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State basketball
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Prom
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The
Cardinal Connection
Volume 11 Issue 4
April 9, 2010
Service, leadership,
cha racter, schola rship:
By Kaleigh Wulf
Each year students are
selected to join the National
Honor Society. Sophomores
and juniors are able to try
for NHS; many qualifications
are necessary in order to be
considered for induction
Scholarship, leadership,
character and service are
the four criteria that the
committee of teachers
looks for. They consider
how students act in the
classroom, how much
volunteer work they have
and their leadership.
Students are required to
have a 3.5 GPA in order to
NHS inducts new members
be considered and must
fill out a large amount of
paperwork describing their
grades and what they have
done as volunteer work.
Students wanting to get into
NHS also have to have a
sponsor who writes about
why they think that student
should be considered as
a member. Sponsors can
be any teacher or any
administrator.
“Kids who want to be a
member definitely should
not treat others bad and
should be very respectful
because that is something
they definitely look for,” said
Ryan Shellhammer, sr.
Once the committee
establishes who has earned
a place in NHS, they send
out a letter of acceptance.
The students are then
inducted into NHS by going
to the ceremony and signing
their name in the book.
During the ceremony, other
members of NHS light four
candles that represent the
four sections of criteria.
NHS is a good
opportunity for students
to get involved outside
of school and have more
E nd of ye a r co m i n g qu ick ly
By Katie Herrmann
As the end of the year
approaches, there is a
lot going on, from
freshmen finishing
their first year of high
school to seniors
getting ready for
college. Although
everyone is looking
forward to the long
awaited summer, there are
things that have to happen
before that, for instance,
many tests and the dreaded
finals.
Some freshmen are
feeling stressed for their
first high school finals but
others not so much. Mikaela
Watkins, fr., said she’s not
really stressed for finals as
long as she doesn’t “get any
F’s in my classes.”
Many others are looking
forward to being higher
up on the food chain, but
Frankie Kutilek, fr.,
said he’s, “not really
looking forward to
it because of oral
communications and
IMP 2.”
“Everyone gets
senioritis at the end
of the year,” said Kaitlin
Nance, fr. Instead of rushing
to get everything done,
students need to focus to
finish the year successfully.
things to add on college
and job applications. Those
who are involved in NHS
are required to keep their
grades at a 3.5 GPA or
better and complete at
least 16 volunteer hours by
the end of the school year.
Volunteering is just one way
to show their leadership.
“I like NHS because it
gives me an opportunity
to get in the community
and volunteer to help other
people,” said Ryan.
Fifteen new students
were inducted into National
Honor Society in March.
What’s Inside?
P e o p l e . . .2
O p i n i o n s . . .3
Activities...4
S p o r t s . . .5
L i f e s t y l e s . . .6
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The Cardinal Connection
TeacherTrivia:
How well do you know your teacher?
Junior Day at Kingman
1. What was your favorite thing to do
as a kid?
“go camping”
By Katie Herrmann
On Feb. 1, the juniors
went to Kingman for a
college information day.
2. What was your favorite food as a kid?
Renee Teague They learned about
“lasagna”
tuition, types of colleges,
scholarships, grants and
3. Did you have a childhood sweetheart?
loans, but they also learned
“several”
about planning for life after
high school.
4. What’s your favorite Holiday?
At school, via counselor
“Christmas“
Debbie Hillman, students
learn a lot about financial
5. What’s your favorite book?
aid and college types. This
“Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers”
day at Kingman reiterates
what they have already
6. What was your favorite memory from high school?
heard.
“hanging out with friends”
7. Where did you go to college?
“K-State”
8. Did you know your major when you went to college?
“No, I wanted to be an optometrist.”
9. What brought you to teach here to Cheney?
“I was staying at home with the kids, and the part-time teaching
was available. It was perfect.”
10. Who is your Hero?
“my husband”
The ACT
Is it that important?
By Katie Herrmann
The ACT is a national test
that measures a person’s
competence for getting into
a college. Junior college
admission requires a score
of 18, while a traditional
four-year university requires
a 21.
These scores may seem
reasonable, but taking a
timed test can be stressful
and affect a person’s score.
Even though these scores
see how well a person tests
in a pressured environment
they aren’t a true test of how
intelligent a person is. Emily
Miller, sr., who has taken the
ACT twice, said, “The ACT
is important, but it’s hard to
concentrate under pressure
so you don’t do as well.”
Some colleges have
started to look more at the
students’ high school GPA
instead of directly at the
ACT/SAT scores.
The ACT has to have
the time limits so everyone
who takes it is on the same
playing field. Though the
test isn’t easy, it’s necessary
so colleges can place
students in the appropriate
classes.
Jakob Busher, jr.,
commented that since he
had learned a lot from other
people and reading that the
day was a “waste of time
and that it should have been
optional to go.”
Courtney Hicks, jr.,
disagreed and said that
even though most everyone
thought that it was a waste
of time that she did learn a
couple of new things about
life after high school.
Hillman hopes that this
“will help the juniors think
about life after high school.”
On-line classes
E a r n c ol lege c re d it
By Kaleigh Wulf
Seniors have the
opportunity of participating
in a wide variety of classes.
Besides the normal high
school classes they can
participate in the Pratt
classes or on-line classes
through the college of their
choice.
Several seniors have
participated in on-line
classes, which range
from English Comp. to
Macroeconomics.
Although it’s not in a
classroom setting and is
just on the computer it is
still a college class. These
students are expected
to read the assignments,
participate in discussion
boards, and take quizzes
and tests and complete
finals before the deadlines.
Jenna Williams, sr., takes
a college class on-line.
She takes General Psychology through Hutchinson Community College.
Photo by Kaleigh Wulf
Anyone considering these
classes needs to be well
prepared for the difference
in high school expectations
and college expectations.
According to Jenna
Williams, sr., who is taking
General Psychology through
Hutch, on-line classes are
“a smart way to get more
credits at a cheaper price.”
Jenna also said that the
class was not what she
expected but was glad she
took the class because
she got the book from a
previous student at a cheap
price.
Taking these classes now
saves money for the future.
It’s a great way to get hours
out of the way as long as
students are prepared for
college expectations.
The Cardinal Connection
College visits a re a good opportunity
By Ashley Grusing
Junior and senior years
are the most exciting years
of high school but also
the most stressful. One
of the main goals of high
school is to get students
ready for college and
their futures. Choosing a
college to attend is a tough,
complicated process.
Students have to
consider cost, location and,
especially, the education
one would gain for the
desired occupation.
Counselor Debbie
Hillman tries her best
to make sure that every
student has a set plan of
where they are going after
graduation, whether it is
college or straight into the
work force.
“It wa s a ver y
good ex per ience
for me to s e e
wh at t he col le ge
i s l i k e,” s a id I a n.
Juniors and seniors are
allowed several college
visits; juniors have two
excused college visits
during second semester
while seniors are given
five college visits for the
whole year. Students just
have to fill out a sheet with
some required information,
Hillman does all of the work
to schedule the visit.
Most students love taking
advantage of the opportunity
to get more familiar with
the college that they may
attend. Ian Keefe, jr., said
that he attended WSU for a
visit and liked it a lot. “It was
a very good experience for
me to see what the college
is like,” said Ian.
It definitely helps students
make final decisions
about where they can
further acquire the proper
knowledge to be successful
in their careers.
April 9, 2009/Page 3
“What do you
want to be when
you grow up?”
Breta Alstrom, fr.
“I’ve always wanted to be
a talk show host.”
Mason Fast. soph.
PDA:
It’s a rule for a reason
By Ashley Grusing
When you walk through
the halls of CHS, what do
you see? You see students
rushing to their classes,
talking to teachers and
friends and going on with
their day. What you don’t
see a lot of is couples
displaying their affection for
each other.
The pda rule has been
enforced since 1991. The
general rule is that there is
no overt public display of
affection. Holding hands
is allowed, but anything
farther than that, such
as embracing or kissing
isn’t tolerated. School is
a place for learning, not
for spending time making
out with your girlfriend or
boyfriend.
“The rule is also a
promise to parents that
while their child is in school
they won’t be exposed to
inappropriate behaviors
such as making out, etc.,
because of the distraction.”
Ron Traxson, principal, said.
Shannon Davis, soph., and
Alyssa Shelite, sr., both
agreed that the rule is very
good, and it sets limits on
what is acceptable and what
isn’t acceptable for couples
at school.
The consequences of
breaking the rules are
warnings for each person
involved, then if they have
to be dealt with again, more
extreme measures will be
taken. One person might
have to spend a week
before class, during break
and after school in the
office. The following week,
the other person involved
would have to do the same,
so the couple would go a
total of about two weeks
without spending time
together during those times
of the school day.
The couples in CHS all
know about the PDA rule,
and usually do a fairly good
job of abiding by it. If there
are any couples who don’t
follow the rule, they now
know of the consequences.
The Cardinal Connection strives to provide an informative, non-biased paper in order to make a difference in students’ lives by giving the opportunity
The Cardinal Connection Staff
to express their ideas and voice their opinions.
Ashley Grusing
Katie Herrmann
The views represented in The Cardinal Connection are those of the editorial
Jessica Roberts
staff. They do not reflect the views of CHS students or the administration.
Kaleigh Wulf
Ann Asbury, adviser
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“I would like to be a
pilot.”
Devon Miller, jr.
“I think it would be cool to
be a fireman.”
Whitney Harbison, sr.
“ I want to be a dental
hygienist.“
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Updates
Purple Day
April 15, is community
service day for the the
high school. Freshmen
will pick up trash in the
ditches. Sophomores
will pick up trash at the
lake. Juniors will work
for the City of Cheney.
The seniors will be going
to various locations in
Wichita.
Band
The band is practicing for
a concert that will be held
on April 22, starting at 7
p.m.
Forensics
The Forensics team has
been to two tournaments
lately. On March 27, in
Clearwater, they placed
2nd in sweeps, which is all
the points from one team
added together. They went
to leauge on Tuesday,
March 30.
Science C lub
The Cardinal Connection
Ar t g o e s t o Fr i e n d s
By Jessica Roberts
On March 5, 23 students
went to Friends University
for the Art Challenge. It
was the fifth year for this
gathering, but Cheney did
not go last year.
The challenges consisted
of art history, throwing pots,
theme murals, drawing, wire
sculptures and covered wire
sculptures. All artwork is
judged, and every category
has rubrics that the art
piece is judged by. The art
is judged on element and
principles.
Seniors Katie Kopper,
Stephanie Marston
and Angie Roberts and
Sophomore Katie Slusser
all got first place in their
challenges. Katie Kopper
and Austin Keefer, soph.,
both got second place in
other challenges. Cheney
won first place on the
Theme Mural Challenge,
which was the Circus
Theme Mural.
After they got the results
they celebrated by going to
Cold Stone Creamery for
ice cream.
“This is a great way to
be inspired and compete
against bigger schools.”
said art teacher Shawny
Montgomery. Not only is it
that but it’s a chance for all
the art students to advance
as artists.
Photo by Jessica Roberts
This lamp was made
by Katie Slusser, soph.,
and was entered in the
Art Challenge.
Music performs at League
By Jessica Roberts
On March 9 music and
band went to the league
contest, which consists
of people doing solos
and large groups. Some
students get in groups and
do ensembles.
Each performance has
a judge who knows music
well. The group or person
will get a grade according
to their performance, the
lowest is 5 and the highest
is 1.
Solos and ensembles
left early in morning around
6:45 a.m. The other larger
groups like advanced choir
people who didn’t have a
solo left around 11:30. It
was a long day, but it was a
successful one.
LEAGUE RESULTS
Brittany Harris-1
Shelby Riedel-1
Brent Wilson-1
Brandon Miles-1
Seth Alstrom-1
Boys Glee-1
Girls Glee-1
Pop Coir-1
Kaitlin Nance-1
The Science Club is
having meetings every
Wednesday to get ready
for the magic show, plan
for what to do on Earth
day, and they are planning
to go to the zoo.
Senior Skip
Senior Skip Day will be on
May 5. They have yet to
decide on what they will
be doing this year.
Photo by Danielle Creek
Katrina Ukena, fr., happily practices
for her solo.
Shannon Davis
Logan Dehning
Brittany Dome
Austin Durant
Kelsey Gengler
Photo by Danielle Creek
Austin Durant, soph., and Randy
Evans, fr., play cards between
performances.
NHS Inductees
Kimberly Kaufmann
Joshua Keiter
Taylor Myers
Allyssa Nikkel
Shane O’Brien
Photo by Danielle Creek
Tayler Shellhammer, jr., practices
her clarinet.
Kylie Patterson
Karl Peitz
Marissa Price
Elizabeth Reichert
Sara Teague
Page 5/April. 9, 2010
The Cardinal Connection
STATE CHAMPS!
Gi rl s m a ke hi story
Upcoming
Events
Apr. 17th - PROM
Regional speech & drama
festivals
KU track relays at Lawrence
Apr. 19th - NO SCHOOL
Boys golf @ M. Lodge
Softball @ Cheney vs.
Douglass
Apr. 20th - Boys golf @
Buhler
Track @ Kingman
Apr. 21st - Spring sports
pictures
Apr. 22nd - Band concert
Apr. 23rd - JV track @
Norwich
VR track @ Halstead
Apr. 24th - State music
festivals (solos and ensambles) @ Andover
By Kaleigh Wulf
The girls’ basketball
season was certainly one to
remember. After a perfect
league season the girls also
went undefeated throughout
state. Cheney has made it
to state 11 times, but this is
the first year to win the state
title.
The girls faced many
obstacles during the
tournament. One of them
was during the second round
against Holton where one
of their players came down
hard, landing on Merissa
Quick’s, jr., foot. It was
broken, which meant she
wouldn’t be playing in the
final game of the tournament.
“I knew that because
Merissa was out I was going
to have to step up and
definitely make some plays,”
said Ally Nikkel, jr.
Not only did the girls
finish with an undefeated
season and state title, their
coach, Rex Casner was
named 4A Coach of the Year.
“It’s an honor that I
appreciate, but our season
was really a team effort.
If coach Scheer and the
players didn’t work hard all
year like they did it wouldn’t
have happened,” said
Casner.
This year’s basketball
season was a lot like the
1990-91 season where
starting player Angie Voth
fell and blew her knee within
the first couple minutes of
the championship game.
Unfortunately, they weren’t
able to come back after being
down by 30 points, but their
record was only 24-2.
Teacher Carla Simmons
has been to several state
games and said that this
year’s team “played really
hard and never gave up.
They played well as a team
by not being selfish.”
Playing together and
being a true team is what
helped the girls come out on
top. Simmons also said that
it was an exciting game, and
she couldn’t sit for the last
two minutes of it.
Ally said that she’s
excited for next year
because “so many people
will be returning and we
have the chance to go back
and win again.” The state
win was very emotional and
unreal. Five of the eight
starters from this year will
be back again next year,
including Ally and Merissa.
“I’m definitely looking
forward to achieving the
goals we set for the 2010-11
season,” said Casner.
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The Cardinal Connection
Picking the perfect prom dress
By Ashley Grusing
One of the most
important and exciting parts
of prom is picking out the
perfect dress. Some girls
spend months searching for
the right dress that makes
them feel like a princess.
Some prefer the sweet,
innocent, princess dresses
with tons of flowers, lace
and sparkles to show their
soft girly side. Elizabeth
Looslie, jr., describes her
dress as so. According
to Elizabeth, her dress is
pink and orange with pink
flowers accenting it and
fancy beading. She knew
that it was ‘the one’ because
of how pretty it looked on
her, and it made her feel like
a princess. “It was a pretty
good deal that I got on it. It
was only about $200 from
Parrot-fa-Nalia.”
Jackie Kutilek, jr., did
something a little different
in getting her dress. Jackie
is using a friend’s dress
from last year. “I really liked
Prom dress pictures courtesy of prom dress shop. com.
Brianne Goldston’s dress
from last year. It was flashy
but beautiful at the same
time.” Her dress is silver
with decorative beading on
the chest.
There will be many styles
of dresses being shown off
at prom. Some will be fancy
and elegant, some will be
flashy and glamorous, and
others will be simple and
classy. Wearing the right
prom dress is a big and
exciting part of prom and is
special every year.
Pictures 6:30
Dinner 7:00
After-Prom 12:30
A Prom Story:
How much is prom costing you?
Carla Hibbs Girls
take her to prom, but he did
By Ashley Grusing
As we rush around
getting ready for our 2010
prom, some teachers look
back on their high school
prom days. Carla Hibbs,
social studies teacher, had
a pretty extraordinary story.
Hibbs remembers her
junior and senior proms
vividly. Both were full of
many memories but she
said, “My most memorable
moment was from my senior
prom, when my old science
teacher did the YMCA. It
was hilarious!”
Hibbs had a funny
experience with her prom
date situation. She told
about how she didn’t catch
on to a certain boy’s hints
about him being home the
same weekend as her prom.
Little did she know, he
was hinting that he wanted
to take her to prom. She
didn’t really get the hints so
she ended up going with a
friend. Well, he didn’t get to
marry her.
She remembered that
for her proms, people didn’t
really “go all out” spending
a lot of money on prom.
Her dress was under $200,
which is pretty good for
a prom dress, especially
compared to what girls
spend today ($200 and
$500 on just their dress
alone).
Her favorite prom was
her junior prom because
“We were responsible for
throwing it.” She remembers
that the prom was a huge
success and a lot of fun.
“We were very proud of
ourselves for all the hard
work we put into it” said
Hibbs.
Hibbs does admit that
if she could have changed
one thing about her prom
night, “It would have been
that I caught on to the hints
and took my husband to
prom.”
Dress- $100-$400
Shoes- $15-$50
Boutonniere- $10-$20
Hair- $30-$50
Nails- $15-$30
Limo- $15-$30 per person
After prom shirt- $10
Pictures- $15-$40
Total- $210- $630
Boys
Tux- $100-$150
Corsage- $25-$50
Limo- $15-$30 per person
After prom shirt- $10
Total- $150-$240
The Junior Class
Invitations- $225
Decorations/
Party Favors- $4,000
Food- around $1,300
Dj- $600
Total- around $8,000