Graduation
by Cassidy Duffer
Hannan High School’s 87th commencement took place on Saturday, May 28. This year, 42 diplomas were awarded. This year’s best of the class was Anna Taylor, followed by Chad Withers, Shelbie Mayes, Jasmine Mayes, Allison Blake, and Cassie Meadows. They all had the honor of giving speeches at the ceremony. “We aren’t always a happy one (family), but a family nonetheless” Taylor stated. Blake spoke about the loss of their fellow classmate, Shane Meadows, during their sophomore year, saying, “That year seemed to slow to a stop for all of us.” The choir, directed by Mr. Mike Barnhouse, performed the senior song “I Lived” by One Republic. The members of the graduating class included: Rachel L. Adkins, Shannon L. Akins, George A. Anderson, II, Cody A. Baird, III, James M. Ball, Allison P. Blake, Isaiah M. Burgess, Mollie L. Cade, Aaron M. Coon, Lanie M. Craig, Clarissa N. Crank, Hannah B. Eads, Sarah E. Ferrell, Sara M. Fielder, Ryan D. Gerlach, Katelyn E. Gillispie, Candace A. Harper, Kenneth R. Hatten, William M. Holmes, Logan S. Hostetter, Logan R. Huffman, Hannah C. Johnson, Dylan M. Kitchen, Jasmine R. Mayes, Shelbie A. Mayes, Devin M. McCallister, Tristen B. McReynolds, Cassandra L. Meadows, Joshua N. Miller, Miranda D. Mullins, Alice A. Perdue, Cole L. Poore, Dennis T. Powell, Jonathan A. Pullins, John B. Settle, Anna R. Taylor, Tylor S. Tomlinson, Calyon J. Turner, Ashley N. Wallace, Samantha B. Whitt, Andrew L. Williamson, and Charles R. Withers, IV.
Senior Send-Off & Senior Breakfast/Awards
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Athletic Banquet
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Senior Send-Off was held on Friday, May 20. Lunch consisted of hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and salsa and was enjoyed by all the students. After lunch, many juniors and seniors went out back on the football field to participate in water kickball to celebrate the senior’s last day at school. A few teachers also participated in this fun-filled day. The senior breakfast was held on Tuesday, May 24 at 9 am. All the seniors came out with their parents to enjoy some delicious food prepared by the cooks, including eggs, bacon, biscuits, gravy, and potatoes. After the breakfast, the seniors went to the gymnasium where they received awards for their academic achievements throughout the school year. Students who received college scholarships were also recognized. After the awards, at the college signing, each student sat alongside their parents and selected teachers, who watched as those students signed an agreement stating their plans for after graduation. Finally, all the seniors watched their senior slideshow which contained a picture of each senior, a baby picture, and their senior quote.
When asked her thoughts of the senior’s week of activities, Dr. Oldham stated, “Hannan started the senior breakfast a few years ago, and now surrounding schools have followed in our footsteps, as it’s a great time for the community to be a part of the school. This event provides positive recognition for the seniors as well as gives the underclassmen a way to relate to and appreciate the graduating class. It’s a busy week, but it is worth it as it prepares everyone for their next steps in life.” |
The annual Hannan High School athletic banquet took place on Sunday, May 15 at 1:00 in the gymnasium. The Athletic Boosters put in many hours of work to make this event possible! At the banquet, awards from all sports were handed out to outstanding athletes for this school year. The awards were used to recognize athletes who performed above and beyond what’s required. These athletes put in a lot of time at school but also many hours outside of school to improve. The event was catered by KFC for a generous discounted price. The future of Hannan Athletics is looking bright! Teacher Tad Greathouse said, “The food was good! It was great to see everyone out here together celebrating the successes of our athletes this year.”
Greenhouse Project
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Prom
By: Desire Sparks
Hannan High School hosted their Junior/Senior prom at the Holiday Inn in Barboursville, WV. The junior class tirelessly worked all year trying to prefect this year’s prom. We wanted something that would make a statement and make for a memorable night. With roughly 67 students in attendance, the prom was a hit. A live DJ amped up the dance floor, which was decorated in black, silver, and gold colored balloons. The participants danced with much enthusiasm. Mr. and Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Becky Turner, Mrs. Wood (Wolford), Mr. Douthit, Mr. Watson, and Dr. Oldham chaperoned the dance.
Prom Queen: Shelbie Mayes
King: Aaron Coon
Prom Prince: Josh McCoy
Princess: Maggie Waugh
When asked her thoughts of being Prom Queen, Shelbie responded, “I enjoyed Prom with my Hannan family, and being crowned Prom Queen has made my senior year so much more memorable, and I wouldn’t have wished to spend the night with anyone else.” When asked his thoughts about being crowned Prom King, Aaron said, “It was awesome and unexpected.” When asked her thoughts of being Prom Princess, Maggie replied, “It was very shocking, although, a nice experience. I am thankful for everyone who voted for me because you made my prom night wonderful.” When asked his thoughts of being Prom Prince, Josh commented, “I’m happy that my classmates chose me, and it made my night memorable.”
Prom Queen: Shelbie Mayes
King: Aaron Coon
Prom Prince: Josh McCoy
Princess: Maggie Waugh
When asked her thoughts of being Prom Queen, Shelbie responded, “I enjoyed Prom with my Hannan family, and being crowned Prom Queen has made my senior year so much more memorable, and I wouldn’t have wished to spend the night with anyone else.” When asked his thoughts about being crowned Prom King, Aaron said, “It was awesome and unexpected.” When asked her thoughts of being Prom Princess, Maggie replied, “It was very shocking, although, a nice experience. I am thankful for everyone who voted for me because you made my prom night wonderful.” When asked his thoughts of being Prom Prince, Josh commented, “I’m happy that my classmates chose me, and it made my night memorable.”
WV Dance Company
By: Shane Pickens
The West Virginia Dance Company recently performed at Hannan. Their show consisted of dances with cultural themes such as African, Appalachian, and a few others. The audience had great responses to the performance with people saying things such as, “It was interesting” and “The show was captivating”. The crowd enjoyed the show, and Hannan hopes to have The Dance Company here again next year.
Junior High Feature - A Yearlong Passion
By: Wyatt Moffitt
Some people may fall under the illusion that deer hunting is something you only do in the late summer and fall. This could not be more far from the truth. To me, deer hunting is a yearlong passion from planting early spring food plots to putting minerals out in the winter. There are things you can do all year long to help you succeed in the fall. These things include planting food plots, running trail cameras, hanging tree stands, scouting the deer patterns, and putting feed corn on deer trails. What I think is most important is researching the land in your area to find out what deer are eating all year long. Once you find out what they are eating, you can then locate them. After locating them, you can start to pattern them and find out where they will be at certain times.
High School Feature - Dream Career
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Junior High Feature - My View on Trophy Hunting
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If you asked a teenager what their dream career would be, you would most likely assume the answer to be somewhere along the lines of “video game tester” or “world-known-movie- star”, but the responses we got from Hannan High School students are far from typical.
On January 6, 2016, sophomores at Hannan High School were asked about a dream job that they think they would enjoy if money wasn’t involved. This question was aimed to get the students thinking about the future, but it seemed that the students already knew exactly what they wanted to accomplish. Tenth-grader Sierra Mayes answered that she would be a child behavior therapist. “I like children”, she said, “and helping people figure out problems.” Julie Wallace, another sophomore, stated that she would like to be a preschool teacher: “It’s fun to teach them (children).” Whether it be an occupation in the education or medical world, students from Hannan High School are certain to make a good impact on the world. Although, there was one idealist in the end who seemed to have just about everything figured out. DJ White, a proud member of the Hannan High School choir, told us, “I’d love to be a writer, an actor, or a singer. It doesn’t matter if I’m famous or not”, and then added, “as long as I’m well known in West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee.” |
I want to clarify something that has been bugging me. Let me explain. There are some people in the world who call killing a deer taking a trophy. A deer is not a trophy; it is a life. You are taking a life and then calling it a trophy which is not right. I hunt mature deer that are fully grown and will not live another year or two to help the deer population. I will also kill sick, injured, or disabled deer to help the population. The main reason I hunt is the challenge of it. It is by no means easy; deer hunting requires skill. Just because someone kills a big buck does not mean he is a trophy hunter. Big bucks are the hardest type of deer to kill because they are very smart. There is a reason they are that big. Often times these big bucks are nocturnal. It is illegal to hunt at night so that means hunting early in the morning or late in the evening. My point is that killing an animal that is so smart and calling it a trophy is not the right thing to call it. I call it an accomplishment.
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Valentine's Day Sales
By: Mason Whitt
It’s another time of year that sales spike, and the economy sees a happy point. While not many people will get jobs just for Valentine’s Day, there are higher sales because money is put back for those we love. Hotels get a spike in visitors, tourist areas gain people, and jewelry stores see more and more people. Kay and Zale’s have their biggest sales of the year. Hotels are preparing Valentine’s Day packages. Even Walmart has a bump in sales from their vast array of “cute fuzzy plushies”. Everyone is jumping to get the best deals for their gifts. Walgreens is offering Valentine’s Day specials on the candy which beat Walmart’s prices. Kids start doing more chores, so they will have enough to buy some candy for their crush. They make boxes for their valentine cards. Valentine’s Day is the day of love and pink plushy sales!
Christmas Survey
By: Shane Pickens
This following survey was conducted with Hannan's Jr. High Students:
1. Do you have any Christmas traditions?
-Christmas stories
-Hiding ornaments/Extra presents
-Eating/Putting up the Christmas tree
2. Are you traveling for Christmas, and if so, how far?
-Atlanta, Sophie
-My Aunt's House, Emily
-My Grandma's, Morgan
-My Grandma's, Amber
3. What's your favorite Christmas movie?
-Dog Who Saved Christmas
-Frosty the Snowman
-National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
-How the Grinch Stole Christmas
1. Do you have any Christmas traditions?
-Christmas stories
-Hiding ornaments/Extra presents
-Eating/Putting up the Christmas tree
2. Are you traveling for Christmas, and if so, how far?
-Atlanta, Sophie
-My Aunt's House, Emily
-My Grandma's, Morgan
-My Grandma's, Amber
3. What's your favorite Christmas movie?
-Dog Who Saved Christmas
-Frosty the Snowman
-National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
-How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The Christmas Carol
By: Desire Sparks
On November 20th, many of the Juniors and Seniors went to Marshall to watch “The Christmas Carol.” The theater was full of elementary and middle school students; we were the only high school that attended the play. Halfway through the play, there was a fifteen minute intermission, where the director came out and talked to us. He explained what was going on, how the set was being changed, and what would happen after the play ended - our group would get a backstage tour. We toured the props area, the dressing rooms, and the “traps” room, which is where the trap doors lead to. We also saw the smaller theater area, the green room, and the area in which they make props and other items for the set. After we finished, we all went across the street to the Marshall Cafe to eat lunch, then we toured the campus.
Christmas Light Shows
By: Sara Lewis & JT Bowen
Christmas Fantasy Light Show - Krodel Park, Point Pleasant, WV. Unique light displays include Santa Claus, Santa’s Workshop, a sternwheel, a 20 foot windmill, gingerbread men, the Mothman, and many more. New additions each year. (Donations encouraged.) 5:30-9:30 Mon-Sat. Nov. 20- Dec 31, 2015.
Christmas Light Show & Drive Thru - Point Pleasant, WV. This light show is located at the WV State Farm Museum. The light show boasts more than four million lights on the farm. Visitors can drive or walk the pathway of lights. Plenty of parking available. Children can visit with Santa nightly (6 p.m. until 9 p.m.) and enjoy hot cocoa & cookies from the Kitchen. Free admission. Country Kitchen and Country Store will be open. Dec. 11 until Dec. 20, 2015. Eighth Annual Celebration of Lights - Morris Park, Pleasant Valley Road (I-79, exit 135), Fairmont, WV.Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Nov. 27- Dec. 27. 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Also open Dec. 22-24. Drive thru 1.3 miles with over 100 Christmas displays. A $10 donation per a car. Special Walkers nights on Monday November 30th & Thursday December 10th. Festival of Lights – St. Albans, WV. Open 6pm to 9pm Nightly from November 27th to December 26th (Closed Dec. 24 & 25) Christmas-In-The-Park - Chief Logan State Park, Logan, WV. A winter wonderland light show where the entire park is decorated with light displays and life size Christmas cards. It is open from Thanksgiving through December 31. Dark until 10 p.m. Donations accepted. Bluefield Holiday of Lights - Bluefield, WV. The Tony Lotito Park in Bluefield is home to over 700,000 lights on 40 acres. This light display is a destination for folks from near and far. Special music, hayrides with Santa, Elf, and the Farmer ($3/person), Bonfire, and fun are on the agenda at this holiday spectacle. Open nightly November 26 through December 31, 6-9pm Sunday through Thursday. 6-10pm Friday and Saturday. Walk through the Park Nov. 28, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27 – 5-6 p.m. – A unique viewing experience highlighting the beauty of the holiday season! Winter Festival of Lights - Wheeling, West Virginia Location: Covering three hundred acres over a six-mile drive throughout the resort. The Winter Festival of Lights is viewable Sunday through Thursday until 10:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday until 11:00 p.m. A per car donation is requested and is valid for the entire festival season. Trolley tours are offered several times each night beginning at Wilson Lodge. |
Holiday in the Park - City Park & Southwood
Parkersburg City Park, Parkersburg, WV. A holiday light drive-through display at two of the city parks decorated in celebration of the season with colorful animated and still holiday light displays. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. November 21- December 31, 2015. 60 Days of Holiday Cheer at the Greenbrier - White Sulphur Springs, WV. The Greenbrier is transformed during the holidays into a winter wonderland, with incredible décor throughout the resort. Experience a spectacular 60 days of holiday cheer at The Greenbrier from November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2016! Enjoy Christmas traditions such as: distinct dining venues, 5th Avenue Greenbrier Shopping Mall, visits with Santa (Saturdays and Sundays), and Tree Lightings (every Saturday from Thanksgiving to Christmas). These weekend events are open to the public. Appalachian Coal Town Christmas - The Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Youth Museum, Beckley, WV. Featured on HGTV. Christmas lights and decorations, gift shop, craft vendors, horse drawn carriage rides, marshmallow roast, caroling, guided underground tours, planetarium presentation, and Christmas crafts. November 27-28 and December 4-5. 5-9 p.m. $10 per adult, $5 per child. Lights along the Midland Trail - Hawks Nest State Park, Ansted, WV. Over a hundred displays of Christmas lights sparkle along the Midland Trail. Dec. 1 – Jan. 1. Operates nightly. Park closes at 10 p.m. to non-lodge visitors, but lights remain on all night long. Lacy’s Lights and the Maples Display - Fayetteville, WV Drive or walk through Fayette County Park to view 300,000 Christmas lights. The park offers a beautiful and colorful display of “Lacy’s Lights” first started in 1967 by Lacy Smith in Pax, WV. Visitors will also be able to view the Elwood and Betty Maples Display. This holiday collection was stared in the ‘50s. Nicholas County Veteran’s Memorial Park - Summersville, WV Christmas Lights in the Park at the Veteran’s Memorial Park on Rt 19 in Summersville WV. Open through the month of December nightly til 10pm. Christmas at Cass - Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, Main Street, Cass, WV. Main Street of Cass WV will be lighted for the holidays from December 1 – 31, 2015. Christmas at Cass celebration includes two days that the Cass Company Store is open, Pocahontas County Artisans Co-op will be available with handmade gifts, Last Run Restaurant will have homemade goodies, and Santa visits on December 11 at 5:30 to officially lighting of the Town Christmas Tree. Kids will receive fruit and candy. Open to the public. Fee free. |
Homecoming
Hannan High School's Homecoming was the week of October 26th. There were several activities throughout the week, including dress-up days, hallway decorating, senior night volleyball match, Powder Puff football and cheerleading, a parade, tailgate, senior night football game, and a dance.
Pictures from Homecoming
All pictures posted on this website were taken by Hannan Senior, Sara Fielder.