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Doniphan West High School 402 E. Main Highland, KS 66035 DWESTWEST VolumeD 5 Issue 2 To see our full issue in color visit www.doniphanwest.org May 13, 2009 MagicMagicMagicMagic CarpetCarpetCarpetCarpet RideRideRideRide prom 2009 Junior Lindsay Libel uses sidewalk chalk to sign the 1947 Chevy Panel Wagon that fellow junior Junior Kelly Ward and Chris Beagle drove to freshman Thomas prom. Various rides to prom Ernzen walk the red made the evening even carpet. With a stunning more spectacular. Juniors dress and a great suit Brennan Davis and Kayla the couple strut down Schmitz took a brand new the walkway with no John Deere combine. hesitation for an “Everyone was staring at exciting and eventful us and laughing, but we evening. There was an kind of liked the attention,” array of beautiful said Schmitz. dresses of all different colors and great looking suits and tuxes to make the night an unforgettable one. Juniors Brett Dunlap and Mollie Tharp sway to the music. Slowing down the deejay brought couples Seniors Travis Twombly, Nik Scales, and Ehren Nuzum, Cleaned up nicely, the senior class takes one last closer for a and juniors Matthew Henry and Jessica Rauch, enjoy prom picture together. The majestic purple and gold slow jam on supper with their dates. The dinner included pulled pork, colors in the background gave the picture a hint of the dance green beans, baked potatoes, and a roll. To top the dinner magic to cherish and remember. floor. off ice cream sundaes were provided. More class options, fewer days at school: Adjustments made to next year’s calendar, schedule Alesha Miller day would end at 3:25 p.m. In favor of shaving off 12 to 14 school days, the “We chose this schedule because we didn’t want to Doniphan West USD 111 transition school board called go too far or have the kids go too long during the school to order a meeting on May 4, 2009, in which next year’s day,” said superintendent Rex Bollinger. school calendar was decided. Roughly a minimum of $15,000 to $20,000 could be The new school term will begin September 2, 2009 saved after making the switch to next year’s schedule, and end on May 21, 2010. The students will receive a and Bollinger believes that the estimate could be day out of school at least once per month and many doubled. teachers and students alike will be glad to learn that Other additional changes to the 2010 school year block scheduling will be a part of the schedule. will be the new classes. Sophomores, juniors and seniors “I like block scheduling because if we have a lab in can look forward to classes such as peer tutoring which class, you have time to complete it and time for clean takes place at the primary school with children who are up,” said FACS teacher June Roberts. experiencing classroom difficulties. Among other In order to meet state requirements for hours, classes available to students will be sociology, each day of high school classes will have an additional economics, creative writing, and metalsmithing. 25 minutes. The elementary and middle school will “I’m looking forward to being able to explore new add 15 minutes to their school days as well. activities and classes. I’m happy that there’s going to The school board has not decided where the 25 be more of a variety to help expand students’ interests,” extra minutes will be placed in the schedule of each said senior to-be Malia Sisk. day at the high school, but there is a possibility that With new beginnings, students will have more Senior Scarlett Davis sings “Why Should I Worry?” from the the day may begin at 8 a.m. and 10 minutes will be opportunities to take different courses that they have movie Oliver and Company as a part of the swing choir’s “Vault Disney” tour. The singing sensations entertained their discarded from the lunch period. Also, five to seven not been able to take before. Students now have a home crowd on May 8 with songs of the past and present. minutes could be added to each class period and the chance to widen their horizons in a world of learning. 22 D-West Express NewsNews May 13, 2009 NEWSNEWS BRIEFSBRIEFS Seniors express anxiety, excitement for future Art DVL at Wathena Team Awards include: Sidewalk Chalk Trophy winning team: Davis, Carwell, Cauthon, Peuker, Diveley, Rush Ceiling Tile Trophy winning team: Libel, Davis, Gilmore Individual awards include: Gold Medalist: Rush, Carwell (two gold medals), Libel, French, Keller Certificate of Merit: Davis (two certificates of Merit), Cauthon, Hargis, Carwell Honorable Mention: Carwell, Langley, Fox The class of 2009 gets together for one of their last group pictures together. The seniors took their group picture in front of senior Travis Twombly’s van. “We thought it would be funny to look back and remember taking a picture in front of Travis’ van and having a good laugh,” said senior Taylor Twombly. “The thought of leaving many seniors look forward to. “I am Malia Sisk excited to go to KU and be able to study Lindsay Libel, Cheyenne Davis, and Maggie Gilmore show their winning ceiling tile design. They were supposed to design Another year has passed by with here is a little scary, but I’m what I want, and also they have something that represented art teacher Stanley Thornton. another senior class saying goodbye. Starbucks, Chinese food, and Shared memories, laughs, and good really excited to start a life of bookstores,” said Amanda Cauthon. New Spirit Squads times are being left behind for a new my own and make something “I’m not scared to leave high school Cheer senior class to make their own. This year I’m excited for the future and what is in On May 5 students competed against each has flown by and the senior class of 2009 of myself,” said Alesha Miller. store for me in college,” said Danielle other to become a 2009-2010 DWHS is ready to enter the reality of the real Rush. cheerleader. world. Many seniors are excited and Fears and uncertainties are a huge For many seniors high school life Returners are Shayln Fritch, Mollie Tharp, ready to move on while others have a factor seniors face when leaving high seemed to fly by. “Once you get involved Courtney Langley, Ashlie Witham, Hannah few doubts still hanging in their minds. school. “I am nervous about leaving high in everything you seem to lose track of Lackey, Marijke Fox, and Mariah Leaving high school behind can be school because I’m going five hours away time and then all of a sudden the year is Cunningham. First year cheeleaders include Lisa an exhilarating and scary experience all to Cowley County, and although I’m over,” said Trevor Saunders. Scholz, Aisha Diveley, and Maggie at the same time. For many of the ready to go it’s still sad,” said Scarlett Stepping out into the real world may Johnson. seniors, parting with high school Davis. “I’m sure I’m going to miss be scary for many seniors, but the memories and friends can be a difficult everyone.” thought of finally getting out on their own Senior Project thing to grasp. “I am going to miss Paul’s Some seniors are even fretting about has given many seniors anticipation for whistling, Jackie’s legs, Anna’s gossip, regular house chores getting done in a lifetime of new opportunities, good The seniors gave their oral Taylor’s different laughs, and Brando’s college. “I am worried I won’t have clean times, and memories to create. “The presentations for their senior projects on harmonica,” said Bethani Zeit. laundry in college,” said Paul Becker. thought of leaving here is a little scary, Friday May 1. The presentations gave the “I will miss seeing my friends Despite all the worries the thought of but I’m really excited to start a life of my seniors the opportunity to show their everyday at school,” said Emily Boos. taking on a new path in life is something own and make something of myself,” hard work throughout the year. said Alesha Miller. Murder in the House of Horrors involves audience the actors were ready to get out on the stage had to do. Also trying to think of funny answers Lisa Scholz for the first performance. off the top of my head so that the audience An air of mystery hangs over the lecture “I was worried about people forgetting their would remain entertained,” said sophomore hall of the Hamilton Museum, as renowned lines and skipping pages. I also worried about Katie Crandall who portrayed Isis Amun. losing important props,” said stage manager Comments from the audience made the cast Morgan Rush and one of her judges discuss her presentation. Egyptologist, Professor Dirk Carlton is Rush gave her presentation about abortion procedures and murdered during his lecture over the Egyptian Marshall Diveley. and crew feel really good because of how many facts. tyrant Menkaura, and then the priceless jewel, Even though the play was what many people enjoyed it. State Journalism Eye of Uadjit, goes missing. This is what the would consider “simple,” so many things had “Getting to work with new seniors and State journalism contest was at the audience of the Doniphan West Drama Club to be done to pull it off successfully. All the freshmen were mainly my favorite part,” said University of Kansas on Saturday, May 2. witnessed as they were pulled into the mystery actors had to be ready to step in with a junior Lindsay Libel.