March 2014 by Cedar Post

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n UNDER FIRE: Mike Armstrong prepares a dish at the Hydra Steakhouse in downtown Sandpoint. Armstrong is the owner of the Hydra, as well as the parent of SHS senior Jack Armstrong. Armstrong pays employees the federal minimum wage (adjusted for tips), according to senior hostess Alison Guthire.

THE WAGE WAR Students, lawkamers divided on changes to basic payment (MINIMUM)

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Steakhouse for close to a year as a hostess, and earns the federal and Idaho standard $7.25 per hour. “I think $7.25 is a fair amount,” Guthrie said. “Yeah, it would be nice to make more, but you get what you get.” A friendly atmosphere, Guthrie describes those who work at the Hydra as being “like a family... sometimes [they] argue, but what family doesn’t argue?” While some find satisfaction in their wages, the debate continues in response to the various increases in prices. Some believe that an increase in the minimum wage would lead to an overall higher price point for customers. “Employers [would]

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Earlier this year in Boise, supporters gathered as Idaho’s legislature agreed to introduce a bill to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $8.50 on July 2 and eventually $9.25. Proponents must gather over 53,000 signatures by April in order to place the measure on the November ballot, though opinions in Sandpoint vary on the effects of a minimum wage increase. Senior Samantha Brown has worked at Starbucks for about a month, and feels that her slightly-above minimum wage pay is adequate for the work she is expected to do. “I go to the back, find my apron and clock in,”

Brown said. “Then I go to the floor and assign myself to a register and then just go. I do whatever they want me to do.” Brown still shares concerns for those that have more financial needs that are merely “scraping by” on the pre-set $7.25 “Many people are unable to get by on minimum wage,” sophomore Makenzie Tillberg said. “Times have changed and payment of workers should do likewise.” Calum Denova, a sophomore employee at 41 South and Shoga, agrees that a raise is necessary, and should be at least $8. Paid at $5 per hour with tips included, Denova cleans tables, pours water, and helps the servers. Senior Alison Guthrie has worked at the Hydra

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AcaDeca state comp On Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15, the Sandpoint High School Academic Decathlon team competed in their state contest at Boise State University. Senior Paul Meyer, along with freshmen Jett Murdock and Clay Rasmussen swept the overall varsity division. Meyer and senior captain Caitlin Wikel both earned a perfect 1000 in the Interview event. The team took second place overall, runner-up to longtime rival Centennial High School. “Overall we won lots of medals and did very well,” Wikel said. “We got second, and get to compete in online nationals.” -Tyson Bird, Editor-in-Chief

Dance shines at PNW The Sandpoint High School dance team traveled to Boise last Friday to compete in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) competition. The team uses this event as a way to prepare and see some southern schools before their state contest on March 20. “We use [PNW] to figure out what we need to fix and clean,” senior Katie Maddux said. Sandpoint earned five awards overall, including placement the small dance, large dance, hip hop, prop and kick routine.

TYSON BIRD | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

have to raise prices, basically canceling out the extra money you are making,” senior Jahna Briggs said. Local employers, such as Readery owner Michael Boska, understand

that there is a delicate balance between keeping costs down for customers and paying employ-Tyson Bird, Editor-in-Chief ees a decent wage. “There has to be some Schweitzer 24 hours On Friday, March 21 kind of protection for Schweitzer will be hostworkers,” Boska said. ing the sixth annual 24 Hours of Schweitzer, also FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE HISTORY known as 24 Hours for $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Hank. The event takes place over a 24 hour period 1938 1956 1964 1974 1981 1997 2009 where teams take as many runs as possible. All proceeds benefit “Should Idaho raise the minimum wage from $7.25 per hour?” Hank Sturgis, a Sandpoint local, who is battling cystinosis. Hank was diagnosed with this genetic disorder when he was only 16 months old. The organization was “It should be at least $10 “It shouldn’t be changed “It should go up...Idaho “Yes, because the cost of “I think it should be at because there are people because teens are just hasn’t exactly kept up set up by family and living is going up.” least $7.50” who barely get by.” learning money.” with rising prices.” friends of Hank to raise funds to find a cure. WYATT HAGEN | 9 HAILEY COMBS | 11 NATHAN STANGEL | 11 LEIKYN MOORE | 12 SPENCER SMITH

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“Going to Hawaii” “Staying here” -Felice Caven, Grade 9 -Taylor Martin, Grade 11 “Flying to Egypt” “Hangin’ out, working” -Amos Crossingham, Grade 9 -Emilee Rowland, Grade 12 “Sleeping in” “Going to the sand dunes” -Violet Plummer, Grade 10 -Adam Finney, Grade 12 compiled by Darbey Scrimsher, Staff Member

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Women Take Off Aerospace program encourages women to join industry

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BPA students earn state rankings at conference Brighten Miller Web Director

On March 6-8, 17 students from Sandpoint High School traveled to Boise, Idaho to compete at a leadership conference called Business Professionals of America. This competition is for the students who qualified at the regional level. There are 50 categories that students can compete in ranging from accounting practices to legal office procedures to prepared speech. The Sandpoint High School students competed in 11 of the 50 categories. Of the 17 students who attended, 10 students placed. Juniors Cooper Spalding, Rachel Royse, and LaCheale Linscott placed fifth in Presentation Management Team; seniors Joab Logan, Marc Radonich, and Thompson Alsager placed sixth for Video Production Team; senior Patrick O’Shea placed in the top ten for Computer Network technology. Samantha Katana and Shelby Duarte placed fourth in Administrative Support team. Katana and Duarte a Statesman Award for their participation in the Torch Award Program and will be receiving their Ambassador Award at Nationals. Senior Tyson Bird placed fifth in Fundamental Desktop Publishing and also qualified to travel to the national competition. Nationals will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 30 through May 4. In addition to competition, the students attended workshops and sessions to learn more about the world of business and entrepreneurship.

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with over the past few years.” Hawkins and Meschko have discussed changes to the election process. “We are discussing the potential of having some appointed offices,” Hawkins said. “This might give students who otherwise didn’t think of themselves as leaders the opportunity to dive into the situation, and have a chance to represent their student body.” Right now every position on student council is elected by the students of SHS via an election

packet and process with all students getting to vote for candidates. An appointed position would work a little differently. A student could express their interest in being on the student council, without having to go before the entire student body. Such student would first need to get a signature from a teacher and then go before a committee of student council members and staff to interview for the position. Hawkins will officially start next fall. In the meantime, her and Meschko will be working together. “Mrs. Meschko has done a really good job leading us,” junior class representative Trinity Young said. “I’m excited to see where we go from here.”

Students and teachers from SHS recently attended the tour at Quest, a local aircraft company best known for making the Kodiak airplane. Both women and men were invited to attend the open house, which ultimately helped introduce people, especially women, to career opportunities that the aviation industry has to offer. “It’s a boy’s club,” said Amber Phillips, Sub Assembly Area Lead and aircraft mechanic. “Women don’t think they’re qualified for the job, it’s hard for them to be confident in their skills.” Women in aviation tend to doubt themselves, which has become a problem locally and worldwide, Phillips said. “It really depends on the woman,” Brothers said. “It takes a lot of courage to do the job.” Quest’s event was two hours long, featuring a tour of Quest’s facility and production factory, giving an overview of the aviation industry and the types of careers that are typical. The tour gave a closeup look at what goes into building an airplane. Information and demonstrations were given after the tours. Several employees discussed how they got into aviation and what they like most about Quest and the industry. “I went for engineering,” junior Alexis Bussey said. “But I don’t think women in aviation is a problem.” The fourth annual Women of Aviation Worldwide week was March 3-9, and the event at Quest was a direct connection to this.

Emily Chatburn Staff Member Jared Presnell, ending with a GPA of 4.47, is the valedictorian for the graduating class of 2014. Right behind Presnell, with GPAs of 4.418 and 4.413, are Matthew Burgstahler and Alan Orr. Presnell plans to attend either Arizona State or USC. MAKAYLA SUNDQUIST | SPORTS EDITOR “Having applied ben DEEP IN THOUGHT: From left to right, Mathew Burgstahler, fore semester, being at Jared Presnell, and Alan Orr. the top of the class didn’t help me with getting accepted to universities, but taking a hard schedule did,” Presnell said. Presnell emphasized the balance between good grades and being well-rounded. He enjoys golf, ping pong, beach volleyball, reading, and

calligraphy in his free time. “It’s important to stay focused on school, but not to burn yourself out,” said Presnell. “Try to enjoy your experiences in high school.” Co-salutatorian Burgstahler knows all about having a loaded schedule. He lettered in soccer, basketball, track, and band all four years. “There are always enough hours in the day to get done what needs to get done,” Burstahler said. Looking up to prior valedictorians Matt Pfeifer and Ryan Schwartz, Burgstahler realized early on that he was at the top of the class, and he said his competitive

nature compelled him to stay there. His top choices for college are St. Johns University, Carroll College, and University of Puget Sound. Co-salutatorian Alan Orr is set in his path to join the Naval Academy. Orr didn’t think about being at the top of his class until moving here from the Ascension Academy in Amarillo Texas, just last year. “To young students students aspiring to be at the top of their class I would say take AP classes, and turn in assignments on time,” Orr said. “That is the easiest way to keep an A, and what I struggled with most.”

ALEX LANTZ | STAFF MEMBER

n AWARD WINNER: Sandpoint High School vice-principal for student management and academics, Mr. Tom Albertson

Albertson wins state award Sandpoint administrator and longtime resident named Idaho Assistant Principal of the Year

Ian Burener Staff Member Tom Albertson was recently chosen as the Idaho Association of Secondary School Prin-

cipals (IASSP) assistant principal of the year. Albertson wrote an essay about on the collaborative efforts between students, teachers, and the administration at

Sandpoint High School. Albertson was invited along with six other assistant principals to Boise where they were interviewed. Albertson was chosen as the IASSP

assistant principal of the year, and will represent Idaho next spring at the National Secondary School Principal recognition program.

Meschko resigns from StuCo Three-year adviser steps down to focus more on CAD classes, Kristen Hawkins named successor

Caliegh Wyzevich Staff Member After three years of service as the Sandpoint High School Student Leadership/Student Council adviser, CAD instructor Malia Meschko has decided it is time to step down. Meschko this year extended her leadership beyond SHS by also taking on a position as Idaho Association of Student Councils Region I/II Director, a position she will continue after this year. “Mrs. Meschko has done really well, and she’s a really good teacher,” sophomore class co-president Caroline Suppiger said. “I’m really sad that she’s going to be stepping down.” Though not returning to the position next year, Meschko has gained a

lot from her time on the council. “I have loved it, I have enjoyed it a lot,” Meschko said. While Meschko has enjoyed working with the kids, her main focus is in the PTE classes she was hired to teach. “Thats priority right there, thats my job,” Meschko said. “If I have one section of CAD classes that are student council, I’m missing teaching my regular CAD kids.” Taking Meschko’s place is Kristin Hawkins, appointed to the position on March 1. “I am very excited,” Hawkins said. “I hope to bring an excited energy, and a new perspective, and continue to build upon the program that Mrs. Meschko has done such a wonderful job

Mrs. Meschko has done a really good job leading us ... I’m excited to see where we go from here

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Presnell, Orr, Burgstahler named 2014 valedictorian, co-salutatorians

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Minimum wage: a living wage? Any SHS student with a job can tell you what it’s like to receive measly paychecks. When the option is either a small sum of money or being penniless, they don’t seem so bad. However, it is hard to find someone who would argue against earning more. Raising the minimum wage has been an ongoing debate amongst the entirety of the country. We see the issues it could bring, but we also recognize the many benefits such a change could bring, like providing a

helping hand to future college students. Now a day, finding parents financially secure enough to start a college fund and pay for their child’s secondary education is becoming increasingly harder. Students are expected to pay their own way It is almost inevitable that they will have a decent sum that will require loans or money out of their own pockets. Raising minimum wage could shave months to a year from their saving period. This

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Sierra Scott Cartoonist would give them more in wages, people would time to save for other ex- be less likely to require penses they will face in more than one job to sustain their way of livthe future. By raising it two dol- ing. This leaves openlars, a person working ings for others to take eight hours a day, five up those spots and help days a week can make up reduce unemployment. The biggest concern to $19,240 a year. That’s almost $4,000 more we can see is the issue dollars than what they of inflation. Increasing it too significantly would would make today. Due to an increase cause serious problems.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Though, we aren’t saying that eleven dollars an hour is the solution. Rather, even one to two dollars would be helpful. without raising the chances of inflation too severely. We recognize the risks such a change possesses but we think the pros outweigh the cons.

Tell me about... Collection of diversity at SHS Compiled by Erik Bruhjell

Ashton:

“One time during a football game we were made fun of, we were’t there, but everyone freaked out on them. Everyone’s been pretty chill. If they have a problem, they usually just avoid us.

Ashton Kinman(12): “I mean, we’re a female gay couple; that’s pretty intimidating.”

How do you define your relationship/sexuality?

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Madey Lynch OPINION EDITOR

Heather DuMars LIFESTYLES EDITOR

Meghan O’Hara

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Hailey Dunn Makayla Sundquist PHOTO EDITOR

Desi Storks

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Jessica Bovee WEB DIRECTOR

“I don’t like to define it because I feel like it’s a pretty fluid thing that can change. If I had to label myself I would say somewhere between Pansexual and Bisexual, Do you attract a lot of attention?

Ashton:

“Yes, everybody is just like ‘oh, that’s so cute.’ We’re probably put on a pedestal a little bit. People take time out of their day to tell us that we’re adorable.”

Alora: I don’t think we would if we were a regular couple, but since we’re two girls: one, we’re way cuter, and two, they care a little bit more about it.”

Brighten Miller

Belonging to the religion “Becoming Your Better Self ”

Being a student living with Bipolar Disorder.

Echo Simmons(11):

Tristan Schenk(12): Jesus Garcia Car“A lot of people have ranza(11):

“It’s like, this is what I believe. I don’t think that many people are ready for what I am doing yet. So like I’m okay with it and I know that they are learning their lessons with what they’re doing.” Is it different having friends who have different religious backgrounds? “I’ve had some people disagree with it. Especially Atheists who are like the only people who disagree.”

Being Latino at Sandpoint High School.

K. Eaton, a research scientist for the CDC, 20% of High School aged kids admitted to taking prescription drugs not belonging to them. Sandpoint High School’s campaign against drug use is warranted and timely. Now that the use of Cannabis has been approved by Washington State, it is more readily available in Idaho. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in 2013, 6.5% of High School Seniors smoked marijuana or hashish every day. People are often not aware of the fact that these substances are harmful to their psychological and physical health. This information should be brought to the attention of substance abusers.

a misconception that Bipolar Disorder is Multiple Personality Disorder, which it’s not; it’s just chemical imbalances in your brain which cause fluctuations in your mood.” “If I don’t get a lot of sleep, I can become manic or get really depressed in a manor of seconds.The Haardtest part for me is that people are insensitive to my mood swings, even though I can’t control them. “

“People are often not aware of the fact that these substances are harmful to their psychological and physical health.” - Erik Bruhjell

“People will start ignoring the warnings and the message will be lost.” -Shanna Moore

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“I’ve heard other people saying it to someone that’s like from Puerto Rico, calling them Mexican and all that. So that’s kind of like dealing with me, because I’m from Mexico. I don’t take it personally, I think it’s just kind of like a joke, but sometimes they take it too far” “My dad got pulled over, and they started saying ‘they’re Mexican’ and stuff. So that’s why he just got pulled over.” “Why would they do that if it’s not necessary?“

Drug free school?

Due to increased virility of the anti-drug campaign this year, many students have voiced their indignation at the propaganda presented. Drug use has become an increasing problem over the years. New drugs, new ways to take these drugs, more widespread access to drugs: all of these things contribute to a vast social calamity, addiction. According to Danice

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Emily Graham

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“ I don’t really get into specific. I don’t like to label it, I’m not a big fan of labels. I mean, if someone asks I’ll say, yeah, “I’m dating that girl.”

Being an open lesbian couple at Sandpoint High School

Shanna Moore Staff Writer Everyone knows that taking drugs and mixing alcohol with over-thecounter pills is very bad for you. But why do you need to be told the same thing everyday? This information is shown on the television every day in the commons. It is a good thing to know that the use of marijuana gets you high, and that alcohol mixed with other drugs is extremely harmful, but is it necessary to expose

information that could encourage students to do drugs? People will start ignoring the warnings and the message will be lost. Researchers have noticed people start overusing prescription drugs, such as migraine pills, because of the advertisements for these medications. A point they should be focusing on more is that over-advertising against drugs could lead to increased use of those drugs. Research conducted by DrugScope has proven an increase in negative attitudes directed toward drugs abusers. This means possible bullying for anyone who does drugs or knows of anyone doing them.

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Alex Baker Ian Breuner Erik Bruhjell Emily Chatburn Michelle Cooper Aaron Crossingham Jordan Garrett Alexus Hiatt Cooper King Dean Knaggs Dylan Kuzmich Bryce Lambert Alex Lantz Shanna Moore Casey Robertson Rachel Royse Jackson Russo Darbey Scrimsher Alicia Walker Caliegh Wyzevich ADVISER

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EDITORIAL POLICY

The Cedar Post is governed by the same legal rights as the professional press. Under the First Amendment, we reserve the right to free expression and freedom of the press. The student newspaper of Sandpoint High School is an open public forum for the students of Sandpoint High School and the community of Sandpoint, Idaho, with its editorial board making all decisions concerning its contents; it is not subject to prior review by administration, faculty, or community members. Unsigned editorials express the views of the majority of the editorial board. Letters to the editor must be signed, although the staff may withhold the name upon request. The paper reserves the right to edit letters for grammar and clarity, and all letters are subject to lawgoverning 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. SHSCEDARPOST.COM CEDAR POST 410 S. DIVISION STREET SANDPOINT, IDAHO 83864

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Preview Review 3 movies to see based on their trailers

Meghan O’Hara Lifestyles Editor

1. “Divergent” Whenever one of my favorite books becomes a movie I am always a little apprehensive. I want the movie to be just how I imagined the book to be, and unfortunately I always seem to be let down. Yet I have high hopes for the new adaptation of Divergent. With Shailene Woodley as “Tris”, this action packed book is about a society divided into different characteristics: bravery, selflessness, academics, honesty, and peace. Based on the two minute brief, I think this movie has the ability to restore my faith in books becoming movies. Released March 21 This film rated PG-13. 2. “Bears” Normally I refuse to see any movie associated with Disney Nature, as they typically reveal horrific scenes of life as an animal that most often, leave me in tears. Yet the “Bears” preview left me in such a state that I could ‘bear’ly believe I even wanted to see this movie. This nature film takes the audience through the life of the Alaskan bears, focusing on the life of a mother and her cubs, as they are taught the most important life lessons. Who knew man could learn so much from one of earth’s scariest creatures. Hopefully I will not be forced to leave the theater in tears before the movie ends. Released April 18 This film is rated G. 3. “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” Honestly, one of the only reasons I would consider going to see “Captain America” is for the Captain himself. What I gleaned from the preview is that, Steve Rogers comes to the rescue to save the world yet again. This time, protecting the human race from the Soviet ‘Winter Soldier’, all the while, fighting in tights. Released April 4 This film is rated PG-13.

Idaho’s ‘Add the Words’ Campaign Eight SHS students join state-wide protest

Jordan Garrett Staff Member

Heather DuMars Opinion Editor Eight members of the pep band joined in with the protesters during an Add the Words campaign, in Boise, taking the same stance, with their hands over their mouths. Eric Heil (photographed below) was one of the students to join the protest; he described what he enjoyed most about participating. “One person came up to me and said ‘Today, you are my hero.’ It really made my day because I thought wow, they really appreciate this.” Add the Words, Idaho is a non-profit, and volunteer driven organization fighting to amend the Idaho Human Rights Act (IHRA). Add the Words is encouraging gender and sexual orientation equality in the workplace, housing, public accommodation, transportation and education. “I am in support of it [Add the Words] because believing something different shouldn’t stop you

from being able to achieve something,” freshmen Ben Reich said. The organization was founded in 2010 and continues to work towards advocating rights. Daniel Radford also described his feelings and reaction to being involved in the protest, and experiencing what it felt like to take part in a greater cause. “It was illuminating,” Radford said. “I never really realized it was enough of a problem to make something so pressing that people would stand Cedar Post surveyed three senior Government classes there and get arrested three days in a row.” Amending the IHRA is to eliminate discrim- asked students whether or ination towards individuals based on the sexual not they thought the ‘words’ orientation or gender identity they have chosen toshould be added to the Idaho Human Right Act (IHRA). live by. For over seven years lawmakers have denied a hearing towards making the Add the Words a printed bill. This year is the eighth year Add the Words has been working towards passing the amendment. “Everyone, no matter who they are, no matter what they believe in, or who they choose to love, deserves a say in what they believe in,” freshman Ben Reich said.

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‘NAY’ 18%

DESI STORKS| PHOTO EDITOR

MEGHAN O’HARA| LIFESTYLES EDITOR

SPOTLIGHT:

Damion Forell

KENNEDY SEARCH| COPY EDITOR

Senior Damion Forell is a multi-talented student that has big plans for the future. Forell is active in band as well as art. Forell plans to take his artistic skills to the next level by becoming an automotive engineer for BMW.

What is your favorite thing to draw? That’s difficult. When I want to draw realism, I draw cars. A But when I’m feeling loose, I draw tribal designs or tattoos.

What instrument do you play in Band?

I play the alto saxophone. I picked the saxophone because A I’ve always liked the way it sounds and I enjoy listening to jazz music. Do you plan on pursuing playing music in the future?

DESI STORKS| PHOTO EDITOR

I might play sax in college, but right now I’m really enjoying the guitar.

Behind the Scenes Gluten free in 7B

Drama department reveals all the extra Sandpoint’s myriad of dining venues work that the audience doesn’t see allows all to meet their dietary needs Brighten Miller Web Director

After months of preparation and many hours of rehearsals, the Sandpoint High School drama department presents their spring production, a play called “Auntie Mame”. The cast and crew of the production have put many hours of work and dedication to create a memorable experience. Senior Alex Stevens is Auntie Mame, the lead of the play. “To be a lead takes a lot of commitment,” Stevens said. “You want to show everyone that you have what it takes to be the lead.” Other leading roles include Spencer Thompson as Young Patrick Dennis and Justin Marks as Older Patrick Dennis. Along with having a lead in the play, sophomore Justin Marks, is the head of set design. “There [were] rehearsals four times a week,” Marks said. Before opening week, Marks spent approximately 10 hours per week

between set design and acting. Then as opening night neared, Marks hours doubled to 20 hours per week between set and rehearsal. All of the cast and crew had rehearsals from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm five days a week up until ‘Hell Week’. ‘Hell Week’ is when the cast and crew do full run throughs of the play with all the technical aspects. These rehearsals went from 3:30 pm to as late as 11 pm. “It is the week that makes or breaks you personally.” said Oskoui. “However, it is all worth it on opening night.” Last Friday, March 14th, was the opening night of the play. “I thought it was really good and funny,” senior Katie Glaeser said. “You could tell that they worked really hard on this production.” The last two performances of “Auntie Mame” are on the 21 and 22 of March at 7:00 pm Tickets are $5.00 at the door and can be purchased at the bookkeeper.

Alicia Walker Staff Member

Do not eat wheat. This is the only rule to follow when on a gluten-free diet, a restriction that imposes on a large portion of American cuisine- bread, cake, pizza, hamburgers and pasta, to name a couple things. With dietary restrictions like these it is hard to find food to eat in such a small town like Sandpoint. Although it may seem difficult to enjoy a night out when you have this limitation, there is a surprising number of gluten-friendly places to eat in our little town. Many places in Sandpoint have gluten free variations of the regular menu item. “Not a lot of Italian places you would think have gluten free options, but Ivano’s has tons,” senior Sage Martin said. The most gluten-friendly place in Sandpoint is Winter

Ridge. They have a hot bar where there is always a gluten free option. They also have gluten free baked goods as well as gluten free groceries. It is a great place to stop by if you are in a hurry and need to grab something on the go. If you are looking for a place to sit down and eat, MickDuff ’s is the place to go. Junior Sarah Ahern works as a busser at MickDuff ’s. “We can make almost any menu item gluten friendly,” said Ahern. “We have gluten free bread, buns and wraps.” Many people may not realize that such a small town like Sandpoint has gluten-free options. Do not let your dietary restrictions stop you from enjoying food like the rest of the world. “As a business you have to offer products that all customers want, in other words we need to have options for everybody,” said Pine Street Bakery owner Maria Corsini.

College Myth vs. Fact As the third quarter comes to an end, seniors are put on the hotseat concerning everything related to college. SHS’s Near Peer Sean Lyon came to set us straight about some of the most popular myths surrounding our upcoming college life.

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Homework is different in college. FACT: There is a lot more work in

college than there is in high school. More time is spent studying in college, and your professors expect you to be studying and coming to class fully prepared for the days lesson. Many times classes will not necessarily give homework, but you are expected to spend an hour or so reviewing and going over the days lesson. They say that you spend three hours out of class studying for every hour you are in class, but I never found that to be true for me, so it depends on the person.

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Should I join a fraternity or sorority? FACT: Joining a fraternity or a sorority

is a great way to meet people, both of your sex and of the opposite sex. They always have functions going on so you have the option to never be bored. However, a lot of those functions aren’t always the best place to be at. There are a lot of parties, and these can be big distractions from your studies.

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Myth 2:

pull scholarships, financial aid, or even acceptance if you completely tank your senior year. While most of the time it isn’t necessarily imperative to achieve all A’s, it is still good to try. Many colleges base financial aid off of how well you do, or what your total GPA is, so keeping a high GPA could get you more money.

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Grade: 12 Year: 13/14

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you are good in that subject and don’t go to class, its possible that you will pass. I would recommend going to the class anyways because you learn the material so much better when you are there in class. Also, some schools have classes where they grade attendance, and not going to class would automatically drop your grade. So it is possible, but not recommended.

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You need a car in college.

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I have time for a part time job. FACT: It depends strongly on the per-

son. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend having a part-time job your first semester of college, because it is the first time you’ll be studying at the college level, and that can take some getting used to. However, if you have held a part time job in high school and feel comfortable in your abilities to balance school and work, then when second semester rolls around, go for it.

Panida’s New ‘Student Movie Night’ Theater to host the local premiere of “American Hustle” Emily Chatburn Staff Member

The Panida is hosting American Hustle strictly for people 21 and under on Friday March 21, at 7:30 pm. To be admitted you must provide identification and pay $10. With this, you get a membership to the Panida, and a free popcorn or soda from the concession stand. This idea started with the Chairman of the Panida Board, Phil Ronniger collaborating with Senior Tyson Bird, the Panida student board member. “Tyson has done a fabulous job,” Ronniger said.

“He and I were just talking and thought about what we can do to bring more young people into the panida.” The idea is to get young people from all different High Schools in the area to gather together, and because the purchase of a ticket also gets you a membership to the Panida there will be opportunities to give feedback to the Panida. As of now, the sole spokesperson from the youth is Bird. “I think that [the students] are the the future of the community,” Ronniger said. “The theater and the arts

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are very important parts of the community because they bring people together, and if we only have older folks determining what is good in theater and arts then we are losing an opportunity.” A goal of Ronniger is to get more students involved on committees to help with some programs and volunteer work, as well as help create more nights like the 21. “I would love to do this more regularly, and have a group of students to gather together and decide on a movie to watch,” said Ronniger. “We have to start somewhere and this is our start.”

Stress is becoming a part of everyday life in high school

Dean Knaggs Staff Member

Senior Katie Flood maintains a 3.5 GPA, played on the state champion soccer team and feels she has a decent social life. But accomplishing all this comes with a price. Flood typically only sleeps six hours before embarking on the school day. When the fourth-period bell rings, she drives straight to Kokanee Coffee to begin her shift at work. After work, Flood enjoys a short break before spending a few hours practicing soccer. It isn’t until 9 p.m. sometimes that she finally returns home. But her day still isn’t done. Flood completes chores around the house before she can finally tackle her homework. She usually goes to sleep around midnight. “I get good grades,” Flood said. “I just don’t have

time to do homework until the last second.” Flood’s schedule is not unique. Fifty Sandpoint High School students were asked in an informal survey in late February if they were stressed from school and/or their life. Ranging from all four grades, 34 (percent) said yes they were stressed from school and/or life. Sophomore Jake Timothy said he is, “Stressed about all of my school work and having to figure out my future.” With over a majority of the student body stressed, a local group called Inspiring Grace looks to uproot the problem at the high school. Created by Lindy Lewis, Inspiring Grace is a non-profit organization with instructors that help realize and relieve stress. Jody Pignolet teaches stress awareness, such as the signs that people will have but may not notice. Stomach aches, soreness, irritability, no appetite or

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n STRESS MOUNTS: In this photo illustration, Junior Lauren Hon sighs in exasperation at the overwhelming amount of work she must accomplish. With college tours, SAT’s, and regular course work it is no surprise students feel the burden of their copious activities.

a bingeing appetite are some of the many symptoms that Pignolet looks for. Pignolet said that stress occupies the head and is linked to many major illnesses. The best ways to rid stress is to one, simply pay attention to breathing. Journaling, writing thoughts and feelings down or exercise can also help. But Pignolet’s favorite methods are to have a dance party and to laugh a lot. For Flood, she relieves stress by getting away from everything by walking her dog and using one of Pignolet’s methods of exercise by playing soccer.

National Champions

SHS students on a Post Falls cheer team are set to compete at worlds

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Bryce Lambert Staff Member hen hearing the w o r d s “cheerleading” and “world championships,” not many people think of Sandpoint. Colton and Lacie Redding are trying to change that. Starting just six months ago, senior Colton Redding said he joined three different Spotlight Cheer teams in one night after attending his younger sister, Lacie’s, team practice and being persuaded by the coach. With minimal doubts, Colton Redding knew that there would be both

pros and cons to joining Spotlight. Commuting to Post Falls three to four nights a week definitely has paid off, Redding said. “The drive to Post Falls alone takes about an hour, then there is practice, followed by driving home and doing homework. Every minute of it becomes beneficial when we get a 1st place trophy though.” “All of the blood, sweat, and broken bones will become worth it the minute you win Worlds,” Colton Redding said. The road to being a cheerleading world champion is no easy one, and both Lacie and Colton Redding know just how much dedication is required. So far, the Redding siblings are just national champions. However, in a couple weeks, the International Cheer Union (ICU) World Cheerleading Championships will be held, and the winners will be announced after a three day competition. With only one gold medalist team, one silver medalist, and one bronze, many teams may walk away without a medal. With constant practices, deal-breaking injuries, and a full school schedule, it is necessary be as rested and prepared as possible, both as a team and individu-

ally, said Colton Redding. Colton knows the gravity of winning a world championship in cheer. “It can mean everything to everyone who works hard their whole life for the title,” he said. “Worrying about paying for school would just go away. Full ride scholarships are available once the team is announced world champions.” Going off to college in the fall, Colton Redding plans to continue cheering with any scholarships that are provided to him. He will be one of the few males to not only participate in cheer, but take it to the college level. National statistics average that 97 percent of high school cheerleaders are female, leaving a small window for male cheerleaders to succeed. However, there is a sudden boom in male cheerleaders in the U.S. Sophomore Lacie is excited to be sharing this experience with her brother. “It has brought us so much closer, and he brings a lot to the team. Winning Nationals [and every step along the way] has definitely been worth all the sacriMAKAYLA SUNDQUIST | SPORTS EDITOR fices and commitment that cheerleading n ON THE RISE: Colton Redding holds his sister Lacie, as the two sport their National Champion jackets. Both of the requires.”

Junior Morgan Bluemer just finished her varsity basketball season, and now plays on the varsity softball team. She hopes to make the IEL league for softball.

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Which sport do you prefer, basketball or softball? “Softball, because of the actual sport itself.”

Why do you play multiple sports? “It keeps me from having to get a job, and it’s fun!”

What is your proudest accomplishment? “Making the varsity softball team my freshmen year.”

siblings compete on a team ready for worlds, and want to continue cheer at a higher level.

Carlos Collado is a sophomore who plays on the varsity basketball team and varsity track. Collado is hoping to improve from his seventh place at regionals this track season.

Which sport do you prefer, basketball or track? “Basketball, because you compete with your team, not against them.”

Why do you play multiple sports? “It keeps me out of trouble, and I like playing with my friends”

What is the hardest thing about playing multiple sports? “My grades suffer, and there is no down time.”

What is your least favorite thing about playing two sports? What is your “The lack of downtime, and how much proudest homework I will need accomplishment? to makeup because of “Being on varsity in all games” the sports I play.”

What is What is something something unique about you? unique about you? “I have over 250 pairs “I can sleep with my of earrings.” eyes open.” MAKAYLA SUNDQUIST| SPORTS EDITOR

A New Home

District basketball games played at NIC

Tyson Bird Editor-in-Chief The Inland Empire and Inland Mountain league implemented changes for the 2014 district basketball games: instead of double-elimination play at numerous schools, games were held at North Idaho College, a neutral site. SHS activities and athletics director Kris Knowles, who was involved in both the planning and playing of the games, spoke highly of the new format. “It was a lot of work, but it was so worth it,” Knowles said. Knowles explained that the idea for this new format came about one year ago, during a regional meeting in which everyone agreed that the district tournament format needed improvement. The new format made boys and girls basketball playoffs single-elimination for both the 3A and 4A regional schools. These schools came together at the North Idaho College gym to compete and qualify for state. In addition, the 4A tournament included the all-league pre-

sentations. “From our perspective, we’ve got a very positive thing,” Lakeland athletics director Trent Derrick said. “It’s great for kids, a nice atmosphere ... something that had been missing in the past.” Senior Emma Liband found the neutral court to be a very positive thing for both players and spectators. “It was a lot more fun because the tournament was about who had more basketball skills, not a specific advantage because they were used to the court,” Liband said. Liband had played in a neutral-court type tournament in volleyball, but this was the first time for basketball. A total of 218 athletes played in this tournament, which Knowles said was extremely beneficial as some teams have never experienced tournament-style play with this format. “Especially in the 4A, teams wouldn’t have played in a ‘tournament’ until their state contest,” Knowles said.

Concluding winter Wrapping up the accomplishments of winter sports Makayla Sundquist Sports Editor

The basketballs are stored, and the wrestling gear has been put away as another winter sport season comes to a close. While many athletes ended their season in celebration, some felt heartbreak after their final sporting experience. The conclusion of the varsity girls basketball season ended in both tears of joy, and tears of sorrow. The team lost to the Burley Bobcats after a key player hit a buzzer beater three ending the girl’s hopes in a state trophy. However, despite the loss at state, the team remains high spirited. After going 4-0 in league, the girls defeated Lakeland at NIC to become district champions for the first time in 10 years. “This basketball season was definitely the most memorable”, junior Lily Martin said. “We went toe to toe with Couer d’ Alene, and I wouldn’t trade these girls for anything.” Even though the boys team did

not achieve the opportunity to travel to state, their success was measured differently compared to the girls. Ending the season 8-13, the improvement was tremendous compared to only seeing victory twice in the 2013 season. “Everyone had varsity experience and this year was more relaxed and fun”, said senior captain Matthew Burgstahler. “Even though the end result wasn’t what we hoped for, it was a great season.” Also seeing success were the seven wrestlers who participated in the state competition. The four wreslter who placed were: Josh Travers(2), Lewis Dunton(6), Jake Williams(5) and Casey Randles(3). Monhunri Hunsaker, Scout Nash and Tyler Brown also passed through districts and competed at state. “Our team was willing to work, and we made some very large strides,” Josh Travers said. “ We owe it all to Coach Randles, he is the reason we had four state places.”

Take your

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New coach, new strategies planned to improve SHS baseball program in 2014 MAKAYLA SUNDQUIST | SPORTS EDITOR

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Scott Fitchett takes over as new head coach

New head coach Scott Fitchett strives to make the team “better”. Not just on the baseball field but in school, at home and around the community. Changing his coaching style since he has moved back to Sandpoint, he looks to bring a sociology aspect into the game. Fittchet gives the players an option to take the information given to them or not, but knowing that failure or success is on themselves. Fitchett said, “Win, or what’s important now; in terms of, being the type of person we can be proud of and the community can be proud of.” Junior baseball player Quinn Pearlstein said, “Obviously from our previous record, we can only get better, and I feel there is no better man for the job than Fitchett.”

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The team looks to improve from last year’s defeated season

Outlook: With the hiring of new head coach, Scott Fitchett, this year will be a season for improvement for the baseball team. There has been a lot of focus on early practices, with the focal point mainly on proper hitting form. Finishing last year’s season with an 0-22 record the baseball team has no where to go but up. Coach’s Take: “We want to get better everyday in every way.”

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Spring Sports Preview

Player improvement is the ultimate goal Golf

Tennis

Lewis Dunton (12), Noah Faude (12), Max Toenjes (9), Dylan Dufenhorst (9), Katelynn McConnell (12), Sage Martin (12), Ellie-Faulkner Monks (12), Nina McDonald (9), Caroline Hawkins (9)

Jurenka (12), Michael Durfee (12), Daniel Durfee (11), Spencer Temple (11), Kennedy Search (12), Katie Mares (12), Emily Chatburn (12), Sadie Nitcy (11)

Coach: Tom Tharp Key Golfers: David Currie (12), Tyson Bird (12), Jared Presnell (12),

Outlook: Finishing last year with both the girls and boys placing third, this

season is looking promising. The team has already beaten Moscow in a recent tournament. They are looking to take adavantage of the University of Idaho’s driving range along with the Elk’s course.

Coach’s take: “We are going to take it one shot at a time.”

Softball

Coach: Derek Dickinson Key players: Breanna Buchmiller (12), Morgan Bluemer (11), Topi Eis-

felder (11), Lucinda Calvert (11), Cody Baldree (10)

Outlook: Last season the team fell one game short of state, in nail biting

game versus Lakeland, after defeating Moscow for the first league win in years. With the addition of a new field last year, the team has now added a bullpen along with batting cages. The girls hope to steadily ascend and break through the wall, leading to state.

Coach’s take: “We are ready to make that next step. We have will have to battle for it, but have the ability of winning districts and making it to state.”

Coach: Kent Anderson Key players: Micah Buchmiller (12), Collin

Outlook: After losing many seniors, the team is

still expecting to take many athletes to compete at state competition. Pre-season practice at Spokane was done in order to help athletes improve, and get in extra practice before being stuck in the gym. The team won conference for the sixth straight year, and it is expected that it will happen again. Coach Kent Anderson even traveled over to Japan and played tennis with some national champions in order to acquire new techniques.

Coach’s take:

“We expect this team to be as good or better than any previous team. We are wanting to to win districts and take our boys and girls teams to state competition.”

Track and Field Coach: David DeMers Key athletes: Nikole

Alamillo (12), Sam Levora (12), Matthew Burgstahler (12), Nathan Schwartz (12), Lani Wahl (12), Madi Schoening (10)

Outlook: Finishing last year with guys winning regionals and girls losing by just one point, as well as both teams finishing in the top 5 at state. the 2014 season has great potential. Although the coaches are the same they are restructuring the season by having more proficient practices, allowing kids more time on the track and throwing.

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nGUARDING THE PLATE: Freshman Sam Holland works an infield drill with the varsity softball team. “Catcher is my favorite position, because I can see the whole field”, Holland said.

Coach’s take: “We have girls and guys talented enough to come back home with state banners”

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Mending Athletes

Trainer Preston Lasley assists students in athletic performances Ian Breuner Staff Member

any people witness the athleticism of Sandpoint’s athletes, but they often forget the coaches and trainers that work hard to help keep the athletes up and running. Because of his work behind the scenes, many people may not recognize the name of the athletic trainer, Preston Lasley, or know his full story. Lasley grew up in Hurricane, Utah and played football at Hurricane High. After graduating High School he attended college at Southern Utah University and received a bachelors degree in Athletic Training. He is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Sports Conditioning and Performance online while working at Sandpoint High School as an athletic trainer, and PneuThera as a physical therapist. His favorite food is sour cream enchiladas and he shops for his clothes at Van Heusen. Lasley enjoys working at Sandpoint High School and helping athletes control their injuries and getting them back into their sport, while providing humor and laughs. “I am definitely not as serious as people think I am”, Lasley said. Not only does Lasley provide humor, but his positive relationship with SHS athletes creates a comfortable environment. “Preston is better than the other trainers we’ve had because he is always there helping out”, junior Jeffrey Kappan said. Kappan sees Lasley to improve his back strength, leg strength, and flexibility. “I’ve improved in almost every category in the weight room because of what he’s done with me.” Athletes see Lasley’s enjoyment of his job, because of presence at a large majority of sporting events. “Preston is always at games, and I admire how quickly he responds whenever a player appears to be injured, even if they are an opponent”, senior Cassie Young said. The admiration and respect athletes give Lasley is reciprocated back towards the students. “I love the coaches, I love the kids,” Lasley said. “I take care of them like they’re my own.”

I enjoyed taking the pictures because it was interesting to try and sum up one class in a photo. Ailsa Beggs [9]

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I got to realize parts of my day are more exciting then I thought they were. Kate Keinert [Teacher]

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What was your favorite part of taking the photos?

Being able to look back at the pictures later and remember what I was doing or learning in that moment. It was really intriguing to see my day through snapshots. Madi Sleyster [11]

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What was your favorite part of taking the photos?

What was your favorite part of taking the photos? Taking the thrid period picture because it was just so much fun to lie on the arms from all the people and it was amazing to see how everybody wanted to help which I appreciate. Philipp Eckardt [12]

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