Cardinal Booster
December 2003
School hosts third Significant Seniors Dinner
Choirs perform Christmas Concert
FFA hosts dinner prior to play
FCCLA members attend national chapter meeting
Christmas Cheer? or Bah! Humbug!
Some PHS New Year's resolutions
Cards squeak by the Osborne Bulldogs, 64-61
Grapplers defeat Trojans, 45-24
School hosts third Significant Seniors Dinner
USD 270 hosted the third annual Significant Senior Dinner, December 11. The day consisted of a free meal and entertainment provided by both high school and elementary students.
The guests started arriving at 10 and the meal was served by members of the FCCLA chapter at 11 while the entertainment was starting.
The program started with a welcome from superintendent Don Grover. The high school choir began the entertainment, and one of the numbers featured sophomore Mackenzie Becker and junior Amanda Husmann on the trumpets.
According to the program, the kindergarten sang three Christmas songs. The sixth, seventh and eight graders sang two songs. High school students sang solo's throughout the day such as senior Michelle Reishus, junior Noel Morales, sophomore Josh Brackeen, junior Lauren Hemphill and sophomore Allen Brackeen. As well as vocal solo's there also were piano solo's performed by sixth grader Jaden Perkins and junior Kelsey Bjornstad. Then Hemphill played the piano while Reishus sang the song.
Both the junior high and high school cheerleaders performed different cheers and dances as well. The high school dance team performed a dance also.
Senior Aryn Garvin, junior Kristen Dinkel and sophomore Caroling Hrabe performed three songs as a flute trio.
The high school jazz band performed four Christmas songs to conclude the day's entertainment. Door prizes were given away in between each performance.
"I think that the senior citizens dinner ran very smoothly and everyone had a great day," junior Heather Schonthaler said.
Choirs perform Christmas Concert
The Plainville High School choir presented their Christmas program under the direction of Connie Reishus at 7:30 in the High School Auditorium December 1.
The combined choirs sang "Gloria Fanfare" by Sally K. Albrecht to start off the program. This number featured sophomore Mackenzie Becker and junior Amanda Husmann on the trumpet. Then the sixth grade chorus sang "Jingle Bell Dash" by Lynn Shaw Bailey and "Donde Esta' Santa Clause" by Jill Gallina. Next, the seventh and eighth grade chorus sang "Welcome the Holidays" by Jill Gallina and "Santa Needs a Vacation" by Andy Beck. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade chorus performed "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" by Jill Gallina. The High School Chorus sang "Holly Carol" by Jan Reese, "The Lights of December" by Audrey Snyder, "Feliz Naidad" by Jill Gallina, "The Snow Begins to Fall" by Andy Beck, "Antiphonal Deck the Hall," by Greg Gilpin, and "Holy Child," by Patsy Ford Simms. Finally the combined chorus sang "The Best Gift of All," by Albrecht and Althouse.
Junior Kristen Meitler said she thought it went well. "My favorite song was "The Snow Begins to Fall," because the music is pretty," she said.
FFA hosts dinner prior to play
The Plainville FFA Chapter hosted its Annual barbecue beef dinner at the high school cafeteria on November 21.
Normally the FFA has a hog roast but this year they changed it by making barbecue beef this year. It was hosted on the first night of the play, and FFA members served food to the hungry payers.
"It was a fun experience and it was nice seeing and serving people that I knew," freshman Matt Hageman said.
They also sold tickets for chances to win a little kids' peddle fire engine. They sold 36 tickets and will still be selling them at basketball games and will have the drawing at half-time of the boys' game against Norton on February 13.
"The FFA members did a great job preparing for and serving the food. We had about 130 people come to the dinner," FFA Advisor Rick Jackson said.
FCCLA members attend national chapter meeting
Ten FCCLA members left Plainville to go to Jacksonville, Florida for the National Chapter Meeting on November 16.
The purpose of this trip was to provide motivation and leadership skills. On Friday they toured the city, visited a fort and went to the ocean.
The FCCLA members who attended were senior Jordan Finnesy, senior Jordyn Wilkens, senior Amy Ledbetter, junior Lynn Cook, junior Amanda Husmann, junior Paige Lowry, freshman Emily Jones, freshman Jessica Wilkens, junior Kelsey Bjornstad, and sophomore Rachel Thompson.
"I had fun on this trip and my favorite part was the shopping.' Cook said after an interview.
The FFA FCCLA Christmas party will be held Monday, December 15. A potluck supper and Chinese gift exchange will be included in the evenings activities. A for their future plans they will help with Winter Glacade February 14.
The Cardinal Boosters for the month of December are freshman Justin McCune and freshman Megan Plante.
McCune is involved in football (manager) and basketball. He is in groups such as 4-H, CCD and CYO. His favorite movie is Con Air, and his favorite song is "In The End" by Linkin' Park. In his spare time he might eat his favorite food, pizza, play on his computer, or hang out with friends. His plans for after school are to go to Colby Community College.
Plante is involved in volleyball, basketball, and track. The groups that she is in are FCCLA, CYO, Pep Club, cheerleading and Stuco (Class president). Her favorite movie is Love and Basketball, and her favorite song is "Here Without You" by 3 Doors Down. In her spare time she plays sports, hangs out with friends or eats some chicken strips. Her plans after school are to go to college at the University of Kansas.
Christmas Cheer? Of Bah! Humbug!
Another year is about to pass us by. It seems hard to believe doesn't it? Yet before we get ready to ship out 2003 and welcome in 2004, let's recap what happened this year. It started cold, got warm, got hot, then got cold again. Part of it was okay and part of it wasn't, and I think I slept through the rest.
So, now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's move on to the thing that's on everyone's mind: Christmas. It's the season of giving, sharing, and love. Or something like that. Somebody at church or something told me that once, but I'm not sure because I really wasn't paying attention. (Actually, I think it was one of those times I was sleeping.)
But anyway, the Christmas season is upon us, love it or hate it. It's that magical time where there's a bite in the air, kids who are anxiously awaiting all those presents, and a frown on every guy with a "significant other's" face. Why do you ask? Because they know that they're going to have to shell out some hard earned cash for something they have no desire to get but are obligate to buy: the girlfriend's gift. Whether it's flowers, a piece of jewelry, or whatever else, they are expected to buy it. Now, you might have noticed I said "they" and not "we." This, my friend, is not a mistake on my part. For I have discovered a way to rid myself of all of these unneeded expenditure. Being bitter and alone! Yes, I know what you're thinking, "No Scott, you're bitter and alone because you are a loser!" Well, that may be, but what could it hurt to let me believe it my way. At least it helps me sleep at night.
So, there you have it, my thoughts on Christmas and the year 2003. Well, actually I guess I just talked about myself again, but that's OK too. At least I took up some space in this month's Booster. But I'm getting tired of typing so I'll end my little commentary (thankfully.) Happy Holidays (or something like that.)
The newspaper staff asked a few high school students to share their Christmas wishes. Here are some of the following responses.
Sophomore Rachel Thompson would like money and world peace.
Senior Amy Normandin would like to have a happy and safe Christmas.
Sophomore Brock McDowell would like to have a new dirt bike.
Freshman Caleb Wyatt would like a four-wheeler and some money.
Junior Paige Lowry asked Santa for a lot of clothes, more than a dozen white roses, and a 2004 H2 Hummer.
You know Will Ferrell from such great movies as A Night At The Roxbury and Old School, and also his performances on Saturday Night Live. His new movie Elf would have to be labeled as the biggest flop of all time.
Buddy (Will Ferrell) is a boy who was raised by elves after crawling into Santa's bag one Christmas Eve. After he grows up, he is told that he's not an elf (like its not obvious) and sets of on an adventure to find his real dad. He finds his dad to be a cruel business man who is on the naughty list. He spends most of the movie trying to convince his dad that he is his son and not a complete psychopath.
Elf is not worth $5.50 to see. It's not even worth $2.00 to rent. I wouldn't even accept the movie as a gift if someone were to give it to me. This movie is too kiddy kiddy for anyone with an IQ of over 34 to enjoy.
Some PHS New Year's resolutions
The Cardinal booster asked several students what their New Year's resolution was. Their replies included the following:
"My New Year's resolution is to stay out of trouble and try to find a job."- junior Heather Schonthaler
"To be more organized!"- senior Jessica Casey
"My resolution is to hang out with my friends more."- junior Amanda Husmann
"My resolution is to grow and achieve better grades."- sophomore Jesse Husmann
"To keep my room clean."- freshman Vanessa Owings
"To get better grades."- sophomore Amber Cooper
Cards squeak by the Osborne Bulldogs, 64-61
The Plainville Cardinal Boys basketball team opened up the season with a win against the Osborne Bulldogs, 64-61.
Scoring for the cardinals were Taylor Dix with 6 points, Brock McDowell with 8 points, Josh Hrabe with 4 points, and Joel Hrabe with 14 points. The leading scores for the Cards were Justin Casey and MJ Klein both with 16 points.
The Cards let at half time with a score of 36-35. Then the bulldogs pulled in front in the third quarter with a score of 48-54. There were a lot of lead changes during the fourth quarter with both teams playing pretty evenly throughout.
"We came out and played to Osborne's level and struggled in the first half. Then finally in the second half we played to our ability and showed our great fan support what Cardinal basketball is al about this year," Klein said.
The Lady Cards dropped their first big game of the season to the Osborne
Lady Bulldogs in Osborne on December 5, 20-77.
Scoring in the games were sophomore Jenna Fellhoelter with 6 points, Seniors
Michelle Reishus and Jessica Casey with 4, junior Lauren Hemphill with 3 points,
junior Megan Becker with 2 points, and sophomore Eden Rinehart with 1 point.
The ladies had a total of 24 rebounds and 5 assists.
The game was close for the Lady Cards Junior Varsity. The final score was
12-25 in favor of Osborne. The first 3 quarters were close, the ladies only
trailed by 2-4 points, ending the fourth quarter with a loss. Leading the
lady cards were sophomores Caroline Hrabe 5 points, Holly Chew 3 points, Rachel
Thompson 2 points, and Freshman Vanessa Owings 2 points. The ladies had a
total of 28 rebounds and 3 assists. "It was a tough loss, but it showed
us what we need to work on." Senior Julie Hrabe says.
Grapplers defeat Trojans, 45-24
The Plainville Cardinal wrestling team traveled to Beloit and defeated the Trojans, 45-24 December 4th.
To start the competition, junior Mark Axelson wrestled an exhibition match pinning his man. Even with some of their team gone, the Cards were ready to dual it up. At 103 both teams were open. At 112 we had an open to make the score 0-6. At 119 junior Pal Owings pinned his man in the first period. At 125 we had another open to make the score 6-18. Sophomore Luke Brin was at 135, and he lost by a pin in the first period. At 140 both teams were open. Senior Adam Meyers won by a pin in the first period at 145 to make the score 12-24.
At 152 junior Catlin Zahorsky won 11-6. Sophomore Conner McMullen at 160 won by a pin in the third period to make the score 21-24. At 171 sophomore Tyler Brungardt won with a pin in the first period. The last match of the night was senior Alex Smetana at 189 who pinned his man in the first period. The Trojans were open at both 215 and 275 to make the final score of 45-24. It was a victory for the Cardinals.
Meyers said, "I think we got off to a good start with a big win over Beloit. Coach Basgall hasn't beat Beloit since he became head coach, and that was an accomplishment, but we still need to work on technique."
The newspaper staff asked students what they thought the word "skinker" means. The following are some of their replies:
" A weird kind of bird" freshman Matthew Hageman.
"A skinny skunk" junior Brandon Brown.
"A type of skin disease" sophomore Rachel Thomspson.
"A type of tool a carpenter would use" sophomore Holly Chew.
A "skinker" is a person who pours liquor, or a bartender.