VOLUME 92, ISSUE 1 HOMECOMING 2014
SANDPOINT HIGH SCHOOL, SANDPOINT ID
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A NEW COACH FOR A FIVE STAR TEAM New principal Tom Albertson starts the year GEARED UP: Tom is looking forward to to an exciting productive year at the high school.
Preston Cole Editor-in-Chief
Homecoming
With the launch of after eight years of being the 2014-15 school year, the SHS principal. multiple new faces can One of the major be recognized with a changes in the school simple stroll down the this year includes more hallways. limitations to tardies, Among those faces, and absences in general. Tom Albertson, the new Albertson is focusing principal of Sandpoint on creating a learning High School is begin- environment at the high ning his 28th year as a school that is inviting member of the LPOSD and draws students into school district staff. “I the school as a part of his look forward to working “Increased student attenwith great staff members, dance” plan. awesome students, and Albertson wants to dedicated community learn from and practice members in continuing one of Steven Covey’s to make SHS one of the best high schools in Idaho.” Albertson said It is the people I work with in an email interview. that make me love my job. “One of my goals is to learn something new Tom Albertson every day.” Albertson worked his way up to where he stands now, with principles “Seek to untwenty-two years as a derstand before being math teacher and six understood” by listening in administrative roles. to the students and staff With nearly 30 years of that he surrounds himexperience under his self with. belt, Albertson was the Albertson calls himperfect man for the job self the lead learner at after Dr. Becky Meyer the highschool because was promoted to Assis- he wants to learn sometant Superintendent for thing new every day and Teaching and Learning collaboratively learn
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HARD WORK: Albertson is hard at work with the beginning of the school year, keeping up on the constant bustle of the hallways.
with students and staff. “Learning today, lead tomorrow— the Bulldog way” (coined by Albertson) can be heard in the morning announcements, and sends a message to fellow students that hits home. The motto is aimed at show-
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The new color coded student parking arrangements are officially in place with the start of the new school year. With the year fresh upon the students, many are asking questions like, “What will happen if I have late arrival?” and “What if people are aggressively protecting ‘their’ spot?” The new parking system is aimed at packing as many students in the main lot as possible to save time and fill spots that are usually vacant due to absences. With the purchase of a gold pass, students are almost guaranteed a parking spot, due to access to all three parking lots (given time). So at the very least, be smart with your time and keep an open mind to the bustle and you’ll see yourself loving, (well, enjoying) the new system.
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ing students what their education means in the long run. In his spare time, Albertson operates the Albertson family ranch that he lives on and devotes his time to the high school and all of the LPOSD staff.
His long standing roots and devotion in the school district, as well as the community prove that Tom Albertson is the best match for the long standing tradition of SHS excellence.
The new district standards proved to be very challenging for the student council in finding a location for the homecoming dance. Because the district holds a requirement that the venue has to be in city limits and hold at least 600 students, the student council has decided to hold the homecoming dance in the SHS Commons. Student Leaders understand that this might not be the most ideal venue, but they are planning to make the best of it. Knowing that the venue is free, student council is planning on spending money on decorations and a DJ. Before the dance there are many festivities such event as dressup week, powderpuff, and the homecoming football game. So don’t forget that homecoming week is on Monday, September 22nd, so mark your calendar!
-Hailey Dunn, Sports Editor
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