Volume 14 Issue 8
May 16, 2013
TRIBUNE
MAROON
Stefani Messick Editor-in-chief
Berthoud High School 850 Spartan Ave Berthoud, Colorado 80513
Kim Skoric, Advisor
Students Run for Gold War of the Worlds: Robotics Style Berthoud Students Compete at Special Olympics
By Forest Eppler Guest Writer
It all began Wednesday, April 17. Three Berthoud High School teams arrived in sunny Anaheim, Calif., ready to use their codes in the competitions. 1069B Digital Storm, 1069D Palladium, and 1069E Critical Mass came ready to do battle, and if their mounting list of trophies and awards is any indication, they came out victorious in this “war of the worlds.” All three teams competed in various events on Thursday and Friday. The teams did well in their respective events. 1069B participated in engineering contests. 1069E battled for success in the arts and 1069E competed in the mathematical division. Saturday dawned and proved successful for all three teams. All three teams finished 6-4. While none of the Photo courtesy of Natasha Wagler
Daniel Weinstein, Alejandra Medina, Daniel Boyer and Natasha Wagler dash to the finish line during a race at the Special Olympics held at Fossil Ridge High School on Friday, May 10. By Iona Kearney The Maroon Tribune
Through the power of sports, Special Olympics is able to provide people with intellectual disabilities with the opportunity to discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success. The athletes find joy, confidence and fulfillment on the playing field and in life. They also inspire people in their communities and elsewhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential. They are the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities, with nearly four million athletes in more than 170 countries. Students at Berthoud High School are able to attend the Colorado Special Olympics each year, and this year was no different. It was held on Friday, May 10 at Fossil Ridge
High School in Fort Collins. Forrest Eppler, Shazad Yousaf, Daniel Boyer, Zoe Caldwell, and Tasha Wagler each took home four awards for the events they participated in on that sunny day. Way to go guys! The peer buddies who accompanied them also had a blast. Olivia Owen says, “It (Special Olympics) is the most inspiring thing I have ever participated in!” Daniel Weinstien, who won three awards, says, “It was really awesome and I was able to hang out with all my friends!” The day was full of laugher, smiles and lots of fun. Everyone cannot wait until next year when they get to do it again. Alejandra Medina (peer buddy) says, “It made me very proud to see the students put out their best effort and I am already excited for Special Olympics 2014!”
“It is the most inspiring thing I have ever participated in.” – Olivia Owen
By Stefani Messick The Maroon Tribune Berthoud High School (BHS) is home to many special students who all excel in their own fields, whether it be sports, academics, music, just to name a few. An elite group of students at BHS were recognized on Tuesday, April 30 as they were inducted into the prestigious National Honor Society. To become a member of National Honor Society, one must maintain at least a 3.75 grade point average, complete a minimum of 36 community service hours each year and be recommended by a staff member for consideration. The National Honor Society at BHS is a club as part of a nationally recognized organization that upholds values of scholarship, character, leadership and service. After an address about the word “honor” by social studies teacher Ann Gonzales, the evening’s events were underway. The new candidates were sworn in, and the procession took a moment to recognize both current members and soon to be graduated seniors.
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Intervention Time Make Up Tests Turn in Projects Turn in Late Work - - - - Teacher Directed
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Intervention Time
Friday, May 31
Summer Break for Students ------Teacher Contract Reduction Day
Make Up Tests Turn in Projects Turn in Late Work Schedule Adjustments Return Books
Final Schedule Expectations EVERY CLASS will have a culminating assessment during the scheduled time. Each assessment needs to be challenging and standards based. The assessment and surrounding activities needs to utilize the full period. Any and all activities/assessments should be quiet so not to disturb surrounding classrooms. The final assessment needs to be a summative score included in the semester grade. If students are going to be gone on these days – they need to take the test prior to leaving school or make arrangements with their teacher to take the test during Make Up Time. The only make ups allowed after Thursday, will be for students excused due to illness and will have to be arranged with the Principal and their Teacher. Seniors finals will be scheduled by individual classes
Sports Reminder – ALL GRADES DUE by 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 31 (Teacher Work Day). Page 2 8.
Members of Team 1069D Palladium: Caleb Hammel, Johnathan Schlagel, Ethan Brunswick, Bryan Montero and Forrest Eppler. Members of Team 1069E Critical Mass: Zack Sandell, Mitch Sandell, James Wood, Veronica Mizer, Kaleb Stennis and Katie Wood.
Here are the names of the class of 2015 inductees: Hannah Atkinson, Kaylin Bailey, Lauren Berens, Ariel Maggi-Byers, Alexis Clark, Olivia Conde, Zaccharias Damberger, Taylor Doman, Shelby Eason, Oliva Eppler, Macy Funk, Kurt Hucal, Bridgett Hyde, Kiah Leonard, Sydney Levy, Severin Lier, Lauren Mesikapp, Veronica Mizer, Dakkota Naeb, Jessica Namesnik, Jonathan Schlagel, John Thorne, Johnny Vaughan and Madison White. Seven members of the class of 2014 were inducted into the organization as well, including Olivia Owen, Sara Parker, Rachel Payne, Chase Rayment, Jason VanHare, Trevor VonSeggern and Anna Zigray. JaNae Gregg was inducted into the National Honor Society for the class of 2013. The BHS National Honor Society, who this year was under the direction of President Stefani Messick, Vice President Katlyn Baker, Treasurer Emilie Henning and Secretary Aja Mattise-Lorenzen, sponsored several
community service efforts throughout the school and the Berthoud community. In the winter, the group put on the Giving Tree, which collected gifts for community children in need for the holidays. This project is popular because it involves the efforts of the entire school. The spring lays host the traditional Penny Wars, which in competitive spirit, raised thousands of dollars for a Berthoud family in need. The club members also dug out their dancing shoes for the Senior Citizen Prom, which is put on for community seniors to get out and have a “ball.” In addition to these projects, the members are also accumulating service hours in the community. Students volunteer at an array of establishments, including McKee Medical Center, Habitat for Humanity, the Berthoud Community Library, the Alliance for Suicide Prevention and many more. Together, these members generated hundreds of service hours that brought light not only into their lives, but the community as well.
Graduation Schedule
2013 Finals 2013 Spring Semester Schedule Finals Schedule Tuesday, May 28 White
Members of Team 1069B Digital Storm: Trevor Von Seggern, Preston Hollis, Brandon Montero and Melody Blackis
NHS Inducts New Members to Club
BERTHOUD High School Friday, May 24 Maroon
teams were selected to be members of another’s alliance the top eight in each division automatically went on to the elimination rounds. During the divisional awards ceremony, Palladium earned the Build Award. A team that receives this award has built the best robot in their division, according to the judges. From their smiles in the pictures and the comments made to their parents all members came home very proud of their accomplishments and the underclassmen are already preparing for the robotic battles yet to come. Sponsor Robb Sommerfeld said that the “students all did an awesome job and I even came back from the trip with a nice tan.”
May 19 – Baccalaureate 7 p.m. May 21 – Pick up “Check Out Sheets” in Office May 21 – Senior Awards Night 6:30 p.m. May 23 – Turn in check out sheets/Pick up graduation gowns May 24 – Senior Breakfast at Berthoud Community Center 8 a.m. (RSVP to Ms. Rugg By May 17) Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal in BHS small gym 9 a.m. May 25 – Graduation at 9 a.m. on Max Marr Field. Seniors report to small gym at 8:15 a.m.
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Sports
Spartans Finish Soccer Season Strong at 4-6-2 in League By Stefani Messick Editor-in-Chief
Monday, April 29 was a special night for the girls soccer team. Before the weather cancellations, it would have been the final home game for the Spartans, and it is tradition to honor the graduating players on this evening. Mykaela Hughes, who will be graduating in December to pursue college soccer in the Midwest, was honored for last season of high school soccer. The team also said goodbye to seniors Samantha Alexander, Amy Taylor, Chloe Murray, Stefani Messick, Alisha Black, Lindsey Loberg, Megan Loberg and Cherokee Walker. Black will also pursue college soccer after graduation at Lyon College in Arkansas, and the team wishes her the best of luck in continuing her soccer career. Earlier this month, the Spartans came home from Roosevelt with a 2-0 win, and the Roughriders were out for revenge, especially on senior night. The Spartans had not played a game on home turf since March, and it was a combination of adjustment and nerves for the ladies before they found their rhythm. “We came out flat in the first period and we paid the price. Roosevelt scored two goals and we couldn’t find the back of the net,” said Craft after the game.
After making some adjustments for the second half, the ladies began to dig out of the hole they had dug themselves. Alexander started the Spartan scoring with a nice touch from a cross, netting her first Varsity goal on a very special night. After the game, she commented, “I think we played extremely well. They came to beat us and we stepped up and showed them what we can do. I am so proud to call these girls my teammates.” Juniors Sara Sterk and Annie Shankel followed suit to net the equalizing goals for the Spartans to carry them into overtime. For five minutes, the scores remained tied. The second overtime period held a victory, however, as Walker poked the ball past the keeper for the win. This game was the fourth overtime game for the Spartans and defender Black said, “It was great to finally win in overtime.” “It was exciting, exhilarating, and exhausting. Our girls dug deep and came away with a spectacular win on senior night,” finished Craft. On Tuesday, April 30, the Spartans made an impromptu trip to Longmont to face the Skyline Falcons. After a late goal by Skyline, the
Spartans were down 1-0 at the half. With a goal by Messick, the Spartans equalized, but the score remained tied after two toughly-contested overtime periods. On Thursday, May 2, the Spartans traveled to Windsor to face the undefeated Wizards. Coach Craft said, “We knew it would be a tough match, especially playing back on their turf for the second time this season.” Of the game, Craft also said, “Our game against Windsor epitomized our season.” The Spartans let two early goals slip in the first half after penetrations by fast Maverick forwards. But with an offensive formation, the Spartans were rewarded in the second half with goals by L. Loberg and Walker. Entering the overtime period, the Mavericks panicked, as they had never been tied in regulation. But Mead remained undefeated after slipping a goal in during the first overtime period. “Even though we had the loss, the team was still very pleased with their performance. I am still very proud of how they didn’t get down. They believed in themselves and almost came away with a tremendous upset,” said Craft. Finally, on Friday, May 3, the Spartans traveled to Fort Morgan for their final match in 2013, ultimately
Photo courtesy of Julie Nauss
From left to right: graduating junior Mykaela Hughes, seniors Stefani Messick, Alisha Black, Megan Loberg, Coach Jim Craft, Sam Alexander, Chloe Murray, Amy Taylor, Cherokee Walker and Lindsey Loberg pose for a picture during senior night at the end of the season. beating the Mustangs 3-0 with goals by both L. Loberg and Walker. The 4A Tri-Valley Conference could only send two teams to playoffs, and these included 12-0 Windsor and 8-3-1 Mead. The Spartans finished 4-6-2, but finished with their heads
held high. Alexander commented, “It’s been a great season. We had our rough spots, but we came out strong and I am going to miss playing with all these awesome girls.”
Tennis players Spring Runners, Jumpers honored on senior night Qualify for State Meet Storms
“[The season was] one of the worst I can recall in many years.” – Bobbie Coseo
By Alex Land
The Maroon Tribune
Photo by Kenzie Keller
From left to right: Ali Bonilla, Sarah Brickey, Kelsey Angus, Coach Leigh Vitasek Glenna Waite and sophomore Katja Godebu, who was honored for her last season as a Spartan before she moves to California this summer.
Photo by Kim SKoric
Left to right: Kiah Leonard (4x800 relay, 3200m), Annika Jessen (4x800 relay), Emma Degnan (4x800 relay), Ally Klaes (Triple Jump), Troy Johnson (100m, 200m), Anna Megenhardt (Pole Vault, Triple Jump). Not pictured: Kristina Cavey, who qualified in High Jump and as part of the 4x800m relay team.
BHS Baseball seniors honored at end of season
Photos by Kim Skoric
Baseball seniors and their families were honored on Tuesday, April 30 at their last home game of the season. Clockwise from top left: Austin Bending, Vinny Grine, Cameron Parsons, Cole Brakhage, Erik Maas and CJ Pechin.
After many snow-filled days this spring, sports teams had to find a creative way to complete their season. The spring sports constantly dealt with cancelled and improvised indoor practices that made everything confusing and difficult. Bobbie Coseo, the athletic secretary, stated that this season has been “a pain.” The snow made a slushy mess on all outdoor playing areas. Fields, tracks, and courts were all unusable under the conditions. Teams were forced to hold makeshift practices indoors. The different sports had to rotate gym time so it was evenly distributed for everyone. Games were a huge hassle, having to be moved many times. Quick moves made for messy situations, just like trying to organize referees and equipment and find an appropriate time to fit in the games. Coseo has been at the center of the storm as she tries to keep everything in order. The season has been stressful from start to finish for the hard worker. [The season was] “One of the worst I can recall in many years,” Coseo commented. She has had to deal with scheduling makeup practices and games for the teams, along with the athletic director. As they try to schedule in rest days along with the necessary requirements for games, it is a race against the CHSAA clock. CHSAA establishes rules for the high school sports and set a strict deadline for when regular season must end. This has caused overlapping on game days for many teams. As spring ends and we slide into summer, one can only hope the dire combination of snow storms and outdoor sports will end as well, and players can frolic in the sun with bare feet and smiley faces all summer long.
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In the Halls
Students Show Spirit During Spring Fling Week By Lynda Hutchins
The Marron Tribune
Normally, students wait until the last day of school to begin drenching their fellow classmates with water during a water balloon flight, but not students at Berthoud High School (BHS). Right after school on Wednesday, May 8, the students took their post on the football field waiting for the signal to start attacking. Smiles rose on every kid’s face as they grabbed the balloons and began throwing them at each other. Not only did the students participate in the fight, but the staff members did as well. Usually it’s the teachers who are checking for water balloons and putting an end to the fight, but not during this battle. It was a free-for-all, and at some points the staff members were getting more into it than the students. This was the first time the BHS Student Council put on a water balloon fight, but it most definitely won’t be the last. Another tradition carried on by
the BHS Student Council is kickball, and nothing beats playing a fun loving game of kickball with a group of friends. On Thursday, May 9, five teams of ten students gathered up on the football field to begin a tournament of kickball. Teams yelled with excitement as their teammates made a great play or gathered together as they received a victory. High fives went around as well as laughs. “It was fun whooping everybody’s tush,” said Axel Ayala, a member of the winning team. Competiveness was strong, but messing around and having fun was stronger. Senior Megan Loberg said, “I had a lot of fun losing. Soccer players apparently don’t know how to catch a ball out of the air.” After a long hard fought battle of kickball games, FTP, the champion-
“I had a lot of fun losing. Soccer players apparently don’t know how to catch a ball out of the air.” – Megan Loberg
Newly Elected
ship winning team then took a rest and enjoyed a $50 gift certificate to Buffalo Wild Wings. With summer just around the corner, its time for sundresses and cowboy hats and boots. The students showed off their country style during the last dance of the year on Friday, May 10. Students and staff members hopped in line to practice their line dances as former graduate Chelsie Johnson returned and showed off her moves and gave instructions. Even though many of the kids aren’t country boys and girls, they still had fun attempting to learn the country line dances. The kids got a relief from instruction on how to dance once the hip hop music began to play. Many students said that the DJ was the best that had ever provided music for a dance at school. “The DJ was awesome. He really got us involved,” said junior Kenzie Keller. Country may have not been majority of the kids’ favorite genre of music or their favorite type to dance to, but they all were out on the dance floor with smiles on their faces having a blast.
Photo By Kim Skoric
Freshmen Sydney Siruta and Bailey Purman pose for a photo during the country dance which was held on May 10 in the commons. The dance had a country themed photo booth, where students could grab hats, ropes, animals, ect. and take a funny memorable photo with a group of friends. It was the final dance for the high school before the end of the school year, and the fun country theme added a new twist on the end of the year.
Coffee Time at Berthoud High By Angelo Dabbiero The Maroon Tribune
Photo By Stefani Messick Melody Blackis (right) ran for Student body president for next year’s 2013-2014 school year, and stole the victory from her opponent Kenzie Keller. To the left is Melody’s office partner, Piper Hall, who won the Vice President position for the 2013-2014 school year. Both are ready to take office next year and make some changes into the way things are run for the upcoming school year.
What is America’s favorite drug? Coffee. It’s what we drink the morning after a long night or at the beginning of a long day, but coffee itself is not the hero to the sleep deprived – the caffeine is. Caffeine works in the body by blocking a chemical produced in your brain – adenosine, a compound that makes us feel sleepy. By blocking this compound, caffeine makes us feel alert and awake. Coffee’s effect is very popular worldwide and people drink on average 1.8 billion cups every day. Yes, every day, 365, rain, sun, or snow, Americans drink coffee. So how often do Americans and the people at Berthoud High School drink coffee? In 1999, a nationwide survey showed that 54 percent of people drink coffee each day, while an additional 24 percent drink it occasionally, and 22 percent don’t drink it at all. A survey at Berthoud High school was conducted by me, where 172 people, including staff, were randomly selected. They were asked, “Do you drink coffee and where do you get it from?” The results are as follows:
35.4 percent don’t drink it at all, 32.5 percent of those who drink coffee daily and prefer to make it at home, 22.1 percent get theirs at Starbucks most often, 5.2 percent said Dazbog’s, and finally, only 4.8 percent of Berthoud high schoolers’ said they went to Jo to Go most often to get coffee. No matter how people get it or why they drink it, it is good to know where it came from and the influence it has had in Western societies. Coffee originated in the tropical regions of Eastern Africa, particularly Ethiopia. After the energizing plant was discovered in the early 15th century, it would spread through the Arab world and bring controversy with it. Over the next two centuries, coffee made its way to Egypt, where the Egyptians had trading ports established with Italy. In this way, coffee made its way into Europe during the middle of the 18thcentury.
Coffee is what sobered up Europeans and Americans, because beer was the most popular beverage and was being consumed on a daily basis. Some historians even say that coffee was a product that capitalized in the beginning of the industrial era ours eastern societies. At any rate, the British East India Trading Company popularized the beverage in England, who first introduced coffee to the newly settled Americans, but it wasn't until after the war of 1812 that Americans developed a strong taste for it. In Haiti and in parts of South America, coffee plantations begin to get more and more popular. Nowadays we can walk into a shop in our home town or on the road and enjoy this hearty and invigorating beverage.
My Farewell to the Maroon Tribune 2013 Prom Royalty By Stefani Messick Editor-in-Chief
As the end of May approaches, it is bittersweet for many reasons. The class of 2013 will be graduating, and for some, this may be the last time they will see some of their classmates. For others, it is long past due to leave home and experience the real world … but sometimes it’s hard to let go. But for me, it is with a heavy heart that I realize that I am typing my final article to place in my final issue EVER of the Berthoud High School Maroon Tribune. Since I joined Journalism as a sophomore, things have only been positive. From the moment I began writing articles, I fell in love with the art. I felt a deep connection to the school community, and wanted to continue to cultivate it. Each day in class, I made it my personal obligation to learn all of the new technology, eventually securing editing jobs on the Sports and Features pages. The following summer, I was granted the opportunity through the Colorado Press Association to intern at the town newspaper, The Berthoud Weekly Surveyor. Each day lent a new, intriguing experience that further cultivated my love for the art. That next fall, my heart broke a little bit when the Journalism class was cut from a scheduled class period to an after-school club. There was seemingly no way to complete all the necessary tasks without the hours
we were guaranteed every other day in the block schedule. And what was worse, we lost membership with the class title as well. For something I had grown to love, I couldn’t let it die. And with the help of my co-editor Maggie Stamets, we worked ardently to keep it going. And we did. Now in my third year with the club, I have secured a publishing deal with the Surveyor. I guess I was always drawn to that community connection. Now on my way out, I have to take a moment to reflect on the memories and experiences the school newspaper has given me. Sure, there are some things that I won’t miss … like the late nights after hours where my eyeballs are desert dry from the glare of the computer and my stomach rumbling because I missed three meals just to meet deadline. But then again, my time wouldn’t have been the same without nights like that. I certainly won’t miss the struggle for content, as our staff regularly consisted of a solid three people with the occasional guest writers. But as I look back on it, being the editor of the Maroon Tribune has shown me a lot of lessons that look a lot like life. My role as editor also forced me to work without bias. I
generally don’t find this difficult, but it would be useful to carry over into adult life. Moreover, it is important to note that hindsight is always 20/20. Without fail, I can always find at least one glaring mistake within minutes of picking up the newest copy of our publication. But we did our best, and it would be futile to worry about something we can’t change. It would fare me well to keep this in mind for my life as well. And as I bid this newspaper goodbye, I do so with a heavy heart, but I know deep inside that I did my best. I did, in fact, develop a love-hate relationship with the Maroon Tribune that I will never forget. I would like to express my thanks to the sponsor, Kim Skoric, who, like me, couldn’t bear to see the paper die. Another thanks to Becky, Susan and Jo at the Surveyor who have helped me more than they know. And finally, thanks to all the readers, writers and contributors to the Maroon Tribune. If one person out there reads this, then it makes it all worth it.
“Hindsight is always 20/20 ... It would be futile to worry about something we can’t change. It would fare me well to keep this in mind in for my life as well.”
Photo courtesy of Hannah Kirk
Seniors Hannah Kirk and Abel Fuhrmann were voted the 2013 Prom King and Queen at the dance on Saturday, April 27.
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Spring Fling Week Photos courtesy of Kim SKoric and JaNae Gregg
Students Bring in the Spring Berthoud High School Students Participate in Activities for Spring Fling Week.
By Maroon Tribune Staff
The students at Berthoud High School had a lot of fun during Spring Fling Week The Student Council sponsored many fun events, and students also participated in a spirit week that rounded out the week’s activities. The students dressed in attire relating to Maroon Monday, Team Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Thrift Shop Thursday and Fake an Injury Friday. Pictured above, clockwise from top left: Seniors Katlyn Baker and Aja Mattise-Lorenzen were crowned the queens of Dancing with the Teachers with their partner, Rob Sommerfeld on Saturday, May 4 to kick off Spring Fling. The trio danced to “Jump, Jive and Wail,” and their performance earned them top honors. Mother and son duo Tucker and Kim Skoric finished a close second as they danced to the Blues Brothers, top hats and all. The evening was host to a dance performance by BHS students that dance for The Studio, and freshman Marlo Ganter
and junior Anna Miera smiled wide during their tap dance. Teacher Kim Eklund and student Michael Gonzales performed a fun dance to Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger, and their costumes weren’t the only things that were in sync that night. Members of the One Kick Wonders kickball team played leapfrog in between games to keep their energy up. Although the team didn’t win, all the members had a good time. Winners of the kickball tournament, FTP, included seniors Ty Patterson, Vinny Grine, Nathaniel VerSteeg, CJ Pechin, Luke Bender, Axel Ayala, Tucker Skoric, Magnus Lie, Dylan Froelich and Alex Santos. Junior Annie Shankel kicks a ball high to score a run for the One Kick Wonders during the kickball tournament. Annabelle Degnan, Kate Bender and Kat Allen got goofy at the dance. Alyssa Fiechtner had fun earning points for her kickball team.