Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: 3/1/2000

Whitehall Senior Natasha Momsen received a historic telephone call last week when she was told she received an appointment to West Point, an appointment that makes her the first U.S. Military Service Academy appointee from Whitehall in over two decades. Momsen is the first woman ever appointed from Whitehall.

The Whitehall Middle School announced the students who will be representing Whitehall at the Academic Olympics on March 16, 200 at MSU in Bozeman. Team One includes Brandon Momsen, Anna Marx, Bill Crane, Ben Adkison, Jared Sulzdorf, and alternate Charmaine Weyer. Team Two consists of Brianna Patacini, Ryan Weightman, Lillian Early, Sean Wisner, Dorothy Sizemore, and alternate Carmen Uptmor. Team Three will be Jenelle Hanson, Justin Stratton, Heidi Uptmor, Mikael Moore, Jayce Bell, and alternate Bobbi Jo Crain.

WHS Creative Leader of the Week: Amber O'Donnell. English II teacher Lee Ann Gallagher nominated Amber for "working hard, writing well, and always being polite." Amber, a sophomore at Whitehall High School, is the daughter of Tim and Mary O'Donnell. Amber is active in 4-H and enjoys participating in rodeos, especially barrel racing.

WHS Student of the Week: Colin Woody. He is a sophomore class representative on the student council. Lee Ann Gallager, student council advisor, says that Colin is a hard worker and participates consistently in council activities. He is the son of Karen and Arnie Eide, and he enjoys football and basketball.

WHS Athlete of the Week: Kyle Glaus. He scored 15 points and hauled in 10 rebounds in the Trojan win over Ennis at the District Basketball Tournament. Trojan coach Jeff Kreis said, "Kyle had the game of his life... he was definitely the difference in the game." Kyle, a senior, had five offensive rebounds and was the dominant force inside. The former Cardwell Cougar is the son of Ken and Linda Glaus. He has plans to attend college and enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping.