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Skills USA Steps Creativity Comes with Perks Up at States Two Students Go to States amanda alger According to Ladd, she studied for the staff writer exam throughout the year and received help from Officer Greg Kesner and a The West Virginia Young Writers com- family member to prepare for the petition is held every year. Participants investigation process. Dylan Hose must write an essay, fiction or nonfiction, attended the competition to observe under 1000 words, as an acceptable en- the processes and to report back to try. Students may not enter a research other members at Hampshire. paper or poetry. All entries are judged by Two fellow Hampshire Skills USA an anoymous group of judges consisting members campaigned for state officer of teachers and members of the commu- positions. Juniors Isaac Pancake and nity. Ryan Disney took a test on general This year Hampshire County had 76 knowledge of Skills USA and were entries on the school level from first to then interviewed. They campaigned twelfth grades. At the ceremony on Isaac Pancake and Raylynn Ladd prepare for na- tional Skills USA competition in June. and made a speech to all voters. March 3, all 76 students who won at the Pancake was voted as state president, school level were recognized and kelli welsh and Disney was voted state treasurer. awarded for their achievements. Refresh- editor-in-chief “I was confident, because I was sure ments and snacks were provided by the A small group of Hampshire students my name would grab their attention,” Greater Federated Womens Club, a group Josh Crawford and Candace Kenney are the win- ners at the county Young Writers Contest and will worked throughout the year to prepare Pancake said. “Also, when I was the of women who serve the Romney com- be going to state. themselves for a great accomplishment. only one who didn’t use note cards munity. Skills USA members traveled to during the speech, I felt better about The county winners from Hampshire wanted to bat at a baseball game. He de- Beckley, West Virginia, on March 26 to the election.” Pancake said he would High were Josh Crawford (grades nine scribes the many thoughts that go compete against members from across like to thank Bill Keister for helping and ten) and Candace Kenney (grades through a player’s mind during the game the state. him in his campaign. Pancake is eleven and twelve). and while at bat. Senior Raylynn Ladd competed in the enrolled in the Building Trades Crawford’s story was about a kid who (Continued on Page 4) Criminal Justice competition. program. (Continued on Page 4) Students Compete in Rotary Contest Ham, Bacon, Egg Sale Garners $36,000 for FFA speech class. Warner stated, sale items went to a variety “This is an important opportu- of worthy causes. nity; more students should Exhibiting the top products take advantage of this.” were James Ford, grand These contestants had to champion and reserve write a speech with a four-way champion eggs. Showing prompt. The prompts were “Is the Grand Champion Ham it the truth?” “Is it fair to all was Taylor Holben. John concerned?” “Will it build Aylor exhibited the Grand good will and better friend- Champion Bacon. Daniel Kelli Welsh, Arianna Pownall, Susan Chang and Olamide ships?” and “Will it be benefi- Carter showed the Reserve Alabi participated in the Rotary speech contest. cial to all concerned?” The stu- Grand Champion Ham shaunna shaffer dents delivered their speeches and Heather Ludwick ex- staff writer to three judges. Chang received first Taylor Holben, Heather Ludwick and James Ford exhibit their Grand hibited the Reserve Grand This year the Rotary speech contest place; Welsh, second place; Pownall, Champion Ham, Reserve Grand Champion Bacon and Grand Cham- Champion Bacon. was held on March 17, 2010. Four con- third; and Alabi, fourth. pion Eggs respectively. Averages for the sale by the testants from Mrs. Ann Warner’s class Chang next advanced to regionals pound on prime ham was $13.50; prime competed. which was held at St. John’s Church in The Hampshire County FFA took in bacons went for $21.09; choice hams were The juniors were Susan Chang and Grantsville, Maryland, on Saturday over $36,000 at their annual Ham, Bacon $15.66; choice bacons were $20.26; good Olamide Alabi from Warner’s AP litera- March 20, 2010. She competed with two and Egg Sale on March 13, 2010. hams were $15.50; good bacons were ture class. The seniors were Kelli Welsh other contestants and placed second. Fifty-two students exhibited one hun- $22.83. Eggs averaged $125 per dozen. and Arianna Pownall from college (Continued on Page 4) dred sixty-six products. Over $600 in re- (Continued on Page 4) N2010 editorials the Trojaneer 2
Apr. R-E-S-P-E-C-T the M-I-L-I-T-A-R-Y New TV's! Now where's the food? deborah rich women. So why the controversy staff writer about standing up and saying the pledge to honor the fallen, What is our school food like? Well, much of the injured and crippled and the it is delivered to the school and remains frozen people who fight for us every- until it is warmed up and served. In my opin- day? You have the choice to ion, school food is not very healthy. The only pretty much do what you want. good things are the salad and milk. A lot of young men and What about breakfast? Lately, students have women say they don’t like the been given ice cream, and pizza is commonly government or the military these served for breakfast. days. Do students even care that Childhood obesity is a big issue in the United somebody dies for their freedom States, and it seems no one really cares. Often everyday? our menu choices include foods that are fried, So little attention is paid to greasy and loaded with calories. those who serve us. Mainly, the It should definitely be taken into consideration whether or not the food masses complain about the eco- that students eat on a daily basis is having a negative impact on their health. shaun hagerthey nomic situation and the status of the Parents who are concerned with the foods that their child is eating should do staff writer president. their best to make a change. If they feel that lunch is unhealthy, then the best Have you seen the news lately? The mili- When the military is brought up, the option is to contact the school board or anyone who may be able to help or at tary is still out there fighting for you. They younger generations don’t quite under- least partially improve the conditions. Students can help too. If you don’t like what you’re eating, change it. One way to make sure you’re eating the right things at school is to pack your own “...you never really understand lunch or be more selective with the food served. someone until you walk a mile in their shoes.” Kelli says... Relax and Enjoy the Change risk their lives for us. Why? We didn’t ask stand what these people go through or them to. the history of the different branches. Hampshire High’s funds are divided for They fight for our freedom of judgment They say you never really understand different departments of the school. For to criticize them behind their backs for fight- someone until you walk a mile in their example, there are certain funds for athletics, ing for a country we think is a lost cause. shoes. I’m not saying to run to the near- funds for school-related trips, etc. Mrs. Not me. I serve in the military so that ev- est recruiter and join; I’m saying that Canan found some funds and a good deal eryday you can retain your freedom of people should show respect for the for the new items to improve where we eat choice and so can millions of other men and people who fight for them. and socialize. According to recent studies, America is the number one country with a low power distance. Power distance refers to the degree to which members are willing to accept a change or difference in leadership. Therefore, Americans are less likely to feel comfortable after a change of any sort. Those Published eight times each school year kelli welsh who do not like the changes just have the Hampshire High School editor-in-chief inability to respect new authority. HC 63, Box 1970, Romney, WV 26757 I propose that everybody, from 304-822-7900 Everyone has seen the new freshmen to seniors, should look past renovations to the Green Star Cafe, from what they see and observe the step- new decorations to activities and prizes by-step improvement of the high Editor-in-Chief: Kelli Welsh for all. One student sarcastically school from which we are receiving Asst. Editor: Brittney Ruckman commented, “Stars; they sure make our our education. News Editor: Michelle Gosnell cafeteria look better.” My suggestion is I must say that the renovations to Sports Editor: Shaunna Shaffer to look at the new cafeteria in a positive the cafeteria are a great attempt for Photography Editor: Kelli Welsh way and you will actually see the good the betterment of Hampshire High. I Business Editor: Amanda Alger effects of it. hear students comment how much Instructor: Linda Staub Disagreeing with the student they hate the cafeteria and how bad comment, the cafeteria does look much the food tastes. Give credit to the better. Adding some color to the bare, cooks and administration for trying Page Editors: white walls makes it look brighter and to make you happy (even though it more welcoming to the eye. The new flat is impossible). Page 1: Kelli Welsh Page 7: Megan Harms screen televisions make it more modern Now, we can enjoy watching TV Page 2: Lyndsey Jackson Page 8: Linda Staub and more entertaining. and choosing what we would like to Page 3: Michelle Gosnell Page 9: Amanda Alger “We can put money into new TV’s and eat. You didn’t have much of a choice Page 4: Kelli Welsh Page 10: Shaunna Shaffer more food, but we can’t get the athletic beforehand. So, relax and actually Page 5: Deborah Rich Page11: Shawn Hagerthey building finished or even get the school enjoy the changes. You may just come Page 6: Austin Smith Page 12: Kelli Welsh cleaned,” another student said. to appreciate them one day. N guest writers the Trojaneer 3
Apr. 2010 Celebrating Dr. Seuss Day Below are fun, rhyming poems from Ms. Biser’s 7th period class
Written by Ashley Mantz Written by Megan Harms Written by Holly Ruggles Written by Mianna Hersey
Warm weather is on its way. I need a McChicken Let’s keep life simple My family and friends are full of fun. And soon a longer day, and a parfait on the side. Everyone loves a baby with dimples. Being loving, caring Kids everywhere will want to shout, Maybe onion rings or a small fry. But these babies grow into teenagers and calling me hun.
Because school is out, Quesadilla, guacamole, with pimples. We like to make jokes. We will be able to swim in the pool. from the all-American “Taco Bell.” We all stress over the small things, We are full of hope It will be so hot, it will be so cool! Better wear some depends ‘cause you take some time, even if your voice They say, God bless you,
My friend and I can go have fun, don‘t wanna smell. cracks to sing! when you go a-chew. Laying by the water, hot from the I’m just trying to eat Watch comedies that make you laugh We climb up trees. blistering sun. You going to take my order or I’ll get so hard, that you cry. While we drink tea.
There will be good food for the grill, you on the street. Cut a large portion of a cherry pie.. We laugh and cry because we Where friends and family can gather If I go to Burger King and ask Break a few rules, are a family. and chill for a Big Mac who cares if your still in school! And we still love and believe. You better find a way or I’ll run you Turn up the jam and create a silly over with my Cadillac dance,
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Apr. 2010 Skills USA Young Writers Rotary Contest Ham, Bacon Egg Sale (Continued from page 1) (Continued from page 1) (Continued from page 1) (Continued from page 1) Each FFA member must have a special- As president, Pancake will preside Kenney’s story was about a girl who Chang’s speech was on the true pur- ized experience program. The ham and over all meetings and will attend public meets a blind girl from an orphanage. The pose of president Obama’s mantra, bacon hog SAE began in early June with events to sponsor and promote Skills girl teaches the orphan to play the piano “Yes, We Can!” that, instead of criticiz- the purchase of a pig. Students fed, vac- USA in West Virginia. As treasurer, throughout the story, and in the end, her ing the government, we should take cinated and cared for the hog until the Disney will observe the state budget parents adopt the orphan. action to improve our nation. She October butchering. The hogs were pro- and will join Pancake at public events. These students will next compete at stated, “First of all, this contest has cessed, cured and prepared for sale at the Ladd, Pancake and Disney will be the state level and will be recognized on helped me gain confidence in myself school. After the sale, 96% of the prod- attending national competition in May 6 at a ceremony in Charleston. Selec- in public speaking and other aspects ucts were sliced and vacuum packed by Kansas City, Missouri, on June 20. tions will be evaluated by a group of of my life. Second of all, my participa- the students. “I am very pleased that we were so judges who will select the state winner of tion can help to promote the usage of Serving as judges for the sale were successful during our first year of the the WV Young Writers competition. the four-way ethics in many aspects in Terry Crouse, John Saville and William program,” said Criminal Justice teacher If Crawford or Kenney are a state win- everybody’s life.” Roomsburg. The Augusta Fire Hall do- Dustin Reibsome, “Everybody, ner, he or she will be notified to prepare Chang said she would like to partici- nated their facility for the event, L&M especially the staff, have been to read his/her story on stage at the cer- pate in the Rotary Speech Contest Market sliced the ham and bacon and supportive, and I am looking forward emony. again next year because she used to Food Lion donated the bags. to nationals.” dread public speaking of any kind, but Amanda Dicks, Erica Lee, Nikki Oates, this experience has helped her im- Jessica Chaney and Jessica Bohrer served We have paint ball supplies. prove. as clerks. ASTERN BUILDING SUPPLY Flooding Hits Hampshire Quality Building & Remodeling Materials •Lumber and Surrounding Areas •Hardware and Surrounding Areas •Plumbing shaun hagerthey •Electrical staff writer •Doors •Siding The severity of the •Roofing flooding in March was •Paint a combination of the accumulated snow melt (five inches of snow equals one inch of rain) that saturated the ground and the 496 East Main Street • Romney, WV rain that fell right be- 304-822-3576 223 Spring Avenue • Moorefield, WV hind it between March 304-538-7725 12 and 15. The rain Lumber and Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Romney location only— caused damage in Building Supply hunting, fishing & Sat. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Roads around Hampshire County, including Cold Stream Road in basements of many camping supplies. Capon Bridge, were covered in water and trapped people in their homes. homeowners and in other places through- out the county. Many people were stranded in their houses and weren’t able to leave for two or more days. Shaffer “I was stuck in my house for two days, almost three, and it really bit the dust,” said Shaunna Shaffer. Many roads were Funeral flooded and impassable. That didn’t stop
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Phone: 304-822-3511 people from trying, though. A mid-size 8 W. Main Street SUV got stuck when water washed over Go Trojans! 304-822-4285 Fax: 304-822-3500 the hood. Rescue workers wasted little time saving the vehicle in a Zodiak life Supporting local athletics for over 25 years... boat obtained from a rescue center in Winchester. N school news the Trojaneer 5 Apr. 2010 Hampshire Saves Lives Hampshire Students Rock Hearts Out at Blood Drive written seven songs but have only recorded five, including King of Kings, greeters, runners, walkers or canteen Song Seven and Justified. They are also workers. Eileen Heavener, Kelli Welsh, currently working on new songs that Maddie Tighe, Lyndsay Whetzel and have a southern metal rock feel to them. Katelyn Flanagan were the greeters, who CTT is currently recording with were in charge of making sure everyone Parkwood Recordings out of Winchester, was in the gym for their appointment. Virginia. They are recording two new Morgan Fout, Ethan Taylor and Mor- songs and plan to have new demo CDs gan Hott were runners. They were in soon. charge of getting the people out of class They have played in areas in Virginia, for their appointments and bringing Pennsylvania, West Virginia and our very them to the gym. Kyle Saville rocks on his guitar while Ben own Hampshire County. They play often Ismail Murtadha, Trevor Eckerson, Chambers sings and plays the drums. with a local band called Decimate the Hannah Gunn and David Smith assist Ashley Davis Lucas Eckerson, Robbie Smelser and as she donates blood. Tyrant. They have grown fond of a band David Smith were walkers. The Red kelli welsh from Richmond called Comrades and brittney ruckman Cross workers would motion for a walker editor-in-chief plan to go on a mini tour with them this asst. editor to come once the people were finished Fans wear their shirts, listen to their summer. giving blood. The walkers then took the demos and jam to their songs. Celebrate “We are trying to buy a van [to travel On Wednesday, April 7, Student Gov- people to the mat in the canteen area the Tragedy is a sweeping sensation in in] right now, even though we are broke,” ernment sponsored their first blood drive where they had to rest for ten minutes. Hampshire County, gathering fans of all Saville commented. CTT is trying to get of the year. The American Red Cross set Lastly, the canteen area was where the types. If you’ve been living under a rock a bigger audience to their concerts and up in the gymnasium from 8:30 a.m. un- food was kept. Brittany LaBossiere, Tay- and haven’t heard of them, the band is a sell shirts for eight dollars. Stickers and til 1:30 p.m. Their goal was fifty units of lor Kidwell, Jonathan Allen, Brittney hard-core Christian metal group on their buttons will also be coming soon for them blood, but due to various reasons, they Ruckman, Catie Duncan and Hannah way to stardom. to fundraise. were only able to collect forty-three units. Gunn were in charge of asking students It all started about a year ago with The band does not force their beliefs on With the blood that was collected, Hamp- what they wanted to eat and drink after current senior Kyle Saville playing bass anyone and respect people for what they shire saved a total of 129 lives. they gave blood. The blood drive was and graduates Jarod Judy on guitar and believe. They believe in worshiping “My experience giving blood was re- supervised by Michael Walker, the Stu- Kenny Taylor on drums. Then, Ben Christ through rocking out to their own ally good this year. Last year, I passed dent Government adviser. Chambers, a good friend of theirs, joined songs. They are searching for more fans out and that didn’t happen, so I was re- “Giving blood was easy and awesome, to sing vocals and play rhythm guitar. in the area to support them and come ally happy,“ commented Brittany plus it got me out of class,” said Zai “We are a band that plays for Jesus experience the fun. LaBossiere. “I’m glad I had support from Chaney. “The woman told me that I had Christ,” said Saville, “But we are not “I have so much fun at Celebrate the all of my friends.” the quickest time out of everyone.” perfect, nor do we claim to be.” Tragedy’s concerts,” stated one fan, “I can Student Government members came The blood drive took a lot of planning Recently, the band lost Taylor and had go to hang with friends and just rock my to school around seven in the morning and effort. Student Government began Chambers switch to drums. They have heart out!” in order to prepare for the event. The Red signing students up at the beginning of Cross supplied food and drinks for the March and filled up every slot within ® people who donated blood. Student three days. The group plans to have an- State Farm Government members were separated other blood drive at the end of the school Providing Insurance and Financial Services into different areas to perform tasks year. This event is an annual drive in Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 throughout the day. They were either memory of teacher Debra Fuller. Carol Shaw CLU ® FLMI LTCP, Agent Rt. 50 East, P. O. Box 840 Romney, WV 26757 Bus. 304-822-4545 Fax 304-822-4584 Apple Tree Market www.carolshaw.biz [email protected] Local In-Season Produce
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Championship Crowns michelle gosnell austin smith staff writer staff writer On March 12, 2010, Hollywood’s most popular and talented actors, actresses College basketball teams have just State for the Midwest section. UConn de- and filmmakers came together to hand completed the biggest event of their feated FSU by 40 points. Baylor defeated out awards in a night filled with fash- lives, the NCAA Championship. Every Duke 51-48 in the South section. Stanford ion, comedy and extravagance. single team went for the gold to win this made a close call against Xavier in the Even if fashion has nothing to do with epic tournament and prove that they are West section, beating them by two points. the awards, “who wore what” is almost the best team of the year. Oklahoma then defeated University of as popular as the Oscar recipients them- The Final Four consisted of Michigan Kentucky by 20 points in the East section. selves. This year metallic tones were a big hit on the red carpet, as best shown State of the Midwest who defeated Ten- UConn took on Baylor for the champi- Ellen Degeneres was added to the judges’ panel nessee; Butler who maimed Kansas onship spot and defeated them 70-50. for season nine. by Cameron Diaz and Sandra Bullock. Other fashion highlights of the evening State of the West; the East’s WVU who Stanford and Oklahoma fought for their megan harms fought against Kentucky; and finally spot in the championship game. Stanford staff writer included Penelope Cruz’s deep red Duke of the South who voodoo’d won 73-66 twisted-origami bodiced gown and Baylor. So it was UConn versus Stanford at the Who will be the next American Idol? Rachel McAdams’ floral dress. At the end, Michigan competed NCAA’s women’s championship game at The reality show in its ninth season still To start off the night, Neil Patrick Har- against Butler and lost, allowing them San Antonio. During the first half, it receives favorable reviews. But how do ris performed. This performance got ev- to reach the big final. Duke then stopped seemed like Stanford was going to win Hampshire students judge American erybody laughing with a song and dance WVU from facing Butler. They quickly with no fear. Suddenly, a team that was Idol? “The show is very boring and routine topped with interesting lyrics. crushed Bulter at the end, winning 59- stagnant on offense and trailing 20-12 redundant,” stated one student. Another The host for the Oscars were Steve Mar- 61 and becoming the 2010 NCAA cham- started moving and scoring. The Univer- student stated, “I stopped watching tin and Alec Baldwin. pions. sity of Connecticut Huskies became the American Idol a long time ago.” The movies that won awards were Pre- Don’t forget about the women’s bas- champions by beating Standford with the This season returning judges are cious for Best Adapted Screenplay and ketball tournament. After a long, hard score of 53-47. The Huskies have been un- Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara Avatar for Visual Effects, Art Direction fight, a handful of teams have made it stoppable for the past two years with un- Dioguardi. A new addition to the judge’s and Cinematography. Best Actor went to the Elite Eight and Final Four. Uni- defeated season records. panel is Ellen Degeneres. The talk show to Jeff Bridges in Crazy Heart, and Best versity of Connecticut faced Florida host offers her insight throughout the Actress went to Sandra Bullock in Blind competition. Side. Kathryn Bigelow was the first fe- M-F 9-5:30 Robert & Teresa Dillon Recent news indicates that Simon male in Oscar history to receive Best Di- SAT. 9-5 Owners Cowell is leaving the show after this rector for her movie, The Hurt Locker. DILLON’S FURNITURE season. Who knows how this change Some other awards were Christopher may contribute to the rise or fall of Walz for Supporting Actor and Mo’ “Quality Home Furnishings for Less” American Idol. The remaining Nique for Supporting Actress. The Hurt ASHLEY GALLERY • ENGLAND • LA-Z-BOY contestants are Aaron Kelly, Andrew Locker received Best Motion Picture, COMFORT GALLERY • HICKORY CRAFT GALLERY Garcia, Casey James, Crystal Bowersox, Sound Mixing, Sound Editing and Film Katie Stevens, Lee Dewyze, Michael Editing. RESTONIC MATTRESS • VAUGHAN BASSET Lynche, Siobhan Magnus and Tim Overall, the 82nd Academy Awards 360 E. Main St. (304) 822-4215 Urban. Each week a contestant is Show was entertaining and engaging Romney, WV 26757 Fax: (304) 822-7575 eliminated and viewers are encouraged with all the glamorous faces and fash- to text a vote for their favorite singer. ions. GO TROJANS! REED’S DRUG STORE “Your Health Is Our Main Concern” Route 50 East • Romney, WV 26757 Phone 822-1000 N advertising the Trojaneer 8
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Apr. 2010 Romney Rotary Recognizes Outstanding Students kelli welsh editor-in-chief with family and friends. He plans to study at the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Diesel Technician program. Friend is the daughter of Teresa and Todd Nutter of Romney. In her spare time, she hunts, hangs with friends and studies math and criminal justice. She plans to become an elementary school teacher in the future. Smelser is the son of Ben and Tina Smelser of Bloomery. He plays basketball Criminal Justice students are Robbie Smelser and Juniors Amanda Largent and Christopher Wilson. Seniors Hunter Straw and Michelle Gosnell. and is a member of Peer Helpers and Jessica Friend Student Government. He enjoys playing The following vocational/technical Rotary luncheon: Michelle Gosnell and Friend and Robert Smelser for Criminal sports and being outdoors. In the future, students were chosen by their teachers Hunter Straw for Vocational Workbase Justice Students of the Second Semester he plans to major in Criminal Justice. to represent Hampshire at a recent Students of the First Semester; Jessica and Amanda Largent and Chris Wilson Largent is the daughter of Becky and for March Students of the Month. Mike Largent of Romney. She plays Gosnell is the daughter of Brian and softball and helps at the Romney Fire Judy Gosnell of Augusta. She is a second- Hall and American Legion. She likes to year member of The Trojaneer staff. She hang with her friends and family and enjoys going to the movies, shopping, play softball. Largent plans to pursue a going to the beach and reading books. career in the health field. Her future plans are to go to Allegany Wilson is the son of Maria and Roger College to become a dental hygienist. Eversole of Romney. He is a member of Straw is the son of Kim and Dawn the cross country, basketball and baseball Straw of Augusta. He is a member of teams and Peer Helpers. In his free time, Skills USA, Sons of the Confederates and he loves to hang with friends and play the People to People Alumni. He enjoys video games. After graduation, he plans restoring antique vehicles and hunting to attend Marshall University.
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Apr. 2010 The Boys of Spring Return! Experience Counts with Lady Trojans Whitacre pitches no-hitter for Trojans The varsity team consists of Cheyenne Members of the varsity team this year Corbin, Kayla Keckley, Brittany include Tim Loughran, Jalen Newcome, Moreland, Katlyn Orndorff, Teather Dylan Pepper, Ollie Douthitt, Bryan Smith, Kasey Patterson, Logan Sonner, Malcolm, Nick Ward, Chris Wilson, Lyndsay Whetzel, Hanna York, Autumn Brandon Bell, Blake Saville, Isaiah Chaney and Karisa Saville. The varsity/ Chaney, Nathan Whitacre, Caleb junior varsity, squad includes Sierrah Pancione, Josh Moreland, Patrick Coyle, Bloomquist, Stephanie Largent, Kiersten Caleb Hill and Phillip Malick. Davidson, Courtney Link and Ashley Junior varsity consists of Shawn Centofonti. Funkhouser, Cody Edwards, Seth The junior varsity team consists of Amber Hinkle, Amanda Largent, Sarah Brooks, Adam Fox, Brandon Sites, A Trojan hitter concentrates on the pitch. Colten Moreland, Hunter Barnes, Jaggar Ward, Tamara Crary, Kendra Connelly, Hobday, Josh Crawford, Trevor Largent, shaunna shaffer Elizabeth Hose, Tori Reynolds, Jordan Brandon Horn, Dylan Pepper, James staff writer Snyder, Amber Stokes and Samantha Catcher Josh Moreland keeps an eye on the Simms, Nathan Staub, Ethan Taylor, Lo- Della. runner at third. The girls’ softball team has had a 2-2 gan Hill, Matt Maiers and Garrett Lupton said that the team’s strengths lyndsey jackson record so far this year. Crawford. are pitcher Patterson and catcher Sonner. staff writer Coach Sherry Lupton commented “I’m really excited for the team this The biggest games on the girls’ schedule about the team, “They are doing really are Allegany, Fort Hill and Mt. Ridge. Nathan Whitacre pitched himself into year and think that the seniors will defi- well this year. This is the strongest soft- Their biggest rivals are Keyser and the record books when he fired a no- nitely be going out like champs,” said ball team since I have been here.” Moorefield. hitter against Keyser in the Trojans’ Saville. According to Lupton, a major plus is Corbin is the captain of the softball home opener on March 18. So far, the team has won against the experience that the seniors bring to team. Lupton said, “Cheyenne is a good The 12-0 shutout was the first no-hit- Frankfort, Keyser and Washington and the team. Lupton says that the seniors’ asset to this team. She keeps the girls ter pitched in Hampshire High history. has had one loss against Southern. being on the varsity team since their high spirited. That is something a good The head coach for both teams this The team has 26 games on the sched- freshman year has made a big difference. captain would do.” year is Chad VanMeter. Assistant ule this year and will end the season coaches are Craig Chaney, Justin Miller May 6 with a home game against and Monte Fields. Jefferson. Racing through the Season Tennis Racks Up the Points megan harms The Hampshire Trojans kicked off the staff writer new track season with a fresh start! The lyndsey jackson teams feature many new runners and some staff writer seasoned veterans. Between March 15 and 19, tennis play- The girls’ team placed runners at the ers took part in tournament-like matches Berkeley Springs Invitational, while the to determine what seed they would be for boys came in third. the rest of the season. Some stand-out seniors on the girls track “I love this part of the season,” said team are Sarah Ayers, thrower; Brittany Ismail Murtadha. “The brackets the LaBossiere, sprinter; Melanie Denton, mid- coaches set up make it feel like you’re in a distance; and Teather Smit, jumper. real tournament.” Although the team only Stand-out seniors on the boys’ team travels with eight girls and eight boys, this include Jesse Johnson, Nathan Whitacre, year, 12 people were seeded on the girls’ Jeremy Yarbrough, Roddy Stickley and team and 12 on the boys’ team. Josh Hiett. The results for the top eight seeds on the Coaches are Keith Lee and Luke girls’ team are 1st seed, Leah Saville; 2nd Rebekah Lewis leaps over a hurdle. Samples. seed, Brooke Davis; 3rd seed, Tiffany Bishop; 4th seed, Allison Hott; 5th seed, Allison Brill; 6th seed, Lyndsey Jackson; 7th seed, Brittney Keesling; and 8th seed, Rachel Robinson. Romney County Ismail Murtadha focuses on the target. 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April Drama Club presents a Hit Peer Helpers Earnestly Earnestine Train at Retreat
Nathan Crane (Austin Anderson) reports the surprising results to the other characters, Earnestine Krupp (Millie Omps), Earnestine Tilly (Makayla Baker), Beulah (Rachel McBride), Earnestine Sweet (Samantha Voit) and Dee Dee (Rachael Hirsch). Hampshire students train to become peer helpers during their annual retreat. The front row consists of the senior members who planned the retreat with the help of the juniors in the second row. Sophomores are in the third row and the new freshman members pose in the back row. kelli welsh Witherspoon fortune. With the help of editor-in-chief brittney ruckman Dudley Fairchild (Loar) and the Each day had a certain agenda that the asst. editor The auditorium filled with family housekeeper, Beulah Binns (McBride), the seniors created. It consisted of lessons and friends from the community on race is narrowed down to four Earnestines. The annual Peer Helper Retreat took and different games like People to Friday, March 12, and Saturday, March Along with Krupp, Earnestine Sweet place at Canaan Valley Resort during People, Barnyard Animals and Do You 13, for the Drama Club’s play, Earnestly (Voit) is a supermodel whose mother, Dee March 30 and 31 and April 1. Members Know Your Neighbor. People to People Earnestine. Dee (Hirsch), is in control to get that spent three days training the newly is a teamwork game that involved one Student thespians, led by the theatre money. Earnestine Tilly (Baker) is a shy elected freshmen and reviewing and partner in a middle circle and the other teacher Carrie Greynolds, who acted school teacher, and Earnestine McCoy learning new skills necessary to be a peer partner on the outer circle. Music was in this humorous and heartwarming (Ruebush) is a cowgirl massage therapist. helper. played until an adviser yelled some sort play included Amber Wallace, Charles While the four girls stay at the Senior peer helpers are Blake Saville, of task, for example, nose to ear or left Kilmore, Maegan Straughan, Aaron Witherspoon mansion, Willard interviews Jeremy Yarbrough, Mitchell Haines, hand to right foot. The partners would Loar, Rachel McBride, Rachael Hirsch, each one and gives them various tests, like Trevor Eckerson, Teather Smith, Eileen have to find each other and match the Makayla Baker, Deliliah Ruebush and cooking and drawing, to see if any is really Heavener, Hillary Wolford and Brittney instructions. Austin Anderson. The senior members his great-niece. He also hires a private eye, Ruckman. “I loved playing People to People with who starred in the play were Millie Nathan Crane (Anderson), to conduct a Juniors consist of Lyndsay Whetzel, Blake. We kicked butt at that game,” Omps, Justin Horn and Samantha Voit. DNA test. When Crane announces the Audreanna Haines, Morgan Fout, Sarah commented David Smith. The play opens at Dave’s Diner unexpected result that McCoy is the true Eagan, Chris Wilson, Patrick Coyle, Bob Other activities were Bring Me and where Earnestine Krupp (Omps) Harvey and AJ Rocksandich. Find Your Senior. Bring Me required stu- works. Her fiance, Dewey Royal “I enjoyed going back on Sophomores are Austin Anderson, dents to work as a team in order to fin- (Kilmore), talks Krupp into giving Ethan Taylor, Seth Moomaw, Robbie ish their tasks. The object was to bring money for his next art show. Edna stage after the play and Smelser, Samantha Della, Rebekah Lewis, whatever the seniors wanted to them Bradshaw (Wallace) is listening in the seeing everyone who Darlena Poling and Morgan Hott. before any other team. In Find Your Se- background and introduces a chance came to see it.” The freshman peer helpers are Drew nior, the seniors hid throughout the to earn a fortune. Aclin, Rielly McMaster, David Smith, lodge until their freshman partner could —Amber Wallace Matthew Pezzanite, Rachel McBride, find them. Each freshman was given a “I can relate to my Nikole Dice, Allyson Fout and Alyssa clue that matched up to a senior. heir, hearts break and anger builds. Wilson. On the last day, the seniors presented character, because he However, Dudley hears the truth and Harvey and Haines were unfortunately their fellow peer helpers with awards. enjoys the outdoors and records it all for Willard to see. He finds unable to attend the retreat, because they The advisers then passed out scrolls to out that McCoy bribed Crane to say she were away in Italy with Italian Exchange. everyone. Scrolls are long sheets of pa- is funny.” was the heir. After a girl fight, Krupp finds “My favorite part of the retreat was al- per that the students decorate and each —Justin Horn family love and the importance of being most getting a deer into my room,” said peer helper signs with a message. Seniors the real Earnestine. Rocksandich. “Chris Wilson led it from were given a little gift since it was their the other side of the building to our door, last year. The advisers gave them a blan- Willard Witherspoon (Horn) is After such a great turnout at the weekend show, the Drama Club decided and we were determined that it was go- ket and a coffee mug that had the Canaan looking for his great-niece Earnestine ing to sleep with us.” Valley emblem on it. who was lost with her parents in the to show it for the student body on Amazon eighteen years earlier. He Thursday, March 18. Many people enjoyed receives a letter confirming that watching the action, the twists and, of Earnestine was adopted from an course, the humor in Earnestly Earnestine. orphanage that was closed years ago. The cast and crew agree that the two-act When everybody sees the media play went phenomenally, and they will announcement, Earnestines around definitely have many memories from the creation and the delivery of a wonderfully The senior peer helpers enjoy their last retreat together at Canaan Valley. Pictured above is Trevor the nation come to get a chance for the Eckerson, Eileen Heavener, Teather Smith, Blake Saville, Hillary Wolfard, Brittney Ruckman and Jeremy theatrical production. Yarbrough.