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Nine NHS students helped with the blood mobile last month. The following students participated: senior Lolly Garvin, junior Aryn Garvin, junior Michelle Reishus, junior Jessica Casey, junior Makenzi Rempe, junior Amanda Fogle, senior Naomi Thompson, senior Leslie Tipton, and senior Carissa Fredrickson. The duties of the NHS students were to register blood donors, to serve as escorts after a person is done donating blood and to work in the canteen serving people who have donated. Some of the members also donated blood. They included Fogle, Thompson, Garvin, and Casey. Other students that donated were seniors Joe Kraushaar and Ryan Williams. "The students did a super job. This is a great service project for NHS, " NHS Sponsor Connie Reishus said. "The townspeople appreciate their work immensely and enjoyed working with the NHS members."

New NHS members

The National Honor Society hosted their annual induction ceremony on January 27, 2003. Senior Ryan William, junior Kelsey Ross, and sophomore Heather Schonthalor are the new members. Connie Reishus gave the welcome speech which was followed by a potluck dinner. The ceremony included a presentation of members and Lighting of Candles by the members. "I feel kind of out of place considering I am the only guy member," Williams stated. Current members include President Carissa Fredrickson, Vice President Leslie Tipton, Treasurer Alexandra Garvin, Secretary Naomi Thompson, and juniors Jessica Casey, Amanda Fogle, Aryn Garvin, Michelle Reishus, and Makenzi Rempe.

Forensics competes in First Meet

Four members of the PHS forensics team participated February 1 at Hill City. Those students were sophomore Heather Schonthaler, Kristen Dinkel and Chantal Plante and senior Jamie Marcotte who participated in IDA. Dinkel and Schonthaler also did duet acting, while Marcotte and Plante did prose. Those students who did not go to the meet are seniors Carissa Fredrickson and Ashly Becker, and juniors Jordyn Wilkens and Aryn Garvin. The returning members are Schonthaler, Marcotte, Plante, and Fredrickson. No one got a medal at the first meet, but it was their first one. "I think that we are going to do fairly well. We have a lot of new, talented members that will add a lot to our team," Fredrickson said.

Students participate in Youth for Music

Plainville High School students attended Youth for Music February 1 and 2. Saturday was a full day of practicing with other students under a guest conductor. The concert was held Saturday at Concordia. The students who were in the band are junior Makenzi Rempe, junior Jessica Casey, junior Amanda Fogle, freshman Jessica Wilkerson, freshman Mackenzie Becker, sophomore Amanda Husmann, freshman Jesse Husmann and senior Naomi Thompson. They played the songs "America The Beautiful," "They Led My Lord Away," "Matrey" and "God are Our Fathers." The students who were in the choir are junior Michelle Reishus, freshman Josh Barckeen and sophomore Noel Morales. They sang the songs "Lay in the Morning," "Like a Mighty Stream" and "Down to the River to Pray." "I learned how to get along with other people and a different conductor," A. Husmann said. "I thought it was a very rewarding experience for all the students," Connie Reishus said.

Steve Buresh--Stuco Advisor of the Year

Steve Buresh, teacher, coach, and Stuco advisor has recently been named Kansas Stuco Advisor of the Year after being nominated by his students. His students sent a letter of reference to state officials. As the recipient of this award, Buresh is also eligible to compete for the Warren Shull Award, a regional award. If he were to receive that award, he will automatically be entered in the National Stuco Advisor of the Year Award. Junior Quintin Plante said, "I feel that Mr. Buresh getting Stuco Advisor of the Year was a good thing. He is a great Stuco sponsor." "I love seeing the students reactions to the school activities and having a good time at dances, Cardinal Day, and Indoor Olympics," Buresh said. He also said the most difficult part of being Stuco sponsor is making the time for the long hours that are required for the tasks we sponsor.

February Boosters

The Cardinal Boosters for the month of February are juniors Julie Hrabe and Adam Meyers. Hrabe has been involved in cheerleading, basketball, volleyball, pep club, and CYO. In her spare time, you can find her spending time with her friends and family. Her favorite food is cherry cheesecake. Her favorite movie is A Walk to Remember, and her favorite song is "Crazy" by KC-Jo Jo. After high school she plans to attend FHSU and find a decent job. Meyers has been involved in football, wrestling, FCCLA, and pep club In his spare time, he likes riding around, chilling with friends, watching movies, and all the other extracurricular activities he likes to do. His favorite food is tuna. His favorite movie is Training Day, and his favorite song is "Lit Up," by Buck Chorey. After high school, he plans to go to California with AJ Garcia and chill with the ladies in Compton for a week or two.

FFA Members Attend Livestock Show in Denver

Three FFA members, senior Jerimiah Lumpkin, sophomore Mark Axelson, and freshman Jacob Keas attended the Denver Stock Show on January 17 and 18. Some of the activities they attended were the PRCA rodeo, the Red Rock Monument, a few livestock shows, and some other activities that the stock show had to offer for entertainment. Keas said, "It was a great experience and I had a lot of fun."

Spring Break Plans

The students at PHS were asked what their plans for Spring Break this year are. Some of their responses were as follows:

"I plan to work on my car and ride my motorcycle." --freshman Dalton Mick

"I plan to go out and drink Mt. Dew." --sophomore Travis Williams

"I am going to Washington D.C. and then on to New York. I am going to a Broadway show and for a ride in a limousine. We are going to see the Statue of Liberty. I am going to have a great time." --junior Quintin Plante

"I am going on a seven-day cruise in the Caribbean." Junior Alex Smetana

"I will be going on the UN tour with the senior and junior classes." --senior Naomi Thompson

"I am going on the UN tour." -- senior Carrisa Fredrickson

"I am going to stay home and hang out with my friends." Freshman Justin Casey

"I plan to work and have fun." Sophomore Josh Hrabe

FCCLA members participate in STAR Events

The FCCLA members have had many activities going on during the months of January and the month of February. In January, FCCLA members went to the District STAR Events in Victoria. The people that participated in this years district events were Amanda Husmann and April Hocket who were partners in the ALL STAR Chapter Project and received a silver. Mindy Bawldwin, Ashley Jones, and Gloria Ruder were also in the ALL STAR Chapter Project and received a silver rating. Lynn Cook, Kami Monroe, and Chantal Plante entered a project in was in the Focus on Children category and they received a silver rating. "The students did very well. The competition is tough in both of these categories," Advisor Shari Tucker says. Tucker also said, "The projects were great and the students learned valuable skills by participating." Jones says, " I felt very special to be apart of FCCLA this year. I'm glad I was apart of the STAR Events thanks to Mrs. Tucker's help. It was very interesting and exciting going to district STAR Events. I met a lot of new people from other towns, and I got to spend a lot of time with the upperclassmen. STAR events is something I would like to participate in again next year," Jones said. Jones also said that her favorite part of District STAR Events was all the team work that they all took part in to make their project great.

Valentine's day gifts and wishes

The Cardinal Booster staff surveyed several PHS students and asked then what they would like or what they received on Valentine's Day.

Here are some replies for what they would like on Valentine's Day.

"A single rose. It's the thought that counts." -freshman Chelsea Moos

"A bunch of FCCLA cupcakes." -sophomore Jacob Weigel

"A big hug and a dozen white roses." -sophomore Ross Balthazor

"A good dinner I wouldn't have to cook!" - Teacher Amy Krob

Here are some replies for what they received on Valentine's Day

"A dozen and an half roses and a candle light dinner." -senior Danielle Moos

"A big bumble bee that said be mine on its bottom, some roses, a teddy bear, and a big kiss from my best friend!" -junior Michelle Reishus

"A rose, chocolates, two brown teddy bear things." -sophomore Kristen Meitler

"A half dozen roses and a pair of earrings." -junior Jordan Finnesy

"Paige sent me a dozen roses." -senior Carissa Frederkson

"A diamond braclet, diamond ring, a big teddy bear bigger than me!" -senior Jamie Dreher

"Full body massage for one hour and three roses." -senior Lacey Hamblet

"Roses, little kiss kiss bears, and a date." -sophomore Megan Becker

"I went to Guitarez's and to the movie How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. I got a dozen roses, a box of chocolates, massage oil and nine candles!" -sophomore Morgan Mailin.

What does it mean?

The booster staff asked students what the word rabiator means. These are some of their responses:

"A rabbit with rabies." -senior Naomi Thompson

"The cooling system in a 1982 Volkswagon Rabbit." -senior Willie Ruder

"A dog that ate a rabbit that had rabies." -junior Aryn Garvin

"The Looney Tunes version of Terminator, where Bugs Bunny is Arnold." -junior Alex Smetana

"A Volkswagon Rabbit's radiator."- sophomore Derek Ganoung

"It's the "exterminator" only in rabbit form." -sophomore Heather Schonthaler

"A Rabbi super-hero." -freshman Spencer Blecha

"A mechanical error for a disorientated radiator." - freshman Jesse Husmann

"Something or a person that fills with rage." -substitute teacher Tom LeMarr

Rabiator actually means- a man who likes to fight

Guess Who?

This month's guess who has attented PHS for two years. She has been involved in band and has a band of her own. The band's name is Thunder Streak. Her favorite song is whatever she is in the mood for. Her favorite movie is The Doors Biography and The Led Zeppelin Biography. Her favorite thing to eat is pasta. In her spare time, whe likes to write poetry and songs, practice with her band, and hang out with friends. Answer: Toni Thomas

Cards Chalk Up Another Win Against Eastern Heights

The Plainville boy's basketball team beat Eastern Heights on February 18, with a final score of 66-45. The game started out with a slow pace and low scoring with the first quarter ending 8-6 in favor of Eastern Heights Mustangs. The second quarter, however, was a very fast paced game with Eastern Heights scoring 18, while Plainville scored 28 to make a 34-26 half time lead into the locker room. The third quarter the Cardinals came out and scored 12 more points, while the Mustangs only scored 10 to fall behind by 10 at the end of the third quarter. The fourth quarter was probably the best quarter of the game for the Cardinals. While Plainville scored 20 points in the fourth, they held Eastern Heights to 9 points to make it a final score od 66-45. The win improved the Cardinals to 9-9 on the year. Justin Casey and MJ Klein lead the Cardinals in scoring, each with 17. Plainville only allowed three players for Eastern Heights to score on a pretty good defensive night. In previous games this year, Plainville went to Stockton and won 75-70, then traveled to Kensington and won 62-54, and finally finished up their road trip at Norton with a tough game against a very good Norton team 54-44. The Cardinals took on the Victoria Knights on Friday February 21 for their last home game, with a final score of 71-68. It was also Senior Night during which seniors Ryan Williams, Wayne Cook, and Adam Siefers were honored.

Birthdays

February

Derek Ganoung- 2
Kristen Meitler - 8
Rachel Thompson- 8
Jordan Finnesy- 11
Quinton Bredemeier- 13
Adam Meyers- 17
Jamie Marcotte- 19
Ryan Lovelady- 22
Scott Wise- 22
Heather Schonthaler- 24
Brandon Brown- 27

March

Raquel Marcotte- 1
MJ Klein- 2
Clinton Lee- 4
Kristen Dinkel- 5
Wayne Cook- 6
Naomi Hockett- 14
Amanda Husmann- 16
Makenzi Rempe- 16
Carissa Fredrickson- 19
Naomi Thompson- 21
Kami Monroe- 23
Chantal Maddox- 25
April Hockett- 26
Chelsea Moos- 28

Lady Cards battle Goldbugs

The Lady Cards faced the Kensington Goldbugs Tuesday, February 11. The final score was 36-53. In the first quarter, the Lady Cards scored 14 points while the Goldbugs scored 13. The Goldbugs went on to score 11 more points in the half. Plainville had 10 more, leaving the half with a score of 24-24. The Lady Cards came up short, only scoring 5 points compared to Kensington's 12 in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Plainville scored 7 while Kensington scored 17, ending the game with a score of 36 to 53. Scoring for the Lady Cards were sophomore Lauren Hemphill-11, senior Lacey Hamblet-8, junir Jessica Casey-8, junior Jordan Finnesy-4, junior Michelle Reishus-2, freshman Jenna Fellhoelter-2, and sophomore Megan Becker-1.

Winter Glacade ceremony at dance

The Winter Glacade ceremony took place Saturday, February 15 at 7:30pm. The ceremony was held at the cafeteria instead of a home basketball game. The ceremony preceded the dance because Plainville did not have a home game that week. "I had a great time. I wish they would have played more slow songs, but I was there to dance and have a good time. It was kind of cool having the ceremony and dance all together," junior Michelle Reishus said. The queen candidates were seniors Jamie Dreher, Tierra Fuzzel, Carissa Fredrickson, Leslie Tipton, and Jamie Stahl. The king candidates were seniors Wayne Cook, Adam Siefers, Jason Rath, Ryan Williams, and Cole Nicholas. Jamie Stahl and Ryan Williams were crowed Winter Glacade king and queen at the ceremony. "It was an honor to know that a majority of out high school think positive about me and the other cadidates. I was a little nervous though; all I wanted to do was dance. It did make me realize how many friends I've made in my past four years at PHS," Stahl said. The dance was held after the ceremony from 8 to 11 that night. The decorations and refreshments were provided by FCCLA. All-Star Music provided the music and screen for the dance. The song was "All I Even Find," by Tim McGraw.

Wrestlers Beat Trego and Stockton

The Cardinal wrestlers defeated Trego 45-12, and Stockton 42-30, on February 14. Against Trego, sophomore Paul Owings (103) won by a pin. Sophomore Jake Weigel (125) won by a pin. Junior Adam Meyers (130) won in overtime. Sophomore Brandan Brown (135) won by a pin. Sophomore Catlin Zahorsky (140) won by a pin. Freshman Conner McMullen (145) lost by decision. Senior Jason Rath (160) won by decision. Freshman Tyler Brungardt (171) won by a pin. Junior Alex Smetana (189) lost by a decision. Senior Willie Ruder (215) won by a pin. Junior AJ Garcia (275) won by a pin. In their second duel against Stockton, freshman Paul Owings (103) won by a pin. Sophomore Jake Weigel (125) lost by decision. Junior Adam Meyers (130) won by a pin. Sophomore Brandan Brown (135) won by forfeit. Sophomore Catlin Zahorsky (140) won by decision. Freshman Conner McMullen (145) lost by a pin. Senior Jason Rath (160) won by a pin. Freshman Tyler Brungardt (171) lost by a pin. Junior Alex Smetana (189) won by a decision. Senior Willie Ruder (215) won by forfeit. Junior AJ Garcia (275) won by a forfeit. "I think we wrestled tough against Trego but bad against Stockton," Garcia said.