5 February 2013

VOLUME 90, ISSUE 5

FEBRUARY 2013

SANDPOINT HIGH SCHOOL, SANDPOINT, ID

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SPORTS PROFILE

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SHSafety

SHELBY BAUGHN | STAFF MEMBER

n SECURITY STAFF: (above) School Resource Officer Ian Hoyland and Campus Security Monitor Paul Mares stand in front of their wall of security camera feeds. Video surveillance is just a single part of the existing and new security procedures in place.

In the wake of recent school shootings, SHS has begun to analyze the procedures in place to keep all students safe.

Alexus Ahrens Copy Editor

local law enforcement to review and have asked them to give us feedback. Principals have also met with district adminisith the recent shooting tration to share concerns and to request at Sandy Hook Elemen- technology and/or facility improvements tary, millions of Ameri- to make our schools safer. Our Board of cans are putting more pressure on school Trustees will be reviewing this informasafety. Sandpoint High School and the tion at an upcoming school board meetLake Pend Oreille School District have ing,” said Shawn Woodward, LPOSD Suspent time over the past few months perintendent. analyzing the effectivity and preparedBoth locally and nationally, the idea of ness of their plans for school safety. The arming individuals in the school has bequestion remains: what come an issue would have happened if note. Section I believe that our of Adam Lanza, famed San18-3302C of dy Hook shooter, had atschools are safe. the Idaho code tempted his plan here at allows individSandpoint High? uals authorized “I believe he would Shawn Keough by the school have been successful,” Idaho Senator, District I district to carry said Eric Ahrens, a Critia firearm. Curcal Infrastructure Specialist who assessed rently, LPOSD code states that “...there is vulnerability in a couple of LPOSD zero tolerance for the possession, threat schools. Considering that, is SHS school of use, or actual use of weapons on any truly safe?

District property.”

“I believe that our schools are safe.

Assistant Principal Tom Albertson is I also know that the School Board, the not sure more firearms are the answer to administrators and the teachers are con- safety concerns. stantly assessing ways to keep schools “Having firearms in class is more of safe and making changes to do so. It is a security issue. Securing firearms for an ongoing process,” said District One classroom teachers would be difficult,” Idaho State Senator Shawn Keough.

Albertson said.

LPOSD recently made headlines The SHS administration has already about examining school safety and cur- begun internal improvements to school rent emergency procedures. safety. Building on the existing 44 secu“Currently we are reviewing all of the rity cameras, the next plan is to add night school safety plans. We have also asked

vision cameras. Soon, all staff will be required to wear a school ID and eventually, all non-student visitors will be given a visitor name badge. The goal is that every adult in the building will be identifiable.

Along with Ian Hoyland, an armed School Resource Officer, “Paul Mares is our set of eyes. His job isn’t just writing citations and parking tickets, he’s here to keep watch,” Albertson said.

On the state level, Idaho governor Butch Otter has recently hired former head of Idaho State Police Colonel Jerry Russell to conduct a comprehensive review of school safety across the state.

“Col. Russell is a solid individual with many years in law enforcement. I look forward to his review and suggestions.”

Keough said.

Idaho State School Superintendent Tom Luna’s budget proposal for 201314 includes $150,000 for this review of school safety.

What can students do to keep Sandpoint High School safe?

“Awareness of your fellow students and good communication is essential,” Ahrens said.

Albertson said students should,“make sure to report anything out of the ordinary. Conflicts, bullying, harassment, don’t try to keep it from the authorities.”

“It is important that we not be reactive to the tragedy at Sandy Hook but rather we should take a proactive approach,” Keough said.

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Safe and Sound 1

PHASE

Current and future plans for maintaining safety at SHS

EXISTING SECURITY

n Providing staff with information about school safety and procedure n Two yearly school-wide lockdown drills in fall and spring n Over forty security cameras spanning entire school building n Full-time uniformed School Resource officer from the Sandpoint Police Department n Campus Security Monitor who patrols the entire campus grounds

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NEW PROCEDURES

n Locking of front office doors to prevent unauthorized access n Requiring all staff to wear ID badge for identification at any time n Students who are aides or part of school organizations must wear ID badges while in the hallway n Moving spring “active shooter” lockdown drill to February n Installing night-vision cameras

Basically

Speaking Do you feel safe at Sandpoint High School? Why or why not?

“Yes, because it’s a nice school.”

Freshman

“Definitely. It’s a nice school.”

Sophomore

Ravyn Smith

Austin Laiche

FEBRUARY 2013: DATES TO REMEMBER

1 Pretty Kitty, 7:00pm 6 9th/10th parent night 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 12 Tennis info meeting 15 Golf info meeting 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 Presidents Day 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 20 PLC Early Release, 1:15 24 25 26 27 28 21 Jazz concert, 7:00pm all sports events on page 7 23 Dance districts @ SHS S

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“Yes, there’s not room for exclusion.”

“Yes, it’s a small community.”

Junior

Bailey Tomazich

SHS LIST : HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT VALENTINES DAY? compiled by Kaitlin Wallis, Business Manager 5. Regular day

1. XOXO -Caroline Suppiger, Freshman 2. Holiday for couples -Ben Reich, Freshman 3. Happy and depressing -Pilar Herrera, Sophomore 4. Girls get presents -Tyler Harris, Sophomore

Senior

Michelle Barley

-Emma Liband, Junior 6. It’s neat -Paul Meyer, Junior 7. Hallmark trap -Caleb Starritt, Senior 8. Love people every day -Devan Fitzpatrick, Senior

Sandpoint High School will host the regional Academic Decathlon meet on February 2 against Priest River, Wallace and Clark Fork High School.

Students will compete in ten subject areas, eight of which are focused on this year’s curriculum theme, Russia. Additionally, competitors will give a prepared and impromptu speech and conduct a formal interview. Decathlon coach Mary Bird is predicting great things for the team as they prepare for future competitions.

“I am pretty sure we will place either first or second [at State] and we may have the opportunity to go to Nationals,” Bird said.

The United States Academic Decathlon association decided this year that 50 teams would be invited to the national championship, giving Idaho a good chance of sending two national competition teams to Albuquerque, New Mexico, this spring.

-Kaitlin Wallis, Business Manager

Dance scores in Lakeland

On January 26, 2013 the Sandpoint High School dance team earned first place in all categories at their first competition of the year at Lakeland High School.

The team competed with a hiphop, kick and upbeat jazz routine, along with a small routine of eight members, a captains’ dance and a solo performance by senior Summer Weidler.

Sandpoint will host the district tournament on February 23 in hopes of qualifying for the state tournament. The team will also compete in the PNW tournament in Boise this March.

-Tyson Bird, Editor-in-Chief

Counselors meet parents

The Sandpoint High School counseling staff has been working all year to achieve further parent involvement in the education of SHS students. Over the past few months, the counseling department has held numerous parent nights.

On December 3, the counselors put together a Free Application for Federal Student Aid night, otherwise known as the FAFSA night. Parents were able to receive information on the FAFSA and learned how to apply. In January, the counselors hosted a FAFSA open house where they assisted parents and senior students while applying for the FAFSA. Another parent night held in January was directed towards junior parents. The PSAT results were viewed and explained at this event. There was a dual credit information meeting in January as well.

Jeralyn Mire, SHS Post-Secondary Counselor is already seeing the benefit of these parent nights.

“We have had a superb turnout. Parents have been very appreciative of these informational meetings. Students have been relieved that they are not solely responsible for relaying this abundance of information back to their parents.”

Another meeting is coming up shortly for freshmen and sophomore parents on February 6th regarding the EXPLORE and PLAN tests that were taken in the fall.

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NEWS

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February 2013

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Silverwood gets fresh ride

Art in the streets

n THE START OF ART: (above) Graffiti art is already beginning to pop up in the old-fashioned brick alleyways of Sandpoint.

KRISTEN MCPEEK | A&C EDITOR

Urban art project gives Sandpoint High students an opportunity to leave their mark

Meghan O’Hara Staff Member andpoint is home to many artists as well as their art projects. With Arts and Crafts Fairs, public paintings and murals and student art shows, Sandpoint houses a great many talents.

Senior James Jones was the original student who wanted to start the project. However, wanting to get more students involved, he went to Zabrielle Dillon, a SHS art teacher to recruit more students. Now seven students have agreed to help with the mural: Ruby June, Gabrielle Earle, Zale Filce, Galen May, Echo Simmons, Kristen McPeek and Julian Kubiak. Dillon says students want to feel a part of an artistic future.

It is one week into the project and Dillon has high hopes. The city will

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purchase all the supplies needed for the mural and in approximately two weeks, Dillon and her students will give their plans to Carol Deaner who will then present the proposed mural to the city.

In the alleyway between first and second street, a new student made mural will appear. Since the mural is showcasing the youth the group will be creating a graffiti mural. “Graffiti is a younger art form,” Dillon said.

Sandpoint is trying to revamp the arts system with the youth. Since the bypass was finished there ssome feel that there is more industry and less arts in Sandpoint.

“I am delighted to be a part of this,” Dillon said.

Silverwood Theme Park announced on Jan. 22 their plans for a new 104 foot thrill ride and a family fun ride for the 2013 season.

The other family fun ride called the “Barnstormer” is already ready for construction when the weather begins to cooperate.

Silverwood theme park is planning to install a one-of-a-kindto-the-United-States cylindricalshaped thrill ride.

Silverwood came out with the idea with plastic bags with the words, “Warning, it is highly recommended you keep this bag,” making the anticipation even more for when they finally revealed it.

The European-designed ride stands at 104 feet and seats 24 people by harness. It rotates a full 360 degrees, 13 rotations a minute, while swinging back and forth until it is completely upside down then keeps going round and round.

Senior Tommy Fury said, “It should bring a lot of revenue to Silverwood and I’m looking forward to the new features.”

Silverwood is having a naming contest for the new thrill ride on their website, silverwoodthemepark.com. The winner of the naming contest wins a gold pass to Silverwood, a reserved seat for them and one friend for the very first ride, and a Silverwood gift basket.

— Dean Knaggs, Staff Member

Distinguished young women

Young women in the Sandpoint community to join in anual competition for scholarships and praise Cymbre Martin Staff Member he annual Distinguished Young Women competition will begin February 19. The scholarship program is an opportunity for junior girls to earn scholarship money and represent their community in further competitions. This year the program will have the theme “Brave.”

The Distinguished Young Women local board, which is made up of past participants who have a passion for the program, decided on this theme because it is an, “important attribute, and will be fun for the girls to get into.”

Each participant competes in six categories. A winner is chosen in each category, and the representative and overall winner is decided based on point and overall well roundedness. Scholarships will be given for the six scored categories: talent, self expression, academics, interview, fitness, and be your best self. An additional scholarship is given to the “Spirit of DYW.” The receiver of this award is chosen by the participants based on whom they think best embodies what it means to be a Distinguished Young Women.

Sign ups will begin January 31 and the informational meeting will be held February 7. Participants should expect to practice every Tuesday and Thursday from 5-8pm, and alternating Saturdays from 9:30 to 12:30. The time was

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moved back from previous years, “We wanted to make it more accessible for those who wish to take part in sports as well,” Program Director Julie Nolan said. Participants should expect to only miss up to three practices, in order to stay up to date on choreography.

The program is scheduled to take place May 4 at the Sandpoint event Center. Last years winners took home $4000 for the overall title, $3000 for first runner up, $2000 for second runner up, and $600 for each category respectively. “It was a really good experience, I got to know the girls in my grade a lot better.” 2012 Second Runner Up Beth Lewis said. The practices will be put on by put on by last year’s winners along with the Program Director Julie Nolan.

Abby Leisy will complete her last year as chairperson for the Sandpoint Distinguished Young Women program. A replacement is currently being searched for.

The winner of the 2013 Sandpoint Distinguished Young Women program will compete at the state level her senior year for more scholarships against representatives from other communities from all over the state. The winner of that competition moves on to the national level.

Invisible presence

Cedar Post survey reveals suicides presence at SHS Desi Storks, Julian Kubiak Staff Member, News Editor

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uicide is a persistant issue in High Schools across the country. Although it is not immediately evident at Sandpoint High School, an anonymous, outside-of-school survey conducted by staff member Desi Storks revealed that it is not entirely absent. Resources are available to the community to help prevent suicide in the community, including The National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK and the Coeur D’Alene Mental Health Services at 1-800-769-1405.

39: Students have considered suicide.

45: students have neither considered nor attempted suicide.

16: students have attempted suicide. n Anonymous survey of 100 students.

n Artists rendering of proposed ride, courtesy of Silverwood Theme Park.

Luna presents budget Idaho Superintendent of Public Education Tom Luna recently released his 2014 education budget. His budget proposal included a 3 percent increase to the public education budget. Luna called for $1.31 billion dollars in additional spending, including more than $10 million dedicated to technology.

This three percent increase is higher than that requested by Governer C.L. “Butch” Otter, who called for only a 2 percent increase.

Luna wants $3.7 million to develop core standards for public school students and $4.85 million for math and science teachers. Luna has also requested $150,000 to reconvene an Idaho school safety task force.

— Julian Kubiak,News Editor

OPINION

February 2013

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All the other kids better run, better run... do we know what to do in case of a gun?

hen it comes to school safety, just how safe are we as a shooter, why not have a lockdown drill commence during lunch or a school? Recent acts of school violence, such as the a passing period? An actual shooter won’t be so kind as to inform the shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, have gotten a lot teachers and students of the time of their attack and it seems crazy to of people worried about their safety or the safety of their children. So, suggest that they would wait until all the students were in the safety of just how safe is SHS? their classrooms, behind locked doors and thick walls.

We, as Editors, believe that Sandpoint High isn’t It is true that we take more into account under any immediate threat of danger, but we also than just lockdown drills, but will ID badges We...believe that believe that we aren’t well prepared to meet with or locked doors really slow down a dedicated Sandpoint...isn’t under any threat, if one should occur. shooter? Probably not. Doors can be broken In fact, in the past, a few teachers have not par- any immediate threat, but down and glass can be shot out. ticipated in lockdown drills; some even continued we also believe we aren’t And, when it comes down to the wire, all to teach right through the very event that is sup- prepared... the carefully planned lockdown drills, all the posed to prepare us for a shooter in the building. safety measures, and all the plans we’ve made And speaking of lockdown drills, they only hap- Cedar Post Editoral Board will go flying out the window the second pen when students are in class. Teachers often have someone panics. Since we are high-schoolers, advance warning, which means many students have advance warnand freaking out is part of our nature, this likely wouldn’t take long. ing as well. So how, exactly, does knowing about the drill beforehand, Induce a little panic into any situation, no matter how well planned, being prepared for it and hidden away in the relative safety of our and the plan isn’t going to last long. classrooms, get us, as students, ready for the event of an actual shooter, Sandpoint is a safe town, though, a peaceful little place, but we’d be an actual act of violence? willing to say that the people of Newtown were saying the same thing Well, it doesn’t. If the administration wants us to really prepare for a few months ago.

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EDI OR letters to t he

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 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.

BILL BENDER

I am writing this to comment on the section of the most recent Cedar Post about the new girls varsity basketball coach. I believe Bill Bender will be a great addition to our team. I have heard great things about him. I also believe Bender should help with the softball teams this year. He would be a great help.

-Alexis Merritt

HOW SHORT IS TOO SHORT

Maddie Russo and Nathan Schwartz’s column was intriguing. They covered an issue that has really been a problem for many people. Boys, short shorts don’t show off your legs, they’re just gross. Two inches of cloth hanging around your waist is not enough.

By all means, wear those short shorts when you run, but nobody needs to see hairy white thighs all day.

-Bailey Bassett

Skiing: it’s more than just a sport

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SAVANNAH PITTS - STAFF MEMBER iving in the cold weather and dealing with snow everyday doesn’t exactly appeal to many. Me, on the other hand, just like many, live for it. Skiing has brought many people together from all over the world. Many friendships are created, and held together, just by sharing a simple and pure love for the same sport. Our eyes light up at the sight of snow covered mountains, our hearts beat a little faster when the season for skiing grows near, our minds lift with memories from the previous years, and our lungs scream for the cold mountain air that stings them. It’s the love that fills our body, the love that we sacrifice the threat of broken bones for, the love that pulls friends in with stories, the love that will never break our hearts, but enlighten them and save them from our everyday struggles. It’s our love that lifts us away from our troubles and carries to the mountains.

Skiing is more than a sport, it’s a love and a lifestyle.

“[If] guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns.”

“Gun control is...[an] under addressed problem.”

KELLY OMODT - STAFF MEMBER SAM LEVORA - STAFF MEMBER he Sandy Hook Connecticut shooting was a tragedy which merica is one of the most gun fanatic nations in the shocked the nation. The government is using this tragedy as a world, now having more guns than people. Last year, means of promoting gun control, arguing, that if firearms are more than 30,000 people were killed in this nation over available to everyone, then these shootings will continue. However, when gun violence. That is 23,000 more deaths than all the U.S. casualties guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Criminals have always found ways to get a hold of weapons, even if Gun control is one of the most under addressed problems in laws are set in place. The solution of gun control goes against the Conour country and is seen as a threat to tackle by many politicians. stitution of the United States. In the Second Amendment it declares, ‘A However, this is a problem that needs to be addressed and people well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a Free State, the who believe in controlling firearms should stick up for gun control right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.’ Because and say enough is enough. Many politicians have protected the of this amendment many lives have been saved due to civilians’ ownership heavily unrestricted gun market by addressing peoples’ hysteria for of firearms. any form of governmental attempt on gun control. Newt Gingrich Pearl High School, Mississippi, stated that, “...Obama... is as much 1997: After shooting several people a threat to us as the Nazis and the at his high school, a student headed Soviet Union.” Statements like these for the junior high. Assistant frighten people into running to their Principal, Joel Myrick, retrieved a local gun stores to obtain personal .45 pistol from his car, pointed it at arsenals. the gunman’s head and ended the I believe that every person has killing spree. the right to protect their home and Santee, California, 2001: A stuthemselves, but people who take dent began shooting his classmates. their personal collection of deadly An off-duty cop who was taking his weapons out onto the streets, as if daughter to school pointed his gun its some sort of patriotic duty, put at the shooter and held him until everyone in danger. Because of our more police arrived. nation’s incredibly loose gun laws, It is not the phone that autothe number of places where it is matically sexts, the beer that causes permissible to carry weapons grows automatic inebriation, or the car every day. A new proposal is being that causes accidents. The same introduced, that would allow some SIERRA SCOTT - CARTOONIST can be said for the gun. It is not the gun that kills people; it is the man or teachers to have guns in school, because nothing protects kids more woman or teen behind the gun that does. than untrained shooters and crossfire. One of the biggest defenses If our government decides to enforce gun-control, the peoples’ rights of our nation’s current gun control policy is the 2nd Amendment. will be violated. When lawful citizens are not allowed to protect themHowever, when this was written, the only avaliable guns where musselves or those they love because of government intrusion, it will not only kets. Today, it is legal to buy guns that fire 166 bullets per second. be the right to own guns that Americans will forfeit. It will be their right There is simply no need for weapons like this unless killing large to life. numbers of civilians is freedom.

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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.

Sound Bites

Compiled by Emmett Jones, Opinion Editor.

Sandpoint High School students, teachers and staff share their opinion on a variety of matters ranging from the absurd to the serious.

SUPER BOWL “I don’t really care about it, but I just hang around and watch it for the fun of it. ” Janice Aylward- FRESHMAN

THE SAT

“There is a lot of pressure involved over something that is really so trivial. It shouldn’t matter so much.”

Alan Orr- JUNIOR

VALENTINE’S DAY

“Never have a girlfriend for any major holiday, especially Valentine’s Day. It’s just too expensive.”

Lyn Evans- BOOKEEPER

FINALS SCEHDULE

“I loved it a whole bunch, and I felt like the homework for each night was totally manageable.”

Sadie Nitcy- SOPHOMORE

COPY MACHINE “The whole copy machine business is just a huge exercise in plagiarism.”

Woody Aunan- CHEMISTRY TEACHER 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

Duck domination No Duck Dynasty show has people talking, and the craze is getting ready to take over

Dean Knaggs Staff Member

Sam Levora Staff Member

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place like home

ust like any person, each state has its own unique personality when it comes to culture, politics, and beauty.

The decision of whether to stay or leave Idaho after high school is a big one and requires careful decisionmaking abilities. The pros and cons of living in the old potato capital of the world may make up your mind on whether or not Idaho is the right fit for you in the future.

Cons

Pros

-SKIING, duh!

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tudents walking the hall usually talk about the latest gossip or about how much they can lift in physical education. Lately though the talk has changed to the newest show on A&E network, Duck Dynasty.

Junior Jack Armstrong said, “Hey! It’s like watching my friends and I but men with full grown beards.”

Duck Dynasty is about the life of the Robertson family, which is known for their duck and deer calls, and their beards. Each episode leads into a fun packed “redneck” adventure.

Sophomore Corinne Ariss said, “Duck Dynasty is entertaining and a hick version of jersey shore.”

Many claim the main reason they watch Duck Dynasty is to see Uncle Si. Si uses many references back to his time in the Vietnam War and has a widespread use of vocabulary terms.

Junior Hailey Luther said, “ It’s one of my favorite shows and Uncle Si is my favorite person ever!”

Along with Uncle Si is Phil Robertson, the founder of Duck Commander, and Willie Robertson, Phil’s son and CEO of Duck Commander. Phil Robertson played first-string quarterback ahead of football star Terry Bradshaw at Louisiana Tech University in the 60’s. He was drafted into the NFL but turned the position down because it interfered with duck seasons.

Sophomore Taylor Lunde said, “Phil Robertson, I like him because he is the best redneck/hillbilly ever.”

Though along with supporters comes yeppy people, as Phil would say, that don’t agree with their redneck traditions.

Freshman Grace Hefley said, “It’s either the stupidest show, or it’s the funniest, most addicting show.”

The newest Duck Dynasty season premier is Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 9 PM on the A&E network.

Senior John John DeVault said, “Hey! I think that it is amazing and shows rednecks have class too and thats a fact, jack.”

Techy Tips

February 2013

- The interesting landscape from Sandpoint to Boise, along with beautiful mountains, lakes and everything else; the scenery can be just amazing

- Primary and Secondary school teachers rights have been targeted by many state officials like the right of collective bargaining - Rich elite celebrities buy houses in places like Sun Valley to spend a week out of a year actually in the state.

- Idaho has been the home of many white supremacist and racist activities

- The number of wonderful outdoor activities are endless -Close community and family - Boise is ranked 8th out of 100 as one of the best U.S. cities to live by CNN news

- There is no highway that runs North-South through Idaho, so trying to get to Southern Idaho can take a while - When you go anywhere else in the country, people

will confuse you for being from Iowa

- Sandpoint is voted the most Beautiful small town in the U.S. by USA today and by Sunset Magazine. Also Schweitzer voted “best kept secret” by Powder Magazine.

- Scandal by Congressman Larry Craig - Idaho is a right to work state which can make job security trickey

- Potatoes, they are a good source of carbs and just go great with any meal - U of I has some of the best tuitions costs of any public institution in the Nation

University of Idaho

Boise State University

North Idaho College

Location: Moscow

Location: Boise

Location: Coeur d’ Alene

In state tuition: $6,212

In state tuition: $3,991

In state tuition: $2,846

Out of state tuition: $19,000

Out of state tuition: $15,434

Out of state tuition: $7,534

Entrance difficulty: 85% accepted

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Entrance difficulty: All accepted

Lexi DeMers Kristen McPeek Social Media Editor A&C Editor

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ou may have just gotten a new iPhone for Christmas, but that doesn’t mean you have to be behind the game and not know all the secret short cuts! Whether you are looking to get through applications with speed and ease, or personalize your home screen here is a guide for any technical tips!

A vs. B days

A look into why some students prefer A or B days and which are really better Madey Lynch Karlee Peterson Mayla Millar Staff Member Staff Member Staff Member

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hat changes every day, starts the More core classes are scheduled on A days alphabet and can determine how than B days by 23 classes. “I like my B days fast you get up for school in the better because they are easier and I don’t morning? Sandpoint High Schools A day B have to put in as much effort.” Zach Smith day block schedule. said.

At one point, every On the other hand stuI like my B days dents who excel in their student has said, “I like A days or B days better because I only have core classes may dread the better.” Usually its 2 classes and I get out days they have to draw or because it’s one of the early. paint. days are easier than Some students, though, the other one. base their favorite day not Brooke Broehl Depending on a on academics, but on the Junior student’s schedule people they have classes they could have early with or because of the release or late arrival, these are huge deterlength of their day. mining factors to whether students favor “I like my B days better because I only have one day over another.

2 classes and I get out early.” Junior Brooke Students likes and interests also play into Broehl said. what day they prefer.

Scheduled A and B days are preferred Statistically, A days are scheduled heavier. mostly because of personal opinion.

Tap top to scroll:

When surfing the web, reading lengthy e-mails, or going deep into someone’s personal Facebook history this trick comes in hand. When you have found yourself scrolled way down on a page, simply tap the top black info bar and you will be immediately returned to the top.

Reverse panorama:

For the iPhone 5 and 4S with iOS6 software you can tap on the directional arrow on the panorama guide to reverse the movement direction.

More street names on Maps:

By going into Settings>Maps> and changing the font size to small you will be able to see names on otherwise unlabeled streets.

Do not disturb schedule:

Settings>Notifications>Do not Disturb> Turn the Scheduled setting on and set your times!

This turns on the Do Not Disturb setting everyday at your needed time.

Force quit an app:

Hold down the home button for at least 6 seconds for those times when your applications just won’t work. This will allow you to force quit the app so you will be right back on track!

Design your own theme:

There are online programs for creating your own theme like iPhone Theme Generator. This website provides guides on how to install the themes into your phone.

KRISTEN MCPEEK | A&C EDITOR

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ARTS & CULTURE

February 2013

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Extraordinary exposure Sophomore receives the chance to play as an extra in the newest remake of the Three Stooges Kelly Omodt Staff Member Sophomore Sara Ahern was exposed to the environment of an off-screen set in a Hollywood film July of 2011, as she played an orphan in the remake of The Three Stooges. The Three Stooges started out as a ‘raucous vaudeville act’ in 1925 and first appeared in Hollywood through a Fox Film Corporation feature film, Soup to Nuts, in 1930.

After traveling to Hollywood with her father, James ‘Sporty’ Ahern, Sara was personally asked by the Benjamin Brothers (Three Stooges executive producers and friends of the Ahern family) to be a part of scene in the movie.

On set, she was appointed the role of an orphan and is part of the scene in the movie when the Mother Superior has just been told that the orphanage will close unless the nuns are able to raise $850,000 by a designated time. Sara is seen as one of the many orphans who run up to Mother Superior as she tells the children the depressing news.

Though her film time in the movie was only for one

minute, Sara had to be the set for four days due to script and scene complications. When asked if she would be a movie extra again, she answered, “yes.” In fact, Sara may be an extra for another movie coming out this year in May--Dumb and Dumber 2. However, when asked if she was considering a career in the movie business, she said no.

“No-it’s a big mess to be on set, not as cool as everyone thinks it is. It’s actually a lot of stress,” Ahern said.

Even though her dream as a little girl was to be a “movie star”, she answers now that Hollywood is, “not all that it is cut out to be.” And instead of the glamorous Hollywood portrayed by the media, Sara described it as, “dirty.”

Because her father works in the Camera and Electrical Department on set, Sara has the opportunity to frequent Hollywood and meet so many stars that they are too numerable to name. Her most memorable experience while on set of The Three Stooges was meeting Glee star Jane Lynch.

SHELBY BAUGHN | STAFF MEMBER

n LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Sophomore Sara Ahern smiles for the camera outside of the school.

She recently was an extra in the newest Three Stooges film that took over 14 years to produce.

Social media drama takes over Many have been involved, many have seen it. Facebook and Instagram drama becomes common among followers and friends Karlee Peterson Staff Member

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he trend of our generation is post- screen, it’s like they can’t say it to your face,” ing information on social net- junior Breanna Buchmiller said. working sites, good or bad about Junior Morgan Fulton said people our lives. Bedazzling other pages with our “shouldn’t care about what other people own personal touch. Mending the seams do, and if they have an opinion at all they with old friends should keep it to themand tearing selves. I don’t like to involve I’m normally on myself in drama but when apart the other facebook for family and people try to start someones.

“It’s [social pictures, I just block out thing I just don’t give them media drama] everyone else. anything to feed off of.” all based off Others mention pet of attention. peeves of truth is, pointless People keep it Nicole Edwards and endless photo posting. going because Senior Facebook fights are “just of their need to plain stupid,” according get the last stab. to senior Nicole Edwards.

I think it’s human nature meets modern day “I’m normally on facebook for family and social media,” senior Brianna Samsel said. pictures, I just block out everyone else.”

Other people mention that fights over “Drama passes and it’s always forgotthe screen are not effective, and that people ten in time so it shouldn’t be something to need to bring up their problems in person. stress over,” Fulton added.

“It’s stupid when people get in fights on a

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Everyday is a holiday!

Not-so-popular holidays for your taste Marissa Vinson Desi Storks Staff Member Photo Editor Everyone knows the more popular holidays (Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc.), but we bet you didn’t know about these fun holidays. Celebrate something out of the ordinary for once!

Everyday is a new holiday, or has the potential to be one. If these don’t give you something you’re interested in to celebrate every day, google has plenty of things to offer you.

Opposite Day Literally the day where you can do whatever you want but mean the opposite.(i.e., Hey, I like your shirt. HAHA JUST KIDDING IT’S OPPOSITE DAY.)

Singles Awareness (forever alone) Day

The day after Valentines day that is dedicated to those without significant others. Lone wolves need lovin’ too!

Waffle Day

The people of Sweden celebrate this day to mark the beginning of spring. I say just eat waffles, my friends. Eat waffles just because waffles are awesome.

Jan25 Feb15 Mar25 Look Alike Day

Don’t like how you look? Cool. Look like someone else on this day and it will be perfectly acceptable.

No Pants Day

People across the nation go commando.

Pretty self explanatory.

Apr20 May3

Hug Your Cat Day

Give your cat a big, love filled hug. Don’t have a cat? Adopt one! Allergic? Buck up, and put a mask on. You can’t be allergic to love.

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Make superbowl snacks Desi Storks Marissa Vinson Staff Member Photo Editor

Before becoming a couch potato during the super bowl, make these delicious potato nachos to snack on. These little potato nachos are so good. Topped with ranch salad dressing mix, pepper jack cheese, & cheddar cheese makes you keep reaching for another one.

Potato Nachos Ingredients:

8 medium red potatoes 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix 1 block of Pepper Jack Cheese 2 cups (16 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream 6 to 8 green onions, chopped Salt, to taste

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DIRECTIONS:

Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or just until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Cut potatoes into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Place in a single layer in three greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Top each with salad dressing mix, pepper jack slice, & cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and green onions. Sprinkle with salt. Yield: 12 servings.

If you’re thinking of inviting friends over for the superbowl, make sure to have them RSVP so you know how much food and drinks you’ll need for your guests! If you don’t want to make all the food, tell your guests to bring one food item, or drink item to bring as well so you have double or triple the amount. Remember to have fun and eat lots because the superbowl only comes once a year!

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the PROFILE

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February 2013

unior Collin Jurenka is a point guard on the varsity basketball team. Although this is his first time on varsity, he has delivered both strong offensive and defensive performances; Jurenka brings a positive energy to the court.

Q. Do you have any pre-game traditions?

Q. What are all the sports you play?

and support?

A. I have played basketball, football, baseball, track, and

tennis. Currently, I’m more focused on basketball and tennis. I have not participated in the others competitively in a while.

Q. When did you first start playing basketball?

A. My first year of basketball was in 5th grade, when I played Rec.

Q. What are you most excited for this season?

A. The district tournament. They are big games and I

think we have a good chance to do well in the tournament and possible state.

A. Not really. I just stretch and stay loose.

Q. What does it mean to you when the fans come out A. It makes me feel good to have the support of the stu-

dents behind us and I think it helps the team play better.

Q. What’s your favorite part of basketball?

A. Just being part of the team and the comradery that we have. Its a lot of fun to play with my teammates.

Q. What are your future goals for basketball next year and beyond?

A. Definitely to compete at the district and state level.

Then I will just go from there.

Q. Out of all sports you play, is basketball your favorite?

A. Yes, I love the team aspect of it and the close games.

KENNEDY SEARCH & SAM LEVORA | STAFF MEMBERS

Let the competition begin As the new year begins, so does the new season of dance competition, hopefully with rewarding results

Maddie Russo Kennedy Search Staff Members On February 23, members of the Sandpoint High School dance team will be competing at Sandpoint High School for the district title in order to move on to the state competition which will be March 15-16.

These 19 girls, who practice everyday before school, during their 1B performing dance class, Wednesday technique classes and sometimes on the weekends, are striving to make it to state where they won the title in 2011. Senior captain Summer Weidler says their main goals for state this year is to win the title and bring home another banner. Last year the girls placed fourth behind rival Skyview. “It was really disappointing when we got 4th place because that was the best our team had ever SAVANNAH PITTS | STAFF MEMBER danced that year,” said senior con COMMANDING THE FLOOR: Senior Captain Summer Weidler, senior Co-Captain Elaina Pignolet, junior Co-Captain Hailey Nutt, and the captain Elaina Pignolet. rest of the team perform one of their lyrical routines at a school assembly.

Dance competitions are scored differently every year so it is very captain dance that Weidler will be Just looking on the surface of the and inspired for the upcoming roudifficult for the team to know exactperforming and something the girls life of a teen on the dance team, it tine. Team parties are also a frequent ly what the judges want. What does call small dance which only a few may seem as if there is no time for occurrence among the title seeking remain the same is the four routines members fun and that it’s team in order to create an even closthey perform at state, hip-hop, who tried work and no er bond. Unfortunately sophomore lyrical, kick and prop. This year has If they put their all out and won play but in fact Emily McKay has been out with an been exceptionally challenging behearts and minds to it, it’s quite the op- injury for the past few months. over the cause of the number of girls on their spot will get I think that they can go posite.

“This “Not being able to perform with team. With the number of members to be in. is arguably the these ladies is very difficult, but this anywhere.

I couldn’t ask usually around 15 it made it a lot Although for a better team. most bonded team has eleven new members and easier to keep everyone in uniform it’s been two squad SHS has to saying that, most people worry, but but “now with the numbers up to years since Emily McKay offer,” said Wei- as I have been watching I’ve realized 19, it puts that much more stress on their last ti- Dance Team Member dler. Before every that these girls work so hard and this year’s captains,” said Weidler. tle, the girls performance the they have all improved individually In order to compete and win have taken girls all gather at and as a team. If they put their hearts districts, the girls have to perform much pride in their grades and someone’s house, get ready together and minds to it, I think that they not only those four routines but have taken home the state academic and have dinner. Secret Sisters is also could go anywhere. I couldn’t have there is a captain’s dance which award the past two years. “Our something the girls do in order to asked for a better team. They are so Weidler, Pignolet, and the other cocoach is always putting our academ- show their love for each other and supportive of everyone, especially captain Hailey Nutt will be dancing ics first, it’s something we all really the captains usually write notes for me having this surgery, and we are a in. In addition to that there is a solo try and focus on,” said Pignolet. each girl to help get them motivated family,” McKay said.

Fast Facts

The Superbowl XLVII will be held at the Lousiana Superdome in New Orleans.

The stadium holds up to 72,000 people.

The game is broadcasted to 230 countries in 34 languages.

Super Bowl XLVI (last year’s game) was the most watched program in television history.

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Bowl of Emotion

This year’s Super Bowl is going to be one to watch. It’s a face-off between the San Fransisco 49’ers and the Baltimore Ravens. For the first time in Super Bowl history, the two head coaches are brothers. The Ravens are coached by John Harbough and the 49ers by Jim Harbough, a former Ravens player. For now the brothers are said to be keeping it strictly business and only exchanging a handful of text messages. Along with this sibling rivalry, another component making this game one to watch is the emotional factor backing Ray Lewis, a player on the Ravens. Lewis, a 13 time probowler will be finishing his 17th season on the biggest stage of his career, the Super Bowl. -Maddie Russo, Nathan Schwartz, Staff Members

Spring Sports

As the semester comes to a close and summer is closer every day, winter sports are finishing up as well.

Which means that in the next month or so spring sports will begin. Any student that wants to participate should sign up in the office. Physicals will also need to be conducted for any students without one. Sport meetings will be scheduled during the next few weeks. The first day that sports can start practice is February 22. Tennis has a student athlete meeting scheduled for February 12 and baseball and softball have open cages every week.

- Kevin Hill, Staff Member

Johnny Football

On December 8, Johnny Manziel, also known as “Johnny Football”, won the Heisman trophy. Manziel, who attends Texas A&M,was the first freshman ever to win the trophy.

Along with the Heisman, Manziel was also the first freshman to win the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award. He is the first player in SEC history to have two 500 plus offensive games and the second ever in NCAA history to have passed for 200 yards and rush for 100 in the same game.

After going down in a game on November 24 against the Tigers, he came back out with a knee brace and finished the game with 439 yards of offense. It’s with these yards that he broke previous Heisman winners Tim Tebow and Cam Newton’s record with a total of 4,600 yards on the season. This now made him the first freshman and fifth player in NCAA to pass for over 3,000 and rush for 1,000 yards in a single season.

-Maddie Russo, Kennedy Search, Staff Members

Iron Man Rebirth The Student Council is putting on the annual Ironman competition on March 7. There will be a $10 entry fee that pays for the Ironman tee shirt and a waiver.

The teams will be separated by classes: freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors to compete.

Sophomore Class President Pilar Herrera said, “I believe this year's Ironman will be great.”

Student Council hopes to far exceed last year's Ironman that was canceled due to lack of participation from the student body by giving all participants a bulldog cup and candy along with their shirt.

- Dean Knaggs, Staff Member

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Girls Basketball The girls basketball team finished off a strong regular season with an overtime win over Moscow, 41-38, last Friday. The Lady Bulldogs (12-8) have had no problem scoring throughout the season due to the offensive presence of junior Hailey Olin and freshman Madi Schoening. The girls team went 3 and 1 in league play, tying the Moscow Bear’s record (3-1, 4A IEL). The tie breaker came to total points scored in league play which left the Lady Bulldogs six points short of the No.1 seed. No. 2 Sandpoint will be playing for a state bid in the the double elimination districts tournament.

Boys Basketball DEAN KNAGGS| SAFF MEMBER

Girls Results

Boys Results

The score board The score board WIN

BULLDOGS

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KELLOGG

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MOSCOW

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LAKELAND

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Managing the team:

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s basketball season comes to a close, many people will remember the players that made the season memorable.

However, each team has been assisted by managers that contribute to the teams many functions.

“It’s really time consuming”, said girls basketball manager Bailey Bassett. Many of these managers spend time at away games, home games

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and practices.

“We do “For the first a variety of We do a variety of everything and like month, we went to prac- everything and we each we each have tice everyday have our own duties. our own duand filmed ties,” said head the whole manager KateKatelynn McConnell practice along lynn McConHead Manager with learning nell. Bassett how to take also added that stats on an iPad as well as the green they keep the coaches up to date on book,” Bassett said. Using these timeouts or fouls their players have skills, these girls help the basketball at away games, making sure that the team by accomplishing many of the players have equipment they need essential tasks. like the balls, medical kits and a full

SCHEDULE

District Tournament Games Loser G1 vs. Loser G2

Feb. 5 Winner G2 vs. Winner G3

Boys Basketball Feb. 2 @ Moscow High School 6:00

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bottle of water.

However, these girls still enjoy the job at the end of the day. “I really like being a manager even though it can be really confusing,” Bassett said, especially when having to deal with rude home book ladies and communicate with the refs she added.

Varsity Basketball player Cassie Young said that, “they help a ton in practice with organization and the timing secessions...they’re always refilling our water bottles, which I thank God.”

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LEWISTON

Feb. 5 @Lake City High School 7:00 Feb. 8 Home - Lakeland

7:00

Feb. 9 Home - Coeur d’Alene

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Feb. 7

@ Moscow High School

6:00

Feb. 16

@District I-II Tournament

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Feb. 22

State Meet in Pocatello

TBA

Feb. 23

State Meet in Pocatello

TBA

Spring Sports Spring sports will be starting a week earlier than usual this year; they will be allowed to start practices on February 22.

Check out sports updates on our Twitter feed: @SHScedarpost

“And the winner is ...”

Nathan Schwartz Sports Editor

This season has been a difficult one for the boys basketball team (2-13). With only two wins under their belt, the team is trying to prepare for league games and the district tournament. Scoring has been a problem for the boys team throughout the seasonbbut junior Jeremiah Gagnon is looking to change that. Gagnon posted a season high 28 points in the Bulldogs’ one point loss to the Lewiston Bengals. The boys team (0-2, 4A IEL) has its last two league games coming up. These games will determine their seed in the district tournament and decide whether they have home court advantage.

n ON THE COURT: Junior Captain Matthew Burgstahler looks to pass in a game earlier this season. Burgstahler is hoping to lead the team to victory in the district tournament.

Our View From the Stands

Maddie Russo Staff Member

Disappointment followed the recent loss of the Moose Antlers in Bonners Ferry after the Moose Madness competition. Why did we lose?

No one knows how the scorecard looked at the end of the night. What events did we win? What events did we lose?

Well, being a newspaper, the Cedar Post staff looked into getting a hold of the scorecard. But the administration would not release it to us and we were told it was because they didn’t want to single out certain groups or clubs that did not perform well that night.

Bonners even took it one step further by destroying the score card. What? Why would you need to destroy the score card? Well, we have no idea. Maybe they wanted to destroy the evidence of their so called controversial “win”. Did they actually win?

Now, Moose Madness is a school wide competition. So different groups will win and lose in the name of the school not their specified club.

With that, if you don’t want to admit losing, then don’t compete.

What about the players on the basketball teams? Their score was up on a board all night for hundreds of people in the gym to see. Then it was in the Daily Bee for the entire community to read about. Everyone knows when the basketball teams win or lose, and not a second thought is given about releasing those scores. But when it comes to moose calls, singing, dancing, or cheering, things change.

Aside from the moose call, don’t all of those activities participate in end of year competitions (ex. Dance State, Cheerleading State). Why does it make a difference now? We get to know the results of those competitions. How is it fair for those groups to not know if they won or lost? If they won they wouldn’t be able to celebrate in their victory and if they lost they wouldn’t be able to see if they needed improving.

And what are people really going to do if they see the scores? Most of the student body has already formulated their opinions on each competitive group in our school. One loss wouldn’t change the way we look at our fellow classmates. Would it?

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KRISTINA GALL | GRAPHICS EDITOR

We all have a hard time deciding what’s that perfect Valentine’s Day date. n How do you ask? n Where do you go? n What do you do?

Cedar Post did a random questionnaire at SHS about who you thought was the cutest couple at our school. Then we asked those couples what their Valentine’s Day plans were.

Jake Jordan & & Carson Han na

Jordan Speelmon and Carson Paull Together for : 14 Months

Jake Diel and Hanna Potter Together for : 14 Months

What they are doing for Valentine’s Day : A romantic movie, then making dinner together

What they are doing for Valentine’s Day : Going out on a sushi date.

Advice for asking out that special someone: “Sometimes you have to go for it! But never via text or internet, it takes away from that special moment.”

Advice for asking out that special someone: “Don’t rush into things.”

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