volume 10, issue 1 Doniphan West High School Home of the Mustangs

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FFA members enjoy What was your National Convention ‘A Fairytale? A Fantasy?’ favorite Halloween in Louisville, Kentucky costume? by Brielle Clary Although a 10 hour bus ride Regan Gibson - A pumpkin is long and torturous, some FFA Bailey Boos -Jessie off of Toy members were privileged to get to experience the Gateway Arch and Story other tours for the National Con- Mackenzie Boos -S’mores vention trip. Lexie Whetstine -A bunny On Oct. 30, several members of the DWHS FFA headed to Louis- Cooper Leach -A heart full of love th ville, Ky. for the 86 annual Nation- Kenzie Blevins -Hannah Montana al FFA Convention. Along the way, to walk off restlessness and get a dif- Ian Bollinger -Darth Vadar ferent view, was a tour of the Gate- Leah Johnson - a clown way Arch in St. Louis. As the tour elevated to 630 feet, to the very top Wade Joyce - Davy Crockett of the arch, some got a little antsy. Malachi Manis - Scooby Doo The next day came the first ses- sion where Rick Pitino, the Louis- Houston Cluck - clown with a ville Cardinal’s basketball coach, cute red nose was the keynote speaker. Then came the overwhelming joy of working Casey Billups - cowboy their way through the crowds in Marla Taylor - Holly Hobby the shopping mall and the career Jessica Neibling - K-State shows. Later on that day was the The musical cast members prepare for a dress rehearsal: Front: Chelsea Cluck, Mackenzie Boos, Abbi Ellis, Brielle thrilling rumble of horses on the Clary. Back: Elayne Clevenger, Jamie Albers, Cori Pottorf, Kayla Cook, Kassydi Miller, Julie Vonderschmidt, Andrew cheerleader Hughes. Not pictured: Kim Elliott, Joey Edie, Samantha Albers, Lexie Whetstine, Allen Dorrell, Christina Norton, Cory Kentucky Derby race track after Cara Prawl - rodeo clown touring the museum. The same day Smith, Allyssa Clark, Sanciya Gonzales, Katie Peuker. was the adventurous exploration of Katie Smith - Pebbles from the the Marengo Cave in Indiana. Flintstones It was the perfect day, on Nov. ‘Through the Looking Glass’ hits stage Nov. 14 1, to go to the Louisville Slugger Liz Courtin - Piglet from Winnie by Andrew Hughes for, you might just get it”. Dee’s twin Tweedle Dum. Control- Museum and Factory to see how the Pooh the famous Louisville Slugger base- Many students will play multiple ling the Humpty puppet and playing Although there is no Mad Hat- parts. Chelsea Cluck plays the Con- the role of Daisy is Kassydi Miller. ball bat is made. Later that day, the Alysa Simmons - red M&M ter or Cheshire Cat, this musical is ductor, Tweedle Dee, and Tiger-Lily In a baseball scene Lexie Whestine group went back to the Expo and just as wonderful. Getting ready the flower. Only a few people have plays the Umpire, Jamie Albers Madison Smith - puppy sat through the second session for its debut is the DWHS musical only one part. Kim Elliott plays Al- who also sells a ticket to Alice as Brittanie Langley - princess with Josh Sundquist as the keynote “Through the Looking Glass” based ice the lead role with over 200 lines. the Ticket Seller plays Catcher and speaker. The day finished with the on “Alice in Wonderland.” Elayne Clevenger plays the White Kayla Cook winds up as the Pitcher. Sanciya Gonzales - pumpkin FFA dance of about 3,500 people. In this adapted story, Alice is Queen who opposes the Red Queen After a baseball scene an epic battle I’Quajanae Jackson - Cheetos “My favorite part was hearing confronted with multiple obstacles played by Abbi Ellis. sparks. White Knight played by me what Josh Sundquist had to say and like knights, queens, and even flow- This musical isn’t called a mu- and Red Knight played by Allen Brielle Clary - cheetah being in the same room with him ers. Who would have thought that sical for nothing. Joey Edie and El- Dorrell have a show down over Al- Kylee Powell- princess and 60,000 other people,” Chelsea going through a looking glass could liot were all given solos, while Kayla ice. Cluck, sophomore, said. “He is an take someone on such an adven- Cook is the main voice in the “Re- The set is of mushrooms, but- Kassydi Miller- Barbie (three ture? sponsibility Song.” terflies, castles, and checkerboard inspiration and he waved at me years straight!) when I bought his book!” This story shows multiple Edie also does the voice of road which were crafted by the The- Finally, it was the feeling of characters with many personalities Humpty Dumpty. Cook and Cori ater and stage craft students. Ian Crandall- cowboy being homebound after a long bus like the sassy flower Rose played by Pottorf play the Red Pawn and White Come to the musical on Nov. Sam Albers who also plays Emcee, Kayla Cook- Cassie the pink ride that raised all hopes and spir- Pawn. Brielle Clary plays the role of 14, 15, or 16 in the high school com- and a not so noble knight played by Mother’s Voice and Announcer be- mons to see a somewhat humorous its, as well as the fact that knowing dragon from Dragontales Allen Dorrell. Alice soon gets the cause of her gorgeous vocal talent. story of adventure, catastrophe, and there were three days of school that saying “Be careful what you wish Mackenzie Boos plays Tweedle triumph. Bailey Lanter- witch were “sorely” missed. Homecoming week brings on activities, fun memories

by Leah Johnson Maur Hill Ravens on Friday Oct. 4, 2013 and came out with the win. Parades, bonfires, powder puff During halftime they announced football, and spirit week are just a the Homecoming King and Queen few of the many activities that go Adam Wilmes and Macee Scott. on during homecoming week. This The other candidates were Payton is the week that everyone lets their Leach, Scotti Twombly, Ian Bol- true school pride show through. linger, and Luke Rush. Even though Every day there is a different theme the weather turned into a down- Various activities occurred homecoming to dress up for. The class with the pour shortly after halftime, they week including boys volleyball matches most participation for that day wins still finished the crowning. and powder puff football. spirit points. On the float contest, Following after the game was juniors won, freshmen were sec- the homecoming dance. Pizza and ond, sophomores third, and seniors snacks were provided. They had a ended up getting last. On Friday slow dance for specifically the can- were various activities going on didates. DJ Landon Allen provided such as volleyball, musical chairs, good music, so students were able and a movie. to dance the night away until mid- The football team took on the night. 2 Nov. 12, 2013

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m stache uyou a question by Chelsea Cluck grandpa-ish. So if a guy has a special lady in his life, he should ask her opinion first. He Ladies, I mustache you a question. Have wouldn’t want to upset a woman. you ever walked through a crowded place, Most girls would like to see just a little seen an attractive male, and thought to your- scruff on a guy. A full-blown beard may be self, “What would he look like with a beard?” taking it a step too far. Some guys may look at Sophomore Aubree Robinson reads an AR book on her Kindle. Yeah, me neither. Seriously though, how does a the “Duck Dynasty” men as role models and girl’s mind wrap around the idea of facial hair? worship their beards. More like dy“nasty.” For Most would agree that it just depends on the those fellas who had a late night and have face the hair accompanies. Or even how much thought about growing a mustache: Don’t BYOD: Learning Devices or Distractions? hair comes with the face. do it. No girl wants to feel as if she is kissing Guys, you may want to take notes. someone else’s head every time she goes in for by Alysa Simmons it to take notes for science and history. Sure, some girls like a guy with facial hair. a smooch. *barf* “I was fine with writing the notes, but I can Just keep it clean, alright? There doesn’t need Do guys keep their face fuzzy because Do students take advantage of the school type a lot more of what the teacher says rather to be a bunch of hobo-looking fellas running they’re too lazy to shave, because it keeps policy on electronic devices? The DWHS school than write it,” she said. around. If a guy is planning to grow facial hair, them warm, or because their scruffy face is policy for electronic devices is that students are One way to read a book is with an eread- he should take care of it. Don’t let it get wild how they get the ladies? Let’s be honest. Gen- allowed to bring their laptops, cellphones, and er such as a Kindle. It is a reading device that and become scraggly. tlemen, read between the lines. If you aren’t other devices such as Kindles. As long as it is downloads purchased or sometimes free books, Other ladies find facial hair on the lads getting the chicks, is it time to shave or is it school related, the students can have them out which can be a convenient alternative to getting to be disgusting, weird, creepy, scummy, or time to man up and grow some? to use. them from a library. However, cellphones are not allowed to be Having an ereader is a way to find and read used while students are in class. They can be books that are not available in the school library. “I like the way my facial hair distractions from the student’s work and other All a person must do is search for a book that blows in the wind.” people, or they could be used for cheating. The they want; then they download it onto the de- policy is that if a student is caught with a cell- vice. ~Joey Edie phone out, then it is taken away. If that person Aubree Robinson has a Kindle and she is seen again with it out, then the cellphone is uses it to read during seminar and her free time taken away and given to the principal. when she doesn’t have anything to do. There are several ways for students to use “It is easier to read than with a book. I their devices in the classroom. If it is alright would rather read off my Kindle than stare at a with the teacher then a student can listen to mu- book and not read,” Robinson said. sic on cellphones, iPods, or laptops. Other local schools have different elec- For educational purposes, a growing num- tronic device policies. At Troy High School the “Every time I go out to eat ber of the students have been using laptops students are allowed to have their phones dur- instead of hand writing notes or study guides. ing school. It is up to the teachers if the students I’m handed the drink menu.” They don’t have to worry about their hand can use their phones are not. It is the same with ~Adam Wilmes cramping up or getting tired of writing. laptops and Kindles. They are not allowed to use Mackenzie Boos has a laptop and she uses their cell phones during school assemblies at all, Principal Jared Wigger said. Riverside High School, on the other hand, Cooper Leach takes over the spotlight has a different approach. Principal Bob Blair explained that they do not allow cell phones or by Adam Wilmes personally owned electronic devices to be used. Q: Any Secret talents? The students can use their cell phones before A: I can fly and I’m Michael Jordan’s cousin school, after school, and during lunch. Howev- Q: Who’s your guy crush? er, they may get permission from their parents and principal to use Kindles or other readers A: Austin Taylor during Silent Sustained Reading. Q: Who’s your favorite senior? Riverside has a policy recently put into A: My sister, she’s pretty awesome play. In a one-to-one initiative, students are is- Junior Leah Johnson takes notes on her sued a school laptop from year to year. They Q: What’s your favorite class? computer in chemistry class. must take this laptop to every class. A: World History!! Q: Who’s your favorite basketball player? A: My cousin Michael Bromance: it’s just guys being BFFs Q: What do you sing in the shower? by Brittanie Langley A: I’m a Barbie Girl What is a bromance? According to “The Urban Dictionary,” it is “an unusually close and Q: How did you feel in the cheer- nonsexual relationship shared between two straight men.” leading uniform during your Being a girl with an ex-boyfriend who was in a bromance was actually not weird, although I dance? did get told about the goofy things they do. Even famous people have bromances. A: Like a commanding stallion Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson gave Q: If we could get any other each other a big bromantic hug after One sports at this school what would Direction won their third Moonman at the MTV Video Music Awards. These you want it to be? guys spend a lot of time together, on and A: Golf off screen. Some DWHS guys admit to having Q: Where’s your favorite place to eat? bromances. A: My Grandmas and Mickey D’s!! Sophomore Joey Edie’s favorite Q: What do you want to be if you grow thing to do with his best buddies is to stare at each other in interesting ways. up? He said he has a bromance with ½ a A: Horseback rider man. He doesn’t have a girlfriend right now, so his bromance doesn’t affect any During the Homecoming pep rally, Cooper Leach other relationship. When it comes to adds a Zombie touch to the dance he performed girls, though, no bromance will ever be with a group of other guys decked out in cheer- greater than romance. leading uniforms. 3 Nov. 12, 2013

Senior year nerves become too much Spiders, clowns make people cringe

by Casey Billups ‘Amusement,’” sophomore Brittanie Langley said. Coulrophobia has many symptoms such as Spiders, snakes, clowns, heights, and the sweating, nausea, feelings of dread, fast or irreg- dark are just a few things that make some people ular heartbeat, crying or screaming, and anger cringe with terror. What is it then that makes at being placed in the situation. people scream, jump, cry, or avoid something “‘Amusement’ made me afraid of clowns that strikes them with fear? because there is this guy that dresses up as a Fear is something that almost every per- clown and he would go around and torture peo- son has, and is usually a result of learning to be ple,” sophomore Brittanie Langley said. afraid from another person. Many things can A lot of people fear clowns because they’re cause fear, such as one’s own human nature or afraid that an evil person is hiding behind the a traumatic event. painted smile and make-up. It makes sense “I have arachnophobia very bad,” junior because it’s so easy to hide an identity behind Kian Miller said. This fear of spiders was ranked makeup. In reality, some clowns truly are evil number one amongst DWHS students accord- as in the case of John Wayne Gacy, otherwise ing to a recent survey. In fact, most of the world known as Pogo the Clown according to Astral has a fear of spiders. Statistics show that in the Society article “Why Are Clowns So Scary?” United States half of the women and almost half A successful approach to getting over a of all men have this fear, according to the Wiki- certain fear according to the Wikipedia article pedia article “Arachnophobia.” “Overcoming Fear” is confronting the fear. The DWHS seniors express their tiredness and stress as they lay down to rest. Samantha Albers One other fear that is common at DWHS Known as exposure therapy, this practice can and Kimberly Elliott, seniors, thrust papers into the air out of carefree frustration as the others break is the fear of clowns or coulrophobia. Dr. Pen- help cure up to 90% of people with fear. Ex- up a stressful school day by collapsing in the gym. ny Curtis, a researcher, stated, “We found that posure therapy is a technique that involves the clowns are universally disliked by children. exposure of the patient to the feared subject by Brielle Clary have coming for the weekend. When stressed Some found the clown images to be quite fright- without causing any danger to the person to A history paper due on Thursday; a wed- and anxious, teens can grow tired, have trouble ening and unknowable,” according to the Wiki- overcome their fear. For instance, if a person has ding rehearsal next Friday; prom in April; col- sleeping, become irritable, and have headaches pedia article “Coulrophobia.” a fear of spiders they would be interacting with lege applications turned in tomorrow; and going or stomachaches due to so much tension. “Clowns scare me because of that movie spiders until they are no longer scared. shopping for a new dress tomorrow night. I bet I’m not the only one to actually cry Every teen has difficulties in life that can because I’m thinking of everything I have to do constantly cause stress during every moment in inside and outside of school. the day. One of the top causes of stress would be Senior Allen Dorrell said, “I’ll drive Delightful Dessert Divas homework and school. It’s senior year and all I around, while jamming out to some Adele, un- want to do is get good grades, pass Senior Proj- til I feel better.” I guess we all have our ways of ect, and finally get that high school diploma that dealing with stress right, Allen? by Leah Johnson and Regan all of us seniors have worked so hard for. Out of 74 DWHS students surveyed in Oc- It’s Regan and Leah here, and the Delightful Dessert Divas are now in business! It’s the end of the year and a senior’s last tober 2013, 69 of them said they mostly stress Each newspaper will include a delightful and delicious dessert homemade by the Dessert year of high school should be fun right? Well, it about homework, tests or quizzes, and grades Divas. For this article, we made an apple crisp that tasted divine! If you would like to see can also be the most stressful with things such during school. Another 20 students said they how divine this dessert tasted, here are the very simple directions on how to make it! as senior project, college plans, and the last year stress about extracurricular activities, chores, First you need to get the ingredients together. These are; 18 oatmeal cookies of any of going to prom. sports, and work or money. The other 20 said Samantha Albers, senior, said, “Planning they stress about drama, the future, and re- brand, 1 cup butter, ½ cup flour, one can of apple pie filling, and cinnamon. for college and filling out scholarship applica- lationships with people, friends, and fam- The directions for this are: tions will be the most stressful part of senior ily. Along with these normal and basic stresses 1. Preheat oven to 375F y e ar.” throughout the day, some also stress about be- 2. Melt 1/2 cup butter When we’re not worried about school, ing pulled over by the cops and the occasional 3. Crumble12 oatmeal cookies we’re caught up in family, friend, and relation- food cravings during class. 4. Add flour and crumbled cookies to a medium bowl ship problems. Many teens, such as myself, also So if stress is constantly pouring in, the 5. Add the melted butter to the flour/cookie crumble mix. stress over family and social life. If I’m headed to best thing to do is to take a deep breath and take the mall with the girls on a Saturday night, one one step at a time. Ask for help from family and 6. Stir thoroughly to combine. of the first worries is what I’m going to wear and friends if there’s something that’s too difficult 7. Place mixture in a 9” x 9 “baking dish and press it down who’s going to see me. to figure out at the moment. The truth is that 8. Bake for 20 minutes at 375F. As it comes down to the end of the week, whatever goes up, must come down, including 9. Remove from oven, we begin to procrastinate and slack off what we the high amount of stress we all carry. 10. Spread 1- 1 and 1/4 cups Apple Pie Filling on top of the oatmeal cookie crust. 11. Sprinkle cinnamon on top of the apple pie filling. Match the person with their middle name 12. Sprinkle topping (see below for recipe/how to) on top.* by Austin Taylor & Macee Scott 13. Bake for another 20 minutes at 375F. To make the topping: Casey Billups Danielle 1. Crumbled the remaining 6 oatmeal cookies and mix them with Kassydi Miller Joel 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Brielle Clary Dale 2. Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter. Jamie Albers Blake 3. Add the melted butter to the cookie mixture. Aubree Robinson Dean 4. Sprinkle the topping all over the apple pie filling. Tynan Bollinger Chandler 5. Finish recipe, return to #12 above. Ian Bollinger Aquilla After you follow these simple steps, you too, will end up with a delicious dessert just Trevor Taylor Makil like the Dessert Divas did! Make sure you tune in next time to see what our next dessert Kimble Trainer Howard is! Leah and Regan are out! Kian Miller Charles Keith David Shannon Nichole Carson Lackey Fay Lawrence Miller Noble The first 5 people to correctly match all the middle names with the people will get a prize from Mrs. Taylor D. West Express Staff The content of this student publication, the Staff members: seniors Brielle Clary, Jessica D.West Express, does not necessarily reflect Neibling, Macee Scott, Madison Smith, the views of the school board, the administra- Adam Wilmes; juniors Regan Gibson, Leah tion, the adviser, or the entire newspaper staff. Johnson, Alysa Simmons, Kailee Simmons; The content has been selected and determined sophomores Casey Billups, Chelsea Cluck, staff members. Houston Cluck, Andrew Hughes, Wade Joyce, Brittanie Langley, Austin Taylor; The D. West Express is published by the freshmen Sanciya Gonzales, I’Quajanae Journalism I class of Doniphan West High Jackson, Malachi Manis, Cara Prawl. School, P.O. Box 308, Highland, KS 66035. Adviser: Marla Taylor www.doniphanwest.org 4 Nov. 12, 2013 New League + Late Nights = STRESS by Regan Gibson charter bus. It would make the rides much more Balancing school and sports has always comfortable,” senior Luke Rush said. been a struggle for student athletes. This strug- The coaches and teachers also always ex- gle has increased majorly this year since DWHS pect the players to be at school the next day, has entered the Twin Valley League. The rides leaving them barely any fuel to run on the next get longer and the stress gets higher. day. “The expectations for student athletes, that Most of the schools that the teams will be are in addition to their academic work, create traveling to are at least an hour and a half away. pressures that all too often undermine mental Some of the schools include Frankfort which health and sports performance,” according to is 1 hour and 14 minutes away; Blue Valley, 2 the Washington State University webpage. hours; Clifton Clyde, 2 hours and 20 minutes; Many student athletes get very stressed Onega, 1 hour and 25 minutes; and Hanover, 1 about homework or tests that they have to make hour and 38 minutes away. time for between practices and games. Senior With the games being over an hour away, Samantha Albers said all she thinks about the the players often won’t get home until around 10 day following a long trip is going home. p.m. or later, especially when basketball season All in all, most of the DWHS students are starts and the games start later. not excited about all the long bus rides and late If students have homework, it will have nights to their new league games. to wait until they get home because focusing by Kayla Cook on the bus could be a big hassle. If they choose to try and rest, they can find themself waking up continuously and feeling worse than how they felt when they went to sleep because the Miley is all twerked-up! bus seats are not comfortable at all. All of this by Wade Joyce & Houston Cluck just adds more and more stress. “I’m not very From a lovely little kid that everybody watched on “Hannah Montana” to a twerking disas- excited about the long drives. I wish we had a ter, Miley Cyrus has ruined everything from her brown beautiful hair to her image with drugs, alcohol, and sex. Cyrus has been involved with marijuana as she told the Rolling Stone press. “One time I smoked a joint with peyote in it, and I saw a wolf howling at the moon. Hollywood is a coke town, but weed is so much better. Those are happy drugs – social drugs,” Cyrus said. Cyrus said she loves weed and she considers herself a mentor to Justin Bieber. Miley tweeted There is just no way to a photo of herself wearing a shirt with Justin Bieber’s face surrounded by marijuana leaves. get comfortable on the Houston Cluck: I think that Miley Cyrus has made so many bad choices. Miley needs to bus while you are trying to sleep. Every possible get her life straight and she needs to quit the drugs because that is just hurting herself more than position to sleep or get anything. Also, she is making stupid mistakes and losing all of her fans. comfortable was tried and Wade Joyce: Miley has ruined her reputation completely and she couldn’t change back to her none of them worked. normal self if she tried. No one will ever look at her the same and she will probably just get worse than she already is. It’s crazy the stuff people do to themselves. She is not a good role model to anyone. Wade and Houston: Why did she change the way she did? What changed in Miley Cyrus’s career was her music, image and the way she acts. She also changed the way she dresses for con- certs. Miley is showing too much of her body and her dancing is inappropriate. The reason Miley sticks out her tongue is because she doesn’t like to smile and she thinks it is cheesy. A doctor says a healthy tongue has a thin white and moist coating and any deviation from this indicates possible problem. The white tongue could mean Miley has been involved with drugs, alcohol, and show that she is not healthy. Oral hygiene experts say that this could also mean she is stressed. If we had to give Miley advice it would be stop doing the drugs. We would also tell her that she needs to make better choices and get on the narrow road.

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Flirting Tips Mustang Monster Mash Here’s the dirt on how to...

By Cara Prawl

Have you questioned your ability to flirt? What, exactly, is flirting? It’s people who play around, trying to get the attention of the opposite sex they are crushing on. Some people do it for fun, while others do it to get into a relationship with someone they are crushing on. Why is flirting so hard for some, while it appears to be so easy for others? Well, it depends on how social you are. If you have trouble just talking to someone, more likely flirting is a challenge for you. If you can easily talk to people, then flirting probably comes naturally to you. If you’re the shy type who is scared to put yourself out there to Allen Dorrell and Macee Scott, Lexie Whetstine and Wade Joyce, Kassydi Miller and flirt with your crush or to attempt flirting, here are some tips for you! Mia Scott swap costumes during the Monster Mash activity on Oct. 31, 2013 at the high school parking lot. Tips for Guys- Tips for Girls- • Do not flirt with a girl who is taken; • Choose a theme song that you want she may think you are desperate. to have in your relationship. • Keep eye contact with the girl but not • Have gum and tick tacs on hand! bug eyes that will creep her out! • “Accidently,” bump into the guy • Make sure you have good hygiene. you like and say, “Oops! Sorry I didn’t see you You don’t want to have B.O. or she might run there”!! He’ll notice you and maybe start a away. You don’t want to have an overload of conversation. cologne on. Just apply a light layer. • Tease him sometimes. It’ll drive him • Have a nice smile when talking to crazy but in the good kind of way! her. Not a creepy jack- o -lantern smile. • Make sure you smell good! Have a • Get her attention by commenting on nice smelly perfume but not too much! how pretty she looks! • Give him a sweet smile. • Don’t be too touchy with her. • Don’t flirt with other guys if you have • Be yourself; don’t try to be somebody a boyfriend-- you’ll more likely lose him. you’re not. Girls like honest men. • Make sure you notice your boyfriend. • Have some mouth spray on hand. Don’t ignore him if you’re mad. Guys want to You never know when you might get a kiss! know if you’re okay, but don’t bug them all the The brother-sister duo of Cooper and Payton Leach provide some colorful Source: “How to flirt with the Girls You time with problems. They’ll just get annoyed. After being wrapped in toilet paper like a comments during the Monster Mash games. Like,” from Wiki How • Most of all, just make sure you act mummy, Regan Gibson and Scotti Twombly like yourself and have fun. Guys want honest zombie walk to the finish line. Each class had girls. Not girls that lie and keep things from four people racing to wrap one classmate in a them and if they can’t love you for who you are roll of toilet paper. then they’re not meant for you! • Flirting is not done only physically. You can flirt over text messaging also with a New students adjust to new experiences little winky face here and a kissy face there! Source: “seventeen.com,” “Learn by Sanciya Gonzales lee Simmons and Tara Coffelt after transferring 3 Secret Texts to Getting the Girl ” from Hiawatha. She said she hasn’t quite adjust- Being a new student, you see new stuff, ed to the differences that much, but she doesn’t Try some of these tips if you want to get out into the flirting world! Don’t be shy, put yourself meet new people, and experience new things. miss her old school by any means. She said she out there. If there’s someone you like, you will never know if you could be in a relationship with Unlike in the olden days, I didn’t get to expe- appreciates how much more freedom we have that person if you don’t try! Go and be flirtatious!! rience the head in the toilet or thrown in the here at Doniphan West. trashcan acts. Welcomed by many students un- Katie Peuker, freshman, she felt welcome known, I began DWHS. to DW due to Payton Leach, Mia Scott, Carlie Knowing two people out of this whole Taylor, and Scotti Twombly. Volleyball gave her What’s What’s school before I started, I got to learn how Do- an automatic new set of caring friends. The dif- niphan west works. I was extremely welcomed ferences between her school in Atchison and by everyone, and it was easy to adjust to the dif- DWHS are dramatically high, so she hasn’t quite ferences between my old school, Hiawatha and adjusted to them. Even though the differences Doniphan west. Even though this school is 100 are high and it’s a big change, she doesn’t miss times better than my old one, I still miss it. I her old school at all. She said her favorite things miss all my friends and the activities. about this school is the freedom of having lock- • Hot cocoa • Mondays Kian Miller, Jr also transferred from Hi- ers, and not having to learn about religion. • Thankgiving, FOOD • “What Does the Fox Say” awatha. He said his welcome here wasn’t quite as Being a new student is scary, you never warm as he expected. He said one person called know what people think of you. Having the • Time change: extra hour of sleep • Scraping frost off windshields in the him names and it upset him. The adjusting thing chance to meet new people is fun. When the • Starbucks: PSL morning he hasn’t quite got down yet. DWHS is a lot dif- people get enough courage to come up to us and ferent from Hiawatha, he said. Even though introduce their self’s, it makes it easier to com- • Dunkin Donuts munchkins • McDonalds (greasy and grimy) there was some misunderstanding and not quite prehend the fact that were new and people will • Sonic Happy Hour • Miley Cyrus (no more Hannah a happy start, he doesn’t miss Hiawatha at all. like us. It helps us find out who and who not to Cammi Sparks, sophomore, said she felt hang out with also. Over all being a new student • Miley Cyrus growing up Montana) welcomed by Jessica Parker, Andy Hughes, Kai- is nerve wrecking yet exciting. • Friday: cash Friday • Math class (having enough problems • Christmas is next month already) The FFA members that attended National • Cross Country goes to state • School lunch Convention take time • Buffer week (no practice) • Facebook (outdated) out at the Louisville Slugger museum and • Vine (a lot can happen in 6 seconds) • Crocs factory. Kenzie Blevins, • Instagram • FFA National Convention 12 hour Chelsea Cluck, Austin Taylor, Cori Pottorf, • “Walking Dead” bus ride Rachel Lemke, Katie • Disney movies (you’re never too old • New league: late nights Peuker, Julie Vonder- schmidt, Cory Smith, to enjoy) • Disney channel (not like it used to Jamie Albers, Phillip Simmonds, Carson • Snapchat (the uglier the snapchat, be) Lackey, Samantha Al- the closer the friendship) • Eggnog (Ew!) bers, Brielle Clary, and Nakoma Gomer. • “Catching Fire” this month • Stress from school • FFA National Convention • Sports practices on holiday break 6 Nov. 12 2013

Senior Words of Wisdom What’s in the hallway? by Madison Smith by Kailee Simmons and Andy Hughes Brielle Clary: Don’t sleep in class--you will get caught. The hallway: just a way to get from class to class, or another world after stepping out of the Liz Courtin: Be sure to shower with soap and water before school. Also, flush the toilet and wash classroom? For many people the hallway is everything during the school day. It’s how they get your hands. to communicate with others for a few minutes or to catch up with friends before the next bell Payton Leach: Make the most of the years you have in high school because they’re gone in the rings and it’s time to go back to the grind. There are many types of people in the hallway, each blink of an eye. having a different way to navigate through this whole new world. You have: Macee Scott: Don’t take College English.

Kyleigh Edie: Don’t talk behind people’s backs. If you wouldn’t say it to their face then keep your The Turtle- The turtle is a person who takes their time mouth shut. If you do that, then go back to middle school because that is where immature drama belongs. Do what you want to do! getting from class to class. They take small steps and never Allen Dorrell: Don’t regret a thing pick up the pace, using their time before they have to get to Samantha Albers: Do what makes YOU happy. class. The Turtle

Scotti Twombly: Have fun all four years of high school. Stay focused and don’t stress. YOU WILL SURVIVE! Enjoy it while you can. Motto: Slow and steady wins the race! Adam Wilmes: Drop out while you can. Finally. The last year of high school. The year every high schooler looks forward to. Senior year. The Ninja- Not always in black but always first to class. The year you can finally become a homecoming candidate, the last year you can watch the Friday Hardly ever seen in the hallway because of their skills: They night football games as a student, your last year playing high school sports, and the year that you do their best to avoid all the hallway ruckus that gets in do dreaded senior project. Below are some pictures of seniors making memories. their way. The Ninja Motto: “I’m a ninja” “No you’re not” “Did you see me do that?” “What?” “Exactly!”

The Lovebirds- The couple in the hallway that only see each #1 other when walking. They are holding hands and constantly talking. The Lovebirds

Motto: I love you every step of the way #4 The Maze Masters- The person who finds openings to squeeze through to get through the crowds of people and get to class. The Maze Master #2 Motto: I’m trapped in a maze, therefore I am AMAZING!

The Crip- The athlete who got injured playing sports. They work hard at what they do but sometimes they work a little too hard and get hurt.

Motto: You are not disabled by the disabilities you have, you #3 are able by the abilities you have. #5 The Crip 1) Seniors Katie Smith, Megan Green, Macee Scott, Payton Leach, and Madison Smith hang to- gether during the football game against Horton on Sept. 27. 2) Homecoming candidates Luke Rush, Adam Wilmes, and Ian Bollinger show their true personality during candidate pictures. 3) Senior volleyball girls Payton Leach, Scotti Twombly, Meghan Larson, and Samantha Albers say their thank you’s to coach Bailey Lanter during Senior Night on Oct. 15. 4) Allen Dorrell strikes a pose for his demonstration speech in speech class. Dorrell showed how to change a tire. 5) Julie Vonderschmidt and Abbi Ellis are in the process of inducting junior Regan Gibson into NHS on Oct. 24. There were CRE8 UR PL8! five new NHS members inducted this year. Macee Scott by I’Quajanae Jackson & Cara Prawl

We sent out a survey and asked students, Will you marry me? Teacher Edition “If you had the choice to create a by Madison Smith personalized license plate, what would Mrs. Cluck: Michael cooked dinner for my niece Addison and me. Addison spilt her macaroni and it say?” We chose these because they are when I went to clean it up Michael refused to let me. After Addison had gotten picked up, he had me close my eyes and when I opened them he was kneeling in the dining room and asked me to funny and creative. marry him. I said yes of course. It turned out the reason he wouldn’t let me clean up the macaroni was because the ring was taped to the bottom of the table. Wade Joyce Cori Pottof Mr. Swendson: Whenever JoBeth and I walk our dogs we like to keep an eye out for loose change. One day when we were walking our dogs in Kansas City, JoBeth turned around I put a quarter on the ground with a ring on it. A car had stopped to ask for directions and when JoBeth was done giving them the directions she started to walk away. I said “Hey I think you missed a quarter back here.” She walked over and saw the ring… and we live happily ever after.

Mr. Thornton: It was on Easter. I created an Easter egg scavenger hunt. When she opened up the very last egg I got down on one knee and proposed.

Mrs. Taylor: He gave me a piece of paper that said, “Will you marry me? Circle yes or no.” I Kortin Blevins Chelsea Cluck circled “or.” No, that is not how it happened. That is a story regarding a note I wrote to him in 6th grade, asking him if he liked me and he circled “or.” The proposal was on Christmas with a ring from a gumball machine.

Mrs. Lanter: I was walking back to my dorm after my last final at K-State. When I got there I had to do a sequence of knocks. When I got inside there was a treasure chest and two dozen roses. When he opened up the treasure chest there was a ring, and he got down on one knee and pro- posed. Nov. 12, 2013 7

‘Ghosts’ brings ‘Call Of Duty’ to whole new level of gaming Country tops charts among DWHS listeners by Malachi Manis Call of Duty is one of the most Students Say: popular games in stores along with Grand Theft Auto. Q: What is your favorite The new “Call of Duty Ghosts” is Pictured left is Grand Theft Auto IV, bringing gamers to their feet with the Call of Duty 4 Modernwarfare, and music type? Call of Duty Black Ops 2 with a Sony new gameplay experience. Playstation 3 This game for Xbox, Wii, and PlayStation is soon to be released on November 5, 2013. The new addi- to get consecutive kills before the kill tions to Call of Duty Ghosts include clock reaches zero or the player will new perks that modify character explode. Cranked is more of a race speed, handling, and stealth. There against the clock. In blitz players must are new strike package additions, and breach the enemy’s goal line while de- there are a total of 30 new guns and a fending theirs. In safeguard players few new game modes.The new perks must survive wave after wave of en- are very helpful. With the speed emies in a four player co-op survival. perks the character can move faster. Players can now create squads The handling perks improve the play- which implement new game modes er’s weapon handling abilities such as to where the player can create lifelike the on-the-go perk, which allows the not reset when the player dies and re- weapons across assault rifles, sub computers or bots as from Treyarch player to reload a gun while sprint- lies more on helping the players sur- machine guns, light machine guns, games, but they play more like hu- ing. Stealth perks such as takedown vive than killing the enemy. Specialist shotguns, sniper rifles, launchers and mans would. The player’s squad can will enable the player to kill enemies strike packages earn the player addi- the brand new marksman rifles class. be challenged when they’re offline. without revealing their death loca- tional perks with consecutive kills. In Marksman rifles are more versatile Players can battle squad versus squad, tions, these perks will also enhance addition, there aren’t death streaks as than classic sniper rifles with greater which is the player and their squad the player’s ability to move around in Modern Warfare 3. stopping power than the assault rifles. versus the enemy. In war game the without being noticed. “I really loved Modern Warfare There are new game modes in- player and their handpicked squad of The strike packages come in 3. I think that the new ‘Call of Duty cluding search and rescue, cranked, five soldiers battles another squad. three flavors: assault, support, and Ghosts’ will be one of my favorite blitz and safeguard. Search and res- “The fact that it is the newest Call specialist. The assault strike package games,” freshman Nakoma Gomer cue is like search and destroy, but of Duty and there will be new maps is a set that is based on consecutive said. the player’s team can now revive the and probably new technology would enemy kills that reset when the player The producers of Call of Duty downed teammates. Cranked is like be the part that pulls the people in,” by Chelsea Cluck dies. The support strike package does Ghosts have come up with 30 new team death match, but the player has freshman Landon Parsons said. Senior Standout: Megan Green “QUOTEUNQUOTE” Q: What hidden talents do you have? A: I know several animal calls “Just getting wrapped in toilet paper Q: Do you have an innie or an outie? was more fun than I thought it could be.” A: Innie ~Landon Parsons Q: What shoe do you put on first? A: Right Q: Have you ever stuck a foreign object up your nose? A: A stamp. It got stuck and I had to keep blowing to get it out. “There was a balloon there, but Q: Do you want to bring sexy back? in a split second it was gone.” A: YES! ~Carson Lackey Q: What would be your superhero At freshmen orientation, freshmen Sanciya At the Monster Mash, students Landon Parsons and Regan name? Gonzales and Carson Lackey get close to Tynan Gibson become mummified by classmates, including Trevor A: Magical Megan Bollinger and Meghan Larson to pop balloons. Taylor. Q: Buffets are…..? Sophomore Chelsea Cluck tries to A: My thing. “It was a ease her nerves about donating Q: Who was your first crush? really fun and blood by squeezing the stress ball and looking away. A: Adam Wilmes… or was it Trevor Fee? emotional day Q: What’s your most embarrassing that the girls moment? team made it to A: When I got a splinter in my butt and state.” had to get it surgically removed. ~Kassydi Miller Q: If you could change your name what would it be? “I was so nervous and A: Norbit Green. refused to look at the At Regionals in Lincoln, Kan. the cross country needle.” team poses near the starting line. Chelsea Cluck

Too cute in tutus “We were having fun, just “I was just really Throwback goofing off.” excited about to Kayla’s ~Kimble Trainer us destroying Dance Class the juniors and circa 2003: Can you sophomores in find some powder puff.” DWHS ~Payton Leach cuties in this picture? Payton Leach, Scot- ti Twom- At the Powder Puff game bly, Leah Senior Payton Leach At the back-to-school dance, freshman Johnson, shows off her excitement Kimble Trainer and senior Trevor Fee and Jessica after her team made a have a laugh after Fee spun Trainer touchdown. Parker. around on the floor. 8 Nov. 12, 2013 Runners stride great distance to find success by Jessica Neibling Lots of sweat, miles, time, and most of all the biggest competitor that’s inside a person, are some things required to succeed and do one’s personal best in the sport of cross country. According to an October 2013 survey of the high school students and some staff, cross country was described in various ways. Fresh- man Carson Lackey answered “running through the woods and stuff…” Some other descriptions of cross country were a sport for people who en- joy running and for punishment. While the main point of cross country is to Left: Cara Prawl, Mackenzie Boos, Casey Billups, and “run across the country,” according to physical Jessica Neibling have some fun after competing at education teacher Nick Fuemmeler, there may Onaga. be another side unseen to cross country. Sure, Above: Casey Billups, Mackenzie Boos, Kassydi Miller, it may be hard just repeating the same motion Elayne Clevenger, Jessica Neibling, Macee Scott, and for 20 minutes or so, but how and why a person Kim Elliott snap a quick photo before their first meet at may want to run can be a major part into the Wamego. Not pictured: Cara Prawl finish of a race. Just like in football or any other sport, may also help relieve stress and improve atti- difficulty may be getting mentally prepared For example, if someone wanted to go out practicing and wanting to be involved are keys tude. Endorphins are a natural painkiller, and and motivated to run the race, especially with for cross country, but only found the negatives towards success. Whether it’s just to stay in when released from the brain during physical hills and winding paths ahead. This year’s team of the sport and made excuses not to run, then shape, relax, or go out and compete, there can activity help people forget things, and give them prepared themselves for races through various the season would be meaningless. On the other be many reasons to be involved in or try cross a sense of happiness. rituals including listening to music and going side of things, if runners put in their time and country. Of course, there are a few negatives with around the course to warm up. After competing effort for every practice and meet, then they Getting an adrenaline rush is one thing ju- the sport, such as the distance being 2.5 miles through the tough stuff, runners can enjoy the could have a better season just because of their nior Kassydi Miller likes about running. Besides for girls and 3.1 miles for boys, or injuries some benefits of satisfaction, knowing they made it to mentality for the sport. an endorphin rush, statistics show that running runners may experience. Another common the finish. Shots from fall sports

Jordan vs. James: Senior Luke Rush tries to run past Troy defenders during the Who’s got more game? Nov. 1 district game by Austin Taylor and the last game an outstanding 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds 5.3 for the three seniors Michael Jordan and LeBron James are assists, 2.4 steals, while shooting 50% from Rush, Ian Bollinger, known as two of the most dominant players the field and 33% from behind the arc in his and Allen Dorrell. that have ever played in the NBA. On Oct. 1, career. 2013 Jordan announced in an interview that James has averaged 27.6 points, 7.2 re- in his prime he was better than James. bounds, 6.9 assists, 1.7 steals while shooting “I could have taken LeBron 1 on 1,” Jor- 49% from the field and 34% from behind the dan said. arc so far in his ten year career. But if his next There has always been a big debate over couple of seasons are like the previous years, who is better. Jordan, who is a six time NBA who knows what those stats will look like 10 champion and a five time League MVP, played years from now. from 1984-1998 with the Chicago Bulls, and You also have to put in consideration then from 2001-2003 with the Washington that Michael entered the league at age 21 and Wizards. LeBron entered out of high school at age 18. If James is a two time NBA champion and a you look at the first three years of James’ ca- four time League MVP and is still playing and reer, his stats weren’t the best so that brought he is entering his 11th year in the league. his career stats down a little. People have always said that Jordan is After looking at the two, I believe LeBron better because he has more NBA champion- would win because he is more physical and I ships than James, but if you are going to go off think he could overpower Jordan in the paint. of how many championships they have won, I also think that LeBron plays good defense that would make Bill Russell, Sam Jones, and and I think he could shut Michael down. Tom Heinsohn the best players in NBA his- According to a survey at school, 67% tory and Michael Jordan would sit at tenth on of the 52 students that answered the survey that list, according to Wikipedia. thought that Jordan would win, while the According to Nba.com, Jordan averaged other 33% are on my side.

Students pick Jordan over James

The girls cross country 33% team poses at the state meet in Wamego after the final race. Pictured are Cara Prawl, Jessica Neibling, Macee Scott, Elayne Clevenger, Kim Elliott, Mackenzie Boos, and Kassydi Miller.

Senior Payton Leach and sophomore Aubree Robinson 67% follow the play as junior Leah Johnson sends the ball over to Riverside at Troy.3