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Trojan TrumpetMay 2015 Volume LXXXIX Issue 8 Troy High School Troy, KS 66087

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by Nathan King

Troy Music Department enters the dark

National Honor Society inducts new members

The Troy High School Muscial department took the audience into the dark on the night of May 5. The mood was set with thunder-storms that were be-ginning to roll into the area. The concert was held in the C.W Oliver Gymnasium at 7 p.m. The concert featured the middle school/high school band, the middle school choir, the high-school choir, and Ashley Stock playing the violin. The gym was deco-rated around the theme of “Into the Dark.” The decorations included sound-operated lights

that blinked when the band played and ar-ranged glowstick dis-plays. All of these artistic designs were visible because the gym lights were turned off. The middle school choir sang the song entitled “At Twilight.” As the choir sang, the lights in the gym were simultaniously turned off. “I really thought that this affect contrib-uted to the setting of the sun and how dark-ness dawns on you,” said audience member Mike Pralle. The mid-dle school choir also sang, “100 Years,” and

“Here’s to the Night.” The concert contin-ued with the high school choir singing, “I Will Follow You Into the Dark,” “In Noctem,” and “Counting Stars.” The band closed out the night with several songs that contributed to the darkness theme.

The first song was “Dark Fortress.” This song was also performed by the band at state competi-tion where they received a II or excellent rating. Another song that the band played was the “Night on Bald Mountain.” This piece is usually played by a

larger orchestra, but the band wanted to try something challenging. “I will definitely miss performing in concerts,” said senior band mem-ber Megan Schmille, “I guess in the end I will never forget the memories we made dur-ing our performances.”

NHS is an organiza-tion established to rec-ognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor students who have dem-onstrated excellence in four different charac-teristics: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The sponsor of NHS is Mrs. Jena Tharman. The ceremony started with a welcome from the out-going NHS president Trae Shelton. After the welcome, the 2015-2016 officers were initiated. They are Makayla Ross, presi-dent; Madison Marriott, vice president; Tucker

lar activities, grades, and community service. If their application passed, then they had to inter-view with teachers from Troy High School. Since all four of them had the qualifications to be in NHS, they were able to sign the scroll. Junior Megan Etherton called each new member up to receive a certificate from Mr. Jared Wigger, and then sign the scroll. The ceremony ended with a thank you, given by Lexi Norris on behalf of the entire NHS, to the parents of each NHS member. After the ceremony, everyone who attended was able to enjoy cook-ies and punch. “I am honored to hold

Above: The newly inducted NHS members are freshmen Isabella Miner, Cheyenne Wigger, Kassidy Ashworth, and Lane Etherton. Photo by Trey Jenkins

Morris, secretary; and Cailyn Anderson, trea-surer. Then, current NHS members lit the four candles represent-ing the four character-istics of scholarship, leadership, service and character. After each candle was lit, the NHS member who lit it read something about that characteristic. Next, senior Nathan Gaarder introduced the four new members. The new members are Isa-bella Miner, Cheyenne Wigger, Kassidy Ash-worth, and Lane Ether-ton. To be inducted into NHS, each one of the four had to fill out a lengthy application, fo-cusing on extra-curricu-

by Alexis Horner, Trae Shelton the position of president of NHS and I hope we can do some new activi-ties throughout our com-munity,” said incoming president Makayla Ross. The NHS will be work-

ing the annual fun day activities next Wednes-day, May 20. They will also be working at the 4-H Grounds during the Fourth of July activities.

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Annual FFA Banquet formally ends year for clubby Alexis Horner

Music, art, theater on display at Fine Arts Nightby Kori Bennett

At Fine Arts Night, May 1, Ashley Stock started the night by play-ing a violin solo, “Gigue in D Minor” by Fran-cesco Maria Veracini. Next, the mixed choir sang “Angus Dei,” fol-lowed by Trae Shelton who performed “The Hitch-Hiker,” a serious solo, by Lucille Fletcher. “The Highwayman,” an oral interpreta-tion of prose, by Al-fred Noyes was per-formed next by Stock. Another oral interpreta-tion of prose, “The Wait-er from Hell” by Gene Parret, was performed next by Lane Etherton. Following Etherton, was Ally Budine with a vocal solo. She sang

“Unchained Melody” by the Righteous Brothers. Next Shelton per-formed a humorous solo by Jean Shepherd, “The Star-Crossed Romance of Josephine Conowski.” Lauren Wigger then did an oral interpreta-tion of prose called “There’s a Hair in My Dirt” by Gary Larson. The song “American Folk Rhapsody” by Linda Spevaceck was then sung by the Troy Mens’ Ensemble. Shel-ton then did a vocal solo to “The Trumpeter.” Next “University Days,” a humorous solo by James Thurb-er, was performed by Nathan King. “Circle Round the Moon” was sung by the Troy

Women’s Ensemble. To finish the night, Stock and Ben Ward-

low performed a duet, “I’m Herbert” by Robert Anderson.

Art works and wood shop projects were also on display.

Above: Ben Wardlow and Ashley Stock perform their duet to “I’m Herbert” by Robert Anderson. This piece would earn them a I rating at State Speech Festival the next day. Photo by Trey Jenkins

Each year ends for-mally with the annual FFA Banquet at which awards are present-ed, officers are intro-duced and installed, and a summing up of the year takes place. This year’s banquet was Friday, May 1. The welcome was-given by Alexis Horner, followed by the invoca-tion for the meal, given by Kolton Constant. After the meal, the Opening Ceremony be-gan. During an Open-ing Ceremony, all offi-cers must present their memorized speaking

parts, which relate to the function of their office. Next, awards were giv-en out. The first was the Greenhand award given out by Alexis Horner. The requirements to receive this award are to be enrolled in an ag education class, learn and say the FFA creed, be at least a freshman and have 20 FFA points. Next was the Chapter degree award, given by officer Andrea Stock. Then awards were pre-sented for the fruit sales and the Creed speaker award by Makayla Ross. The top sales award went to Bailey

Gronniger and An-drea Stock. The Creed speaking award went to Madeline Smith. Next was the accom-plishment award. This was given to the most hardworking mem-bers. It was awarded to Makayla Ross, Alexis Horner, Andrea Stock. Kolton Constant and Braden Hansen. Andrea Stock pre-sented a “recognition for support” award to Superintendent Brian Harris who represent-ed his office and the board of education. The Dekalb Award, presented to seniors

went to Morgan Jam-vold, and the first FFA scholarship to be given went to Wesley Clary. New officers who were installed were Makayla Ross, president; Alexis Horner, vice president;

Kolton Constant, sec-retary; Andrea Stock, treasurer and reporter; and Jon Boyle, sentinel. Adviser David Pottroff closed the evening with a reminder that the club still had plants for sale.

Above: FFA members receive their awards at the annual FFA banquet. Photo by Trae Shelton

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Speech members bring home gold medalsby Trey Jenkins

Awards presented to outstanding studentsby Bailey Schofield

The speech team had a state meet May 2, at Kansas City Kansas Community College. There were 11 entries at state and out of those entries ten received one ratings and gold medals and one received a two rating. Lauren Wigger

received a one rating in prose with “There’s a Hair in My Dirt”; she also received a one rat-ing in oration with “Help the Starving Children.” Ashley Stock received a one rating in poetry with “The Highwayman.” Trae Shelton received

a one rating in serious solo with “The Hitch-hiker.” He also received a one rating in humor-ous solo with “The Star-Crossed Romance of Josephine Konowski.” Lane Etherton and Austin O’Connor re-ceived a one rating in

Awards Night began with a welcome from Mr. Wigger, May 6. Aca-demic Awards were pre-sented first starting with Paul Gronniger with the American winners Legion Awards. These awards were given to Derek Franken, Ally-son Budine, and Valerie Mott, and Runners-up to Jay Whetstine and Breanna Smith. Then Brian Harris awarded the John Philips Sousa Award to Braden Gross-man and the Arion Foundation Award to Budine. Next came the scholarship awards. Breanna Smith re-ceived the SKL Scholar-ship, given by Frankie Barnes. Ashley Stock received the Carol John-son Memorial Schol-arship, also given by Barnes.The Alice Mas-terson Memorial Schol-arship, given by Mrs. Martha-Jean Rockey was awarded to Mi-kaela Campbell. The Barbara Winder Memo-rial Scholarship, given by Virginia Winder,

was awarded to Budine and Destiny O’Donnell. Jacob Ross, Alex Sch-mille, Trae Shelton, and Stock received the Logan and Vera Dean Scholarship, given by Bradley J. Gaul M.D. The Lyle Yingling and Dr. Masterson Schol-arship, given by Craig Kostman, was received by Franken and Whet-stine. Bailey Gronni-ger received the Glenn and Ina Faye Overdick Memorial Scholar-ship, given by Ellen Pyle/Janene Morrison.The Troy NEA Schol-arship, also given by Rockey, was awarded to Tristan Speer. Jack Masters Memorial Scholarship, given by Juli Smith, was also awarded to Speer. The top Pony Express Scholarship, given by Lyle Lander, was re-ceived by Shelton. The rest of the awards were presented by Mrs. Juli Smith. Stock and Whetstine both re-ceived the Farm Bu-reau Scholarship. The Robin (Rodgers) Lowe

& Addison Lowe Me-morial Scholarship was awarded to Campbell, Franken, Collin Jasper, and O’Donnell. The Raleigh G. and Lucille Hays Memorial Schol-arship was awarded to O’Donnell, A. Sch-mille, Shelton, and Alex Winder. The Troy Alumni Scholarship, picked by random draw, was awarded to Nathan Gaarder and Gronniger. Franken, Jasper, Ross, and Stock received the Janice Kinsey Memorial Scholarship. The P.T.O. Scholarship was award-ed to Stock. The Robert A. Reeder Memorial Scholarship was award-ed to Braden Grossman. Last, but not least, Fran-ken, Gaarder, Jasper, O’Donnell, Ross, Sch-mille, Smith, and Stock received the R. E. French Family Scholarship. Next, was the wood-working awards given by Mr. Gene Velharticky.Senior Awards went to Winder, Smith, and Campbell. He also add-ed that this was the first time he had ever given three awards for seniors.

After the woodwork-ing awards, Mr. Har-ris held a special pre-sentation, where he awarded Mr. Velhar-ticky with a plaque for 50 years in educa-tion. Then Mrs. Booth awarded the Scholars Bowl team with letters. Next, Roger Purdy presented the Art Competition Awards that were awarded at the TVL Art Show.Gold medals went to Blair Weishaar, Ben Wardlow, Ashley Stock, and Lauren Wigger. Then he announced the students who won awards at Highland Art Day. Honorable Men-tions went to Andrea Stock, Cailyn Ander-son, Wigger, Wardlow, and Morgan Jamvold. Martha-Jean Rockey then handed out drama club letters. There were 15 first-year letterers, five second-year letter-ers, five third-year let-terers, and two four-year letterers. Rockey also awarded the top drama student award to Nathan King and Shelton, and the top senior drama stu-

dent award to Shelton. The state speech competitors were rec-ognized at this time. Next, the state journal-ism competitors were recognized. Rockey ended her presentation with the Quill and Scroll Induction. Members Shelton, O’Donnell, and King inducted Trey Jen-kins, Brittany Klaus, and Lexi Norris into the club. Next, Matt Allison awarded music let-ters and pins to band and choir students. Mr. Wigger then recognized Shelton and Whetstine as KU Honor Scholars, and Shelton as the Gov-ernor’s scholar. Wigger also awarded Shelton with the Dale Dennis Excellence in Educa-tion Award. Wigger then presented KSHAA Citi-zenship Awards, TVL All-Academic Awards, and Attendance Awards. Last, but not least, spring athletes were rec-ognized. Mr. Purdy gave out baseball letters, Mr. Allison gave out softball letters, and Mrs. Purdy gave out track letters.

IDA along with Nathan King and Ben Wardlow. Stock and Wardlow re-ceived a one rating in duet acting with “I’m Herbert.” King received a one rating in humor-ous solo with “Univer-sity Days.” Etherton received a one rating in

prose with “The Waiter from Hell.” Mady Guffy received a two rating in poetry with “And To Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.” The speech team members also performed their pieces at Fine Arts Night.

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Journalism competitors place at stateby Jennifer Keller

Seniors hit the beach in Galveston, Texasby Brittany Klaus

At the State Journal-ism Contest at Kansas University, May 2, eight out of 15 people placed. Jay Whetstine was the only one who took first place out of class 1A/2A. Whetstine won in the yearbook sports writing category. “It was a really cool experience, I enjoyed it, and I wish I would

have done it more than just one year,” said se-nior Jay Whetstine. Sophomore Brit-tany Klaus took sec-ond place in class 1A/2A for the news-paper design category. “It was great to ex-perience. It was fun, but also frustrating. I’m hoping to do it again next year and do just as well or even better,”

said sophomore Klaus. The following students achieved honorable mention: Braden Gross-man and Ben Wardlow for editorial cartoon, Nathan King for year-book copy writing, Ma-dyson Guffy for cutline writing, Kori Bennett for editorial writing, and Bailey Schofield for infographics. Some of the categories

had to be entered before the contest online, and some of them had to be done at KU. The students had to write newspaper articles about school pep rallies, editorials, sports, etc. The publication students took 6th over-all out of class 1A/2A. In February at region-als, everyone that entered something placed in at least one of these events

“I was really pleased with our top two fin-ishers, but I thought with so many qualify-ing for state we might have done better over all,” said Mrs. Martha-Jean Rockey, adviser. The contest is spon-sored each year by the Kansas Scholas-tic Press Association.

Troy High School Class of 2015 left for their senior trip Friday, May 8 at 5 a.m. They flew from the KC airport at 7:30 a.m. and headed to the Houston airport. After arriving in Hous-ton, they were picked up by a bus and imme-diately went to NASA. At NASA, there were two tours that the seniors could take and some students met an actual astronaut, who had been in space four times. There were also people giving airbrush tattoos. After NASA, they went to beach house 31 in Galveston, Texas, which was a two-part house just a block away from the ocean. After unpacking their bags, they spent the rest of the afternoon swimming in the ocean until they went to Walmart to buy fish-ing licenses and break-fast that they cooked for the next three days. Saturday morning, they

all had to wake up really early so Mr. McNor-ton made them omelets. After breakfast, they went to Pier 19 to get on the fishing charter. They went fishing on the Gulf of Mexico for four hours. They had to move three different times due to no one catching fish. Some students caught fish, and Destiny O’ Donnell even caught a bonnethead shark. After they got back from fishing, the se-niors went to the beach. They spent most of the afternoon at the beach and then they headed to the Kemah Board-walk in Kemah, Texas. They were able to ride rides, play carnival games, and go shop-ping at some shops. Sunday morning, they went to the Downtown Aquarium in Houston. Some students got to touch stingrays, while others were able to watch a diver in a huge aquarium full of fish and

a shark. For lunch, they ate at Hard Rock Café, where Abra Rush was given a cup and free des-sert for Mother’s Day. After lunch, they went to Houston’s National Science and History Museum. They took a tour through all kinds of fossils including dino-saurs, leopards, tigers, turtles, and fish. At the museum, they watched a 3D whale movie called “Secret Ocean” by Jean- Michael Cousteau. The next night, they went to Speedy’s Fast Track, where they were able to drive go carts, play laser tag, and play arcade games. Instead of regular-speed go carts, they used super carts which went much faster. They got back to their beach house late and stayed there for the rest of the night. Monday morning they woke up, cleaned their beach house, and packed all their suitcases. Af-ter they packed all their

stuff, they went to Gal-leria, a huge shopping mall in Houston. They spent the rest of their time in Houston until they had to go back to

the Houston Airport. Once at the airport, they had a half hour delay due to the rain. They got back in Troy around 6:45 that night.

Above: Senior Trae Shelton gets his picture taken with the diver he saw in the tank at the Downtown Aquarium. Photo by Ashley Stock

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Senior staff member says good-bye

Roving Reporter by Nathan King

“ I really enjoyed the boardwalk and the go carts. The food was also really good,” said senior Allyson Budine.

What was your favorite part of Senior Trip

“My favorite part was definitely the ocean. I loved swimming and riding the waves,” said senior Morgan Jamvold.

“I really liked the Natu-ral Science and History museum. I wish we got to spend more time there,” said chaperone and senior class sponsorKevin McNorton.

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Editors in Chief: Trae SheltonStaff:Brittany KlausJennifer KellerBailey SchofieldMadyson GuffyLexi NorrisAlexis HornerKori BennettNathan KingTrey Jenkins

Photography:Trumpet StaffAdvisor:Mrs. Rockey

“I liked going to the beach, and playing Uno with the students,” said secretary and senior trip chaperone Abra Rush.

“Getting to hangout with my classmates all weekend and not have any arguments,” said senior Valerie Mott.

As my high school journey comes to an end, another exciting journey is about to begin. High school has taught me a lot. No matter how badly you want out, don’t wish it all away. The people I have gotten to know and the situations I have faced have shaped me into the person I am today. I am going to miss walking through the halls of Troy High School and seeing all of my friends. It feels like just yesterday I was a lit-tle freshman, and today I am a graduat-ing senior saying goodbye to what I have known and embarking on a new journey.

Trae Shelton Trojan Trumpet Editor, Yearbook Co-editor, History Book Editor

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YOU’VE BEEN SPOTTEDby Madyson Guffy

Top Row: Junior Preston Robinson throws shotput at the Hiawatha track meet. Sophmore Reid Greaser catches during the baseball game against the Atchison Redmen. Middle Row: Senior Jake Ross hosts the NHS induction ceremony. Bottom Row: Sophmore Andrea Stock gives FFA supporter and Superindent Brian Harris an award for helping FFA throughtout the year. Senior Allyson Budine receives the Barbara Winder Memorial Scholarship at Awards Night. Photos by Trey Jenkins, Madyson Guffy, and Lexi Norris

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Seniors share plans for the future“I am going to play football at HCC and major in education.” -Tristan Speer

“Going into the military.” -Izak Christian

“I am going to play basketball at HCC where I will major in nursing.” -Collin Jasper

“Attend HCC to get a degree in mechan-ical engineering/design.”-Braden Grossman

“Attend HCC for nursing.” -Derek Franken

“Attend KU to be-come a physician’s assistant.” -Jacob Ross

“Go to college.” -Tanner Shelton

“Going to KU to major in pharmacy.” -Ashley Stock

“Going to KU to major in pharmacy.” -Alex Schmille

“Going to HCC to become an RN.” -Destiny O’Donnell

“Attending HCC for two years and then finishing out at MWSU for early childhood educa-tion.” -Bailey Gronniger

“I am going to play football at Butler Community College where I will major in agronomy.” -Jay Whetstine

“I will be attending the nursing school at Washburn Uni-versity” -Mikaela Campbell

“I will be attending Northwest Missouri State University to become a dental hygientist.” -Breanna Smith

“Going to North Central Missouri College to become a dental hygientist.” -Alex Winder

“I am going to play softball at KCKCC where I will major in communication and get a masters in speech pathology.” -Allyson Budine“Attend MWSU.”

-Megan Schmille

“Going to KU.” -Nathan Gaarder

“Going to HCC Technical Center for medical office assistant.” -Morgan Jamvold

“I will be attending Washburn Univer-sity where I will major in Account-ing/finance. I hope to get a Masters in accounting as well.” -Trae Shelton

“I will be attending HCC for two years and then attending MWSU to get a de-gree in business.” -Valerie Mott

“I am going to get my HVAC cer-tificate through the HCC Technical Center” -Wesley Clary

Above: The senior class is distracted by something at the Houston Space Center (NASA) on their senior trip. Photo by Mr. Kevin McNorton.

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Seniors look back at favorite high school memory

“Being profiled as a bully freshman year, which is not true.” -Valerie Mott

“Prom 2015 with Thomas.” -Morgan Jamvold

“The last day of junior year when Trae’s car broke down. Valerie, Jeanne, Trae, and I were coming back from Worlds of Fun.” -Megan Schmille “Moving to Troy

and actually get-ting to go to a real school.” -Allyson Budine

“Winning Home-coming Queen.” -Breanna Smith

“Getting to expe-rience sub-state football for the first time.” -Mikaela Campbell

“Being with all of my friends” -Jay Whetstine

“Getting to be a part of all of the cheers and sing-alongs in Mr. McNorton’s Biology 2 class.” -Bailey Gronniger

“Accidentally catching things on fire in general sci-ence.” -Destiny O’Donnell

“Being friends with Ashley.” -Alex Schmille

“Going to New York City with my mother” -Ashley Stock

“All of my favorite high school memo-ries come from Mr. Prudden’s classes.” -Wesley Clary

“My favorite high school memory is passing.” -Jake Ross

“Not failing.” -Derek Franken

“My favorite high school memory was dressing up my truck as the Batmo-bile for the Home-coming parade.”-Braden Grossman

“Playing sports with all of my friends.” -Collin Jasper

“My favorite high school memory is entering Troy High School freshman year.” -Izak Christian

“My favorite high school memories come from every weekend.” -Tristan Speer

“My favorite high school memory is getting two I ratings at the State Speech Festival my senior year.” -Trae Shelton

Left: Senior Destiny O’Donnell smiles with the Bonnethead shark she caught during fishing char-ter as senior Nathan Gaarder watches from behind her.Above: The senior class feel the wind in their hair as the fishing charter makes its way back to the pier. Photos by Mr. Kevin McNorton

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Seniors give advice to underclassmen“Try to make senior year count. Don’t take easy classes when you could be taking college classes.” -Trae Shelton

“Be at your best when your best is needed.” -Tristan Speer

“Do your work and don’t slack off.” -Izak Christian

“High school flies by.” -Collin Jasper

“Travel. Don’t stay in Troy all of your life. Become your own person.”-Braden Grossman

“Enjoy it (high school), because it flies by.” -Derek Franken

“Don’t take advice from us (seniors).” -Jake Ross

“Don’t annoy the upperclassmen. -Tanner Shelton

“Don’t give up.” -Ashley Stock

“There is more to life than just high school. Don’t sweat the small things.” -Alex Schmille

“Mind your own business and enjoy every minute. It goes by fast.” -Destiny O’Donnell

“Don’t waste time and enjoy it because it goes by faster than you think.” -Bailey Gronniger

“Enjoy it while it lasts.” -Jay Whetstine

“Time flies by faster than you think it will.” -Mikaela Campbell

“Don’t worry about the little things.” -Breanna Smith

“Enjoy it while you can.” -Alex Winder

“Do all you can with the time you are given.” -Allyson Budine

“Live in the mo-ment.” -Megan Schmille

“Take pride in Troy High School.” -Nathan Gaarder

“ALWAYS, AL-WAYS, ALWAYS stand up for God.” -Morgan Jamvold

“Who cares what others think.” -Valerie Mott

Above: The senior class assembles on the fountain that was at the front of the Downtown Aquari-um. They toured the aquarium Sunday, May 10. Photo by Mr. Kevin McNortonRight: Seniors Trae Shelton and Ashley Stock hold hands with the fake white tiger at the Down-town Aquarium. Photo by Destiny O’Donnell

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Seniors reflect on sports and arts

“The thing that I remember the most is when we lost a basketball game with 2.5 seconds left in the game.” -Valerie Mott

“Highland Art Day my senior year when a girl from a different school took a picture of my Tech N9ne paint-ing and put it in her video that was called ‘Fragile.’” -Morgan Jamvold

“Staying in a hotel in Great Bend for State Baseball junior year. Alex Schmille got out of the bed at midnight, while everyone was trying to sleep, and started throwing water everywhere yelling ‘Do you want a victory!’” -Nathan Gaarder

“Going to Disney World with the band junior year.” -Megan Schmille

“Getting a I rating at State Music with Ashley senior year.” -Allyson Budine

“My favorite high school sports memory is making it to the Sub-State Championship Game in basketball this year.” -Alex Winder

“Making it to the Sub-State Champi-onship game in bas-ketball this year.” -Breanna Smith

“Winning medals at the art show.” -Mikaela Campbell

“My favorite high school sports memory is making it to Sub-State in football this year.” -Jay Whetstine

“When we put Cheyenne Blanton in a tuba case dur-ing a choir contest junior year.” -Bailey Gronniger

“Beating Valley Falls for the Re-gional Champion-ship in baseball junior year.” -Alex Schmille

“My favorite high school arts memory was going to State Music freshman year with Holly Stegall and getting a I rating.” -Ashley Stock

“Winning the Sectional football game.” -Jacob Ross

“Making it to Sub-State in football this year.” -Derek Franken

“Going to Sub-State in football this year.” -Collin Jasper

“Getting my first tackle” -Izak Christian

“Winning my second state title in Wrestling this year.” -Tristan Speer

“My favorite high school arts memory was being the lead role in the school musical senior year (The Drowsy Chap-erone).” -Trae Shelton

Above: The view from the airplane as it flew over a large town. This was during the flight home from the senior trip. Photo by Trae SheltonRight: The senior class enjoys the ocean and the beach during their senior trip. Behind the class is Pleasure Pier. The seniors decided to go to Kemah boardwalk instead of Pleasure Pier because the boardwalk was bigger and better.Photo by Mr. Kevin McNorton

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Sports Trojan Trumpet May 2015Team continues with ups and downs

Trojans hold on to perfect record going into regionals

Track team closes in on regionals

by Lexi Norris

by Brittany Klaus

April 24, the ladies lost to Pleasant Ridge 5-14 in the first game. Budine, Ashworth, Weishaar, Stock, and Meng all had a run. Budine pitched during the first game. The la-dies also lost the second game 15-25. Weishaar had four runs, Stock had three, and Winder had three. Meng and Winder got to pitch dur-ing the second game. Their next game was

by Lexi Norris

against the Immacu-lata Raiders. The ladies won the first game 18-6. Meng and Winder both had three runs. The ladies had a total of 26 sto-len bases that game. Meng pitched during the first game. They also won the second game 11-0. Horner, Ashworth, Stock, and Winder each had two runs. Budine got to pitch during the sec-ond game.

May 12, they beat the Atchison Redmen 22-3 in the first game. The ladies run-ruled them in the third inning. Meng got to pitch during the first game. They pulled out a win of 5-2 in the second game. Budine pitched during the sec-ond game.

April 30 the THS track team had a meet at Hiawatha. Preston Robinson took sixth in the 100-meter dash. Holly Whetstine was fifth in the 200-me-ter dash, sixth in the 400-meter dash, and third in long jump. Lauren Wigger fin-ished sixth in the 200-meter dash. Lexi Norris was fifth in triple jump. Chey-enne Wigger received

fifth in the 100-meter hurdles. Brylee Wied-mer finished fifth in the 300-meter hurdles. Davies placed third in high jump. The girls’ 4X100 relay received fifth. “This year has defi-nitely been a struggle. But it has been my fa-vorite year because of how bonded the team is and how much fun we have together,” said Whetstine.

Their next track meet was at Lafayette, May 8. Whetstine placed second in the 100-me-ter dash, third in the 200-meter dash, and fifth in long jump. C.Wigger got sixth in the 100-meter hurdles. Wiedmer placed third in the 300-meter hurdles. Davies tied for second place in high jump. Norris received fourth in long jump and sixth in triple jump.

The girls’ 4X100 relay finished fifth. The track team is coached by Mrs. Em-ily Purdy and Mr. Jared Wigger.

Right: Senior Alex Winder waits for her turn to bat during the Valley Falls game. It was postponed to May 14, but it was rained out again. Photo by Blair Weishaar

The Trojans are con-tinuing their winning streak. They are now 17-0. They took on the Im-maculata Raiders, April 30, defeating them in the first game, 9-0. Na-than Gaarder and Wyatt Huss pitched. Gaarder struck out seven play-ers, while Huss struck out three. Wil Smith

had four RBI’s that game. The Trojans also won the sec-ond game against the Raiders, 11-1. Brody Winder pitched the whole game, having eight people from the opposing team strike out. Tucker Morris had three RBI’s. The Trojans then took on the Pleasant Ridge Rams, May 7, coming

out with the win, 18-7. Gaarder and Huss pitched this game also. Gaarder struck out one batter. Smith had two homeruns, and Reid Greaser, Jake Ross, and Morris each had one. They did not fin-ish the first game due to storms, and the second game was cancelled. They then took on the Atchison Redmen,

May 12, defeating them 8-1 in the first game. Gaarder pitched the whole first game strik-ing out eight Redmen. Greaser and Smith both had two RBI’s. The Trojans also won their second game, 11-0. Winder and Tristan Speer pitched that game. Greaser had five RBI’s and Winder had three.

Regionals are at High-land. Their first game will be Tuesday, May 19, at 2 p.m.. They will play the winner of Im-maculata and Valley Falls. “I think it’s been a re-ally good year so far, and I feel like we have a really good chance to do something special,” said Ross.

Below: Junior Holly Whetstine long jumps at the Lafayette meet; she received fifth place.Photo by Emily Purdy