December 7, 2007 - Volume 36, Issue 6
Scholars stay strong
through season
By Seth Morton, sr.
Reporter
Last Monday the Scholar’s Bowl team went to Yates Center
High School to show their skills at answering various questions.
They held a record of 6-3 throughout all of the competitions, which included
Neodesha, Southern Coffey County, Oswego, Eureka, Iola, Burlington, Caney
Valley, Fredonia and Yates Center. Humboldt placed fourth overall for the
night.
The scholar who answered the most questions was Emily Hauser, sr., with 22
questions. Phillip Vernon, sr., came close behind with 16 questions. Daniel
Weilert, sr., answered 15, Todd Hauser, jr., answered three, and Deedra Barnett,
sr., answered two questions at the meet.
“We can’t win every meet, so we need to practice to keep in top
form,” said Weilert.
Photo By Emily Hauser,
sr.
2+2=What?
Todd Hauser, so., works on a math question at the Scholar's Bowl meet
in Yates Center. Humboldt placed fourth overall at that competition.
The next meet proved better for Humboldt, as they competed at
Girard High School and finished in second place.
Lead scorer was again E. Hauser with 18 questions. Weilert followed with 10
questions. Vernon answered four and Barnett contributed one.
“We got to see a lot of different schools that were bigger than us,
and we gave it our best, but we still fell a little short in the end,”
said Barnett.
In junior varsity, the team placed third. The leading scorer was Bret Hauser,
so., with 19 questions, followed by Alexis Hosack, so., with 15 questions
answered. Valerie Weilert, fr., answered two, and Riley Herder, fr., contributed
one.
Callum Taylor, fr., also attended the meet.
Members of the team are looking forward to the rest of the season.
“We’ve been doing extremely well this year. I am proud to be part
of this team and hope we can continue to do just as well, if not better as
we have been. With any luck, we will go to State for two consecutive years,”
said E. Hauser.
Band members receive awards
By Emily Hauser, sr.
Photo Editor
Marching band season has turned into concert season, marking
the end of Terry Meadow’s, music instructor, first parade experiences
at Humboldt. Another new tradition he has started is the end of season band
banquet, which was held on Nov. 29 this year.
Students were treated to a catered meal and dinner entertainment provided
by the Neodaboldt saxophone quartet, who played music from musicals, video
games, and classical pieces.
“The band was really good. They played excellent music,” said
Callum Taylor, fr.
After supper there was a presentation of awards voted for by both middle and
high school band members.
All students received a lapel pin as first year members. Eventually, Meadows
hopes to award pins based on time in band but for the first year awarded everyone
the same thing.
Photo By Emily Hauser,
sr.
What An Honor
Senior Walter Lacy recieves a band award from the instructor
Terry Meadows. Several
other awards were also presented to band members at the banquet on Nov. 29
Recognition was also given to seniors Walter Lacey, Justin Lytle
and Emily Hauser, who all received laptop cases embroidered with their name.
Middle schoolers Logan Yokum, Nathan Miller, and Jeremy Setter went home with
plaques for “Pride”, “Rookie of the Year”, and “Young
Leadership”, respectively.
Lytle was voted “Most Inspirational”. Riley Herder, fr., received
“Most Improved” for his first year on trumpet. Lacey won the “Leadership”
award as drum major and Hauser got the award for “Marching”. Trumpets
were the “Section of the Year”, although they did not receive
trophies.
“The banquet was entertaining and a great way to end the marching season,”
said Lytle.
The evening ended with a slideshow compiled from pictures from parents and
the publications department and set to music from the K-State marching band.
money for equipment, uniforms.
By Haley Huffman, sr.
Editor-in-Chief
Before the home games on Dec. 14, Jan. 4, and Jan. 25, the cross
country and track and field teams will host fund raising dinners at 5:00 p.m.
in the high school cafeteria. They will be serving the food until 6:00 p.m.
Food will be prepared by Chef Charles Carlson.
Beef and vegetable stew will be served on Dec. 14 for the dinner. Chili will
be served on Jan. 4, and on Jan. 25, they will have spaghetti and salad. Drinks,
bread or rolls, and dessert will also be provided at each dinner.
The fund raiser will help the track and field members, as well as cross country
acquire money to go toward purchasing new equipment and new uniforms.
“I feel this is a good way for us to raise funds and provide great food
in return,” said Eric Carlson, coach.
Back to Top
Back To Cubtracks