February 28, 2008 - Volume 36, Issue 10
Students learn from
professional
By Haley Huffman, sr.
Editor-in-Chief
Art students received a chance to learn from an experienced
professional on Feb. 7 when artist Steven Napper visited the school to share
some pointers with students.
Napper is from Ingram, Texas. He attended West Texas State University as an
art major and received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree.
He used to work as a illustrator in California, then as an art teacher in
Texas and now he holds workshops and owns his own gallery. He also designs
websites for people.
As a member of several art organizations, such as the Pastel Society of America
(PSA), American Portrait Society (APSC) and others, Napper works with several
different mediums and describes himself as a “colorist” because
he likes the usage of many vibrant colors.
Listen
Up.
Photo by Haley Huffman, sr.
Several art students listen intently as artist Steven
Napper gives some helpful pointers.
Napp visited Humboldt High on Feb. 7.
Every once in a while, Napper gets to travel to have workshops.
His favorite place to go is Guatemala. He enjoys taking trips to share his
interests with others.
“I’m extremely fortunate to get to do what I love to do,”
said Napper.
He brought his French easel and all his pastel supplies needed to paint a
landscape picture for about 17 students who attended the demonstration. He
talked about various mediums he works with such as oils and acrylics, but
said that pastels have always been his favorite.
“I love the spontaneity of [pastels]. I can grab it and put it on the
canvas, and the color stays,” said Napper.
He always uses photographs he has taken as a guide to paint from. He told
students about his usage of different mediums and how to bring out colors
in paintings. His step-by-step interpretation of how he painted the landscape
helped give students an insight into a professional’s piece of work,
as well as giving them new ideas to inspire them.
“I thought that he was a good artist and he helped me understand the
usage of color,” said Megan Dillow, jr. “I learned that you don’t
have to use just black or white in landscapes.”
To find out more about Steven Napper or to see some of his work, his website
is www.napperfineart.com.
BOE accepts resignations, approves tips
By Michelle Sollars, sr.
Opinion Editor
Despite icy weather resulting in two school cancellations, the
USD 258 Board of Education met at the School Board Office on Feb. 11.
Phillip Coronado, parent, addressed the Board about the parking around the
high school on activity nights. They assured him that they knew of the issue
and would cover it in April.
Accepting a resignation from Staci Leavitt, assistant girls middle school
basketball coach, from her assistant coaching position, the Board voted 6-0-1.
Richard Weilert’s resignation as the high school Industrial Arts instructor
was also accepted for the end of this year.
K.B. Criss presented the Board with an itinerary for the senior trip to Texas.
The Board approved the trip and agreed to provide a bus and the fuel for the
trip.
They also approved an out-of-state trip to Worlds of Fun for the middle and
high school music groups. These groups will be participating in a clinic held
at the theme park that Terry Meadows, music instructor, took the fifth grade
students to in 2007.
Superintendent Bob Heigele reported to the Board that the school lunch program
received a good report after the food service audit from the state. He also
reported that, Food Service Director, Mary Dunn is to be commended for all
of her hard work in the program.
Outside these walls
Local
Spelling bee tradition continues
Students throughout the elementary and middle school competed in school-wide
spelling bees earlier in 2008 that decided who would be eligible to compete
in the Allen County Spelling Bee, held in Iola at the Bowlus.
Qualifying from the elementary school were Anthony Sanchez, Jessica Lytle,
Bryce Isaac, and Elijah Ferran. Middle schoolers who qualified were Katie
Roseberry, Darrah Tinkler, Jud Hawley, and, as an alternate, Dyllan Greve.
Clara Eicoff of Iola took first place. No Humboldt competitors placed.
State/National
Shuttle safely returns
After ferrying a new European lab to the international space station, the
Atlantis and its crew safely returned on Feb. 20.
The shuttle departed Earth on Feb. 7, circled the planet 202 times, and was
brought back to clear the way for the U.S. Navy to shoot down a dying spy
satellite. The missile was shot down that night by a Navy battleship on the
Pacific Ocean.
Although the mission was set back by a two-month fuel shortage, the flight
was startlingly trouble-free.
Stephen Frick, commander of the Atlantis told mission control, “We are
extremely happy to be home.”
World
Castro steps down
Rumors of 81-year-old Cuban president Fidel Castro’s resignation have
been rippling around the globe for some time now. Castro’s official
resignation was published online in a letter on Feb. 19.
Castro has ruled communist Cuba for 49 years, and many forces have tried to
topple him ever since.
“I wish only to fight as a soldier of ideas,” said Castro. “Perhaps
my voice will be heard.”
Failing health eventually did topple his iron-handed reign, but one question
remains: Will democracy make its way to Cuba?
Information compiled by Alexis Hosack, so., from cnn.com and ft.com
News Briefs
Aggies compete, place in competition
By Nicci Greve, sr.
Reporter
On Feb. 18, FFA members traveled to Erie to compete in meats
judging and food science.
Twelve students all together attended the competition. The food science team
placed second out of 12 teams. Senior Jenell Baker placed third individually.
For meats judging, students were required to identify retail cuts, place classes,
and determine quality and yield grade of meat samples.
Food science consisted of students identifying smells, taking tests, and classifying
safety pictures.
“Meats held their own; food science impressed me, although they all
did a very good job,” said Matt Kerr, FFA sponsor.
LEOs earns money, saves the environment
By Bailey Myers, jr.
Advertising Manager
This year, the LEOs club is recycling plastic 20 oz. pop bottles
as a way to help the environment and also raise some money.
The recycling bins are set up around the school. There is one in the lobby,
one by the office, and two in the fieldhouse.
After collecting the bottles, LEO members will clean and de-label them before
sending them to Terracycle.
According to Terracycle’s web site www.terracycle.net, the Bottle Brigade
program will donate $0.06 per cleaned de-labeled 20 oz. soda bottle.
Terracycle uses the bottles to put their plant food product in before they
sell it.
“Re-using soda bottles is a good way to help the environment,”
said Eric Carlson, club sponsor. “We are raising money for our group,
and we are keeping these bottles out of landfills.”
The LEOs club appreciates everyone’s support and encourages everyone
to continue recycling.
“I’m glad that I am able to help out our community and recycle,”
said Kayla Zimmerman, sr.
Performers break through final round
By Alexis Hosack, so.
News Editor
Three forensics students traveled to Eureka on Feb. 1 for the
second meet of the season. The group consisted of sophomores Bret Hauser,
Glendolyn Neely, and Alexis Hosack.
Hauser performed a prose piece titled “Alice at the Tea Party”
by Louis Carol and a self-written informative speech about golf. He took fourth
place in both.
“I was excited to break through finals because it was my first time
to ever break,” said Hauser. “The competition was very challenging
and rewarding.”
Neely also competed in prose with “The Conjurer’s Revenge”
by Stephen Leacock and an informative speech about horse-slaughter.
“My main goal is to make it to State,” said Neely. “I’m
hoping to improve on my prose. I think prose is really hard because you have
to do different voices.”
Hosack performed a humorous solo entitled “The Old Shoe Woman”
from Story Time Monologues and “The Broken Doll”, a serious solo
by Frances R. Sheffield.
The next meet will be the Tri-Valley league meet held on Mar. 1 at Eureka.
Student teachers gain experience
By Emily Hauser, sr.
Photo Editor
Two new faces are present in the halls of Humboldt High.
Student teachers from Pittsburg State University are here to learn about educating
young minds. Luke Henke and Dustin Fox are education majors for math and English,
respectively.
Henke, originally from Yates Center, helps Robert Myers and Doug Leonard teach
algebra and geometry.
Fox, from Chanute, teaches freshman and sophomore English, newspaper, and
photography with Hailey Schoendaller and Kim Isbell.
Student teaching is a requirement for any education major, and both teachers
here plan to graduate from college in May.
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