Petition poses dilemma for district
April 26, 2010
Filed under Top Stories, Uncategorized
Some of you may have heard some discussion regarding a protest petition that has been circulated in the community. Last last week I was notified by the County Clerk that a protest petition has been received in the clerk’s office. The protest petition was to the resolution that the Board of Eduction... Read more »
DeLay of Game
April 16, 2010 • Jackson DeLay and Haley's Comet
Filed under Sports
Along with the madness of the NCAA Tournament, there are also some athletes making headlines. Ben Roethlisberger has been accused of assaulting a 20-year-old Georgia student. His teammate also had an incident with a lady in a night club. It is funny how fans seem to forgive players who bring championships. ... Read more »
Tracksters aim for Big 7 league title
April 16, 2010 • Zach Porter
Filed under Sports
Students around Holton High School are lacing up their shoes once again for the start of the track season. Practice for the runners, jumpers and throwers started on Monday, March 8. “I like being outside on nice days and practicing on my jumping,” Keri Tanking, freshman, said. The girls track and... Read more »
Baseball team sets high goals
April 16, 2010 • Jacob Yingst
Filed under Sports
It’s finally starting to feel like spring. That means all the different spring sports teams are getting ready for the upcoming season. The Holton baseball team finished last year with an overall record of 8-11. The team is looking to improve on last year’s record and compete for a league and regional... Read more »
McManigal and Porter take announcing HMS, freshman, JV sports to new level
April 16, 2010 • Jacob Yingst
Filed under Features, Sports
Many people go to the middle school, freshman and JV football games at Holton High to watch football. But according to sophomore Jacob Tanking, there are other reasons to go. “Drew Porter, junior, and Chris McManigal, father of senior Carlene McManigal, make the games worthwhile. They provide entertainment... Read more »
Golfers turn in strong performance
April 16, 2010 • Jacob Tanking
Filed under Sports
Golf season is about to start and Holton High is returning four of the six varsity golfers from last year. The other two spots are being occupied by freshman Jaxon Wright, and freshman Cameron Karns. Kellen Brandt, sophomore, has high hopes for this year’s team. “I think we will be pretty good.... Read more »
Softball hopes to improve
April 16, 2010 • Victoria Harshaw
Filed under Sports
It’s the beginning of a new season. The snow has melted away; the grass starts to change from a dull yellow color to a bright green. The softball fields are no longer deserted. Softball season has finally arrived. The Holton Softball team started practicing on March 1. They finished last season off... Read more »
Babies gone wild… Teens get taste of parenthood
April 16, 2010 • Samantha Riley
Filed under Features, News
Not very often do you see teenage mothers caring for their child at school. However, during the next month, it will be a common sight. “This is a great learning experience for students to realize the impact that having a child can have on their lives,” Amy Oldehoeft, FACS teacher, said. Any student... Read more »
Exchange student enjoys stay in U.S.
April 16, 2010 • Christa Hill and Samantha Riley
Filed under Features
Have you ever wondered what it would be like as a new student? Well, can you even imagine going to a different country and going to school? Rafael Pellicci, a junior attending HHS this year, is from Botucatu, Brazil. His childhood in Brazil consisted of playing fun games like gringos (hide-and-seek)... Read more »
Get the scoop on HHS prom dresses
April 16, 2010 • Susan Iverson
Filed under Features
“OMG Madi does this dress make my butt look so big?” “Ehhh, you can find something better!” This is word for word what happened literally 50 times while I was attempting to find my prom dress. I would come out with a big smile on my face full of excitement; then I would hear: “Oh gag, it looks... Read more »
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