Multicultural hosts gathering

The Laramie High School Multicultural Group hosted a get together last Monday for ethnic students who are new to LHS this school year.

These students got together during lunch and their SEB. Each group member and guest was asked to bring some kind of food and an artifact from their heritage to share with the rest of the group.

After socializing and eating, they all got in a circle and further introduced themselves, talked about their heritage, the food that they brought, and their artifact. Natalie Hull brought in a dress from Korea, that she used to wear as a baby, which was given to her by her mom’s friend as a special gift.

"It was a lot of fun hearing from both group members and visitors, especially as they got more comfortable with each other," said Multicultural Group co-leader Connie Hull.

--T.J. Kotby

Spring play cast announced

The cast for "Don’t Mention My Name," by Fred Carmichal was announced Jan. 22 by director Reesa Florom.

The cast read through the script that evening and the first on-stage rehearsal was Jan. 23. The performance will be Feb. 24-25 in the auditorium.

The playwright’s newest comedy has a cast of five seniors, Ashley Royce, KatieAnn Latimer, Matt Davis, Jennifer Coupal, Nicole Watts, and Will Goodell. Junior Randi Million and sophomore Shawn Faxon are also in the cast.

Mrs. Florom said, "We laughed just reading the script; we have high hopes for a hysterical performance."

--KatieAnn Latimer

Help needed for Project

Donations of money or merchandise from senior parents and the Laramie community are still needed for Project Graduation the drug and alcohol free celebration for graduated seniors.

It will take place after graduation on May 30, at the University of Wyoming Field House.

Co-Chairs Dave and Chris Walrath and Tim and Pam Stamp wish to thank the Laramie community and parents for their continued support and they look forward to working for the Class of 2003.

They continue to ask for money or merchandise. Those who wish to contribute can contact Butch or Danette Keadle at 745-7447 or 742-4400, the Walraths at 742-8642 or the Stamps at 721-0388. They will arrange for pick up.

Parents of all seniors are also asked to contribute $25 for their student. This can be mailed or dropped off to Janie in the activities office.

--KatieAnn Latimer

Students receive certification

Six Culinary Arts/ProStart 1 students recently passed their National Restaurant Association (NRA) ServSafe Safety and Sanitation Certification.

The students include Sarah Sinclair, Anna Davis, James Volin, April Plasencio, Jeremy Rambo and Kirsten Ingle. Each student was awarded national certificates from the NRA. They will be able to show this certificate to their restaurant/hospitality employers or prospective employers.

"With the large number of food related illnesses that have been occurring, even in Wyoming, these students will be an important asset to their future employers," said instructor Roberta Schimek.

--T.J. Kotby

State applications available

Applications are now available for junior boys and girls interested in participating in Boys or Girls State.

Applications are available in the Counseling Office. The deadline will be Feb. 14 for girls and March 7 for boys.

Boys’ and Girls’ State is an opportunity to learn more about the United States and Wyoming government. A mock government takes place with individuals actually campaigning for positions and then holding those positions throughout the week. A trip to the state capitol in Cheyenne will conclude each week.

"Boys’ State is a great opportunity to meet new people, develop debating skills, and learn about the government," stated Colter Rieke, a 2002 Boys State participant.

Girls State will be May 31 to June 7 at the University of Wyoming and Boys’ State June 7-13 at the Douglas Fairgrounds.

For additional information, juniors may call Pat or Linda Flynn at 742-0501. Funding is provided for all selected candidates.

--Clayton Avery

Journalists begin semester

Today’s column marks the second of the semester by twelve new journalism students.

Students, faculty and staff can see these new journalists, or News Bureau advisor Bob Roth, for story ideas.

Student writers, in the semester-long class, will be responsible for this column and other bureau articles. They include Clayton Avery, Shawn Dalton, Taylor Dubois, Nathan Jones, T.J. Kotby, KatieAnn Latimer, Clay McDonald, Bill O’Keefe, Colter Rieke, Jack Robbins, A.J. Trabing and Oluchi Ukaegbu.

--Taylor Dubois

Schedule set

Monday: Last day for schedule changes.

Tuesday: Sophomore boys’ basketball at Rock River, 6 p.m.

Thursday: Wrestling at Natrona County, 5 and 6p.m.; boys’ basketball dinner, cafeteria, 5:30 p.m.

Friday: Boys’ basketball at Rock Springs, 4, 5:45, and 7:30 p.m.; girls’ basketball here with Rock Springs, 4, 5:45, and 7:30 p.m.; boys’ swimming at Rawlins, 5 p.m.

Friday-Saturday: Speech and debate at Casper Natrona; alpine skiing at Red Lodge, Mont., 10 a.m. both days.

Saturday: Wrestling at Eaton Dual Tournament at Eaton, CO, 9 a.m.; sophomore girls’ basketball at Rock River, 10 a.m.

--Shawn Dalton

Twenty years ago recalled

This column will feature a brief summary of a bureau article that originally appeared in the Boomerang during the 1982-83 school year. The bureau scrapbook from those two years serves as a source.

Jan. 26, 1983: Sixty-seven LHS students achieved perfect school attendants for the first semester, which ended Friday,



Some of the students included Michael Craven, Sharon Newcomer and Glenn Young, seniors.

Juniors: Richard, Robert and Susan Cronkleton, Mark Hixson, Kevin Oder and Susan Schreckengost.

Sophomores: Kurt Braisted, Brian Lane, Sean Riley and Frank Schreckengost.

--Clay McDonald