October 2000

Book Reviews
By: Dr. Aufdemberger
Looking for Alibrandi
Josephine Alibrandi is raised by mom with no father. She is an Italian ethnic (second generation) growing up in Australia. She meets her father and has a good relationship with him. One of her best friends commits suicide (a boy) and she breaks up with her boyfriend. She and her three friends think they are social outcasts but she learns they are trendsetters.

"A" is for Alibi
Women goes to jail for eight years for a murder she didn't do. Then she hires the private eye to exonerate her.

The Reapparance of Sam Webber
Long story about a boy and his mother after the father had left them. They live in Baltimore and move to a bad neighborhood. The boy, Sam Webber, befriends a black janitor, the mother has a boyfriend and Sam gets in a fight with a local bully and wins. Very honest depiction of life in the inner city.

The Shakespeare Stealer
Historical novel in the time of Shakespeare. Widge is first an apprenticd to a doctor who has developed a system of shorthand which Widge learns. He copies the play Hamlet so that his owner, Sam Bass, can have a copy for his company. He ends up becoming a member of the Globe company, has adventures and does not have to steal the book of the play.

Spider's Voice
This takes place in 12th Century France and is based on the true love story of Abelard and Heloise. Spider is a servant to Abelard. He does as he is told. In the end Abelard and Heloise are real people who lived a great romance in the 12th Century.

Parable of the Talents
Sequel to Parable of the Sower. This is science fiction about the world in 2003's. Heroine tries to establish Earthseed. The settlement Acorn is destroyed and she has her child stolen. The story follows her search for her child as well as planting new settlements in the stars.

Boys Soccer Off To A Good Start
By: Matt Madison

As summer comes to an end and the school year is in full effect, the fall sports kick into action.
The boys varsity soccer team is no different. The team is back and ready to roll. Led this year by new head coach Klaus Kreutzer, the boys are looking forward to a successful season.
"I am most impressed with the senior leadership this year," Coach Kreutzer commented about his team.
This years team is stacked with experience, led by the team captains Jerrod Giessel, Joe Hennes and Justin Broxterman. The other Varsity members are seniors Waylon LaValley, Nick Janeski, Kyle Cornish, Michael Young, Jake Cunningham and Matt Prellwitz; juniors Parker Rhodes and Chris LaValley; sophomores Scott Wempe, Joey Desch, Brandon Kenney, Adam Reichenberger and Connor Sable; freshman Brandon Washatka, Dominic Chavez and Neil Stanford.
The boys started off their season with victories over Shawnee Heights (1-0) and Ottawa (3-1). After losses to Wichita South East (2-4) and Derby (2-3), the boys defeated Wichita East (3-1). The team then lost to Emporia (1-2) and recently beat Washburn Rural (4-1). The boys won games against Maur Hill (2-0) and Topeka West (4-0). The Maur Hill game was cancelled six minutes into the second half due to weather.
The team has games against Seaman and Maize coming up.

Cross Country: Promising Season Ahead
By: Quinn Sipe

The boys and girls cross country teams have been training together for four weeks before the season started, and many have been conditioning throughout the summer.
Coach Strecker says "This training is really going to help our year. I see improvement from each returning runner,"
There are 27 boys running, ten which are Varsty. These are John Imming, Abe Sipe, Ryan McGovern, Ben Schmidtlein, Micheal Lawhon, Jordan Lacore, Alec Gorynski, Adam Reiley, Brian Flax, and Allen Faught.
There are 16 girls running, seven which are Varsity. These are Stacy Marshall, Randee Laha, Amanda Geist, Gena McGivern, Amy Geist, Jessica Herrara and Christine Moore.
Senior, Abe Sipe, commenting on the boys' cross country team, says, "We're always improving, and by the end of the year I think we will have a great team that will compete well in state. We have an awesome group of guys that always work hard and have a lot of potential."
Another senior, Stacy Marshall, athlete on the girls' cross country team, says, "I'm very excited for this cross country season. We have a very talented team and we are detrermined to run well this year."
At their most recent meet, at Royal Valley, the boys took 5th and the girls went away with 2nd. The medalists there were Seniors John Imming, and Stacy Mershall, Juniors, Jordan Lacore, Amy Geist, Jessica Herrara, and Jeanine Lacore.
The Hiawatha meet was dominated by Hayden. Almost everyone went home with a medal and Hayden took the fiirst place medals in each race.
To sum up her hopes for this years teams, Coach Strecker says, "The girls have yet another promising year ahead of them, and the boys have just as much of a chance to suceed."

Dance Team Goes To NCA Danz
By: Janel Schneider

Over the summer the wildcat dance team got the opportunity to attend the NCA Danz Camp at Emporia State University. The ladies represented 20 of the 400 dancers that attended.
At the camp the girls learned several new routines and techniques to help them improve their performance. The ladies studied dances in all areas, from modern, lyrical and jazz to funk, kick and pom.
"At the camp we learned a lot about unity and also how to work well together," Captain Abby Gigous said. Abby along with captain Kristi Taggart lead the ladycats to success when learning their new routines. The ladies practiced proficiency and other ways to help improve their look and style as a group.
The dance team has increased to 20 ladies this year, where as last year there were only 14. There are six seniors this year; Abby Gigous, Sara White, Stacy Marshall, Chelsey Reichenberger, Erin Curry and Jenny West.
The ladies have early morning practices every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The ladies can also come early and run if they choose to. Their hard work and dedication have prepared the ladies for a challenging and fun filled year.
"We have an excellent squad this year and the girls have shown a lot of talent," Coach Trecek said. "The ladies have learned a variety of routines and we expect to see a great team this season."

What did you do over the summer?

"I hung out with Angie Russel and played James Bond on Nintendo 64."
Mario Chavez, Senior

"I went to Jackson Hole in Wyoming and went white water rafting."
Cole Longstaff, Junior

"I hung out with friends and played a lot of
basketball."
Shelby Chilson, Sophomore

"I went to New York and went cliff diving."
Frank Sebastian, Freshman

"I took a family vacation to the great lakes and visited MacKany Island. There were no cars on the entire island."
Mr. Bonilla, Administrator

Football Running Wild
By: Elizabeth Boyden

The raging Wildcats are running wild and ready for the 2000 football season.
Through bad weather and lightening the Cats showed dominance. The game at Shawnee Heights was postponed for an hour due to rain and lightening. The Wildcats proved they were unaffected by the delay when they took the field and punished the T-birds 53-7. Junior J.D. Grace took Shawnee Height's chance to score away with his interception. Senior Adam Michel showed his talent when he scored twice on receptions of 51 and 25 yards.
The Cats took the field Friday Sept. 15 to play Washburn Rural. The Cats took a huge win roaring by the Junior Blues with a score of 34-0. Senior Jesse Tetuan and brother sophomore Jarod were a dual force in the win. The senior Tetuan grabbed the momentum of the game and the crowd as he ran the ball for a 97-yard touchdown in the second quarter.
Friday Sept. 8 the Wildcats played Emporia on home turf. They snuck by the Spartans with a final score of 14-7. Tetuan scored early as he ran for a touchdown with 10 minutes 12 seconds remaining in the first quarter. Senior Corey Menke took the spotlight in the second quarter, as he left Emporia's defense behind and scampered to the end zone with a Tetuan halfback pass.
"This year we have worked really hard. Our determination and great work ethic from summer to the first game will hopefully carry us to a second State Championship," Menke said.
The Wildcats proved to Coach Stringer, the fans and themselves they were ready when they ruled the field in their first centennial game as they traveled to Abilene on Sept.1. Tetuan took the advantage early when he returned the kick off for a 76-yard touchdown.
Stringer knows his returning 22 seniors will show great leadership and continue to set the tempos at practice and workouts. Wildcat football players have high expectations to live up to.
"Our goal (for the year) is to win state, but our objective is to get better," Coach Stringer said.Those who have been with the team for three years know they have big shoes to fill. They know they have to practice hard and get all their plays in and then winning will take care of itself.
"With all the work the players put into it this will truly be a year everyone will remember," senior Jerad Head said.

Whose Taking the Gold?

USA 2000 Olympic Gold Medalists
The USA have been arch-rivals with Cuba in baseball for years. This year the USA took the gold from their rivals with an amazing score of 4-0.
In wrestling Rulon Gardner (USA) from Wyoming finally beat the 3 time champion from Russia, Alexander Kareline. Gardner brought home the gold in yet another defeat by the USA.
Angelo Taylor received a gold metal in Hurdles with a time of 47.50. Venus Williams won the gold in women's tennis singles. Williams won her matches 6-2, and 6-4. Her opponent was Elena Dementieva from Russia.
In women's diving 10 platform Laura Wilkinson took the gold with an amazing score of 543.75. In the pole vault, Stacy Dragila for the USA took the gold with a vault height of 4.60. Some of her opponents were Tatiana Grigorieva from Australia and Vala Flosadottir from Israel.
Michael Johnson from the USA took the gold in 400m with a time of 43.84. Alvin Harrison also from the USA followed by only a .56 difference.
Nick Hysong took a gold medal in the finals in mens pole vaulting, with 5.90 as his winning height.
In women's basketball USA defeated Korea 78-65. Sheryl Swoops lead the team with amazing shots and scored 19 points for the team. The USA team will play Australia for the gold medal. Information gathered by: Janel Schneider from http://www. olympics.com/eng/

Golf Team: Off and Swinging
By: Aubrey Volz

The girls golf team is starting off swinging. The new coach for this year is Mrs. Margo Stewart. Returning are senior Marcey Corum, juniors Erin Lopez and Leanne Tompkins. Newcomers are sophomore Samantha Bell and Jennifer Finch.
According to Corum, "The team is looking to try to be successful again this year."
The girls have set some goals for themselves," The top three [Corum, Lopez, Tompkins] are looking to place individually and go to State, and there is also a good chance to go to State as a team." Coach Stewart said.
On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the girls went to compete at league. They couldn't place as a team because they only had three participants, Corum, Tompkins and Bell. The girls struggled and didn't place individually.
At the Hayden Invitational on September 12th, Corum placed second followed by Lopez in fourth and Tompkins in sixth.
Other meets the girls have participated in were on September 18, at Lake Shawnee, September 14, at Avalawn and September 12 at Western Hills.

Meet Your Homecoming Candidates

Amanda Dinkel
St. Matthews
Parents: William and Marcia Dinkel
Accomplishments: Softball 4yrs, Pro-life 2yrs, Tennis 3yrs
"It's a good feeling to know I have that many friends, and I'm very grateful."

Jerrod Giessel
Most Pure Heart
Parents: Mike and Cindy Giessel
Accomplishments: Varsity Soccer 4yrs, National Honor Society (NHS), Student Council, PAL Championship
"I'm honored that my classmates have nominated me."

Stacy Marshall
Most Pure Heart
Parents: Tom and Francine Marshall
Accomplishments: Varsity Cross Country 4yrs, First at Regional Cross Country 1999, State Track 3yrs
"I think its a big honor to be nominated and I'm excited."

John Imming
Holy Name
Parents: Chris and Colleen Imming
Accomplishments: Varsity Cross Country 4yrs, Track 2yrs, Tennis 1yr, Student Council 3yrs
"I'm very honored and excited."

Paige Ralston
Most Pure Heart
Parents: Gene and Diane Ralston
Accomplishments: Volleyball 4yrs, Basketball 4yrs, Student Council 2yrs, NHS
"I'm surprised and excited."

Justin Strecker
Most Pure Heart
Parents: Bill and Angie Strecker
Accomplishments: Football 4yrs, Student Council 4yrs, Long distance track 4 life
"I'm honored that many of my classmates feel I have made an impact over the last four years.

Emily Eagan
Christ The King
Parents: John and Pam Eagan
Accomplishments: Varsity Basketball 4yrs, Volleyball 3yrs, Softball 4yrs, Softball State Champions 1999
"I'm really excited and honored."

Joseph Hennes
Holy Name
Parents: Joe and Jane Hennes
Accomplishments: Hayden Award 9th, All Region 4A Soccer, NHS
" I'm honored that the class elected me to be up for Homecoming King."

Anne Wempe
Most Pure Heart
Parents: Joe and Debbie Wempe
Accomplishments: Varsity Basketball 2yrs, Varsity Soccer 4yrs, NHS Secretary, Student Council 3yrs
"I am honored and I was surprised."

Jesse Tetuan
Assumption
Parents: John and Theresa Tetuan
Accomplishments: First Team All City Football, State Track, State Champions Football 1998, Honor Roll
" I appreciate it."

Student Selected in Kansas Child of the Year Project
By: Quinn Sipe and Grant Turner

Zachary Lancaster, sophomore, was nominated, and selected, over the summer, as the K-12 Student of the Day, as part of the Kansas Year of the Child project. He has volunteered many hours of work in the Topeka Community including Christ the King Parish, Salvation Army, a residence home, and has achieved the highest rank in Boy Scouts: Eagle.
Governor Bill Graves, in order to recognize the positive influence that youth have made in our community, has adopted this program. Zachary was pictured in a July edition of the daily Topeka Capital Journal in recognition of the award.
"I think Zachary is a role model for the type of graduates we want from Hayden," said Mr. Bonilla director of the volunteer program.
Zach was grateful for the award, which he recieved after his sister, 11-year old Holly, sent a letter in nominating her brother.
"I do service to help others out. I think everyone should volunteer themselves for the benifit of others," said Zach.
The school officially recognized Zach's achievement at the first pep assembly, as he shook hands with Mr. Strecker and Mr. Bonilla, recieving his award, and an applause.

Madsen Joins Administrative Team
By:Jennifer Butler

One of the newest additions for the 2000-2001 school year is principal Mr. Mark Madsen, after principal Mr. Adam Holden left Hayden to be prinicipal at Saint Thomas Aquinas in Kansas City. Mr. Madsen joined Hayden a few weeks before school started.
He decided to accept the job because he saw a need "to answer God's call."
"I feel it's my duty to help provide ministry to the church in education," Mr. Madsen said.
"The year has been great, it has run smoothly. I've been very happy everyone has been very cooperative and I hope this will be a good year. I'll do whatever possible to make it happen," Mr. Madsen said.
Not only is Mr. Madsen the principal at Hayden, he is also principal at Our Lady of Guadelupe. This proves to be a little difficult in managing time. He has to have two calendars to make sure his time doesn't overlap and schedules are straight.
On Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri he works at O.L.G. from about 6:30-9:00 in the morning and then comes to Hayden for the rest of the day. Then on Wednesdays he spends the afternoons at O.L.G.
He has no future goals for Hayden, but he hopes to "bring people together and develop a relationship beyond a group effort."
Managing his time is "very challenging" according to Mr. Madsen, who has a wife and nine-month-old child.
Mr. Madsen has been teaching for twenty-one years, and all of those years have been at Catholic schools. His first teaching job was in 1979 at an exclusive girls school called Immaculate. Conception in Memphis, Tenn. This is one of the oldest Catholic girls schools and he was the only male teacher. Since then he has held many jobs in teaching and administrative positions.

Mardi Gras Festivities Underway
By: Aubrey Volz

It's Marti Gras time! The candidates have been selected, the date has been set and everyone is getting ready to have a good time. Homecoming week started Sunday, Sept. 24 and goes through Saturday the 30th.
The celebration kicked off with hall decorating on Sunday from six to eight in the evening.
The colors included gold, purple, black and green. The spirit days included clash/nerd day on Monday, pajama day on Tuesday, dress-up day on Wednesday, hippie day on Thursday and blue and white day on Friday.
Friday is also when everyone is going to vote for the king and queen at the annual Homecoming Assembly. The winners will be announced at the football game that night verses Seamen.
The dance will begin Saturday at eight and goes until 11. The cost is five dollars for a single ticket and seven dollars for a couple. The dress is semiformal.

Meet the New Faculty & Staff
By: Staff

Mrs. Regnier
Added to the art department is Mrs. Darlene Regnier. She attended St. Mary's College in Omaha, Neb. for four years. She previously taught at Silver Lake High School for 11 years. There she taught all crafts including ceramics and jewelry making. Her decision to come to Hayden was based on the fact that she had once taught at a Catholic school and still wanted to keep teaching.
Mrs. Regnier is teaching Intro to Art and Decorative Arts I and II classes. In her spare time, she's a professional artist and does computer art and design.

Mrs. Best
Mrs. Mary Best is Hayden's new secretary. She has taken over the position as Mr. Madsen's secretary and the secretary for the entire school. Mrs. Best comes to Hayden after working for the legislature.
Mrs. Best also has a daughter that attends Hayden. Angie is a Freshman this year.

Mrs. Weians
Mrs. Ida Weians has been a teacher for over nine years. Receiving her bachelor degree at a school in Salina she went on to receive her masters degree from Kansas State.
She started teaching straight out of college and went on to teach high school English for nine years. She left the field of teaching and went into the business world only to start substituting again a few years later. She subbed for two years at area grade schools and high schools and is now teaching English here at Hayden.
According to Mrs.Weians, the first thing she noticed about Hayden was the community and family feeling.

Mr. Kruetzer
Although this is Mr. Klaus Kruetzer's first year teaching here, his face is probably already a familiar one. Mr. Kruetzer, who is head coach of both boys' and girls' soccer, is teaching German I and German II/III.
Mr. Kruetzer immigrated to America from Germany at age 12 and started high school. By 16, he had started college at Illinois Wesley. After completing his education, Mr. Kruetzer taught German for six and a half years, then entered private business and started a family.
"The emphasis is now on speaking and not on writing and grammar, but that's the way it's always been for me... the approach is different but teaching is the still the same," Mr. Kruetzer said on the return to teaching foreign language after 25 years.

Ms. Herrman
A new addition to our faculty is Miss Angela Herrman. She is teaching the Campus Ministry class, and religion. She taught at St. Matthew's grade school for four years teaching music for grades K-8. She has been a resident of Topeka all of her life. And she even graduated from Hayden!
"I think it's an excellent opportunity to teach at the school I graduated from."

Mr. Finch
Mr. Doug Finch, as many of you might already know, is the newest edition to the science program. He's also teaching physical edution classes.
Mr. Finch is very optimistic about the year ahead of him and he has great things planned for it. One of these is coaching the girl's basketball team. He is thrilled about the positive response from the girls and expects a great year for them.
"The bar has been raised pretty high for the athletes of Hayden, and I intend to raise it even higher for the girl's basketball team," Mr. Finch said.
Mr. Finch might also be assisting with track in the spring.

Mr. Dorst
This is more or less of a welcome back year for Mr. Robert Dorst, who was re-enlisted to the staff after five years away. Succeeding his return to college, he has completed five years as a teacher, in addition to three as a substitute.
"I've seen a vast improvement in behavior and attitude, as well as protocal at Mass. I've been very impressed," Mr. Dorst said.
Mr. Dorst, who plans on staying for a longer duration than last, believes the administration is "excellent," and is excited about the school's atmosphere.

Mrs. Stewart
This is Mrs. Margo Stewart's first year of teaching. Before arriving at Hayden she attended Washburn University and student-taught at Topeka West High School. Here at Hayden she teaches Sociology, American History and Ethnic Studies. She is also coaching golf, basketball and softball.
When compared with where she has student taught, Mrs. Stewart has realized that Hayden is more disciplined than public schools. "I hope to develop good relationships with my students and help them be successful in my classes."

Mrs. Colboch
This is Ms. Maureen Colboch's first year teaching. She is teaching Hayden Singers and Concert Chior. She also continues to work at Christ the King Church, in the office. Ms. Colboch has a son, Connor, in the fourth grade at Christ the King School.
Ms. Colboch chose Hayden because she went here. As an alumna she cares about the school. "I'm really enjoying it, getting to know kids better, and its been a lot of fun."

Mr. Hardenburger
An addition to the Social Studies department this year is Mr. Travis Hardenburger. Mr. Hardenburger is a graduate of Kansas State University. He student taught at Junction City High School and then decided to come to Hayden.
Mr. Hardenburger teaches Psychology and Geography. He also coaches J.V. boys and girls tennis. And he is the Sophomore boys basketball coach.

Mrs. Rooney
Mrs. Dana Rooney has been teaching for 34 years. She has taught at such schools as: Highland Park, Topeka High, Capital City, Shawnee Heights, Rossville, and Saint Mary's High Schools.
Although Mrs. Rooney is not teaching her favorite class, Accounting, she is enjoying teaching the classes she has. First semester Mrs. Rooney is teaching Computer Applications I, General Business and Independent living. Second semester she will be teaching Computer Applications II, Marketing and Career Explorations.
This is the first year Mrs. Rooney has taught at a parochial school. "The students are very cordial and helpful," she said about the school so far.
Mrs. Rooney loves to tend to her flower garden in her spare time. She also likes to shop and go to movies. Mrs. Rooney enjoys to bake and travel in her time off.

"Do you think your life is organized, or do you need to prioritize?"

'I'm very organized because I do what I have to do in order to be organized."
-A.J. Haugen, Senior

"I'm pretty organized because I have so much going on and if I'm not organized I can't geet anything done."
Angie Russell, Junior

"I'm very organized because I get things done on time and done well."
Zach Wagers, Sophomore

"My life is oranized. I always havemy assignments in on time and I never have anyproblems with my assignments."
Jeff Laird, Freshman

"I feel my life is pretty organized, but at times you have to stop and remember what is more important."
Mrs. Lawlor, Teacher

Do You Prioritize Your Life?
By: Lizzy Boyden What's really important to you? What is the most important thing in your day? For different people this is different things. To some people the most important thing to do is go to their sports event and win, to others the most important thing is getting the best grade in the class. Whatever it is, you have to learn to prioritize.
Whatever your priorities are you must get them in some order or some kind of set schedule or you will never be able to get anything done. Getting priorities in order can be a hard thing to do. I know I always want to put the fun things before the work. At night when I get home from school the first thing I want to do is turn on the TV or call a friend. I have a hard time putting school work and things like that ahead of friends.
This is backfiring; however, because I find myself tired and exhausted at night when I go to do my homework and I usually end up sitting down to do it and fall asleep. I wake up in the morning mad at myself for falling asleep and then I rush around feeling like I have a 100 things to do. Then once I get to school I have to do all my homework from the night before while trying to concentrate on the teachers who are talking about my next homework assignment.
This was my bad habit for almost all of my high school career. I was unprepared for quite a few tests and found my homework was getting rushed. Many of my friends and peers that I talk to say they feel the same way. I used to think if I went home and did my homework first then I wouldn't have a social life. I would just be stuck at home doing homework while everyone else had fun.
Some people have no choice in the order of their priorities. I know sometimes I feel like work and school run my life and I get no time to set up anything for myself. This is yet another joy of high school/teenager life. On those days I can't help what gets done when because I have to be somewhere at a certain time and can't help that. But my problem is there are plenty of days where I get the opportunity to set everything up and get the important things done and I blow them off to do the fun things I want to do.
Some people know they have to prioritize and do it from day one. It takes me, on the other hand, the entire year to get things in order and by that time my grades have suffered. I have started early this year, finally. Now in my senior year I have learned to prioritize my life and get things in order from the first day of school.
I do feel a lot better with getting my life back in order. I have my homework completed on time and do still have plenty of time for my friends and to have fun. I now feel more organized and in order. I feel like I run my life instead of the other way around.
I have a few tips I can offer to get prioritized. First you must realize what needs to be done. You have to get that done before you do what you want to do. Although what you want to do is usually more exciting than what needs to be done. You must then make yourself complete the tasks you need to. Once they are finished you will be happy they are out of the way, and once you get into the habit of getting tasks done you will realize it is not that hard of a habit to keep.
When talking to my sister who is in college she helped me realize how important prioritizing is. I now fully understand how important it is to get in my college and scholarship applications. I am trying to also make my senior year as memorable as possible. I want to make sure my friends and I get plenty of time together. I don't want to grow up too fast. I will be a grown up too fast and college is becoming more of a reality everyday. I hope the time doesn't go too fast. Believe me if you get organized you will feel more in control of your life and feel better about the tasks you are completing.

Do You Value Your Relationships?
By: Jennifer Butler

Lately, one of the things that I have noticed that has been on everyone's mind is relationships. Whether that is between friends or members of the opposite sex.
As we grow up, we start to learn that relationships become more important. We start to mature in our ways-- learning that they mean more then just sitting with someone at lunch or sharing some crayons.
For us seniors, this could be the last year for us to see many classmates walking down the hall. Eventually all of us will part and go our separate directions, our separate ways in life, and everything that is happing now will just be a memory in the past, something to look back at and remember.
I'm not necessarily saying that you're not going to keep the same friends further on in life, we all know that we will keep some ties with our close friends, but it can't happen with everyone.
I see it like your early childhood, when you were around like ten, you had a special group of friends who you always hung out with and played tag, kickball, perhaps played with dolls, or whatever else you played with when you were young. I know this isn't the case for everyone, but I personally had a group of people that lived down the street from me and I remember as a happy memeory for me. The sad thing is I don't ever really talk to them, I might see them once in awhile and say 'hi' but it's not the same thing anymore; we don't have a relationship or friendship anymore, just keep the memories and good times of the past.
Eventually the same thing will happen after high school, you'll still be in contact with your friends for the first couple of years, but after awhile we will all have our own lives and have our own friends. I'm not trying to depress anyone writing this, because I'm making my own self feel a little down, but I guess my message would be to try to get to know everyone else and make the best of the relationship with our friends that we have now.
"No love, no friendship, can cross the path of our destiny without leaving some mark on it forever." -Francois Mocuriac

Squad Members Bring Home Awards
By: Matt Madison

The cheerleaders have been hard at work all summer, preparing their cheers for the many fall sports they support.
The Varsity squad is led by senior captains, Rory O'Callaghan and Maeve O'Donovan. The other members of the varsity squad consists of seniors Amanda Collins, Sara Fox, Haley Herrman and Heidi Olyer, juniors Victoria Konrade, Megan Mazur, Kayla McCrite and Jessica Schuster.
The Varsity squad, along with the JV, and Freshman attended a summer cheerleading camp at Bethany College. Six individuals brought home the All-Star award. Varsity member Rory O'Callaghan won her third consecutive award, Sara Fox won her second award and Amanda Collins also took home the All-Star award for the varsity squad. The Varsity team recieved a superior rating at the camp.
The JV and freshman teams recieved three of the All-Star awards. JV members Bree Stewert and Christin Hamilton, and freshman Kelsi McCrite were awarded the All-Star honors.
"We learned a lot (at camp) and hope to use what we learned to boost Hayden Spirit." captain Rory O'Callaghan said.
Coach Sheble is holding high expectations for this year.
"We have six returning seniors, so good leadership is expected," Sheble commented.
The Varsity squad is full of experience, with only juniors and seniors on the squad.
Ms. Sheble and the girls are looking forward to a fun and successful year of cheering at the many Hayden events.

S.R.O. Joins Hayden
By: Jared Letourneo

This school year has seen it's share of new additions. Everything from a new president, a new principal to a... "Hall officer"? That's right a Hall officer. School Resource Officer Mike Mulford has been parading our halls since school began.
This new addition to our faculty is different, but students are getting used to the idea. He also monitors the parking lots, he will be teaching a few law classes, and will act as a personal counselor.
"I will be able to speak to students on an open level. If a student has question, and doesn't feel comfortable talking with a teacher he/she can come and talk with me." he said.
Deputy Mulford, has been an officer for 10 years. He received his basic training at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. His career also includes stints with the K-9 units and swat teams.
"It's really hard to be outside all the time. But all parking lot violations will be turned over to disciplinarians," Mulford said.
The School Resource Officer (SRO), Program was started in Flint, Mich., in the late fifties. Its overall goal is to improve the relationship between local police and youth. The SRO is based on three qualities: he is a teacher, counselor and a law enforcement officer all in one.
"I think it's better, because it gives us an extra incentive to know we're safe." senior Matt Francis said. "He also watches the parking lot, and it's not as crazy trying to leave school anymore..."
The SRO promise states: 'safer and more secure environment which equals better learning.'
He also promises to have an exciting first year here...

Student Council Update
By: Grant Turner

Over the summer, the Student Council evaluated its goals for the upcoming school year and decided that support of St. Joseph's of Nortonville, our sister school, would be its main priority. The archbishop asked the school to adopt St. Joseph's nearly two years ago, and the Council will continually meet that commitment.
Currently, many projects have been undertaken to help rally the school behind the Nortonville charge. Several new ideas compliment activities that Student Council sponsors annually for St. Joseph's, including dress down days and the School Supplies Drive.
StuCo made several other changes, like the addition of a fourth representative for each class, which will go into effect in the spring elections. In order to best inform the students of these changes and other progress made in StuCo, a new publicity committee has also been formed. The committee will be making visits to seminar classes in the near future.
Council members are often asked what exactly they are responsible for. In September alone, the group will have sponsored both the Welcome Dance and the Mardi Gras Homecoming Dance, assembly, hall decorations, and spirit days with the Administration.
"I am looking forward to a challenging but rewarding year. I have absolute faith that our officers will do their best to make this a great new year, even though it will mean a lot of hard work and take some tough decision making. The dedication to duty will be the telling story this year," StuCo sponsor Miss Knight said.
All students are encouraged to attend the StuCo meetings to see for themselves what is actually accomplished. The meetings are held in Miss Knight's room, 116, on the first Friday of each month and as announced in the morning and afternoon broadcasts.
Additionally, students are encouraged to contact their representatives at any time about school issues that are concerning them. As of yet, no ideas concerning students have been rejected by the administration, who has been very good to respond to requests made by the Student Council.
"Students rarely come to me with their concerns about the school. You have what we need to represent you, so share your ideas with ideas with us," student body president Kevin Kent said.

Tennis Takes the Gold, Twice
By: Sara Grace

A first place victory for the girls was at our own Hayden Invitational on Sept. 16 with the team of Karen Kaberline, Lizzy Flynn, Sara Grace, Megan Glotzbach, Angie Russell, and Katherine Olson. Kaberline and Flynn took fifth place as doubles partners while Grace and Glotzbach took seventh place. Olson playing singles placed first and Russell finished up with a fifth place medal.
On Sept. 13 the girls traveled to Baldwin to defeat the eight teams and take a gold medal as a whole team. The medalists were number one doubles Karen Kaberline and Lizzy Flynn, number two doubles TaNeisha Wishom and junior Tricia Dittmer, number one singles Angie Russell and number two singles Katherine Olson.
The Varsity team played at Seaman on Sept. 7. The girls took third place as a whole team with individual medalists Sara Grace and Megan Glotzbach placing third in number one doubles. Also taking third, junior, Angie Russell and freshman, Katherine Olson in number two doubles. Taking fifth place in number one and two singles were Karen Kaberline and senior, Lizzy Flynn.

Volleyball Going Strong
By Sara White

The volleyball team has been very successful so far this year. Coach Susan Dickerson is back as head coach. Although, junior varsity coach, Mrs. Aimee Glase, has taken on the position as head coach while Mrs. Dickerson is on maternity leave.
Members of the varsity team include, seniors Jenny Meier, Paige Ralston, Angela Herrman, Kacie Taggart, Jeny Garst, and Lauren Mauer. Junior Mallory Hatfield. And sophomores Kyla Reed, Emily Escher.
The girls started off the season at Olathe East, beating Seaman, Ottawa, and Olathe East. With recent wins at Washburn Rural and Seaman, the ladycats have a record of 10 and 2.
"We have a good chance to win state this year," senior Kacie Taggart said.

Students Participate in World Youth Day
By: Jennifer Butler

Over the summer, two Hayden seniors had their opportunity to participate in World Youth Day 2000.
Eddie Aldrine and Dave Whitford, along with ten other members from Christ the King Youth Group, went to Rome on Aug.11-21. World Youth Day 2000 is set up by the Pope for awareness to youths to make changes in the world. Millions of people from all across the world joined together in Rome to celebrate the year 2000.
"It was really uplifting to see all the people of the same faith," commented Whitford.
The celebration began on Aug. 14 with a special audience given by the Pope. According to Aldrine, "he talked a lot about the future and getting rid of all the bad things--war, abortion, all the hate."
On Aug. 15-16, Aldrine and Whitford and their group got to go around and see more sights. They saw the forum, the colessium and many other places. "Seeing the Pope was great, seeing the city wsa even better. We saw the Cistine Chapel, the Vatican Museum, St. Peter's Square, St. Peter's Tomb, and St. Peter's Biscillica," according to Whitford.
"Everywhere we went it was elbow-to-elbow with people, so it was hard to see things. There was just too many people to see everything," Aldrine said.
During the day they also went to two seminar-type classes where they were taught things to do to make theirselves and the world a better place. These classes were held outside of the walls of the Vatican. At night they had four coarse meals.
"They were really good, but it was just too much to eat," Aldrine said.
On Aug. 19-20, everyone went on a campout in Tour Vergata by the university. They had to walk six or seven miles to get to the camp site. They then camped on the ground with blankets. The campout was very similar to a Pilgrimage. They talked a lot about the world and improvements. The Pope was there the entire time with them.
Then on Sun, Aug. 20, their last day, they had a closing mass given by the Pope. He talked about the virtues in the vigil.
"I had a good time and would like to go back when not so many people are there," said Aldrine.