National Honor Society Induction

    On December 1, 2009, Logan High School inducted its new members into the National Honor Society (NHS). Ms.Baisden, Ms.New, and Ms.Hensley (sponsors for Logan High’s chapter of the NHS) organized the event. Members of the NHS are selected based upon character, scholarship, leadership, and service. Honor Society members are devoted students and exemplary leaders. A total of forty-eight students were inducted and there were twenty-three existing members.

The senior inductees are as follows:

Maxx Bedford

Samantha Bentley

Caitlyn Drakos

Ty Hicks

Corey Jones

Junior inductees include

Britta Aguirre

Kelly Akers

Tyler Browning

Elysse Burkhammer

Ryan Butcher

James Castle

Ashley Curry

Kaitlyn Dunn

Sarah Ferrell

Megan Gartin

Robbie Grove

Erica Kelly

Carissa Nelson

Zachary Nelson

Meghan Sexton

Morgan Sheppard

Aerial Smith

Nathan Thornhill

Justin Tomblin

Taylor Tomblin

Olivia Wooten

Sophomores are as follows:

Morgan Aguirre

Emily Allred

Zach Anderson

Tyler Barrett

Stevie Browning

Rebecca Canterbury

Alexis Collier

Dakota Dingess

Matthew Greene

Kacie Harrison

Martina Jobo

Adam Mareske

Alex Mareske

Morgan Mattas

Jessica Morrison

Destiny Nunley

Amber Ross

Kristen Stratton

Meranda Thompson

Jenna Turner

Randi Wilson

Jasmine Workman

NHS members include

Briana Brown

Ashley Browning

A.J. Chryssofos

Eric Ellis

Michael Ellis

Michael Greene

Jaclyn Hobbs

Krysta Kemp

Corey Lakatos

Kayla Lee

Annie Legg

Jodi Mileto

A’Lee Miller

Caitlyn Motes

Allie Neace

Lauren Poe

Timmy Rein

Dominic Rodigheiro

Andrew Vess

Shawn Wagner

Savannah Wellman

Megan Wolford

Brianna Wright

NHS officers are as follows:

President- Ashley Browning

Vice President- Shawn Wagner

Secretary- Lauren Poe

Treasurer- Megan Wolford

Sergeant-at-Arms- Michael Greene

Historian- Krysta Kemp

Sponsors- Peggie Hensley

                      Lisa New

                       L.T. Baisden

Principal- Robert Lucas

      President Ashley Browning began the ceremony. Shawn Wagner, Lauren Poe, Megan Wolford, and Michael Greene spoke about scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Krysta Kemp explained the significance of the candles. Annie Legg was the guardian of the emblem and was followed in the program by A’Lee Miller, the color-bearer. Brianna Brown was the guardian of the motto for Tuesday night’s ceremony. Mr.Lucas and Ms.Hensley closed the program.

        The induction was a dignified ands reverent ceremony that impressed many. Ms.Daniels praised it highly, saying that it was ”Perhaps the most impressive of all such programs I’ve attended.” Ms.Hensley said the program was “executed almost perfectly by the NHS members and new inductees!” Jim Morrison expressed the pride of a parent by saying, “I realize how fortunate a parent is to have the honor of watching their child be recognized and walk across a stage because he or she is thriving or achieving like he or she should.” Mr.Spurlock best expressed the amazement felt by the audience when he said, “One could not help but feel the awe of the moment when the inductees were given the challenge and the charge to maintain the highest degree of integrity from scholarly achievement and service to others.” When asked what he thought of the ceremony, Mr.Lucas said, “It was a very nice ceremony.” 

      NHS members and inductees definitely have a great responsibility ahead of them to maintain the expectations of National Honor Society members. The Here’s How staff offers congratulations to all inductees and members. We would also like to commend Ms.Baisden, Ms.New, and Ms.Hensley for organizing such a beautiful ceremony.

WV Six-Shooters

      Gun smoke drifts through the air and assails your nostrils. You hear the repeated loud bangs from a .45 caliber revolver and watch as the rider and horse work their way through a pattern, the rider doing his best to shoot all ten balloons for a clean ride. It is one of the fastest-growing sports in the equestrian industry: Cowboy Mounted Shooting. Exciting, fast-paced, and down-right fun, after just watching this for a few minutes, you are likely to fall in love with it. If you have never heard of mounted shooting, I will give a short explanation.

      Cowboy Mounted Shooting is a timed event. It requires you to have two .45 caliber single-action revolvers and a horse. Though there are numerous courses, each one consists of ten balloons arranged in various ways. Starting with one gun in hand, you shoot the first five balloons, holster the gun, and draw your other revolver. You then continue to shoot the remaining balloons. Shooting all ten balloons means a clean ride; however, for each balloon missed or a barrel knocked over, you receive a five-second penalty. The fastest time wins.

      On November 15th of 2008, a group of horsemen and women gathered at the Blue Bird Farm near Talcott, West Virginia to discuss starting a mounted shooting club. Larry Moorman, owner of the Blue Bird Farm, and Bobby Knight were the two mainly responsible for this meeting. Both had previously competed in mounted shooting in other states, but thought that it was time West Virginia shared in the excitement. After they demonstrated the sport, everyone accumulated to consider starting a club. The meeting was a success; the WV Six-Shooters were born. While there, club officers were selected. They are as follows:

  President- Larry Moorman

  Vice President- Bobby Knight

   Secretary and Treasurer- Danielle Bratsis

   Range Master- Mike Butcher

   Board of Directors- Scott Calhoun, James Kieth Hartsog, Jim Morrison, Johnny Walker, and Matt McMicken

 

      Since November, a couple of meetings and events have been held. At these meetings, by-laws and the club logo decided upon, among other things. A couple of sessions have been held where folks were offered a chance to bring their horses and try the sport for themselves. If they did not have their own guns, someone who did offered them the use of theirs. This seemed to help generate interest for the club. No competitions have been held thus far, but tentative plans are being made for where these competitions could take place. The Raleigh County Horsemen’s Association and Blue Bird Farm are possible locations.

      It is still a relatively small club, but has gained some support. There are even a few members from other states. A demonstration at the West Virginia Horse Expo gained it some publicity. The WV Six-Shooters is the first and only CMSA club in West Virginia. Hopes run high that it will be a huge success. The WV Six-Shooters are always open to new members. Even if you never plan on competing, you can still join as a way to support it. If you would like more information, you can visit the WV Six-Shooters website (wvsixshooters.club.officelive.net) or the CMSA website. http://cowboymountedshooting.com

Turkey Hunting with Pop

     I rise from bed in the early hours of the morning. I pull on my camouflage, grab my gear and gun, and head into the mountains. Whether I am in a car, truck, or on a fourwheeler, my eyes scan the landscape in searh of any movement. My ears are tuned for the clucking of a hen and a gobbler’s answer. When I set up in my spot, I begin to use the various calls in my possesion, hoping to locate a turkey. When I receive an answer from a gobbler, my heart starts to race in excited anticipation. The turkey comes into view and struts towards me, with his feathers fanned out and his red and white head standing out against the background of nature’s green grasses and trees. When he pauses, I squeeze the trigger and watch him fall to the ground. The adrenaline begins to course through me and I recieve a feeling of pride and satisfaction. If you have eve been hunting before, you know the feeling you get after a successful hunt.

     Turkey hunting only comes around once a year here in West Virginia. I personally look forward to it all year. I started hunting just four years ago, but it only took going one time to come to love it. For me, hunting is fun even if I don’t kill anything. It is a chance to escape from the rest of the world for a while and take in the beauty of West Virginia’s nature and wildlife. There is a simple joy and peace to be had from just witnessing nature’s beauty. My grandfather takes me hunting and always answers any questions I have about it. So, hunting also giives me an opportunity to spend time with my grandfather. I would not even be hunting if it were not for Pop. It would not be as enjoyable without him; Pop has taught me how to enjoy hunting, nature, and wildlife.

     Hunting can mean many things to different people. It provides an opportunity to enjoy the country-side, see wild animals, and spend time with family members. Lessons learned from hunting can teach respect for the animals you hunts, patience, and values. These lessons can be applied to everyday life. What are some of your experiences hunting? What does it mean to you? You can post your stories freely here at The Here’s How!