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.