February 29, 2008 - Volume 36, Issue 10

 

KSPA Regional Contest
By Haley Huffman, sr.
Editor-in-Chief

Publications members attended the Kansas Scholastic Press Association (KSPA) Regional Contest in Wichita on Feb. 21 where they placed first overall in a competition against fellow 2A schools.

The group consisted of 13 students. They left on Feb. 20 and stayed in Wichita due to inclement weather predictions.


Photo by Emily Hauser, sr.
Did we win?
Seniors Bethany Wolverton and Haley Huffman check out the
results at the Regional Contest in Whichita on Feb. 21

Eleven students placed individually and will compete in a total of 13 different categories at State in Lawrence on May 3.

“This is my first year being in publications,” said Bailey Myers, jr. “so I didn’t know that we had competitions, but it was a lot of fun, and I know what to expect for next year. I am looking forward to State in May, and I am going to bring my A-game.”

Plans for FFA week cut short
By Haley Huffman, sr.
Editor-in-Chief

As many students may know, last week was National FFA Week. However, due to inclement weather, it was cut a bit short.

In honor of the week, Humboldt’s FFA members scheduled different events for themselves along with the entire student body and faculty.

Monday, FFA members had a pizza party at 6:30 p.m. to initiate new greenhand members into FFA. It was held in the Technology Building.

On Tuesday, Career Day was held in the Fieldhouse and gym.


Photo by Haley Huffman, sr.
Check this out.
Freshman Jacob Jones checks out some of the information at
the Monarch table, represented by John Bilby, at Career
Day on Feb. 19. There were seven different tables for groups to visit.

“I think it was a great success, and students got good information at Career Day,” said Dalton Shannon, sr.

Breakfast was made for the faculty on Wednesday morning.

“I think the kids did a good job with breakfast, and it was nice to sit down with the staff,” said Sheri Modlin, para.

School was cancelled on Thursday and Friday, so the scheduled events were not able to take place.

Thursday’s scheduled event was for the FFA members to go to Moran to meet with a motivational speaker, Rick Rigsby. However, that event will be rescheduled sometime in April.

Cub Tracks honored at local banquet
By Haley Huffman, sr.
Editor-in-Chief

On Feb. 7, Eileen Robertson, member of the 150 years Sesquicentennial group, awarded the Cub Tracks for the coverage of the events dealing with the event.

The award was presented at the Chamber of Commerce Volunteers Banquet at the Bridge Street Station in Humboldt.

Senior Bethany Wolverton received a framed certificate for writing many of the stories for Cub Tracks that covered the events.

Publications adviser, Kim Isbell, also received a framed certificate for advising the staff.

Isbell, Wolverton, and senior Haley Huffman received a book about Kansas from Robertson.

Also at the banquet, many other awards were given to several different volunteers who have given their time to the community.

Students of the Issue
BInformation compiled by Alexis Hosack, so.,
and Bethany Wlverton, sr.

Katie Manbeck, sr.

As a 17-year-old senior at Humboldt High School, senior Katie Manbeck enjoys not only participating in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, but also cooking and just hanging out with friends.

She was recently crowned as the 2008 Sweetheart Queen, and she has participated in FFA, FCCLA, FCA, NHS, LEO’s, StuCo, volleyball, cheerleading, basketball, and softball.

Her aspirations for the future are to live a successful life and to have a wonderful job and family.

Steven Dooley, sr.

Senior Steven Dooley plans to attend Pittsburg State University next year and obtain a major in Computer Science.
As a student, he is able to intern at local industry B&W Truck Beds.

While there, Dooley is learning more about working with computers in the Instructional Technology department.

As a hobby, Dooley works on cars and goes fishing.

When he is not mastering skills in mechanics and computers, he enjoys hanging out with his friends.


Weightlifters take first place
By Megan Dillow, jr.
Reporter

SLed by five first-place overall finishes, the Cubs weighlifting team claimed the top spot at the Williamsburg Weightlifting Meet on Feb. 16.

At 114 pounds, Reece Criger, fr., took first overall with wins in the hang clean (155 lbs.) and squat (235 lbs.).

Elijah Friedrich, so., at 123 pounds, took home first in three events – the hang clean (200 lbs.), squat (275 lbs.) and bench (155 lbs.) – en route to a first-place overall finish as well.


Photo by Megan Dillow, jr.
Look at those muscles.
Senior Sam Norris competes at the weightlifting competition in Williamsburg on Feb.
16. Norris received a third place medal for the 165 weight clas. He also took first
in hang clean with a meet-record lift of 280 pounds. The Cubs placed first overall.

The wins continued for the Cubs in the middleweight classes as Nick Miller, so., and Eric Maxson, jr., earned first-place overall finishes at 132 and 140 pounds, respectively.

Miller took first in the hang clean (220 lbs.) and bench (200 lbs.), while Maxson slid through with first-place finish in bench (240 lbs.)

At heavyweight, Jacob Manbeck, so. won first overall, taking top honors in the squat (450 lbs.) and bench (270 lbs.).


Photo courtesy of Megan Dillow, jr.
Pumpin' Iron
Junior Megon Dillow competes at the Williamsburg meet. Dillow took
first place in hang clean, squat and bench at the meet on Feb. 16.

Sam Norris, sr. and Andrew Whitaker, jr. both took home third-place medals in the 165 and 205 weight classes, respectively.

Norris took first in the hang clean with a meet-record lift of 280 lbs., while Whitaker had a lift of 265 lbs.

Also earning first place in the hang clean was Zach Cole, sr., in the 178-pound weight division (275 lbs.).

Taking first overall in the women’s 105 pound weight class was Kelci Owens, jr., she also took first in hang clean (135 lbs.), breaking a meet record. Megan Dillow, jr., took second in the 140 pound weight class, taking first in hang clean (175 lbs.)
“I was really proud of everyone at the meet. I thought they all did really great and put in a lot of effort,” said Michelle Sollars, sr.


Photo courtesy of Megan Dillow, jr.

At the Emporia meet on Feb. 2 the Cubs took six overall first places, two second places and three third places.

Taking first in the men’s division was Scott Sollars, jr., and Norris. Norris also took first in hang clean with a meet record (285 lbs.)
“I was really excited that we did well at our meet,” said Norris. “If we work hard, we could win State too.”

In the women’s division Owens and Dillow both took first place overall. Owens took first on hang clean (135 lbs.) setting a meet record. Dillow took first on hang clean setting a meet record with (170 lbs.). She also took first on squat (230 lbs.) and bench (130 lbs.)


Scholar's battle in State competition
By Emily Hauser, sr.
Photo Editor

After a triumphant third place at the Regional meet, the Scholar’s Bowl team ended their season at the State meet in Ell Saline on Feb. 9.

Their first round included an error where a question was replaced without proper procedure. A committee ruled to not overturn the moderator’s decision, and the team ended up losing to Sublette 65-60.

Humboldt also lost rounds to Clifton Clyde and Chase County with scores of 90-10 and 40-30, respectively. They won against Valley Falls 40-10 and Frankfort 75-50, ending with a record of 2-3 and not making it into the championship pool.

“Not at all was I disappointed with our turnout. It was a privilege just going to State,” said Weilert. “This season went extremely well, from being undefeated at Burlington and going to State for our second consecutive year. It has been quite a ride these four years in Scholar’s Bowl.”


Photo by Emily Hauser, sr.
I don't know, do you know?
Seniors Daniel Weilert and Deedra Barnett discuss a question at State
Scholar's Bowl in Brookville on Feb. 9. The team won against Valley Falls and
Frankfort, however, did not end up making it into the championship pool.

Clifton-Clyde won the meet, followed by Oxford, Sublette, and Lyndon.

“We had a great season. The younger kids have some pretty big shoes to fill next year,” said Deedra Barnett, sr.

High scorer for Humboldt was Emily Hauser, sr., with 13 questions answered, followed by seniors Daniel Weilert and Phillip Vernon with five and three respectively. Junior Todd Hauser answered one correctly and senior Deedra Barnett also attended the meet.

“Throughout the season, the team performed consistently well, placing third or better at most meets,” said Hailey Schoendaller, coach. “Hosting a meet for the first time was both stressful and exciting. But, it could not have turned out better! After taking first at League, we went on to a successful performance at Regionals that earned us a trip to State. Although, State did not turn out the way we wanted, we were still honored to go.”

Three seniors sign letters of intent with colleges for sports
By Megan Dillow, jr.
Reporter

Seniors Zach Cole and Sam Norris have been best friends for as long as they can remember. The two will continue to spend plenty of time together the next two years.

Cole and Norris signed with Hutchinson Community College to play football on Feb. 6. ensuring at least two more years together.

“I am really excited to go to the same college as Zach,” said Norris. “We have been good friends since we were little. Zach and I will make good teammates at Hutch; we will be there and have each others back”

Cole was the Cubs linebacker this fall. His honors included receiving a unanimous selection for the Tri-Valley League All-League; he was also recognized with All-State honorable mention honors.

Norris, the Cubs running back and safety, was a three-time All-State selection and four-time All-League selection.

In addition to football, both Cole and Norris have expressed an interest in trying out for the basketball team. More than anything though, the two are excited about the opportunities Hutch will provide them.

“I just felt right when we went on a visit,” Cole said. “And it will get my classes I need to go to K-State.”

Barr signs with NCCC

Joab Barr also inked a letter of intent, signing with Neosho County Community College to run both cross-country and track.

“[I chose NCCC] because it’s close to home,” said Barr. “They are giving me a full ride. The coaches are really cool, and I think we will have a good team next year.”

Neosho County was a good choice according to Eric Carlson, cross country and track coach.

“Joab signing with Neosho County will give him a great opportunity to continue his cross-country and track career while furthering his education,” said Carlson.

For his part, Barr is looking forward to the opportunity to take his talents to the college level.

“I’m really excited about it. I think it will be fun to have a chance to travel around and run on all of the different tracks,” said Barr.

Barr has already had many accomplishments in cross country and track throughout high school. He went to State his first year. He got All-League and honorable mention in cross country. He also had honorable mention in track for the past three years.

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