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Cardinal Booster November 2001
Eighty-one students made honor roll the first nine weeks FFA meat and cheese sales come to an end FCCLA attends National Cluster Meeting A Day in the Life of Sharon Williams PHS Thanksgiving plans, traditions, and favorite meals. Students perform Hello from Mongo to good crowds. Twenty-one girls participate in Carindal basketball Boys basketball consists of 16 members Eighty-one students made honor roll the first nine weeks Eighty-one students made honor roll the first nine weeks. Twenty-one students were named to the Administrator's Honor Roll which is for students acquiring a grade point average of 4.0 to 3.75. These students include seniors Rhiannon Becker, Lacey Brin, Stacy Dreher, Shanna Fellhoetler, Chrisopher Fogle, Libby HRabe, Danielle Kenney, Abby Morris, and Chris Peavy. Juniors include Wayne Cook, Alexandera Garvin and Leslie Tipton. Sophomore include Jessica Casey, Amanda Fogle, Aryn Garvin, Michelle Reishus and Makenzi Reme. Freshmen include Kristen Dinkel, Paul Owings, Heather Schonthaler and Nicole Wessel. Theirty-two students ont he regular honor roll have a grade poiint average of 3.75 to 3.25. Thse students inclue seniors Janell Darnell, Stevie Finnesy, Kayla Fisher, Katrina Jones, Michael Langholz, Jason Lindsey, Heather Plante, Renee Post, Matt Renk, TJ Staab, Ashleigh Turnull, Heather Ulrich and Katie Weigel. Juniors inclue Carisasa Fredrickson, jamie Marcotte, Danielle moos, Jason Rath, Wilie Ruder, Abby Stagner, Jamie Stahl, Naomi Thompson and Ryan Williams. Sophomore inclue Ryan Lovelady, Amy Normandin, Kelsey Ross and Alex Smetana. Freshmen incluede Kelsey Bjornstad, Amanda Husmann, Paige Lowry, Morgan Malin, Charlie Meitler and Paul Nucklos. Twenty-eight students making the honorable mention honor roll have a grade point average of 3.25 to 3.0. These students include seniors Audrey Bjornstad, Cody Pfaff, Michelle Rath, and Asia Schonthaler. Juniors include Ashley Becker, Tierra Fuzzell, Lacey Hamblet, and Heather Hrabe. Sophomore include Craig Baldwin, Katie Beckley, Julie Hrabe, Terri Kenney, Dustin Kraft, Amy ledbetter, Andee Marquess, Kira Schumacher and Jordyn Wilkens. Freshmen include Mark Axelson, Misit Burgardt, Lunn Cook, Brandon Frederking, Lance Gosser, Lauren Hemphill, MIchael Kelin, Kelcee Meitler, Kristen Meitler, Noel Morales, and Carlin Zahorsky. FFA meat and cheese sales come to an end The annual FFA meat and cheese sals came to an end in early November. The sales had been running for approximartely a month. Accorind to FFA president Christopher Fogle, the sale sbrought in troughly $7,600 for the FFA chapter. "It was an average sale, " Fogle said. "The totall sales were down this year." "Also last month, Fogle and sophomore Jeremiah Lumpkin represented the Plainville FFA chapter at the national convention in Kentucky. Fogle and Lumpkin met with FFA officers from all 50 states, as well as the national FFA officers. About 40,000 people attended. Fogle and Lumpkin attended special conferences on social andlife sklils, as well as listening to motivational speeches. In between these sessions, they went on several sightseeing trips into the surrounding areas. "It was very fun." Fogle said. "We met a lot of people and learned lots of stuff." The FFA sponsored a hog roast prior to last Friday's performance of the place. As of this printing, no results were available. FCCLA attends National Cluster Meeting Eighteen FCCLA members attended the National Cluster Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania November 1-4. Members taht went on the trip were seniors Rhiannon Becker, Jennifer Bland, Jolene Eilers, Stevie Finnesy, Katrin Jones, and Michelle Rathl juniors Ashely Becker, Jamie Dreher, Carissa Fredrickson, Alexandra Garvin, Lacey Hamblet, Abby Stagner, Naomi Thomspon and Colleen Veatch; sophomores Jessica Casey, Jordan finnesy, and Jordyn Wilkens; and freshman Lynn Cook. Sponors for the trip included advisor Shari Tucker, Gayle Fredrickson and Brenda Koehler. The left Thursday morning at 3 a.m. for the Kansas City Airport. After they arrived in Pittsburg that night, they walked around and saw the sights of the city. Friday they toured the Pittsubrg History Ceenter and the Andy Warhol Museum of Art and shopped in the downtown area. They also saw the Heinz Stadium where the Pittsburg Steeler plat. That evening they attended the opening gernal session and listened to motivational speak, Keith Davis, a former NFL player. On Saturday, they also had the opportunity to listen to many motivational speakers and attend various leadership workshops. The students arrived back home in Plainville Sunday evening around 9:30. "I enjoyed takling to everyone there and meeting new people. I alos really liked the art museum, " Garvin said. "The motivational speakers were really good. It was a fun and exciting trip," Fredrickson said. The Plainville High School Choir was one of five groups at the yearly MCL Vocal clinic and concert November 1 at Hill City High School. The other schools there were Trego, Victoria, Ellis, and Hill City itself. All five grouyps were combined into one large choir for a total of five numbers: " A Peacful Alleluia," "Homeward Bound," "Play for me a Simply Melody," "This I promise You" and "An American Salute". The day began with severl hours of rehearsal under the guest conductor, Chris Gilliam of the The University of Kansas. Gilliam arrived atthe clinic an hour late due to travel delats, butstill kept the group on schedule. The rehearsal went on for about five hours, after which the individual choirs were dismissed to get ready for the concert that night. The combined choir perofmed their songs first, followed by each school performing individually. The only school to not perform on its own was Victoria, who only had two people at the clinic. Trego was the first group, follwed by Planville, Hill City, and finally Ellis. The Plainville choir perofmed "Sea Cruise" and "Today". The Cardinals Boostesr for the month of November are sophomores Makenxi Rempe and Tyler Marcotte. Rempe has been involved in volleyball, softball, band, Pep Club, FCCLA, and the All-SChool Plat. She is also the sophomore class secretary. In her spare time, she likes to watch movies and hang out with her friends. Her favorite food is angel food cake. Her favorite song is "Fallin" by Alicia Keyes, and her favorite movie is Save the Last Dance. After high school, Rempe plansto attendeither Washburn or Kansas State University. Marcotte has been involved in football and planso n playing baseball in the spring. In his spare time, he likes to write stories, hang out with friends, watch TV and talk to hot women. His favorite food is peanut pie. HIs favorite songs are anything by Kid Rock, and his favorite movie is 12 Angry Men. After high school Marcotte plans to continure writing stories and possibly start his own business. A Day in the Life of Sharon Williams Here is a little insight into the life of Plainville High School's great ssecretary, Sharon Williams. She usually begins her day between 6 and 6:30. "I don't actually come to life until after I've had my shower so that's the first thing I do," she said. By the time she is out of the shower, her husband has a hot cup of coffee sitting on the bathroom counter waiting for her. At this point, everyone at her house is up and getting ready. They all usually leave the house around the same time to head to work and school. Williams usually arrives at school by 7:40 to get things ready in the office fotr the start of the day. She spends the first part of the day getting the daily announcements ready to be e-mailed before the end of first hour. MOst of her day is spent doing the activity funds and accounting. "The day passses quickly as this office is a very busy place and the day is very unpredictable," she said. "We never know if it is going to be one of those frantic/carzy days when all you get done is dealing with whatever comes in the door or a more normal kind of day where you can follow what you planned to get done. Never a dull moment in the high school." At 4:10, it's time for her to head home. If she has errands to run, she does them at this time. Her evenings vary according to what her family has going on. Ryan and Jason's sports practices, ball games, activites, and homework determine how her evenings are spenta nd when they all sit down to eat supper. "Of course, the fun thigns like laundry, dishes and cleaning have to be juggle din there somewhere also," she said. By the time 10:30 rolls around, she is usually ready to call it a day. "During the day I try to enjoy and take pleasuere in the simple little things, along with all my other blessings, are what I thank God for at the end of my day," Williams said. PHS Thanksgiving plans, traditions, and favorite meals The
Booster staff asked several students what their plans are this Thanksgiving. "I like prime rib for Thanksgiving. (I wonder if that comes as an ice cream flavor?) - senior Jolene Eilers "I plan to go to my Grandma's house and scarf down on food that will make me gane 20 pounds." - sophomore Kira Schumacher "I'm just staying home with the family. I have relatives comingh ome as well." - junior Heather Hrabe "I''m going to help my mom cook Thanksgiving dinner." - freshman Amanda Husmann. "I have to have the traditional Thanksgiving turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy (brown or white, it's all good.)" - senior Jason Lindsey. "we go to my mom's parents' house for dinner andm y dad's side for supper." - junior Jamie Stahl "I'm going to Topeka to visit friends." - junior Leslie Tipton "I am going to Washington D.C> for my uncle's funeral. I will have Thanksgiving in Washington." - sophomore Adam Meyers. Students perform Hello from Mongo to good crowds The All-School Play, Hello from Mongo, was performed November 16 and 17. This year marked the first time that admission was charged. Adults were charged $3 and students were charged $1. According to director Deb Turnbull, the newpolicy didn't significantly cut into attendance. The play was well attended by both high school students and members of the csommunity at large. In total, the cast contained ten seniors, five juniors, four sophomores, and three freshmen. At the close of the second night, the cast presented Turnbull and fellow director Julie Becker with flowers, scented candles,, and pillow spainted with drama masks and signed by the entire cast and crew.
The Doof: Fact or Fiction? by Chris Peavey Ladies and gentlemen, please stay calm. I have recently come into contact with a mysterious creature right here in the hallowed halls of PHS. This creature is so bizarre, so otherwordly, I am convinced that it is some strange, new species. As such, I have named this weird beat "Doofus-in-drag-us Wiseicus", or "Doof" for short. I found myself face to face with this natural curiousity at play practice. I was off-stage when the Doof appeared at stage right, where it raised it's foremost limbs and uttered some horrible cry at the stage lights, possble some sort of challenge to what it perceibved as a threat to it's safety. Fortunately for science, junior Namoi Thompson was able to capture the photgraph above before the poor, frightened creature was able to flee. Armed with this evidence, I phoned severl prominent scientists for their opinion about this new animal. "I am convinced that thsis is the next phase in our evolution," said Dr. Albery Einsteincuriebell. "While my theory is that the species itself is abnormally intelligent, I believe that this creature is some sort of infacnt. Only this could explain the foolishness of running out intoa roomful of teenagers, some of which were equipped iwth cameras. NO fully mature, thinking being would put in itself in the position to be mocked so horribly." Dr. Frank Victorenstein disagrees. "This beasdt is absiously the missing link. The general configuration of the skull indicates that the specimen is below humanity on the evolutionary scale. It is something between the Neanderthals and humans." While the experts might disagree about the nature of theDoog, it is generally not throught to be a threat to the students and faculty of PHS. Doubtlessly, there will soon be swarms of scientist, FBI agents, and other assorted federal employees all over our school. But until they get here, please be aware of the possible return of the Doog. However, do not be afraid of it. Afer all, it's probably as scared of you as you are of it. (Printed with permission of Luke Wise) The Cardinal Booster staff surbeyed some PHS Students to see if they knew the meaning of the word: kakkerlak "Type of Australian go-cart" sophomroe Tyler Nelson "A finish used in wood working" Steve Buresh "The mating call of the bantom rooster" junior Willie Ruder "Type of khakis" senior TJ Staab "A type of cactus" sophomore MIchelle Reishus "A type of kayak" senior Rhiannon Becker "Glue " junior Wayne Cook "A game" Julie Hrabe "A mouse trap of some sort " sophomore Amy Normandin "A type of bread" sophomore Tyler Marcotte Kakkerlak is an albino cockroach. The Junior Class kicked off the year with annual magazine sales to make for the Junior-Senior prom. The juniors set a goal to sell 20 magazines apiece to make around $4,000. The goal to sell 20 was met by only a few individuals. The leading seller of the class was Morgan Fellhoelter with 34, Jamie marcotte with 29, and Alexandra Garvin with 28. The class made $4,726.77 all together. "We were all set out to raise as much money as possible for the Seniors prom so we would not have to have macaroni and chees for dinner," junior Lacey Hamblet. The Freshman Class once again carried on the tradition of the wreath sales throughout the month of OCtober. The
class made ovre $800 in sales this year. Noel Morales sold teh most out
of the freshman class. "The freshman class officers are President Paul Oweings, Vice President Morgan Malin, Secretary Kami Monroe, tresurer Kelsey Bjornstad, and Stucot Representatives Charlie Meitler and Jacob Weigel. "The officers are doing well with their duties asssigned to them," Albers said. Twenty-one girls participate in Cardinal basketball The Plainville Lady Cards' basketball team consistes of 21 girls. They include seniors Lacey Brin, Shanna Fellhoelter, Kayla Fisher, Libby Hrabe, Danielle Kenney, and Heather Plante. Juniots Lacey Hlamblet, Heather Hrabe, and Namoi Thomspn. They also include sophomores, Jessica Casey, Jordan Finnesy, Julie Hrabe, Terri Kenney and Michelle Reishus and fresmen Morgan Malin, Megan Becker, Kristen Dinkel, Lauren Hemphill, Charlie Meitler, Kelcee Meitler, and Kristen Meitler. THe Lady Cards are coached by Norma Finnesy, and the assistant coach is Jason Johnson. Practice started Nobember 12, and their first game is against Osborne November 30. "Overall things went pretty well on the first day of practice. If wecontinue to have the work ethis and attitude that we had, it should be a great year," Coach Finnesy said. "Our team had great intensity our first practice, and we worked really hard," Plante said. "I hope we can have a better season, we have some experience this year and that will help, but we have some sports to fill that people will have to come in and leanr quickly, " Coach Finnesy said. "I think we have a challenge ahad of us because of the limited people out, byt I expect it to go really well," H. Hrave said. "I am going to work on being more aggressive and a better defensive player," J. Hrabe said. "We ar egoing to work had on defense and finishing a close game with a win," Coach Finnesy said. Boys basketball consits of 16 members Plainville
boys basketball consits of 16 members. They inclue seniors Matt
Renk and Tony Dopita; juniors Wayne Cook, Adam siefers, and Ryan Williams;
sophomores Joel Hrabe, Brad Lynch, and Jystin Morris; and freshmen Ross
Balthazor, Brandon Frderking, Lance Gosser, Josh Hrabe, MJ Kelin, Noel
Morales, Travis Williams, and Aaron Wyatt. The boys are coached by Steve
Bursh and the assistant coach is Lee Webber. "Thingss went very well on the first day of pactice. We exhibited a high level of effort and icked up new drills quickly," Buresh said. The two seniors agreed, "Practice went alright, except we are out of shape." "I expect us to play hard all season without let downs. I also except us to be succesful this season by out-histling our opponent," Buresh said. Renk and Dopia are expecting plenty of improvement and are going to work really hard on being leaders for the team. Buresh said, "One area that we will emphasize is consistency both offensively and defensively. As always, a second area of emphasis will be basic fundamentals at both ends of the floor."
This year the Plainville Cardinal wrestling team consists of 18 wrestlers. Seven are returning from last yera: seniors T.J. Staab, Luke Wise, and Cody Pfaff; juniorsWillie Ruder and Jason rath; and sophomres Alex Smetana and Adam Myers. Other out for the team inclue senior Tanner Nelson; junior Scott Wise; sophomre Ben Ruder; and freshmen Paul Woings, Mark Axelson, Jacob Weigel, Caitlin Zahorsku, Chris Keas, Seth Brin and Brandon Brown. The coaches are Head Coach D.J. Basgall and Asssistant Coach Eric Gohl. "There is a lot of talent on the team this year, andI feel we will do extremely well throught the year," junior Scott Wise said. Starting off we would like to wish all the winter athletes good luck. Here is the talk of the school, if you haven't already heard. The word is: Matt Renk still has a magic touch with the ladies, if you haven't been listening to the radio much you probably don't know what we mean. Linsey Weaverling knows what it feels like to have a rock on her left ring finger. Lacey Hamblet, Stevie Finnesy, Jamie Drehe, andJordan Finnesy learned their lesson about skipping an important FCCLA meeting. By the way, what was on the fourth floor? The Cardinal bird's heart continues to beat for a certain cheerleader. Good samiritan of the year is Tanner Nelson. Does a certain dance team member have the hots for a certain wrestler? Find out in next month's BIG MOUTH! Junior Jamie Stahl earned the opportunity to play in a national volleyball tournamet in Hawaii June 23 through July 2. Two hunderd fifty girls are chosen every year, and they are judged by their stats and grades. "I
was so nervous when Coach Megaffin told me taht she submitted my stats.
I figured I wouldn't get it becasue only a few girls nation-wode are chosen,"
Stahl said. "I am extremely excited, yet nervous, because it isa once in a lifetime event, and I was so lucky to be chosen," Stahl said. "I've never been there, so I am looking forwward to everything, but just the fact of playing in a national tournament is exciting enough. I waant to go scuba diving."
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