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SANDPOINT HIGH SCHOOL, SANDPOINT, ID
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Raising the Funds
The shapes below represent the amount of money certain sports fundraise or collect from players in order to purchase equipment or other assets to their programs. This information was collected from SHS coaches and student athletes.
$40
ASB card, required for all athletes or activity participants.
$500-700
Dance Team
Dancers fundraise between $500-700 each year to help with team costs, because uniforms are custom-fit and can’t be reused like other sports. Coach Cindy Smith also applies each year for a $2,500 grant for choreography.
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Meghan O’Hara, Madey Lynch and Cymbre Martin
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Individual spending on a player’s swimsuit and team sweatshirt.
$40+
Cross Country
Runners must purchase their own shoes, which average about $40/ pair on Amazon.com. Runners often purchase multiple pairs.
~$100 Volleyball
Though the exact figure varies from year to year, players purchase a “spirit pack” which includes t-shirts, a water bottle, journal, jump rope, and sweatshirt.
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unding athletics and activities at Sandpoint High School is not an exact science, and budgets for the year are not set in advance. Contrary to popular belief, the school does not decide a set amount of money with earmarks for certain activities. Instead, money is divided first to necessities like transportation, facility usage, and coaches’ salaries, and the remainder is divided by “needs”. “There is no priority when it comes to Sandpoint High School sports, we weigh needs versus wants,” Sandpoint High School Athletics and Activities Director Kris Knowles said. “We address every need, if every needs has been met, we try to spread the money out for wants equally and look at who has not had as many wants met.” Often, the needs align with state requirements or rules that govern all high school sports. For example, regulations require football helmets be reconditioned every two years, and can only be used a total of 10 years, so that is a continuous need. Some team’s uniforms are replaced more often due to rule changes. “Uniforms are not always a need, some clubs pay for their own. Some sports can get new uniforms more often when rule changes require them,” Knowles said. Other recent needs have been a softball field on campus to complement the baseball field, and rain jackets for the golf team. All sports have the need for transportation and housing met for state competitions. For athletes, however, “needs” run deeper than a financial necessity for things like uniforms. “I think in terms of money, my needs are met,” golfer Jared Presnell said. “However, you could also say we ‘need’ an actual
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Above & Beyond Recently at SHS
Though they aren’t required to, many athletes also spend personal dollars toward their programs. Below are three athletes identified by Cedar Post as being dedicated in both time and money.
Sammy Russell Cheer Team
ESTIMATED PERSONAL SPENDING:
$675
WHAT THIS MONEY COVERS:
“$500 for my uniform, $90 for my pom-poms and $85 for my shoes.”
practice facility or golf ‘needs’ to be a fall sport.” In order to bridge the gap between school-funded “needs” and activity-desired “wants”, programs use a variety of sources to gain additional income. Last year, football held a car raffle. Volleyball asks their players to purchase a “spirit pack” which provides each athlete with shirts, a water bottle, a jump rope, sweatshirt, and journal. Soccer has a similar setup, and also requires players to purchase their own shin guards. Band works with the Bulldog Band Boosters to organize fundraisers and proGolf Team vide money to purchase new instruments ESTIMATED PERSONAL SPENDING: or fund travel expenses. The Drama department does not have to pay for state use or utilities like lights, WHAT THIS MONEY COVERS: but must fundraise to support their choice “Practice at other courses, of production or props. lessons, balls, course Other sports, such as track and boys membership and gas basketball, use only the money they reto get to practice.” ceive from the school. “[Boys basketball] is holistically very affordable,” basketball player Matthew Burgstahler said. “Though, yes, fundraising could better us in terms of basketballs and if we wanted new gear.” All participants in athletics or activities must purchase a $40 ASB card before participating, though Knowles expressed that money should never get in the way of participation. “If a student comes to me and says they cannot afford to play a sport, we will find a way to make it happen. It would really bother me if a student decided they couldn’t play a sport because they couldn’t afford it,” Knowles said. Softball Knowles is confident that SHS pro- ESTIMATED PERSONAL SPENDING: grams are funded equitably and the needs vs. wants system is working. “We’re in an environment today where WHAT THIS MONEY COVERS: there’s a lot of things we can do for pro- “A jacket, cleats, socks, sliding grams, and those things cost money. We’re shorts a glove (bought a year ago) weighing these needs vs. wants on a daily and Under Armour.” basis,” Knowles said.
Jared Presnell
$530
Samantha Bates
$305
Hallways receive new look The school’s administration recently put up 22 inspirational signs, 11 in each hallway. “I first saw the idea at Lakeland High School and was inspired to create some for our school,” SHS Principal Becky Meyer said. “They are intended to spread positive messages and provide a peaceful and happy school environment.” Meyer began saving money for 4-5 years for the signs. The funding came from a variety of sources, none of which, Meyer said, came from taxpayer dollars. Last year’s seniors donated a portion and the SHS facility fund provided the remainder. Meyer worked with her daughter, freshman Nan Kiebert, to come up with the slogans for the signs. Meyer hopes to save up for more signs in the future, and is inviting students to create their own quotes for SHS to use on the next round of signs. “I think that they would be even more meaningful for our school,” Meyer said. She has received positive feedback so far on the signs. -Desi Storks, Staff Member
Jessen shines at HOSA
Senior Nicolette Jessen placed second overall in Medical Reading at the state Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competition. Jessen’s event directed her to read five different books throughout the school year and take their respective comprehension exams during the state competition. “Out of the five multiple choice tests and the essays, I had expected the multiple choice to be easy and the essays to be hard, but it was flipped,” said Jessen. Jessen will be traveling to Nashville, Tenn. this June to compete in the national HOSA competition. Sandpoint has had two students place in the national top ten out of 6,000 competitors in years past. HOSA adviser Kathy Holm feels that Jessen has the ability to perform just as well. “Nicolette is very studious and accountable,” Holm said. “Knowing her, she will reread all five books.” Fourteen of the 18 students who attended the HOSA state competition placed in the top ten overall. -Kaitlin Wallis, Finance Manager
Miles moves on to BFMS
Effective next school year, teacher David Miles will be the principal of Bonners Ferry Middle School. “I saw the opportunity to further my career, move up the ladder, and help as many as possible in the education field,” Miles said. “Free...because Miles has worked at Sandpoint High some kids School for the last 10 years and has been can’t afford it teaching in Sandpoint for 11. I don’t think He will most miss the “interaction they should with students, environment with stube shut dents at events, and sports.” down.” Miles will leave a profound impact on the students of Sandpoint High School. “He is so good at teaching and making things interesting...it makes me want Senior to go to class,” freshman Ellis Gaddie Nik Feyen said. -Melissa Mione, Staff Member
Speaking: How much should students be expected to pay for activities? “It should be free because not everyone can afford it.”
Freshman
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Bradley Russell
Reagan Rockholm
MAY 2013: DATES TO REMEMBER
8 AP testing begins 8 Senior Class photo, 8am 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 10 “Guys and Dolls”, 7pm 15 Early Release, 1:15pm 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 Mock DUI 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 23 Band spring concert 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 Memorial Day, no school all sports events on page 7 30 Blood Drive S
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“Only for jerseys and things to participate.”
“Just the basic fees, like $25.”
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Katelynn McConnell SHS LIST : WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR?
compiled by Marissa Vinson, Photo Editor 5. Roast marshmallows in Chemistry
1. Change my hair color -Marli Ivy, Freshman 2. Be No. 1 “Top Dawg” -Jackson Diercks, Freshman 3. Do a good job in the play -Erik Bruhjell, Sophomore 4. Go to another dance -Shayna Kluver, Sophomore
-Gabrielle Jones, Junior 6. Have a dodgeball tournament -Marc Radonich, Junior 7. Sign myself out -Elaina Pignolet, Senior 8. Crowd surf at a concert -Raleigh Hanson, Senior
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AcaDeca to attend national competition Academic team sends 9 to nationals
tions were pulled from the Super Quiz section of the Kaitlin Wallis infamous ‘binder,’ or the decathlete’s collection of all 10 Finance Manager resource materials. The new format, though, pulls from Nine members of the Sandpoint High School Aca- six of the 10 sections. “I don’t like it at all, it has been discouraging,” coach demic Decathlon team traveled to Minneapolis on April and teacher Mary Bird said. 23 to attend the national competition. Sandpoint lost the state award for first place in oral Due to new national rules, Idaho can take the top Super Quiz this year for the first time in six years and two teams to the national competiBird attributes this loss to the tion; Sandpoint and their longtime new format. rival Centennial High School are I think the team is The nine members at to the attending this year. excited to go to Nationals national competition were deThis rule change is due to a decision by the United States Academic but I’m not sure if the cided upon by who was on the Decathlon Board that 50 teams excitement will translate state main team. Within AceDeca, teams are should be permitted to compete at into success divided based upon grade point the national competition. Not all average into three different Sarah Wells states have an AcaDeca program categories: honors, scholastic that allow for representation at the Freshman, SHS AcaDeca and varsity. Within the three national level. main divisions, each member is “I think the team is excited to ranked by how well they score within all competitions. go to nationals but I’m not sure if the excitement will The nine member main team takes the top three in translate into success at nationals,” freshman Sarah each division. Wells said. Due to the size and competition at the national level, Some of the new rules have worked against the Bird has set the nine members to studying their best inSandpoint AcaDeca team. Oral Super Quiz is a chance for decathletes to answer dividual topics. She feels that this will allow for more six orally directed questions. Traditionally, the ques- individual medalists.
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AcaDeca national competitors Honors: Senior Tim Redford Freshman Sarah Wells Senior Kaitlin Wallis
Scholastic: Senior Dylan Potter Junior Katie Harvey Senior Rylee Langton
Varsity: Senior Adam Murray Junior Paul Meyer Junior Noah Hay
Thespians stage ‘Guys and Dolls’
Hastings earns state-level award
Kelly Omodt Staff Member
Lorenzo De Bernardi Staff Member
Drama department works to organize and fundraise spring musical show most expensive, but there are other minor costs that bring the total above the $15,000 budget. hefty budget will accomHunter stated that “we are lookpany the drama depart- ing at an overall cost of $15,090.” The ment’s spring production musical, “Guys and Dolls” follows of the classic musical “Guys and the relationships of Nathan Detroit, Dolls” this year. the head of an illegal floating craps Jeannie Hunter, the drama teach- game, and Adelaide, his fiance of 13 er, budgeted the play at $15,000. But years who desperately wants to get the props, sets married. and costumes, The other couall needed for ple is Sky Masthe play to be a terson, Nathan’s success, have exfriend and felA dissection of the “Guys and ceeded the origilow gambler and Dolls” production budget. nal amount anSarah Brown, a ticipated. woman on a mis$2,600:choreographer Besides these sion from God to $2,500: programs essentials, the help wrongdoers drama depart$2,300: music repent their sins. ment spent $700 The play shows $1,900: script for advertising the comedic turn $700: advertising with posters, of events for these banners and ratwo couples. dio, $2,300 to Alex Krames, rent the printed the Assistant Diand recorded rector, explained music, $2,600 for 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 that “Months of the choreograpreparation are pher, $2,500 for needed to make the programs, $10 in advance, $15 at the door the show a sucand $1,900 -all shows begin at 7:00pm and will cess.” The actors (which was a re- be held in the SHS auditorium- rehearse in class duced rate) for and have vocal the rental and and choreography royalty fees to use the script of practice everyday after school. Af“Guys and Dolls.” ter spring break, run-throughs are The SHS drama department is from 3:30-5:30 and dress rehearsals funded ,in part, by grants, such as can go until 9 or 10 p.m. as opening the $2,000 grant from Panhandle night approaches. Alliance For Education (PAFE). “Guys and Dolls” will premiere Grants, sponsors, and pre-ticket Friday, May 10th at 7 p.m. in the sales are the main source of income SHS auditorium. that allow the drama department to Pre-show tickets are available produce a musical every other year through cast and crew and at Eve’s at Sandpoint High School. Leaves on First Avenue. The items listed above are the
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Ecology teacher named “Idaho Environmental Educator of the Year”
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andpoint High School ecology and horticulture teacher John Hastings has gained state recognition as Idaho Environmental Educator of the Year. The Friends of Scotchman Peaks, a nonprofit organization involved with Hastings and his students, made the nomination earlier this spring. Hastings received the award during the Idaho Environmental Education Conference in Boise. The last project he was involved in was the restoration of vegetation and the reconstruction of the wildlife habitat in the Pack River Delta, near Clark Fork. He was granted the Environmental Educator of the Year award after the accomplishment of this project. “I am so grateful for the administrative support and community partnership we have here in Sandpoint that enables my classes to stay active in the field,” Hastings said. Hastings’ curriculum vitae includes a degree in biology obtained at the University of Minnesota and a career in the school district that began 1996. Along with biology and horticulture, Hastings has also taught English. His work with the school is not the only element that Hastings can include in his resume, as he also has been running “All Seasons”, a gardening shop located in Kootenai,
SHELBY BAUGHN | STAFF MEMBER
n HONOR FOR HASTINGS: John Hastings was recently nominated by the Friends of Scotchman Peaks and earned a state educational award
for the past 15 years. Despite the multitude of activities, Mr. Hastings still has some free time which he likes to dedicate in coordinating volunteer activities with some of his classes. In the future, Hastings is planning to work on the “Idaho Green School” challenge which involves finding ways to make the campus more efficient. Sandpoint High School is far from this achievement but Hastings is positive that his classes will be able to make steps towards this award. Hastings will continue to help, through his work, students interested to get in the “green” field to achieve the job of their dreams.
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Pfeifer stepping down, Oler stepping up Tyson Bird Editor-In-Chief
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he year 2013 will see a change in the Lake Pend Oreille School District School Board, with the departure of current trustee Vickie Pfeifer and introduction of trustee-to-be Barb Oler. Oler has been a familiar face at Sandpoint High School for the last several years, serving as a volunteer, substitute and receptionist during her time at SHS. “I will bring a unique perspective to the great work the board already does,” Oler said. “I’ve been in the schools, interacting with students and teachers, and I’ve gained a sense for how our schools really work.” Oler made the decision to apply for Zone II trustee after hearing that Pfeifer would retire when her term expires this July. Oler said she felt a great sense of support for her candidacy, and because she ran unopposed, will officially step into the board position this July. “I’m glad I didn’t have to campaign, but I definitely felt I had support if I needed to,” Oler said. Though Oler has been involved in local schools for a number of years, she will have large shoes to fill with the departure of Pfeifer. Pfeifer has been on the school board since July 2002. During that time, she served as chairman of the board from July 2003 to July 2012 and has weathered a number of changes in the school district and state policy. “When I first came onto the board, there was little trust in the board, morale was low, and community support was wavering,” Pfeifer said. “I am leaving a board that is trusted by staff and community, student achievement is high, and LPOSD is a district that is a role model in the state.” Pfeifer speaks positively of her time on the board, both in the decisions she has been a part of and the experiences she has gained. “I have worked with so many excellent people during my time on the board. I will most miss the connection that I have had with them all,” Pfeifer said. Both Pfeifer and trustee-to-be Oler cited hard working, dedicated staff as the most positive attribute of the Lake Pend Oreille School District. “Our teachers are so passionate about what they do, it’s just incredible,” Oler said. “I am constantly in awe of the great job [LPOSD staff] do every day,” Pfeifer said. “Kudos also to our hard working students, which is why I chose to serve on the Board in the first place.”
OPINION
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thletics at Sandpoint High School can often be a bone of con- volleyball, or other sports that require fees, so much more important or prestigious than other sports? Is the budget for sports that require fees tention between students, coaches, parents, administrators, and community members. Usually arguments revolve around so incredibly low that they need to make money wherever they can? records, enrollment and media coverage, but an issue often overlooked It’s reasonable to suggest that there should be some level of equality by most is how much athletes are asked to personally pitch in for sports. between sports. When we have players paying hundreds of dollars to take part in one sport, but not a dime to take part in others. There’s a Take baseball, for example. Players are asked to pay close to a hunproblem within the system. dred dollars for a “spirit pack,” which includes shirts and caps. Yes, While it is true that students have to pay fees to take part in certain required to pay money in order to take part in a sport here at SHS. The same goes for volleyball, where players are asked classes, such as Basic Art, this money goes directly to to buy a banner, water bottle and shirts directly Why do some pro- purchasing art supplies and equipment, not special t-shirts and water bottles. Some students may have from their coaches to fund the program. grams require so much the occasional complaint, but fees for art classes and And those aren’t the only examples. Other organizations, such as choir, expect their mem- ... while others require so the like are fairly inexpensive, usually around $15, bers to pay to take part and that simply isn’t fair. not a hundred or more. little, or even nothing? Complaints from other activities abound as well. So let us propose a solution. Rather then charge massive amounts of money for some sports, and Another constant issue revolves around the Cedar Post Editoral Board absolutely none for others, why not just charge a flat underfunding of our award-winning band, where musicians are expected to pay for their activities fee, like many colleges do, to support all own repairs. And there’s the fundamental problem. While some sports, teams? If our ASB card fee isn’t doing this already, it’s time that it does. like the aforementioned volleyball and baseball, have large fees involved It’s not unreasonable to ask everyone to chip in for the betterment of all sports programs. with playing, other sports and activities, like track or basketball, have While coaches and administrators might call paying to play purchasabsolutely no fees. So why the disconnect? Why do some programs require so much ing a “spirit pack,” or other euphemisms like that, players and their families know exactly what to call it: personal money going to fund from students while others require so little, or even nothing? sports and activities in a public school. Is it because some are more expensive than others? Is baseball, or
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Dean Knaggs Staff Member veryone has their own definition of photography and why they enjoy it. Personally, I take photos to capture fast moving moments in one frame. Getting that one good shot of someone at their peak, just going for it. Being in multiple sports and knowing their instincts gives me a slight edge in knowing when to capture that moment.
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POINT/COUNTERPOINT: Senior Projects “We did them because we needed those projects to graduate”
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rganization is the enemy of improvisation”--a well known quote by an unknown author that couldn’t describe this year’s senior projects more perfectly. I know that I don’t stand alone when I say that I love the idea of seniors having to execute a project that solely deals with the life they would like to pursue, but that’s not what the SHS senior project was. This year, us seniors were told a number of different things that did nothing but confuse us about what our projects really needed to focus on. Some teachers said it needed to be about our professions, some advisors told us that it was about things we were passionate about, and some counselors told us that they had no idea. So, what did we see at the exposition? A mix between what people wanted to do, what people thought they liked, and support for the legalization of marijuana. After we have been in school for 12 years, I think that it’s fair to say that the staff should have at least practiced what they were preaching by being more organized on what they really wanted us to do. We are constantly reminded that we need to “unleash our potential”, but how can we do that when we really had no idea where to start? Some disorganization was expected since we were the first class to ever do a project of this magnitude, but isn’t it fair to argue that there should have been more structure to something that determines whether or not we walk across that stage in June? We didn’t do the projects because we were excited about the jobs we think we Sierra Scott want, and we certainly didn’t do them because we were passionate. We did them because we needed those Cartoonist projects to graduate. We haven’t gone through four years of seemingly relentless homework, countless tests or numerous teachers to do a simple project that dictates whether we graduate or not. It’s just not fair for the state to leave our graduation in the hands of one single project. And that’s why, when our teachers told us that we “wouldn’t be able to do this project the night before”, out of the 218 seniors in the class of 2013, I estimate almost 80 percent of the participating students told them “challenge accepted.”
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hat is the most important lesson we can take out of high school? After four years of seemingly relentless homework, countless tests and numerous teachers, which we either found enjoyably meaningful or pointlessly drab, what can we take away from this whole experience? In my view, it’s discovering what are passions are and what interests us as a possible career. This is why I was so happy to see the Senior Project Fair and learn that every single student in this high school has something that they are uniquely interested in as well as show that there is a job that they can do and enjoy everyday. The freedom of picking what exactly sparks our interests through the senior projects is one of the first steps that many will make in deciding what their path in college will look like and what their future job could be. Now, we have all heard those stories of seniors who didn’t care the least about their project or felt that it was a punishment to do. However, there is a job for every passion and you shouldn’t have to be forced to express what that passion is for you. When we find what we are passionate in, it is something that we can’t help but get excited for and be willing to dedicate ourselves to without any form of demand. So for those that felt that this was the worst punishment that a school could make before finally saying goodbye in the next several months, then I say, you still need to find that passion that you are willing to work lovingly for as a job. Ralph Waldo Emerson said it himself: “Passion rebuilds the world for the youth. It makes all things alive and significant.” It won’t be long until our generation will be faced with many difficult tasks. The senior projects are our insight into these elements and the beginnings of solutions to confront them. For us to learn how to improve our society is a lesson that should be taught in all schools in our country.
The mission of the Cedar Post Editorial Board, through the Opinion Page, is to provoke thought and discussion among the student body regarding issues of social, political, and educational concern.
The article titled “Honor Flight Club Works to Honor Veterans,” really made me think about what our world would be like if those brave veterans had not taken the act of valor and gone to war. Ever since the last World War One veteran died, the way I look at veterans has totally changed. We need to gather all of the knowledge they have because they won’t be around much longer. If we lose them, we lose an important part of our history. - Hayden Hillman, Freshman
LEGALIZING WEED
In response to the column, “Legalizing Marijuana,” I do not agree with Sam Levora and how he believes marijuana should be legal. He says that our nation could save $14 billion a year. People could abuse legalization and we could lose that money trying to fix the problems caused by their abuse of legalized marijuauna. - Catherine Gula, Freshman
Sound Bites
Compiled by Lexi DeMers, Social Media Editor
Sandpoint High School students, teachers and staff share their opinion on a variety of matters ranging from the absurd to the serious.
MACKLEMORE
“I love Macklemore. He speaks to my heart.” Morgan Fulton- JUNIOR
SPRING BREAK
“I went down to Southern Idaho to visit family and played as much frisbee golf as I possibly could.” Dave Miles- HISTORY TEACHER
GRAD NITE
“I’m pretty freaking stoked about Grad Nite.” Cody Oppelt- SENIOR
BASEBALL
“It’s the American pastime, but it’s not as popular as it used to be.” Sean Van Ness- SOPHOMORE
MARCH MADNESS “It’s fun to watch and it’s not all that important to me.” Grace Hefley- FRESHMAN
The opinions reflected in Sound Bites do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Cedar Post staff or Sandpoint High School as a whole.
The Cedar Post strongly encourages you to voice your opinion through the paper. Please e-mail your letter to shscedarpost@gmail.com or bring a copy to room E-8.
ARTS & CULTURE
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Spotlight:Animal Man Stevens also can’t name a single animal with a Mayla Millar Alexus Ahrens greater impact than another. Staff Member Copy Editor “I don’t have a favorite, they’re all my babies,” SHS sophomore Kyle Stevens grew up surStevens said. And his dream pet? ”Even though rounded by animals most couldn’t imagine having it’s illegal in America, I would love to have a red as a child. Stevens says they changed his life and panda.” continue to everyday. Stevens plans to go to college and major in AniAs a young boy, his first exotic creature was a mal Sciences with the intent of becoming a veteritiger salamander he was trusted with when he was narian. While in college, Stevens wants to intern at 6. Animals on his ranch include ducks, a goose, a zoo with plans later on in life to goats, cows, a chinchilla, run a zoo of his own. fish, a hamster, a guinea If I didn’t grow Stevens’ inspiration comes pig, roosters, a mule and up with animals and on a from his animals and his everyday horses. Stevens’ family ranch, ranch, I never would have routine with them, as well as the responsibilities they place on him. Woods V-X, is one of the become who I am. “Every day, I am responsible for largest in Sandpoint, covfeeding my animals. I am very ering around 4,000 acres. Kyle Stevens passionate towards them,” Stevens The ranch also includes said. Western Pleasure Guest “If I didn’t grow up with animals and on a ranch, Ranch, Woods Crushing and Hauling, and Woods I would’ve never become who I am,” Stevens said. Meat Processing. “My life is perfect. ” Stevens has had animals his whole life, his oldest The next addition to the Stevens family could is a horse named Joker. Joker is Stevens’ closest pet possibly be a flying squirrel, chipmunk, skunk, and always has been. teacup pig or an iguana. “My love for animals hasn’t changed and never Stevens continues to expand his animal interwill, and I cannot imagine a life without them,” ests, yet still holds dear to him his upbringing on a Stevens said. ranch.
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Heavy costs
Heading to college and to the bank account
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As the year comes to an end, many seniors are wondering how they can afford college. College tuition has been on the rise in the last 30 years. The average cost of a in-state public university is $9,450. Although this price tag won’t “break” the bank right now, after graduation many students will be left in extreme amounts of debt. Similar to the housing crash in 2008, many graduating college students are experiencing similar issues entering the job market. With very few available jobs and high amounts of debt from student loans and nothing but a degree, these students are put with a tough situation. According to NPR, college costs have increased because the state is scaling back their funding for many public colleges and universities. CBS Money, also said since 2008, when the recession hit, total public funding for higher education has declined by 14.6 percent. This means a dramatic rise in college tuition for many students of lower or middle income families. Many of these students, faced with the requirements of a college education in our current job market have to take out student loans in order to pay for the rising tuition costs. This has led to severe consequences for many students as they aquire a mortgage sized debt. in this case instead of having a house to come home to they only have a piece of paper in hand, and no way to pay it off. Entering into this tight job market with staggering college debt, many students of four to even seven years of college have no choice but to return home to live with parents or relatives. Forty percent of all graduates returned home last year in a new trend known as boomerang graduation,said a study by Incharge Solutions. According to another report 53 percent of college students from the ages of 18-24 years old said that they live at home or are temporarily living at home.
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Alice in Wonderland
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Ponderay Garden Center, on Highway 95, hosts the 4th Annual All You Can Eat Chocolate Extravaganza from 5-7 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Healing Garden Clean Up
The Healing Garden at Bonner General Hospital hosts a Clean Up Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Open Mic Night
Monarch Mountain Coffee, 208 N. Fourth St., hosts an Open Mic Night from 6-9 p.m. with host Scott Reid. Open Mic Night is held on the first Thursday of every month.
Guys and Dolls
The Sandpoint High School Mime and Masque students present Guys and Dolls at 7 p.m. each night in the SHS Auditorium. Set in mythical New York City, this romantic comedy brings together the spirit of Broadway and characters.
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Get that beach bod!
Body language
No magical powers needed for mind reading, here’s some tips!
Desi Storks The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, Staff Member hosts a presentation of Alice in Wonderland with Speaking is the most common form of language, but performances at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. what most don’t know is body language is just as important. People aren’t always talking, and one cannot help but wonder what they are thinking. Body language can indirectly tell you what you want to know.
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n WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR GOAT: Sophomore Kyle Stevens holds his goat in his backyard. Named “Pepper”, he has been a pet of Stevens for at least two years.
Marissa Vinson Photo Editor
April 2013
Lost in the ‘50s
Get lost all weekend long. Locals and visitors alike step back in time to the days of hot rods and poodle skirts during the Lost in the ’50s celebration.
EXERCISE: Triceps Chair Dips
Confidence • • • • •
Posture – standing tall with shoulders back Eye contact – solid with a “smiling” face Hands – purposeful and deliberate Speech – slow and clear Voice – moderate to low
Defense • • • • •
Hand/arm gestures - small and close to the body Facial expressions - are minimal Body - physically turned away from you Arms - crossed in front of body Eyes - maintain little contact, or are downcast
Lying
• Eyes - little or no contact, may have rapid movements with pupils constricted • Hands - in front of chest when speaking • Posture - turned away or unnatural body gestures • Breathing - rate increases • Complexion - changes color; red in face or neck area • Voice - pitch change, stammering, throat clearing
Fitting In
• Sitting- body angled towards a person • Eyes- holding eye contact for five seconds with a smile • Preening- men and women both fix their hair, lick their lips and enhance posture • Touching- accidentally touching legs, or purposely giving their arm a light tap while laughing
EXERCISE: Squat Calf Raisers
EXERCISE: Heels to Heaven
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pring weather is warmly greeting us a little earlier than normal this year. Do you know what that means? Summer is getting closer! It’s time to start on that summer body. If you are looking for an easy workout that costs absolutely nothing and will ensure significant results, this is for you!
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All you need is a couple of chairs. You can do a few different variations of these. Start with two chairs, place them a little more than shoulder width apart on a carpeted surface to avoid slipping. Stand between the chairs, and hold onto the back of the seat. From here, lift yourself up, then raise and lower yourself at your own pace. If you only use one chair, place your hands on the sides of the chair and lower yourself off of the seat. These are like backwards push ups on a chair. To increase intensity, straighten your legs or use only one leg.
MARISSA VINSON | PHOTO EDITOR
DO: 3 sets of 10-15
This dual exercise is fun and works very well. Take two gallon jugs full of water, or anything else that has weight to it, and hold them in your hands. Make sure that your squat form is good so that you can prevent straining muscles. Keep your back relatively straight, and don’t let your knees go over your toes. Remember, keep your head up and BREATHE. If you need to, you can use a chair as a reminder how far to go and as a precaution. Squat with the water jugs, and on the way up fully extend up on your toes to do a calf raiser.
MARISSA VINSON | PHOTO EDITOR
DO: 4 sets of 10
Heels to Heaven is an exercise that will concentrate on your lower abdominal muscles, and target that hard-to-work area of your stomach. You don’t need anything extra for this! Lay on your back on a flat surface, and bend your knees. Roll your knees up so that you are on the middle of your back, and extend your legs into the air. Bring your legs back down to a bend, and extend them outward. It’s that easy!
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ARTS & CULTURE
The ‘wheel’ deal
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Some students go above and beyond to fashionize their vehicles
Marissa Vinson Photo Editor As high school students, our cars are our freedom: It is one of the first steps we take towards independence. No more depending on mommy’s and daddy’s schedules when you want or need to go somewhere; no more horrible bus rides that have awkward conversations with strangers and vacant seats. Nothing. It’s all over. At a school like Sandpoint, it isn’t hard to notice when one of our peers’ freedom is far from average. Here are three examples of Sandpoint High School students who have spent a great deal of time and money to make sure that their rides stand out.
Chris Turnbull VW Golf GTI
Senior Chris Turnbull’s car stands out. His 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI is very unique. Turnbull has put an estimated $2,500 into his car. However, most of the money he has put into it has been to repair damage and replace parts. “I’m actually looking into selling my car. I want to get something that is more ‘Idaho friendly’ like a 4X4 Subaru or something.”
Alex Baker Fiat 124 Spider
Sophomore Alex Baker’s 1971 Fiat 124 Spider will catch anyone’s eye. This little red car, also known as Victoria, isn’t your typical high schooler car. Baker acquired this car after his dad told him that he could “get the sickest car he could find,” so he did. “I love my car. She gets me where I need to go--and she gets me the ladies,” Baker said.
MARISSA VINSON | PHOTO EDITOR
Chance Eberley Ford Bronco
For senior Chance Eberley, a redone car is something that he can take pride in. The refurbished turquoise 1966 Ford Bronco that you will see him driving on sunny days is a real success story. What else would you expect? He has worked on this car for four years. Eberly is taking his knowledge of cars and his skills in repair past high school and MARISSA VINSON | PHOTO EDITOR COURTESY PHOTO has enrolled in a NASCAR school n BOYS AND THIER TOYS: At top left, Alex Baker models in front of his 1971 Fiat 124 Spider. At bottom left, senior Chance Eberley located in North Carolina.
Best Friends
stands in front of his refurbished 1966 Ford Bronco. Chris Turnbull sits at top right on his unique 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI.
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KARLEE PEDERSON | STAFF MEMBER
MARISSA VINSON | PHOTO EDITOR
ove at first sight does not only apply to lovers. In many cases love can be found in two friends: best friends. This special bond becomes even more rare in those who have nurtured their friendship for years. The term “best friends forever” may be used loosely, but when it is meant and backed up with two true best friends, it is a bond that can’t easily be broken. The Cedar Post went through SHS and found four sets of these rare friends and asked them how they managed to keep their friendship strong and healthy for so many years.
Cody Millard
Jack Armstrong
Second grade at Sagle Elementary was the first year of friendship for now juniors Cody Millard and Jack Armstrong. Ever since Sagle, they have had numerous memories of staying in the “honda classic/ prowler/shanty.” These two have recently accepted another brother into the brotherhood, “Dean Byron Knaggs.” “We wouldn’t really call each other friends, it’s more like family”, Armstrong said.
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Lani Wahl
Maryah Delgado
As friends grow together, the feeling of being “sibling-like” grows too. Maryah Delgado and Lani Wahl’s friendship goes above and beyond that. They have been best friends for nine years and have actually lived together for almost two. “We are just compatible. It’s like Yin and Yang.” Delgado claims. “We can just sit around and have the best time.” Both juniors have an impeccable sense of humor which makes being best friends and living together that much easier.
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Kevin Hill
Chris Turnbull
Friendships are often started by sharing similar interests. Kevin Hill and Chris Turnbull are a great example of that. “We became friends in elementary school when we were playing football on the playground,” Hill explained. These two seniors have been the best of friends for eleven years, and are going stronger than ever. They claim that the basis of their friendship is the trustworthiness they share, the respect they demand, and the loyalty they have both showed each other.
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Bella DeCecchis
Sage Jefferies
“We’ve been friends forever. Literally. We haven’t lived a day without each other. Oh goodness that’s cheesy,” laughs freshman Bella DeCecchis. DeCecchis and freshman Sage Jeffries (pictured above) have been friends since the day they were born. Since they have always been together, every day is a new memory. Both mention how they hardly ever fight, and it’s good for friends to, “be real with each other.”
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enior Casey Bottomley is expected to do well this year as the softball team’s only pitcher. Bottomley has proved to be a dependable softball player in past years. Not only do her skills shine but her leadership abilities stand out as well as a team captain.
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Q. What gets you in shape for softball?
Q. When did you first start playing softball?
Q. What are your plans for softball in the future?
fornia and continued playing in school. When I moved up here [Sandpoint], I continued playing.
would want to be a walk on or just play intramurals because my major of interest is very time consuming.
A. Competitively, when I was 8. I started playing in Cali-
Offseason, the team has open cages. I attend every one of these and practice pitching when I am there.
A. I would like to play in college. I’m not sure whether I
Q. What do you like most about softball?
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members. It’s needed to have a good team.
to unify our school more. I am excited because the new field is a varsity only field, so that will be nice.
A. I like the competitive aspect and reliance on team
Q. What is the most difficult thing about softball?
A. I think the most difficult thing is having an unified
team because if there is any disconnection in the team, everything will go downhill.
Q. What position do you play? MARISSA VINSON | PHOTO EDITOR
A. I go to the gym and run 2 miles every other day.
A. Yes, it is right behind the middle school. It’s supposed
Q. What are your goals for the season?
A. Well last year we broke a record for winning more games than we have in the past five years. This year we are looking to improve on that. The main goal this year is to beat Lakeland and Moscow, and go to state.
A. I am the sole pitcher on the team.
KENNEDY SEARCH & SAM LEVORA | STAFF MEMBERS
Aching for a change
Knowles creates new bill geared towards athlete concussion education and safety Kennedy Search Staff Member
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andpoint High School Athletics and Activities Director Kris Knowles recently helped draft the Youth Sports Concussion Bill, a bill focused on preventing and protecting students against concussions and helping sports programs and schools become more educated on the topic of concussions. As of 2012, Idaho legislature passed the bill. “The bill mandates that every school district needs to have a plan for concussion management,” Knowles said. This means that high school, middle school, and elementary athletes will all be aware of concussions. Coaches will also be educated starting in the fall 2013 season. In the Concussion Management Implementation Guide, it is highly recommended that sport administrators create a document that athletes and parents read that informs them on what a concussion is and how to treat a concussion. By signing this document, coaches and parents can understand how to protect athletes from head injuries. Also, each athlete will go through IMPACT testing to make sure that they are no head injuries before each season begins. Knowles said that this year will be different if a student-athlete sustains a concussion. “[Sandpoint High School] is way ahead of the curve in our region and the state,” Knowles said. He plans to communicate with area doctors to ensure that if a player does get a head injury, he/she receives medical attention right away. A new addition to
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New indoor turf field Sandpoint soccer now has a new indoor turf field that’s allowing local teams to practice during the winter. After years of space limitations, Sandpoint Soccer Association leased out one of the Bonner Fairground cattle buildings to lay out a turf field for six months out of every year. With its enclosed layout, and the removable turf, soccer players throughout the Sandpoint area now have a place to practice when the outside fields are unavailable or full of snow. “I really like the new field,” said senior soccer player Meghan Pagano. “It’s nice to have an indoor space where we can practice during the winter, and still get the feel of playing on grass.” SSA president Adam Tajan, the health teacher and boy’s varsity coach, worked hard to get the money and the volunteers in order to finish this project. An open house was held last week to promote the new field, with a barbecue and two exhibition games played by the U-18 girls and boys Strikers teams. Tajan is proud to say that the turf fields will become an annual event, so that every year the teams can have some grass to practice on while the snow stays outside. — Melissa Mione, Staff Member
Fifth annual sledfest
DEAN KNAGGS | STAFF MEMBER
n IN A HAZE: This photo illustration depicts what it can be like in school for kids with concussions. SHS Athletics and Activities Director Kris Knowles recently worked on a bill to manage concussions in schools.
concussion management this year is that an athlete must be cleared by a medical doctor to start playing again. Athletes are then on a cautionary basis for the next seven days, therefore student-athletes are less likely to get another concussion. “If symptoms of
any concussions come back in those seven days, the athlete must be reevaluated,” Knowles said. By being extra cautious and educating sports programs, Knowles believes that Sandpoint High School Athletics will be very aware of head injuries.
Track
Tennis
May 03 All-Star Meet @ Post Falls
Apr. 30
May 9-10 Regionals @ Lewiston
May 02 Home-Lake City
Apr. 26 IEL @ Lake City
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Are you excited about the new field?
Baseball
Apr. 27 @ Lakeland Apr. 30 @ Priest River
Softball
Apr. 26-27 Inland Empire @Lakeland
May 07 Home - Coeur d’Alene
Golf
Apr. 29 Sandpoint Invite
Apr. 27 @ Lakeland
May 02 Lakeland Invite
Apr. 30 @ Priest River
May 06 Regionals @ Lewiston
Schweitzer has been hosting the “Sled Fest” for four years, and April 19-21 marked the fifth annual outing of this end-of-winter event. The sled fest consisted of more than 450 riders all competing on snowmobiles and snow bikes. In the past, the track has been set right in the middle of the village, in front of the Basin Express. There were many events including RMSHA hill climb, hill cross, snow bikes, and hill drag. Major sponsors like Klim and Rockstar were be at the event with prizes to throw to the crowd. — Karlee Peterson, Staff Member
North Idaho sports banquet Sandpoint High School athletes and teams from a variety of sports were recently honored at the North Idaho Sports Banquet on April 13. For Sandpoint, the following athletes were nominated: Hailey Olin (girl’s basketball), Nikole Alamillo (track and field), Tim Pays (football), Corinne Ariss (girl’s soccer), Meghan Pagano (girl’s soccer), Anthony Fox (boy’s soccer), Joab Logan (boy’s soccer), Kennedy Search (tennis), Sam Levora (cross country and track), Mikhaela Woodward (cross country), and Chase Rodriguez (Male Athlete of the Year). Junior Hailey Olin said, “ I think the banquet is a good way to honor a lot of people for their hard work and dedication to what they participate with.” Adam Tajan won 5A-4A North Idaho Male Coach of the Year, while Sam Levora won the 5A4A North Idaho Male Cross Country Athlete of the Year. The Sandpoint state champion soccer team was also nominated for the 5A-4A Male Team of the — Kennedy Search & Sam Levora, Staff Members Year.
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April 2013
Team vs. Program
Separation between different sports teams has brought forth the idea of athletic unity Maddie Russo Sports Editor
When Kris Knowles took over the athletic department this year, he stepped into a more divided community. Each team was known as their own individual sport, the soccer players, volleyball players, football players and so on. This was OK, but Knowles wanted to take Sandpoint’s programs to a whole new level. His goal is to bring SHS programs into a tight knit community. Instead of being on the Sandpoint basketball team, he wants the players to be a part of the Sandpoint High athletic program, not just a specific team. “My philosophy is that this is a WE, not an I situation, we are all in it for the same thing and that is for the betterment of our student athletes,” Knowles said. Knowles has been working on bringing programs together and has had very little resistance from the coaches, saying that this is what they want out of SHS athletics as well. They’ve all agreed that it’s not something that just happens, Sandpoint as a student body must get people together, get them excited about the games and supporting sports other than their own.
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Knowles has taken steps to start this movement, such as regular coaches meetings and buying all the Varsity coaches gray sweatshirts that specifically say “Sandpoint Athletics,” rather
than “Sandpoint,” and then their sport. Another thing they’ve done for the summer time is when they sign up for gym time, it will be under “Sandpoint Athletics,” and the coaches will have to work together to reserve their spots. “One of my biggest concerns is that we have equitable time for all the students and that all of our facilities are student athlete friendly,” Knowles said. Knowles believes that one of the most important things about a school is its culture, and what he is trying to create in Sandpoint is that, “this is Sandpoint, we are Sandpoint High School.” He wants others people too look and say, “Holy cow, I want to be a part of Sandpoint High School.” “The bottom of the line is this: we need to get more people at the games,” Knowles said. “I was dissatisfied with the amount of people at volleyball, soccer, and basketball games and that’s something that I need to work on, it’s a culture thing.” Although Knowles has taken on the responsibility of creating this culture of unity, it’s not something he can do on his own. He needs help from the staff and the students, most importantly. If it’s a nice day, go on and support the baseball, the softball or tennis team. Help Sandpoint High be the best school it can be and create that culture of “WE.”
How To:
Throw Shot Put Sam Levora Staff Member
Most people know how to run, but not everybody knows how to throw shot put. This year’s throwing team makes it look easy; however, chucking a canon ball is not as easy as it seems. Here are a few step to throwing the shot put. WARNING: Don’t try this without the supervision of a trained thrower.
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Hold the ball on the palm of your hand. Push the ball into your neck, your neck should be sore after working with the shot put. Get into an athletic stance (bend your knees and be on your toes) with your back facing where you want to throw.
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Face away from where you want to throw and place your block hand (the non dominant hand) in front of you and rock forward a little.
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black present on their uniforms, why not all the teams? Well, the administration says that the Sandpoint colors are red and white, not black. That is a good answer, but we feel like it is time for some change. Red is the most common team color in professional baseball, basketball and football. Red and white is one of the most common color combination in sports. We fit in those categories quite well. As sports players of this high school, we think it would be intimidating to see a team walk out onto the field or court in an all black uniform kit.
he Sandpoint High School colors are red and white. You may be thinking that statement is quite obvious, which it is, but have you ever thought of the Sandpoint High School colors being red, white, and black? Probably not, but look at the the large painting of the bulldog on the gym wall, it is red, white, and black. The school lockers are red and black. A lot of aspects of this school incorporate black... why not the uniforms? Now, all of the sports team uniRed is the most forms and jerseys at this school are red common team color and white. You will not find a black in professional baseball, jersey that is being used (the girls soccer team has black jerseys but they basketball and football. are not allowed to wear them). Many Sandpoint High School sports teams have jerseys that contain black accents Have you ever heard of a blackout on top of the main white or red jersey or whiteout game? Many colleges color, but the amount of black is quite such as Penn State, Georgia, Florida minimal. The volleyball teams wear black spandex yet the tennis girls aren’t State and Boise State have had football games in which the team and the allowed to wear black skirts. As the fans wear all black or all white. Just libero of the volleyball team this year look at Boise State’s logo: It has blue, I (Maddie Russo) was wearing a black orange, and white. You could say that jersey at almost every game where I could of easily worn the opposite color their school colors are blue, orange, and white. So why are they wearing all of what my teammates were wearing. black for one of their games? Because The system seems a bit inconsistent. If some sports teams are allowed to have they can and it’s fun. Personally, we
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think it would be extremely exciting to see our football team wearing all black jerseys when they step onto the field, but that intimidation factor includes all sports teams. What about shoes? The school does not regulate what color shoes a player wears. Then again, the school doesn’t pay for these shoes. But if we are red and white, shouldn’t the administration be cracking down on the bright neon yellow and orange shoes so many athletes wear? Even if people are saying that players can only have uniforms that are red and white, shouldn’t coaches have to abide by this rule? If you look at coaches of teams at this school, you see them wearing colors other than red and white. The athletic department even has matching grey jackets. The baseball coaches have grey warm-ups with a red strip. Last time I checked, Sandpoint wasn’t red, white, and grey. Coaches and players alike represent Sandpoint High School. If people don’t mind that coaches don’t wear strictly red or white, why should the players have to only wear red or white? The issue of jersey color is not the most prominent concern in Sandpoint sports. We just think that jerseys that varied from the usual red and white should be acceptable considering the amount of non red and white aspects around the school.
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