October 22, 2014 - Pleasants County Schools

Volume 86 Issue 2 October 22, 2014
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Students support the community
Abigale Gellner
Editor
The high school planned two
events for the week of Homecoming to benefit the community.
The student body took part
Coach Smith stands with his
family and prize. Photo by
Krista Yopp
once again in the “Stuff the Trailer” food drive on Friday, Oct. 10
from 9-10:30 a.m.
Students went to all the residential areas of St. Marys and
Belmont to collect non-perishable
food items. City residents left food
by their doors for students to collect.
Individuals outside of the city
limits or businesses who wished to
donate to the cause were encouraged to either bring food to the
football trailer parked on the front
lawn of the school during the day
or to the Homecoming game that
evening.
Over 1,000 items were collected during the morning, with more
coming in throughout the day. The
food was taken Monday, Oct. 13
to the Neighbor Network food
pantry.
In an effort to do something
to help Coach Mote, the school
planned a chili cook-off held on
Saturday, Oct. 11. at 4 p.m. Parents and members of all sports
teams, as well as the band and
cheerleaders, were invited to submit entrees.
For one dollar, attendees could
vote for their favorite entry on
each team and for a grand champion chili. All proceeds went
towards Mr. Mote’s medical expenses.
Wrestling coach JD Smith won
the chili contest. By winning the
contest, he received a stock pot.
Lindsay Williamson crowned
61st Belle of St. Marys
First nine weeks Honor Roll announced
The SMHS administration has
released the Principal’s List (4.0
and above), Honor Roll (3.9-3.5)
and Merit Roll (3.49-3.0) for the
first nine weeks.
Freshman: Principal’s List
Lakyn Ankrom, Lexi Carder,
Brady Gorrell, Ryan McFarland,
Emily Meeks, Jenni Nichols,
Natalie Payton, Savannah Skorupinksi, Orv Taylor, Bradon Vannoy, Andrea Watson; Honor Roll
Grace Carder, Chase Correll,
Joshua Drake, Kassidy Evans,
Cameron Frame, Zac Long, Ashley Moore, Ryleigh Scovill, Acacia Smith, Rachel Snyder, Juan
Timmons, Mallory Webb, Ryan
Wilson, Spencer Wren; Merit
Roll Zoey Backus, Ciara Bennett,
Abbey Burns, Tucker Dalrymple,
Mara Eisenbarth, Lindsay George,
David Hamilton, Walker Hashman, Trayven Henderson, Sarah
Johnston, Jesse Jones, Jillian
Keller, Haley Kelley, Caleb Lloyd,
Whyatt McKinney, Jon Nichols,
Erica Payne, Ermaleen Perry, Aaron Pinkerton, Carly Ritchea, Anna
Runnion, Corrine Setola, Shawna
Taylor.
Sophomore: Principal’s List
Will Billeter, Cori Bills, Allison
Elliott, Samantha Maidens, Angel
McDonald, Alice Nichols, Jenna
Nichols, Jinjer Nutter, Emily Powell; Honor Roll Braden Barnhart,
Tara Bennett, Amanda Cox, Heav-
en Downing, Rachael Flanagan,
Ryan Fluharty, Adam Fox, Jordan Fox, Brody Grimes, Cooper
Holmes, Whitney Jemison, Thomas Kessinger, Hannah Knight,
Emily Koo, Dakota Kost, Logan
Malone, Sydney Maston, Ryan
Miller, Bethany Morrison, Brittany Parsons, Rachel Payton, Veronica Saari, Clayton Studer, Garrett Sunderman, Hannah Williams;
Merit Roll Brittney Allen, Devon
Amos, Shaina Baker, Don Boley,
Joey Burns, Kylee Buzzard, Wyatt Cornell, Danielle Drake, Elijah
Eades, Colt Farson, Sam Kincaid,
Alex McCartney, Jeffrey Nichols,
Jacob Northrop, Tiffany Oliver,
Austin Riggs, Christopher Riggs,
Cole Smith, Trey Vaughan.
Juniors: Principal’s List Riley
Bennett, Katie Billeter, Jordan
Byers, Betsy Cokeley, Mykaela
Handschumacher, Hunter Smitley,
Laura Taylor, Selena Whipkey;
Honor Roll Lorraine Boley, Cole
Butcher, Sammi Clayton, Kari
Conaway, Brook Dawson, James
Evans, Michael Fox, Kylie Grose,
Ciara Jewell, Kaytlynn Kent,
Alyssa McCloy, Katie Mixer, Jenessa Mullenix, Desarea Oliver,
Ashley Porter, Kaitlynn Rhodes,
Halle Runnion, Alex Smith, Jenna
Snodgrass, Shelby Stanley, Kyle
Taylor, Cassy Trickett, Drew
Wells, Maria Workman; Merit
Roll Jocee Ankrom, Amber Baker,
Wesley Bayless, Bobby Cain, Jacob Cox, Zach Davis, Bret Fetty,
Manny Guiterrez, Ashley Hall,
Abigail Haught, Joseph Higgins,
Anthony Johnson, Aubrey McKinney, Brendan Miller, Rachel Perry,
Cody Rea, Shayla Smith, Luke
Snyder, Matthew Stillson, Louis
Taylor, Cody Wolfe.
Seniors:
Principal’s
List
Colton Barnhart, Trenton Barnhart, Nicholas Beaty, Kendra
Becker, Adam Bills, Tony Drazba, Amber Elliott, Abigail Gellner, Alex Gorrell, Julia Henegar,
Dylan Hupp, Jamie Maze, Jessy
Moore, Bernie Northrup, Michael
Stout, Dalton Wigal; Honor Roll
Jason Allen, Andrew Bleakley,
Brandon George, Kelcey Holland,
Evan Illar, Rebecca Lamp, Connor
Lancaster, Sarah Lloyd, Alec Marshall, Hila Morrell, Robert Rouse,
Kendra Scadden, Brent Siler,
Krystal Starcher, Corey Stewart,
Etta Stull, Alex Tawney, Olivia
Taylor, Dylan Wolfe, Kelsi Wolfe;
Merit Roll Lacey Bach, Alex
Barker, Saul Berish, Robbie Binegar, James Brown, Logan Butler, Dustin Conley, Arica Edgell,
Carlos Guitierrez, Chad Hofstetter, Jessilynn Kiggans, Coleman
Lamp, Jared Nichols, Lucas Powell, Jasmine Pratt, Jeremy Pratt,
Ethan Radar, Lindsay Williamson,
Collin Yeager.
Lindsay Williamson poses under the arch after being crowned the
61st Belle of St. Marys during the homecoming game. See pages 1011 for complete Homecoming coverage. Photo by Jocee Ankrom
Snapshot
After a week of excitement, Homecoming 2014 has come to an
end. What was your favorite part? *120 polled
Floatbuilding
(10%)
Other (17%)
Game
(23%)
The Belles
(14%)
The rain
(36%)
Opinion
Editorial Comment:
The Argus
Nicholas Beaty
Editor
Trenton Barnhart
Reporter
New School,
New Traditions?
We are already a quarter of the way through the school year,
and the new incoming freshman have probably learned, as well
as everyone else did, that SMHS has its own set of traditions
we like to follow.
Those of you who attend football games this year are sure
to know the iconic “Tenor Madness,” which dates back many
years to when our parents were teenagers. This is one of the
traditions that we happen to see on Friday nights, but tradition seems to stem all over and intertwine in our daily lives as
students of St. Marys High School.
As we approach the day that we get to say goodbye to our
school building not only for winter break, but also as we move
into the new school building, the classes get a part in the traditions we would like to bring with us and the traditions that
will start specifically in the new school building. While some
of us would like to bring all the traditions with us and others
may want to start fresh with new traditions for a new school,
we have to remember that making these traditions come true
is matter of a privilege, not necessity.
While we are together in this school for these last few
months, we need to think about what we can do as individuals
to help the school get these privileges and make these new traditions a reality. For some, it may be an attitude adjustment while
for others it is as simple as thinking about how your actions
can affect others. In the long run, these traditions encompass
all four of our classes in this school, as others down the road
will see these traditions started by our group of students. We
want people in the future to see our classes as trail-blazers, do
we not? If we want all these traditions to be in our future, we
have to start acting now!
Etta Stull
Lucas Powell
Reporter
So, this column is something
I’ve wanted to write for a while
now. I have really been wanting to help some of the younger
guys around the school with any
advice they seek. This column is
going to be like a bro discussion
type of deal, and I encourage any
bro who needs help, as long as
it’s not too personal or frivolous,
to send in questions to me. Being
here for the last three years has
taught me a lot about life and
how to survive in high school. I
believe that my past knowledge
should be passed down to the
bros who need it. So, if you
would like some free advice or
would even like to discuss a
topic, there will be a box in my
locker (151) in which you can
put anything you would like help
with or anything you would like
to discuss.
Since this is my first column,
I’m going to talk to you about
my early life as a Blue Devil.
Coming here in the fall of 2011
as a freshman, I did the freshman
thing. I was all over the place. I
goofed around and didn’t take
anything seriously. I regret that
for a couple reasons. For one, my
grades were complete garbage.
Secondly, I made a name for
myself with most of the teachers.
Once you get labeled as a trouble
maker life gets hard real fast.
Trust me, telling Ms. Tebay she’s
beautiful every morning doesn’t
help either. Been there, done that.
So, my tip for all you freshman is don’t blow your freshman
year. I know its fun and exciting
to be in a new environment but
try and take it seriously. You
don’t want to end up being a
senior who has regrets about
his past behavior. Getting good
grades is also something you
need to strive for, not only for
your parents but for your future.
What’s your favorite tradition at SMHS?
When first starting school, it
seems like a long process. Pre-K
through senior year seems like
an eternity. Yet all that time has
almost passed for me, as I’m now
finally a senior. Between academics, athletics, school events
and social events, my senior year
will definitely be action-packed.
If I have any advice for the underclassmen at SMHS, it would
be one thing: do your best and
enjoy the moment!
I had an extremely memorable
summer. With basketball, running and weight-lifting, there
was very little down time, although I wouldn’t have it any
other way. With all the preparation for academics and athletics,
my final year at SMHS should
be interesting.
The West Virginia University football team has already
exceeded my expectations this
year. With a young team coming off a tough season a year
ago, like many WVU fans, my
outlook was bleak. I thought,
“Well, I hope they win five or six
games.” Now, seven games into
the season, fans of the old gold
and blue have a team to be proud
of. After an average 2012 and a
terrible 2013, the Mountaineers
have come full circle and are
in contention for the Big 12
championship. WVU is probably
the best 5-2 team in the nation.
Even though West Virginia has
suffered close losses to Alabama
(23-33) and Oklahoma (33-45),
those games have helped make
them better. By playing high
quality competition week-in
and week-out, it has helped the
Mountaineers to have confidence
and enjoy some big wins. Winning games against Maryland,
Texas Tech and Baylor has really
showed how much the Mountaineers have improved.
I was ecstatic when the Mountaineers defeat Baylor this past
Saturday. The best part was how
they did it. They did it with a
consistent offense and a stingy
defense. The defense had the
Bears’ prolific offense scratching their heads and searching for
answers. With the win, West Virginia entered the top 25 for the
first time since October of 2012.
This Saturday, WVU travels
to Stillwater, Oklahoma to take
on the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Last year, the Mountaineers
upset the Cowboys by a score
of 30-21 in Morgantown. OSU
is coming off a blow-out loss at
the hands of TCU. The Cowboys
will be ready to go and itching to
avenge the loss to WVU a year
ago. In order to win, West Virginia will need to play with the
same enthusiasm and intensity
it showed against Baylor. Turnovers will also be key. If WVU
turns it over three times against
the Cowboys, it could be a long
day. However, I don’t think that
will happen this Saturday. My
prediction: West Virginia 38,
Oklahoma State 31.
Lacey Bach
Reporter
pleasantscountyschools.com/smhs.aspx
Editorial Board
School Events
Mr. Mote is at home recovering and has been able to attend
football and games.
Chili cook-off raised over $1,000 dollars for Mote Family
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Zac Long, Freshman
Stuff the Trailer food drive benefited Neighbor Network.
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One of my favorite traditions
I like the tradition of
is the seniors finding a fun,
Homecoming Belles.
creative and classy way to
get disqualified from almost
Emily Powell, Sophomore
everything.
My favorite tradition is
Tenor Madness.
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Natalie Payton, Freshman
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I like that the football
team sings with the band at
football games.
Amber Elliott, Senior
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Football games.
Zach Davis, Junior
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Rain has been torrential lately and has made many sporting
events soggy and the field muddy.
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The Blue Devils won their Homecoming game against the
Calhoun County Red Devils 65-0.
News Editor
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Entertainment Editor
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Graphics Editor
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Photographers
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Reporters
Trenton Barnhart, Nicholas Beaty,
Abigale Gellner, Hila Morrell
Rachael Flanagan
Hannah Williams
Cooper Holmes
Trenton Barnhart
Nicholas Beaty
Cassy Trickett
Ashley Hall
Mikalyn Ellyson
Jocee Ankrom
Kari Conaway, Jocee Ankrom
Etta Stull
Riley Bennett, Lacey Bach, Cheyenne Girard, Cooper
Holmes, Lucas Powell, Michael Fox, Rachel Snyder,
Manny Guiterrez, Sydney Maston
Wesley Bayless
Krista Yopp
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Senior skip day is my
favorite tradition.
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Brent Siler, Senior
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Breast cancer is a common
type of cancer that affects millions of women around the world.
The first sign that a woman may
have breast cancer is a breast
lump or an abnormal mammogram. The stages range from
early and curable to metastatic.
Like all forms of cancer, there is
no known cause of this disease.
Because of this, it has yet to be
cured.
October is Breast Cancer
Awareness Month. Whether
they are affected or not, people
are going to different means to
raise awareness. There is a different color to symbolize each
cancer; breast cancer is pink. The
symbol for breast cancer is a pink
wrapped ribbon. Every cancer
has its own month and a ribbon
with its symbolic color. This is
an annual international health
campaign organized by charities
to increase awareness and raise
funds for research into the cause,
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prevention, diagnosis, treatment
and cure of breast cancer, offering information to those affected.
NABCM(National Breast
Cancer Awareness Month) was
founded in 1985 as a partnership
between the American Cancer
Society and Imperial Chemical
Studies (now known as AstraZenaca).They intended to use mammography as a weapon to fight
breast cancer. In 1993, Evelyn
Lauder, Senior Corporate Vice
President of the Estee Lauder
Companies, founded the Breast
Cancer Research Foundation
and established the pink ribbon
as its symbol. It should be noted
that male breast cancer, which is
very rare, is overlooked. Well,
don’t worry fellas; Male Breast
Cancer Awareness groups have
established the third week of
October as National Male Breast
Cancer Awareness Week.
Many places around the world
organize activities for National
Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Most of the activities and events
held consist of walks and runs.
Famous landmarks, such as the
Tokyo Tower in Japan, are illuminated pink in October. The
National Football League promotes breast cancer awareness
by incorporating pink on and off
the field. On one day in October,
comic strip artists will use pink.
The Class of 2015 powderpuff
team wore pink all over last year,
even pink, glittering face paint.
This year’s breast cancer awareness football game will be held
Oct. 31 against Ravenswood.
October is a very busy month.
From the set-up of Homecoming
to celebrating Halloween, there’s
a lot that has to be done. However, there is no forgetting about
breast cancer. It affects everyone:
men and women around the
world. So, show your support by
going pink this October!
Entertainment
The Argus
Nicholas Beaty
Editor
Bucket Hats
Spirit Halloween
Lacey Bach
Reporter
As fall approaches, so does
Halloween. Some people are
lazy and don’t really care to dress
up or decorate. When they do
decorate, it’s very simple. People
with young children go to local
stores like Dollar General for
cute, kid-friendly décor. If you
are a teenager with a mother who
goes all out, like mine, decorating is a busy thing, so we’ll need
help from big names. Fortunately, Spirit Halloween, located in
Parkersburg and Charleston, can
do just that.
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releases...
Spirit Halloween has it all;
costumes, animatronics, music,
fog machines and jewelry. The
animatronics are life-sized and
can be turned on by a switch
nearby. Turn on the switch and
see if it scares you; it has happened to me before. They have
dressing rooms for the costumes
in the front of the store, and
jewelry is sold at the counter,
along with blood-filled pens.
Fog machines are hard to find at
local stores, but there are plenty
at Spirit Halloween. When you
first pull up to the store, you’ll
be greeted by hanging faces or
probably a flying dead girl. At
least, that’s what my mother and
I saw at the entrance. Who knows
what they will put up next time.
If you want special help with
Halloween, go to Spirit Halloween. You don’t have to buy
anything; you can just look
around the store and play with
the animatronics. I strongly suggest that you DON’T bring any
little kids, though. If they aren’t
frightened by the animatronics,
there are some gory decorations.
Other than that, have fun. I give
Spirit Halloween five out of five
stars.
Blue Lilly, Lilly Blue
by
Maggie Stiefvater
Leaving Time by
Jodi Picoult
Gray Mountain by
John Grisham
Winter Street by
Elin Hilderbrand
Loot Crate
Cooper Holmes
Reporter
Have you ever wanted to get
a box filled with t-shirts, books,
pop figures, sunglasses, snacks
and other items? What if these
items were related to your favorite
superhero(s), fandom, TV show or
anything else nerdy/geeky related?
Then the Loot Crate is the product
for you.
Loot Crate is a monthly subscription service which is based off
of a “geek/gamer” related theme.
You can pick a subscription plan.
Plans available are $13.37/ month
plus $6 S&H for one month,
$12.37/month plus $6 S&H for
three months, and $11.37/month
plus $6 S&H for six months. Each
month there is a “Mega Crate”
which contains much larger and
expensive items which one lucky
member wins at random. Each
month has a general theme to it,
which is “geek/gamer” related.
I have had this product for
almost a year, and I enjoy the surprise of not knowing what exactly
is going to be in the box. It is a very
well thought out product and a
clever idea in general, as it appeals
to such a large group of people and
can introduce you to new things
or bring back memories from
past experiences. Loot Crates are
shipped out the 20th of each month
and usually arrive in just a few
days. They can contain samples of
products from starting businesses,
exclusive t-shirts, small graphic
novels, comic books, mystery
figures, lanyards, coupons or even
a bow tie.
This service never ceases to
amaze me; it has pleasantly surprised me each and every month,
and I look forward to the next
shipped crate. I give this product/
monthly service five out of five
stars.
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Lucas Powell
Reporter
As an avid bucket hat wearer,
I picked this review because I
have some knowledge about the
subject. Bucket hats recently
became popular after the rap
artist Schoolboy Q started to
sport the new accessory. I, on the
other hand, wear them because
they give me that edgy look that
goes along with my style, not
because I hopped on the ol’ “Q
bandwagon.”
A bucket hat is a soft hat with
a wide and downwards sloping
brim which can be worn by both
men and women. Along with the
edgy look, the hat also doubles as
a shade provider. The downward
brim blocks the sun from scorching your eyes and neck. Trust me,
from someone who was outside
90 percent of time this summer, it
really holds back the rays. I often
get ridiculed for wearing the hat,
but that’s where you have to show
diversity. Wear what you love
and what makes you comfortable.
Bucket hats are sold by a large
variety of brands, from Neff to
Vans and even Nike. I give the
new trend five out of five stars.
Adidas Eugene Backpack
Rachel Snyder
Reporter
The Adidas Eugene backpack
is great for school use. It has
three large pockets for your
books and the zippers are incredibly heavy-duty. It holds all my
books and my gym bag. There
is also a specific place for your
computer and two water pockets.
Unlike other backpacks,
where the sections are so small
you can’t fit your books in them,
all the sections in the Adidas
backpack can hold your books.
Considering it can get really
heavy, it has about an inch of
padding on the back and on the
shoulders.
I give the Adidas Eugene
backpack five out of five stars
because it is great for school, and
it holds anything you might need
during the day.
You can order it online or find
it locally at JCPenney, Kohl’s and
Office Depot.
Fitbit
Rachael Flanagan
Reporter
In San Francisco, Eric Friedman and James Park introduced
the Fitbit in 2008. The Fitbit has
made a strike in the fitness world.
A Fitbit is worn as a bracelet
and can do virtually anything
from counting your steps to
tracking your hours of sleep. The
Fitbit helps serious athletes and
people just trying to lose a little
bit of weight. The Fitbit helps
track mostly anything related to
fitness and your health.
The Fitbit can cost anywhere
from $30-$120. Even though Fitbits can be a bit costly, they are
still very useful when it comes
to your health.
If you are interested in losing
weight or maintaining a fitness
program, I highly suggest wearing a Fitbit. I give the Fitbit five
out of five stars.
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you...
Alexander and theTerrible, Horrible, No
Good, Very Bad Day
Rating: PG
Annabelle
Rating: R
The Best of Me
Rating: (PG-13)
Yankees’ Great: Derek Jeter
Michael Fox
Reporter
“Now batting for the Yankees,
the shortstop, number two, Derek
Jeter.” In the beginning, Derek
was a small boy from Kalamazoo,
Michigan. He had one dream, playing shortstop for the New York
Yankees. He even put in his eighth
grade yearbook he was most likely
to play shortstop for the Yankees.
Derek was a fan of the Yanks because of his grandmother, Dorothy
Connors.
Derek credits most of his accomplishments to his parents Dorothy
and Sanderson Jeter. He says that
the way they raised him shaped him
into the man he is today. “School
first, then baseball” his dad would
always say to him. His parents
were strict, guiding him toward
the right path which made him the
role model he is today, not only to
kids but to other athletes around the
sports world as well.
Jeter was drafted out of high
school in the 1992 MLB draft as
the sixth pick of the first round. Of
course, the team that drafted him
was in fact the Yankees. While
working his way up through the
minors, Jeter committed over 131
errors; he called home to his parents telling them he couldn’t do it
anymore, just like Mickey Mantle
did in the beginning of his career.
Derek’s family encouraged him
to keep trying and that he would
overcome this. He did and played
in his first MLB game on May 29,
1995. That shows you to never give
up, as he never did.
During the late 90’s Jeter and the
“core four” led the Yankees to four
championships. He became one of
the most clutch hitters in baseball
and was known for his clutch postseason hits and defensive plays.
Jeter was recognized as the 11th
captain of the Yankees in 2003.
The organization knew his teammates respected him. They mostly
wanted him as the captain because
he did everything morally correct
and didn’t get into trouble with
the newspaper and other outside
sources. He broke numerous team
and league records throughout
his career, which made his career
even more special and something
to marvel at.
It is his 20th season in pinstripes
now, and he has decided to call it
quits after this year. Now we realize
that all we’re getting out of him is
all he has left. He has realized that
the man on the mound throwing
him fastballs is a faceless opponent
with the name printed “time” on the
back of his jersey. The fact that age
catches up to everyone is a drastic
thought, but that is life. He left an
imprint on his great career with a
walk off hit in the bottom of the
ninth in his final game in Yankee
Stadium. With his final words on
the day that recognized him, he
had this to say, “In my opinion, I
had the greatest job in the world.
I got to play shortstop for the New
York Yankees, and there’s only one
of those.”
In my opinion, Jeter’s career was
perfect. He did everything the right
way; he treated everyone equally.
He was everything you would expect from a role model. The game
is respected by him, and-as well-he
is respected by the game. He did it
his way, and that’s what he wanted.
That’s what made him special.
iPhone 6
Cooper Holmes
Reporter
Apple has done it again with the
release of their new iPhone 6 and 6
Plus. The iPhone was revealed to the
public on September 19. The iPhones
have the latest version of iOS (iPhone
Operating System) installed, and
along, with the new software, there
are also many new features to this
next generation phone. First off the 6
has a much larger screen than previous iPhones, the 6 being 4.7 inches
and 6 Plus being 5.5 inches, offering
the user a much larger interface and
viewing screen for whatever task you
may be doing. This is quite a big step
up from the iPhone 5’s 4 inch screen.
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There is one drawback, there have
been some cases where iPhone 6 Plus
users have had their phones begin
to bend because of their thin metal.
However Apple stated, “With normal
use, a bend in iPhone is extremely
rare and through our first six days of
sale, a total of nine customers have
contacted Apple with a bent iPhone
6 Plus. As with any Apple product,
if you have questions please contact
Apple.”
Also, since the phone is larger it
is much thinner than last generation
iPhones, the 6 is only 6.9 mm thin
and the 6 Plus 7.1 mm. This complex
design has allowed Apple to innovate
this new model to its full potential.
NBA 2K15
for Xbox One,
Xbox 360, PS3
and PS4 (E)
You’ll be happy to know that the
new iPhones have faster connection
speeds, now you’ll have the faster
LTE, (Life Time Evolution meaning
signal is coming to your phone as fast
as possible), download speed and 3x
faster Wi-Fi speeds. Then, not only
will connection speeds be faster but
the camera has also seen an upgrade.
Now the cameras capture 1080p HD
at 60 fps, (basically meaning you’ll
capture the highest quality video and
view it at a much faster speed), slow
motion and time-lapse video are new
camera features as well.
I give the iPhone 6 five out of
five stars.
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Sapphire and
Omega Ruby for
Nintendo 3DS
(E)
Super Smash
Bros. for
Wii U
(E 10+)
Pawn Stars
Wes Bayless
Reporter
Have you ever been sitting on
the couch and couldn’t find a TV
show you wanted to watch? Have
you ever wanted to try and get into
a new show? I’ve watched Pawn
Stars for a good two years now
with my dad, and I have become
addicted to it. The fact that they sell
and purchase things that could be
from a long time ago is just mindboggling. One day, they could bring
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in dinosaur bones. Later that day,
they could bring in an old Model T
Ford. You have no idea what each
show will reveal to you and what
they pay or ask for prices of some
of the things in their shop.
“Gold & Silver Pawn” is ran by a
small group of unique men: Richard
“Old Man” Harrison, his son, Rick
Harrison, Rick’s son, Corey “Big
Hoss” Harrison and Corey’s childhood friend, Austin “Chumlee”
Russell. These unique men all deal
with new customers every day that
bring in rare objects.
I highly recommend this show if
you’re either interested in this sort
of thing or needing to find a new
show. You might as well give it a
shot and watch it. You can find this
show usually in the evening on the
History Channel. If I could rate this
show I’d probably give this show
four out of five stars; overall it is a
great show.
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Fall Fashion
Feature
Hannah Williams
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The Argus
Ladies
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Graphic tees and hoodies can be
found in the same location so you
can count on a one-stop-shop!
V-necks can be worn as an under shirt or by
themselves. They are a very popular trend and also
very comfortable.
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If you’re feeling a little lazy or just want a relaxed
outfit, dress it down with yogas and a hoodie. Yogas
also go perfectly with your favorite sports tee. Who
doesn’t like being comfy while supporting their team?
That’s a wrap! Scarves are the perfect addition to
any outift. Scarves can be wrapped in many different
ways to suit your personal style. Scarves are also
suitable for other seasons.
Yoga Pants or leggings can be found
almost anywhere.
• Dunham’s
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• Old Navy- hoodies starting at $18!
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A graphic tee and a zip-up hoodie is the perfect
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you’ll be stylin’ without looking like you’re trying too
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jeans or sweatpants.
Flannels are a trendy way to welcome fall. Flannels
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Boat shoes are a classy and casual shoe for both
men and women. These shoes are very comfortable
and go together with almost anything.
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Agricultural Fair
Cheyenne Girard
Reporter
The Pleasants County
Agricultural Youth Fair
started Friday, Sept. 19 and
lasted until Sunday, Sept.
21. .Many exciting things
happened during the threeday event.
The ATV mud bog started on Friday night. There
were many participants that
ran through the mud on their
four-wheelers. The Ag Fair
Queen pageant was also on
Friday evening. There were
nine contestants in the pag-
eant; Alaina Duty won the
title of 2014 Ag Fair Queen.
New excitement came on
Saturday with the livestock
sales, inflatables, music, the
truck mud bog, mud run
and tractor rides. The FFA
and 4-H members had their
livestock sales on Saturday
morning. Cosi was also at
the Ag fair on Saturday.
Cosi is a hands on science
center.
Students got to see animals at the fair including
snakes, spiders, an alligator
and more.
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During the four years of
high school, students know,
deep inside, that they need
to research colleges, think
about technical schools, tour
colleges, fill out applications,
take the ACT and/or SAT and
possibly the ASVAB, talk with
military recruiters, search for
scholarships and decide what
they want to do for the rest of
their lives. The small, nagging
voice inside students that kindly
asks them to include after-high
school preparation in their daily
checklist begins to demand that
they add their after-high school
preparation to their to-do lists
the summer before their senior
year, and the voice begins to
screech as the students’ senior
year begins.
A
Look at
Standardized Tests:
Sign up to take the ACT, SAT or ASVAB if you
have not taken the one that you need.
Seniors, begin applying to colleges and technical
schools ASAP. Most applications should be in
before December to be considered for scholarships
offered by your perspective schools.
Begin thinking about which teachers and/or
community members you might ask to write letters
of recommendation for scholarships.
This is the number
of sophomores
returning to
college compared
with the amount of
students
who started
their freshman year.
This is an online
application system
where you can fill out
one application and
submit it to as many
colleges as you would
like to as long as they
are part of the system.
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Students at all grade levels should start looking
for shadowing opportunities. The counselors can
help with contacting people or agencies.
All students should start looking for volunteer
opportunities. Many scholarships are based at
least partly on service.
1. The Agricultural Youth Fair sign
hangs in the Ag barn during the weekend
event. 2. The 2014 Ag Fair queen, Alaina
Duty, displays her plaque and flowers
after winning the pageant. 3. A truck
races through the mud bogs. 4. Robbie
Carpenter swings an axe during an
event at the fair. 5. Marissa Cottrill
and Anna Runion watch the Mud Bogs
on Saturday. 6. Kari Conaway holds a
reptile during a Cosi presentation. 7.
Laura Taylor shows her pig at the fair.
Photos by Bethany Blouir, Kari Conaway
and Kacie Conaway
Students of all ages, but particularly juniors and
seniors, should start touring colleges or technical
schools.
Students who plan to enter the workforce and
qualify for DRS services should check out the
school web page to see all the services DRS
provides.
Students should set a variety of goals to
complete tasks on this checklist and other tasks
they need to complete.
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include room and board.
Rolling
Admission:
Colleges review
applications as they
come in rather than
setting a deadline
and reviewing them
all at once.
This is college week!!
October 19-26 many colleges
offer free applications. Take
advantage!
Any grade level, but specifically juniors and seniors,
should begin keeping an eye out for scholarships.
Some scholarship applications are due as early as
September, and some are due in the spring.
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Early Decision
(ED):
Abigale Gellner
ACT: Students need to take the ACT if they plan to go
Editor
This means the
to college and sometimes if they are planning to go
A paralyzing anxiety eventcollege is your first
to a trade school.
ually replaces the small voice
choice, and this is
because many seniors have no
binding, meaning
idea where to begin the college, SAT: Most colleges and universities accept ACT scores, but students
that if you are
technical or job search process, need to check with their perspective colleges to make sure. The closest
accepted you have
and the idea of approaching test location for the SAT is Parkersburg High School. It is not offered as
to go.
such an ambiguous task usually many places as the ACT. PHS offers the SAT in December, March and
seems extremely daunting. In
June.
fact, colleges, high schools
Open Admission:
and other organizations and
ASVAB:
If
students
plan
to
go
into
any
branch
of
the
military,
they
You just need to
individuals
have
created
will
need
to
take
the
ASVAB.
The
ASVAB
is
offered
annually
at
meet
the minimum
numerous resources to aid
SMHS.
See
a
counselor
to
learn
more
about
test
dates.
requirements to get
students in the preparation
into the college. It is
process for whatever students
****If a student cannot afford to take a standardized
want to do after they graduate.
not competitive.
Almost all resources availtest or needs help signing up, the counselors can
able to seniors are also at the
help.
Tuition:
fingertips of other students.
This is the cost
FAFSA:
Starting after high school
of
your
classes
minus
Free
planning early takes a large
Retention
Common
textbooks and other
burden off of students their
Application
supplies. This does not
Rate:
senior year.
Application:
For Federal
Checklist
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Student Aid
Early Action
(EA):
This allows you
to apply early and
to know whether
you are accepted
earlier, but it is
not binding like
ED.
Starting Line for
Scholarships:
– Counselor’s Office
– Pleasants County
Foundation
60
What do you plan to do
after high school?
50
– Parkersburg
Foundation
– Parents’ employer
40
- Perspective College
30
- Promise Scholarship
20
- State Journal
10
- Wendy’s
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Feature
The Argus
Cassy Trickett
Reporter
Homecoming
Homecoming week officially began on Tuesday, Oct. 7 with students and
teachers participating in the first Spirit Week dress up day, ‘Merica Day.
The rest of the days included: Wednesday, Twin Day; Thursday, Camo/
Pajama Day; and Friday, Purple and Gold/ Pink Day.
School was not in session on Monday, however floatbuilding still began.
Floatbuilding continued through Thursday. Wednesday evening after school,
classes also decorated their hallways.
Friday morning, students went through St. Marys and Belmont collecting canned food to donate to Neighbor Network. Later, Student Council
led the student body through a series of games and movies.
After lunch, students went to the Marina for the parade. After returning
to SMHS, the cheerleaders held a short pep-rally, with a few fun games
and the announcement of Logan Butler as Mr. Sexy Legs.
At the game, Lindsay Williamson was crowned the 61st Belle of St. Marys.
The winners of floatbuilding and hall decorating were also announced with
the freshman float and juniors hallway reigning victorious. The football
team came out on top 65-0 over the Calhoun Red Devils.
1. Jon Nichols and Lexi Carder smile for a
picture. 2. Students get involved in an activity
during the pep rally. 3. Students from the
freshman class ride their dirt bikes in the
parade. 4. Trace Tuttle dips Kari Conaway to
a song.
2.
A group of students
dance together during
Homecoming.
The Homecoming court
takes a picture together
before the parade.
Amber Elliott paints
a sign for the senior
hallway.
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Photos by Jocee Ankrom, Jill Billeter, Bethany
Blouir, Kari Conaway, Cassy Trickett, Trace
Tuttle, Hannah Williams and Krista Yopp
Spirit Week Winners
Wednesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Logan Butler shows
off his sexy legs after
being crowned.
LEFT: Michael Fox and Riley
Bennett help out with their float.
RIGHT: Students share a slow
dance together.
A WTAP reporter
interviews
Jamie
Maze about the
“Stuff the Trailer”
food drive.
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Lindsay Williamson shows
her excitement while being
announced the 61st Belle.
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Feature
The Argus
Halloween
Sydney Maston
Reporter
Halloween, a time of celebration and superstition, began as
a tradition only in the European
countries but was brought to
North America in the 19th century by Irish and Scottish immigrants. The word “Halloween”
means “hallowed evening” or
“holy evening.” This holiday
is thought to have originated
around 4000 B.C., therefore Halloween has been around for over
6,000 years. Although many of
us know this day only as “Halloween”, there are several other
names such as “All Hallows’
Evening,” “Hallowe’en” or
“All Hallows’ Eve.” Ireland, the
United States, Canada, Puerto
Rico, United Kingdom, Austra-
lia and New Zealand officially
started celebrating Halloween
in the 20th century.
Halloween costumes originated from the Celts when they
lit huge bonfires to ensure that
the sun would return after the
long cold winter. Samhain was
celebrated by people dressing
up in animal skins and heads to
disguise themselves as spirits
and demons so that the real ones
couldn’t distinguish them as human beings. Trick-or-treating
evolved from the ancient Celtic
tradition of putting out treats
and food to satisfy spirits who
roamed the streets. Trick-ortreating in America dates back
to the beginning of the All
Souls’ Day parades in England.
Celebration of Halloween was
extremely limited in colonial
New England because of the
religious Protestant beliefs there.
October 31 marks the date of
this celebration because it is the
day before the Celtic calendar
ends. It is also celebrated on that
day because Nov. 1 is All Souls’
Day in the European countries.
The Celts used this day to say
that harvest season was over
and that it was the beginning of
winter. Although Halloween is
celebrated in several countries,
France, Holland, Germany and
most Asian and African countries do not engage in festivities.
Facts about halloween
The first Jack O’Lanterns were made of turnips.
Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween.
October 30th is National Candy Corn Day.
Riley Bennett
Reporter
One-fourth of candy sold in U.S. is for Halloween.
Snickers is the #1 Halloween candy of choice.
Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.
The Village Halloween Parade is the largest in the United
States.
More candy is sold on October 28th than any other day
of the year.
Orange is a symbol of strength and endurance, and black is
a symbol of death.
In some countries, white cats are considered bad luck
instead of black cats.
Trick or treating began in the early 1900’s.
Halloween originated around 4000 B.C.
What is one of the first
things you think of when
you think of Halloween?
Costumes!
During
Halloween there are all
kinds of types of costumes,
but scary is definitely one
of the most popular. Scary
costumes give you a big
variety to choose from. You
can go all the way from a
clown to a zombie.
When searching for a
scary costume, make sure to
remember the audience that
is going to see it. If you pick
too scary of a costume or
Think Scary
too violent, you may offend
some people or even scare
little kids. You want to be
scary but you do not want to
give people heart attacks.
Having props can also
enhance your costume by
making it look even more
complex. Examples of props
would be a scythe, a pitch
fork or even just a sword.
Remember to be appropriate
with your props and make
sure not to hit anyone with
them.
Make-up or face paint is
very effective when dressing
up for Halloween. It can
make your costume. It gives
the costume an extra edge
that makes it stand out. Just
because you’re a guy does
not mean you can not wear
make-up. Be adventurous!
In Australia, food and a lamp is left on the table at night
to greet the souls’ of the dead.
Moundsville
penitentiary
Moundsville Penitentiary is
located in Moundsville, WV.
For those who are interested in
haunted places, it is considered to
be one of the most violent prisons
in history. The prison officially
opens for tours every year on
April 1 and closes on November
30. If you are interested in touring this haunted facility, then you
will need to go during the hours
of 11 and 4 on Tuesday, Thursday
or Sunday and 11 to 3 on Friday
and Saturday. Prices for tours
vary between 6 and 12 dollars.
Trans-Allegheny
Lunatic Asylum
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum is rumored to be one of the
most haunted places in America.
Located in Weston, it is believed
to be haunted by patients that
were once locked up in this
mental institution. The asylum
is open to the public beginning
on March 29-Nov. 2. Tours start
between the hours of 12 and 6
every Tuesday through Sunday.
BATES MOTEL
Bates Motel has been deemed
the number one haunted house
in America. The motel is found
in Glen Mills, PA. It features
two other attractions known as
the Corn Maze and Haunted
Hayride. This extremely spooky
location opens formally on Sept.
26 and closes on Nov. 2. Visiting
hours include: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30
p.m. on Sunday through Wednesday and 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
on Friday and Saturday.
Haunted hills
estate
This scary and adventurefilled manor is located in Uniontown, PA. Haunted Hills Estate
features three different attractions: a tour of the rumored to be
haunted mansion, the Chamber
of Chills and Legends and the
Challenge Trail. On weekdays
all adventures open at 7 p.m. and
close at 10 pm and 11 p.m. on
weekends. Prices vary depending on which day of the week
you visit.
fRIGHT
FARM
Fright Farm is located in
Smithfield, PA. This venue has
five attractions known as Dead
End Hayride, Hallow Grounds,
Frightmare Mansion, PARANOIA and Terror Maze. It is
open from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on
Sunday through Thursday and 7
p.m. to midnight on Friday and
Saturday. Tickets for all 5 attractions cost $25.
Dent
Schoolhouse
Located in Cincinnati, OH,
Dent Schoolhouse is rated as the
number one haunted house in
Ohio. This terrifying old schoolhouse is open for only two short
months from Sept. 2 to Nov. 2.
Hours include: 4 p.m. through 10
p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. to
11:30 p.m. on weekends.
Admission is only $25 per
person, and it includes lights on
tour of the school, a ghost tour
and a chance to see some of the
attractions as zombies.
Local
Haunted
Houses
The annual Belmont Volunteer
Fire Department Haunted House
will be held on Nov. 1.
Carehaven will hold its
Halloween Haunted Trail
on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at 506
Riverview Drive in Belmont,
WV.
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Both Salem, Massachusetts and Anoka, Minnesota are
the self-proclaimed Halloween capitals of the world.
Scarecrows symbolize the ancient agricultural roots of
the holiday.
Halloween is the second highest grossing holiday after
Christmas.
Another name for trick-or-treating is guising.
Legend states that if you put your clothes on inside
out and walk backwards on Halloween, you'll see a
witch at midnight.
When you create a costume
for Halloween, you do not
want it to be dull. This is
the time to step up your
creativity. If you are trying
to win a costume contest,
you’re not going to win by
Have Creativity
most creative that you can
possibly be.
Be weird and be something
you like and are interested
in. Make a costume that fits
your personality. When you
pick or make a costume, it is
you will know it because it
will lead to everyone looking
at you and possibly even
complimenting you on your
costume. People that hand
out candy on Halloween may
even give you extra candy
important that you like it. It
will make you feel better and
happier when you wear it, and
you will have a much better
time on Halloween. When
you have a creative costume,
just because of how creative
you made your costume.
Creativity equals more candy!
Just remember one thing:
when getting a costume, be
unique and be creative.
Don't be ordinary
before so you will stand out
When you think of
costumes, what are the
first kinds of costumes you
think of? Probably zombies,
ghosts and vampires. And
why do you think of those?
Because they are so original!
When you go to buy or
make a costume this year,
get something different
that no one has ever seen
Dress in Groups
When Halloween comes
around, you always see a
group of friends dressed up
in a group, and it’s often that
group of friends that win in
Where to buy
halloween costumes
Spirit Halloween
4010 Murdoch Ave,
Parkersburg,WV
304-377-3561
TJ Maxx
Murdoch Ave,
Parkersburg, WV
304-424-0670
Halloween City
Lakeview Center
Parkersburg, WV
304-268-7154
Halloween City
450 Pike Street
Marietta, OH
302-332-1896
being unoriginal; you have to
be creative. When you create
your own costume, make it
bright and let it stand out.
Make something no one has
ever seen before and be the
Yes (61.18%)
Walmart
701 Grand Central Ave,
Vienna, WV
304-422-3522
Walmart
804 Pike St,
Marietta, OH
740-376-9030
No (38.82%)
a costume contest. So, if
you’re entering a costume
contest this year, think
about getting a group of
friends together. You could
possibly end up winning!
Need an example? Two
people could dress as salt
and pepper. Just get a buddy,
pick a good combination
and make some costumes!
What kind of costume do you wear
during Halloween?
Scary (11.63%)
Homemade
(11.63%)
Do you dress up for Halloween?
from everyone else. Check
different websites. Costumes
do not have to always be
the most popular. On the
web, you can find new and
different costumes that you
have never seen before.
If you need cool ideas for
costumes, try asking your
parents, teachers or even your
friends for ideas; they will be
able to help you. If you are
really looking for a different
kind of costume, you may
have to make it yourself.
Creating your own costume is
often the best solution if you
do not want to be ordinary.
Group Costume
(26.74%)
Other (16.23%)
I don’t dress up for
Halloween (33.72%)
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Sports
Soccer
The Argus
Football
Michael Fox
Reporter
Skyhawks down Devils
Devils RKO Redskins
Irish stomp Devils
CLARKSBURG–The Devils traveled to Harrison
County Sept. 29 to battle Notre Dame for their
soccer game. Drazba had the Devils only goal in
the match. The team had great defense recording
25 steals. White allowed 10 goals and had 17 saves.
The Devils lost to the Irish, 10-1.
ST. MARYS–The Blue Devils hosted the Caldwell
Redskins Oct. 8 at Imlay Field. Drazba led the team
in scoring with two goals; Lemley followed with one.
The Devils played great defense with 24 steals. White
also played great defense with 11 saves. The Devils
beat the Redskins, 3-1.
Devils fall in harsh defeat to
Hawks
Devils win final home game
ST. MARYS–The Blue Devils hosted the Hawks
of South Harrison Sept. 17 for their soccer game. The
Devils’ lone goal was scored by Karson Schneider.
Drazba had the team’s only assist. The Devils played
good defense with 45 steals. White had a total of 37
saves, while allowing the Hawk’s 10 goals. The Blue
Devils fell to the Hawks, 10-1.
LOST CREEK–The Devils traveled to South
Harrison Oct. 2 to face off against the Hawks for
their soccer match. Bills came out with the Devils
only goals in the match with two. The Devils played
lockdown defense with 24 steals. White had 19
saves, while allowing 13 goals. The Devils fell to
the Hawks, 13-2.
ST. MARYS–The Blue Devils hosted the Parkersburg
Catholic Crusaders Oct. 13 for their final home game
of the season. Lemley led the scoring attack with
two goals. The Devils played great defense with 21
steals. White played fantastic with 15 saves, while
only allowing one goal. The Devils defeated the
Crusaders, 2-1.
Devils beat Cougars
Skyhawks thrash Devils
SHINNSTON–The Blue Devils soccer team traveled to
Harrison County Sept. 20 to face the Lincoln Cougars. Ty
Lemley led in scoring with two goals, while Cole Smith
and Drazba both tallied up one goal apiece. Drazba had
the team’s only two assists. The Devils played great defense with 16 steals. White had 13 saves, while allowing
three goals. The Devils beat the Cougars, 4-3.
ST. MARYS–The Blue Devils hosted the Scott
Skyhawks Oct. 4 for their soccer game. Bills had
the Devils only goal in the outing. The Devils had
14 steals. White had 28 saves, while allowing eight
Skyhawk goals. The Devils inevitably fell to the
Skyhawks, 8-1.
Wildcats maul Devils
Jackets Sting Devils
WILLIAMSTOWN–The Blue Devils went on the road
to face off against the Wildcats of Wood County Christian Sept. 27. Drazba put up the Devils only goal in the
outing. On the defensive end, the Devils had five steals.
White played good defense, saving 26 goal attempts and
allowing only four goals to hit the back of the net. The
Devils fell to the Wildcats, 4-1.
st. marys–The Blue Devils hosted rival
Williamstown Oct. 7 for their soccer game. Lemley
scored the Devils’ only goal in the match. The Devils
played good defense with 29 steals. White had a total
of 26 saves in the game. The Devils fought hard but
fell to the Jackets, 7-1.
MADISON–The Blue Devils traveled to Boone County
Sept. 16 for their game against the Scott Skyhawks.
Adam Bills and Tony Drazba both had one goal a piece
for the Devils. Drazba had the team’s only assist in the
outing. The Devils played pronounced defense with 42
steals. Reed White had 28 saves, while allowing seven
goals. The Devils played great but fell to the Skyhawks,
7-2.
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in a battle of top five teams
WILLIAMSTOWN–The football team traveled to
Williamstown Oct. 3 to take on the Yellowjackets. Due
to health complications, head coach Jodi Mote was
unable to coach the game, and Denny Venderlic took
over as interim head coach. The game was played in
both cold and wet conditions, adding to the dramatic
storylines on and off the field.
St. Marys came into the game ranked No. 1, and
Williamstown was ranked No. 3. The Blue Devils
started strong, taking a 6-0 lead on a 55-yard touchdown
run by Jeremy Pratt. In the second quarter, the Blue
Devils struck again on the ground as Corey Stewart
scored from one yard out. This pushed the St. Marys
lead to 13-0. The Yellowjackets got on the board in the
middle of the second with a two yard touchdown run.
The Blue Devils lead 13-6 at halftime.
In the second half, Williamstown struck quickly with
a 76-yard touchdown pass. The extra point wasn’t good,
cutting the St. Marys lead to 13-12. The Blue Devils
answered the Williamstown score on their next drive
when Evan Illar connected with Brett Fetty for a 66yard scoring strike. This extended the lead to 20-12 in
favor of the Purple and Gold. This set things up for an
emotionally charged fourth quarter. Late in the fourth
quarter, the Yellowjackets scored, pulling to within two
points. Clinging to a 20-18 lead, with their backs against
the wall, the Blue Devils stopped the Yellowjackets on
their two-point conversion attempt and won the game
by a final score of 20-18. The Blue Devils prevailed for
their third-straight win over Williamstown.
Pratt lead the Blue Devil ground game with 166 yards
and a touchdown on 29 carries. Stewart also ran well
with 79 yards and one score. Illar was 3-8 passing for 81
yards and one touchdown.
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Blue Devils clobber Calhoun
ST. MARYS–The Blue Devils played host to the
Calhoun County Red Devils in the annual homecoming
game Oct. 10. Despite the buckets of rain which poured
upon Imlay Field, the Blue Devils were warmed up and
ready to go.
The Blue Devils wasted no time lighting up the
scoreboard as Addison O’Brien returned the opening
kickoff 72 yards for a touchdown. After back-to-back
fumble return touchdowns by Stewart and Pratt, St.
Marys was ahead 19-0 just two minutes into the game.
Touchdown runs by Stewart and Jason Allen on the
next two drives built the St. Marys lead to 32-0 after
one quarter. Allen also scored on an interception return,
and Pratt scored from 11 yards out as the Blue Devils
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extended their lead to 46-0 at halftime.
The Blue Devils rolled to an easy 65-0 win over the
visiting Red Devils. With the win, St. Marys won their
fifth straight homecoming game and improved to 6-0.
The St. Marys running game tallied 227 yards on 33
carries and 17 first downs. The offense racked up 270
yards overall. The Blue Devil defense held the Calhoun
County offense at bay all night, surrendering just 127
yards and seven first downs.
St. Marys defeats Magnolia
NEW MARTINSVILLE–The Blue Devils traveled
to Alumni Field in New Martinsville to take on the
Magnolia Blue Eagles Oct. 17.
The first quarter and much of the first half was a
defensive struggle for both sides. Neither team was able
to get an edge in the first quarter.The Blue Eagles struck
first with a 23-yard touchdown pass with 3:23 left in the
second quarter. Magnolia led St. Marys 7-0 at halftime.
In the second half, the Blue Devils came out with
a fire. A touchdown pass from Parsons to O’Brien tied
the game at 7-7 on the opening drive of the third quarter.
The Blue Devil defense remained strong, making it very
difficult for Magnolia to move the ball. At the end of
the third quarter, the Blue Eagles lined up to punt and
the next play would change the whole complexion of
the contest. O’Brien returned the punt 55 yards for a
touchdown, giving the visiting Blue Devils their first
lead of the night. In the fourth quarter, the Blue Devil
offense continued to show improvement with Stewart
scoring two touchdowns. The Blue Devils went on to
win the game by a final score of 27-7. With the loss
Magnolia drops to 2-5 and is all but eliminated from
playoff contention. St. Marys improved their record to
7-0 and will travel to Lost Creek this Friday to take on
South Harrison.
The Blue Devil running game was led by Stewart
who rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns. The Blue
Devils amassed 264 yards of total offense and 14 first
downs. The defense held Magnolia in check throughout
the evening, holding the Blue Eagles to 10 first downs.
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Devils lose at Wirt
elizabeth–Sept. 17, the Lady Devils traveled to Wirt
County to face the Lady Rebels and state champLady
Tigers. In the first set, the Lady Devils fought hard, staying close to the Rebels with a score of 21-25 and falling
behind in the second set with a score of 13-25. Sammi
Clayton and Mykaela Handschumacher each led the team
with three service points. Clayton also led the team with
six kills, while libero Bowersock added 12 digs to provide St. Marys its closest effort against Ritchie County in
recent memory. The effort from St. Marys continued but
was not enough to defeat the Single A state champs. In
the first set, the Lady Devils fell far behind with a score
of 11-25, but improved their game a little with a score
of 16-25 in the second set. Once again, Clayton led the
team in points with three while Jenessa Mullenix led the
team in kills with six. Cassy Trickett provided the most
assists with five on the night. Bowersock led in digs
again with nine.
Devils conquer the Irish
CLARKSBURG–Sept. 22, St. Marys traveled to Clarksburg Notre Dame and played as an unit landing them with
their second win, 25-10 in the first set, 25-11 in the second
and 25-10 in the third. Clayton scored an impressive 20
points with 13 aces while adding four kills. Mullenix
provided her best attacking night on the season with 14
kills on 16 attempts. Mikalyn Ellyson provided 10 assists
to lead St. Marys at setting, and Bowersock led the team
in digs with 10 on limited opportunities by the opponents.
Red prevails against Blue
ST. MARYS – Sept. 23, the Lady Devils hosted Calhoun
County Lady Red Devils. With scores of 25-27, 21-25 and
23-25, the Lady Devils fell to defeat once again. Clayton
provided 10 points with three aces and 12 kills. Mullenix
provided another eight kills and five solo blocks. Trickett
led the team at setting with 10 assists supported by Ellyson
who added six assists. Bowersock dug out 13 attacks from
the opponents to keep St. Marys close.
Wildcats pounce
WILLIAMSTOWN–Sept. 27 St. Marys traveled to Wood
County Christian. They did not come out of the gates well
at the Lady Wildcats homecoming event with a 6-25 score
on the first set, 13-25 for the second set and 16-25 in the
third set. The bright spot was Cari Weekley coming in
and serving four times to score three points and two aces.
Knights defeat the Devils
PARKERSBURG–Sept. 29 the Lady Devils traveled
to Parkersburg Christian to play the Lady Knights. The
Knights came out with a strong serve and one of the best
sophomores in the state in all classes to take the first set
12-25. St. Marys regained their form but lost the second
set 20-25 while getting six points on three aces by Trickett
to make a run. Ellyson led the team with five assists, while
Jenna Nichols led the team with 10 kills with Bowersock
adding eight digs. Handschumacher scored five points on
three aces, and Clayton added seven points on three aces
to highlight the Lady Devils’ scoring. The third set St.
Marys played several younger players that had traveled
thinking there was a JV match that was not able to be
played. “While the Lady Devils lost to a score of 7-25, I
liked the plays from Emma Brookover, Anna Runnion,
Maya Turner and Brandi McCrobie,” said Coach Howie
Meeks.
Devils defeated at Catholic
PARKERSBURG–Sept. 30, the Lady Devils traveled
to Parkersburg Catholic to play Tyler Consolidated and
Parkersburg Catholic. St. Marys lost to Tyler, who is
the defending Single A state runner-ups, with scores of
13-25 and 10-25. Although opportunities were limited,
Hannah Knight led the scoring with four points. Clayton
had three points, and Nichols had two points. Trickett led
the team with six assists while Bowersock provided the
defensive support with nine digs from her libero spot. In
the next match against Parkersburg Catholic, the Lady
Devils came out much more competitive holding a 20-18
lead before watching another set slip out of their reach
with a 22-25 loss in the first set and 18-25 in the second
set. Ellyson led the team with eight assists and Trickett
added another seven. Mullenix led team with eight kills
and five digs. Nichols had four kills to go with Clayton
and Handschumacher who had three kills each, while
Bowersock provided support with 10 digs.
Devils lose at home
ST. MARYS – Oct. 2, the Lady Devils hosted both Wirt
County and Ritchie County, losing to Wirt with scores
of 9-25 and 21-25 and to Ritchie with scores of 12-25
and 19-25.
Devils fall into the Valley
VALLEY – Oct. 6, St. Marys traveled to Valley Wetzel to
play a tri match against Trinity and Valley. St. Marys had
a 22-18 lead, but fell behind as Trinity took the win in two
sets with scores of 25-27 and 23-25. Clayton and Nichols
were bright spots with 10 kills each and eight digs from
Nichols. Mullenix had eight kills and added 10 assists.
Ellyson provided seven assists, and Trickett added four
assists. Trickett also had five points with an ace. Handschumacher led in scoring with nine points and five aces,
and Bowersock had five points with three aces. The next
match the Lady Devils took on Valley Wetzel and forced
the hosts into a third set before falling to their 21st defeat
with scores of 18-25, 25-22 and 22-25. Nichols led the
team with 12 kills, and Clayton added another 11 kills,
while Knight aided the team with 10 digs. Cari Weekly
had a bright moment when she subbed in with St. Marys
and proceeded to score four straight points to win the set.
Devils lose at Charleston
CHARLESTON – Oct. 11, the Lady Devils traveled to
compete in the Charleston Catholic Invitational without
their typical varsity team because four starters were unable to make it. Coach Meeks added a few JV players to
the line-up, and newcomers Natalie Payton, Maya Turner
and Rachel Payton added support to the varsity as they
opened against Man High. St. Marys got off to a shaky
start losing the first set 9-25. However, their confidence
increased as they battled hard in the second set to end
up losing 21-25. Ellyson had a nearly flawless match
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as the primary setter with 32 set attempts and 15 assists.
Clayton provided eight kills and Nichols another seven
to give Ellyson her assist mark. Nichols also led the team
in digs with 12 and also scored eight points with six aces.
Jenna Snodgrass added five digs, and Emma Brookover
had three points and four digs. Next the Lady Devils took
on Clay County, one of the stronger AA teams in the state,
but St. Marys stood their ground. Their efforts were not
enough though as they lost 18-25 and 9-25. A large part of
the early success was Nichols’ defense from the back line
and Ellyson’s continued sets with great accuracy, having
24 sets and 10 assists, while Knight led the team with five
kills and scored four points. Nichols added another six
points on four aces, and Snodgrass supported the team
with five digs. In the final match, St. Marys played Teays
Valley Christian, another one of the top Christian schools
in the state, losing 7-25 and 11-25. The departure of two
players after the Clay County match led Coach Meeks to
start a few more young players. N. Payton got her varsity
games start as the setter and provided 24 attempts to garner
12 assists. Nichols had eight kills and eight digs and was
voted by the coaches as a member of the Irish Invitational
All-tournament team. Clayton led the team with six points
on three aces to go with five kills. Newcomer Maya Turner
added two kills and two digs in her first varsity experience
as a starter.
JV...
Devils vanquish at South
PARKERSBURG SOUTH – Sept. 20, the Lady Devils
JV team traveled to compete in the Parkersburg South
JV tournament. In the first match they opened up against
Parkersburg High and lost 10-25 and 13-25. Emma
Brookover filled in at the setter position providing 34 set
attempts, but St. Marys attackers only provided five kills
to allow her five assists in the match. Ryleigh Scoville
led the team with 16 digs in the match while Snodgrass
provided another 15. Shaina Baker led St. Marys scoring
with five points on two aces. In the next match, Phillip
Barbour came out strong against St. Marys winning 2514 and 25-12. Snodgrass led the St. Marys’ offense with
four points and provided leadership on defense with 15
digs, but it was not enough to stop the Lady Colts. R.
Payton provided a little spark on attacking with kills, and
Turner and McCrobie provided another 17 digs. In the
final match, the Lady Devils went against Capitol High,
losing 17-25 and 19-25. Brookover led the way in setting
with eight assists but also provided four kills when she
was on the front row attack line. McCrobie provided six
kills, while Turner led the scoring for the Lady Devils
with seven points.
Started at the Bottom
ELIZABETH–Sept. 18, the golf team traveled to
Mingo Bottom to play in a quad against Wirt County,
Ravenswood and Gilmer County. The teams played
nine holes and par for the course is 36. Individual stats
included: Coleman Lamp, 40; Drew Wells, 41; Jared
Nichols, 48; Bino Baxter, 48; Michael Stout, 49 and
Orv Taylor, 67. The Devils placed first for the day.
Team scores for the match included: St. Marys, 177;
Ravenswood, 184; Gilmer, 195 and Wirt, 218.
Cameron Frame shows his form after his drive.
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Devils place 2nd at LKC’s
MINGO BOTTOM–Sept. 22, the St. Marys’ golf team
traveled to Mingo Bottom once again for the LKC Golf
Championship. Twelve teams played in the match, all
playing 18 holes. Par for the course was 72. Individual
scores for the match included: Lamp, 76; Wells, 79;
Nichols, 81; Baxter, 89 and Stout, 100. The Devils placed
second for the day after coming up three strokes short
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walks to his
next shot.
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of Roane County. Team scores for the day included:
Roane County, 322; St. Marys, 325; Ritchie County,
331; Gilmer County, 358; Ravenswood, 369; Webster
County, 374; Williamstown, 406; Tyler County, 411;
Braxton County, 431; Wirt County, 432; Clay County,
508 and South Harrison, not scored. Lamp, Wells and
Nichols were all named to the All-Conference team.
Devils go to State
OGLEBAY–Oct. 7-8 the St. Marys’ golf team traveled
to Oglebay to play in the West Virginia state golf
tournament. The team played a total of 36 holes for the
tournament. The Devils played well placing third for the
match with a total score of 517. Team scores included:
Charleston Catholic, 242, 246—488; Madonna, 245,
262—517; Huntington St. Joe, 271, 264—535; Notre
Dame, 278, 276—554; Greenbrier West, 280, 274—
554; Richwood, 276, 280—556 and Pocahontas County,
304, 301—605. Individual scores included: Lamp, 85,
81—166; Wells, 86, 86—172; Nichols, 86, 93—179 and
Baxter, 108, 99—207. Lamp had the honor of earning
All-State with a total score of 166.
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Devils place 2nd at Regionals
MOUNDSVILLE–Sept. 29, the St. Marys’ golf team
traveled to Moundsville Country Club for the Class A
Region I golf match. The teams played 18 holes for the
day, and the course has a par of 70. The Devils took
second for the day with a score of 237. Team scores
for the match included: Madonna, 230; St. Marys,
237; Magonolia, 248; Wheeling Central, 264; Trinity
Christian, 270; Tyler Consolidated, 284; Clay-Battelle,
287; Bishop Donahue, 292 and Paden City, 323. Lamp
obtained medalist for the match. Individual stats for the
match included: Lamp, 34, 35–84; Wells, 42, 42–84;
Nichols, 44, 40–84 and Baxter 45, 53–86.
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to the tournament tournament. Photo by Cassy Trickett
The state team poses for a picture after the golf
championship. Photo by The Oracle
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Cross Country
St. Marys runs hard at Ripley
RIPLEY–Sept. 20, the St. Marys’ cross country teams
traveled to Cedar Lakes for the Ripley Covered Bridge
Invitational. Unlike last season, when it poured buckets
of rain, it was a picture-perfect day for a race.
The Lady Devils placed second in the six-team meet
with 69 points. Alex Gorrell lead the Lady Devils with
a time of 22:18 and placed sixth. The second Lady
Devil finisher was Ryan Wilson who finished 11th in a
time of 23:36. Katie Billeter clocked in a time of 24:46
and placed 17th. Kylee Buzzard placed 18th in a time of
25:13. Rounding out the scoring for St. Marys was Mara
Eisenbarth who placed 57th in a time of 32:51. Also
finishing for the Lady Devils was Samantha Maidens,
63rd.
The boys’ race featured 12 complete teams, and
the Blue Devils placed fifth with 136 points. Leading
the squad was Brady Gorrell who placed 14th in a time
of 18:30, followed by Richard Butler who placed 16th
in a time of 18:32. The third placer for St. Marys was
Trenton Barnhart who clocked in a time of 18:45 for a
22nd place finish. Walker Hashman placed 45th in a time
of 20:27. Devon Amos rounded out the scoring for the
Blue Devils by clocking in a time of 20:56 and placing
51st.
Devils do well at Wirt
ELIZABETH–Sept. 27, the Devils traveled to
Elizabeth for the second annual Wirt County Wetlands
Invitational. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams fared well
in the meet. The meet took place near the Wirt County
baseball complex and in the surrounding woodland area.
The Lady Devils won the team title by a nine-point
margin over host Wirt County. Gorrell claimed first
place individually, setting a course record of 21:45.
Wilson placed fourth with a time of 23:45. Billeter
placed fifth in a time of 24:34. Emily Meeks was the
fourth finisher for the Lady Devils, clocking in a time of
24:44 for a sixth place finish. Rounding out the scoring
for St. Marys was Buzzard who finished in a time of
24:53 and placed seventh. Also finishing for the Lady
Devils was Eisenbarth, 14th and Maidens, 16th.
The Blue Devil boys’ team placed second in the meet,
losing by 10 points to the Tigers. Gorrell finished third
in a time of 18:29, followed by Barnhart who placed
fourth in a time of 18:33. The third finisher for the Blue
Devils was Butler, clocking in a time of 18:39 for a fifth
place finish. Hashman placed ninth in a time of 20:04.
Rounding out the scoring for the Blue Devils was Amos
who placed 13th in a time of 20:43. Also finishing for St.
Marys was Chase Correll, 15th.
Marys included Eisenbarth, 59th and Maidens, 64th.
The boys’ team placed eighth in the meet with 167
points. Gorrell paced the Blue Devils with a time of
18:14 and a 24th place finish. Butler completed the
course in a time of 18:18 and placed 25th. The third
finisher for St. Marys was Barnhart who placed 37th in a
time of 18:59. Hashman finished 46th in a time of 19:34.
Rounding out the scoring for the Blue Devils was Amos
who placed 54th in a time of 19:58. Also finishing for St.
Marys was Correll, 76th.
Blue Devil boys victorious;
Lady Devils finish third
CAMERON–Oct. 11, the Devils traveled to Cameron
for the Cameron Wild & Wet Invitational. A field
of 11 girls teams and 14 boys teams competed. The
course featured four creek crossings along with several
long, challenging hills. The last creek was nearly five
feet deep! Despite all of these daunting challenges,
the runners for the Purple and Gold fared well in this
competitive meet.
The Lady Devils placed third in a field of eight
complete teams with 96 points. Gorrell led the Lady
Devils with a time of 24:06, placing 10th overall. Wilson
was 11th with a time of 24:44. The third finisher from St.
Marys was Billeter, who placed 25th in a time of 26:17.
Meeks placed 29th in a time of 27:39. Rounding out the
scoring for the Lady Devils was Buzzard, who placed
33rd in a time of 28:02. Also finishing for St. Marys was
Eisenbarth, 49th and Maidens, 77th.
The Blue Devils won the team title with 66 points,
defeating runner-up Oak Glen by two points. The Blue
Devils were led by Butler, who completed the course
in a time of 20:04 and placed sixth. Gorrell placed
eighth in a time of 20:05. Barnhart clocked in a time of
20:54 for a 13th place finish. The fourth finisher for St.
Marys was Hashman who placed 19th in a time of 21:46.
Rounding out the scoring for the Blue Devils was Amos
who placed 22nd in a time of 21:53. Also finishing for St.
Marys was Correll, 51st.
LKC
MINERAL WELLS–Oct. 16, the Devils traveled to
the Mineral Wells 4-H campgrounds for the LKC cross
country championship meet. Both teams competed well
and had several individuals earn all-conference honors.
The Lady Devils placed third in the conference with 79
points. Gorrell placed fifth in a time of 21:11, followed
by Wilson who was sixth in a time of 21:15. Gorrell and
Wilson both made All-LKC first team. Billeter placed
21st in a time of 22:37; she made second team All-LKC.
Meeks placed 30th in a time of 23:55. Rounding out the
scoring for the Lady Devils was Buzzard who placed
37th in a time of 24:40. Also finishing for St. Marys was
Eisenbarth, 55th and Maidens, 63rd.
The Blue Devils’ boys placed seventh in the
conference with 146 points. Gorrell placed 12th in a time
of 17:46, achieving first team All-LKC. Butler placed
13th in a time of 17:49, achieving second team All-LKC.
Hashman placed 26th in a time of 18:34. Amos clocked
in a time of 20:28 and placed 51st. Rounding out the
scoring for the Blue Devils was Correll who placed 58th
in a time of 21:17.
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The band kids pose for a picture with their first place parade
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Band places first in Elkins
Nicholas Beaty
Editor
Oct. 4, the SMHS Blue Devil
Marching Band traveled to Elkins for the Forest Festival parade and field show competition.
For the parade, the Marching
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AP Lit holds annual tea party
Kari Conaway
Reporter
Sept. 10, Mrs. Linda Mayfield’s AP Literature class held a
British tea party. The party was
based on the book Pride and
Prejudice.
Each student played the role of
a character in the book during the
Mrs. Linda Mayfield prepares for the AP Literature tea party.
Photo by Jessilyn Kiggans
Cheyenne Girard
Reporter
The National Honor Society
and Cosi made a visit to St. Marys
Elementary, Tuesday, Sept. 23 for
a school wide assembly.
Cosi set up stations for the students to do hands-on work. NHS
members chose a station to teach
the elementary students about
astronomy. Cosi workers showed
the NHS members how each sta-
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NORTH BEND–Oct. 4, the Devils traveled to North
Bend State Park for the Ritchie County Invitational.
Despite rain, hail, wind and cold temperatures, the
Devils ran hard and competed.
The Lady Devils competed well and finished the
meet in fourth place with 83 points. Gorrell finished
ninth with a time of 21:44. The second finisher from St.
Marys was Wilson who finished 12th in a time of 22:11.
Billeter placed 28th in a time of 24:27, followed closely
by Meeks who placed 30th in a time of 24:35. Rounding
out the scoring for the Lady Devils was Buzzard who
placed 33rd in a time of 24:52. Also finishing for St.
party. Each student also brought a
guest to partake in the activities.
The students were asked to
make refreshments for the occasion, including scones, cucumber
sandwiches, tea, biscuits and jam.
At the end of the party, the guests
determined the students’ grades
for the project.
NHS helps elementary school
2.
Rainy run at Ritchie
parade and drum major. In the
competition show, they received
first in Music, Marching, Percussion and Overall Band. Julie
Henegar received first in parade
again in the field show, helping
the band sweep their division for
the competition.
tion worked before the students
arrived. Both students and NHS
members moved to different stations throughout the day.
“My favorite part was how
inquisitive and excited the kids
were when we told them about
the astronomy stuff. Even though
we didn’t know much about it,
to them we were experts,” said
Amber Elliot.
Cheyenne Girard
Reporter
Sept. 17, Nate DiRuzza came
to SMHS for a school wide concert during eighth and most of
ninth period.
DiRuzza is a Nashville recording artist. His concerts are
uplifting and inspiring. He sang
songs that he wrote himself and
songs by other artists. In between
songs, he talked to students about
being themselves, dreaming
big, being a leader and staying
positive. He finished his concert
Science students pan for gems on trip
Lucas Powell
Reporter
Tuesday, Sept. 23 Mrs. Mary
Ann Kessinger’s Earth Science
classes took a field trip to Award
Art Gems in Smithville located in
Ritchie County. During the field
trip, students learned about gems
and precious stones that form under
the Earth’s crust.
Upon arrival, students purchased a coffee can bucket of dirt.
The can contained large amounts
of different types of rocks, which
they searched through to find precious and valuable stones. The
students were equipped with a pan
which had a screen to sift through
the material. The classes also had
water to help them clean off their
valuable findings.
“I thought it was the best field
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trip ever,” said Mrs. Kessinger. “We
learned so much about minerals,
and we got to keep what we found.”
Some of the stones found included a blue sapphire, crystal
quartz, emeralds and Italian marble.
Earth Science classes find gems and rocks on their field trip.
Photos by Mary Amy Kessinger
Students participate in SYATP event
Abigale Gellner
Editor
Students and community
members met before school on
Sept. 24 to participate in See You
At The Pole, an international
movement where students gather around their school flagpoles
to pray. Students involved in the
event included Emily Powell,
Kari Conaway, Luke Snyder,
Jackie Butler, Jenna Butler, Alice Nichols and Abigale Gellner.
The movement began in 1990
when a small group of teenagers
gathered at their school flagpoles, desiring to pray for their
friends, schools and leaders.
The idea spread to surrounding
schools, eventually reaching
across the US and to other nations around the world.
Students in the US view the
event as taking a stand in their
community to dedicate one
morning to God and encouraging others in their community
to do the same, but praying in
public places in some countries
around the world proves extremely controversial.
Several community members
joined the students for our local SYATP event. The morning
included several songs, prayers
and a candle lighting.
“I’m just happy that we still
have the opportunity to pray in a
public setting and freely express
our faith,” said Jackie Butler.
Students gather
for the See You At
The Pole program.
Students and
community members
met at 7 a.m. to pray
for their school,
friends and nation.
Photo taken by Krista
Yopp
Upcoming Days Off
1. Trent Barnhart runs through a creek at the
Cameron meet. 2. Mara Eisenbarth rounds the
corner at the LKC meet. 3. Emily Meeks swim
across the creek at the Cameron Wet & Wild meet.
Meeks finished 29th in the meet. Walker Hashman
runs to pass another runner in the creek. Hashman
had a great run, placing 19th. Photos by Jill Billeter
singing “Country Roads” with
some of the students in front of
the stage.
DiRuzza is from Canton,
Ohio. He studied at Marietta
College and received a major
in Communications and soon
changed his career to music.
DiRuzza travels to schools and
talks about the importance of being yourself. He encourages students to stand up and stand out.
Along with his singing career,
DiRuzza is also a motivational
speaker.
November 4 – Election Day
November 11 – Veteran’s Day
November 24-28 – Thanksgiving Break
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Rachael Flanagan Cooper Holmes
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ms jayne tebay talks about the new school and move-in day
As the move-in date approaches quickly, the excitement rises thinking about the adventures we will have in our new high school. With the school and sports complex construction
bringing high hopes, teachers, students and administrators are starting to see intellectual
promises that this new school can offer us. Everyone continues to ask questions filled with
excitement and enthusiasm about the new school and what we will be receiving, so we sat
down with Ms. Jayne Tebay to get her feedback on the new school and what it will hold.
The football field, tennis courts, softball and baseball fields have become visible. With
the warm weather starting to turn cold, the workers are striving to get as much done as
possible. The football stadium lights, goal posts, parts of the bleachers, concession stands
and bathrooms are becoming noticeable on the football field. With the booming progress,
the athletes have become very excited to play on the new fields. The tennis court asphalt
has been laid and the fence has been put up. The baseball and softball fields aren’t as
well along as the others, the press boxes are up and the stands have been placed, but the
field itself still has a long way to go. The progress has thrilled administrators, teachers
and the community.
Q: Is the school coming up as quickly as planned?
A: “Heavens, yes!”
Q: What are some major assets that will be presented at our new school?
A: “We will be the first smart school in the state of West Virginia.”
Q: What are your hopes for the new school?
A: “There is an awful lot of time and money put into it, and I just hope the kids respect
and love it.”
Q: Do you think the new learning environment will help students?
A: “Yes, I do. I believe it will be very exciting.”
Q: Are there any features that haven’t been disclosed?
A: “There may be a few nice surprises.”
Q: We’ve heard about microwaves; can you tell us more?
A: “I ordered them so that kids who bring lunch can warm up their food.”
Q: When is the set move in date?
A: “We will still be moving in over Christmas break.”
The new school’s construction continues. Photos by Rachael Flanagan
Q: Do you think World Café will go smoother this year now that students know
what it is and that the Art Club knows what to expect?
A: “Absolutely! We will have a lot more time this year, not having to decorate prom.”
This year is the first year Art Club participated in Homecoming; what we made in the
parade will advertise World Café, including art work representing different cultures.”
Q: Will there be any new activities introduced this year during World Café?
A: “Oh, yeah, for sure. We want to have a lot more participation from the community
along with the teachers. There is a lot of local talent students aren’t aware of.”
Q: Do you have any community projects that the club is/will be working on this
year?
A: “We are regulars at the Onion Festival, where we have face painting. We usually help
with scenery for the Habitat for Humanity play and we also help out with the Humane
Society with their float in the Alumni Parade.
Q: What were the Art Club’s plans for homecoming, projects wise?
A: “Art club did not have a float, but we had several whimsical characters that we
showed off at the pep rally.”
ms mary jane helgren shares her thoughts on Art club
With three months already completed this school year, students are becoming
more involved with extra-curricular activities, such as sports and clubs. Art Club has
been busy since day one, working on Homecoming projects and preparing for World
Café. Art Club is run by Mrs. Mary Jane Helgren. They have meetings every Monday
after school from 4-6 p.m. The meetings don’t just involve sitting around tables and
discussing topics; they are hands-on meetings, filled with painting, drawing and
brainstorming ideas with all members.
We sat down with Ms. Helgren and found out more about Art Club and what their
plans are this year.
Q: What are your hopes for Art Club this year?
A: “I’d like to see membership grow and a continued connection with the community.”
Q: What are some of the projects Art Club is currently working on?
A: “Items in the Homecoming parade for the first time ever. We are toying with Halloween ideas. Stay tuned; you’ll see if we may do something for Halloween.”
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Due to inclement weather, the Art Club displayed their dragon at the pep rally
instead of the parade. Photo by Bethany Blouir