Damion Talcott, Staff Writer

In a recent tradition, after graduation, seniors usually attend a “Senior Send-off.” The party is a way for seniors to celebrate their achievements, without having to participate in illegal activities. “It is a way to keep students out of trouble,” said senior Simona Oliveri.

             The party begins on Sunday May 30^th at 8:00 PM in the Camplex Wyoming Center, and will end sometime after midnight. The main attraction includes a hypnotist, but also includes fabulous prizes: Blue-ray DVD players, flat screen TVs, iPods, and of course, a car. The prize everyone wants to win is a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix.

Senior Katy Strande has been helping organize the event. “Some people think it’s lame, but last year I went to Senior Sendoff and it was fun.”

            The theme this year is Las Vegas, featuring poker tables, dances, Madden tournaments, and even a game called cornhole. “Everyone loves cornhole,” added Strande.

            With students invited from Wright High School, Westwood, CCHS, and home schools, it’s going to be a big party. Seniors may also bring a friend along too. Organizers have several hundred boxes of pizza, a cotton candy machine, and tasty caramel chocolate cookies.

            “I am excited to go to Senior Sendoff,” said senior Brandon Skinner. “Last time I went, it was fun.” 

            “I can’t wait,” said senior Ethan Dooley. “It’s going to be awesome!”

            The general consensus among the seniors at CCHS is that Senior Sendoff is a great way to spend time with friends and say goodbye.

Carley Aaberg, Staff Writer

As our high school careers come to an end, we start to look back at everything that has happened the last three years of our lives. If we could all go back and do high school all over again, is there something we would do different? If so what would it be?

            Kim Eichenberger said, “If I could go back, I would have taken harder classes.”

            “I would go back and try my best in all my classes so I could get better grades,” said Jenna Waldner.

            Breanna Hoyle said, “I probably would have taken more AP classes.”

            Josh Nodland said, “I would have studied harder for tests and I would not have messed around as much.”

            Similar to Nodland, Matt Cady said, “I would not have avoided my homework as much.”

            Chris Fink said he would not have skipped as much, while Damion Talcott said he would have had more fun.

            “If I could go back, I would have gotten to know more people in my class,” said Sarah Scott.

            While having mostly college classes this year, Leslie Peterson said, “I would have graduated at semester because I only have a couple classes at the school this semester and it is pointless.”

            While smiling, Krisi Wester said, “I would have put the moves on Mr. Winland before graduation.” She also states that she would have been nicer to the lunch ladies because she feels that they are wonderful.

            Woulda, coulda, shoulda. Whether we wish we could go back and change something about high school, we can now focus on our bright futures.

Miranda Stewart, Staff Writer

As the year comes to a close, seniors start thinking about the schemes that will mark their time in CCHS history.  While planning pranks, seniors beware, as Principal Larry Steiger warns, “You will not walk if you do a senior prank.”  However, there have been many senior pranks in the past, only few have been remembered.

 Librarian Mitzie Neugebauer stated, “Last year they stole all the clocks, but we didn’t notice the kids taking them.  Also I remember the kids put chickens in the book drop of the library one year.”  In order for seniors to be remembered their pranks have to be clever, yet not harmful.

Assistant principal, Kelly Morehead remembers a year where 3 chickens, numbered 1,2, and 4, were let loose in the halls, and everyone was looking for the “missing chicken” number 3.

Many teachers did not recall doing a senior prank while they were in high school.  Although Mitzie Neugebauer did not participate in a prank, she implies, “When being an on-coming senior, the graduating seniors would throw you into the river.  It was more of a tradition in the school I graduated from.”

The most memorable senior prank at CCHS, according to staff, was when Humphrey the camel was stolen and hung on the overpass over Highway 59.  This prank was harmful to our CCHS image and was frowned upon.  While being harmful, the prank was very much remembered, but for the wrong reasons.

            Senior Pranks do not have to happen in order for a class to be remembered, and if put into action, they should not be inappropriate, destructive or harmful. There are good and bad memories of these schemes and they will be taken down into history, thanks to our CCHS alumni.

Libby Hungerford, Staff Writer

Ten years ago, the members of our class might’ve been rushing to finish their Rocket Math, hanging out on the twirly slide, or listening to N’Sync. Now, ten years later, all we can focus on is our future. The majority of seniors have their careers on their minds.

It seems that the medical field is a popular one among the young women of our class. Nicole Hoffmann has specific plans: “If I’m not settled down, I want to be working as a traveling nurse.” In this case, the next decade of her life will be filled with school, work, and relationships.

Along the same lines was Callie Wilson “I hope to have graduated from college and have earned my Registered Nurse licensure, been to Africa to provide health care to the natives and be living on a farm in Montana, married to a cowboy.”

Dominique Kibler hopes to be starting a family while working with                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           professional athletes as a sports medicine doctor.

Straying away from the healthcare field, Cody Friedlan said, “I see myself having an MBA, living with my family in the suburbs of a bigger city, and working for a large company.”

Damion Talcott’s future seems a little less structured, as he plans on living wherever the opportunities take him.

Gabby Bazemore wants to be focusing on starting a family and planning a wedding.

So, wherever any of our paths take us, we’ll always be Campbell County High School’s class of 2010.

 

 

Amber Larsen, Math

“There is a good reason they call these ceremonies commencement exercises. Graduation is not the end it’s the beginning” –Orrin Hatch

Jason Linduska, Ceramics

“Life’s a garden.  Dig it.”  Joe Dirt

Becky Buell, Social Studies

“Remember you can either learn to roll with life, or it will roll you over”’

Nathel Coca, English

“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”

Claire Carter, Journalism

“Have fun, and don’t forget your sunscreen!”

Brian Knox, Dean of Students

“Graduation is not the end of all things. Just the beginning.”

Shaylie Brown, Staff Writer

Laziness, apathy, procrastination, and lack of motivation are all symptoms of the dreadful disease of senioritis.

“I don’t want to wake up in the morning,” said Angela Hays. “I have it really bad.”

“Senioritis started for me at the end of February. That was when my grades really started to drop,” said Gage Wandler.

“I have senioritis bad,” said Lindsay Patrick. “It’s hard, and you want to give up. It has really affected my grades.”

For some seniors, the symptoms of senioritis started early. “Senioritis started to kick in for me in my junior year,” said Kylee Ashton and Sierra Gentry.

Branden Larsen said, “Senioritis started for me on September 1^st, 2009; the first day of school.”

“For me, senioritis started the beginning of the year,” said Cree Peterson and Devyn Hardy.

For a handful of seniors, senioritis hasn’t started just yet. “It hasn’t kicked in for me,” said Taylor Hardy. “I just kind of go day by day.”

“I’m having the opposite effect,” said Neil Cain. “I don’t want school to end!”

“Senioritis hasn’t started for me yet,” said Tyler Snell. “I’m doing better this year than in years past.”

For Libby Hungerford, “Senioritis hasn’t kicked in yet. I’m sure it will come, though.”

For the class of 2010, senioritis is most likely to its highest point with graduation almost here. So, class of 2010, if senioritis hasn’t already kicked in, lucky you!

Angela Hays, Staff Writer

Many adults probably can name those certain things that affected them in high school, humorous or serious, good or bad. What will the class of 2010 carry with them forever?

A variety of seniors added humor to their answers. Chelsea Skubal said bluntly, “Definitely not the lunch menu.”

Devyn Hardy chose to take Mr. McGregor’s office chair, while Sierra Gentry suggested taking the yearbook advertising signs.

Cree Peterson spoke for many: “I will take with me the knowledge of how to deal in dramatic instances.”

“I will take the ability to fall asleep at any point in the day,” joked Eli Boisvert.

Some seniors will take something to help them with their future careers. Jake Adams is choosing to take his blueprint reading skills.

Mason O’Dowd will take his soprano saxophone talent to help his music career choice, while Branden Larsen will use auto and welding techniques to pursue his career in diesel mechanics.

Considering his job choice of entrepreneurship, Jacob Steeg said, “I will take the business knowledge I have gained and my desire to wear a tie.”

“I won’t take the ACT, it’s a joke,” Gage Wandler said, “but I will carry on my ability to speak in front of people.”

There are the seniors who will take something special from high school. “The memories in different classes, and the trips for choir are what I will take,” Alie Bitterman said.

Ian Ross added, “I’ll carry on the skills and knowledge to make it in life.”

“Not giving in to what others think is something I will take,” said Kelsey Conley.

“I will leave with the importance of having good friends and a good education,” said Sam Borchert. No matter what they choose to take from high school, each and every Campbell County High School senior has something worth saving.

Antonia Wilburn, Staff Writer

As the year comes to an end and underclassman bubble with excitement for their last years of high school, they look to the passing seniors for words of wisdom and beneficial advice for the upcoming year.

“Don’t be immature, and grow up,” Branden Larsen stated bluntly. 

Tyler Carson said, “Just take some time to do homework and you’ll be fine. Don’t stress, make sure you have fun.” How much easier senior year will be with these words from the wise?

“Take college classes senior year,” advised Deborah Cunningham. “Don’t procrastinate. Live it up, because you don’t get these years back!”

In unison with Cunningham’s statement, Ashley Strong said, “Embrace every moment and experience, they will go too quickly!”

“Ignore the drama and keep grades up ALL through high school,” suggested Cree Peterson.
            “Don’t drop out and stay focused,” voiced Cameron Williams.

“Do your work and do not procrastinate. Park in the right spot, or Linda will get you with a pretty orange sticker,” Sierra Gentry warned.

While most seniors try to stay genuinely austere about the advice they pass down to the next generation, some aren’t so serious.

Mason O’Dowd advised, “Don’t get caught in the ceiling. Just find an available microwave.”

Devyn Hardy said, “Don’t play leap frog with unicorns.”

“Video games may be life-like, but there is no restart button in life,” counseled Haley Tolbert.

In a final word Eli Boisverk said, “Fight senioritis like it’s cancer… because it is!”

As the seniors gaze toward a future of unknown success, they leave us with words held sacred to build the remaining years of high school for the underclassmen.