January 12, 2012

ARSON

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving an arson that occurred at WalMart on 01-14-2012.  At approximately 1:53 pm a fire was reported in the recycle yard at WalMart.  A brick wall and 70 bundles of card board were damaged in the fire.  Several juvenile males 14 – 16 years old were seen in the area prior to the fire being set.

If you have information that can solve this or any other crime please call Crime Stoppers at 686-0400 or the High School Crime Stoppers at 682-4185. You can remain anonymous and may earn up to $1,000 in reward.

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.

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.

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?

Emily Ransone, Introduction to Journalism

            There are over 900 channels on TV, but they all come with a high price. Netflix, at only $7.99 a month, has an over supply of movies and TV series, and with no commercials. It is no wonder that so many people at Campbell County High School are switching to Netflix.

            “I like watching movies from Netflix,” said junior Rachel Shlautmann. “It’s a lot cheaper than going out to the movie theatres.”

“I love watching scary movies on Netflix. You can watch almost any movie you want,” said junior Jenna Nelson.

            “I get Netflix in the mail and it comes really quick,” said junior Kianna Broeker. “There are thousands of movies to choose from and I don’t have to worry about raking it back to the box or receiving a fine for late fees.”

Some students and staff not only watch movies, they also watch a variety of their favorite TV series.

“I watch everything on Netflix,” said senior Kelsey Lunberg. “I watch Prison Break and The Walking Dead. I like being able to watch anything I want on Netflix.”

“I watch It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia on Netflix. I use it a lot,” said student math teacher Mr. Schaneman. “The only thing I don’t like is how the price has doubled for the disks.”

A few students have agreed that Netflix may need to update their movie selections to be more recent.

“I try to watch movies on Netflix, but the ones I try to search for don’t always show up,” said junior Baylie Shrake.

            “I use Netflix and watch movies on it like Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, but I really wish they would have more choices or newer ones to watch,” said sophomore Hailee Steele.

            The majority of people from Campbell County High School enjoy watching movies and TV series on Netflix.

Stephanie Wagner, Introduction to Journalism

    “On your mark, get set, go!” can be heard everyday after school in the Rec Center Field House. The Campbell County High School indoor track team is up and running for a new season ahead.

The focus this year is Simplot. Simplot is a national event held in Pocatello, Idaho where track teams from the United States and Canada come to compete.

“Simplot is a big meet,” junior pole-vaulter Brittney Saenz said. “It’s a really fun experience though.”

Sophomore pole-vaulter Dustin Erisman agreed. “Simplot is a really big meet.”

With competition, come competitors.

“I think Cody is our competition,” sophomore pole-vaulter Matt Martin said. “They have really good vaulters.”

“I think for girls, Central and Laramie are our competitors,” said coach Mark Kelting. “The boys competitors are Central, East, and Laramie.”

How do CCHS track athletes improve through the season?

Junior shot putter Ashley Nodland said, “Your have to keep practicing to make yourself better.”

“Its all technique,” said senior shot putter Matt Brown. “Technique is everything.”

For the second year, state indoor track will be held in Gillette.

“I want to go first at state,” Brown added. “I think I have a chance this year too.”

Junior mid-distance Demi Fischer also wants to place at state. “I hope to get in the top three.”

“I hope that the girls and boys team both place first at the state meet,” Kelting added.

Track is not just a social event. Athletes have to work 100% with every run through and with every practice run.

“Track is hard,” senior pole-vaulter Ali Kistler said. “Because some teams are good competitors.”

Junior sprinter Alex del Valle agreed, “You have to run really hard.”

“You do have to run hard,” Martin said. “Sometimes I’m really lazy.”

Every one on the team hopes for a good season, and to hit their marks and qualify. Simplot will be held Pocatello, Idaho February 16-18. State is in Gillette on March 2-3.

Trista Fortuna, Senior staff writer

Remember back in elementary school, making the crafty boxes to show off to the class, creating Valentine’s cards for the people you love, and the people you hate?  During the times when love meant ‘puppy love’ and ‘crushes.’ Yet, it is still a day of showing our feelings for others, no matter what the age. This day is Valentine’s Day.

“I remember when I was in kindergarten, I had this little ‘girlfriend’ and I made her a card and picked her a flower to give her at recess,” sophomore Ty McCartney said. “And for the whole day, we sat across the table from each other and said ‘I love you’ in sign language when the teacher wasn’t looking.”

Senior Reece Tolzien can relate to puppy love when he said, “I would give a special card and candy in the girl’s box that I liked when I was little.”

Junior Rachel Robbins remembers when she felt special at the age of five on Valentine’s Day from a boy who had a crush on her. “He colored me a picture and gave it to me on recess.”

Valentine’s Day is unlike any other holiday. All of the flower shops are the busiest, and assortments of chocolates are snatched off of the stores shelves, just to show affection towards others.

But does that mean only one day a year should be set aside to celebrate love?

“I think showing someone special you care is important,” senior Audra DeStefano said. “But that should be an everyday thing.”

Senior Tanner Evans agrees by thinking that Valentine’s Day is a waste of money.

But for some, Valentine’s Day is a day to receive something special, and express their love to another. Senior Miranda Nygard believes the perfect gift involves a little bit of thinking. “I would really like to get something from a person who put a lot of thought into the gift, instead of a generic present.”

Students also enjoy receiving presents from family on Valentine’s Day. Their sole givers are not just boyfriends or girlfriends, apparently it’s a holiday of a myriad of loves.

“When I was little, I would receive a big teddy bear and flowers from my dad,” sophomore Kenzie Edmondson said. “But the perfect gift from a boy would be jewelry.”

Young love exists, but some students believe it is impossible to feel until you are more mature to understand it. “I think true love is hard to find in our years,” junior Michael Cook said. “But Valentine’s Day is a good day if you have a boyfriend/girlfriend, to show them you care.”

Kenzie Edmondson, Introduction to Journalism

If you cringe at the sound of nails on a chalk board, the one kid at lunch who chews with their mouth open, or the person sitting next to you who won’t stop tapping their pencil, then you have made your list of pet peeves like many students at CCHS.

“I cannot stand when my sister leaves the cap off the toothpaste,” sophomore Mckenzie Schmidt said. “It is disgusting.”

“I hate when people squeeze the toothpaste from the middle instead of the top or the bottom,” junior Lukas Poloncic said.

“It irritates me when people don’t flush the toilet,” sophomore Zachary Donahoo said. “It really grosses me out.”

Pet peeves can be found in the bathroom or the lunch table.

“My biggest pet peeve is when people smack their food,” junior Cole Petty said. “Sometimes I have to plug my ears.”

“People always chew with their mouth open or talk with food in their mouths,” sophomore Rachel Williams said. “I think they do it on purpose just to make me mad.”

Phone etiquette is also an area where pet peeves are the most annoying.

“I hate when someone calls me and then I try to call them back and they don’t answer,” said junior Andrew Kaufman. “Playing phone tag is annoying.”

“A pet peeve on my list is when people text and drive,” Petty added.

“When I text someone and they don’t reply, it really annoys me,” junior Brooklyn Schwab said. “Especially when it is important.

Liar liar pants on fire?

“I hate when people say something bad about a person and then act like they are best friends when they see each other,” senior Dylan Brannan said.

“I get really annoyed when people lie to me,” Williams added. “It is pointless.”

“The one thing that annoys me the most is when students lie to me,” Spanish teacher Chris Baity said. “It is extremely disrespectful.”

For some students at CCHS, their pet peeves gross them out.

“It is so gross and rude when people burp out loud,” said junior Alex Guicho. “Especially girls because they are supposed to be pretty and polite.”

“It makes me mad when I walk into the bathroom and someone has urinated all over the toilet,” added Poloncic. “Some guys need to work on their aim.”

If students at CCHS took a look in the mirror, they might realize they are on the list of someone’s pet peeves. So unless you are looking to be smacked in the lunch line, or beat up with the toothpaste, you might want to be aware of your own bad and annoying habits.