Monthly Archive: March 2010

Mar
20

Hello March…Hello Mustache

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Malaree Holland, Editor

The handlebar, the horseshoe, and the pencil: later on during this month of March these timeless styles of well groomed facial hair may be seen roaming the halls on the faces of the young men at Campbell County High School.

“During Mustache March, we grow mustaches to show solidarity between all men with facial-hair-growing ability,” said junior Michael Scheetz.

So, is Mustache March just an excuse for guys to grow facial hair, or as Scheetz says, to unify the male population? “I just think they do Mustache March because it’s facial hair and they think it’s funny,” said English teacher Donna Hieb. “They think it’s funny because most of them have a hard time growing it.”

Junior Ashley Andregg agreed. “They do it to be funny and feel manly, but it’s just gross.”

“I would do Mustache March to show my manliness, but I really can’t grow one,” said senior Josh Geiser.

Sophomore Zack Firth is in the same boat. “I would be participating if I could grow one! Facial hair makes us feel older.”

Most teenage boys agree that they grow out their ‘stache just to feel manly. “Guys grow mustaches to compare themselves to more masculine people,” said senior Justin Solaas, who has had facial hair since eighth grade.

So guys, if you’re going along with Mustache March, remember, a well groomed ‘stache is a manly ‘stache.

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Mar
12

Old Buddy, Old Pal

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Shaylie Brown, Staff Writer

When students leave elementary school to go to junior high, and then once again leave junior high to go to high school, it is a big change. New building, new class structure, and of course, new friends. Often times, students slowly stop hanging out with their elementary school friends and hang out with their new high school friends. However, many students at Campbell County High School are still close with their childhood buddies.

“We are still best friends,” said juniors Wade Penfold and Kyle Hurst. “We have been since sixth grade at Paintbrush Elementary.”

“Yes, some of the people I hang out with from Conestoga Elementary School are still my best friends,” said sophomore Jordan Parsons.

“I don’t have many friends from elementary school. Maybe one or two,” said senior Alex Duvall, who attended Paintbrush Elementary.

“Yeah, Katie Wahe is still my best friend. We’ve been best friends throughout elementary school at Sunflower,” said junior Scott Walker.

Junior Becca Wollman had a different answer than most. “I’m not friends with anyone from my elementary school, Conestoga, anymore,” Wollman said. “I just lost touch with them.”

“I’m not friends with any of my elementary school buddies,” said Spanish teacher Renee Fritzen. “I went to school in Australia and moved around a lot.”

Whether or not students still hang out with their elementary school buddies, it is important to have friends to count on and be oneself around. Just like American Philosopher Elbert Hubard said, “Your friend is the person who knows all about you, and still likes you.”

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Mar
11

2010 Wolsborn Drazovich Northeast District Results

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A Division Individual Results:
1st  Michael Scheetz  Campbell County High School Grade 11  710 points
2nd Trevor Polson   Campbell County High School Grade 12  635 points
3rd  Libby Hungerford  Campbell County High School Grade 12  550 points
4th  Garrett Brown  Campbell County High School Grade 11  445 points
5th  Heidi Solomon  Campbell County High School Grade 12  445 points
6th  Tyler Snell   Campbell County High School Grade 12  435 points
7th  Michelle Gouldin  Campbell County High School Grade 12  430 points
8th  Shane Robinson  Campbell County High School Grade 12  400 points
9th  Ben Schweitzer  Campbell County High School Grade 11  360 points
10th  Kevin Gutknect  Campbell County High School Grade 12  335 points

A Division Team Results:
1st Campbell County High School       1,895 points
Michael Scheetz, Trevor Polson, and Libby Hungerford

B Division Individual Results:
1st  Devon Mauch   Twin Spruce Junior High School Grade 9  715 points
2nd  Daniel Tronstad  Twin Spruce Junior High School Grade 9  560 points
3rd  Audra DeStefano  Campbell County High School  Grade 10  555 points
4th  Jace Jacob   Twin Spruce Junior High School Grade 9  540 points
5th  Ty Jensen   Campbell County High School Grade 10  500 points
6th  Nora Bohne   Wright High School Grade 10    495 points
7th  McKenna Hauschild  Campbell County High School Grade 10  450 points
8th  Jacoby Johnson  Campbell County High School Grade 10  445 points
9th  Karly Morrison  Campbell County High School Grade 10  445 points
10th  Jacob Abbott   Campbell County High School Grade 10  445 points

B Division Team Results:
1st  Twin Spruce Junior High School       1,815 points
Devon Mauch, Daniel Tronstad, and Jace Jacob
2nd  Campbell County High School       1,505 points
Audra DeStefano, Ty Jensen, and McKenna Hauschild
3rd  Sage Valley Junior High School       1,220 points
Troy Covell, Eric Goodnough, and Nick Kane

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Mar
03

French Club

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Angela Hays, Staff Writer

Bonjoir! Merci! If you don’t understand these words, you might be interested in French Club. The language of French is not taught in Campbell County High School. That is soon to change; math teacher Bertine Bahige is proudly introducing French Club to CCHS students.

“A few of us drove to Gillette College because we were interested in taking French classes,” senior Marlena Mills, a member of the club said. “They wouldn’t let us immediately join; we thought we wouldn’t be able to learn the language,” she continued. “If we get enough people interested, in a few years, we might even be able to fundraise for a trip to Paris.”

“I think a lot of sophomores would be interested in French Club,” sophomore Hunter Greer said. “Learning another culture would open a lot of doors for our future, and it would be fun.”

Junior Brittney Martinson agreed. “French Club will make our school more cultured.”

Bahige is the one of the newest members of the CCHS staff, and is already becoming an active member of our school. “I think there’s a genuine interest from the students to learn French,” he said. “When some kids found out I spoke the language, they approached me and wanted the club to be organized.”

Principal Larry Steiger has nothing but positive feedback as well. “It’s awesome for the kids. Especially for the ones who transfer from another school and learned French there.”

Further information about the club can be attained by contacting Bertine Bahige in room 214 at the CCHS north campus. Whether you have previously learned some French, or are simply looking to expand your language base, French Club is likely to be an awesome experience.

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Mar
03

Online Farmin’

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Nate Schelling, Staff Writer

Facebook fans have all heard about the game Farmville. To some, it is addicting and to others, it is pointless and a waste of time.

Just call me a farmer because I am one of those addicted to Farmville. I try to get on it every night. The game is all about timing and collecting coins. When a farmer plants crops, and they don’t pay attention to how long it takes for the crop to grow, the plants wither and then they might lose coins. Farmers have to make sure that they will be able to harvest the crops when they are done.

To get higher in levels, a farmer has to have a certain amount of money. Farmers also get to pick their neighbors (other Farmville friends) and then get the chance to go to their farm and water their plants, feed their chickens, and clean up leaves or chase off wild animals. Doing this helps collect more coins: 20 for chasing off wild animals and cleaning up, and four coins for each piece of land watered. Sometimes neighbors water your plants and feed your chickens as the favor gets returned.

Senior Cammryn Nelson and junior Keelie Garvin are two CCHS students who are in love with Farmville.

“I’ve played Farmville for a month and a half and I’m on level 19,” said Nelson. “I think it teaches you valuable skills you need to know in life. I probably play it every other day, and right now I have around 100,000 coins.”

“I am on level 20 with 150,000 coins,” bragged Garvin. “I like when you have vehicles: you can plow, harvest, and plant seeds four spaces at a time in instead of one at a time. I try to play Farmville everyday.”

Kameron Hunter, a senior, said, “No, I do not play Farmville. Why would I spend my time on that dumb game when I can play Call of Duty?”

Senior Chelsea Patches also said, “I don’t play it because it is lame.”

The students who are obsessed to Farmville try to get their friends or family members to start playing. Once friends start, they seem to get addicted. Students who don’t have Farmville might think it’s a dumb and pointless game, but if they get started playing, they’re doomed.

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Mar
03

Science Club Takes Gold

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Kinzi Zentner, Staff Writer

Do you think you have what it takes to be in the Science Club? Try answering this question:  What are the four most common elements by mass in the photosphere of the sun? If you know the answer, then maybe you should join the Science Club.

With 16 teams with 80 students, 12 coaches, and 46 volunteers organized by the Rocky Mountain Oilfield Testing Center, Campbell County High School competed in the State Science Club Competition on February 6, 2010 at Frontier Middle School in Casper. Team members include seniors Chris Allen, Austin Morgan, Nathan Zollinger, and juniors Brian Vissat, and Ben Schweitzer.

CCHS earned first place and won $1,000 for the school Science Club, $200 savings bonds, and 8-gigabtye flash drives for each team member, and an all expense paid trip to Washington D.C. at the end of April to compete against 63 other teams in the National Science Bowl. This is the second time CCHS has gone to Nationals.

“I’m thrilled we get to go to D.C,” said co-advisor Tom Jacobs. “To practice we would get together and play Quiz Bowl which has questions in math, physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, earth science, and general science.”

“I’m still kind of stunned that we made it two years in a row,” said senior Chris Allen.  “There are three seniors, and two juniors. I’m the only senior from last year. Since I moved here, I don’t get to go Back East much, so I’m excited to go back. The rest of my team was studying all subjects, but if it’s important, I can usually remember it.”

Good luck!

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