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SANDPOINT HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME 89, ISSUE 7 MARCH 2012

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IDAHO TO HAWAII

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DANCING SISTERS

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Experiencing ethnic

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Best Albums

Need New Music?

The Cedar Post staff asked one teacher and seven students what their all-time favorite albums are. Here are their responses.

Exile on Mainstreet by The Rolling Stones From: Terry Christianson Science Teacher

PHOTO BY DYLAN VOGEL | PHOTO EDITOR

Q MULTICULTURALISM IN THE POINT: Given the unvaried ethnic population in Sandpoint, minority students can often feel initially separate from the rest of the student body. However, many come to feel more acceptance than the region is otherwise known to offer.

Days by Real Estate From: Dylan Vogel Grade: Senior

21 by Adele

From: Abigail Nelson Grade: Sophomore

Megalithic Symphony by Awolnation

From: Chandler Brewington Grade: Freshman

Science & Faith

by The Script From: Kendall Stratton Grade: Senior

Waking the Fallen

by Avenged Sevenfold From: Nick Eckoff Grade: Junior

Students share their personal experiences as a minority Paula Reed Staff Writer Sandpoint High School’s location has numerous benefits for its students: outdoor opportunities, family-like bonds, a quiet atmosphere. However, its remoteness does come at the cost of a severe lack of diversity in our schools.

Sandpoint’s disproportionate ethnic makeup lends itself to a variety of experiences, both positive and negative, for minority students. Discrimination manifests in every form imaginable, from uninhibited abuse to off-color jokes and everything in between.

In the most extreme cases, violent outbursts are not uncommon. Junior Kristina Gall was night skiing at Schweitzer with her mother when an inebriated stranger approached them. “She fell and a drunk guy came and kicked snow at her, called us ‘damn Japs’ and then threw his beer on us,� said Gall, who is of Korean descent. “We don’t go night skiing now.�

Native American junior Daniel Tifft witnessed a substitute make racist comments while watching a historical video involving Native Americans. “I couldn’t believe he did that,� Tifft said. “It was not okay at all.�

Even those who have come to feel comfortable in their environment may become the victims of intolerance. “I grew up in Sandpoint, so I never really had much trouble,� said Taiwanese senior Alina Terry. “But sophomore year

This is Blue

by Trevor Hall From: Jacelyn Lawson Grade: Sophomore

Endless Summer

by G-Eazy From: Kristen Steiger Grade: Freshman

there was this kid in geometry who just wouldn’t leave me alone. Finally, I couldn’t take it.�

Speech and Communications teacher Lisa Barton said this insensitivity may be attributed to the lack of exposure students in North Idaho have to diversity. Barton said that while most students appear interested in getting to know different people, the “novelty� of minorities in Sandpoint turns simple interactions into unknown territory guided only by preexisting stereotypes.

Some ethnic students receive more negative attention compared to other minorities. Tifft notes that Hispanics appear to be discriminated against the most, perhaps due to the stigma which surrounds Hispanic culture in the United States. “My friends always crack jokes about it,� said Ecuadorian senior Yamil Tyler Ariss,.�Even I joke about being Spanish.

I don’t mind unless its someone I don’t know,�

Some students, however, note a positive difference in the way that Sandpoint as a whole treats them compared to other places they’ve lived. “I was actually really surprised when I came here from a larger town in Utah,� black junior Neisha Johnson said. “Even though there was much more diversity there, people directed rude racial slurs at me all time. But students here are pretty nice for the most part.�

Although Sandpoint’s population is predominantly white, all the minority students who were interviewed said they feel mostly accepted at the school.

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SCHOOL OF THIEVES STUDENTS FACE TWO THEFTS A WEEK ON AVERAGE

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Other electable options As of second semester, two new classes, criminology and engineering, have been added to the curriculum.

The Criminology course provides an overview of how the criminal justice system operates. The class also includes a summary of forensics. “[I want] the students [to] understand the commitment needed to be a police officer. Officers aren’t always doing things to be ‘mean’; it’s part of their training.� said Criminology teacher and school resource officer Ian Hoyland.

The Engineering course, taught by Eric Mann, uses “engineering principles and technology to look at how things are made�. “The second level students will get the opportunity to compete in Imagine Tomorrow, a competition in which students will propose an idea and then get to create it,� Mann said. — Brian Millar, Staff Writer

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Q SNATCHED: Students face the truth that if they bring valuable belongings to school and fail to lock them up, they are running the risk of those items being stolen. Administration encourages students to leave valuables at home or put a lock on school lockers.

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In any given school week, at least two students’ possessions will fall victim to the thieving hands of teenage robbers on campus, said School Resource Officer, Ian Hoyland.

These are just the reported cases, and Hoyland admits he doesn’t know how many actually occur.

Still, with more than 50 video cameras placed in strategic locations around the school, two thefts a week may seem like a lot. However, Security Officer Dennis Sanford estimates only 20 percent of the school is covered by surveillance. “Most thefts occur in the gym

locker rooms, but we aren’t able to put cameras in there for obvious reasons,� said Sanford.

Seniors Jake Clad and Nick Magro have both lost money and expensive items in the men’s locker room, and their stories are simililar to many. Sanford and Hoyland have tried to curb this by increasing their patrols and sending students to scout the locker rooms out for any suspicious activity. Hoyland puts the prevention of school robbery in pretty simple terms. “Understand that not every body is going to be honest. People, sad to say, will take stuff from you, the only thing you can do is make sure it’s locked up whenever it’s not with you and keep it in your possession as much as possible. Don’t leave it

of on-campus robbery are able to fill out a theft report in the office that goes under the review of Hoyland and Sanford.

One common problem have is students not If it’s not here, it can’t be they filling it out properly. stolen, if you’re going to “If it’s not here, it can’t bring it, lock it up. be stolen. If you’re going to bring it, lock it up.� said David Miles Assistant Principal David Miles.

Assistant Principal Hundreds of students arrive at SHS toting any Consequences for those caught stealing ranges from in-school or number of valuable items or a subout-of-school suspension, and if stantial amount of cash daily, and the crime is severe enough (stolen certain students take advantage of goods amounting to over one thou- the small town trust that Sandpoint sand dollars), or if the culprit is over teenagers are raised in, as well as 18, the law may become involved. the sometimes forgetful nature of Students that have been the victim teenagers in general. in unlocked lockers, or laying on a bench in the gym locker room.�

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George Wood Staff Writer

HOSA goes to state Fifteen HOSA students will compete in the state competition April 12-14 in Boise, Idaho.

Hannah Baker, Kara Bruce, Katie Dunford, Anna Guida, Paul Hill, Emelia Howerton, Jacelyn Lawson, Chris Mann, Sage Martin, Mamie Mitchell, Kiery Poulin, Kayanna Quigley, Kendall Stratton, Madeline Suppiger, and Robert Webber plan to attend state due to their interest in Health Care and their enthusiasm about the subject.

The students will compete in divisions such as: Knowledge Tests, Nutrition, Health Education, Medical Photography, Medical Math, Physical Therapy, and Researched Persuasive Speaking. Those who place either Gold, Silver or Bronze at State are then eligible to attend National HOSA, which takes place in Florida this year. — Nichole Pagano, Business Manager

TOP OF THE CLASS Valedictorian and Salutatorian answer questions about school Mackenzie Jones Editor-in-Chief Sandpoint High School’s class of 2012 valedictorian and salutatorian were recently uncovered.

The valedictorian, Matt Pfeifer

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Where are you going to college and what are you majoring in?

Pfeifer: Either Montana State, Western Washington or University of Utah. I plan on majoring in engineering or environmental science.

Schwartz: Either Boise State, Colorado School of Mines or Iowa State. I plan on majoring in mechanical engineering.

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(pictured left,) participates in lacrosse, band, math club, NHS and cross country.

Salutatorian, Ryan Schwartz (pictured right,) plays soccer, basketball and baseball. He par-

ticipated in math club, French club and band. When asked what advice they had for younger students, both responded that it is important to “do your homework.�

Report Card Accumulative Weighted GPA Matt Pfeifer: 4.321 Ryan Schwartz: 4.296 ACT Scores Matt Pfeifer: 33 Ryan Schwartz: 34 SAT Scores Matt Pfeifer: 2010 Ryan Schwartz: 2010

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Schwartz: Probably math, I like calculus. I would say Mrs. Search is my favorite teacher.

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BUT TAKE NOTHING PICTURES leave nothing but footprints Cole Cochran Photographer

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f you were to ask almost any human being in the world where they see themselves in the future, the subject of traveling will most likely be prevalent in their response. As students and young adults, we oftentimes forget about the world outside of our own little

Photographer Cole Cochran travelled from shore to shore, leaving lake Pend Oreille and seeking the Hawaiian experience.

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the SHS library are welln grade school, I lived intended, yet they are having in the Sagle Elemenadverse affects. When stutary library. dents are subjected to many I’m actually surprised strict rules and denied free I ever left to go to middle space to work on their own, school because of my love all desire to be in the library affair with that small room.

It was a place I felt calm, cool ceases.

“My intention for the and collected, and an escape library would be that people from the extreme stresses of feel as comfortable as posa 10-year-old’s life. sible so that more research, Conversely, when I aplearning, and engagement proach the Sandpoint High School library, I’m intimidat- happens,” said principal Dr. Becky Meyer, “I hope it ed. Not because I am scared would of the books, but I feel the . . .When I approach help people environment stifles oppor- the Sandpoint High School find a library, I’m intimidated. place tunities for they exploration. feel Upon comfortable there so they entering the room, students can go in and use it to open must show that they have their brains.” permission to be there and As I look back on my time they must be silent. If there is in high school, I am ashamed work that needs to be done, to say that I can count on it happens at the front table only two hands the numnext to the resource desk. ber of times I have visited In contrast, at the public library, people are trusted to our library. I know that our behave as adults, and as long school library has many as the general peace is not resources to offer, and with interrupted, individuals are a more relaxed atmosphere, left to discover and explore I’m positive it could be used to their heart’s content. to its full potential.

The procedures that have proactively been put in place to prevent misbehavior in

The Cedar Post Editors take a critical look at theft

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tealing is an issue that has affected many students, even in a small sized school like ours. It really puts a buzz-kill on a day well spent when someone, upon opening their locker, finds an empty

wallet, a lack of gym shoes, or a missing jacket.

There are certain rules that we’ve been taught since childhood, all falling under the umbrella of “treat others how you wish to be treated.”

Unfortunately, these values

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The Editors’ colloquy

Jenna Faude

Sandpoint bubble and lose the urge to travel.

From Hollywood movies to folk tales, themes of travel and exploration can exemplify both life’s adversity and its good fortune . For me, traveling and taking photographs is a great way to capture moments in life that words simply can’t explain.

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don’t always stick. Many students have fallen victim to others’ self-serving behavior.

Having items stolen is not exactly new to the school.

Teenagers have a trend of thinking that they are entitled to whatever they see fit. But, contrary to some youths’ beliefs, having an “I do whatever I want” attitude is actually extremely immature and shows no respect for others. People place value in their possessions and stealing degrades that value.

It’s simple. If it isn’t yours, back off. It’s not ok to dig through someone’s bag and steal a camera or an iPod. Why steal something like an

Good Day Notes

Socks and Sandals

Leaving random notes for people in random places wishing them a good day can brighten anyone’s day. Sometimes all someone needs is a few kind words to get them through the day.

Scout Seley, freshman

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“Y.O.L.O.”

electronic device, or even food, when you will be just fine without it? It’s selfish and pointless. If you crave an adrenaline rush, save it for when you aren’t violating someone else’s rights.

This is pretty standard stuff. Stealing is bad — that’s a no-brainer. However, some students need the reminder.

If you have ever stolen, we sincerely hope that you may change your ways and return any items. We can’t possibly expect that everyone will be a good person in the long run, but we can at least try and point out a big no-no that should have been understood since preschool.

BIG

You Only Live Once. Use it as an excuse for literally anything stupid you might do. When getting into a pointless Facebook-fights, pulling an all nighter, or doing the cinnamon challenge. You only live once.

Desirae Storks, sophomore

The amazing SS combo is making a come back! Teacher Woody Aunan would agree that socks and sandals are the only way to go. The socks give you warmth, yet the sandals allow your toes to breath.

Nathan Schwartz, sophomore

idea Have a virtual pin board to save all your favorite things you find online.

Look up room ideas, funny pictures, yummy recipes, and almost everything you love. This is a fun way to find things that you never would have before.

Cassidy Mathews, sophomore

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Cedar Post editorial policy The Cedar Post is governed by the same legal rights as the professional press. Under the First Amendment, we reserve the right to free expression and freedom of the press. The student newspaper of Sandpoint High School is an open public forum for the students of Sandpoint High School and the community of Sandpoint, Idaho, with its editorial board making all decisions concerning its contents; it is not subject to prior review by administration, faculty, or community members.

Unsigned editorials express the views of the majority of the editorial board.

Letters to the editor must be signed, although the staff may withhold the name upon request. The paper reserves the right to edit letters for grammar and clarity, and all letters are subject to law governing obscenity, libel, privacy and disruption of the school process, as are all contents for the paper.

Opinions in letters are not necessarily those of the staff, nor should an opinion expressed in a public forum be construed as opinion or policy of the administration, unless so attributed.

The CP strongly encourages you to voice your opinion through the student paper.

E-mail your letter to shscedarpost@gmail.com

Leave something worth remembering

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efore I die, I hope to inspire people who have dreams like mine; to leave a legacy in my wake that impacts the lives of people I love; to be missed and remembered for the things I accomplished; but most importantly, I hope I am remembered for the person I was.

Skiers Sarah Burke, Tanner Olson, and CR Johnson

are people I barely knew, yet they impacted my life greatly. Burke being such an amazing woman skier and challenging anything that crossed her path, she excelled among the boys. Her strength inspires me to not be scared of becoming a pro ski photographer.

Olson skied like no other and had a heart of gold. I will never believe that there was a good enough reason for him to be taken at such a young age when he had so much potential. He inspires me to know that age is no restriction, and if you do what

you love, you will go far and you will love it even more and go even farther.

May they both ski in peace where the powder is deep and the jumps are perfect. And may they leave a beautiful legacy and lesson behind for all to live to inspire others and be remembered when deceased.

Sarah Burke 1982-2012

Johnson was taken out of the game by a life-threatening injury. The probability of him walking again was 10%.

Yet not only did he walk again: he skied. And not only was he just skiing: he regained his position among the pros. He has inspired me to never let my failures keep me from excelling, to never give up, and that no matter how hard things get, I will always have people supporting me and to drive me to get to where I want to be.

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Alumni band Hillfolk Noir to play at music festival Travis and Ali Ward, married SHS alumni, make up half the Indie folk quartet, Hillfolk Noir that will be performing at the South by South West music festival March 13-18 in Austin, Texas.

They use their mountainous roots as inspiration for a blend of what their website calls “half-century of folk, country and rock ‘n’ roll and fed by our affinity for medicine show culture and Depression-era string-band blues.”

The signature sound, “Junkerdash,” relates rural bluesy folk from the past to a modern time with contemporary ballad style lyrics which grew a large fan base nationally as they received greater exposure.

The upcoming SXSW is a large music, film and interactive festival that has been steadily growing since 1987. This year is supposed to be the largest yet, with close to 460 acts currently signed up.

Travis Ward is the lead for Hillfolk Noir, whose members often change along with having guests, but the line-up usually contains Ward on guitar, vocals, harmony and kazoo; Mike Waite on stand-up bass; Jared Goodpastor on snare, washboard, tambourine and harmonies; Alison Ward on singing saw, washboard, banjo and harmonies; and Shaun King on banjo.

According to the Boise Journal, Hillfolk Noir “makes an old style fresh...in an engaging new manner.”

The band has forged a unique position in the Boise music scene, but tours in other small clubs and venues all over the U.S. and the U.K.

Old tradition revived as prom fundraiser Senior class plans talent show to encourage spirit and unity March

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5:30 p.m. variety show

$5 with student ASB card $7 with-out student ASB card

any group members must fill out the consent forms found in the office.

“I’m excited to perform in a duet with one For the first time since 1984, Sandpoint of my friends,” said senior Osazé Ogbeide, who High School is having a variety show. has performed in many various events during “SHS Has Talent and Heart” her high school cawill be an opportunity for acts reer. of all kinds to show their talents The student I hope that it will council seniors ,and the first place winner will encourage students are in charge, so receive a cash prize.

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Tickets the lost tradition.” will be $5 w/ASB and $7 without. Half of the Contestants have the option of doing a live available 300 tickets will be pre-sold and will be audition or submitting a video to shsseniors@ available to buy on Tuesday, March 13, at the gmail.com. Before auditioning, individuals and bookkeeping office.

Julia Snider Staff Writer

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From coordinating administrative meetings to scheduling and overseeing school activities, Beth Dean is the behind-the-scenes manager of what keeps the school functioning.

“What needs to be done, I do it,” Dean said.

Running copy machines and answering phones, you can always find her in the office hard at work. Her day starts at 5:30 a.m. or sometimes earlier depending on how many substitutes need to be scheduled. She also takes on extra work like e-mailing, writing newsletters, and organizing events.

“I do whatever helps run the school smoothly,” Dean said.

Dean has worked at Sandpoint High School

for six years. She first started because her kids were all grown, and she wanted something to do that involves being around students.

“She has the ability to know what needs to be done before she’s told,” said personal friend and colleague Principal Dr. Becky Meyer. Dean hosted Meyer’s wedding at her “beautifully landscaped” home in Hope where her husband wed the couple. The two coworkers also visited Mexico together.

With summer approaching, Dean looks forward to working in her garden as well as baking and cooking in her free time. Dean also enjoys walking her two miniature pinscher dogs that come with her wherever she goes.

When it comes to school, Dean encourages students to “stick with it,” and to know the office staff is always available to help.

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Chambers wins Pretty Kitty title On Friday, February 10, boys dressed in pageant dresses, put makeup on, and performed in the annual Miss Pretty Kitty pageant.

Pretty Kitty, a spoof of the Miss America competition, is a pageant for boys where they perform in a workout, poise, and a talent routine. Ten boys competed in this year’s pageant and after the first round, the top five were taken to the finals. These five were then asked one question before determining the winners.

There were many stand out performances that night but Felix Ehmke’s talent of teaching the song “Black and Yellow” in German and Buddy Chamber’s dance routine made them audience favorites. In the end, third place went to junior Hunter Price, second place went to senior foriegn exchange student Iago Zanetti, and first place with the title of Miss Pretty Kitty went to senior Buddy Chambers.

— Julia Snider, Staff Writer

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Music is the core of our being

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usic can heal you, as well as kill you.

One of the best ways to judge someone’s character is by the music they listen to. When we share music, we feel as if we’re

sharing this precious secret about ourselves with a complete stranger, who we now feel an instant connection to. When you gravitate towards the same artists and songs, you’re connecting over your understandings, problems, and hopes of our present reality.

Music is a necessity in our everyday lives.

We rarely drive, work out or study without a song in the background. It’s just a habit that heightens our everyday activities. The constant waves and lyrics can carry us into a state of mind where the world feels thrilling.

“Hit me baby one more time.” Britney Spears’ voice takes us back to our younger selves, dancing around with friends; talking

about how cute or mean the boys were. Each of us have at least one song that connects us back to a time capsule of emotions that we carry when we hear that particular song. A single lyric can take us back to our fondest moments, or our worst. It’s refreshing to have a memory based on something that we can’t just throw away, it will always be there.

When we are drawn to a genre it defines a part of who we are. It can effect our decision making process, the way we dress and even the way we act.

Music is a huge part of our lives and many of us don’t even know it. We wouldn’t be the same without it. Music defines who we are.

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Interact club helps worldwide

Q CLUB BELL: The President of Interact club, Devan Fitzpatrick shows off the Interact bell. The bell represents humanism and justice. It is rung at the beginning and ending of each club meeting.

New club sends students across the seas Julia Snider Staff Writer With the addition of ACCESS and club days this year, SHS has been inundated with new clubs, one of which is Interact.

Though it is Interact’s first year here, they have proven themselves to be a great addition to SHS. In just one year they have raised $50,000 for eye care in India, volunteered at the Bridge Assisted Living, and have started to raise money for a school in Quito, Ecuador.

“ [The goal of Interact is] to help people all around the world and in our community,” said junior Devan Fitzpatrick, president of Interact.

Interact’s future looks bright with their plans to “turn the downtown children’s pool into a bench area and send some students to India,” she added.

Right now 35 students are in Interact, but new members are always welcome. Their meetings are every Wednesday after school in Mrs. Haynes’s room E11.

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Student Art Exhibit PILLOW TALK| ELAINA PIGNOLET

LEMONS TO LEMONADE | TAYLOR ROHRICH LIL’ WAYNASAURUS | COLIN HANSET

DANGER IS ONE LETTER AWAY FROM ANGER | LILY McCOY

HE SAID, “WILL YOU MARRY ME?” | DELAINA HAWKINS

Eight local schools display personal artwork for public

IN THE ZONE | REBECCA MULGREW

Moving to Sandpoint New students adjust to small town lifestyles can appear to be insurmountable to those who haven’t grown up in the environment.

“My old school was completely different, ” said sophomore Kaysia Brammer, In such a modestly-sized, tight-knit who moved from Fort Collins, Colo., last town, it is only natural that the sense of August.

“There were hardly any cliques community would be strong. But when outsiders are introduced from time to there.”

While most people here treated her time, their reception can be more or less nicely, few attempted to become more than than welcoming. just acquaintances, and Brammer admitted Students who are raised in Sandpoint that she would feel like they grow up return to Fort around familiar surroundCollins if given I automatically ings, familiar faces, and familiar friends. connected with some of the chance.

Most stuSenior Kelsey McGuire my teachers, but it took dents who moved to Sandpoint from two weeks to make a real were interNova Scotia, Canada at the viewed agreed, beginning of her junior friend. it’s somewhat year. While she felt conKelsey McGuire disheartening tent at her old high school, to learn how becoming accepted here Senior ostracized new proved extremely difficult. students can be “At first, some people were really caumade to feel.

But the off-putting attitude of tious of me, like they were afraid to approach me,” McGuire said. “Nobody really some students may be attributed simply to wanted to get to know me. I automatically atmosphere of high school.

Sam Reich, a sophomore from Palmer, connected with Alaska, had a smooth transition into the some of my teachthird grade at Sagle Elementary School and ers, but it took me two weeks to make a was welcomed with open arms.

“It didn’t take too long for me to feel real friend.” comfortable because everyone was adHer experience is justing to a new grade and new people,” not unique. Breaking down the closely said Reich. “I was nervous about starting knit bonds between school, but overall my experience was flatSandpoint natives out awesome.”

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Jenna Faude Arts & Culture Editor On Friday, March 2, the Pend Oreille Arts Council presented the opening of the annual Student Art Exhibit at the Old Power House.

Eight local schools were represented in the display that covered walls on multiple levels of the building, including works by both students and teachers. This year’s show featured paintings, pottery, sculptures, pencil drawings, and many other mediums.

“I love seeing the variety of artwork and also the talent that comes from students,” said freshman Pilar Herrera, who attended on Friday.

More than 200 students submitted pieces for public appreciation, and many hours of hard work went in to preparing for the show.

“Artistry and the creative process is at the heart of every successful enterprise in the 21st century,” said art teacher Heather Guthrie.

“Great art just doesn’t ‘happen.’ SHS art students are highly disciplined, creative thinkers.”

The exhibit will continue to be displayed until April 9 at the Old Power House.

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Sandpoint Events

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He Said.. She Said Folk Tour Panida Little Theatre 7:30 p.m.

-18 Stomp Games Schweitzer Mountain Resort

Holly McGarry w/ Cedar & Boyer La Rosa Club 7 p.m.

College Power Hour SHS Commons 5 p.m.

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Dance Team Spring Show SHS Gym 7 p.m.

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Wrestlers compete at state The wrestling team had a strong performance at the state tournament. Four wrestlers won medals and the team led by Coach Mike Randles finished eleventh in the 4A competition.

Senior Peyton Dillon knocked off three returning state medalists on his way to placing third at state in the 120 pound bracket. Dillon competed in a bracket that Randles considered to be one of the toughest in the 4A competition.

Another senior Justin Pepperdine also placed at the state tournament. Pepperdine, who suffered a serious knee injury in December, displayed his toughness as he overcame several tough competitors and placed fifth in the 182-pound bracket.

Junior Matt Lockey finished fourth, and Randles believes he was a few controversial calls away from being a state finalist.

Sophomore Adam Weindl was the last wrestler to place at state. Going into the state competition he had a record of 8-9, but he was able to pin down his competition on his way to finishing sixth. “The kids this year seemed to be in a state of constant improvement. That became apparent to most by the season’s end. Despite being inexperienced, they are a hardworking bunch--throwbacks, as I call them, to a time when SHS athletes made the connection between true dedication and success,�

Randles said.

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HAZING TRANSPIRES THROUGHOUT IDAHO

Making varsity as an underclassman has its disadvantages Bill Myers Sports Editor Through the years initiating younger members to a team has become a common tradition. Sometimes it can be totally harmless, but when initiation leads to hazing, serious problem can develop.

According to a 2008 University of Maine study, hazing is defined as “any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them regardless of a person’s willingness to participate.�

Initiations and hazings are a common practice at schools across the country and here in Idaho. Although athletic director Tom Albertson has not dealt with any hazing situations during his tenure, he considers hazing as a serious potential threat to students if it is

basically speaking “I don’t believe it as a problem here at SHS, except for Michael Stormo when we put the cup on his face, so I guess there are hazing problems that happen occasionally.�

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not monitored closely. “I think [hazing] needs to be monitored really closely to make sure that [hazing] doesn’t cross a boundary of people feeling uncomfortable. If it’s not voluntary it shouldn’t happen,� Albertson said.

Last month an alleged hazing incident took place at Prairie High School in Cottonwood, Idaho just 200 miles south of Sandpoint. According to reports, several young players on the basketball team were forced to ride on the bus naked while older players on the team sexually assaulted them. Parents claim that the buses and locker rooms were not monitored closely enough by coaches, allowing the hazing to take place.

Albertson is aware of hazing that takes place in locker rooms and buses and has made it a point of emphasis to monitor both places closely.

“I think that coaches need to monitor locker rooms and buses,� Albertson said. “We always need to have an adult monitoring on the bus.�

In 2010, five former high school basketball players from Blackfoot were charged with sexual assault, battery, and false imprisonment, after several underclassmen players claimed they were hazed in the team locker rooms. The alleged hazing incidents that took place targeted younger players in Blackfoot’s basketball program and during the 2009-10 season. “I think there are absolutely no appropriate forms of hazing,� Albertson said, “I think that there can be some acceptable initiations for clubs, but I think that it is important to that we are treating all people equally, respecting their dignity, and making sure people feel comfortable.�

Have you ever witnessed hazing at SHS? Do you think its a problem? “I’ve seen it in volleyball, I don’t really mind it. It’s kind of mean, but it’s just what they do.�

Melanie Wilson Sophomore

“I haven’t been hazed, but on the wrestling team we do some stuff like that. It’s not bad it’s just some little jokes.�

Tyler Brown Freshman

Sports teams are no longer allowed to represent Sandpoint High School through black jerseys.

In 2009 the Varsity girl’s soccer team hit the headlines of the Daily Bee with a picture captioned “Black Attack� after the girl’s sported their new black long-sleeve jerseys at Memorial Field. After the appearance, the coaches were told that black was an unacceptable color for a jersey. Former girl’s soccer coach Adam Tajan said he bought the jerseys without even thinking, after concluding that black was included in most of the logos, the jerseys were thought to be acceptable.

After the fact, the sports teams were told that black was indeed, not a school color. Community members reported to Principal Dr. Becky Meyer that black was an unofficial color of Sandpoint High School and should not be allowed. “T-shirts are a different story though,� Varsity volleyball coach Karen Alsager said. “Warm-ups may be black but when it comes to representing the school, jerseys must be either red and white.�

Junior track and soccer player Maddie Suppiger says that she wishes the teams were allowed black jerseys because they look “professional� and “put together.� — Nichole Pagano Business Editor

McLaughlin accepts coaching job at BFHS After being the assistant coach at Sandpoint High School for six years, Casey McLaughlin is stepping into the position of head coach for Bonners Ferry High School. McLaughlin chose to accept this job because he felt it was a great opportunity. He feels very optimistic about coaching in Bonners. It is a football town that has a lot of potential and talent.

Although McLaughlin will be coaching in Bonners Ferry, he will remain at Sandpoint High School as a teacher for the time being. He said, “I wasn’t looking to get away from [Sandpoint]. I was looking to be a head coach and this was my opportunity.�

When asked if he thought coaching in Bonners would be an improvement from SHS, he said that he doesn’t see it as being better, just different. He sees it as a challenge with the opportunity of establishing a good program. — Brooke Obiatek, Staff Writer

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What are some of your favorite memories from being on the team this year?

A. I had Seminary class [religious youth group] before school, which was the same time as practice. This year they offered an earlier Seminary class so I could do both.

A. The football games were the most memorable because of the great team bonding experiences.

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What are your thoughts on being on the same team as your sister?

A. It is nice at times but gets frustrating, because I always mix up our uniforms.

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A. It is really fun. She [Kiley] is a good supporter and it makes it easier to practice and work together.

NICK NELSON | STAFF WRITER

DYLAN VOGEL| PHOTO EDITOR

INNOVATION TRENDS FOR THE HANDICAP SKIER Sit skiing offers a third option for students and athletes who can’t ski or board Cole Kennaly Staff Writer

Brandenberger discovered the sit-ski. He has started using one and really enjoys it.

“It’s great,” said Brandenberger. “It’s almost like skiThough many alpine adventurers brave the cold ing. It’s more demanding but it’s all in your arms so it’s mountains standing on two legs, others are able to do a challenge.” the same while seated.

Because of their recent growth in popularity, there Sit-skiing has become a popular way for injured peo- are many programs that have started working with sitple to participate in mountain skis. sports.

One such program is RecreThe sit-ski first appeared on ation Unlimited, based at Bogus [Sit-skiing] is almost Basin, in Boise, Idaho. This is an the slopes in the early 1970s skiing.

It’s more adaptive program for children but since then has evolved. like A popular sit-ski, the bi-ski, demanding but it’s all in your and adults where ski instrucis designed with a fiberglass arms so it’s a challenge. tors work with people who have bucket seat and foot platform. physical and developmental disThis allows for the skier to sit Luke Brandenberger abilities. They use specialized above two specially designed Senior equipment to provide students skis that lie next to each other. instruction for each skill level.

The sit-ski has helped many Former SHS student Brandon people overcome their disabilities and realize it is still Adam found success in sit-skiing when he lost his legs possible to go out and enjoy the slopes. These skis are to a roadside bomb during his second tour of duty in made for people who love the outdoors and want to feel Iraq. After he was awarded the purple heart for his serthe freedom of skiing, yet may be unable to do so due to vice, he focused his efforts on mono-skiing. physical restrictions.

“I picked it up really fast,” Adams said in a previous Senior Luke Brandenberger has been skiing since he Cedar Post article. “I was actually only on skis for about was two years old, but two years ago he began having three weeks before I did Nationals for the first time.” serious knee problems. Since then his injuries have kept He overcame his disabilities through rehabilitation him off of his usual downhill skis, yet this past season and is now a mono-skiing X-games champion.

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GRAPHIC BY ANDY MEYER | GRAPHICS EDITOR PHOTO BY SAVANNAH PITTS| PHOTOGRAPHER

Winter Sports

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ith more than half of this school year under the belt, the secrets of Sandpoint High School may seem like they have been exposed. However, like the great wizard school Hogwarts, there are always secrets to be found for those who look for it. Let this be your Marauder’s Map and your guide as you pass through the halls of the school. Use this information to aid you in your quest to unleash your potential. But remember, wherever T5 you tread, beware of Dennis, for he patrols the hallway and lurks among the cars, ever present, always watchful.

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f you can work your way into the teachers’ lounge, their water fountain is by far the best tasting and coldest water.

Outchilling all competition at 42.8°F, the teachers’ lounge is the coldest place to rehydrate at SHS. 7KH ZHLJKW URRP ÁRZV LQ as runner-up at 44.6°F. Fun Fact: both senior hall water fountains chill out at precisely 46.8°F.

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