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CEDAR POST VOLUME 94, ISSUE 9

GREEN THUMBS UP Locals work together to protect the environment and advocate for change

McCalee Cain Lifestyles Editor Though Sandpoint is virtually untouched by the growing environmental damage visible throughout the rest of the Earth, it is a hotbed of conversation and activism amongst citizens defending it.

“The planet is in a world of hurt right now,” environmental science teacher John Hastings said. “[There are] many problems, simple things like water and air pollution that we don’t have to deal with here so much in North Idaho, and then we have major problems like climate change.”

Dictionary.com defines climate change as a longterm change in the earth’s climate, especially a change due to an increase in the average atmospheric temperature.

Senior Felice Caven witnessed the effects of climate change firsthand over spring break while scuba diving in Fiji, where only two out of ten coral reefs were still colorful and alive.

“It was really sad,” Caven said. “There wasn’t any sign of marine life on the dead ones and if they weren’t dead they were dying.”

Caven’s experience across the globe reflects the magnitude of environmental damage that exists today.

“It’s important to be environmentally conscious in Sandpoint because climate change is affecting everywhere,” Caven said.

According to NASA, ninety-seven percent of climate scientists agree that climatewarming trends over the past century are very likely due to human activities, but the validity of the theory is still disputed from federal-level officials to citizens.

“We don’t listen to science the way we used to in this country,” Hastings said.

“The people who represent us are not representing us; they are representing the forces of industry.”

Hastings said that the most important thing for students to do is vote, or get

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involved in political campaigns that support the Earth.

An Idaho public survey conducted by Boise State University revealed that 72 percent of people in Idaho believe climate change is happening.

Additionally, there is some skepticism and speculation amongst citizens regarding the cause of climate change. Junior Liz Kempton is one person who doesn’t accredit climate change to mankind.

“I don’t think that climate change is really a huge issue because the world goes through cycles of carbon emission and we may just be in one of those periods [when there are really high amounts of carbon emission],” Kempton said. “It’s still important to take care of our earth, but I think people get really worked up about something that isn’t really that big of an issue.”

350 Sandpoint, a chapter of the international conservation organization 350.org, welcomes students to join them in their efforts to protect the planet.

“We can choose to take care of the earth and of each other,” President Jean Gerth said. “There really isn’t any other alternative.”

On April 29, 350 Sandpoint led a People’s Climate March that was attended by locals of all ages.

In attendance was senior Maya Pignolet, founder of SHS’s new Sustainability Club.

“The thought that the Earth’s resources are here for our use, and our use alone is ridiculous to me,” Pignolet said.

Sustainability Club hopes to implement a school wide recycling program, and create a pollinator friendly garden.

“I’m in Sustainability Club because I care about the future of our planet and the welfare of those living on it,” sophomore Kieran Wilder said.

Students interested in environmentalism can help protect the earth by getting involved with 350 Sandpoint, Sustainability Club, or adopting one of the habits listed to the right.

What You Can Do bike more

use

reusable bags

turn off lights when leaving the room

recycle plastics

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politically involved

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BASICALLY SPEAKING

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“I feel like it is important for us to keep the earth safe and clean as much as possible.”

“I think it’s important to be conscious of the environment because we have to live in it.”

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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL GRADUATION

JULY 9 JACEY’S RACE Meet the zany English teacher at Sandpoint High who rescues greyhound puppies, has an obsession with Gonzaga basketball, and travels the world.

On May 23, SHS hosted its annual Mock DUI demonstration for seniors throughout the region to learn about the dangers of driving under the influence.

Sandpoint held its annual Lost in the 50’s celebration in the downtown area on May 18-21.

Photo editor Lauren Sfeir’s video recap gets you “lost” in the decade.

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RILEY CREEK WATER

FEST The Sandpoint Water Festival was held May 18 and 19 at the Riley Creek Campgrounds in Laclede, focusing on water and nature conservation. High school volunteers helped teach district fifth graders about watersheds, animal tracks, compass work, trapping, and fish populations.

Erin Meek Copy Editor

SCHOOLBOARD ELECTIONS Three new trustees elected for the LPOSD Schoolboard Sarah Donnelly Assistant Web Editor The election for the new school board members occurred on May 16.

This election happened to fill positions on the Lake Pend Oreille School District school board for three zones. The members of the board are split into zones of residency.

There are five zones in the LPOSD, and the election included candidates from zones two, three and five.

“Having school zones distributes the board members throughout the district so that the areas are equally represented,” newly elected trustee Cary Kelly said.

There are elections for new school board trustees every two years.

The LPOSD school board is made up of elected trustees who are responsible for making sure that the best education is provided with the tax dollars available.

For zone two, which runs south of Sagle, Gary Suppiger won against Richard Miller, to replace former member Matt Mire.

Suppiger has volunteered at LPOSD for 12 years.

He hopes to help expand vocational programs and increase communication

with the public on spending and planning for levies.

Lonnie Williams won against Victoria Zeischegg in zone three, replacing former member Joan Fish.

This zone includes west of Highway 95 and north of Sandpoint.

Williams is involved in other school programs such as Bulldog Bench and the Panhandle Alliance for Education.

He fully supports the supplemental levy and wants to ensure that the spendings by the district are made wisely to benefit the provided education.

In zone five, which encompasses downtown Sandpoint and west Dover, Cary Kelly won against Anita Perry to replace previous Board Chairman, Steve Youngdahl.

“I would like to see our school district the top one in the state — it’s close now, there is always room for improvement,” Kelly said.

Kelly was previously a public school teacher before retiring. He strongly supported the past district levies.

While on the board he hopes to increase public interaction in matters of finances and policies and enact a plan to fix run down school facilities.

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• Summer Sampler At the annual Summer Sampler on June 29, come down to Farmin Park and indulge yourself to delicious food from local restaurants and live music. This event is hosted by Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce.

• Bay Trail Fun Run On June 11 at the Bay Trail near the city beach, friends of the Pend d’Oreille Bay Trail, Idaho Conservation League, and Trinity at City Beach are sponsoring a 5k and 10k run.

• Sandpoint SummerFest Throughout July 7-9, enjoy Eureka Institute’s weekend festival that takes place in Sagle. This event revolves around live music, arts, and an infusion of alternative culture in a family atmosphere.

IN SHORT

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GOING CLUBBING HOSA prepares students for a future in the medical field Sam Aguirre Sports Editor HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) is a club based on the ideas of students learning skills relating to the medical field and testing those skills through competitions. “[The purpose is] to learn new things and find out more about the medical field,” member Harmony Hendershott said.

Schools have HOSA clubs that operate similar to sports teams, they have state level competitions and meet up with different schools to compete.

Hendershott went to state and participated but did not win anything.

“I’m going to Nationals in June,” hendershot said.

HOSA is a national club that holds numerous competitions between multiple schools with different HOSA clubs from around the country.

Competitions can range from CPR on

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There are currently six categories of competitions that include Health Science events, Health Professions events, Emergency Preparedness events, Leadership events, Teamwork events and recognition events.

The competitions can be individual or groups with multiple teams competing against each other.

Another purpose of this club is to prepare students for careers in the medical field.

The founders of the organization’s original purpose was to improve America’s medical field by teaching students interested in the medical field actual skills that will benefit their career.

“Anybody can join. You don’t need to be interested in the medical field,” member Shelby Flathers said.

If any students are interested in joining, they should speak to advisor Mrs. Kennedy, or President Elect Calli Laybourne.

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CONSTRUCTIVE COMPETITION Pressure in the education system may be better than you think

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owhere is competition more pronounced than in our modern school system.

For example, today’s high school students are competing against each other for coveted scholarships and spots in college.

While competition in the American education system may be disputed, it sets an academic and financial springboard for success in college and beyond.

As AP testing unfolded over the past few weeks, many students experienced the anxiety of standardized testing. According to Denise Pope, a Senior Lecturer at Stanford University, “the number one cause of visits to the Vaden Health Center is now stress and anxiety.”

Some say that with an increase in high pressure classes, along with even higher expectations, the amount of anxiety resulting can lead to a decline in a student’s well being, and overall a deterioration in student performance.

However, the benefits of taking competitive classes, such as Advanced Placement Courses, far outweigh the negatives.

Competitive courses, such as AP and Dual Credit will end up saving money for students in the long run. If credits transfer over, students could potentially have the opportunity to bypass certain classes, which could, in turn, translate to less money being spent on tedious prerequisites.

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While schools across the United States are starting to transition further and further away from awarding the title valedictorian to high-achieving students, this competitive accolade, and others like it, can often fuel a high performing student’s drive for success and even further push them to be advantageous in their high school career.

Though many question if encouraging competitiveness throughout the school system is favorable, when applying competition to the world of academia, one can see how it is indeed constructive and will be vastly beneficial not only in one’s high school career, but later on in life as well.

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“Raising discussion on suicide can be difficult, but it needs to be done in some type of way.”

“The way this production was executed did not properly highlight issues of mental illness and their relation to suicide.”

Erin Meek Copy Editor For the people who have seen 13 Reasons Why the ultimate message is clear: be kind to people, it could save a life. While this message in of itself is good, the way this production was executed did not properly highlight issues of mental illness and their relation to suicide.

For those unaware, 13 Reasons Why is a Netflix Original that highlights the life and death of Hannah Baker, a student who commits suicide in high school and releases 13 tapes for 13 classmates describing the reasons why she committed suicide.

While the shows focuses on uncomfortable topics that need to be discussed, it goes about it in the wrong way.

Hannah’s suicide is simplified by focusing on bullying as the main cause and blaming peers for her own self-esteem and thought process. The idea of revenge suicide is dangerous,

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EDITORIAL POLICY

YES showing circumstances that happen in many people’s lives causing the show to be more relatable and leave a bigger impact on viewers, whether they have experienced this type of bullying or been the ones bullying others.

It is beneficial in the sense that it makes people aware of the harms of bullying and encourages people to stray from acting like characters in the show.

Many people say that the show should have offered help and didn’t, but the follow-up show titled Beyond the Reasons creates a deeper discussion on the topics addressed through the show.

This extension on 13 Reasons Why includes advice and help from mental professionals and discussion by the cast on hard hitting scenes.

This newly popular show created a thought provoking product, helping enact discussion on suicide which is a very prevalent problem today.

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Is suicide depicted appropriately in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why?

The show 13 Reasons Why, released in March of 2017, is one of the first TV series that is fully based around suicide, and has recently become viral.

Raising discussion on suicide can be difficult, but it needs to be done in some type of way.

Any show that focuses on such a touchy topic will get interpreted in many different ways, many of which will be negative.

While there are many negative views on the show and the way it addresses the issue, it is a step in the right direction by starting conversation about the issue and portraying real life problems that many are too afraid to speak about.

Following a specific person on their life educates viewers on warning signs of suicide and makes people more aware of the impact of their words.

This topic of bullying is exemplified in the show by

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as it not only depicts suicide as a solution, but it puts the guilt on outside factors of Hannah’s life.

In addition the show has intense and graphic scenes, including a suicide and multiple rape scenes. The producers of this show stand by their decision, claiming that it would make viewers uncomfortable and start the conversation.

However, sensitive viewers and individuals that are suicidal can become triggered by these scenes and become more inept to follow through with suicide.

This show creates a false sense that Hannah’s suicide is there to teach a lesson to the people that hurt her, and after they have heard her story, she will be understood and liberated. The idea itself creates a dangerous environment for young teens and adults.

The show hit on hard topics, but did so in a way that was harmful to developing teens and adults.

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TOP 10

THROWBACK TUNES

Compiled by Chloe Edwards, Web Staff Claire Keener, Web Staff The top ten list will be a recurring element cataloguing the Cedar Post’s favorite things in pop culture. Take a stroll down memory lane with these middle school hits.

1. “Fireflies” by Owl City

2. “I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas Foreign exchange students wave goodbye to their final days in the United States. | Photo by Mackenzie Packer, Asst. Photo Editor

ADIÓS, CAIO, TSCHÜSS Foreign exchange students say farewell to their lives in Sandpoint 3. “Call me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen

4. “Like a G6” by Far East Movement

5. “Tonight Tonight” by Hot Chelle Rae

6. “Last Friday Night” by Katy Perry

Cienna Roget Design Editor As the school year comes to a close, foreign exchange students say goodbye to their host families and newfound friends from Sandpoint High School.

For many of the foreign exchange students, high school in America provides a refreshing change from that of their home country.

“I’m going to miss the beautiful view of the lake and, in the high school, the many subjects that I don’t have in Italy, [such] as Economics [and] Pottery,” senior Lorenzo Alessandrino said.

In junior Tanner Kohal’s case, high school in Sweden is improvement upon the education system in America.

“The thing I’ll miss most about my school here in Sweden is how they structure their classes and that they have no homework…

The only thing you do at home is study extra for bigger exams,” Kohal said.

While leaving their home of one year is difficult for may foreign exchange students, host families and siblings are also impacted by the departures.

“One of my favorite experiences with having an exchange student was when Greta came home with us for the first day, and we took her out on our bikes and we

“My life changed drastically having a completely new culture in my life staying in my home,” LOGAN BUCKHOUT SOPHOMORE showed her all of Sandpoint,” sophomore Logan Buckhout said. “My life changed drastically having a completely new culture in my life staying in my home but it is something that I highly recommend everyone does.”

For math teacher Wendy Auld saying goodbye is far too familiar, as she has hosted several foreign exchange students over the past years. “​It really changes family dynamics. My son gets to be a little brother instead of a big brother for the year, and it makes for lots of interesting dinner table conversation,” Auld said.

After developing close bonds and relationships, many foreign exchange students desire to maintain contact with friends and family through texting, calling, social media, video chatting, and, possibly, visits back to Sandpoint.

“I’ll definitely keep in touch with my

host family and my friends and mostly with my girlfriend,” Alessandrino said. “Because of these people, it will be hard to leave this place.”

The foreign exchange students have a variety of plans for travel or higher education. Junior Nastasja Timpen hopes to attend college to become a flight attendant, while Alessandrino seeks to finish his fifth year of high school and then study business or economics in college.

Nonetheless, most foreign exchange students are excited to return to their home countries, despite the heart-wrenching farewells.

“Overall, I think that exchange is one of the best decisions one can make. It was great as a growing and learning experience and just a large step back to see how beautiful Sandpoint really is and that the world is larger than just our US borders,” Kohal said.

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7. “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz

8. “Tik Tok” by Ke$ha

KASSIDY WALKER BASSIST & SINGER 9. “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO

WHICH BANDS OR CHOIRS ARE YOU IN? I’m in Jazz I and Symphonic band where I play bass, but I also sing in Mixed Choir and play bass for the Performing and Men’s Choir as well.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING OR SINGING? I’ve been singing, playing bass, and even playing the piano for as long as I can remember. But I’ve been in band and choir ever since 6th grade and middle school.

10. “Fire Burning” by Sean Kingston

IS IT DIFFICULT TO MANAGE BAND AND CHOIR? No, it’s not too hard to handle. Most of the time it’s pretty easy, actually, because I just have to practice and I enjoy practicing my pieces. Practicing singing is also pretty simple because you don’t even have to set up any instrument, so for the most part I’m able to handle them both pretty well.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR YOUR MUSICAL CAREER IN THE FUTURE? My main goal for a long time has been to be like my idol Esperanza Spalding because she sings while she plays the bass. The Latin style she sings in combines both of my passions, so I hope to get as good as her someday.

RILEY ANDERSON GUITARIST & SINGER

WHICH BANDS OR CHOIRS ARE YOU IN? Currently I sing in Men’s choir, play the guitar in Jazz I, and I also was in the Once upon a Mattress play.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING OR SINGING? Ever since I was nine years old I have been playing the guitar and I’ve been singing for as long as I can remember.

IS IT DIFFICULT TO MANAGE BAND AND CHOIR? The only thing that took up a lot of time for me was the play because we had rehearsal almost everyday after school until 10:00 PM sometimes. That took up a lot of my time. However, I still do find time to practice so that’s not as much of a hassle.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR YOUR MUSICAL CAREER IN THE FUTURE? Someone I really look up to as a musician is Ed Sheeran because he has such a unique voice and also plays the guitar, so one of my goals is to be somewhat like him someday. In terms of my personal plans, I’m going to perform as much as possible throughout the rest of high school. I’m even planning to continue performing this summer by playing on street corners in downtown Sandpoint.

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TOP 5 SUMMER SPOTS Check out these local gems to make this break the best yet Compiled by Max Edmundson, Web Staff and Erin Meek, Copy Editor

1. Evans Landing

1. Evans/Landing

1. Evan’s Landing

2. Panhandle Cone & Coffee

3. Fault Lake

4. Green Bay 1. Evan’s Landing: For the perfect picnic spot, look no further than Evan’s Landing.

Pack a lunch and venture down this steep trail to the shores of Lake Pend Oreille, then explore the remains of a cabin or take a dip in the lake until you’re ready to leave.

2. Panhandle Cone & Coffee: As a new business in Sandpoint, this quaint ice cream shop has flourished. Offering flavors ranging from huckleberry to s’mores as well as coffee and cookies, this spot is sure to satisfy your summer sweet tooth. Be sure to take advantage of the samples and fresh waffle cones!

3. Fault Lake: Campgrounds near Sandpoint often fill quickly in the summer season, so it’s necessary to trek a few miles to find some peace and quiet. Fault Lake, located 20 miles north of Sandpoint, offers beautiful scenery and campsites.

4. Green Bay: As the summer heat sets in, cooling off in the lake becomes a must. For those seeking a thrill, Green Bay has cliffs upwards of 30 feet. For those more interested in relaxing, there are several beaches nearby.

5. City Beach Organics

5. City Beach Organics: New to Sandpoint, this bistro offers a wide variety of organic drinks and food, ranging from the “Sunrise” juice to salad wraps. This place is sure to satisfy everyone’s palate, and become a town favorite.

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A. Board Shops B. Department Stores C. Thrift shops D. Etsy & Online

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What do you like to binge watch on Netflix?

A. Friends B. Pretty Little Liars C. American Horror Story D. Gilmore Girls

Mostly C’s: Unique

What’s your favorite summer food?

A. Watermelon B. Hamburgers C. Fish tacos D. S’mores What are your summer plans?

A. Road Trip/Vacation B. Work/Interning C. Summer Camp D. No plans, just hanging out

Where are you on Saturday night?

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TOP RETURNING ATHLETES Watch for these outstanding athletes this upcoming fall season

Athletes ranked based upon anonymous coach input and additional factors. | By Sam Diercks, Sports Editor and McCalee Cain, Lifestyles Editor

1. Robbie Johnson North Idaho Male Athlete of the Year nominee Robbie Johnson will be returning to Sandpoint High next year as a senior and will participate in three sports: football, basketball, and track.

Johnson has been a varsity football and basketball starting player his sophomore and junior year, and looks to start for the bulldogs next year as well.

As a sophomore in football, Johnson started for the football team that went to the state championship and placed second, a couple years ago.

This past year, Johnson was the quarterback for the bulldogs, and led the team to the state playoffs before facing a loss to Emmett in the first round.

For basketball, Johnson started for two years as a sophomore and junior.

This past season, Johnson made the all IEL team, and led the bulldogs in scoring, all while playing half of the season with a broken foot.

Johnson was also nominated for North Idaho Basketball Player of the year by the North Idaho

Sports Banquet.

In track, Johnson ran a variety of races for the bulldogs including the 100m, the 200m, the 4x100m, as well as the 4x200m.

Johnson placed first at three different meets for different races including being apart of the sprint medley relay at the Lewiston Invitational.

Next school year, Johnson will be the expected starting quarterback for the bulldogs and is looking forward to playing his senior year on the new memorial field.

He hopes to lead the bulldogs to a second state championship appearance in three years.

Johnson also hopes for the basketball team to make it to the state playoffs as well.

In his final sport, Johnson hopes to make it to the state track meet for the first time in either the 100m, 200m, and/or any of the relay teams.

You will be able to see Johnson dominating in his multiple sports at any time of the year this next season.

2. TJ Davis

Junior TJ Davis has been a three-sport athlete throughout his high school sports career. He has earned seven varsity letters, and has been a key player for all three teams.

Last season in football, Davis led the team in receiving yards as well as receiving touchdowns as a junior, and he also earned All-League Honors.

Davis started for the basketball team this season, before he suffered a gruesome ankle injury in the last game of the season.

After taking a season-long hiatus from track due to an ankle injury, Davis returned to race in the district meet, and won the 100m hurdles to make it to the state championship meet for his second year.

Davis looks to continue his streak of excellence for the bulldogs next year.

3. Finan Lund-Andersen

Junior Finan Lund-Andersen has been running for Sandpoint High croazz country and track for the entirety of his high school career. He has been on varsity cross country since his sophomore year, and has been to state every year, serving as an alternate his freshman season and a scoring runner the rest.

Since then, Lund-Andersen has proceeded to place first at regionals in 2014, fourth in 2015 and third in the 2016 season.

In addition, he placed 17th out of 97 runners at last season’s state championship in Pocatello, Idaho.

He is ranked 2nd in the all time 5k list, with a time of 15:50.5, two seconds shy of breaking the school record.

Lund-Andersen also participates in varsity track, and has qualified for state his sophomore and junior year.

4. Alex Stockton

Sophomore three-sport athlete Alex Stockton has earned four varsity letters in his two years playing for the bulldogs. Stockton plays football, basketball, and baseball.

As a sophomore, Stockton was pulled up from JV to Varsity for football to play on the defensive line and ended up starting a number of games, and playing a serious role on the defense.

Stockton also started for the bulldog basketball team this year as well. He won Newcomer of the Year in the district for his play on the court.

Stockton also started for the baseball team under new head coach, Chase Tigert.

With two more years playing for the bulldogs, Stockton hopes to accomplish more than his step-brother TJ Davis.

5. Ephriam Weisz

Cross country runner and long distance track athlete Ephriam Weisz has made a strong showing in just two years of high school.

Ephriam ran varsity on the cross country team and won the 5,000 meter run at the 4A and 5A district championships, and made the state championship.

In track, Weisz also ran on varsity and placed in the top five finishers at eight different meets in various events such as the 1600 meter run, the 3200 meter run, and the distance medley relay.

Weisz is expected to make a big comeback for the bulldogs’ cross country team next year and make it to state for the second year in a row.

2. Hannah Davidson

Hannah Davidson has been a part of the varsity cross country team since her freshman year, when she helped the girl’s team claim the state championship.

Davidson is thus no stranger to the annual state competition: her sophomore year, she placed 12th, and this past year, she placed 15th.

Davidson has also excelled in track, and has been placing at state throughout her entire high school athletic career.

She holds the school record for the 800 meter dash with 218.1 seconds, and placed 3rd last year at state in that event.

Additionally, she has competed at state in pole vaulting and in relay events.

3. Payton Bokowy

Two-time state champion swimmer, Payton Bokowy has been one of the most dominant swimmers for the bulldogs in recent history.

Bokowy’s freshman year, she won the district and state title in the 50m and 100m freestyle, and helped Sandpoint win its first swim state title. She was the first freshman to win a state title in swim. She was nominated for North Idaho Female Swimmer of the Year. Bokowy also broke Sandpoint High records in the 50m and 100m, as well as earning Most Valuable Player of the IEL. Bokowy’s sophomore year, she won the district and state title in the 50m and 100m freestyle once again. She won North Idaho Female Swimmer of the Year. She broke her own records in the 50m and 100m freestyle. She earned Most Valuable Player for the IEL once again.

Bokowy’s junior year, she was the team captain for the bulldogs and won the district title in the 50m and 100m freestyle and placed third at state for those events. She broke more SHS records in the 100m backstroke and 100m butterfly, as well as earning Most Valuable Player for the IEL for the third time.

This next season, Bokowy looks to redeem herself in the 50 and 100 meter freestyle, and win more state titles.

4. Katherine Kaul

Katherine Kaul has participated in varsity track and cross country since she was a freshman, and was a part of the 2014 girl’s cross country team that won the state championship.

She has additionally been on varsity basketball for the past two years, earning her third varsity letter.

Kaul garners exceptional state experience, as she has competed in all three of these sports for multiple years. Also, she was named the District Athlete of the Year for cross country last year.

Kaul is expected to be a crucial competitor in each of her three sports this upcoming season.

5. Grace Hicks

Sophomore Grace Hicks has also been a force on the court both in volleyball and basketball during her years at SHS. Hicks made both varsity volleyball and basketball as a freshman, and has become a key player in both programs. Last year, she was named to the 4A Inland Empire IEL All-League team for volleyball. She has competed at the state level for both sports, and won third place in basketball her freshman year.

For basketball, Hicks was named freshman of the year, and for volleyball, was named all league her sophomore year.

Hicks stays busy and in shape year round by participating in competitive club volleyball in addition to the regular school seasons.

Next season, Hicks is expected to be one of the leaders of the volleyball team, and be a key force on the basketball court.

1. Grace Kirscher

North Idaho Female Athlete of the Year and two-sport athlete Grace Kirscher has been a force for the bulldogs since her freshman year.

Kirscher plays basketball and volleyball for the bulldogs, and has excelled in both sports.

In volleyball, Kirscher got pulled up from JV to Varsity her freshman year, and went to the state playoffs.

Kirscher returned to the volleyball team the following year and started all year, before the team failed to make the state playoffs again.

This past season, she started for the second year in a row for the team, and they made it to the state playoffs for the second time in three years.

As a junior, Kirscher made the All IEL Volleyball team.

Next year, Kirscher hopes to remain outstanding and make it deeper into the playoffs than she has in her high school career.

In her favorite sport of basketball, Grace has been a starter for the team since her freshman year.

Her freshman year in

basketball, Kirscher played well, and won IEL Newcomer of the Year, as well as making the All IEL Basketball Team.

The basketball team made it to the state playoffs that year, and placed third.

Kirscher’s sophomore year, she made the All IEL Basketball Team for a second year in a row, and helped to lead the bulldogs to yet another third place finish in the state playoffs.

She was also nominated by the North Idaho Hall of Fame as Female Basketball Player of the Year.

This past season, Kirscher was dominant on the court, and won Co-MVP of the IEL, made the All IEL Basketball Team for a third year in a row. Her power playing led the team to another state playoffs.

Kirscher was nominated for North Idaho Basketball Player of the year for the second time, and was nominated as Female Athlete of the Year. Kirscher also apart of the Idaho All-Star Female Basketball Team.

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WHAT WILL IT TAKE?

Fall athletic programs gear up for summer training Sam Hendricks Web Staff

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ven though the school year is at an end, some student-athletes at Sandpoint High School will get no breaks as they prepare to compete in their respective sports next year.

Summer training is especially important for the fall sports teams, whose seasons begin before or at the beginning of the school year.

These teams need summer practices to ensure that they are ready to compete when their seasons begin, and training in the summer allows them to do just that.

“This allows me a pre-season look at my players, allows me to make tactical decisions, and allows my players to prove their worth,” girls’ varsity coach Conor Baranski said.

Though Baranski believes that training in the summer does give his team an edge, he does not force them to train and

“It is important [for athletes] to build and maintain strength and conditioning.”

ERIN ROOS, VOLLEYBALL COACH he leaves practicing up to each individual player and team practices up to seniors or future captains.

“Of course, I’d love all of my athletes to be super dedicated to improving throughout the off-season, because that would make my job a lot easier once the season starts,” Baranski said. “But, I don’t want to force anyone to do things they don’t actually want to do.”

Other coaches, such as volleyball head coach Erin Roos, believe that summer training is more of a necessity if her athletes want to be prepared when the season starts.

“It is important for them to build and

maintain strength and conditioning to prevent injury, as well as an opportunity to improve skills and connect with teammates,” Roos said.

Cross country coach Matt Brass also believes that practice is essential, but not necessarily for athletic reasons.

“It helps to build team camaraderie,” Brass said.

Though students may not enjoy having to take time out of their summer, they may be motivated by the opportunities that come with it, such as special programs or camps.

“We will be attending the Border League

camp where we will be competing against several other high school programs in the Inland Northwest”, head football coach George Yarno said. “We will also be traveling to the Northwest Elite camp with several of our players in Corvallis, Oregon.”

Additionally, athletes will have opportunities to spend time with college teams and coaches to improve their skills.

“I’m taking a group of 12 to the Washington State University team camp, and the University of Arizona coaches are coming to do a local camp,” Roos said.

While it may take time out of their break, summer training allows athletes to hone their skills, whether it be by themselves, at a team practice, or at another program where they can learn from other players and coaches.

The dedication and drive exhibited by athletes during the summer ensures that Sandpoint High School sports will be prepared and primed to succeed next school year.

CYCLING SEASON Students hit the trails for summer thrills Sam Aguirre Sports Editor

Noah Hastings pops a wheelie on his mountain bike. | Photo by Sam Aguirre, Sports Editor

Mountain biking is a largely recreated activity in Sandpoint becoming popular amongst many students.

Mountain biking is a sport where people ride customized bikes with many changes that separate them from normal bikes such as better suspension and tires, more gears, and different brakes. These modifications increase the price of the mountain bikes, making them much more expensive. New mountain bikes often cost more than $1,000.

There are two main types of mountain biking: cross country and downhill biking.

The two types of mountain biking are very different. Cross country biking is a more endurance-based sport, in which one rides along fairly flat trails that require substantial pedalling.

Downhill biking is faster-paced than cross country biking and is often considered more difficult because riders need to

go down steeper hills with more features, like jumps and bridges.

Junior Noah Hastings goes mountain biking often over the summer. “I like it because you are flying through the woods and the only thing keeping you alive is your bike frame,” Hastings said.

There are a lot of spots to go mountain biking in the area. Schweitzer is a large mountain biking attraction and has two sets of good trails for the summer biking season.

The trails on the ski resort need to be accessed by the chair lifts, but the lower half of the mountain hosts the Selkirk Trails, which anybody can ride if they drive to the top of Schweitzer Mountain Road.

Hastings is a veteran rider at Schweitzer, and additionally rides the lifts and Selkirk Trails.

“I have only gone riding on Schweitzer,” Hastings said.

Any students interested in going mountain biking can rent biking helmets and more from Schweitzer.

DOUBLING DOWN Search and Kyllonen win state doubles championship Sam Aguirre Sports Editor This year, the Sandpoint tennis team performed exceptionally at state and even had state champions in the girls doubles category.

Seniors Laney Search and Khloe Kyllonen won state for their final year of Bulldog Tennis, under the guidance of coach Kent Anderson.

Search and Kyllonen have competed at state as doubles partners for the last three years.

Search and Kyllonen have built up a strong connection throughout the three years they have played together that has allowed them to succeed at this higher level.

In addition to the extensive time they have spent playing together, Search and Kyllonen have always showed up and put in extra work at practice to get better.

“I have stayed late after practices to get extra help, played extra matches, and kept the right mindset through the whole season,” Kyllonen said. She has been playing tennis since her freshmen year.

Search has been playing tennis for even longer, beginning in tennis lessons in elementary school.

“Our semifinals match was so insane,” Search said. “We just kept being consistent and making smart shots so our opponents eventually missed.”

The finals match was even more intense: they lost the first set of the match 1-6.

“We knew we needed to change something and we did,” Search said.

Search and Kyllonen came back and won the next set 6-3 and began feeling more confident and finished the third set 6-3, winning the state final match.

Search attributes the victory to her and Khloe being consistent and working well together.

Search and Kyllonen both believed that they were capable of winning and felt even more confident after they finished the first match.

“It’s really fun! It takes a lot of focus and hard work,” Search said.

Search and Kyllonen led the Sandpoint Girls’ team to ultimately place second in the state.

Laney Search and Khloe Kyllonen pose for a picture at state. | Photo courtesy of Nachele Search

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On that Watermelon (G)rind

Post Script and Meek’s Eats collaborated to bring you two refreshing watermelon recipes for the hot summer ahead. Go to SHScedarpost.com for a bonus recipe and these recipes!

By Cienna Roget, Design Editor & Erin Meek, Copy Editor

Watermelon Popsicles 3 TBSP

3 1/2 CUPS

Watermelon Lemonade

1 TBSP

7 CUPS

STEP 1 STEP 1

CUT WATERMELON + MIX INGREDIENTS

PUREE IN BLENDER

PUREE IN BLENDER

STEP 2

STEP 2

1 TBSP

STRAIN MIXTURE

POUR INTO MOLDS + SPRINKLE CHIPS

STEP 3

1 CUP 2/3 CUP

FREEZE STEP 4

STEP 3

FREEZE FOR 3 1/2 HOURS 1/2 CUP

MIX + POUR INTO MOLDS

STEP 5

POUR INTO PITCHER + MIX INGREDIENTS

BLEND

STEP 6 6 KIWI

1/2 TBSP

2 TBSP

STEP 4

ADD SPARKLING WATERS STRAIN SEEDS + POUR INTO MOLDS

STEP 7

FREEZE STEP 5

FREEZE STEP 8 FREEZE FOR 1-2 HOURS

STEP 6

STEP 6

ENJOY!

ENJOY!

HAVE A

GREAT SUMMER!

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