Download - Kingfisher High School Stinger 11/3/2015
Kingfisher, OK 73750
Page 2: Farewell Paula
Page 3: Senior Profile
Page 4: VS Heritage Hall
Page 5: Cold Turkey Trot
Page 6: Faculty Basketball
Page 7: Friday Night Lights
Page 8: Not About The Game
Page 9: Ask a Date to Dance
Page 10: Dodgeball Pictures
Page 11:Pep Assembly
Page 12: BOE Minutes
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November 3, 2015
“I may not agree with what
you say, but I shall defend to
the death your right to say it.”
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Jackets vs. Cancer Dodgeball Tournament By Teresa Rangel/kk
On Thursday, October 28,
2015, the dodgeball tournament was
held down at the APB to raise funds for
The American Cancer Society. Total
funds raised at the close of the night
were over $8,000! The winner of the
tournament was “The Wolf Pack,” who
conquered all and won the Grand Prize:
pride and doing something they loved.
The pack was composed of
juniors: Isaac Waltman, Dakoda Hart,
Dason Townsend, and Trevor Buckner
along with fresshies Cole Crosswhite
and Zach Goodwin.
The Referees for the tourna-
ment were Coach Reese and Coach
Kusik, while the ball retrievers were Laryn Schemmer, Lauryn McAdam, and Rilee Barton.
For a behind the scenes look, you could experience the intense atmosphere of the game,
with the throws getting crazier each and every second on the 3:30 minute clock. Dason Townsend
was laying on the ground, swerving and dodging throws and about got hit in the head. We all wit-
nessed Drew Shults from “The Brady Bunch” getting slammed in the head as well.
Earlier in the day, I had the chance to interview Haynes Lafferty and ask him about his
team. According to Haynes he was replaced as a player on the Wolf Pack, due to the fact that they
wanted a better mix of dodgers and throwers. In the end he was replaced by Cole Crosswhite and
ended up cheering his bros from the sidelines.
For additional photos from the tournament, see Page 10.
Photo Credit: Jared Hughes
KHS Talent Show Coming Soon By Clairanda Porter/kk
This year the annual KHS talent show will fall on Tuesday, November 24. If
you can muster up the guts to put yourself in front of the entire school and you have
some sort of talent whether it be singing from your soul or balancing 50 random objects
on your nose, auditions will be held November 10th, so see Ms. Johnson to sign up.
In past talent shows we have had soloists, tap dancers, stand up, bands (real
and air bands), and vocal with guitar.
The school has had many talent shows and talent has come and gone as stu-
dents graduate, but there is always some sort of talent in the school body. The acts of
this year are unknown at the moment. You can sign up to audition until the day of the
auditions.
This year’s talents show is right around the corner, so if anyone has a hidden talent, or just really likes to get in front of people
and have their full attention to make them self known, then sign your booty up. I think all the school would be pleased to watch anyone
show off any talent that will be provided for our eyes to watch.
November 3, 2015
Editor-in-Chief Daniel Tautkus
Chief Photographer Sean Borelli Asst. Chief Photographer Sam Walter
Compositing Editor Kaden Baartman
Advisor Mr. Kurt Kaya
Advisor Emeritus Dr. A.J. Johnson
High School Principal Mr. Todd Overstreet
Superintendent of Schools Mr. Jason Sternberger
Editorial Intern Stephanie Soto Reporters: Janelle Hawk, Blanca Barcenas, Teresa Rangel,
Clairanda Porter, Logan Hightower,
Laryn Schemmer, Capacine Watan Photography Staff Cricket Kaya, Regan Henderson, Joey Little, Alex
Wilczek, Jared Hughes, Josh Howard, Brady Liles
Email Address: [email protected]
Policy Statement It is the policy of the Kingfisher School District to provide equal opportunities
without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, qualified handicap, or veteran
status in its educational programs and activities. This includes, but is not limited to,
admissions, educational services, financial aid, and employment.
Inquiries concerning application of this policy may be referred to Jason Sternberger,
Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504 responsibilities, Kingfisher Public Schools, P. O.
Box 29, 11th and Chisholm, Kingfisher, Oklahoma 73750. Telephone 405-375-4194.
Kingfisher Public Schools provide educational opportunities to disabled students
age 0-21. These services are provided in accordance with public law 94-142, which
requires an approved appropriate education for disabled children ages 0-21. Any person
having knowledge of a disabled child and not identified or served, please contact Jason
Sternberger, Superintendent of Schools, 11th and Chisholm, Kingfisher, Oklahoma 73750
or telephone 405-375-4194.
The opinions expressed in THE STINGER are those of the author and do not
necessarily reflect those of THE STINGER staff, its sponsor, the administration or
faculty of the Kingfisher Schools.
Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors/MCT Campus
High School Newspaper Service.
Farewell to Paula! by: Teresa Rangel/kk
A member of our school left us this past Friday for a better look at life.
Paula Gonzalez, the custodian, submitted her notice that she is leaving her current position at
KHS for a different career direction at t-shirt designing company in Enid. Once some of the students and
staff members found out of about Paula’s departure, they became sad, but wished the best luck for Paula.
Some of them took to writing her farewell in a large card that read: “GOOD LUCK ‘PAULITA’
Buena suerte te vamos a extrañar! (Good luck we’re going to miss you) and if you were lucky enough
you had the chance to sign it.
I interviewed some students and the thing they are going to miss most of her was seeing her in
the mornings and talking to her, she even added herself “Voy a Extrañar a Rodrigo mi compadre y mis
comadres Vanessa y Teresa y a los maestros de esta escuela.” (I’m going to miss my compadre Rodrigo
and my comadres Vanessa and Teresa, as well as, the teachers at this school).
Paula couldn’t even hide her emotions away shedding a few during the interview, when Mrs.
Isom came and hugged her and said it was for the best. Four years of cleaning up after the piggy KHS
students isn’t easy, since it’s emotionally and time consuming for someone to come 24/7 to pick up after some students who leave stuff
laying around. Goodbye Paula, la voy a extrañar mucho!
School Photos Available To view and order photos from this school year.
www.khsphotography.com
Senior Notices
By: Blanca Barcenas/kk
Here are some important dates and deadlines for the Senior class:
-Baby pictures are due November 18 along with the
yearbook parent ads.
-Don’t forget to sign up for college classes by No-
vember 5th at the office.
-DAR Good Citizenship essay writing contest at
KHS November 5 from 3:15 - 4:45
-NHS Induction Ceremony @ 6:00 on November 17
-Thanksgiving break will be from November 25-27
If you need volunteer hours see the counselor’s ASAP. some of
the spring scholarships require more than 30 hours to volunteer/
community services.
There is a Free Scholarships!!!! PLC Scholarships at NOC/Enid.
They are giving 2 years free at NOC. Visit with the Representa-
tive on November 3rd.
If you want any Scholarships here are two you might be interested
in, the Mensa Foundation Scholarship and the DAR good citizens
program. All these dates and scholarships notices are from your
counselors.
November 3, 2015
School Photos Available To view and order photos from this school year.
Be sure to visit the website at:
www.khsphotography.com
A Color PDF Version
of THE STINGER is available at:
www.khsstinger.com
Senior Profile: Brooklynn Willson
By: Laryn Schemmer/kk
Brooklynn Willson was
born on October 17th, 1997, in King-
fisher, Oklahoma to her parents Tri-
sha Jordan and Randall Willson. She
is now 18 years of age and has two
younger siblings, Makenna is her
younger sister who is 12, and Lon-
don is her younger brother who is 9.
Brooklynn has one dog, Bear, who is
a Yorkie. Her nicknames are B, B-
Money, and Brook.
Miss Willson is a cheer-
leader at KHS. Many fellow students
may not know that she has been a
cheerleader since she was 5 years
old. Brook also partakes in FCA and
is a member of Life Church. Her
favorite subject is Anatomy, so it
only makes sense that her favorite
teacher is Coach Kannaday. Her best
friends are Renata DelaTorre, Lare-
Bear (Laryn Schemmer), Ash Lack,
and the cheer squad.
Brooklynn plans to attend college at
Oklahoma State, but is overwhelmed
with all of the major choices and options. “Ya feel?” In the future she sees herself traveling all around the world.
Her favorite movies are the, “Harry Potter,” series. B-Money’s favorite TV shows are, “Pretty Little Liars,” and “The Vampire
Diaries,” Brook loves music, especially country. Her favorite band is *NSYNC. You can find her in her navy, 2013 Dodge Charger listen-
ing to them or the aux. cord (it’s fire). Her favorite books are anything by Abbi Glines. Her hobbies include Hanging with Renata and hav-
ing fun. She love to shop at Altar’d State and Pacsun. She loves Christ-
mas, and hedgehogs or finger monkeys are her favorite animals. Her
favorite color is pink. B loves Italian food. Her favorite candy is any-
thing chocolate.
She is currently working at Johnson’s where she cleans. She
was voted, “most likely to ‘getcha numba’” and is the Senior Select,
“Most likely to win the lottery, but lose the ticket.”
Her words to underclassmen are, “Enjoy it, have fun, and be
involved with the school.” To her fellow Seniors she would like to say,
“Thanks for making high school so fun and unforgettable.”
Brooklynn will miss cheering on Friday nights at the football
games.
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To view and order photos from this school year.
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Kingfisher “Cold Turkey” Trot
By: Laryn Schemmer/kk
On the second Sat-
urday of November, Saturday
the 14th, 2015, the “Cold
Turkey” Trot will start be-
tween the north end of the
Kingfisher High School and
the First Baptist Church.
Registration will start at 8:00
a.m.
The 5K trot will
start at 9:00 a.m., and the one
mile walk will start at 9:05
a.m.. If you do not enjoy
running, or are not able to
run, you can participate in the
1 mile walk. There is also a 5K for anyone who would like to run. This
event is free to all ages, and participants will receive a free T-Shirt while
supplies last.
The “Cold Turkey” Trot is an event that encourages tobacco
users to quit using tobacco products, “Cold Turkey.” In support of the
Great American Smokeout, encourage smokers to use this date, or to pick
a date, to make a plan to quit tobacco cold turkey, and walk towards a
better life. Eat Better. Move More. Be Tobacco Free.
This is an event for everyone, not only for people who use to-
bacco products. Everyone go partake and walk or run in this event for a
good cause!
Pre-registration available at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cold-turkey-trot-tickets-19062651905
Registration the day of will be in the Kingfisher First Baptist Church
parking lot.
KHS Food Drive Winner
Announced By: Stinger Staff
The winner of the 4th hour food drive for 2015 was
Mrs. Kusik’s class who brought in 173 pounds of food includ-
ing canned and dry food goods.
Second place went to Mrs. Kannady, whose 4th hour
class brought in 147 pounds of food. Third place went to rela-
tive KHS newbie, Ms. Beam with a whopping 105 pounds of
food.
All food items were donated to and benefited the
Kingfisher district Food Pantry. The class which brought the
most food will be awarded a pizza party during their 4th hour.
The total weight
of food brought in by all
4th hours at KHS was 702
pounds. Congratulations
to all three 4th hour classes
for their win, place and
show and remember that
you or your family can
donate to the Food Pantry
at any time.
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It’s Not About the Game! By A. J. Johnson
I’m now into my fifth decade teaching at KHS and over the last few years, I’ve seldom seen such football teams with such heart and
character. Through good seasons and the occasional bad one, they persevere. Of course, as on every team, there are a few especially gifted
individuals, who naturally receive a great deal of attention, but the simple fact is, they’d receive no attention at all were it not for the rest of
the team.
Each individual on the field has found his own niche where he is uniquely qualified. That same individual has continued to improve
throughout the season and each game he has filled that niche better and better. As it is true of one, it is true of all. Furthermore, they all
work together for the common goal.
There are no stars on any of the lockers in the field house. Each person has committed himself to the success of the team and frankly,
the game of football has everything to do with that commitment. For those who have never been a part of such a team, it is hard to explain
the bonding that can take place among the members.
The same is true with the military. When the mission comes down, whether it is to get the ball into the end zone or fight ISIS, the peo-
ple who accomplish the mission do their best, not for their country or school, not for their colors, but for their friends who surround them.
Its not about the game, it is about the coaches and team members who have shared something very rare. Shakespeare has Henry V say
to his troops before battle, “We few, we happy few, we band of brothers…for he who sheds his blood with me this day shall be my broth-
er!” There’s nothing quite so equalizing or bond building like shedding blood together. However, clearly, to shed blood and to court injury
in order to win a game is ludicrous. Strangely, the value of the game of high school football has very little to do with the game itself.
If we were to review Coach Myer’s lesson plans for this football season (and he does have a lesson as well as a game plan), the word
win would appear at the very end and in rather small letters. What would appear throughout his teaching plans would be words like duty,
honor, responsibility, respect, compassion, commitment, and teamwork.
And so, I return to my original point. This season has never been about the game; it has always been about the people…the team and
what they learn as they struggle together under the leadership and guidance of some very fine coaches. Coach is not a job, it is a title, the
job is teacher. So, those who hold the title just sometimes teach in a different way than most. Someone said, “…education is a journey upon
which the teacher is both guide and companion.” What a journey this has been for our team! The simple fact is, we learn little from success
and so much when we fall short. There’s the old cliché “Adversity doesn’t build character, it reveals it!”
None of this journey would have been possible without every member of the team and without the fine coaches who have worked, not
just to win games, but to produce young men of good character…people who can transfer what they’ve learned into the “game of life”
where there are times when winning truly matters and can only be accomplished through teamwork. In truth, very little in life is accom-
plished alone; almost every endeavor in life is a product of working with others for a common goal.
The journey is not over and there are a few lessons yet to be learned. Regardless of how the season turns out, every coach and every
member of the 2015 Jacket Football Team has done their job and learned their lessons well.
Quite frankly, 50 years from now few will remember this season. Yet when the weather turns crisp and the grass has yellowed, when
the bright lights of Friday night illuminate the October and November sky, a few elderly retired men will gather and remember their lives
were changed and very different because of what they achieved and learned together in the Fall of 2015.
It is not about the game…it has never been about the game.
A Proud Supporter of Kingfisher High School
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Ask a Date to the Sadie Hawkins Dance
Opinion by: Cricket Kaya/kk
The Sadie Hawkins dance is coming up,
and KHS girls are finally getting the chance to
ask that special someone out for a great night.
The Sadie Hawkins dance is a tradition
dating back to 1937 and is named after a Li’l
Abner comic strip character. In the strip Sadie
Hawkins Day fell in November when the sin-
gle women got to chase the bachelors and
"marry up" with the ones that they caught.
Even if you’re not looking to “marry
up,” here are some creative ways to ask a guy to
the dance.
Make a sign - The good ole, sign. Make it sparkly, girls, and grab a pic.
Make them cookies, a cake, or even a pizza. Guys like food. It's just the truth. A
sure-fire way to make him say “yes” is through a watery mouth.
Coffee or drinkable. Get some non-toxic paint and write "Sadies Dance" on the
inside bottom of a coffee cup. Give them the tasty drink, and when they finish they
will have a nice surprise.
Write him a fake parking ticket. On the parking ticket, re-type it asking him to the
dance. A prank he won't regret.
“Pop” the question. Leave a balloon on his locker that says to pop it. Inside the
balloon will be your invite.
The school newspaper. Write an article about ways to ask a guy to a dance, and
then ask him at the end of the article…like I'm doing now...Jared Hughes, will you
go to the Sadie Hawkins dance with me?
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School Photos Available To view and order photos
from this school year.
www.khsphotography.com
The Kingfisher Board of Education met in regular ses-
sion at 700PM on Monday, November 2, 2015 with all mem-
bers present. President Mike Copeland called the meeting to
order and then turned to Superintendent of Schools Jason
Sternberger to discuss “Honors and Recognitions” that have
come to the Kingfisher School District in the past month.
Mr. Sternberger said he was proud to introduce to the
Board, members of the Kingfisher Future Farmers of America
Chapter who had recently competed at the National FFA Cov-
ention where their performance was extraordinary. He said the
“Ag Issues” team won the National Championship and the
“Livestock Judging” team won 2nd place as did the
‘Parliamentary Procedure” team.
Several representatives from the teams were present and
were introduced by FFA instructors Lori and Ryan Burns. Mr.
and Mrs. Burns, on behalf of the program, thanked the Board
for its support saying that around 65,000 FFA members from
around the nation attended the convention and noting the Ag
Issues win was the first ever for Oklahoma. Mrs. Burns also
mentioned that senior Holly Barrow participated in the FFA
Talent program and Senior Trena Adams played in the FFA
Band.
Board member David Dieselhorst commented on how
proud he was of the FFA program and “all the other fine pro-
grams in our school.” Adding, “it is nice to see other Kingfish-
er programs receiving recognition besides our outstanding
sports programs.”
The Board then approved previous minutes and encum-
brances for the past month. Mr. Sternberger said that, as ex-
pected, the overall district financial balance was down about
$160,000 from this time last year due to state budget reductions
but there were no unexpected losses. He also noted that the
“big expenditures” were for the STARS after school program at
the middle school all funded by a large grant recently received.
The Board called the annual school election for February
9th and set the filing period for the office currently held by
Mike Copeland for December 7 through 8. Eligibility for serv-
ing on the school board includes being able to read and write
the English language and being a citizen/resident of the King-
fisher School District and at least 18 years of age.
Mr. Sternberger discussed a proposal to build a “pole
barn/garage” to house the district’s buses to be located at prop-
erty owned by the district that currently had the round top
building used to house the activity bus. The proposed barn will
have 10 bays and be enclosed on three sides with the possibility
of adding garage doors at a future date. The land preparation
will cost around $25,000 and the barn itself less than $50,000
all to be paid from a building fund that is in very good shape
according to Mr. Sternberger.
The Board approved fundraisers for the Middle School
and the Gilmour School music program. The also learned that
the recent Gilmour and Heritage Elementary Schools
“cookie dough” fundraiser generated about $75,000 in sales of
which 40% is divided among the two schools.
The Board accepted resignations from a custodian and the
English Language Learner director.
Supt. Sternberger then told the Board of the recently an-
nounced district A-F Grade reports from the state noting the
Elementary Schools had risen from Cs to As while the Middle
School and High School received A ratings. He noted that the
State Superintendent of Schools Joy Hofmeister had described
the system as “flawed” and Mr. Sternberger did not disagree
with her.
Supt. Sternberger also noted trees have been planted at
the Heritage School and new windows for the Heritage gym
should be completely installed within a few weeks. He noted
the improved windows has dramatically improved the light in
the gym. At the high school, the roofing project has been com-
pleted but, several leaks appeared after the last big rain and the
company is searching them out for repair. The damaged ceil-
ing tiles and paint problems are also being repaired/replaced.
The Board did not ask for an executive session and agreed
to hire Kent McDonald as a Teacher’s Aide for the Heritage
School on a 6 hour 45 minute contract while he is assisting in
coaching duties. When he is not assisting, he’ll go on full con-
tract. The Board also employed Mrs. Altizer to replace high
school custodian Paul Gonzalez who resigned to take a differ-
ent job.
With no further business, the Board adjourned at 740PM.
November 2, 2015