Four Students Experience “large school” Life

May 10, 2010 • Victoria Harshaw, Sam Riley, Kylie Miller, Christa Hill  
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Assigned to visit Seaman High School for the day, we stepped into the unfamiliar territory with wondrous eyes and unknown people. It was like the first day of preschool with only the hope of making new friends. But, instead of seeing crayons and mixtures of colors, we saw security cameras, police, and... Read more »

Budget Cuts Hit USD 336

May 10, 2010 • Jackson DeLay, Online Editor  
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The current budget of the state of Kansas has put schools across the state in tight financial situations.  Superintendent Dr. Jim Karleskint describes Holton’s current budget crisis as, “The worst I have seen in my 35 plus years of education.”  He also noted that although people in Holton are... Read more »

Babies gone wild… Teens get taste of parenthood

April 16, 2010 • Samantha Riley  
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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 »

HHS dance, cheer squads hold Spirit Camp for kids

March 1, 2010 • Sam Riley  
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It is Tuesday night and sounds of excited, high-pitched  laughter and squealing resound in the halls. Why? Because there are many kids excited to dance and cheer in front of all of their parents, family, and the Wildcat fans at the game. On Tuesday Feb. 2,  kids in grades 3-5 danced to “Party in... Read more »

When times are tough, people help

March 1, 2010 • Kenny Zawlacki  
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In tough times, people turn to each other for help and the school district is no exception. Fortunately, the community of teachers, parents, students and others are willing to help out. This became evident Monday night when many parents offered to help pay for uniforms, field trips and volunteer their... Read more »

Ten places at STAR events

March 1, 2010 • Victoria Harshaw  
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Ten HHS students out of 20 who participated from Holton qualified for state in five different STAR events. Conner Strader, Keri Tanking, Christa Merriman, and Trenton Havercamp, freshmen;  and Samantha Riley, Rachelle Harmen, Jacob Hess, Shannon Maxwell, Victoria Harshaw, and Emily Zwonitzer, sophomores,... Read more »

Senior expresses playground views

March 1, 2010 • Shelby Dallman  
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As a child you possessed the most imaginative mind you’ll ever have in your life. Even when you were alone you could pretend you were a princess or a king and all the stuffed animals around you were your servants. Talking to yourself, you created your own world and played all the different characters... Read more »

From My Perspective

March 1, 2010 • Jordan Beightel  
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Teenagers; the modern day superhero. Not only do we jam pack our schedule with sports and extracurricular activities, but also we do them welll, and we keep up with our schoolwork. Granted, we very rarely have time for our families, and often feel exhausted, but we love what we do, right? Between cheerleading,... Read more »

O’Byrnes recount adoption experience

March 1, 2010 • Dylan McAlexander  
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One miracle. That’s all it took for the O’Byrne family to meet their four newest members of the family. The story started in 2006, when their daughter Emily, 16 at the time, when to Haiti on a mission trip. While she was there she worked in an orphanage where she met a young boy named Blandy. Soon... Read more »

Community Gives Input to Board

March 1, 2010 • Christa Hill  
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Approximately 100 teachers and community members attended the public forum over budget cuts last Monday. The USD 336 Board of Education wanted to hear ideas from the community concerning areas to cut should hard choices have to be made during the coming year. Said Board President Steve Bowser, “Nothing... Read more »

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