Alecs Hopkins, Introduction to Journalism

1. Do you hold the door open for her?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

2. Do you talk to her around your friends?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

3. Do you text her back?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

4. Do you apologize if you know you did something wrong?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

5. Do you like to show her off?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

6.  Do you give her your sweatshirt when she’s cold?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

7. Do you pay for her on dates?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

8. Do you compliment her?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

9. Are you respectful to her parents?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

10. Do you make time for her?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

Scores:

42-50- You’re one of a kind.

32-41- You’re a keeper.

21-31- Step up.

10-20- Did your mom not teach you anything?

Hunter Greer, Senior staff writer

Does love exist? This question exploits the morality of human nature, or so people think. If you do not believe in love, then you are without question a bad person. But what people fail to realize is that love blinds people of truth and with sequential events, people can live their lives for others and not themselves.

Love, on the other hand, gives people opportunities to enjoy the company of an individual person on a different level, with an elevated plateau of emotion. With Valentine’s Day at CCHS hastily approaching, love is in the air but that love should dissipate as quickly as possible.

“Do people in high school love each other? I would have to say no, not at this age anyway,” junior Tanisha Fink said. “Maybe in the long run, but definitely not now. At seventy years old though, I would say go for it.”

Senior Geoff Rappleyea agreed. “Love does not exist in high school. I believe that is blatantly obvious because people break up after saying, ‘I love you’. I would say that probably around one percent of people find true love in high school.”

This attitude may be viewed as harshly pessimistic, but in truth, it’s reality. Love cannot sustain someone’s high school happiness; this can never be stressed enough.

“We are adolescents,” senior Taylor Ladd said. “Enough said.”

“I think puppy love exists at this age but a lot of people in high school say it before they really know what it is,” sophomore Kenzie Edmondson said.

The staff at CCHS have their perspectives on high school relationships along with the students.

“I just worry the students lose sight of what is important,” German teacher Brandee Mau said. “I want the students to be successful and strive for what they want without the stress of a relationship.”

Even though the sophomores are walking hormones, they are still skeptic of love’s existence. “People have to find someone who means a lot to them, not a one-month relationship, but this is a rarity to say the least,” sophomore JJ Green said.

Many questions arise with this abstract concept of love. People are either falling head over heels, or staring enviously from afar. Which is beneficial at this young age? One cannot trump over the spade of reality with the heart of love.  This becomes childish and denotes our own intelligence. So, please all of you who believe yourselves to be in love:

Are you in love, or in love with the idea of being in love?

And those that experience this epiphany, I commend you.

Ashley Morris, Introduction to Journalism

1.Does he hold the door open for you?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

2.Does he talk to you around his friends?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

3.Does he text you back?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

4.Does he apologize if he knows he did something wrong?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

5.Does he like to show you off?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

6.Does he give you his sweatshirt when you’re cold?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

7.Does he pay for you on dates?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

8.Does he compliment you?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

9.Is he respectful to your parents?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

10.Does he make time for you?

Always(5)     Sometimes(3)     Never(1)

SCORES:

42-50 He’s one of a kind.

32-41 He’s a keeper.

21-31 You could do better.

10-20 Get better standards.

Jacinda Orozco, Introduction to Journalism

1. Does she shave her legs?

Always=5 Sometimes=3  Never=1

2. Does she give you your space?

Always=5 Sometimes=3  Never=1

3. Does she burp in public?

Never=5  Sometimes=3 Always=1

4. Does she wear too much make-up?

Never=5  Sometimes=3 Always=1

5. Is she clingy?

Never=5  Sometimes=3 Always=1

6. Is she herself around you?

Always=5 Sometimes=3  Never=1

7. Does she fish for compliments?

Never=5  Sometimes=3 Always=1

8. Does she wear too much perfume?

Never=5  Sometimes=3 Always=1

9. Does she like wearing your jacket?

Always=5 Sometimes=3  Never=1

10. Does she talk too much?

Never=5  Sometimes=3 Always=1

11. Does she have a sailor mouth?

Never=5  Sometimes=3 Always=1

12. Does she dress skimpy?

Never=5  Sometimes=3 Always=1

13. Does she let you play video games?

Always=5 Sometimes=3  Never=1

14. Is she overly jealous?

Never=5  Sometimes=3 Always=1

15. Does she nag at you?

Never=5  Sometimes=3 Always=1

16. Does she want to talk about your feelings?

Never=5  Sometimes=3 Always=1

60-80 She’s a keeper

40-59 You have a prom date

20-39 You can do better

16-19 Introduce her to eHarmony

Jacinda Orozco, Introduction to Journalism

If you are sick and tired of slugging through the snow from the back of the junior parking lot, maybe you should find out how to become a Camel of the Week.

Every week the CCHS Student Council nominates and votes for this special honor. “Students are chosen for doing something outstanding in a school activity,” said senior Student Council Activities coordinator, Raleah Cisneros.

“I was nominated for swimming because of my comeback before state,” said junior Peytin Brisch. “I had passed out two weeks before state and had to go in for many tests. I wasn’t allowed to swim to until I was released. Thankfully, I was released only four days before state and was able to compete.”

“Teachers can also send suggestions for Camels of the Week. Like if a student did really good on a test or something,” added Cisneros.

Along with the Camel of the Week title, the most honored privilege for students is parking in the senior lot at North Campus. “I mainly enjoyed being Camel of the Week because I got to park in front,” said Brisch.

Some students just accept the honor of being Camel of the Week. “I didn’t even use the parking spot,” said senior Brandon Miller. “The spot I usually park in is normally closer to the doors than the Camel of the Week spot.”

“I get good spots anyway since I’m already in that parking lot,” added senior Audra DeStefano.

Sadly, sophomores don’t benefit from the parking spot at North. “I didn’t get anything special out of being student of the week,” said sophomore Kelsy Wooldridge. “People just liked to point out that they saw my name in the bathroom,” added Wooldridge.

“I found out that I was Camel of the week from the Potty Mouth,” said Brisch.

            Being Camel of the Week is purely an honor. “It was nice to be remembered,” said DeStefano. “I wish more people who don’t always get recognized won the award because some people are such an encouragement to be around, but never get thanked for it.”

If you are interested in nominating a classmate for Camel of the Week you can contact any Student Council member, or Student Council Advisor Brent Daily.

You never know, you might be reading about yourself in the bathroom at either campus.

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.”

Kianna Broeker, Introduction to Journalism

Scars are the road maps of our lives.

“I was chopping wood one time in my garage. My mom closed and locked the door she didn’t know I was in there. The door locked,” said junior Chris Kienzle. “I swung the hatchet, missed the piece of wood and it got lodged in my leg. I couldn’t walk, so I pulled it out. It hurt, real bad.”

“When I was six, I was in the bathtub trying to reach something from the top shelf,” said sophomore Hailee Steele. “I was standing on the side, slipped, and smacked my face on the water-spout. I now have a scar going through my eyebrow.”

“There’s a huge one on my leg,” announced senior Shaya Schaedler. “I ran smack into a pole, while running away from a water balloon at the Aquatic Center. It took a huge chunk out of my leg.”

“I have a six inch scar on my hip,” said senior Chelsey Kremers.  “I was fifteen and playing volleyball. I dove for the ball on my knees, and heard the snap. I was put in surgery about a year later.”

“I’ve got this scar and it used to be a bump I called Bob,” said sophomore Blaze Shaw. “It’s from cancer. I’ve had three surgeries from it, and fourteen plastic surgeries. I can move my knuckle to the side now.  I could have died from it.”

            “This is kind of embarrassing, but a fake tree fell on me, and literally sliced  my elbow,” said sophomore Sarah Benton.

“I have this scar on my hand, from an IV when I was two weeks old.” Said junior Mckayla Peterson.

Kelci Germann said, “I’ve got these super cool scars on my feet. I had to get surgery where they shaved off my heels and put screws in them. I had to use both crutches and a wheel chair.”

“I was going to morning practice, and had to cross a baby gate. “Said senior Haley Hance. “My knee smacked a light switch.”

Breezie Long, Introduction to Journalism

You will have…

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 an A

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

Kerri Temple, Introduction to Journalism

“What’s up? That’s legit!” One word, or a few words; that is all it takes. It doesn’t matter who said it first or where it came from, but by the next day the whole school is saying a new phrase or catch word. Within a week, a new saying is created; that’s high school.

Sophomore James Christensen said,  “Cool story, bro,” is the new ‘Your Mom’ and it all started on 4Chan, an online website.” For weeks, this was the response given to any and everything a CCHS student had to say.

“No me gusta,” sophomore Jandey Shackelford said is her favorite saying of this year.

Some sayings range from mean to ridiculous depending on whom you ask. “You have no friends,” junior Dakota Espey said in a jokingly manner.

Junior Chris Frye said, “I’m a boss.” These words are heard repeatedly in the hallways and in class for the smallest accomplishments.

Teachers and staff have a different take on life and share their insight in a professional way.

“Get to ninety,” sophomore Sports Training Teacher Erik Shepherd has said on a daily basis as well as, “Line up.” Those two words are music to the student’s ears.

“Ya know?” the most commonly used saying of North Campus Supervisor Stefanie Heer when she knows her boyfriend isn’t listening to her.

Seniors have their way of expressing their feelings about life in high school, too.

Senior Zach Sarcinella said, “Niiiiceee.” Is the response you can hear him speak down the halls of CCHS when hearing a story from his friends.

“Bam said the lady,” is senior Shawn Johnson’s favorite way of expressing himself regardless of the question.

So no matter how you say it, spell it, or mean what you say, know that people are listening and will take it anyway they want to. Oh and “Fetch” will so totally never be cool. “Later gurl.”

Kortni Brown, Introduction to Journalism

Actor. Athlete. A millionaire. Who would you trade places with for a day? Or would CCHS students trade at all?

            “I love who I am and love living my life how I live it,” said sophomore Cody Kelley. “Therefore if I could be someone else, I wouldn’t.”

“There are a lot of people who are interesting to me, but I would never want to be someone else even for just a day,” said English teacher Michelle Janota. “I am who I am and I’m very blessed.”

Some CCHS students decided that they would trade places with someone they see everyday.

“I would be a senior because I want to know what it feels like to be ‘top dog’ for a day,” said sophomore Kiara Lucero. “I also want to know the feeling of almost being done with high school.”

Who wouldn’t want to be rich and famous?
“I would definitely be Oprah!” said senior Rachel Molder. “She is the richest woman and I would be able to inspire people from all over the world, also I would have my own television show on my own network.”

“Carrie Underwood is gorgeous and has a really pretty voice,” said junior Brooklyn Schwab. “She is who I would be because then I would be able to sing amazingly.”

“I want to be a great basketball player, rich and famous,” said junior Josh Settelmeyer. “I would be Lebron James.”

“It would be fun to be a lot of different people for a day,” said junior Alex Guicho. “But if I had to choose, I would be Dwayne Johnson also known as The Rock, not the wrestler but the actor. He’s so rich and famous and plus he’s a tank.”

“Johnny Depp is who I would be. He plays piano and he is rich,” said senior Kenyon Muirhead. “He is the most beautiful man in the world. I would be able to seduce any woman from all over. He is the 21^st century’s Jesus.”

From being someone they see everyday to being rich and famous, maybe the bottom line is everyone should just be the best they can be.

Willow Hinkley, Introduction to Journalism

With the first semester coming to a close, nights are spent cramming for finals and last minute DSPA’s,  and wishing you had just one more week to study. The end of a semester is a relief, but can be a definite pain.

“Some of my classes don’t have finals, but it seems like all the teachers are cramming all the DSPA’s into the last week,” said senior Hannah Miller.

“When I was in high school and college, our tests were scheduled at certain times of the day for certain classes.” said sophomore chemistry teacher Barb Eckhardt. “If your class didn’t have finals, you didn’t have to go,”.

Let the nail biting begin. Being nervous is a common feeling when you’re faced with a test, just like the feeling of being stressed out.

“Out of chemistry and English, chemistry is harder. I’m way more nervous for chemistry,” said sophomore Beau Nutting. “Chemistry is stupid. I really can’t wait till it’s over.”

“Out of English and math, I’m more really more nervous for English,” said sophomore Alex Germann.

“The last week can be stressful for me. It’s possible that I’ve made a mistake on a test that I can’t fix now,” added Eckhardt.

Studying can be made easier with study guides, note cards, and most definitely,  friends.

“I like to use study guides. Studying is actually really helpful if you do it right,” said Nutting.

“To effectively study, you have to learn how to use your notes and textbook. It really helps,” said Eckhardt. “Actually reading your textbook is important.”

“Finals are intimidating, but if you just set aside time to study, it’s not as stressful,” said Miller.

If you should find yourself in a bind during semester’s end, remember to keep calm and keep studying.

Alecs Hopkins, Introduction to Journalism

If you were to win a million dollars, what would you do with it? Would you save it? Would you give it away to a charity, or would you spend it on yourself?

Many students at Campbell County High School would love to win a million dollars, but they all have different ways of how they would use it.

“I would take a bunch of vacations because I love to travel,” said senior Bri Swenson. She’s not the only one who would like to take a vacation to anywhere far away.

“If I won a million dollars, I would travel to a bunch of different Spanish speaking countries,” said Spanish teacher, Jaime Basham.

Would you consider your family? Sophomores Sydney Matheny and Ashley Mooren are. “I would split the money between my family and friends because giving is better than receiving,” said Mooren, Basham, and Matheny.

“The million dollars could go a long ways. That’s why I would share some with my friends and family,” said Matheny.

“A million dollars is a lot.” ”It’s too much to even think about, said Basham, but I would definitely give some to my parents.”

When people think of a million dollars, their minds seem to explode when they get asked what they would do with it.

Junior Dillan Shepherd and sophomore Nolan Thomas would both purchase merchandise for themselves. “I would buy myself a new car and a big house,” said Shepard.

“I would invest in the stock market,” said Thomas.

Shepard and Thomas aren’t alone. “Getting a new car is the first thing I would do,” said junior Alexis Wolf.

Some people at Campbell County High School believe that saving most of it would be the best thing to do.

“The bank is most likely where the rest of my money would go,” said Thomas.

“After I get done paying my school loans off, the rest of the money would be put into a savings account,” said Basham.

Giving money to charities is such a great thing to do and surprisingly there are a lot of students in our school who would donate.

“Donating to a charity is definitely where some of my money would go,” said sophomore Ashlee Scott.

“Some of the money that I would win would go to charity,” said junior Brooklyn Schwab. “They would need it more than me.”

Winning a million dollars isn’t the first thing you would think about, but what if you did? What would YOU do with it?