Cardinal Booster
November 25, 2003
New TV station for Plainville, PCTV, is taking
shape
Sixty-four students made honor roll
NHS hosts annual food drive
November Boosters
KMEA Honor Band and Honor Choir perform in Hays
What does it mean?
FCCLA Tot Party
Ghost Prank
A Day in the Life of Cully Jackson
A TIME FOR GIVING THANKS
Guess Who?
Plainville Cardinals defeat the Stockton Tigers, 8-6
Lady Cards
Twenty-five Cards hit the courts
Plainville/Stockton join at half-time
New TV station for Plainville, PCTV, is taking shape
USD 270 has its own television station called PCTV (Plainville Cardinal Television) which will take over Channel 3 completely.
It is run by the communication technology classes.
Dr. Grover proposed this idea last year. Grover, Dale Sims, and staff members toured the television studio at Jewell school which has had a studio for about 8 years. Later in the year, Sims and other staff members too four students to Jewell: Kami Monroe, Chantel Plante, Lauren Buresh, and Josh Darnell. The students had the opportunity to see how it all worked and made a short news clip. They then presented them to the District Steering Committee, the Site Council, and the School Board as part of Dr. Grover's proposal of creating a communication technology class and television studio with grant money being used to offset some of the costs.
The proposal was accepted and Jason Pierson from NexTec, people from Ruraltel and Technology Coordinator Gina Chard began gathering and installing the equipment for the studio. Head custodian Larry West and custodian Dave Wilkerson ran cabling for cable television to all the rooms. Cebridge, the cable company helped with much of this work as well as connecting the studio to the cable network. Cebridge donated much of the material and the use of Channel 3.
After PCTV takes over Channel 3 by the end of November, they will create the ad you normally see on this channel. They will have a phone and an answering machine in the studio for taking information for ads. They will televise sports, concerts, classroom projects, and news programs as well as daily announcements for both the high school and junior high Junior high students will also be helping with their own special activities as well as the elementary with theirs.
The students in this class are Jaclyn Brock, Casey Buganski, Holly Chew, Alex Comeau, Josh Eichman, Aryn Garvin, Jacob Keas, Dustin Kraft, Amy Ledbetter, Chantel Maddox, Dustin Malin, Tyler Marcotte, Andee Marquess, Charlie Meitler, Kami Monroe, Toni Monroe, Chantel Plante, Keegan Turnbull, and Aaron Wahrman.
The Communication Technology teacher, Dale Sims said, "This new class and television studio is a great asset for our students, our school and our community. I have students who are excited about this class who are not usually involved in school. Also, because we are using state-of-the-art technology and equipment, the skills students learn in this class will be directly applicable to the job market in television broadcasting."
Sixty-four students made honor roll
Sixty-four students made honor roll the first nine weeks
Seventeen were on the administrator's Honor Roll by acquiring a grade point average of 4.0 to 3.75. These students include seniors Jessica Casey, Amanda Fogle, Aryn Garvin, Makenzi Rempe, and Kelsey Ross. Juniors include Kristen Dinkel and Heather Schonthaler. Sophomores include Mackenzie Becker, Tyler Brungardt, Jesse Husmann, Connor McMullen, Scott Peavey, and Eden Rinehart. Freshmen include Joshua Brungardt, Seth Keas, Megan Plante, and Jason Williams.
Thirty-one students on the Regular Honor Roll have a grade point average of 3.75 to 3.25. These students include seniors Craig Baldwin, Nicole Bender, Dustin Kraft, Ryan Lovelady, Chantal Maddox, Tyler Marcotte, Andee Marquess, Joshua Parson, Michelle Reishus, Kira Schumacher, and Alex Smetana. Juniors include Mark Axelson, Amanda Husmann, and Nicole Wessel. Sophomores include Spencer Blecha, Justin Casey, Amber Cooper, Taylor Dix, Jenna Fellhoelter, Garrett Frederking, Caroline Hrabe, Jacob Keas, Brock McDowell, Dalton Mick, Selby Renk, and Rachel Thompson.
Sixteen students are on the honorable mention honor roll. They are seniors Terri Kenney, Justin Morris, and Amy Normandin. Juniors include Lance Gosser, Paul Nuckols, and Paul Owings. Sophomores include Casey Buganski, Holly Chew, Chelsea Moos, Gloria Ruder, and Jessica Wilkerson. Freshmen include Kennis Becker, Justin McCune, Amanda Plante, Michele Wessel, and Caleb Wyatt.
National Honor Society held a food drive from October 20 to October 30. It was a competition between classes and also with the cities of Plainville and Stockton to see who could collect the most food.
Plainville won the city competition with 2,903 cans of food, and Stockton gathering 545. Dessin Fourneir contributed 852 cans and the Boy Scouts contributed 900 cans. Plainville High School gathered 370 cans. The winners of the class competition were the Senior class. They collected 280 cans of food. Second place went to the Junior class with 63 cans of food. Third place went to the freshman with 16 cans of food, and fourth went to the sophomore class with 11.
NHS president Jessica Casey said, "The NHS food drive was a success, because not only did Plainville beat Stockton in the school
The Cardinal Boosters for the month of November are sophomores Dalton Mick and Caroline Hrabe.
Mick is involved in basketball and might go out for baseball in the spring. He is also active in CYO. His favorite movie is Dumb and Dumber. His favorite song is : When the Leve Breaks" by Led Zepplin. His favorite food is cheeseburgers. You can find him riding motorcycles or playing four square. After high school he plans to attend college.
Hrabe is involved in volleyball, basketball, softball, and is part of the dance team. She is active in 4H and the Baptist church youth group. Her favorite movie is Love and Basketball. Her favorite song is " Here Without You" by 3 Doors Down. Her favorite food is anything Mexican. You can find her hanging out with friends, playing some basketball, and partying. After high school she hopes to attend the University of Kansas.
KMEA Honor Band and Honor Choir perform at Hays
PHS and JH students traveled to Hays High to perform in the
Northwest District KMEA Honor Band on November 1. The concert began at 4 p.m.
in the Hays High Gymnasium.
The Plainville Junior High students on the KMEA honor bad were
Lacci Cunningham (flute), Justin Lacy(trumpet) and Jopey Becker (tenor saxophone).
The Junior High played six songs which included "the Cowboys" by
John Williams, arranged Jay Bocook, "Deir In De"(Traditional Irish
Lullaby) arranged by Warren Barker, "You've Got A Friend In Me"
arranged John Higgins, "Music from Toy Story 2" arranged Jay Bocook,
"Suite from Lincolnshire Posy" by P. Grainger, arranged by Johnnie
Vinson and "Rites of Tamburo" by Robert W. Smith.
Plainville Junior High students on KMEA honor choir were sopranos
Kris Hindman and Amelia Keas, altos Lauren Buresh, Karlee Customborder and
Kasandra Collins and baritone Gregory Harold. On the night of November 1 they
sang four songs that were "Sing a Jubilant Song" by Dave and Jean
Perry, "I am But a Small Voice" arranged by John Coates, Jr., "Inscription
of Hope" by Z. Randall Stroope and "The Rhythm of Life" arranged
by John Leavitt.
High school Jazz Band member was Jesse Husmann on trap set.
The four songs the band played were and " Alright, Okay, You Win"
arranged by Michael Sweeny, "Natalie's song" by Mike Tomaro, "Summer's
Over" by Bill Listen and "Sandunga" by Arturo Sandoval.
To reach their goal all KMEA students practiced at 8:30 in the
morning and in the early afternoon.
Reishus said "The students worked very hard to qualify for these groups.
There were extra practice times. I am very proud"
The Cardinal Booster staff interviewed some students to see if they knew what the word craquelure (krak-kah-loor). these are some of their replies.
" A distant cousin of Dracula "- senior Quintin Plante
" The nasty stuff on the spoons in the cafeteria."-junior Toni Monroe
" My favorite magic rock catcher. "-sophomore Stuart Rempe
" A calculator."-sophomore Ashley Jones
The meaning of craquelure is the small cracks in old paintings.
The FCCLA hosted the FCCLA Tot Party on October 24. Around 25 little children, from ages 3-6, dressed in their Halloween costumes attended. They had a parade of costumes, decorated cookies, and played pin the nose on the witch and tag. Shari Tucker, the FCCLA advisor, said "The kids always had fun. Everyone was dressed in a costume, and of course, they were cute."
Ghost Prank
Mark was an ordinary boy who loved being scared and also scaring
everyone else. His friend, Robby, was also a horror fan himself, but he knew
his limits of fright. On a special night in the time of fall, they had a plan
to paint threatening and disturbing messages on the graves with fake blood.
"Come on, Robby, This will be great for our 'horror' reputation,"
Mark said.
Robby thought for a moment and agreed to this terrible deed. Their minds were
made up, and all they had to do was wait until nightfall so no one would see
them. The night came faster than usual, and before they knew it, the 11"50
alarm sounded.
"Yes, only ten minutes until midnight, and enough time to decorate the
graves," Robby said sneaking through the window.
A little gust of wind came around Robby, wrapping around him almost hugging
him, with a cold force. Robby looked back into the darkness searching for
someone, but no one was in sight. Robby began to walk once again towards Mark's
house when he was stopped by a whisper swimming among the wind, trees, houses,
and the ground. The whisper became and echo throughout the street but it did
not say anything, it just whispered a hissing sounds to Robby.
Robby looked back once again to where the wind and whisper came from, but
did indeed see a figure. The figure was tall with a pale-blue cloak hiding
its body and face. Robby looked closely at the mysterious figure trying to
see who it was, but the figure was too blurry to see.
It was like a photograph out of focus and when Robby opened his mouth to ask
who it was it raised its arm. Robby saw that the cloak did not hid its arm
but in-fact showed the arm in plain view. The arm was not a mere, ordinary
arm for it was muddy looking along with long black fingernails attached to
bone like fingers.
Robby stepped back a few steps and was grabbed by the shoulder by a strong
hand. It was Mark asking him what he was looking for and why did it take so
long to get around. Robby did not speak a word to Mark because he couldn't
explain it. Mark did not want to hear his story anyway and he wanted to get
to the graveyard.
"Mark, I have a bad feeling about this."
"Don't be a wimp, all we are going to do is spill this fake blood on
the graves."
Mark's words could not comfort Robby, but he was able to get home to help
poor the fake blood. Mark decided to make a gravestone more creepy than the
other so he kicked it so it was be curved and creepy like he had seen in the
movies.
"Mark, Don't do that." Robby said trying to stop him, but Mark wasn't
done with his fun. Robby saw that it was no use trying to stop him so he stepped
back and let Mark do whatever.
A noise came from their right and with a slow motion of their heads they looks
to see what was there. A figure came out of the darkness with the hissing
whisper echoing against the graves. The figure flew in the air towards Robby
and Mark with the speed of lighting itself. The two tried to escape from the
monstrous figure in the pale-blue cloak, but the figure grabbed the two boys
and threw them against a tree. T The two boys were scared out of their minds
and couldn't move. The figure stood like a tall pillar, and its shadow covered
the two like a black veil. The two boys now knew what death was and how death
itself protects the resting dead. With death in their sight, they had a feeling
that their lives were threatened for his hand reached for them and darkness
filled their sight.
The boys woke up the next morning not in their own houses but in the same
house, and the same room at Mark's house. Robby woke up in front of the window,
and Mark awoke on top of his desk. Something was different about the two boys,
for they had no fascination with horror anymore. None of them dared to pull
a prank like that ever again. The weirdest thing was that the graves were
not covered with fake blood, but a thick mist in its place, and the mist always
returned every night.
A Day in the Life of Cully Jackson
Here is some insight into the life of Cullen Jackson the art teachers. Jackson currently resides in the quaint little town of Hill City. He has taught three years at a variety of schools and is teaching for his first year here. Jackson's daily routine consists of waking up in the morning at about 6 a.m.. The next thing he does to start off his day is drink a cup of coffee. Next he dresses and listens to the Beastie Boys. After jamming out he hits the road about 7 a.m. to go to work. Every morning he has to make a forty-five mile drive from Hill City to Plainville. Jackson said he likes his job here. Mr. Jackson goes about his day educating the students. He hits the road for the forty-five miles drive back to Hill City at 3 p.m.. Jackson makes his way home to his wife Carla and his two children Cael and Cayden. His afternoon consists of playing with his kids. At the end of Mr. Jackson's long day he goes to bed at about 10:30 p.m..
The newspaper staff asked students what they are thankful for. The following are some of their replies, they said:
"I am thankful for my friends, family, and the turkey.- freshman Matt Klein
"I'm thankful for my family, friends, and having a nice house."- freshman Samantha Hixon
"For my friends, family, and food."- sophomore Jacob Keas
"I am thankful for my friends. If I didn't have them to keep me sane, I don't know what I would do."- junior Heather Schonthaler
"Having Friday nights off of work, and the three day weekends."- junior Nicole Wessel
"I am thankful for everything, but especially thankful for my family and friends."- senior Aryn Garvin
"For my family, job, truck, computer, and pets."- senior Matt McCune
This month's guess who has attended PHS for two years. While attended PHS, he has been involved in football, wrestling, baseball and CYO.
His favorite song is "One" by Metallica, his favorite movie is Spiderman. His favorite food is pizza. In his spare time he likes to work, hang with friends and play video games. He is unsure on what he wants to do after high school.
Do you know who this special sophomore is?
Answer: Tyler Brungardt
Plainville Cardinals defeat the Stockton Tigers, 8-6
The Plainville Cardinal football team played host to the Stockton Tigers on October 30, which were playing for a spot in the playoffs. The Cards won the game by a final score of 8 to 6.
Plainville started the game off with receiving the ball. The team drove the ball all the way down the field and scored the game's first touchdown. The two point conversion was successful, and Plainville led the game 8 to 0.
Through the next three quarters the teams exchanged possession of the ball because no one could seem to put the ball in the end-zone. Plainville had many opportunities, but they were denied. Stockton scored their first touchdown of the game with only 15 seconds remaining. The two point conversion was unsuccessful and the cardinals recovered the ensuing onside kick. The Cardinals took a knee to end the game. Plainville earned the right to advance into the playoffs on Tuesday.
"Coming into the Stockton game, we knew it was do or die. We didn't want our seniors going out in a loss to our county rival, especially on our home turf," said MJ Klein.
The Lady Cards began their season November 17 with eighteen girls ready to play. Seven returning starters are ready to lead the girls to a victorious season. Seniors include Jordan Finnesy, Julie Hrabe, Jessica Casey, and Michelle Reishus. Juniors are Kelcee Meitler, Charlie Meitler, Lauren Hemphill, and Megan Becker. Sophmores include Caroline Harbe, Jenna Fellhoelter, Holly Chew, Eden Rinehart, Katie Nicholas, Rachel Thompson, and Amber Cooper. Freshman include Megan Plante, Samantha Hixon, and Vanessa Owings. "I think this year will be better than last year and we'll be a lot tougher," Kelcee Meitler said. As the Lady Cardes began their season, improvement has already been shown. I've already seen improvement from last year's first practice, and I can tell who's played summer basketball and who's improved a lot more," Coach Bob Mickelson said. The girls believe this year will be a lot better then last year, and they won't be as easy to beat.
Twenty-five Cards hit the courts
Twenty five students attend the mens basketball meeting on November 12th. Those students include seniors Brad Lynch, Joel Hrabe and Justin Morris. Juniors Include MJ Klein, Brandon Frederking, Lance Gosser, Josh Hrabe, Noel Morales and Ross Balthazor. Sophomore are Taylor Dix, Justin Casey, Brock McDowell, Dalton Mick, Scott Peavey Garret Frederking, Cory Mcqueen, and Jesse Husmanm. Freshmen include Jarret Claridge, Jason Williams, Josh Brungardt, Tommy Sumner, Matt Hageman, Justin McCune, Caleb Wyatt, and Matt Klein. They also have a new assistant Coah; Tom Frederking.
The first game is against Osborne Bulldogs in Osborne on December 5th.
"The team will prepare by getting in great shape to be able to run the floor all night," Coach Weber said. Weber has prepared for his first season as head coach by talking to many area coaches and attending the KU coaching clinic with Bill Self.
"The team has potential to be a very solid basketball team,
but that potential change once we step on the floor,"
Weber Said.
Plainville/ Stockton join at half-time
The Plainville cardinals Marching Band and the Stockton Tigers Marching Band came together to perform a combined half-time show on October 30 an Plainville.
Directors Connie Reishus and Toby Woods, Stockton instructor, pulled the bands together to practice that Wednesday and Thursday to make sure everything would go together fine.
All band and dance members had to get up and practice at 7. Very tried, everyone tried their best to make the half-time show worthwhile.
The dance teams also came together to learn three new dances.
The songs performed were "You Can't Touch This," "Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)," and "Skater Boy". They formed a half star, a half moon and the word SK8 for the three songs.
As the band was playing the Dance teams danced to all three songs.
"I thought the "Skater Boy" song we played sounded cool," Holly Chew Said.