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Homecoming: Almost a Blast Landon Wildes and Ashley Hopko Reporter/News Editor
in, Dr. Musick believes there are several reasons that a student Whispers have been echoing around Conifer’s hallways. might want to report a bomb. In this instance, a student called in Homecoming may have been more explosive than you think. because they overheard two classmates talking about a bomb. Conifer High School received a bomb threat by an anonymous “Sometimes students will call in threats because they are mad caller the day of Homecoming. at a friend,” said Dr. Musick. According to administration, the threat was called in by a Every time a bomb threat is called in, there is a specific CHS student somewhere in Conifer. It was taken seriously, and protocol that administration must follow. Questions range from administration dispatched security to scour the school. Rumors stated that the bomb was located in one of the two locker rooms. “When is the bomb going to explode?” to “Did you plant the bomb?” From these questions, they try to determine the risk, The locker rooms are accessible through the gym, the hallway, urgency, and basic information of the threat and caller. They and outside which would provide a direct link to the dance and record the phone calls to go back and determine the mood of the the parking lot. caller and background sounds. Although administration tried their best to stop the rumors, Through this protocol, they try to diminish threats and there were a few students who found out about the threat. Justin keep students, staff, and the community as safe as possible. Rodgers, a sophomore whose father is a volunteer firefighter, Luckily, they have been successful in Conifer so far. Despite the happened to look at his dad’s fire pager that day. An alert came impending threat, students didn’t falter their plans. Sophomore in that there had been a bomb threat at Conifer High School. “I Zack Hawkins said, “Even though I heard about it, I still went to really didn’t take it seriously at first,” said Justin. homecoming. Even with the threat of a highly explosive weapon Luckily, it was an empty threat. When the security finished inside.” checking the school, they found the building was secure. As “I thought everyone had a good time [at the dance]” said Dr. always, the security guards followed the standard procedure set Musick. forth by the state. Although they still don’t know who called it November 2012 Volume 17 Issue #2
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College Essays: Are They Really Worth The Time? Page 3 The Race for the States Page 4-5 Wholley in One Page 6 Important Upcoming Events -Marching Band State Competition Nov 1 – 3, 2012 -LATE START Wednesday, Nov 7, 2012 -Instrumental Music Concert Thu, November 8, 7pm – 9pm -Jeffco Honor Band/Orchestra Nov 9 – 10, 2012 -Veteran’s Day Sunday, Nov 11, 2012 -Marching Band Banquet Thu, November 15, 6pm – 9pm -Senior Baby Ads Due Friday, Nov 16, 2012 -No School - Thanksgiving Holiday Nov 19 – 23, 2012 -Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov 22, 2012 -Green Day Monday, Nov 26, 2012 -LATE START Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 -LATE START Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012 ACT DATES -Registration: November 2, 2012 -Test Date: December 8, 2012 SPORTS -6:00 pm November 2 Boys Varsity Football v. Arvada HS