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CARDINAL BOOSTER September 2001
Surveillance cameras adorn PHS halls/increase safteyNew teachers at PHSPlainville FCCLA hosts District B CampNew students find their way around PHSSeptember BoostersWhere was the support for tennis? by Rhiannon BeckerStuco members attend camp at EmporiaCheerleaders attend UCA camp at K-StateDance team learns dances; brings home ribbonsHomecoming marked by new traditionsIndoor OlympicsGridsters grab a big win from the Hill City RingnecksTennis experiences personal successesCross Country hosts home meetLady Cards defeat both teams at their last home gameLet the tribulations of the year begin! by Chris PeaveyWhat does it mean?We know what you did last summer!Freshmen's thoughtsSurveillance cameras adorn PHS halls/increase safetyUSD 270 has recently had a new security surveillance system added to the building.The 16 new cameras cost a total of $18,000 a building for the high school and elementary building. The camera themselves are relatively inexpensicve, roughly 5% of the total cost. The bulk of the cost comes from twirling and the multiplexing of the main monitor, which allows for multiple pictures on one screen.The main purpose of the cameras isn't to keep constant surveillance on the student body, but to settle disputes. If any sort of fight or otehr similar problem break out, Principlal Roger Morris will reciew the tapes and determine who is at fault. Also, the cameras are used to discourage any attempts at vandalism or trespassing after school hours. Mr. Morris does occassionally check the sustem between classes to make sure there aren't any studnet in the halls or outside the building.The cameras are all motion sensitive, and are recorinding a full 24 hours a day. The cameras in the hall are stationary, while the two cameras outside have a full 360 degree range of omotion and powerful zoom function. The outside cameras are usually on computer controlle dpattern, but they both are controllabel from Princpal MOrris's office. The tapes are kept for 30 school days, or about six weeks, and are the taped over.The system comes equipped with an alarm system that is automatically armed and disarmed by a timer every night and morning. All the cameras react to any motion and sound an alarm. When the allarm system is armed, a bell will ring every minute for five minutes. Teacher wishing to work after the alarm is acrtibe have to disarm the sustem and rearm it when thye leave for the night."I think they will be effective," Morrid said. "Because of the cameras, I think the studens are acting as young adults between classes."New teachers at PHSThis year, two new teachers have joined the staff at PHS. They are Mike Shirley and Lee Weber.Shirley is the new geography, history, and governemtn teacher. He attended Morton HIgh School in Morton, Mississippi. Shirley graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.Prior to teaching at PHS, Shirley taught for 16 years in Texas, most recently at Sulphur Springs High School."I really like the small community atmosphere," Shirley said of PHS and Plainville.Weber is the new P.E. teacher and head football coach. WEber attended Wheatland High School in Grainfield, Kansas. He receivedhis associate's of arts in Communications from Garden City Community College and bachelor's of science in P.E. at Fort Hays State University. Weber also played football all four years of college. This is his first year in teaching and coaching."I really enjoy the students and staff at PHS. I was pretty sure I had made the right decision to become a member of the PHS staff this suimmer. Now, I am certain I was right, " Weber said.Plainville FCCLA hosts District B CampPlainvilel hosted te District B FCCLA Leadership Camp on August 29. The activites took place at the Carinal football field. Eight other chapters from District B also attended the camp.During the morning, there was a short business meeting followed by break-out sessions. The sessions covered many topics such as leadership, community service and FCCLA National Programs. In the afternoon, each chapter competed in games such as Twister, Who Wants to be a Millionaire, a scavenger hunt and many other team building activites.Officers attending Leadership Camp included seniors Rhiannon Becker, Stacy Drehr, Kayla Fisher, and Heather PLante; juniors Lolly Garvin, Carissa Fredrickson and Abby Stagner and advisor Shari Tucker. Also helping with the events were seniors Jolene Eilers, Katrina Jones, Renee Post and Michelle Rath and junior Danielle Moos."I had a lot of fun and it was a great chance to meet some new people," Fisher said."It was much better than last year. My favorite part was playing the games as a chapter. FCCLA is great and there is still time to join." Dreher said.Upcoming events for the FCCLA included the banana split part on September 20, Fall Leadership Academy in Osborne on October 17, and Cluster Meeting in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, November 1-3.New students find their way around PHSPlainville High school has two new students attending this year. They are freshmen Lance Gosser and Misti Burgardt.Gosser previously attended Oakley Junior High. He is involved in Pep Club and football at the moment, and he isn't sure if he'll do any other exrtacurricular activities as the year goeson. While PHS is a smaller school, Gosser says he has a positive impression."PHS has a history of winning State Championships," Gosser said. "That's really good for football." Gosser saidhe is looking forward to the new school year.Burgardt last attended Horizon School in Colorado Springs."So far, I rally like it here. I like the school spirit!" she said. Burgardy planso n maybe trying out for drill team new year, but has no other plans right now. Burgardt is making herself at home here already."I'm proud to be a student at PHS,' Burgardt said. "Thanks for making me feel welcome here."September BoostersThe Cardinal Boosters for the month of September are seniors Shanna Fellhoelter and Tanner Nelcon.Fellhoelter is involved in volleyball, basketball, Dance Team, and NHS. She is Stuco President, Pep Club President, and Class Secretary. In her spare time you can find her relaxing. Her favorite food is Italian. Her favorite movie is Coyote Ugly. and her favorite song is "Burn" by JoDee Messina.Nelson is involved in football, baseball, and Pep Club. In his spare teim you can findhim out partying, just hangin out with friends, or sleeping. His favorite food to eat is Supreme Sandwiches from Pizza Hut. His favorite movie is Any Given Sunday, and his favorite song is "My Way" by Limp Bizkit.Where was the support for tennis?by Rhiannon BeckerTo the Students and Staff of PHS:On September 18, Plainville hosted a tennis triangular with Norton and Osborne, the only home tennis event this year. On behalf of the tennis team, I would like to thank the "C" team and freshman volleyball teams for supporting us, but we were also very disappointed to see that very few others came to watch. We understand that the JV and Varsity volleyball teams had away games that night, but it upset us that the football team and the rest of the student body did not come to support us at all. The team has been working hard this year and deserves to recognized for their efforts.This year, there has been a huge change in spirit at PHS. Many people have attended football and volleyball games, both home and away. All of the teams cheered on the cross country team at their home meet, and there have been many students cheering on the junior high teams. With all of this school spirit, it was very disappointing to us when vey few people came to support the tennis team at their home match.Thie tennis team has been working very hard this season and has greatly improved from last year; yet the student body does not recognize the tennis team. Although, we may be a small team with only nine girls out for tennis, we have a lot of dedication and determination. I, for one, am very proud of all of them and the dedication and improvement they have shown throught the season.We realize that the student body's attitude toward the tennis team will probably not change, we just wanted to state our opinon on the matter. We would greatly appreciate your support at any of our upcoming tennis matches.Stuco members attend camp at EmporiaThis summer Stuco Sponor Steve Buresh and four Stuco officers attended Stuco camp at Empria State University. The camp was held on July 15-20.The officers included seniors Shanna Fellhoelter, Katie Weigel, Lacey Brin, and HEather PLante. Stuco camp is based on developing better leadership skills.Some activities that they participated in were indoor olympics, sunflower derby, general session, a formal banquet, a dance, and Father Mike Scully's "message at the top." The guest speaker was Earl Reum. Out of that list they agreed that they did not enjoy the general sessions very much."Ienjoyed the dance and council gift exchange at the banquet," Brin said.All the officers agreed that they met many new people, and they would go back if they had the opportunity. Buresh and the officers came back with several new and different ideas to try this year and learned many valuable leadership skills.Cheerleaders attend UCA Camp at K-StateThe PHS Cheerleading Squad attended a UCA Cheerleading camp this summer at Kansas State University from June 12-15.While they were there, they learned many new cheers, chants, stunts and dances. They also received many awards. Troughout the week, the squad received one red excellent ribbon, three blue superior ribbons, and two gold superior ribbons. On the last day, they were awarded with a superior squad trophy. Kelcee Meitler and Hether Plante wer also chosen as UCA All-Star Cheerleaders.Sponsor Bonnie Staab said, "The PHS cheer squad represented PLainville with spirit and enthusiasm, and brought home fantastic new material for this year!"Cherleaders for the 2001-2002 year include seniors Rhiannon Becker, Jennifer Bland, Janell Darnell, Kayla Fisher, and Heather Plante. Juniors are Heather Hrabe, Danielle Moos, and Naomi Thompson. Sophomore are JOrdan Finnesy and Julie Hrabe. Freshmen are Morgan Malin and Kelcee Meitler."I think we have a very strong swuad this year, and we'll do our best to represent PHS well," Plante said.Dance team learns dances; brings home ribbonsTHe Plainville Cardinal Dance Team once again attended one of the biggest dance camps in the nation. The Dance Team attended this camp from June 14 to June 17 held by NDA at Emporia State University.The learned many new dances that they weill be performing throught the home sporting events. The dance team did an outstanding job performing the dances they learned at the camp bringing home many individual Excellent and Superior ribbons. The team brought home two Superiors for the dances they performed together.Junior Leslie Tipton said, "We started to come together and act as a team."This year's 2001-2002 dance members are seniors Ashleigh Turnbull, Stacey Dreher, Shanna Fellhoelter, Renee Post, and captain Audrey Bjornstad; juniors Tierra Fuzzell, Lacey Hamblet, Jamie Stahl, and Leslie Tipton; sophomores Morgan Buck and Michelle Reishusl and freshman Kelsy Bjornstad.This year the Dance team will be going to the Kansas Band Days at K-State with the Plainville Carindal Marching Band on September 22.Homecoming maked by new traditionsHomecoming week took place from September 10 through September 15.Pep Club voted on the theme as "Tomorrow is gonna come too soon." The song was "Here's to the Night" by Eve 6. The canidates were Lacey Brin, Heather PLante, Shanna Fellhoelter, Katie Weigel, LIbby Hrabe, Matt Renk, TJ Staab, Luke Wise, Tanner NElson, MIke Langholz, and Cody Pfaff.Homecoming week was planned a little different this year. Pep Club planned the activities for the week including hall decorating and the car decorating contest. The car decorating conctest winners include: Seniors Rhiannon Becker, Renee Post, Stacy Dreher, and Kayla Fisher. On Thursday, the students decorated golf carts for the parade. The bonfire was Thursday night after the autograph session. The senior girls performed a hilarious skit to get everyone fired up. Seniors, TJ Staab, Cody Pfaff, and Matt eEnk gave dynamic speeches over Plainville High School's Pride, Heart and Spirit.The 2001 Homecoming assembly was held on Friday afternoon. The parade still took place, but Stuco voted to move the pep rally to the football field. This allowed everyone to be able to see better and have a place to sit down. Seniors Luke Wise, Tanner Nelson, and Mike Langholz gave their speeches, and the coaches enthusiastically told the crowd what to expect to see at the football game.The football team played really ahrd and won with the score 32 to 5. Mallory McQueen adn Pierce Almond escorted the canidates in. Matt Renk and Lacey Brin were crowned as the 2001 Homecoming king and queen.Indoor OlympicsPlainville High School's annual Indoor Olympics was held on Tuesday, August 21st at 7:30 p.m. There were a total of seven games, four games that were played at stations and three relays. The four station games were the hula hoop pass, the ping pong blow, the volleyball pass, and suck and blow. The three relats were the four legged race, the human whellbarrow race, and buck buck.The Senior Class, who were first place overall, won every game except suck and bow. The seniors received second place in that event.Juniors
had the second best overall score and took second in the hula hoop pass,
ping pong blow, volleyball pass, four-legged race, and human wheelborrow
race. The Junior Class was third in suck and blow and fourth in buck buck.
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