January 16 , 2009 - Vol. 37. Issue 7
Lifters take first place
at meet
By Tyler Gean, jr.
Reporter
On Jan. 10, the Humboldt High School power lifting teams kicked
off their first meet in Basehor-Linwood, KS. The teams came home with very
positive results.
In the men’s division, Humboldt took first place as a team. In the 114-pound
class, Reece Criger, so., took first overall, first in squat with 315 pounds,
first in hang clean with 165 pounds, and 155 pounds on bench. Keifer Rutledge,
fr., took third overall.
Elijah Friederich, jr., received first overall in the 132-pound class with
275 pounds on squat, 205 pounds on hang clean, and 175 on bench.
In the 140-pound class, Nick Miller, jr., took first overall with 315 pounds
on squat, second in hang clean with 225 pounds, and first in bench with 210
pounds. Scott Sollars, sr., took second overall.
Senior Eric Maxson took first overall in the 148-pound class with 190 pounds
on hang clean, second in squat with 270 pounds, and second in bench with 240
pounds.
“I was pleased with all of my lifts except squat,” Maxson said.
“I should be able to do more. I think that by the next meet, I may be
able to get first in bench.”
Photo By Rachel Green
Junior Garron Gean spots junior Jacob Manbeck
while he bench presses at the weight meet.
Troy Davis, sr., was second overall in the 165-pound class.
Junior Kyle Warren was second overall in the 181-pound class.
Rounding out the men’s division, Juniors Garron Gean and Jacob Manbeck
competed in the heavyweight class. Gean took first while Manbeck took second.
The men’s junior division received second place as a team. Jackson Smith,
so., was first overall in the 140-pound class, with Derrik McCall, so., taking
second. In the 178-pound class, Gavin Betzen, so., was second overall.
Photo By Rachel Green
Junior Kyle Warren hang cleans while senior
Andrew Whitaker spots him. The men's
division team received first place, while the junior men and women received second.
With only two girls competing, they were still able to capture
second place as a team. Senior Megan Dillow took second overall in the 148-pound
class. And in the 156-pound class, Callie Umholtz, sr., received first overall
with second in squat with 205 pounds, first in hang clean with 145 pounds,
and second in bench with 125 pounds.
“I was really proud of how the kids did, especially for our first meet,”
Travis Burk, weights coach, said. “They did a great job of competing
against their 300 competitors.”
The teams will go back to hitting the weights to make improvements for their
next meet on Feb. 21 in Williamsburg.
LEOs get active in community
By Bailey Myers, sr.
Editor-in-Chief
A variety of topics were discussed at the LEO’s meeting
on Jan. 13. All of the topics brought up included ways that the club could
get involved in the community.
“I’m stoked that the LEO’s club is getting involved in the
community,” Eric Carlson, club sponsor, said.
First on the agenda was a reminder about the Food and Fitness Health Expo
on Jan. 20. Members were asked to sign up to help out.
The next subject covered was the possibility of having an after school program
for the elementary school children. It will include a walking club and will
last from 3:30 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.
The idea was proposed by Kay Bolt, elementary school principal, who received
a grant for a program called “Walk Kansas for Kids”. She offered
to give the LEOs club $500+ if they helped out with the program.
“We have a lot coming up; our members are excited to help the community
and make Humboldt a better place to live,” Carlson said.
Finally, members talked about participating in a community service project.
So far, the club is set on cleaning up Cannon Park, pending approval from
the city. Members hope to clean up the vandalism on the jungle gym and maybe
paint any outdated structures.
“I think it’s good that we are going to start helping Humboldt
become a healthier and cleaner place,” Alexis Hosack, jr., said.
Students of the Issue
Cheyanna Colborn, fr.
By Crystal Crays, sr.
Advertising Editor
Fifteen-year-old freshman Cheyanna Colborn has been involved
in activities such as FFA, FCCLA, LEO’s and FFA in her first year at
Humboldt High School. She has also shown great interest in barrel racing outside
of school.
In her spare time, Colborn enjoys riding in the rodeo and training horses.
Colborn has been riding horses since she was seven years old.
“I like training horses because when I am done training them I can sell
them to make money,” Colborn said
Colborn has been involved in Eastern Kansas Timed Events Circuit for one year.
She has also been involved in both the American Barrel Racing Association
for 12 years and National Barrel Horse Association for 11 years.
“I started riding in the rodeo when I was ten,” Colborn said.
“My father and grandfather grew up riding horses so I guess it is kind
of a family tradition.”
Colborn is not entirely sure what she wants to do in her future. She either
wants to be a registered nurse or a lawyer.
“I would like to be a lawyer because I am good at winning arguments,”
Colborn said. “I like to help people, and as an R.N. I would be able
to do that. Not to mention I have had major injuries that I had to go to the
emergency room for. The things I have seen the people do while I was there
were pretty cool.”
Cody Cramer, jr.
By Bret Hauser, jr.
Reporter
Junior Cody Cramer is an active student at Humboldt High School.
He is involved in several sports and clubs.
Cramer is a member of FCA, and he participates in football, track, and weightlifting
for the Cubs. For the football team he plays on the offensive line and linebacker
on defense. In track, Cramer throws the shot, discus, and javelin. Occasionally
he runs in the 400-meter race.
“I have been playing football since the sixth grade,” Cramer said.
“I like football because every play is a challenge and, you get to hit
people.”
His favorite college team is the Florida Gators. He has followed the Gators
since he was a little kid living in Miami, Florida.
“I like Humboldt much better than Florida,” Cramer
said. “The people are nicer, but I hate the cold weather here.”
When Cramer is not in school he likes to hang out with his friends and go
hunting and fishing. He has been hunting and fishing since his dad taught
him how to in elementary school.
“Fishing is calm and quiet,” Cramer said. “ I feel like
all my problems are gone.”
After high school he plans on attending a four-year college on a football
scholarship. However, he is unsure what university he will attend. He plans
on getting a teaching degree.
Glynn resigns, house almost done
By Callie Umholtz, sr.
Sports Editor
At the board of education meeting on Jan. 12, Superintendent
Bob Heigele started off the meeting explaining the technology program plans.
By the beginning of the 2009-10 school year the district would like to have
up to three technical rooms up and ready in the middle school. At next month’s
board meeting Heigele will present the members with supplies and price predictions
to give an estimate to what the cost will be.
Next, the board accepted a letter of resignation from Prism Glynn, computer
applications teacher.
Heigele received a letter from “Biking Across Kansas”, notifying
him that Humboldt was selected as a “Host City” for this year’s
events. The board approved the use of the school’s facilities for the
evening of June 11 for the bikers. The group will also need two meals, Heigele
pointed out, which would be great for a fund raiser for a school group.
After that, Darcie Rodriguez, kindergarten teacher, was accepted to be on
the Recreation Commission.
Heigele announced that the building trades house project was coming along
nicely. The class is currently putting in doors and windows. If the weather
permits they are planning to put the roof on next week. Once all of these
tasks are completed and the walls have sheet rock, it has been suggested to
have an open house. Heigele has already received calls showing interest in
the house. The open house would allow interested buyers input on decorating
colors and styles.
The school has picked up the new Chevy Impala. The new bus should be arriving
some time by the end of January or first of February.
Kolb, Sollars learn martial arts
By Crystal Crays, sr.
Advertising Editor
Seniors Scott Sollars and Chris Kolb are both active members
of mixed martial arts/ju-jitsu.
Kolb has been involved in mixed martial arts/ju-jitsu for around eight months
and fought his first fight on Jan. 9. He fought and won 36-2.
“Being able to fight without getting into trouble is one of my favorite
things,” Kolb said. “It also teaches a lot of self- discipline,
flexibility, strength, and balance.”
Photo by Bailey Myers
Chris Kolb, sr., takes a punch at his instructor
during their mixed martial arts/ju-jitsu
practice on Jan. 13. Kolb practices four to six days each week for three to
four hours.
Points during a match are determined by landing strikes (hits)
and how effective the strikes are on the opponent. Mixed martial arts is one
of the fastest growing contact sports where almost anything goes. There are
few rules: no shots to the back of the head, no groin shots, and no small
joint locks (fingers or wrists). There are three rounds, and each is three
minutes long with a one-minute break between them.
Kolb got started in mixed martial arts/ju-jitsu after watching one of the
practices. He decided it was something that he wanted to try and has stayed
with it.
Scott Sollars, sr., has been involved in mixed martial arts/ju-jitsu for three
months. He plans to start fighting as soon as he turns 18. Both boys practice
four to six days a week and three to four hours each night.
“The most exciting thing about mixed martial arts and ju-jitsu is submissions
which are the moves and holds,” Sollars said.
Huse helps in fight against cancer
By Randi Barnett, sr.
News Editor
This year more students are getting involved in Relay for Life.
One student who has been actively involved for four years is Jacki Huse, fr.
“Relay for Life is one of the coolest things I’ve ever been involved
with,” Huse said. “There are tons of fun events, and the people
are fun to be around. Another one of my favorite parts is the luminaria ceremony.
It is sad and brings out a lot of emotion because it is when we remember those
we have lost. But we also celebrate survivors.”
Huse joined Relay for Life after losing two family members, her mother and
grandmother, to cancer, as well as a teenage friend.
Photos By Randi Barnett
Freshman Jacki Huse writes down ideas for the
Relay for Life walk in
Iola, Kansas. Huse is on the committee with Kim Isbell. Their job is to
plan events to keep everyone awake for the entire evening of July 10.
“My mom battled cancer for almost three years,”
Huse said. “She first battled breast cancer, then terminal bone cancer.”
For her fourth year of Relay for Life, Huse has joined Allen county’s
Relay committee with Kim Isbell.
“Mrs. Isbell and I are the Activities Directors,” Huse said. “Our
job is to come up with the entertainment for the Relay for Life event.”
Club Briefs
Forensics
Senior Deron Owens practices for his part of a duet with Chris
Coronado, jr. The duet is a comedic acting piece.
Owens has been involved in Forensics for two years.
The Forensics team attends contests on Saturdays. Their first meet will be
on Jan. 31
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NHS Members end candle fundraiser, discuss field trip locations
By Valerie Weilert, fr.
Opinion Editor
Members of the National Honor Society turned in their candle
forms from their more recent fundraiser on Jan. 8. Candles were sold to raise
money for their trip that is being planned and pins for members.
“I think selling candles was a good idea,” David Setter, sr.,
said. “National Honor Society can really benefit from all of the money
we collected.”
NHS also held a meeting Jan. 6 to discuss future trip plans. Members were
trying to find out where they should go and when the trip should occur. They
also discussed their money situation.
“We are discussing whether we are going to Wichita or Branson for our
trip,” Robert Myers, club sponsor, said. “Both places have fun
activities that our members can participate in, and we will have a very good
time.”
Publications
Publications staff, editors have high hopes for Regionals
By Randi Barnett, sr.
News Editor
Publications students are preparing to return to Wichita on
Feb. 19 with high hopes of qualifying for state and bringing home another
state title. All members are working to once again beat out rivals Chase County
and bring home the state trophy.
The photographers have two categories they can participate in: sports photography
and feature photography. They will take their best photo in to the contest
with them to be judged.
The journalists have 15 categories to participate in. Kim Isbell, adviser,
selects students to participate in each contest.
Senior Shelby Novotny, one of the yearbook editors, has high hopes for her
staff.
“I expect my staff to turn in some high quality pages,” Novotny
said. “I know we have the ability and creativity to win regionals and
move on to state, and win that also.”
Outside these walls
Information compiled by Randi Barnett, News Editor, from cnn.com
Local
Middle school boys win, girls lose
On Jan. 12 the middle school basketball teams traveled to Cherryvale to face the Chargers.
The 4-1 boys teams won their games by margins of 10 and 18. The A-team took their victory with a 40-30 defeat of Cherryvale. The B-team followed suit and won 28-10.
“The boys are starting to understand the team aspect,” Jeff Fehr, assistant coach said. “They have progressed a lot.”
State/National
Pilot still missing after crash
On Jan. 11 a plane took off from Anderson, Indiana, headed for Destin, Florida. While in route the pilot radioed to air controllers reporting that his windshield had imploded, injuring him severely.
The pilot owned several airplanes and flew frequently. Fortunately he had no passengers on board when he crashed.
Military jets were sent to intercept the plane. When they found the wreckage near Blackwater River in East Milton, Florida, however, the pilot was nowhere to be seen.
World
Ferry disaster strikes Indonesia leaving 246 still missing
The Teratai Prima ferry left Pare Pare on Sulawesi Island, Indonesia, and capsized during its journey to Samarinda, East Kalimantan on Jan. 11 around 4 a.m.
Two-hundred sixty-seven people were on board the ferry when it was suddenly flipped over by 19-foot waves.
Rescue parties were held back by strong winds and heavy rain after the ferry capsized.
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