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Volume 96 Issue II Sandpoint High School shscedarpost.com

Sandpoint: A Liberal Haven?

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One of Drama’s Finest Page 13

The Missing Class Pages 18/19

The R Word, see pages 10 and 11

1 - Cover 2 - Table of Contents 3 - Staff List 4 - Paddle Preparations 5 - Kinderhaven Kindness 6 - Advertisements 7 - Year in Review

TABLE OF CONTENTS

8 - Sandpoint: A Liberal Haven?

9 - Point & Counterpoint 10, 11 - The R Word 12 - Christmas Alternatives 13 - Heroes Of The Kitchen 14 - One of Drama’s Finest 15 - X-MAS Binge 16 - Freestyle Freshman 17 - Winter Tenis Takeover 18 - The Missing Class 19 - Basketball Senior Showcase 20 - Advertisements

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STAFF LIST

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Corinne Capodagli MANAGING EDITOR Jezza Hutto MULTIMEDIA EDITOR Joshua Wells OPINION EDITOR Evelyn Webster LIFESTYLES EDITORS Addi House Shea Kilpatrick SPORTS EDITORS Riley Walkington Connor Bird NEWS EDITOR Ben Wikoff COPY EDITOR Tara Rawlings PHOTO EDITOR Freddy Libby SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR Emi Lynch WEB EDITOR Joe Parsley WEB STAFF Rebekah Nelson Maren Andrick Mya Darling Casey Olesen Mason Bangeman Peyton Mullen Molly Balison Jaycee Forell Cade Vernon Campbell Wyman Bruin Jones Braedon Dressel Julian Reichold Ally Corbridge

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EDITORIAL POLICY

The Cedar Post is governed by the same legal rights as the professional press. Under the First Amendment, we reserve the right to free expression and freedom of the press. The student newspaper of Sandpoint High School is an open public forum for the students of Sandpoint High School and the community of Sandpoint, Idaho, with its editorial board making all decisions concerning its contents; it is not subject to prior review by administration, faculty, or community members.

Unsigned editorials express the views of the majority of the editorial board. Letters to the editor must be signed, although the staff may withhold the writer’s name upon request.

The paper reserves the right to edit letters for grammar and clarity, and all letters are subject to law-governing obscenity, libel, privacy and disruption of the school process, as are all contents for the paper. Opinions in letters are not necessarily those of the staff, nor should an opinion expressed in a public forum be construed as opinion or policy of the administration, unless so attributed.

BATTLE BREAKDOWN

Girls basketball will start at 4 pm in Lakeland.

Photo by Freddy Libby Above: Student council members work on the artwork that Sandpoint High School will take to Lakeland for Battle of the Paddle

PADDLE PREPARATIONS Student Council prepares for the upcoming battle in Lakeland

Wrestling will start after the Paddle Babble and showing of the artwork.

Boys basketball will start after the road race and a dance team performance.

Tickets will be sold during both lunches after Winter Break for $10.00.

By Joe Parsley Web Editor

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ave the date. January 18, 2019. This is the day when SHS students will go to Lakeland High School to battle for the paddle.

Judging and events will largely remain the same as in past years, however there will be one key difference in the scoring system this year.

“The point system for each category that we are judged on are all the same, we just talked about making it so that 5 points are deducted from our overall score for each time a student is ejected from the Battle for the Paddle,” said Junior Class President Savannah Morgan.

More will be said on the day of Battle for the Paddle when Student Council will have an assembly to go over the point system, as well as rules and cheers.

Another difference will be the ticket option. Last year, there was a spirit pack option and a ticket/shirt option, but that will change this time.

“This year, there’s not going to be a spirit pack, $10 gets you a shirt, bus pass, ticket, tattoo, and glasses (students will get the tattoos and glasses at the door),” said Morgan.

Other than that, expect most everything about the battle to be the same as usual, including when events are scheduled.

The girl’s basketball game will start promptly at 4 pm and during halftime, there will be a cheerleading performance and a decibel reading. After that, the girl’s will play the second half of their game.

When the girl’s basketball game is over, the paddle babble and the showing of the artwork will occur. Right after that, the wrestling mats will be rolled out onto the court for the wrestling

matches.

Once the wrestling matches are over, there will be a road race, another decibel reading, and the dance team will perform. Then, boy’s basketball will play their first half, and at halftime, there will be a lip sync and the presentation of the Toys for Tots checks.

Sometime after the game ends, the winner of the battle will be announced, and the winning school can celebrate and have bragging rights for the year.

Even though everybody wants the battle to be in Sandpoint, the 40 minute drive to Lakeland could be worth the time and money to maybe see a Bulldog victory.

Student Council advisor Mary Imaz said, “I would much rather have it here because I think we could get a lot more people representing us, but I look forward going to Lakeland.”

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Photo by Freddy Libby Above: Trees and other pieces of Christmas decor we auctioned off at The Festival of Trees at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, put on by Kinderhaven on November 30th

KINDERHAVEN KINDNESS This year’s holiday season in the Kinderhaven homes and how they make it happen

By Rebekah Nelson Web Staff

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ith the holiday season here, it is a time when we should remember those who may be struggling through this time of the year. This is also a time when we should remember how we can help make this difficult season more enjoyable for people who are wrestling with this family oriented holiday celebration.

Kinderhaven is an organization local to Sandpoint that takes kids in who have nowhere to live, giving them a safe, comfortable home, a family environment, and other kinds of assistance that they might need.

One of the best ways to describe this wonderful facility, is

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that it’s just like any other home you can think of. The faculty at Kinderhaven have shifts they share; living in the home 24 hours with the kids who are living there during that time.

This home functions just as any other home, the kids having chores, rules being followed, and homework being done, but there is also a great sense of camaraderie, and the feeling of a working family, which most of the kids living there are unfamiliar with.

Kinderhaven is a non-profit organization, all income that they receive goes towards keeping their facility running and helping others in need and comes as donations from local businesses, organizations like churches and community centers, their ‘Kinderhaven Angels’,

and also through the annual fundraiser, the Festival of Trees

“The festival of trees is the biggest fundraiser that Kinderhaven puts on annually.” which they are able to put on with the help of momentous donations and support from the community.

Every year in November, Kinderhaven puts on their Festival of Trees, which lasts three days including a Family Night on Thursday, which is free to attend and people can come and

see all the wreaths that have been donated and the decorated trees that are going to be auctioned off. On Friday, the Holiday Luncheon happens as well as the silent auction for all the donated auction items. Finally on Saturday, the Kinderhaven Gala takes place and the Kinderhaven trees are auctioned in a semi-formal event.

The Festival of Trees is the biggest fundraiser that Kinderhaven puts on annually, and because all of the income they receive, that helps to keep their organization running, comes from donations and these annual fundraisers, it’s important for our community to remember wonderful organizations like this that help people in our county, simply through the kindness of their hearts.

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YEAR IN REVIEW: 2018 A brief overview of some of the major political, athletic and pop culture events in 2018 Compiled by Jezza Hutto, Managing Editor Graphics created by Cedar Post Staff

Feb 14

Feb 6

17 students died after a gunman open fired at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida

Elon Musk’s company SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy, world’s most powerful rocket

Jan 24

Feb 9- Feb 25

Former US Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar found guilty of molesting over 150 gymnasts

Winter Olympics

May 19

May 5

Royal Wedding takes place in England between Prince Harry and American actress, Megan Markle

Childish Gambino releases controversial music video to new single “This is America”

May 15

Mar 14

Audio file “Laurel vs Yanny” sparks widespread dispute

Nationwide School Walkout

Jun 12

Aug 31

Summit in Singapore between North Korean leader Kim Jongun, and President Trump

Jun 5

Hurricane Florence strikes the Carolinas, killing 53 people, and lasting nearly a month

Jun 15- Jul 14

President Trump gives an executive order that results in immigrant families being separated at border

Men’s Fifa World Cup in Russia

Nov 7

Sept 7

Ex-marine opens fire at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California, killing 12

Rapper Mac Miller dies of drug overdose

Sept 5

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Oct 6

Supreme court justice Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed after multiple sexual assault accusations

SANDPOINT: A LIBERAL HAVEN? How Sandpoint’s politics compares to the rest of the state of Idaho Josh Wells

Multimedia Editor

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daho is well known for being a more right leaning state, since 2000, Idaho has only elected republican president senators and representatives. And for most areas of Idaho, this philosophy holds constant.

However, much of Sandpoint remains an enigma to this general rule. Where in the rest of the state, besides the most populated areas you might find one in ten people being a liberal, in sandpoint the number is much closer to one in two, which is the national average.

So what makes Sandpoint such a liberal place? Why is it so different from the rest of the

state and from so many rural areas from all across the country?

This can be explained by several things, mostly due to Sandpoints unique geography.

First of all, Schweitzer plays a big role in this, as ski towns are well known to be liberal areas across the country. They attract a wide variety of people from the elderly to people just out of college, but they’re consistently more liberal.

In addition to this, Sandpoints natural beauty is a big attractor for tourism. This influx of people compared to the average small town, skews Sandpoint towards a more balanced amount of liberals and conservatives.

So what does this mean for Sandpoint High School? Is the influx of liberalism to Sandpoint

beneficial or a detriment to the average students education?

The mix of political ideas from a wide range of liberalism and conservatism makes Sandpoint a perfect place to be exposed to new or different ideas.

Both too much liberalism and too much conservatism are bad for an individual, so Sandpoint being a sort of “melting pot” for political philosophy allows students to gain a more well rounded view of the world then someone living in a very rural, typically conservative area, or someone in a typically liberal big city.

This well rounded view can allow students to decide for themselves what they believe politically, instead of just having the same view as their family.

Graphics by Josh Wells Left: A representation of SHS student’s political views, courtesy of AP Statistics classes.

Right: How Sandpoint political views seemingly compare to the rest of Idaho.

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Does Sandpoint differ from the state of Idaho as a whole regarding politics?

Ally Corbridge Web Staff Yes, because Sandpoint is more diverse than the rest of Idaho, in terms of people’s political stance.

Joe Parsley Web Editor I don’t think it differs, because it’s the same situation throughout the whole state. Each county or city has more conservatives than liberals.

Maren Andrick Web Staff Yes, because I haved lived here my whole life and I think Sandpoint is mainly liberal.

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POINT & COUNTERPOINT Should teachers be able to say ‘no’ when students ask to use the restroom?

YES

NO

“This is a big controversy between the students and faculty year after year...”

Rebekah Nelson Web Staff Teachers should be able to say ‘no’ to students who ask to use the bathroom for many reasons, listing just a few: there could be a safety issue involved, there is a sense of student accountability, and finally inconvenient timing.

This is a big controversy between the students and faculty year after year, you’ll hear

students claim “It’s a bodily function that I can’t control.”

Being a witness to this several times, it becomes clear how many times that particular student goes to the bathroom and is gone, most likely wandering the hallways or chatting with friends.

All in all, teachers should be able to say ‘no’ when a student asks to go to the bathroom, because of poor timing and student accountability.

“A bathroom break is essential for all students.

No matter who you are.”

Bruin Jones Web Staff Teachers should not be able to say ‘no’ to a bathroom break, and here’s why: at SHS, we have a little over a thousand students and each student is completely different from one another.

Some kids look forward to coming to school, and some completely dread it. My point here is that whether you have straight A’s, or D’s and F’s, a

bathroom break is essential for all students.

No matter who you are.

Subconsciously, teachers say no to bathroom breaks to certain kids all the time because of the way they act in class. As someone that has seen it happen, it’s just unfair. Your personality has nothing to do with how badly you might have to go to the bathroom.

Just let students use the restroom to better prepare us for

THE CHRISTMAS LETDOWN The heartbreaking realization of Santa being a fictional character Evelyn Webster Opinion Editor

Christmas: “the annual Christian festival celebrating Christ’s birth, held on December 25” is one of the world’s most celebrated holidays, yet it also constitutes as one of world’s widest spread lies.

That’s right, the mythical and magical Christmas superstar, Santa, is not real. With most of you readers being high school students, you seemingly have

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already experienced the saddening realization of Santa being made up.

For those of you who celebrate Christmas, you know how truly heartbreaking it was to find out or be told that all those gifts you received were actually from your parents. Or the cookies and milk you left for Santa to have, your parents scarfed them down while you were sleeping.

If Santa is all fun and games until one realizes he’s a complete lie, then why do families play

along just to let their children down anyway? Is it morally right? No. Is it playful and fun while it lasts? Yes. The only logical reason families who decide to play Santa for roughly 10 years is seemingly only for some playful fun. Although, overall, it may not be necessarily worth it.

It doesn’t feel good to be lied to for nearly a decade, even if it’s simply for fun. Will this be an eternal tradition for Christmas celebrators? Hopefully not.

THE R WORD The use of the word ‘retarded’ for slang has had a large influence on the culture at Sandpoint High School

By Corinne Capodagli Editor-In-Chief

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he vernacular surrounding the word retarded sparks debate around Sandpoint High School, as students and staff ponder the implications of using an antiquated term for social benefit.

Retarded, as defined by Merriam Webster, is to be “slow or limited in intellectual or emotional development.” However, Special Education teacher, Rochelle Hartman notes that the term is outdated and rarely used as per its original definition.

“It [retarded] was used at one point and it has changed...We just have better terms now,” Hartman said.

The word incites significant controversy, as it has transformed from a clinical definition to a new form of

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slang.

Lois Schneide, Special Education Paraprofessional, feels that the word is disparaging to people who face mental challenges.

“People are joking, thinking they’re being funny. They’re kind of cutting their friend down in a funny way, but it’s not really. It’s an old word that used to be labeled for people with challenges, but now it’s kind of being used in a derogatory manner,” Schneide said.

However, some students at Sandpoint High School don’t characterize the word as offensive. Junior Ixander Clerique, feels the use of retarded is acceptable, yet circumstantial.

“I use it, but I think it’s kind of situational. You’ve got to know when to say things, that’s universal though,”

Clerique said. “The meaning lies in what you’re saying, not in the word itself.”

Hartman feels that the use of the word for slang inspires negativity.

“We just need to stop and gently explain to people that it’s not a word that has good connotations and it can really make people feel bad.”

Teachers like Hartman attempt to combat the use of word in SHS one situation at a time.

“I don’t like to hear it, just plain and simple. So, if I do hear it, I actually will address someone privately and say “Hey, maybe that’s not a good word to use.” Hartman said. “We want to be using kindness and talking to people and just [using] their names, just think about what we’re saying.”

The Administration attempts to

tackle the issue on a similar scale, pulling students aside as they notice the use of the word, citing it on a justified disciplinary scale.

“If we had a student that used that word, retarded, one time, it would be of a warning or a sensitivity talk of why they should not use that word,” Principal Tom Albertson said. “...But if it was pervasive over time, then it would become a violation of school rule.”

“I believe that all students have full potential and that everybody has their strengths and they also have their challenges, so to use that term is very much, I find, offensive and is derogatory,” Albertson said.

For students like Ephriam Weisz, who have relatives with Special Needs, the casual use of the word hits

close to home.

“I have used it without thinking about it, but I personally have a Special Ed sister and I feel like it’s offensive, at least when I hear it, because it’s used in such a negative [way], which makes me feel like it’s a bash on people that have Special Needs and just in general,” Weisz said.

Weisz feels the evolution of the word stems from different sources.

“I think that it came from arrogance. I feel like people have grown up in a society where it’s easy to judge people. Just like the connotation of comparing a normal person to someone that has Down Syndrome, or something like that, thinking that it was funny and it probably grew from there,” added Weisz.

However, some students who hear

the word used nonchalantly note that it’s hard to confront peers about it.

“Honestly, I probably wouldn’t [do anything]. If it were in context to somebody who was physically or mentally challenged, I would step up and tell them to knock it off,” Junior, Lilianna Matthews said.

Hartman notes that education is pertinent in initiating change. “I think a lot of people don’t realize how that word can impact others. I’m really against the use of it and I think education is the key,” Hartman said.

Junior Bionce Vincent feels that thinking about the words implemented in a school community can make all the difference. “When you think about the actual definition and how you’re using it can really change the meaning of everything.”

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THE R WORD The use of the word ‘retarded’ for slang has had a large influence on the culture at Sandpoint High School

By Corinne Capodagli Editor-In-Chief

T

he vernacular surrounding the word retarded sparks debate around Sandpoint High School, as students and staff ponder the implications of using an antiquated term for social benefit.

Retarded, as defined by Merriam Webster, is to be “slow or limited in intellectual or emotional development.” However, Special Education teacher, Rochelle Hartman notes that the term is outdated and rarely used as per its original definition.

“It [retarded] was used at one point and it has changed...We just have better terms now,” Hartman said.

The word incites significant controversy, as it has transformed from a clinical definition to a new form of

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slang.

Lois Schneide, Special Education Paraprofessional, feels that the word is disparaging to people who face mental challenges.

“People are joking, thinking they’re being funny. They’re kind of cutting their friend down in a funny way, but it’s not really. It’s an old word that used to be labeled for people with challenges, but now it’s kind of being used in a derogatory manner,” Schneide said.

However, some students at Sandpoint High School don’t characterize the word as offensive. Junior Ixander Clerique, feels the use of retarded is acceptable, yet circumstantial.

“I use it, but I think it’s kind of situational. You’ve got to know when to say things, that’s universal though,”

Clerique said. “The meaning lies in what you’re saying, not in the word itself.”

Hartman feels that the use of the word for slang inspires negativity.

“We just need to stop and gently explain to people that it’s not a word that has good connotations and it can really make people feel bad.”

Teachers like Hartman attempt to combat the use of word in SHS one situation at a time.

“I don’t like to hear it, just plain and simple. So, if I do hear it, I actually will address someone privately and say “Hey, maybe that’s not a good word to use.” Hartman said. “We want to be using kindness and talking to people and just [using] their names, just think about what we’re saying.”

The Administration attempts to

tackle the issue on a similar scale, pulling students aside as they notice the use of the word, citing it on a justified disciplinary scale.

“If we had a student that used that word, retarded, one time, it would be of a warning or a sensitivity talk of why they should not use that word,” Principal Tom Albertson said. “...But if it was pervasive over time, then it would become a violation of school rule.”

“I believe that all students have full potential and that everybody has their strengths and they also have their challenges, so to use that term is very much, I find, offensive and is derogatory,” Albertson said.

For students like Ephriam Weisz, who have relatives with Special Needs, the casual use of the word hits

close to home.

“I have used it without thinking about it, but I personally have a Special Ed sister and I feel like it’s offensive, at least when I hear it, because it’s used in such a negative [way], which makes me feel like it’s a bash on people that have Special Needs and just in general,” Weisz said.

Weisz feels the evolution of the word stems from different sources.

“I think that it came from arrogance. I feel like people have grown up in a society where it’s easy to judge people. Just like the connotation of comparing a normal person to someone that has Down Syndrome, or something like that, thinking that it was funny and it probably grew from there,” added Weisz.

However, some students who hear

the word used nonchalantly note that it’s hard to confront peers about it.

“Honestly, I probably wouldn’t [do anything]. If it were in context to somebody who was physically or mentally challenged, I would step up and tell them to knock it off,” Junior, Lilianna Matthews said.

Hartman notes that education is pertinent in initiating change. “I think a lot of people don’t realize how that word can impact others. I’m really against the use of it and I think education is the key,” Hartman said.

Junior Bionce Vincent feels that thinking about the words implemented in a school community can make all the difference. “When you think about the actual definition and how you’re using it can really change the meaning of everything.”

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Photo by Freddy Libby Above: This 200 year old menorah has been passed down through generations and is a popular symbol for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, representing eternal light on earth

CHRISTMAS ALTERNATIVES

Students take a different approach in celebration of certain holidays over winter break

By Addi House Lifestyles Editor

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or many, the holiday season means all things Christmas: getting ready by purchasing presents, baking peppermint flavored food and hunting for the right Christmas tree. While the holidays might center around Christmas, some who don’t celebrate have other ideas on how to take on the holiday season.

Sandpoint High School students Hannah Winget, Reilly Donahoe and Hannemae Witthaus have their own holiday plans and ideas of what the season means to them.

For Witthaus, a junior, her typical Christmas traditions are a lit-

tle out of the ordinary compared to some. Witthaus is polytheistic, classifying herself as Odenic, believing in Gods that represent aspects of our everyday life.

When the holidays begin, Witthaus looks forward to Yule, being celebrated on the winter solstice. Yule is a common tradition for Odenics, and is carried out by lining a thirty foot spiral in the snow with ferns and sticks. In the center of the spiral is a wreath, and after walking this spiral and placing

your candle in the middle, the spiral is doused in gasoline and lit up.

“My favorite parts of life when I was a kid was going to these celebrations. I loved it so much and I want my kids to be able to experience that too,” Witthaus said about the Yule tradition.

Similar to Witthaus, Donahoe chooses not to celebrate Christmas, and instead observes Hanukkah, the holiday symbolizing 8 days of light.

“It’s not the gifts for say, it’s being together as a family and celebrating together.”

Reilly Donahoe

Donahoe, a sophomore, prays and receives a small gift for the first 7 days from the head of the household, and on the 8th day is given a larger present.

When Donahoe was asked what his favorite part of Hanukkah is, he replied, “It’s not the gifts for say, it’s being together as a family, and celebrating together.”

For Winget, a sophomore, Christmas is just like any other day. Winget is a Jehovah’s Witness, not celebrating any holidays due to a difference in the beliefs of origins of some holidays like Christmas.

“The holiday season is like any season, you should love everyone and treat them exactly how you want to be treated,” Winget said.

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HEROES OF THE KITCHEN Cafeteria staff cook and serve meals daily but still don’t receive adequate recognition

Photo by Freddy Libby Above: Cook Cheryl Clark prepares meals and serves students during the lunch rush

By Molly Balison Web Staff

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n abundance of recognition is given to the teachers and adminis-

trator, but attention also needs to be given to food service workers that hold the responsibility of making sure that hundreds of students are fed daily. Lunch is

possibly the most awaited time of the school day and it’s also the time that the school cooks prepare for all morning.

One kitchen staff member, Cheryl Clark, has been working at SHS for 11 years and titles herself as a “Child Nutrition Coordinator”. Her job is to manage and oversee that the flow of the kitchen runs smoothly.

“I try to help everybody get through their job and help wherever I’m needed to get things done on time.” Clark said.

Her favorite part about her work day is getting to serve polite students. When Clark was asked if she felt like she was a part of SHS’s community, she said, “Absolutely. I love my job

here.”

Jamie Hilbert, a new addition to the SHS kitchen staff this year, is responsible for cooking and preparing all the hot lunch foods and breakfasts. Hilbert can proudly say that she feels like she is a part of SHS’s “inclusive community.”

“We work pretty well together and I’m sure our [relationships] will develop more over time.”

Hilbert said about her coworkers.

Hilbert also expressed her gratitude that the students are always polite. She feels that she hasn’t had enough recognition for her job, but she hopes that her efforts will be recognized the longer that she works at SHS.

RETROSPECTIVE RERUN

Teachers notice trends from ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s resurfacing in today’s high school styles

By Jezza Hutto Managing Editor

Unlike many of the progressive ideas found in young generations today, the new style is beginning to reflect the old. Fashion is always evolving, yet much of it reverts back to past trends as if it’s an ongoing cycle.

From the ‘70s, circular glasses, fur lined jackets, and denim on denim are trends that have made a widespread comeback.

“When I was in high school, corduroy pants and Levis were very in,” teacher Mary Bird said.

“If you wore a brand other than Levi, you were a total dork.”

The ‘80s offered Converse,

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“mom jeans”, scrunchies, bum equipment and retro color combinations such as turquoise and purple. Some things, like Converse and scrunchies, have made a big enough comeback that they aren’t considered throwback style anymore. That is, of course, until mom or dad points out that they wore the same thing in high school.

“I’ve noticed that my own kids have asked for Vans, Converse, scrunchies and the big, baggy sweatshirts that go off the shoulder,” teacher Lisa Cessna said. “I love seeing the styles come back and I think it’s funny.”

Whether people are happy about it or not, trends from past

generations are taking over the future fashion world, so it might be time to start shopping in mom and dad’s closet.

“It’s funny just to see it come back around because I swore I’d never see it happen when I was wearing it in high school,” teacher Lisa Barton said.

Photo, Left: Courtesy Photo / Right: by Josh Wells Left: Teacher Lisa Barton poses for her senior photos in 1992 Right: Sophomore Tyler McNamee stunts in his retro gear

ONE OF DRAMA’S FINEST

Erica Etzwiler, junior, astounds with her talent at drama district and state competitions

Graphic By: Peyton Mullen Above: It is vital for Etzwiler to get the jitters out before a performance.

By Shea Kilpatrick Lifestyles Editor

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unior Erica Etzwiler may be a small statured sixteen year old, but her level of talent goes far beyond her size.

Etzwiler only began drama competition this year, but has already landed a first place position at the recent district and state competitions, receiving a perfect score at state, an unheard of accomplishment in the SHS drama program. “I had only done two solo scenes before competing.” Etzwiler said, an accomplishment not many can claim to have.

Etzwiler’s talent has not gone unrecognized, “She has grown in how she is present and in the moment during performance, she allows us to share an expe-

Photo by Josh Wells Above: Erica Etzwiler in her element, performing her district and state competition piece entitled “I Was There” two times at a showcase for the rience with the character, her event.

“To really believe a piece, you school and forgot my lines both commitment and skill shines through,” Jeanette Hunter, SHS have to put yourself there, while times, I kind of just sat there acting I know what the actual on stage and had no idea what drama teacher, says.

At districts, Etzwiler per- room looks like in the school,” I was doing, skipped a bunch of Etzwiler explains. my lines, and just got off stage,” formed a solo Etzwiler did Etzwiler said. p e r fo r m a n c e Drama hasn’t been all about an impeccable about the 1999 job conveying the competitions for EtzwilColumbine the depth of the er though, who recalled that by high school massacre scene, especial- joining she hoped to gain expely through the rience and exposure. However, where 13 peoart of silence, “I drama quickly began to make ple were brualmost had the Etzwiler feel more at home, tally judges in tears,” receiving support from peers murdered, Etzwiler said. through the stage. “Drama forcalong with inThe added blank es you up on stage in front of juries upon 24 space in her per- people that are very supportive, more.

For a month and a half, Etzwil- formance in which she utilized they’re not going to be cruel to er dedicated her time into edu- silence, making facial expres- you,” Etzwiler explains.

Etzwiler, despite her small size cating herself on the tragedy, sion and body language critical, in order to deliver nearly eight is what really gives the piece its has impressed a vast amount of depth upon not only prestigious minutes of surreal emotion in meaning. which she acts as if she’s reliving This success did not come state judges, but students of all her experience of such a horrific without failure. “I did this piece kinds as well.

“I almost had the judges in tears”

Erica Etzwiler

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X-MAS BINGE HOLIDAY FARE A list of the best holiday episodes compiled Students look forward to seasonal foods

By Emi Lynch Social Media Editor

All screenshots from Netflix

By Shea Kilpatrick Lifestyles Editor

Brayden Demko, 12th grade “The Panhandle Cone and Coffee eggnog ice cream flavor is really good. It just kind of gets you into the spirit because eggnog and ice cream is good and together they’re just magical bliss.”

Friends “The One With the Holiday Armadillo” S7E10 Ross dresses up as an Armadillo,

The Office “Christmas Party” S2E10 Michael throws an office Christmas party with cash from a

while the others teach Ben about Chanukah.

New Girl “Christmas Eve Eve” S6E10 Everyone goes all out to make sure Jess has a memorable Christmas.

Riverdale “Silent Night, Deadly Night” S2E9 Betty opens a horrifying Christmas gift, Veronica snoops in her father’s study, and Jughead retaliates at Penny.

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Ethan Reed, 10th grade “My favorite holiday food is the French Dip with the baguette bread and not the ciabatta bread.

I like to eat it in winter because of the warm aju.”

That 70s Show “An Eric Forman Christmas” S4E12 The gang to participates in pastor Dave’s church pageant, things go to the extreme.

Grey’s Anatomy “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” S2E12 Holiday stress rubs off on Burke and Yang as they argue about how to treat a young boy resisting a heart transplant.

Emma Thielbahr, 9th grade “My favorite holiday food is the peppermint hot chocolate from Starbucks, is reminds me of Christmas, especially because you can only get it during the winter.”

Curtis Hauck, 12th grade “My favorite holiday food is a gingerbell cookie my Mom makes, it has a cherry on top, and it’s the best thing you have ever eaten.”

FREESTYLE FRESHMAN

Freshman wrestler KJ Johansen dominates on the mats in and out of season.

By Riley Walkington Sports Editor

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reshman KJ Johansen has been wrestling for over five years and plans to make her impact as soon as she steps foot on the mat.

Johansen moved to Sandpoint two years ago from Sacramento, California and has continued wrestling ever since. Although her development was somewhat delayed due to the new atmosphere she was placed in, she began to find certain avenues that began aiding her in improvement in Sandpoint.

“Moving was very challenging, because my coaches were everything to me where I had lived and trained, but luckily I feel as if I am getting the help I need here,” said Johansen.

Not only does Johansen participate in wrestling through Sandpoint High School, but in various other programs as well .

Since moving, she was chosen for the Idaho National Team where she proceeds to work on

“Wrestling has taught me that to win something I have never won, I have to do something I’ve never done” KJ Johanasen her progress as a female wrestler, with high hopes of playing at the collegiate level once she gradu-

ates from high school.

“The connections I have made with coaches at Team Idaho I feel will give me better opportunities and will better prepare me for the college I wish to pursue in,” said Johansen.

During her last year with Team Idaho, she won state in women’s freestyle school girls division, while competing in other events.

In addition, Johansen practices with the Bonners Ferry Wrestling Team to train for women’s freestyle, since Sandpoint High School does not offer this style.

As far as college is concerned, Johansen plans on pursuing freestyle wrestling wherever she can go.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE KJ JOHANSEN

Q: WHAT DO YOU DO IN THE OFF SEASON? A: In the offseason, I continue to train for freestyle and greco with Team Idaho.

Q: HOW MUCH WEIGHT DO YOU CUT? A: Right now I started the season at 114.2 and I am 109 and I am gradually cutting to 98.

Q: WHAT FOOD DID YOU MISS MOST? A: I don’t necessarily miss food. If I only focused on what I couldn’t have, my body wouldn’t be in the shape it is.

Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOU WRESTLED?

Photo by Casey Olesen Above: Freshman KJ Johansen shoots a double leg takedown on her partner Mclean Weig during practice.

A: I have wrestled for five years and this is technically my sixth season. I didn’t get competitive or technical until last year though.

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WINTER TENNIS TAKEOVER Tennis begins training over the winter with high hopes for success in the upcoming season

By Maren Andrick Web Staff

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he Sandpoint tennis program has been producing quality athletes for continuous seasons due to their dedication out of season and their arduous work.

Sandpoint’s tennis team prepares for their spring season each year, by traveling down to Peak Fitness in Coeur d’ Alene every Saturday.

Once pre-season begins, they start by working with their coach Kent Anderson and the tennis trainer who works at Peak

Fitness. By the time the season rolls around, the team hopes to already be taking steps toward achieving their goals for the upcoming season.

“The main purpose I have for the off season practices is to keep up on my skills so I am prepared for the upcoming season,” said junior Hadley Goodvin, “my goal is to make it to state again, and with the extra practices in the off sea-

son I am confident I will be ready for the season to come,”.

Even though the drive down to Peak Fitness may seem like an inconvenience to most, the Sandpoint tennis team sees it as an opportunity to get closer as a team and gain valuable experience for the season to come.

“It can be an inconvenience to have to make that drive every

“The main purpose I have for the offseason practices is to keep up on my skills” Hadley Goodvin

weekend, however we normally carpool which makes it better.

Although, it’s worth the drive because it helps us get back on track for practices to come, as well as helping us stay in shape,” said senior captain Allura Livingston.

The team is really taking advantage of Peak’s Facilities in their off season, continually practicing their skills and working with multiple coaches. The Sandpoint tennis team will continue with this routine until early March when they can get back outside on the courts at Travers Park.

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THE MISSING CLASS Boys and girls basketball struggle with having only four seniors between both teams

Connor Bird Sports Editor

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he boys and girls basketball programs are lacking in one very important department this year: seniors. Each team only has two seniors, meaning the programs have only four seniors combined through all six of their divisions of teams. This lack of seniority and solidified veterans has led the teams to a shaky start at the beginning of this season. The girls varsity team lost their first five games, and the boys have lost their first three games.

“One of the main issues we have this year is the leadership aspect that comes along with being a senior” said girls varsity basketball coach, William Love.

Many of this year’s graduating class have quit basketball in the past years, for a myriad of reasons. Some students speculate that students reasons vary from “wanting to ski”, or to players being “too lazy”, and to “not taking basketball as serious as oth-

er sports”, along with the simple “they don’t like running”. These problems arise in every sport at Sandpoint High School, but the search for seniors seems to fall far more heavily on the basketball program this season, copared to the past. “ W e are starting to see more specialized athletes.

Less and less stud e n t s are playing two or three s p o r t s .” s a i d Love.

D e spite the fact that the senior class is sparse this year, the seniors filling the four positions have stepped up greatly into their roles. Alex Stockton and Bruin Jones represent the boys

varsity, while Lillian Anderson and Natalie Petit round out the girls side. The 2019 graduates have taken to enjoy their veteran rolls, but definitely feel the pressure as well.

“I liked being the young guy more because it’s less weight on your shoulders, but I like having the younger guys look up to me [as a sen i o r ] .” s a i d Jones.

T h e change of culture has a f fe c t e d both teams, but the loss of seniors has affected the girl’s program far more heavily than the boy’s. This is evident as the girl’s lost two division one collegiate athletes last year: Grace Kirscher

“I liked being the young guy more because it’s less weight on your shoulders, but I like having the younger guys look up to me [as a senior].”

Bruin Jones

and Trinity Golder, who both went on to play for the Eastern Washington Eagles. The shakeup in the girl’s roster may be to blame for the early losses in their first three games this season.

The girls have made it to state the past five years, but losing such a valuable class has left the girls with a large uphill battle to fight if they want to stay in the running for playoff contention.

Although there has been a shakeup in the girls roster, some feel as though the culture of the team has stayed the same. “[Being a veteran] is not really different” said Petit.

The “missing class” has caused the basketball culture to swing slightly this year, but both teams offer promising juniors for the next season. The seniors this year will gain more confidence as well, which will create a more positive outlook for the rest of the season. Although the reason for the “missing class” is somewhat of a theory, the lack of seniors has caused a ripple in the culture of SHS basketball.

League Competition

Lakeland Hawks How Sandpoint stacks up against their rivals Moscow Bears »» The boys basketball team is 3-3 so far. »» The girls basketball team is 3-4 so far.

The boys basketball team is 1-0 so far.

The girls basketball team is 4-4 so far.

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Alex Stockton

Lillian Anderson

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Bruin Jones

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