Malaree Holland, Online Editor

Every girl has a romantic dream about dancing under the stars, and this year that dream will come true for Campbell County High School students at the Night Under the Stars Prom. On Saturday April 16, girls and guys in their best dresses and fancy tuxes will line up for Grand March starting at 6:15 p.m. Grand March will officially begin at 7:00 p.m.

Students will need to show their school ID and have their tickets with them in order to enter.  Tickets for this event went on sale April 4 for $20 a piece.

After students walk down the stairs, they will enter the gym, which will be beautifully decorated and spend the night dancing from 7:00p.m. -12:00a.m.

For parents and members of the community who would like to see the decorations, there will be an Open House on Saturday April 16 at 1:00- 3:00.  On the night of Prom, for parents who don’t want to brave the crowd, Gillette Public Access will be airing Grand March.

“Students just need to have a fun time,” said Becky Buell, Prom Coordinator. Prom under the night sky will be one that CCHS students remember forever.

CCHS Journalism students hope to help a Class of ‘98 CCHS student in need. As a single mother, Melanie Edwards has faced many obstacles.  In 2008, Melanie was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and has received subsequent surgery and radiation. But the year 2011 has forced Melanie put her own health on pause.  Her eleven year old son Derek, a student of Prairie Wind Elementary, became seriously ill with bacterial meningitis and has been hospitalized on and off for three months.  With several Life Flights to St. Luke’s in Denver, the medical bills are staggering.

To help Melanie and Derek, the CCHS Journalism class asks for your assistance. Please support Melanie and Derek by attending a benefit dinner and live auction on Saturday, March 26^th at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $10.00 per plate, and $30.00 a family. Pokey’s BBQ is catering the event, with an auction and musical entertainment. The function takes place at the Rockpile Community Center.

The Journalism class is also selling purple wrist bands for $3 and custom designed t-shirts for $10.  All proceeds go to Melanie and Derek and an account has been also opened at Wells Fargo Bank.

For more information, you may contact Stacey Skinner at 307-689-6693 or smtinken@aim.com.

Thank you,

Karlyn Morrison

Junior CCHS Journalism student

Kendra Kaness Junior Staff Writer

“My dad honked and waved at me when he dropped me off for school in the ninth grade,” said junior Kenny Gustafson.  “He did it just to embarrass me, and he succeeded.” It seems that many teens have been embarrassed by their parents.  Some parents have a knack for this. Senior Estella Ortega’s parents are no exception. “Some of my friends and family came over and my parents started to show them pictures of me as a kid, naked running around the house.”

Senior Cole Sorch is in the same boat. “My mom babies me and tells me what to do, and when my mom asks me to give her a hug, my friends say, ‘Give her a hug.’ It embarrasses me.”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         “It embarrasses me when my mom chews me out in front of my friends,” said senior Devon Stahla.

Sophomore Coral Smith said, “Just being with my parents in public makes me feel embarrassed and not normal.”Some teenager’s think differently, as sophomore Ashton Peterson explained, “I don’t care; I’m not ashamed of my parents.”

Sophomore Amanda Kinsolving agreed. “I’m not embarrassed by my parents. I love my parents.”

Are parents aware of their work? Basketball coach and Drivers Ed teacher Mike Curry is. “My daughter says, ‘It’s not the seventies’ about what I wear. I would say I probably embarrass her.”

But on the flip side, teens probably embarrass their parents too. That’s a whole other story.

Riley Swanson Junior Staff Writer

Boys

Junior Cody Anderson went to the 2010 Prom with senior Dani Hitt.

Tuxedo

“I went downtown to Lasting Memories to get my tux. I paid about 150 bucks to rent it.”

Shoes

“My shoes came with the tux.”

Jewelry

“I wore my Fossil watch.”

Tanning

“I went tanning at Oasis about 10 times, enough to get the job done.  It probably  cost around $120.”

Hair

“I used Aussie Moist 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner.”

Nails

“I bit them down.”

Flowers

“She bought me the flowers.”

Accessories

“I wore Ralph Lauren socks.”

Dinner

“My mother made steak, with some chocolate-covered strawberries.”

Photos

“We took way too many photos.”

Tickets

“I think I paid like 40 bucks for both of them.”

Total Expenses – $220

Hayley Stephens Junior Staff Writer

Beep! Beep! There’s that alarm again, and the day begins. Off to the bathroom, for the morning routine and BAM! Oh my dear Aunt Sally, there’s a huge pimple on the top of your forehead! So what do you do? Well, grab your face-wash and begin with these easy steps.

STEP #1

Simply tie your hair back, revealing all of your face.

STEP#2

Wet your face with warm water to open up your pores.

STEP#3

Grab your face-wash (Proactive, Neutrogena, Olay, Skin ID, etc.) and squeeze a quarter- size amount in your handx

STEP#4

Now gently massage the face wash into your skin, in a circular motion.

STEP#5

Splash water onto your face to remove the product.

STEP#6

Grab a towel and dry your face by patting gently.

STEP#7

Repeat these steps at least twice a day. In a week or two, you’ll notice a difference in complexion as well as texture.

Acne is a huge epidemic for teens. It’s not a surprise that Campbell County High School students have it as well. The majority have all gone through it and now some have hot tips for you.

TIP#1

“Tanning helps with your acne,” said senior Amanda Dietz.

TIP#2

“Put toothpaste on overnight. It reduces redness and swelling,” suggested sophomore Britney Nelson.

TIP#3

“Vitamin B Complex helps with the stress which causes acne,” said junior Bobby Jo Goodchild.

TIP#4

“I’ve heard birth control helps for girls,” said senior Scott Walker.

TIP#5

“I first use the Neutrogena cleanser,” explained junior Keldan Cundy. “I then use the Zeno Hot Spot. You’re supposed to use the Zeno Hot Spot in the evening, but I use it when I wash my face twice a day. Finally I put on the Neutrogena lotion, then the sunscreen.”

TIP#6

“I use the ‘cold spoon’ trick,” said junior Marissa Ritthaler. “It helps with a really inflamed blemish, and cools down the redness.”

TIP#7

“Just wash your face,” said senior Julionna Skinner.

TIP#8

“Just make sure to wash at least one-to-two times a day. The excess oil in your skin causes acne,” said Janell Russell, a Campbell County Substitute Nurse. “It’s great to have lotion, specifically for your face as well; dry skin can produce more acne. Also if you wash your face too much, it can get rid of the natural oils, so don’t over-wash.”