Journalism Awards Students for Hard Work

by Keely Quinn

On Thurs., May 3, 25 journalism students from the Arapahoe Herald, Calumet and Calumet, Too, and their parents gathered at Mountain View Community Church for spring awards.

Eighteen students were awarded a journalism letter. From the newspaper staff, Brigid Igoe, Emily Larsen, Kate Nixon, Rachel Post, Keely Quinn and Kelley Robinson received letters. On the yearbook staff, Kelsie Brumley, Megan Dawley, Rick Deming, Madison Fletcher, Mary Hayworth, Kara Johnson, Mackenzie Lanphear, Anya Lehrner, Joy McNeil, Hailey Moore and Kelsee Prado, and Beth McCarley, from the video staff, also received letters.

To receive the letter students were required to have spent 100 hours outside of classtime working on the publication, a contest entry, a product study, near perfect attendance, attend a workshop and recieve either an A or a B in the class both semesters.

Along with the letters, journalism students received Golden Quill awards that were voted on by other students.

Newspaper winners were: news writing, Kelley Robinson; personality feature; Kelley Robinson and Kelsey Schuler; personal columns, Rachel Post; critical review, Rachel Post; editorial, Brigid Igoe; alternative copy, Kate Nixon; facing-page layout, Kelley Robinson; single-page layout, Kate Nixon; and Photography, Emily Larsen.

Yearbook winners were: student-life copy, Hailey Moore; sports copy, Lindsay Hess; alternative copy, Ashley Stoneking; DPS photography, Kara Johnson, Kelsie Brumley and Rebecca Schraeder; and photography, Kelsee Prado. The Golden Quill for top ad sales was awarded to Kelsee Prado and the Golden Quill for yearbook design went to Anya Lehrner. In total, 20 Golden Quills were awared.

After the letters and Golden Quills were awarded editors from the Herald and Calumet handed out staff awards in acknowledgement of the hard work the staff had put in.

To end the night the editors gave their finals words of thanks to Clarissa Crozier who retires at the end of the year.

Lacrosse Team Works New Turf

by Josh Bamford

The sweat, the determination and the aerating machines. You read correctly, the Arapahoe lacrosse team has started a new program in which the lacrosse team aerated lawns.

The program was very successful with the four teams raising over $4200 and aerating over 140 lawns.

The entire program was done over two weeks in April.

Furry Scurry to Help Homeless Animals

by Josh Bamford

Grab your sneakers and your leashes, the Furry Scurry is returning to Denver. The Furry Scurry is a two mile walk and fun run that supports the Denver Dumb Friends League.

The run will be at Washington Park on Sat., May 5, and is sponsored by King Soopers and Hill’s Science Diet.

The fund will help over 25,000 homeless and abandoned animals, and the Furry Scurry will also include event festivities to help raise money. Registration will be 7 a.m. on May 5 and the walk will begin at 9 a.m.

Seniors Walk for Diplomas

by Lisa Portlock

Senior Graduation for the Class of 2007 will be held May 23 at 10 a.m. at Littleton Public Schools stadium. Tickets will be distributed Wed., May 9, during both lunches. Students will receive 10 tickets.

Lost tickets cannot be replaced. In order to graduate all fines must be paid by May 11 and all 188 credits completed.

Caps and gowns may be picked up in the auxiliary gym Thurs., May 17, from noon-1: 30 p.m. Graduation rehearsal is Wed., May 23, at 8:15 a.m., just prior to the graduation ceremony.

In case of inclement weather the ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. in the AHS gym.

Dress requirements for females are skirts or dresses, dress shoes, and the white collar must be worn. For the males the requirements are light colored shirts with ties, dark pants and dark dress shoes.

Speech and Debate Officers Elected

by Ben Horblit

On Tuesday, Apr. 15, officers for the 2007-2008 Speech and Debate club were announced.

Before candidates were allowed to run, a nomination by a fellow club member vouched for their ability to carry out the duties of the position.

At a meeting Apr. 14, candidates gave short speeches on why they thought they should be elected.

The officers were announced at the Tuesday banquet, held at Michelli's Italian Bistro.

Nathan Arnold was elected president, Will Hea vice president, and Ashley Lambert secretary. Shamita Punjabi was elected to the newly created position of publicity officer and Alyse White was elected treasurer.

Speech and Debate Club is sponsored by Sally Graham and Jared Robinson.

Arapahoe Herald Now Online

by Josh Bamford

The Arapahoe Herald is now online. The website includes pictures, stories and staff contact information from the Arapahoe Herald.

The newspaper obtained space on my.highschooljournalism.org, a website sponsered by the American Society of Newspapers Editors. ASNE strives to educate and support journalists across the country.

The Arapahoe Herald will be updated by Web Page 2 class. Visit the site and add it to your bookmarks for easy access. You can always send us feedback at arapherald@comcast.net.

Week's Events to Grant Wish

by Keely Quinn

On April 2-6 Arapahoe High School will host their sixth annual Wish Week. Student Council hopes to raise enough money to grant Caley, a 7-year-old girl with osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease, her wish for a hot tub. "I think it's neat that AHS helps kids by doing Wish Week," junior Alex Hall said.

On April 3, the CU Buffoons, an all male a cappella band, will perform in the auditorium at 7 p.m.

Bobblehead Buddha, a band of Arapahoe students, will perform in the cafeteria at 7 p.m. on April 4.

On April 5, the seniors will take on the staff in a basketball game in the gym at 7 p.m. The game is a classic event in which all students cheer on the seniors and watch their teachers try to succeed.

Tickets for all events are $3 for students and $5 for adults. Colored stars will be sold during both school lunches for $1 for the entire week.

All money collected will help grant Caley's wish.

Young Ambassadors Travel to France

by Emily Larsen

Young Ambassadors from Arapahoe High School and George Washington High School are offered a two-week trip to South France June 16-29, 2007.

The group will explore the Bearn region in the Pyrenees Mountains and visit a French high school to practice language with French high school students. A visit to the region capital, Pau, King Henri's caste, museums, chateaux, historic towns and historic villages are planned.

The group will travel on to the Southwest coast of France in the Basque country; known for its mixture of French, Basque and Spanish cultures. The group will learn about the Basque language and travel to Spain to visit the world famous Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.

Cost is $3,280 and includes airfare, lodging, all meals, deluxe bus transportation, guides, entry to museums and special classes. Not included in the price is travel insurance and taxes. Deposit is $650.

The trip's limit is 18 students. Contact foreign language teacher Pat Condon at AHS for more information.