Cardinal Booster
November 30, 2005
Students honored
for exemplary performance on assessments
Students at Job Olympics
Chateau La Roach provides entertainment for community
PHS and PJH students participate in KMEA event
FFA Hog Roast
Getting Stuffed For Thanksgiving
Junior class conducts successful magazine sales
96 students make honor roles for first quarter
Fourteen lady cards hit the court
FCCLA members attend National
Leadership Conference
Grapplers fill most weights with 22 out
Frederking takes 2nd at state cross country
November Boosters
Twenty-six out for boys basketball
Students honored for exemplary performance on assessments
Several PHS students earned recognition for exemplary
performance on state assessments at a ceremony Monday, November 14.
Dr. Harry Austin, superintendent of schools, presented the awards, and the
board members congratulated each student . Awards presented were as follows:
| EIGHT GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES: Ross Copeland Gregory Harold Carson McMullen Colburn Patterson |
EIGHTH GRADE READING: Colburn Patterson |
| HIGH SCHOOL READING: Mackenzie Becker Scott Peavey |
HIGH SCHOOL MATH: Joshua Brungardt Seth Keas Megan Plante |
| HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES: Mackenzie Becker Spencer Blecha Jesse Husmann Jacob Keas Connor McMullen Dalton Mick Scott Peavey Stuart Rempe |
HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE: Joshua Brungardt Tanner Ganoung Emily Jones Michele Wessel |
The high school accomplished the Standard of Excellence for Eleventh Grade social studies last year.
Four PHS students were among the 60 students from four schools
who attended the Hays Job Olympics Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Those who attended were senior Myriah Penrod, sophomore David Becker, sophomore
Miles Axelson and freshman Michael Wiese.
The students participated in various events throughout the morning. The event
gave them opportunities to build self-confidence, to form new friendships
and to demonstrate job responsibilities. During the event, the students interacted
with actual employers and received evaluations of personal employability skills.
The students had the opportunity to earn gold and silver medals and participation
ribbons in various categories, and they received a certificate for participating
in the day's activities.
Penrod earned a gold medal in three categories: Job Interview, Keyboarding,
and Job Application. Becker received a silver medal in Job Interview, a gold
medal in Phone Message, and a gold medal in Small Gas Engine. Axelson earned
a gold medal in Video Store Clerk. Wiese received a gold medal in Simple Construction.
Chateau LaRoach provides entertainment for community
Chateau LaRoach, the 2005 All-School Play, took place November 18th and 19th under the direction of Deb Turnbull and Julie Becker.
The play is about the French proprietors, Francois and Mimi Laroche, who are horrified to discover that they have a cockroach problem, and they are expecting many guest for the weekend. Then , they learn that a health inspector will be making a surprise visit by being disguised as a guest. The guest list includes honeymooners, a British bicyclist, a wealthy widow, a hypnotist, a travel writer, the manager of a bratty child star, and a nun. If the exterminator doesn't work quickly, the chateau may be closed down.
The cast began practicing in October. The student cast member include the following: junior Emily Jones (Mimi Laroche), senior Scott Peavey (Francois Laroche), senior Jacob Keas (Robin Wren), senior Connor McMullen (Paola Quinti), senior Garrett Frederking (Happy Lamperson), sophomore Aubrey frederking (Elsie Welks), junior Megan Plante (Gina Retch), senior Jesse Husmann (Roskel T. Goomey), junior Vanessa Owings (Josie Nackerly), senior Spencer Blecha (Jip Nackerly), sophomore Amelia Keas (Enira De Can), junior Samantha Hixon (Madame Zillinda), junior Luke Brin (Nigel Havic), senior Rachel Thompson (Lola St. Brittania), senior Casey Buganski (Ronnie Zircon), senior Amber Cooper (Hanula Bing), sophomore Deidre Jones (Liza Bethingil), senior Gloria Ruder (Cockroach), and senior Selby Renk (Cockroach).
Freshman Carson McMullen was the prompter, and junior Kennis Becker worked with the lights and curtains. Junior Justin McCune worked with the sound effects, and the special effects were done by senior Tracy Rudman, and sophomore Justin Lacy.
PHS and PJH students participate in KMEA event
PHS and PJH students traveled to Hays High to Perform in the
Northwest District KMEA Honor Band on November 5, 2005 in the Hays High Gymnasium.
The Plainville Junior High students in the KMEA choir were Connie Paramore,
Amanda Diaz, Jake Towery, Rachel Raat, and Samantha Bobek. On the night of
November 6, they sang four songs which were "You Raise Me Up" arranged
by Teena Chinn, "Hashivenu" arranged by Doreen Rao, "Blowin'
in the wind/America" arranged by Len Thomas and "American Folk Rhapsody"
arranged by Linda Spevacek.
The Plainville Junior High students in the KMEA honor band were Kendra Husmann,
Krystal Wessel, and Dani Winters. The Junior High performed seven songs which
were "Irish Tune From Country Derry" arranged by Paul Cook, "The
Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" by Howard Shore and arranged by Douglas
Wagner, "The Phantom of the Opera Medley" by Andrew Lloyd Webber
and arranged by Johnnie Vinson, "Semper Fidelis March" by John Phlip
Sousa and arranged by Calvin Custer, "Theme From Rudy" by Jerry
Goldsmith and arranged by Johnnie Vinson, "United Nations March"
by Karl L. King and arranged by James Swearingen and "Williamsburg Overture"
by James Sweaeringen.
High School Jazz Band members were seniors Spencer Blecha, Jesse Husmann and
Mackenzie Becker. They performed six songs which were "Frankenstein"
by Edgar Winter and arranged by Paul Murtha, "Mamb Jambo" by Chris
Sharp, "Christopher Columbus" arranged by Bob Mintzer, "Blues
In Hoss Flat" arranged by Roy Phillippe and "Forty-Second Street"
arranged by Paul Cook.
"We played a totally kickin' version of the Edgar Winter Group's 'Frankenstein.'
It rocked. Blecha said.
FFA sponsored its annual Hog Roast Friday November 18 before the first performance of the All-School Play, Chateau LaRoach Biggie's of Stockton catered the meal which consisted of pork, baked potatoes, green beans, corn, desserts, water, and tea. FFA sponsor Ryan Miller said that they had a really good turnout. Around180 people came to eat for a profit of about $500. "The advertisements were a huge part of the Hog Roast's success. In working with the Hays Daily News, the Plainville Times, and Mrs. Becker and Mrs. Turnbull, we were able to bring in more people,"Miller said.
GETTING "STUFFED" FOR THANKSGIVING
The Cardinal Booster asked several students this question: On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the highest, how stuffed do you get on Thanksgiving? Below are their replies.
"Ten, because I eat until I can't eat anymore and then some on Thanksgiving. I might gain weight, but I enjoy it at the time," senior Rachel Thompson said.
"I'd say 10. I get so stuffed I have to unbuckle my pants and loosen my belt and maybe visit the bathroom," junior Zach Moos said.
"Ten…Oh man, I tell ya…I eat a lot on Thanksgiving. I remember this one Thanksgiving I ate half a ham and stuffing all by myself. That doesn't even compare with 1996. We had two deep fat fried turkeys, and my mom and dad and grandma and grandpa and aunt and all my cousins and I ate it all. Yup. Good times. I think Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays…but it doesn't even compare with Christmas," sophomore Justin "The Majestic" Lacy said.
"Ten, because there's a lot of good food to eat that we don't usually eat all the time," freshman Michelle Adam said.
"I would say a 5 just because wrestling causes me to put a limit on my number of servings," freshman Travis Bird said.
"Let me say 8 ½. I eat massive amounts of Susan's
extra stuffed stuffing. Thanksgiving is a time of thanks, and I would like
to thank my mom, Susan, for her splendid stuffing," senior Dalton Mick
said.
Junior Class conducts successful magazine sales
The Junior Class held their annual magazines sales during the
first nine weeks of the year. They started their sales on August 26 and finished
them on November 2.
The goal for the class was to sell 400 items. If each junior had sold 15 items,
they would met their goal.
Emily Jones was the top seller. She sold 26 items. She received a certificate
for a large drink at Short Stop for selling 15 orders by September 14. She
was also the only one to reach the next incentive that was offered. Instead
of a pizza party that the classes had discussed on having, Emily received
a gift certificate to Pizza Hut, which is one of her favorite places to dine.
Ninety-Six Students make honor rolls for first quarter
Ninety-six students made the
honor roll for the first nine weeks.
Thirty-five were on the Administrator's Honor Roll by acquiring a grade point
average of 4.0 to 3.75. The students include Seniors Mackenzie Becker, Spencer
Blecha, Justin Casey, Jenna Fellhoelter, Caroline Hrabe, Jesse Husmann, Jacob
Keas, Scott Peavey, Selby Renk, Eden Rinehart, Gloria Ruder and Brooke Stahl.
Juniors include Josh Brungardt, Samantha Hixon, Emily Jones, Krystal Karlin,
Seth Keas, Vanessa Owings, Caleb Parson, Megan Plante, and Jason Williams.
Sophomores include Aaron Becker, Aaron Dinkel, Brooklyn Foster, Aubrey Frederking,
Deanna Garvert, Deidre Jones, Katie McQueen,and Bretta Mick. Freshmen include
Amanda Brungardt, Ross Copeland, Danielle Parson, Skylar Rudman, Eric Sears,
and Katelyn Thyfault.
Thirty-two students on the Regular Honor Roll have a grade point average of
3.75 to 3.25. These students include seniors Josh Brackeen, Tyler Brungardt,
Casey Buganski, Holly Chew, Taylor Dix, Josh Eichman, Ashley Jones, Brock
McDowell, Connor McMullen, Dalton Mick, Chelsea Moos, Katie Nicholas, Stuart
Rempe, Tracy Rudman and Rachel Thompson. Juniors include Luke Brin, Justin
McCune and Zack Moos. Sophomores include Joe Becker, Jason Dinkel, Ben Gehring,
Derek Jones, Heath Rath, and Toby Rude. Freshmen include Travis Bird, Lauren
Buresh, Josh Darnell, Kyle David, Gregory Harold Jr., George Lovelady, Carson
McMullen and Colburn Patterson.
Twenty-nine students made the Honorable Mention Honor Roll. Seniors include
Raquel Marcotte, Cory McQueen, Jessica Wilkerson, and Starla Willenberg. Juniors
include Kennis Becker, Andy Brown, Amanda Plante, Michele Wessel, and Caleb
Wyatt. Sophomores include Miles Axelson, Derek Brumitt, Lacci Cunningham,
Mindy Gerhardt, Heather Hageman, Amelia Keas, Justin Lacy, Cassie Meyers,
Ashley Stroda, and Kelsey Wyatt. Freshmen include Dalton Brown, Kassi Collins,
Karlee Custenborder, Zachory Green, Kelsey Normandin, Daniel Pfanenstiel,
Landon Strano, Daniel Wiegel, Maverick Werner, and Michael Wiese.
Fourteen Lady Cards hit the Court
The 2005-2006 Plainville Cardinal girls basketball team signed
up 14 players.
The Lady Cards will be following new Head Coach Ben Packard this year. Sherri
Munsell will continue to serve as assistant coach.
Five seniors will lead the Lady Cards. They are Caroline Hrabe, Holly Chew,
Jenna Fellhoelter, Eden Rinehart, and Rachel Thompson.
The only junior this year is Vanessa Owings. Sophomores include Kelsey Wyatt,
Jessica Thompson, Heather Hageman, Mindy Gerhardt, and Aubrey Frederking.
Freshmen are Amanda Brungardt, Lauren Buresh, and Kiley Knouf.
FCCLA Members Attend National Leadership Conference
Twelve FCCLA members attended the National Leadership Conference
in Hartford, Connecticut from Nov. 11 to Nov. 13. Those attending were senior
Mackenzie Becker; juniors Emily Jones, Krystal Karlin, and Jessica Wilkens;
sophomores Aaron Dinkel, Brooklyn Foster, Heather Hageman, Deidre Jones, and
Derek Jones; and freshmen Karlee Custenborder, Danielle Parson, and Katelyn
Thyfault. Sponsors for the trip were FCCLA advisor Shari Tucker and Brenda
Koehler.
The theme of the conference was "You Got the Power," and those attending
participated in weekend of events and training sessions that challenged, informed,
and motivated members and their advisers to become leaders through FCCLA.
Guest speaker Rolfe Carawan motivated the group with the message "The
Difference Is You," and encouraged them to make the most of their powerful
leadership potential. Saturday's agenda included training in the following
FCCLA peer education programs: Dynamic Leadership, Families Acting for Community
Traffic Safety, Power of One, STOP the Violence, and Student Body. Another
session included presentations about FCCLA's membership campaign (Be Part
of It!) during which students learned how to spread the word of their organization.
The following sessions presented collaborative project ideas: The Ultimate
Leadership Experience by using brand FCCLA, The American Cancer Society, Mothers
Against Drunk Driving, and March of Dimes.
Keynote speaker Arik Bostick drew the conference to a close by encouraging
the members and advisers to discover the "Power of One" and begin
living their dreams today.
Despite their busy conference schedule, the chapter members found time to
tour the area. They went to the Bushnell Theater, the Mark Twain Home and
Museum, the Harriet Beecher-Stowe Home and Museum, and the Civil War Cemetary.
The also found time for ice skating and shopping at the local mall.
Any FCCLA member could have attended the conference; however, the members
had to earn the money for the trip or pay for expenses themselves.
"I am hopeful that the trip provided information, experience, and skills
they can use now, and throughout their lifetimes," Tucker said.
Grapplers fill most weights with 22 out
Twenty-two Cardinals are hitting the mats
for the 2005-2006 wrestling season under the direction of Head Coach D.J.
Basgall and Assistant Coach Corey Dobson.
The team will be lead by 10 returning wrestlers:
seniors Tryler Brungardt, Jacob Keas, Stuart Rempe, and Connor McMullen; juniors
Andy Brown, Lucas Hachmeister, and Luke Brin; and sophomores Aaron Dinkel,
Heath Rath, and Alan Crawford.
Other joining the team are sophomore Derek Brumitt;
and freshman Travis Bird, Dan Weigel, DJ Brown, Carson McMullen, Josh Darnell,
Maverick Werner, Christopher Fellhoelter, Taylor Leikam, and Colburn Patterson.
Two wrestlers from Palco will also be seeing
action with the Cards: Senior Donovan Wahrman and freshman Richard Morgan.
Miles Axelson will serve as manager.
Frederking take 2nd at state cross country
Aubrey Frederking, the defending 2A state
champion, placed second at the state cross country meet in Wamego, Kansas
October 29.
Even though Frederking's time was not what she
wanted (she added four seconds from last year) she was not heartbroken with
the second-place finish. Frederking still has two more chances to regain the
title since she is only a sophomore. The only girl to finish ahead of Frederking
in this year's meet was Stephanie King with a time of 11:52:80. She is a junior
form Marmation Valley High School. Frederking hopes to be given the opportunity
to race next year.
"She ran well, and there is nothing wrong
with second place at state," teammate Heath Rath said.
The Boosters of the Month for November are sophomores Toby Ruder
and Jessica Thompson.
Ruder is involved in football, basketball, baseball, PHAT, and he is the Sophomore
class president. His Favorite movie is Talladega Nights. He enjoys listening
to any song, as long as it is not sung by Kenny Chesney. He likes to eat shrimp
fried rice with a side of broccoli and cheese. His favorite game in gym class
is volleyball-baseball-basketball. In his spare time he likes to participate
in the Mr. K's Football League and drink Big Red pop. After high school he
plans to go to college.
Thompson is involved in volleyball, basketball, FCCLA, and Pep Club. Her favorite
songs are "My Last Yee-Haw" and the theme song to Laguna Beach.
Her favorite food is Gloria's famous cheese pizza. She enjoys hanging out
with Gloria and Selby at their weekly Laguna Beach parties. Her favorite character
on Laguna Beach is Lauren (LC) because she hates the game and is better than
Kristen. After high school she hopes to travel to Cabo, because what happens
in Cabo, stays in Cabo.
Twenty-six out for boys basketball
The 2005-2006 Plainville Cardinal boys basketball team signed up 26 players.
They will be coached by Head Coach Tom Frederking and Assistant Coach Ronnie
Wolf.
The Cardinals are looking to improve on a somewhat disappointing season last
year.
Eight seniors will lead the Cardinals. They are Justin Casey, Taylor Dix,
Garrett Frederking, Jesse Husmann, Brock McDowell, Cory McQueen, Dalton Mick,
and Scott Peavey.
The juniors are Josh Brungardt, Jarret Claridge, Matthew Hageman, Matt Klein
and Caleb Wyatt.
The sophomores are Aaron Becker, Joe Becker, Jason Dinkel, Tanner Dix, Ben
Gehring, Justin Lacy, and Toby Ruder.
The freshmen are Ross Copeland, Kyle David, Zach Green, Dylan Lynch, Eric
Sears, and Terry Sumner.