volume 10, issue 1 Doniphan West High School Home of the Mustangs 402 East Main Street Highland, KS 66035 www.doniphanwest.org Nov. 12, 2013 FFA members enjoy What was your National Convention ‘A Fairytale? A Fantasy?’ favorite Halloween in Louisville, Kentucky costume? by Brielle Clary Although a 10 hour bus ride Regan Gibson - A pumpkin is long and torturous, some FFA Bailey Boos -Jessie off of Toy members were privileged to get to experience the Gateway Arch and Story other tours for the National Con- Mackenzie Boos -S’mores vention trip. Lexie Whetstine -A bunny On Oct. 30, several members of the DWHS FFA headed to Louis- Cooper Leach -A heart full of love th ville, Ky. for the 86 annual Nation- Kenzie Blevins -Hannah Montana al FFA Convention. Along the way, to walk off restlessness and get a dif- Ian Bollinger -Darth Vadar ferent view, was a tour of the Gate- Leah Johnson - a clown way Arch in St. Louis. As the tour elevated to 630 feet, to the very top Wade Joyce - Davy Crockett of the arch, some got a little antsy. Malachi Manis - Scooby Doo The next day came the first ses- sion where Rick Pitino, the Louis- Houston Cluck - clown with a ville Cardinal’s basketball coach, cute red nose was the keynote speaker. Then came the overwhelming joy of working Casey Billups - cowboy their way through the crowds in Marla Taylor - Holly Hobby the shopping mall and the career Jessica Neibling - K-State shows. Later on that day was the The musical cast members prepare for a dress rehearsal: Front: Chelsea Cluck, Mackenzie Boos, Abbi Ellis, Brielle thrilling rumble of horses on the Clary. Back: Elayne Clevenger, Jamie Albers, Cori Pottorf, Kayla Cook, Kassydi Miller, Julie Vonderschmidt, Andrew cheerleader Hughes. Not pictured: Kim Elliott, Joey Edie, Samantha Albers, Lexie Whetstine, Allen Dorrell, Christina Norton, Cory Kentucky Derby race track after Cara Prawl - rodeo clown touring the museum. The same day Smith, Allyssa Clark, Sanciya Gonzales, Katie Peuker. was the adventurous exploration of Katie Smith - Pebbles from the the Marengo Cave in Indiana. Flintstones It was the perfect day, on Nov. ‘Through the Looking Glass’ hits stage Nov. 14 1, to go to the Louisville Slugger Liz Courtin - Piglet from Winnie by Andrew Hughes for, you might just get it”. Dee’s twin Tweedle Dum. Control- Museum and Factory to see how the Pooh the famous Louisville Slugger base- Many students will play multiple ling the Humpty puppet and playing Although there is no Mad Hat- parts. Chelsea Cluck plays the Con- the role of Daisy is Kassydi Miller. ball bat is made. Later that day, the Alysa Simmons - red M&M ter or Cheshire Cat, this musical is ductor, Tweedle Dee, and Tiger-Lily In a baseball scene Lexie Whestine group went back to the Expo and just as wonderful. Getting ready the flower. Only a few people have plays the Umpire, Jamie Albers Madison Smith - puppy sat through the second session for its debut is the DWHS musical only one part. Kim Elliott plays Al- who also sells a ticket to Alice as Brittanie Langley - princess with Josh Sundquist as the keynote “Through the Looking Glass” based ice the lead role with over 200 lines. the Ticket Seller plays Catcher and speaker. The day finished with the on “Alice in Wonderland.” Elayne Clevenger plays the White Kayla Cook winds up as the Pitcher. Sanciya Gonzales - pumpkin FFA dance of about 3,500 people. In this adapted story, Alice is Queen who opposes the Red Queen After a baseball scene an epic battle I’Quajanae Jackson - Cheetos “My favorite part was hearing confronted with multiple obstacles played by Abbi Ellis. sparks. White Knight played by me what Josh Sundquist had to say and like knights, queens, and even flow- This musical isn’t called a mu- and Red Knight played by Allen Brielle Clary - cheetah being in the same room with him ers. Who would have thought that sical for nothing. Joey Edie and El- Dorrell have a show down over Al- Kylee Powell- princess and 60,000 other people,” Chelsea going through a looking glass could liot were all given solos, while Kayla ice. Cluck, sophomore, said. “He is an take someone on such an adven- Cook is the main voice in the “Re- The set is of mushrooms, but- Kassydi Miller- Barbie (three ture? sponsibility Song.” terflies, castles, and checkerboard inspiration and he waved at me years straight!) when I bought his book!” This story shows multiple Edie also does the voice of road which were crafted by the The- Finally, it was the feeling of characters with many personalities Humpty Dumpty. Cook and Cori ater and stage craft students. Ian Crandall- cowboy being homebound after a long bus like the sassy flower Rose played by Pottorf play the Red Pawn and White Come to the musical on Nov. Sam Albers who also plays Emcee, Kayla Cook- Cassie the pink ride that raised all hopes and spir- Pawn. Brielle Clary plays the role of 14, 15, or 16 in the high school com- and a not so noble knight played by Mother’s Voice and Announcer be- mons to see a somewhat humorous its, as well as the fact that knowing dragon from Dragontales Allen Dorrell. Alice soon gets the cause of her gorgeous vocal talent. story of adventure, catastrophe, and there were three days of school that saying “Be careful what you wish Mackenzie Boos plays Tweedle triumph. Bailey Lanter- witch were “sorely” missed. Homecoming week brings on activities, fun memories by Leah Johnson Maur Hill Ravens on Friday Oct. 4, 2013 and came out with the win. Parades, bonfires, powder puff During halftime they announced football, and spirit week are just a the Homecoming King and Queen few of the many activities that go Adam Wilmes and Macee Scott. on during homecoming week. This The other candidates were Payton is the week that everyone lets their Leach, Scotti Twombly, Ian Bol- true school pride show through. linger, and Luke Rush. Even though Every day there is a different theme the weather turned into a down- Various activities occurred homecoming to dress up for. The class with the pour shortly after halftime, they week including boys volleyball matches most participation for that day wins still finished the crowning. and powder puff football. spirit points. On the float contest, Following after the game was juniors won, freshmen were sec- the homecoming dance. Pizza and ond, sophomores third, and seniors snacks were provided. They had a ended up getting last. On Friday slow dance for specifically the can- were various activities going on didates. DJ Landon Allen provided such as volleyball, musical chairs, good music, so students were able and a movie. to dance the night away until mid- The football team took on the night. 2 Nov. 12, 2013 I m stache uyou a question by Chelsea Cluck grandpa-ish. So if a guy has a special lady in his life, he should ask her opinion first. He Ladies, I mustache you a question. Have wouldn’t want to upset a woman. you ever walked through a crowded place, Most girls would like to see just a little seen an attractive male, and thought to your- scruff on a guy. A full-blown beard may be self, “What would he look like with a beard?” taking it a step too far. Some guys may look at Sophomore Aubree Robinson reads an AR book on her Kindle. Yeah, me neither. Seriously though, how does a the “Duck Dynasty” men as role models and girl’s mind wrap around the idea of facial hair? worship their beards. More like dy“nasty.” For Most would agree that it just depends on the those fellas who had a late night and have face the hair accompanies. Or even how much thought about growing a mustache: Don’t BYOD: Learning Devices or Distractions? hair comes with the face. do it. No girl wants to feel as if she is kissing Guys, you may want to take notes. someone else’s head every time she goes in for by Alysa Simmons it to take notes for science and history. Sure, some girls like a guy with facial hair. a smooch. *barf* “I was fine with writing the notes, but I can Just keep it clean, alright? There doesn’t need Do guys keep their face fuzzy because Do students take advantage of the school type a lot more of what the teacher says rather to be a bunch of hobo-looking fellas running they’re too lazy to shave, because it keeps policy on electronic devices? The DWHS school than write it,” she said. around. If a guy is planning to grow facial hair, them warm, or because their scruffy face is policy for electronic devices is that students are One way to read a book is with an eread- he should take care of it. Don’t let it get wild how they get the ladies? Let’s be honest. Gen- allowed to bring their laptops, cellphones, and er such as a Kindle. It is a reading device that and become scraggly. tlemen, read between the lines. If you aren’t other devices such as Kindles. As long as it is downloads purchased or sometimes free books, Other ladies find facial hair on the lads getting the chicks, is it time to shave or is it school related, the students can have them out which can be a convenient alternative to getting to be disgusting, weird, creepy, scummy, or time to man up and grow some? to use.