Kelly Kall
Volume 42 Issue 3 December 2006
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Casper’s newest coffee shop
Now more coffee houses in town
Andrew Mittelstadt - copy editor
“Yea I will take one the retail store business and spend times with friends, a Starbucks isn’t the only explained that the opening of
grande espresso frappuccino McDonalds in the fast food place to casually work, or just location where you can do this nearly “monopolizing”
blended coffee please,” the industry because of the way a place to grab a cup of coffee all this. Starbucks is just one coffee house actually had little
person in front of the line that they crushingly out- to get your day started. of ten coffee shops in town. effect on her small business.
spits out this mouthful of sell and out-serve any other H o w e v e r , Some of these coffee shops “It’s because people
words to the young lady competitor in the same are just drive-ups for people don’t like change. If Starbucks
behind the counter. “Ok industry. Starbucks is located in a hurry but several would have come earlier it
that will cost…” the lady in every state within the others give off would have made a difference,
behind the counter replies United States along with 36 the exact same but now my customers are
as she quotes a price for the other countries worldwide. environment too used to coming to the
exquisite cup of coffee. There are over 12,000 stores as Starbucks. window, getting their coffee
With the recent that brew and sell Starbucks The Metro and and going on their way. Its
opening of Casper’s first coffees, one of which is Moody Brews, much more personal and
Starbucks youth and adults now located in the town of both of which are comfortable this way. Plus,
alike are pouring their money Casper. downtown, have the we serve any of the same
into exotic cups of coffee, Starbucks has become same comfortable, coffees that Starbucks serves
music and food sold at this a popular place in Casper relaxed atmosphere and for a cheaper price.
fashionable store. for people to get their early that Starbucks provides Starbucks isn’t a drive-
Starbucks is without morning caffeine fix before to its customers, along through either.”
doubt the most well-known, they run to work or school, with outstanding coffee The opening of
trendy and profitable coffee or just a convenient place to and beverages. Drive- Starbucks has given youth
house in the world. This catch up with a friend over through coffee shops in another way to kill time. It,
chain of coffee houses a latte. The store also comes town, some of which had the like so many other coffee
when compared to all other with free wireless Internet right to fear for the opening houses in Casper, is a reliable
stores like it, overpowers, for those who want to come of the new store have felt new place to get fine coffee,
monopolizes and defines any and do their homework very little impact on their get some schoolwork done
other competition. or business in a relaxed businesses since the opening or just to hang out with
Starbucks is often environment. Starbucks of Starbucks. friends.
compared to Wal-Mart in has brought a new place to One store owner
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The votes have been tallied
Winners from the 2006 elections
By Kayla Gilbert – copy editor
The votes have been the votes, over his opponent, Hunkins, with only about office was Barbara Cubin. W y o m i n g ’ s
tallied up, and the winners Ray Hunkins. Freudenthal seven thousand votes. She took the win with a two congresswomen.
have been announced from won the election with Another winner thousand-vote lead over The election for
this year’s elections. approximately 19,000 votes who was put back into Gary Trauner. This will be Secretary of State was not as
With a nearly o v e r her sixth close as the rest of the races.
11,000 vote difference, term as Republican Max Maxfield
Craig Thomas took the title won with 82% of the votes
of Wyoming Senator once over Dennis Bossman who
again. The Republican had had 17% of the votes.
approximately 18,000 votes With the votes
compared to his opponent tallied, and the winners
Dale Groutage, who had announced, Max Maxfield,
about eight thousand votes. Barbara Cubin, Dave
Dave Freudenthal Fruedenthal, and Craig
took the lead and the win Thomas will be taking
for governor, with 74% of office this year.
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The most common drug
Caffeine, the health-threatening drug of everyday life
By Lauren Millay – staff writer
One word, caffeine. fixes work on the body drink with my breakfast the body. Overdose develop in the human body,
Whatever the drink may at the time, ultimately it in the morning, and then symptoms can vary, for the such as chronic insomnia,
be, whether it is an energy harms more then helps. just regular sodas at lunch consumption amount and persistent anxiety and
drink, a soda, non-drowsy Caffeine has become a and evenings do just fine the person in general. Doses depression, and stomach
pills, or a good old cup worldwide need, not just for me. But I have to have ranging from 250-750 mg ulcers. Caffeine also has had
of coffee or latte, people a want anymore, making it some kind of caffeine can cause dizziness, nausea, a history of reproductive
use this common drug to the most addicting drug in intake during the day!” severe headaches, muscle effects, such as reduced
wake themselves up in the society. stated science department tension, sleeping disorders, fertility, prematurity, low
morning. “I know I couldn’t teacher Todd Trupp. and irregular heart beats. birth weight, and even
America has learned make it through the day Those who use Doses over 750 mg can birth failure. These, of
to be dependant on its without at least three caffeine daily - a jumpstart produce serious symptoms course, are rare from small
caffeine intake, for all the drinks, I wouldn’t be able in the morning, and a including anxiety attacks, caffeine intakes, yet could
short-term affects it gives to stay awake!” commented soda at lunch - may not delirium, drowsiness, happen if the consumer
the human body. The junior, Matt Frias. He says consider the damage they ringing ears, diarrhea, abuses the drug.
reason people have become a good old Rockstar does are secretly doing to their vomiting, light flashes, Caffeine may
so needy of this drug just the trick for him to bodies. Caffeine may be the difficulty breathing, and seem like the answer to
is for its positive quick function in his regular most used drug in America, convulsions. These are drowsiness in the morning,
fixes, such as reducing day. however, in the long-term all the symptoms of a and also the solution to
boredom, decrease in Like Matt, many aspect, it could cause complete caffeine overdose the dehydration at lunch,
depression, increase in students, along with faculty many health problems that aren’t as uncommon as yet there are other options.
alertness, giving the mind members at Kelly Walsh, oblivious to the consumer. they seem. Caffeine is harmless when
the ability to consider are certain they need at Like many drugs, one can Long-term effects the intake is small, such
alternate theories, decrease least one drink of caffeine overdose on caffeine just as include heartburn, ulcers, as a maximum of two
the effect of alcohol, and first thing in the morning well. Caffeine stimulates and fibrocystic breast beverages a day, but more
increase in performance and then at least two more the central nervous system disease. If usage of caffeine can do harm later in life.
on boring, repetitive tasks. the rest of the day. and can produce a variety is over 650 mg a day,
Even though the quick “I love my first of effects elsewhere in slowly increasing problems
December Issue Kelly Kall - Student Interest Page
Up Coming Events
Places of the SeasonBy Ashley Lyden- staff writer Get
Dates Events Opponent Times Contest Site your
Tue, Dec 19, 2006 Orchestra Concert 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cafeteria
work
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Soph/JV/Var
Billings- Fresh/Soph/
Literary
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JV/Var
Laramie- JV/Var
Arts
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sic
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The audacity of his hope
Sen. Obama on politics, prose and plight
By Paul Gallegos – copy editor
Senator Barack He served seven years
Obama has been all the and was bipartisan in his
rage in recent media for the attempts to give financial
next Presidential election. security to underprivileged
O b a m a ’ s families with the Earned
story begins in Hawaii on Income Tax Relief. Barack
August fourth, 1961. He is also a family man with
was born to a Kenyan goat his wife Michelle and his
herder and a small town two daughters, Malia and
Kansas-girl. He grew up Sasha.
with his mother in Hawaii This charismatic
and eventually moved to forty-five year old is
New York searching for becoming a h ousehold n ame
greener pastures. The gifted in America. Newsweek
Obama attended Columbia recently put him on the
University and graduated front cover accompanied
in 1983. After graduation, by a lengthy article putting
Obama brought his values large emphasis on the fact
of empathy and service to that he is a man of color.
Chicago where he became If Obama were to choose
a community organizer to run against the probable
with a church-based group, Democratic powerhouse
seeking improvement in Hilary Clinton in the
living conditions for poor primary, it would be the Photo by Paul Gallegos
neighborhoods plagued first time the two front Kelly Walsh history teacher and Democratic aficionado Brent Schaeffer works in class. Schaeffer is a supporter of Senator Obama in the distant
Presidential election.
with crime and high runners of any party were
unemployment. not middle aged white of the freedom that you voiced his opinion when Democratic party has an
Harvard was men. Obama’s greatest fought so hard to win is interviewed. Schaeffer unprecedented stable of
Obama’s next stop where compulsion to run is his because today that freedom stated, “Obama is an candidates with a woman,
he earned his law degree outrage at partisan politics is in jeopardy. It is being outstanding politician and Hilary C linton a nd o f c ourse
in 1991. Obama became and the threat against our threatened by corruption.” human being, but lacks in Barack Obama.” Whatever
the first African American freedoms. During a speech Whether or not experience.” Schaeffer is happens in the days, weeks
president of the Harvard at the University of Nairobi Barack Obama will be excited about the idea that and months ahead, Obama
Law Review. His advocacy in Kenya, Obama voiced running in 2008 has yet to the White House could will certainly garner a great
work led him to run for this concern when he said, be seen. Kelly Walsh history possibly have a little less deal of the attention.
the Illinois state senate. “And yet, the reason I speak teacher Brent Schaeffer white in the house. “The
An Update on Melissa Berg
Sophomore Melissa Berg’s condition is good after she received her second liver transplant on December 5th, 2006. Many are optimistic, as Berg
only required two units of blood compared to the twenty-two in the prior transplant surgery. For more information on Melissa’s condition, visit her
carepage on carepages.com, under the title “MelissaBerg”. Note: Update is as of December 7th, 2006.
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The power of a wish
Banquet raises $100,000 for wish children
By Kaity Hughes - staff writer
Wishes and auctions, Sharp provided the evening’s bidding began at $5000, the
entertainment and wine entertainment. Kevin not average cost of a wish (now
tasting. All of these were only has a platinum debut becoming closer to $100,00),
a part of what made the album as an established and followed with bids of
fourth annual Make-A-Wish country singer, but as a senior $2500, $1000, $500, and
Foundation Stories of Light in high school Kevin became $100 consecutively.
dinner, wine tasting and a wish child. The Make-A- A silent auction
auction an evening of magic. Wish foundation provided became another major
On November him with his one true wish, fundraising event throughout
11 the annual Stories of
th,
which led him to where he is the evening. Local businesses
Light Banquet was held at now. and supporters donated items
the Best Western Ramkota The main event at for this auction. The process
Hotel at 6:00 pm. Kevin the banquet, a live auction, consisted of writing a bid on a
i n c l u d e d slip with a designated number Photo by Deb Hughes
retreats to that corresponded with each Susie McMurry converses with a few of the guests that attended the Stories of Light Banquet.
Many of the evenings guests were returning sponsors of the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
a m a z i n g individual at the banquet.
s e c l u d e d Items that were included in has been granting wishes to The real value
g e t a w a y s this particular auction were Wyoming children between of a child’s wish cannot
all over the tickets to football games, the ages of two and a half be measured in money.
world. With statues, trips and artwork and eighteen facing life However, the foundation
these and done by local artists and also threatening illnesses. Over relies a lot on the generosity of
other amazing by more established artists as 260 Wyoming kids have been donations from throughout
packages was well. able to see the true power of a the community. The Stories
the most The Make–A–Wish wish, all thanks to the support of Light Banquet became an
i m p o r t a n t foundation was established of organizations, groups and instant success when it raised
bid of the in 1980, due to one small private donors. The wishes just over $100,000 to create
Photo by Deb Hughes evening, the child named Chris Greicius. made for children have only the power of thousands of
Kevin Sharp sings during the Storie of Light Banquet. After Kevin’s wish
was granted he began is long awaited career of being a singer song writer. Fund-a-Wish Since 1985 the Wyoming on limitation, the limitation wishes.
bidding. The Make–A–Wish Foundation of the imagination.
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Fractured Shakespeare’s new style
Reader’s Theatre catches attention of audiences
Mollie Smith – assistant editor
The much-anticipated fall play, “Fractured and 10 at the Kelly Walsh Theatre and curtain time more social. In this type of play you had to work
Shakespeare,” premiered on Thursday, November was 7:30 p.m. with people more closely. I’ll never forget this
9. Senior Lisette Young recalled the things experience, I’ve grown as a person.”
It featured a Reader’s Theatre style which is she loved most. “My most enjoyable
much different than the traditional play. Reader’s experience was doing the Reader’s
Theatre allows students to take virtually any piece Theatre style, it’s been totally
of literature and adapt it into a script. In this different from what we usually do.
production, two student directors were selected; Everyone got his or her equal share
Mary Jackson and Heidi Johnson. of lines. In this production, there’s
Sophomore Miranda Bressler, a part of no single star of the play, we’re all
the 33-person cast, commented positively, “The stars.”
student direction was amazing. They let everyone The performances delivered
pick the lines they wanted and were fair about it something new to audiences.
all.” Young commented that she
Mr. Stedillie was very enthusiastic about wouldn’t trade her experiences she
his cast, “We have the most incredibly talented had in this play for the world. “This
actors and actresses. It has been my pleasure to was definitely a good way to learn Photo by J. McCoy
direct them.” to work with people. By being a A group dramatically reenacts a scene from Macbeth in the play’s dress rehearsal. The cast adapted two
The performance dates were November 9 part of this production I’ve become separate plays in this production: Macbeth and Romeo & Juliet.
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Performance enhancing drugs affect KW
Shared opinions on the benefits and risks
Brian Ridgeway – staff writer
High school athletes White Eagle
all over America are using per- believes precau-
forming enhancing drugs and tions should be
supplements to one-up their taken, and the
opponent. correct amount
Steroids are a synthet- of research
ic derivative of testosterone, should be com-
contributing to the increase pleted.
in an athlete’s body strength “It de-
and weight. There is no doubt pends on the
that supplements such as ste- i n d i v i d u a l .
roids have a huge effect on Some are using
an athletes body, but steroids supplements to
have also caused serious inju- acquire gains
ries to the liver, cardiovascu- too quickly but
lar system, and reproductive don’t know the
systems. With steroids be- health facts and Photo by Brian Ridgeway
ing a major concern of par- haven’t done Shown is a small part of the hard-core athletic enhancers at GNC. The vast selection of products that promise results like these at GNC lure athletes into spending small
ents and coaches everywhere, the research,” fortunes.
many other supplements high c o m m e n t e d
school athletes are using are White Eagle. drating an athlete, which can isn’t showing the results they effects of some of these sup-
still being overlooked. Creatine is a less dan- lead to kidney failure. want. plements, athletes still con-
Perry White Eagle, a gerous supplement used by Why one might put Senior and avid tinue to use them to get that
Physical Education teacher at high school athletes. Creatine his or her body at risk by us- weight lifter, Jimmer Carpin, extra edge.
Kelly Walsh, thinks any type is used to help supply energy ing any type of steroid or vents his frustration, “It’s real- To achieve goals with-
of steroids should be avoid- needed for muscle contrac- performing enhancing sup- ly hard for me to gain weight, out using these risky supple-
ed altogether. When using tions. Creatine also has its plement? For many athletes, and taking creatine will take ments, White Eagle states,
supplements such as creatine, side effects like severely dehy- putting in long hours in the me to the next level.” “All you need is a protein
weight room or on the track, Even with all the side shake and a healthy diet.”
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December Issue Kelly Kall - Musings Page 1
O’er the hills, laughing all the
way!
Best way to stay healthy this holiday season
By Riane Menardi - co-assistant editor
Ho Ho Ho! Santa Yet this entertaining laughter to heart disease
Clause’s resonating laugh may phenomenon of the body is patients, he found that,
in fact be the secret to his long not only amusing, it is actually “people with heart disease
lasting life and success! good for one’s health. Research responded less humorously
“We are now finding shows that laughter can lower to everyday life situations,
scientific evidence and blood pressure, reduce stress and they displayed more
measurable responses that hormones, increase T-cells anger and hostility.”
are beginning to prove that (which boost the immune “We know that
laughter is powerful medicine,” system), trigger the release of exercising, not smoking and
says laughter specialist Patty endorphins (the body’s natural eating foods low in saturated
Wooten. (rxlaughter.org) pain killers) and produce a fat will reduce the risk of
Wooten describes general sense of well being. heart disease,” Miller says.
laughter as “a smile that engages Michael Miller, the “Perhaps regular, hearty
the entire body. At first the director of the Center for laughter should be added to
corners of your mouth turn Preventative Cardiology at the list.”
Photo by Riane Menardi
up slightly, then the muscles the University of Maryland Not only is laughter KW seniors Tim Hough, Jake Orr, Aaron Hampton and Kevin Schilling share a laugh before class.
around the eyes engage and Medical Center, says, “The beneficial to the body, it Scientific studies have proven that laughter actually improves one’s health.
we can see a twinkling in the ability to laugh – either also allows the mind to stay our everyday problems and So during this festive
eyes. Next you begin to make naturally or as a learned emotionally healthy. Wooten feel optimistic and hopeful. holiday season, stay in good
noises, ranging from controlled behavior – may have important says, “Laughter allows us to Searching for humor, looking health and good humor by
snickers, escaped chortles implications in societies such rise above our difficulties for something to laugh about, following the example of good
and spontaneous giggles to as the US where heart disease and experience the beauty of keeps us from focusing on the old St. Nick and let out a few
ridiculous cackles, noisy hoots remains the number one killer.” life beyond the hardships of elements that are overwhelming hearty Ho Ho Ho’s!
and uproarious guffaws.” In his study on the benefits of giving care. We transcend or depressing.”
Holidays around the world
A look at different traditions
By Natalie Balerio – staff writer
Not all holiday the world can be very different said, “Our big holiday is year. When asked what he Eve while others open them
traditions are the same in than the ones that Americans the Spring Festival. It is thought were some important on Christmas Day. The most
every country. The foreign have for themselves. Some in January or February. It things to keep in mind this common tradition is having a
exchange students gave a little foreign exchange students is the Chinese new year.” holiday season, He answered, tree and setting milk cookies
feedback on how their family at Kelly Walsh had many Some of their traditions are “ You should relax, and and carrots out for Santa
celebrates the holidays. Kids interesting things. visiting their grandparents spend the time with family Clause and his reindeer.
start to write Christmas lists, Ran Liu, a and eating dumplings for and friends.” The holidays Christmas and New Year
parents begin to go shopping foreign exchange student their first day’s lunch. Ran in every country seem to be Eve are the last and biggest
for presents and last but not from China, is going to be said, “ We think on the New the time of year that families holidays of the year. Families
least the Christmas lights go celebrating a brand new Year Day, all things have new spend time together. and their relatives congregate
up. The eating of turkey is a holiday: Christmas. Here beginnings.” The traditions to celebrate the holiday that
common tradition for people in the USA, Christmas is Henning Potthoff is around the world differ bring them together.
around America and even the a commonly celebrated a German foreign exchanged greatly. Some families open
world. The traditions around holiday but, in China Ran student at Kelly Walsh this their presents on Christmas
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Snow, snow, snow!
Casper offers a variety of winter activities
Andrea Dahill - staff writer
Fresh snow is falling, the temperatures home and be bored. open gym climbing during certain hours.
are dropping and by now students are simply With that in mind, some options for Whether it’s skiing or snowboarding
exhausted from school. With Christmas Break activities include skiing or snowboarding at Hogadon, or training for winter sports like
in sight, students can’t help but anticipate their at Hogadon Ski Area, climbing at the Peak, basketball, one thing is for certain: students will
awaiting vacation. swimming at the Aquatic Center, cooking holiday be busy enjoying their vacation.
A two-week break is just what students treats and shopping for holiday gifts. “The break is nice. After New Years when
need to catch up on rest and refresh their minds. When asked what she would be doing over we return to school, we start out on a fresh
Junior Swade Geiger explains, “I’m burnt-out Winter Break, sophomore Alexa Munday stated, slate,” noted senior Drew Hayes. The second
by this time of year; I just need a break from “I’ll be skiing and snowboarding, of course!” semester starts shortly after students return from
school.” Munday is one of many people who enjoys Christmas Break on January 29th. Winter break
Geiger, along with many of his peers is spending her days up on the mountain. Hogadon allows students to rest up and get back into their
looking forward to the break and will take the is a place where, “Anyone can go and have fun, school routine.
chance to catch up on rest, participate in fun you don’t have to be an expert.” So get up and get out! Winter Break is a
activities and simply enjoy spending time with Rock climbing is a fun activity where one time to have fun, not just sit around!
family and friends. The holiday season can be can escape the cold altogether. The Peak has several
fun for everyone and it certainly isn’t a time to sit walls ranging in difficulty. They offer lessons and
Traditions in the holiday season
Kelly Walsh students share holiday traditions
By Hilary Hopkins – staff writer
The holiday season brings with it many Christensen, a senior, shared she is “excited to religion. With the new ideas shown, hopefully the
traditions the students of Kelly Walsh interact share the holiday season with family and her love holidays can be celebrated to the fullest for each
in, passed down from generation to generation ones because the holiday traditions bring them contributor to the holiday joy.
in one’s family. Many create new traditions they closer.” Throughout the season, many holidays are
wished to be followed in the years to come. Ali practiced worldwide to celebrate the beliefs of the
“My family goes around town and looks at
lights and then we go home and watch holi-
“I love getting to open one present the day day movies together.”– Corie Paul, 10th
before Christmas eve, because my family opens
all of our presents on Christmas eve night. So
that’s always something to look forward to every
year.”– Jen Boe, 12th “I always suck jello through a
straw before I eat Christmas
dinner. It will always be funny
memory I have of Christmas at
home.” - Britney Bisiar, 12th
“I always go and pick out an ornament
that represents something that has hap-
pened to me in the last year, it’s really
monumental.” – Adam Morse, 11th
“I love the traditional, open one
present on Christmas Eve, and
then anticipate the rest for the next
morning.” – Kevin Staneck, 12th
“I really enjoy decorating the Christmas tree every
year with my family,” – Whitney Barrett, 11th
“I love making breakfast in the kitchen
with all my family. My grandparents come
“Out of all my favorite things about up to our house Christmas morning. We
the holidays, eating dinner on Christ- all work together.” – Grant Slensker, 11th
mas with my family, has to be my
favorite.” – Austin Lee, 12th “My dad and I always make candy
together in the last week before
Christmas.” – Beau Watt, 11th
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Facts for thought
The things you wish you knew and now you do
By Lynzie Ford and Alex Young - staff writers
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Page 1 Kelly Kall - Musings December Issue
“You drink and drive. You lose.”
Annual event campaigns against drunk driving
By Ashley Brown and Jessica Brauer - head editors
“Zero fatalities due to raise public awareness of more severe and damaging. every 30 minutes, someone every three Americans wil be
to alcohol-related crashes in the real dangers of continued The majority of children who in America dies in an alcohol involved in an alcohol related
our community.” This is the acceptance of drinking and die in alcohol related crashes related crash. Every two min- crash at some point in their
goal of the “You Drink and driving in Wyoming and to are killed because they are utes someone in America is lives.
Drive. You Lose” campaign. increase the number of prac- riding in the vehicle with the injured by an alcohol related
This annual event is tical alternatives to driving impaired driver who caused crash. An average of one in
sponsored by law enforce- while impaired. the crash.
ment in Natrona County, According to infor- In Wy-
MADD (Mothers Against mation provided by the “You oming, 38 % of
Drunk Driving), Safe Kids of drink and drive. You lose.” all motor vehi-
Central Wyoming, the Wyo- campaign, “Impaired driv- cle fatalities in
ming Department of Trans- ing is not an accident. It is a our state were
portation, fire and medical crime that kills.” alcohol related
personnel, legislators, com- Impaired drivers are in 2005. In
munity leaders, and con- more likely to exceed the 2004 that per-
cerned citizens from across speed limit and less likely to centage was 36
Central Wyoming. wear seat belts, so resulting %.
The campaign’s objectives are crashes and injuries are often Nearly
Safe Kids is looking for students to do public service
announcements on the topic in the article above.
Interested students contact Diane Guerttman at Safe
Kids at 577-2535 to make arrangements.
December Issue Kelly Kall - Musings Page 1
Food for the holidays
Recipes for a mouth-watering holiday feast By Kayla Petrie – copy editor
Many people family enjoys an oven turkey, dinner, but they substitute food for the holidays. “On foods or a slow cooked ham,
anticipate the holiday season stuffing, mashed potatoes a ham for the turkey. Eades Christmas Eve, the whole holidays wouldn’t be the
because of the beautiful and gravy, corn and apple also looks forward to making family gets together and same without eating massive
decorations, the gifts or pie. “I don’t cook any of sugar cookies cut into shapes it is like a buffet. We have amounts of food with loved
spending time with family, that weird stuff. Like if you of Santas, Christmas trees anything from cold cuts, ones. If mouths were starting
but the holiday feast is don’t eat it on a normal day, and other holiday favorites. to shrimp, to finger foods,” to water while reading the
something that seems to be you shouldn’t eat it [for the Along with her family, she says Mr. Trupp. Some break favorites of people around
anticipated by all. holidays]. Like beats. Who frosts them and eats them tradition, but others break the school, don’t worry. Here
Many people stick to the heck eats beats… and throughout the holiday. borders. Austin Lee’s family are some recipes of holiday
a very traditional dinner; very cranberry sauce?” Traditional meals enjoys a Mexican dinner favorites from Betty Crocker.
similar to one that would be Seniors Carolyn are nice, but many people complete with red chili,
served on Thanksgiving. Mr. McCloud and Chelsea Eades are now creating their own tortillas and rice.
Realing explained that his also enjoy a nice traditional traditions when it comes to Whether it is finger
High Heat Roast Turkey minutes for easiest or brush on ham. Engine Revving Chicken 1 pound beef boneless round
carving. Bake uncovered 20 Wings steak, cut into 1/2-inch
Prep Time:10 min *To high-heat roast an 8- to minutes longer pieces
Start to Finish:3 hr 40 min 12-pound turkey, prepare 3. Cover ham loosely Prep Time:15 min
Makes:25 servings turkey as directed above and let stand about Start to Finish:5 hr 5 min 1 large onion, chopped (1
I Whole Turkey (20 lb.) and roast on oven rack in 10 minutes or until Makes:24 appetizers cup)
– thawed if frozen second-to-lowest position thermometer reads 2 medium celery stalks, cut
1 Tsp. Salt at 450°F for 45 minutes 140°F. Garnish with into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 Tsp. Pepper to 1 hour 15 minutes. *To orange slices and 1 cup cayenne pepper sauce 1 can (28 oz) Progresso®
1. Move oven rack to high-heat roast a 15-pound cherries (hot sauce)
lowest position; heat turkey, prepare turkey as 1 teaspoon garlic salt diced tomatoes, undrained
oven to 450°F. Fold directed above and roast Easy Holiday Cutout 24 chicken drummettes 1 can (15 ounces) tomato
wings across back on oven rack in second-to- Cookies (Cookie Mix) 2 tablespoons butter or sauce
of turkey so tips are lowest position at 450°F for margarine 3 teaspoons chili powder
touching. Rub both 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour Prep Time:20 min 1 cup Original Bisquick® 2 teaspoons ground cumin
cavities lightly with 45 minutes. Start to Finish:1 hr 30 min mix
salt and pepper. Tuck Makes:About 2 dozen 3/4 teaspoon onion salt 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
legs under band of High Altitude (3500- cookies 1/2 teaspoon pepper leaves
skin at tail, or tie 6500 ft): Roast 3 hours 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/4 teaspoon ground
together with heavy 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 pepper cinnamon
string, then tie to tail minutes 1 pouch Betty Crocker® Blue cheese dressing 1 medium bell pepper, cut
2. On rack in shallow sugar cookie mix
roasting pan, place Baked Ham with Balsamic 1/3 cup butter or margarine, 1. Stir together hot into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
turkey breast side Brown Sugar Glaze melted sauce and garlic salt 1 can (19 oz) Progresso®
up. Insert ovenproof 2 tablespoons Gold Medal® until blended. Pour red kidney beans, drained,
meat thermometer Prep Time:15 min all-purpose flour over drummettes; rinsed
so tip is in thickest Start to Finish:2 hr 40 min 1 egg cover and refrigerate Shredded Cheddar cheese, if
part of inside thigh Makes:12 serving 1/4 cups Betty Crocker® at least 4 hours but
and does not touch Whipped fluffy white no longer than 24 desired
bone. (Do not frosting hours.
add water or cover 6- to 8-pound fully cooked Betty Crocker® decorating 2. Heat oven to 450ºF. 1. Mix all ingredients
turkey.) If possible, smoked bone-in ham icing (assorted colors, as Melt butter in jelly except bell pepper,
place turkey in oven 1 cup packed brown sugar desired) roll pan, 15 1/2x10 beans and cheese in
with legs to the back 2 tablespoons balsamic or Betty Crocker® decorating 1/2x1 inch, in
of the oven so they cider vinegar gels (assorted colors, as oven. Stir together 3 1/2- to 4-quart
are in the hottest 1/2 teaspoon ground desired) Bisquick mix, onion slow cooker.
part of oven mustard Betty Crocker® green and salt and peppers. 2. Cover and cook on
3. Roast uncovered 2 Orange slices, if desired yellow decorating sugars Remove chicken low heat setting 6 to
hours 45 minutes to Maraschino cherries, if from sauce; discard 7 hours or until beef
3 hours 15 minutes, desired 1. Heat oven to 375°F. sauce. Coat chicken
watching carefully. In medium bowl, stir and vegetables are
with Bisquick
After roasting about 1. Heat oven to 325ºF. cookie mix, melted tender.
mixture. Place in
1 hour 30 minutes, Place ham, fat butter, flour and 3. Stir in bell pepper
wearing oven mitts side up, on rack in egg until soft dough single layer in pan.
and beans. Uncover
that cover hands shallow roasting forms. Roll dough 3. Bake 25 minutes;
and cook on high
and wrists, place pan. Insert meat on floured surface to turn and bake an
tent of foil loosely thermometer so tip about 1/4 inch thick. heat setting about
additional 20 to 25
over turkey when is in thickest part of Cut with cookie 15 minutes or until
minutes or until
it begins to turn ham and does not cutters. Place 1 inch slightly thickened.
golden touch bone or rest apart on ungreased chicken is golden
Serve with cheese
4. Turkey is done in fat. Cover loosely cookie sheet. brown and juice is
when thermometer and bake 1 hour 15 2. Bake 7 to 9 minutes no longer pink when
reads 180°F and legs minutes to 2 hours or until light golden Note: This recipe was
centers of pieces
move easily when 15 minutes or until brown around edges. tested in slow cookers with
are cut. Serve with
lifted or twisted. If thermometer reads Cool 1 minute heating elements in the side
meat thermometer 135°F (13 to 17 before removing dressing.
and bottom of the cooker,
is not used, begin minutes per pound) from cookie sheet; not in cookers that stand
testing for doneness 2. About 20 minutes cool completely. Slow Cooker Chili
after about 2 hours before ham is done, 3. Spread frosting on only on a heated base. For
15 minutes. When remove from oven. cooled cookies. slow cookers with just a
Prep Time:15 min
turkey is done, place Pour drippings from Decorate as desired heated base, follow the
on warm platter pan. Remove any with remaining Start to Finish:7 hr 30 min
manufacturer’s directions
and cover with foil skin from ham. Mix ingredients. Makes:8 servings
for layering ingredients and
to keep warm. Let brown sugar, vinegar
stand about 15 and mustard; pat choosing a temperature.
Page 1 Kelly Kall - Musings December Issue
Resolutions for a better life
With the New Year comes a way to better one’s life
By Kurtis Butler - copy editor
New Year’s resolu- Physically people decide that resolutions for the upcoming depressed after creating and There is a good side
tions have been helping they will lose weight, exercise year. then failing to fulfill their to the resolutions though, as
people improve their lives more or eat healthier. People Although they are resolutions. “I think about the joy after fulfilling a reso-
since the time of the ancient also attempt monetary gains, good thing for many people, mine the whole year,” says lution lightens the hearts of
Babylonians, allowing them promising themselves that some don’t always follow Martinovich. the resolution maker.
to start fresh, and decide to they will save more, and buy through with their plans, or Some feel the faults As Martinovich says,
better their life, whether it less. Of course these aren’t only follow them for a short in resolutions out-weigh the “New Year’s resolutions are a
pertains to internal or exter- limiting, as many people period. “I keep mine for the positives, and choose not great way for someone to im-
nal problems. make resolutions to better the first couple months in gen- to make them. “I try not to prove their life.”
Many resolutions mind or soul. “I want to read eral,” admitted Martinovich. make resolutions,” said junior
are around bettering one’s more,” said junior Jennifer At times many feel Sterling Fairchild. “I try to
self, through various means. Martinovich as she listed her live life one day at a time.”
Christmas is coming and there are no presents
under the tree
Advice on what to buy the special people in one’s life
By Jessica Wilkinson - staff writer
As the holidays are responded. Felisha McAfee and in my life is my dog and I
approaching students are She said (Lensert): Jaryd Unangst were asked am going to buy a big tasty
wondering what to buy in “I’ll probably go to what they planed to buy for chew toy!”
their last minute shopping. Sportsmen’s and find their guy friends. W i t h
When Ashley Castle something there. It is a good She said (McAfee): the holiday
and Kevin Stanek were asked place to find stuff for him.” “I buy my guy friends a hat season just
what they were planning to He said (Watt): “I and like candy” around the
buy for their moms they am buying my dad a couch He said (Unangst): corner here
had very different plans. or a comfy chair.” “ I don’t know sports stuff, are some
She said (Castle): Buying presents for or cologne” last minute
“Um I think I’ll just go with the gal pals many people Responding to the gift ideas. If
Hallmark keepsakes, they have can sometimes be question of what to buy the present is
are always a good choice.” tricky, but Nicki Strom for that special someone for a parent,
He said (Stanek): “ and Tyler Lynch gave their in their lives Nick Ellis friend, or
Well I have been wondering insight. and Gretchen Skatula gave that special
and I am pretty sure I am She said (Strom): different ideas of who that s o m e o n e ,
going to buy her a dog, but “I’ll get them earrings or special someone is. any gift that
I am not sure what kind.” mittens and hats that match, She said (Skatula): “ will make
When it comes to something cute like that.” Cologne anything to make them smile is
buying for the father figure He said (Lynch): “ them smell better.” a gift worth Photo by Jessica Wilkinson
in a students life Beau Watt I don’t know maybe lotion, He said (Ellis): “ giving. Nick Ellis gives Ashley Castle a stuffed animal as an early Christmas
and Stephanie Lensert or something like that.” Well the special someone present. It took a while but Nick was able to find the perfect present
for his gal pal.
Kelly Walsh High School
Class of ‘88 Gathers Online
Alumni from Casper Wyoming’s Kelly Walsh High School, Class of 1988, are participating in a Class Reunion Website at http://
classreport.org/usa/wy/casper/kwhs/1988. There are no registration fees required to join in the fun. Each class member has full
participation privileges.
The Class-Based Reunion Website features dynamic changing content daily. Stop in to view current class news. Exchange opinions and
stay up to date with the Message Board. View the Featured Alumni Biography of the day. Send a birthday greeting to a class member
listed in the Upcoming Birthdays panel. Reunion Announcements, Book and Movie Reviews, Favorite Recipes and Featured Links will
keep one checking in regularly to see what’s new. Class member John Pendley has volunteered to serve as Class Administrator. John
would like to invite all Class of 1988 Alumni to stop in and fill out a profile so they can be reached regarding the next Class Reunion.
(And please visit the 1987 site, as well! It’s fantastic!)
This Class-Based Reunion Website is hosted by Classreport.org. For a refreshing change from the large commercial alumni directories,
Class Report.org provides non-commercial class reunion websites for every graduating class of every high school, and extends full
access to all class members without regard to financial ability. Classreport.org has no advertising, no pop-ups, no spam, and no
registration fees. Classreport.org pledges to never sell names and addresses to third parties and to let the website be administered
exclusively by Kelly Walsh High School can be accessed at http://classreport.org/usa/wy/casper/kwhs/.
December Issue Kelly Kall - Viewpoints Page 1
Letters to the Editor
Want to respond? Have something to say?
Letters for the February issue will be accepted in room 48 until January 30.
Drug Testing: ways to fix this problem.
For instance, people going
PEEVE. Are teenagers really
that rude that they can’t
Underclassmen many, underclassmen are
upset by the senior’s area.
A Necessity? out for sports are not able to
drink, party, or be on drugs.
take a second and think that
maybe, just maybe there are
wait your turn I’m just confused on why
they are so worried about
If they do they will be coded other people in the world? The Kelly Walsh our section when it’s three
Dear Editor, and kicked off the team. After you graduating class of 2007 rows of benches in a small
An article was put in Therefore, you solve this accidentally bump into them has three major things to corner area. The rest of the
the newspaper about drug problem by approaching it because of their sudden lack look forward to this year. stands are open to anyone.
testing an entire school. little by little. In doing this of motion, many of them Our graduation, no full It seems to me that the
This makes me wonder what we can change the world one give you the look of disgust schedules, and last but not underclassmen simply aren’t
our world is coming to. I problem at a time. that you swear could kill least the senior areas at big patient! After all the years of
agree that we have a big drug you. athletic games. Many of waiting, it’s great to finally
problem here in the United Allysa Rozales After being stabbed you may be think that these stand right behind the rail of
States and especially here in Class of 2010 with their eyes, because are no bid deal, but they the stadium’s bleachers.
Wyoming. It does need to they were rude enough to are. And the one that would Honestly seniors,
be fixed but I don’t think Hallway just pull their emergency seem like really no big deal doesn’t it make our time
this is one of our solutions. brake in the middle of the is probably the biggest deal of glory so much sweeter?
If you have nothing to hide Traffic Jam hall, they of course wouldn’t of all. Our senior areas are Waiting was half the fun.
you shouldn’t have any move once they come off amazing to us. Just as it was To the underclassmen with
problem with it. But, on Frustrations their high cloud and realize to all the seniors before us no patients, I promise you’ll
the other hand, where do what is happening, you must and will be to all the seniors be there soon enough. As a
you draw the line? By drug Dear Editor, scoot, shuffle and squeeze to who come after. 2007 graduate I say we keep
testing every student they Have you ever been get around them. Many of our seniors traditions rolling, stand our
are implying that everyone is walking down the hallway This is a pressing this year have been students ground and be proud that
guilty until proven innocent. in school, minding your
issue in our high school here at Kelly Walsh since we are seniors at Kelly Walsh
That is not the way it should own business and bam, it community that can only be ninth grade. In fact, we High School.
be. Also, really what good happens? The person or solved by our citizens. were the first ninth grade to
is it going to do anyway? group in front of you just I know what it’s like ever roam the halls here at Savanna Sutton
Obviously we couldn’t out of the blue stops and to have a bad day, but even Kelly Walsh. We also had to Class of 2007
afford to put this many creates a human blockade, if you are mad at the world, follow the rules of seniority;
students through rehab so not taking into account grow some respect for others it’s just a part of high school.
what would you do with that there might actually be and yourself, and become Now after four years of We appreciate the time
the students who came out people behind them. If you aware of your surroundings. and effort put into the
waiting out turn, it’s finally
positive for being on drugs? have been a victim of this letters to the editor from
our time to shine, and no these Kelly Walsh students.
The idea seems almost lack of awareness, you have Jordan Merback one will take that from us.
experienced what is my PET Keep them coming!
pointless. There are other Class of 2008 Rumor has it that
Impossible is nothing
By Lindsey Neely – copy editor / marketing manager
“Happy are those From urging us to follow for anyone to take away or another world to me and types, but people should
who dream dreams and are our heart and our dreams, challenge. I would love to spend never have to settle. Reality
ready to pay the price to they inspired us, but as In a way, that very everyday in it. I am not is settling. The one choice
make them come true.” This the years have continued, same drive defines who we good at biology. In fact, I that separates dreams from
was a famous quote from reality has become more are. It is what we believe stink at biology. My dream reality is choosing how we
Leon J. Suenens. He was prevalent than dreams. As in the most. Our drive to is of working in the ocean live. Now we all have the
a Cardinal of the Catholic children, a lot of us wished obtain that dream is what is starting to seem out of choice. We have the choice
Church who consistently to be veterinarians, doctors, drives us every morning reach. Although it may to chase our dreams, or do
fought to change the rules firefighters, singers or even to get out of bed and live. seem far away, I can still see what is safe. Graduation is
of the church to fit society a professional dancer. Even Nothing should get in the it, which means it is still that moment. A moment
today. He fought for his though we might not have way, or so we thought. there. This dream will never in which you’re alone ready
dreams of change. Many been the best at science, High school changed leave me, even if it is in a to face the world, ready to
people have outrageous physical therapy, math, everything. It made the different form of dream. It follow your heart and your
dreams. They want to see writing or keeping a beat impossible possible. We will always be in my line dreams. Some of us will
the world and live their life nothing could stop our no longer focused on our of vision because it is what settle, do what’s safe and
to the fullest, yet when we ambition. We had the dreams, but rather where we makes me truly happy. have an okay time doing it.
get older our dreams start to power to conquer all and excelled. We began to focus Dreams can change Others will show the world
seem out of reach. were ready to do it. Nothing on the grade instead of the as often as seasons, but they what they are made of and
Since elementary could stand in our way. lesson we were learning. are always there. Yes, dreams be willing to pay the price to
school our teachers have Our drive was too much The ocean is like may change into different do it.
always been our encouragers.
Let yourself be heard! Send in letters to room 48!
Page 0 Kelly Kall - Viewpoints December Issue
“Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, Kelly Kall
Lean Your Ear This Way” Contact Information
Mailing Address: 3500 E. 12th St., Casper,
WY 82609
Some tunes to keep Santa’s sleigh rockin’
Phone: 307-233-2118
E-mail: Staff members at the Kelly Kall may
be contacted by addressing them by name and
sending them in care of Jeannette_McCoy@
By Jessica Brauer and Ashley Brown – head editors ncsd.k12.wy.us
We compiled a small collection of the best and the best-worst gifts given around the holidays and our rating scale was born. Responding to the Kelly Kall
We put this to use on three CDs on everyone’s Christmas list. If this is not the case then maybe these reviews can sway your Letters to the editor will be accepted
for the February issue until January
opinion. 0, 00. Letters may be submitted to
1 – An all expense paid trip to Chugwater, Wyoming KWHS Journalism in Room , placed
2 – A Hickory Farms gift set in the mailbox of Jeannette_McCoy@
ncsd.k1.wy.us, or mailed to us at the
3 – A $10 Subway gift card school. All letters must be signed and
4 – A Grey’s Anatomy DVD box set…(Ooh Dr. McDreamy) names will be published. Letters may
not contain personal attacks against an
5 – Our ol’ buddy Benjamin snuggled into a musical Christmas card individual and may be edited for libelous
content and/or length.
Fergie – The Dutchess impressed with the final is due to the fact that we fall be so much greater.
Purpose
product, we gave Fergie’s into the “love” category. DMB is known for The Kelly Kall is a student publica-
Miss Fergie - Ferg The Dutchess a four Dave Matthews Band their assortment of musical tion sold to all students, faculty, staff,
parents, and community members in-
managed to convince even due to her has been aking
m instruments including a volved with Kelly Walsh High School.
us that hip-hop isn’t entirely r e p e t i t i v e m a g i c a l violin, acoustic guitar, sax, The newspaper serves as a public
horrible. With popular songs lyrics and music for bass and drums. They have a forum for expression and two-way
communication for both the school
like “London Bridge” and corny love over a decade, way of melding these sounds and community. Opinions expressed
“Fergalicious”, Fergie has ballads. At least and fans have been along with Dave’s soothing in the newspaper are not necessarily
voice and insightful lyrics that of KWHS.
created an uproar of closet this T-A-S-T-E-Y eating it up.
fans too guilty to admit songstress might This is into one beautiful sound. We Credentials
The newspaper is a member of the
their indulgence. Although actually have a one of many give this greatest hits album a Wyoming High School Press
she hits the target with her chance with Dr. c o m p i l a t i o n s three only because we know Association and Quill and Scroll.
dance songs, her slow songs McDreamy. of the band, their potential and feel they Advertising
are borderline cheesy with but this is did not reach it this time. Businesses are encouraged to
advertise in the Kelly Kall when their
lyrics like, “I’m gonna miss different ads adhere to specified guidelines.
you like a child misses their in that Hinder – Extreme The policy is available in Room 48.
blanket,” in the song “Big i t Behavior
Girls Don’t Cry”. Although Hinder popped out Content
The editors are responsible for all
we completely feel that she i n c l u d e s of the heart of rock and roll content. Editors and staff aim to
is truly G-L-A-M-O-R-O- studio- with this debut album and left provide balanced coverage of the
U-S as she sings along side r e c o r d e d their hit Lips of an Angel stuck news and its significance.
rap mogul Ludacris, her t r a c k s . in everyone’s head. If we hear Staff
fetish with spelling left us All the it one more time, we might This list contains the names of
editors only. For a complete list of the
thinking O-V-E-R-K-I-L-L. o t h e r explode. It’s not that it’s a bad
Kelly Kall staff, visit the Kelly Walsh
Despite all that, her song; it is amazing, as is every High School website.
solo project was impressive other song on the album. It is
HEAD EDITORS: Jessica Brauer ‘07
and proved that she can simply overplayed. and Ashley Brown ‘07
make her mark in the music They embody ASSISTANT EDITORS: Mollie Smith
industry without the guys the spirit of a true ‘08 and Riane Menardi ‘07
of Black Eyed Peas. The feel rock star band with ‘08
HEAD DESIGNER: Tommy Rus-
of the CD is mainly geared songs about drugs,
sell ‘07
towards proving her sex and partying, AD DESIGNERS: Lindsey Ford ‘07,
individuality and but on the flip Alex Young ‘07
COPY/PHOTOGRAPHY EDITORS:
creativity. Her lyrics side they show Paul Gallegos ‘07, Kurtis Butler ‘08, Ri-
often state that she their soft side. It is ane Menardi ‘07, Lana Christensen ‘07,
is not just a piece of obvious through their Kayla Gilbert ‘09, Andrew Mittelstadt
‘07, and Sean Bell ‘07
meat for men and is actually lyrics such as; “I’m lying LAYOUT DESIGN: Jessica Brauer ‘07
a woman of substance. here battered and bruised,” and Ashley Brown ‘07
BUSINESS MANAGERS: Jessica
Unlike many stars that someone got their heart Wilkinson ‘07 and Hilary Hopkins
in popular music today, broken. Songs about lost ‘07
Fergie co-wrote every love outnumber their MARKETING MANAGER: Lindsey
Neely ‘07
song on her debut upbeat, heavy songs.
solo album. Going If you PRODUCTION MANAGER: Regan
could combine Diller ‘07
against mainstream
music, she gorgeousness and ADVISER: Jeannette McCoy ‘85
incorporated m a s c u l i n i t y
m a n y you would Page Makeup
have the Page makeup was completed by
Ashley Brown ‘0 and Jessica Brauer
voice of ‘0. Ad design was completed by
H i n d e r . T h e y Alex Young ‘0, Lynzie Ford ‘0, and
Thomas Russell ‘0
uncommonly do a good job of balancing
used musical styles and Dave albums have i n c l u d e d all the aspects of their band The Kelly Kall is printed by
instruments including jazz, Matthews Band – The Best only live tracks, thus making leaving no one with tacky JS Printing in Birmingham, AL.
soul and a smidgen of disco, of What’s Around them more enjoyable than solos. Because of this, we give
along with saxophones, Dave and the boys are this CD. If Disc 1 was all live Hinder a four, putting them
strings and big band. a group that you love or hate. as is Disc 2 then the pleasure right up there with Miss
Although we were If this review seems biased it received from listening would Fergalicious, who might have