VOLUME 92, ISSUE 1 HOMECOMING 2014
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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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Boom Boom
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Summer storms bring upon major damages
New faces of SHS
The storm has left residents still picking up debris and remnants from the wide-
Hometown: Missoula, MT Job at SHS: English teacher What are you looking forward to this year at SHS? Change. Challenge. Opportunity for growth. If you could be any fictional character, who would you be? Superman (assuming he’s ficitonal- my mirror tells me different)
The 2014-2015 school year relocates selected staff members and welcomes new incoming faces Sadie Nitcy News Editor
Mike Martz
Lisa Barton
Rob Lindner
Jake Stark
Sarah Clausen
Kenton Leiss
Hometown: Aberdeen, WA Job at SHS: Teacher and educational assistant What are you looking forward to this year at SHS? Getting to know people in my new position and assisting students in making choices that will benefit their education If you could be any fictional character, who would you be? Wonder Woman
Hometown: Sandpoint, ID Job at SHS: Science teacher, administrative assistant, instructional coach What are you looking forward to this year at SHS? Working in different positions and earning a new perspective If you could be any fictional character, who would you be? Hiro from the show Hero’s; it would be great to be able to jump around in space or time
Caroline Suppiger Junior Lifestyle Editor Summer in Sandpoint brought upon several unpredictable weather occurrences for residents as thunderstorms were more impactful than expected. On July 23 and August 2, Sandpoint was met with two large thunder and lightning storms this summer that left many families without power. Northern Lights Electric reported at the height of the storm on July 23, 12,000 customers were without electricity. For some people, the power outage lasted for over a week. Garfield Bay was one of the hardest hit areas by the storm. Northern Lights counted over 30 broken power poles. It is estimated that the five minutes of heavy storm cost Northern Lights Electric over $1 million. The second storm on August 2, seemed to hit city residents harder than the previous storm. The storm took down trees all over Sandpoint including a tree that fell on and broke the fence around the Sandpoint High School track. In the Lake Pend Oreille School district, Sandpoint High School had the most significant damage. Around the high school approximately 30 trees fell, most being on or around the track and nearby fence. All repairs will be completed by mid September. The track alone will cost $50,000 to repair, most of which is covered by insurance. Within the school district, the roof of a district storage building was damaged along with Farmin Stidwell’s roof and fence. The estimated total cost of the storm is around $73,000, with $65,000 of it being paid by insurance.
Mike Randles
Hometown: Priest River, ID Job at SHS: Welding Instructor What are you looking forward to this year at SHS? Working with new people and meeting new people If you could be any fictional character, who would you be? Rocky Balboa
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ Job at SHS: Technology guy (happy euphemism) What are you looking forward to this year at SHS? I look forward to meeting all of you, and learning what makes y’all tick If you could be any fictional character, who would you be? Captain Malcolm Reynolds of the Firefly-Class Serenity or Brandon Lee’s “The Crow”
Hometown: Bellevue, WA Job at SHS: Near Peer What are you looking forward to this year at SHS? Meeting lots of new students. If you could be any fictional character, who would you be? Mrs. Frizzle from the Magic School Bus
Hometown: Dickinson, ND Job at SHS: Social Studies and basketball coach What are you looking forward to this year at SHS? Starting a new year at a new school and building the boys basketball program If you could be any fictional character, who would you be? Handy Manny (It would really help when it comes to fixing things)
Students and staff help ALS research Sadie Nitcy News Editor As buckets of cold, frigid water continue to be poured over both celebrity icons and local Sandpoint High School students alike, the latest summer “trend” has brought a noble cause to the forefront helping fund research for Lou Gehrig’s disease. Many students participated in the ice bucket challenge over the summer. For some, the challenge brought upon new education about the disease, while others were merely reminded. “I already knew what ALS was before I heard about the challenge, because one of my
teammate’s dad has it. It’s a really horrible sickness and I think it’s great that it has been brought to attention to the whole world,” senior Corinne Ariss said. The focus of the challenge is to get people to accept and pass it along to other selected beings with a 24-hour time gap. If they do not accept, the hope is that they will donate to the ALS Association. YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook have provided the outlets for the challenge’s success. “This gives people all over the awareness of this serious disease, and an opportunity to impact the future. ALS is now known throughout the world,
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n ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE: Varsity team captains and coaches participate in the ice bucket challenge at Meet the Bulldogs over the summer.
because of this challenge, and hopefully is raising money along with it,” junior Riley Couch said. In less than a one month time span, the foundation has raised over $41 million. “Even though not everyone
who does the challenge donates, I still think it is very important to raise awareness. It’s definitely trending and now I can’t think of anyone who hasn’t done it,” Ariss said.
Sound Bites Compiled by Madi Sleyster
“I don’t like it because there’s more staff parking and you have to hunt for spots” Lauren Orr (12) “I’m OK with it because you can’t see numbers or lines in winter anyway” Madi Albertson (10) “Don’t like it. Because I’m a bad parker” Anna Mitton (10) “It’s good because there’s more people that can park in the middle. But I like having one spot and not having to hunt for one” Anthony Walker (12) “I don’t like it because it is difficult with late arrival” Malaki Smith (12)
Top 10 of Sandpoint Summer 2014
1. The Festival at Sandpoint 2. Summer thunderstorms 3. The Hive re-opens 4. Coldwater Creek officially closes 5. Elaine Howley swims length of Lake
Jordan Garrett - Lifestyles Editor
Jordan Garrett - Lifestyles Editor
CAROLINE SUPPIGER| JUNIOR LIFESTYLE EDITOR
Corinne Ariss has played on the SHS
girls soccer team since her freshmen year, and this summer she took her soccer skills overseas. Take a look into her trip of a lifetime and the soccer Caroline Suppiger - Junior Lifestyles Editor
q: Where did you go on your trip?
a: I went to Ireland, England and Wales.
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coach invited me to play for a team called SoCal Select based out of LA. The team was invited to play in England, Ireland and Wales.
“I just really love Europe and soccer, and the two combined is one of the best experiences I’ve had in my whole life.”
-Corinne Ariss
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a: We played ‘friendlies’ against local teams in each area, and then we had a tournament with everyone in Cardiff, Wales.
HOMECOMING 2014
Fall 2014 upcoming blockbusters you don’t want to miss
Pend Oreille 6. Bonner General Health begins new construction 7. Train Station refurbished 8. Hydrocracker drives through Sandpoint 9. 20th anniversary of Long Bridge Swim 10. Sandpoint based Solar Roadway gains $ 2 million donation
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Dolphin Tale 2 Sept. 12 - Rated PG The sequel to Dolphin Tale should hit the theaters with a splash. The team that came together to save the dolphin, Winter, reunites to find Winter a companion to live with. Without seeing the first movie, the sequal looks like an hour and a half of inspirition and an overall uplifting tale. And really, who can resist those cute dolphins? This Is Where I Leave You Sept. 19 - Rated R It’s a Jason Bateman and Tina Fey movie, you can’t go wrong. After his father dies, Bateman’s character, Judd, and his three siblings are grounded for a week to the house they grew up in. This comedy, underneath all of the laughs, highlights the unpredictable aspects of life and accepting the changes that inevitably come.
The Maze Runner Sept. 19 - Rated PG-13 Based on the trailer alone, this movie looks intense. Dylan O’ Brien, yet another reason to see this movie, wakes up not knowing who he is, trapped near a terrifying maze. O’Brien’s character, Thomas, tries to outsmart the maze in a movie looks like a thrill ride of twists and turns at every corner, literally.
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favorite aspect/ experience while you were there? a: I enjoyed getting to know the soccer culture because it is so different in Europe. Also, getting to meet different girls from around the U.S. was really amazing. q: Is this something you wish to continue doing in your future? a: Oh yeah. Definitely.
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SPORTS
SARAH WELLS | BUSINESS MANAGER
FALL SPORTS PREVIEW
HOMECOMING 2014
HAILEY DUNN Sports Editor
Boys’ Soccer
Coach: Adam Tajan Key Players: Jared Cooper, Kyle Stanley, Kyle Hertel Outlook: “We are a very young team this year with only three seniors. Last year we graduated 12 seniors with 9 of them being starters. We’re young but hungry to prove we can play at a very high level. Sophomores will hold down the majority of the starting spots. Every game this fall will be a dogfight!” Team Motto: “120 minutes. 120 minutes is our coaching staff ’s version of total concentration/focus/drive from the moment you lace up your boots until the final whistle blows.” Team Goals: “With the right attitude and improvement throughout the season, we can be a title contender.”
Volleyball
Coach: Erin Roos Key Players: Taylor Martin, Darbey Scrimsher, Trinity Young, Amy Shepard, Lexi Riley, Kayla Neumann, Laney Search Outlook: “My objective is to enhance the level of hard work, commitment, and competitiveness. We are trying to prepare for the teams we meet at state. Our tournaments we have scheduled this year with non-league competition will help with this goal: Lewiston, the Crossover, and a Tri Match between Post Falls and Skyview.” Team Motto: “All out, All game, All season.” Team Goal: “Get to state, win state, and have fun doing it.”
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FALL SPORTS HOME SCHEUDLE
Date Football Sep. 26 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Volleyball Sep. 4 Sep. 16 Sep. 18 Sep. 23 Oct. 14 Oct. 18 Sep. 13 Boys Soccer Sep. 16 Sep. 18 Sep. 23 Sep. 25 Sep. 27 Oct. 7 Oct. 9 Girls Soccer Sep. 4 Sep. 12 Sep. 20 Sep. 23 Oct. 2 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Swimming Sep. 10 Sep. 24 Oct. 8 Cross CountyOct. 11 Oct. 23
Opponent East Valley High Moscow High Lethbridge Collegiate Coeur d’Alene High Post Falls High Lakeland High Moscow High Lake City High Lewiston High Bonners Ferry High Lakeland High Lewiston High Lake City High Coeur d’Alene High Post Falls High Moscow High Lake City High Coeur d’Alene High Central Valley High Moscow High Lake City High Lakeland High Lewiston High Gonzaga Prep Lake City High Coeur d’Alene High Post Falls High William Johnson Invite Regional Championship
Place Time Memorial 7 pm Memorial 7 pm Memorial 7 pm Les Rogers 7 pm Les Rogers 7 pm Les Rogers 7 pm Les Rogers 7 pm Les Rogers 7 pm Les Rogers 7 pm Memorial 12 pm Memorial 4 pm Pine Street 4 pm 4 pm SHS Pine Street 4 pm Memorial 12 pm Pine Street 4:30 pm 4:30 pm SHS Memorial 4 pm Pine Street 4:30 pm Pine Street 12 pm Memorial 4 pm Memorial 4:30 pm Pine Street 12 pm 4:30 pm SHS SWAC 4 pm 4 pm SWAC 4 pm SWAC Riley Creek 9 am Riley Creek 11:30 am
COOPER KING | PHOTO EDITOR Senior Breylin Martin is a
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role of captain mean to you? I would like to empower these girls to realize their potential to be great and help guide them to achieve success.
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Q: When did you start dancing? A: I started danc-
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for your team this season? I want this team to be fighters and to not settle with anything. I also want them to continue to push through difficulties and take on challenges with excitement.
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Coach: Matt and Angie Brass Key Runners: Girls’ team - Mikhaela Woodward, Rainey Woodward, Katherine Kaul, Cori McClelland, Claire Pierce, Lauren Orr, Emily Marshall, Sharon Rowe Boys’ Team: Sam Powell, Kenny Kovalchuk, Jacob Graham, Andy McGinnis, Matt Cloud, Chris Cordova, Mark Kennaly Outlook: “After coming off a great season as Team Champions, the girls team hopes to return to state with returning Champion Team members Mikhaela Woodward, Rainey Woodward, Cori McClelland, Claire Pierce, Lauren Orr, Emily Marshall. The boys are also hoping to repeat their regional champion title and place well at the state level.” Team Motto: “Rise as one. Iron sharpens iron.” Team Goal- “To improve upon performances as a team, to win the regional titles, and for both teams to trophy at state!”
Girls’ Soccer
Coach: Conor Baranski Key Players: Corinne Ariss, Paige Dumars, Madi Schoening, Nan Kiebert, Riley Couch, Ashly Busch, Heidi Skinner Outlook: “We lost 11 varsity players after winning state last year, so we are young and inexperienced. With that, my goal is to be playing our best soccer at the end of the season, get back to state, and hopefully defend our title.” Team Motto: “We don’t really have a team motto as of yet. But, players that went to state last year will understand that I like to find good omens wherever we go, and finding good omens worked for us.” Team Goal: “As I said, our end goal is to win state. after our first week, that is going to be a lofty goal. However, we have a full season to get to playing our best. I think we can at least make a run for it.”
Swimming
Coach: Mike Brosnahan Key Players: Girl Swimmers - Madi Contor, Payton Bokowy, Emily Deitz, Kate Matloz Boy Swimmers - Ben Reich, Seth Bamer, Miles Luce Outlook: “The girls team is the strongest team in many years and we should have the top five places at state and top five team total out of 50 plus teams. The boys have a small amount of swimmers, but most will make it to state and have good swims.” Team Motto: “Work hard, swim smart, results don’t come by chance. Team Goal: Win at the district and State levels.”
Football
Coach: Satini Puailoa Key Players: Offense -Nate Loutzenheiser, Kyle Perry, Matt Timothy, Billy Webber, Carlos Collado Defense - Quinn Pearlstein, Tyler Harris, Jean Luc Albertson, Jeff Kappen Outlook: “We are much better athletically and we are way more knowledgeable about the game itself. That being said, we have been given a more competitive schedule this season. Four teams dropped us, and they picked five 5A teams to replace them. So on our schedule we now have: Lake City, Lewiston, Mt. Spokane, University High, and Post Falls. Therefore we will be tested.” Team Motto: “ ‘EMADS’ aka ‘Every Mans a Dog’ ” Team Goal: “To be our best us. Us vs. Us.” Senior Nate Loutzenhiser is an active quarterback on the varsity football team and loves the thrill he gets when he plays on friday nights.
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the PROFILES
four year dance team member who has a great passion for dancing because she can express herself on a stage and perform for a crowd.
Cross Country
role of captain mean to you? The role of captain means that I have to lead the team by example along with the other captains.
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Q: When did you start playing football? A: I started playing tackle football in the 6th grade and I played flag football from 3rd through 6th grade.
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for your team this season? My goal for the team this year is to go to state and win. I think that this is everybody’s goal on the team.
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A Guide to a Successful School Year
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staff members By Desirae Storks
1 99% of fees, fines or purchases LYN EVANS | Bookkeeper
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are made through Lyn’s window. Yearbooks, ASB cards, class fees, parking, dance tickets, all done with the Bookkeeper.
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PAUL MARES | Campus Security
The “king of the cameras,” Mr. Mares can help you recover lost items or any other security-related issue you may have. Mr. Mares is also in charge of parking enforcement.
PATSY SLETAGER | Attendance Officer Patsy is the person your parents call to excuse an absence. Patsy also deals with tardies and is the person to contact if you need to leave for an appointment (don’t forget a doctor’s note!). NORMA HOLT | Librarian Where to go to check out books, whether it is for classes or personal enjoyment. Norma is also involved with IDLA classes, so she is a great person to know.
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Keep notes in a binder/notebook; try to avoid loose paper. Spend time on the things you don’t know; try not to stress over what you do know. When you get the test, answer the questions you know first, and then go back to the ones you are stuck on. Use mnemonic devices to help remember things in quirky ways. Don’t study in the same place; your brain will remember more if it is associated with different places. Have someone quiz you, or quiz yourself.
Sleep on it. The brain processes new memories while you sleep, effectively storing the information you just studied.
ARLENE MITTON | Receptionist/Activities Assistant
Arlene can answer almost any question about Sandpoint High School. She is also the first person to see if you have athletics/activities questions or need to see an administrator.
N I O R S2015 E S SENIORS
by Sarah Wells
As seniors, your dreams and goals are taking flight. The decisions you make this year, whether it’s applying to a college or putting in place your post-secondary plans, will help you leave Sandpoint High School with a confident path. Looking at getting a job or balancing work and school will allow you to “leave the nest” successfully.
2016
O R I S J UN JUNIORS
As juniors, you will be arriving at some huge milestones and “branching out.” The SAT and PSAT count this year, and those tests should certainly be an area of concern. You may also be taking your first AP classes which will allow you to find areas of interest and earn college credits as well!
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SOPHOMORES
As sophomores, you are no longer the new kids in school. You’ll start your sophomore year with a better understanding of the high school, just like a tree grows rings with each year that it ages. You will research careers and take the PSAT for the first time which will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses.
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As freshmen, you are building your foundation here, like a tree grows roots. This high school will ultimately nurture your future plans, but it will require some effort on your part as well. Do your best in your classes and approach any situation with maturity and enthusiasm. Creating strong roots will enhance your three remaining years of high school.
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GUIDE TO HOMECOMING
HOMECOMING
2014
SARAH WELLS BUSINESS MANAGER
HOMECOMING WEEK
FIRST THINGS FIRST... What’s New?
Spirit Week What’s the Same?
The Events
Powderpuff Football @ 6pm Memorial Field
September
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22 - 27 TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Dress-up Day: ‘Merica Monday
Dress-up Day: Black Tie Tuesday
Dressup Day: Character Wednesday
Dressup Day: ‘Tis the Season Thursday
Dressup Day: Bulldog Friday
Red, white and blue or stars and stripes
Wear a Re-wear Dress up seasonal a home- as your sweater coming favorite or Haldress or character loween formal costume apparel Powder-
Red, white, school clubs or sports
puff Game @ Memorial Field 6pm
Homecoming Game @ Memorial 7pm
The Homecoming Dance will be in the Sandpoint High School Commons
Saturday, September 27, 2014 Dress code is semiformal / formal
Homecoming Game @ 7pm Memorial Field Homecoming Dance @ SHS Commons
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