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By Natalie Feinblum
      The dancers of the QHS dance team have entertained audiences for years with their rhythmic moves and catchy tunes. But this year there is no dance team.  That’s not all- even the number of cheerleaders at QHS has declined this year.  
    Why the changes?  Former QHS dancer Kayli Vallely said, “Without our guide and mentor Debbie Whiting to coach us, both teams were struggling.”  She continues,  “Although the new coach is doing everything to the best of hers abilities, without the assistance of the past coaches with more experience, the school is unable to keep the dance team, and is loosing a number of cheerleaders from the squad.”   QHS cheerleader Courtney Snavely said, “Without two of the team’s key members, three dancers was not enough.”
      Mr. Hood had this to say about the absence of a dance team this year, “We all agreed, Mr. Gallagher, coach Renee, and myself, not to have a dance team this year; with the difficulties of only having three dancers.” 
     On the other hand, QHS has a small but strong cheerleading squad.  QHS cheerleader Rachel Davis said, “We are always going to be spirited as a school. We love our football and basketball teams.”
     Her friends inspired Rachel to become a cheerleader, and also because cheerleading “sounded like so much fun.” Rachel has gained, “… muscles baby, and a ton of new friends.”  Her favorite cheer is called T.R.O.J.A.N.S. - Trojans are the Very Best.  According to Rachel, “Cheerleading requires practice and a whole lot of spirit!” Last but not least, when asked if she

 would like more cheerleaders on the squad, Rachel said, “Totally. If they are as nice and spirited as the five girls that I have cheered with for the past season.”
     Could this be the end of the QHS dance team forever? At the end of this school year, hopefully the school students will be able to bring back the joy and delights of the spunky and timeless moves of the QHS dancers along with the fast paced, slick words of the music they move to.

                                  G’Day Mate
By Jacob Walke

    Many assume that Australia is all about boomerangs, shish kabobs, and talking kangaroos named Jacky Legs, but the true Down Unda lies in the culture. This summer the Quincy Rotary Club sent two of our own to Australia. Jenna Kuipers and Maria Boland were sent to Bellarat, Australia to learn about the culture as well as the people. Bellarat is in the southernmost region of Australia, near Geelong and Melbourne. Jenna and Maria left on June 19, 2005 and came back on August 20, 2005.
    Jenna described the airplane flight as cramping, with no hope of going to sleep. It was 22 hours of travel, including the delays. When they arrived in Australia, they reported that the weather was cold and rather harsh, even though there was no snow. Jenna, who stayed with the Joliffe family, said, "My host family was exactly like my real family. I was really close to my host sister even though I stay in touch with all of them frequently through e-mail."
    Maria, who stayed with the Browns, recommends Tim Tams to anyone with developed taste buds who is going to visit Australia. She also mentioned that the school they attended required uniforms. "I definitely plan in going back and meeting up with my friends there," she said.
    Traveling can be a very beneficial experience. If anyone is interested in exploring areas of the world unknown and wants to give it a shot, contact Jim Boland at 283-3278 or go to the Central Plumas Recreation Center.