Juniors and seniors spend Prom night "Under the stars"
Prom took place Saturday, April 12. The theme was "Under The Stars" with the colors of blue and silver. The evening began at 6:30 with social time. Then, at 6:50, the juniors and seniors entered the dining area as their names were announced. Junior Class President Eric Sears welcomed everyone, and Senior Class President Aubrey Frederking accept the welcome. Junior Gregory Harold offered the invocation, and dinner was served at 7p.m. At approximately 7:40, students proceeded to the band room to watch the Prom Video before returning to the dance, which began at 8 p.m. and ended at 11p.m. with music provided by Complete Music. the dinner menu included apricot chicken on rice, corn, a roll, and cake for dessert. The Prom servers were Amanda Casey, Paige Wilkerson, Kassy Karlin, Kendra Husman, Brianne Plante, Alex Dreher, Jaden Perkins, and Josh Plante. After-Prom began after the dance. The games included Black Jack, Deal or No Deal, Music Trivia, Dance Dance Revolution, Money Machine, duck pond, Photo Booth, Football Toss, Pin Pong Toss, Cork Gun Shoot out, Cake Walk, Skeet Ball, Hula Hoop, Penny Toss, Plinko, Ring Toss for Pop, American Flag Bean Bag game, Hole In One, and Bungee Run. Plenty of foot was available for the juniors and seniors: pizza, nachos, hot dogs, pop corn, cherry limeades, and pop. Winners of the large prizes included the following Futon- Joe Becker, K-State Package (donated by Kelly and John Lowry)- Toby Ruder, Tall Table & Chairs- Bretta Mick, Flat Screen TV- Amanda Brungardt, KU Bean Bag Game (donated by Dr. Paul Lambert and Greg & Susan Stahl)- Landon Strano, Automobile Car Detailing -Brandon Malin, Glass Shelving Unit- James Vasquez, Wooden Basket Storage Chest- Aubrey Frederking, Gas Grill- Maverick Werner, Digital Photo Frame- DJ Brown, Digital Camera- Dan Weigel, Dorm Refrigerator- Skylar Rudman, Teeth Whitening- Aaron Dinkel, Dorm Refrigerator- Deanna Gervert, Black Rocking Chair- Colburn Patterson, and IPod- Geun Hye Hong. After students collected their prizes the night ended at approximately 3:30 a.m.

Weather holds for Cardinal Day
Stuco sponsored Cardinal Day Wednesday, May 7 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The weather cooperated, so the fun and games took place at Cardinal Field. Lunch took place in the gym since the field house was under construction. The menu included hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, graham cracker cookies, granola bars, fruit snacks, ice cream bars, fudge bars, and pop. The games immediately followed lunch. The games consisted of the wrecking ball, bungee basketball, human spheres, bean bag toss and softball. The teams for the softball game were seniors against underclassmen and faculty. The seniors won the game. School was dismissed at approximately 3 p.m.
Graduation takes place at Cardinal Field

Graduation Takes Place at Cardinal Field
PHS 2008 graduation will be at Cardinal Field, May 17 at 2:30 p.m. Their motto is “The glory is not in never failing, but rising every time you fail.” Their colors are red and black. The guest speaker will be Congressman Jerry Moran. The escorts will be juniors Lauren Buresh and Toss Copeland. Juniors handing out programs are Amanda Brungardt and Dalton Brown. Board members John Crawford and Rich Frederking are going to presenting diplomas. The choir will be singing “Hero” and “Friends Forever.”

Senior Plans
Miles Axelson-Colby Community College
Aaron Becker- Washburn University
David Becker- undecided
Joe Becker- McPherson College
Derek Brummit- Cloud County Community College
Jason Dinkel- Washburn University
Brooklyn Foster- Washburn University
Aubrey Frederking- University of Missouri
Deanna Garvert- Washburn University
Ben Gehring- Washburn University
Mindy Gerhardt- Northwest Kansas Technical College
Heather Hageman- University of Kansas
Deidre Jones- Fort Hays Stat University
Derek Jones- North Central Kansas Technical College
Amelia Keas- Fort Scott Community College
Skylar Kraft- North Central Kansas Technical College
Justin Lacy-Kansas State University
Richard Linkeshch- University of Kansas
Brandon Malin- Fort Hays State University
Colt McCune- Fort Hays State University
Katie McQueen- Washburn University
Cassie Meyers-undecided
Bretta Mick- Washburn University
Darla Monroe- Hays Hair Academy
Heath Rath- Kansas State University
Toby Ruder- Kansas State University
Berrin Sanders- North Central Kansas Technical College
Jessica Thompson-Washburn University
Jeremy Werner-undecided
Kelsey Wyatt-Washburn University.

Cards Pick Up Two against Minneapolis
The Cards won both games against Minneapolis in home action Tuesday, May 6. They defeated Minneapolis in the first game with a score of 15 to 1 and the second game with a score of 19 to 4. In the first game, scoring three runs each were seniors Aaron Becker and Aaron Dinkel. Scoring tow runs each were junior Josh Darnell, senior Ben Gehring and sophomore Alex Dreher. Making one run each were junior DJ Brown, and sophomore Jaden Perkins
Senor Toby Ruder pitched three innings earning the win. Josh Darnell finished the rest of the game pitching two innings. Aaron Becker was the catcher.
In the second game, Aaron Becker, pitched 3 innings, earning the win. Scoring three runs each for the cards. Crossing home plat once for cards were Perkins and Brown.

Plans For Summer fun
The newspaper staff asked a few students about their plans for the summer. The following are some of the responses
Going to Billion camps- freshman Mandi Diaz
This summer I plan to find a job and possibly play basketball ad softball and go to volleyball camp.- freshman Kylee Pywell
This summer I will probably be busy with work, camps, and traveling to Florida. I will also be working in the weight room- sophomore Amanda Casey
I'm going to work at the school and run around the track.- junior Gregory Harold.
Working at the pool and going to church camp and tennis camp- junior Katelyn Tyfault
I plan on hanging out at Mr. K's - senior Deidre Jones
My plans are to stay busy and have fun.- senior Colt McCune
What does it mean?
The newspaper staff recently asked members of the High School what the word "martext" means. The following are some of their responses. Definitely something to do with Wal-Mart. - Abby Jones; A new computer font. - Amanda Brungardt; I think that it is when you text in March. - Emily Ruder; Text messaging on Mars. - Aubrey Frederking; The word martext actually means an unaccomplished minister who stumbles through a sermon.
Senior Plans
Senior Advice

The cardinal Booster asked the senior class if they had any advice for the underclassmen in PHS, here are their responses.
Toby Ruder Don’t change you for anybody or anything, stay real
Aaron Dinkel-. Dream as if you’ll live forever; live as if you’ll die today.
Mindy Gerardt- “life ain’t always beautiful, but it’s a beautiful ride”
Ben Gehring- Let the day be long and the years full of laughs.
Jason Dinkel- Love God, hate sin, Jesus said in Matthew 23:40, “What you do for the least of my brothers, you do for me.” Meaning treat everyone equally; do not belittle someone just because you think you are better than him or her. Be friends to everyone. Oh, and do not get in a habit of procrastination. The sooner you get you work done, the better. Also, get involved with sports/ activities. It is good to stay active and you’ll make more friends.
Kelsey Wyatt- have the time of your life in PHS. Your next 4 years will go by fast.
Berrin Sanders- Do all your work
Aaron Becker- Enjoy you time at PHS. Do all your homework and get involve in sports and other activities.
Brooke Foster- Stay focused in school, respect your teachers and upperclassmen, and make new friends. Its all right to go out and have a good time but keep you schoolwork as a priority.
Darla Monroe- Don’t back talk the upperclassmen.
Cassie Meyers- Study hard, don’t sleep in class, be you no matter what, be respectful, and don’t be immature.
Heather Hageman- Enjoy high school while it lasts.
Jessica Thompson- Make the best of your high school career.
Jeremy Werner- Do Work
Derek Brumitt- Don’t be afraid to try new things.
Aubrey Frederking- Complete your homework, stay active, have fun.
Heath Rath- Do Work
Kristyn Brummer- Enjoy high school because it will fly by. Be Safe
Deidre Jones- Some people care about what other people think and worry about with they say; don’t.
Deanna Garvertt- Don’t judge people and don’t take anything or anyone for granted.

Track team competes at Goldsmith Relays
The Cardinal track teams traveled to Wakeeney to compete in the Goldsmith Relays Friday, April 25. In the men's action, senior Richard Linkesh took 7th in the javelin with a throw of 154 ft. In the high jump, senior Jason Dinkel took 5th with jump of 5th. 6 in. In the long jump with the distance of 18 ft. 6.75 in., junior Kyle David took 5th. In ladies' acton in the 800-meeter run senior Aubrey Frederking took 3rd. in the 1600 meter run, sophomore Kassy Karlin took 6th. In the 3200 meter run, senior Aubrey Frederking took 1st and freshman Rachel Raat took 6th. In the 300 meter low hurdles, junior Lauren Buresh took 6th. In the triple jump, senior Bretta Mick took 4th with a jump of 30ft. 10 in. The e4 X 800 relay team finished 2nd with a time of 11:32:68. Members of the team included sophomore Kendra Husmann, freshman Taylor Hixon, sophomore Brianne Plante, and senior Aubrey Frederking.

Golf team takes 5th at Oakley
The golf team took 5th out of 10 teams at the Oakley Invitational with a score of 352. They were only behind by 19 points to the first place team, which was Weatland with 333. Taking 3rd in individual scoring was senior Justin Lacy with a score of 74. Also competing at Oakley was freshman Cole Werner with 94, junior George Lovelady with a 92, freshman Cole Smith with 92, junior Travis Bird with 97 and junior Carson McMullen with 129. Cardinals and faculty and staff enjoy a lunch of hamburgers and hot dogs before they head to Cardinal Field for the Cardinal Day games. Sophomore Devon Schneider has been steamed and tumbled inside the human sphere which was one of the Cardinal Day activities.
Cards pick up two against Minneappolis
One win/one cancelled for Lady Cards

The lady cards action against Lincoln Tuesday, May 6 was moved to Plainville due to the condition of Lincoln’s field. The second game was called off duce to weather, but the Ladies defeated Lincoln with a score of 21 to 8. Senior Heather Hageman scored four runs. Sophomores Shelbie Goering and Amanda Casey and freshmen Sam Augustine and Andra Mick each scored three runs. Junior Kelsey Normandin and freshman Sam Bobek each scored 2 runts. Senior Lacci Cunning Ham scored one run. Senior Heather Hageman, Normandin, Goering and Bobek all hit home runs. Normandin pitched the winning game with eight hits, six strike outs and four walks.

May Boosters
Boosters for the month of May are seniros Heather Hageman and Justin Lacy. Hageman is involved in cheerleading and softball, FFA, Stuco, FCCLA, yearbook and newspaper. Outside of school she is involved in CCD. Her favorite movie is Varsity Blues. Her favorite song is "Trying to Stop You from Leaving" by Dirks Bentley. Her favorite food is Gutierrez Mexican restaurant.
Lacy is involved in football, basketball, and golf. His favorite movie is Caddy Shack. His favorite song is "This Love" by Maroon 5. His favorite food is seafood.