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Hampshire High School, Romney, WV
HHS National Honor Society
Inducts New Members
New members are inducted into the HHS Chapter of the National Honor Society.
Max Reno
Staff Writer
The annual induction ceremony of
the Hampshire High School Chapter
of the National Honor Society took
place on Tuesday, March 7 at 7 p.m. in
the Hampshire High School
auditorium.
“Senior Bradley Bommarito is in
charge, and Principal DiAnna Liller
was a big part of the show. Bradley has
been the responsible one for planning
and executing the ceremony,” said
HHS guidance counselor and NHS
advisor Josh Miller.
To be eligible for membership
consideration, students must have a
cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. In
addition, candidates must have met
high standards of leadership, service,
citizenship, and character.
Junior Sarah Alger is a new
inductee in the society, and she is very
excited for her future.
“NHS seems like it could be a lot of
fun, and I’m excited that I got chosen
to be a part of it,” said Alger.
Liller seems to have a lot planned
for the future of NHS.
“I think NHS has grown, and it will
be involved in a lot more community
service projects, and they will also
possibly being going on a nice
extracurricular trip,” said Liller.
NHS currently has an active officer
team that facilitates the society’s
activities and events.
“As vice president, I have several
responsibilities, such as substituting in
the president’s absence, being
answerable to NHS officers and
members and setting the agenda for
meetings,” said Leighia Masse, vice
president of the HHS Chapter of the
National Honor Society.
Over 35 new members were inducted
last week, bringing current membership
totals to over 50 students.
“We are very proud to recognize these
outstanding members of our student
body. National Honor Society members
are chosen for and then expected to
continue their exemplary contributions
to the school and community,” said
Bommarito, president of the HHS
Chapter of the National Honor Society.
May 19 Last Day for Seniors
May 21 Baccalurate at 6 p.m.
May 23 Final Grades Due
May 24 Senior Awards Ceremony at
6 p.m.
May 26 Last Day for Students and
Report Card Day
June 2 Graduation at 7 p.m.
No. 5
Cheaters )e*er +in
Bradley Bommarito
Editor-in-Chief
Cheating is an epidemic at
Hampshire High School that is not often
talked about, but it deserves more
scrutiny and attention.
“I think cheating is the worst
epidemic in education that I have ever
seen,” said HHS science teacher Shelby
Walburn.
HHS’s motto is “strive for
excellence,” but many choose to take the
easy way out and fall far short of the
mark.
“I think cheating is an issue that
undermines the hard work of other
students. I’ve seen people tape answers
to their shoes and use phones during
class,” said sophomore Glen Spaid.
Though many students admit that
cheating is a rampant issue, most frown
upon it.
“Cheating is a sad way of getting a
high grade that doesn’t allow you to
really learn anything,” said sophomore
Jacob Fischer.
Students admit to witnessing a
variety of students cheating
everywhere.
“I think cheating is everywhere; I see
it on a daily basis at Hampshire. I do
not think enough is being done to
combat cheating, as I continue
witnessing it every day. Honestly, I
don’t think students and faculty care
enough about this problem,” said senior
Jarrett Hott.
Some observe the frequent practice
of copying other people’s answers to
an assignment.
“People at HHS expect to pass based
on other people’s answers and not their
own,” said junior Brandon Judy.
Despite the troublesome prevalence
of cheating at HHS, teachers and
guidance counselors warn against
engaging in such dishonest practices.
“I would hope that all HHS students
hold themselves to high standards of
character,” said HHS guidance
counselor Josh Miller.
Students should not forget that
cheating carries serious consequences
in both high school and college.
Walburn narrated her experience with
a college student who was expelled
from the honors program at West
Virginia University for copying an
assignment from another student.
Walburn was grading papers for a
professor when she came across the
assignment, and she was forced to
report it to her superiors.
Students who willingly engage in
cheating need to be aware of the
academic dishonesty policies at their
school, which often feature a zero
tolerance approach to academic
violations. Cheating is never worth itdon’t disrespect yourself and your
school by taking shortcuts.
HOSA Earns Awards
Important Dates
April 14-17 No School For Students,
Spring Break
May 1-12 AP Exams
May 5 FFA Banquet and Blood Drive
May 9 Spring Band Concert
May 12 Senior Trip
May 13 Prom, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
May 15-17 Final Exams
April 2017
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First row: Sean Smith, Hayden Burns,
Alexis Hayes, Brandy Wolfgang, Kristie
Long
Second row: Ali Ginavin, Hannah Smith,
Kimberly Fagga, Breana Meade, Jillian
Nimmo, Chase Ritter, Angela Fagga, Cali
Kabasiar, Johnanna Thomas
The HHS HOSA-Future Health Professionals Chapter brought home several awards during the HOSA Leadership Conference on March 9-11 in Huntington, W.Va. The following awards
were earned: Kimberly Fagga, top five
finalist in Human Growth and Development; Angela Fagga, top five finalist in Veterinary Science; Chase Ritter,
3rd place in Health Career display; Ali
Ginevan, 3rd place in Health Career
Display; Hayden Burns, 3rd place in
Home Health Aid; Sean Smith, 3rd
place Extemporaneous Health; Cali
Kobaiser, 3rd placed in Physical
Therapy; Jillian Nimmo placed first on
the Nutrition Knowledge Test and was
elected the 2017-2018 Secretary of WV
HOSA Future Health Professionals.
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It's More about the
HHS Welcomes
Journey...
Teenage Republicans
Club
Bradley Bommarito
Editor-in-Chief
Trevor Evans
Guest Writer
I am Trevor Evans, the President
of the Teenage Republicans of Hampshire High School. Teenage Republicans of HHS is a new club that has
been introduced this year; it is a chapter of the National Teenage Republicans, an organization promoting student involvement in the political
world. The goal of Hampshire's chapter is to help students formulate
strong political opinions, educate students on various political issues, and
to increase the involvement of young
people in the local political scene.
Romney has a glaring need for
growth and progress, and current
high school students are the future of the
local government. As a club, we plan to
go on field trips, host guest speakers, attend local Republican activities, hold debates, and write political articles for the
local newspaper. We also plan to partake
in various community service activities to
promote the Republican Party.
If you identify as conservative, Republican, or you don't have a political opinion but believe you may be interested in
politics, we encourage you to join the club.
To join, please contact science teacher
Timothy Morral, Trevor Evans, or Liam
Corbin for an application. We look forward to working with you!
Best Spring Makeup
Trends 2017
Marissa Gross & Molly Milleson
Staff Writers
Spring is the time for dewy skin,
natural eyes, bold brows, and colorful lips. These are some of our favorite makeup trends for the springtime.
1. Achieve a dewy skin look by using a luminous foundation with liquid or powder highlighter.
Highlighters such as Becca's Champagne Pop and Laura Mercier's Matte
Radiance will give you the perfect
glow.
2. To get a look with natural eyes,
use neutral tones with a shimmer on
the lid. Palettes such as Too Faced
Natural Eyes and Urban Decay Naked are perfect for this.
3. Bold brows can perfectly frame your
face with a natural look. The key to bold
brows is to keep them maintained and
filled in as needed. Products that are perfect for the look are Anastasia's Brow Wiz
and NYX's Micro Brow.
4. Colorful lips are very trendy for
springtime. Colors such as red-orange,
nude, and soft pink are good options to
bring in springtime vibes. Brands such as
Maybelline, Cover Girl, and Kat Von D are
brands that are well known for their lipsticks.
Spring is the time for dewy skin, natural eyes, bold brows, and colorful lips. Be
a part of the 2017 spring makeup trends!
Winston Churchill once said, "Success is
stumbling from failure to failure with no
loss of enthusiasm."
As I reflect back on the barriers I've had
to overcome and the sacrifices I've had to
make to get to this point, along with the
many failures I've had to accept, I am realizing how true is.
I am here today because I refuse to accept things the way they are; I don't accept
the status quo. Rather than resting on my
laurels each time I achieve something, I
strive for something even greater. Countless sleepless nights and stressful evenings
attest to the work that I've put into getting
where I am today. Most people don't know
about the thousands of hours and hundreds
of miles and tons of essays and more than
a dozen standardized tests that stood between me and my goal.
Don't be mistaken, my path to success
hasn't been unbroken; there have been
some pretty major failures along the path
to my present situation, both personal and
academic. But I choose to learn from my
failures and use them as a catalyst for
change rather than let them define my life.
Though I was a state finalist for two years
in a row, I did not win the prestigous United
States Senate Youth Program (USSYP)
scholarship. Though I competed in the contest twice, I was not able to proceed to the
national level of the American Legion Oratorical Contest. And though I was an international finalist in my DECA event at the
International Career Development Conference in 2015, I never made it into the top
three. Some of these failures were more disappointing than others, but I choose not to
let them dishearten me.
What I have been able to achieve during
my high school career amazes me every
time I think about it. I never dreamed that I
would be able to overcome my shyness and
gain the public speaking and presentation
skills necessary to win DECA competitions
at both the state and international levels. I
never thought that I would be able to earn
the top score on the AP U.S. History exam
without even taking the class, an
acomplishment that no student who actually took the course at my school that year
was able to achieve. I never thought that I
would be a state officer in a statewide business organization with over 500 members.
I never thought that I would be accepted
to the prestigous Alexander Hamilton
Scholars Program along with 40 of our
nation's most promising scholars. I never
thought that I would earn the designation
of an AP Scholar with Distinction after
taking five AP exams my junior year. I
never expected to win a full ride scholarship to Roanoke College, and I never
imagined that I would be offered West
Virginia University's prestigous Bucklew
Scholarship. I never thought I would be
accepted to Cornell University's School of
Industrial Labor Relations, an honor that
approximately 25 percent of the school's
applicants achieve.
I am incredibly grateful for everyone
who has helped me get to this point. I can't
thank HHS German teacher and Italian
Exchange
Coordinator
Rita
Landtrachinger-Hott, HHS business
teacher and DECA advisor Melissa
Detrick, and HHS English teacher Ann
Warner enough for truly believing in me
and for the letters of recomendation that
they've written for me over the years. I
am extremely thankful for the staff, my
mentor, and my fellow scholars at
Alexander Hamilton Scholars who have
provided me with invaluable advice and
guidance surrounding the college search
and admissions process, as well as unwavering support and a sense of community.
I am beyond thankful for my parents for
believing and paying for my college application fees and associated expenses (it
added up quickly!) Finally, I would like
to thank everyone who encouraged me to
reach higher and to dream bigger, even
when success seemed unlikely and the
path too difficult to traverse.
I think that it is appropriate to end with
a quote by my favorite author and Cornell
alum Kurt Vonnengut:"I want to stay as
close to the edge as I can without going
over. Out on the edge you see all kinds of
things you can't see from the center."
Staying close to the edge is the reason
I am where I am today, and I couldn't be
happier about it. The journey hasn't been
easy, but every step of the way was worth
it. My goals may take me to unfamiliar
places, but I won't forget my roots. No
matter where I end up going to college in
the fall, I will always be a Trojan at heart,
and I'm proud of it. It was an honor being
part of the strive for excellence that defines our school, and I wish all of you the
best of luck in the future!
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Class Rankings
Promote Success
Students Need More Sleep
to Succeed
Molly Milleson
Staff Writer
Chris Loy
Staff Writer
Class rankings in high school are
determined by comparing students’
GPAs to the GPAs of the students in the
same grade. Schools have similar
methods of calculating GPA, such as
calculating it with weighted or
unweighted grades. Usually, the
students recognized in high schools'
class rankings are the ones in the top 10
or 20 of the class. For most high schools,
in order to be in the top 10 or 20 of the
class, students must have a cumulative
GPA of 4.0 or higher.
There are many different opinions
regarding the fairness of class rankings,
but I believe that they are beneficial to
high schools. Class rankings are
important because they increase the
competition in the schools, provide
students with scholarships, and aid
students in applying to colleges.
Healthy competition is an aspect of
school that is necessary for children to
keep striving to do their best. Class
rankings provide a level of competition,
which causes the students to do better
in the long run. Most students care about
what grades they receive because they
affect their college plans, which is why
competition is important.
Because of class rankings, many
scholarships are awarded to the
students who show their academic
abilities by being in the top 10 or 20
of their class. Scholarships are
awarded to students by colleges or
different scholarship committees. Of
course, scholarship recipients are
chosen based on standardized test
scores, applications, and other
materials.
Having a class ranking in the top
of the class can also increase the
chance of being accepted into
college. With some colleges, students
are guaranteed admission if they
have a certain class ranking. Higher
rankings usually indicate higher
academic success. Colleges want to
ensure that they are getting the best
students with both academic and
leadership abilities. Having a
superior class rank increases your
chance of getting into a selective
college.
Overall, I believe that class
rankings are important to high
schools. Class rankings benefit the
students, helping them to be
accepted into the top colleges.
Sleep experts have discovered a shift
in sleep cycles beginning in adolescence
that makes it more difficult for most
adolescents to fall asleep as early as
younger children or older adults. Typical
sleep cycles begin around 11 p.m. for
teenagers and continue through 8 a.m.
This means that an early wake-up call (5
a.m. or 6 a.m. to allow teens to catch buses
or commute to early-start schools) not
only allows six or seven hours of sleep
per school night at most, but also requires
students to wake up in the middle of deep
sleep.
According to sleep experts, most
adolescents need about nine hours of
sleep per night. Today, nearly two-thirds
of teenagers get under eight hours of
sleep, and two-fifths get under six hours
of sleep per night. Nearly 10 percent of
U.S. high schools currently start before
7:30 a.m., and 40 percent start before 8:30
3
a.m. Over 20 percent of U.S. middle
schools start at 7:45 a.m. or earlier. Bus
pick-ups start shortly after 5:30 a.m. in
some districts, and teens must wake up
at 5 a.m. or 6 a.m. to get to school on time.
Meanwhile, the school day ends in
early afternoon. These schedules are outof-sync with the sleep needs and
patterns of middle and high school
students, whose brains and bodies are
still growing, and create a huge sleep
deficit every week of the school year.
Early school hours prevent many
students and teachers from getting the
nine or so hours of sleep per night that
most teenagers and young adults need.
The health, safety, and academic
benefits to delaying the start times of
middle and high schools are very
beneficial and should be considered.
Seeking Letters to the Editor
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the editor. If you would like to respond
to an article or editorial, or if you would
like to share your thoughts on an issue,
please submit your letter to Ms. Raley
in room 120. Letters should be fewer than
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name. Letters may be edited for clarity,
grammar, and libel.
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DECA Members Attend State Conference
Levite Severance, Jared Tingler, Liam Corbin, Alex Pearce, Trevor Evans, Jordan Haines,
Jacob Buttrum, Bradley Bommarito, and Jacob Fischer display the HHS DECA flag.
Bradley Bommarito
Editor-in-Chief
From March 11 to March 13,
Hampshire High School's DECA chapter
attended the 2017 WV DECA Career
Development Conference. One advisor
and two teacher chaperones traversed
the five-hour journey to our state's
capital in three SUVs that had been
generously rented at a discounted price for
the weekend by Weimer Chevrolet of
Romney, W.Va.
"My experience at the 2017 WV DECA
CDC was very memorable. I would urge
all HHS students to get involved and join
a club; it's worth the effort," said HHS
DECA vice president Levite Severance.
The conference's theme was the unity
and pride that all WV DECA members
should feel, as well as the national DECA
theme of \OwnYourFuture.
"DECA gives students the opportunity
to grow as individuals and allows
students to network with peers and top
executives. It is rewarding to see their
faces light up when they realize how great
they have performed. DECA builds
confidence," said HHS business teacher
and DECA advisor Missie Detrick.
Members certainly had ample
opportunity to own their future at this
whirlwind conference. Throughout
Sunday afternoon, members competed in
nearly 30 different competitive events to
earn the honor of attending the 2017
DECA International Career Development
Conference (ICDC) in Anaheim, Calif.
"DECA has allowed me to seek out new
opportunities and to persue goals I never
thought possible," said senior Alex Pearce.
Of the 14 students from HHS DECA
who competed, an impressive nine
students placed in the top three of their
events. Seven students qualified to attend
ICDC, and all seven plan to attend.
"I'm glad that DECA has given me
an opportunity to own my future," said
Pearce.
In addition to giving students the
opportunity to showcase their skills in
competitions, DECA conferences
provide ample time for socializing,
networking, and having fun.
"It was great seeing our advisor,
Missie Detrick, ride a mechanical bull at
DECA fun night. DECA isn't just about
competition; it's also about having a
good time and forming lifelong
friendships," said HHS DECA president
Jacob Buttrum.
Established in 1947, DECA is an
international organization for high
school and college students who are
interested in careers in marketing,
finance, management, and hospitality
and tourism. With membership totaling
at close to 215,000, DECA chapters exist
in all 50 states and several countries.
DECA is a valuable resource to any
student who wishes to gain marketable
skills and explore the business world.
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Final Days on the Job
Hanging
with
Mason
Roach
Marissa Gross
Staff Writer
Madison Davis
Staff Writer
“The mediocre teacher tells. The
good teacher explains. The superior
teacher demonstrates. The great
teacher inspires,” said author William
Arthur Ward.
For most of her professional life,
HHS English teacher Ann Warner has
returned to Hampshire High School
every fall, but this will change next
school year.
Warner will be retiring after a
successful career spanning 40 years.
Ever since playing school in her local
neighborhood as a child, Warner
always knew she wanted to be a
teacher. She attended the University of
Southern Illinois and the University of
Missouri and has both a bachelor’s
degree and a master’s degree. Since
beginning her journey here at HHS,
Warner has continued to challenge and
inspire her students to excel both
academically and personally.
“I will miss many aspects of
teaching; it is my passion and always
will be, but I have other things I want
to do and accomplish,” said Warner.
While some parts of retirement
seem difficult, Warner continues to
have an optimistic mindset about the
future and is excited to begin a new
chapter in her life.
“Traveling, reading, and learning.
These are all things I enjoy and some
of the things I am looking forward to,”
said Warner.
Throughout the years, she has
visited all 50 states and many foreign
countries. But despite having seen a
great portion of the world, she still
yearns to broaden her cultural
horizons, and in retirement that is
exactly what she plans to do in
retirement.
“If I could give any advice to the
graduating class, or anyone, it would
be to think for oneself, be confident
and be honorable. You cannot achieve
success without a good reputation.
Integrity
is
necessary
in
accomplishing goals,” said Warner
More than anything else, honor is
met with the utmost respect in
Warner ’s eyes, as well as thinking
critically, and (more importantly)
thinking independently. These
qualities are evident in her teaching
techniques and attitude toward
success.
HHS graduate Seth Townsend is
still impacted by many of the wise
words spoken by Warner.
“I have never been so enlightened
by a teacher or anyone like I have been
by Mrs.Warner. She showed me the
importance of being an honorable
person; there is not a day that goes by
that I don’t think about some of the
life lessons she taught me,” said
Townsend.
As teaching strategies come and
go, Warner’s strong love and respect
for the liberal arts is still what fuels
her ambition today.
“When students feel confident, as
if they have truly learned something,
I know I have done my job. It has been
an honor to witness a student’s
progression,” said Warner
Many students will miss Warner
and her class.
Alex Grassi, one of her college
English students, is in full agreement.
“She actually cares about education
and students. Mrs. Warner is so sweet
and makes English class not so
boring,” said Grassi.
Teachers possess a great power to
influence and shape America’s future.
Hampshire High School is privileged
to have witnessed Warner ’s
intelligence and ability. Her impact
will echo the halls of Hampshire High
School for generations to come.
A day in the life of sophomore
Mason Roach is pretty normal. He
attends his classes, goes to after school
practices or workouts, and then
returns home to eat. His favorite part
of the day is his afternoon classes
because they’re easy and don’t drag.
The morning classes are a different
story because they are what makes the
day seem so long.
Roach’s hobbies include playing
soccer and Xbox, eating, and hiking.
He participates in the school soccer
team on and off season.
When he graduates in two years,
he plans on going to West Virginia
University to become either a lawyer
or a sports analyst. In 10 years, he sees
himself out of college with a career
and possibly a family.
Roach is also involved with the
Fellowship of Faith, which is advised
by guidance counselor Josh Miller. He
really enjoys this club because it’s a
great experience for Christian athletes.
This is the only club he’s involved in.
It’s important to him.
Roach’s proudest moment was the
first time he scored a varsity goal and
got to celebrate with his teammates.
Another exciting time of his life was
going to Italy on the Italian Exchange
Program for the first time; he enjoyed
himself, so he plans on attending next
year’s trip.
“I really enjoyed Italy because of
the different culture and all the new
experiences I encountered,” said
Roach.
In his free time, Roach enjoys
watching his favorite show, Tomorrow
People. He claims this as his favorite
because of the interesting plot.
Magnificent Math
Posters
Kayla Whetzel, Cheyenne Keiter, Lillian Buckley, Brandon Judy,
and Matthew Wenzel were selected from Mrs. Shockey’s math
classes to participate in the West Virginia Council of Teachers of
Mathematics (WVCTM) poster contest. Whetzel was a finalist and
won a $20 gift card from WVCTM.
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Horoscopes by
Dalton
Aries (March 21- April 19)
This is a tough time for you;
oceans are roaring, but fun adventures await beyond the horizon.
Libra (September 23-October 22)
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
The clouds have been removed
from your view, so now you can
see clearly. You see your future,
and love and prosperity are just
around the corner
Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
You will soon encounter success. You will
gain wealth, but as a sacrifice, you won’t
find love.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Something will happen to change
your decisions in life soon. You
will open your eyes to the truth.
Cancer (May 21-July 22)
You will be most fortunate and
will gain new wealth in the near
future.
You will be caught doing a good thing! You
will be rewarded and respected by your
peers.
Sagittarius (November 22December 21)
Many will find you funny. You will find a
new sense of humor.
Capricorn (December 22January 10)
Lightning, thunder, and writing will spell
out your days. You may find a new love
for reading while inside.
Leo (July 23-August 22)
Bright lights illuminate the exterior, but dark thoughts lurk inside. You will be hit by a deep
dark time in your life soon.
Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
You will gain true happiness. Sadness will
not be in your head, as you WILL find love,
wealth, and family.
Virgo (August 23-September
22)
You will be caught doing a bad
thing, and you WILL regret it.
Pisces (February 19-March 20)
You will gain new friends, mostly people
who are Cancers, Sagittarians, Virgos,
and Leos.
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Find Your Tune
Abraham Toothman
Staff Writer
Music has been an outlet of self
expression since the dawn of time. It
is considered by some to be among the
greatest creations of man. Throughout
history, music has changed drastically;
however, people continue to listen for
the same reason - to feel good.
Junior Alyssa Ward likes to listen
to Christian music while driving. Her
favorite band is Crowder.
“It gives an encouraging start and
end to my day,” said Alyssa Ward.
In a changing society, the rap
genre has become a force to be
reckoned with.
Freshman Kendra Wolford is a
loyal follower of rap music.
“I think people underestimate rap
music due to stereotypes. You have to
take the good with the bad; rap can be
enlightening,” said Wolford.
Junior Ashley Ward loves country
Top Music Genres at
HHS
Rap:
23%
Trap:
Country:
Rock:
“Hit Me Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears from Alex to
Mackenzie
Metal:
3%
Contemporary:
1%
(Based on a poll of 100 HHS students)
“Fergalicious” by Fergie from Chloe to Kayla
“Blem” by Drake from Savannah by Brittany
3%
15%
“Issues” by Jessica Sanchez from Amirah to Alexis
“Waterfalls” by TLC from Wyatt to Shawn
Christian:
18%
“Oath” by Cher Lloyd from Tearra to Allison
Pop:
15%
22%
Song Dedications
“Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses from Olivia to Madison
music. She says it is a creative outlet
that makes her feel happy. Her
favorite song is “May We All” by
Florida Georgia line ft. Tim McGraw.
“It cheers you up if you’re in a bad
mood, and it’s fun to sing along and
dance to,” said Ashley Ward.
It seems that country is a big
favorite among HHS students.
Sophomore Austin Loftus also enjoys
the popular genre.
“I grew up listening to country. I
think it brings the best out of people,”
said Loftus.
Some people listen to music to pass
time and brighten up their day. There
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Delegate
Ruth Rowan
50th House
District
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Track Season Sprints into
Action
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Athlete Profile
Abbie Nester
Tyler Corbin
Staff Writer
Trent Corbin
Staff Writer
Hampshire High School boys' track has
started up and is in full sprint.
"My goals for this season are to beat my
personal records," said senior Dylan Easton.
Easton is planning to excel
individually but is also hopeful for the
team's success.
Junior Lance Blye and sophomore Ricky
Moreland both prefer track events over field
events. They also enjoy running to keep in
shape.
Track coach Robbie Glover is excited
about this season, as well as what the
returning runners will accomplish.
"We have John Hicks, Trent Corbin,
Dylan Easton, and many others
returning. They should all be higher
scorers, our field events are stable;
however, our relays could have more
depth," said Glover
Glover believes that some of the
returning state qualifying runners from
last year should be set for a great 2017
season.
Senior Abbie Nester has been playing
tennis at Hamphire High School for
three years and counting.
"I like to play tennis; it's a lot different
than other sports because you can be
playing offense and defense
simultaneously, and it really is a mental
sport," said Nester.
She has been the first ranked girl on
the team since she was a sophomore.
Nester has always had plans to play at
the collegeiate level. She has recently
been accepted to play tennis at Fairmont
State University.
Nester adds that the sport takes
endurance and is very challenging
because in a single match, one may run
at least two miles.
"It is an escape from reality, and I am
eager to see the results of the rest of my
senior year, because we have a strong
team," said Nester.
HHS Wrestling Makes History at the State Tournament
Four HHS wrestlers made sports history at this year's state wrestling tournament. This year was the second time the school has ever had a
wrestler place at states. Last year, only one winner was from HHS. This year, four HHS wrestlers were winners.
Zac Odom (Senior)
5th place finisher; 138 lb weight class
Richard Stanley (Senior)
5th place finisher; 182 lb weight class
Jordan Lear (Senior)
6th place finisher; 285 lb weight class
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Cleaners
Dustin Swisher (Sophomore)
3rd place finisher; 195 lb weight class
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Alex Ritchie won the regional science fair at Potomac State University in
March. He conducted research and experiments to determine if dogs know
their names.
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