Daily Archive: February 12, 2010

Feb
12

Super Bowl 2010

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Angela Hays, Staff Writer

“The Colts are gonna win. Period,” bluntly stated senior Kolby Matheny. Super Bowl XLIV brought out some strong feelings from Campbell County High School students. The duel was between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints. The two teams remained unbeaten until the last weeks of the regular season.
CCHS students had their predictions. “Obviously the Saints are going to win because they have God on their side,” joked senior Emily Schroeder.
“The Saints are going to win because Drew Brees is a good quarterback,” added sophomore Coleton Mckensey.
Junior Ezra Coleman said, “Saints, because they’re underdogs and they have more to play for.” New Orleans suffered the tragic Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The team has been working its way to the top ever since.
A recent poll on www.humphreyherald.com asked, “Who do you think will win the Super Bowl?” and nearly 130 voters had an opinion. With 53% of the votes, New Orleans was leading. Indianapolis closely trailed with 47%.
The voters were correct. The New Orleans Saints came out on top with a score of 21-17. There was more to the game than the score itself, though.
When asked what his favorite part of the game was, math teacher Bertine Bahige said, “The best part was the little smokies and family time.” The Super Bowl was a hard fought battle both ways, but some felt the Saints earned it since they had never been to a Super Bowl. “This is the first time for them to win.” Bahige added, “They deserved it, to make their city proud.”
Junior Keith Krajnik said, “The best part was that Drew Brees got the MVP trophy.” The quarterback deserved the trophy in most peoples’ eyes. Whatever your view of the Super Bowl XLIV may be, it is apparent that New Orleans earned the win.

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Feb
12

Hats for Haiti

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Kelby Clements, Staff Writer

On January 12th, an enormous earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 devastated Haiti. The quake knocked down buildings and power lines. The number of deaths suffered is still uncertain, but estimated over 100,000. Most of the southern end of Haiti has been destroyed.

Many benefits and fundraisers have been organized since the catastrophe, such as Hope for Haiti. Cell phone companies allow texting the number 90999, where ten dollars will be added to your phone bil, and the donations will go to The American Red Cross and The Salvation Army. Countless rescue groups have gone to Haiti to join in the effort of getting the Haitians the help they need.

On Wednesday, February 10th, Campbell County High School Journalism sponsored Hats for Haiti. A mere $1 donation  helped a group of Wyoming doctors charter a plane to Haiti. Students were able to wear a hat throughout the whole school day and help those in desperate need of relief.  At the end of the day, a total of $241 was given to Susan Barnes of the Red Cross.

Thanks to CCHS students who donated.

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