A publication of Logan County High School.

Volume XXXII Issue IX

Cougar Cave pg. 2

Craft Corner pg. 3

Safety First pg. 4

The Year of Light pg.6

Kyoto's! pg. 8

Mrs. Logsdon pg. 10

1. Valentine’s Day

2. Lots of chocolate and other

sweets.

3. Presidents’ Day

4. Presidents’ Day sales.

5. It starts to kind of warm up

outside from day to day

1. Longer hours during sales.

2. 6 more weeks of winter this

year.

3. Taxes are due

4. Being alone on Valentine’s

Day.

5. School work is causing more

stress

“What is the perfect

Valentines gift?”

“A dog!” -Caleb Bruner

“How does Valentines

Day make you feel?”

“Disgusted.”

-Sam Knight

“What is your best

impression of a crazy

girlfriend on Valentines

Day?”

Hall Of Fame

By: Kylee Gilliam

Between games at the Clash of the Cats on

Friday night, nine members were inducted into the

recently formed Cougar Athletic Hall of Fame.

This was formed by Richard and Louise Hollo-

man who were assisted by many others who also

care about LCHS’s sports and felt like formers

athletes deserve recognition for their accomplish-

ments. In order to be inducted into the Hall of

Fame qualifications had to be met, such as being a

former athlete at LCHS, alumni who continued

athletics after high school, a coach, or a contribu-

tor to the interscholastic athletic program not

playing or coaching. The first ever inducted into

the LCHS Hall of Fame include: Bob Bird-

whistell, Brenda Chapman, Terry Clayton, Lee

Dockins, Joseph Jefferson, Lillie Mason, Kathe-

rine Neely Murrie, Mark Thompson, and Fred

Tisdale.

(continues on page 5.)

Bob Birdwhistell was the first Athletic Director at

Logan County High School and spent 40 years

working in Logan County Schools. Brenda Chap-

man was a regional tennis champion for two years

and a honorable mention All-American. She is

also in the WKU Athletic Hall of Fame. Terry

Clayton had his football jersey retired by LCHS

and later was the first ever National Rudy Award

winner. Lee Dockins was a football and basketball

cheerleader for four years at LCHS and has won

eight medals, four of them being gold in the Spe-

cial Olympics World Games.

“Hardship often pre-

pares ordinary peo-

ple for an extraordi-

nary destiny.”

-C.S. Lewis

Rachel Barnett

Jacqueline Belcher

Ashley Brinkley

Madison Bruner

Kelly Carr

Kelsey Coleman

Kylee Gilliam

Christa Hankins

Maddie Harris

Rachel Hines

Madison Jernigan

Lauren Macy

Courtney McGinnis

Johnathon Page

Nicholas Sandlin

Sarah Sterling

Peyton Taylor

Amber Torricellas

Ayla Vancleave

Brianna Winn

Johna Winters

Katie Baker

The Editor and Chief

Reporting

Staff

February 2015

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Cougar Cave By: Kelsey Coleman and Ashley Brinkley

On February 26th at 10 o’clock, our school will be enjoying

the ribbon cutting for our new and improved Cougar Store, now

known as the Cougar Cave. This store is located in the front hallway,

next to Mr. Holmes’ room, and will be open Monday- Thursday,

from 8:00-8:45, during CATS time, 11:00-12:05, and from 1:30-

2:30. Tentatively, the store should be open on Fridays for a few

hours. The store will carry school supplies, along with spirit gear,

and miscellaneous items such as deodorant, gum, hairspray, tissues,

and more.

The FMD unit at our school will be sponsoring and running

this new store. Along with help from their teachers, the FMD stu-

dents will be the ones working. This store is part of their curriculum

to help them gain experience for their future careers. Expectantly,

this store will be a success and the FMD students will learn a great

deal.

Julianna Stratton and Dalton

Lockhart prepare for the

opening of the new and im-

proved Cougar Cave.

February 2015

Fruit Tartlets

Ingredients:

Pineapple

Strawberries

Blueberries

Sugar cookie dough

Whipped cream

1. Cut off 1/2 inch of dough from the refrigerated

cookie dough. Place each dough slice on a cup-

cake pan turned upside down.

2. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 16 minutes.

3. Remove the cookies from the pan.

4. Put one layer of whipped cream in shells.

5. After chopping the fruit, add one layer of fruit

on top of the whipped cream.

6. Add more layers of fruit and whipped cream

until the shells are full.

Burnt Out on Testing!

By: Maddie Harris

Every year students are forced

to take multiple standardized tests.

These tests cause students to stress

and worry too much. Standardized

tests can be a good thing on occasion,

but when students have to take them

often they don’t have time to prepare

for anything else.

Standardized test are great for

testing the abilities of students, but

they become an issue when students

give up. Students are given these tests

so often and they are never rewarded

with a grade. They just put random

answers because they do not need a

good score. This unfortunately makes

our school look bad because the

scores are assigned to the school, not

individuals.

If we reduce the number of

standardized tests to one or two each

school year, students would be less

stressed and would actually try to get

a good score. Also giving students a

reward for good scores will make

them try harder on the tests. These

good scores would reflect well on the

school as a whole.

Creation is a Gift By: Madison Jernigan

The 21st century has posed a great deal of

change in the work force. A major skill that is now a

requirement for most jobs is creativity. Whether pur-

suing one of the thousand creative arts careers or a

career such as business or medicine, creativity is a

necessity. Because it has become such a priority,

creativity should be promoted more in Logan Coun-

ty.

There are many ways that teachers can en-

courage students to express their creativity. A simple

way is to assign more hands-on projects such as

posters or skits. These projects would allow students

to think in a way other than their routine school day.

Another way that students could express their crea-

tive talents or even learn a new skill they is to re-

lease some of the restrictions in creative arts classes.

It is important to have structure in a classroom, but

allowing students more freedom to use their innovat-

ed minds is a great way for them to learn the skill of

creativity.

February 2015

Safety First! By: Lauren Macy

Every morning, students,

parents, and buses drive to LCHS

while other individuals drive to

and from Russellville. With Lo-

gan County High School being

on a main road, the traffic in the

morning can be hectic. Sadly,

some individuals choose to ig-

nore the laws of the road, putting

many people at risk. LCHS

should have a police officer at the

intersection to the school as well

as the by-pass to stop these indi-

viduals from breaking the law.

Driving to LCHS can be

dangerous in the mornings. The

line to get into school is always

backed up. A police officer in

front of the school could direct

traffic and make all the cars more

organized. Additionally, many

drivers speed and drive reckless-

ly. This includes cutting other

drivers off and driving past the

line and using the line typically

used by drivers coming from Au-

burn. Even though doing this is

dangerous to other drivers, many

individuals still choose to drive

this way. By adding an officer,

the number of reckless drivers

would reduce dramatically, mak-

ing the roads safer for everyone

in the mornings.

8 Crazy Facts

By: Lauren Macy

1. 141 million Valentine’s Day

cards are exchanged annual-

ly.

2. Valentine’s Day is the second-

most popular greeting-card-

giving occasion.

3. Over 50% of all Valentine’s

Day cards are purchases six

day prior to the 14th.

4. The average U.S consumer

spends around $130 on Val-

entine’s Day.

5. 8 billion candy hearts are

made annually.

6. Over 50 million roses are giv-

en on Valentine’s Day.

7. More than 36 million heart-

shaped boxes of chocolate

are sold each year.

8. Women purchase 85% of all

Valentines.

In the Know for College!

By: Amber Torricellas

A problem we have at our school is col-

lege information. We are not provided with

enough information about college. As a sen-

ior, I though the majority of the things I

would be hearing about would be about col-

lege tuition, scholarships, FASFA, and what

colleges would be good for your major. We do

not get much information at all unless we do

the research for ourselves, and some of us are

not quite sure how to go about finding specif-

ic information. I think as seniors we should be

provided with more information about a wider

variety of colleges and the paths to find par-

ticulars about each school.

February 2015

(continued from front page.)

Joseph Jefferson holds the Cougar Ca-

reer and Season Records in Rushing

and was a four-year starter for WKU

also holding the punt return record. Lil-

lie Mason played on seven district

teams and is in the WKU Athletic Hall

of Fame. Katherine Neely Murrie was

a state high school golf champion and

holds five records at Lipscomb Univer-

sity. Mark Thompson holds LCHS rec-

ord for home runs in a season and a

UK Baseball Lettermen for three years

and an All-SEC Pitcher. Fred Tisdale

led the Cougars to the State Champion-

ship and was named to 50 Greatest

Players in State Tournament History.

Logan County High School is

pleased with the addition to our athletic

program and are proud of these first

inducties.

Slushy, Slippery, Snow–

Be Safe!

By: Madison Jernigan

Snow and ice on the

roads can make driving

frightening and dangerous,

especially for teens. It is

encouraged for teens to stay

off the roads during this se-

vere weather: however, if

driving is necessary during

these times, there are pre-

cautions that should be tak-

en. First, the driver should

scrape the snow/ice off all

parts of the vehicle, includ-

ing the lights, windows, and

trunk to allow him to see all

parts of the road clearly. He

should also start the vehicle

and turn the heater on a mi-

nute or two before using the

defroster to prevent the win-

dows from fogging. While

driving, keep the speed slow

and headlights on low

beam. Also, increase the

following distance between

cars to eight to ten seconds.

Following these simple

steps will decrease the

chances of having a wreck

during the harsh weather.

Whether dressing comfy or cute, combat boots are the perfect accessory to complete a winter outfit.

Combat boots are usually worn with leggings or skinny jeans, and any type of shirt. The ability to create

many diverse outfits with one pair of shoes is a major reason that these shoes are trending in Logan County.

Combat boots are sold in most shoe stores, including Payless and Shoe Show. The average price for one pair

is around $30, and the most popular colors are black and brown. These shoes will not only be the perfect

winter accessory but also will be trending year round due to their ability to be worn with shorts as well.

Trendy Topic By: Madison Jernigan

February 2015

Why does school suck?

School sucks when

you have a poor atti-

tude. If you are con-

stantly looking for the

negative things about

school then the outcome

of your experience will

be lousy. Wake up in

the morning with expec-

tations of a great day

and let the cons subpar

the pros. Before you

know it, you will be out

of school, working, and

paying bills, and you

will wish that you had

embraced the perks of

being a high school stu-

dent.

NAEP Testing in LCHS

By: John Page

On February 3rd a large

group of seniors at Logan

County High School were ran-

domly selected to participate

in a government administered

test. The program that produc-

es the test is known as NAEP

or the National Assessment of

Educational Progress. The

tests examined acquired skills

within the subjects of Math,

Reading, and Science, each of

which was randomly selected

for each student. The tests

were distributed by employees

of the program rather than

school faculty.

The questions were rel-

atively difficult at some

points, and showed similari-

ties to standardized tests. It

was noticeable that the exams

covered material that corre-

sponded with all four years of

high school. The tests were

designed like this in order to

evaluate how much

knowledge students actually

retain through school by the

time they are seniors. Interest-

ingly, there were two brief

surveys towards the end of the

test that asked about student

life. They required details

about courses taken, school

quality, and home life. Over-

all, the program was a bit

troublesome (according to the

senior class) but also under-

standable, as it is a good way

for the government to under-

stand the state of education

across the country.

The Year of Light

By: Courtney McGinnis

On December 20, 2013 the

United Nations declared 2015 the

International Year of Light. The

objective of the Year of Light is to

inform people globally of the sig-

nificant use of light used for tech-

nology that provides solutions to

global challenges. The Internation-

al Year of Light is an educational

opportunity for stakeholders to be

aware of the problem solving solu-

tions that light based Technology

has to offer. The Year of Light is

also trying to give people a deeper

appreciation for scientific research

we have discovered by observing

different lights emitted from stars,

answering questions about our uni-

verse. Light is vital to our every-

day living, scientific research,

technology, and improving medi-

cines and the Year of Light is try-

ing to emphasize and spot-light

that.

February 2015

He Said by: John Page Currently the virus known as Measles, previ-

ously eradicated in the U.S. through vaccinations, has

made a small comeback. With over 100 cases of the

illness now residing in California, discussion of

whether the rest of the country should prepare for an

outbreak is surfacing. The primary controversial ele-

ment corresponding to the whole situation is the fact

that some parents are refusing to vaccinate their chil-

dren for Measles. Normally, this decision would be

accepted among most everyone (considering there

were no previous Measles cases) but in the country’s

current situation such a decision seems unsafe and

inconsiderate towards the nation’s health.

Within a society as large and complex as our

own, it is necessary that some precautions are taken

to prevent a threat to the public as a whole. One of

the most important of these precautions is the securi-

ty of public health, which vaccinations are a key part

of. If a parent decides against vaccinating their child

they could be putting every other child that goes

without a vaccine at risk as well. The common fear

among parents is that their child will be allergic to

the vaccination or they will not react well, but this

risk is much smaller in proportion to the potential

outbreak of the virus that would affect the entire pop-

ulation. We live in modern, progressing world and

everyone must play their part when it comes to issues

like vaccination.

How do you get all the women?

The key to impressing all the

ladies is do not be annoying and

immature. Girls want a gentle-

man, someone who will treat

them with kindness and respect.

Girls find it attractive when guys

act like friends instead of being

derogatory towards them. Go af-

ter a girl with the right

intentions!

Peyton’s Pets!

By: Peyton Taylor

Fennec Fox- Although

most foxes usually make

bad pets, the Fennec fox is

an excellent pet to own.

This cute desert animal tends to be small (they are smaller

than cats) and smart. You can even housetrain your Fennec

fox to use a litter box. The Fennec fox is playful, requires a

lot of exercise, and poses no threat to public safety. When

fully grown, your Fennec fox will be about the weight and

size of a Chihuahua.

She Said by: Briana Winn In 2014, the United States suffered from an Ebola

outbreak, which came from people who had recently been to

Africa. Now in 2015 the United States seems to be dealing

with a new outbreak: The Measles. This disease, which

came to the United States in the early 1900s, is now having

an outbreak which is stirring up controversy. This outbreak

reportedly started in California at an amusement park where

the majority of the cases (103) are.

The controversy that this virus is causing is whether

or not parents should get their children vaccinated. Some

may argue that we live in the modern world and that such

issue should not have risen, because vaccinating children

should be a parent’s number one priority. Some parents,

though, are scared their child might have a mild to serious

reaction to the vaccination or may develop a form of autism

(although this is a myth, people still believe it) and would be

more at risk than actually getting the Measles. Also some

parents want their kids to live a ‘natural’ life, without any

unnatural chemicals entering their child’s body; they believe

it is a healthier and safer choice for their child. The Measles

live in the nose and throat, which means if someone who is

has the virus sneezes, and does not cover his or her face, the

germs are then let out into the air and very easy to catch,

just like any other sickness. This means extra precautions

such as covering your mouth, washing your hands regularly,

cleaning surfaces and trying to avoid touching public surfac-

es as much as possible, will help keep the virus under con-

trol and hopefully put an end to it. Hence, negating the need

for a vaccine.

He Said; She Said: Measles Vaccinations

By: Courtney McGinnis

February 2015

The Boy Next Door

By: Johna Winters

The Boy Next Door was recently released on

January 23, 2015. A teacher, Claire Peterson played

by Jennifer Lopez, gets involved with a teenage

boy, Noah, that moves in next door. This empha-

sized the title The Boy Next Door. Noah is a hand-

some and charming teenager that Claire believes

will be a good influence on her son considering he

does not have a father figure permanently in his

life. Claire encourages this friendship and things

begin to heat up with her and Noah after Claire and

her husband’s separation. This relationship quickly

escalades and begins taking a turn for the worst.

After ending this inappropriate affair with Noah, he

starts trying to ruin Claire’s life.

Geronimo

By: Madison Jernigan

The newest band to look out for in 2015 is un-

deniably Sheppard. Sheppard released their first single

“Geronimo” in Australia in February 2014. The song

was number one on the Australian charts by April but

only recently became popular in the United States.

“Geronimo” is based off the real life Apache military

leader, Geronimo. The lead singer repeats the leader’s

name because the soldiers were accustomed to yelling

his name before performing a courageous act. The

song’s upbeat melody, as well as the incredible vocals

from all six band members, is what make this song so

well-liked. If Sheppard continues to write such catchy

and fun songs, they will surely be the most popular

band of the year.

Kyoto's!

By: Maddie Bruner

In Bowling Green there are two locations for

the restaurant Kyoto. However, they do not share the

same owner. Both Japanese restaurants, Kyoto Gar-

dens and Kyoto Diner, have the same pricing and for

the most part the same foods. It is a debatable topic

on which Kyoto restaurant is the better of the two.

Kyoto garden is not the favorite out of the

two for me. The Kyoto that was first built, Kyoto

Diner, is the better choice. At Kyoto Diner the food

is always cooked perfect, it is prepared exactly how

you ask. At Kyoto Gardens the food is not cooked

the same every time. Also another downside to Kyo-

to Gardens it has a very loud environment, unlike

Kyoto Diner which is very quiet and relaxing.

February 2015

The following students attended the DECA Region 2 Conference today. Below are the awards

that students earned. If you see these students - I'm sure they'd love to hear a quick

'congratulations.'

Isaiah Price - 1st - Business Finance

Ali Davis - 1st - Principles of Finance

Maddie Harris - 1st - Marketing Management

Nikki Crafton - 1st - Principles of Marketing

Alexis Chick - 2nd - Principles of Marketing

Dakota O'Dell - 3rd - Business Services Marketing

Kelsey Collings - 3rd - Apparel and Accessories Marketing

Taylor Health - 3rd - Principles of Finance

Leah Cross - 4th - Principles of Marketing

Therese McGinnis - 5th -Human Resources Management

Jessica Holloway - 5th - Business Services Marketing

Christa Hankins - 5th - Marketing Management

Monica Hines - 5th - Principles of Finance

Congratulations to

Kaleb Coursey on his

signing to play football

with Lindsey Wilson

on February 10th,

2015. We hope you

succeed in your

continued endeavors

during college.

February 2015 101010 FULL NAME: Miranda White Logsdon

BIRTH YEAR: 1978

HOMETOWN: Lewisburg, Kentucky

SIGNITURE DISH: I’m not a great cook- I

bring the rolls!

WORST THING I ATE THIS WEEK: A hot

Dog.

FAVORITE JUNK FOOD: Reisen

FAVORTIE BOARD GAME: Chutes and

Ladders

HOUSEHOLD CHORE I ENJOY: Sweep-

ing/Mopping- I love clean floors!

SECRET CLEANING WEAPON: Peroxide

(H2O2)

PET PEEVE: When people don’t listen!

I WILL NEVER CARE ABOUT: Basketball

LAST THING I BOUGHT ONLINE: Drums

for my son.

I DRIVE: Toyota Prius

GOOD HABIT: Being Organized.

BAD HABIT: Twirling my hair.

CAT/DOG/OTHER: Dog! Redbone Coon-

hound to be exact!

CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: My family- they

are my life!

IF I HAD AN EXTRA HOUR TODAY, ID… Spend it with my son!

ON MY BUCKET LIST: A trip to Alaska.