Monthly Archive: November 2009

Nov
30

Stepping Out into the World: Mentorship

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Malaree Holland, Online Editor

Malaree Holland, Staff Writer

“Experience, experience, experience!” Patty Wilson, Human Resources representative at Campbell County Memorial Hospital, drilled into the minds of the students in Mentorship classes in early September. Wilson was here to share her work experience and her opinion as an employer.

“Mentorship is a class where students can get real world experience in a career they want to pursue,” said Toni Watt, Mentorship teacher along with Lori Clikeman.

“I support the mentorship program because it gives students an opportunity to experience a job situation before they get there and to figure out what they love and hate,” said Wilson.

Putting Mentorship on applications and resumes shows your possible employer that you have already had some experience in the field that you are going into.  “A person with experience will always get hired over one that doesn’t,” said Wilson during her speech.

“My mentor will be able to write letters of recommendation to schools for me,” said senior Ashley Smith.

“I’m taking Mentorship because I want to get good experience out of it,” said junior Becca Wolman.

Besides being an opportunity for experience, it is also a chance for students to get off campus. Junior Michael Luhr said, “I’m taking Mentorship because of a combination of getting out of school some more, an easy A+, and to hang with some professionals.”

“Experience is experience,” stressed Wilson. Mentorship provides some of the work-related experience that could start you out on the path to your dream career.

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Nov
30

You Don’t Have To Be Wealthy To Stay Healthy

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Shantell Nygaard, Staff Writer

Shantell Nygaard, Staff Writer

Ever wonder how to stay in shape and remain healthy without jumping on the bandwagon of fad diets?  Cheryl Ringer, instructor of Zumba dance and fitness class at Club Energize, is a self-proclaimed fitness and health nut who just so happens to know a few simple pointers to keep people in shape.

Working out is part of the way to stay healthy, but about 90% of staying healthy is the diet. Ringer recommends five meals a day as the best way to go. Most believe the more food they eat, the more weight they gain. However, what’s more important is what you eat and how much of it. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are the main obvious courses. In between these meals, Ringer suggests to eat a snack. Some healthy choices would be: a handful of almonds, cheese sticks, any unsweetened fruit, and any vegetable.

“I eat a lot of veggies, and fruit.  I also drink a lot of water,” said junior Crystal Crowley.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Plain oatmeal with some unsweetened fruit would be a great alternative to sugary cereal.

Lunch at midpoint of the day is what keeps the body rolling. Some veggies and maybe turkey, or even a small sandwich would keep the body feeling energized and satisfy hunger pangs.

Dinner is the last step in the day. Eat what you please.  Just be cautious of how much of it you eat. After dinner, try not to eat. It’s when the body starts to shut down, the food digests, and the metabolism decreases.

“I work out everyday, and try not to eat too much fast food,” said Bubba Hladky one of Campbell County’s P.E. teachers. “I also try not to eat late at night.”

Working out is also a way to stay in shape.  Exercise doesn’t mean killing yourself on the treadmill until you can’t feel your legs. Try a simple walk for maybe thirty or forty minutes.  Just set the treadmill at a small incline if you feel the need to challenge yourself.

“I run everyday, sometimes even twice a day,” said junior Michael Luhr; an avid cross-country runner.

Staying in shape doesn’t mean dieting, or being stick-model thin. It simply is a way to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and look great while doing so.

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Nov
30

Can Contest

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CCHS Student Council is asking you to participate in this year’s annual ERA/Boardwalk Holiday Food Drive. Campbell County High School Student Council is once again coordinating this drive with the help of your department representatives. This is a great opportunity for our school to show its support for our community and help in this time of need.

 

 The Holiday Food Drive kicks off right now!!!

 

Within our school we will have the various departments competing against one another.  The winning department within our school will receive $100 dollars prize money to spend as the department representative desires.  The Department Reps. are as follows.

 

                        Department Representatives                                                           

                        English –Coca                                   

                        Math – Gunderson                                               

                        Social Studies – Staldine                       

                        Science – Daly                                                

                        Others – Library (Davidson)           

           

Student Council will be collecting cans from the department representatives on Wednesday, December 9th (Early Release), so make sure you department rep knows if you have cans that need to be collected. Our goal for this year is to beat last year’s total (11, 501) by Wednesday, December 9th.  Remember, this is a competition between the various departments throughout the school. All departments have through Wednesday, December 9th to collect as many cans as possible.  Bragging rights and the money go to the winning department.  The Student Council encourages everyone to participate, so let’s get kickin’!

 

If you have questions, please contact Brent Daly.

 

****Total Cans Collected in 2008:         11,501 cans****

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Nov
30

Stuck at Prom

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Malaree Holland, Staff Writer

Imagine yourself walking down the staircase at South Campus during Grand March: your hair is elegantly done, your nails are manicured and polished, and you’re wearing your artfully crafted duct tape dress. Yes, duct tape.

The national “Stuck at Prom” contest is a scholarship in which a couple creates a dress and tux made entirely out of duct tape and wear it to prom.  The first prized winners will receive $3,000 per person. Will CCHS be seeing some original creations this spring?

“I tried to make a wallet out of duct tape once; it didn’t work too well,” said junior Taylor Young.

Junior Megan Gray said, “I would be a little embarrassed to wear a duct tape dress to prom, but I would still do it.”

“It would be worth a $3,000 scholarship to wear a duct tape dress to prom, but I wouldn’t wear it the whole time,” said senior Domi Kibler. “It would be too hot and hard to dance in.”

“It would be cool; I would start a new trend!” said junior Aimee Sankovich.

This year is the tenth anniversary of the contest. The contest will be judged based on public voting after the officials post the top ten designs online at stuckatprom.com.

There will be one overall first place winning couple. Each individual member of the couple will win a $3,000 dollar cash scholarship. In addition, the school of the winning couple will receive $3,000.

The second place winners will get a $2,000 cash scholarship, as well as their school. Third place winners and their school will receive $1,000.  The seven runners up will win $500 each, as will their schools.

To enter, visit stuckatprom.com and click on the Enter Now link.  You must enter as a couple and wear prom attire/accessories made out of duct tape. The attire must be original work created by the couple.

This prom we may be seeing a few brave souls clad in shiny duct tape. Are you brave enough?

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Nov
30

Tutus in the Weight Room?

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Shaylie Brown, Staff Writer

Shaylie Brown, Staff Writer

Earlier in the school year, the idea of dancers participating in the Sports Training class was questioned. Why should a prima ballerina with a tutu be in the weight room? Even though this image might seem strange, dancing has all the qualities of a sport: physical ability, coordination, practice, discipline, and often times, competition. According to the American Heritage Dictionary, a “sport” is: “A physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and is often engaged in competitively.” Dancing fits under this definition, but what do the students at CCHS think?

“Sports are games, and dancers tell a story. I don’t really think of it as a sport,” said junior Jesse Johnston.

Other students thought dancing was definitely considered as a sport.

“I think dancing is a sport because it’s physically demanding,” junior Cailin Wuensch said. “A lot of work goes into every practice to prepare for a performance.”

“Dancing is a sport. It requires a lot of skill, patience, and discipline,” senior Libby Storie stated.

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ior Paige Austin. “We don’t get to determine our score by working harder in the second half. We just have to wing it.”

“Dance is definitely a sport,” sophomore Rachel Molder stated. “You have to practice, it takes skill, it takes determination, and it’s competitive.”

“Dance is more of an art, but it’s just as hard as any other sport. We still have to work hard and practice everyday,” said junior Jessica Mustin.

Even though students can’t agree if dancing is a sport or an art, it is still a challenging activity that requires a lot of skill and practice. In the end, the CCHS Dance Team dancers were able to participate in the Sports Training class.

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Nov
30

CCHS in the Macy’s Day Parade

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Desiree' Bronson, Staff Writer

Desiree' Bronson, Staff Writer

At seven in the morning on Thanksgiving Day is usually the time when Mom puts the turkey in the oven and starts on the mashed potatoes. But also at 7 o’clock on Thanksgiving Day, the annual Macy’s Day Parade begins on NBC in New York City.

This year will be a special year because two of our very own students at CCHS will be playing in the Macy’s Great American Marching Band in the Macy’s Parade.
Juniors Jackson Fry and Stephen Wadsack will be performing with the marching band as the first entry in the parade. Fry will be on the drum line playing the marching cymbals and Wadsack will be playing the trumpet with the brass section.
“I am excited. I get to sightsee New York. We will see the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, Time Square, the Empire State Building and so much more,” said Jackson. ”Originally I went to band camp in Illinois last summer and because I went, they gave me an invitation to audition for the Macy’s Day Parade. What I had to do was fill out an application and record myself playing rudiments and then send the DVD in.”
“Mine was slightly different. I also attended Drum Major Camp,” said Wadsack. “The camp was run by Smith and Walbridge, the same people as Jackson, but we just went at different times. They contacted me after the camp and asked if I would be interested in auditioning. Basically, I just filled out the application, which consisted of my name, my musical history and my recommendations. They said they had already seen my abilities, so I didn’t have to audition and as long as my application got accepted, I would be in the parade.”
Both Jackson and Stephen are very talented musicians. Stephen plays trumpet and percussion for the CCHS band. For church he plays the drums, bass guitar and the acoustic guitar. He learned how to play most brass instruments and played string bass in orchestra, but he does not play in orchestra any longer. Also, he is the drum major for the CCHS marching band.

“We are the only kids from Wyoming going and usually only kids from the East Coast are chosen,” said Jackson.
“Jackson and I will be leaving for a week. We leave this Saturday the 21st,” said Wadsack. “We both only paid $2,000 for some of it, but we went around and got sponsors to help us.”
The performers will be wearing red, white and blue uniforms and will be marching with the very first band, leading the entire parade. Make sure to get up early this Thanksgiving Day to support two of our very own talented CCHS band members.

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Nov
29

PRIDE by Earl Smith, CCHS Auto Mechanics instructor

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PRIDE meets in the Den every Tuesday night 7:00 until Earl Smith kicks you out!  Come hang out for games, pizza, and just a lot of fun.

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Nov
29

Bowling Club, by Dusty Evenson CCHS instructor

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BOWLING CLUB!

CCHS North Campus teacher Dusty Evenson is the sponsor for the Bowling Club and he would love if you can help spread the word.  We are starting back up on Monday, November 23rd and will meet at Came Lanes every Monday and Wednesday (that we don’t have early release) from 3:30-4:30.  This is free bowling for anyone who would like to attend, whenever they can make it.

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Nov
29

Crime Stoppers

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  • FEATURED CRIME
  • November 19, 2009
  • BURGLARY
  • Unknown suspect(s) took one wallet containing credit cards, personal identification, between $700.00 and $1000.00 cash and other items from a vehicle during the early morning hours of 10/23/2009.
  • This occurred in the South Park/RC Ranch subdivision.
  • If you have any information pertaining to this or any other crimes, contact the Gillette Police Department, Campbell County Sheriff’s Department, or Crime Stoppers.
  • Contact the Gillette Police Department Detective Bureau (682-5155) Campbell County Sheriff’s Office (682-7271) or Crime Stoppers (686-0400) or High School Crime Stoppers (682-0418) if you have any information that would identify the suspects in this case.
  • You can remain anonymous and earn up to $1,000 in reward.

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Nov
29

Animation Winners, by Brad Schofield CCHS Animation instructor

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CCHS Animation Students are Winners

Mr. Schofield’s animation classes got some good news Monday when the results of the first national animation competition they entered were sent.
The CCHS animation classes work with the ACME animation network (acmeanimation.org) which is part of “Workforce LA”. ACME is a non-profit organization designed to address the shortage of much needed animators across America. It is a site where students can comment on other student animator’s work, upload animation challenges or “tests” as they are called, and receive feedback on the animations or artwork they upload.
Competitions are designed to incorporate the 12 principles of animation (squash and stretch, staging, secondary motion, arcs, slow in- action-slow out, exaggeration, etc.) into a given scenario starring the boisterous Mr. Bean Boing. He is a “bean shaped” character that is easy to draw, but applying the principles of animation to this character is a real challenge. You need anticipation to set up your audience, action to entertain them, a climax to reward them for watching the first two, and an ending.

Cinematic elements are also incorporated which means varied camera angles for a more entertaining experience. The real trick is to show the audience what Mr. Bean is thinking and feeling on his journey through a thousand mishaps. The animator is the actor and the challenges are wide and varied. The challenge in this competition was “Mr. Bean Boing finds a jetpack”.
There were first, second, and third place winners, and eighteen “Best in Class” winners. We were very excited to find out that out of the hundreds of classrooms around the nation, CCHS not only won first place, but also an amazing five of the eighteen “Best in Class” awards.
First place went to Dalton Shanks – a CCHS Junior, and the five “Best in Class” winners were: seniors Ty Case and Eric Muhlbauer, junior Chelsea Study, and sophomores Chris Schultz and Erick Oedekoven. If you see these students please congratlulate them!
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Nov
17

Consent Required for Records Disclosure

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The following letter was released from the CCHS Counseling Office:

To the Parents of Juniors and Seniors:

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law, requires that Campbell County School District, which certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child’s education records. However, Campbell County School District may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures.

In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories- names, addresses, and telephone listings – unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent. These laws are: Section 9528 of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7908), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-110), the education bill, and 10 U.S.C. 503, as amended by section 544, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (P.L. 107-107), the legislation that provides funding for the Nation’s armed forces.

If you do not want Campbell County School District to disclose directory information from your child’s educational records without your prior written consent, you must notify the District in writing. Simply state that you desire not to have your child’s “directory information” released to any military recruiter and return that statement to the counseling office at North Campus:

Counseling Office
Campbell County High School
1000 Camel Drive
Gillette, WY 82716

Thank you. 

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Nov
11

Superior for the CCHS Marching Band

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Barry Cain, Staff Writer

Barry Cain, Staff Writer

Atmadja, Quidam, Ninkou Latora, and Incantation are all songs  which the Campbell County High School Marching Band played this season for their show “Cirque Du Soleil”.  All though members weren’t jumping through hoops of fire or juggling swords, the music and drill brought the same common amusement of the French acrobatic show to the field.

The band, directed by Christopher Lubken and drum majors senior Stephanie Matsunaga and junior Stephen Wadsack, pushed the band all season to become the best they could be.

“We improved so much over the season, plus the Drum Line was tight!” said junior Amy Bradley.

At the Marching Band Festival held in Casper on October 17th,  the CCHS Marching Band blew the crowds away with the show, earning them not only a Superior rating, but also a General Effect caption award.

“I wish some individuals would have stepped up. Five percent more and I know we would have gotten more captions,” said Lubken., “However, we did lose a whole week of practice to snow. Overall though, the band is moving in the right direction.”

This year’s music selection was much harder than last, showing how far the group has come. Last year’s theme was “On the Silver Screen” which featured music from Danny Elfman, and Indiana Jones. The band received a Superior rating and a Color Guard caption. Comparably, this year the band is miles from where they were.

The scores at State are compiled into six categories, making it very difficult to receive a good rating. The scores from the judges were as follows:

Percussion: 42.8

Auxiliary: 41.5

Drum Major: 83

General Effect: 86 and 80

Music General Effect: 189

Overall: Superior

The band,  has come a long way in paving the road to their second consecutive Superior rating. They have showed Wyoming that CCHS excels at everything, from sports, academics, and even to marching band.

This season will also be the last for seniors who have been marching their whole CCHS career. They include:

Barry Cain- Color Guard Captain

Alex Duval- Tuba

Kayla Graves- Trumpet line Co-Captain

Marlena Mills- Low Woodwinds Captain

Stephanie Matsunaga- Head Drum Major

Even though they leave, they leave with advice. “To future Drum Majors, be confident about your band; don’t be power hungry,” suggested Matsunaga.

So here’s to the band and all the participants. Thanks for upholding the Camel name and status quo.

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Nov
11

Soles4Souls

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Kate Young, Staff Writer

Inside the average teenager’s closet there is an abundance of clothes. Beneath the mounds of coats, jeans, sweaters, and t-shirts are the shoes. “Probably about 30 pairs of shoes,” said senior Jessica Reble.

Reble isn’t alone, “Twenty-five pairs, I think,” said junior Candice Curlee about her footwear. Old shoes might not seem precious, or of enormous value to a generation of people who are so accustomed to them, but somewhere, there are people who find them very precious indeed.

Soles4Souls is an international charity that has touched every corner of the world with shoes donated from thousands of people, to the millions who have none of their own. Among those less fortunate, 300 million are children. These kids have never owned a single pair of shoes; they have nothing to guard their soles from the ground underneath them.

Soles4Souls stated on their website, “Our primary target in our Global Efforts, focuses on orphanages throughout Central and South America, Europe, and Africa. Most recently, we have been able to further expand into Asia as well as Australia. These abandoned and orphaned children cherish a pair of shoes more than something to eat or even a new toy.” Soles4Souls also works in the U.S. distributing shoes. Soles4Souls is active in disaster relief, homeless shelters, and inner city hospitals, to just name a few.

Soles4Souls has a simple mission: To impact as many lives as possible with the gift of shoes. Anyone can help, either by donating shoes, money, or raising awareness. Such an easy task, digging out a pair of gently used shoes from beneath the pile of things in a closet, and giving them to someone who truly needs them.

Here in Gillette, there are already high school students working to raise shoes and awareness for Soles4Souls.

“ I joined because it’s a good cause,” said junior Lauren Seamans.

“I joined because my youth pastor told me to,” joked senior Taylor Hardy. Both Seamans and Hardy are members of the High Plains Community Church youth group, which is currently the only drop-off site in Gillette for people to donate shoes.

“I went around with our youth group door-to-door asking for shoes,” said Hardy. The HPCC youth group, called InsideOut, had a goal to raise fifteen hundred pairs of shoes, and if they met that goal, the youth pastor, Travis Shannon, would receive a new hair cut chosen by the youth group. The grand total, counted by the youth group members on Wednesday, October 28th, was 2,187 pairs!

There are lots of ways to help.  “I’ve told people about Soles4Souls, participated in the Barefoot Mile, and donated shoes myself,” said Seamans.

Also the CCHS Student Council has recently approved a proposal to start a Soles4Souls charity during the school year, during the weeks of January 25th-29th and April 26th-30th, so a new drop-off site will be here soon.

On Saturday, October 24th, there was a Barefoot Mile at the North Campus track. It was from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., and people from the community dropped off shoes or walked a mile barefoot, in the rain, to support Soles4Souls.

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Nov
11

Break Out The Brooms

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Kate Young, Staff Writer

“To Sweep,” in tennis terminology, is to win the dual against the opposing team by defeating them in every single match. The week of September 13th through the 19th is known as Conference week, where every tennis dual counts for placing at Regionals.

Playing the boys top spot as a returning varsity veteran, and previous state champ, is senior Nate Dale, along with junior Beth Ferrier playing the same spot for the girls.

The ‘Taylors’ take over the No. 2 singles spots. Taylour Hinshaw is a returning player for the girls team while Taylor Holst enters the boys’ team for the first time.

For No. 1 doubles, seniors Kolby Matheny and Jon Fisher, both previous state champs, team up while junior twin sisters, Kate and Taylor Young, take on the same spot for the girls.

The rest of the spots are made up of new comers. For No. 2 doubles, junior Evan Lopez and sophomore Riley Swanson band together to face the competition. Senior Angie Hays and sophomore Erin Thamm also play together at the No. 2 doubles spot.

Taking up the last two spots on the boys’ team are junior Carson Cale and freshman Micheal Cook, while juniors Marie Norfolk and Jamie Barnett round off the top spots for the girls.

On September 15th both boys and girls faced off against Natrona, both teams swept Natrona in 5-0 victories. Kelly Walsh swarmed the Camel’s home courts on September 17th, only to crawl away, defeated after some rough matches, swept by both teams.

On September 18th came Cody. The boys downed their opponents in two sets each, yet another dual won, another team swept. The girls came out on top in a 4-1 victory over the Cody girls. No sweep, but still a win.

September 19th came early with a nine o’clock meet against Powell. The Camels stayed awake though, to walk away with victories all around. Sweeping teams may be a badge of honor for tennis players, but it’s not the only fun part of being on the Camel team.

“Team bonding,” said Hays, is her favorite part.

Ferrier said, “We know how to have fun and kick butt!”

The Camels played well this season and worked hard, so stay tuned for State results…

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Nov
11

Camel Football

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CCHS Fans cheer on the Camels.

Tyler McCabe, Sports Writer

Camel football is coming to an end; the Camels are 7-2 and have clinched a spot in the playoffs after a win over the Natrona County Mustangs on Homecoming night October 9th . “The kids played hard. They keep getting better and they’re getting better every week, and that is what football is all about,” said Coach Vic Wilkerson after the Camel’s home opener on September 4th.

The Camels started their season with a win a 23-14 on the road at Evanston. Sophomore Jordan Roberts had 17 carries for 169 yards rushing and one touchdown. Senior Alan Sisel passed for 135 yards and rushed for one touchdown.

The Camels prepare for their next play.

The Camels prepare for their next play.

Camel football pleased the home crowd on September 4th at their home opener with a 31-7 win over the Laramie Plainsmen. Sisel threw for 227 yards and four touchdowns. Wide receiver senior Matt Mordecai dropped a pass off of his fingertips in the second quarter, but redeemed himself with two touchdowns in the second half of the game. Junior Brek Carper caught a 17-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Senior Steven Turpin had the crowd on its feet when he caught a pass on the 18-yard line and took it 82 yards to the end zone.

The Rock Springs Tigers paid a visit to Gillette on September 11th . The Tigers had not won a game in the season. The Camels scored twice in the first half and allowed the Tigers to score to make the game 14-8 at halftime. The Camels came out of the locker room and scored a quick touchdown to make the score 21-8. The Camels kicked a field goal to make it 24-8.The Camels were on a roll, winning their first three games of the season.

After the win at home, the Camels took a trip down to Cheyenne on September 18th to take on the Cheyenne East Thunderbirds, who were also winless this season. Camel second string junior running back Drake Kelley had 244 all purpose yards, which included three touchdowns, 155 yards rushing, and four catches for 57 yards and 32 yards on two punt returns. Junior kicker Jordan Rueschhoff kicked two field goals (36 and 21 yards) making the score 14-13 at halftime. The Camels forced two fumbles and two interceptions and rallied from behind to win 27-14.

The Energy Bowl on September 25th against the Sheridan Broncs was a heartbreaker for the Camels, losing 23-14.The first play of the game a Sheridan player ran a 70-yard touchdown. On the Camels first drive, Sisel threw an interception that resulted in another 70 yard touchdown. Down early, the Camels rallied back with a one-yard touchdown run from Sisel and an 85 yard touchdown pass  to junior wide receiever Carper making the score 21-14. Sheridan scored a safety after the ball went over the punters head into the end zone and a Camels player recovered. Sheridan broke Gillette’s 25 game win streak at home and they took the Energy Bowl Trophy back to Sheridan with them.

The Camels suffered their second straight loss to the Cheyenne Central Indians on October 2nd.The Camels allowed 158 yards rushing, 156 yards passing, and eight touchdowns in the loss. The Camels also fumbled the ball four times in the 48-14 loss.

The Homecoming game was a cold one with temperatures dropping down in the single digits. Natrona scored a late touchdown but missed the extra point making the score 20-14. Gillette would later score in the fourth quarter and make the extra point to take a one point lead. They would hold on to win 21-20.

CCHS Fans cheer on the Camels.

CCHS Fans cheer on the Camels.

Kelly Walsh was Gillette’s next opponent, who won their last game 46-6 Laramie Plainsman. Gillette won 45-15. Camel senior quarterback  Sisel was very consistent with four touchdowns, 286 yards passing, and one rushing touchdown. Gillette clinched a playoff spot and a home game to start the upcoming playoffs.

The Camels wrapped up the regular season with a trip to Green River to take on the Green River Wolves. The Camels came away with a 35-17 victory. Camel sophomore running backs Roberts and Nick Bazemore rushed for a combined 158 yards. Sisel threw for 131 yards and two interceptions.

The Camels finished the season with a 7 win and 2 loss record.The Camels first playoff game was at home against Rock Springs Tigers.  Following that match, the Camels traveled to Cheyenne where they missed out of state championship with a final loss of 27-14.

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Nov
11

R-e-s-p-e-c-t

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Ashlee Layton, Staff Writer
Ashlee Layton, Staff Writer

Ashlee Layton, Staff Writer

Respect is just another word. It seems that students no longer use their manners and they don’t respect their elders. This is just pathetic. What is respect, and how do you show it?

Kate Arhart, a junior, explained, “Respect is when things are done to keep the balance. When a teacher is talking, it’s respectful to listen, but normally they don’t think about it. When you have something to say, you want people to pay attention. Now don’t you think the people around you want the same?”

“Showing you care how a person thinks by listening and responding polite,” is senior Alyssa Terry’s definition of respect.

Senior Mariah Gengozian said,  “Lower classmen have no respect for upper classmen. They act like they’re better than seniors and that’s not right. Seniors have been here longer than they have.”

Jacklyn Smith, a junior, said, “I don’t have much respect for anything, just my friends and cool teachers. I don’t get much respect, so whatever!”

Dylan Brown, a senior, added, “You only deserve respect as long as you give people respect in return.”

The lack of respect students are showing the faculty and staff at CCHS is impolite, uncivil, and ill-mannered; the list could go on and on. If  you want respect from a teacher, then show that teacher some respect. Buy her an apple.

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Nov
11

Male Cheerleaders

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The CCHS Male Cheerleaders perform a stunt at a cold game.

Harley Kalb, Staff Writer

Count ‘em: 1-2-3-4, four male cheerleaders at Campbell County High School this year. These male athletes are very dedicated and excited to cheer on the Camels during this year. “The guys are a huge asset to our team,” said coach Kelsey Dewey.

The four male cheerleaders of CCHS are: seniors Chris Fink and Chris Pierce, and juniors Bryson Helms and Harley Kalb. “With out the guys, we wouldn’t be able to put up most of our stunts, so they are very important to our team,” stated sophomore Alysha Sisneros, a CCHS cheerleader.

Give these guys a pat on the back; they are willing to show Wyoming a new level of cheerleading. It’s not just standing on the sidelines of a Friday night game and wearing a smile. It’s working hard at practice and being dedicated to the team and not giving up. “They work really hard at practices and strive for perfection,” said junior Jesse Pond, also a CCHS cheerleader.

And they don’t stop there. The CCHS cheerleaders will be going to a cheer competition in March in Casper, Wyoming. “We will work hard enough to place well,” asserted Coach Dewey. They will compete against some of the top cheer squads in the state for first place in Wyoming.

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lot of sports, but none compare to the grueling practices we have,” said Pierce. They practice and drill stunts and tumbling every Monday through Thursday and have two practices on Saturdays.

“Maybe with more guys, then the cheer team will grow, and be more appreciated,” said junior Jessica Musten.

Senior Brian Boyd also stated, “I think they are very talented. Thank God for them.”

The CCHS Male Cheerleaders perform a stunt at a cold game.

Push-ups for home team touchdowns!

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Nov
11

Swine Flu

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Jaeneaha Lindstrom, Staff Writer

Jaeneaha Lindstrom, Staff Writer

The swine flu pandemic of 2009 has put fear into the hearts of adults and children all over the world. Individuals are scared of getting sick, and many have already suffered through it. On Friday, October 16th, there were no substitute teachers available in the Campbell County School District and 10% of the student population was absent.

“Now that it’s a pandemic, it’s everywhere in the world,” said LuAnn Miller, nurse at CCHS North Campus.  Like the normal flu, swine flu has many of the same symptoms: unusual tiredness, headache, runny nose, sore throat, shortness of breath or cough, loss of appetite, aching muscles, and diarrhea or vomiting. People that are sick should stay at home away from people and check up with a doctor. However, a swab up the nose is the only way to get an accurate diagnosis for swine flu.

Patrick York, a junior, was diagnosed with swine flu in October. He had a temperature of 103 degrees and flu like symptoms. “The school board makes you stay out of school for five days,” he added.

Like York, Sherlaina Callender, a sophomore, also had a fever of 103 degrees. Some of her worst symptoms included vomiting, and stomach and body aches. “The doctor gave me stuff for strep throat and nausea,” she said.

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3ELeslea Hunt only had a fever of 101 degrees. “My body hurt. That was probably the worst part,” she said.

There are precautions that can be taken to keep from getting sick with any illness, including the swine flu. “I avoid being around people who are sick and have symptoms,” said counselor Carmen Heer from the school guidance office.

Some tips on keeping yourself healthy and totally swine flu free are the following: cough or sneeze into your sleeve, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer frequently, avoid people who are sick, make sure you eat healthy, and get plenty of sleep and exercise.

Do not return to school until you are free from a fever of 101 degrees or higher for over 24 hours without fever reducing medication. As long as you keep yourself healthy and take extra precautions, you can keep from getting sick and stay swine flu free. Though a vaccine has been developed, few have received it. So for now, wash your hands.

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11

Halloween Costumes

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Alex Hoffman, Staff Writer

Alex Hoffman, Staff Writer

“When I was 17, I was a chicken,” senior Katie Foster remembered fondly of a prior Halloween. “Though it was so embarrassing, I only went to a few houses trick-or-treating. One guy said it was cute, another guy just laughed.” Foster wasn’t the only student who has had memorable costumes.

Junior Stephanie Johnson remembered, when in the 5th grade, “I was the only girl that wanted to be a dinosaur, so my grandma made me a dinosaur costume that was green and yellow. It had sparkly claws!” she said with a smile. “I was so excited because I was the only girl dinosaur. It helped that it was warm and I remember I got so much candy!”

Senior Aaron McGee said, “I still wear my Batman costume, even though it is made for a child. People just look at me like ‘What in the world?’” McGee went on to joke, “I believe it has changed the minds of many.”

Librarian Sasha Davidson dresses up every year. “Last year I was little red riding hood.” Her children also love Halloween. “My youngest son was a big fuzzy duck a few years ago. That was the most unique costume picked out by my kids. My older son is going to be a zombie doctor this year, sticking with his usual bloody characters.”

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Obviously, Halloween is a time that students, as well as teachers, get to have fun and be as crazy as they want. Halloween is next week, so start planning your memorable costumes.

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11

Steel Drums: A Taste of the Carribbean

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Sammy Nutting plays the E tenor.

Kelsey Conley, Editor

That Caribbean sound coming from the band room is no mistake; that is the new Steel Drum Ensemble that has made its way to Campbell County High School. Brought to the school by band instructor Christopher Lubken, the steel drum group is one of the newest additions to the music department. “In Alaska at my old school, we had a steel drum group and all the students loved it and so did I,” said Lubken. “So when I came to Gillette and saw that you didn’t have one, I knew I had to start one.”

Senior Mason O'Dowd plays the bass steel drum.

Senior Mason O'Dowd plays the bass steel drum.

A steel drum is a fifty-five gallon oil barrel that has been shaped into a musical instrument. The drums are all handmade using hammers and it takes somewhere between forty to sixty hours to make.

“It doesn’t sound like a drum because steel drums have distinct pitches while regular drums don’t. They play steel drums in Under The Sea, the song from The Little Mermaid,” junior Amy Bradley said.

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und but with metal,” said senior Marlena Mills, “It has a very unique sound all on its own; I don’t think it can compare to anything.”

The class currently has thirteen students. Each student plays six drums at a time. “They look like they are back there dancing because they have to get to the notes so fast,” said Lubken. The bass drums are played with a mallet with an end about the size of a tennis ball. The others are played with just a strip of rubber over a wooden stick.

Sammy Nutting plays the E tenor.

Sammy Nutting plays the E tenor.

Just like any other instrument, a steel drum can play any style of music. Anywhere from jazz to classical music, and even calypso. Calypso is the most commonly played style on a steel drum, which is like a Caribbean sound. “Calypso is a lot more fun to play than the usual classical music we play in regular concert band,” said Bradley.

“We don’t have any concerts scheduled yet, but for now my plan is the have the students play in the commons between passing periods. We did that in Alaska and the student body loved it,” Lubken said. “I’m really excited about the steel drum group here.”

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