September 14, 2007 - Vol. 36 Issue 1
High waters cause lasting
damage
By Michelle Sollars, sr.
Opinion Editor
Many people never think that anything devastating will happen
to them. However, this past summer several students, faculty and community
members realized that this is not always true.
As floodwaters rose to disastrous levels many families in Humboldt and its
surrounding areas suffered much heartache and loss. Some families were forced
to leave their homes or help family members or friends move their belongings
to dry land.
Senior Kayla Zimmerman and sophomore Tiffany Zimmerman had to evacuate their
home only to return after flood waters receded to salvage what they could.
Photo Courtesy of Sheri Modlin
Flood Area Ahead...
The road from Humboldt to Chanute underwater from the flood disaster
this summer. After Allen County was declared
a disaster area, many groups and
organizations such as FEMA and the Red Cross stepped in to help flood victims.
“For a month and a half my family stayed at my Aunt Sheri’s,”
said K. Zimmerman. “My sister and I lived in a camper.”
Due to the damage caused by the flood, the sisters, along with their family,
have recently moved into a new home.
“It’s hard living in the house we have now because it’s
not home,” said K. Zimmerman. “We’re fixing it day by day
to make it feel more like home for us.”
Many members of the community, including students, offered their help to flood
victims by attending Flood Fest.
This concert was a benefit for flood victims held in Chanute on Aug. 25.
“I had loads of fun at Flood Fest,” said Tyler Hundley, sr. “The
bands were good, and it felt good to help out for a good cause.”
Local
Fifth Quarter
Several students took part in Fifth Quarter activities at the Unted Methodist
Church following the home football game against Yates Center on September
7.
Photo by Tyler Hundley, sr.
Seventh grader Blake Crawford participates in Fifth Quarter games.
Students were provided food as they played games and participated in a raffle
drawing. These activities are available to middle and high school students
following all home games.
State/National
9-11 victims still honored
On Sept. 11, family members of those who lost their lives six years ago gathered
near where the twin towers once stood.
They bowed their heads to mark the seconds when the hijacked planes crashed
into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon
Hurricane hits southeast Texas
Early Thursday morning Hurricane Humberto hit southeast Texas around the Galveston
area. Widespread flooding occurred along with knocked down power lines and
cut electricity.
Two tornadoes also occurred as a result of this category one hurricane
World
Four earthquakes devastate Indonesia
The magnitude levels of four earthquakes that struck Indonesia in the last
week are 8.4, 7.1, 7.8, 6.2.
A total of nine people have been confirmed dead. An unknown number are injured
or missing at this time.
Chile coup anniversary sparks trouble in South America
216 Chile natives were arrested on the night of Sept. 11, as mobs broke loose
in Santiago. Tuesday was the anniverary of a 1973 military coup.
Information compiled by Emily Hauser, sr. and Alexis Hosack, so. from cnn.com
News Briefs
Band kicks off year with new teacher
By Jordan Stiffler, jr.
Reporter
Followed by Terry Meadows, new band instructor, members will
take part in several events during the school year.
Meadows will look to the leadership of three returning seniors, Emily Hauser,
Walter Lacey, and Justin Lytle in order to complete one of the goals they
have set. This goal is to bring back the reputation of band so people will
see that it can be cool again.
In addition to playing at home football games, one big event for the band
early in the year is participation in the K-State Band Day in September.
“It is a good experience for the band students to see other bands and
how they look and perform,” said Meadows. “It is a great way to
see the college game and the atmosphere for students and band members.”
Sophomores order class rings
By Alexis Hosack, so.
News Editor
One of a student’s most cherished high school relics is
a class ring. On Aug. 31, the sophomore class was exposed to a wide variety
of rings each of them could order through Jostens.
“Jostens’ rings are different because of 112 years of making them,”
said Doug Lee and Jim Casper, Jostens sales reps.
Sophomores placed their ring orders on September 7.
Sophomores could choose from several options such as the type of metal their
ring was made of, the ring design, the type of stone, side decorations and
engravings.
Inside the band of the ring, students could have their name or signature engraved.
They could even have family members sign for them.
“It is important to order a class ring so you have something to remember
high school or just to have,” said Mary Hauser, so. “You can express
who you are.”
Fieldhouse, remodeling adds updated look
By Alexis Hosack, so.
News Editor
Throughout the 06-07 school year, students, faculty and community
members witnessed the rise of the Humboldt Community Fieldhouse.
Many felt the construction could be annoying, but most agree that the result
will be very rewarding, both to current students and future generations.
The volleyball team has been making use of the new gym by practicing and competing
in it.
“It makes practice a lot more convenient. Some of us miss the old gym
though,” said Terra Woods, sr.
Physical education classes are also getting their use of the new gym, some
of which are being offered for the first time this year.
Other renovations have also been taking place. The business room, formerly
used by Sheryl Palmer, was remodeled over the summer.
The latest remodeling efforts have taken place in room 309, which is normally
used for the classes taught by Gracie Newman, language arts. During construction,
all of Newman’s classes are being held in the old business room.
“[The construction process] has been relatively smooth for the most
part,” said K.B. Criss, principal.
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