Band Feature School Play Page 5 Page 12 Hampshire High School, Romney, WV April 2010 - Vol. XXXIIX, No. 5 Skills USA Steps Creativity Comes with Perks Up at States Two Students Go to States amanda alger According to Ladd, she studied for the staff writer exam throughout the year and received help from Officer Greg Kesner and a The West Virginia Young Writers com- family member to prepare for the petition is held every year. Participants investigation process. Dylan Hose must write an essay, fiction or nonfiction, attended the competition to observe under 1000 words, as an acceptable en- the processes and to report back to try. Students may not enter a research other members at Hampshire. paper or poetry. All entries are judged by Two fellow Hampshire Skills USA an anoymous group of judges consisting members campaigned for state officer of teachers and members of the commu- positions. Juniors Isaac Pancake and nity. Ryan Disney took a test on general This year Hampshire County had 76 knowledge of Skills USA and were entries on the school level from first to then interviewed. They campaigned twelfth grades. At the ceremony on Isaac Pancake and Raylynn Ladd prepare for na- tional Skills USA competition in June. and made a speech to all voters. March 3, all 76 students who won at the Pancake was voted as state president, school level were recognized and kelli welsh and Disney was voted state treasurer. awarded for their achievements. Refresh- editor-in-chief “I was confident, because I was sure ments and snacks were provided by the A small group of Hampshire students my name would grab their attention,” Greater Federated Womens Club, a group Josh Crawford and Candace Kenney are the win- ners at the county Young Writers Contest and will worked throughout the year to prepare Pancake said. “Also, when I was the of women who serve the Romney com- be going to state. themselves for a great accomplishment. only one who didn’t use note cards munity. Skills USA members traveled to during the speech, I felt better about The county winners from Hampshire wanted to bat at a baseball game. He de- Beckley, West Virginia, on March 26 to the election.” Pancake said he would High were Josh Crawford (grades nine scribes the many thoughts that go compete against members from across like to thank Bill Keister for helping and ten) and Candace Kenney (grades through a player’s mind during the game the state. him in his campaign. Pancake is eleven and twelve). and while at bat. Senior Raylynn Ladd competed in the enrolled in the Building Trades Crawford’s story was about a kid who (Continued on Page 4) Criminal Justice competition. program. (Continued on Page 4) Students Compete in Rotary Contest Ham, Bacon, Egg Sale Garners $36,000 for FFA speech class. Warner stated, sale items went to a variety “This is an important opportu- of worthy causes. nity; more students should Exhibiting the top products take advantage of this.” were James Ford, grand These contestants had to champion and reserve write a speech with a four-way champion eggs. Showing prompt. The prompts were “Is the Grand Champion Ham it the truth?” “Is it fair to all was Taylor Holben. John concerned?” “Will it build Aylor exhibited the Grand good will and better friend- Champion Bacon. Daniel Kelli Welsh, Arianna Pownall, Susan Chang and Olamide ships?” and “Will it be benefi- Carter showed the Reserve Alabi participated in the Rotary speech contest. cial to all concerned?” The stu- Grand Champion Ham shaunna shaffer dents delivered their speeches and Heather Ludwick ex- staff writer to three judges. Chang received first Taylor Holben, Heather Ludwick and James Ford exhibit their Grand hibited the Reserve Grand This year the Rotary speech contest place; Welsh, second place; Pownall, Champion Ham, Reserve Grand Champion Bacon and Grand Cham- Champion Bacon. was held on March 17, 2010. Four con- third; and Alabi, fourth. pion Eggs respectively. Averages for the sale by the testants from Mrs. Ann Warner’s class Chang next advanced to regionals pound on prime ham was $13.50; prime competed. which was held at St. John’s Church in The Hampshire County FFA took in bacons went for $21.09; choice hams were The juniors were Susan Chang and Grantsville, Maryland, on Saturday over $36,000 at their annual Ham, Bacon $15.66; choice bacons were $20.26; good Olamide Alabi from Warner’s AP litera- March 20, 2010. She competed with two and Egg Sale on March 13, 2010. hams were $15.50; good bacons were ture class. The seniors were Kelli Welsh other contestants and placed second. Fifty-two students exhibited one hun- $22.83. Eggs averaged $125 per dozen. and Arianna Pownall from college (Continued on Page 4) dred sixty-six products. Over $600 in re- (Continued on Page 4) N2010 editorials the Trojaneer 2 Apr. R-E-S-P-E-C-T the M-I-L-I-T-A-R-Y New TV's! Now where's the food? deborah rich women. So why the controversy staff writer about standing up and saying the pledge to honor the fallen, What is our school food like? Well, much of the injured and crippled and the it is delivered to the school and remains frozen people who fight for us every- until it is warmed up and served. In my opin- day? You have the choice to ion, school food is not very healthy. The only pretty much do what you want. good things are the salad and milk. A lot of young men and What about breakfast? Lately, students have women say they don’t like the been given ice cream, and pizza is commonly government or the military these served for breakfast. days. Do students even care that Childhood obesity is a big issue in the United somebody dies for their freedom States, and it seems no one really cares. Often everyday? our menu choices include foods that are fried, So little attention is paid to greasy and loaded with calories. those who serve us. Mainly, the It should definitely be taken into consideration whether or not the food masses complain about the eco- that students eat on a daily basis is having a negative impact on their health. shaun hagerthey nomic situation and the status of the Parents who are concerned with the foods that their child is eating should do staff writer president. their best to make a change. If they feel that lunch is unhealthy, then the best Have you seen the news lately? The mili- When the military is brought up, the option is to contact the school board or anyone who may be able to help or at tary is still out there fighting for you. They younger generations don’t quite under- least partially improve the conditions. Students can help too. If you don’t like what you’re eating, change it. One way to make sure you’re eating the right things at school is to pack your own “...you never really understand lunch or be more selective with the food served. someone until you walk a mile in their shoes.” Kelli says... Relax and Enjoy the Change risk their lives for us. Why? We didn’t ask stand what these people go through or them to. the history of the different branches. Hampshire High’s funds are divided for They fight for our freedom of judgment They say you never really understand different departments of the school. For to criticize them behind their backs for fight- someone until you walk a mile in their example, there are certain funds for athletics, ing for a country we think is a lost cause. shoes. I’m not saying to run to the near- funds for school-related trips, etc. Mrs. Not me. I serve in the military so that ev- est recruiter and join; I’m saying that Canan found some funds and a good deal eryday you can retain your freedom of people should show respect for the for the new items to improve where we eat choice and so can millions of other men and people who fight for them. and socialize. According to recent studies, America is the number one country with a low power distance. Power distance refers to the degree to which members are willing to accept a change or difference in leadership. Therefore, Americans are less likely to feel comfortable after a change of any sort. Those Published eight times each school year kelli welsh who do not like the changes just have the Hampshire High School editor-in-chief inability to respect new authority. HC 63, Box 1970, Romney, WV 26757 I propose that everybody, from 304-822-7900 Everyone has seen the new freshmen to seniors, should look past renovations to the Green Star Cafe, from what they see and observe the step- new decorations to activities and prizes by-step improvement of the high Editor-in-Chief: Kelli Welsh for all. One student sarcastically school from which we are receiving Asst. Editor: Brittney Ruckman commented, “Stars; they sure make our our education. News Editor: Michelle Gosnell cafeteria look better.” My suggestion is I must say that the renovations to Sports Editor: Shaunna Shaffer to look at the new cafeteria in a positive the cafeteria are a great attempt for Photography Editor: Kelli Welsh way and you will actually see the good the betterment of Hampshire High. I Business Editor: Amanda Alger effects of it. hear students comment how much Instructor: Linda Staub Disagreeing with the student they hate the cafeteria and how bad comment, the cafeteria does look much the food tastes.