April 29, 2010 Page 12 Atchison County MAIL Blue Jay Corner religious, trustworthy, and de- pendable. “Something most Tayha Drew people don’t know about me is that I’m very shy and I don’t talk Ellison much at school,” Drew said. Lawson Drew’s most embarrassing moment is being close lined by the cheerleaders his sophomore year before the Braymer game. Drew’s advice to underclass- men is stay in school. The best piece of advice Drew has ever received was from Mr. Skillen By his senior year before the Tarkio By Hayley Football game. Mr. Skillen told Josie Crow Christian the boys to go out and play “Roughly very roughly,” and that’s what they did. Something crazy Drew would like to do is go to the moon. “It Tayha Lawson: a hard worker, extremely proud of staying in “When I leave Rock Port, I friend because he would make a would be cool to be away from a good listener, and a very pa- band all four years, “even though will miss the sports. They have great boyfriend,” Elyssa said. earth,” Drew said. tient person. “Something people it got really hard at times.” been a big part of my life,” se- When asked what Drew’s big- Drew’s role model is his don’t know about me is that Tayha hopes to go to North- nior Drew Ellison said. Drew gest pet peeve is, his mom re- Grandpa Ernie because he’s a I’m really shy and I hate being west Missouri State University was born on February 1, 1992 plied, “He’s very easygoing and great man and he looks up to around lots of people,” she said. to become a music teacher. She in Fairfax and has lived in Rock nothing bothers him.” him a lot. This quiet, blond senior, who hopes to teach kindergarten Port all his life. During his high Drew’s easygoing and friendly Drew’s biggest accomplish- jokes about wanting to be a pen- through twelfth grade like Miss school career, he has partici- attitude is something that every- ment is qualifying for state guin “because everybody loves Oldham. “I want to get through pated in wrestling, football, and one enjoys. “He’s goofy but a track. His sophomore year he penguins, and they’re adorable,” college and start my own music track. very good friend,” Colton Pfeil placed 11th in discus and his ju- was born in Fairfax on Novem- program. I want to move to Min- When Drew is not in school or said. nior year he placed 11th in shot ber 22, 1991. She lives with her nesota.” Tayha said. This works practice, he also enjoys watch- Drew said that if he could be put and 6th in discus. grandmother, Marie Perry, here out because Tayha’s favorite city ing television. He also works on any animal he would be an el- Drew dream job is to be a in Rock Port. Surprisingly, de- is Minneapolis. a farm for his dad. He is active ephant because they are big and farmer. “My dad farms and I re- spite her quiet, calm personality, “My grandma is my role mod- in FFA, FCA, and 4H. He likes no one messes with them. Also ally enjoy it,” he said. He plans Tayha insists she is an adrena- el. She’s always pushed me to be to hang out with friends and his he said that if he could be any on attending college at Highland line junkie. “I [would like to] the very best person I can be.” sister Elyssa. ice cream flavor he would be or Beatrice. He plans on major- go to the Eiffel Tower. I would Tayha said. Her commitments in “Drew’s the funniest person I vanilla because it’s everyone’s ing in agriculture and becoming want to go bungee jumping for life that mean the most to her are know when he’ll actually talk to favorite. a farmer in Rock Port. Drew the adrenaline rush.” The most working at the steakhouse and me. I love him with my whole Three words Drew would would like to continue to do exciting thing she has done so caring for her grandmother. “I heart and I think he needs a girl- choose to describe himself are sports in college. far, though, is going to state in live with [my grandma] for that her star event her freshman year reason.” Tayha said. If stranded with one of her best friends, on an island, Tayha would take Tanya Thompson. This Moun- three special things with her. Communication to tain Dew and lasagna lover is “My grandma, because she’d also best friends with Miranda know what to do, my cell phone Connect our Community! Deatz, Kristina Ohl, and Rachel so I could keep in the loop of Young. things, and matches so I could ock Port In school, Tayha participates start a fire to make food.” ock Port in the high school pep band and Tayha’s final advice for under- R R is on the golf team. 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nw mo cell page1 The Science of Color jealous and although you may diet. By Alex Murphy be happy and laughing deceit is If you prefer black, you are always right around the corner. mysterious, powerful, and classy Everyone has a favorite color, If you are looking for friends person. You are highly commit- but what does it say about you and happiness this is the color ted to relationships and are very Tony and does yours fit you? Colors to surround yourself with. sexual. Emotions and feelings have a lot of meaning and can Green is a sincere color and are important to you so you are Hutchison say many things about you. Fast filled with hope. It says you sometimes perceived as dramat- food restaurants and stores use are environmentally friendly ic. You are very spontaneous in certain colors in marketing strat- and healthy. You are consid- your decision-making. On the egies to attract your attention, ered lucky and you are a good outside you are stylish, but on but does it really work? friend. You love to be out in the the inside you can be an angry Red is a bold color that de- fresh air, so you love finally person. People believe you to be scribes a bold person. It says you having some great weather. You a serious person. Black sheets By Chelsea are passionate and energetic. are calming and soothe others are the worst to sleep with, be- You desire a busy lifestyle and around you. However, you may cause it is associated with death Ashford power and strength are things yourself envy people around and sadness so it tends to bring that are important in your life you. Like your mom always you bad dreams. They also make to obtain the many things you told you, the healthiest foods it harder to wake up in the morn- To describe himself in just problem I have with computers. crave. You also like excitement are also green. ing. He also spends the majority of and risks, however, you get an- Those who favor blue are pop- If you are simple, straight- a few words “I’m empathetic, gry easily. Fast food restaurants ular, yet boring. Three words forward, and have high values, nice, and hardworking,” Tony, his day working on or with com- use this color to attract you and that most likely describe you you are a silver person. You are as many of us know Remington, puters for Mrs. T. Gaines. pull you in. are trustworthy, patient, and de- like black, in the sense that you said. Tony uses his computer knowl- Orange is a very friendly and pendable, yet inside you might daydream and make decisions “And you’re funny, Tony,” Ka- edge and his empathy to fix confident color. It is a good col- be cold. You find lots of inspi- without thinking about them. electronics for various students or to wear when you go to meet ration. You like your life and You love extravagance and over- tie Burke, Tony’s good friend new people. A good way to de- area to be clean and stable. Blue the-top things. Money is held chimed in as Tony expressed at our school. “He always helps scribe you is flashy and many gives off the impression to oth- near and dear to your heart and himself to me. with all the computer problems people see you as attractive but ers that you are a dependable something you wish you had When I spoke to Tony about in first hour,” Dixie Garst, who not very knowledgeable. You person and you are very com- more of. You like pure things but himself and his future, there takes Multimedia first hour may be ambitious and dedicated mitted. Blue is the best color to you may find yourself thinking while Tony has Business Tech, but you are lazy. wear to a job interview. impure thoughts at times and was one aspect of himself that If you like gold or yellow this Purple is a respectful yet arro- giving into impure thoughts. he focused on. He was very said. means you are active and you gant color. You love power and White is a pure, simple, and determined to get across how Remington loves school, but are never lacking energy. You are you are very mysterious. You truthful color. You may seem empathetic he was. “My fa- says he is excited to be out of wise when it comes to finances are also creative and faithful, distant and uncaring to others, vorite characteristic about my- high school. Tony plans to at- and you strive for wealth. You yet you may be cruel. Purple is yet you are spiritual and prefer tend Metropolitan Community are a friendly person and happi- a very soothing color and is the peace. You are unimaginative self? Um, I’m empathetic. I ness is not hard for you to find. best color of sheets to have for a yet find strength. You like clean- always try to see others’ points College in Fremont, Neb., for You are intelligent and charm- good night’s rest. Also, a purple liness and tidiness in life and of view.” Computer Technology. And he ing. You may be dishonest or kitchen may help you with your your surroundings. Tony likes to spend time with plans to open his own business his family, and he likes to work after he graduates from college. with electronics. From personal He has high expectations for faculty, staff, and all students himself, but he is realistic about were invited to guess how experience, I know that Tony al- many pairs of shoes were on ways offers to take a look at any his goals. display in the NHS meeting room. Mrs. Sharon Gaines was closest hs adult guesser with 401. Leah Lansdown (451) and Garret Dietze (437) won in the high school build- ing, and received ice cream certificates as their prizes. PROM EDITION! Mrs. Farley guessed most closely in the elementary (402). Elementary student winners Photo by Kari Sierks were Macie Hale & Colten Stevens (200) in Mrs. Hughes’ Shoes for Haitian Orphans class, Sheridyn Oswald (196) NHS excitedly announces or earned through several en- in Mrs. Farley’s, BJ Kinder that this year, Rock Port R-2 joyable school projects such as (408) in Mrs. Hance’s, Cayden School will be adding 449 jeans day for faculty, cell phone Criger (600) in Mrs. Zimmer- pairs of shoes to the Rotary day in the junior high/high man’s, Jacie McMahon (500) “SHOES FOR HAITIAN OR- school, hat day in elementary, in Mrs. Lawrence’s, Dayle Da- PHANS” project. Some shoes the baking and selling of cook- vis (450) in Mrs. Sierks’ class, were donated. Many were ies by NHS members. John Barnhart & Noah Mak- purchased with funds donated For an added touch of fun, the ings (450) in Mrs. Simmons’ class. Elementary winners are receiving McDonald’s cou- pons. Thanks to all who came to guess and who supported this NHS service project. Little Blue Jay Relays JH Jays run into JH Jays run, throw, Date: April 22 Farmer, Christian, Pfeil, Mc- stormy weather and jump at Falls City Invite Place: Rock Port Mahon, RP, Second, 4:16.45; Boys’ Results: Tarkio, Fourth, 4:19.25. at N. Andrew’s Date: April 20 First, 1:00.24. 800m Run: Aus- 1. Rock Port (RP) Girls’ Results: Place: Falls City, Neb. tin Kerr, First, 2:30.42; Tyler 2. North Andrew (NA) 1. Worth County Cardinal Relays Rock Port Boys: Second Makings, Sixth, 2:37.78. 200M 3. Worth County (WC) 2. Tarkio Date: April 15 100M Dash: Eric Duncan, Sec- Dash: Duncan, Second, 25.49. 4. Mound City (MC) 3. Mound City Place: Rosendale ond, 12.33. 110M Hurdles: 1600M Relay: First, 4:18.37. 5. Tarkio (T) 4. Rock Port Girls’ Team: Sixth Place Chandler Farmer, First, 17.89. Rock Port Girls: Sixth 6. North Nodaway (NN) 5. Nodaway-Holt Shot Put: Taya Lewis, First, 1600M Run: Jordan Christian, 100M Dash: Lewis, Second, Other particpants: Nodaway- 6. North Andrew 33’5”. 100M Dash: Lewis, Second, 5:32.67. 200M Hur- 13.95. 400M Relay: Maddie Holt (NH), North Harrison, Discus: Taya Lewis, RP, First, First, 13.75. 800M Relay: Sam- dles: Farmer, Second, 30.40. Taylor, Jordyn Jakub, Sam- South Holt, Craig-Fairfax 75’0”; Tolen, T, Third, 69’1”. mantha Giddinge, Lacie Lee, 400M Relay: Third, 52.06. mantha Giddinge, Lewis, Fifth, (CFX), South Nodaway (SN), Shot Put: Lewis, RP, First, Jordyn Jakub, Maddie Taylor, 800M Relay: Fifth, 2:05.47. 1:00.22. 800M Relay: Second, West Nodaway 34’9.25”. Long Jump: Oli- Fourth, 2:11.391. 400M Relay: Discus: Payton Lingerfelt, 2:15.39. Discus: Lewis, First, Discus: King, NN, First, 98’5”; ver, NA, 13’3.5”; McEnaney, Taylor, Jakub, Giddinge, Lewis, Fourth, 90’10”. High Jump: 84’0”. Shot Put: Lewis, Sec- Gibbons, CFX, Second, 96’6.5”; T, Fourth, 12’5”; Poppa, T, Fifth, 59.915. Duncan, First, 6’0”. Triple ond, 27’8”. 200M Dash: Taylor, Payton Lingerfelt, RP, Fourth, Fifth, 12’2.5”. Triple Jump: Boys’ Team: Fourth Place Jump: Farmer, Sixth, 33’4”. Third, 30.07. 89’5.5”. Shot Put: Ryan Os- Rosenbohm, NH, First, 33’10”; 100M Hurdles: Chandler Farm- 400M Dash: Jayden McMahon, wald, RP, First, 35’6.5”. High Hall, T, Second, 30’10”; Coo- er, Second, 16.497. Discus: Jump: Eric Duncan, RP, First, per, CFX, Third, 29’7”. High Golf results Payton Lingerfelt, Sixth, 89’5”. Date: April 19 5’10”. Pole Vault: Rush, WC, Jump: Hall, T, First, 4’6.01”. High Jump: Eric Duncan, First, Place: Mozingo (Maryville) First, 8’6.1”; Martin, T, Fourth, Pole Vault: Henning, T, First, 5’6”. Triple Jump: Farmer, Team Results: McGuire/Pfeil: 8’0”; Lambert, T, Sixth, 6’0”. 7’7”; Graves, T, Second, 7’.1”. Fifth, 32’3”. 1600M Run: Jor- 86; Wennihan/Alitz: 91. Long Jump: Shifflet, MC, First, 100M Dash: Rosenbohm, NH, dan Christian, First, 5:29.117. Results: Jason McGuire 86; 16’5”; Beattie, T, Third, 14’9.5”; First, 13.2; Lewis, RP, Second, Damond Wennihan 95; Bryan Austin Kerr, RP, Fifth, 14’6”. 13.53; Graves, T, Third, 13.65; Evans, Austin Alitz, 125; Brian Triple Jump: Beattie, T, First, Cooper, CFX, Fifth, 14.4; Beck, Pfeil 136. 33’7.5”; Chandler Farmer, CFX, Sixth, 14.5. 75M Low Date: April 20 RP, Third, 33’5”. 100M Dash: Hurdles: Thummel, WC, First, Place: Falls City, Neb. Duncan, RP, First, 12.21. 100M 13.2; McEnaney, T, Sixth, 13.83. Team Score: 191 High Hurdles: Dreher, MC, 200M Dash: Rosenbohm, NH, Results: McGuire 39; Wennihan First, 16.35; Graves, T, Fifth. First, 28.7; Maddie Taylor, RP, 40; Alitz, Pfeil, 56; Evans 58. 200M Dash: Duncan, RP, First, Fourth, 29.46; Graves, T, Fifth, Date: April 21 25.84. 800M Relay: North An- 29.46. 800M Relay: Worth Place: Stanberry drew, First, 1:50.87; Dalton County, First, 2:01.9; Samman- Team Score: 388 (7th/12 Jones, Corbin Minter, Dillan tha Giddinge, Lacie Lee, Jor- teams) DeRosier, Alex Pfeil, RP, Fifth, dyn Jakub, Taylor, RP, Third, Results: Wennihan 83 (7th); 2:02.88. 1600M Run: Hughes, 2:08.94. 1600M Run: Sherer, McGuire 92; Preston Lytle 105; NA, First, 5:19.12; Jordan WC, First, 6:28.87; Emily Her- Alitz 108; Evans 116. Christian, RP, Second, 5:21.15; ron, RP, Third, 6:49.61; Poppa, Date: April 22 Lang, T, Fifth, 5:47.04; Mint- T, Fourth, 6:49.97. 400M Re- Place: Tarkio er, RP, Sixth, 5:54.36. 400M lay: Tarkio, First, 56.,62; Tay- Team Score: 183 (2nd/4 teams) Relay: Jayden McMahon, lor, Jakub, Giddinge, Lewis, Results: McGuire 39; Wennihan Christian, Kerr, Duncan, RP, RP, Third, 59.02. 400M Dash: 43; Evans 50; Alitz 51; Lytle First, 52.13; Tarkio, Third, 53.9. Rosenbohm, NH, First, 1:03.37; 61. 400M Dash: McMahon, RP, Henning, T, Third, 1:08.01. First, 58.67; Farmer, RP, Sec- 800M Run: Lance, NH, First, ond, 1:00.79. 800M Run: Kerr, 2:42.24; Emily Herron, Fifth, RP, First, 2:25.51; McMahon, 3:00.75. 1600M Relay: Worth T, Second, 2:25.77. 1600M Re- County, First, 4:48.09; Tarkio, lay: Mound City, First, 4:11.65; Second, 4:49.67.