Heigele.
Sesquicentennial celebration continues
with May events
By Bethany Wolverton, jr.
Reporter/Photographer
Events to celebrate Humboldt’s 150th birthday continue
to occur. There was only one event in April, but the Sesquicentennial Committee
has two events planned for May.
On April 22, the Humboldt Sesquicentennial committee held a “Thanks
for 150 Good Years and More to Come” potluck on the Square. The potluck
was open to everyone, and participants were each asked to bring a dish. Over
100 people from Humboldt attended the event.
More fun and food can be enjoyed on May 5 during the German Fest. This fest
is all about remembering the original German colony that founded Humboldt.
The committee will allow anyone to bring a German side dish or dessert and
superintendent Bob Heigele will be cooking bratwursts. A German Oompah band
will provide the entertainment for the night.
Another May event is the high school’s spring concert. The band will
be performing at the square as part of the Founders’ Day celebration.
The Founders’ Day proclamation will also be read.
Teacher Honored
By Chantel Vernen, so.
Reporter/Photographer
A middle school teacher, Susie Wichman, is the recipient of
a Excellence in Teaching award from Pittsburg State University. She attended
a ceremony on April 25 in Pittsburg.
“I’m excited and honored [to have received this award],”
said Wichman. “It made my day.”
Construction delay moves location of graduation
By Katie Hauser, sr.
Editor-in-cheif
After being rescheduled, tryouts for next year’s cheerleading
squad took place on April 18.
Those who tried out were given approximately one and a half weeks to learn
one dance, one cheer as well as either a jump or a kick.
Ten people tried out for the team and eight were chosen.
Those chosen for next year’s squad were juniors Tessa Coronado, captain,
Katie Manbeck, Melany Megenity, Michelle Sollars, Bethany Wolverton, and eighth
graders Taylor Fitzmaurice, Brandi Malloy, and Jamie Meyers.
Photo by Tessa Coronado
Juniors Melany Megenity, Bethany Wolverton, and
Michelle Sollars practice a routine for cheer tryouts.
“I was really excited when I made the team. I think that
since I made the team it will be a great opportunity,” said Meyers.
“I was really nervous about tryouts. I feel that next year will be fun,
but I am kind of scared.”
Those to made the squad will attend a four day camp this summer at Butler
Country Community College to compete with surrounding squads and learn the
cheers and dances.
“I think it’s going to be so much fun next year,” said Coronado.
“The girls on the squad are pretty crazy so we are going to have a lot
of crazy days. I am going to help the girls out with learning the cheers and
dances.”
There were three judges for the tryouts all from area towns.
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