April 2022

GUESS WHO’S BACK BACK... ...

BACK AGAIN

See page 4 to read more about the search for the new LPOSD Superintendent and all the candidates that applied.

Volume 99 Issue II Sandpoint High School shscedarpost.com

SPRING BREAK TRAVEL

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SOUNDS OF SPRING

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IN FULL BLOOM

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STAFF LIST SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR Ana Mullen

EDITORIN-CHIEF

Lucy Allen EDITORIN-CHIEF Ali Terry

LIFESTYLE EDITOR Midnight Rain Riech

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EDITOR

VIDEO EDITOR

Ryan Kimmelshue

Maddie Gunter

CONTENT GATHERER

Berkeley Cox

SPORTS EDITOR Dillon Terry GRAPHIC DESIGN EDITOR

Kiya Kraushaar OUTDOORS EDITOR Cassidy Aitken

CONTENT GATHERER Lauren Pistole

PHOTO EDITOR

John Keegan OPINION EDITOR

Courtney Hunter

CONTENT GATHERER Josiah Meadows

AIR VIDEO EDITOR Jake Oliver

TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURE Pg: 04

NEWS Pg: 06 NEWS Pg: 05

LIFESTYLE Pg: 09

LIFESTYLE Pg: 08 NEWS Pg: 07

LIFESTYLE Pg: 11 LIFESTYLE Pg: 10

OPINION Pg: 14

OPINION Pg: 13 LIFESTYLE Pg: 12

OUTDOORS Pg: 16 OPINION Pg: 15

OUTDOORS Pg: 18 OUTDOORS Pg: 17

SPORTS Pg: 19 SPORTS Pg: 20

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Guess Who’s Back..

Back Again

2022 Superintendent Search Staff Member: Ali Terry, Lucy Allen Position: Co Editors In Chief

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urrent Lake Pend Oreille School District Superintendent and Sandpoint High School alumni Thomas Albertson has chosen to retire after serving the Sandpoint school district community for 35 years.

Following his retirement the LPOSD Board of Trustees set out on a Superintendent Search to find a replacement.

After receiving applications from people around the states, the board selected 6 candidates to move forward with preliminary interviews. The 6

Lake California.

All candidates had lots of former experience working in school districts. After a final interview with all of the candidates the board selected 3 finalists, David Dude, Becky Meyer and Casey McLaughlin. A day before public “meet and greets” with the candidates David Dude requested that his name be withdrawn from the search, leaving the board with two local candidates to choose from.

Current Federal Programs Director and Assistant

“I would be honored to be back in the Lake Pend Orielle School District again” -Becky Meyer candidates were David Dude from Cary, Illinois, Dennis Wilson from Mountain Home, ID, Casey McLaughlin from Sandpoint Idaho, Kelly Krombauer from Ellensburg Washington, Becky Meyer from Rathdrum Idaho and Teresa Rensch from Lower

Director of Teaching and Learning for the Lake Pend Orielle School District, Casey McLaughlin said he originally started working in schools because he loves to be able to have a positive impact on people’s lives everyday. McLaughlin started his career in

education as a PE and social studies teacher at Rocky Mountain Academy and Sandpoint Charter School. He later transfered to teaching the same subjects at Sandpoint High School for eight years. After this McLaughlin continued on to be the principal for two years at Kootenai Elementary and was later Pic Creds: John Keegan the principal at Sandpoint Caption: New LPOSD Superintendent Stands Outside SHS Middle School for six years. given the opportunity to learn ty”, while also saying that she McLaughlin said he was interested in the superintendent in order to prepare them for a would “be honored to be back successful life.” in the LPOSD again”. With position because, “I love the Becky Meyer, currently the her past superintendent exSandpoint Community.” said perience, “the greatest lesson McLaughlin, “My vision is for superintendent at the Lakeland Joint School District, is I have learned as the LJSD all students, as well as staff, a familiar face for the Lake Supt is to gather as many to thrive through the opporPend Oreille School District. diverse perspectives for input tunities given in the Lake Before her superintendent poas possible before making any Pend Oreille School District.” sition at LJSD Dr. Meyer was decisions. The more diversity McLaughlin said that he loves the Lake Pend Oreille Alterof input, the greater and more working in schools because native High School Principal solid the solution will be. he is able to make a positive (2002-2006), Sandpoint High Valuing each person’s perimpact on students and adults School Principal (2006-2014), spective has created a strong every day. McLaughlin joked and the Assistant Superinten- foundation of the team in the saying that the most importdent of Teaching and Learndistrict.” said Meyer. ant thing he would like to do ing (2014-2016).

After the final deliberation in this position would be to Meyer decided to apply for early in the morning on increase the amount of snow the LPOSD Superintendent March 24, the Lake Pend days we get in our district. position, because she is “excitOreille School District Board “Just kidding, sorry not funed at the possibility of coming of Trustees announced Dr. ny. Really the most important back to the LPOSD again and Becky Meyer as their pick for thing for me to do would be the new superintendent. to ensure that every student is serving my home communi

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Waiting for it to Warmup..

Where spring sports practiced until Memorial Field was ready Staff Member: Cassidy Aitken Position: Outdoors Editor Sports are a big part of the community of Sandpoint.

Spring sports teams at Sandpoint High School consist of tennis, lacrosse, baseball, and softball. The beginning of the spring season means the exciting start of spring sports.

Although this year provided a lot of snow for fun winter activities, as spring rolls around spring sports teams at Sandpoint High School found the extra snowfall challenging to work around. Although there isn’t much snow on the

to practice while the snow is melting and the fields dry out.

While there are spaces at the High School to practice, the spots available are limited.

As sports teams tried to find spots to practice, they quickly found that it is difficult to fit more than two of these sports teams into the High School gym. Unlike other sports, the track team was able to have the snow removed from the track behind the High School.

Matt Brass, one of the track coaches talked about how they

“We have been able to use the track since the first day of practice” -Matt Brass ground anymore, the extended snowfall set spring sports ability to practice at Memorial Field back. Last year with the lack of snow, spring sports teams were able to get on the fields a lot earlier than in years past. Since that is not the case this year it’s been difficult to find space for teams

were able to keep the snow off the track in preparation for practice in the spring, “We shoveled through the winter and had facilities help us remove snow in February from the track, so we have been able to use the track since the first day of practice.”

Although the track team got a head start, they have also had to come up with some creative places to practice. “The weather hasn’t always been great for stretching and doing other activities besides running, so we have used the weight room, cardio room, the cold hall at SMS, and the commons at SHS when needed” said Brass. Other sports like tennis and lacrosse chose to move their practice to Kootenai elementary in their gym.

Although the gym at Kootenai is a larger space it’s still not ideal. Other gyms that spring sports teams utilized during this time were Washington Elementary and LPO gym.

The gym at LPO is a much smaller space than a “normal” gym. With only about half the amount of space, it was challenging for teams to fit all of their players in the gym for practice. Although spring sports faced many challenges due to space and weather they still managed to push through and have a successful start to the season.

Pic Creds: Erika Haynes Caption: Community Softball Clinic held in the SHS gym

Pic Creds: Erika Haynes Caption: Kaylee McCown prepares to catch a Softball

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Ready for Retirement!

John Hastings retiring from SHS Staff Member: Kiya Kraushaar Position: Content Gatherer John Hastings has worked at Sandpoint High School for over 30 years. He currently teaches Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, and Ecology.

Below is a Q&A with Hastings about his experience teaching at SHS and his plans for retirement.

Why are you retiring?

Well I have reached my legal retirement age, which is 66, and I just have other things I want to pursue.

What was your favorite class to teach?

It is varied, and I’ve enjoyed all the classes I’ve taught for different reasons. I enjoy the advanced placement in environmental science because I get highly motivated students that I know they’re going to go out and make the world a better place. But I also really enjoy just the level of environmental science, I see a lot more kids there and I just see some of the kinds of changes that they can make in their lives as well. I teach the forestry class as well and that’s the most handson, you know we’re outside almost all the time doing skills that a forester would need, in all my

classes we get outside quite a bit but that one probably spends the most time outside doing stuff and it’s the one that immediately has the most employment opportunities for a lot of students too and a lot of them can go right from here to work, working for the department of lands or the forest service, something like that.

What was your favorite grade to teach?

I teach almost all juniors and seniors and I enjoy that age group a lot so, between juniors and seniors no I don’t have any favorites. Occasionally when I do get sophomores, I’m just seeing the best of the best, otherwise they wouldn’t be in the more advanced sciences already but no I don’t have a favorite age group, as long as I don’t have to teach ninth graders I’m happy.

What are your plans for retirement?

Well, I also own All Seasons Garden Center so I’ll be spending a lot more time working there which will be nice during the spring busy season because I won’t have to be in the class. I have recently been voted onto

the Idaho conservation league border directors so that’ll take a lot of my time and that would be a good way to keep doing the things I’m passionate about. I’ve also been doing student travel for the last few years and I hope that I’ll be able to continue that even when I’m not teaching here. I’m taking students to​​​ Belize

this summer, and a different group of students to the Dominican Republic the year after that. And that’s to work on coral reef restoration projects and mangrove reforestation projects, things I’m passionate about that I’ll still stay involved with students. Plus I’ll​​do more traveling, just doing my own thing.

Comments from Hastings I’ve enjoyed my career here immensely and I’ve taught at other places prior to this, but it was an easy decision to make. I thought it was time to move on and let some younger, fresher folks take over. I think the same kinds of programs will be here but it’ll change a little bit, but it will be refreshing for me to move on and do whatever’s next.

Pic Creds: Ryan Kimmelshue Caption: Mr. Hastings in his last year at SHS.

Pic Creds: Lucy Allen Caption: Annual plants at All Seasons Garden Center.

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Everything Earth Day Working Together to Heal our Home

Staff Member: Lauren Pistole Position: Content Gatherer

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n April 22nd billions of people around the world celebrate our planet in many different ways. Earth Day was first celebrated in

America in 1970 when activist college students wanted to bring attention to environmental issues and it became a worldwide holiday by 1990.

Pic Creds: Lauren Pistole Caption: View from Castle Rock off Lake Pend Orielle

While Americans call this environmental friendly day Earth day other countries around the world call it International Mother Earth Day. Earth Day helps to brings light to important issues regarding the planet such as pollution and deforestation.

Some things that people do to celebrate Earth Day consist of planting trees or picking up trash. On this day Sandpoint High School’s resource officer, Ryan Root, can be found showing the Earth Day spirit though recycling and disposing of waste properly to keep the ocean clean. There are many differnt ways to celebrate Earth Day. Sophomore

Threnody Hammond said “I will be celebrating this year by spending time in my garden.”

Learning how to grow your own food in a garden at home is a great way to help our planet. Senior Blake Sherril said he will be spending his Earth Day, “picking up trash around my house and cleaning up my yard.” Sophomore Titus Tucker talked about his family tradition every Earth Day, “every Earth Day my family does spring yard work and spring cleaning.’’

Cleaning up trash around the community is another great way to get some fresh air outside. You can get together a group of people this Earth

Day to help out!

The most common way to celebrate is by planting a tree. Earth Day Network has committed to planting a tree for every person on earth this year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth day. They will be planting a total of 7.9 billion trees! If you are interested in helping out this Earth Day the teen center program at the local bowling alley will be taking kids around Sandpoint to pick up trash after school on Earth Day. The teen center has done this for years and it is a great opportunity to spend time outside and meet new people while giving back to the community.

GOING GREEN Exciting Environmental Experiences

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o help our planet the Earth Day Network is currently working on improving climate and environmental literacy, ending plastic pollution, conservation and reservation, food and environment and raising awareness for climate change.

Climate and environmental literacy is a program that teaches students about climate change and helps them to develop the skills to resolve the climate crisis we are currently facing.

The end plastic pollution pro-

gram focuses on finding new ways to reduce plastic use and teaches people how much harm plastic waste is leaving on the environment and marine life.

Another program Earth Day Network is offering is the conservation and reservation program.

This is all about educating people on how to keep our oceans and wildlife safe. This program is very important because ocean animal extinct rates are higher than ever in 2022.

The food and environment program focuses on working to shrink your carbon footprint and educating people about regenerative agriculture. Due to over farming and mass production we are losing soil 10 times faster than it is replenished.

Last but not least is the climate change program. Human activity is causing the planet to warm at an alarming rate. There are many groups that you can join to help stop Graphic Creds: Lucy Allen Caption: Practice being Environmentally climate change.

Friendly everyday!

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A Review of this new Disney Movie

Staff Member: Ana Mullen Position: Social Media Editor

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he Disney movie Turning Red on a basic level is a sweet story about the chaos of adolescence and the balance between gaining independence and respecting one’s parents. Personally, viewing this movie provided me with this exact message, however this is not necessarily the general consensus.

Throughout the story, Chinese-Canadian protagonist Meilin learns of her family’s curse/blessing from their ancestor SunYee who was a guardian of the red panda.

This curse means the women in her family turn into giant red pandas when they feel strong emotions beginning around young teenage years.

Meimei must wait until the red moon at which they can perform a ritual to trap the panda spirit in an item in order to simplify her life.

Although the largest realistic concerns surrounding this condition are brushed over in the movie, this proves to be

quite problematic for thirteen year old Meilin.

This movie touches on extremely common themes of coming of age in an unconventional situation. This movie uses the panda as a symbol of independence and growing up as Meilin goes through the typical teenage rebellion. We watch Meimei be dishonest with her parents, break all the rules and go against her family’s wishes. Naturally this all devolves into chaos but towards the end of the movie Meilin and her mother are

Photo Credit: Lucy Allen

able to find a comfortable balance between her independence and their relationship.

The animation is engaging and cute, and the story has a typical plot with a slight twist.

This movie does a wonderful job of incorporating diversity and keeping viewers entertained however it would be a stretch to say it’s anything innovative. The humor can be enjoyed by a wide variety of ages and provides a balance between childish fun and what would be inappropriate for children.

A look at the upcoming Spring Play at SHS Staff Member: Courtney Hunter Position: Opinion Editor

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s a new semester arrives, each class changes topics and courses, new sports start, and there are more and more events that happen in the clubs after school hours. Mime and Masque led by Senior Lucinda Meshberg and assisted by sign language and drama

item. Senior Sarah Kugle said, “I think it’s going well, it’s pretty fun. I think that all of the characters have very different personalities.”

Sarah plays the part of Dina Mite. All the characters have play-on names that help discover their personality. Sophomore Cammy Vanosworth said, “There are so many puns.”

This play is full of puns that can be understood by all ages.

Some include dad jokes, play on terms, and movie quotes.

Meshberg talked Photo Credit: Courtney Hunter about the play Caption: Mime and Masque club prac- saying, “This is tices for their new play a fun experience, because teacher Jeannie Hunter, is the cast is so small. We preparing for a performance already knew each other so called “The Mysterious Case this is a really good bonding of the Mysterious Case.” experience.” Watching the Starring Senior Jon Keegroup practice on stage is gan as “Detective Dad,” the great. They have fun just by story houses the mystery of being in each other’s presfinding a lost travel case that ence and are excited for the is said to hold an important play to take the stage.

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Spring Break Travel

Where did SHS Students go over the Break?

Staff Member: Lucy Allen Position: Editor In Chief

Springing Into Fashion

Start the Spring Season off with a new Wardrobe Staff Member:Midnight Riech Position: Photo editor

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t is the time of year to shed your winter coats and put those boots away. As spring comes around the corner the days get longer and sunnier.

The world becomes bright and colorful again: Here are a few ways your wardrobe can follow.

One way your wardrobe can fit into the spring weather is to wear bright colors and try something new to set the spring mood.

Since Easter is coming up, nice cool colors such as green and

purple are a good choice for getting into the spirit. Since it is finally warm enough you can also break out any dresses and put together a stylish outfit. A white long sleeve under your dress and some sneakers can make your outfit look cute and breezy. If you aren’t a dress fan, jeans are always in style and there are many ways to style them, the possibilities are endless. Jeans look good with just about anything but if you want to crank up the style then

try a white or colored tank top with a light colored sweater over it.

Now for the hair, a half up ponytail works with just about any outfit, messy buns are always a good choice for a quick and easy hairstyle as well. Curls go very well with dresses or just a plain jeans and T-shirt outfit.

Pic Creds: Midnight Riech Caption: Alexus Mueller, Adrian Doty and Riech pose

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A Night to Remember

Staff Member: Maddie Gunter & Jake Oliver Position: Copy Editor & Aerial Photo/ Video Editor

How to Prom in 3 Simple Steps: 1. Asking Guys: Some ideas for asking are making a sign, giving your date a sweet treat, giving them a big furry teady bear, a heart felt card, or keeping it simple by just asking with some flowers.

Girls: If you’re being asked, don’t feel obligated to go but if you think you could have some fun, take the chance and say yes!

2. Planning Guys: You will want to plan for getting ready in your prom outfit durring the afternoon, picking up your date at a time of their choosing, going for prom pictures, taking her to dinner (either by yourselves or with friends), and finally going to the dance.

Girls: Don’t wait too long to put an outfit together. Make sure to wear whatever you feel most confident in. Rock your style! Dressing on theme isn’t necessary but can defiitely add to the experience! Get ready with a group of your friends, this will add to the fun of the night! Capture any moments you want to remeber of the night!

3. The most important step...Have Fun! Everyone: Enjoy one of the biggest nights of your teen years! Live in the moment, dance like nobody’s watching, and make some memories!

Prom Q&A Sophia Mikat ‘12

Q: Should the guy ask the girl or is it ok for the girl to ask the guy?

A: I think the guy should ask the girl. I think that’s way more fun. This is not a Sadie’s dance and I think that makes the girl feel more loved.

Abigail Hunter ‘12

Q: How far in advance of prom should someone prompose at least?

A: I’d say at least… the latest you can do it is a week.

In my opinion because I feel like if you’re going to go together there has to be some kind of planning.

Wyatt Marker ‘12

Q: What are your requirements for a promposal?

A: If someone asked me to prom, they have to at least have a sign and flowers. I don’t know, if I was gonna ask someone to prom I would probably do it with flowers and a sign. I’d probably dress up and be sincere. It’s an important thing so you should put work into it.

Logan Flanders ‘12

Q: Should there be a junior prom at SHS? A: No, they don’t deserve it!

Onyx Holzapfel ‘12

Q: How do you feel about Prom being at the high school?

A: It’s convenient... The planner community doesn’t have to rent out a space; they just have the highPic Creds: Colton Moore ‘12 Caption: SHS Seniors posing for prom photos

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SPRING CLEANING

TIPS

TIPS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR SPRING CLEANING.

Staff Member: Ali Terry Position: Co Editor-In- Chief

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t’s that time of year for some good old fashion spring cleaning.

And who could blame you if you don’t even know where to start. Even though this cleaning may be overwhelming, with the spring season in full swing, here are five tips to get the most out of your spring cleaning.

Wash your pillows.

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should be washing your pillow covers every three weeks, your pillows every three months, and make sure to change your pillows at least once a year. .Clean closet floors.

We often leave a bunch of items on the floor of our closets and seem to forget about it.

This would be a perfect time to see all the items you have forgotten about, and even vacuum it out.

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Organize random drawer clutter. We all have that random drawer in our house full of clutter and random supplies ranging from scissors, pens, random papers, and even sticky notes. In order to get the best out of your spring cleaning it would be ideal to clean out and organize this drawer, you could even go out and buy some drawer organizers.

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Dust away. The springtime is especially known for its abundance of pollen and dust that your house seems to trap. To avoid spreading more dust make sure to use a dampened microfiber cloth instead of a traditional duster. The cloth will be sure to grab and trap the dust while leaving little behind.

Clean your refrigerator. Oftentimes our

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fridges get overcrowded and we don’t know where to start cleaning, but the first step is to check the expiration dates and throw older food away.

The next step is to pull out the drawers and wash them with hot soapy water, and wipe everything down. Finally wipe the exterior of the fridge to make sure there are no fingerprints left behind.

5 Tips Recap: 1: Wash your pillows 2: Clean closet floors 3: Organize random drawer clutter

4: Dust away 5: Clean your refrigerator

WHERE EASTER COMES FROM AND WHATS IT ABOUT. Staff Member: Ryan Kimmelshue Position: Video Editor

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hat is Easter and what does it celebrate? Every year around March or April people of certain religions gather to celebrate Easter. This day is dedicated o celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the most mportant festival of the Christian Church. Easter always alls on the first Sunday after the full Moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox.

There are many other holidays related to Easter to celebrate various historical dates. Good Friday, Ash Wednesday, and Palm Sunday all relate to Easter in some way. Good Friday is the last Friday before Easter to recognize the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Ash Wednesday is the Wednesday 46 days before Easter to mark the start of the Lenten season. During this period of time, many people

give up something they enjoy such as a certain food or beverage to focus on prayer and fasting. Palm Sunday is a date for feasting one week before Easter. This feast celebrates the entering of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.

How people celebrate this holiday throughout the world varies significantly based on their regional customs, interpretation of the holiday through their religion, and personal celebration methods. In European regions, it is often celebrated by lighting bonfires on hilltops and at churches.

Most other countries celebrate by holding Easter egg hunts for the community as well as families hosting their own.

Another common way of celebration is the Easter Bunny.

The Easter Bunny was first introduced to America in the 1700s from Germany. While the Easter Bunny is not

specifically referenced in the Bible, the bunny is related to Easter because it represents fertility and new life.

The Easter Bunny brings candy and chocolate to children and hides eggs full of candy for them to find. Aside from that and being a common symbol of Easter, the bunny has relatively low importance compared to the other days and celebration methods surrounding Easter. Another popular activity is dying eggs to show off bright colorful designs.

While Easter has many fun celebrations, it is important to remember the meaning of the day and the impact it has on many people’s lives and religious values.

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How to Start Your own Garden

Womens History Month What the students at SHS think about WHM

Staff Member: Lucy Allen Position: Editor In Chief

Graphic Creds: Kiya Kraushaar Caption: Womens History Month

Staff Member: Kiya Kraushaar Position: Graphic Design Editor

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ince 1995 we have celebrated women’s history month, also known as WHM, to celebrate the way women have contributed to society and the things they fought for in order to have basic human rights. WHM was once “women’s history day” until requested that it be turned into a week. In March, 1987 it was once again requested, but this time that the month of March would represent women’s history, which was not granted until 1994.

Since then, the month of march has been able to represent the accomplishments that brave women of the world fought for. Women strived for “Equal” rights, meaning the right to vote, and work “men’s work” and do what they please without other people telling them what to and what not to do with their own bodies. Though women are

not completely equal with men considering the payment they still receive while doing the same amount of work and are still told what to do with their bodies whether its dressing the way they want and being told what kind of medical decisions they can and can’t make, they have fought for more freedom than granted in the 1900’s and before.

Though there is still so much to fight for, Women’s history month is the month to celebrate the things that your mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmas and aunts have done to show that they are equal, and recognize what they have gone through to get to this point of freedom.

Sophomore at SHS, Mateja Ribeiro said, “I feel like it’s a good month and you get to acknowledge the women who have made your life important or given you value in your life”. The

women in her life who inspire her the most are her cousin and her mom, “because they are very hardworking and always give people the benefit of the doubt no matter what they have done and I would like to be like that.”

Lily Giles, also a sophomore, said that she thinks this month“Is pretty cool”, while also saying the women who inspire her most are women athletes.

Junior at Sandpoint High School, Oliana Iha, feels that“ its really important and that people should be talking about it more”, while also saying “ A lot of people look at it as stupid and unnessasary but its very nesassary because this isnt talked about enough,” The woman who inspires Oli the most is Marsha P. Johnson. Oli also added, “I think we should also be talking about women of color, especially trans women of color as well.”

Step 1: Determine your climate zoneThe kind of crops that will grow the best in your area is based on what your climate zone is. On the USDA website you can find a plant hardiness zone map based off of an average annual minimum temperature where you live. Once you find what zone you live in you can then determine what plants and vegetables thrive in your zone. Sandpoint is in a 6b zone.

Step 2: Decide what you want to grow. Figure out what kinds of fruits and vegetables you like to eat and grow those. Don’t spend your time growing things that you won’t even enjoy eating!

Step 3: Chose a location for your garden. You’ll need to keep in mind what kind of plants you have decided you want to grow when choosing a location for your garden.

Most fruits and vegetables need full sun but root veggies and herbs need partial shade. You also want to keep pets and wildlife in mind.

Sandpoint is full of deer that will chew your garden down

if they get the chance so you will most likely want to keep it in a fenced area. Buy your containers or garden beds.

Once you have chosen a location you need to choose containers or garden beds that will fit. You also want to keep in mind the amount of plants that you want to grow. Transplant plants are small and they may seem far enough apart but once they grow big your beds will be overcrowded and overcrowded plants are not happy plants.

Step 5: Decide weather you are going to grow from seeds or transplant seedlings.

Putting plants in your garden directly from seed is cheaper than buying transplants but it can take a long time so you will want to research your specific plants.

Step 6: Grow your garden and enjoy the results!Once you have planted your transplants or seedings you can start growing your garden!

Make sure to water your plants sufficiently during the warm summer months.

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Seasons Changing What are SHS students up to this spring?

Staff Member: Kiya Kraushaar Position: Content Gatherer

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other Nature in Sandpoint is known by locals to have mood swings during the seasons.

When entering Spring we will most likely see lots of sun and rain. This is the season to start growing your flowers and being outside more often with the sun and warmer weather and sometimes if you enjoy being in the rain.

Aidan Terry Q- What are your favorite Spring Break activities?

A- “Some of my favorite spring activities include, picking flowers, going to run in the grass, roll down hills, read in the sun, go on the hammock and swing back and forth, know, magical stuff ”

Levi Dumars Q- What do you like to do during spring break?

A- “I like to workout for football and go fishing during spring.”

Q- Are you traveling over Spring Break?

A- “I’m going to the Oregon coast for spring break to see the ocean and the sand!”

Rowan Davis Q- What is your favorite part about spring break?

A- “I get to play lacrosse as a middie which gives me lots of exercise from running around the field!”

Students at SHS share their spring playlist.

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pring can be described as being wrapped in a warm blanket. It’s the time of year when the sun starts to shine through the clouds and people start to throw their windows open to let the cool breeze come in.

This exciting time of year deserves its own separate music playlist. One filled with cheery songs that make you want to roll the windows down and sing along even though it might be a little cold. Below is a list of some of the songs added by students here at SHS. If you’re in search of a new playlist that brings all the spring feels then scan the link below or check our our spotify account: shscedarpost

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SPRINGING FORWARD Staff Member: John Keegan Position: Photo Editor

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The World has Sprung Forward

he practice of shifting clocks for daylight savings has been going on in America for more than a century at this point. This idea was first implemented by the U.S. government in 1918, but was repealed the following year, and from that point forward it was up to the discretion of the states as to whether or not they wanted to shift their clocks.

However, in a few decades, president Nixon signed into law the Emergency Daylight Saving Time Energy Conservation Act of 1973, which enforced the widespread adoption of this time system that we know and (maybe) love.

Here in Sandpoint, as with most places, we hear groans about the changing times and the lost hour

of sleep during the transition to daylight savings time. For many people, though, while the lost hour equals lost sleep, it also brings along more sunlight at the end of the day.

Specifically for our students who get out of school in the afternoon, and don’t have time during the day to experience the early morning sun, the extra hour can provide more opportunities to participate in activities outside of school.

Recent developments make it seem like the U.S. is moving towards phasing out the practice of daylight savings. The Senate, on March 15th, unanimously passed a bill called the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight savings time perma-

nent. We would spring forward for the last time in 2023, and then never fall back. This would make for later days and darker mornings, and, as opposed to standard time, this is often regarded as safer for drivers and people’s mental health.

However, the Senate alone passing a bill does not mean it is automatically in effect. It could still be killed by the House when they choose to vote on it, and the President himself could also refuse to sign the bill.

So, soon we may not need to change our clocks.

We’ll just need to see what the future holds for daylight savings and whether or not it will stick around beyond this year.

April Fools!

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ith the end of March nearing, it is crucial to be on the lookout for peo-

A Great Excuse to Prank Your Friends ple that are wanting to play a prank on you. This is because April Fool’s Day is sneaking up, which means pranks, pranks, pranks galore.

April Fool’s Day actually originat-

Pic Creds: Dillon Terry Caption: Berkeley Cox pranks Ana Mullen as she walks

ed in Europe in 1582 when the calendars were changed, from the old new year’s day, April 1, to the better known January 1. This change took a long time to reach people, making some still celebrate on April 1. These people were referred to as “poisson d’ avril” which means April fish because they got pranked by other people who placed a paper fish on their back symbolizing that they were a young, easily caught fish and a very gullible person. Since

then April Fools Day and the pranks that come along with it have been a staple day in this month. Titus Tucker, a sophomore at Sandpoint High School, is an expert prankster.

A favorite prank that he plays every year is when he takes “ where our mugs are and our cups, and switch them with where our bowls are and every time my parents, they make me reorganize it, but it’s kinda fun for me.” Tucker plans to play this same prank on his parents again this year.

Some ideas that are super fun to prank your friends with are making cake pops out of brussel sprouts, whoopie cushion on someone’s seat, caramel onions and say it’s all caramel, and even finding a gif of the typing dots and send it to your friends so they will always wonder what you are typing. Playing pranks is a very fun thing to do to your friends and it’s a great way to get a few laughs out of them.

OPINION | 15

In Full Bloom How to Design a Flower Bouquet Staff Member: John Keegan Position: Photography Editor

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eeing that springtime is upon us, it is a great season to put together a flower bouquet or arrangement for a loved one. A bouquet can make for a very elegant gift to show your love/appreciation, and it can also be a great way to bring the spring nature inside our homes and brighten the mood. In this artcle, will see how to properly cut, wrap, and finish a bouquet.

Supplies:

Flower Shears (or a sharp knife, just don’t use office scissors) Floral Tape Ribbon Bucket and water Vase or other container if applicable

The Process:

You can find flowers at a few different places (think flower specific stores, garden centers, or even grocery stores), or you can pick them in the wild. It probably goes without saying that you shouldn’t pick from other people’s gardens without permission, though.

You can totally grow your own flowers too, which may be easier if you have a centerpiece flower in mind that’s a little more obscure, although it will take quite a bit more planning and time.

Start off by deciding on a centerpiece flower that will be the main focus of the bouquet. You can spread out a few of them over the bouquet, but make sure they are

prominent (maybe pick a flower that the recipient likes specifically). If your centerpiece flower is small, consider bunching a few of them together and distribute those bunches across the bouquet to give them more volume.

Next, consider what kinds of filler flowers/foliage you want to incorporate (this is where you can start thinking about your color matchups, choose foliage that compliments your main flower to highlight it).

It can be good to add some generic green leafy plants to fill in the space between the flowers and make it more “fluffy” (also remember that you can include more common and neutrally colored flowers to help fill in the bouquet)

Preparation:

First of all, while you are processing your flowers, it is a good idea to keep them in a bucket of water so that you don’t have to lay down the flowers and risk breaking or otherwise damaging them.

Now, start by removing thorns and leaves from the stems. You can just remove them gently with your hands.

Generally the flower should be the only thing on the stem to avoid clutter in the stems, unless the leaves specifically add to your design.

Next, cut your stems down

to the size that you want. Cut the stem diagonally instead of straight across.

They should be long enough that they extend about 4-5 inches below your wrapping (7-8 inches below the flower heads).

Now that your flowers are picked out and prepared, it’s time to put them all together. Start with some strong “base” flowers that have tougher stems.

Wrap floral tape around your base stems (about 4-5 inches up from the base of your cut), and then start adding your other flowers and foliage around that. As you add, continue to wrap floral tape around your new stems so

that they are all connected by the same piece of tape. This will give the bouquet strength.

Once all of your flowers have been added to the bouquet, finish wrapping the floral tape by wrapping it over itself a few more times.

Once the floral tape has been wrapped, take your ribbon and wrap and tie it to cover up the floral tape. Try to pick a ribbon that adds to your design and compliments the flower’s colors.

And that’s it! Once your bouquet is done, you can give it to your lucky recipient, or you can put it in a vase and let it work its magic in your own home.

OUTDOORS I 16

A look into the world of 4H!

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ne of the oldest youth development programs in the country is 4-H. Founded in 1902 in Clark County, Ohio, 4-H is a nationwide organization designed to encourage youth to reach their full potential in areas such as agriculture, STEM, Life Skills, and Leadership.

You can find several students here at Sandpoint High School that have had a long experience with the program and are always trying to “make the best better” by following this 4-H motto.

In the local Bonner County program, the changing seasons signals the start of another 4-H year. For many livestock projects, 4-Hers are either now welcoming their

the county together.

For sophomore Aurla Palmer, who has been a 4-H member for 5 years with experience in a wide variety of areas such as market animal and Know Your Government, the start of another 4-H year brings back one of her favorite memories from her experiences with the program. “My first time getting pigs, I was ten I want to say. I remember getting them and putting them in the back of the truck and on the way home, me and my brothers were in the back of the truck and we were like ‘Oh My gosh, we have pigs now!’ and we wouldn’t stop looking back at them”, Palmer shared.

One of the most important

“I’ve gained a lot perseverance... respect for other people ” Aurla Palmer ‘10

animals to their homes or beginning training for endof-the-year showing in order to complete their project. The start of the new project year can be very exciting as many fun events occur annually that bring 4-Hers all across

events for a livestock project in the spring are first weighins. This is a requirement for each 4-Her in their market animal project. “You have to figure out how much your pig weighs so you can make that [weight] requirement for the

fair and it helps you see how much you need to work on”, said Palmer.

Because of events like these, 4-Hers are able to learn important life skills such as organization and responsibility. Palmer shared some of her biggest takeaways from her involvement in the program. “I’ve learned a lot of patience from working with animals. You know, they don’t always want to work because they have their own brains. I’ve gained a lot of perseverance…respect for other people and you learn to be more understanding and open to other people’s ideas” Palmer shared. Like many other 4-H members, Palmer has been positively shaped and prepared for life after high school through her experiences of all that goes into a 4-H year.

The 4-H experience can be very different for each individual but one universal truth is that this program promotes some of the world’s hardest working, and most caring and compassionate people in order to make a happier and healthier world for the next generations.

Pic Creds: Aurla Palmer ‘10 Caption: Sophomore Aurla Palmer, welcomes her new 4-H pigs to her farm.

Pic Creds: Paula Favorite ‘09 Caption: Bonner County Horse 4-H Members preparing for a riding lesson at the annual 4-H Horse Camp.

OUTDOORS I 17

Garden Maintnance Plant it out!

Advice From a Gardening Pro

Staff Member: Lucy Allen Position: Editor In Chief

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earning how to properly care for and maintain a garden can take years of practice. Fortunately, Sandpoint High School English teacher Barbara Crumb has perfected her gardening skills and has shared how people can reach the same level of success that she has seen. Crumb said that it took her 18 years to get her garden to where it is now. “It was all lawn, the whole thing was lawn and I pretty much just got done digging up a couple years ago” said Crumb.

“I put in cement curbing to set up my areas and I’m already thinking about how to expand that.” Crumbs garden consists of mostly flowers, but contains a few fruit trees and berry bushes. Crumb says that since she participated in a garden tour last year she spent hours upon hours perfecting

and watering her garden, “Last summer I was on a garden tour so I was up between five thirty and six and out working on it until about noon to one.” Crumb says that when she is not doing the garden tour she still spends about 2 hours a day tending to and watering her garden.

Talking about what kind of plants are easiest for beginners, Crumb said that she prefers to use perennials (plants that come back every year) in her garden. “Columbine is probably the easiest out of all of them because if you just ignore them there will be babies everywhere.” Crumb said that she had 3 maintenance tips for people that want to get into gardening but don’t know where to start. “Pay attention to the water and sun requirements of the plants”

said Crumb “I’ve had a couple plants that needed more water then I was giving them or that needed more sun then I was giving them.” Crumbs second tip was to check the growing zone for where you live.

“Even though they say we’re a 6 we’re not. I pretty much treat us like we’re a 4 because of how cold it gets and things freeze.” Crumbs’ final tip was to reach out to people that have experience gardening for help and to get some plants.

“Find somebody that will give you plants (which is me) because it is so expensive. My neighbors down the street also have provided plants.”

Horticulture Class Pets

Staff Member: Lucy Allen Position: Editor In Chief

Kyla Lafountain Sunny the Fern Q- What kind of plant did you choose?

A- Compact Boston Fern Q-Why did you choose to name your plant Sunny?

A- I have a plant that is named moon so then I have the Sun and Moon Q-Why did you choose a fern A- because ferns are fantastic (please note alliteration)

Sara Branham - 99216 Q- What kind of plant did you choose?

A- An Asian Bell Tree?

Q- Why did you choose to name your plant that?

A-So that in case I killed it I was detached from it already as much as possible Q-Why did you chose an Asian Bell Tree?

A-I thought it would be fun to take care of another kind of plant that I didn’t already have

Pic Creds: Barbara Crumb Caption (left to right): Climatis and Daylillies, Iris, Rock Iris, Daylilly and Crocus

OUTDOORS I 18

Take a ‘Free’ Ride

Schweitzer Freeride Team Gaining Traction

Staff Member: Analise Mullen Position: Social Media Editor

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he Schweitzer Alpine Racing School Freeride team at Schweitzer began five years ago and has grown to be very popular with kids attending Sandpoint High School. The head coach Caleb Mullen said that he has dedicated his life to free ride competitions because he wanted to give kids another competition opportunity other than racing.

The freeride team travels all around the Pacific Northwest and Canada to compete against other teams in the region. The Schweitzer team includes Ivan Jones, a freshman at Sandpoint High School,

Miles Wheatcroft

who is ranked second in the Pacific Northwest by IFSA (International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association) and 7th Nationally. Jones said his favorite competition was Crystal Mountain, a national competition at which he placed first overall.

Schweitzer hosted its own freeride competition this year for the first time. The boys team ended with a score of 12-14 with Jones in first, Miles Wheatcroft in second and Evan Anderson in third.

The individuals who compete greatly value the team itself.

“I love how the coaching actually teaches you how

to do competitions and not just ski,” sophomore Blayne Kanning says.

Jones made a point to appreciate coach Caleb Mullen.

“I'd say it's a lot different than the race program primarily because we cheer each other on,” Mullen said. “So I think my favorite part is we encourage each other to send it and definitely cheer when we stick it.”

Schweitzer’s freeride team has had great success this year and it doesn't seem to be coming to an end anytime soon.

Pic Creds: Ivan Jones Caption: Free ride skier doing a backflip at Schweitzer.

What is your favorite part of competitions?

Why did you chose to join the freeride team?

Favorite place you’ve ever skied?

“To be honest, I like coming back from competitions with a lot of experience and just like I like the pressure.”

“It wasn’t a very encouraging environment and I didn’t like going to competitions and not having anyone to hang out with because they are all so focused on winning.”

“Probably Schweitzer or Crystal Mountain just because they have a lot of area that you can go.

You do have to hike a lot though at Crystal.”

What is your goal for this free ride season?

“My goal was to podium a few comps and land a double backflip and I kinda already did that which is pretty nice.”

Berkeley Cox

What is your favorite part about skiing?

“It’s just really fun to be able to just hang out with your friends and ski. And I also just love the feeling of skiing, except when you crash.”

Jocelyn Buoy

What is your favorite type of terrain to ride?

“Open light trees with a light dusting on top of it because you don’t have to worry about getting knocked around.”

SPORTS I 19

A Last Hurrah

Senior athletes talk about their thoughts about their final season at Sandpoint High School.

Staff Member: Dillon Terry Position: Sports Editor

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s the snow melts and the weather warms up, Senior athletes prepare to compete in their respective sports for the last time at Sandpoint High school. While the start of their seasons are bittersweet to these seniors, nothing compares to the excitement that they face.

Baseball: Daniel Lehman has played baseball for the past fourteen years of his life, and four out of those fourteen years he had played for the bulldogs varsity baseball team.

When looking back on his time with the bulldogs remembers the good times that he was there to witness.

Throughout all that time his favorite memory is when the bulldogs were able to win districts last season and make it to the state tournament.

Now that it’s Lehman’s senior year and he is a co-captain of the team along with Ethan Butler, he is hoping to help and lead the team to another district championship, and a trip down to state.

Not only has the past four years on varsity been beneficial to Lehman on becoming a better ball player, it has also taught him to be a better person. “Tigert has taught me more of the baseball skills and how to be a selfless player and person.” says Lehman.

As he gets ready for his final season at Sandpoint High School Lehman has some advice for the underclassmen in the program.

“It’s been the most amazing 4 years of my life to be able to play at this highschool for these coaches and this community, so don’t take any moment for granted and carry yourselves with confidence because it’s Sandpoint’s time to be on top.” says Lehman.

“It’s been the most amazing 4 years of my life to be able to play at this highschool” - Daniel Lehman

Softball: Cresanna Authier has played all four of her high school seasons on the varsity softball team here at Sandpoint High School. This season she is focused on not only competing at her highest level, but also enjoying every minute as well.

Authier has played softball for the last ten years of her life. During the time playing for the bulldogs she recalls her favorite memory of practicing in muddy conditions. “Practice on muddy slippery days is always fun. There’s nothing better than working hard in bad weather and laughing with your teammates when one of us slips.” said Authier.

As the Authier prepares herself for her final season she leaves her younger teammates with one last piece of advice.

“You guys have more seasons to play, and it’s going to be stressful at times. The way you are gonna win is by working hard and enjoying your time on the field. Show up to practice knowing you are there because you love the sport and commit to every play fully.” Says Authier.

“The way you are gonna win is by working hard and enjoying your time on the field.”

- Cresanna Authier

“If you practice and play with proper technique, eventually you’ll be hitting better than you could ever imagine.”

-Caleb Bradshaw

Tennis: Caleb Bradshaw has been playing tennis since one of his friends convinced him to try it in seventh grade. “Tennis has become so much more than just a sport for me and really all the relationships and interactions I’ve made are what I’ll remember forever,” said Bradshaw.

When he thinks back on some of his memories from his time on the high school tennis team a few great ones come to mind.

“I remember freshman year watching some of our varsity players hit and just being in awe that I could someday play like that,” said Bradshaw.

While he prepares to play tennis for the last time at Sandpoint High School he leaves his younger teammates with some advice.

“But don’t let the thought of losing restrain you from playing to the best of your ability.

You’re gonna lose and that’s alright. If you practice and play with proper technique, eventually you’ll be hitting better than you could ever imagine. It takes both mental and physical effort to get good but in time it’ll come,” said Bradshaw.

All Pic Creds: Colton Moore Erica Haynes To all of the seniors who are getting ready to lace their cleats for one final season at Sandpoint High School this spring, good luck, leaving everything on the field, and give it all you got.

Sports I 20

Snow much Confusion

How Memorial Field is clearing off snow before the spring season.

Staff Member: Lucy Allen Position: Editor In Chief

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long with the start of spring comes the start of the spring sports season at Sandpoint High School.

Normally spring sports like lacrosse, baseball and softball begin practicing at Memorial Field during late February and early March. Due to a new turf getting installed at Memorial Field last year the City of Sandpoint has decided that they don’t want to remove the snow from the new field and they would prefer to wait and let the snow melt

naturally so as not to damage the new field infill (cork).

Because of this the start of practice for Spring sports this year has been delayed.

According to the City Administrator Jennifer Stapleton, “There is Pic Creds: Cassidy Aitken specific main- Caption: Memorial Field after the snow has melted

tenance equipment and procedures specified for any snow removal on the field.”

These procedures are in place to ensure that the city does not violate the warranty

for field service. Although snow has been needed to be removed from the field in previous years, the city did not purchase the special equipment needed to remove snow from the field in anticipation for this year.

On this issue Stapleton said, “The City will be ordering any special equipment needed in conjunction with the updated field management policy and snow removal plan to ensure that sports aren’t delayed into late-March next Spring.”

Softball Scheduling

How Varsity Softball only has four home games this season

Staff Member: Dillon Terry Position: Sports Editor

schedules are designed by a league schedule. As a result this made it so that the girls softball team had only four home games this year.

This schedule has made many players on the softball team upset, especially the seniors who were looking forward to playing on their home field during their last year playing softball at Sandpoint High School.

“This agreement between the leagues really messes with our senior season and is very unfortunate.

There was definitely a better way to do the scheduling between baseball, softball and lacrosse so we could have our fair time on memorial and just at home in general.” said senior Jaidyn Inman.

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s an athlete there is no better place to play than in front of the community you represent at your home field. One pro of playing a home hame is that it’s easier for athletes because they spend hours upon hours practicing at their own field. However this year the Sandpoint High School varsity softball team is faced with a dilemma, almost all of their games are away games.

This has happened because the softball team has to share Memorial field with Varsity baseball, both the boys and girls lacrosse teams and the other little league teams or club teams that the city has scheduled to use Memorial Field as well. Yearly

Pic Creds: Erika Haynes Caption: Hayden Koberstein up to bat