Trojan Trumpet December 2010 Volume LXXXV Issue 3 Troy High School Troy, KS 66087 Basketball season under way

Paige Fenley defends the oppos- ing Ravens while Kodie Wetmore is ready to help. 1 News Trojan Trumpet December 2010 Kayettes give back during the holidays by Whitlea Klaus Clary, Steven Clary, and zebo to the community names for “Secret San- can’t wait to see who Members of the Kay- Rita Clary helped hang center this year, the ga- ta.” Each member buys drew my name,” sopho- ettes met with Mary the lights. Abby Wind- zebo is still lit up each a presents for someone more Hanna King said. Winder and other help- er and Jena Johnson night to add decoration in the club and then ex- The Kayettes also ers at the courthouse also pitched in hanging to the courthouse square. changes gifts during the decorate paper orna- November 27, to deco- greenery and wreaths During the holidays, party before ments during the holiday rate the gazebo. Each around the gazebo. the Kayettes participate break. The girls will season to send to nurs- year, Winder is in charge “I had a lot of fun in other activities. Dur- share snacks during the ing homes in the county of decorating the ga- decorating the gazebo ing November, the Kay- gift-exchange party. and also to hang in the zebo. While the Kay- except for the fact that ettes provided a meal “I think it’s a fun ac- high school hallway. ettes decorated the tree it was cold,” fresh- to a family in need for tivity to do because it with ornaments made man Alanie Stock said. Thanksgiving. Also, at gets us out of the last by the Troy Elementary Although Santa’s visit the beginning of Decem- part of school and I School students, Jim was moved from the ga- ber, the Kayettes drew also like the snacks. I

Steven, Rita, and Jim Clary all helped hang the lights at the gazebo this year along with the Kayettes and other helpers. Photo by Mary Winder

Clockwise from left: Bailiegh Jenkins, Courtney Klaus, Alanie Stock, Ol- ivia Bennett, Whitlea Klaus, Harley Huss, Katie Smith, Jessica Guffy, Kay- lee Bennett. After no one participated in decorating the gazebo last year, the Kayettes had a significant turnout this year. Photo by Mary Winder

Student council sponsors Thanksgiving dinner by Hanna King meal, which is prepared and cranberry sauce. Once everyone was also liked serving to November 19 the by the school done eating the the little kids at the student council car- cooks, to the student coun- grade school.” ried on a tradition the students. (Stuco cil members Freshman William school has had for purchases the were free to Boeh commetned about many years, the Stuco turkeys for this eat as much the dinner, “I felt like I Thanksgiving dinner. meal.) The meal as they could. was contributing to the Student council mem- consisted of Sophomore school when I was serv- bers decorated the grade turkey, mashed Reece Simp- ing the little kids Also school and high school p o t a t o e s , son said, “It the food was delicious.” cafeterias for the meal gravy, green was pretty fun. The next major project with festive decora- beans, pump- The food was is the Queen of Courts tions and then served the kin pie, roll, really good. I dance February 4. 2 News Trojan Trumpet December 2010 Drama club attends college production by Hanna King dience to a time in the named Clairisse, who’s cast, crew and direc- me realize how things November 18, the future where intellec- unique and intellectual. tors came out for a brief could change in the drama club took a field tual thought, learning, Montag’s captain, Be- talk-back session where future and appreciate trip to Avila Univer- and individuality are atty, and wife, Mildred, the audience was free to the way they are now.” sity (Kansas City) to destroyed. The main try to suck him back into ask questions about the After the morning mat- watch the drama de- character, Guy Montag, the world they live in, play so they might bet- inee students traveled to partment’s fall produc- is a fireman. His job is but Montag wants noth- ter understand the pro- Oak Park Mall to eat and tion, Fahrenheit 451. to burn all the books be- ing more than to learn cess the cast, crew and shop around for a bit. Fahrenheit 451 is cause they are the root all he can. His jour- directors went through. “The play was pretty a science fiction play of discovery. Montag ney to discovery is the Freshman Russel Os- good; my favorite part and novel, both writ- slowly starts to wonder main plot of the story. tertag said, “I thought was the mall though,” ten by Ray Bradburry. what the world used to Immediately follow- the play was good. It said senior Eli Smith. The story takes the au- be when he meets a girl ing the production, the was interesting. It made A feast of carols to be presented by Tanner Weishaar will also be provided. proceeds will benefit the of the Bells,” “Candy then go listen to a great The Troy middle and It is $10 for adults Troy Marching Band as Canes and Christmas,” concert. Hopefully this high school music de- and $5 for students. they are raising money “Deck the Halls,” is something that we can partment will present The concert will follow to perform in the Valero and more. The band do year after year to help “A Feast of Carols,” at 7 p.m. The middle and Alamo Bowl game next will be performing get the entire commu- December 16. A spa- high school choir and school year. This is one Christmas songs also. nity to come and support ghetti dinner will be concert band will per- of the many fundrais- “The Feast of Carols us. We hope to see ev- served at 5:30 pm. It form a variety of Christ- ers the Troy Marching will be a fun event for eryone there,” said mu- will include the main mas songs. The concert Band is participating in. the entire family. They sic teacher Matt Allison. dish of spaghetti, sides, will take place in the The high school choir will be able to come and and desserts. Drinks high school old gym. All will be singing “Carol enjoy a nice meal and FFA members attend leadership conference by Whitlea Klaus tine and junior president shirt, FFA jacket and knowledge about FFA ing of an FFA meeting Members of the Troy Preston Foley also at- tie. The girls were also history. Then, the of- in front of three judges. FFA attended a leader- tended the conference. required to wear black ficers and Greenhands “It was a lot of fun! ship conference No- All competitors were tights and dress shoes. competed in the chapter I think we should go vember 10 at the Evan- required to wear of- The members took ritual category. During again next year, even gel United Methodist ficial dress which- in a Kansas FFA Chap- the competition, the stu- though we won’t be in Church in Holton. Junior cluded black skirts or ter test before compet- dents performed an of- school anymore,” said reporter Haley Whets- slacks, a white-collared ing to test their general ficial opening and -clos reporter Garrett Fenley.

The Greenhands and senior officers stayed at school one evening to practice the chapter meeting ritual to prepare for the leadership conference. Af- ter practicing, the competitors had pizza and pop.

Colton Masters, Courtney Klaus, Al- Front row: Daulton Jasper, Colton Masters, Courtney Photos by Haley Whetstine and Nick Hamilton anie Stock, Jacob Meng, and Harley Klaus, Harley Huss, Jacob Meng, Alanie Stock, Baileigh Huss run through the chapter meeting Jenkins. Back Row: Kodey Smith, Alyssa Burchett-Bur- ritual just before competing at Holton. tis, Whitlea Klaus, Kodie Wetmore, Garrett Fenley, Pres- ton Foley, Mackenzie Clary. Not pictured: Haley Whetstine 3 Editorial Trojan Trumpet December 2010 Mexican grill, chick-flick present a good combo by Whitlea Klaus After some hard work, Although it took Kodie Before meeting Kodie Ali earns the opportuni- and me a little bit to be- to see a movie, my mom ty to dance on stage. She come interested in the and I chose to eat at continues to improve movie, we ended up Chipotle. After waiting and shocks Tess and loving it. Being a ma- in line for a few minutes, her friend co-worker, jor chick-flick, it’s full I chose a chicken bur- Sean (Stanley Tucci), of witty sayings, danc- rito that started at $5.95. when she sings one ing, and singing. Most My mom chose a bowl night after the music is guys would not like this that was the same price. shut off. With the threat movie, because of all of For my burrito, I chose of being shut down by the dancing and singing. black beans, white rice, a local buyer, Marcus I would not recommend sour cream, shredded cheese, and guacamole. The guacamole was an extra fee of $1.89. My mom chose the same, adding on mild salsa and corn. We both liked our meals, but agreed that people who don’t like a little bit of spice and Mexican, wouldn’t like the meals. Both meals were impossible to fin- (Eric Dane), Burlesque taking any children to ish. The workers were must make a lot of see the movie due to friendly although they money in a short time. the outfits worn and the were busy, and we had Throughout the movie, dance moves involved. an overall good experi- Aguilera really gets into ence. If you like a pric- her part and plays it well ier Mexican fast food, from the dancing and Chipotle is for you. singing to falling in love The Trojan Trumpet Next, I met Kodie with the bartender (Gi- PO Box 160 66087 Volume LXXXV at the theatres to see gandet). Starting out in- Issue 3 December 2010 Burlesque. Burlesque nocent and shy, Aguilera Editors in Chief: Feature Page: begins with Ali (Chris- becomes strong-willed Steven Clary, Whit- Steven Clary, tina Aguilera) traveling and independent. Agu- from her hometown in ilera and Cher also work lea Klaus Kelli Marriott, Nroh Iowa to Los Angeles to well together, becom- News Page: Wykert, Whitlea start a new life. With a ing very close through- Nroh Wykert, Klaus, Hanna King passion for singing and out the movie, even Hanna King, Tanner Sports Page: dancing she finds a night when they are arguing. Weishaar, Steven Steven Clary, Kelli club called the Bur- Tucci is witty through- lesque Lounge. There, out the entire movie Clary, Whitlea Marriott, Tanner Ali instantly falls in Ali goes through re- and kept us smiling. Klaus Weishaar love with the club. Af- lationship issues and Although I wouldn’t Editorial Page: Photography: ter meeting the owner many other obstacles recommend this movie Hanna King, Whit- Staff Tess (Cher), she real- in her fight to keep for men or children, lea Klaus, Tanner Adviser: izes she would have to the club open. Will Burlesque is a great settle for a waitressing they stay open? See movie for a night Weishaar, Nroh Martha-Jean job for the bartender, Burlesque in your lo- out with the girls. Wykert, Kelli Mar- Rockey Jack (Cam Gigandet). cal theater to find out. riott 4 Editorial Trojan Trumpet December 2010 Enjoy 25 Days of Movies on ABC Family by Hanna King The original Santa movies such as Rudolph thon. These movies are The Gruffalo, and Holi- For as long as I can Claus movie was shown the Rednose Reindeer great because everyone day in Handcuffs are remember, I have al- on December 2. The and The Island of Misfit and anyone can watch just bad acting and the ways been excited for thing I love most about Toys (Dec. 6), Frosty’s them and love them! stories are extremely five things every year at this movie is that it Winter Wonderland ABC Family tries to cheesy. These “original” Christmas: my church’s makes you laugh a lot, (Dec. 7), Rudolph’s create new Christmas films certainly don’t Christmas Eve service, but it still has give me the same feel- the amazing food, no a great mes- ings other movies aired school, and cuddling sage to ev- in this marathon do. up with hot cocoa and eryone about The heartwarming film watching ABC Family’s believing in Miracle on 34th Street . (1994 version) will air Movie Marathon with Another one December21. I think my friends and family. of my person- this movie is good be- The marathon began al favorites cause it has an interest- December 1 and will aired Decem- ing plot, that isn’t like conclude Christmas ber 3, The Po- any other Santa Claus Day. Although every lar Express. I movie. I encourage you movie is good, there are love this mov- to watch Home Alone 2: a few I like more than ie because it Lost in New York De- others. reminds me of cember 23. It is a funny The marathon began my Grandpa movie that is almost as with one of everyone’s and his love good as Home Alone 1. favorites, Dr. Seuss’ for trains. There are many more How the Grinch Stole The plot of great movies included Christmas. Everyone the movie in the marathon that has read the book and makes everyone remem- Shiny New Year (Dec. Classics, but unfortu- weren’t discussed , so seen each version of ber the joy this time 9), A Year Without San- nately, in my opinion, if you want to know the the film about a million of year brings, which ta Claus (Dec.9) and they don’t succeed in full lineup visit www. times, but something is something teenag- Santa Claus Is Coming doing so. ABC Family abcfamily.com/25days. about it gets you in the ers forget sometimes. To Town (Dec. 9), air Original Movies such spirit of Christmas. Classic Christmas throughout the mara- as, Christmas Cupid, He Says She Says

What is your Freshman Trevor Brem- Sophomore Karson Freshman Jessica Bur- Sophomore Carmen brick: “ Home Alone.” Zeltwanger: “Jingle All ton: “How the Grinch Turpin: “How the Grin- the Way.” favorite Stole Christmas.” ch Stole Christmas.” Christmas movie? Senior Garrett Masters: Senior Katie Cluck: “Christmas Vacation.” “Frosty the Snowman.”

5 Editorial Trojan Trumpet December 2010 What Is Christmas Spirit? by Nroh Wykert Foshe said, “I think Wouldn’t a hug or a This quotation is al- family, and remem- Does a warm feeling Christmas spirit is time kiss work even better? most the exact thing bering the true mean- enter the air and leave for family and fun!” Both are expressions that most people ing of Christmas,” you feeling cheery Is it really time for of love in a way that would say, a won- said senior Alyssa and happy everywhere family, or does it gifts can’t express, derful feeling and B u r c h e t t - B u r t i s . you go? Maybe that have a deeper mean- and the look in a per- just plain happiness. When remember- feeling and sensation ing? A meaning that son’s eyes when look- “Christmas spirit to ing the true mean- is Christmas Spirit! might take years and ing at a loved one can me is my family,” said ing of Christmas, The students of Troy years to figure out. A never be expressed principal Don Cash. Burchett-Burtis is High School have meaning like Christ- by a material item. Family is a joy to quite right. That is many different opin- mas spirit is a love for have during the holi- what Christmas spirit ions on the subject Christmas for all those days though it does should be about. Just of Christmas spirit. who don’t celebrate it. bring up questions remembering the true “Christmas spirit Junior Jessica Weath- such as, what about meaning of Christ- is that good feeling erford said, “I think those with no fam- mas should fill people you get during the Christmas spirit is a ily? Do they still with such immense holidays,” said sopho- time to be with fam- “The happiness that have Christmas spir- joy and happiness that more Austin Foshe. ily and friends and surrounds the holiday it? They most likely their whole month Most Christmas spirit to express how you spirit and the warm do, but in a differ- will be amazing! should be a good feel- feel about one an- feelings you feel inside ent way than Cash. ing for everyone but other through gifts.” for the entire month “Christmas spirit does everyone agree? Do gifts tell you how [are Christmas],” said to me is being happy, Freshman Katherine much you love them? junior Erin Clary. enjoying time with Roving Reporter What’s your favorite part about Christmas?

“ I love getting togeth- “I look forward to hav- “I love getting to er and spending fami- ing two weeks off at spend so much time “I enjoy not hav- ly time with everyone, Christmas every year with my family. I also “I like spending time ing school so I can and getting to eat a to spend time with love when my grand- with my family, and sleep in, and listen- ton of amazing food. my family. I enjoy not ma, Hun Bun, makes I really enjoy the cold ing to Christmas I also really enjoy having to worry about noodles that are so winter weather,” said music,” said ju- all of the Christmas getting my kids off yummy!” said fresh- senior Levi Dunn. nior Olivia Bennett. music,” said sopho- to school also,” said man Claire Marriott. more Jacob Winkel. Jene’t Brown.

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Dear Santa, Letters toDear Santa, Santa This year for Christmas I would like to have a baby that I think you will come on a sled to my house. My house is white talks and goes potty, or if you could just give me a baby and we live next to Donna and Burl. You will have to come down brother, that would be just dandy! Oh yeah, my mom is single through the chimney to get in. This year I have been a good girl so if you’re looking for a new Mrs. Clause. Thanks! I hope you will bring me make-up like my mom wears (because I Love, like looking like my mom). I hope you bring me new Barbie dolls, Anonymous a new baby doll, and a jack-in-the-box. My sister and brother have been good too. Aubrey also wants a jack-in-the-box. Bryer wants baby toys, like a rattle. He wants a new ball too. My mommy and daddy have been good too! Mommy wants an anniversary ring. Daddy wants a piggy bank because he has lots of money. He saves Dear Santa, his money. We will make cookies for you and leave you chocolate, or Please come to my house. I live in Troy, Kansas. You can strawberry, or plain milk. We feed the reindeer, reindeer food. come in our sliding glass doors. We will lock the dog in the P.S. Please leave me a candy cane in my stocking. bedroom so that it doesn’t attack you. This year I want a new Love, kitchen set so that I can be a chef like my Aunt Micah. I also Graycen Ferris want a play car for me to ride in. It is on sale at Sears. I also (Daughter of Dustin and Terra Ferris, Kindergarten) want baby dolls, and beef turkey [jerky]. My Aunt Micah wants a new bedroom because I am using up all the space. My mom wants a new car. Trevor wants a computer. My grandma and grandpa want a cure for my leukemia and for me to get better. My dog, Buddy, wants some beef turkey. This year I am go- Dear Santa, ing to leave you some chocolate chip cookies and milk. The You will know which house is my house because you have reindeer can have reindeer food. I am leaving new stuff for the a map that shows you. I have lights on my doll house out- elves to use while they are making new toys. side. We have a little key that goes on the door so Santa can P.S. Thanks for the gifts! get into our house because we don’t have a chimney. I have Love, been good and nice this year so I think you will bring me Audrey Brown some jewelry, some make-up, a journal, clothes, shoes, and (Niece of Trevor Bembrick, Kindergarten) candy. Kipp and Kaston have been good too. Kipp wants a PS3, and he wants a Wii. Kaston always says that he wants a ball; football and basketball. Mommy and daddy have been good. Mommy wants a K-State blanket and jewelry. Daddy wants a KU blanket and KU Snuggie. I will leave you a note Dear Santa, that says, “Thank you for giving me toys and I will miss Oh, how many years I have awaited your arrival. Sleep is seldom you until next year.” I will leave the reindeer new collars the night before your appearance. I ask my parents every year if I will because they will need new ones. For the elves I will leave get to see you. They always say no. To be perfectly honest, I’m not them a toy, or maybe a baby doll elf. sure why. I leave treats for you in the kitchen. I make sure the yard is P.S. I can’t wait to see you! properly mowed. I sweep and mop the house, wash the dishes, and dust Love, the television and computer screens. Is this not enough for you? One Keely Jasper simple sighting. That’s all I want. Nothing more. You don’t even have (Daughter of Lacey and Derek Jasper, Kindergarten) to say anything to me. I find that weird that you can talk, anyways. My parents asked me what I liked most about you. I told them. They said I should put it in my letter. So here it goes. I think I like your ears the best. They are long and pointy and stand up straight like soldiers dur- ing roll call. I don’t mind your teeth either. They are big and stick out of your mouth like an exaggerated overbite. And you hop instead of walk. I like that. And you always hide our eggs in the most difficult spots! Wait... you’re the Christmas guy? Nevermind. I dont’ care for you much at all. Sincerely, Jeremy Prudden, English Instructor

7 Feature Trojan Trumpet December 2010 Depression may hit hardest during holiday season another person strug- by Nroh Wykert chemical imbalances doing, like attempting During the holidays, gling with depression, Are the holidays a time in the brain. It is also or committing suicide. some people and sci- why not try to cheer for joy or depression? said that depression is “I think its sad that peo- entists say rates of this them up somehow? Let Some may say neither, hereditary. Depression ple get depressed during health problem increase, everyone know some- but statistics state that is diagnosed when a this happy time of year, though other scien- one cares by being a depression is seen most person has five or more tists say that this fact good neighbor and then during holidays such as symptoms of depres- is wrong. December everyone can have a de- Christmas. During the sion. Symptoms include has become the offi- pression free holiday. holidays, stress, worry, feeling sad, worthless, cial Suicide Prevention and many other emo- or gloomy. Those with Awareness Month. To Seasonal affective dis- tions can build up until depression will also get people’s minds off order is a form of de- there’s no way to hide often have behavior of the seasonal woes pression mostly seen them and people be- changes like new eating and worries, they should during the holidays, come depressed. They and sleeping patterns. bundle up and go for a mostly in winter. It oc- don’t have to be de- To fight depression, walk to check out the curs more in women pressed. There are easy talk to a doctor. Usually Christmas lights and de- than in men. Treatment ways to avoid depres- those with depression cor. Plus, hanging out for seasonal affective sion during the holi- can beat their condition with friends and family disorder includes light days and every day! if they are doing a treat- is always a good way therapy and medica- Before starting the ment. It’s important to to have a good time! tions. Seasonal affective fight against depression, stay on these treatments and I wish people would Obviously depression disorder can sometimes learn about it. The exact because depression can reach out more to those is a problem that can end progress to a major cause of depression is make people do stupid who need it during this with severe consequenc- depressive syndrome unknown, but scientists things that they would time of year,” said soph- es, but there is a way to think it has to do with not normally think of omore Hannah King. fight it. If someone sees Fast Fitness: Russian Twist

by Steven Clary cal performance, helps The importance of hav- prevent muscle stiff- ing a strong core can- ness, increases move- not be overstated. A ment control, creates a person’s “core” consists more stable center of Step 1. Sit on the floor Step 2. Without pausing, Step 3. Continue this of abdominal muscles gravity, and protects the with your knees bent, quickly rotate your torso motion for up to 12 reps. or abs, obliques, low- lower back and rest of holding a dumbbell, as far you can in the op- er back muscles, and the body from injury. medicine ball, or weight posite direction. This glutes. Having a well- Because core muscles plate. Hold the weight in back-and-forth motion developed group of link the upper and low- front of you with your is considered one “rep.” core muscles improves er parts of the body, a arms fully extended. a person’s overall pos- strong core leads to an Next, explosively twist ture, improves physi- overall stronger body. your torso to the left or For Best Results: 3 sets right. Make sure you rotate your entire torso of 12 reps and not just your arms. Wherever the weight goes, your shoulders and eyes should follow.

8 Feature Trojan Trumpet December 2010 Who Knows Tanna Meng Best?

Tanna Garrett Colton by Hanna King Favorite Drink? Grape Juice Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash Grape Juice Tanna Meng, her brother Garrett Favorite Movie? The Notebook The Notebook The Hangover Meng and her best friend Colton Masters were Career Goal? Dentist Dentist Dentist surveyed to see who re- Favorite Food? Fettucini Alfredo Ramen Noodles Fettucini Alfredo ally “knows” Tanna best. Favorite Subject? Multimedia Ag English Biggest Pet Peeve? People getting into When people get When people get my locker. into her locker. into her locker. What’s it feel like to have a birthday near Christmas? by Kelli Marriott with that? You might expensive gift for a different approach. thing he would do, Christmas is always feel like you are get- both their birthday He said, “I don't like Garrett Fenley said, an exciting time to get ting the bad end of the and Christmas. Also, it. It's so close together “Yes, in June, so I together with friends deal or maybe you are if they don’t receive I barely get anything.” could bask in the sun and family, open pres- happy that you have a what they wanted the Would having a on my birthday.” ents, go sledding, and lot to look forward to. first time there is still a birthday too close to April Porter, how- of course, no school, A reason people chance to get that gift. Christmas make you ever had a mixed but how would you like their birthday When asked about want your birthday opinion. She said, feel if you had to around Christmas is having a birthday in another month or “Yes because if I need share your birthday so they can get an around Christmas, is the excitement of something in the sum- Trevor Bembrick the holidays making mer, then I can’t [get said, “I like it because you like your birth- it], because my birth- when I want a really day even more? Some day is in the winter, big or expensive gift people might like hav- but no, because the I just ask for it to be ing it all in one month winter is really pretty a birthday/Christmas because there is a lot when it is snowing.” gift.” to look forward to and Now you see April Porter said, a better chance of get- what it would be like “I don't mind having ting an expensive gift. to have your birth- my birthday close to Other people might day around Christmas Christmas because have a different opin- with its advantages everything I don't get ion and want to spread and disadvantages. for Christmas I have out their birthday another chance of get- from Christmas. ting it for my birth- When asked if day.” changing his birthday Garrett Fenley had sounded like some- 9 Feature Trojan Trumpet December 2010

You’ve been spotted!

Left to right, top row: Senior representative Katie Cluck finsihes decorating for the annual Stuco dinner at the grade school. Katie Smith and Hanna King, the ice cream clones, talk about Whitlea Klaus, Princess Prince, during The Clumsy Custard. Row 2: Freshman representative William Boeh lends a hand at the Stuco dinner for the grade school students. Kodie Wetmore scores two points against three of Maur Hill’s defenders. Garrett Masters defends a Maur Hill opponent in the Trojans first victory of the season. Row 3: Nicki and Alex Stanton play Usher 1 and Usher 2 in the production of The Clumsy Custard. Paige Fenley shoots a jump shot after driving into the lane against Maur Hill. Row 4: Eli Smith is guarded by a Maur Hill defender while taking a quick shot. The Trojan dance team strikes a pose after dancing to “Loud” by Big and Rich. Harley Huss and Whitlea Klaus wait for their next move during the dance team’s country dance. Photos by Hanna King, Kelli Marriott, and Laurie Simpson 10 Sports Trojan Trumpet December 2010 Lady Trojans off to good start by Kelli Marriott tory, but the team pulled many fouls called both would play Maur Hill The Lady Trojans it off with an exciting ways. The Trojans man- Mount Academy and basketball season is and close fourth quarter. aged to take the vic- McLouth before winter off to a good start. The Whitlea Klaus was the tory, 47-32. Paige Fen- break to try to earn a Trojans took first in leading scorer against ley and Claire Turpin winning record of 5-0. the Northeast Kansas the Mustangs with 12 were the leading scor- Coach Derek Jasper Shootout, competing points; Paige Fenley ers with 14 points each. said, “I feel our team against Maur Hill Mount had 10; Claire Turpin, Kelli Marriott, Jessica will improve greatly as Academy, Doniphan 9; Tanner Weishaar, 4; Weatherford, and Kodie we progress through the West, and Wathena. and Jessica Weatherford, Wetmore each had 4; season. Our schedule Tuesday, December Mackenzie Clary, and Whitlea Klaus, 3; and gets more difficult so Mackenzie Clary is defended Kodie Wetmore, 2 each. Carmen Turpin and Tan- it is imperative that we by the opposing Ravens while 7, the Trojans played the running the offense. Maur-Hill Mount Acad- beat the teams we are emy Ravens. It was an supposed to beat here easy win for the Trojans; early if it is our goal to they defeated the Ravens have a winning record. 44-21. Jessica Weath- We could be a danger- erford was the leading ous post-season team scorer with 12 points. if we stay healthy and Whitlea Klaus followed improve as much as I with 11 points; Paige hope and think we will Coach Derek Jasper explains Fenley, 9; Claire Tur- by February. So far, I to the Lady Trojans what they am extremely pleased need to do to keep playing pin, 4; Kodie Wetmore, hard. 4; Tanner Weishaar, 2; with the way this Carmen Turpin, 1; and team has performed.” Mackenzie Clary, 1. The Trojans defeated ner Weishaar, 2. each. Coming back in Janu- Left: The Lady Trojans with The Trojans then trav- the Mustangs 41-35. The Lady Trojans won ary, the Lady Trojans will their first-place plaque in the Saturday, Decem- all three games, taking have five home games Northeast Kansas Shootout. eled to Doniphan West, left to right: Haley Whetstine, Tori Friday, December 10, to ber 11, the lady Trojans home first place, which and seven away games. King, Tanner Weishaar, Carmen Tur- played the Wathena made the Trojans the first They will also play in pin, Alainie Stock, Jessica Weather- take on the Mustangs. ford, Kelli Marriot, Whitlea Klaus, It was not an easy vic- Wildcats. It was an ag- Northeast Kansas Shoot- the Hiawatha tourna- Kodie Wetmore, Mackenzie Clary, gressive game with out champions. They ment and sub-state. Paige Fenley, Claire Turpin. Two athletes ready to compete by Tanner Weishaar niphan West until DVL “I am ready to . . . get Junior Tyler Carskad- and regionals, where a glimpse of the com- don and junior Gabe they wrestle as Troy. petition to see where Martinez are represent- Carskaddon is in the I need to improve,” ing Troy for the 2010- 145-pound weight class, said Carskaddon. 2011 wrestling season. and Martinez is in the “Championships They will compete on a 140-pound weight class. are won while the 14-member team com- They attend practice stands are still emp- prised mainly of Do- every day at the grade ty,” said Martinez. niphan West players and school in Highland. They are both look- coached by Carl Swend- The season began ing forward to the meets son and Frank Speer. with a meet at Mis- to come. This is Car- Carskaddon and Mar- sion Valley, with skaddon’s first year in Junior Tyler Carskaddon and junior Gabe Martinez. tinez wrestle as Do- meets most Saturdays. high school wrestling. 11 Sports Trojan Trumpet December 2010 Trojans finish second in tournament by Steven Clary team-high 12 rebounds. out most of the game un- The Troy Trojans After halftime, Troy til Doniphan West made opened their season with held Maur Hill to just 2 a run late in the fourth Play a win for the first time points in the third quar- quarter. With less than since the 2006-2007 sea- ter. By the end of the 10 seconds left, Doniph- son Tuesday night. The third quarter, the Trojans an West went up by one. of the Month win against Maur Hill- had increased their lead Troy inbounded the ball The play of the month goes to the following Mount Academy came to 13 points. The Ravens while the clock contin- athletes who received all-league honors. in the opening game of climbed back into the ued to run. The Trojans three game series that game during the fourth quickly moved the ball Football makes up the North- quarter as they scored past half-court until it 1st Team Offense 1st Team Defense east Kansas Shootout. 22 points to Troy’s 14. reached the hands of Eli Garrett Meng- RB Dillon Simpson-DE Smith. As time expired, Garrett Meng-LB Smith pulled up from 2nd Team Offense Peter Masters-CB just beyond half-court Eli Smith- QB and drained the game Steven Clary- RB 2nd Team Defense winner. The buzzer- Kaelab Zeltwanger- Eli Smith- Safety beater was just three of TE Garrett Masters-CB Smith’s 22 points on the Dillon Simpson- OG night. Smith also had 7 Honorable Mention rebounds and 5 blocks. Honorable Mention Defense The Northeast Kansas Points from free-throws Steven Clary added 12 Offense Kaeleb Zeltwanger- Cody Bennett- Center LB Shootout replaced the accounted for 12 of the points to the effort, 6 Brent Schultz-OT Steven Clary- LB Delaware Valley League Trojans 14 fourth quar- of which came from Jordan Thornberry- Cody Bennett-DT Preseason tournament ter points as they shot beyond the three-point OT Jordan Thornberry- that was previously held 57 percent from the arc. With 10 boards, DE in Atchison, but then line. Senior guard Gar- Peter Masters finished Gunnar Huss -Punter moved to Oskaloosa rett Masters went 5 for the game as the Tro- in the past two sea- 6 from the foul stripe in jans’ leading rebounder. sons. Four teams, Troy, the fourth quarter, scor- The Trojans fell to Maur-Hill, Doniphan ing more than half of the Wathena Wildcats West, and Wathena, his total points from the in the final round of the competed in the round- line. Masters finished tournament, 36-39. Af- robin style tournament. the game with 9 points, 4 ter Wathena jumped out While they did score the assists, and 2 rebounds. to an early lead, Troy Left to right: Dillon Simpson, Jordan Thornberry, Garrett Mas- first points of the game, After holding oppo- was forced to play from ters, Kaeleb Zeltwanger, Peter Masters, Cody Bennett, Garrett Troy was trailing at the nents to an average of behind throughout the Meng, Steven Clary, Eli Smith, Gunnar Huss, and Brent Schultz end of a low-scoring 45 points per game last entire game. The game first quarter, 10-6. The season, Troy’s stiff de- was suited to Troy’s me- Volleyball Trojans responded in the fense appears to have re- thodical defensive style North 2nd Team second quarter by put- turned for another year. of play, but the Trojans Whitlea Klaus ting up 13 points to Maur Maur Hill struggled could never find enough Paige Fenley Hill’s 3. Troy led at the against Troy’s defense, offense to overtake the Jessica Weatherford end of the second quar- shooting 22 percent Wildcats. Steven Clary Honorable Mention ter, 19-13, with 10 of the from the field. Along finished the contest as Claire Turpin Trojans’ points coming with defense, rebound- Troy’s leading scorer from senior forward Eli ing was a deciding fac- with 15 points. Clary Smith. Smith went on tor in the contest. Troy went 5 of 6 from the line to score 11 more points finished the game with and like the previous in the game and grab a 31 rebounds, 10 more game, scored 6 points boards than the Ravens. from three-point range. Above: Steven Clary de- In the second round of Garrett Masters chipped Left to right: Claire fends a Maur Hill player. Turpin, Paige Clary finished with 5 re- the tournament, Troy de- in 9 points, 4 rebounds, Fenley, Jessica bounds, 4 steals, and 2 as- feated Doniphan West, 2 blocks, and 3 steals Weatherford, and sists in the Trojan victroy. 54-52. Troy led through- to the losing effort. Whitlea Klaus 12