Lady Broncos vs. ShiprockBy: Sheldon W.
Posted: January 20, 2012 The Lady Broncos took on rival Shiprock Chieftains Tuesday night, December 6, 2011. The battle began with Kirtland’s Taylor Henderson putting up three points to draw first blood. Shiprock bounced back with steals and points on the board, but their luck would soon run out. At the end of the first quarter the Broncos were down 18-19. Heading into the second quarter with the lead, the Lady Broncos got their heads into the game and played defense the way their coach liked them to play. As the girls buckled down the score improved to 34-23, with the Lady Chieftains trailing by 12 at halftime. The second half of the game was all Kirtland. With Shiprock scoring 19 points in the remaining three quarters, the Lady Broncos cruised by with a win of 73-38. The number one ranked team in the Class 4-A was led by Kalen Henderson and Darla Woody, each scoring 14 points. After receiving a victory at home the girls improved their record to 5-1. | Winter Formal
By: Thomas B.
Posted: January 27, 2012 Students gathered on Saturday for the annual KCHS Winter Formal dance. The event took place in its usual location, the cafeteria. Themed “Winter Dream,” the room was decorated with paper evergreen trees, a large white paper tree, and a white, shiny arch in the center of the floor. The DJ played a wide variety of music, ranging from Skrillex to country ballads. People were slow dancing, fast dancing, fist pumping, and energetically jumping. There was hardly a quiet moment until Mrs. Webb announced the winners of Winter Royalty. The nominees were: Boys: Matthew Todacheeny, Tyler Flack, Andrew Begay, Anfernee Wood, Elias Gold, Lavin Jackson, Thomas Buoy, Matt Tracy, Skyler Manzanares, Cody Arviso, and Matt Collard. Girls: Quinn Martinez, Kat Placencio, Taylor Billey, Shaycie Atene, Chera Jake, Kristie Hubbell, Mesha Jefferson, Myacah Sampson, Faith Tsosie, and Kalen Henderson. Winter Royalty Prince and Princess were Lavin Jackson and Chera Jake. Winter Royalty King and Queen were Matt Tracy and Faith Tsosie. Matt had previously won the title of Homecoming King earlier in the school year. When asked how she felt about winning the title of Winter Royalty Princess, senior Chera Jake replied “It was most dope, obvi. And the dance was fun.” |
Shave-Off for the Cause
Photos by Kashley B.
By: Chera J.
Posted: January 12, 2012
On Wednesday, October 26th during 7th hour, Timothy Wright, a math teacher at Kirtland Central High School, kept his promise and got both his beard and head shaved off by Dee John, of Dee’s Barber Shop, in the Bronco Arena.
At the beginning of the month, the student body of KCHS was challenged to raise $1,000 in exchange for Mr. Wright’s hair and beard. The fundraiser was one of numerous activities held by the high school to raise both awareness and money for breast cancer research. Other activities included Peach Fuzz, Powder Puff, and the Cupcake War. Student council members also sold pink items such as bracelets and key chains. Athletes also joined in by wearing pink socks, pink jerseys, pink gloves, and pink hair accessories.
The total amount raised was $1,600 after students paid a dollar each to witness the shearing of Mr. Wright. During the buy-out, the students also got the chance to cut a lock of Mr. Wright’s hair if they donated more money. All the money collected went to the Cathy Lincoln Memorial fund which is a San Juan County community-based, independent, non-profit organization to benefit uninsured and underinsured women with necessary cancer-related diagnostics test and treatments.
The shearing of Wright was both an epic moment and emotional event considering that many of his close family and friends, even his wife and kids, have not seen his entire face. The motivation behind Wright’s big fundraising idea comes from his mother’s survival of breast cancer. “It was a very noble thing. I’m glad to be associated with such a noble person,” Jim Belveal, a history teacher at KCHS, stated when asked about the event. The sacrifice of Mr. Wright’s hair and beard show how important breast cancer awareness is to him. “Hyrum Fuller, a student at KCHS, said, “Pink Week was a great thing this school did and we should do it again next year.”
By: Chera J.
Posted: January 12, 2012
On Wednesday, October 26th during 7th hour, Timothy Wright, a math teacher at Kirtland Central High School, kept his promise and got both his beard and head shaved off by Dee John, of Dee’s Barber Shop, in the Bronco Arena.
At the beginning of the month, the student body of KCHS was challenged to raise $1,000 in exchange for Mr. Wright’s hair and beard. The fundraiser was one of numerous activities held by the high school to raise both awareness and money for breast cancer research. Other activities included Peach Fuzz, Powder Puff, and the Cupcake War. Student council members also sold pink items such as bracelets and key chains. Athletes also joined in by wearing pink socks, pink jerseys, pink gloves, and pink hair accessories.
The total amount raised was $1,600 after students paid a dollar each to witness the shearing of Mr. Wright. During the buy-out, the students also got the chance to cut a lock of Mr. Wright’s hair if they donated more money. All the money collected went to the Cathy Lincoln Memorial fund which is a San Juan County community-based, independent, non-profit organization to benefit uninsured and underinsured women with necessary cancer-related diagnostics test and treatments.
The shearing of Wright was both an epic moment and emotional event considering that many of his close family and friends, even his wife and kids, have not seen his entire face. The motivation behind Wright’s big fundraising idea comes from his mother’s survival of breast cancer. “It was a very noble thing. I’m glad to be associated with such a noble person,” Jim Belveal, a history teacher at KCHS, stated when asked about the event. The sacrifice of Mr. Wright’s hair and beard show how important breast cancer awareness is to him. “Hyrum Fuller, a student at KCHS, said, “Pink Week was a great thing this school did and we should do it again next year.”
