Culture and music--PAGE 9
How music connects to RHHS--PAGE 10
ROCKET PRESS Your School. Your Magazine.
“Evermore” Review--PAGE 19
LOUD! The Day the Music Died--PAGE 16
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The evolution of music--PAGE 6
the Volume 3, Issue 4 February 5, 2021
CONTENTS
NEWS COVER
PAGE 4 - REPORT: TEACHERS TO BE IN SECOND WAVE OF VACCINATIONS
PAGE 6 - THOUSANDS OF YEARS OF MUSIC
PAGE 7- ELVIS TO SNOOP DOGG: PAGE 5 - ROSE HILL MAYOR PASSES INFLUENCES OF MUSIC
AWAY
PAGE 8- A ROSE HILL PERSPECTIVE ON MUSIC PAGE 10- MUSIC BRINGS CULTURES TOGETHER PAGE 11- HEALTH STUDIES SHOW BENEFITS OF MUSIC PAGE 14-ROLLING STONE’S TOP SONGS AND ALBUMS PAGE 16- THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED
Steve Huckaby died of cancer on Christmas Day CONTENTS--2
PAGE 17- “DROVE MY CHEVY TO THE LEVEE”
YOUR SCHOOL. YOUR MAGAZINE. PAGE 18- FAVORITE SONGS FROM THE ROCKET PRESS
PAGE 19- ALBUM REVIEW: TAYLOR SWIFT “EVERMORE”
PHOTOS 22-ROCKET LIFE
PAGE 20- WHO IS NO. 1?
OPINION 12-I LIKE THE SOUND OF THAT 13- MUSIC IS NOT FOR ME
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The Rocket Press is the official news magazine of Rose Hill High School that is published six times a year. The Rocket Press is a student publication, written and produced by students. Opinions expressed in The Rocket Press are of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the USD 394 Board of Education, the administration, the faculty or the adviser.
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REPORT:
TEACHERS TO BE IN SECOND WAVE OF VACCINATIONS
By Sydney LaKous, Assistant Editor
As the COVID-19 vaccine begins to roll out, essential workers, such as teachers and healthcare workers, are being prioritized. Brandon Barger, a teacher at Rose Hill High School, said getting the vaccine to teachers sooner could help with maintaining the presence of teachers at the school. “I think that the vaccines will help the teachers be able to stay in school which will help with the lack of substitutes that we have in the district,” said Barger. “Just this last week we had a lot of teachers out with either being quarantined or in isolation.” Superintendent of USD 394, Randal Chickadonz, also feels it is important to keep students and staff in school. “I think we’ve tried to do a really good job of maintaining school, maintaining learning and teaching within those protocols,” said Chickadonz, in an interview with Channel Seven News. “Our hope is that what that means to us is that the teachers are in the classroom more and not having to be removed because of protocols. It also probably means that some of the teaching and learning is a little more fluid because we don’t have all of those safety restrictions in place, so that’s what I would hope.” Chickadonz said he would like to start removing the restrictions as soon as it is safe to do so.
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“The goal would be to start to remove some of those restrictions,” said Chickadonz. “Being able to contract trace the virus certainly has to help with that I think. I would hope we would see a reduction in that [restrictions] at some point.” A common question was whether the vaccine will be required by school districts or even the state. Chickadonz said it will be more of an individual decision rather than a requirement. “I think as far as a virus, I see it not much different than the other viruses that are out in the world right now,” said Chickadonz. “We don't really require that immunization from viruses, so I don't see that as being a requirement taking place. I think it's just a safety precaution you take as an individual and I believe that it will probably be an individual choice for most people.” Barger also said it should be a personal choice whether to get the vaccine or not. “I don't think the states will be able to require them,” said Barger. “It should still be an individual and family decision.” Barger also said he would be willing to get the vaccine. “I have a few family members that are in the health profession that have had it,” Barger said. “This makes me believe that it is a safe vaccine.”
ROSE HILL MAYOR PASSES AWAY
By Thomas Smith, Reporter
William “Steve� Huckaby was many things and had great accomplishments in his life. Steve Huckaby had recently passed away on Dec. 25, 2020. Huckaby will be remembered as a positive influence to everyone who meets him and will be an inspiration to his friends, family and those who worked for him. Steve Huckaby retired in 2010 as a web analyst at Boeing, later in his life he served as mayor for the community and made a great impact on the town. In his free time, his favorite things to do were going fishing, camping, and singing karaoke. Huckaby had been married to Debbie Huckaby for 48 years and they had two children together. He was blessed to become a grandpa with seven grandchildren, and much later he became a great grandfather with five great grandchildren. Steve Huckaby will be remembered for being a great mayor, father, grandfather, and friend. Huckaby, though he had passed, will never be forgotten in the Rose Hill community.
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You Say You Want “E “Evolution” Evolution”
By Kendra Houser, Reporter
The evolution of music has changed drastically over the years. One thing that has not changed? People seem not to be the same without music. When music became a big thing, no one could stop listening to it. Most music is about life and things some would say is awful to listen to. Although, music is proven to help people learn and focus better. “Music is a core human experience and generative process,” said a study from Georgetown University. Music is always bringing people together. Back in the 1960’s, people used music to express themselves. Nowadays, people use music to express themselves too, but in a completely different way.
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Anyone writing a song in the current generation can throw anything they want into the lyrics and it's the next hit. Some make music because it is something they are passionate about, not worried about the fame or the money. Music makes people quite emotional as well. There is music that makes you angry, or sad, and even happy. Music has always been that way. Elvis Presley is a good example of an emotional musician. Elvis was the king of rock and roll while also having other songs that made people feel something. Music has numerous positives and negatives. Music helps with learning skills and with emotional reasonings. Yes, music has changed so much over the years and that is not necessarily a bad thing.
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By Kirsten Smith, Reporter
Music throughout the years has changed drastically. There are many different genres and types. According to billboard.com K-Pop is the most listened to genre in the U.S. In the 1900’s, opera was the most played genre. Armanda Degli Abbati, who was also known as Armanda Delgi Abbati Campondonico, was a popular artist in this genre.
Campondonico was born Jan. 10, 1879. She sang in opera houses all over Italy, South America, and Russia. She was deported from Estonia and it was said that she died in a prison camp. After Opera started to die down, in the 1940s until the mid-1950’s, swing music was popular. Glenn Miller who made “In the Mood” was very popular among the ladies. He was an American trombonist. He was a bandleader in the swing era. In four years, he scored 16 numbers on records and 69 top ten hits, which is more than Elvis Presley. After Swing music came Rock and Roll. The Beatles came to be the most famous Rock and Roll band in Rock and Roll history. They had estimated record sales of $600 million, which makes them the best-selling music artists of all time.
one of the most influential Hip-Hop groups in History. They were based in Compton, California. They released their first album as a group called N.W.A and the Posse, and they were #39 on Billboard Magazine. Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton are said to be some of country’s most influential people ever. With top hits from both artists, they helped to put country music on the map, along with many other artists. Blues music was developed in the 1920’s with people such as Blind Blake, T-Bone Walker, and John Lee “Sonny Boy” Willamson. Blues music has developed into multiple sub genres such as Rhythm and Blues and Louisiana Blues. With the top claimed sales for albums being 100 million, Backstreet Boys are said to be the most popular boy band of all time to date. Secondly, The Osmonds with 77 million sales and third was The Jackson 5 with 75 million recorded sales. There have been a lot of influential people throughout music, some of which being John Lennon, Elvis Presley, Queen, and Madonna. It is said that the most influential person of all time is said to be The Beatles.
After Rock and Roll came Hip-Hop. N.W.A was
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING THE MUSIC TEACHERS AT ROSE HILL HIGH SCHOOL SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS ON MUSIC
“Music is more accessible than when I was in high school a dozen years ago. They have access to more artists, genres, and software than those of us from the Limewire/Napster generation could have ever imagined. This encourages youths to find music that interests them, not just what is played on the radio or endorsed by iTunes.” “TikTok is one of those platforms that has revolutionized music for this generation. Heck, a Broadway musical was made via TikTok! I think this generation has more opportunities to express themselves via music than any others have. Music will always be an impactful aspect of the teenage experience and they will express themselves through it, whether they participate in music ensembles or not.”
-CHRISTOPHER KURT, CHOIR TEACHER
“I have been passionate about music for most of my life. Beginning band was a major moment in my life; my decision to participate in it ultimately led to performing professionally around town and teaching here at Rose Hill.” “Music is a part of my life beyond what I do for work. From my experience, music has a profound effect on our actions, feelings, thoughts, and spirituality. This is especially true for young people, perhaps more so now than ever before. Music has the capacity to resonate within someone's personality and enhance their individual attributes. It certainly impacts today's youth.”
-NATE HILLS, BAND TEACHER
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MUSIC: A PASSION FOR RHHS TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
By Brooklynn White, Reporter
Music is a large part of life for some students and staff at Rose Hill High School. From the band, to the headphones plugged into the ears of students in the hallways, music moves the student body and the staff alike. For some people, music goes beyond the school and into their personal lives. A multitude of people are involved in music outside of school, including art teacher Ward Hilgers and Taegan Belcher. “I was a really quiet, shy person,” Hilgers said. “It gave me a world to survive in. Kind of like listening to your favorite music by yourself in a room with no one else, but it’s okay because you have your music. When I’m playing I have no idea where I'm at or what's going on but I know it’s intense. It’s a
different experience.” Hilgers said that now he listens to all kinds of music and over time the music he has listened to has helped him learn about other people and cultures. Previously, Hilgers was in a band that was named ‘FFF’ for two to three years. Belcher is involved in choir and piano at her church. “It definitely got me more involved in our church,” Belcher said. “It also made me more confident in leading others. Not just in music but in other things too. I also feel like it has helped me make friendships with people I wouldn't have usually made friends with. I never really got into sports, so being a part of music and stuff still helped me feel like I was part of a team.”
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MUSIC BRINGS CULTURES TOGETHER
By Sydney LaKous, Reporter
Music and culture have a complex relationship that goes back thousands of years. As civilizations developed, they would create music that is now associated with those cultures. There have been many studies related to music, specifically addressing the cultural aspects. The fact that there are so many different cultures allows us to explore those lifestyles, and music may be the reason we begin to venture out into other cultural developments besides our own. Ethnomusicology is the study of the music of different cultures. According to ethnomusicology.org, “Ethnomusicologists examine music as a social process in order to understand not only what music is but what it means to its practitioners and audiences.”
artists like Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur started to confront police brutality and systematic racism towards African Americans. This music would bring their communities together with something they could all agree on and relate to. Music has been proved to be more than just a background noise, something we listen to while doing everyday activities. It is a tool to bring communities and people together. It is a pathway to exploring cultures other than our own, and often leads to even more exploration.
What do other countries listen to?
They can have experience in different fields and use that knowledge to examine parts of music and how it correlates to societies.
United States: Country
At the end of the day, no matter what field they specialize in, they all have the same methods of researching music.
Latin America: Cumbia
Ethnomusicologists study many things while analyzing music, such as global perspectives, social practices and historical research.
France: Bal-musette
Sometimes, genres of music are formed or expanded because that’s what society needs. Examples like work songs were comforting for African American slaves who were forced to do time-consuming, vigorous work. They created music as a way to express themselves and bring some comfort throughout the day. These songs became part of their culture. Rap music in the 90’s skyrocketed when
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Italy: Italo House Mexico: Norteño Brazil: Forro
HEALTH STUDIES SHOW BENEFITS OF MUSIC
By Jessa Lee, Reporter
Music affects people in a unique way, and there is a certain science behind the feelings we have or what we think when we hear it. One psychologist, Daniel J. Levitin, PhD, studies neuroscience in music. In one of the studies he and his research partner conducted, they discovered that music has a positive effect on our physical and mental health.
hear and feel. Some researchers, along with Lauren K. King from a rehabilitation center at Wilfrid Laurier University, used short-term vibroacoustic therapy on patients with Parkinson’s disease. They discovered that the therapy did improve the symptoms as they noticed less rigidness, and smaller amounts of tremors. The researchers also examined thalamocortical dysrhythmia, which has to do with disorientation in rhythmic brain activity. The disorientation is supposedly a part of some medical conditions such as Parkinson’s, fibromyalgia, and possibly Alzheimer’s disease. These researchers and more are still continuing to find and learn about the multiple benefits of music, but so far, it seems the possibilities are endless.
In Levitin’s book, ‘This is Your Brain on Music’, he wrote, “We’ve found compelling evidence that musical interventions can play a health care role in settings ranging from operating rooms to family clinics.” Music has been proven to help many children and adults alike, in varying ways, as there have been multiple studies showing positive results from hearing or playing different songs. Music is essentially vibrations, which some people have used when testing how the human body reacts to hearing it. Lee Bartel, PhD, is a music professor at the University of Toronto who, along with other researchers, has looked into the possibility of sound vibrations helping with the symptoms of disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, fibromyalgia, and depression. The technique they used is called vibroacoustic therapy. This process includes the patients lying down on a surface or sitting in a chair that has speakers inside of it. Computers then generate certain frequencies through the speakers that the patient can
Kale Kochick reads a novel, while listening to music in Mrs. Rettinger’s class. COVER--11
I LIKE THE SOUND OF THAT Music has long been apart of Staff Reporter Sam Larson’s life
As long as I can remember, music has always been present in my life, as it has been with many others. For some, music is just there, background noise in a car to kill the silence, sound to suppress the awkward and ambient silence around them. But for me, music is much more than that. My parents divorced about nine years ago, so most of my life I was, and currently still, go back and forth between house to house. Back then, my dad moved to Augusta, which meant it was a usual 15 minute drive from one house to another. It quickly felt longer than that, as the rides were very boring. As a result, I started listening to the music in the car. I paid attention to the lyrics, understood them, listened to the beat, and guessed the instruments playing in the background. After those many car rides, I started to appreciate the music. Ever since then, I started listening to music daily. I didn’t get a phone until I was ten years old for my birthday. The first thing I did with my phone was to download YouTube to watch some
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videos and listen to music. Over the years, I have listened to many different types of music. I listened to it in the background with headphones during a task, while I drive, while I play video games by myself, while I work, just everywhere. I make music one of the main priorities when I make YouTube videos. Sometimes, when everyone is asleep in my house, I just lay in bed and listen to music for a while. I would love to get into music, but I have almost no skill or talent. I can't play any instruments, and my songwriting skills are very weak. My singing voice is also weak, but I am hoping it improves as I age. Music means a lot to me, and if I decide to take the path of music, I shall pursue it. But right now my main focus is running a very successful YouTube channel. Even if it isn’t my main priority, I will always listen to music and discover new artists. Every time I take a car ride, music will always be blaring. Music has been present in my life since the beginning, and it will always be there until the end.
MUSIC IS NOT FOR ME By Thomas Smith, Reporter
Music can do many things for societies, such as connect others or relieve No matter the case everyone has their stress. In many ways, songs can own kind of music that they prefer change lives. and rap music, to me, isn't my kind of music. While most listen to music for comfort, others such as myself don’t. Whenever Music isn’t for studying to me, rather I study or do something to occupy I study the music and in some ways myself, I prefer to listen to my own get lost trying to figure out what it all thoughts and listen to silence. means. I enjoy some music and I find some of those songs relatable and I can connect with, similarly to other people. To me, music is very subjective, I like all kinds of music from classic rock to classical music. In a way, music is a form of art to me and art is seeing whether you like it or not; music is listening to something and figuring out if you like it or not. There are many types of genres of music out there in this world of ours and many more types of music to discover... rap music isn’t one of them. I have a sibling who listens to more than enough rap music for my ears to handle. It could be me being raised a Baptist that gives me the idea that rap music is bad, it could be the language used in the music that is something I would never hear at age 14.
The lyrics and the types of instruments in use reveals so much about not just the writer or the singer, but yourself also. I don’t like music because it distracts me from where I am and what I’m doing. Though I pay attention to the lyrics, it is difficult for me to remember them. I have a difficult time memorizing the song, knowing the beat and how fast or slow to sing, it is all confusing to me. Seeing friends or family singing and knowing the song by heart seeing how happy they all are listening to music is what makes me happy. I don’t care for music, I care for the happiness it brings to people and that is music to my ears.
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The Day The Music Died By Brooklynn White, Reporter
On Feb 3, 1959 a plane took off from Mason City Municipal Airport, right outside of Clear Lake, Iowa. Aboard the plane were American rock-n-roll pioneers Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P “The Big Bopper” Richardson. The plane went down only a few minutes after taking off from the Mason City Municipal Airport. The night before was a show that hadn’t originally been accounted for on the tour and after the show, the three singers boarded the plane with Pilot Roger Peterson. Peterson was unaware of the severe cold weather warning before taking off. Though the plane went down only a mere six miles from the airport, due to the weather conditions, they were unable to reach the victims until the next morning, nearly ten hours later. When they got to the wreckage the next morning, what they found was gruesome.
All three singers were thrown from the plane and the pilot was found entangled in the engine area of the plane. The plane is estimated to have been going almost 170 miles an hour upon impact. The Beechcraft Bonanza landed near the edge of a corn field. The bodies of both Holly and Valens were found seventeen feet from the crash site and Richardson’s body was found approximately 40 feet away. All persons were said to have died on impact. Peterson, 21 years old, was a pilot for the United States Army Air Forces for three years, from 1942-1945. He was a Major and had had four years of flying experience total by the time the fatal flight would have taken place. Holly was 22, Valens was 17, and Richardson was 28. Both Holly and Richardson left pregnant wives in their wake. Holly’s wife would soon have a miscarried baby that they linked to ‘psychological strain’ while Richardson’s wife had a healthy baby boy. This tragic event was named ‘The Day The Music Died’. Many thought their deaths would bring the end of rock-n-roll but it was proven wrong as the era continued long after their deaths. Today, memorials are set up at all three musicians' grave sites and at the site of the crash and a famous song, American Pie by Don McLean, was written and featured many references to the fatal crash. The son that succeeds J.P. Richardson continued his father’s legacy by performing under the nickname “The Big Bopper Jr.”.
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“Drove my Chevy to Levee”
By Brooklynn White, Reporter Don McLean is an American singersongwriter who is still to this day one of the most iconic artists of all time. McLean wanted to write a timeless song that would be an ode to the true America forever.
on the US Billboard Charts Hot 100 for four weeks. In 2001, American Pie was named one of the top five songs of the 20th century. Now, the song sits at number 210 on the Billboard Charts.
The song American Pie features many references including some to ‘The Day the Music Died’, actor James Dean, and a concert known Woodstock. Repeatedly he refers to the Bible and ‘The Day the Music Died’.
As of 2020, the song has been downloaded over 300 million times and has been covered by many. McLean’s American Pie generates over 400,000 dollars every year in royalties and continues to grow in revenue.
This fatal day is when famous rock-n-roll pioneers Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. ‘The Big Bopper’ Richardson were involved in a plane crash that killed all three of them, including the pilot, during early February of 1959. These are some of the more clear references while others are mostly speculation.
Madonna received much backlash in early 2000 for recreating the song while she was working on the movie The Next Best Thing. McLean reportedly likes the song and praises her for it.
Since the song's publication on Jan. 15, 1971, McLean has been reserved to reveal the true meaning of the more unclear verses used in the hit song. McLean sang the chorus, “Bye bye American pie, drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry, them good ole boys, drinkin’ whiskey and rye, singin’ ‘This’ll be the day that I die.”
Once, when asked what American Pie meant, Don McLean famously replied, ‘It means I never have to work again.’” said Studio 10 reporter Craig Bennet in an interview with the musical legend. American Pie turns 50 years old in 2021 and despite its age, the hit is still sung throughout the world today.
He used symbolism from the seventies such as Chevrolet pick-up trucks and rye beer to make it applicable to the time it was put out and for future generations to come. McLean also references someone named ‘The King’, referencing Elvis Presley, ‘The Jester’, who is speculated to be Bob Dylan, another famous rocker at the time, Mick Jagger as ‘Jack be nimble’, and Janis Joplin as ‘The Girl Who Sang the Blues’. At the time, American Pie sat at number one
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FAVORITE SONGS OF THE ROCKET PRESS
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Album Review: Taylor Swift Evermore By Lindsey Esslinger, Reporter
In December of 2020, Taylor Swift released an album called “Evermore” and is said to be the sister album to Folklore, another album Swift released in 2020. “Evermore” shares the same sound and style as her other album. Champagne Problems is one of the more popular songs that was featured and personally it was my favorite. This song, like her others, tells a story that when you know, brings more meaning to her music. Swift’s fans have rumored who this song is about and they have come down to her ex-boyfriend, Joe Alwyn. The song talks about her going th rough a breakup, but she was not ready to move on, even though he already did. The two people talked about in the song are on two separate paths, and one of them wishes they were not, even though it is better they are.
to this part of the song, as when someone breaks up with their significant other, they then have to sit and watch them move on, even if they weren’t ready to move on. This song is one of the more popular songs in this album, and I can understand why. This album of Taylor's is one of my personal favorites. This one is more of an Indie style and more of my favorite. Her other albums were more pop, and now she is going back to more of her country roots.
Album Grade: B
As expected, this song is about heartbreak. Many have thought it is about a failed marriage proposal. This theory also fits with Joe, as there have been rumors that they were engaged, but there was never an announcement, and instead they broke up. The lyrics mention that before the proposal happened, the other told their family, and they popped the “bubbly” a little too soon. At the end of the song, the other person met someone new, and the other isn’t ready to move on. Many people can relate
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WHO IS NO. 1?
Staff Reporter Claire Morris tells us what’s the best song of all-time The Rolling Stones were one of the best rock bands of all time. They came up with many popular songs in the late 1900’s. “Satisfaction”, “Wild Horses”, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want'', and “Paint It Black” were some of the many popular songs the Rolling Stones sang. One of the best known songs by the Rolling Stones was “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.” This song was made in 1968. Once the Rolling Stones released this song, it was immediately one of the best songs they had ever made. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were the masterminds behind this song. “You Can’t Always Get What You Want'' is in the Rolling Stones Mono album, it was also the first song recorded for the album. This album also includes “You Can Make It If You Try”, “Around and Around”, “Under the Boardwalk”, and “Can I Get A Witness”, but those are only a few of the many songs in the album. The song is also very popular at Rolling Stones shows in part because of its sing-along chorus, and is played at almost every show, where it is customary for Jagger to change the lyrics from "my favourite flavor, cherry red" to the question "What's your favorite flavor?" to which the audience replies "Cherry
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red!". Although it did not chart at the time, London Records re-serviced the single in 1973 and "You Can't Always Get What You Want" reached number forty-two on the Billboard Hot one hundred and number thirty-four on the Cashbox Top one hundred singles chart.
ROCKET BRIEFS
The Rose Hill High School Band, had four students make All-State members. Three of them were seniors Sarah Baden Flute, Maggie Estagin Bassoon, Isabel Miller Trumpet, and a junior Lilly Shropshire Flute alternate. -Lydia Kimble The following students earned Gold Keys in the Kansas Eastern Region Scholastic Art Contest: Kirsten Barton, Emily Boyle, Stephanie Boyle (2), Courtney Epley, Lydia Kimble, Reilly Lane (3), and Acelyn Robert. Lane also received the American Visions Nominee, for her Drawing “Living” -Lydia Kimble Noah Bolticoff was chosen to compete in the 2021 Kansas Shrine Bowl. Bolticoff, who graduated early, signed to play at TCU next year. He is undecided on whether he will play or not. -Lydia Kimble
The boys basketball team took third at the Adolph Rupp Invitational. The Rockets advanced to the winner’s bracket by a forfeit win over Garden Plain. They then fell to Haven before defeating Minneapolis in the third place game. Adriel Smith was chosen to the All-Tournament team. As of presstime, the Rockets are 6-5 on the season. -Lydia Kimble The girls basketball team took sixth place at the Haven Wildcat Invitational. The Lady Rockets lost to Halstead in the opening round, before defeating Moundridge and losing to Nickerson in the loser’s bracket. As of press time the Lady Rockets are 5-6 on the season. -Lydia Kimble After defeating Andale in a duel on January 21, the Rocket wrestling team moved into the top five in Class 4A. The Rockets have five wrestlers ranked inside the top six of their respective weight classes. -Lydia Kimble
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ROCKET Jack Hensley swims in the 100 yard breaststroke at the Newton Invitational on January 23.
Construction began in January on the new Butler wing on the east side of the school. PHOTOS--22
Charlie Black and Taegan Belcher prepare for Channel 7 News.
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Jaye Earsery and Spencer Nolan dive for a loose ball against Collegiate on January 15.
Haley Thrush, Lexie Rose and Alexia Struble and the Lady Rockets take on Collegiate on January 23. PHOTOS--23
