April 24, 2009 - Vol. 37. Issue 13
Coins For A Cure
By Bret Hauser, jr.
Reporter
Students, staff raise over $1000 in two weeks to benefit American
Cancer Society
Relay for Life’s Coins for a Cure fundraiser came to a close on Apr.
8. The grand total raised by the high school was $1001.39. Sophomores came
in first place with $475.70, followed by the freshmen with $281.18. Faculty
was third highest with $106.37. In a battle for fourth place the junior class
edged out the seniors with $77.04 to $61.10.
“When the freshmen said that they were going to beat us, that got everyone
motivated,” Megan Dewey, so., said. “I was excited by how much
money we made for the cause.”
The competition between the classes was intense with the classes coming together
to figure out how to get ahead of another class by raising more in one day
than the other class did the day before.
(Top Left) Sophomores Gavin Betzen, Ryan Heidrick, Chelsie
Angleton, Megan
Dewey, Chelsea Maxson, Seth Nickell, Derrik McCall, Lauren
Habiger, Brandi
Malloy, Lauren Reed, and Jamie Myers pose with the money they
helped raise.
“I was astonished by the enthusiasm the classes had at helping us raise
money for our Relay for Life team,” Sandy Mintz, captain of USD 258
team, said. “We had to remind them it was about more than just getting
a pizza party.”
The Relay for Life team also has other fundraisers going on including selling
luminaries in honor of family members that have been affected by cancer.
They also have a progressive 50/50 jackpot going on. The tickets are on sale
for a dollar apiece and the winning ticket will be drawn on May 19, the last
day of school.
BOE discusses building trades, coming
events
By Alexis Hosack, jr.
Feature Editor
The USD 258 Board of Education met at 7:30 p.m. on Apr. 13 for
their regular meeting.
After discussing the consent agenda and going into executive session, the
Board announced that a special meeting will be held Apr. 27 at 8 p.m. to discuss
non-elected personnel and real estate.
The board then approved a minimum bid of $82,500 for the building trades home.
Next, Donald Hauser reported on the ANW co-op.
Elementary school principal Kay Bolt then reported on the Humboldt Elementary
Charter School. Ninety-three percent of students’ parents attended parent/teacher
conferences in March, and 22 percent of the elementary school students received
perfect attendance in the third nine weeks.
Then K.B. Criss reported on the high and middle schools. He stated that a
building trades open house was to be held on Apr. 18 from 10 a.m. until 3
p.m.
He also noted several different events that are coming up, including the middle
and high school choir concert on May 4, the band concert on May 12, graduation
on May 16, and the annual academic banquet on May 5.
Unlike past years, fried chicken will not be served this year due to budget
cuts. There will, however, be a dessert bar available after the awards have
been given.
He also gave honor roll figures and stated that ninety-seven of the one hundred
twenty-seven middle school students made the honor roll this year.
The meeting was adjourned after Superintendent Bob Heigele gave the superintendent’s
report.
Students of the Issue
Josh Elder, sr.
By Crystal Crays
Advertising Editor
Nineteen-year-old senior Josh Elder, has been involved in basketball
since he was in third grade. He started playing after he watched his cousins’
basketball games.
Elder plans on getting married, starting his own family, and attending Fort
Scott Community College to be able to get a good job in the heating and air
conditioning field to support his family.
“The money is good,” Elder said. “Plus, not many people
want to go into the field.”
Elder lives with his grandmother and says he looks up to both of his grandparents.
“I look up to my grandparents the most because they have always been
there for me and pushed me to follow my dreams,” Elder said.
Working on his Jeep is one of Elder’s hobbies. Another of his hobbies
is spending time with his Labrador Retriever, Bella.
“I work on my Jeep because I get bored in Humboldt, and I am always
looking for things to do to keep me busy,” Elder said. “I also
spend time training my dog Bella how to hunt so I can take her hunting with
me.”
In high school, Elder’s favorite subject is math.
“It [math] has always been one of my best subjects,” Elder said.
“I have always seemed to get good grades in math.”
Darrah Tinkler, fr.
By Randi Barnett
News Editor
Freshman Darrah Tinkler is an active member of the high school.
She is involved in FCCLA, LEOs, and FCA. Tinkler plans to stay involved in
these activities through high school.
“I am involved in FCCLA because I get to meet new people,” Tinkler
said. “LEOs is fun to be involved in because I can give back to the
community, and FCA makes me closer to God.”
Tinkler’s favorite subject is English. She loves to read, no matter
what the book. She also likes to listen to all types of music. Her favorite
colors are blue and green.
Participating on the Humboldt Recreational swim team each summer has been
one of Tinkler’s main interests since she was eight years old. During
practices Tinkler sometimes helps coach the younger swimmers.
Also during the summer, Tinkler helps teach swimming lessons. However, this
summer Tinkler will not be teaching swimming lessons, as she has a new summer
job. She will be baby-sitting her cousins, Dylan and Jackson Aikins throughout
the summer.
Tinkler hopes to become an Equine Physiotherapist or an SPCA officer because
both help animals.
The person Tinkler looks up to the most is her aunt Hailey Schoendaller.
“[Hailey] loves what she does and is a great mom to her kids,”
Tinkler said. “She’s also a very strong person that can take care
of herself.”
Seniors Signing
~Troy Davis~
~Lenzie Boring, Megan Dillow, Kelci Owens, Callie Umholtz~
Ottawa University
Troy Davis signed a letter of intent to play football as either a tight end
or linebacker for Ottawa University during the 09-10 school year.
“Ottawa felt like a good choice because it is close to home, but not
too close,” Davis said.
Photo by Jamie Myers
(From top left) Coaches Jason Feeback and Travis
Burk,
Troy Davis, sr., and Shelli Davis and Kim Houdashelt
Allen Community College
Seniors Callie Umholtz, Megan Dillow, Kelci Owens, and Lenzie Boring all signed
a letter of intent to play softball for Allen Community College for the 09-10
season.
“I am excited to continue my softball career and play for a great program
that is still close to home,” Boring said. “ Having the opportunity
to play with Kelci, Megan, and Callie for another year is going to be awesome.”
Boring, Owens, and Umholtz have been playing together for over six years.
Dillow has been playing softball with them for two years since she moved here
at the beginning of her junior year. She played for Iola’s team before
that and 10 years of recreational softball.
Photo by Rachel Green
(From left) Lenzie Boring and her parents Marcie
and Allan Boring, Kelci Owens and
her parents Virginia and Tim Wools, Megan
Dillow and her parents Penny and
Dave Taylor, and Callie Umholtz and her parents
John and Michelle Umholtz.
2009 HOLLYWOOD
Preparations made for tomorrow's Prom
By Callie Umholtz, sr.
Sports Editor
The 2009 Prom theme is Hollywood. The theme was voted on by
the junior class members. The members who got to vote were the ones who sold
13 magazines at the beginning of the school year. This was the main fundraiser
for Prom funds.
Throughout the year, the juniors took every opportunity they could to work
concessions at games to raise more money. Hailey Schoendaller, English teacher,
and Dorothy Neely, family science teacher, are the junior class sponsors.
They supervised the juniors during the work days they had during Spring Break
and also on Apr. 23 and 24 as the final preparations were made for the event
tomorrow.
Pictures by Gretchen Murrow 6-7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m. Grand March
Dance follows Grand March
Photo by Kassidy Young
Juniors Cody Cramer and Nick Miller untangle strands of
lights for the Prom work day held during Spring Break.
Forensics season comes to a close
By Valerie Weilert, so.
Opinion Editor
Students participating in Forensics attended Regionals at Neodesha
on Apr. 18. Those in attendance were juniors Alexis Hosack, Bret Hauser, and
Mary Hauser.
Hosack competed in poetry as well as serious solo acting. She received II
ratings in both areas of competition. B. Hauser and M. Hauser both competed
in prose and also received II’s.
“I believe that the team performed as well as could be expected at Neodesha,”
M. Hauser said. “We did the best that we could and put a lot of effort
into our performances. Maybe we will do better next time.”
The Humboldt High School forensics team will not be going on to State.
Seniors enjoy trip to Kansas City
Photos by Callie Umholtz and Kelci Owens
(Left) Seniors Callie Umholtz and Paige Murrell try on dresses at a store at
Legends in Kansas City on the annual senior trip. (Center) Senior trip
sponsors Dave Taylor, elementary P.E. teacher, and
Craig Smith,
assistant principal, sit at the ESPN desk at the College
Basketball Experience. (Right) Rusty Olson poses with a bear
statue at the Great Wolf Lodge where the group stayed for two nights.
Club Briefs
NHS
National Honor Society uses fundraising money for trip
By Bailey Myers, sr.
Editor-in-Chief
As a reward for their hard work this year, the National Honor
Society went on a trip to All-Star Sports in Wichita.
The group, supervised by club sponsor Rob Myers and his wife, Brandy, took
their trip on Apr. 17.
Upon arriving in Wichita, they ate lunch at Olive Garden. They then headed
over to All-Star Sports, where they participated in most of the available
activities, including an arcade, laser tag, go-karts, mini golf and other
activities.
Photo Courtesy Shelley Herder
“I thought the trip was awesome,” David Setter, sr., said. “I
had fun, and I got to do things I had never done before.”
The club wrapped up the day by selecting prizes for the arcade tickets that
they earned.
“I have a great group of kids this year so of course the trip was a
lot of fun,” Myers said. “The kids were able to let loose and
enjoy each others’ company.”
FFA
Aggies hold banquet, prepare for state competition
By Bret Hauser, jr.
Reporter
FFA held their annual local banquet on Apr. 21. At the meeting
they inducted next year’s officers.
The new officers for the upcoming school year are President Glendolyn Neely,
jr., Vice President Jacob Manbeck, jr., Secretary Chris Coronado, jr., Treasurer
Jock Wilson, so., Reporter Taylyn Wells, fr., Sentinel Connor Stirewalt, so.,
and Parliamentarian Derrik McCall, so.
“I am excited about being president, and we have a good officer team
for next year,” Neely said.
Awards were handed out to the Star Greenhand, Cheyanna Colborn, fr., Outstanding
Sophomore, Stirewalt, Outstanding Junior, Manbeck, and Outstanding Senior,
Shelley Herder.
The Star Farmer award was presented to senior Andrew Whitaker, and the Star
Agricultural Placement was given to Coronado.
Outside these walls
Information compiled by Randi Barnett, News Editor, from cnn.com
Local
Emprise breaks ground on new bank
The Humboldt branch of Emprise Bank is moving to a new building.
The building is being designed by hired architects and contractors. The structure
is being based off of a branch in Wichita, KS.
They are moving to a different bank because the City of Humboldt was interested
in buying the current building to use for many functions and having more room.
It will be more efficient for the Humboldt branch because it will be a brand-new
building that is much more modern than the current one.
The bank should finished by the end of 2009.
State/National
Last living Titanic survivor short on funds
Millvina Dean is the last living survivor from the devastating
Titanic tragedy. At 97 years old she is living in a nursing home, but she
is running out of money to pay for the $36,000 a year home. To try and raise
funds, Dean had an auction to sell her last 17 items related to the Titanic.
Dean was only nine weeks old when the ship went down, but she had memorabilia
items such as letters from other survivors and a canvas sack that may have
been used to rescue Dean from the sinking vessel.
The sale was expected to raise approximately $50,000, but only ended up raising
$8,000.
The state will pay for Dean’s fees when she runs out of money, but they
will decide where she lives.
World
Food aid ship released from Somalian pirates
An unarmed food aid ship traveling to Mogadishu, Somalia, from
India was captured by Somalian pirates on Apr. 14. The 1.7 million square
kilometer area is frequently hit with piracy attacks.
Two ships, NATO-supported Canadian navy ship HMCS Winnipeg and a British Royal
Fleet Auxiliary vessel, the Wave Knight, saw the pirates attacking the Norwegian
ship.
The pirates released the ship on Apr. 17.
The next day seven pirates were captured and 20 fishermen were rescued.
The pirates were captured while they were trying to take over a Belgian ship
off the coast of the Seychelles islands.
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