Interview with Ms. Weis on Upcoming HCHS School Play

This is an interview with Ms. Kayla Weis about the upcoming play at HCHS. The video was made by Liz Devine and Brock Bruns.

An Interview with Mr. Pattee

Here is an interview with Mr. Davis Pattee, the new Activities Director at Harlan Community Schools. The interview was done by sophomore Ian B.


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Signing Off HCHS News

It's been a great run!! Thanks to everyone that has participated in creating the videos as well as anyone who has watched our videos.

Signing Off HCHS News from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Doughnuts for Troops!!

HCHS' Friday Morning Doughnuts! from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Recycling at HCHS

Recycling at HCHS from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

First Semester, 2010

First Semester, 2010 from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Erin and Bri look back on their good times spent with First Semester School News. (:

Semester Tests

Semester Tests-2010 from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Erin and her fellow companion Bri shine a light upon Semester Tests, 2010. (:

The Wonderful New School Website

The Wonderful New School Website!!! from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

This is a video informing students, parents, and staff about the Harlan Community High School web site. This video was made by Kevin Kline.

KOVEMBER

KOVEMBER from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Erin and Bri get the low down on KOVEMBER

Heads Up: Raise Your Arms

Most days at school, doodling on your body is viewed as an act of boredom. We've all been there... The teacher keeps droning on and you're all out of paper, but hey, your hands, arms, and sometimes face are open canvas. But what if your body could be used to spread a message? Something more meaningful than 'Look at how productive I was in Calculus'?

Readers may recall a day last year when LOVE was written on the wrists of students. Perhaps you tossed it off as another random doodle, after all, that word is tossed around an awful lot these days... But was this the supposed deeper meaning body art deserves?



Indeed. To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit organization bent on educating about and preventing depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. Next Friday, November 12th, is the next scheduled To Write Love on Her Arms Day (via Facebook). If you feel like spreading the message that we were all "created to love and be loved", then bust out those Sharpies and spread the word.

Sometimes just reaching out can save a life. Some people go through life believing they aren't worth anything. But every life matters, and living your life to its full potential is definitely worth something.

TWLOHA donates profits from merchandise and donations on the website to helping those with self-hate seek help. They have many speakers who go and present to schools. Their website is full of many statistics, phone numbers, and ways to help those in trouble.

So, if your arms are otherwise available from long sleeves/extensive bracelets, be sure to join in and help the cause. It only takes four letters, and awareness is a step towards recovery. Get out there, grab a marker, and do some good.



This has been Danielle Hernandez for School News. What are your feelings about To Write Love on Her Arms? To learn more about the cause please visit their website.

Glitter Bands

Video about the Key Club selling Glitter Bands.

Glitter Bands from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Well, About That Center.

Ba ba da da! Imaginary trumpets sounded as perhaps one of the greatest openings to ever take place in the history of Harlan (and dare I say it the world?) took place only a few short weeks ago. A fabulous place to get fit, kill boredom, make money, get out of those gosh darn cornfields... What could I be referring to? Why none other than the awesome Petersen Family Wellness Center and Lewis Family Aquatic Complex.

Construction started in December of 2008, and now the centers are in full boom. The facilities offer a variety of things to enjoy like a dry sauna, multiple playing courts, pool, and ridiculously nice workout equipment. The open houses they held were packed with people wanting to get a gander at all of the new stuff, and since then memberships have been incredibly popular. According to Sara Pape, "memberships have nearly doubled what was expected!"


Senior Dylan Greer was "totally" excited about the wellness center. "I haven't been fit in years!" But on a more serious note, he "really likes the opportunity to swim and exercise in more unique ways."

Around the school, conversations often center around the early morning workouts everyone has participated in and plans to join upcoming programs (such as yoga, starting on October 4th). American teenagers being excited about getting into better shape is definitely a refreshing change of pace. But another great chance the PFWC is offering is something American teenagers have been known to love... money.

That's right, there's plenty of high-schoolers working at the recently opened party central. Ellen Klitgaard, Joe Schmitz, Andrew Markham, Sara Pape, Dylan Greer, and Tannis Belisle are just a few. I know from personal conversations with teenage employee, Sara "Papey" Pape, that "the managers are trying to hire more lifeguards and daycare providers so that the center can accomodate more people." So, if you'd like a job where you can spend time with young children and maybe get in a sweat afterwards, you know where to go.

So, there you have it: the scoop on the brand spankin' new fitness/wellness/aquatic/super-awesome center. If you'd like more information about classes, hours of operation, or you just don't feel I've covered all the bases about Harlan's latest and greatest attraction, feel free to visit their website.

This has been Danielle Hernandez, reporting from my comfy couch at home, for School News. Let me know your feelings about the new wellness center, and feel free to pose questions about seeking employment or otherwise. Just click that nifty little comment button :)

Junior's Thoughts on Their Senior Year

Junior's Thoughts on Their Senior Year from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

What do you think is going through student's minds going into their senior year? Well watch our video and find out!

Choose Your Adventure at Iowa State-Emily Bierl

Selecting a college to attend can be very difficult. It's also even harder when you don't know what field you would like. Many teens change their minds about what fields they like throughout high school.

I have changed my mind from wanting to major in psychology, to wanting to major in design. Researchers say that up to 80 percent of students aren't sure what they want to major in. Up to 50 percent of college students change their majors before graduating. Changing your major actually puts you in the majority of students.

Then there is the choice of what field of design I want to be in. It feels like there are so many choices, in so little time. My senior year flew by and is almost over. I plan to attend Iowa State University next year. I'm undecided on what field of design I want to be in, but I will just take the main design classes my first year. It's hard to believe that I will be leaving home in a few months and living on my own. Many college students change their minds on their major after their first year of school. So, I'll see how my first year goes and plan from there.



I have been on one campus visit to Iowa State and I loved it. Iowa State is located in Ames and it's a really nice city. I'm definately going to have to adjust living in a dorm at Iowa State. I'm very excited to meet my roommate. I won't find out who it will be or where my room will be until June.

There are many things I'm looking forward to about school and also many things I'm nervous about. I'm excited to meet new people and make lots of friends. I'm also looking forward to going to Iowa State games and gaining knowledge to get a job in the future that I will enjoy. I'm a little nervous to be living on my own and not knowing what to expect for my classes. I'm sure all incoming freshman feel this way too, but hopefully I'll adjust.

I'm going to really miss going to Harlan's schools and all the people there. It's time to move forward with life and pursue my dreams. I hope that I can achieve success in everything I do in the future. Moving on will be scary but also fun.

Information from- http://www.psu.edu/dus/md/mdintro.htm

Drake Relays 2010

This past weekend, members of the HCHS Boys and Girls traveled to Des Moines to compete in the Drake Relays. In this video, Alex and Hannah give you the results as well as some footage of the races. Enjoy!

Drake Relays 2010 from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

We WiII Remember You

W-e WiII Remember You from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Kelsey and Danielle present a memorial video to all of the WWII veterans of Shelby County in honor of the upcoming 65th anniversary of V-E (Victory in Europe) Day on May 8th. This video includes two very special interviews with Don Norgaard and Russ Adams.

Events in April

Events in April from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Do you know what's all going on in April? If not, you should watch this video and find out!

FFA State Convention

FFA State Convention from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

This video will inform you of what the FFA State Convention is and where it takes place. Enjoy!

Student Council Elections by Alex

As some of you may know, the elections for the 2010-2011 school year are rapidly approaching. With Ellen Klitgaard being newly elected as our Student Body Mayor, the HCHS Student Council is striding towards next year with very high expectations. Kelsey McDaniel stated, “I believe that next year’s HCHS Student Council is going to be like all the other years before, but will continue to improve as we acquire new students.”

For those of you who don’t know, Student Council is one of the various clubs that HCHS has to offer. It does differ from the others, however, in the way that in this club, a lot more responsibility and leadership is required. In Student Council, you are expected to attend meetings, help make decisions that affect our school, and help out with various fundraisers and other big projects, such as the Homecoming festivities.

HCHS’s Student Council is perhaps one of the best in the state, if not the country. Ms. Vicki Gray is our StuCo advisor, and because of her wonderful leadership, our Student Council has won numerous awards, one being the very prestigious National Excellence Award. If you are interested in being in a council that is very successful and hard-working, and also fun, the HCHS Student Council is definitely the way to go.

To the right, a leadership activity done at a Student Council convention.

The process of running for a spot isn’t that difficult, but unfortunately the applications for next year were due earlier this week. But if anyone who reads this genuinely feels interested in being a part of Student Council, you are more than welcome to attend meetings next year and become an associate, and then eventually even run for Student Council sometime in the future. To run for a spot in the actual election, all you need to do is get a petition signed by twenty-five members of YOUR class, get a letter of recommendation from a teacher or someone you are close to, and write a personal statement, saying why you feel you’d be a good person to have on Student Council.

To the left, a group of a few members who went to Chicago for a StuCo Conference!

If anyone is interested in running for Student Council, I highly encourage you to do so. I have been involved in Student Council since I was in sixth grade, and I have enjoyed every minute of it. If you love to work hard and to make a difference, Student Council is the way to do it. If you have any questions/concerns/comments about Student Council, feel free to leave a comment!

The Rock Project Rocks!

The Rock Project Rocks from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Do you know what the rock project is? If not, then you should watch our video and you'll find out.