Famine in Excellence 

Let’s Take Flight

By Gabby Craft Staff Writer

WORLAND — Jereme Carne is Worland High School’s first aviation pathway teacher.

Carne earned his private pilot’s certificate in high school. After graduation, he obtained his Repairman’s Certificate, which allows a license holder to perform specific aircraft maintenance. He then earned his Certified Flight Instructor’s Certificate.

The new Aviation Pathway has 27 students enrolled in a hands-on class focused on essential aircraft construction skills. The course allows students to build and dismantle a plane, and the instruction also provides a foundation for the school's mechanical pathway.

While the Aviation Pathway does not result in a pilot’s license, it provides students with a solid foundation that prepares them for future careers in the aviation industry.

“I really like the Aircraft Construction class because it's really fun, and it's one of the fun classes,” said aviation student Cailyn Kysar. “Though it can be tough because you can't mess up on the plane, or you have to disassemble it and put it back together. When you’re building a plane, you build it, then take it apart, and then rebuild it.”

Photo J. Carne- Aviation students (L-R) Luciano Vazquez, Lila Ramirez, Derrik Hackbarth, Eason Peterson, Margaret Grzybowski, Taylor Ruckman, Cailyn Kysar, and Xander Smart show off a piece of the plane wing they built in Jereme Carne’s Aviation class.

By Dani Madrid

Accademics Editor 

Casper– WHAA Wyoming High School Activities Association held the State Marching Band competition on October 18th at the Wyoming Ford Center. Worland High Schools Directors Loren Laurdison and Connor Dennis took 68 students from Black Thunder Marching Band to compete against 20 other schools. The state competition has different judges every year for different categories.

Director Dennis states, “The music judges scored us highest in our division for our performance of the music.” Overall, Black Thunder placed excellent. 

Although some expected a better outcome in scoring, many still enjoyed their time at Casper.  After countless hours of hard work and dedication for competition starting in the last week of July, it all paid off. 

Laurdison said, “The most fun part is seeing all of the bands and what they spent months on. Cody had a full on rock and roll show.”  

Black Thunder and directors Laurdison and Dennis would like to thank Jay Richard, Jaqulyn Dennis, Heather Aagard, and Brandon Yule for their support and sponsorship. 

Photo D. Madrid- Black Thunder Marching Band perfroms "Famine" led by drum majors Kadence Aagard, Lila Ramirez and soloist Macie Schmeltzer.

State Yearbook & Journalism 

By Dani Madrid 

Staff Writer

Powell– Wyoming Student Media Association (WSMA) held its State competition in Powell on October 20th. Worland High School Yearbook/Journalism advisors Sarah Staley and Jessica Tharp took 21 students to experience and learn about the latest journalism trends at North West College. 

 Students heard a keynote speaker Vin Cappiello. Cappiello has both Bachelor's and Master’s degrees, is a former advisor of Cody High School and founder of Powell High School’s newspaper. With 17 years of teaching journalism in Wyoming alone and countless awards from the Wyoming Press Association and the National Newspaper Association, students gained new perspectives from Cappiello. 

 Cappiello addressed the four tenets of journalism and how they connect to the First Amendment. The four tenets of journalism are (1) seek the truth and report it; (2) minimize harm, (3) act independently, (4) be accountable and transparent. Cappiello explained in detail how the four tie in with the freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

 Workshop topics covered subjects like editing, photography, digital copy, and capturing a reader's attention. "It was informative and gives us a direction for next year," Staley commented. Tharp stated, “I really enjoyed attending for the first time. I was impressed with the variety of workshops and the keynote speaker.”

 While at the conference, Tharp joined a committee to broaden the categories for state submissions and will work with the journalism teacher from Cody on a creative literary section. This ties to what Tharp has been working on in Green Blocks with the Creative Literary Publication. Both Staley and Tharp said they look forward to attending with a new group of students next year.

Photo J. Tharp- Keynote speaker Vin Cappiello addresses a packed lecture hall at Powell College for State Journalism October 20th.

Photo J.Tharp- Yearbook and Journalism students (top) Krew Neighbors, Tell Slagle, Donovan Warren, Kalistynn Crippen, Maddy Robertson, Kinley Hoffman, Taylar Mazet, (bottom) Dani Madrid, Leila Anderson, Xio Garcia, and Colt Weber prepare to hear keynote the speaker at State Journalism in Powell.

A Trip to Remember

By Aryanna Allen

Staff Writer

Yellowstone National Park — On Monday, October 6th, 14 students and four teachers boarded a bus for Yellowstone National Park. Worland High School trip organizer Tim Barrus, teachers Pam Greek and Brandon Vickers, and Principal Bruce Miller chaperoned the 14 students. Students were given journals to take notes in during the three-day trip. Students were also required to present their journals at the school board meeting on Tuesday, October 28th.  Highlights of the trip included exploring Yellowstone Lake and Old Faithful, and hiking to the Wolf Den. Students made observations in their notebooks and were also able to draw and make artistic creations. The fall weather cooperated, and students were able to participate in many activities planned by Barrus.  “There was freedom to choose some of our activities, and I chose artistic ones,” said junior Jacklynn Bozeman. Junior Lily Baldwin commented, “I enjoyed being around all the nature and the mountains.” Barrus, a science teacher at WHS, organizes the Yellowstone trip every year and takes a new group of students and teachers each fall. This year was Barrus’s 15th year of organizing and inviting students to take part in this unique Yellowstone experience. 

Curiosity

Photo J. Bozeman-

WHS students visit the mud pots on their trip. They learned about how they are formed and heated. 

Exploration

Photo J. Bozeman-

Students have time to explore Yellowstone during hikes and free time. They spent time at beautiful Yellowstone Lake. 

Appreciation

Photo J. Bozeman- 

While sightseeing, the group observes this famous view. They listened to the waterfall while taking in the serenity and peaceful scenery.