May 12, 2009 - Volume 37 Issue 14
Class of 2009
Seniors say farewell to high school years, thank you to those who
helped them achieve their goals, and give advice to underclassmen
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| As freshmen, the class of 2009 participated in the Homecoming Parade. | Andrew Whitaker shows Andrew Honas his class ring during their sophomore year. | |
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| David Setter does his part to help in making decorations for his classes’ junior Prom.’ | Shelley Herder, Paige Murrell, Bailey Myers, and Callie Umholtz pose for a photo during Spirit Week. | |
 Randi Barnett |
Will attend Pittsburg State University What advice would you give to underclassmen? Don’t stress about the little things in life; you will figure out that they don’t matter in the end. What is your favorite high school memory? The night I was cruising around with Jake, Callie, and DMac. Callie hit me upside the head with a maglite and then almost sent me through the windshield. Needless to say we never cruised around with them again. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? My parents, Hailey and Clayton, and Mrs. Isbell for always pushing me to be the best I can be, and Mrs. Neely for laughing at me when I couldn’t sew and grounding me from the sewing machine. What was your favorite year in high school? My senior year because it is when I had the most fun with my classmates. It is also my favorite year because Chas gave me a promise ring. What will you miss about high school? I will miss newspaper class listening to Taylor Swift and seeing Mrs. Neely and Mrs. Schoendaller every day. Owns 16 Humboldt shirts |
 Nathaniel Bartlet |
Will attend Allen Community College What advice would you give to underclassmen? Stick it out; try to turn in assignments on time. It’s killer, trust me. What is your favorite high school memory? The lunch time Rave dance crew. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? My parents; they kept me motivated. What was your favorite year in high school? Senior year because it was my last year of high school. What will you miss about high school? Old friends Owns at least 10 Humboldt shirts |
 Lenzie
Boring |
Will attend Allen Community College What advice would you give to underclassmen? I would say to do well in school because it’s hard to get these years back. What is your favorite high school memory? Pranking Brad on senior trip. We told him that I broke my arm. He called everyone! Or hitting Mr. Endicott with dodge balls on a day out of school with Callie. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? My grandfather because he took time to help me pitch, and he was always there for me. What was your favorite year in high school? My senior year, it was fun and you could get away with a lot more! Also, our class was really fun. What will you miss about high school? The athletics and the teachers/coaches. Owns 25 Humboldt shirts |
 Kristin
Castle |
Will attend Neosho County Community College What advice would you give to underclassmen? Do what you came to do and get it done. Slacking off is for your senior year. What is your favorite high school memory? The day Erica merged the words “stop” and “quit” to “squit” as Deron would not stop bothering her. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? I’d like to thank my parents because they pushed me to perform my best. What was your favorite year in high school? My favorite year was my senior year because there was less drama and easy classes. What will you miss about high school? I’ll miss seeing my friends every day. Owns seven Humboldt shirt |
 Crystal
Crays |
Will attend Pittsburg State University What advice would you give to underclassmen? Don’t do anything that would be embarrassing or that you wouldn’t tell your parents about. What is your favorite high school memory? Attending the Sweetheart dance with my boyfriend Travail and being able to dance with him for the first time. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? I would like to thank all my teachers for helping me to get to where I am today academically. What was your favorite year in high school? My freshman year. It was a change of pace and scenery from junior high. What will you miss about high school? Hanging out with my friends every day. Owns three Humboldt shirts |
 Troy
Davis |
Will attend Ottawa University What advice would you give to underclassmen? Don’t throw a party at your house. It’s not worth it. What is your favorite high school memory? Bonfire Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? Coach Burk and Coach Feeback, they talked me into playing football my senior year, and now I am going to college for it. What was your favorite year in high school? Senior year, I am more relaxed and have easier classes. What will you miss about high school? Seeing my friends every day. We will lose connection when we go different ways. Owns six Humboldt shirts |
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 Megan
Dillow |
Will attend Allen Community College What advice would you give to underclassmen? Have fun while you’re in high school; don’t be boring and sit at home, but keep your head screwed on while your out! What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory is when Rachel and I went all the way to the mall on our senior trip to get our toes done, and on the way back to our hotel it was freezing and the wind was blowing so hard our faces were wind chapped. Rach got a blister on her just done feet from running in her flip flops. We were yelling like we were crazy hoping the cops would pick us up and give us a ride back to the hotel. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? My teachers and coaches. My parents for loving me, and my friends or showing me a good time. What was your favorite year in high school? My junior year because I went to all of Sam’s football games, and we had a lot of fun together! What will you miss about high school? Everything. Owns 30+ Humboldt shirts |
 Josh Elder |
Will attend Fort Scott Community College What advice would you give to underclassmen? Don’t let anything hold you back. What is your favorite high school memory? Winning TVL in basketball my junior year Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? Merdle, because she never gave up on me. What was your favorite year in high school? My senior year because it is my last year. What will you miss about high school? Thadeus Wells. Owns 13 Humboldt shirts |
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 Rachel Green |
Will attend Allen Community College |
 Todd Hauser |
Will attend Texas Tech University What advice would you give to underclassmen? Start the college process early. Study hard and do not slack off. Good grades and studying pay off in the end. What is your favorite high school memory? When Troy and I messed around during all the physics and chemistry labs just to get Mrs. Fewins mad. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? All the teachers for pushing me to do the best I can in my school work. What was your favorite year in high school? Senior year, you get away with more stuff, it’s a relaxed atmosphere, and you can joke around with teachers more. What will you miss about high school? Being with all my friends. The inside jokes with all the teachers. Owns six Humboldt shirts |
 Shelley
Herder |
Will attend Pittsburg State University What advice would you give to underclassmen? Keep your grades, stay out of trouble, and make as many memories as you can. What is your favorite high school memory? Going to El Charro’s dressed up as random ideas. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? All the teachers for teaching me, my parents for keeping me out of trouble, and my classmates for being there to support me. What was your favorite year in high school? My sophomore year because I was still in sports and cheering at every game. What will you miss about high school? I will miss all my friends and being able to walk down the hallway and know every person I pass. Owns around 15 Humboldt shirts |
 Andrew
Hill |
Will attend Neosho County Community College What advice would you give to underclassmen? Always try your best and make the best of high school because it goes by faster than you think. What is your favorite high school memory? Running in state track and cross country, getting all-state, and running with my sister Raquel. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? My grandpa, teachers, and coaches Carlson and Myers for pushing me to be the best I can be in school and cross country and track. What was your favorite year in high school? My senior year because it is the easiest and also goes by the fastest. What will you miss about high school? I will miss being able to hang out with most of my friends and just high school in general. Owns 10 Humboldt shirts |
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 Andrew Honas |
Will attend Allen Community
College What advice would you give to underclassmen? Do well in school and get good grades. What is your favorite high school memory? Winning the Walter Johnson Baseball Tournament Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? My parents, they have encouraged me to do my best. What was your favorite year in high school? Senior year What will you miss about high school? Being with my friends Owns 20 Humboldt shirts |
 Alana Kinzle |
Will attend Allen Community College What advice would you give to underclassmen? Stay an individual and don’t let people tell you what you can or can’t do. What is your favorite high school memory? Hanging with the girls on different occasions and weekends with my friends. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? My parents, because no matter what they still believed in me and pushed me toward success. What was your favorite year in high school? Junior year.You receive a lot more privileges, and it was just a fun year. What will you miss about high school? Nothing, except for seeing my friends every day during the week. Owns 16 Humboldt shirts |
 Christopher Kolb |
Will attend Allen Community College |
 Eric Maxson |
Will work for a construction company What advice would you give to underclassmen? Live it up! High school may seem to last forever, but it’s over before you realize it. Stick with your sports and activities and have a blast while you can. What is your favorite high school memory? The dodge ball tournaments. I’m not good and my teams never won, but it was always a blast. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? My best friend Andy because without him pushing me to do my best, I wouldn’t have gotten as good of grades as I have throughout high school. What was your favorite year in high school? Senior, because I have two classes I actually try in, and the rest are spare time. What will you miss about high school? Seeing my friends every day. Owns around five Humboldt shirts |
 Malachi Melton |
Will be wherever the military takes him What advice would you give to underclassmen? Shut up and listen. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? My step-dad, he was always there when I needed someone to talk to or needed help with anything. He was always a friend and a parent when needed. He always influenced me to think and act for myself. What was your favorite year in high school? Senior year because this was the fun and laughs year. What will you miss about high school? Seeing all my classmates and having fun. Owns 7-8 Humboldt shirts |
 Yuliya Mosley |
Will attend Allen Community College What advice would you give to underclassmen? Actually study for tests. What is your favorite high school memory? Going to dances with all of my friends. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? All my teachers for pushing me to do my best. What was your favorite year in high school? My senior year was my favorite because all my classes were easy, and I didn’t have to carry any books around. What will you miss about high school? Seeing my friends every day. Owns three Humboldt shirts |
 Paige Murrell |
Will attend Flint Hills Tech. in Emporia for
dental assisting What advice would you give underclassmen? Make as many memories as you can; you’ll be out before you know it. What is your favorite high school memory? Dressing up silly and going to El Charro for Valentine’s Day with all my friends. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? My teachers for putting up with me and not giving up on me. Lol. Also my family for always being there to encourage me. What was your favorite year in high school? My freshmen year because I had a lot more classes with my friends, and I was excited to start high school. What will you miss about high school? I will miss all my friends and teachers. Owns five Humboldt shirts |
 Bailey Myers |
Will attend Kansas State University What advice would you give to underclassmen? No matter how stressful school gets, always enjoy it because all too soon you’ll have to grow up. And don’t slack off in ceramics and get a B! What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory is my prom date swap my sophomore year when I started dating Phillip. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? I would like to thank all my teachers for making school so much fun, especially Mrs. Schoendaller for putting up with my sarcasm, Mrs. Isbell for saving me from several mental break-downs, Mr. Endicott for all our hallway chats, and Mrs. Fewins for tolerating us in chemistry. What was your favorite year in school? My senior year because our class really bonded, and we got to know each other a lot better. It’s been fun! What will you miss about high school? I will miss everything, especially seeing my friends every day. Owns seven Humboldt shirts |
 Shelby Novotny |
Will attend Labette County Community College What advice would you give to underclassmen? They need to take as many required classes as they could before their senior year, even if they don’t want to. What is your favorite high school memory? Volleyball and softball practice, third hour Algebra I with Mariah, Tyler, Nick, Amber, Miranda, and Paul and the other times spent with them. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? I would like to thank my dad because he pushes me so hard to make sure that I’ll succeed in life. What was your favorite year in school? My freshman year because it was a completely new experience and the friends I had back then were the best! What will you miss about high school? I want to say that I won’t miss anything, but I know a year from now I’ll miss it all. Owns three Humboldt shirts |
 Rusty Olson |
Will attend Neosho County
Community College What advice would you give to underclassmen? Be involved in school activities, you will have more fun and more memories. What is your favorite high school memory? Going on the “terr” (not tour) at the Kansas Speedway, and all of the seniors making fun of Mr. Smith for the rest of the trip because of it. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? Numerous teachers from Humboldt High. What was your favorite year in school? Senior, it has been my funnest year so far, and I get to boss underclassmen around. What will you miss about high school? All of my friends and maybe some teachers. Owns a couple more than a few Humboldt shirts |
 Devin Onnen |
Will attend Independence Community College What advice would you give to underclassmen? Don’t get too far behind. What is your favorite high school memory? When we won TVL. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? I would like to thank all of my teachers. What was your favorite year in school? My senior year because you don’t have to do anything. What will you miss about high school? I’ll miss the teachers. Owns eight Humboldt shirts |
 Deron
Owens |
Will attend Neosho County Community College What advice would you give to underclassmen? Just remember to be you. Your popularity in high school is irrelevant to everyone. Also, keep a smile on your face; everything always gets better. What is your favorite high school memory? Yuliya’s car battery dying in the middle of nowhere with me and Heather in it. Heather and I just laughed at her. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? My mother, brother, grandma, aunt, Heather, Yuliya, Kristin, and Erica. They all helped me with so much it’s crazy....yay. What was your favorite year in school? Senior year because I’m way smarter this year than I ever was any other year. Not just with school, but with everything else, too. What will you miss about high school? Everything, but mainly dancing around the halls for my own personal enjoyment Owns three Humboldt shirts |
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 Kelci Owens |
Will attend Allen Community College What advice would you give to underclassmen? High school goes by extremely fast. So study hard but have fun and make as many memories as possible. What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory was being nominated for Homecoming and winning with Thad. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? I would like to thank my mom for always believing in me and encouraging me to excel in everything I do. What was your favorite year in school? My favorite year in school was my senior year. Although it went fast, it was filled with the most memories. What will you miss about high school? I will miss being part of a team that is so close and always fun to be around. Owns 30 Humboldt shirts. |
 Micah Poovey |
Might attend Ottawa University What advice would you give to underclassmen? Make each year fun because it goes by fast. What is your favorite high school memory? Going farther in the state playoffs than any other Humboldt team has gone my junior year and winning the TVL two years in a row. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? My football coaches for pushing me to do my best and teaching me things that I can use later in life, my mom who has taught me never to quit anything that I started no matter how hard the challenge gets, and my teachers for helping me through high school. What was your favorite year in school? My junior year because of how many records we set in football and how many league titles we won in all sports. What will you miss about high school? Seeing all my friends every day and all the fun I had in high school. Owns 28 Humboldt shirts |
 William
Schomaker |
Will attend Fort Scott’s Harley Davidson
training program What advice would you give to underclassmen? Work hard and have fun. What is your favorite high school memory? Going to the local motocross tracks with my friends and riding until we couldn’t hold on to the bars. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments.? My parents because they taught me to never give up, and they have supported all of my decisions.. What was your favorite year in school? My senior year because I was able to relax and not worry about my work. What will you miss about high school? Being with all my friends every day. Owns approximately six Humboldt shirts |
 David Setter |
Will attend Allen Community College What advice would you give to underclassmen? Have fun in high school, but most importantly, get good grades. What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory is having the million funny moments in my classes. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? I would like to thank my mom and my dad because they have always been there for me throughout high school. What was your favorite year in school? The senior year is the best because you are able to have more fun and have less pressure from school. What will you miss about high school? I will miss us coming to school and seeing all my friends and the teachers. Owns four Humboldt shirts |
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 Matthew Smith |
Will attend Allen Community College What advice would you give to underclassmen? Have fun with your last years because before you know it you will be thrown out in the real world. What is your favorite memory of high school? Being at Mr. Leonard’s birthday/retirement party was a blast and a memorable experience. It was a real honor to actually participate in it. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? I would thank all my teachers and coaches because without them I wouldn’t be here. What was your favorite year in high school? My favorite year would have to be my 10th grade year. That’s only because my first year in high school (freshman) was all pretty new and strange and 11th was way too hard. What will you miss about high school? All of it. My childhood is rapidly coming to a close; there are some things I wish I did differently. Owns four Humboldt shirts. |
 Scott Sollars |
Will attend Neosho County Community College What advice would you give to underclassmen? I would tell all the underclassmen to just have fun. High school goes by fast so just live it up. What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory would have to be the late night Dew-pong tournament on senior trip. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? I would like to thank my parents, teachers, and coaches for standing by me and teaching me everything I know. What was your favorite year in high school? Has to be senior year. It was easier and less stressful than all the other years. What will you miss about high school? I will miss being around my friends. Owns at least 20 to 30 Humboldt shirts. |
 Channing
Stirewalt |
Will attend Neosho County Community College
in Chanute What advice would you give to underclassmen? Always do your homework. Have fun through your high school years because they go by really fast. What is your favorite high school memory? FFA events, including Days on the Farm with Mr. Kerr. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? I’d like to thank all my teachers. What was your favorite year in high school? Senior year because it was laid back. What will you miss about high school? It’s a lot easier than college. I’ll miss all my friends. Owns three Humboldt shirts |
 Callie
Umholtz |
Will attend Allen Community College What advice would you give to underclassmen? High school goes by fast, so slow down and enjoy the moments. Also, remember that it’s not always fun. What is your favorite high school? After the dodge ball tournament, Lenzie and I “borrowed” some dodge balls from Mrs. Middleton. We then went up and had a dodgeball game against Mr. Endicott. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments.? My parents have encouraged and supported me in all that I am involved in. My mom has given me the drive and strength to do what I have done. What was your favorite year in high school? Freshman year because that is the year Alana and I learned that you could get grounded to your seminar. I never did learn chess. What will you miss about high school? All my friends and the fun teachers and staff! Owns 32 Humboldt shirts |
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 Erica
Webb |
Will attend Neosho County Community College What advice would you give to underclassmen? Don’t wish for your senior year to go by fast because it goes by faster than you think. What is your favorite high school memory? Listening to Deron “trying” to make fun of my accent, but he just sounded dumb. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? I would like to thank my mom and dad because they are the ones who stood behind me 100% no matter what I did. What was your favorite year in school? My senior year because you don’t really do any school work. What will you miss about high school? My friends because I know I won’t get to see them every day. Owns five Humboldt shirts |
 Thad
Wells |
Will attend Flint Hills Technical School What advice would you give to underclassmen? It feels good to get out of here. What is your favorite high school memory? Winning all the TVL championships in football and basketball with a good group of guys. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? Meredith Friederich and my grandparents for pushing me through and keeping me on task. What was your favorite year in school? Senior year, I didn’t do anything. What will you miss about high school? Spending time with Joshua Elderberry. Owns 10 Humboldt shirts |
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 Andrew
Whitaker |
Will attend Hutchinson Community College What advice would you give to underclassmen? Enjoy your days at Humboldt High; before you know it they will be gone. What is your favorite high school memory? FFA mud wrestling Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? My parents and my coaches because they have always been there for me and they have pushed me to accomplish my goals. What was your favorite year in school? My senior year because it’s been easy-breezy. What will you miss about high school? I will miss my friends. Owns at least 30 Humboldt shirts |
 Christopher
Winner |
Will attend Flint Hills Technical School What advice would you give to underclassmen? You’ll be out of here before you know it; be ready. What is your favorite high school memory? All the fun times with friends during school and on the weekends. Who would you like to thank for your accomplishments? Everybody who helped me stay out of trouble and helped me get through school with good grades. What was your favorite year of school? Senior because it was the easiest and had the most freedoms. What will you miss about high school? Seeing all my friends every day. Owns three Humboldt shirts. |
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 Heather
Bosler |
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