March 2019 by Cedar Post

PREJUDICIAL PROFILING?

Can the car you drive get you pulled over in Sandpoint? Pages 10-11

Volume 96 Issue IV Sandpoint High School shscedarpost.com

Grasp Your Future Page 7

From Zhenhao to A Day in the Life The Thrill of the Victor Bri Brosnahan Catch Page 13

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3 - Staff List 4 - Downtown Displacement 5 - Ready For Retirement 6 - Advertisements 7 - Grasp Your Future 8 - A Guide To Overlooked Rules

TABLE OF CONTENTS

9 - Why 90 Minutes Is Right 10, 11 - Prejudicial Profiling 12 - An Early Departure 13 - From Zhenhao To Victor 14 - Home Sweet Homegroup 15 - Shake(Speare) It Up 16 - Leading Lacrosse 17 - SHS Welcomes New Trainer 18 - Stunted Season 19 - The Thrill Of The Catch 20 - CP Hot Take

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STAFF LIST

EDITOR-IN-CHEIF Corinne Capodagli MANAGING EDITOR Jezza Hutto MULTIMEDIA EDITOR Joshua Wells OPINION EDITOR Evelyn Webster LIFESTYLES EDITORS Addi House Shea Kilpatrick SPORTS EDITORS Connor Bird Riley Walkington NEWS EDITOR Ben Wikoff COPY EDITOR Tara Rawlings PHOTO EDITOR Freddy Libby SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR Emi Lynch WEB EDITOR Joe Parsley

WEB STAFF Rebekah Nelson Maren Andrick Casey Olesen Mason Bangeman Peyton Mullen Molly Balison Campbell Wyman Bruin Jones Ally Corbridge

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EDITORIAL POLICY

The Cedar Post is governed by the same legal rights as the professional press. Under the First Amendment, we reserve the right to free expression and freedom of the press. The student newspaper of Sandpoint High School is an open public forum for the students of Sandpoint High School and the community of Sandpoint, Idaho, with its editorial board making all decisions concerning its contents; it is not subject to prior review by administration, faculty, or community members. Unsigned editorials express the views of the majority of the editorial board. Letters to the editor must be signed, although the staff may withhold the writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name upon request. The paper reserves the right to edit letters for grammar and clarity, and all letters are subject to law-governing obscenity, libel, privacy and disruption of the school process, as are all contents for the paper. Opinions in letters are not necessarily those of the staff, nor should an opinion expressed in a public forum be construed as opinion or policy of the administration, unless so attributed.

Photo by Casey Olesen Above: Access to all four of the businesses that suffered from the fire on February 12th are fenced off for safety reasons until the buildings can be torn down and rebuilt safely

DOWNTOWN DISPLACEMENT The Hound suffers destructive fire that costs students jobs at the loved pizza business

Corinne Capodagli Editor-in-Chief

enior Elise Neely recalls her night at The Hound just before the downtown fire. “It was just like any other night and then the next morning I woke up to my sister waking me up telling me that The Hound was on fire and then my initial reaction was ‘did I do something wrong?’” Neely said. Neely had worked there for two years before it burnt down this February, one of the four businesses shut down on Sandpoint’s First Avenue. “Honestly, I really wasn’t expecting it because the night before, I was literally the person to lock up,” Neely said. Though Neely was able to find a new job at The View in Cocolalla, other students have yet to find replacement work.

“I’ve been looking for a lot of jobs to no avail,” said freshman and former Hound employee, Benicio Ramirez. “I thought what am I going to do now, I need money and so I can learn from the [work] experience.” According to Neely, extensive damages are preventing the business from re-opening. “After the fire, we definitely had a few meetings and the damages were so bad that if they rebuild it probably won’t be for at least a year and a half.” Neely feels that the Sandpoint community has been supportive of businesses affected by the fire, however. “We did hold an auction the weekend after the fire to raise some money to rebuild and stuff, but the community has been really supportive,” Neely said. Senior Cece Gedrose also feels that the city of Sandpoint has come together to offer help and goodwill to the

establishment. “So far it seems like the community has shown immense support for The Hound during such a difficult time, which I know means the world to the Higgs family and all other team members at the restaurant,” Gedrose said. “The kindness and bigheartedness throughout Sandpoint has most definitely brought about a huge sense of determination to rebuild the restaurant even stronger than ever.” Though The Hound is not operational right now, Neely feels that she and her co-workers are still encouraging of each other. “I definitely have some good job references from the people I worked with and I was really close with them so I know I can always still count on them if I need them,” Neely said. “I guess just appreciate what you have while it’s still there.”

Cece Gedrose Former Hound Employee “It was heartbreaking to hear about the loss of such an important aspect of the community, especially since I had come to know all the amazing people who had been so committed to making it such a fun and welcoming atmosphere.”

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Photo by Molly Balison Above: Long time art teacher Heather Guthrie gives thoughtful ideas and advice to one of her advanced students, senior Chloe Braedt, as she works on a project for the class

READY FOR RETIREMENT Art teacher Heather Guthrie leaves an impact on students before retiring this summer

Molly Balison Web Staff

or most students, the end of the school year means a short summer before returning back to the grind the following September, but for art teacher Heather Guthrie, it means a whole new chapter of life. After working at Sandpoint High for 15 years, this will be Guthrie’s last quarter before she retires. Guthrie conveys that her favorite memories as a teacher “come from the unexpected, special relationships and experiences I have had with students.” Guthrie believes that she has a special job and discloses that she will miss her students. “I get to guide students toward a creative path that exists in all of us. What we do in the art room is difficult and challenging and mirrors life. There is a self-awareness and

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self-discovery that permeates any art project, where heart and soul get exposed.” Guthrie said. As Guthrie leaves behind her legacy and the artistic environment she has created, many wonder who will be stepping up to fill her shoes. A possible replacement is the student teacher from the University of Montana, Marié McRae, who has been shadowing Guthrie over the quarter as she has

learned valuable lessons from Guthrie and even practiced teaching some higher level classes with and without supervision. “I hope to follow in her footsteps and continue her legacy she has left to this high school and build on the strengths and resilience of this art program to empower, inspire, and spark that creativity in young artists to come,” said McRae. As McRae works to obtain her art teaching certification, Guthrie has

“I hope to follow in her footsteps and continue her legacy she has left to this high school.” Marié McRae Student Teacher

been gradually equipping McRae with resources, knowledge, and techniques she needs to be a successful teacher from conducting step-by-step demonstrations to evaluating and critiquing students work. “This has been such an enriching and profoundly educational experience,” McRae said, “I know [it] will adequately prepare me to be a strong and knowledgeable future art teacher. I am thankful for this opportunity in working with Ms. Guthrie and could not have imagined a better person to have student taught with.” Acting as a student teacher, McRae has observed Guthrie’s considerate, caring personality. McRae praised Guthrie saying, “She has a wealth of ideas about art, teaching, technique, and solid ways in helping students be the best they can be in their lives and in their artwork.” Read the rest at shscedarpost.com

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GRASP YOUR FUTURE Palm reading is a common practice used to interpret a person’s attributes or future Compiled by Jezza Hutto, Managing Editor

The index finger suggests power, and ambition of a person. If the index finger is close to or even with the middle finger, you may be confident and hard headed. If your index finger is significantly shorter (>1cm), you may be timid or uncertain about your ambitions or other situations in your life.

The heart line helps palmists explain a person’s romantic life and emotional demeanor. A deep line implies that you are thoughtful and invested in your relationships, while a faint one could mean you are uninterested in love. Breaks in the line indicate emotional issues within yourself.

The middle finger is used to understand discipline and responsibility. If your middle finger is much longer than others, you may be too serious at times. If it is short, you may be too careless.

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The head line is a sign of your intelligence, intuition and how your brain tends to function. Waves or curves in the line imply creativity and curiosity, while a straight one could mean you think practically.

Many people get caught up in the misconception that the life line predicts the length of your life, but it is more about health and vitality. Upward branches mean your future may include positive changes or breakthroughs, while downward ones might suggest negative ones.

The ring finger can show traits of emotion or creativity. If the tip of the ring finger reaches the nail of the middle finger, you may be creative and expressive. If not, it could imply that you have trouble expressing yourself.

The pinky finger can be a sign of one’s communication skills. If your pinky is higher than the top crease of the ring finger, it implies that you are personable and have good business skills. If not, you may struggle to grasp this side of yourself.

The thumb is an indicator of your nature and temperament. A long thumb can mean you are self motivated, while a shorter one can suggest a lesser will to work.

Solid or deep wrist lines suggest that you will have successful and healthy life. Missing lines (fewer than three) could indicate poor health or bad fortune approaching.

A GUIDE TO OVERLOOKED RULES

Opinion: These outdated and disregarded school rules should be scrapped Compiled by Evelyn Webster, Opinion Editor Graphics by Peyton Mullen, Web Staff

“Leaving school as a freshman was a “I feel as if the dress code is out dated beregular occurrence for me. It wasn’t allowed cause the standards for males and females for freshman and sophomores to leave should be equal. I believe the dress code campus for lunch. I wanted to buy food off isn’t enforced anymore and teachers and campus. I believe the rule is old school.” students begin to care less and less.”

Ignacio Padilla Senior

Jordyn Kensbock Junior

“I am tardy to a lot of my classes, but I do not have ARP. Being tardy to me isn’t that big of a deal especially if it is only a few minutes. Being tardy isn’t nearly as bad as being frequently absent.”

Tag Benefield Sophomore

“I find myself on my phone a lot in all my different classes, and I don’t necessarily get caught for it. The no phones rule is honestly outdated because of how much technology is used in school.”

Emily Cretton Freshman

COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY

Local organizations provide seniors with a diverse array of scholarship opportunities By Evelyn Webster Opinion Editor

ear after year, Sandpoint High School seniors are given the opportunity to apply for many scholarships to benefit their Post-Secondary endeavors. These scholarships are provided from the community of Sandpoint itself, and are deemed as ‘local scholarships’. This year for seniors, there are nearly 65 scholarships that are extremely unique in their qualifications and requirements. One of the best things about our community is that they give scholarship opportunities that comply with a wide variety of students. Whether you’re a student that has a low grade point average, participates in choir, has an interest in the importance of human rights, or you’re simply just a student in need of assistance in regards to your future after high school: there is a scholarship for you. “I love the variety of scholarships that are given. It makes me smile when

our bus drivers raise money to help offer scholarships to seniors. There are scholarships for students with high GPAs, low GPAs, and certain interests. I just love how many groups care about our seniors and offer support,” said Jeralyn Mire, Post-Secondary Transition Counselor. For how small Sandpoint is population wise, the community sure does give a great deal of money to students, and that is something that describes how generous the community of Sandpoint is. “Last year, our community generously gave over $185,000 to seniors in our community for Post-Secondary endeavors,” said Mire. These scholarships, whether low in value or high, are extremely helpful to students because any amount of money in regards to paying for school is beneficial. “The seniors have really appreciated the local support and have been able to utilize the money. Many seniors have been able to take out less loans and have felt that all their hard work in high school was worth it,” said Mire.

Speaking on behalf of this year’s senior class, [we] are extremely grateful for the opportunity that our community provides us. Our Post-Secondary endeavors wouldn’t be possible without the money these local scholarships give. Not only is it exciting to be rewarded scholarships for the aid portion, but also for the recognition of hard work that has been put in throughout the Ellinor Allen students of this senior class for the past four years. SHS Senior Even students who seemingly didn’t involve themselves in that much during “I’m super grateful for all the local their high school careers can still win scholarship opportunities we have scholarships, and I believe that is some- because there are so many options thing so great. that cater to students and their The scholarships are rewarded on various futures. I appreciate how an evening in May, students who have the community is invested in the won scholarships are invited to attend. future and prosperity of students. “I love scholarship night it is one of my For me personally, such scholarfavorite evening we do,” said Mire. The town of Sandpoint nevertheless ships have allowed me the option of going to my dream school without reassures me through these scholarships that a community so small can be the worry of major student loan so giving and generous. debts.”

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WHY 90 MINUTES IS RIGHT

Opinion: The block scheduling used for classes at SHS is necessary for many reasons By Joseph Parsley Web Editor

lock scheduling, the system of alternating A and B days that Sandpoint students have followed for six years, holds a variety of benefits for both students and educators. For starters, students can earn more credits throughout high school via the block schedule because there are a total of eight classes. Under the parameters of a regular AA schedule, there would only be six classes a day, due to the inability to schedule an eight-period day in a time window of seven hours. Moreover, an AB schedule can be beneficial to students who plan on graduating early because two four period days equate to accomplishing a

60 minutes without it going into the next class period. Sometimes, students even have time to start on homework after the lesson. In addition to this, students have more time to do tests and finals in class without having to go in after school or during the next class period

heavier course load. Additionally, students who have two more class periods every year can also take a couple more electives or even have late arrival and/ or early release. Also, under the AB schedule, teachers have 90 minutes to teach a lesson thoroughly, rather than approximately

to finish them. Similarly, students are only going to four classes a day, which equals less information to process over the course of the day. In other words, when the day is over, students might not feel as exhausted from all of the information taken in. After the day is over, students get two nights to do homework, which potentially helps alleviate some of the stress associated with homework. This lends itself to providing students with more free time, unless a project was assigned that was super complex. Due to the myriad of different benefits block scheduling holds for teachers and students alike, the current AB scheduling system should continue to be implemented at Sandpoint High School.

POINT & COUNTERPOINT: DUAL CREDIT VS AP By Evelyn Webster Opinion Editor

Dual credit classes give students first hand experience in regards to the intensity of a college level course. Your work as a student in dual credit is not n my opinion, choosing to take only graded by your teacher at your dual credit classes over AP is high school, but examined by the promore prosperous for high school fessor in charge of the course. students for many reasons. If choosing to Dual credit gives attend a college students the free after high school, opportunity to get your college credits college credits as you have already well as extra points Dual credit gives students the earned should more on your GPA, and ultimate opportunity to learn practhan likely transfer although AP seems to whatever school tically how college courses will be. as if it does the you wish to attend. same, you actually However with AP, aren’t promised colsome colleges and lege credit with an universities choose AP class, you have to not accept the to earn it through credit you have earned; even with a scoring well on an exam. passing score on the AP exam. Many students have testing issues, Overall, I believe both types of classand personally, I believe a test can es are beneficial in regards to college never truly define one’s knowledge of preparation, although dual credit has a subject. AP doesn’t provide students many overarching benefits that AP the opportunities that dual credit does doesn’t. Dual credit gives students the because to be in AP, you have to be a ultimate opportunity to learn practicaldecent test taker. ly how college courses will be.

Dual Credit:

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By Tara Rawlings Copy Editor

huge impact on how you start off your college academic career. A bad grade could mean a bad start. Teachers even warn students about how if they don’t P classes are more benefifeel confident about their grades in the cial for students to take as beginning, then they shouldn’t take most AP classes are nationDual Credit. ally recognized and with high enough What happens scores, can transfer in AP classes is credits to any college. basically preparaWhereas, with Dual tion for the exam Credit classes, not all so anything you do colleges accept them AP classes are infinitely better there can’t actually so there’s always the than Dual Credit courses, especially affect your college chance of them not career, making it transferring to an out if you’re planning to go out of state infinitely better as of state college; makfor college. you get the credit ing all of your hard without getting work for nothing. the grade. In addition, for AP classes as AP classes, as soon they advance, tend to grow smaller as as the AP test passes in May, the class well making for more one on one learnis basically over and it turns into a fun ing time and a more relaxed environclass or a place to do homework for other classes. And you only need a three ment. It can be a lot easier to get help on different concepts and small classes, on the test for the credits to be transthe better the classroom vibe can be. ferable. Therefore, AP classes are infinitely Whereas, your grades in Dual Credit better than Dual Credit courses, espematter all semester as it can have a cially if you’re planning to go to college.

Advanced Placement:

PREJUDICIAL PROFILING? Does the car you drive put you at greater risk for being pulled over? By Emi Lynch Social Media Editor

Graphics by Peyton Mullen Web Staff

BUMPER STICKERS BEATER CAR

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FAILING TO SIGNAL BEFORE A TURN

DARKLY TINTED WINDOWS

INOPERATIVE EQUIPMENT

s you drive through the SHS parking lot, it’s not hard to notice a pattern. Early 2000s editions of Subaru Outbacks, Honda CRVs, and handme-down Suburbans are often embellished with 7B stickers, parking passes, and knick knacks hanging from the rear-view mirrors. Bearing this in mind, one might assume that it’s easy to distinguish a car owned by a Sandpoint high-schooler, which poses a controversial question- does owning a teen-looking vehicle increase attention from the police? The hope would be that everyone gets fair treatment when abiding by lawson and off the road. 11 out of 12 Bonner County Sheriff Deputies interviewed claimed that they observed an equal number of teens and adults breaking traffic laws, and 9 out of 12 said that they did not detect any patterns or associations with “teen-looking cars.” Though the majority of Deputies reported no identifications, there were a few exceptions. “Teenagers tend to not have the income adults do. As a result it is far less common to see teenagers driving newer/more expensive vehicles”, said Deputy Jason Davis. The assumption that teenagers are negatively profiled can be observed beyond the law. People often link teenage drivers with reckless and dangerous behavior, such as texting and driving, speeding, and drunk driving- and for a valid reason. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that new drivers (ages 16-19) get into more accidents than any other demographic. In fact, drivers between the ages of 16-19 are three times

more likely to be involved in a fatal accident than drivers over the age of 20. This being the case, the assumption that cops should pay slightly more attention to those driving “teenage cars” seems to be a valid one. Many Deputies observed the same thing when considering common teen traffic violations. Speeding and failing to fully stop at stop signs were a frequent answer. Deputy Alan Fowler said, “I realize we are all in a hurry, especially

otherwise. Junior Dylan Peterson, the driver of a 2002 GMC Yukon adorned with an SHS sticker, shares a time in early February of 2018 in which he was pulled over for having a tail light out. Peterson recalls that though the officer was being respectful, the first thing that he asked when seeing four teenage boys in the car was if they were high. Shortly afterwards, a drug dog was brought to the scene, according to Peterson. “The cops didn’t find anything, but they made us get out of the car for almost an hour. It was really cold and uncomfortable,” said Peterson. One anonymous SHS student, the owner of a 2002 Honda CRV, recounts a night in which they were pulled over three times in the span of 20 minutes for having a headlight out. “Though they were really respectful, it was a pretty unpleasant experience,” said the student. Even with differing positions, respect was always a present factor. The goal of a citizen, no matter the age, should always include respect. This extends beyond the treatment of others to abiding by the law and possessing concern for others. It is important to remember that officers of the law are citizens as well, who are working with us to strive for a safer and better community. Though teens may assume that cops pay them special attention, officers of the law want to make it clear that they are only concerned with improving the general well being.

ROADSIDE ETIQUETTE What should you know if you’re pulled over?

“Teenagers tend to not have the income

adults do. As a result, it is far less common to see teenagers driving newer/more expensive vehicles”

Deputy Jason Davis Sandpoint Police that moment you’re finally out of school and it’s a weekend, but I think people don’t realize the totality of what can happen when they are not cautious with these laws.” Though encountering a law enforcement official may not always be the most fun experience, considering the bigger picture is important. Fowler emphasizes that Deputies in Bonner County are driven by the intent to prevent future accidents and potential injuries, and as a result, warnings are often administered. Though the motives of officers are observed to be constructive, several SHS students believe

You have the right to refuse a Breathalyzer test; however, severe consequences may apply like having your license revoked.

Drivers are required to present their license, registration, and proof of insurance and it is unlawful to refuse presentation of these items.

People are within their rights to record a traffic stop. However, recording can not interfere with the investigation.

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PREJUDICIAL PROFILING? Does the car you drive put you at greater risk for being pulled over? By Emi Lynch Social Media Editor

Graphics by Peyton Mullen Web Staff

BUMPER STICKERS BEATER CAR

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FAILING TO SIGNAL BEFORE A TURN

DARKLY TINTED WINDOWS

INOPERATIVE EQUIPMENT

ROADSIDE ETIQUETTE What should you know if you’re pulled over?

“Teenagers tend to not have the income

adults do. As a result, it is far less common to see teenagers driving newer/more expensive vehicles”

You have the right to refuse a Breathalyzer test; however, severe consequences may apply like having your license revoked.

Drivers are required to present their license, registration, and proof of insurance and it is unlawful to refuse presentation of these items.

People are within their rights to record a traffic stop. However, recording can not interfere with the investigation.

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AN EARLY DEPARTURE

Students plan to graduate early to get ahead in college, work, travel, or take a breather By Addi House Lifestyles Editor

early, they must fulfill the minimum number of required courses, plus complete the number of required core classes before graduating. This is no extra cost for students because each student is granted a certain amount of money from the state of Idaho, so this money can be put towards online classes or college courses. This option allows students to have more time to work, earn college credits, travel, or do what they feel after graduating early. In order to get to graduate early, students must complete their credits ahead of time, but this doesn’t mean they will miss out second semester. As long as one takes at least three classes a day the semester before one graduates, the student is still eligible to walk at the graduation ceremony. “You can still participate in a lot of the school programs like prom if you

want, or if you attend first semester as a full time student you can still walk at graduation and do all of the same things,” early graduate Izzy England said. For White and England, the two graduated at the end of first semester in 2019 and are both using their time after graduating early differently. England has been traveling through Thailand and plans to travel to the east coast and Europe in May. “I have time to do things I like more, I can ski during the week... I can fill out scholarships which has been really great,” England said. As for White, she has been attending North Idaho College(NIC) finishing up her high school credits which will later transfer to the college she attends in the fall. “By the time I graduate high school in June I’ll have the eight credits I need

Taylor Lawson

Mason White

Presley Rone

Izzy England

Junior

Early Graduate

Junior

Early Graduate

“The second semester you can do free NIC classes and it’ll help me with college and getting ahead... I’m really grateful to get to do this and have this opportunity.”

“Go ask about your options, see what personally fits you, don’t take on more than you can... The counselors make it really easy to transition into that to do it.”

“Well she’s [Cindy Albertson] laid out everything for me, an entire plan... Helped me sign up for the online classes and helped to do everything to make sure I have what I need to graduate.”

“I decided to graduate early because after spending a year abroad and coming back to a normal classroom setting, I realized that wasn’t where I was going to be the most successful.”

y the time many have reached their senior year, focuses shift to plans after high school For some, students want to get a jump start on their life after school by taking advantage of SHS’s option to graduate early. Sandpoint High School allows students who might feel the need to get out of school a little quicker to take some online classes and double up on courses to graduate either a year or semester in advance. “This is really what I wanted to do and it was a really easy process, I never knew that it was an option,” early graduate Mason White said. If a student is in good standing and is able to get permission to graduate

to finish high school, and a total of 21 college credits for free,” White stated. For juniors Lawson and Presley Rone, the two are planning to graduate early to transition into college courses to get a head start on their lives after high school. “The second semester you can do free NIC classes and it’ll help me with college and getting ahead,” Junior Taylor Lawson said who is planning to graduate early in the winter of 2020. Rone moved from Alabama in the summer of 2018 in search of better schooling, and quickly took advantage of Sandpoint’s graduate early option. Rone will be graduating an entire year early in June of 2019. “I decided to graduate early because I felt like I needed to be back in Alabama and I wanted to further my educational opportunities quicker,” Rone said.

Above: Photos by Addi House

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Photo Left Courtesy of Victor Zhong, Right by Josh Wells Left: Zhong sitting in front of an ancient Chinese book at school in Hong Kong. Right: Zhong recreating the old photo in the front of a classroom in Sandpoint High School

FROM ZHENHAO TO VICTOR

Zhong’s story of embracing a new home, language, and succeeding in a foreign country By Tara Rawlings Copy Editor

enior Zhenhao Zhong, known to his classmates as Victor, moved to Sandpoint, Idaho from the Hong Kong area in China for family reasons in 2013. Some of the largest differences in Zhong’s move he noted as being the amount of people in the city, transitioning from around 30 million to 8,000 in Sandpoint, seeing much more wildlife through the drastic change in environment, and a vastly different style of schooling. “It was interesting seeing people different from yourself, you know there’s not much white people around [Hong Kong],” Zhong said. Transitioning from his native language of Chinese and suddenly learning English might have seemed like a daunting task for many, but not for Zhong, as he had the help of his

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numerous classmates and teachers. The English Language Learning program helps to support students who don’t know English as their first language, so students like Zhong can leave high school a better understanding of English. “The teachers are really nice and lots of people and good friends helped me learn English and get used to it,” Zhong said.

Since coming here, Zhong has participated in numerous honors classes, being ranked in the top 25 percent, and in a variety of sports, which is a great way to get involved and make new friends. “I’ve done football and track, football is just a lot of teamwork and it’s nice to hang out with your friends. For track, I’m just trying to get faster, it’s pretty fun,” said Zhong.

“It was interesting seeing people different from yourself, you know there’s not much white people around [Hong Kong].” Zhenhao Zhong Senior

Zhong has accomplished much in his time here, as he describes the academics here as easier in comparison to China. Students in China have to take tests to move up from elementary school to middle school and later to high school as well as different Scholastic Aptitude Test(SAT) like exams for each grade level. With his skill in comprehending and completing rigorous work, Zhong plans to go into the biomedical field and possibly dive into the realm of genetic modification to help as many people as he can. He was first inspired to go into the biomedical field after the death of a family member from cancer, his future plans being close to his heart. Since moving to Sandpoint, Zhong has adapted and really embraced all opportunities presented to him and without him, many people would be left with a gap in their lives.

HOME SWEET HOMEGROUP

SHS students attend discussion group to expand their minds and character By Shea Kilpatrick Lifestyles Editor

ithin the past few years a semi-religious discussion based gathering made up of a vast variety of SHS students and Sandpoint locals each week has grown into a consistent group called homegroup. Taking place at SHS teacher, Fitchett’s house every Monday, students explore a variety of topics in which the main focus is challenging your way of thinking. “The value of it is I think we’ve created a place where you’re free to say anything, anything is valid and welcome,” homegroup leader, Scott Fitchett, says when asked how he describes the environment that the group has created. In the past, Sandpoint High Alumni, Mitchell Rust fostered the idea of creating an intimate religion-based setting that high school aged students could turn to, leading the homegroup to where it is today. “I attended the first meeting and I realized that’s what I was passionate about.” Fitchett said. Homegroup has since become a haven for young adults all across the spectrum, providing for a great variety of views and beliefs to discuss. “It’s a different group of people that I wouldn’t normally interact with so I’m opened up to many different people from a bunch of different socioeconomic and other statuses; it opens up my mind to a variety of different ideas that I don’t have opinions on yet,” junior Garrett Chandler said. The topics discussed at homegroup

range from abortion to whether “being yourself” is a positive thing, and everything in between. “We talk about a lot of different topics that Scotty [Fitchett] comes up with and then answer the questions, we’re allowed to ask whatever question we want to the group.” freshman Gracyn House explains. Beyond specific topics, as a high school teacher Fitchett understands how teenagers carry themselves, prompting some confusion between what one associates themselves with, such as religion, and how their actions correlate with these morals. As a mentor to many young people, he focuses to challenge this type of hypocrisy. “I don’t really understand how they say what they’re saying and what they say they believe coincide, and so that’s what I have interest in, addressing this. Whatever you believe let it be consistent with the understanding that building a meaningful philosophy of life starts cohesively and ends cohesively,” Fitchett said. This topic is influenced throughout the curriculum of the group. Fitchett also cherishes that he has the opportunity to hold homegroup within his own home. “I think it creates a different dynamic holistically. And selfishly I just love watching high school kids play with my children, it is so special for my kids,” Fitchett said. This dynamic setting at homegroup is a great source to be utilized by any character who may want to attend, as an opportunity to mindfully grow and prosper among their peers.

“Whatever you believe let it be consistent with the understanding that building a meaningful philosophy of life starts cohesively and ends cohesively.”

Scott Fitchett Teacher

Photos by Emi Lynch Top: Student, Hattie Larson, speaks to a community member at the Fitchett home Bottom: Scott Fitchett, homegroup advisor, holds his young son during the meeting

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GRACYN HOUSE

“The group has helped me learn to have an open mind and it makes me consider other people’s opinions and the way other people think.”

GARRETT CHANDLER

“A couple years ago it was started by people who were set in their beliefs, it’s definitely morphed into a lot of kids who are set in their beliefs, and a lot of kids who want to experience other things.”

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A DAY IN THE LIFE BRI BROSNAHAN

Q: WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THESE INSTRUMENTS? A: “In fifth grade, my Dad had a trumpet, so I walked to him and said ‘I’m taking your trumpet to be in band,’ and he was like ‘excuse me,’ and then I was in band.”

SHAKE(SPEARE) IT UP

Traveling play production performs for students Photo by Shea Kilpatrick Above: Shakespearience member performs in “As You Like It”, in SHS auditorium By Corinne Capodagli Editor-in-Chief

uesday, March 19th, Sandpoint High School students gathered in the auditorium to watch a live production of the Shakespearean classic, As You Like It. Receiving funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Idaho Shakespeare Festival travels to schools across the state putting on performances of classic Shakespeare pieces. “They try to focus on popular plays. We’ve had Othello here, we’ve had Hamlet, we’ve had Macbeth, so they scope down plays that are about three hours in length into an hour so that people can see it in a class period,” English teacher Pam Webb said. Webb believes that this production held value for participating students, noting that the experience provides them with the opportunity to connect with the work. “I enjoy that people get to see a live production,” Webb said. “They also get

to see talented young people dedicate themselves to traveling on the road and for those who are out there who enjoy acting, or like the theatre, or maybe have never really seen a live play before, I love to see their faces when they go ‘wow, this is really cool’.” Webb shares how this experience distinguishes the work of live theatre and allows the audience to interact with the play. “In a film, you’re seeing what a camera eye wants you to see. So, when it’s live theatre, you’re very much engaged and it’s magical how you’re involved because you see how someone else is reacting,” said Webb. Senior Jenna Dotson shares how Shakespearience makes these classic works more enjoyable. “I felt like it was one of the really good interpretations of a Shakespeare play, like most of the time they’re always not so hot, but Shakespearience is always really fantastic and they do a really good job of making it funny, but also serious,” Dotson said.

“I felt like it was one of the really good interpretations of a Shakespeare play.” Jenna Dotson Senior

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Photo by Corinne Capodagli Above: Bri Brosnahan, band member By Corinne Capodagli Editor-in-Chief

HS Senior, Bri Brosnahan, has been a member of Band for all four years of high school, playing instruments since fifth grade. Read below to find out more about Bri, how many instruments she plays, and the inspiration behind her involvement in the Sandpoint High School.

“For the guitar, we were at a family friend’s house and he was like ‘hey, do you want your kid to have a guitar?’ and my dad was like ‘absolutely not’ but he put it in our trunk. Then, I bought a ukulele.”

Q: WHY DID YOU JOIN BAND AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL? A: “By the time I’d gotten out of eighth grade, I really loved band and Mr. Gordon showed up with his bass trombone and started telling us how we were going to go on all these cool trips, so I just wanted to do that.”

Q: TELL ME Q: WHAT INSTRUMENT DO YOU SOMETHING UNIQUE ABOUT YOURSELF. PLAY? A: “I play trumpet in band and guitar and ukulele outside of band.”

A: “I spend way too much time playing instruments and I spend way too much money buying instruments.”

LEADING LACROSSE Sophomore Ellen Clark hopes to inspire others to try out for lacrosse this spring By Molly Balison Web Staff

acrosse is a sport that has been more well-known on the East Coast, but it’s popularity has slowly migrated towards the North West and it continues to spark the interest of kids in Sandpoint. Since lacrosse is fairly new to North Idaho, competing teams share relatively equal levels of ability and knowledge making it an overall easy sport for new players to pick up quickly. The head coach of the girls team, Nancy Dooley, has witnessed the camaraderie and sportsmanship between the majority of the teams her players have competed against as everyone is in the process of learning the trades of the sport. “If you want playing time, you want to have fun, and learn something new that’s not too difficult to learn, then girls lacrosse is your sport,” Dooley said.

Dooley has been coaching lacrosse for a total of three years and has experienced working with both boys and girls teams. She enjoys working with the girls team because they are especially ambitious and compliant. Dooley was impressed by the girls’ attitudes and willingness to be helpful, “They were almost knowing the next thing that was going to happen and were ready to make it happen,” said Dooley. Heading into the spring, Sophomore Ellen Clark eagerly anticipates the

lacrosse season to kick off so she can practice and strive to improve. Clark said that lacrosse has been a part of her life since she was eight years old and has been developing her skills and technique through various lacrosse camps and clinics. Coach Dooley, described Clark as “a bundle of energy” as well as an all around enthusiastic and committed player who has proven to be an asset to her team through her leadership skills. Clark believes that what makes

“This season I really just want to get as many girls interested in lacrosse that I can. ” Ellen Clark Sophomore

lacrosse such an interesting sport is the finesse one has to learn in order to maneuver with ease and be in the right place at the right time. “Lacrosse is so quick and if you aren’t watching your team and where you are, as well as the other team and their players, you’ll get played every time.” said Clark. She is fueled by the adrenaline she experiences during games. The amount of players are not solidified as registration is still open, but Dooley is hoping to have enough people sign up to create three age divisions with fourteen players minimum on the high school level team. Students who are interested in joining a team to develop their skills or just to have fun can register at sandpointlacrosse.org. “This season I really just want to get as many girls interested in lacrosse as I can. That’s really the only goal I have, because I love this sport and I think other people could share my love for it,” Clark said.

Photo by Molly Balison Sophomore starter Ellen Clark catches the ball in the pocket during her weekly lacrosse practice at the Bonner County Fairgrounds in Ponderay, Idaho.

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Photo by Tara Rawlings The new Athletic Trainer, Molly Radonich, helps Sandpoint High School athletes with their injuries in her office before practice, located inside the weight room.

SHS WELCOMES NEW TRAINER Radonich believes that preventative measures will help athletes stay healthy By Josh Wells Multimedia Editor

s the spring sporting season begins, Sandpoint High School has hired a new athletic trainer, Molly Radonich, in hopes of preventing student athlete injuries and helping those already injured reach a fast recovery. “My husband is from Sandpoint so after college I moved back up here… it just worked really well that there was a position open for an athletic trainer,” Radonich said. Radonich grew up in the Seattle area before attending Washington State University, where she graduated with a Bachelors of Science in athletic training. After graduating, Radonich found employment at Azusa Pacific University in southern California, before eventually moving to Sandpoint. “This will be my first full year [of

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athletic training], we did three years of clinical experience in college along with our education, so I’ve been doing athletic training type stuff for the past four years, but this is my first full year as an athletic trainer,” Radonich said. As a college-educated athletic trainer, Radonich will bring a wealth of knowledge to SHS. “I do a lot of prevention methods, to prevent injuries and help correct any biomechanical issues just so

that kids are less likely to get injuries. And then athletic trainers as a field, are experts in concussions, so we do concussion management, and research. So, if an athlete gets a concussion we make sure that they are symptom free and safe to get back into play through a progressive protocol so we are sure that they are fully healed from their

“I just love working with high school students and getting to help out making sure they are playing pain free sports.” Molly Radonich Athletic Trainer

concussion.” Radonich said. Along with preventative and recovery/rehab care for athletes, Radonich plans to be at all home games and practices for different sports so that she can also provide “on the field” care. “...[Athletic trainers] provide immediate medical care for athletes and then from there we can either refer them out to a doctor, physical therapist, or anything like that, where we can do rehab just to help get kids back into sports in a pain free manor... I’m out at practices and all the home games just in case an injury does happen out there I can be there to immediately respond to it and treat it.” Radonich can be found in her office in the weight room or at various practices and home games. “I just love working with high school students and getting to help out making sure they are playing pain free sports,” Radonich said.

STUNTED SEASON

Billy Bracket recovers from shoulder surgery

Connor Bird Sports Editor

enior Billy Bracket starts baseball practice just like everyone else on the team. He puts on his practice shirt, baseball pants, a belt, and his hat. He helps to set everything up and has a job assigned to him, just like everyone else on the team. He warms up and stretches, just like everyone else on the team. This is where the similarities end however. Since last year, Brackett has been recovering from a torn labrum which renders him unable to play for the majority of the 2019 season. The Hospital for Special Surgery defines the labrum as “the cup-shaped rim of cartilage that lines and reinforces the ball and socket joint of the shoulder”. This tear requires surgery in order to heal properly. Brackett has received surgery and has been going to physical therapy for the last 13 weeks, continuing to strengthen the injured shoulder. The injury occurred during a high school baseball game last year while Brackett was pitching. “I was pitching and I think over the years I have worn out my shoulder, because last season it collapsed, and I ended up tearing my labrum.” said Brackett.

This injury has been devastating to Brackett, as he feels the frustration of having to sit the bench during his last baseball season in High School. The loss of Brackett has also set the team back one of their key players. Last season Brackett led the team in Triples (3), was fourth in Runs Batted In (12), and was tied for second in Runs Scored (16). Brackett also started in 19 out of the 20 games the Bulldogs had last year. Although the team was at first shocked and frustrated, they hope Brackett makes a full and healthy recovery. “I hope he gets better because that’s a horrible thing for someone to be a Senior and then get hurt like that.” said fellow teammate and Senior Kade McDonald. It looks as though Brackett won’t miss the entire season this year, however. He is set to make a recovery before the district playoff games in May. Overall Brackett is just trying to stay positive, and work as much as he can to get his arm ready to go as soon as possible. “I’ve been trying to put my knowledge into other players, and just support the team as much as I can.” said Brackett.

SPORTS ON TO BOISE

Baseball and softball attend a tournament in Boise this spring WHO

“I’ve been trying to put my knowledge into other players, and just support the team as much as I can.”

Billy Brackett Senior

Varsity baseball and softball teams

WHAT Baseball and softball are going down to Boise for a tournament

WHEN Baseball: March 27th-April 1st Softball: March 28th-March 31st

WHERE Boise, Idaho

WHY

Photo by Connor Bird, Graphic by Peyton Mullen and Connor Bird To face up with teams that they may Above: Billy Bracket continues to attend practice as he recovers from surgery meet with again if they go to state

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THE THRILL OF THE CATCH Sandpoint High School students give insight upon their love for the sport of fishing

Chase Ramsey 11’

James Griffin 11’

Kami Raver 10’

Ethan Butler 9’

Q: What is your favorite aspect of fishing?

Q: What is the biggest fish you’ve ever caught?

Q: What is your favorite memory from fishing?

Q: Do you ice fish?

A: My favorite part is just being out there! You make so many memories with great friends and family even if you don’t catch any fish it’s always fun.

A: The biggest fish I have ever caught was a Halibut that weighed 235 pounds up in Sitka, Alaska. When I was done reeling it up to the surface I was overcome with excitement.

A: All of the memories I have from fishing with my dad are extremely important to me, because now that he’s gone I’m able to genuinely cherish and appreciate all the things that he taught me.

Q: How long have you been fishing and who taught you?

Q: If fishing became a school sport would you participate?

A: I have been fishing ever since I was born, my dad would take me fishing with me on his back. My main teachers were definitely my dad and my grandpa.

A: If fishing was a school sport I would join in a heartbeat. Fishing is and will always be a huge part of my life and if I could do it as a school sport it would be a blast!

Q: Do you make any special trips to fishing spots, or just stick close to home? A: I mostly fish in the area, usually down in Sagle and Athol. My family always goes fishing at Fish Lake in Leavenworth, Washington.

A: I do ice fish! This year I’ve gone out more and found some new spots. I feel like next year I will do a lot better knowing what I did this year. The fish I catch are usually perch, bass and crappie.

Q: What is your favorite aspect of fishing? A: My favorite part about fishing is that my family will go on fishing trips all throughout the year. I get to hang out with my grandpa, uncles and cousins.

Photo left courtesy of James Griffin, Photo right courtesy of Ethan Butler, Photos above by Freddy Libby and Casey Olesen Left: James Griffin holds a King Salmon in Sitka, Alaska during his trip there last summer. Right: Ethan Butler displays a Steelhead on the Clearwater River.

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CPTAKE

H TShould parents be allowed to keep their children from being vaccinated?

Evelyn Webster Opinion Editor

Corinne Capodagli Editor-In-Chief

Ben Wikoff News Editor

Jezza Hutto Managing Editor

No, parents should not be able to hold back their children from getting vaccinations because it is extremely dangerous to their health and the health of the people around them. I believe there is a lot of controversy and rumors surrounding vaccinations which is overall restraining on the health and well being of society.

While the anti-vax movement has certainly made headway, parents should not be able to opt out of vaccinating their children. Choosing to forego vaccinations puts not only someone’s own child at risk, but also people around them who may be more suceptible to illness, which isn’t a voluntary decision, like not vaccinating.

Yes, herd immunity protects kids who aren’t vaccinated because of the large numbers of those who are. With the small amount of people that don’t vaccinate their kids, there is no significant threat of bringing back dangerous diseases. This makes it safe for parents to choose to opt out of vaccinations for a small amount of kids.

Parents should be able to opt out of some suggested vaccines because it’s a fundamental right to choose which chemicals are being injected into your toddler by the government. Although there are some important ones, the number of unnecessary vaccines is ridiculous, and is not allowing human bodies to fight off infection naturally.

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