Devyn Brinkerhoff Intro to Journalism

“That is so annoying.” How many of you catch yourself saying this at Campbell County High School?  You’re not alone; a majority of CCHS students and staff have pet peeves.

“I hate when people take or touch my hat,” senior Doyle Hanson said. “It’s my personal belonging; don’t touch it. “

“I like to get to the point,” junior Tanesha Fink said. “I hate when people over-explain something.”

“When people tell me they heard something about me but don’t end up telling me, is my biggest pet peeve,” said sophomore Brett Brandenburg.

Some people have more than just one pet peeve.

“I cannot stand when people flirt a lot, are dramatic, or whiny,” sophomore Tyler Fortuna said. “Seriously, what is the point of that?”

Sophomore Skylar Diede said, “When people are overdramatic or talk something little up, I could freak out. You don’t need to make anything bigger than what it is.”

Dating is great a platform for finding someone’s pet peeve.

“When you can see a girl’s little mustache, it is just plain gross,” said senior Derek Hunt. “Or when you start dating a girl and they decide that they don’t have to shave their legs anymore.”

Senior Casey McKeown said, “My pet peeve is when I bring a guy over to my house and he doesn’t shake my dad’s hand. It leaves a bad impression on my dad and I cannot stand that.”

Table manners are also a pet peeve for CCHS students.

Junior Alex Dapra said, “ When someone chews with their mouth open, it is disgusting, unattractive, and rude.”

Teachers have their own pet peeves.

“I hate when my students pop bubbles with their gum in my class,” said Auto Shop teacher Earl Smith.

Sophomore World History teacher Sydnie Arehart said, “My peeve is when I have to keep repeating myself to my students.”

Pet peeves are sometimes the most annoying thing in the world. But we all have them and they will never go away. So, I guess we better start getting used to saying, “That is so annoying.”

Faith Rudland, Introduction to Journalism

When you live in Gillette, it’s a daily task to deal with careless drivers. Someone cuts you off, you are fighting for a lane, and then you can’t help but mad.  That’s road rage.

“I personally get road rage because people here just don’t care about other drivers, I constantly have road rage.” Said sophomore Caelan Aldrich, “When I’m driving with my mom, it’s worse because she joins in. One time she even got out of the car and threatened to mess someone up.”

“People in Gillette suck at driving, so people get mad at that fact. I always have road rage when people are being dumb,” said sophomore Brooklynn Erisman. “I don’t really get road rage when I’m driving with my parents because I’m a safer driver. But when I’m driving alone, I honk the horn to get their attention and then yell out the window at them.”

“People get road rage because other people drive dumb or that’s how they were taught. I don’t really get road rage that much; I’m too distracted to get mad, but if I do, I honk the horn. I’m too lazy to roll down the window and yell,” said sophomore Mercedes Edwards, “when I’m with my mom, I don’t have to get road rage; she does it for me. She yells out the window while I keep driving.”

“People get road rage because other people can be really stupid. I get road rage constantly,” said sophomore Gabrielle Johnson. “I don’t like stupid people.”

Surprisingly enough, there are some sophomores at CCHS who don’t get road rage at all.

“I think most people get it because they’re impatient. I don’t ever get it,” said Bryan Antonovich.

“I think people get road rage because other people are impatient and rude while driving. I don’t get road rage; I just don’t really feel like it’s necessary.” Sophomore Kateri Yoesting said, “My mom does all the raging for me while I drive. She yells out the window and sometimes reaches over and honks the horn.”

It is almost clear to see that if you see a Sophomore driving on the streets in Gillette, there’s going to be some honking or yelling if you cut them off so watch out, and chill.

Breezie Long, Introduction to Journalism

Attended 55,440,000 Seconds of School

Spent 924,000 Minutes in School

Walked 149,952 Steps from Junior Parking Lot

Read 108,000 Pages for reading pages in English

Completed 47,520 hours of homework in high school

Spent 23,232 Minutes In-between Classes

Enjoyed 19,360 Minutes at Lunch in High School

Spent 3,696 Hours in School

Relaxed on 2,444 Non-School Days

Attended 2,288 Days of School

Gone to 2,112 Class Periods in High School

Enjoyed 1,105 Days of Summer Vacation

Slept in 1,040 Weekend Days During the School Year

Received 396 Hours of Math, Science, and Social Studies Credits

Attended 309 Home Games

Appreciated 143 Early Release Days

Received at least 132 English Credit Hours

Attended 130 Drills

Had Approximately 73 Teachers

Taken 28 Credits to Graduate

Donated 9 Pints of Blood in High School

Taken 7 PAWS Tests

Spent 6.35 Full Years at School

Attended 3 Homecoming Rallies

Received 2 P.E. Credits

Received 1 Diploma

Hanna Huus, Introduction to Journalism

At one point in time, parents and teenagers butt heads and have casual disagreements. Sometimes, it’s not always parents and teenagers either; teen relationships have struggles too.  Trust is the keyword; without trust, your freedom is limited.

            “I was staying at a friend’s house and we were playing ding-dong ditch,” sophomore Cole Simonson said. “The cops came to my friend’s house and we all got in trouble. My parents weren’t happy and don’t trust me with that friend as much anymore.”

            “I wrecked my dad’s car two years ago,” junior Robert Sternberger said. “My dad didn’t trust me for a little while.”

            Car wrecks and late-night pranks aren’t the only things that jeopardize a parent’s trust. Lying and sneaking around is another.

            “I got caught partying in September. The cops came to the party and gave me a ticket,” senior Dylan Brannan said. “I was only grounded for two weeks, but I lost a lot of my mom’s trust in me.”

“When I was three years old, I cut off all my hair with a pair a children’s scissors. Once my mom caught me, I told her that the remains on the floor were grape juice,” sophomore Mary Solaas said. “Obviously, I know hair doesn’t look like grape juice, but I was little and looking for the easiest way out of getting in trouble.”

“I lied to my parents about where I was going and what I was going to be doing,” sophomore Jaden George said. “Once they found out, I was in huge trouble. I’ve regretted it ever since.”

            “I was going to a birthday party that my parents didn’t want me at because they didn’t know the kid’s parents,” sophomore Tierney Hofmeister said. “I went anyway behind their back and I got in a huge amount of trouble.”

            “I bought a television show that I liked, but my parents despised and disapproved of,” sophomore Brandon Casteel said. “They eventually found out I bought a whole season package and they were beyond furious at me.”

            “Two weeks ago, Steven Riley and I painted our airsoft guns black,” sophomore Kaige Bowles said. “The spray paint went off in my closet, causing a massive mess of black paint on my carpet. My dad doesn’t dare trust me with paint or airsoft guns anymore.”

            Parents may be your guardians whom you need to obey and respect, but being in a relationship has the same faith issues. Losing hope in a relationship can be as tricky too.

            “A boyfriend of mine lost trust in me when I kissed another guy,” sophomore Darion Lasslett said. “I know it was wrong, but I believe it’s in the past.”

            “When I don’t want to hang out or even talk to my girlfriends, I tell them I’m busy,” sophomore Robert Perry said. “Once they find out or realize I’m ignoring them, they don’t trust me anymore.”

            “I made my girlfriend not trust me by having pictures of another girl on my phone,” sophomore Daniel Merrit said. “She wasn’t happy with me at all and we had a huge fight that almost ended our relationship.”

            Trust issues occur more to some than others. A huge town high school can be tougher to get along with friends, but a small town high school may be a different story.

            “I had issues with friends,” Spanish II teacher Jaime Basham said. “They used me a lot. Whenever they needed something, they’d pretend to be my friend to get it.”

            “I had no trust issues,” sports training teacher Erik Shepherd said. “Living in a small town was great, everyone knew everyone and we all got along.”

            “I went to the same school with Mr. Shepherd,” English teacher Jeri Anderson said. “I had no trust issues with friends and there was rarely any fighting. However, my parents were separated and that was hard.”

            Trust is fragile, but worth getting. It’s hard to get but easy to lose. With loyalty, comes respect and freedom.