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Band to perform rock 'n' roll style show, joined by cheerleaders

September 2, 2009

This year’s halftime show is deviating from its normal pattern. Instead of having a traditional halftime show, this one is rock ‘n’ roll themed. 

“It’s breaking from tradition and doing something the students will enjoy,” band director Avian Bear said. 

The show will feature songs from rock ‘n’ roll bands like ACDC, Santana and Styx. 

In past years, the marching band has done their performance for competitions during halftime. This show will instead be displayed at the end of a couple football games each month. Spectators at football games can then choose to stay and watch their competitive show or leave. 

For the first time cheerleaders will participate in the halftime show with the drill team and the band.  The drill team will dance in the first song, Back in Black by ACDC, and the last song, Mr. Roboto by Styx. 

The cheerleaders will dance during the second song, Evil Ways by Santana. 

The band started practicing at the end of July for the new display, usually for eight hours a day. 

Once school started, they began to have practice in the mornings and after school. 

Now that marching season is beginning, Bear has high hopes for this year’s band.

“I hope it goes over big,” she said. “I know the students will enjoy the music, the cheerleaders and drill team are enjoying it. It will be a win all the way around.”

By Haley Schroer

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Construction officials working to determine cause of Fitness Center leak

September 2, 2009

Construction workers are searching the Fitness Center for a leak that caused damage to flooring and fitness equipment. 

The crew is still trying to determine where the leak is coming from. Possible sources of the leak could be the pipe leading to the water fountain or a broken drainage pipe.

The leak happened over the summer. 

After the leakage that ruined flooring in the Fitness Center, new flooring was put in place.

In the process, several pieces of work-out equipment were damaged. 

The minor repairs were inexpensive and are being completed this week.

 There were also some improvements to the look of the Fitness Center, including touch-ups to the ceiling. 

“Some aesthetically pleasing panels were put up, so it no longer all white,” PE teacher Christyn Haberly said.

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September 4, 2009

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Recycling bins available at home football games

September 4, 2009

The Environmental Club is providing an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint at football games this year.
There will be bins for all plastic bottles at home football games this year.
This is part of their program where they process bottles and send them to a recycling facility.
The leaders of the club this year are juniors Rachel Mendez and Conor Storm.
“We recycle about 300 gallons a week just from the school,” club sponsor Deb Sisk said.
So when you’re looking to throw away your drinks tonight, remember to take the caps off, empty them out, and put them in the recycle bin.

By Chris Roche

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College visit dates announced

September 4, 2009

Seniors who are interested in visiting with admissions officers from colleges around the Midwest need to see Cindy Snell in the counseling office.
Admissions officers from 30 colleges will be visiting between now and Nov. 1.
Some of the college visits include:
Washburn University, Sept. 2
William Jewell, Sept. 8
Missouri University of Science & Technology (formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla), Sep. 9
Mid America Nazarene University, Sept. 14
Baylor University, Sept. 15
Baker University, Sept. 15
Drury University, Sept. 16
Johnson County Community College, Sept. 17

By Annie Burress

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ACT test dates scheduled for this year

September 4, 2009

Students who plan on taking an ACT exam this year need to sign up by visiting the counseling office or going to the ACT Web site, www.act.org.
The registration and test dates are as follows:
Aug. 7 is the registration deadline for the Sept. 12 test.
Sept. 18 is the registration deadline for the Oct. 24 test.
Nov. 6 is the registration deadline for the Dec. 12 test.
Jan. 5 is the registration deadline for the Feb. 6 test.
March 5 is the registration deadline for the April 10 test.
May 7 is the registration deadline for the June 12 test.

By Annie Burress

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