Ampersand
dec 16 2009 darien vonk
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GPML
by harrisonburke This Saturday, all City High math students will have the opportunity to compete in the annual Great Plains Math League, or GPML, to those in the need-to-know. The competition will run from 9:30 in the morning till just after lunch. The competition is a stepping stone for many - if a student or team of students scores more than half of the possible points in any of the four rounds, they automatically qualify for State. But such a simple sound feat is not always so easily accomplished. “No, they’re hard problems,” said CHS math teacher Vicky Pederson. “Its not uncommon to miss all of the problems on a test.”
Large Group Speech
by philbuatti
The Large Group Speech team is currently in preparation for the competitions that will take place after winter break. For the first time in school history, City High will be hosting the district competition on January 23rd. “There’s going to be like a thousand emo kids in the halls,” Cole Hotek, ’11., said.to Sessions.
Combined
Efforts
by renatastewart On December 17th, 18th, and 19th, City High Combined Efforts will be taking the stage in the Little Theatre for their 9th annual performance. This year, it is a rendition of the classic “A Christmas Carol”. There are many students excited to both perform and attend the show. “I love the Combined Efforts shows; the costumes are really sweet, and it’s always fun to watch.” said Claire Myers, ’10.
Boys Swimming
by margaretyapp With 27 swimmers the 2009 boys team is the largest it has been in the history of independent City swimming. Returning Varsity swimmers include Senior Kanoe Russell, and state champion Cameron Herting. “We want to take as many swimmers as possible to state,” said Coach John Burkle “Get top 5 at state, and win MVC outright”. The boys swim team had their first meet on December 1st against Pleasant Valley. The Little Hawks beat PV 93-77 and won nine out of eleven events. “It was a good meet,” commented team captain Kanoe Russell, “But we did have five swimmers
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gone, so hopefully at our next meet we can do even better”.
Break Club
by carlsessions
City High is now representing an underground art that originated in Bronx during the 1970’s, with the City High break club. Junior Chris Wright decided to start the break dancing club. “I think people at City should be able to experience the art of break dancing,” Wright said. “It’s a great activity.” Anyone can join, and although the club’s more experienced members work to improve their skills and learn new moves, the club also focuses on the basics of dancing for any new members. “We encourage everyone to come and check it out,” said Wright. The club meets in the lunchroom foyer at 3:30 on Monday and Fridays.
We Defyne Intencity
by sarahmitchell
We Defyne Intencity is a hip hop dance crew founded by captain Destinee Gwee. Their routine was choreographed by Katie Moffitt, the University of Iowa dance major. The club currently has 17 members, and is sponsored by assistant principal Anne Browning. We Defyne Intencity had two performances recently, Dec. 3rd at the Fas Trac Banquet and Dec. 9th at the Winter Assembly.
Interact
by darienvonk
With upcoming holidays just around the corner, Interact will be working hard and helping out with their various charities and organizations. The club has been busy making holiday cards and planning a mini dance marathon on Dec 12. to benifit the childrens hospital. “I like the feeling of making someones holiday better.” said Emily Mitchell. The club meets at 7:30 AM on Thursday mornings in room 2305.
Network Security Club
by jeffhaidri
At the start of its season, the Network Security Club sets its sights on its annual competition. The group is welcoming new students, and will start soon. According to member James Haight, ’11, “We’re looking for skilled newcomers who will replace last year’s seniors. They’re what made last year so successful.” Interested students can contact Mr. Audia.
Have you heard?: Colin Berry breaks it down in 4th Ave’s first number “Good Times are Comin’”
Pump it!: MacKenzie Mead has got moves: how ‘bout you?
Special to the Little Hawk Steve and Jackie, Jensen IC Pixx, www.icpixx.com
Heartthrob: Andrew Wilkes - next tween obsession.
Rockin’: Nathan Zehr holds down the beat during a special act. Get Buff: Coady Sierra, Lauren Maize, Sarah Robertson Shannon Bowling and Rachel Stewart show off their guns during 4th Ave’s first number. The lovers, the dreamers, and me: Sean Smith sang “The Rainbow Connection” from the Muppets Movie as his special act. Left ‘Cause it wouldn’t be Christmas Without You: Mr. Hanson serenaded his wife and the audience from the stage with a surpise special act.
Right Multi-talented: James Offutt accompanied himself on the guitar during “Falling Slowly.”
Rumors
REVEALED
Rumor
Rumor - Mr. Hanson is leaving - because he was “forcibly retired”
Fact
It’s not certain. His contract, which expires at the end of this year, hasn’t been renewed. That’s it.
Rumor Coleman applied for the open slot, on a platform of “More discipline, more often.”
Rumor Doug Lestina also applied for the principal job on a platform of “I’m chill. Dawg.”
Hilarious
It’s so possible we don’t even care if its true or not.
Rumor The workmen are installing listening devices in every window sill as they put in the new windows.
Fact Everything they hear will be recorded, and deviators will be hunted down and eradicated. Painfully
Whispers
Coleman and Lestina (who is a fan of the cameras, btw) don’t think that 49 cameras are enough, and are ordering more for next year.
We’ve Heard
They’re looking at a new model that shoots lasers as well as video. Rule-breakers will be vaporized. Painfully.
Definitely
The newspaper is way too paranoid.
Probably
They’d be the first ones taken out by lasers and listening devices.
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