Th e Wa r r i o r Ec h o Vol. 1 Issue 1 Wahoo High School 2201 N. Locust St. October 2008

News | Echo Staff | New Teachers p. 2-3 Sports | Curran takes state p. 5 | Fall Season Summaries p. 9-10 Features | Election p. 6-7 | Wahoo Dairy p. 10-11 Student Life | Homecoming p. 12 2 Vol. 1 Issue 1 The Warrior Echo High School Meet The Warrior Echo Staff by Megan Brown Newspaper: Year One Ali Anderson Kali Kramer Grade: Junior Grade: Junior by Shanly Steffes Favorite Color: Purple Favorite Color: Green Chances are students, parents and other Favorite Food: Fettuccini Al- Favorite Food: Chinese Wahoovians have noticed a different look to the monthly newsletter this year. That is because the fredo Hobbies: , Swim- district newsletter has morphed into a high school Hobbies: ming, and Show newsletter written and designed by WHS principal Drawing, musical, sports, act- Choir Chris Arent and administrative assistant Launa Cook. ing, Cheerleading and perfect- Best Part About Newspaper: So, where does this change leave all of the ing her beauty “You get to write your story and high school news? You know, the articles about Best Part About Newspaper: “Interacting other people get to read it.” sports, music and people we all love to read. This with the many different individuals we encounter school year, newspaper adviser Carol Mertl is teaching new reporters the ins and outs of news over our stories.” writing and reporting and newspaper design. This is the new generation of the WHS Megan Brown Skye Sabatka newspaper, The Warrior Echo. The staff consists Grade: Junior Grade: Junior of Ali Anderson, Megan Brown, Eric Curran, Ian Favorite Color: Pink Favorite Color: Green Hoppe, Kali Kramer, Skye Sabatka, Tyler Schaben Favorite Food: Tacos Favorite Food: Cheeseburg- and Shanly Steffes. The newspaper is created in Mertl’s eigth period class. Hobbies: ers The newspaper staff began the year by Cheerleading, Show Choir, Hobbies: conducting research for the first feature story and FCA, Dancing, Speech Team, Friends, Driving and Swim- to see first-hand how a dairy works, a trip that took Reading, Student Council, One ming the staff to Robert’s Dairy in Omaha on Sept 30. Since 9/11, Robert’s Dairy has been in a sort of Act, Musical Best Part About Newspa- virtual “lock down” mode, so it was very fortunate Best Part About Newspaper: “You get to per: “Being able to write your own story on that The Echo staff was permitted inside. This rare choose what to write about, it’s not assigned by your own.” tour provided a lot of information and graphics for the “Milk” story on page 8-9. a teacher.” Next, the staff took a trip to the University of Eric Curran Tyler Schaben at Lincoln for the Nebraska High School Press Association Fall Convention on Oct. 13. The Grade: Senior Grade: Junior staff attended sessions that explained how to work Favorite Color: Red Favorite Color: Orange in Photoshop and InDesign, how to take sports Favorite Food: Hamburgers Favorite Food: Italian photos, and how to write feature stories, headlines and captions, among other things, which helped to Hobbies: Running, Music, Hobbies: prepare the staff for this very first edition of The Model Railroading and Read- Mock Trial, One Act, Quiz Echo. ing Bowl, Musical, Spring Pro- The newspaper will publish quarterly. Look Best Part About Newspaper: duction, Book Club, Speech for the next issue of The Warrior Echo in December before finals. “The best part of Newspaper Team, Writing, Reading, is being able to express your mind on major is- Show Choir and International Thespian Soci- sues.” ety Echo Staff Best Part About Newspaper: “This class is totally BOMB!” Ali Anderson Megan Brown Ian Hoppe Shanly Steffes Eric Curran Senior Junior Ian Hoppe Grade: Grade: Kali Kramer Favorite Color: Brown Favorite Color: Hot Pink Skye Sabatka Favorite Food: Ice Cream Favorite Food: Italian Tyler Schaben Hobbies: Hobbies: Shanly Steffes Reading and Writing Cheerleading, hanging out with friends, driving around Adviser: Carol Mertl Best Part About Newspaper: [email protected] “Being able to express your opin- and ions and beliefs in a public fo- Best Part About Newspa- Obama and McCain photos + rum.” per: “It’s always a positive class to end the Crossword Puzzle Courtesy day with.” of MCT Wire The Warrior Echo Vol. 1 Issue 1 3 New Beat for the Wahoo music department Julie Baker-Anderson puts her magic touch on the music department New Science Instructor Spreads Her Wings at WHS by Megan Brown by Tyler Schaben You might have noticed that there is a new Barnes and Noble, where you can still find her teacher hanging out around the choir room lately. While roaming the hallways at Wahoo High, behind the cash register on the weekends. She has Some people might know her from seeing her at students and others have noticed a fresh, new face also worked as a zookeeper with the zebras and Wahoo athletic competitions or as the lead singer among the teachers. Meredith Meyer joined the staff giraffes at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. of Crossroads. You could possibly recognize her in the science department from seeing her at the local grocery store, or you and teaches General She chose to go might just know her as a mom to her five children. Science, Biology, and into teaching because Yep, she’s Julie Baker-Anderson, the new vocal Zoology. she wants to teach young music teacher at Wahoo High School. Meyer commutes people about conservation, and with global warming Anderson grew up in Erickson, Neb., a little from Lincoln where looming, that’s just what town out west with a population of around 100 she lives with her fiancé and dog. we need. people. After graduating Wheeler Central High Mrs. Anderson School in Bartlett, she started UNL as a Music After graduating “The most inspiring Theater major, but changed to teaching when she “It’s a pay raise just not having to drive to from Norris High person in my life would became pregnant with her first son James. Omaha,” said Anderson. School, Meyer have to my grandma,” said Meyer. “She survived While doing her student teaching she met on attended Doane With five children, four of whom are Wahoo World War II in Germany, of the most influential people of her life, Anita El- College majoring in Public students, one big plus about being at Wa- and she has been a very liot. biology and with a hoo High School is that, even when she is at work, minor in chemistry. strong woman throughout “She really helped me to understand kids, she can be with her family. Now she gets to sleep her life.” how to decode what is really going on with them. in later and is always is home after school to make Meyer’s first job

You know sometimes when they’re angry at you, dinner. out of college was at they’re not really angry with you,” said Anderson. With five kids she is always busy at home. New science instructor Ms. Meyer It was then that Anderson had found her pas- But her job doesn’t get any easier at work. Ander- sion, making a difference in others’ lives. With son currently teaches Middle School Choir, Sixth teaching she could make a difference in student’s and Seventh grade Vocal Music, Mixed Chorus, futures. Concert Choir and Music Technology. She also directs the Middle and High School Show Choirs Port-A-Potty Pays for Post Prom Anderson commuted form Wahoo to Monroe by Tyler Schaben as well as the musical. Middle School in Omaha for seven years before While cruising the streets of Wahoo, you may The fundraiser is currently active now, and accepting the vocal music position at Wahoo Pub- We are so glad to have Mrs. Anderson be a have noticed a port-a-potty placed in the yards will not end until snow starts to fall. If you were lic. part of the Wahoo High School teaching staff. of several houses, like it’s the newest in lawn so lucky to be chosen to have this port-a-potty ornaments, perhaps a lawn gnome for good luck bestowed on your lawn, it would cost you twenty or some other fashionable lawn ornament. A port- dollars to send it to someone’s house of your So after talking with Mrs. Ander- a-potty in someone’s yard is not a typical lawn choosing, or for just five dollars more you can Top Five Teachers that Live the son and Ms. Meyer about their ornament, but with this, money is involved. insure that you will never see it back in your yard Farthest from WHS The Wahoo High Junior and Senior Post again. commutes to and from school, we Prom Committee got the idea from another The port-a-potty only ends up on lawns in wondered which teachers drive long school that putting Wahoo and surrounding 1. Mr. Miller 49.9 miles 1 hour drive something embarrassing subdivisions such as distances and which ones barely in someone’s lawn and Heritage Heights. It gets have to drive at all. We asked faculty 2. Ms. Meyer 40 miles 1 hour drive having them pay for it to these places on a trailer to be taken away would driven around by a white and staff how far they live from WHS 3. Mrs. Heine 35 miles 50 minute drive raise money, in this case truck. It has visited the and how long it takes to get here. So for the 2009 Post Prom. yards of Greg Hohl, Brad Freidel, Mr. Arent, Ed 4. Ms. Heunink 35 miles 40 minute drive Post Prom helps here are the top five farthest and keep high school students Rastovsky, and many more. closest WHS commuters. from making destructive Unfortunately one person 5. Mr. Mueller 30 miles 40 minute drive decisions after prom. On did not find the humor in their website, MADD, the port-a-potty fundraiser or Mothers Against and painted over the WHS Drunk Driving, states school colors with red Top Five Teachers that Live the that during typical prom and white oil-based paint, weekends in 2005, 290 making it difficult for post Closest to WHS young people ages 15-20 prom committee members were killed in alcohol- to restore it to its natural 1. Mr. Arent 200 meters 1 minute drive related crashes—of beauty. those crashes, 198 deaths Since this is 2. Mrs. Mertl 6 blocks 3 minute drive involved a 15-20-year- the first year for this old impaired driver. fundraiser, the amount 3. Launa Cook 7 blocks 5 minute drive But with Post Prom of money that will go to after the dance, Wahoo Post Prom is unknown, but 4. Ms. Schmidt 1 mile 5 minute drive High students can look they are hoping for $2,000 forward to something fun or more. The Post Prom 5. Mr. Shada 1 mile 7 minute drive and entertaining to do without the use of alcohol or Committee feels that is a way to get the whole drugs, which will help keep minors from driving community involved with Wahoo High post prom drunk. so that everyone can have a safe and enjoyable 2009 Post Prom. 4 Vol. 1 Issue 1 The Warrior Echo You are our shining Starr. by Ian Hoppe No matter how far you travel in life, home is les, and many others have raised $1,000 toward a special place that remains in your heart forever. the fund thus far. For Patricia Starr, who has found success as far In May of 2009, one vocal student and one in- away as California, that special place is in Wa- strumental student will receive $500 each towards hoo. furthering their music education. Of course, this Starr, the current Ms. Senior Nebraska, re- reward does come with a few stipulations. Recipi- turned to her hometown of ents must perform well in the Wahoo to embark on a bicy- classroom, and exhibit a drive cling journey that would take “She has had a lifelong and passion for music. A pas- her 1,400 miles to Atlantic passion for music, and sion like that which Starr has City, New Jersey, where she demonstrated through her ac- will be competing for the title I admire that in her,” tions. of Ms. Senior America 2008 said Christie Tyler. “She has had a life- in the Ms. Senior America long passion for music, and Pageant to take place Oct. 19 I admire that in her,” said through the 25. Christie Tyler, a local music Patricia Starr is given the “star” treament. The WHS marching band escorts Starr to 15th and Lo- A lifelong musician, Starr’s trek is designed to booster and Master of Ceremonies for the event. cust on Sept. 19 as she embarks on her bike ride to Atlantic City. raise music awareness as well as to establish a per- “When you go through life, you’re going to petual scholarship fund for music students gradu- run into many different types of people,” added Starr will be accompanied on her expedition a difference, but that’s not true,” Starr said at the ating from Wahoo High School. In a ceremony at Tyler. “And if you’re lucky, you’re going to come by her husband, Gabriel and riding partner Tony September event. “One person does make a differ- the school commemorating her departure, which in contact with some people that care passion- Aitkens. She hopes that her love of music will ence.” took place on Sept. 19, Starr presented the High make a difference in the lives of others by inspir- ately…about giving of themselves to others. They To learn more about Starr and her mission, and School Music Department with the first fruits of ing them to achieve their goals. feel so strongly about enriching the lives of others. to find out how you can make a difference through this endeavor. Starr; her husband, Gabriel Gonza- Patricia Starr is that type of person.” “Sometimes we think one person can’t make donation, visit www.patriciastarrnebraska.com. WHS Marching Band: Bring It On! Marching band brings home first-place trophy from Wayne State.

by Ally Clark 2008 WHS Marching Band When the WHS Marching Band sets their but also all the others in the band. mind to something they really go for it, and that’s “I give credit to Janelle Jansa. She’s an exactly what they did on Saturday, Oct 4. awesome band leader and drum major,” said The high school band traveled to Wayne, Aunbrea Zeleny, sophomore trumpeter. Neb., to compete in the Wayne State College Band Marching in a band may sound easy, but Day Parade where they marched to the beat of judges look for a lot during competition, like basic their own drummer, taking the Class B first-place fundamentals. They look for balance, blend, tone, trophy. and style. Judges are not only judging how well a The competition was fierce, especially band can play music, but also the formation, the powerhouse Wayne High School with over marching, the uniforms, and body position. 100 members; but, Wahoo, with its band of 35, “The kids have worked really hard this year,” perservered to win the title. Eric Snyder, WHS said Snyder. “They started practicing this summer band director, is very proud of these kids and the and went to a music camp at CoCo Key Water leaders they have turned out to be. Senior Janelle Resort in Omaha.” Jansa is this year’s drum major. The band won the hearts of the judges with “She has done an outstanding job at leading,” songs like the energetic “Aztec Fire” by Jay Snyder said. Bocook. After the win, Jansa felt great, especially This is the second competition the band has since it’s her senior year. competed in. The first was in Norfolk where they “I was very nervous when I saw the other placed third. That third-place finish made them team,” admitted Jansa. “But, I was very confident hungry for more. They battled back, played louder, with our band.” and marched stronger to make up for it by beating Solution on page 3 Confidence was not only apparent in Jansa, the stronger team and winning first in Wayne. The Warrior Echo Vol. 1 Issue 1 5 Mission Possible for Warrior Volleyball Wahoo Girls Tee Off Their First Season “Winners are born. Champions are made” by Hailey Zetocka The Wahoo girls’ golf team made a definite in the meet. Harris, shot a 101, finishing in second by Emily Brodahl breakthrough during their first year in business. place. In third place was Anderson with a 102. They made their mark at many meets proving that Pearson and Robinson also landed among the top they are a new, but serious force to be reckoned ten. with. Carlson added, “Individually the team was Coach Curtis Carlson lead by Emma Harris, who was unsure of how the first had an impressive Freshman season would go. season,” said Carlson. “At the beginning of Harris qualified for the the season I really didn’t State meet and tied for 30th know what to expect since a place out of 97 competitors. majority of the team had just Making it to State is a taken up the sport,” Carlson definite accomplishment, said. proving that Wahoo girl’s After placing well in golf is new, they may be several meets, Carlson and fierce competition for years the girls realized that they to come. And while Harris could reach their goals easier is only a freshman, she has than they had planned, which high expectations for herself raised their expectations for and for her teammates. the season. “My goal is to place in the top 15 in State by senior 2008 WHS Volleyball Team “As the season continued, the girls continued to improve year,” Harris said smiling. Screaming crowds, two first place trophies, impressive 28-5 win, but the Broncos took the and have success,” Carlson With her and a mission to be accomplished. The 2008 next two sets 26-28, and 24-26. With the game on said, “which was topped accomplishments so far, Warrior Volleyball Team’s season has been one of the line the Warriors battled back with a 25-23 win off by winning the Capitol that goal is certainly a Conference Tournament.” possibility. the most exciting yet. in the fourth set, and a 15-10 win in set five to win Freshman Emma Harris makes a putt at September proved to be a very busy month. the game. With good weather, Beatrice on Sept. 9. Though many people The Warriors competed in eight games and “I felt everyone stepped up and that we familiar course conditions, believe that golf is an easy three tournaments. The girls chalked up wins played as a team,” said Libero Benishia Siemer. “I and many friends and family from the Wahoo and boring activity, it certainly is neither of those against Conestoga, Raymond Central, Yutan, also think the coaches really got us going.” community on their side, the girls shot their best things. It takes a lot of practice to become good team score of the season, a 421, earning first place at this sport. Golf puts the spotlight on individual Arlington, Ashland, Fort Calhoun, and D.C. West. The Team has had a great season so far at Conference, which was played at Wahoo’s talent, effort and hard work. Tournament placements included a historical first under the coaching of Ann Egr, Trisha Larson, Hilltop Country Club. at the Bishop Neumann Tournament, and two and Monica Smith. With a 22-9 record, the best in With one great season under their belt, WHS second-place wins at the David City Invite and WHS history, the team is showing just how tough Freshmen Emma Harris and Nicole Pearson, is excited to watch the girls grow and improve as Logan View Tournament. they can be. sophomore Tina Robinson, and juniors Ali a team. Anderson and Hillary Fick were strong competitors One of the most exciting games came This year six outstanding seniors, Taylor against rival Bishop Neumann. Having defeated Kavan, Jenifer Proctor, Christina Reynolds, the Cavaliers earlier in the season in the Bishop Benishia Siemer, Ashley Sloup, and Katie Sloup Neumann Tournament, the girls knew the Cavs lead an otherwise very young team. would come to play with a vengeance. After a five-set battle, the Warriors proved victorious once All three coaches emphasized the most again. important quality: leadership. “It was the greatest feeling ever,” said Katie “They’re what keeps the team together,” Sloup. “It was the game I most wanted to win!” said Egr. ”They’ve been the backbone and have provided a sense of leadership and insight.” The defeat was historical because it was the first time the Warriors have defeated the Cavaliers Larson agreed, “They’ve proven to be great twice in one season. leaders on and off the court, which really impacts the team in a positive way.” “Our team has improved a lot,” Jen Proctor said. “And the game showed that.” Junior Annie Divis, and sophomores Mahala Egr and Emily Brodahl have joined the ranks to The Warriors rode the win into October. After help out the starting seniors. an undefeated run in the Ashland-Greenwood Tournament, and a devastating five-set loss against “It feels good to be the setter,” said Egr. “But Lincoln Lutheran, the girls prepared themselves it makes me feel like I have a lot of pressure on for one of the biggest challenges, Centennial. me because I’m only a sophomore playing with mostly seniors.” It was another five-set battle in favor of the Warriors and an exciting win for everyone. A loss to #5 Syracuse, a fourth-place finish at Conference and a disappointing loss against Taylor Kavan felt their hard work was paying Bennington have the girls fired up and ready to get off. back in the game and show everyone what they’ve “We knew we had to come ready,” Kavan got. said. “We had prepared for a game like this all With only a few practices left the girls brace season.” themselves for intense competition in Districts, The Warriors won the first set with an working to make their “mission possible.” 2008 WHS Girls Golf Team 6 Vol. 1 Issue 1 The Warrior Echo

Wahoo High Rocks the VOTE “CHANGE by Eric Curran WE CAN BELIEVE IN” by Ali Anderson

ruthful. Honest. Accurate. These aren’t marry should be able to do so. Results of the WHS Twords usually associated with politics, Another sensitive moral issue that Obama Mock Election but African-American, Hawaiian-born Sen. Ba- and McCain disagree on is that of abortion rights. rack Obama, D-Ill. is all of these things and more. Obama believes that a woman’s right to choose His opponent, 72-year-old, prisoner-of-war, Sen. must remain protected by the Constitution. He U.S. Senate: John McCain, R-Ariz., on the other hand, is not. also maintains that just because he is in favor of Both candidates vow to change the , abortion rights, he is not “pro-abortion.” McCain 58% - 131 but which one would change it for the better? is anti-abortion and believes that a baby is alive at 19% Scott Kleeb - 43 The “winner” of the 2008 presidential election the moment of conception giving a fetus the same 14% Kelly Rosberg - 31 will inherit a multitude of issues plaguing the Constitutional rights as every living person. 3% Steve Larrick - 7 United States, but there are a few that are central Many women who get pregnant too young, to politics that polarize voters during almost ev- who are unmarried, or who are not ready to have 6% Write-in - 15 ery election. Same-sex marriage, abortion issues, a child have to decide whether or not having Total: 227 and our volatile economy are some of the reasons an abortion is the right choice for them. It is un- the slogan for Obama’s campaign is “Change and doubtedly a difficult decision to make, but they Reform.” need to be able to make the decision that is right House of Representa- Both candidates have different views regard- for them and repealing Roe vs. Wade would take tives: ing same-sex marriage. Obama was brought up to away a woman’s legal right choose. The bottom believe that marriage should be between a man line is that the government does not have the right 75% Jeff Fortenberry - 172 and a woman, but he looks beyond his own per- to force its moral judgment on every woman in 18% Max Yashirin - 40 sonal beliefs and now supports the notion that the United States. 7% Write-in - 16 Americans need to be able to marry whomever The state of our economy has they choose. also divided the presidential can- Total: 228 If two people wish to share in the sacred bond didates this year. Energy sources of matrimony, whether the bond is heterosexual or and taxes are two issues in which same-sex, they should be able to choose for them- Obama and McCain have taken dif- selves what they wish to do. The laws of others fer- ent sides. While McCain supports should not tell them whom they can drilling for oil in other countries, or cannot love. McCain believes Obama plans to alter the fund- that the sanc- tity of marriage ing for oil and to contribute to the is not to be shared between development of alternate energy he presidential election of 2008 is the Omaha World-Herald. A group of anyone other than a man sources. He supports renewable en- positioned to be one of the most Mueller’s students, which changed every and a wom- ergy sources, which would not only historicalT elections in United States class period, occupied the ballot station. an. But, love reduce the cost of living, it would also history. Voters picked up ballots provided by the has no gender be better for the environment. Finding If 72-year old Senator John McCain World-Herald and voted on candidates and people in reusable resources to take the place of oil wins for the Republicans, he will become for President, Senate, and House of love who would save money and time and create jobs in the oldest president to take office. Also Representatives. At the day’s end, the wish to the U.S. poised for historical significance is Honors American Government students Another way Obama hopes to help the McCain’s running mate, Sarah Palin. A counted the votes. economy is to reduce taxes for about 95 percent Republican victory would make her the Eighty percent of Wahoo High of Americans and raise the taxes for people who first female vice president in American School’s student population took part make an annual salary of over $250,000 a year. Mc- history. in this mock election, rallying for their Cain wants to implement tax cuts across the board, favorite presidential candidates. but his ideas will mostly benefit the wealthy and The Democratic Party could make are really no different than the system that has history as well. Senator Barack Obama, “I was impressed with the turnout,” been corrupting our country for eight years un- 47, is only the second African-American said Mueller. “I think our resutls are der the presidency of George W. Bush. Put- to earn his party’s nomination for fairly accurate for how the election will ting another Republican in the White House the presidency. (Charlene Mitchell go, but we’ll see.” would lead to more of what Americans can’t campaigned for the Communist Party Support for Senator Obama was afford! USA in 1968.) If he wins in November, he strong throughout the WHS population. Obama and McCain both make will become the first African-American “He’s [Obama] a man of steel, a man promises for “change” for the United president of the United States. States, and with such a tight race be- of his word, and he wants us to move To gage Wahoo High School’s voting ahead,” said senior Jaclyn Vermeline. ing run, it is the responsibility of all preference, Oct. 23, Ryan Mueller’s Americans to explore their own Honors American Government students Other students sided with the beliefs, hopes, and dreams for conducted a mock election. The election, Republican presidential nominee. themselves and for all Americans. a statewide event, ran in conjunction with “I voted McCain because he would Choose sides. Vote. The Warrior Echo Vol. 1 Issue 1 7 Wahoo High Rocks the VOTE by Eric Curran “John“Country McCain and Sarah Palin Will Always First” Put Our Country First” by Skye Sabatka Results of the WHS trong minded, promising and to belief that the definition of marriage is Mock Election the point, are just a few words unique in that the role of mothers and thatS describe Senator John McCain, fathers in a family are what shape and U.S. Senate: R-Ariz. McCain sets a good example strengthen our communities and our 58% Mike Johanns - 131 for America as a leader and a confident nation. His thoughts are closely aligned man in whom we can trust. with my own and important as I choose 19% Scott Kleeb - 43 a candidate for president. 14% Kelly Rosberg - 31 As president, McCain will help us recover from a devastating economic Finally, on his plans for the economy, 3% Steve Larrick - 7 crisis. He will lead us to a quick cutting taxes to give more money to the 6% Write-in - 15 resolution to the war in Iraq and his American people is a big part of his Total: 227 ideas for the country to improve as plan for economic recovery. Doing this a whole are all reasons he should be will allow consumers to spend their House of Representa- elected president of the United States. money on items of their choice and interest. This would inject money into tives: McCain’s positions on abortion, the economy and same-sex marriage the economy and government where it 75% Jeff Fortenberry - 172 are views that promote strong moral needs to be spent. 18% Max Yashirin - 40 values and a promising outlook for our What we need as a nation is tax relief 7% Write-in - 16 future. across the board, which is ultimately Total: 228 Concerning abortion, McCain is why McCain is the best candidate to a pro-life supporter. McCain has said solve our economic problems. before “A baby’s life begins at the McCain and his opponents have moment of conception.” I too believe political views that deserve both respect that is when life truly begins, and I and questioning. When deciding on don’t think that it is fair to say that we, whom to vote for this presidential the ones bringing this new life into the election, try to keep in mind the good the Omaha World-Herald. A group of keep our country the same while world should be able to take it away. and bad aspects of all candidates. The Mueller’s students, which changed every improving the economy,” said freshman Many women are unable to have choice won’t be an easy one for many, class period, occupied the ballot station. Tyler Urban. babies, so they rely on adoption in but for others it will be a no-brainer. Voters picked up ballots provided by the However, not everyone agreed with order to have families. Young, pregnant Considering these views- World-Herald and voted on candidates either of the two presidential candidates. -economy, same-sex for President, Senate, and House of women considering abortion should One of those students, junior Katie Foust, reconsider and perhaps offer her baby marriage and abortion- Representatives. At the day’s end, the cast her vote for Independent Ralph for adoption to another family who is -the choice is clear to Honors American Government students Nader. counted the votes. relying on adoption to have a family. me that the best choice “He’s different from everyone else,” for the next president Eighty percent of Wahoo High That, I believe, would be the proper, Foust explained. of the United States is School’s student population took part logical and humane way to handle in this mock election, rallying for their Following a school day’s worth this strong and hard decision. John McCain. favorite presidential candidates. of voting, Mueller’s students tallied the election’s results. Senator Obama Another moral issue McCain “I was impressed with the turnout,” defeated Senator McCain for President, and I agree upon is regarding same- said Mueller. “I think our resutls are with 54 percent of the ballots cast for sex marriage, which should stay fairly accurate for how the election will him. Former Nebraska governor Mike between a man and a woman, go, but we’ll see.” Johanns (Rep.) captured the victory for preserving the traditional family. Support for Senator Obama was House of Representatives, taking 58 His position supports the strong throughout the WHS population. percent of the votes cast. Jeff Fortenberry “He’s [Obama] a man of steel, a man (Rep.) won 75 percent of the vote for the of his word, and he wants us to move position of Senator, therefore pulling out ahead,” said senior Jaclyn Vermeline. a victory over Dem. Max Yashirin. Other students sided with the The nation will know real results Republican presidential nominee. when they go to the polls on Nov. 4-for real this time. “I voted McCain because he would 8 Vol. 1 Issue 1 The Warrior Echo Curran Brings Home the Gold! WHS Cross Country Team brings on the heat. by Jacob M. Barry An undefeated season and a gold medal at state puts Erin Curran in the books. by Ian Hoppe Erin Curran woke up as a contender on the That love, that passion, reveals itself in her morning of Friday, Oct. 28, and by the day’s dedication and persistence. In preparation for this end, she was a champion. Erin, a senior at WHS, year’s season, Erin ran 250 miles over the summer. competed in the 2008 Nebraska School Activities Of course, that perseverance does not always Association Class C State Cross Country come without effort. Meet in Kearney. The event formed the “The most challenging part about running is pinnacle of a grueling, undefeated, staying motivated during the summer when seven-meet season including Capitol it’s 90 degrees and 70 percent humidity. That’s Conference at Fort Calhoun and not much fun,” Erin said, proving that Districts at Bennington. At state, it’s not always the easiest thing to keep Erin raced with a time of trying. But then, Erin isn’t generally 15:16, her season best. accustomed to doing the easiest or the Cross country has most convenient thing. always been an important Aside from her facet of Erin’s life. In fact, it accomplishments on the course, is something of a family affair. Erin maintains a 4.0 GPA and is 2008 Cross Country Team Her mother and Cross Country ranked first in her class. She is active head coach Karla Curran (Christensen) in a number of student and community “Runners set!” Bang! The starting gun signals first place trophy. The boys also did their part by brought the state championship home organizations, including National Honor the start of the Wahoo High School Cross Country stealing team first, led by Curran and Hornung to Wahoo in 1982. That year, Karla Society, in which she is vice president; season. who placed in the top five. celebrated an undefeated season Student Council, of which she is president; Off to conference at Fort Calhoun for the before her win at state, a feat Both cross country teams started off to a great and Project Extra Mile. She was chosen to Warriors. To no surprise both girls and boys teams that went unequaled until Erin season at Schuyler. The boys stole first place as a be homecoming queen in September, and held their own. Once again Erin and Michaela took succeeded in accomplishing team and were led by Matt Hornung , Eric Curran the senior class recently elected her as their the top two spots individually, this time pushing just that this year. Both Erin’s and Nick Dobesh taking first, second and fifth president for the second consecutive year. the girls to a second place finish. The boys also mother and father, Craig places respectively. had some phenomenal running with Hornung and Curran, competed in high school and in Erin keeps a rigorous class schedule, too, The girls didn’t disappoint. Leader Erin Curran leading the pack snatching the seventh and college, each earning the title All-American in and was selected to be among 48 finalists Curran, Michaela Curran and Erin Walker took eighth places respectively. The boys team would their college career. from across Nebraska for the Believers and the top three places. As a team, the girls took first Achievers scholarship for her outstanding place with ease. These wins set the tone for the come out with third place, just missing the runner- Erin’s twin brother, Eric, competed at state academic performance in addition to up trophy by nine points. for the third time in his high school career, a 2008 XC season. her participation in athletics. Crunch time, better known as Districts for stupendous achievement after sustaining a serious From Schuyler, Wahoo came home to the Wahoo Harriers, would be held at the grueling injury, which took him out of the last half of last Erin plans to attend college after defend their own turf. The whole team performed Bennington course. Though the course was not to year’s season. graduation, and the competition exponentially well compared to past years. Once between those schools vying for her again Erin led the girls team taking first with the teams’ liking, it didn’t phase them. Both boys Furthermore, Erin’s sister Michaela, a enrollment has proven fierce. Among those schools and girls teams earned State births with a couple of freshman, took second at the state competition Michaela nipping at her heals taking fourth and is Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, which pulling out a second place finish as a team. The third place finishes. Michaela and Walker ran huge to close out the first year of her promising high has offered her a full tuition scholarship should races crossing the finish line at third and twelfth. school career. Needless to say, their mother was boys team was led by Eric placing 14th and she attend and participate in their cross country Hornung at 21st catching fifth place for the team. The girls team was once again led by Erin pleased. and track programs. Erin wants to pursue a major Wahoo’s next trial was Columbus Scotus, Curran. The boys were headed by Hornung who “I was in awe, actually. It was very unexpected. in exercise science and sports medicine. achieved a ninth place finish followed by Eric Actually a dream come true. I was very proud—as better known as “the Wall” due to a rather step One would likely see Erin either helping out in hill. and Lacey who finished 16th and 17th. “It’s a coach, but especially as a mom,” Curran said of the administrative offices or taking copious notes exciting that both teams get to go, especially since th “Rather steep is an understatement,” said Sam her children’s performance on the 28 . in class. Always working, always with a smile on we thought Fort Calhoun had beat us out.”, said Cook. It is obvious that Erin has a passion for the her face, Erin truly knows the value of hard work Hornung. sport, and that her passion runs in the family. and perseverance. She is a friendly, personable, The course showed its’ toughness with only State is a great time to shine, and that’s “I love the pure simplicity of running,” she young athlete, and she will always be a champion Hornung taking home hardware for the boys with precisely what Wahoo did. Erin Curran and said. in the hearts of all those who know her. an 11th place finish and helping pull the boys team Michaela stirred thing up in the girls’ race. While into fourth place. The girls placed sixth as a team, Erin coasted to an easy first place to seal her but Erin and Michaela ran very well with first and undefeated season, Michaela was coming from sixth place finishes. third place with a head of steam. The freshman Little Shop Racing off to North Bend, Wahoo XC stayed out-sprinted top Auburn senior, Meleia Oestmann, in stride. Once again Curran scored a first place for second place. of medal. Michaela and Walker also contributed “I was just thinking about beating her, Horrors to the team by racing to sixth and tenth place nothing else,” said Michaela. “I never thought in respectively and helping the girls to a second place my wildest dreams that this would happen,” said finish once again. The boys performed extremely coach and mother Karla Curran. “It was a pleasant November 30 well placing all six varsity runners, including surprise.” The girls’ team’s third runner, Walker, December 1 & 3 Hornung, Eric, Dobesh, Kreig Lacey, S. Cook, came in at 40th with Ali Norris at 78th. and Max Cook in the top twenty-five each lending Show starts at 7:30 p.m. their own talents to the team to place third. Hornung again led the way for the boys, taking In the Wahoo High School Little Theatre 43rd with Curran only three places behind. Dobesh Lincoln Lutheran was the next meet the placed 73rd and Sam close behind at 75th. $5 admission Warriors would run rampant. Here, Erin and Can’t wait to see you there! Michaela took the one and two spots as individuals, “I thought it was an excellent season,” said assisting the girls team to take home yet another Coach Curran. “The kids had a very hard work ethic. I knew they would get it done.” The Warrior Echo Vol. 1 Issue 1 9 Warrior Football Team Earns Spot in State Playoffs ...Lady Warriors Step WHS finishes off a 6-2 season with a series of shut outs. by Mya Nicholls Up at State --continued plate and won the next two games at the Capitol Conference Tournament. “I feel confident and know the team can come together and win,” said Jordan Hinrichs as the team prepared for districts. Day one of the District tournament the girls went up against Arlington, showing that the WHS team was ready to play. They won the game (6-4). The contest against Bennington proved to be unsuccessful (0-3), but they picked themselves up and came up with a win against DC West (3-2). Going into day two of the tournament, the WHS softball team faced rival Bishop Neumann. The girls battled down to the eighth inning. The team suffered a disappointing loss (5-4), which was thought to be the end of the softball season. However, all the teams that were predicted to win their Districts’ Championships did, which gave Wahoo a wildcard into the State Tournament. The team played against Twin River, who was 2008 Wahoo Football Team seated second in the tournament. Sydney Hancock While most of Wahoo was asleep, snuggly Roncalli on Aug. 29, but the results of the Sept. 5 The Warriors came back with three straight led the team with two homeruns, followed by a in their beds, the Wahoo Warriors football team game against Syracuse wasn’t as successful. The shutouts. The first was against district foe Ashland- homerun by Taylor Flessner, and an in-the-park donned their helmets and trotted out onto the score of the Homecoming game was 21-28, with Greenwood (38-0) on Oct. 10. The second was homerun by Morgan Hancock. The Warriors won football field for their first practice. That’s how the the Rockets coming out on top. over Milford (49-0) on Oct. 17. The final win was the game (6-1). over Raymond Central (28-0) on Oct. 24, closing 2008 football season began on Monday, Aug. 12 at Perhaps the most intense, yet devastating Going into game two of the tournament, the off the regular season with a record of 6-2. 12:01 a.m. game, was against rival Bishop Neumann. After girls stepped up and won the game (6-3) against Many players thought holding the first practice being ahead almost the whole game, the six-point With all the success of the season, including Gothenburg. an undefeated JV team, perhaps the biggest feat of the 2008 football season was exciting and Head loss in overtime was truly devastating. Day two of the tournament turned out to be was making it into the State Playoffs. Coach Chad Fox thought it was beneficial. Wahoo had four tries to break the tie in a disappointing day for many of the girls. Losing “I was pretty excited,” said Fox. “I think the overtime, but the Cavaliers would have none of Making the playoffs is the highlight of the to Yutan/Mead (1-2), the girls faced Bennington. kids really enjoyed it. Usually at 6 a.m. the kids it. Wahoo finished the attempt six inches from the season so far, but improving each game is what Wahoo’s loss to Bennington (1-6) solidified a are tired. At 12 they’re still awake and energized. goal line. these players strive for. This progress shows how third-place finish at state. hard the team works each and every day. “All in all, it was a fun, exciting thing to do,” “It was rather intense, and there was a lot of “We had a great team and worked really added Fox. emotion,” said senior quarterback Tyler Brunsting. With a 6-2 record, Wahoo goes into the hard,” said head coach Trina Christen. playoffs ranked 10th in class C-1. The Warriors The late-night practice paid off with an “There was a lot of anticipation. I was disappointed “I will miss the funny memories and Mattie will play Omaha Roncalli at home on Oct. 30 at 7 exciting 41-26 season-opener win over Omaha when we didn’t score.” Murren,” said senior Shelby Partridge. p.m. WHS Softball Team Steps Up to the Plate Lady Warriors finish 3rd at state with 22-9 season record. by Tricia Stuchlik Going! Going! Gone! Although the WHS Warriors dominated the first two games against softball season is gone, it will not soon be forgotten. Conestoga (11-1) and Omaha Roncalli/Fort The team finished the season with a record of Calhoun (11-2). They were off to the championship 22-9, brought home the Capitol Conference game where the played Class B Seward who was Championship trophy, and topped off the season also rated fifth in the state. with a third pace finish at State. The game was scoreless until the seventh “We had our ups and downs,” said Aubrey inning, where Sarah Chvatal started off with a base Voboril, freshman. “But we fought hard and hit, followed by a sacrifice bunt by Mattie Murren, accomplished our team goal of making it to which moved Chvatal to second base. Next, state.” Voboril stepped up to the plate with a base hit to The team started the season off strong with score the winning run by Chvatal. The Warriors wins over Milford (5-0) and Omaha Roncalli (2- won the championship and one of the most intense 0). games this season. On Sept. 4, they suffered their first loss “It was a great feeling,” said Voboril. “We had against Yutan/Mead (3-0), but they recovered to great senior leadership and some underclassmen coming up with great plays.” win games against Ashland-Greenwood (7-1), 2008 WHS Softball Team Raymond Central (5-1) and Syracuse (4-2). Coming out of the Plattsmouth Invite more On Sept. 20 the Lady Warriors traveled confident than ever, the girls stepped up to the to Plattsmouth for the Plattsmouth Invite. The --continued 10 Vol. 1 Issue 1 The Warrior Echo

DID YOU KNOW. . . Wahoo High

• How much a cow eats a day affects how Drinking milk isn’t just for much milk is produced kids anymore. School’s... each day? ilk is one of the most consumed Milk is becoming a popular sports recovery Besides the fact that milk is good for Mdrinks in the world. It is definitely drink for several reasons. Carbohydrates you, milk also comes in different flavors • Milk is one of the saf- the preferred drink to have with cookies, refuel muscles. Vitamin B helps to convert and packaging that appeal to the teens and est foods you can eat? Oreos for sure. (Who ever heard of cookies food to energy that also fuels muscles. The children of our generation. Some of the and water?) But what people aren’t fully vitamin D in the milk helps to maintain different flavors are white, chocolate, and • In the dairy plant the aware of are the amazing health benefits milk and build strong bones. The protein in milk strawberry. has and can have on you and your body. reduces muscle breakdown and stimulates milk is never touched When you drink flavored milk, statistics Drinking milk benefits teeth, bones, growth. Finally, the fluid and electrolytes in show that you drink less soda and fruit drinks by human hands, brain, nails, hair, and weight management. milk replenish what is lost when you sweat to and do not have higher intakes of added sugar help re-hydrate your body. which is why it stays The recommended amount of milk that a or total fat. teenager should drink per day is three cups. Now that milk is being offered at the So what exactly is the difference, health- so pure and fresh- end of games and practices, it will be easy “It’s during these years when you’re wise, between white and flavored milk? tasting? to drink three cups a day for most at WHS. There isn’t any difference really, besides the building your adult bone health,” said WHS has also placed milk vending machines Jennifer Meyer, Nebraska Director of amount of calories and fat percentage due to • Not until 1964 were near the cafeteria and locker rooms. Milk is the added sugars and flavorings. There is the Nutrition Education. also offered lunch and breakfast. plastic jugs intro- same amount of nutrition in white milk as Three cups of milk per day will help you Dairy products’, especially milks’, there is in flavored milk, it’s just a matter of duced? get a good percentage of calcium, vitamin D, calcium and nutrients are believed to stimulate taste. protein, potassium, and vitamins A and B. fat breakdown and inhibit fat storage. If WPS offers the top three flavors- • Long ago, before dairy Milk itself contributes to the healing and children don’t drink enough milk, they are chocolate, strawberry and white milk-but prolonging of enamel and it prevents bacteria more likely to experience more broken bones, parlors even existed, other flavors are being manufactured and from sticking to your teeth. Not only does or they may gain weight easier than children sold, too. when people traveled, it keep bacteria from sticking to your teeth, who get their recommended daily allowance but it also keeps them healthy so they won’t of milk. If you’re not quite sold on milk yet. they had to take their There are lots of delicious recipes, like peanut decay or rot. That can’t be said of soda or Although WPS is trying to get students cows with them if they even Gatorade. butter-chocolate slime fruit dunkers or minty to drink more milk, milk is not the only dairy witch’s brew, you could try. wanted milk? Gatorade has been said to be one of the product that counts as a dairy serving. Eight most ‘essential’ drinks to have before, during ounces of yogurt, one ounce of natural cheese For more information about the benefits of milk or for cool recipes and interactive • Cows drink 25-35 gal- and after sports practices and games. But or two ounces of processed cheese can also now that milk is on the scene, and people count towards the RDA of dairy. games, go to www.gotmilk.com or www. lons of water each whymilk.com. are learning of its health benefits, there is a Some items that you would think might day? possibility that it may surpass Gatorade as be considered dairy items, but really aren’t, Don’t be a milk “dud”! Get your RDA of the sports drink of choice. are cream cheese, cream and butter. milk each and every day!

First, the cow is fed properly and taken From Dairy Cow to Dairy Case care of in order to keep the cow, and its milk, healthy. You might not ever imagine that the process of getting milk to your local dairy case would be a such an intricate process. But, After the cow is fed and getting the milk from the cow to taken care of, that bottle in your hand is a big it can prop- deal. Here are just a few of the erly produce basic steps that has to happen milk to be so you can stay healthy! collected and cooled in the milking parlor at dairies across the US. The Warrior Echo Vol. 1 Issue 1 11

GOT MILK! by Skye Sabatka and Kali Kramer STOP! Read this before chocolate milk, but there are others who prefer strawberry or white milk. grabbing that other drink! flavored milk it does not take away milk’s About a month into the season, athletes many health benefits. And, flavored milk is a healthy weight in a healthy way. a favorite with kids because it tastes good. were supplied with coolers full of chocolate, Drinks such as pop, coffee, tea, energy ater? Gatorade? Powerade? What If you are lactose intolerant chocolate milk strawberry and white milk to drink for healthy drinks, and any other drinks that contain a do you grab when you’re really can be more easily digested than unflavored W recovery. lot of caffeine are very unhealthy. Caffeine thirsty? Maybe you’ve just completed a milk. three-mile run. Or, perhaps football practice “It doesn’t matter what flavor of milk speeds up the heart rate and dehydrates the Milk contains nine essential nutrients, lasted over three hours. Or, maybe lifting you drink,” said WHS superintendent Ed body. When that happens, the body is not able including calcium, vitamins A, D and B12, weights took away all of your energy. Rastovski. “All the flavors have the same to function properly. protein, potassium, riboflavin, niacin, and nutritional value.” So before you reach for that bottle of Most people reach phosphorus. This powerful package of And Rastovski water, Gatorade or Powerade, reconsider. for a nice, cold drink nutrients does more than just build strong knows. He is an Because Wahoo High School’s GOT MILK! of water, but athletes “It doesn’t matter bones. at Wahoo High grab a avid runner and what flavor of milk Calcium is a very powerful mineral bottle of cold, delicious athlete and works hard that builds strong bones and teeth. Vitamin milk! Believe it or not, you drink,” said WHS to provide healthy food D is a bone builder that enhances calcium Are you getting 2-3 serv- milk is actually better choices for the students superintendent Ed absorption. after exercise than at Wahoo Public Schools. ings of milk each and every water, Gatorade, or Rastovski. “All the In March 2008 Rastovski Vitamin A keeps skin healthy, regulates Powerade. flavors have the same was recognized by the immune system, and helps muscles to day? the American Dairy contract. “Milk has been nutritional value.” Association and Dairy shown that it is, if not Riboflavin produces energy in all the Council of Nebraska (ADA/DCN) with the You could eat or drink: as equal to those drinks, possibly even a cells in the whole body. Leadership in School Nutrition Education better drink to help our muscles recover,” Award. Niacin helps enzymes function normally. said Jennifer Meyer, Nebraska Director of • 1 cup of milk Vitamin B12 works very closely with Nutrition Education. In addition to the coolers supplied by • 1 cup of yogurt Robert’s Dairy, WHS has also been supplied Folate to make red blood cells and it also Wahoo High School athletes completed with milk vending machines near the cafeteria plays a key role in cell growth and division. • 1 1/2 oz. natural cheese a survey at the beginning of the 2008 sports and locker rooms. And, finally, Phosphorus works with • 2 oz. processed cheese season. The survey asked simple questions calcium to keep bones nice and strong. about what the athletes drink after an athletic One reason we get flavored milk instead • 1/2 cup ice cream or fro- practice, sporting event, or after exercising. of fruit drinks or carbonated sport drinks is It is proven that focusing on small zen yogurt because milk contains less added sugar than changes, like being involved in physical Most of the athletes that participated in those other ones. When high amounts of activity and eating nutritious foods such as the survey answered that they prefer to drink High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) come into fruits, vegetables, and milk, can help maintain

Third, the milk goes to the processing plant where the milk goes through several stages to make sure it’s clean and safe, then packaged and shipped....

...to YOU, and to the supermarket dairy cases across the United States! 12 Vol. 1 Issue 1 The Warrior Echo Devasting Defeat on the Gridiron Hooray for Hollywood! Warriors suffer a 28-21 homecoming game loss to Syracuse. by Ali Anderson ful extra point attempt. WHS went into the half The sun was just beginning to set on Friday, with a 14-13 lead. Sept. 5 as the senior football players took the field for their last Homecoming game as Wahoo The Warrior offense was unable to get their Warriors. game back during the second half and the defense struggled most of the night. The team came out of the locker room with confidence knowing they had a good chance of Syracuse scored in the first few minutes of defeating the Syracuse Rockets and homecoming the third quarter to take the lead. The Rockets’ festivities got the crowd ready for a game that offense dominated the line of scrimmage for the just didn’t pan out for the blue and gold in the rest of the game. end. The big play of the game for the Warriors Wahoo scored first on a 53-yard run by quar- came during the third quarter when Taylor Mur- terback Tyler Brunsting. The extra point gave the ren ran a Rockets’ kick-off 93 yards for a touch- Warriors a 7-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. down tying the score at 21 a piece. Syracuse scored twice in the second quarter Unfortunately, Syracuse answered with a 24- and took the lead, but the Wahoo offense an- yard pass into the end zone. The Rockets took the swered quickly with a touchdown and a success- lead and control of the clock handing the Warriors 2008 Homecoming Court (l to r): 2007 Homecoming Queen Abbey Grandgenett, Benishia Siemer, Jenifer Proctor, a 28-21 loss. Katie Sloup, Taylor Kavan, Mallory Shanahan, Crownbearer Aspen Arent, 2008 Homecoming Queen, Erin Cur- ran, 2008 Homecoming King Ben Pokorny, Crowbearer Gage Sherman, Jacob Anderson, Tyler Brunsting, Taylor Murren, Layne Moore, Garett Bowers, 2007 Homecoming King Ben Grandgenett.

by Shanly Steffes With cameras flashing, people laughing and Spirit Week Sparkles Lights! Camera! Action! Homecoming 2008 dancing the homecoming dance was a night truly by Ali Anderson was the year for the students of Wahoo High to spent in Hollywood. Spirit Week 2008 marked another week of Class Color Day, Homeroom Dress Alike Day, and become over-night celebrities. Just around 10:30 p.m., nervous parents, fun activities and dress up days leading up to the Space/Spirit Day. Cheerleaders brought out the movie film, WHS alumni along with friends and neighbors Homecoming football game against Syracuse on “I enjoyed homeroom dress-alike day be- tape and scissors right after school on Friday, entered the Hollywood scene and the homecom- Sept. 5 and the Homecoming dance on Sept. 6. cause we dressed like Hawaiians and we came Sept. 5 to begin transforming the Little Theatre. ing court was introduced. Candidates for queen The hallways were deco- close together,” said junior Emmy trophies were posted on pillars, and spar- included: Erin Curran, Taylor Kavan, Jenifer rated with banners and post- Chris Colon. kly little movie cameras hanging from the ceiling. Proctor, Mallory Shanahan, Katie Sloup, Benishia ers compliments of the WHS The biggest talk was the movie reel with script Siemer. King candidate were Jacob Anderson, Activities throughout the Student Council. Decorations flying out from all directions. Garett Bowers, Tyler Brunsting, Layne Moore, week included the annual pep Taylor Murren, and Ben Pokorny. WHS 2007 also started going up for the Everyone took a break to cheer on the rally, the car bash, and new queen Abbey Grandgenett and king Ben Grand- second annual homeroom Warriors during the homecoming game against this year, duct taping Mr. Ar- genett crowned 2008 queen Erin Curran and king decorating contest that pitted Syracuse, but after a tough loss against the Rock- ent to a wall. Due to rainy Ben Porkorny. As Ben and Abbey watched their homeroom teams against each ets, cheerleaders, dancers and student council weather, the Powder Puff royalty pass to a new class of seniors, the crowed other in a contest to come up members put their heads together again to put the game had to be postponed cheered. The queen and king shared their tradi- with the best-decorated areas finishing touches on the Hollywood scene. It was until the following week and tional inaugural dance as Wahoo’s royalty, with of the building. hard to focus with everyone so tired, but the night the bonfire was cancelled. the rest of the Homecoming following. For the second year in a ended with every decoration in place. Despite the inclement The night events slowed down as the clock row, the social study pod, led Just around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 6, weather, students were ex- reached 11:30. The music came to a halt. Girl’s by Spanish teaching Susan students started arriving at the school. Although cited for the Homecoming feet hurt from their high heels. Guys were ready Dinsmore-Talbott and social raining, students were eager to get inside and Homecoming Queen and King; Erin Curran game and dance. to change into sweats. The night ended on a bitter studies teachers Eric Miller start their Hollywood night. Waiting in line in and Ben Pokorny. sweet for the seniors. Looking back on all four and Ryan Mueller, won the Thanks to the WHS Stu- the rain was a pain, but it was well worth it. Just years of high school this was it! competition. dent Council, cheerleaders, a quick breathalyzer and we were in. Black paper teachers, administrators, sponsors, parents, and During the week, which came early in the covered the doors and windows so students were Now the students of Wahoo could really say friends, the week was a success and showed a ton season this year, students dressed up for special pleasantly surprised as they entered. they partied like rock stars. of Warrior pride. wacky theme days, which included Farmer Day, Once the night got started it stayed busy.

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Farmers Carrie Nabity and Sam Cook are prepared Seniors Felicia Brazda and Janelle Jansa are Mrs. Brigham’s Average Joe’s Sam Cook, Taylor Derek Virgl and Kyle Willis demonstrate their for learning. decked out in black for class color day to show Murren, and Jake Tenopir show their homeroom creativity in Mr.Mueller’s U.S. History class on their seniority. pride during homeroom look-alike day. Space/ Spirit Day.