Cardinal Booster
May 2002
Band and Vocal students participate in state Contest
Students receive recognition and awards at Activities Banquet
Softball plays last game of regular season
Golfers compete at MCL
Cardinal track team competes at Hill City Invitational
Baseball at Beloit
Student Council elects new officers
Eilers and Peavey compete at State Forensics Festival
Band shares its final performance
Senior Plans
What does it mean?
Summer Plans
Class Predictions
Looking forward to looking back
Vocal music performs Spring Concert
FCCLA Banquet

Band and Vocal students participate in state Contest

Several PHS band and choir students competed at the State Solo and Small Ensemble Contest in Concordia April 27. The first performance of the day was a trumpet ensemble consisting of seniors Rhiannon Becker, Stacy Dreher, junior Alexandra Garvin, sophomore Michelle Reishus, and freshman Amanda Husmann. The group received a I rating. Husmann also performed a trumpet solo that received a II. Becker's trumpet solo was awarded a I rating. Next came the three vocalists of the day, senior Chris PEavy, Reishus, and freshman Stephanie Tarbet. While both Peavy and Reishus received a II rating, Tarbert earned a I. Tarbet performed a trombone solo soon after her vocal and got her second I rating of the day. "I worked really hard for it," Tarbet said. "I couldn't believe it." Sophomore Amanda Fogle performed a saxophone solo that garnered a III. Senior MAtt Renk got Plainville's final I rating with his snare drum solo. The final performance of the day were the flute trio of junior Heather Hrabe, and sophomores Aryn Garvin and Andee Marquess, and the saxophone trio made up of Senior Heather Ulrich, Fogle and freshman kelsey Bjornstad. Both trios received II ratings.

FCCLA Banquet

The annual FCCLA banquet was April 29 at 6:30 p.m. The evening began with a potluck supper, followed by an awards ceremony. Members were recognized for the activities they had participated in throughout the year and received awards for their accomplishments. STAR Event participants presented their projects and gave a brief description of their project. Chapter mothers were given gifts for their help and support throughout the year. Members and guests also enjoyed a slide show presentation showing highlights from the past year. To conclude the evening, officers for the 2002-2003 year were installed. The 2001-2002 Executive Council included President-Rhiannon Becker, Vice President of Membership-Stacy Dreher, Secretary-Carissa Fredrickson, Vice President of Finance-Abby Stagner, Vice President of Recognition-Kayla Fisher, Vice President of Public Relations-Alexandra Garvin, and Vice President of Programs-Heather Plante. The 2002-2003 Executive Council includes President-Carissa Fredrickson, Vice President of Membership-Alexandra Garvin, Secretary-Jordyn Wilkens, Vice President of Finance-Jordan Finnesy, Vice President of Recognition-Abby Stagner, and Vice President of Public Relations-Danielle Moos. Garvin will also serve as the District B Secretary.

Vocal music performs Spring Concert

The Plainville High School choir performed its spring concert May 7. The evening began with the sixth grade choir, who performed two numbers. They were followed by the seventh graders, who also performed two numbers. The eighth grade girls chorus also performed two songs. Then, the high school program began. In addition to the normal choir, each student who went to State Music Contest sang one of their solos. First up was sophomore Michelle Reishus, who performed "Sing Me To Sleep," by Edwin Greene. The entire choir took the stage to perform "Hey, Look Me Over" and "Brother, My Brother." Senior Chris Peavey then stepped to the microphone to perform his solo, "Rolling Down to Rio" by Edward German. The combined choir then performed "Bless the Lord O My Soul" and "There You'll Be." The choir then added a surprise number to the concert. Members of the choir joined with some members of the Plainville High School band to perform a rendition of the Mamas and the Papas' hig "California Dreamin'." The group had performed the song for practice during the yearly trip to Concordia for the Youth for Music festival. After the surprise song, freshman Stephanie Tarbet performed "The Little Irish Girl." After that, the choir performed "I Am But a Small Voice." Teacher Connie Reishus then acknowledged the senior choir members, Janell Darnell, Valerie Frasier, Heather Ulrich, and Peavey. Peavey was then given the senior choral award, an award given to the senior who shows achievement and effort in choir. "I was really honored," Peavey said. "I honestly didn't expect to win." The choir then performed its last song, "For Just Aa Little While," and was joined by the junior high choirs for "Let There Be Peace On Earth." "I felt everyone did a very good job," C. Reishus said. This was the final concert of the year for the choir. "Thanks to everyone who supported the choir," C. Reishus said. "Thank you choir members for a super year. It was fun."

Looking forward to looking back

Boys and Girls, graduation is rapidly approaching. The time has come to move out, on, up, and forward. Then you stop and ask for directions, because you've lost track of what direction you're supposed to be moving in. But I digress. I feel that I am obligated to share some of the immense wisdom I've picked up over four years of high school existence. After all, the knowledgr of Chris Peavey...would be a very short column, so you'll have to take this instead.

Firstly, I've discovered that women are the single most incomprehensible creatures on earth. Gentlemen, learn to embrace your confusion. Trust me, it never gets better. I'm convinced the Dalai Lama has been heard yo yell, "What? What'd I say?" afetr more than one woman's retreating back.

Never, ever, EVER, EVER, EVER say "It could get worse" and then clarify how. Not only will it get worse, whatever you say will happen, will happen ASAP.

When you spend a full day on some stuid, harmless activity (i.e. building a house of cards) you're guaranteed to screw it up at one point and utterly destroy all you've done.

I don't care how cool you think you are, look back in two years and you;ll be mortified. Trust me. You may think you've got the moves and all that goin' on right now, but look back in a few years and you'll think you were, and I say this with love, the stupidest rutabagas the Good Lord ever put on this wonderful little planet.

Everyone looks forward to being a senior. Everyone is stupid. Do you know what being a senior involves? Basically it meansthat your spend the whole year filling out scholarship applications you know you won't get. And those of you who think you can skip that better be prepared to live without either college and/or eating. and no, a steady diet of "Mac and Cheese" does NOT qualify as eating.

When one is on a trip with friends, always have an excuse made up in case you have to pretend you don't know them. When vacationing with family, prepare three excuses and an elaborate disguise.

If you ever have the day off and nowhere to go, there is guaranteed to be nothing on T.V.

If you're waiting for an important phone call or someone to show up, either go to the bathroom, take a shower, or try to sleep. They'll show up immediately. Believe me, it works like a dream.

Always watch your back when golfing. You never know when some old person on the course will become offended at your bag throwing, grass ripping, club breaking, ball chucking, profanity spewing dance after a missed three foot put for par. (You know I don't do this. I've never had a put for par in my life.)

The bets part about having friends is that they'll always be there. The worst part is that sometimes you can't make them leave.

So cats and kittens, this is the ned of the road. You've just suffered through the final column that Sims let me write in order to fill space. The sarcasm of one Chris Peavey will no longer adorn these pages. To those of you who read and laughed, thanks. To those of you who read and didn't laugh, sorry. To those of you who never read, I guess I can call you inconsiderate jerks, because we both know you'll never see this.

In closing, thanks for the chuckles. See you 'round the galaxy.

Class Predictions

Summer Plans

The Booster asked several students what they are planning for this summer.

Sophomore Kelsey Ross: I will be playing softball, working, and just having fun.

Senoir Matt REnk: Wonk on a farm, play some ball, chase women, and stay out of trouble.

Senoir Jolene Eilers: I am going to work, play softball, go to Wisconsin and find time to move to college.

Freshman Paul Owings: This summer i plan to plan plans, and do stuff...BIG STUFF.

Teacher DEb Turnbull: First, I plan to relax for two weeks. Then I'll be helping Ashleigh get ready to move to Topeka. I also hope that we have time to take a short family vacation. Thoughout the summer, I plan to meet with Mrs. Korn and Mr. Sims in preparation for teaching classes in the junior high.

Senoir Mike Langholz: RIght after graduation, I head off to family reunion for a week, then a week later, go to a wedding. After that, I got to Country Stampede in June for two weeksand finally back home and wrok every day untill school starts up again.

Senoir Kayla Fisher: Well, I will have graduated from my mommy and daddy's income to a poor college student, si I will be getting a job. Other that that, I plan to spend lots of time with my friends for out last summer together. Then about he beginning of August, I plan to move to Colby and begin my college career.

Sophomore Quentin Plante: I plan on working 8 am to 5 pm all week and working Pizza Hut at night. I plan on having a lot lof fun on weekends.

What does it mean?

The newspaper staff asked various students what the word "skimmington" means. Here are a few of the replies.

Cleaning a swimming pool or fish pond with a dip net - Bonnie Staab

A large piece of equipment used to remove pavement - junior Jason Rath

If I told you, I'd have to killl you - senior Jason Lindsey

To skinny-dip in sewage water - sophomore Jordan Finnesy

To ski down the mountain naked while trying to eat spaghettios - junior Lacey Hamblet

A type of razor that gives you a close shave, like Remington - senior Libby Hrabe

Skim milk or something - junior Heather Hrabe

What a fish does in a bathtub - freshman Morgan Malin

A town that you skinny dip in - freshman Paige Lowry

The code name for 48g's - senior Matt Renk

A small gong - freshman Josh Hrabe

The word "skimmington" is a strange punishment by beating actors with spoons.

Senior Plans

The class of 2002 is the 50th class to graduate from PHS. After graduaitonb they will head down different paths in different directions.

Rhiannon Becker - attend Kansas State University - undecided

Jennifer Bland - attend Fort Hays STate University - Secretarial Sciences

Audrey Bjornstad - attend Johnson County Community College - Cosmetology

Lacy Brin - attend Pratt Community College - nursing

Janell Darnell - attend Kansas STate Universtiy - Journalism

Tony Dopita - undecided

Stacy Dreher - attend SATS/ Salina - Commercial and Advertising Art

Jolene Eilers - attend Cloud County Community College - paralegal

Shanna Fellhoelter - attend the University of Kansas - undecided

Stevie Finnesy - work

Kayla Fisher - atten Colby Community College - Broadcasting

Valerie Frasier - attend Colby Community College - Vetrinary

Christopher Fogle - attend Kansas STate University - Mechanical engineering

Libby Hrabe - attend Fort Hays STate University - nursing

Jennifer Jones - undecided

Katrina Jones - attend Colby Community College - Therapy Assistant

Danielle Kenney - attend Fort Hays STate University - Business

Amanda Krausaar - attend Hutchinson Comminty College - Emergency Medical Technician

Mike Langholz - attend North Central Kansas TEchnical College/Beliot - Welding

Jason Lindsey - attend Fort Hays State University - Philosophy

Bryce McDowell - attend North Central Kansas Technical College/Beloit - Auto Body

Band shares its final performance
The band had its spring concert Tuesday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The concert band performed "Into the Storm" by Robert Smith, "Chesford Portrait" by James Swearingen, "Our Song Shall Rise" by Chris Sharp, and "There You'll Be" by Ted Ricketts. The jazz selections were "It Don't Mean A Thing" by Duke Willington and Irving Mills, "The Rose" by Amanda MCBroom, "Voices that Care" by JErry Nowak, and "The Shoop Shoop Song" by Rudy Clark. The high school band combined with the junior high band to end the concert with "Sing for America" by James Ployhar. Throughout the eventing, the soloists that received I ratings at State music contest performed their pieces. Soloists included Matt Renk, Stephanie Tarbet, and Rhiannon Becker. "This year has been super! PHS has had a lot of students in honor groups and regional and state music contest. We have performed for numerous community events and for all home sporting activities. It's been a great year," Director Connie Reishus said.

Eilers and Peavey compete at State Forensics Festival
Seniors Jolene Eilers and Chris Peavey competed at the State Forensics Festival in Salina May 4. Peavey and Eilers both competed in Prose reading and competed together in Impromtu Duet Acting(IDA). Both students received I ratings on their events, qualifying them for medals. Neither Eilers, a three-year forensics team member, nor Peavey, a four-year memeber, have ever received medals at the State level before. Eilers and Peavey have compted in IDA together for the last three years. Eilers has performed Prose for three years as well, but this was Peavey's first attempt at the event. "It took awhile, but we finally did it," Peavey said. "I'm glad we were able to pull it off. I think we were both aware that it was our last chance."

Student Council elects new officers
The 2002-2003 Student Council officers were chosen. The president is junior Alexandra Garvin. This will be her second year as a Student Council officer. The vice president is sophomore Michelle Reishus. The secretary is junior Carissa Fredrickson, and the treasurer is junior Naomi Thompson. Junior Abby Stagner will be the representative-at-large. The officers will have a choice to attend a Student Council workshop this summer in Emporia. The camp will be held in July and they will be taking four members.

Baseball at Beloit
The Plainville Cardinal baseball team traveled to Beloit May 3 for the last double header before regionals. They were unable to bring home a win, losting 2-17 and 0-10. "I thought this was one of the worst performances we've had all year," Coach Trent Giffin said. The team is spending its practices getting ready for regionals by working on their defense and not swinging at bad pitches. The Cardinals faced the Lincoln Leopards first round of regionals May 13. Results were not available at press time.

Cardinal track team competes at Hill City Invitational
The Plainville track team competed at the Hill City Invitational Track Meet May 6. The girls and boys both placed 8th as a team. In shotput, senior T.J. Staab threw 59'6 1/2", freshman M.J. Klein threw 36' 5 3/4", and sophomore Alex Smetana threw 36' 5 1/2". Staab Placed first. He also placed first in discus with a throw of 157'9 1/2". Senior Matt Renk and Klein both competed in high jump, but their results were not available. Junior Jason Rath competed in pole vault with a height of 10'6". In the running events, Rath placed fourth in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 16.62. He also placed third in the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 44.51. Staab, junior Ryan Williams, and sophomore Alex Comeau competed in the 100 meter dash with times of 12.08, 12.09, and 13.9 respectively. Williams and Comeau also ran the 200 meter dash with times of 24.34 and 29.39. Williams placed fifth. In the 800 meter dash, Matt Renk ran a time of 2:18. In the 440 yard relay, the boy's relay team (Rath, Renk, Williams and Staab) placed fifth with a time of 47.22. For the girl's team, sophomore Michelle Reishus, senior Stacy Dreher aand freshman Megan Becker competed in long jump. Reishus placed fourth with a jump of 14'11" and Dreher placed sixth with a jump of 14'7 1/2". Becker jumped 14'6". In running events, freshman Kelcee Meitler placed sixth in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 18.05. Snioer Kayla Fisher also competed in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 20.12. Both Meitler and Fisher competed in the 300 meter hurdles. Meitler finished fifth with a time of 52.63 and Fisher ran a time of 58.80. In the 100 meter dash, freshman Morgan Malin placed second with a time of 13.24. She also placed fourth in the 200 meter dash with a time of 27.7. The girls' 440 yard relay team consisting of sophomore JOrdan Finnesy, junior Lacey Hamblet, Becker, and Malin, placed fourth with a timeof 53.65. The mile relay team(Becker, Hamblet, Finnesy, and Moos) ran a time of 4:35.08. The 2-mile relay team (Moos, Dreher, Plante, Reishus) placed fourth with a time of 11:53.53. "Overall, I'm pleased with our recent performances. There are a couple of events where we are not quite where we need to be, but in the time that we have remaining before our regional meet, we will work hard to erase those concerns," coach Buresh said.

Golfers compete at MCL
Four members of the Plainville High School golf team competed at the MCL tournament in Hill City April 9. Senior Jason Lindsey shot a 111 in the 18-hole tournament. Sophomore Justin Morris and freshman Paul Owings both scored at 116. Freshman Seth Brin performed best, earning a 108. Brin and Lindsey competed in the 2-man team competition, shooting a score of 218. This gave them ninth out of ten teams. "It wasn't my best game," Lindsey said, "but a lot of the others had their best games."

Softball plays last game of regular season

The softball team traveled to Ellis May 6 for their last regular season game. The girls were able to play one JV game and a double header for varsity. They were short each game, losing 6-15 in the JV game, and 4-7 and 3-4 in the varsity games.

"We did hit the ball fairly well, ran the basesmore aggressively, and were more productive with the people who got on base. Basically, in all three games, we didn't play well enough to win. We play very well in the field, but notdoing what was needed offensively adds up to not a very good outing for us," Coach Lee Weber said.

The girls will play the first round of reionals against Lincoln Monday at 3:45. Their record vs. Lincoln is1-2. They will be facing the best pitcher, Katie Moore, who has 11 wins, 2 losses, and over 100 strike-outs on the season.

"For regionals we need to clean up our fielding, sharpen our focus, make the plays in the field and at the plate that we most definitely have the talent to do and win the ball games," Weber said.

Students receive recognition and awards at Activities Banquet

The annual Booster Club Activities Banquet was held May 9th at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria.

The evening began with a dinner prepared by Bigge's Catering Service. Following the dinner, the guest speaker, Coach Baur gave a motivational speech. Coach Baur is the head wrestling coach at the University of Kearney, Nebraska.

Following the speaker, the awards ceremony began. Receiving the Rex Dunning Cross Country award were the three cross country participants, Libby Hrabe, Danielle Moos, and Jordan Finnesy. Rhiannon Becker was presented the Outstanding Female Athlete of theYear award. T.J. Staab received the Leon Bair award, which is voted on by the football team. Receiving the Olen Smrka basketball award was Matt Renk.

Students were then recognized for their achievements throughout the year in various activities. The senior dance team members were presented with plaques. Band and vocal participants were honored for their performances at state music contest. Athletes that had received MCL and state honors were presented with awards. The volleyball, tennis, and cross-country teams were recognized for their scholastic achievement of having above a 3.5 grade point average of a team. The band, choir, dance team, and cheerleading squad also received scholastic awards. Coach Basgall presented awards to the state wrestling qualifiers. Chris Peavey and Jolene Eilers were also recognized for receiving one ratings at the state forensics festival. All participants were then given their certificates and letters. Seniors received a plaque for their accomplishments.

The Booster Club scholarships were also presented at the banquet. Receiving the scholarships were Audrey Bjornstad and Abby Morris.