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ON TO BIGGER THINGS: Chelsea Kardokus, Dustin Reichold, and Stephanie Fuqua all graduated Sandpoint High School and have continued to succed in each of their career choices.

GRADS GO BIG

The Cedar Post reached out to three Sandpoint High School graduates to see what they are doing now and how Sandpoint High School and living in Sandpoint impacted their careers

helsea Kardokus graduated Sandpoint High School in 2009 and attended Ball State University majoring in journalism graphics. Her freshman year she worked as an intern for the Staten Island Advance and the following summer for the Wall Street Journal. Her senior year she interviewed for a position at TIME. “It was the scariest thing in the entire world. I interviewed and thought they were never going to hire me,” Kardokus said They responded the next day and offered her the job. The day after graduation Kardokus moved to New York City and started a job at TIME within a couple weeks. She started out as a freelancer, and then was hired full time as a designer. The next year she was promoted to assistant art director, and this year was promoted to associate art director. “They give us a lot of leeway and we’re really able to push creative boundaries and be able to find the best way to tell the story, and I really appreciate having that experience,” Kardokus said about working at TIME. Kardokus was heavily involved in student media throughout highschool and college, and credits her interest in design to working on the Cedar Post staff in high school. “I didn’t even know when I was in Cedar Post people were designers. I had no idea that was a job, and that was my favorite part. I thought it was so fun and I loved it,” she said.

DUSTIN REICHOLD

“I hope to better peoples’ lives through my studies of advanced medicine.” compiled by Cooper King photos by Cooper King

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ustin Reichold graduated Sandpoint High School in 1995. After high school Reichold worked at a couple restaurants that went out of business before he put an application in at Ivanos, a fine dining Italian restaurant downtown. He started as a dishwasher then cooked lunches, then started cooking dinners and catering events a couple years later. Reichold now cooks and manages at Ivanos and Del Lago in Hope (open during summer,) as well as cooking the food for a variety of catered events. Reichold recently became one of three shareholders at Ivanos. My favorite part is being in charge and keeping the place rolling for Jim,” Reichold said. Reichold enjoys working with his hands and found himself interested in welding classes in highschool and culinary classes in middle school. “It’s like an art; you can always mix new ingredients together and create new recipes,” Reichold said. Reichold is an active member of the community, dedicating his spare time to coaching soccer teams for nine years that are involved in the Strikers program. “There’s always lots of stuff to do,” Reichold said about Sandpoint. “The community, the mountains and lake. I go out of town and want to come home right away. I’m not leaving, I’ve always enjoyed being here.” On his nineteenth year working for Ivanos, Reichold plans for a busy summer already fully booked with catered events.

“I’m going to be somewhere sunny without too many worries, enjoying life.” JUSTIN HOBSON

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ephanie Fuqua graduated Sandpoint High in 2008 and attended the University of Idaho the following year. During her spring semester of senior year she applied for about 50 internships in hopes to get a job. She decided to apply to for an internship at the White House and was hired two weeks later after an extensive interview and security process. She was hired full time after Obama’s re-election in 2012. “I was ecstatic. I remember calling my family and they couldn’t believe that I was going to get to go do that,” Fuqua said. Fuqua works as traveling manager in the office of scheduling, which is responsible for all of the president’s scheduling and travel ahead of the president to do the logistical planning. Fuqua was involved in a variety of sports and activities at Sandpoint High which she credits much of her success to. “I always felt supported by teachers and coaches,” Fuqua said. “Having these strong mentors and being involved gave me a lot of the confidence and drive that has helped me continue to be successful since high school.” Fuqua says the best part of her job is traveling across the country and getting to play a small part in helping to make a difference in the lives of Americans. “Its very busy. I’m usually traveling three weeks a month,” Fuqua said. After Obama’s term ends, Fuqua hopes to be a tour manager for a band.

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“Hopefully in Seattle, Washington, working on my career in the medical field.” HADLEY MARSHALL

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story by Cooper King, Editor-in-Chief

our teams comprised of boys from all high school grade levels took part in the Ironman volleyball tournament on April 21. The event was sponsored by Student Council. The first match of the night, which took place between the freshmen and seniors, resulted in the seniors winning.

“I hope to be [on] a ski patrol up at Schweitzer Mountain.” MORGAN WOHLLAIB

DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WINNERS

n the night of April 2nd, ten of Sandpoint High School’s finest junior girls competed to be the 2017 Distinguished Young Woman. Nichol Reed rose to the top as the Sandpoint Distinguished Young Woman of 2017. The runners up to Reed were Kelly Curtis, the second finalist, and Amber Laiche who placed third.

THE SIDESHOW

nowledge is something that is examined, received and given at the school. Mary Johnson is a senior student artist who documents the life of Sandpoint High School through her artwork. Find more of Mary’s artwork on shscedarpost.com. D AT E S T O R E M E M B E R

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BLACKSTONE BLOCK FENWAY PARK

photos by Sarah Wells, Photo Editor BLACKSTONE: Chloe Bass (left), a junior, explores the Blackstone Block area of North End. FENWAY: BPA set a Guinness World Record at Fenway Park for the most people wearing tie-dye shirts at 1,500 participants. GRANARY: Founded in 1660, this cemetery is Boston’s third-oldest. Paul Revere, the victims of the Boston Massacre, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams (among others) are buried here. FANEUIL: A “Pike Place Market of Boston,” Faneuil Hall was built in 1742 as a gift to the city. GOVERNMENT: The Old Massachusetts State House, now a train station stop, is where the Declaration of Independence was read for the first time (from the balcony shown) in 1776.

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Teen Center to Undergo Renovations

With Sandpoint’s Teen Center newly-slated for updates, here is one Cedar Post member’s opinion on the recent announcement

Wi-Fi on Board

story by Maleah Harshman, Staff Member

Wi-Fi is now available on 10 Lake Pend Oreille School District buses

story by Liz Marshall, Staff Member

i-Fi was installed on 10 Lake Pend Oreille School District (LPOSD) buses in April. The proposal to install Wi-Fi on school buses was originally proposed by the LPOSD Director of Transportation, James Koehler. According to Koehler this new Wi-Fi access, serviced by Verizon, was designed to benefit students who ride the buses to and from school and athletes who ride the bus to sporting events. “The concept of the bus Wi-Fi is called ‘rolling study hall’ [...] the buses that we selected for Wi-Fi are the 10 route buses that we use the most for extracurricular trips throughout the school year,” Koehler said. Many students have long bus rides and were previously unable to access the internet unless using data from a personal device. The newly installed Wi-Fi access has given many students the opportunity to work on homework during

their bus ride. “My bus ride is about an hour long, so with the Wi-Fi, I can get a lot of homework done that I couldn’t before,” freshman, Kyra Johnston, said. Several sports teams and ath-

“My bus ride is about an hour long, so with the Wi-Fi, I can get a lot of homework done” KYRA JOHNSTON

letes are also utilizing the Wi-Fi access on buses. Athletes often miss school for away games and/ or meets so it is essential that they

have the ability to complete their homework. “I used it [the Wi-Fi] to complete a homework assignment [...] I would have had to turn it in late if not for the school Wi-Fi on the bus,” Jacob Jackson, a junior and tennis player, said. “Half of the team on the bus was using it mostly for school work but a lot for listening to music and enjoying having Wi-Fi on the bus.” Lake Pend Oreille School District is not the first to recognize the importance of providing internet to its students. In April of this year, Coachella Valley Unified School District garnered national attention for outfitting 100 school buses with Wi-Fi and solar panels. For student athletes and those with a long bus ride home alike, the Wi-Fi-enabled buses allows the opportunity to work on-the-go in our sprawling rural community and athletic travel range.

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very year, a group called Leadership Sandpoint meets to decide on a local cause to support and fundraise for. This year, in an effort to learn more about the youth in the community, members of this club have chosen to support the local teen center. We have all seen the Teen Center: the shady-looking building at the back of the torn up parking lot behind Kessa’s Coffee. We have all seen it, but not many have dared to venture inside because of its sketchy image and lack of positive word circulating through the middle and high school. With limited “hangout” spots right in town, it will be very beneficial to have a nice, and easily accessible place to go, especially directly after school when most have free time. I spoke with a representative at The Daily Bee who said that “Leadership Sandpoint is hoping to buy the current Teen Center building, due to its central location.” The project is in its beginning stages, as the club is gathering money and accepting donations, but hopes are that the new and improved Teen Center will be up-and-running by this time next year.

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Generation Millennial

OUR VIEW: Represents the majority opinion of the Editorial Staff on a particular issue.

With ever increasing talk depicting the millennial generation as lazy and teched-out, the Cedar Post spoke out in favor of the generation

here are many things that are assumed about the youth, many that just seem to depict teens as non functioning members of society. People say teens can’t communicate, that they’re lazy and absorbed in technology, but these depictions lack a good explanation of our time. There was a day when everyone was too young to understand the fibers of our society, but many teens, especially once they reach high school, are well past that point. A lot of teens in high school are already working their first or second job. According to the Department of Labor, 33

percent of teens in high school are employed, and by age 25 the average number of jobs worked is 6.3. High School students are encouraged to be in a large and diverse variety of activities in order to be accepted into a university. All teens have to go to school for six and a half hours everyday. On top of that many have to attend sports practices for one to two hours each day after school. That means many students don’t even get home until six or seven at night from practice, or even later from work. Once home they’re expected to start on homework which could be from one to four hours,

“When people say teens can’t communicate it is much more likely they just can’t relate.” depending on the course load. On top of all this they’re supposed to maintain healthy relationships with their peers and families. Students’ schedules these days are jam packed with activities that leave them a few hours in the day as free time. Today’s teens are in the age of mass communication and know how to work it. If teens

need to spread the word about something or get in contact with someone it is not hard for them to do via social media. Communication now is easier than ever and can be done across the country in seconds. Just because these communications are not being done face to face doesn’t mean they are not communicating. When people say teens can’t communicate it is much more likely they just can’t relate. These communication skills are developed quite early in your life, and it feels very condescending when adults put themselves above you in regards to what you can understand.

Teens are used to communicating with each other in different ways than adults, but they are just as capable. Millennials are the future of our nation, and its about time they were accepted into society as fully functioning individuals. When people communicate with the younger generation with a condescending air it is annoying and discouraging. Every generation brings new developments to society, and it’s up to the previous generation to accept them. It isn’t too much to ask for respect, and it’s about time teens were given a little credit for the demanding times we have grown through.

Point &

Counterpoint

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

Is there too much PDA

26%

(Public Display of Affection) 74%

YES NO

in the halls of Sandpoint High?

“Yes” Jessica McPeek Staff Member

“A full on makeout session outside a classroom is the main problem for many students.”

ublic display of affection is becoming a growing problem in the halls of Sandpoint High School. As the school year moves on, more couples have been popping up, kissing in the halls before class. A full on makeout session outside a classroom is the main problem for many students. There are more appropriate times to show affection on a less public place. The school day is not long. Six and a half hours is not an insufferable amount of time. Classes are only an hour and a half and couples are not separated for unbearable amounts of time. It is simply ridiculous to say goodbye to your boyfriend/girlfriend at 8:00 in the morning when you will see them again in a few hours, either at lunch or after

school. Not only is it unnecessary, it is distracting and uncomfortable for the people in the halls. Students need to go to class and it is not something that can be escaped or avoided. Teachers do not want to stand outside their class and watch couples make out in the halls before school and during passing periods. “(Excessive PDA is) the lengthy kiss,” says teacher Ms. Crumb, “(I feel) flat out uncomfortable.” Not only is PDA distracting and superfluous, it is downright distasteful. PDA needs to be limited in the halls and enforced by teachers and staff in order to make walking down the halls less abominable and uncomfortable.

Opinion 3

OPINION EDITOR Julian Nizzoli SPORTS EDITORS Oakley Pettit Madi Schoening LIFESTYLES EDITOR Caroline Suppiger COPY EDITOR Amanda Wikoff PHOTO EDITOR Sarah Wells ASST. PHOTO EDITOR Mackenzie Packer SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR Kelly Curtis GRAPHICS EDITOR Megan Murray BUSINESS MANAGER Amanda Wikoff WEB DIRECTOR Ben Bristow MULTIMEDIA EDITOR Logan Finney MULTIMEDIA STAFF Matthew Curtiss Patrick Rockwell Aubrey Stevens CARTOONIST Mary Johnson STAFF MEMBERS Carson Andrick Darien Bangeman Jordan Spring Liz Marshall Aubrey Stevens Jessica McPeek Lauren Sfeir Taran McLaughlin Lydia Welp Maleah Harshman McCalee Cain

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 Megan Brogoitti Sandpoint, Idaho, with its editorial board makGuest Writer ing all decisions concerning its contents; it is not “If someone is embarsubject to prior review by administration, faculty, rassed or is distracted by or community members. someone else’s displays Unsigned edithen they should walk away” torials express the views of the majority of the editorial board. Letters to the editor believe that by displaying tion. must be signed, although to someone that you love Additionally, these kisses them you are showing not and other such displays in the the staff may withhold the only that individual, but also hallway are just a way for teen- name upon request. The others that you love them and agers to demonstrate that they paper reserves the right to you don’t care who knows it. love someone and they should edit letters for grammar A small kiss in the hallway is be able to without judgement. and clarity, and all letters a way of demonstrating one’s I think that by putting people are subject to law-governing obscenity, libel, affection. down for displaying their afprivacy and disruption of A full-on makeout session fections is a way for others to is one thing, because there is a assert their power over them. the school process, as are time and place for that kind of If someone is embarrassed all contents for the paper. Opinions in letters behavior, but a small kiss or a or is distracted by someone prolonged hug should not war- else’s displays then they should are not necessarily those of the staff, nor should rant someone else to judge you walk away or make it known an opinion expressed in or your choices. in a cordial way that they are a public forum be conIn my opinion, hand holduncomfortable with such acstrued as opinion or ing, small kisses, and hugging tions. Knowing the people at in the hallways are perfectly this school, they will probably policy of the administration, unless so attributed. acceptable ways of showing stop or go elsewhere. one’s affection for someone However, I do not believe else at SHS. Other, more intithat other’s actions should CEDAR POST mate things, should be left for impact one’s day and I believe 410 S. Division Street more private moments, but I that public displays of affecsee absolutely nothing wrong tion at SHS are entirely acceptSandpoint, ID 83864 with public displays of affecable. shscedarpost.com

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Faculty Flashback Many teachers at Sandpoint High School once sat in the seats where their students now sit

here are 30 alumni of various different classes who attended the high school and returned to work here. Lyn Evans, class of 1972, is the oldest alumni working at SHS. She recalls the major changes that have caused the school to grow and change into what it is today. “There were no girls sports. We had to wear dresses to school -- it wasn’t until I was a senior in high school that I was allowed to wear pants -- but they had to be slacks, nice slacks. We had six periods a day, we didn’t have honors or AP classes, we had accelerated classes, which were faster and more difficult, but there wasn’t a weighted grading at that time,” Evans said. Her favorite tradition, happens to be the Powderpuff Football games, put on every year in the fall. “I was in the very first Powderpuff Football game, it was drill team and there wasn’t a dance team[...]. I was the Co-Captain of the drill team

and we introduced the Powderpuff Football game. It was the very first one, so I’m kind of proud of that tradition.” For Brian Smith, class of 1995, the Sandpoint community was an obvious choice to return to after college. “I’d say it’s just very supportive community, it’s just an amazing place to live. I feel it’s an amazing place to raise my children, and so I’ve always loved the community. I’ve loved the things that are available to do. It’s a beautiful place,” said Brian Smith For Smith, the major difference in the high school today is the amount of technology available for students. Although he believes a heavy reliance on it can be a downfall, he feels that it is an advantage for students in the classroom. For Malia Meschko, class of 1982, the biggest difference from when she was a student was the lack of school spirit. “The things that are different is the lack of pep

Malia Meschko

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C(hoir)alifornia Dreamin’

PERFORMING ARTS: Sandpoint High School Chamber Choir performs at the California Adventure Park on Monday May 2, 2016.

story by McCalee Cain, Staff Member

Sadnpoint’s Chamber Choir set off on a trip down to Anaheim, California to record, perform, and play at Disneyland Resort

he choir, comprised of 37 members and accompanied by four chaperones, raised approximately $40,000 in order to pay for their

story by Kelly Curtis, Social Media Editor

assemblies, the lack of community days. We used to have days when everyone got their yearbooks we used to go outside for the whole afternoon and sit on the grass and pass them around and it was a quiet and calm day. We did a lot of things like that. It seemed like a lot more community at the school, but it makes sense because Sandpoint was a much smaller community.”

Staff that also attended SHS Tom Albertson, Pasty Sletager, Lyn Evans, Jeralyn Mire, Scott Fitchett, Crosby Tajan, Adam Tajan, Conner Baranski, Lisa Cessna, Brian Smith , Erica Haynes, Barbara Tibbs, Zabrielle Dillon, Mike Martz, Amanda Skinner, Tish Mullin, Spencer Smith, William Love, Malia Meschko, Spenser Smith, Erin Roos, Dana Stockman, Norma Holt, Jessica Sauer, Heather Morgan, Abigail Heigis, Loyle Peterson, Diana Schock, and and Leura Holt.

Brian Smith

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airfare, hotel rooms, and park tickets. To raise money for the trip, the choir recorded and sold a holiday CD and performed in Sandpoint

restaurants for tips during the weekends from October to January. In Disneyland, the group attended a twohour studio clinic in which they learned and

recorded the Disney songs “This is Halloween” and “The Circle of Life”. Under the guidance of an experienced professional, the choir got a taste of what it is like to record in an authentic, fast-paced studio setting. The group also got a chance to enjoy both Disneyland and California Adventure Park during the busy trip. “My favorite ride was Hyperspace Mountain because it was really fast, it was totally dark, and it was freakin’ amazing,” freshman Riley Anderson said.

photos by Cooper King, Editor in Chief and Makenzie Packer, Assistant Photo Editor

Lyn Evans The choir performed in the California Adventure park to wrap up their stay. “Our performance

“Our performance was great.. the adrenaline kicked in and [the choir] nailed it.” Jon Brownell

was great, and even though we didn’t have a huge crowd, they liked [the choir],” director Jon Brownell said. “There was energy, and the adrenaline kicked

in and [the choir]... nailed it.” For many choir members, this trip was their last. Tears were shed as the group concluded their performance with a rendition of “I’ve Had the Time of My Life”. “My biggest takeaway was just having stronger relationships with people in the choir and being able to build those in a non-classroom environment,” junior Heidi Hughes said. “It’s a different kind of interaction, it’s a different kind of experience, and I think we have all grown a lot closer.”

Youth Court Returns Hands on Learning After a trial run, Youth Court looks to expand beyond alcohol related cases

story by Ben Bristow, Web Director

n 2007 the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention established the Youth Court program. Youth court programs are systems in which youth sentence their peers for minor delinquent and status offenses and other problem behaviors. This year, the program was reestablished due to a large number of alcohol cases and no other strategy to divert first time offenders, thanks to a grant written by Ron Stultz, the head Juvenile Probation Department in Bonner County. Youth Court gives young offenders an opportunity to dismiss charges as long as they admit to the offense. After being on trial the volunteer jury of students will come up with a proper punishment for the offender. Punishments can range from community service to a written apology to officers. The program also serves as a great learning experience for students interested in being part of the court and system by being put in the role of either a prosecutor or a jury member. For students in criminology or most government classes, participating in a Youth Court case will lead to extra credit. After being approached by student coordinator Gabby Goldworm, senior Katie Bruhjell was asked to become a prosecuting attorney. “I met with a volunteer prosecutor from the county and she taught me

what to do, how to ask the questions, and the process, which I wasn’t familiar with. It was interesting because I had to be the harsh person,” said Bruhjell. “I was doing really well in the [criminology] class and they offered to let me be head of everything. So, I got a really good opportunity to do that,” Goldworm said. “The best part is definitely participating in actual cases, hands down. It’s an actual, real case that involves somebody’s life and something someone’s done. [Representing] really is an adrenaline thing.” As of now the program only covers offenses associated with alcohol but is expected to expand to a larger variety of cases after this year’s testing phase, thanks to another grant. Also with this next grant the program hopes to expand their exposure to more community members to gain donations in order to be selffunded. Additionally, the program is searching for a student to become the new student liaison.

U.S. States and territories offer Youth Court to underage individuals who have commit crimes.

National Association of Youth Courts

courtesy photo LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Mr. Hastings Landscape Design and Forestry Class use the skills they have learned in class to enhance the University of Idaho Property.

story by Jessica McPeek, Staff Member

Forestry and Landscape Design class spend class time working on hands on projects at University of Idaho property

ohn Hastings’ advanced forestry and landscape design classes have been working at the University of Idaho property on Boyer in order to demonstrate some skills and knowledge they have acquired from the class. Both classes are working on separate projects based around the material of the class. The advanced forestry class is working on self-guided interpretive trail. It is made so people who are walking the trail have the opportunity learn about some history and native species that can be eas-

ily found. Many professionals in the medical industry are directing people who have prescriptions for more exercise to this sight. The landscape design students have built a demonstration garden showcasing different methods of planting. These are all methods of more sustainable agriculture. “The garden was designed in such a way it could be easily mimicked in a typical Sandpoint city yard,” Hastings said. The landscape design class prepared the site, planted the garden, and formed

the plant list of what is planted in the garden. The class is going to be installing an irrigation system this spring. The opportunity for these projects came along when the Kaniksu Land Trust approached Hastings for his help expanding education on the property. The garden planted by the landscape design classes will be monitored over time and the interpretive trail will be updated annually. “It’s nice to just get out there and help out the community,” Landscape Design student Soma Gulick said.

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One Day Only: story and photos by Caroline Suppiger, Lifestyles Editor

CURRY: Peter Hicks prepares Chicken Curry on May 2, 2016 in a kitchen he rents every Mondays from Two Lakes Catering.

ince February, Hurry in a Curry has sold homemade Indian food next to Black Bear Taekwondo along Highway 95. However, the food is only available to the public on Mondays. “I don’t want a restaurant,” said Peter Hicks, who rents out the kitchen from Two Lakes Catering on Mondays to make and sell the food. “If I did a restaurant I’d just be gone, but I’d like to expand to maybe another day or two.” Hicks is the father or four children under the age of six. He opened Hurry in a Curry to keep in touch with the community, but the one-day-a-week model allows him to spend time with his children.

Giving Back

Human Rights Club donates 150 LifeStraws to the people of India

his year the Human Rights Club decided to spend its money from past fundraisers on buying LifeStraw Water Filters. LifeStraw products are water filters designed to process up to 264 gallons of water and remove 99.9 percent of waterborne bacteria and parasites. Each straw was about $3 and the club was able to donate around 150 of them. 50 straws went to children in India, while the remaining 100 will go to various countries in Africa through LifeStraws. On April 21, the Human Rights Advisor, Zabrielle Dillon, left for India to present the LifeStraw Water Filters on behalf of the club. She documented her journey through her Schoology group “Zabrielle’s Daily Inspirations,” where she posted multiple pictures and videos. “I made it to India. Whew - the turbulence was so serious nearly half the plane was sick. When we landed, I wanted to kiss the ground,” Dillon wrote in one of her posts.

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Arriving at the slums of India on April 28, Dillon distributed the straws and taught the residents all that they needed to know about them. “Most of the time people just give money to organizations and that is it. Handing them out in person allows her to see the people and learn about their experiences then bring that back to our community.” junior Gabriel Burns, a member of the club, said. Since the club spent all its funds on this project it will be holding a shoe drive until the end of the year. Any old shoes that are donated will be ground up for yoga mat material. The club hopes to gain $300 to refill its funds. Since the club spent all its funds on this project it will be holding a shoe drive until the end of the year. Any old shoes that are donated will be ground up for yoga mat material. The club hopes to gain $300 to refill its funds.

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Curry in a Hurry has a unique strategy

Hicks was born in changing up the meals India and played in frequently. an Indian music band “Every week I try to for 12 years. He grew change,” Hicks said. up eating Indian food, “Pretty much every and at 18 he traveled week I have a chicken to India with his band curry and I try to add and learned to cook. a different curry every “It’s just a fun week.” food to cook; Customers lots of also receive “...they are differhomeent made always so spicchai, friendly and es. NamLots keen, nice,” of a corn variaflake Kelsey Kittleson tions dried of differlentil mix ent dishes; with a bit of I really enjoy spice, and candy it,” said Hicks. coated fennel seeds Hicks opened Curry for customers to enjoy in a Hurry because while they wait for of Sandpoint’s lack their meal to be put in of Indian food. He to-go containers. sells around 60 to 70 Senior Kelsey Kittlemeals every Monday, son has been to Curry

in a Hurry many times since it’s opening and loves how Hicks has brought the Indian culture to Sandpoint. “My favorite part [about Curry in a Hurry] is probably how you can tell they are doing this out of a pure passion and that they really enjoy it,” Kittleson said. “They are always so friendly and nice,” Kittleson said. Dave Kretzschmar who has spent time in India working for Freedom Firm, an organization that rescues girls forced into prostitution, helps Hicks with Curry in a Hurry. The two longtime friends work to create not only quality Indian food, but also a friendly environment.

Scary or Supportive?

Students discuss how seniors treat underclassmen

story by Kelly Curtis, Social Media Editor photos by Makenzie Packer, Photo Editor

Tori Hewitt Freshman

“I think in some situations, like in sports, they are like more accepting if you’re on their team, but like the classroom I think it’s a little harder. I think the juniors are more accepting towards underclassmen because they’re not at the top yet, but once they hit that seniority they kind of have the different mindset.” “I had a lot of friends that were seniors. I thought it was good. It was nice having older friends because I had someone to look up to. I could learn things from people who were older and more mature.”

Isaac Bennett Sophomore

Maya Pignolet

“Coming in it was like a big group of people and everyone already had their friend group especially because I didn’t go to middle school, strictly speaking the same as everyone else, although I made friends it still, I didn’t click with a lot of the upperclassmen.”

Junior

STRAWS: A man shows residents of the slums how to use LifeStraws.

FIRST TIME: A young girl tries her new straw and gets her first taste of instantly fresh water.

Quinn Donnely Senior

“No not really, in theory there’s the whole seniors rule blah blah lah whatever, but I don’t really buy into that. And I was friends with a lot of seniors when I was a freshman and sophomore. I had a hard time when I was a freshman but I don’t think it was because of the seniors. It was just because being a freshman sucks.”

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Leaving for a New League

by Megan Murray, Graphics Editor

Kyle Perry, Carlos Collado, Football Madi Schoening, Basketball

Riley Couch, Ashley Busch, Soccer

76 miles Spokane Falls Community College, Washington

Cheri-lyn Darrah, Senior

What made you join softball?

“A foreign exchange student wanted me to. I played little league then I stopped. Then I thought it would be a good way to keep in shape for basketball and it ended up becoming my main sport.”

What’s your most memorable moment?

“Hitting my home run against Lakeland this year.”

How close are you to the team?

“We’re close, there are a lot of inside jokes that we share.”

Any advice?

“If you’re thinking about trying it, do it.”

What’s your biggest goal in softball? “State, I think we will get there.”

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128 miles University of Idaho, Idaho With the school year coming to a Sam Johnson, 188 miles Claire Pierce, close, athletes in the senior class Football University of Montana, Montana Cross Country & 299 miles Paul Sundquist, of 2016 have signed to various Distance Track Carroll College, Montana Davan Norris, colleges around the country Michael Plaster, Colton En- Football 304 miles gel, Logan Magro, Football Montana Tech, Montana Source: SHS Coaches 447 miles George Fox University, Washington Lydia Harrison, 450 miles Volleyball The College of Idaho, Idaho Jackson Diercks, 732 miles Kyle Hertel, Football Simpson University, California Soccer 1,372 miles Jake Timothy, 1,789 miles University of San Diego, California Football Webster University, 2,106 miles Missouri Ashland University, Ohio

Reilly Wolfe, Junior What motivated you to join tennis?

“It’s a fun sport, and it’s in the family. I have an indoor tennis court in my backyard, and my grandparents played in the U.S. opening in Wimbledon.”

What is your most memorable moment?

“Winning the Post Falls tournament this year when we were supposed to get second.” What the most difficult part? “For me the forehand because my forehand is not as consistent as it should be.” What’s some advice you would give someone? “Keep the ball in play and be consistent.” story and photos by Mackenzie Packer, Asst. Photo Editor

Luke Koch and Lars Rasmussen take average day fishing to the next level story by Carson Andrick, Staff Member Courtesy Photo of Luke Koch

or those of you who don’t know what fly fishing is, it is another form of fishing involving advanced, complicated casts, important knots, and overall knowledge of the fish and their habitat. Luke Koch and Lars Rasmussen have known each other since a very young age and have both grown up in a family where fly fishing was a common pastime, and readily encouraged. When asked about what inspired him to start fishing, Rasmussen said that his dad forced him to at a young age. The two have been fishing for roughly 11 years, but in these past few years they have taken their childhood hobbies to the next level. Fishing approximately three times a week, the two have caught well over 1000 fish in total, in areas spanning around the northwestern region and even some out-of-country trips, such as Mexico and Canada. To help share these adventures with friends, family and admirers, the two have set in place an Instagram account, @lords_of_the_flies, dedicated

to sharing their prized fishing photos with the world. “We started the Instagram because the ultimate goal is to become a fly fishing film company,” Koch said about his Instagram profile. This is just the beginning for Koch and Rasmus-

sen, as they are looking forward to the endless possibilities that this growing sport will bring their way. “In five years or so, I’d like to either guide or do some more filming,” Koch said.

FLY FISHING: Sophomore, Lars Rasmussen, displays a steelhead he landed using a spey rod.

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Head, Heart, Hands, Health A number of SHS students look to develop new skills and compete through 4-H programs story by Oakley Pettit, Sports Editor, Courtesy Photos of Nataya Thompson and Bradley Russell

COW: Senior Bradley Russell displays his cow at the fair.

-H participants have been working all year to prepare to compete in the county fair. 4-H began in 1902 with the focal point being hands on learning. Today there are 6.5 million members from ages six to 21. 4-H activities, while predominantly seen as agriculturally focused, also focus on citizenship, healthy living, science, engineering, and technology programs. Typically, participants work all year to present their work at the county fair in August. Depending on what event they are competing in, they might meet anywhere from once a week to a couple times a year. A few of the different events include: steer, leatherworking, swine, and horse. Senior Bradley Russell has been doing 4-H for ten years and is now the President of Golden Corrals 4-H club. Russell enjoys working with bigger animals like cows, steers, or heifers and prefers them over the smaller animals. The past eight years he has raised a steer and is on his fifth month of raising one this year. Russell puts in a lot of his time to work with his steer, one of the harder animals to raise, in order to tame the animal. Russell’s favorite part of 4-H is the fair

FAIR: Junior Nataya Thompson with her award winning swine.

PRACTICE: 4-H participants practice to prepare for the fair.

Mixing Up the Competition photo by Mackenzie Packer story by Matthew Curtiss

TENNIS: Freshman, Allura Livingston waits to poach the net during her home match.

Idaho tennis players embrace the challenges of mixed doubles

daho and Arizona are the only tennis coach, Kent Anderson. two states that offer mixed When the US Tennis Associadoubles in high school tennis. tion changed the rules to eliminate This means that in addition to boys mixed doubles, Idaho opted to keep singles, boys doubles, girls singles, mixed doubles because many of and girls doubles, there are also the in-state coaches wanted mixed mixed teams with one girl and one doubles to continue. Idaho has had boy. mixed doubles since 1890. CompetMost states view mixed dou- ing for Sandpoint at districts for bles as impractical due to all col- mixed doubles is Jacob Jackson, Allege teams having separate men lura Livingston, Michael Favor, and and women tenLiz Parsley. nis teams. Because “When play“I like playing Idaho does allow ing with a girl it is mixed doubles, all very important that with a guy, it’s Idaho teams have you communicate nice to have a one combined tenwith them a lot and partner that you nis team with girls make sure that you can rely on.” and boys. use a lot of positive This allows for a encouragement.” Junior, Liz Parsley different sporting Michael Favor said, environment allowa mixed doubles ing girls and boys player for Sandto not only pracpoint Tennis Team. tice together, but also play league “I like playing with a guy, it’s nice matches with one another. Mixed to have a partner that you can rely doubles is a different dynamic be- on. I like mixed doubles , it’s more cause girls and boys have different strategical and in my mind more strengths and weaknesses. In gen- intense,” said Liz Parsley a mixed eral, girls usually have a more con- doubles player for Sandpoint Tensistent game while boys use more nis Team. power and go for the winners. Junior Michael Favor and junior “The battle of consistency vs. Liz Parsley will be traveling as a power is always interesting and mixed double to Boise looking to the camaraderie that develops be- take state with their aggressive tween the guys and the girls is al- play. ways fun and rarely is there a boring practice,” said Sandpoint head

at the end of the year where participants sell their animals. “It’s the end of everything you’ve worked hard for,” Russell said. Nataya Thompson competes in horse and swine events. She has recently been awarded grand champion for one horse event and placed blue in another. “What I enjoy about 4-H is getting to meet new people and the satisfaction of competing in something cool,” junior Nataya Thompson said. Math teacher Lisa Cessna has three young children who compete in many different 4-H events, including horse, swine, and archery. “You always have some sort of goal, whether it’s to produce something, to share something that you’ve learned and to show your growth,” Cessna said. Cessna believes that 4-H teaches her children good values and challenges them to learn and grow more. “I don’t want them to just have the horses and do nothing with them,” Cessna said. “With 4-H, they are working with their horse and are constantly working to expand what they know.”

Football Takes Always Team On Guard Shot at State photo by Cooper King story Taran King McLauglin Photo byby Cooper

Story by Taran McLaughlin LIFEGUARD: Senior, Brett Hutchens, practices a life-saving technique at the Sandpoint West Athletic Club.

Students train to become lifeguards for summer employment

ifeguards at Sandpoint “Being a lifeguard is taking evHigh School are train- eryone that is in the waters’ lives ing hard for their jobs into your own hands..” Bomar this summer, watching over the said. citizens of City Beach. The title of Bomar went on to explain the lifeguard is earned, not given. seriousness of being in a life savThe training to become a life- ing position, “..this is someone’s guard is two hours, three times kids, mom or dad..” a week, for four weeks. This Daily shifts of a lifeguard noramounts to 24 hours of training mally consist of enforcing the to become a certified life saver. rules of the beach. When these The trainees meet at Sandpoint rules are broken the consequencWest Athletic Club es follow a three where they swim to strike process. “Lifeguarding get in shape as well The first strike is a challenge as learn techniques is simply a yell, because of the to help citizens in asking the wrong responsibility you need. doer to stop. In have at any time.” Ellie McCray is the second strike currently a lifethe lifeguard asks Sophomore, Ellie guard in training the person to read McCray and plans to begin the beach rules or her lifeguard cato sit in timeout. reer this summer. Finally the third “Lifeguarding is a challenge strike is to ask the person to leave because of the responsibility you the beach or be escorted off by a have at any time,” McCray said. police officer. “As well as the technique that “We don’t make the rules, we comes along with helping or sav- just enforce them. When people ing someone.” Blair said. get mad at us it just makes us While there are few times that more tense on the stand..” Bomar lifeguards are placed in a life sav- said. ing position, these times are very With this in mind, swimmers important. should understand why the lifeJessie Bomar has been a certi- guards seem so tense. They are fied lifeguard for two years, she holding the lives of the swimmers describes how much pressure is of City Beach in their hands. involved with being a lifeguard.

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International travel is a part of the lives of several students and staff at Sandpoint High School. As some are preparing to leave on their trips, others have recently returned from abroad.

CULTURE CHARTER

LANGUAGE LEARNING

mma Reed, a sophomore, is most excited to try all the different foods on her week long trip to Paris, France. “France is famous for its cuisine. I’m preparing for it by studying up on my conversational French and things like what to say when ordering food,” Reed said. Reed is taking the trip with her mother and grandmother in November of this year. “I’m going into French III [next year] so I’m really excited to practice my French,” Reed said. There are a number of attractions that Reed and her family are planning to see. “We’re going to see a lot of museums, like the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay, and [going] to this really interesting bookstore called Shakespeare and Co. We are also going to the Catacombs and planning a day trip to Versailles,” she said. Reed hopes to travel more in the future and hopes to gain a better understanding of the French culture and language out of her trip.

arah Eddy and Amanda Wikoff will take a trip to China with a group of seven other people at the end of July. It will be Eddy’s first time visiting China and the main purpose is to spend time building relationships with locals to learn more about their lives and their culture. The group will also bring lots of chocolate chips and American commodities that foreigners cannot get in their area. The group will be in China for two weeks and rendezvous with some friends the Wikoff family made during the time they lived there. “I’m excited to experience a different culture and gain a new understanding of what life is like for people in China,” Eddy said. Eddy and Wikoff will be traveling to southwest China and will stay on a college campus and with friends while they explore Wenshan, Yunnan China. Wenshan is a few hours southeast of where Wikoff’s family lived in Yunnan Province.

TEACHING TRAVELS

abrielle Dillon traveled to the United Arab Emirates and India earlier this month to visit a school she has applied to teach at in Abu Dhabi. Dillon has the opportunity to take a year long leave of absence from Sandpoint High School and is exploring options for that time. The Middle East was never on Dillon’s radar as far as places she wanted to travel, but an opportunity sprung from a relationship she had with a friend who lived and taught in Dubai. “They want English speaking teachers so bad and not many people are willing to go to the middle east, so they pay really well,” Dillon said. In addition to employment opportunities, Dillon looks forward to the experiences her children could gain from living abroad, whether to Abu Dhabi or elsewhere. “Having the opportunity to go abroad will bring my family much closer,” Dillon said. “You only have each other during that time, and I was looking for this opportunity for my family to grow.”

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