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Students welcome one another through the front doors in the morning with Sources of Strength.

“We want to create a culture where people look forward to being here.”

ERIN ROOS “We’ve never had anything to pull us together. It’s one of the things we’ve been missing. This program reaches all students, where as our mentor program has just been for freshman,” counselor Cindy Albertson said.

The routine meetings will help create bonds and friendships between all social groups and class levels.

“So hopefully they’re creating relationships with people they may not normally. Doing so makes the school culture more accepting and welcoming,” Roos

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SOS plans on doing three campaigns this semester to start spreading positivity and connection. One of the campaigns, the morning campaign, welcomes students to school by getting the door for them and telling them a positive message.

Sources of Strength was founded in 1998

by Mark LoMurray in North Dakota. It began by partnering with local schools and after positive findings began expanding to other states.

Sources of Strength has conducted research projects which show results that demonstrated “that adult supported Peer Leaders could have a significant impact across an entire student population; increasing positive perceptions of adult support for suicidal youth and the acceptability of seeking help” according to their website, sourcesofstrength.org.

The incorporation of SOS into the school will help create meaningful relationships between all ages, genders, and social groups throughout the high school.

“This is all based on positivity,” Albertson said.

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a mentor will lead the class in a variety of activities from icebreakers to team-building, all with an underlying message. The incorporation of each grade level allows upperclassmen to pass down the tricks and tips they’ve learned, as well as become a friend and role model for underclassmen.

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“More assemblies and group gatherings where discussion takes place.”

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“I think teachers should set aside class time to get to know their students.”

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ixteen wrestlers from Sandpoint High School embarked on a campaign to win the state title in their weight division at the 4A state championship, but only two were victorious at the end. Senior Tyler Presser won the 160 pound division and junior Casey Randles won the 182 pound division.

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till dealing with the repercussions of tragedies that struck Sandpoint High, the counseling department and administration teamed up to figure out how to generate a positive climate throughout the school. The answer they found was Sources of Strength (SOS). SOS is a international suicide prevention program for middle schools, high schools, and colleges that is used across the country.

The incorporation of SOS into SHS will be done through the mentoring class. The mentors as well as teachers will be trained by SOS representatives in a variety of workshops that are dedicated to creating a positive environment. The counseling department, administration, and teaching staff are currently collaborating to find the best time to integrate SOS activities into the school day. The current plan is to form groups of students from each grade level that meet for said SOS activities.

“We want to create a culture where people look forward to being here, and they don’t feel alone,” teacher Erin Roos said.

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“We need to be more aware of our surroundings and peers, not just the group you’re in.”

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he school’s Student Council attended the Idaho Association of Student Councils state conference in Boise. At the conference, students voted for new regional officers to comprise next year’s state student government, participated in an afternoon’s worth of leadership breakout sessions, and enjoyed themselves while meeting other young leaders from Idaho.

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Medical access, mental health, family support, positive friends, mentors, healthy activities, generosity, and spirituality are all resources that students should consider when they feel they need help. Sources of Strength aims to help students identify what resources to reach out to and what those resources might constitute for each student. This is all in an effort to improve school climate.

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n junior year students begin thinking about college and the dramatic cost that comes with post secondary education. One popular scholarship program Sandpoint High School students are taking advantage of is Distinguished Young Women.

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The Academic Decathlon Team and Business Professionals of America Chapter qualified for national-level competitions in March

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On March 11 - 12, Academic Decathlon (AcaDeca) attended the state competition in southern Idaho. At the conclusion of the event, SHS AcaDeca won second place overall and first place in the Large School Division. While this means they will not attend physical nationals in Anchorage, Alaska, they will still be able to compete in “Online Nationals” which encompasses the same tests in an on-line setting, with the exception of Speech and Interview.

On March 9 - 12, Business Professionals of America (BPA) traveled to Boise, Idaho to compete at the state competition. Six students from the team of 12 qualified to attend nationals in Boston, Massachusetts in May. Students in BPA compete individually in events ranging from PC Troubleshooting to Entrepreneurship. The national competition is slated to include a private concert at Fenway Park and Guinness World Record setting.

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Sandpoint High School (left) and the middle school (right) sit on the same campus, which makes the much-needed repair of the middle school a challenging choice.

The Lake Pend Oreille School District building assessment prompts proposals for a new middle school story by Amanda Wikoff, Copy Editor photos by Sarah Wells, Photo Editor

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n a recent physical condition assessment of LPOSD schools conducted by Teater Consulting, Sandpoint Middle School and Lake Pend Oreille Alternative High School received unsatisfactory ratings at 29% and 35% respectively.

Sandpoint High School scored fair, at a 65% rating.

In response to that report, a facility improvement plan for has been developed. That plan proposes a new middle school building and has prompted more evaluation of LPOHS. “I don’t think anybody would argue that it’s not time for a new [middle school] building over there,” Tom Albertson said.

One thing Albertson has asked the District Facilities Committee to keep in mind when considering the footprint for the new middle school building is Sandpoint High School’s need for an auxiliary gym. “Most

schools our size have an auxiliary gym, and so even though I know it’s not highest priority, I wouldn’t want there not to be a space for it,” Albertson said.

“I don’t think anybody would argue that it’s not time for a new [middle school] building over there” TOM ALBERTSON

This plan for a new middle school on the existing campus includes a minimum addition of four classrooms to SHS, which was designed

to enable additions onto the south end.

As Lake Pend Oreille High School also needs to be updated or rebuilt, the board is discussing the possibility of moving LPOHS to the SHS and SMS campus.

“They basically came out with three choices: remodel the existing building on that current site, build a new building on that existing site, or build the alternative high school on this site,” Albertson said.

That decision is yet to be made, but each option comes with its pros and cons. The alternative high school being closer would open up more elective options for those students, but Albertson said he thinks sometimes having a new start is beneficial.

“I really don’t know if there’s a right or wrong decision, because there are those pros and cons,” Albertson said.

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Minors may no longer receive misdemeanors for alcohol possession on first offense story by Sarah Wells, Photo Editor

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ill 494 is working its way through Idaho’s legislature, which if passed, would reduce the punishment for minors in possession (MIP) of alcohol.

On Feb. 29, the bill was approved by the House, after unanimously clearing a legislative panel. The bill’s statement of purpose identifies realigning punishment to the crime committed and saving public defense costs.

As it stands now, an MIP misdemeanor can garner a $1000 fine, which would be reduced to $300 as an infraction.

This furthermore prevents offenders from having to go to court with a public defender, saving costs for the state. It also saves the offender from having a misdemeanor on their record.

However, on subsequent offenses, the crime will still fall under the misdemeanor classification.

As of March 1, the bill had been read for the first time in the Senate, but it will take more time for a decision to be made.

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From trash in the toilets to poop in the sink, the respect for our bathrooms is not what it should be

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hen a student walks into the bathroom they should not be subject to the anger and dissent of other students. No one else should feel consequences of your anger, it’s a total show of disrespect, and only makes the lives of the custodians more difficult.

Whoever has the audacity to go into the bathroom, during school, pull down their pants and defecate in the sink has passed beyond the measurable level of disrespect. This lack of respect for the public bathrooms in

our school has gotten out of hand.

Destroying a bathroom is not only pointless, but rude. Disrespecting the school’s bathrooms isn’t funny or cool. Disrespecting the bathrooms doesn’t prove a point.

Disrespecting the bathrooms isn’t a way to fight the system, or the administration.

Disrespecting the bathrooms just shows you’re a worthless piece of society who does nothing to benefit those around you.

The janitors at the this high school are the unsung heroes of the building. They spend their days keeping

You’re in high school. So grow up and stop giving janitors, the true unsung heros of our school, more work. the schools spotless with zero recognition.

Trashing a bathroom does nothing but give the janitors more things to clean up, as if they don’t clean up after you enough already.

You’re in highschool. So grow up and stop giving janitors, the true unsung heros of our school, more work.

When I go to the bathroom I want it to

be a pleasant experience, I don’t want to deal with your anger at the admin. or your lack of respect for this free place of education we are given. If you don’t want your lunch, don’t put it in the toilet, give it to a friend. If you have a sheep brain in science, leave it in the classroom, that’s where it belongs. If these kind of actions were done in a workplace the culprit would

be fired.

If these actions are being taken out of anger at the administration it is pointless to damage the school, since it is not the administrators who must deal with the mess but the custodians, who work tirelessly throughout the day, and often into the night to keep our school clean for us.

Learn to deal with your problems, otherwise they will just follow you throughout your life. It may seem all fun and games now, but when you’re living your own life, that just won’t cut it.

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“Students would be allowed to leave campus during lunch had they returned a signed note of parental consent”

he Open-Campus Policy active at Sandpoint High School should be altered so that Freshman and Sophomore students are also allowed to leave the school during lunch periods.

According to the student handbook, the current punishment for an underclassmen caught off campus is five days of lunch detention, however this policy is loosely enforced; so much so that most Freshman and Sophomore students may not even be aware of its existence. If there is no enforcement of the policy, then it really bears no purpose.

It is understandable that some parents, especially the parents of incoming freshmen, may not feel comfort-

able with the idea of their student being able to leave the school without their knowledge. The solution is simple: freshmen and sophomore students would be allowed to leave campus during lunch had they returned a signed note of parental consent at the beginning of the school year.

This Open-Campus privilege could be revoked from students if they abuse it, for example if they are marked tardy in their following class period exceeding a set amount of times. The underclassmen students that are responsible enough to handle the freedom should be allowed to maintain it as upperclassmen do, rather than being restricted based upon their grade level.

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Point and Counterpoint is an opportunity for students with contrasting views to voice their opinions on a particular issue. These issues range from school-specific topics to topics of national significance.

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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 Jessica McPeek Sandpoint, Idaho, with its editorial board makStaff Member ing all decisions concerning its contents; it is not “With a majority of the subject to prior review by administration, faculty, underclass walking, that or community members. would congest traffic, as Unsigned editorials express the well as make accidents views of the majormore probable” ity of the editorial board.

Letters to the editor nderclassmen should The school makes lunch must be signed, although stay on campus readily available for kids of the staff may withhold the during lunch simply all financial standings, and name upon request. The because it is unnecessary for they make sure their is a paper reserves the right to them to leave. Many of them variety for everyone’s taste. edit letters for grammar don’t have car and would Why leave? If you pack your and clarity, and all letters have to walk somewhere own lunch, you need a place are subject to law-govin close proximity, making to eat it. erning obscenity, libel, privacy and disruption of them late for class.

Not only that, the matter the school process, as are If every freshman and of responsibility and abuse all contents for the paper. sophomore walked to Bab’s or of privileges arises. If freshOpinions in letters Subway, those places would men and sophomores don’t be slammed, making the wait have the requirement to stay are not necessarily those of the staff, nor should for food even longer. Add on at school for their first two an opinion expressed in the time spent walking, and years, they may start to abuse a public forum be con30 minutes simply would not their prerogative. In other strued as opinion or be enough; the vast majorwords, they won’t respect policy of the administraity would be tardy back to the opportunity to leave and tion, unless so attributed. class. With a majority of the won’t have that advantage of underclass walking, that having something to look forCEDAR POST would congest traffic, as well ward to, even if it is as small 410 S. Division Street as make accidents more prob- as leaving for lunch.

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Students and staff at Sandpoint High School share their personal experiences with adoption

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ristin Hawkins and her husband recently brought home their first child, an adopted baby from St. Louis, Missouri. His name is Gabriel and he is now almost two months old.

Hawkins has dreamed of adopting a child since she was in grade school, and it was something both she and her husband knew they wanted to do even before they were married.

After months of research they decided to pursue domestic adoption, and 20 months later received a phone call from a woman who

had chosen them to be adoptive parents to her child, Hawkins said. That woman went into labor two nights later and Hawkins and her husband were on the first flight out. They met their baby just nine hours after he was born.

“It was the most exciting 72 hours of my life,” Hawkins said.

Hawkins also said they would be open to Gabriel having a relationship with his biological family if they choose that in the future, and they plan to share his story with him openly as he grows up.

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shley Samora was adopted two years ago by a friend of her aunt’s who she occasionally babysat for.

Shuffled from family member to family member, Samora said she would come to school with days worth of clothes in her backpack, not knowing who she was going

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my Yost has two adopted children, Eliza, who is five, and Quinn, who is one.

The children each came home as infants and share a birth mother.

“It’s really great that they’re together. It’s pretty amazing it worked out that way,” Yost said.

Each adoption happened quickly. Eliza was born and brought home only three months after paperwork was completed.

“Emotionally, [we were] absolutely, totally ready, but we hadn’t really prepared any of the stuff that

goes along with having a baby,” Yost said. “Fortunately this community was really awesome about helping us get the things we needed, within [...] hours.”

Quinn, born four years later, came home eight months after his paperwork was completed.

“It was hard to [...] prepare [Eliza] for that enormous life change,” Yost said. “We could get a phone call at eight in the morning and say we’re going to the hospital, now. [...] It was crazy. Crazy but wonderful. Amazing.

Beautiful for sure,” Yost said.

Ashley Samora spends time with her family on the lake.

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to stay with that night. Her adoption couldn’t have been better for her well being.

“My adoption was the best thing that has ever happened to me,” Samora said. “Before I was adopted, I knew I wanted to go to college, but I didn’t know how I was going to get there. Now I am about to start my entire life more

confident and happier than ever with the stable support system of my family.”

Her adoptive sister has also had a huge impact on her.

“She’s my best friend,” Samora said. “She is amazing and I don’t want to leave her next year. She is my little ray of sunshine.”

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Amy Yost celebrates Christmas with her family by wearing Santa Hats.

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According to US Department of Health and Services, Samora was one of 23 percent of adopted children to be adopted from age 15-17.

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Junior Reannan Jackman plays flute in Symphonic Band at SHS

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Reannan Jackman has been playing the flute since elementary school.

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ver since choosing her first instrument in sixth grade at Sagle Elementary, junior Reannan Jackman has been playing the flute.

Even though she can be pre-occupied by school, Jackman tries to practice at least three hours every week. In addition to playing the flute, she plays the piccolo, bagpipes, and has attempted to play the trumpet and the clarinet.

Although she does not take any lessons outside of school, Jackman participates in a flute choir during summer. The flute choir entails one month of learning some compositions and performances in old folk’s homes.

“We got really complicated music and only had a couple weeks to get it down so it was really stressful, but it was fun in the end,” As well, Jackman enjoys being enrolled in Symphonic Band because of its balance between “work and play”.

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fun. Last year, we went to Seattle and it was just really memorable because we got to compete and explore Seattle with my friends,” Jackman said.

Last year, she lettered in band by obtaining more points than needed for that accomplishment.

“You get certain points for doing certain things. You get 5 points for being in band,” Jackman said. “You have to have 85 points and there’s a lot of things you can do.”

In the past she has participated in Concert Band, but hopes to enroll in Music Theory and Steel Pan Band next year. She also would like to get first chair, which is a position that involves leading the flute section.

Although Jackman is uncertain if she wants to take music on as a career, she does know that she will be playing in college and plans to push herself to increase her skill.

ennies are so pointless. What can you buy with a penny? Absolutely nothing. Why do we still have them? No one has any idea. The only purpose pennies serve is to weigh down your pockets, drive your life insane, and make your skin turn green when you wear a so called “lucky penny” around your neck. Our country has advanced in almost every aspect and we should therfore get rid of the penny. I know I am tired of putting pennies in a jar to “save for a rainy day” and 18 years of saving add up to around 18 dollars that will wind up right in my gas tank anyways.

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MUN takes on New York 14 Sandpoint High Students experience International Relations first hand story by McCalee Cain, Staff Member courtesy photos his past year, the United Nations has worked to facilitate sensitive National Relations in the Middle East, provide much-needed humanitarian aid at many refugee camps, and close the gender education disparity in hopes of providing a brighter future for millions of young girls. Meanwhile, at Sandpoint High School, our own International Relations class has studied these events in preparation to participate in similar situations themselves.

From February 29 to March 5, 14 female class members traveled to New York City to attend the National High School Model United Nations Conference. They met with 3,500 other students from 40 varying countries to simulate the real procedures of the UN. This year, Sandpoint High School represented Estonia.

“For me, the coolest thing … was that the keynote speaker for the opening ceremonies was the US Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Powers,” International Relations advisor Debbie Smith said. “We met with the diplomat who represents Estonia in the United Nations...and they talked to us all about how the Syrian crisis is really affecting Europe.”

Students were split into different committees to discuss and debate varying global issues, such as human trafficking in Europe.

“The MUN conference helped me understand the importance of working with others in order to come to a common consensus about an issue affecting many,” said sophomore Payton Bokowy.

Though the girls were very busy with committee meetings, there was still some time left over for leisure and experiencing New York. They were

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even able to attend The Lion King on Broadway.

“My greatest take-away was simply meeting a variety of different people from countries around the world. I made numerous friends from the Bahamas, Netherlands, Venezuela, Mexico, England, and Italy,” Sophomore Cienna Roget said.

“Although it required a lot of hard work to raise the money and prepare for conference, I would definitely recommend that anyone who is interested attends.”

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Busking in NYC Lydia Welp shares stories of her weeklong trip busking on the streets of New York City with her best friend, Sara Kirby story by Lydia Welp, Staff Member

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ootsteps echoed down the empty metro station. Only three people besides Sara and I waited at the platform. After the R train squealed to a halt in front of us, a stampede of passengers rushed out and the subway became an ant hill; every inch covered in bustling workers, all dressed in black. Each person focused on one thing: finding and riding their train. We had our own agenda. We were there to busk. Busking is giving a street performance in exchange for tips.

It took a lot of convincing for our parents to let us go. Not often are two seventeen year old girls let loose in New York City by themselves for a week.

We stayed in a friend’s gorgeous apartment and bought the unlimited metro card. Each day we hopped on the metro and took our ukuleles and violin to a new place to busk, and with that money we tried new foods, like Korean BBQ and Venezuelan arepas and checked out “touristy” things, like seeing two broadway shows: An American in Paris, and Blackbird, which left us breathless after it’s one intense 90 minute scene.

Every city is different, and busking can be unreliable, so we brought enough money to support ourselves throughout the trip. We spent our money as we made it, so we aren’t sure what the total was, but we’re guessing we made over $200, which was a nice little boost to help us explore the city. Not only can you make money busking, but you can also share your music. If you play an instrument or have wanted to, I encourage you to start practicing and bring it with you on your next adventure.

Local art students had a chance to display their artwork at the POAC Art Show on March 18 story by Megan Murray, Graphics Editor photos by Sarah Wells, Photo Editor

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he annual Student Art Show, put on by the Pend Oreille Arts Council (POAC), gives art students throughout the Pend Oreille school district the chance to show off their art to the community.

Carol Deaner, the chairmen for POAC, commented about the show, that “having the student there [at the art show] and seeing their parents at the show” is one of her favorite parts. Deaner has been part of the arts council around 15-16 years, she has seen the show grow from about 20-30 people in attendance, to over a hundred during the opening gala.

Because the art show has grown into such a large event in the past years, student involvement has grown as well.

Art teachers at the schools in the districts require many of their students to submit one piece.

“The art show has a lot to offer” MARLA CORTS

“It’s an honor,” Heather Guthrie, Sandpoint High School Art teacher, said, “and it’s a great event for students to be apart of.” For the preparation of the show, Guthrie had to help her students prepare their art weeks in advance of the opening.

“We all procrastinate, [in the weeks of preparation] it was really pretty hectic out in my classroom.” Guthrie stated.

The preparations for the show, choosing a piece of art, matting it, and picking a title, all of which give a low level aspect of professionalism to the students.

“The art show has a lot to offer,” Marla Corts, senior art student at Sandpoint High School, said, “especially for those who love doing art, and are not just taking the classes for an easy grade.”

The art show allows for the students to interact with the community, and learn something new from the presenting their work in the student art show.

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onstruction on Memorial field will begin Sept. 19, and thus there will only be two true home games for the football team next year.

The only games of the year played at Memorial will both be played before school even starts. SHS will be forced to look to an alternate sport to center around homecoming, which could potentially be soccer and/or volleyball games.

The remaining “home” games will most likely be played at Lake City High School.

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“It is a one year problem for a 50 year solution.”

KRIS KNOWLES ball game. Additionally, the football team might have some trouble finding a rhythm with only two home games in the entire autumn season.

“It is a one year problem for a 50 year solution,” athletic director Kris Knowles said.

The grandstands have been deemed unsafe as they were built in 1946. Because of the field being located right next to Lake Pend Orielle, the water table is very high and has made for very muddy field conditions.

The City of Sandpoint hopes to install astroturf for the whole baseball and football field to eliminate such issues.

A nicer field could lead to having future state tournaments held in Sandpoint, in addition to future concert events from big music acts, with the trade-off of a difficult single season this fall.

March Madness comes as a welcome transition to the end of the school year

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arch is a transition month. It is a transition into spring break, a transition into the final quarter of school, a transition from winter to spring. But amidst all the monotony is one of the biggest, most exciting, an unpredictable sporting events of the year. It is known as March Madness, the 68 team NCAA basketball tournament.

But March Madness makes the month of March so much more enjoyable. It is the perfect segue to the homestretch of the school year.

I personally made three unique brackets in an attempt to predict the outcome of all 67 games. Nobody has ever picked a perfect bracket in the tournament’s long history, but that doesn’t stop most from trying.

This year alone ESPN had 13 million brackets entered by users.

We all have high hopes for our favorite teams to beat the odds and cut down the nets in April. We care so deeply about our teams and want to see them succeed.

But why do we do this? Why do we cheer for a team?

Why do we care about a group of individuals that we’ve probably never met? Why do we feel so sad after a loss? So happy after a close win?

All across the world people participate in sports fandom. There are many who question our fanaticism over a group of athletes we have probably never met, and fairly so. But the reason can be different for all of us.

We may like sports because of self esteem benefits.

We may like sports because it can be visually pleasing.

We may like sports because they are an escape from real world troubles. We may like sports because they make us feel like we belong.

Veteran Team Set Sights on Success Coach expects to finish with winning record story by Kelly Curtis, Social Media Editor photo by Amanda Wikoff, Copy Editor

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he softball team has seen quite a surge in its membership this year.

With 32 players, two managers across the teams, and eight coaches, softball is now one of the largest spring sports at SHS. With such a large team, head varsity coach Elizabeth Hawkins-Williams divides the teaching and drilling responsibilities of the three teams between several coaches.

On rainy days, the team utilizes the mezzanine for batting practice and the gym to practice fielding.

For the whole program, there are six coaches, one in-

^ Sam Holland, a junior, practices bunting with her team.

tern coach, and three volunteer coaches. Each of the ten coaches are important to the team to make sure all the girls are strong in every area of softball.

This year Hawkins-Williams feels confident at the outlook of their season.

“We probably have the best defensive team the program has had in a long time. We also have a team with a lot of varsity experience, which gives us an advantage as well. We will leverage our defense and experience to find success this season, especially in our league [4A IEL].

I think we will finish the season above .500,” she said.

G lfing for Dummies

by Megan Murray, Graphics Editor

With the high school golf season just underway, let’s take a simplified look at golf terminology and clubs The Green This is where The Fairway The Rough The grass cut close the hole is; The longer grass that runs along each side of the fairway

Driver

Used for teeing off

Hybrid

2- to 9- iron Wedge

Used for hitting Used for getting shots toward the of 150+ yards green, usually from 120–190 airborne yards away

Used for hitting short, high shots from near the green or from sand bunkers

Putter

Used for rolling the ball into the hole after it is on the green

to the ground to provide each player the best possible shot

you must put your ball into it in order to complete the hole

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Sports Lifestyles 57

Pualioa Announces Departure

Long-time coach retires after two stints leading the football program

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story by Madi Schoening, Sports Editor photo by Cooper King, Editor-in-Chief

coach who has impacted sports programs all across the world has also been able to closely impact the Bulldogs of Sandpoint High School. And, he has just finished his last season as head coach.

Satini Puailoa served as Sandpoint’s head coach in 1994 to 2006 and then started again in 2011 and is now finishing in the 2016 season.

Puailoa said his goal in coming back was to improve the sports programs to make this community better as a whole, better than any other community in the northwest.

“I knew before I came back to Sandpoint in 2011 that I would want to put the program back together. It wasn’t until two years ago I realized after meeting with the administration that I would not be able to complete the full program in the logical time it would take,” Puailoa said.

Another major reason why coach Puailoa decided to hang up the hat is because of a family tragedy that happened last summer that he needed to invest his time to.

“There are a series of things

“...do what you want to do when you want to do it.”

Satini Puailoa

I need to do for my family and I can’t run this program and do the other things because I simply just can’t be in two places at once,” he said.

One of Puailoa’s main goals returning was to incorporate the FAST Program which he learned from experience of coaching other programs across the nation. He planned to bring these techniques into the high school for athletes to use for free instead of having to pay unnecessary amounts of money at a gym.

“This program here is developing at a much higher rate using what we have in our own backyard. It is better than any college or any Olympic team just by us using the FAST pro-

gram,” he said.

After talking about how proud he is of his boys and what they have been able to accomplish with going to the next level, Puailoa knows that it will be able to continue on with the help of the administration and his staff.

“I didn’t get to achieve everything I wanted to achieve, but the program is back on really good footing,” Puailoa said.

Puailoa feels that now if he steps down as coach, he will be more beneficial in the future by going out and getting new information to bring back to the team. Emphasizing that he will still be around to help and train, he just won’t be training in the weight room or on the field every day.

“My view of retirement is do what you want to do when you want to do it,” he said.

Puailoa’s plans now are to do some consulting work and along with strength and conditioning seminars around the nation and even around the world.

With the knowledge he picks up, he plans to bring it back to the Bulldogs to continue to improve the program.

football coach Satini Puailoa arranges ^ Former players in a drill last season.

By The Numbers

Former football coach Satini Puailoa led the program in two different stints, with his players establishing many new records at the school. Here are just a few.

Most Passing Yards Most Rushing Yards Most Points Scored Longest PATs Most Sacks (game) Most Sacks (total)

2,698 Yards 2,574 Yards 186 points 51 Yards 7 Sacks 14 Sacks

Davan Norris Isao Puailoa Isao Puailoa Michael Plaster Gerad Lopshire Ryan Knowles

Source: SHS Records Website

A New Starting Block for Track

New track coach Matt Brass is building a strong program for track and field athletes story by Taran McLaughlin, Staff Member

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Matt Brass leads his team during track workouts.

photo by Cooper King, Editor-in-Chief

or Sandpoint High The key to performing School’s track and better as a team is prac“We are tryfield team the new seatice. According to Brass, son comes along with a having your teammates ing to create a new coach, Matt Brass. competing with you at team culture.”

Brass has been coaching practice makes each aththe cross country team lete work harder. This for 10 years with his wife ideology has been strong Matt Brass Angie Brass. on the cross country Matt Brass plans to team with the motto, bring his success from “iron sharpens iron.” the cross country team Brass takes over for to the track and field team.

Dave DeMers, who was his track coach in “We are trying to create a team cul- high school. He plans to take the team a ture, which will be the biggest chal- step in the right direction. lenge,” Brass said.

“I was excited when I was asked to This year’s team has more kids than in coach [...] taking over from him, there recent years. Brass enjoys the challenge were some nerves,” Brass said. of the abundance of athletes. There are With a mixture of nerves, excitement, 18 different events on the track and field and experience, Coach Brass plans to team, which presents another challenge. carry the success that he brought to the “The goal is to bring the different cross country program to the track and events together to form a team [...] each field team with a greater emphasis on event cheering on one another,” Brass team culture and unity amongst the difsaid. ferent athletes.

Brayden Demko, Freshman

Logan Hastings, Senior

story and photo by Sarah Wells, Photo Editor

story and photo by Cooper King, Editor in-Chief

Brayden Demko is one of the incoming players to the high school lacrosse team How many seasons have you been playing lacrosse?

“I have been playing lacrosse for six seasons now. I started in third grade.”

What is it like to play a game when your dad is the referee?

“It’s kind of nerve-wracking. We can get into some arguments after games about calls that were made.”

What are you most looking forward to on the high school team this year?

“It will be more of a challenge, and I’m playing a different position. I’m playing attack rather than midfield.”

What is your favorite part about lacrosse?

“How fast-paced and fun it is. It’s a lot of contact and hitting, but still fun.”

Logan Hastings performed at districts in a solo dance and later placed third at the Pacific Northwest competition How long have you been dancing for?

“Overall I’ve been dancing for eight years.”

What song did you choose for your solo dance and why did you pick it?

“I picked the song Resolution by Matt Corby. Dance wise it’s a very dynamic song, it starts out really simple and builds at the end. It also has a cool meaning behind it.”

What do you enjoy most about dancing “The aspect that there is always room to improve. I really like being challenged and being able to better myself.”

What has dance taught you?

“Dance has taught me to never give up. I didn’t actually make the team my freshman year so I worked really hard to get to where I am now.”

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ROAD TRIPPIN’ FOR SPRING BREAK

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by sarah wells, photo editor

WHAT to see and DO in the PACIFIC NORTHWEST on your SPRING BREAK

>> how to get the most out of your travels :

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The best way to ensure your car is travel-ready is to pay a visit to an auto shop for a tune-up. In any case, make sure your fluids, spare tires, emergency kits, registration, and proof of insurance are up-to-date.

Travel safely on the road by making sure you are prepared to stop at a designated rest area if you get tired.

Check traffic conditions and maps well before you arrive in an unfamiliar location so you can avoid stress and confusion.

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Plan ahead before you embark on any kind of extended travel. See what cell service you can expect, have a loose plan for gas station stops, and make sure you have reliable maps. There are lots of apps and websites to consult for this!

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Make it your goal to gain something from your travel experiences. Traveling outside of Idaho to another state or a large city is something many students rarely experience. Visit a museum, historic place, or cultural center.

>> apps to check out: Roadtrippers

free apple app store

The application platform of roadtrippers.com boasts preplanned routes, attraction guides, reviews, and hotel bookings directly in the app.

This app provides a streamlined way to create a guide for upcoming trips or find nearby things-to-do.

National Parks

free apple app store

National Parks by NatGeo offers in-depth information about 25 of America’s most-visited National Parks. Glacier and Yellowstone are included in this app, which are conveniently two of the (relatively) close parks to Sandpoint.

>> route ideas from sandpoint: SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

NELSON, B.C.

GLACIER, MONTANA

6:00 HOURS, 350 MILES

2:50 HOURS, 143 MILES

3:49 HOURS, 205 MILES

A six hour drive from Sandpoint, Seattle is a bustling city with lots of sights to see. The Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Chihuly Glass Museum, and the Ballard Locks are all amazing locations in the city. Navigating Seattle can be difficult, though!

If you have a passport or travel card, Nelson is a cute town a couple of hours across the border. Hiking, arts, ferry rides, and rock climbing are all within a short distance of the town. Not to mention some amazing little restaurants and shops in this lakeside retreat.

Even the drive is incredibly scenic along the Going to The Sun Road on the way to Glacier National Park. The National Park Service is celebrating a 100-year anniversary in 2016, so expect traffic to be slightly higher in National Parks. This one is a sight you won’t want to miss.

7:08 HOURS, 423 MILES

9:30 HOURS, 501 MILES

9:52 HOURS, 542 MILES

The quickest route will take you through Spokane, Kennewick, and Hood River.

Nearby attractions include Mt. Hood, Cannon Beach, Washington Park, and Lan Su Chinese Gardens, among many others. This beautiful city is in reasonable driving distance for a spring trip.

Late-season skiing is slated to run through April 17 at Bald Mountain and April 3 at Dollar Mountain. Full-day adult tickets range from $50-$115 depending on what day you arrive and which mountain you ski at. Enjoy some spring sunshine on the snow in southern Idaho.

If you’re up for a true roadtrip and some amazing views, Yellowstone is your go-to. The route will take you through Missoula and Bozeman before arriving at the park. Yellowstone is open yearround and also holds the distinction of being the first National Park!

PORTLAND, OREGON

SUN VALLEY, IDAHO

YELLOWSTONE, WYOMING