March 27, 2009 - Vol. 37. Issue 11
'Kick Butts' brings
awareness
By Bailey Myers, sr.
Editor-in-Chief
In honor of “Kick Butts Day”, health coordinator
Erin Kepley held an assembly for the 5th-12th grade students on Mar. 25 with
the help of the middle school Student Council.
Kepley started off the assembly by making a cigarette “milkshake”
with school nurse Megan Anderson’s help. It consisted of 10 chemicals
out of the 4,000 that are found in cigarettes.
Next, Kepley discussed the effects of second-hand smoke and urged students
to support Allen County’s smoking ban by getting involved with Thrive
Allen County.
Students then used their “Cost of Smoking” brochures provided
by the middle school Student Council to see just how expensive it is to smoke.
The assembly wrapped up with all the students signing a pledge to be tobacco
free on giant cigarette butt models.
Photo by Kassidy Young
Visit www.whatareyousmoking.org or
www.kickbuttsday.org
for more information about smoking.
The models will be placed around town for community members
to sign and make their pledge, too.
The middle school StuCo made the models and also provided the “Cost
of Smoking” brochures and posters. The StuCo used the money they received
from the Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition mini-grant of $1,200 to cover the cost
of these items as well as the cost of materials for their cigarette butt models.
“We would like to develop a peer culture so that those who have chosen
to smoke will choose to stop,” Angie Ward-Wright, StuCo sponsor, said.
“Our goal is to create an environment where tobacco use by youth will
be perceived as ‘uncool’.”
The StuCo will also be holding a t-shirt contest for the best tobacco prevention
message. The winner’s design will be put on t-shirts and given to every
middle school student.
USD 258 future plans approved by BOE
members
By Callie Umholtz, sr.
Sports Editor
At the Mar. 9 Board meeting, middle school student Anna Setter
and elementary school student Dillon Aikins were recognized for their recent
accomplishments.
The Board then accepted the resignation of Mitzi Farran, who is a para at
the elementary school. Farran will, however, still be driving buses for the
school. Lance Carlson also submitted his resignation, and it was approved
by Board members.
The Board then looked over the estimated costs of supplies for technology-rich
classrooms in the high school. They are planning on making three technology-rich
classrooms in the middle and high schools. The Board approved the estimated
cost allowing the schools to go ahead and begin putting together the rooms.
USD 258 is completing requirements to have career clusters in the schools.
These will help students gain an insight into what careers are available in
specific subjects and help them pick classes they need for specific career
choices.
Humboldt Public schools are also planning to develop a high-quality, comprehensive
security program that emphasizes the safety and security of all students,
staff, and visitors.
Students of the Issue
Troy Davis, sr.
By Tyler Gean, jr.
Reporter
Nearly 18 years old and a senior, Troy Davis has been active
in sports and clubs throughout his high school career.
During school, Davis has been a part of the football and baseball teams, as
well as LEOs club. Outside of school he enjoys playing legion baseball.
“Jacob Manbeck, [jr.], and I started playing legion after my junior
year,” Davis said. “It gives me a chance to play baseball with
other people from out of town.”
Davis’s hobbies include listening to music, hanging out with his best
friend, senior Thad Wells, watching movies, and anything to keep him busy.
He has been a big fan of watching movies since he started working
at the Roxy Four Cinema in Chanute in August of 2007.
“I love my job and the people I work with,” Davis said. “It’s
an easy job, and I get free movies, pop, and popcorn. After work on Thursday
nights, we get to watch movies that will be released to the public the next
day.”
After high school, Davis would like to play baseball for college somewhere,
but if that does not happen, he plans to play football for Ottawa University.
His major, however, is still undecided.
“Baseball is my favorite sport,” Davis said. “I have always
enjoyed it since tee-ball, and I hope to be able to get on the same team as
Thad in college.”
Sherryl Scovill, so.
By Crystal Crays, sr.
Advertising Editior
Fifteen year-old sophomore Sherryl Scovill has been involved
in FCCLA for the past year. She has also shown a great interest in church
and working in her parents’ restaurant outside of school.
Scovill has been involved in church since she was little and currently attends
the Calvary United Methodist Church in Iola. She also helps with community
events that the church puts on such as ice cream socials.
“I like to be able to help others and our community grow and flourish,”
Scovill said.
She has also been involved with her parents’ restaurant, Bridge Street
Station, since she was in sixth grade. Each year around Christmas, the Scovills
open their restaurant to the community for a free dinner.
In her spare time, Scovill has enjoyed reading since she first
learned how. Her favorite types of books to read are romance novels and suspenseful
books such as mysteries.
“It is a way to pass the time, and it is just something I enjoy,”
Scovill said.
In her future, Scovill plans on attending Pittsburg State University for four
years to major in the field of Early Childhood Education. She would like to
be a teacher for kids between pre-K and third grade.
“I enjoy seeing kids mature and become the people they will be in life,”
Scovill said. “I want to be a part of that.”
Music department: Students participate in League Music Festival
By Bret Hauser, jr.
Reporter
League music festival was held on Mar. 9 and the band and choir
members participated. League was held at Allen Community College with Humboldt,
Burlington, Eureka, and Yates Center in attendance.
Those attending from the band were Mary Hauser, jr., sophomores Riley Herder
and Callum Taylor, and freshmen Jeremy Setter, Nathan Miller, and Miranda
Myer. Choir members that participated were Crystal Crays, sr., and Megan Dewey,
so. After the music department arrived, they got to work right away.
Members performed solos for judges to help prepare themselves for upcoming
regional festivals. After they gave their solos, their respective judges critiqued
them on what they needed to work on for Regionals.
Photo by Megan Dewey
Junior Mary Hauser practices her flute at the
League Music Festival
at ACC. She will perform next at the regional competition tomorrow.
This past week all music students practiced their material
to prepare for their Regional contest.
The Regional contest will be tomorrow at Allen Community College, and all
eight Humboldt league participants will be in attendance.
“I am looking forward to the Regional contest because it gives them
a chance to perform by themselves and see what they can really do,”
Terry Meadows, band and choir director, said.
Coins for a Cure fundraiser to benefit Relay
By Randi Barnett, sr.
News Editor
The USD 258 Relay for Life team kicked off a new fundraiser,
Coins for a Cure, on Mar. 25. The fundraiser will last for two weeks. Donations
should be placed in canisters that are located in the respective class’s
English room; the winning class will receive a pizza party.
Another fundraiser USD 258’s team is doing is a 50/50 drawing. Anyone
can buy chances to win for a dollar until the last day of school. The winner
will receive half of the money raised, and the other half will go toward cancer
research along with the proceeds from Coins for a Cure.
“People are so generous to donate to Coins for a Cure, 50/50 drawings,
and the meals that we organize every month,” team member Ruby Crawford
said.
The team is also planning events for the Relay for Life walk on July 10. Freshman
Jacki Huse and Kim Isbell, entertainment committee co-captains, are in charge
of planning fun events to do throughout the night.
“This year we are doing a lot of new activities along with the traditional
ones,” Isbell said. “We are trying to make them more family oriented,
especially early on in the evening. The activities are going to be spread
out through the evening to keep everyone alert and awake.”
Everyone has their own reason for participating in Relay for Life, whether
they know someone who lost the fight against cancer or to help those still
fighting.
“I help with the Relay for Life team to honor my friends who are cancer
survivors and to honor the memories of my friends and loved ones who cannot
fight back anymore,” Crawford said.
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Two students place at League
By Bret Hauser,
jr.
Reporter
League forensics was held on Mar. 7 in Fredonia. After competing,
Humboldt brought home a fourth place in prose, and a fifth place in serious
solo.
Those attending the meet were juniors Alexis Hosack, Bret Hauser, and Kyle
Warren. Hosack participated in humorous solo and serious solo. For her serious
solo received fifth place out of 15 contestants.
“I was happy with how I did at League,” Hosack said. “Getting
fifth place is a personal high for me this season, and I am looking forward
to going to the rest of the meets and perhaps winning one of them.”
Hauser gave an informative speech and performed his prose that won fourth
place out of 20 participants. Warren gave his poetry piece about football
legend Vince Lombardi. He did not make it to the final rounds.
“I am always pleased with my speech and drama students when they do
well and enjoy themselves,” Gracie Newman, sponsor, said. “As
with any activity, practice improves performance.”
The next meet that the Cubs will participate in will be on Mar. 28 at Uniontown.
Photo courtesy Gracie Newman
Junior Kyle Warren relaxes before reciting
his poetry piece.
Club Briefs
NHS
Photo by Randi Barnett
Junior Kassidy Young works on her National
Honor Society application essay on Mar. 24.
All applicants had to fill out an application that detailed the activities
they have been
involved in and their academic achievements.The applications were turned in
on Mar. 25.
A randomly selected panel of faculty members read the essays and chose members.
Junior Class
Hollywood Prom preparations begin over Spring Break
By Alexis Hosack, jr.
Feature Editor
A brief meeting was held for the members of the junior class
Mar. 10 to discuss Prom preparations.
Prom decorations have been purchased, and the junior class had workdays last
Monday and Tuesday over Spring Break. More workdays may be scheduled but dates
are undecided.
“Workdays are fun because we get to spend time with our classmates and
work together,” Baylie Morris, jr., said.
Only students who helped with these workdays will be eligible to work the
Friday before Prom to decorate the gym.
“The workdays will give us the opportunity to get things done earlier
so that we don’t have to wait until right before Prom,” junior
Tyler Gean said.
At the last meeting, prizes were given out to those who participated in the
magazine sales. Selling magazines has been the primary Prom fundraiser for
many years.
FFA
Dairy, poultry teams take fourth place in competition
By Tyler Gean, jr.
Reporter
FFA members traveled to Iola to compete in a competition at
Allen Community College on Mar. 12. They returned home after taking fourth
place overall as a team.
“I was very proud of the kids that went,” Matt Kerr, FFA sponsor,
said. “They worked hard to place well.”
Jacob Manbeck, jr., brought back a first place individual spot in dairy foods.
“Placing first was kind of a surprise because we had only been studying
for about a week,” Manbeck said. “The competition was a lot harder
than I had anticipated.”
In the dairy cattle event, Cheyanna Colborn, fr., placed eighth individually.
In the poultry event, the team placed fourth, and senior Alana Kinzle received
sixth place individually.
“It was a lot of fun,” Kinzle said. “I am looking forward
to placing better at Fort Scott Aggie Days.”
Outside these walls
Information compiled by Randi Barnett, News Editor, from cnn.com
Local
Parents attend kindergarten round-up
On Mar. 24 the elementary school held kindergarten round-up
for next year’s kindergarten parents and students. The round-up took
place at 7 p.m.
For kindergarten round-up the parents went to the school and talked with the
kindergarten teachers and filled out paperwork for next year’s enrollment.
A packet of information was given to parents. The information included a list
of shots the students need to have before attending kindergarten, what parents
should teach their kids before school, such as tying their shoes, and how
to not build anxiety for children about school.
State/National
Alaska’s Mount Redoubt erupts f ive times
On Mar. 22 Alaska’s Mount Redoubt erupted columns of white
ash tens of thousands of feet into the air. The volcano had not been active
for 20 years. By Monday the volcano had erupted a total of five times.
Residents of local towns are staying inside to avoid breathing in ashes. When
they have to go outside, they wear masks because the ash is dangerous to breathe
in as it can cause lung damage. Anchorage, Alaska, 100 miles from the volcano
,received some ash after the eruptions.
The volcano is expected to be active for weeks to come, if not months.
Aircraft carriers are taking precautions to ensure the safety of their passengers
during their travels around the volcanic area.
World
Death toll totals 19 in Kashmir
In Sprinigar, India, there have recently been gunfights between
the militants and Indian army in the Indian administered Kashmir. On Mar.
23 a total of 19 people had been killed in the battle.
The battle has been taking place in the densely forested and foliaged mountain
range of Shamswari. More terrorists are suspected to be hiding out in an isolated
house in Shamswari in addition to those that have already been seen in battle.
Nine out of the 19 fatalities occurred on Mar. 23, the fourth day of battle.
This battle is one of many that has occurred in the last 20 years. An estimated
43,000 people have been killed in the struggle against the terrorists.
Cheerleading, Color Guard tryouts
By Crystal Crays, sr.
Advertising Editor
Color Guard tryouts will be held in the high school band room
after school on Mar. 30. Those chosen for the Color Guard will march with
the band during parades.
Five to eight people are needed for Color Guard. Those who are trying out
will be judged on their skills to accurately throw, twirl, and catch a flag.
Terry Meadows, band and choir director, has set up three practices before
the tryouts, which will be in the band room.
Cheerleading tryouts will be held on Apr. 15 and 16 in the high school lobby
after school.
Hailey Schoendaller, cheer coach, is looking for between 8 to 12 people for
the cheer squad. There will be two squads, one for football and one for basketball.
Those trying out will be judged on six areas with 100 points possible. The
points will be distributed as follows: 10 for attendance and attitude, 10
for jumps and kicks, 20 for voice, facial expressions, and confidence, 20
for cheer and chant execution, 20 for dance techniques, and 20 for teacher
evaluations.
There will be five practices for those trying out.
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