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Looking Back on Song dedications Horoscopes Page 8 Page 6 Hampshire High School, Romney, WV2013 April 2014 - No.5 WESTEST Takes New Form Texting Influences HHS Kyle Moon staff writer Relationships As the WESTEST quickly ap- grade level will take one section of the proaches, the school prepares for a new test per week. way to complete the exam. The test is “Students said that the old way of scheduled to begin April 28 and will end taking the test had them burnt out by near the end of May, according to prin- the third or fourth day, and they cipal Jeff Woofter. stopped trying. The new way, there is a The writing portion of the test has break in between testing for students already been completed by students. to rest,” said Woofter. The rest of the test will be different than Last year, the test scores for the it has been in past years. For example, school were not very good. the test will be online this year. “They were definitely not suffi- “The test is online this year. cient, and we need to address that,” said They’re making it all high-tech,” said Leone. assistant principal Erino Leone. “There are 113 counties in West “Because the test is online, there Virginia, and we were ranked 112,” said will be new tools like a highlighter that Woofter. can be used to highlight parts of pas- There have also been rumors that sages. We are actually having a practice next year, when a new test replaces the test that is about five questions for each WESTEST, seniors will have to take it. student to teach them how to use the This is nothing but a rumor. new tools,” said Woofter. “The new test is called the Smarter The way that the test is scheduled Balance Assessment, and seniors will Mary Feaster and Thomas Llewellyn text each other. will also be different this year. Rather not have to take it,” said Woofter. than taking the whole test in one week, Shayna Hepner taking a different section each day, each editor-in-chief In this day and age, texting and said junior Mary Feaster. relationships go hand in hand, and many Many teens agree that different HHS Students Juggle School relationships seem to thrive on this types of things should be discussed seemingly insignificant activity. Whether in person instead of text messages. and Work or not texting affects relationships “If you are having relationship depends on who uses it, how often it is troubles, that is something that Erica Curry used, and what it is used for. should be talked about in person and staff writer According to a recent Huffington Post not through text messages,” said Juggling school and work can be Kenney continue to earn good grades article, researchers at Brigham Young senior Dakkota Kile. hard, especially for seniors trying to while working, but they do miss going University found heavy texting to be “Normal conversations are okay graduate from high school. Some to bed early. associated with relationship to talk about over text message, but students have been able to manage “It’s hard to do homework when dissatisfaction among both men and if it’s serious stuff about relationships school and work perfectly fine, and you don’t get home until really late,” women. or family, that should be done in others haven’t had the best of luck. said Kenney, who has been working at “Texting too much could cause couples person,” said freshman Charles Senior Dakkoda Kile has been Dairy Queen since July. to stop talking as much in person because Pierce. working at Food Lion since December “I manage to juggle between school, they could have better conversations Many teens also agree that things of 2013. Kile is pretty satisfied with work, and homework, but I don’t mind through text message,” said junior can get lost in translation when his job. Balancing school and work may because it makes me feel responsible,” Elizabeth Moore. communicating through text be hard for some people, but not for said Funk, who has been employed at “I feel like you can take things the messages. Kile; he thinks it is easy. Slanesville Store since March. wrong way over text message,” said “You really can’t tell how a person “Yeah, I still do seem to have a very Sophomore Katie Kesner has been junior Thomas Llewellyn. feels through a text; you could think big social life,” Kile stated. working at Burger King for four days Sometimes texting can improve the other person is frustrated or mad Junior Brent Tobesman has been now. relationships. when they’re really just trying to talk working at Spring Valley Farms for “I like it so far; it has also been easy “Texting can help you get to know to you,” said senior Marlena about four years. He doesn’t mind to balance my duties at school and my someone a lot better,” said junior Shelbi Chauncey. working there; he still manages to duties at school so far,” Kesner stated. Stewart. “I think with texting, the tone can balance his very busy schedule, along Kesner has been able to keep a “Texting is very helpful when you are be taken in the wrong way. Like if with his social life just fine. fulfilling social life since she started her planning dates, and when you are going (Continued on Page 3) Juniors Kaye Funk and Rachel (Continued on Page 4) to see your girlfriend or boyfriend next,” N2014 editorials the Trojaneer 2 April Fashion Headphones Forward in Become Heros 2014 Shayna Hepner Brook Smith editor-in-chief staff writer Spring is finally here again, and With all these great new, old, and mod- Listening to music in class can ben- them up. It naturally enhances their with it are so many adorable fashion ernized trends with us this spring, it is efit students more than teachers think. It mood. opportunities. Wide-leg trousers are in, nearly impossible to get bored with get- helps them focus on silent work. Because Music is also known to reduce anxi- so are tea-length skirts and dresses, and ting dressed. this generation is so used to listening to ety. They can't listen to music during the your spring wardrobe definitely would If money is an issue that gets in the music, it helps students focus on school WESTEST, but music can keep students not be complete without at least one way of obtaining these clothes, many work and all sorts of other tasks. calm during other tests and exams. It cute pastel top. Holographic materials older versions of these trends can easily In class, students seem to doze off, helps students relax and take the test are a modern way to stage a futuristic be spotted at your local Goodwill or con- daydream, and just not pay attention. without feeling rushed or panicked. look, and as always, classic black and signment shop for a reasonable price. Music keeps them awake; they seem to In the student handbook, it clearly white are in. Geometric prints have also Sale racks of your favorite stores are also concentrate more while listening to mu- states students may use electronic de- been seen rocking the runways. Pumps a great place to find cute cheap clothing. sic. vices at the teacher's discretion. People paired with funky socks is a great trend Don’t let the words “used,” “outdated,” During individual work, students pre- who abuse this rule clearly shouldn't be for the more daring fashionistas to fol- or “consigned” get to you when shop- fer to listen to music. It blocks out all able to listen to their music, but the stu- low. Rompers and maxi skirts have sur- ping for clothes; none of those things will other noises and distractions. Most stu- dents who perform better with music of- vived the winter and are with us again matter if you truly love the thrill of hav- dents get more work done while listen- ten get deprived of that privilege. for another season full of great fashion ing great style. So go forth and conquer ing to music than they do in quiet room Students prefer to listen to music, and trends. Plus acid washing and gold jew- the wonderful world of fashion. where they hear feet tapping, pencils if they are permitted to do so, most stu- elry seemed to have made a comeback. squeaking, pages turning, people shift- dents' test scores and school work ing in their seats. With headphones in, it grades would rise. all goes away; they hear what they want to hear. Music is also a mood enhancer. When Drama on the students are upset, they can listen to up- beat music to pump them up and cheer Rise Kayla Muffley staff writer Drama in Hampshire High School continue to spread it around anyway. Published six times each school has risen to an all time high this year That starts more drama than necessary, year Most of the drama you hear about and everyone could live without it. isn’t even worth the effort or attention The drama is on the rise, and the people put towards it. school year isn’t even over. We still have Hampshire High School Drama usually occurs on the social May and part of June to go. Hopefully, 157 Trojan Way networking sites such as Facebook, things will settle down on the countdown Romney, WV 26757 Twitter, and Instagram. to summer vacation. It’s not even caused by the sites 304-822-7900NALIZED half the time; people have a tendency to share what they hear, and what E Editor-in-Chief: Shayna Hepner they hear is usually false, but people Instructor: Jennifer Raley Seeking Letters to the Editor Page Editors Page 1: Kyle Moon & Solomon Peterie Page 6: Marisha Pierce & Quianna The Trojaneer staff is accepting letters to in room 120.

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