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NEWS

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a Douglas runner who made contact with CHS runner Sara Hulbert was not appropriate. “It is never ever OK for a person of leadership, a person who is supposed to be a mentor, to verbally abuse somebody,” Bell said. “It doesn’t matter whether or not it’s a competitor or whether or not it’s one of our kids.” Mr. Kent Holiday, a parent of a cross country runner Kim Holiday, shared his thoughts on the School Board’s verdict and the democratic process. “We are a country of checks and balances; we’ve elected these officials to be the check and balance for the superintendent and they put the check and balance in place tonight,” Holiday said. “We’re not a country of dictatorships and kings, we’re a democracy and I think it was good for the kids and I think they saw democracy work tonight.” Although Shaffer will

Scott Shaffer

not retain the head coach position of the CHS cross country team, he was reinstated as head coach of indoor and outdoor track. “Mr. Shaffer has been removed as cross country coach effective immediately; however, it will not affect indoor or outdoor track,” Fulkerson said. “The position has been posted for cross country coach. If that position is filled then that coach would have first shot for the following year. “If it does open up, Mr. Shaffer could apply for that position for cross

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country.” Sophomore Anne Brinegar, who is a member of cross country, indoor track and outdoor track teams, represented the student body and other members of the cross country team as she gave her public statement, wearing a “Save Shafe” T-shirt. “It’s really nice knowing your coach is defending you while you’re running,” Brinegar said. “He was like a parent protecting a child.” After 12 public statements from multiple members of the audience, including Brinegar, and a 2 ½-hour Executive Session, parents and students prepared for the verdict. “From the different points of view we’ve heard tonight I think he’ll be re-hired,” sophomore Emma Constantine said while waiting. See Equus editorial, page 4

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NEWS

Pure Performance at CHS ranked top in nation METEJA KLUKAS Ad Manager/ Reporter

Mr. Dean Olenik, Mrs. Deb White, Ms. Leigh Tuten, Ms. Annmarie McMahill, Mr. Shawn Trotter and Mr. Matt McFadden began Pure Performance after attending a convention in 2010. After just one year in existence, Cody High School’s Pure Performance program was named No. 1 in the nation. “A main reason why Pure Performance runs so smoothly is because the main people, like Olenik, McFadden and Trotter are passionate about the Pure Performance lifestyle for themselves,” White said.

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WINNING The award CHS recieved for the Pure Performance program sits on a Pure Performance T-Shirt, given to athletes who had made all-state last year.

White said she believes another key reason to why Pure Performance is beneficial to students is the information provided about nutrition, fitness, sleep and damaging

substances coupled with the leaders’ passion, dedication and intelligence. “We didn’t want to just focus on athletes; we wanted it to be everybody in the school,” said

Trotter, adding that the way Pure Performance was integrated successfully was by looking to students for ideas and introducing the program to athletes first. Change Attitudes

Now (C.A.N.) also had an impact. “Pure Performance just seemed like a natural fit with C.A.N.,” White said. Many of the leaders would agree Pure

Performance is successful because CHS had been proactive with other programs like C.A.N. before. “The boost from C.A.N., having well-trained people and passionate leaders is what I believe set us apart from other groups,” White said. Pure Performance, C.A.N. and Zero Hour have been working together with helping student athletes achieve greatness. On the morning of Sept. 19, Zero Hour students helped Pure Performance promote themselves by eating breakfast at the middle school with athletes there and informing them about the benefits of the program.

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CURRENTS Suicide prevention assembly, Guest speaker Steve Sroka Sept. 23 Varsity Football vs. Green River Sept. 23, 7 p.m . Swim meet vs. Worland Sept. 23, 2 p.m. Late start Monday Sept. 26, 8:20 a.m. Fillies Volleyball vs. Lander Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m. Late start Monday Oct. 3, 8:20 a.m. Homecoming week Oct. 3-7 Homecoming game vs Star Valley Oct. 7, 7 p.m. No school, teacher in-service Oct. 10 State Journalism, Casper Oct. 10-11

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OPINION

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

Equus Editorial: Keep free speech civil, respectful, powerful

See page 1 for full coverage of the School Board decision concerning the status of Coach Scott Shaffer.

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e as students have a voice. Using that voice in the right way and keeping our dignity intact is essential to having our voice heard. This past week, we did just that and we were heard. We could have been violent. We could have lashed out. However, that would not have been acting as mature students who care about the fate of their cross country coach. When we use our voice in the wrong way, we are ignored. We can compare this action with the Civil Rights movement. The name we think of when we think “civil rights” undoubtedly is Martin Luther King Jr. This is not because he expressed violence against his oppressors, but because he organized peaceful protests and marches. What he did worked for the advancement of our inalienable rights. In a similar way, we were acknowledged for what we didWe changed the minds of board members when we attended a monthly meeting and sat through all of the graphs and charts to try and save a member of the Cody High School coaching staff. In 1969, students trying to express themselves just like us, wore to school armbands protesting the Vietnam War. They were suspended from school and their case wound up in the U.S. Supreme Court. Instead of getting angry or giving up, they fought for their rights. The Supreme Court decided wearing items that expressed protest was not disruptive and did not infringe on the rights of others. The Supreme Court also said, “First Amendment rights are available to teachers and students.” This is a big deal. Under the First Amendment, Americans are allowed freedom to practice religion freely. The press may print what they wish. The government may be petitioned. We may assemble peaceably and we may speak freely. We should congratulate ourselves, CHS students. We properly used our freedoms and that is important. Even if the result is not exactly what we wanted, we made a difference. We made a difference because we have a voice.

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EQUUS is the Cody High student newspaper, a forum for the free exchange of ideas. It is published fourteen times throughout the year, delivered digitally to the Cody Enterprise, and is distributed free of charge. Editorials represent the opinion of the EQUUS and not necessarily that of CHS administrators, faculty or students. We welcome letters to the editor and other commentary from readers. Submissions must be typed, double spaced and signed. Correspondence should be addressed to: EQUUS, Cody High School, 1225 10th Street, Cody, WY 82414 or e-mailed to <editor-in-chief@codyhs.org>. All submissions Bridget Schumacher must be received one week prior to publication. The editors reserve the right to refuse publication and edit Kim Holiday for space and errors.

Assume nothing, not even ‘yes’

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e are all guilty of it; teachers, students, everyone. The funny thing is we don’t even know when we do it. We walk into a class, set a bag or a jacket in the corner of the room and just before we walk out we say, “ Hey Mr. Smith! Can I leave this here? Thanks!” Out the door without a yes or no answer. This, my friends, is what we call the assumption of yes. As seniors, we have spent three years with amazing teachers who have helped us with many of our problems, no matter how ridiculous or personal they may be. We become comfortable when asking for help and come on, who could possibly resist our gorgeous faces? How could they even think about saying no to the lovely people they have

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dealt with for the past three years, right? Wrong. Teachers reserve the right to answer to our requests. The assumption of yes is a very annoying situation. It can come out in the slightest instance. Borrowing a pen or pencil from a teacher, asking permission to use the bathroom, going up to their desk and asking them for help, raising our hand and yelling out in class; these are all situations where the assumption of yes

can occur. Teachers will react differently. Some will ask you to back up and repeat the question, others will stand there dumbfounded trying to replay what just happened and a slim few will send you to the corner. The assumption of yes can be avoided in a few ways. First, when asking to borrow something, stick your hand in your pockets and wait for the answer. When asking for help, be patient; stand at a teacher’s desk and wait for the answer. And finally, perhaps most importantly, respect the yes or no answer you’ve actually at least pretended to have asked for in the first place. Chances are the answer will be yes if you approach it correctly. But then again, never fall prey to the assumption of yes.

The importance of perseverance

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ompeting takes guts. In the middle of a tough stretch, there are times when coming out on top seems impossible. It might be because it’s 10 o’clock at night on the court, 100 degrees on the field or as windy as a small tornado as one endures that last leg. The key? Don’t stop. Don’t ever stop. Push harder in spite of the obstacles and refuse to back down. At the point when letting up or getting out relatively unscathed seems like a sensible solution – don’t. Most people would shy away from such adverse conditions, but refuse to be some “Joe-Schmoe.” Once the unfavorable conditions are overcome and the adversity is forgotten, the competition-induced adrenaline feels like the best thing in the

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world. So don’t stop. Don’t ever stop. And no matter which rival is on the other side, remember the competition does not change. Each challenge requires the same thing: you bettering yourself. When exhaustion starts to take its toll, focus wanes or negative thoughts surface, instinct might be to roll over and stop. The fear of taking a shot, doubt over capability or even anxiety might course through your body, but when you feel those

butterflies going berserk in your stomach, remember the feeling because moments like these are fleeting. Who knows when the chance to feel those nerves will come again? Someday years from now, they will be missed because nothing beats the thrill of competition. So don’t stop. Don’t ever stop. Embrace the challenge. No matter what your inner reserve is telling you, abandon it. Push to be better in every type of competition, whether athletic or academic, because when it’s all said and done, what you could have been is over. You are what you are, whether you gave your very best or not. Have no regrets, make sure to never look back, and remember: chances are for taking. So don’t stop. Don’t ever stop.

OPINION OPINION

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demonstrated by a JV team shows they are not trying grab attention from public. It is simply to be laying time and more recognized by their teammates and experience to become a better setting examples for each other and athlete is a smarter choice than earning that coveted varsity slot. sitting the whole season and not It is not about being popular, becoming better. which is the last thing on the minds An up and coming athlete should of a JV athlete. WANT to play for a junior varsity They are not GIVEN anything. team and actually compete rather They work for it all and earn than sit a varsity bench and everything they do. To not contribute but be dependable on the still receive the rest of their team and same awards as the respectful to every Real starters. player is how a JV Real players players do not team plays its season. do not want to A team like this want to join a join a sport to would let nothing sport to barely play barely play and stop them from be considered a finishing their job. and be considered winner when one No matter a winner... could be working what they will have hard, having fun and each others’ backs. truly winning all at It’s not about being the same time. One served anything, but it is should enjoy just about learning to work playing and actually earning playing without complaining. time. It is about playing the game Athletes should not want to and playing for each other. be successful just to chest thump It seems as if the JV experience is their way onto the top 10 list on more about learning how to accept SportsCenter. constructive criticism and improving JV teams treasure their seasons for as a player than it is about actually the memories and the good times on chalking up another “W.” and off the court. Junior varsity teams have their It is the best choice to just want to own goals set and work just as hard play the game. Choosing a JV team as varsity players in order to reach is both satisfies and leaves a player them. content. It is, by far, a much better Most times, the work ethic deal in the end. BRIDGET SCHUMACHER Reporter

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hat possibly could be better than a front row seat to every varsity game? Nothing. The only way it could possibly become any better is to own that spot on the bench, a personal front row seat, while wearing a varsity jersey. When given the choice to sit the varsity bench or start the junior varsity games, who wouldn’t “ choose varsity? After all, “Bench Warmer” really isn’t the worst nickname one can earn in high school. Besides, status is important, especially in high school. Everything about junior varsity puts varsity at a higher level. The number of students who attend the games, often times nicer and newer uniforms, impressing members of the opposite gender and even its name, “junior” varsity, puts its members at a lower level of seniority then varsity. So why chose to be an underdog when you have the option to come out on top? Not only is there access to sitting court side and the title of Varsity Bench Warmer, but there is also

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being a member of a team, the VARSITY team; a team which, every day of the week, is working and practicing together. Because varsity is the most difficult team to make, one would expect it to be the hardest working and most pushed team in that sport. If becoming a better athlete is what you’re after, playing time won’t matter. Every high school student-athlete should look to improve themselves and their skills in their sport. Freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors alike should set goals to become better every ” day. Athletes do not improve because they are running the show during JV games. Practice is what improves skills. Practice is what will make you a better athlete in the long run. Sure it would be easy (and great for your reputation) to breeze through the easier practice and destroy other JV opponents in competition; but is domination really what players are after? Real athletes would practice with the best to become the champions. No question: Take your spot on the bench with the varsity and milk it for everything it’s worth.

Real athletes would practice with the best to become the champions.

In one word:

Guts. Glory. Thumb Up to... • PRO FOOTBALL

• BULLIES • RAIDERS BEATING THE BRONCOS • BAD ATTITUDES • JOB HUNTING

• SPARKLY HEADBANDS • CAMELBAK WATER BOTTLES

• FRESHMEN BEATING THE UPPERCLASSMEN TO LUNCH • PAWS (DOES THIS ONE EVER GET OLD?)

• RAIN • IMPROVING ACT SCORES • CHS’ UNDEFEATED TENNIS TEAMS

– Compiled by Equus Staff

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FEATURE

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

New technology specialist fits right in with students SHIRA LEE Sports/Feature Editor

too,” Amarillas said. “ I stay really busy here, trying to organize everything and trying to figure out what to do. Probably the worst I’ve seen was a student throwing his machine at the wall. It was totally damaged.” Co-workers value Amarillas and believe he will bring much experience to the department. “I really look forward to working with him,” Smith said. “We’ve implemented some changes already and we just want to change the whole character of this office so kids can feel comfortable asking questions about their computers, the same with teachers. He makes my job much more fun.” Smith and Amarillas are working towards making the technology department more student friendly. “We’re working on getting a couch for students to hang out on,” Smith said. “We’ll also have cartoon character trivia on Thursday. The first student to get it will get a prize.”

Alum Spotlight: Ysaac Amarillas

Some workers most critical to the success level of businesses and schools never are “seen.” They are the behind-the-scenes men and women who simply get the job done. Mr. Ysaac Amarillas, a technology specialist and 2009 Cody High School graduate, is one such worker. He is the a new CHS hire working as a technology specialist. “He’s fun to work with,” says Instructional Technology Coach Mrs. Lisa Smith, who shares workspace in the “Tech Lab” with Amarillas. “He’s very smart when it comes to technology. He knows his stuff. We have the same vision for the office. We want this to be a real welcoming environment for students.” Most students either don’t realize that Amarillas is the new technology specialist or they think he goes to school at CHS. “People think he’s a

student,” Smith said. “On Monday, teachers tried to stop him from going upstairs to our office because they thought he was a student.” This year isn’t the first time Amarillas has worked with the school district’s technology department. “I started working for [Technology Director] Jim Heath the summer that I graduated,” Amarillas said. “I’ve been doing the summer work until this past summer when I learned the job position was open and applied for it.” Working at CHS isn’t a walk in the park for Amarillas. Along with the issues he faces every day at his job, he is also a full time student at Northwest Community College, where he will graduate in December with a degree in political sciences. “It’s hectic, but it’s fun

EQUUS PHOTO/ Shira Lee

CHS alum and newly hired technology speicalist ,Ysaac Amarillas works in the Tech office, Room 225. He helps students every day with their computer problems.

Lord of the Rings in Numbers 1: Ring to rule them all. 3: Books in the trilogy. 9: Members in the fellowship of the ring. 13: Months that elapsed from when the four hobbits left and then returned to the Shire. 17: Academy Awards earned by the film trilogy. 20: Original rings of power. 74: Years since The Hobbit was published. 718: Minutes in the special extended edition of the film trilogy. 2,500: Years the ring lay dormant before being discovered by Smeagol. 10,000: Orcs/Uriks that attacked Helm’s Deep. 2,634,155,189: Dollars of profit from the film trilogy. Compiled by Derrick Scott

Sources: wikipedia.org The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

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OPINION FEATURE

NOVEMBER 9, 23, 2007 SEPTEMBER 2011

C.A.N. lab receives extreme makeover BRIDGET SCHUMACHER Reporter

Multiple computers, gaming with friends and hanging out in the C.A.N. lab will be forever changed. There will be a renovation to the room, which includes reducing the number of computers. To the C.A.N. lab users, everything will change. Some students who used the lab thought it was productive and were interested in the upcoming changes. “I’m kind of excited about it getting renovated,” sophomore Kirianne Palmer said. “I don’t want it to be like the mall with a lot of people and being loud. I feel if a lot of people come in it will cause problems.” At the same time, some students see it as an inconvenience. Palmer added she had used the lab for homework purposes. Other students have used it as their “mall.”

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because the supervision was difficult to The changes are to being made this maintain. week and small “get-togethers” will occur. No big events will be conducted “They said they can’t afford the anytime soon. ladies to watch it anymore,” Freeman said. “I don’t think we need ladies to watch us.” From a students’ perspective most show no excitement for the future plans. However, some staff find the plans positive and are hoping for success. “It won’t be a computer lab anymore because everyone has their computers,” CHS C.A.N. adviser Mrs. Deb White said. “There will be a couple computers, maybe a couch and a big screen TV.” White said only about 3 percent of C.A.N. members used the old C.A.N. Lab. As a result, she sees the changes as a good idea. The perspective from the EQUUS PHOTO/Bridget Schumacher C.A.N. Board is to create events for a larger population rather than MUST GO only a select few. There will be fewer computers in the renovated “We are trying to do more C.A.N. lab. social events instead of making “It was pretty much my ‘mall’ only a couple kids happy,” White and where I hung out last year all the said. time,”said junior Aleck Freeman, who She said she would prefer to added that he feels “it is pretty horrible” spend the club money with more the C.A.N. lab is not up and running at purpose. EQUUS PHOTO/Bridget Schumacher present. “It costs so much to supervise FLAT SCREEN One reason the C.A.N. Board the lab with only a few people A big screen TV will be among the additions to the thought the old lab was unsuccessful was using it,” White said. C.A.N. lab.

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TECH TIPS Let’s face it: Our generation is spoiled. Our toys are Transformers compared with our parents’ toys, which might as well be crappy little model cars that don’t even come with glue in the kit. So let’s compare their dinosaur with our Matrix: the original Nintendo Gameboy with the Nintendo 3DS. The Gameboy • 4 grayscale colors • 5 buttons, a volume and power slider and one screen • Sorry, the next generation had the rumble pack • Link cables • Games look like Legos but are compatible up through the Gameboy Advance SP The 3DS • 16.77 million colors • 1 touch screen, one 3D screen, D-pad, analog stick, a telescopic stylus and a slider to change 3D settings • Motion and Gyro Sensor • Wireless capabilities and access to the Internet • Games are small, slim chips, but players may purchase old games on the Virtual Consule from the Nintendo E-shop Sources: http://www.nintendo.com/ http://nocash.emubase.de/pandocs.htm

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Gunn brings promise to 2011 golf season BECCA CUNDALL Reporter

Some people say golf is for grumpy old men who wear plaid pants and talk about the stock market. This is not the case for the freshman addition to the Cody High School Fillies golf team. Sydney Gunn has been golfing since she was 8 years old and said that he parents got her started. “I golf because it brings me happiness and I enjoy it,” Gunn said. “I love going out and playing with my best friends on the course.” Gunn practiced a great deal and competed in several tournaments during the summer to prepare for the fall season. As a freshman, Gunn has no problem fitting in with the girls on the team. She is already doing well this season. “Sydney is so much fun to hang out with because we laugh a lot,” sophomore golfer Kelsey Cross said. “We make fun of her for making divots with her driver.” Gunn brings promise in the 2011 season. With her low

Filly Focus: Sydney Gunn

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scores and motivation, Head Coach Mr. Chad Smith has high hopes for future tournaments. He thinks sthat she will do well at fugure competitions. “For how young Sydney is, she brings a lot of experience

to the team,” Smith said. “She has a chance to make AllConference and All-State.” Gunn has a stroke average of 100, but two out of six tournaments she hit in the low 90s. “I’m excited about

Conference and State just for the experience,” Gunn said, “and being with the team of course.” Many of Gunn’s teammates said a positive attitude as well as her enduring work ethic makes her stand out

in the crowd among the other golfers. “Sydney is very coachable and receptive to instruction,” Smith said. “She is focused and always has a goal in mind.” Looking toward the future, Gunn’s biggest competition is Katy Estes, a senior from Jackson and Sarah Schroefel, an underclassman from Worland. “She has the opportunity to be a state champion more than once in her career,” Smith said. Gunn faced many challenges throughout the season. She applied herself and worked past them. “When I came back from Lander, I did really bad the first day,” Gunn said. “I did well the second day though and got first.” Gunn traveled to Conference with her team this year. “I did pretty good,” she said. “I was excited that I went all conference and took second place.” Gunn looks forward to competing at the State competition. “I’m hoping for a top ten finish,” she said. “I’ve been working really hard.”

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Myth: Cops and Robbers, an increasingly popular game in Cody, might be illegal. What people are saying: “It’s weird because when we’re kids it’s just a game, but when we get into high school, the real cops have to get involved,” sophomore Devyn Brotherton said. Fact: Playing Cops and Robbers is legal, said School Resource Officer Mel Kress. There are no laws against running around town or assembling in large groups. The reasons for confrontation between law enforcement and players of the game are simple. First, when an officer sees a group of people dressed in dark colors duck into an alley at the sight of a car, they’re obligated to check that you’re not stealing or vandalizing property. Also, if you hop fences onto private property and are seen, you could be cited for trespassing. And if citizens think you’re being too loud, you can be cited for disorderly conduct. But if you are stealthy like a ninja and can avoid being caught trespassing, play on. Compiled by Jeff Victor

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Filly, Bronc tennis teams define domination JEFF VICTOR Opinion Editor

[Dunn and Smith] tooled those kids.� Munari himself, playing No. 2 singles, aims high. A regular Equus feature on a sports team, “My goal is get All-State,� Munari including commentary from the writer. said. All are hopeful for team successes in the upcoming matches. “There’s a very high chance we can take State this year,� Smith said. “This is probably the best team we’ve ever had.� The Fillies are enjoying a productive year as well. “We’ve won most of our meets,� senior girls captain Sharon Davis said. “We have a pretty strong girls’ team.� Despite one loss more than the boys, the girls are going to Regionals strong. “We lost to Natrona and Sheridan,� sophomore Jenna Parduba said , adding, “Everyone on our team is seeded.� Sophomore Trey Blough summed up the teams’ expectations for the season’s grand finale: “We have a really good chance to get first or second,� Blough said, “both boys and girls.� The Broncs and Fillies go to EQUUS PHOTO/Samantha Lambert Reginonals this weekend and will attend Shad Moir retreves the ball during the Powell Invite Tuesday Sept. 13. He won his singles State next weekend. match.

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Surging triumphantly through their short season like a tennis ball rocketing over a net, the Cody High School tennis teams pray for the best this weekend at Regionals and next weekend at State. Though the tennis team has performed admirably in years past, this year’s success has shocked some of the team’s leaders. “We kind of surprised ourselves with how good we’re doing,� junior boys captain Shad Moir said. “We have a lot of kids who are all-conference.� Though both Broncs and Fillies are ruling their seasons, the boys particularly have shined bright these past weeks. “It’s going good; the guys only lost one match,� senior boys captain Stephan Munari said. “I think every boy is going to be seeded.� Junior Dan Dunn and sophomore Ethan Smith have joined forces this season to form an unbeatable No. 2 doubles pair. “Dan and I play really well together,� Smith said. “We make a really solid team.� Munari admires their victories. “They haven’t lost a match all season-they could win state,� Munari said. “Gillette always is one of the best in the state and they

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Scores and Stats Cross CountryJackal-ope Invitational Girls: 3rd Place 1st- Anne Brinegar 12th- Mishayla Waltari 18th- Kimberly Holiday Boys Team: 7th Place 9th- Devyn Brotherton 13th-Chase Constantine 45th- Jon Singer

Golf- Regionals Star Valley Girls: 2nd- Syndey Gunn 170 4th- Kelsey Cross 184 5th- Holly Adamson 188 Boys: 4th- Pat Maslak 153 5th- Jake Murray 154 8th- Luke Murray 157

TennisCody vs. Gillette Girls: 3-2 WIN #2 sgls. Morgan Baker #2 dbls. Taylor Blough and Jenna Parduba #3 dbls. Ashley Edgerly and Jenny McDonald Boys: 1-4 LOSS #2 dbls. Dan Dunn and Ethan Smith

SwimmingState Qualifiers 200 Yard Freestyle: Mackenzie Boyles Haley Crawford

Cody vs. Sheridan Girls: 2-3 LOSS #2 dbls. Taylor Blough and Jenna Parduba #3 dbls. Ashley Edgerly and Jenny McDonald Boys: 5-0 WIN #1 sgls. Shad Moir #2 sgls. Stephan Munari #1 dbls. Trey Blough and Jordan Steckler #2 dbls. Dan Dunn and Ethan Smith #3 dbls. Joe Caulton and Tanner Nordeen FootballCody vs. Douglas 34-7 LOSS Touchdowns: Trey Jackson Cody vs. Riverton 35-20 LOSS Touchdowns: Trey Jackson, Taylor Hubbell, Carter Nielson

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VolleyballCody vs. Lovell Game 1: 25-22 Lovell Game 2: 25-20 Cody Game 3: 25-18 Cody Game 4: 26-16 Cody

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MEET THE STAFF

1. What is the best thing about being a senior? 2. When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up? 3. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why? 4. Where did the ice cream (in the accompanying photo) come from?

Acadia DeAtley Editor-in-Chief 1. “You have more privileges than the other classes and it’s kind of a good feeling to be almost done with high school.” 2. “A lot of things. I remember I wanted to be a hair dresser because I loved playing with peoples’ hair. At one point I wanted to be a Barbie but that one went down the drain.” 3. “I would go back to Costa Rica because I went there for community service and lived with an indigenous tribe and they’re kind of like my second family.” 4. “I don’t know. I think it came from the refrigerator. We were hungry.” Kyndal McAnulty Associate Editor 1. “I can get away with almost anything I want. Teachers are more lenient and my first semester is extremely easy.” 2. “I wanted to own a daycare. I liked being around all my little kid friends and thought it would be a fun occupation. Funny thing now, I dislike children.” 3. “I would go to Germany because the Holocaust interests me. I would go to reflect on the concentration camps.” 4. “Honestly, I don’t know. I just ate it because it was sitting out for us.” Becca Cundall Reporter 1. “Standing in the front row or on the court during sporting events and standing on the Senior Stairs.” 2. “Oh man, I don’t remember. A lot of things. I wanted to be a pirate.” 3. “Probably to Afghanistan just to see what our soldiers are going through behind the scenes.” 4. “The freezer.” Compield by Samantha Lambert and Kim Holiday

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

I’m no bandwagoner, I’m a fan ... just like you

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om Brady, Wes Welker, Deion Branch and Danny Woodhead; could you ask for a better team? Nope, that’s gold right there. Many football fans say the New England Patriots are “sellouts” or overrated but critics are so wrong. They’re jealous… Very jealous. And jealousy is an ugly beast... And seeing how the Patriots have had successful seasons for the past nine years, unlike many other NFL teams, I can see how fans of other teams could be jealous of us New Englanders. For example, hearing people say “Patriots suck” or “Tom Brady sucks” just brings a smile to my face because everyone knows the Patriots don’t suck and Tom Brady is one of the best quarterbacks in history… They are just in a state of delusion. Along with the jealousy issue, many dislike Brady calling him “too Hollywood” or “stuck-up” but they don’t realize where he came from and how he stepped into the spotlight. Mind you, Brady

I AIN’T NO BANDWAGONER Acadia DeAtley

was the 199th draft pick in 2000 with six quarterbacks chosen in front of him. Within five years of being drafted, he came out with three Super Bowl rings and two Super Bowl MVPs. Please haters, he is one of the best quarterbacks who ever walked the planet and his “Cinderella Story” is a story for the ages. Patriots fans are also unrightfully called “bandwagoners” quite often. The definition of “bandwagoner,” according to www. urbandictionary.com is: “In sports, someone who shamelessly cheers for a particular team not because he likes them or follows them faithfully, but only because that particular team is the “popular” choice or has been or is the top team in

their sport.” Yes, there might be “bandwagoners” out there supporting the Patriots but when fans of other teams start calling ALL Patriots fans “bandwagoners” things get ugly. Walking down the hallway while wearing a Welker jersey in Cody, Wyoming, is just asking to be called a “bandwagoner.” But all one has to say to that is “season tickets since 1987 baby! I ain’t no ‘bandwagoner.’” Patriot-haters are just jealous that THEIR team doesn’t even compete. I can guarantee if your team was as good as the Patriots have been in the past nine years, everyone would hate them too. So be my guest and jump on my bandwagon! I promise you will be much happier in the long run.

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NOVEMBER 9, 23, 2007 SEPTEMBER 2011

Spring Rating: P out of 4 stars Number of Holidays: 9

Summer Rating: P P P P out of 4 stars Number of Holidays: 2

By Derrick Scott

The snow has left, but the wait for summer seems longer than ever. The telltale signals that the dreaded spring has arrived. Nothing is worse than a bad case of spring senoritis, the disease that strikes seniors around the country. Senoritis is one of many downfalls of spring including pollen, angry birds and rain. In ancient times spring was a fertile season, because everything was growing. The result of this growth involves pollen, which covers everything. The birds have made their nests and now have tiny

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mewling occupants, which makes the parents extra sensitive to any intruder. Angry momma birds can do quite a bit of damage to the eyes and face. Finally, there’s rain and spring snow. Wyoming is great because there’s very little moisture, unless it’s spring. When the spring sky decides to pound the ground with gallons of water soaking everything, life becomes miserable. Spring is a season including everything unpopular about both weather and nature; it’s a season to get rid of all the bad aspects of life so the good can continue.

Every student can’t wait for that time of year – when the weather starts to warm, grass becomes greener and lakes practically beg for swimmers. Finally, the end-of-the-year bell alerts students and staff members to the next three months of their lives – summer. The warmest of the four seasons, summer offers many activities. Building snowmen or jumping into a pile of soggy leaves cannot begin to compare with paddle-boarding, playing a friendly game of football and water-skiing. Summer means no school. Students are set free from endless problems of algebra and essays that cover subjects they don’t want to write about. Instead,

they spend their time basking in the sun, staying up late or spending time with friends. While personalities and moods change during the summer, so do one’s looks. Long days outside provide sun-kissed skin and lighter hair. Exercise sheds away the pounds gained from sitting on the couch all winter eating potato chips and watching television. And the smiles on one’s face from enjoying themselves pulls together the whole look. The best moments in life are the warm days filled with fun and friends mixed with calm nights watching shooting stars shoot across the sky. Summer is a season for pure enjoyment.

Season Reviews Fall Rating: P P P P out of 4 stars Number of Holidays: 4

Winter Rating: 0 out of 4 stars Number of Holidays: 8 by Shira Lee

by Meteja Klukas

When fall arrives the morning frost melts, dampening the auburn, falling leaves with bright hues as they kiss the ground and create a world of vibrant warmth. Fall is the most glorious and beautiful time of year. The season can be enjoyed through home traditions and holidays, various sporting events and weather. When most people think of fall, they associate this season to Halloween and Thanksgiving. Some elaborately decorate their houses and bring the neighborhood to life during Halloween. During Thanksgiving the feeling of comfort is spread all around some household by family and food.

During the fall months people enjoy hunting and school sports. Many people’s hunts turn up with great results an an enjoyable day spent in the outdoors. Football, volleyball, tennis, cross country and swimming keeps schools all over the country in a frenzy of sportsmanship. Fall is neither too cold nor too warm; it has a gentle balance of both, which result in a perfect temperature. Snowflakes may blow from time to time but depart with the golden light from the sun. Everyone can dress in light fall clothing without being too hot or too cold. Is there anything better than the perfect season?

It’s all about guzzling hot chocolate under a warm blanket near a fireplace with Christmas tree lights twinkling nearby. At least, that’s what the dripping black heart of consumerism would have you believe. Americans can kid themselves, but this is what winter is about. Unofortunately, this season is ruined before it even happens. On Nov. 1 – sometimes even earlier – the Christmas displays go up and the average Joe-Shmoe launches into the black hole of nightmare-inducing Christmas carols and movies. If the average consumer survives the trials by fruitcake and fake fireplaces,

they’ll be subjected to the merciless of Wyoming winter. The bi-polar weather vacillates between searing hot and freezing cold and has, in fact, inspired the song “Hot and Cold” by Katy Perry. If consumers survives winter, they will be prepared for the next holiday: Valentine’s Day. Carols desist, love songs start and the madness begins again and the doldrums of cold grayness drag on … and on … and on. The vicious cycle of consumerism continues until spring, when consumers have a few months to recover before being put through the trials of fireplaces and fruitcake again.

Voices in the hall: What is the most expired milk has ever been when you’ve tried it?

Tyler Vaughn, freshman “I don’t try expired milk, ever!”

Laurel Place, sophomore “Only a day or two over, otherwise it could be dangerous and disgusting.”

Thomas Stoddard, junior “A month max, because my grandpa doesn’t take very good care of his food.”

Payton Allerheiligen, senior “I don’t like drinking milk and especially if it is a day over I won’t even touch it.”

Mr. Mark Landerman, teacher “One day past, I smell it then give it to my kids to try first, then I will drink it.” Compiled by Kyndal McAnulty

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Sam vs. Food: Choosing the ‘proper’ sandwich reduced, but the nutritional value is not increased. It is best to consume all dressings, both fullfat and reduced, in moderation. However, mustard’s cancerfighting antioxidants and low calorie count make it a green light. Any olive oil blend adds not only moisture to your sandwich but heart-healthy fats. Be aware of serving size because oil is high in calories. Next time you are at The Breadboard, try the Reuben. Lean pastrami, high-calcium Swiss cheese, sauerkraut (an immune system booster), Italian dressing or mustard and the healthiest bread the Breadboard has to offer, rye, makes this sandwich wholesome. At Subway a turkey, ham, or roast beef sandwich is the best way to go.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sam vs. Food is an advice column on how to eat healthy, even as a high-schooler. Sam Lambert compiles the information from health advisers at the high school.

The standard lunch many kids rely on most often consists of the sandwich: a simple, yet delicious meal easily available for someone on-the-go. Yet at Cody High School, kids want energy, not just a stomach-filler. Fortunately, two slices of bread can be the perfect canvas, if you avoid common mistakes. By following this advice, you will soon find a perfect fit for lunch at Breadboard or Subway and the nutrition you need to take on the day. Bread: Pick whole wheat whenever possible. Rye bread and Subway’s honey oat are other healthy options if whole wheat is too plain for your palate. Proteins: Classic cuts such as turkey, ham and roast beef are the best choices. Other options, such as tuna and the beloved meatball, are mixed with dressings that jack up the calorie count with loads of fat and little nutritional value. Toppings: Pile on the veggies – they provide nutrition with few calories.

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Tomatoes, black olives, bell peppers, oregano and avocado are nutritional powerhouses. Choose spinach over iceberg when adding lettuce; its darker color indicates its superior nutrition. Vegetables, especially bright,

colorful ones, will never steer you wrong. Dressings: Fat-free or light versions of your favorite dressings are often full of sugar; companies substitute sugar to replace the taste fat provides. The calories in these products are

NOTE: CHS P.E. instructor Mr. Matt McFadden contributed to this report.

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