Are you interested in Shakespeare, special effects make up, stage combat, or advanced set construction?  Auditions for the spring play, Midsummer Night’s Dream are:

Monday, January 30, 3:30-6:00

Tuesday, January 31, 6:00-8:00

Wednesday, February 1, 3:30-5:30

Thursday, February 2, 6:00-8:00

Inspired by Celtic myth, the production will exhibit art and nature found in the lore surrounding the British Isles.  Actors, artists, and technicians welcome.  All auditions are in the auditorium at north campus.

Young American Creative Patriotic Art Competition

Youth in Campbell County will once again have the opportunity to compete in the Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Patriotic Art Contest.  The competition is for young artists in 9^th through 12^th grade.  The contest provides an incredible opportunity for young artists, as well as promotes creative patriotism throughout our schools and home school associations.  Each entry will be judged on originality of concept, presentation, and patriotism expressed.  The top national 51 students will compete for scholarships with the 1^st place winner receiving a $10,000 scholarship as well an all expenses paid trip to the Ladies Auxiliary National Convention in San Antonio, Texas.  The deadline for the essay to be turned into VFW Post or Auxiliary 7756 is March 31^st.

The application forms for this competition can be obtained from the counselor’s office, art department or looked up on online at the National Auxiliary website.  For more information; forms etc. please call Jan Miller at 680-4298.

Kierstin Webster, Introduction to Journalism

The sounds of classical composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven can be heard projecting from room 140 at South Campus. On purple days at 7:45 in the morning, the CCHS orchestra can be heard rehearsing for their concerts.

“It takes us six weeks of class time and then at least another two hours per person a week to learn their own part,” said CCHS orchestra director Wendy Gray.

“All together, I think we practice at least 20 hours,” added sophomore Alissa Guernsey.

Practice truly does make perfect for a smooth and steady concert.

“Not knowing your music brings the orchestra down because we’re only as good as our worst player,” junior violin Abby Dommer said about the effects of not practicing.

“If we don’t sound good, we aren’t able to play the music how it is intended to be played,” Gray added.

Music is not learned over night, the sheet music is handed out many days before the set date.

“By getting the music for the concert so far in advance, we can become better acquainted without having to struggle at concert time,” senior Myles Stillman said.

“It’s also so we can get together and work out the small details as a group,” added Dommer.

On Monday, November 21, the auditorium was home to the setting of the CCHS orchestra dress rehearsal along, during the day, followed by the concert later that evening. Filling the auditorium were devoted parents and friends supporting the Twin Spruce, Sage Valley, and CCHS orchestras.

“The dress rehearsal is important to let us practice where we are playing and to get use to the sound change,” added Gray.

“It shows us the environment we’ll be playing in and how our sound travels,” agreed Stillman.

“It is almost as important as the actual concert,” Guernsey added.

With the right preparation and time the Campbell County High School Orchestra can put on one heck of a concert.

Riley Swanson, Senior staff writer

A common fear among individuals is speaking in public, however Campbell County High School Speech and Debate team does it every weekend; beginning in September, through nationals in June, makes it the longest season of any school activity.

“Debate is unlike the Spartan school style of arguing, where who can yell the loudest wins,” senior Dick Bierman said. “I believe a true argument is based off of topics and contentions of an actual argument, and not this premature dribble that has defecated on society.”

For the debaters, having a new topic each month poses difficulty, but they always enjoy a challenge.

Senior Dalton Van Pelt said, “I enjoy debating about topics that are actually relevant to life and are important.”

The program is being developed by Senior English teacher Krys Park.“I took the team under my wing two years ago for the seniors who were on their fourth year together without a coach.”

Overcoming fear of public speaking is one thing, while having to know every fact about a legitimate topic is another.

     “This year’s Homecoming will be more memorable than ever!” said Student Council activities director Raleah Cisneros.

Cisneros, a senior, has reason to be excited. On October 22nd, Campbell County High School will have its first Homecoming dance in ten years.

According to Student Council Advisor Brent Daly,  the reason for the dance “drought” is because of low attendance.

Dance tickets will be sold throughout Homecoming week in the commons of both campuses from 7:00 – 7:30 a.m. If you buy tickets before the 22nd, tickets are $10 a person, and $15 a couple.

However, if you wait and pay at the door, prices go up to $15 a person and $20 a couple.

On Saturday, October 22nd at 8 p.m., students should arrive at North Campus in semi-formal clothing. In Gym 2, DJ Marek from South Dakota will have equipment set up, including two big projector screens. The dance will end at 11 p.m.

When you see students dressed up whacky, it is because of this schedule:

Monday: Fashion Disaster

Tuesday: CIA (Cowboy/Indian/Alien)

Wednesday: Retro Day

Thursday: Color Wars Seniors- wear green; Juniors- wear blue; Sophomores- wear pink

Friday: Purple and Gold Day

Daily contests at lunch are sure to keep students entertained:

Monday: Face the cookie

Tuesday: Finger Football

Wednesday: None, Early Release

Thursday: Skateboard Jousting

Friday: Pie toss

On Thursday at 2:10, there will be a pep assembly at North Campus for all classes. This will include a slideshow, the Mr. Camel pageant, sport talks, and the volleyball team vs. football team match.

After the assembly, there will be a parade down Gillette Avenue at 4 p.m. with the theme of Defeat on Camel Street. Each class, club, and athletic team has the option of decorating a float.

Friday night is the big football game against Natrona. It’s also Pink Night in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.

Defeat on Camel Street

Monday 10/17:

            Spirit Day: Fashion Disaster Day

            Lunch Time Activity: Face the cookie

Homecoming Royalty Elections: Held in English Classes

Tuesday 10/18:

            Spirit Day: Cowboy/Indian/Alien Day

LTA: Finger Football

Homecoming Royalty Elections: Held in English Classes

Powder Puff Football (tentatively) @ 6:00PM (North Campus)

Wednesday 10/19 Early Out:

            Spirit Day: Retro Day

LTA: Early Release Day

            Judging of Camel Painting: South Campus @6:00PM

Thursday 10/20:

            Spirit Day: Color Wars (soph= pink, Jr= blue, sr= green)

LTA: Skateboard Jousting

Pep Assembly: Held in Gym 1 @2:10-3:00PM

Parade: Line up @3:30 Starts @4:00PM on 8^th street

Powder Puff Football (tentatively) @ 6:00 PM (North Campus)

Judging of Camel Painting: North Campus @8:00PM

Friday 10/21:

Spirit Day: Purple and Gold Day

LTA: Pie Throwing

Judging of Camel Painting: North Campus @6:00PM

Football Game: Varsity vs. Natrona @7:00PM  Pink Night

***Semi-formal Dance tentatively scheduled for Saturday @ 7:00PM 

Lauren Seamans Senior Staff Writer

Ever feel the need to interact in a game that challenges your intellect? Then CCHS Chess Club is the place for you.

Everyday at lunch, CCHS students are invited to come to Claire Carter’s classroom, room 145, and delve into a game of chess. Also on Thursdays, the group meets after school from 3:00-4:30.

This club was started to give high school and junior high students the opportunity to play chess without having to deal with the distractions in the lunchroom, or traveling to Twin Spruce Junior High.  It is a fun chance to test your mental abilities.

“About six to eight students come eager to play,” said Carter. “There’s a lot of joking and fun. Some matches last a long time and we have to go even later than 4:30.”

So if you want to test your mind and meet some new people, come to the journalism room.

Hayley Stephens Junior Staff Writer

On March 31-April 2, the Campbell County High School Speech and Debate team attended their National Qualifier ‘Hole-In-The-Wall’ at Laramie Community College in Cheyenne.

Seniors Stephen Wasdsack, Mitch Nedved, Brynna Kahl, junior Dick Bierman, sophomore Krista Edwards, and freshman Destiny Park all competed in Congress, Hope Pattern, and Debate.

Out of the six members of Speech and Debate, three are going to Nationals held in Dallas on June 13-18. Nedved qualified for Senate in Student Congress, while Wadsack and Bierman qualified as members of the House in Student Congress.

“It’s my first year competing and going to Nationals,” said Bierman.

“We have a great family,” said Speech and Debate Coach Krys Park. “We support, learn and cry together; we also never give up on each other.”

Kate Young Senior Staff Writer

They fly down hills, across asphalt, inches from the ground and inches from disaster. They are the soap box boys and girls.

Auto mechanics teacher, Earl Smith, the sponsor, has been organizing the soap box dare devils all year. “No one else would do it and I thought it would be cool,” joked Smith about his reason for taking on the derby. All questions about rules and regulations can be directed to Smith.

The CCHS Soap Box Derby, is Friday, May 27, 2011 at 3:30 pm.  Competitors will race down from the tennis courts of the parking lot at North Campus. “It’s open to anybody,” said Smith. The more participants and spectators, the better.

“It’s fun to watch,” said senior John Taylor, who is competing for the first time this year.  The racers will start at one end of North Campus parking lot and will ride downhill against the wind to the opposite side. The first one to cross the line will carry home the victory. Be there to watch the fun, cheer them on, or race yourself.

Trista Fortuna Junior Staff Writer

Pre-Soccer Season

For the Campbell County High School girls soccer team, this is the year to make it. The girls have never won state, but have placed second the past two years.

“Since it’s my senior year, I really want to win state,” said senior Bailey Wenz. “We’ve come so close the last two years.”

“I really want to accomplish first at state,” said senior Kayla Corcoran.

For some girls, they want to end this season with a big bang for the final year of playing with their long-time friends.

“We have been playing together for so long, and have gone through a lot as a team,” said junior Tanner Straight. “We have come up short the past two years and this year will be the year we could finally win state.”

“We’ve come so far as a team and it would be really nice to completely win the whole thing,” said junior Brittney Lacek.

The athletes have done a lot to prepare for this season by having open soccer three days a week and morning running before try-outs.

“I set up a morning running session two weeks before the season started,” said Head Coach Carl Matson. “It wasn’t mandatory, but highly recommended and majority of the girls showed up.”

Also the girls have had morning practices at six a.m., after school, and on Saturdays to get ready.

“Morning practices aren’t really too fun, but we all know it will help us get better,” said sophomore Ashton Peterson.

“We have a really good team this year,” summed up Matson.

The girls first match is Friday, March 18^th against Natrona County High School. The game will be on our home field.  Junior Varsity starts at 4:00, and the Varsity game begins at 5:30.

Sophomore Staff Writer Kendra Kaness

Bowling Club

Every Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 at Camel Lanes, strikes are made. Students from Campbell County High School and Twin Spruce Junior High School come together for a few sets of bowling. The CCHS Bowling Club is sponsored by special programs instructor Dusty Evenson, who started the activity in 2009.  Transportation is provided by buses, where route 137 picks up at North Campus, and route 73 delivers students from South Campus and Twin Spruce.  Any bowler is welcome to join the fun.

Julianne Reum Sophomore Staff Writer

CCHS Dance Team

Every spring, perfection is the rule at the Live2Dance studio in Gillette, as CCHS dancers prepared to compete at the state competition, Wednesday March 9^th, 2011 in Casper, Wyoming.  This year’s team placed third, following Kelly Walsh, who took first, and Star Valley earning second place.

“Dance takes a lot of confidence because we don’t conform to the stereotypical ‘dance team,’” said senior Amy Bradley. “We did something so different this year.”

“The team did awesome,” said senior Jessica Dyk. “We were definitely the most memorable dance there.”

The dance squad now prepares for Spotlight the weekend of March 18^th & 19^th, also held in Casper.  In this contest, the dancers are destined to shine, and win their hard-earned first place.

By Chandler McGovern, Senior Staff Writer

Professor Plum in the dining room with the candlestick?  Colonel Mustard in the observatory with the rope? Find out on April 7^th-9^th, when the CCHS theater department performs the comedic production of Clue.

“Comedies draw wonderful crowds,“ said director Tim Bessette.  “So Clue was an easy choice.”

Auditions were held in February with plenty of potential actors showing up.  “We had one of our largest audition turnouts yet,” said Bessette after auditions were held mid-February.  “We had over 30 students try out.”

Soon after, the thespians got to work. “The cast has been practicing for long, tiring hours at night, often getting home late,” said senior Kaylon Russell, who plays the sassy Miss Scarlett.

With opening night right around the corner, students have rushed to study their lines. Junior Kaycee Ashby, who plays Mrs. Cho, said, “Deadlines for being off book came way too soon this year.”

The play not only brings chuckles, but challenges.  “The set is one of the largest we’ve ever built,” said stage manager Ashley Robins, a sophomore.  “The tech crew has work so hard.”

Bring your appetites, as a dinner will be available before the show. Chili is on the menu and the tech crew will be serving.

Tickets can be purchased at the door at the CCHS North Auditorium before the production for $5$. Dinner ticket prices are yet to be announced.

The 2011 Camel yearbook is like none ever before.

This year, it’s personal.
Order yours now by going to the Walsworth banner to your left.
Books are $65, but will cost more after the 28th of February.
This is the best yearbook ever, so order yours now.

Credit cards are accepted at both the North and South CCHS Business offices, and online.

Books will be handed out in May.