Sports, Horoscopes, Page 7 Page 6 Hampshire High School, Romney, WV March 2014 - No.4 Girls Go to States Snow Days Affect School Calendar Shayna Hepner editor-in-chief Snow is something most high school Some underclassmen got tired of students look forward to; however, too having so many snow days. many snow days in one year can be “We miss too much school,” said detrimental to the release of students on sophomore Shyteara Bitzer. their set departure date from school, and “We don’t get as many grades sometimes even the length of spring [when we have a lot of snow days] so break. I have a lower percentage in a lot of Hampshire County, West Virginia classes I probably shouldn’t,” said has suffered greatly in terms of bad junior Casey Kidwell. weather; school cancellations have “You get to sit at home and do The girls’ basketball team made it to the state tournament this season. This is affected the length of the school year, whatever you want, but it can get only the third time in the 50-year history of the school that the girls’ basketball spring break, and even the 2014 pretty boring,” sophomore Andrew team has made it to states, according to Erino Leone, assistant principal. graduation. Brown said of snow days. Schools in Hampshire County Some teachers have had to cut a missed 19 days and had multiple two- few things from their lesson plans Linn and Hawse Compete in Science hour delays due to bad weather, because of snow days. resulting in an extension of the year, “I’ve had to eliminate some of the Fair with K-9 Project and three days taken off of spring break, minor in between things from my according to Principal Jeff Woofter larger units,” said English teacher Erica Curry The last day of school will be June 4, Jennifer Stitt. staff writer according to the official county website. “I’ve had to cover a few things On March 10, sophomores Daniel “Students will have the 19, 21, and quicker, so some units weren’t as in- Linn and Christina Hawes earned 4th 22 [of April] off for spring break,” said depth as they could have been,” said place at the Potomac State College Re- Woofter. history teacher Michael Walker. gional Science Fair for their project about The fact that graduation has been “I’ve had to rearrange lesson plans dog DNA. changed from May 23 to May 25 and readjust, and try to catch up just “I am very proud of Daniel and angered many HHS seniors. as best as I can,” said English teacher Christina,” said biology teacher Patricia “A lot of us have already ordered our Lauri Bainbridge. Maxwell. “It was rewarding working announcements and invitations, and with other high schools and their stu- now we have to return all our stuff. It’s dents that have a common interest and really stupid,” said senior Julie Tutwiler. knowledge of science.” For their project, which took about two months to complete, Linn and Hawse compared the DNA of Linn’s chihuahua and Hawse’s labrador re- triever. Important Dates Linn and Hawse were awarded cer- Prom May 17 tificates for their project. “I was very happy to be able to do Graduation May 25 this project with Christina,” said Linn. “I’m just glad that we placed in the Last Day for Students June 4 science fair,” said Hawse. Christina Hawse and Daniel Linn display their science project. Last Day for Teachers June 6 N2014 editorials the Trojaneer 2 March Is Technology Replacing Books? Bye Bye Bieber Erica Curry staff Writer Hannah Stewart staff Writer For many generations, books have something that needs a charger. been a part of human life. The main I understand the benefits of getting a Recently, Justin Bieber has been get- for making a few mistakes? purposes of books are to entertain, in- book on your phone, iPod, Kindle, or ting into trouble with the law. Some re- Everyone is making such a big form, and enlighten, depending on the other device. It might save a little money cent events include drag racing in his deal because he was drag racing in his topic of the book. and space on your shelf, but when you gated community while under the influ- gated community. Yes, people should During this generation, technology get the next best device that comes out, ence and egging his neighbor’s house. not be drinking and driving, yet alone has grown and even somewhat man- you will need to pay more money and With all of his recent troubles, people all drag racing, but it is not that big of a aged to outgrow print books. In my download it again. around the world have been complaining deal. It is not like Bieber murdered an opinion, reading a book in print is I do get how some people would about Bieber. When his trouble started, innocent person. much better than reading it electroni- rather get books online, but really people, someone started a petition to get him de- Bieber is going through a phase cally. enough items have already transferred to ported back to Canada; it got 700,000 sig- that every teenager goes through. He It is great to actually be able to electronic formats; we do not need to add natures! has all this money to blow, and he has not been spending the money the right lounge around comfortably, turn the another! I believe Bieber ended up getting pages of the book and really put your- power hungry and started to believe that way like he should. Americans need to self into the story; that’s what reading his fame made him invincible from pros- stop being judgmental and leave Bieber a book is all about to me, not grabbing ecution. This led to Bieber acting impul- alone. Bieber is the biggest heart-throb sively and getting himself into trouble in America, and every Belieber in the with the law. Should that really mean that world would be extremely upset if he Bieber should get deported back to were deported. Happy Spring From The Trojaneer Staff Canada? My opinion on this whole ordeal is no, he should not get deported. We all make mistakes, so why send him away Published six times each school year Hampshire High School 157 Trojan Way Romney, WV 26757 304-822-7900NALIZED Front row: Quianna Beyer, Hannah Stewart, Kyle Moon, Shayna Hepner, Solomon E Peterie Editor-in-Chief: Shayna Hepner Back row: Brook Smith, Marisha Pierce,Selena Lopez, Jared Miller, Erica Curry Instructor: Jennifer Raley Seeking Letters to the Editor Page Editors Page 1: Shayna Hepner Page 6: Marisha Pierce & Quianna The Trojaneer staff is accepting letters to Ms. Raley in room 120. Letters should Page 2: Erica Curry Beyer to the editor. If you would like to re- be fewer than 200 words and must in- Page 3: Jared Miller and Selena Lopez Page 7: Kyle Moon spond to an article or editorial, or if clude your full name. Letters may be ed- Page 4: Solomon Peterie and Hannah Page 8: Marisha Pierce & Quianna you would like to share your thoughts ited for clarity, grammar and libel. Stewart Beyer on an issue, please submit your letter Page 5: Brook Smith and Kayla Muffley N2014 the Trojaneer 3 March news RAZE Isn't Just a Phase Students Participate in St. Patrick's Traditions Jared Miller staff writer To most people, St. Patrick’s Day is Parker. nothing more than wearing green, but to “I go to church and celebrate,” said some with Irish decent it’s a little bit more sophomore Daniel Dyess. than that. Pinching people who aren’t wearing There are even people in Hampshire green on St. Patrick’s Day has been a High School who have family members tradition for many years. that live in Ireland today. “I think it’s so stupid,” said Dyess. “I believe my uncle lives there,” said “I’d punch someone if they pinched The 2013-2014 Hampshire High School Raze club. sophomore Taylor Kesner. me,” said senior Bella Kismore. There are many traditions to St. “It’s a holiday. Why not pinch Quianna Beyer Patrick’s Day. people?” said sophomore Paige Lewis. staff writer “I eat sauerkrout and chip beef and also wear green,” said sophomore John Raze is a group of students who want Freshman Raze member Marcus Kilby to spread the word about the dangers of enjoys participating in the club. tobacco. "I did it for many years, and it makes "We try to get the word out about me happy to help people, said Kilby. tobacco, drugs, and how they can affect Senior Sandy Smith also enjoys making you later in life," said junior Toby people aware of tobacco's harmful effects. Crawford. For more information about the club, This year the club has six members contact Shockey. Hampshire Geniuses and meets several times a month, according to club advisor Rowanne Show Skills at Math Shockey. Field Day J& K Styling Salon "Excellence in America's workforce begins with excellence in workforce education." Judy & Kris National Technical Owners and Operators Honor Society "Success"Success favorsfavors thethe preparedprepared mind."mind." Have a Great Hampshire High School Math Field Day winners participated in the regional Hampshire High School Year! competition at Shepherd University on March 10. Britt Dolly earned 8th place, and Josh Slocum earned 13th place. F uture Front row: Lela Lyon, Rachel Lipps, Caroline Wylie, Lauren Tydings, Katelyn B B usiness Gross, Cassidy Beall, and Natalie McWatt.