2007-2008 Issue 1

New Faces: pg. 4-5
Issue 1
September 7, 2007
Talon
Q & A with AJ: pg. 6
Meet all the new students and
faculty of RCHS
Hear what Coach Barnard has
say about the cross country team.
Riley County High School
Inside
This Issue
Editorial
Page 2
No Regrets
Waters All Around
Activities
Page 3, 7
Freeze Frames
Liberty bowl here we
come
Feature
New Faces
Page 4, 5
Sports
Summer Excursions
By Elice Frey
Writer
This summer has been full of excitement. Whether that was vacationing with the family, going to nail-bitting games, working those wonderful summer jobs, spending time with your friends, and most importantly enjoying NO SCHOOL!!!
It may seem hard to believe, but not all of us were lazy. In fact, while most of were probably sleeping in until three in the afternoon, there
were a few classmates that were dedicated enough to get up in the morning and do something productive!
RCHS boyscouts, including senior David Smith, junior
Dillon Reasoner, and freshman Joshua Nutsch, all traveled
to South Dakota this summer to summer camp at Medicine
Mountain. While
there they worked on
merit badges, went to
Mammoth Site and
Hot Springs, Evan’s
Plunge Waterpark,
Crazy Horse and
Mount Rushmore.
At Mount
Rushmore, they
completed the flag
ceremony in front
of 2,200 people,
including sight
seers and near 250
veterans on active
duty.
Senior David Smith said of this once-in-a-lifetime
experience, “It was nerve racking, but it was also an honor,
because not very many people get to do that.”
Sophomore Hilary Burton went to Washington D.C.
this summer to a leadership conference. She was
nominated by Mrs. Hanni for this experience. For ten
days she and 368
other participants
learned real-world
stimulations, set
up issues about
Darfur, had
assigned reading,
and a mock
Congress about
passing a “keeping
American’s safe
act.” They also
had the chance to
go to dances, a
talent show, karaoke night, and game night. They stayed
at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which is
connected to the White House.
“The best part was getting to know the people. They
were from all over the United States, and there was even
someone from Puerto Rico,” Burton said.
Beyond our
Borders
Page 6
Faces in the Crowd
Sports Playlist
Entertainment
Page 8
Freshman Kyle Cromwell spent most of
his time playing baseball this summer with
the Mac’N’Seits Indians. They traveled
to Illinois, New York, Tennessee, Florida,
Ohio, Colorado, Nebraska, Missouri,
Oklahoma, and California. The team is
made up of 13 players from all over the
state, including Kansas City and Martin
City. Cromwell played short stop, pitcher,
and occasionally the outfield. When asked
what his favorite part of the trip was, he
replied, “Traveling, getting to see different
people and hearing their accents. And just to
experience other cultures.”
But not everything was about baseball for
those two months. They had the opportunity
to go the beach, Disney World, and play in the
traditional put-put golf game with the team
before every World Series game. When it was
the time to get serious and play the game, they
did just that. In fact, while in the California
they played four very difficult games. For their
hard work, they took second place.
Movies: what was hot
this summer
College football
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PG 2 September 7
No Regrets
Story by Dusty Dhuyvetter
Editor
As he approaches the group of
girls, with a small swagger in his
step, he flashes a confident smile,
which is mirrored back to him
from the oncoming ensemble. He
reaches his destination and makes
an introduction that is sure to please,
followed by a little small talk with
enough charm to secure his spot in
the girls’ thoughts.
And then he snaps back into
reality and moves on to the next
thought he would love to live out but
never quite can.
There are tons of people who go
through situations like these all of
the time. They would love to be the
person of their daydreams, but what if
they look stupid? What if something
goes wrong? Well, I’m here to tell
you to just go for it. The possibility
RCHS
Editorial The Talon
of something going wrong may seem
horrible right now but the regret of
not even giving it a shot is 10 times
worse.
I know there have been countless
times in my past that there was
something I really wanted, be it a girl,
a chance to try something, etc...but I
thought of what all might go wrong
if I acted on these wants and I gave
up on the ideas. I can honestly tell
you that all that these second guesses
resulted in were hours of regret and
the constant question, “what if?”
For one example, when I was
in the 5th grade there was a school
play and there was one part I wanted
to have. Looking back I have no
idea why I wanted the part because
I’ve never really had any interest
for that sort of thing, but none-the-
less I wanted it. When time came to
audition, what did I do? I sat in the
back and watched, I just wouldn’t be
able to handle my friends’ laughter
if I messed up. Walking home from
school that day I felt as if everyone
else was controlling my life, not me,
and that’s no way to live.
So to the brave among you who
are able to act on your wants and
dreams every time you have one,
great job, it isn’t easy. But for the
rest of us who have trouble once in
a while, maybe it can be a personal
goal to step outside of ourselves once
in a while. I think it will be worth it.
And who knows, maybe next time
he approaches those girls and sweeps
them off their feet it will be more
than just a daydream.
What is your
biggest regret?
“Wrecking my 4-wheeler”
-Junior Doug Russel
“Not doing everything to the
best of my ability”
-Senior Allison Jones
Waters All Around
Story by Dusty Dhuyvetter
Editor
As a new policy for this school
the most delicious clear liquid ever
- Lemon, Strawberry, and Black
Cherry, Dasani – Grape, and Normal,
year the only drinks permitted in
(that can be found inside RCHS). In
the classroom are clear
and then simply the water
from a water fountain in the
liquids. As could be
expected this new rule has
school. Next, we carried out
caused multiple riots and
a very extensive taste-testing
experiment. We can only
the formation of several
hope our findings can play
angry mobs...okay, maybe I
exaggerated a bit but I can
a small part in settling this
definitely feel it coming.
major dispute, but only time
will tell.
These first three weeks have
just been the calm before
So yes, you can take
what I think will be a very
away our rights to colorfully
violent and thirsty storm.
quench our thirsts, but if you
And so naturally, as
thought we would spend
the newspaper staff, we
Sophomores Ryan Maddox, Grant Doyen and Jake Eastes, and Senior our lives not knowing one
felt we should do something Kenny Greeley take part in the water taste testing. Apparently the
variation of water from
flavor Kenny just tasted will not be earning his vote for best flavor.
to help. We knew that we
the next you were sorely
photo by Dusty Dhuyvetter.
mistaken.
couldn’t put the color back
into your beverage so we pursued a
order to do this we lined up all seven
drink options: Powerade Option
quest inside our limitations: to find
“Lighting a fire in my house”
-Freshman Kyle Pfizenmaier
“Not going off the high-dive
when I was in swim lessons in
college”
-Spanish Teacher Mrs Gill
“Selling my ‘69 Chevelle
Supersport”
-Science Teacher Mr. Hammel
“Blowing out the speakers in
my car”
-Junior Emily Herl
Editor- Dusty Dhuyvetter; Staff- AJ Knudson, Andy
Burton, Annie Martin, Elice Frey, Erin Cammel, Jessica
Huey, Solomon Consuegra
Advisor- Jennifer Hanni
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Riley County High School
12451 Fairview Church Road
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4020
“In Mrs. Hendricks class I
was chewing on a pen and it
broke in my mouth and she
gave me a Wednesday school”
-Junior Tyler Hunter
“Rolling my truck”
-Senior Mollie Winter
RCHS
September 7
Activities The Talon
PG 3
Falcon Freeze Frames
Photo by: Jessica Huey
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Photo by: Ariel Greeley
Photo by: Ashley Epperson
Photo by: Elice Frey
Photo by: Becca Tittel
Photo by: Ariel Greeley
Photo by: Jessica Huey
Photo by: Ashley Epperson
Photo by: Ariel Greeley
Top Row (left to right): Senior Mollie Winter relaxes as she mentors her two freshmen Kelsey McClure
and Calley Cales during seminar. Senior quarterback Jase Hartenbower runs the ball at the Fall Preview.
Second Row (left to right): Senior Nathan Jones runs in the cross country meet at Mission Valley where
he placed third. Junior Whitney Glenn sets the ball up for a spike in the match against Council Grove.
They won that match as well as the match against Chapman. Senior Katie Henry runs in the Mission Valley meet, where she placed 5th and the girls team placed 1st. Third Row (left to right): Junior Beth Husted
spikes the ball over two Council Grove defenders. Mrs. Pujol shows her agression and stress during the
first week of school. Dance team seniors Brynn Hardy, SceyDee Erickson, Amy Hageman, and Sarah VanBebber perform at the Fall Preview. Fourth Row (left to right): Freshmen Brian Ingalsbe and Chris Glover
participate in the Bubble Gum lab in biology. Senior Richard Harrison runs the ball past sophomore Conor
O’Dea and junior Tommy Flikke at the Fall Preview. Fifth Row: Members of the band practice the music
side of their halftime routine during class. They have to practice not only the songs they will play, but also
the marching they will perform as well.
Photo by: Mariah Charland
PG 4 September 7
RCHS
Feature The Talon
New Faces
Meet the Principal
Our new principal, Mr. Eric Swanson, 35, comes to us
from Scott City, Kansas, where he was also a high school
principal. His wife, Teri, works with disabled adults in
Manhattan. They have four boys: Jordan, 10, in 5th grade;
Cooper, 7, in 2nd grade; Paxton, 3; and Carter, 1.
He went to high school not too far from here in Clay
Center. While in high school, he played football, basketball,
tennis, and ran track. He excelled at track and was fortunate
enough to go to the state track meet his junior and senior
year. He was also very musical. He was a member of the
Tiger Chorale for three years. He kept a 4.0 GPA through
high school and was valedictorian of his class. He was a
member of a variety of things, so he feels he can relate to a
lot of us.
He moved on to college at Bethel College. While there,
he played basketball. “You wouldn’t know it to look at me,”
he says. He then moved on to Emporia State, where he
continued to play basketball until he graduated in 1994 with
his bachelor’s degree. He went back and got his master’s
degree in 2004.
His favorite thing about Riley County High School is
the people and the amazing staff. He says, “This is a great
school system for myself and my kids.” He has admitted a
problem with learning peoples’ names, but he’s excited to
try to learn everyone’s. I’m sure we will be remembering
yours for a long time. Welcome Mr. Swanson!
What is your weakness?
“I am scared of spiders.”
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“Rainbow sherbert. Everyone is so colorful and sweet.”
Any other interesting facts about yourself?
“I can sing 1 1/2 octaves below the piano.”
What is your most embarrassing moment?
“I tripped over my shoe and fell out of a truck into the bushes.”
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What is your most embarrassing moment?
“Well I was on a plane with my sister, going to see my dad and I had really
bad gas.”
Favorite thing about RCHS?
“Nice people, good lunches. I haven’t gotten in trouble yet.”
Who are you in high school? (Jock/Geek/Artist/etc)
“Creepy, scary guy who gets in trouble.”
Favorite food?
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What is your weakness?
“Lightning bugs. Everytime I see one, I have to have it. They give me ADD. Then all
of a sudden I’m on a mission to catch the most. Oh yeah, and Urban Outfitters.”
Prized Possession:
“This awesome bracelet my sister got for me in Iraq, and these gummy stars. I’ve
had them since 3rd grade and I don’t know why I kept them. My mom told me to
throw them out, but I never did.”
If you had to be beaten up who would you choose? Jackie Chan or Jet Li?
“Chuck Norris!”
Have you ever been arrested?
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at RCHS
by Annie Martin and Erin Cammel
Have you ever had your fingernails painted?
“Yes- in high school we would paint our pinky
fingernail-weird!”
Prized Possession:
“My car (don’t mess with it!)”
Words of wisdon to your peers and the students?
“Be good to each other- I probably regret not being nicer to people as I was growing up.”
What is your most embarrassing moment?
“I was at Worlds of Fun with my family when I was in high school. I had been holding back from going
to the bathroom until the end of the day. By that time I had to go to the bathroom so bad I didn’t look to
see what restroom I went into. Unfortunately, it was the one without the urinals. Waiting in a stall for 10
minutes while the ‘others’ were doing their business was kind of uncomforting. I would have left but there
was always a female outside the stall. I did end up getting caught, but I ran away.”
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Have you ever had your fingernails painted?
“Well, let’s see...there was last weekend...just kidding. Actually I am a little embarrassed to say that I
have had my fingernails painted and toe nails french-tipped. It was part of an all-women camp and I was
a counselor/ lifeguard. The activity was ‘Day of Beauty,’ however I was more of a beautified beast.”
Who were you in
high school?
“A drama queen, jock, and a good student.”
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“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”-Eleanor Roosevelt
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“Chocolate filled with caramel, nuts, marshmallows, but every bite is chewable and delicious.”
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“Pizza, but because I’m pregnant, I’ll eat anything that’s not nailed down!”
What is your most embarrassing moment?
“I filled up with gas one day and forgot to remove the nozzle. I drove down the highway with the
nozzle still in my car and the hose flapping the the wind!”
Riley’s atmosphere to ice cream flavor:
“Vanilla, there’s nothing out of the ordinary about this school, and everyone seems to like it and keep
coming back.”
Have you ever had your fingernails painted?
“Yes, by my 3-year-old granddaughter. She had a great time and I had to explain to my
coaching staff why my fingernails were painted.”
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Favorite thing about RCHS:
“Staff and students are very friendly. Everyone is willing to help each other.”
Riley’s atmosphere to an ice cream flavor:
“Neopolitan. Why?? A great mixture of students, staff, and administration trying to help
individuals become successful.”
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Favorite Food?
“Anything I don’t have to cook.”
What is your most embarrassing moment?
“I once walked out of the bathroom with the back of my dress tucked into my underwear. (Luckily
someone told me!)
Favorite quote:
“I’ve failed over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.”-Michael Jordan
PG 6 September 7
RCHS
Sports The Talon
Football
Cross Country
Q&A
Q&A
With Senior Joel Eastes With Coach Mr. Barnard
AJ: So Joel, what are your goals as a senior this
season?
JE: State Championship, of course. Well at least
9-1 and to make all state.
AJ: 9-1? I thought you wanted to win the state
championship?
JE: Fine, 16-0.
AJ: That’s better. What game are you most
looking foward to playing besides that state
championship game?
JE: Silver Lake so we can beat them at their own
field.
AJ: What kind of season should be expected?
JE: Nothing less than perfection. No, no. How
about a very successful one.
AJ: Ok. so besides the Joel Eastes, who do you
think will step it up the most?
JE: My brother Jake because he’s tough, quick,
can cut on a dime, and smart. And Jacob
Hagenmaier, aka (well the football players know
so just ask them), because of his athletisicm,
bigness, and he’s hungry since he wasn’t able to
play last year.
AJ: Alright. One final thought: what is your
prediction for the season?
JE: State Championship, Baby! (as he says with
a serious stare which quickly leads to the excited,
loveable Joel Eastes smile that we all know).
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The Warmth
Incubus
Jukebox Hero
Foreigner
Smells like Teen Spirt
Nirvana
Turn the Page
Metallica
Cowboys
Pantera
Signs
Tesla
Unholy Confessions
Avenged Sevenfold
Coming Undone
Korn
Straight Out of Line
Godsmack
Dirty Deeds
AC/DC
Volleyball
Q&A
With Senior Abbey Haag
AJ: In your opinion, what separates good
volleyball athletes from a great volleyball
athletes?
AH: I would say their attitude toward the game,
they have to have a great work ethic, and have to
play with heart.
AJ: In football you have you backs and lineman,
in basketball you have you guards and centers,
What are the different postions in volleyball?
AH: You have the libero who does the passing, a
setter who gets the pass from the libero and sets
it to the last position, the hittter. The hitter is the
one who you always see spiking the ball.
AJ: I’ve seen a lot of seniors on this years team,
how important is their leadership toward a
successful season?
AH: Very important because all the other younger
players look up to the seniors. And the seniors are
the one who have to fire up the rest of the team
before and during the games.
AJ: Is there any individuals that stand out when I
say “Senior Leadership”?
AH: Basically all of them because each one plays
an important role.
AJ: Finally what are your expectations for this
years team?
AH: To have a winning record and it would be
great if we made it as far a state.
Upcoming Sporting Events
Football
September 14 Here vs.
St. Marys at 7 P.M.
Cross Country
September 8 @
Wamego at 10 A.M.
Volleyball
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AJ: First off, who has worked the hardest during this
off-season?
JB: One who worked the hardest is Coach Sigle in
recruiting to rebuild the team
AJ: I have noticed a lot of new comers on this years
team, what “newbes” have impressed you?
JB: For the girls Alissa and Hilary they are both
first year runners and they both made varsity which
is pretty impressive being on a state championship
team. And for the boys I guess I am just really
impressed with all of the new runners, with so many
graduated seniors they are all contributed.
AJ: What does it take to be a good cross country
runner?
JB: Somebody who buys into the training program,
runs without being told to, and they have to actually
enjoy running.
AJ: Does math help you in anyway when it comes to
running?
JB: Haha. Well yes, actually a lot of runners look
at the mile markers and time themselves. Based off
their time they will mulitply it out to know if they
need to slow down or speed up to stay on pace.
AJ: Finally, you run with the team correct?
JB: Yes, I run
AJ: So I have to ask the question on everyones
mind, the shorts, would you say they are school
appropiate?
JB: I wouln’t wear them between 8:15 and 3:30 but
after school they are running shorts. Come on they
aren’t that short!
Faces
In the
Crowd
Lean Like A Cholo
Down aka Kilo
Black Betty Remix
Ram Jam
Get Freaky
Play N’ Skillz
Aww Naw
Nappy Roots
Cranc That
Soulja Boy
Crazy Train
Ozzy Osbourne
Online
Brad Paisley
I Get It
Chevelle
Running Down A Dream
Tom Petty
Number One
Nelly
A senior runner for the boys cross country team, Derek
has shown nothing but compassion when it comes to
running. By seeing him in the hall you can just see how
hard he has worked this summer.
Senior Sonya Moppin
Band
A senior clarinet section leader for the band. A four-year
band member, her senior leadership is highly depended
upon. Sonya doesn’t like to toot her own horn, so we just
tooted it for her.
Senior Jesse Bailey
Football
A senior receiver for the football team. Not only is Jesse
an athlete but also sustains a perfect GPA, which has
earned him the nickname 4.0.
Pain
Three Days Grace
Bohiemien Rhapsody
Queen
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Quad Here at 4 P.M.
Maneater
Nelly Furtado
Senior Derek Glenn
Cross Country
Cranc That
Soulja Boy
Volleyball
Rubberband Banks
Young Bro
A senior outside hitter for the
volleyball team, Kaylea has shown
senior leadership. One thing’s for
sure, she packs a wallop!
Lip Gloss
Lil’ Mama
Eye Of The Tiger
Survivor
Crazy
Buckcherry
Senior Kaylea Goff
Volleyball
Crazy
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Big Things Poppin’
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Senior Katie Henry
Cross Country
A senior runner for the girls cross country team, Katie is
consistantly a top finisher. She will be a main component
for the hopes of a three-peat state championship.
September 7
Activities The Talon
RCHS
RCHS Band takes center stage as they
prepare for the busy marching season
Page by Mariah Charland
PG 7
Writer
The Beginning Facts
Started: Monday, August 6th 5:30pm-8:00
Practice: 29.5 hours
Music: Two half-time songs
New Students: 2
Freshmen: 7
Members: 31
Sophomore Denea Jones plays the clarinet
while practicing one of the halftime songs.
Photo by: Mariah Charland
Practicing along with the rest of the band,
sophomore Ethan Peterson adds in his
trombone. Photo by: Mariah Charland
Liberty Bowl Here We Come!
I’m sure most of you
by now have heard the
band is traveling to the
Liberty Bowl to play in
the half time performance.
However, do you know
exactly how much work
and effort they have put
into preparing for this
event? It’s not an easy walk
in the park. Every single
student must have all their
music memorized, with
no exceptions. Along with
memorizing the music
they will need to march in
formation. Now remember
there are 31 students in
band, so everyone must
have complete trust in each
other. They wouldn’t want
to look like a fool in front
of a stadium that holds
62,338 people. Oh yeah, it
will even be broadcasted on
ESPN.
An even bigger matter
though is how are all
these students getting to
Memphis, Tennessee? Not
to know the cost of the
whole trip: $35,000. You
would be surprised to hear
they have already raised
stands at the Riley County
Fair, Kansas State games,
and Riley County home
games. But their largest
a cheap trip. Each student
has to come up with $369.
Wow! You don’t even want
$30,000 through sponsors
and fundraising. The
band has had concession
money making deal was
this summer at the Country
Stampede where they
A Discussion With
the Drum Major
raised $9,000. They are
obviously not wasting any
time earning money.
So they have the money,
but do they have the
music? Nope, unfortunately
the music won’t be in until
early to mid November. I
have a feeling though they
will be ready in time. Now
I know this trip sounds like
a blast already, but on top
of playing at the halftime
performance they will be
given a whole day to tour
Memphis where they will
do things such as going to a
museum, rodeo, and guitar
factory.
Now that you wish you
were in band, be jealous
but tune into ESPN,
December 29th at 3:30 p.m.
to turn the tables and cheer
on the band for all those
times they cheered on you.
Goals From the
Head Honcho:
Mr. Ballard’s Goals for the
Year
1. To have the best year ever!
2. For everyone to have the most memorable
trip ever.
3. For everyone to have fun playing in the
band.
Last year Hanna Shoemaker was chosen to be drum major assistant as a sophomore. Now this year as a
junior she has moved up to to the honored role of drum major. Here are a few questions that required Hanna to
look into her future role as drum major and also reflect on her past as a band member.
Q: What exactly does the drum major do during class and practices?
A: I get to copy and hand out music. I also get to direct the band with Mr. Ballard.
Q: Do you play an instrument?
A: Not during marching band.
Q: What is your favorite part about being drum major?
A: Being in charge.
Q: What is your main goal for this up coming year?
A: To have a good year and build the program back up since we lost a lot of really good seniors.
Q: Which senior did you look up to most last year, why?
A: There were two, Charlie and Nathan, because the were such good friends and they knew everything if you
had any questions.
PG 8 September 7
Entertainment The Talon
RCHS
Movies: What Was Hot This Summer
Story by Solomon Consuegra
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and
Larry- Adam Sandler & Kevin
James- A fire fighter and his friend fake a domestic
Writer
Rush Hour 3-Chris Tucker & Jackie
Chan- The two crime-fighting cops James Carter
partnership so his children get his pension. In the
process, they must convince an attractive consultant that
their “relationship” is legit. B & C rate: 4 stars.
and Chief Inspector Lee rejoin to stop crime in the city of
love, Paris. Lee and Carter search for the head Chinese
gang the Triads. In this search they try to stop a murder
after finding old friends. B & C rate: 4 stars.
Bourne Ultimatum-Matt Damon- The
Transformers-Shia LeBeuof- Disney
deadly assasin Jason Bourne comes back for one last
stand. Bourne tries to find his creator, but on the streets
of London he faces greater tasks, an elite force with more
advanced training than him. B & C rate: 4 stars.
Channel’s Shia LeBeuof joins an alliance to batte off
alien auto-bots who take any shape possible. In a
violent search for the “All Spark,” Sam Wittwicky meets
Optumus Prime to take down the terrible Megatron. B &
C rate: 4 1/2 stars.
Harry Potter and The Order of The
Pheonix- Daniel Radcliff- Harry and his
Super Bad- Two high school nerds on their way
to college try to live it up during their last year in high
school. Desperately trying to be one of the cool kids,
these nerds go from changing names to fake ID’s just to
get a little respect from their peers. B & C rate: 5 stars.
brilliant wizard friends make a stand against the dark lord
Voldemort. Harry meets old companions like Serious
Black and Mad Eye Moody to form the great “Order of
The Pheonix.” B & C rate: 4 1/2 stars.
College Football Preview
Story by Andy Burton
What to watch for
Writer
What to attend
#9 Virginia Tech at #2 LSU
September 8th
Two top ten teams play in a nonconference game that is crucial
for each team in their hunt for the
national title.
San Jose State at Kansas State
September 8th
Ron Prince looks to lead the
wildcats to a win in the home
opener of his second season as KState head coach.
#22 TCU at #4 Texas
September 8th
A rising team at Texas Christian
University looks to challenge
national power Texas in an
intriguing in-state battle.
#1 USC at #20 Nebraska
September 15th
Nebraska attempts to prove their
return as a national powerhouse
as the top-ranked Trojans come to
Lincoln.
#5 Tennessee at #6 Florida
September 15th
This classic rivalry game
could affect who wins the
SEC and possibly the national
championship.
Toledo at Kansas
September 15th
Kansas seeks revenge for a
double-overtime loss last year at
the hands of the rockets.
What’s Your Ringtone?
1.
“Baby Got Back”
Principal Swanson
6.
“Citizen Cope”
Ms. Meadows
2.
“Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”
Mrs. Harmison
7.
“This Is Your Loser Friend
Calling...”
Senior Nick Seaton
3.
“Go Getta”
Sophomore Alicia Nelssen
8.
“White and Nerdy”
Junior Trevor Griffiths
4.
“Girlfriend”
Ms. Muha
9.
“Sweet Home Alabama”
Mrs. Steiner
5.
“Candy Shop”
Mrs. Brown
10.
“Team America Theme”
Senior Ben Ochoa
What in the World?
What in the world is going on in this picture?
A. Freshmen Chris Glover and Brian Ingalsbe share an intimite
moment.
B. Brian is jealous of Chris’ bubble blowing abilities and tries to burst
his bubble.
C. Freshman Chris Glover attempts to attract the attention of the girls
in his biology class with his good looks and bubble blowing talent.
D. Chris and Brian are attempting to complete a biology experiment.