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Spring sports players look forward to warmer weather

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By Will Huston

After a few winter storms, the area around FC has  recently been seeing some warmer weather, making some sports players eager about the arrival of spring.

“I just feel like we’ve had too much winter,” said sophomore Kristen Burger, who plays on the softball team.

Others, however, believe that the cold is going to stick around for a while longer.

“I have a feeling it’s going to be a little colder [for a while,]” said sophomore Gabbi Jenkins, who plays on the softball team.

Since school started back again in winter, there have already been numerous snow days, enough to halve spring break, but for sports players, it cost more than part of their spring break. Many students have not been able to get outside to train for their sport

“By this time we’re normally outside, but this year due to the weather we’re stuck inside,” said senior Grant Foster, who runs on the track team.

As the weather has been keeping more students inside, some have been finding alternative ways to stay fit.

“[We’re] having three hour practices everyday once the season starts,” said junior tennis player Erin Patterson.

Even with setbacks, many veteran players expect a lot from their team, such as sophomore Tony Murphy, who runs on track.

“I think we’re going to really improve, especially with the young runners,” said Murphy.

Other teams have charities to keep in mind, such as the softball team, which plans to have a  themed game to raise money for cancer on May 2.

Though winter does not technically end until March 20, some believe the weather will not be cold for much longer.

“I think it’s going to stay cold for a while, but once it heats up, it’s not going back,” said Murphy.

Additional Interviews by Bryce Romig and Rachel Lamb.

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Students, staff foresee cold winter in the future

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By Will Huston

It is only the start of November, and already students have been seen wearing heavy coats and jeans. The weather in the early mornings, around the time that most students find themselves waiting for the bus, has dipped down in the 30s and 40s in the past couple of weeks. Teachers too, are noticing the cold, such as meteorology teacher C.J. Jackson.

“[It’s] definitely colder than last year.”

Many students agree that the winter is going to be a cold, snowy one, though some such as freshman Ryan Parker are skeptical.

“I don’t think it’s going to be a snowy winter,” said Parker, saying such due to the lack of snowy winters in the past few years.

Some students, like sophomore Matthew Jewell wonder how long the season is going to be, saying that the winter is going to be a little longer.

Of course, a cold winter may result in snow days, and members of staff don’t really like the idea.

“I’d like for it to play out to where we had no snow days,” said assistant principal Joe Voelker.

Even some students aren’t so willing for snow days, considering the finite amount of summer break students are getting, such as senior Peyton Winchell.

“I don’t want any snow days; I want to finish [school] early.”

Voelker also talked about how students should prepare for bad weather, recommending that all  students have a jacket to wear at the bus stop.

While some are wondering exactly how bad this winter is going to be, Jackson is confident in his belief of how the seasons’ going to play out.

“ [The winter] won’t be as warm as last year, but it won’t be as cold as our worst year.”

Features, Peter Hyle

Halloween Howl receives positive student opinion

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By Peter Hyle and Will Huston

Saturday, Oct. 26, the Floyd Central Dance Marathon hosted the first ever Halloween Howl at the Galena Elementary School.  The event was organized in support of Riley’s Children Hospital. All of the proceeds went to the Dance Marathon , which is being held next February. Throughout the night there were many events including Trunk r’ Treat,  pumpkin painting contest,  photo booth,  costume competition, and a haunted house.

Many students who attended said  they had a good time.

“It’s a great time to celebrate the holidays and help raise money for Riley Children’s Hospital,” said volunteer Wendy Ivey.

Ivey helped pass out candy at the Trunk r’ Treat while dressed up as Glenda the Good Witch from the “Wizard of Oz.” Ivey also mentioned that despite not participating before, she plans on helping out at next year’s Dance Marathon.

The majority of people at the Halloween Howl  spent their time either listening to the bands play or taking part in the activities.

Senior Dana Frank, who dressed up as a rubiks cube  commented on how she really liked the pumpkin painting contest, saying it was a good chance to be goofy and creative.

Others, like junior Brett Yeaton, who dressed up as the classic movie Dracula, enjoyed the haunted house most.

“It’s just creepier than I thought it would be,” said Yeaton.

There were also some events in which only a few people were competing. Those who had brave stomachs contested in Halloween Howl’s very own Fear-Factor.

Juniors Emily Shumate, Sequoia Bryant, and Lexie Byrd decorate a pumpkin for the contest.
Juniors Emily Shumate, Sequoia Bryant, and Lexie Byrd decorate a pumpkin for the contest. Photo by Peter Hyle.

The winner of Fear-Factor and member of Dance Marathon, senior Allen Truong, won a $25 gift card.

Truong mentioned his main concern related to the contest, “I feel like people are perceived that I eat weird [now.]”

The event’s Fear Factor consisted of a four course meal consisting of  green peas in baby food, hot cottage cheese, Chocolate covered hard boiled eggs, and  a plate full of crickets.

The final event of the evening was the costume contests. There were four different categories: Best male costume was won by freshman Louis Prez who dressed up like a hippy. Best female costume was won by senior Dana Frank who dressed up as a Rubik’s cube. The best group costume was won by a group of girls dressed up as Native Americans. Their de facto chief was senior Jackie Banet. Finally, the couple’s costume was won by senior Trevor Smith and his girlfriend, who dressed up as the couple from the movie the Sandlot.

If the Dance Marathon committee at first had any doubts on the success of the event, the feedback quickly put their minds to ease.

Banet said that overall it was a blast and she most enjoyed being with her friends and all of the Halloween stuff available.

Many students, such as sophomore Stephen Johnson, agreed with Banet and said that he would come back again.

“It  was a really great time,” said sophomore Shannon O’Brien, “It really got me into the Halloween spirit, and now I can’t wait for next year’s event.”

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Band students proud over their performance Saturday night

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By Will Huston

It is late into Saturday evening at the Ron Weigleb Stadium. Friends and family of 14 different high school bands congregate in the stands, some having been there the since Five in the afternoon or earlier. The FC band had been waiting for about five hours before they finally got their chance to perform. Their three act performance lasted under 10 minutes, and after the applause died down, the awards were handed out to the various high schools.

This year’s invitational brought some worry, as numerous band students related how nervous they were.

“We only just learned the last part of our show this week,” said junior Zach Henderson, who plays the snare drum.

Though, after the show had finished, many students felt good about how they performed.

“It was a lot better than other years,” said sophomore Trevor Sims, who plays the alto saxophone.

Fourteen high school bands came to the stadium Saturday evening, each of them with their own theme and style. FC band’s theme being current, as displayed in their three movements: Wind, Shenandoah (water), and electric.

The band that was discussed most by FC band students was Columbus North, whose theme this year was John F. Kennedy.

“You can tell [that] they enjoy band,” said Henderson.

Columbus also got the most awards, receiving a total of eight awards.

The audience  also had an important role to play at the competition.

“Once they started clapping after the first and second movement, it got people hyped,” said Sims.

With only two months into the school year, the Band still has a lot of flaws to work out. Sophomore Dylan Eversman, who plays the trombone, recognizes this, saying that the band still needs to work on “tone, technique, and toes.”

Director Harold Yankey shared his opinion on what the band needs to improve on.

“We just have to get cleaner.”

Even after this competition, the band students still have to worry about their next competition, Bands of America is this coming Saturday In the meantime, the band is going to, as senior Garrett Jones said, “work out the problems in the new part of our show.”