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Daily Archive: November 9, 2009
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Color Guard
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Alyssa Schilling, Staff Writer
It’s that certain special something you find down deep inside. That certain talent, style, or heart beat to the click of the drums. It’s the inspiration for CCHS Marching Band.
Everyday, the Campbell County High School Marching Band pushes themselves harder and harder to overcome the obstacles in their way.
“We scramble the last week before any competition for we have to pull all the pieces together,” said senior Color Guard Captain Neil Cain. “We make sure our spins are together, our tosses are dressed, and all the other things that will help us get better.”
Since the 17th of August, the Color Guard has been hard at work, learning new and more exciting routines. “This year we have a harder drill and show which has created a more visual effect,” said Band Director Christopher Lubken. “We have attracted more new students, more everything! New flags, riffles, many new things!”
At the University of Wyoming competition the 3rd of October, the Color Guard learned a lot. There was much to fix and repair. “Anger flew high that day and stress pulled down every guard member,” added Cain. “We came out strong and eager to overcome the complication caused that day.”
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“I’m so nervous for the state competition, but then again I’m also excited. The reasons I’m nervous is because there is going to be so many people there watching,” said junior Color Guard Brenna Kilbride. “There will be judges and bands from all over the state watching and critiquing.”
In the beginning of the season, the Color Guard lost an important member of the guard, due to a broken finger. Junior Megan Nedved is still around to help out with the squad, by setting the flags at competitions and football games, and helping by critiquing their flaws. With Nedved still around keeping the guard on track, the squad is eager for the state competition in Casper, WY on October 17th.
With all the marching bands from around the state competing, the pressure is on for the guard as the season comes to an end.
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Get to Know Mr. B
Chelsea Cluff, Staff Writer
New teachers are hitting the stage and one of those teachers you should get to know is Bertine Bahige aka “Mr. B.” After student teaching here last year, he was able to become a math teacher this fall. “I love seeing the seniors mature so much in such a short period of time, and seeing them excited to be seniors, given the fact that I had them last year when I was a student teacher.”
Originally from Paris, France, Bahige moved to Laramie to go to the University of Wyoming. He met his wife, Amanda Hays, a local, in Gillette. While in school, they dated, and then were married in June of 2009. “I love it here! I love being able to share my passion for mathematics with my students,” Bahige said.
Students enjoy their new teacher. “He is way cool. He’s the best teacher I’ve ever had,” said junior Logan Eller.
Junior Samantha Jones added, “I think that he’s awesome.”
Mr. B tries to make his class fun for his students by doing trivia. Bahige explained, “My students love the fact that I have an accent and that I speak more than one language. I use it as a trivia, by giving my students a sentence in a different language and they have to guess what language I was speaking in.” Bahige speaks six different languages: Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, SwahiProxy-ConnectProxy-Connection: keep-alive
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Students love Bahige as does the CCHS staff. “I think he’s amazing. He’s a great guy,” said Principal Larry Steiger.
Bahige is very thankful towards the staff. “The staff is all lending a hand for support and making it all really easy.”
Bahige is in the math department, and is also helping with the cross-country team. He is excited for soccer in the spring. If you speak a foreign language or want to try, drop by room 214 and say, “Buenos Dias, Bonjour, Bom dia, Bonjourno, Jambo, or Hello!” to Mr. B.
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Senior Portraits
Desiree' Bronson, Staff Writer
Senior year is full of special events that are very memorable, yet can be expensive. Senior pictures were due for the CCHS yearbook on October 1st and were the first major expense the class of ‘10 faced this year. Prices ranged from free, all the way up to a little over $1000.
“I paid a little over $1000 dollars on mine at Sage Studios Professional Portrait. It cost so much because we ordered a larger portrait for home, plus my wallets,” said Kelsey Conley. “It was worth it though. I love how my photos turned out.”
“I went to Dunlap and paid about $600, and I am happy with my pictures,” said Callie Wilson.
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es at Altaffer Photography in Spearfish. Danie Hilbert also shelled out $250 for her senior pictures with David Chilcott.
Shelbie Mitchell went to Looking Good Photography. “I have paid around $200 so far, and probably all together it will cost $450.” She said she is happy with her pictures.
To all juniors, senior pictures can be a huge expense, so save your money and get your pictures taken during the summer. Be prepared for next year’s deadline of October 1st!
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Locked Out, Again
Zakk Alexander, Staff Writer
A common mistake that many people make is locking car keys in their cars. Something happens, people get distracted and they forget to grab their keys after locking the doors.
Junior Connor Shanks has experience this frustration. “I locked my keys in my Jeep while it was running and I had to walk back to my house to get the spares.”
For some people, spares are nowhere to be found and a locksmith isn’t an option. Junior Dakota McCann said, “I had to break out my back window and crawl through it.” A new window costs a lot more than a locksmith.
Senior Tesha Lynde said, “I break into my car. I don’t have any spares so I have it down to an art now.”
“I lucked out and had my spares wired under my truck,” said junior Christian Dayton.
Some students can rely other people. “I just have my boyfriend go to my house and get my spares,” said senior Heather Dunham.
Even if you can’t drive yet, people still find a way to lock their keys in. Sophomore Tanner Bunson said, “I was starting my mom’s car and for some reason thought I needed to lock the car after I started it.”
If you have the cash, a locksmith is usually available. Campus supervisor Linda S. said,
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Advisory Period Is Gone
The schedule for the 2009-2010 school year has undergone several changes. There are no more math lessons on Wednesday, no more Marzano-Mondays and juniors are adapting to their new lunch schedule. However, there was one change that students and staff had different opinions about: Advisory. This was a class which met once a week on Tuesdays to give students an opportunity to work on homework and occasionally learn a lesson about career planning.
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Energy Academy: Year Two
LaRissa Simmons, Staff Writer
This school year at Campbell County High School has been different for the students inside The Energy Academy. The Energy Academy is a small learning community inside the high school. The students within the Energy Academy have four core classes together. Therefore students have closer relationships with the teachers and each other. “It makes it easier to teach because I already know all my students,” said American History teacher Pat Waliser.
This is the second year the Academy has been at CCHS. One big change this year is the new science teacher, Brent Daly. The students seem to really enjoy Daly. “He is cool, and he makes learning fun,” said junior Dalton Shanks.
Another change is the new dress code. The students in the Academy were given grey polo shirts last year, but this is the first year they are supposed to wear them every Wednesday. “I think we shouldn’t have to wear the shirts every Wednesday, but instead just on the days we leave campus,” said junior Kaitlynn Arhart.
