SANDPOINT HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME 89, ISSUE 6 FEBRUARY 2012
PRIMARIES HEAT UP
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7KH GHĂ€QLWLRQ RI ŇŠF\EHUEXOO\LQJ Ň‹ FDUULHV IRJJ\ LQWHUSUHWDWLRQV Bullying has been an issue since the beginning of time. Old solutions to bullying state that the best way to combat it is by ignoring it. However, students all over the country are facing the difficulty of ignoring harassers that could be waiting at your home computer, or even on your phone. In other words, cyberbullying Many students at Sandpoint High recognize the detrimental harassment that occurs over the different forms of social media. “Well, I have noticed that MySpace has become sort of a creeper breeding grounds these days,â€? sophomore Brianna Samsel said. Every time I log on, even if it’s only for a second, I get random dudes asking me if I like to party.â€? Senior Shea McCormick attributed a past break-up to what he coined, “cyber slander,â€? and junior Annalisa Armbruster claims to have been verbally attacked over Facebook for such a simple act as hugging. Idaho constitution statute 18-917A prohibits students from harassing, intimidating, or bullying another student
in person or through technology. Recently in Clark Fork, a series of “If (a student) believes they’re be- text messages between Larry Dean Flaing harassed, they need to report it to nigan Jr., 19, and both Nathan Nesbitt, someone in the school, and the policy 18, and Zachary Nesbitt, 16, reportedly is to investigate it ... of course, we’ll helped escalate a dispute that occurred always try to stop it though,� said As- after a high school basketball game. sistant Principal David Miles. “I would The night ended with both Nesbitt’s say the majority of my time is now nursing buckshot wounds after a conspent dealing with harassment at our frontation with Flanigan at his home, school.� where he alThe Lake legedly armed Pend Oreille I have noticed that himself with a School Dis12-gauge shothas become gun and fired trict #84 MySpace Board Policy sort of a creeper breeding at the boys’ reCode 504.8 ground these days. treating vehicle. has a similar “These were rule against threatening text h ar a ss me nt messages. There Brianna Samsel of any kind, was talk of and violation Sophomore coming up and is subject to fighting,� said citation by local police and school con- Detective Sgt. Gary Johnston during sequences. the hearing. According to cyber bullying statisSometimes this harassment betics taken by the i-SAFE foundation, comes too much for teenagers. The over half of adolescents and teens have Megan Meier Foundation was created been bullied online, and about the in the wake of the self-inflicted death same have engaged in cyber bullying. of 14-year-old Missouri teenager MeThe study found more than 25 percent gan Meier in 2006. Her suicide is atof cyberbullying occurs over text mes- tributed to the malicious comments sages. made by “Josh Evans,� a boy she met
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over MySpace. Several weeks after Meier’s death, the mother of a girl that was once Meier’s friend admitted to making the fake account with her daughter to deceptively learn about Meier. A substantial part of the cyber bullying situation stems from many of its victims choosing to stay quiet about the issue rather then reporting it. “Teenagers don’t want to be labeled as somebody who goes out and tells on people� said SHS Counselor Debra Nusbaum. In another case, West Virginia senior, Kara Kowalski, was punished for her online comments against a classmate, calling her a “slut� with herpes. Even though it was off-campus,the 4th circuit of appeals ruled her guilty of violating policy, saying she “used the Internet to orchestrate a targeted attack on a classmate.� One good side effect of harassment going digital is the ability for all harmful messages to be recorded. “The neat thing with cell phones now, is that kids are so savvy, that if someone sends them a text, or a message on the computer, you can save it, so there’s no question of evidence if they report it,� said Nusbaum, “But a lot of the time, they don’t report it.�
Have you witnessed cyberbullying?
“I see people harass others and comment about people online all the time, they don’t say their name, but you know who they’re talking about.� - FreshmanTopsana Elsfelder
“I think people say more mean things over Facebook than they would when in front of someone.�
-Sophomore Cassie Lawrence
Sister Wives
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Criminal Minds
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Blue Mountain State
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“I’ve seen people get confronted about it [cyber bullying others], and they don’t stand up for what they said online, they always back down.� -Junior Mac McGarry
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ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
THE CLOSE BATTLE OF REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES CONTINUE
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lot, receive the majority of a final vote. For the first time ever, a voting in a caucus or primary before April 1 will use the proportional system instead of winner-takes-all. If a candidate receives the majority of votes instead of receiving all the state’s delegates, they will receive the percentage of delegates that correlates to the amount of votes they receive. From the original seven candidates that had started the official race, only four remain: Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Rick Santorum, and Mitt Romney. Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry and Jon Huntsman have already dropped out. With the old system of winner-takes-all,
many more candidates would have dropped out by now, but due to the proportional system the race is more likely be much longer and closer. As of right now the candidate’s delegate votes are Mitt Romney with 31, Newt Gingrich with 26, Ron Paul with 10 and Rick Santorum with eight. At this point, it’s still anyone’s game. “Mitt Romney and Ron Paul have a base support within [Idaho]”, said SHS Government teacher Brian Smith, “The move to Super Tuesday in early March definitely increases our chance to have candidates come and campaign in Idaho this year.” Idaho is home to 32 delegates, a minute amount when contrasted
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against the 2,286 in the entire nation. Yet Idaho has more “say” than some smaller states such as Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada. If a candidate were to win the majority in Idaho, it could be a big step in winning the Republican race. Since Idaho is now having a closed caucus, which means only registered Republican voters can take part in the Republican caucus, the outcome will be an honest indication as to what Idahoans truly want. Students who are eligible to vote, are encouraged to keep up with the Republican race, and register to vote for the caucus on March 6, 2012.
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Miles steps up David Miles has recently taken up the position of Assistant Principal for Sandpoint High School after former Assistant Principal Mike Mitchell left for a new opportunity abroad. Miles will take over all of Mitchell’s old responsibilities, which include overseeing the student body and improving the general quality of the school. Mitchell left in late 2011 for a part-time position as a football coach in the European country of Croatia. While he had planned on staying only three weeks, he was soon offered a job there which he accepted. Miles’ former classes, Sociology and World History, are currently being taught by Luke Omodt. Omodt, who is a Sandpoint High School graduate, will continue to teach the classes through the semester. — Ben Dreier, Staff Writer
BPA kids go to state Business Professionals of America will be going to state competitions in the near future. The regional competition was held at North Idaho college on December 15, 2011. Over 300 students were attending. To qualify for state, competitors had to place in the top three for their event. Fifteen Sandpoint High students qualified, however, only 14 will be going. BPA Will be going to state on March 7, 2012. While competing at the state competition, students will have to compete in one or two events, depending on how they qualified at the regional level. Other events they will have the opportunity to compete in will be open events that are available to all competitors, as well as mini leadership sessions. — Ben Dreier, Staff Writer
OutspokenStudent Political student, Harry Pugesek, shares his beliefs on Ron Paul, who he believes is the right choice for the GOP candidate
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What is one thing about Ron Paul’s platform that you would change? I agree with him about free trade running as it does in a capitalistic system, however, I think that a function of the government is to protect us from the corporations.
+DPLOWRQ OHDYHV KHDY\ LQÁXHQFH RQ VFKRRO Former coach, teacher and Cedar Post advisor passes on Mackenzie Jones Editor-in-Chief Many people have passed through the halls of Sandpoint High School, but few have left an indelible imprint like Robert Hamilton, who was a teacher and coach at SHS for almost 30 years. Hamilton passed away recently at age 80. “I will always remember his professionalism, he was always composed, a man of quality,” said School Athletic Director Tom Albertson. Hamilton was a basketball coach, English teacher, and the SHS Cedar Post advisor. During his tenure as Cedar Post advisor, the frequency of publication increased significantly, and under his direction, received national recognition. Hamilton set a standard of excellence to which SHS journalism students continue to aspire today. Hamilton was popular amongst the high school student body, “When I was in high school, everyone wanted to be in his class. Since I started working at SHS, he was my go-to person for any facts or information,” said School Registrar Patsy Sletagar. Hamilton began coaching the SHS girls’ basketball team as a favor to the athletic director, Cotton Barlow, and he continued to coach the
girls’ team for 10 years, from 1975 to 1985. He took the job on right after the enactment of Title IX and fought to make sure the girls Sandpoint basketball players were as competitive as the boys. He built one of the best girls’ basketball teams in the state, winning second place finishes at the state tournament in 1982, ‘83 and ‘84. Not only did Hamilton express his love of sports through coaching, but through writing as well. He published a book named “Cotton” which highlighted the history of SHS athletics from 1906 to 1978. The book was dedicated to his wife of 60 years, Ruth Hamilton. Hamilton is survived by four children and six grandchildren. Hamilton made his mark at school and at home. His granddaughter and former Cedar Post advisor, Erin Bangle, said Hamilton was her best friend. “He gave me every piece of advice I have ever valued for my entire career.” Bangle added that “G’Pa,” always edited her work, whether it be college papers, letters to her parents or important articles for work. “The best piece of advice that G’Pa gave me was that if you’re going to do something, do it right,” said Bangle.
New teachers introduced As second semester starts, both teachers and students will have to adjust to schedule changes. English teacher Karen Aase will be dropping two classes. Aase will be teaching two Junior AP classes, Strategic English and one Senior AP class, while Barbara Leedle will take over Aase’s two freshman classes, periods 3A and 4A. A newer addition to the staff is Eric Mann, who has started teaching Engineering and Robotics (Technology I) and Technology Design full-time. Along with new teachers and new classes, there will also be online courses added. These include a Sociology class taught by Erica Haynes, the History of Rock and Roll taught by Aaron Gordon, a Cedar Post blendedlearning class taught by William Love, and an online Psychology 101 class taught by Connie Kimble. — Cole Kennaly, Staff Writer
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Lake Pend Oreille School District is currently undergoing a server switch. The district is now transitioning from the previously used Microsoft Outlook to a Google-based communication system. After years of relying on Mircosoft to stream technology into the schools, LPOSD is turning to Google for a variety of reasons. Mircosoft has always implemented pricey fees for their service, while Google is free. This means that every student in the District with Internet access will be able to use it without having to purchase the program, unlike what students had to do in the past with Microsoft. Along with the benefits of price, Google can also do more specific tasks and is available to use anywhere with Internet. In order to make the conversion smoother for staff members of LPOSD, the district has offered classes to teach the functions of Google and familiarize the staff with the server. After LPOSD staff get the system down, the ultimate goal is to get this in the hands of students. Before this can happen, more details need to be established, especially student emails, while considering liability issues. — Brooke Obaitek, Staff Writer
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o be able to pause your most sublime moments of life and have a perpetual feeling of happiness, achievement or relief would be simply wonderful. We always find ourselves looking towards the future, searching for things that may or may not happen, but if we try to look at the action around us, we can capture moments that we may never get to experience again.
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Getting G.N.A.R.ly Enjoy skiing or snowboarding? It’s time to get gnarly. G.N.A.R. stands for Gaffney Numerical Assessment of Radness. And what’s more, it’s guaranteed to make your day on the slopes all the more enjoyable. Understanding the game takes two simple steps: One, watch the movie “G.N.A.R.” and two, get gnarly!- Julian Kubiak, sophomore
The Editors’ colloquy
The Cedar Post editors dicuss personal online responsibility
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he Internet has been an amazing advancement in society in the last decade. It provides interaction and self-expression and is well-worn even in the small amount of time since it has really taken off. However, the internet is not always kind to us, in addition to the fact that sometimes it provides a perfect place for us to be unkind to each other.
Too often, scrolling down on our Facebook newsfeeds, do we see acts of immaturity and hate. No one needs to see others’ petty fights displayed on the web, nor does anyone deserve to be humiliated in a forum where everyone can see the harassment. Use networks like Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr for sharing information, posting pictures, organizing events and keeping up with friends. Nothing else. Don’t try to embarrass your frenemy by “yelling” at them online instead of just speaking to them in person. In addition to the misuse of social networks, many kids are exposed to inappropriate material while web surfing. This is misuse in it’s Zach Envik | Cartoonist own; there are simple ways to avoid getting
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This is a newly discovered trend. When there is nothing else to do, why not go run around Wal-mart for fun You can go check out the big bouncy balls, or go sit in the pillow section. - Elizabeth Nieman, sophomore
Wattpad.com The ultimate place for authors of every kind: writers of short stories, poems, full length books or even fanfictions. A truly splendid place. -Victoria Kuhn, Junior
Garage Karate Have you ever wondered what it would like to be Bruce Lee, even for a few hours? What better a thing to do on a cold winter day! It’s the new trend that every lonely-on-the-inside but fiesty-on-the-outside kid is catching on to. Go on into your garage and smash some watermelons, wood, cinber blocks, you name it! - Kevin Hutchens, senior
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the short end of the stick in terms of web abuse, and being subjected to this material is a matter of responsibility. In terms of inappropriate material on the web, try broadening your definition of being “victimized.” If you are using the Internet, you need to be wise enough to understand that there are mature websites out there. If you stumble across anything offensive, close the window. Sometimes coming across these sites give off the car-accidenteffect (the situations where you want to stare even though you don’t like what you see), but you just need to rise above. Essentially, the Internet is an incredibly useful and amazing tool, however, like many hobbies, things can get dangerous. It’s up to you to be responsible for your own actions. No one is looking out for you when you’re dealing with the web, and you ultimately have to make it a good experience for yourself.
North Dakota bound: the liquid gold rush
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he American Dream may have been found, and if you take Interstate George Wood 90 East, it’s only 868 miles away from Sandpoint in a formerly sedentary town by the name of Williston, N.D. It is a land where McDonald’s pays $15 an hour. Where the unemployment rate boasts an astonishing 1.5 percent, as opposed to the national average of 8.5 percent (as of December 2011); where local strippers call it a night
with $2,000 bills stuffed wherever they can because lonely blue-collars make it “rain a sea of green”; and where oil workers with next to no experience and no college degrees are making salaries of up to $100,000. Yes, the work for the oil companies is physically and mentally taxing: one worker with that six-figure paycheck claims working 220 to 230 hours every two weeks, mostly in overtime, and gets an average of only four hours of sleep. But the payoff is arguably worth it. Big oil companies such as Haliburton and Hess are harnessing the black life-blood that spurts from the Bakken Rock for-
mation, in an oil boom that hasn’t been seen since the early 1900’s in Texas. Rapid industrialization is seen in many other towns around the area. This has led to a huge increase in crimes such as theft, assault and prostitution. A mass shortage of housing and an exorbitant price of rent may lead to living in a car for a long time, so one may want to think about bringing a gun to protect themselves. Granted, it’s a wild, wild north up there, but it’s also the best excuse for a high school graduate to pass on college.
Try driving around corners in the snow and pulling your emergency brake. You will slide OUT OF CONTROL. It’s the perfect time for drift time!- Chris Anderson, senior
If you aren’t gay, don’t withhold rights from those who are
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f a boy loves a boy, let them get married. If girl loves a Paula Reed agirl, let them get married. If you have a problem with this concept, get over it. Legalization of gay marriage is highly contested and causes disagreement among many. My questions are: Why would it be such a horrible thing if everyone was happy? What really could go wrong ? No matter who you ask, you’ll raise passionate arguments over
several issues. These include whether or not gay marriage is acceptable and if it is a homosexual couple’s right to get married just like a straight female and straight male would. Some of the opposing views cite catastrophes if the law should allow such “horrid immorality.” Some of the more average predictions I’ve heard are the end of the world as we know it, due to gay marriage causing a downward spiral in the total world order, leading to massive destruction. Huh? This conspiracy could be prevented by understanding that disallowing gay marriage
wouldn’t lower the amount of gay What will happen if couples loving each other. Really, gay marriage is legalized? the most that would happen is that some people (Yes, gays are people) would be a little happier when the law recognizes and allows them to be as legally happy as straight people are. Currently it’s legal in six states, while eight other states allow civil unions or domestic partnerships. And as for the rest, well it’s too bad for the gay residents of those states. I don’t believe there should Gay people will marry each other even be an argument in this situWorld War III ation. The truth is, love should Angry dogs will consume you be what determines the right to Babies will die marriage. Apocolypse
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 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.
The CP strongly encourages you to voice your opinion through the student paper. E-mail your letter to shscedarpost@gmail.com or bring it by room E8.
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unior Rio Pederson’s love of traveling allowed her the opportunity to live as a foriegn exchange student in France for five months. After studying French for three years, she was looking forward to mastering the language. About a month into her stay, fluency in French came to Pederson. By the end of her stay she could find herself thinking in French without any hesitation. “The best part about being fluent is being able to talk to my friends on Skype about my brother while he is in the room, and he has no idea what I’m saying,” said Pederson.
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The time has finally arrived for the musically gifted students at Sandpoint High School to showcase their talent. All State, a competition recognizing musical students, will be held in Coeur d’Alene, April 18-21. As All State approaches, students are getting anxious. “I think that the most difficult part for me will be learning all of the different and complex music,” junior Emma Carter said. The students attending All State choir are Danielle Capelli, Emma Carter, Shanna Crayne, Jasmin Foley, Tobia Massey, Shea McCormick, Keonah Nordgarden, Osaze Ogbeide, Nate Owen, Kayanna Quigley, Lucas Richardson, Sam Richardson and Kellie Swor. Student Christian Walker, who plays the Tenor Saxophone, will be attending All State Band along with the Steel Pan Band. — Brian Millar, Staff Writer
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puters have aided this drive for communication, providing text messaging and e-mail services to ensure people have the ability to interact at all times. Many teens use these forums to discuss experiences, share knowledge, and manage friendships. Because the options are so widely available to so many people, they can be used throughout the day. “I mainly use [social networking] to check up on other people’s lives,” junior Windi Winter said. “I just like reading some people’s posts [on Facebook], but … the rest don’t matter and I don’t care to tell people about my life.” Winter has been using social networking websites since she was 14 years old, and has had text messaging since seventh grade. Networking sites have positives and negatives. Although open communication leaves room for an abuse of privileges, the positive aspects of the new networking platforms prove to benefit society in a way never before possible.
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Language is not the only difference between America and France. School goes from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. everyday and eating frog legs for lunch is not unusual. They also had less art electives, but more music and sport classes such as hiking and cross country skiing. “I was so blessed to have such an outgoing family,” said Pederson. She was able to go whitewater rafting, paraglide, attend a chocolate festival in Italy, and ski some of the best snow she has ever seen. She would end most of her days walking home in a pink sunset over the Alps and dining with her host family. Not many students get to experience what Pederson did, but for those looking to, “stay persistent, and if everything doesn’t go smoothly don’t give up the dream, its worth it.”
This is a summary of how students communicate digitally and how many students use each networking platform. Data was taken from 100 students that were surveyed.
Twenty-four junior girls have signed up for the scholarship program Distinguished Young Women of America. The program is designed to assist the participants with their post secondary education plans and local sponsorships are gained to help support the scholarship portion. Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. with the exception of a few Saturday practices. The practices will allow the girls time to learn two different routines performed at the program and also allow lessons on interview skills and time to practice and review the girls talents that will also be performed. The participants will receive awards in eight different sections: Distinguished Young Woman, first runner-up, second runnerup, Self Expression, Fitness, Talent, Spirit of Distinguished Young Women, and Judges Interview. The final production will be held on April 14th in the SHS Auditorium. — Nichole Pagano, Buisness Manager
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They ruled the school and then came back...
“You really had to be careful of what you said around them, because they would run with it.� -Nancy Mil er former teacher
the CLASS OF ‘95 Jenna Faude Arts & Culture Editor Every senior class thinks they rule the school, but for the Sandpoint High School Class of 1995 this usual naivety became reality. Eight current school staff members are graduates from the SHS Class of 1995. The group includes David Miles, Lisa Cessna, Brian Smith, Leticia Mullen, Seneca Cummings, Luke Omodt, William Love, and Adam Tajan. Positions include one interim vice-principal, one student teacher, one long-term substitute, and five fulltime teachers.
Not only was the class very successful as a whole, but they were also well-loved by many other students and teachers of the time. “They were super fun and they treated people well,� said current teacher Erica Haynes, who was a freshman when they were seniors. “You could find the biggest dork, the biggest jock, and the ASB President all in the same group.� Many of them had a very positive experiences during high school, which made returning to teach an easy decision. “It was fun [for them] to be different and they embraced it,� said Haynes. “If you look at them as teachers, they make people feel comfortable.� (Below are their senior photos, activities and current positions)
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Students serve the world Outreach affects many communities globally
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Grad Night Meeting (senior parents) SHS Library 6 p.m. Pretty Kitty SHS Auditorium 7 p.m. Winter Neon Dance SHS Commons 8:30 p.m. Paper Bag Bandit Auditions begin SHS Auditorium 3 p.m. Molly & Tenbrooks (res. required) Di Luna’s Cafe 7:30 p.m.
-26 Sandpoint Winter Carnival Fairgrounds
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Leroy Bell and His Only Friends The Panida Theater 8 p.m. Spring Jazz Concert SHS Commons 7 p.m.
-25 Outrageous Air Show Schweitzer Mountain
Senior Chloe Logan
Sophomore Emma Weme
SHS Grad Night Action Sandpoint Events Center 6 p.m.
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February 2012
Students travel for the game they love Two local hockey players commute to Spokane and Coeur d’Alene Bill Myers Sports Editor
BROOKE ROCKHOLM | PHOTOGRAPHER
Q HOCKEY: Sophomore Robert Harrison practices his dribbling. Harrison set up an ice rink in his backyard to practice.
In a town just 50 miles south of Canada where hockey is the national sport, Sandpoint does not even have an ice rink to play in. Although this is disappointing and somewhat surprising, two Sandpoint High School students have followed their passion for the game down to Coeur d’ Alene and Spokane to play the sport they love. Senior Dylan Murphy has been playing hockey for thirteen years and has grown used to commuting to play. Murphy, who plays defenseman and wing, for the Coeur d’ Alene rep hockey team, has to travel four times a week to practice. Murphy enjoys playing but admits that sometimes it’s difficult having to commute for practice especially during the school week. Sophomore Robert Harrison also commutes to play hockey. Harrison, who plays for the Killer Watermelons, a youth team in Spokane, has to commute on the weekends for practices and
games. Harrison who plays defense men said that even though his team isn’t playing particularly well this season he still enjoys just playing the game. To make up for Sandpoint not having an ice rink to play in, both students have found ways to practice when they are not with their teams. Harrison and his family set up an ice rink in their back yard where he can practice. Murphy also set up a place to play. Murphy set up a machine in his garage so that he can practice his shot. Even though it’s not easy to commute to practice, both players love the game and want to keep playing as long as they possibly can. “I would love to play in college if I could get a scholarship or anything,” Murphy said. Harrison also shares that same love and commitment to the game. “I would like to play long term,” Harrison said, “ I’m not sure how far I can take it, but I’d like to take it as far as I can.”
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Female wrestler excels nationally In a male dominated sport, Lily DeAragon has proved her place Paula Reed Staff Writer Practicing and then excelling at a sport for more than 10 years can make it seem like part of one’s life, and that’s exactly what it is for 16-year-old sophomore Lily DeAragon. DeAragon has been wrestling for most her life and has made a name for herself as a female wrestler not only at our school, but in independent freestyle or “folk-style” women’s wrestling meets across the nation. Recently, she won first place in her weight class at the West Coast Championships in Vancouver, Wash. At 118 pounds, she packs quite a punch with opponents, sometimes not even getting a chance for any worthy competition. “Recently I was wrestling this kid and he didn’t even put up a fight. It was so easy, it wasn’t even fun,” she said. Wrestling runs in the DeAragon family: Lily’s older sister, Annaliese, is pursuing a chance to be in the
Olympics and is currently training with the team. Lily herself hopes to use her wrestling ability to get a full ride scholarship for women’s wrestling in college. “I don’t want to go pro with it, I just want to use my wrestling to help me get through college,” she said. Being a girl in a male-dominated sport seems like it might be difficult, but DeAragon is up for the challenge. “I’ve never really had much trouble being a girl in this sport. My coaches, my teammates, everyone has always been supportive.” “My mom has probably been the biggest influence on my following wrestling through all these years,” she said. Everyone has a different motivation as to why they choose to dedicate themselves to a sport. For DeAragon, it’s the feeling of success rather than the fight. “There is nothing like the feel of the referee raising your hand when you’ve won. That feeling makes everything worth it,” she said.
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Q WRESTLING: Sophomore Lily DeAragon grapples with a wrestler from Riverdaide High School. DeAragon recently won her weight class at the West Coast Championships in Vancouver Washington.
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the PROFILE
February 2012 Senior Jitsupa Boontarapong plays wing for the JVII girls basketball team. Boontarapong, who is from Thailand, had enjoyed playing for the team this season.
Junior Paula Panos plays point guard for the JVII girls basketball team. Panos, who is from Spain, loves playing basketball and being part of the team.
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What do you enjoy most about playing basketball?
Do you enjoy playing basketball for the high school?
A. I enjoy playing with the team and meeting everyone.
A. Yes I do a lot because I love basketball and the team is very nice.
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Are there any different rules for basketball in your country?
Is basketball a popular sport where you are from?
A. Yes, we have a 24 second shot clock.
A. Only for girls because the boys usually play soccer.
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What is your most memorable moment this year?
A. I have not played before this year.
A. It would have to be our game against Moscow and we beat them by two. It was exciting because we were down by two the whole game and then won by two at the end.
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What is your most memorable moment this year? A. The whole season was very memorable.
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Boys Basketball The boys’ basketball team (7-10) has been playing somewhat inconsistent this year. Coach Tyler Haynes believes this team has the talent to win league but insists the team needs to focus on finishing every aspect of the game. The team lost their first two league games due to a few early mistakes costing them the games. Last week the team avenged thier loss as they were able to overcome Lakeland in a 29-27 defensive stuggle. The game was tied late in the fourth quarter when Ryan Schwartz hit a game winner with 3.8 seconds left. Districts is coming up soon and Haynes says there are some much needed improvements. “We need to improve on our mind set and need to believe we can win and not just hope. We also need to follow the game plan and go out and play with confidence and execute,” says Haynes. With a big win against 5A opponent, Lewiston High School last week, it might just give the team that much needed edge.
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The girls’ basketball team’s regular season has come to an end (8-11). They are headed to districts with passion, will, and determination that is higher than ever. They are (0-4) against league teams, but two of the four they
have entered the fourth quarter with a lead, but could not finish. Coach Lance Bruce states, “Our main focus at this point in the season is mental toughness and quarter consistency. We need to work on scoring consistently and also defensive breakdowns.” Considering the close game losses, the girls’ spirit stays high. The team is putting forth a strong effort during practices and have a positive attitude. They have been working hard to get to their ultimate goal, going to state. It rests at their fingertips and are getting closer with each practice.
Wrestling The wrestling team is made up of a core of young wrestlers and experienced seniors who have given great effort this season. Coach Mike Randles has been impressed by the team performance as a whole as well as the performances of several individuals. At the river city duals, seniors Justin Pepperdine and Peyton Dillon, junior Matt Lockey, and sophomore Brandon Williams all finished the tournament with undefeated records. Along with those wrestlers, Randles has also been impressed by seniors Josh Allen and Damen Rodriguez and sophomores Adam Weindl and Josh Travers who have worked hard to improve this season. The team is preparing for upcoming district matches that start on Feb. 18 at Lakeland high School and Randles is expecting a lot from his team. “As far districts go, we simply want kids to improve. If they lost to a kid before in a close match, we expect them to win the next go around. If they barely beat their opponent, we expect them to expand that margin of victory,” Randles said.
Pauiloa hired to lead football program New coach looks to return the team to prominence After returning to the world of high school sports, Puailoa plans to improve stats and performance and maintain his devotion to the high Athletic Director Tom Albertson announced a school football program. Puailoa’s coaching staff, seven-member committee will recommend to the the “band of brothers”, plan to aide him on his Lake Pend Oreille School District Board of Trust- journey of coaching. “Coaches are united. It’s not I, it’s we,” said ees the hiring of PE teacher Satini Puailoa as the Puailoa, who won a state title in his first stint as the next varsity football coach. school’s coach. Puailoa, who was the Puailoa’s favorite school’s varsity football coach [ I plan to take the thing about coaching from 1994-2004, replaces Mike Mitchell, who resigned team from the ] “outhouse is the journey, and how far he can develop the just before the holiday break to the penthouse.” team and the individafter taking a football coachual. The ideal situation ing position in Europe. for Puailoa would be to Puailoa has been a head maintain two freshmen football coach in Idaho and Satini Pauiloa teams, a sophomore California from 1986-2004 Head Football Coach team, a JV team conwhere he then traveled, hostsisting of players from ing coaching clinics and performance seminars and even appeared on the ESPN reality show, the sophomore and varsity team that didn’t man“Bound for Glory” in 2005. Puailoa claims to have age to get many reps in the nights prior games, and “never stopped coaching” and he has a mindset a varsity team. “If a kid joined the team to put on a jersey and that a team is a brotherhood.
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sit on the sidelines, that’s not going to happen,” Puailoa said. The program will consist of kids that strive to get out there and become part of a bond of brotherhood that will last forever. Puailoa plans to take the team from the “outhouse to the penthouse” and, using his experience and passion, doesn’t see a reason not to break records in the future and to bring back what it means to play for the man next to you. Junior football player, AJ Burrato is excited for hopefully a more “energetic” feeling in the program and feels as if the “team is actually going to be a team.” Junior football player Kevin Hill agrees that Puailoa is a “great coach.” But he admires assistant coach Casey McLaughlin, who also applied for the head coach position, for his ability not only to connect with the players and his ability to be a personal mentor to the team. McLaughlin will no longer teach the football P.E. class this semester. Three applicants were interviewed, but Puailoa’s overall experience was the “deciding factor,” said receptionist Barb Oler, who served on the hiring committee.
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February 2012 2012 Summer Olympics July 27August 12
Luna Legislation ‘Students Come First’ up for vote
Decision 2012 Republican candidates vs. Obama Sand Creek Bypass Scheduled for completion
Continued Revolutions Across the country and world End of the World? Conspiracy theorists prophesize
Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II 60 years on the throne
New Movies from classic books Google Products becoming more and more popular
Facebook Goes Public Expected soon in ‘12
0RYLHV DQG 79 2012 holds plans for film adaptations of several books, including “The Great Gatsby,” “The Lorax,” “The Hunger Games,” and “The Hobbit.” Several sequels are also slated for a 2012 release, including a fourth “Paranormal Activity,” “Men in Black III,” and “Step Up 4.” Television will see the end of the long-running dramatic series, “Desperate Housewives,” as well as others, and also the introduction of NBC’s “Smash” as well as ABC’s “GCB”. *DPHV Though no earth-shattering gaming systems are scheduled for a 2012 release, sequels of popular games will make their debut in the coming year. “Mass Effect 3”, “Halo 4”, “Assassin’s Creed III”, and “Guild Wars 2”, which is said to be the killer of virtual role-playing game “World of Warcraft”.
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