November 2013 by Cedar Post

NOVEMBER 2013

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at a GLANCE

Senior Project

n Required for all seniors in order to graduate n Includes a researched paper turned in to English classes and a verbal presentation n Expo presentation with community, staff, and school on Nov. 6 n Graded pass/fail

Seniors Share at Expo Class of 2014 presents researched reports to community, staff and school Dean Knaggs Staff Member Seniors make a big step towards graduation after completing the second annual Senior Expo, November 6. The Senior Expo showcases researched presentations all seniors must complete in order to graduate. Students break out the tri-fold posters and demonstrate to the community and students why they chose their topic and why they believe they are correct. Students get help from their English teachers, and every senior is assigned an advisor to make sure they are getting their work done.

DEAN KNAGGS | STAFF MEMBER

n SENIOR EXPO Senior Austin Diercks presents his tri-fold display board to a community member at the Senior Expo.

Students met with their advisers two times during the course of the project, once to review the written report and

another to learn the details of the visual presentation. Though the state of Idaho requires a senior project, teachers

and students have mixed ideas on its implementation at Sandpoint High School. Senior Austin Diercks is in favor of reform. “I think if anything should be required to graduate it should be some sort of activity that benefits the community.” This year, the project and expo was moved from spring to fall. Overall, it was well-received by those involved. “I think the expo went really well,” said English teacher Sarah Miles. “I think the students exceeded my expectations, they were more prepared this year, and I heard good feedback from the community members.”

Common Drama Districts Application

Theater students prepare acts, sets, costumes, makeup and props for district contest on November 23.

Senior English classes participate in College Application Week Emily Chatburn Staff Member

Specifically on November 13 and 14, Sandpoint High School seniors were given Sandpoint High School time during their English was one of the 21 high class to go to the library and schools for the State of Idaho work on applying to any type to pilot College Application of post-secondary programs. Week, November 11-15. Available to the students This effort first started was the expertise of Post in 2005 at one high school Secondary Transition Counin North Carolina. Since selor, Jeralyn Mire. The goal then, The College Applica- was that with professional tion Campaign (ACAC) has help, students would finish pursued the effort of mak- an application to a postsecing College ondary esWhether they Ap p l i c a t i o n tablishment. want to go to week happen Mire made technical schools nationwide, the point that or anything which has been it was imsponsored by really requires some type portant that the Ameri- of training it’s not just can Council about four on Education year colleges. - Jeralyn Mire, (ACE). “Whether Post-Secondary Counselor Idaho has they[stuopened up to this program dents] want to go to technito increase the number of cal schools or anything really low income and first gen- requires some type of traineration students obtaining ing,” Mire said. some type of secondary Students who participated education. The Governor’s had to fill out a short survey. Complete College Idaho Ini- If the results turn out well, tiative wants the state to have College Application Week 60 percent of its students to can be expected to grow over have a postsecondary certif- the next few years. icate by 2020.

BRIGHTEN MILLER | WEB DIRECTOR

n BREAK A LEG: Students from the Sandpoint High School drama department who competed on Nov. 23.

Brighten Miller Web Director

When preparing for district competitions, some teams have extra practices or scrimmages. However, Sandpoint High school’s actors and stagecrafters prepare for districts in a different way. Recently, these actors and stage crafters competed at the district competition in Post Falls on Nov. 23. Leading up to this event, these students put in many hours of rehearsal, energy and creativity into the pieces and projects that they competed with. “There are five main categories that students can compete in: acting, set design, costumes, make-up and props” senior Alex Stevens said. Stevens went to districts with a serious solo, a piece in musical theatre and a makeup project. Stevens has been preparing her pieces and her project since summer. However, the real rehearsals began at the beginning of the school year.

“I have probably put in three hours of practice in class and five hours of practice outside of school,” Stevens said. Spencer Thompson is a freshman and a firsttime competitor that also performed a musical theater piece. Thompson says that he has been practicing for about a month and a half and has put in about 20 hours. Before going to districts all of the actors must perform their piece twice in front of Jeannie Hunter, the head of the drama department. After all the hard hours of work and stress the competitors come out with more than just an opportunity to go to State. Though the competition is something to work toward, students appreciate all the opportunities found in the SHS drama department. “Even though we were all stressed out we still found time to make relationships,” Stevens said. “Theater is my second home, and they are my second family.”

Coldwater Creek Crash

Sandpoint-based businesses sees decline in stock price and subsequent layoffs. Jordan Garrett Staff Member Coldwater Creek recently laid off 20 percent of their corporate work force in order to reduce the company’s budget for 2013. The announcement that the layoffs would be made was on the week of October 28. Coldwater Creek’s national headquarters are based in Sandpoint, and as a result, the community has been affected on a very close scale by these layoffs. The company was established in 1984, but stock prices show that their value has declined over the past several months. This year, the company reported a $22 million loss

in earnings. The company’s aim is to cut $20 to $25 million in its 2013 budget in multiple areas of workforce. Layoffs are one of the few first steps in cutting the budget, something that has heavily impacted the Sandpoint community and employees who were laid off by the company. Freshman Sage Levora was personally impacted by the Coldwater Creek layoffs that have been made. Her mother, Andrea Levora, was one of the many employees to be laid off by the company. Sage Levora is just one individual, but she empathizes with the numerous workers and families who have been affected by the layoffs. “I suppose that my opinion on the situation would be that it is really inconvenient and unfortunate for

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so many people to lose their jobs so suddenly,” Levora said. “This has made a huge impact on my household as well as many others.” Many members of the community feel the same as Levora, and the layoffs have taken a toll on Sandpoint locals who have been laid off by the company. The Idaho Department of Labor held orientation sessions for people who had been laid off from Coldwater Creek to help them explore their options of employment in the community. Although the extreme and unexpected layoffs shocked the community, it has proven to be yet another opportunity for Sandpoints to demonstrate its capabilities of outreach and care to members of the community.

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The holidays are rolling around and most families are focusing their thoughts on plump turkeys and pumpkin pie. However, not everyone is so lucky as to lose themselves in holiday spirit. Instead, many families have more troublesome things like the Coldwater Creek layoffs and family members working across the states to provide an income on their minds. It’s easy to take something as simple as a dinner with the family for granted. With the Sandpoint economy hitting a

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low and unemployment running high, overall the job outlook doesn’t look good, and so families have been forced apart in order to ensure that there is a money flow. Christmas is creeping up soon as well and it looks at though not everyone will be able to carelessly enjoy this jolly holiday. It is disheartening to see the families affected by the sudden layoffs and parents separated by the need for money. We think that Sandpoint’s economy is starting on a downward

It is disheartening to see the families affected by the sudden layoffs and parents separated by the need for money.

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spiral and that if jobs aren’t created and these layoffs don’t cease, we could see many more families celebrating their holidays with not only less gifts, but more importantly, less family. The fact that our own residents are will-

ing to continue to live here, despite a father or mother working halfway across the United States, is heartwarming to see, showing that some people are dedicated and love this small town. However, it is unlikely that everyone will be able to stay. We remain hopeful that the families affected by the Coldwater Creek layoffs still manage to enjoy a fulfilling Thanksgiving and Christmas. We acknowledge that Coldwater Creek had its reasons, but it is no less heart-wrenching that

such a huge supplier of local wealth and jobs had to leave so many workers out of work. It is equally hard to see the desperation of some to leave their families in order to support them. This should not be apart of our society, it should not have to happen, yet it does and it’s almost excepted as normal. Still, we look for silver linings and are hopeful for a better future.

Are Internet blocks a waste of time?

Shanna Moore Staff Writer I am for the school internet having restrictions. Only because when students come to school, they are expected to be working on school work, not going onto YouTube and searching videos or music. Though when doing research, it would be nice to have open access for certain

“When student come to school they are expected to be working on school work, not going on YouTube,” -Shanna Moore

Darbey Scrimsher Staff Writer

“A lot of sites will be blocked and I miss out on potentially useful information.” -Darbey Scrimsher

We are all familiar with the internet blocks at school and if you are like me they have limited you somehow. For example, a lot of videos on YouTube can be helpful at school but because of the blocks students cannot access the videos. When I was in graphic design, I tried to look up tutorials to help me

with an assignment but since they were blocked it limited me from understanding the assignment completely. Another example of when blocks limit me is when I am doing research papers. A lot of sites will be blocked and I miss out on potentially useful information that I could have used in my report. However, I definitely believe that blocks are important. I understand that there are a lot of bad sites that students should not view at school. So, with that said, I believe that internet blocks are important but there are more sites blocked then there should be.

Caps in class create clash

Opinions vary on the acceptance of wearing hats

Alexus Hiatt Staff Member

t’s the beautiful month of November and the weather is getting colder and more and more students are starting to wear their hats to school. Recently there has been a debate on whether or not students should be allowed to wear their hats in school. Senior Breanna Jones doesn’t have a problem with wearing hats, as long as it is done respectfully. “I think they should be allowed as long as they don’t cause any

problems or have anything inappropriate on them,” Jones said. Some people believe that wearing hats in school is disrespectful but others see hats as a necessary addition to the classroom. Lee Jackson, a previous woodshop teacher for 16 years and now a substitute sees hats almost as a necessity. “I normally let the students wear their hats in class as long as they did not cause a distraction or say anything disrespectful or inappropriate,” Jackson said. “The reason I would allow them to wear their hats is because being in a

woodshop, they can be used for protection and warmth. This applies to all shop environments with extenuating circumstances.” Matthew Prince, a former hat wearer and freshman, has moved on from wearing caps. “When I used to wear hats I guess it was more important to me then, but since I don’t wear them anymore then it isn’t as important to me anymore.” There are some cases during the school day when it is expected that no one wear a hat. For example, Principal Becky Meyer begins the daily

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Pledge of Allegiance by reminding students to remove their hats. For the most part, hat rules vary from class to class and teacher to teacher. In addition to respect, hats are not appreciated because they are sometimes used to hide a wearer’s eyes, and often teachers would just like to make eye contact with the students they are talking to. Hats serve many purposes, and a universal policy that is stricly enforced would make for less confusion and controversity in the clash of caps.

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Tyson Bird

NEWS EDITOR

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GRAPHICS EDITOR

Emily Graham COPY EDITOR

Kennedy Search DIGITAL MEDIA EDITOR

Jessica Bovee WEB DIRECTOR

Brighten Miller WEBMASTER

Tanner Sheffield BUSINESS MANAGER

Katelynn McConnell STAFF

Ian Breuner Emily Chatburn Preston Cole Michelle Cooper Aaron Crossingham Jordan Garrett Alexus Hiatt Dean Knaggs Dylan Kuzmich Bryce Lambert Shanna Moore Casey Robertson Rachel Royse Jackson Russo Darbey Scrimsher Alicia Walker Caliegh Wyzevich William Love EDITORIAL POLICY

n HATS, PLEASE: Student and teacher opinions vary on whether or not hats are appropriate in the classroom. PHOTO BY PRESTON COLE

Miley Cyrus’ whereabouts Jake Steen 12

Do you believe in Christmas music before Thanksgiving? Michael Barley 10

STAFF 2013-14

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What’s something important to you going on in the world right now?

No it’s stupid!

NOVEMBER 2013

LIFESTYLES EDITOR

Point and Counterpoint web content for facts. Students also shouldn’t abuse their school time on the computer playing games and goofing off, if they do. But it’s their own choice if they want to do that. Take checking Facebook or any online status page. Sure, they can access them on the computer, but using a phone would be better. But why would they be there instead of being engaged in their work? I know I would want to be on the internet looking up my own thing, but when they’re at school, students should be focused only on their work, for it is more important than some activity they can do on their own free time.

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Meghan O’Hara Lifestyles Editor

1. Saving Mr. Banks Tom Hanks plays Walt Disney, who is trying to adapt the beloved novel Mary Poppins into a blockbuster children’s movie. Only the author, played by Emma Thompson, is adamant that the story be tried and true to how she wrote it, because it wasn’t just a story. It was her childhood. The two minutes of the film that has been released is so meaningful and sentimental that one can’t help but go see it. Released December 20 This film rated PG-13. 2. The Hobbit: The Desoulation of Smaug The second movie in the trilogy of The Hobbit, looks thrilling. Legolas appears in the second enstallment, and who wouldn’t want to go see Orlando Bloom? The adventerous movie is sure to be a hit. Released December 13 This film is rated PG-13. 3. Anchorman 2 Ferrell returns as Ron Burgundy, along with all his cohorts, to be a co-anchor for the groundbreaking 24 hour news network. I laughedthroughout the entire preview as Ferrell and te rest of the cast try and move out of the 70’s Released December 20 This film is rated R. 4. American Hustle Half the reason to go see this movie is to see Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper hit the big screen, together again. Followed by Christian Bale and Amy Adams, the all star cast drives this intense movie centered around a political scandal involving the Feds and con-artists. Released December 13 This film is rated PG-13. 5. The Best Man Holiday This new holiday Romantic Comedy is sure to be a hit with a crack up group of frends spending the Christmas together. Released November 15 This film is rated PG-13

Ian More than just a teacher Bourn The life of SHS staff before class

Aaron Crossingham | Staff Member

5 movies to see based on their trailers

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Has your time always been the same, or have you progressed over the years? At first it took me about one and a half to two minutes, and now usually when I’m warmed up I can solve it in a little less than ten seconds.

Caliegh Wyzevich | Staff Member

Everyone is born with their own special set of talents, some find them when they get a little older. Many students have their own hobbies: basketball, dancing, singing, even thrifting, but Ian Bourn was “bourn” to solve.

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When did you learn to solve Rubiks Cubes? In January of 2009, I was eleven years old.

Have you been in competitions for this? How old were you when you won your first competition?

Our educators Kelli Knowles, Kristin Hawkins, and Scott Fitchett have smiled and laughed in the same ways we do now. They have given a peek inside of their personal lives for the student body’s benefit. Kristin Hawkins said, “The proud moments come every day in the little things.” Things like listening to a song on the radio, putting hair in a wacky style, deciding to go on a trip and travel somewhere new are all great experiences. These three teachers have experiences in life and each student can learn a thing or two.

Yes, I have competed in twelve different competitions and I won my first one when I was fourteen.

Where in the world have you traveled? “I studied abroad in Puntarenas, Costa Rica on a study abroad trip. What advice would you give to students? Get involved, stay healthy, make connections with the people around you.

Where did you meet your spouse? “Mrs. Tibbs freshmen english class.”

Scott Fitchett

What advice would you give to students? “Do things purposefully.” What was the most interesting job you had? “A guide to see grizzly bears up in Alaska.”

Kelli Knowles

Where in the world have you traveled? “I was in Spain when we [the United States] went to war with Afghanistan.” What advice would you give to students? “Don’t rush into your life, this is the time to have the most fun with the least amount of consequences.”

Makayla Sundquist | Sports Editor

T H R I F T I N G Tis’ the season to thrift for both genders G U Y S

Casey Robertson Staff Member When the snow starts falling the thrift stores start calling to the hearts of all people needing to stay warm and wealthy. One of the most effective ways to live through the seasons is staying warm, yet, still looking socially acceptable for your peers and family. Going to your local Goodwill or thrift store is like walking into a world of possibilities that ends with your customer satisfaction. Dressing in layers is always

a good alternative to buying a big heavy winter jacket that you have to take off everytime you walk into a room. It seems to be that wearing sweaters on sweaters on cardigans on vests on button ups gets you just as warm as anything else, giving you a lean yet thick look for all moments of the day. Going to the thrift store is perfect for any students living under a budget and needing to bundle up. You can get full outfits for around $10 at any given time. This is a great alternative for winter shopping and a great alternative for winter fun!

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Emily Chatburn Staff Member Tis’ the season for oversized sweaters, leggings, and boots. But how might you say, is this remotely possible? Oversized sweater, $25 or more, leggings $10 (and more than one pair is required), and boots up to $100’s. Thrifting is successful when trying to look stylish without breaking the bank. Yeah, maybe this chunky, warm, comfortable sweater came from some old lady’s closet (if it smells funny then it probably did), but who cares?

Now it is your closet, waiting to keep you warm and cozy. It is important to remember to be patient while thrifting. Don’t try and squeeze it in during lunch, it is a slow but rewarding process. Not to mention the feeling of finding something that is tasteful amongst all of the more interesting options, is like finding a hidden gem. Don’t waste your money on new clothing. Buying from thrift shops gets you almost exactly the same product for less, so this season be smart and thrift shop.

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Alex Baker: Tips for thrifting

Tristian Harrison: Tips for thrifting

t Goodwill’s too mainstream. Support the small, local thrift stores

t Look in the mens section for flannels, always

t Observe the selection first, then go in for the kill

t If it’s soft, buy it

t Dont be afraid to try things on

t Bring a buddy

á la MODE Students at Sandpoint High School voted for their favorite holiday pie on the Cedar Post website. Their results are below, along with easy recipes to use with the included “Basic Crust Recipe”. Tyson Bird | Editor-in-Chief Meghan O’Hara | Lifestyles Editor

Basic Crust Recipe

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11% - Marionberry

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Ingredients: 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 cup granulated sugar, 6 1/2 cups of marionberries Directions: Heat oven to 365° and in a large bowl mix cornstarch and sugar. Add the berries and mix, then pour into your pie crust and bake for 55 - 60 minutes.

Directions: Combine dry ingredients in mixing bowl, then add butter. Mix until the dough comes together and separate. Then roll out your crust and place in a 9-inch pan.

11% - Apple

Ingredients: 6 cups thinly sliced apples, 3/4 cup suar, 2 tablespoons flour, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice Directions: Heat oven to 425° and thinly slice your six cups of apples. In a large bowl sift and mix all dry ingredients then add your lemon juice. Add apples to the bowl and mix together. Put filling in your pie crust and bake for 40 - 45 minutes.

55% - Pumpkin

Ingredients: 8 oz. cream cheese, 2 cups canned pumpkin, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 egg and 2 egg yokes, 1 cup cream, 1/4 cup butter (melted), 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Directions: Preheat oven to 350° and beat cream cheese in a large bowl with a mixer. Add pumpkin and beat until combined. Then add sugar and salt and continue mixing. Finally, add eggs, cream, and melted butter. Pour into pie pan and bake for 50 minutes.

6% - Cherry

Ingredients: 2 cups of pitted cherries, 1 1/4 cups white sugar, 10 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Directions: Preheat oven to 325° and in a saucepan place cherries, sugar, and cornstarch. Let the sugar draw the juice out of cherries and bring to a boil. Remove from head and add butter and almond extract. Pour into pie shell and bake for 45 minutes.

16% - Pecan

Ingredients: 1 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 cup corn syrup, 1/3 cup melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 3 whole eggs, 1 cup chopped pecans Directions: Preheat oven 350° and mix all ingredients into a large bowl and mix thouroughly. Pour into a pie pan and bake for 30 minutes

Happy Craftsgiving

A more mature approach to the traditional turkey craft There comes a time in most teenagers’ lives when we want to show Thanksgiving gratitude, but the traditional ‘hand-turkey’ is no longer the forté. Here is an alternative Thanksgiving craft that can still show appreciation without being childish. For a week leading up to Thanksgiving, each family member will write something they are grateful for on a piece of cardstock and put it in the box. When Thanksgiving dinner arrives, each person around the dinner table will pass the box around, reading the cards aloud until they are gone. This is a great way for a family to take time to appreciate the little things in life. You will need: Small empty tissue box Cardstock (plain, red, orange, yellow, brown) Brown paint Glue Paint brush CUT A Scissors DIAMOND

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Foreign Students, Sandpoint Teams

Exchange students participate on teams at SHS in a variety of sports seasons Dylan Kuzmich Staff Member

very year as new foreign exchange students arrive NOVEMBER at Sandpoint High School, 2013 many chose to participate in sports. While some have already been playing in their own countries, many want to have a new experience. However, attitudes and experiences differ from foreign athlete to foreign athlete. This year, many foreign exchange students are playing sports. Some enjoy the experience of an American sport, some on the other hand, do not. Kati Hillmann, a foreign exchange student from Germany, participated in cross country, but decided that she no longer wanted to participate. Kati quit mid-season, feeling as if it wasn’t really for her. Laisa Santos from Brazil thought otherwise. Laisa played volleyball and is currently playing basketball. She played volleyball for four years in Brazil but is a first time player on the basketball team. Laisa enjoys playing sports in America. “it’s amazing playing here!” Santos said. Sports make the transition from their home country to a foreign place a lot easier. Students are presented with an opportunity to meet new people and play the same sport with them and get noticed by audience of the the sport. Laisa agreed with this by saying, “she made more friends and knows more people”. Fumiko Tokimori, from Japan, is a guard on the varsity basketball team, and is the first foreign exchange student to particDESI STORKS | PHOTO EDITOR ipate on the varsity team in four years. n GOING FOR TWO: Fumiko Tokimori, from Japan, Unfortunately, she suffered a collarbone injury and is not shoots the ball in warm up. Tokimori is one of three forable to play for a few days, but she says she is “very excited to eign exchange students on the girl’s basketball team. play again.” She has played for six years before in Japan and has been to Michigan before but only for a month. She said she likes

playing here in the States more than in her home country. In Japan basketball isn’t very popular, so that means little to no fans at all, but the intensity is much higher in the United States. Fumiko says she likes playing here more because the amount of fans and cheering that come to the games. Fumiko also included that the transition from her home country to a foreign one was a lot easier because all of her teammates are so kind and made her a lot less nervous. She believes that her team can go to state and she hopes to play softball as well. Playing sports is a part of the average American student’s life, but also helps to ease the transition into a foreign country. With welcoming team mates, and new experiences, foreign athletes are provided with a unique and memorable experience.

Fast Facts

Foreign exchange students playing sports at SHS • Jordi Calvet Molina- Soccer • Ariadana Gauna- Cheer • Monica Olaso- Swim & Cheer • Laisa Santos- Volleyball & Basketball • Lena Herr- Basketball • Fumiko Tokimori- Basketball

Hailey Nutt is a seniorCasey Randles is a who has been on the freshmen on the varSHS dance team for sity team who made three years and is headlines last year. now a captain. Last Randles is looking to year, she competed not only advance to in a dance competi- state, but to also win tion in California. his weight class.

How long have How long have you been you been dancing? wrestling? “I have been danc- “This is my tenth ing for 13 years” year wrestling.”

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What is your What is your proudest proudest accomplishment? accomplishment? “When I went to “Going to the 14 California last year day Jrob Intensity and took second in camp.” the competition.” What is your What is your favorite thing favorite thing about wrestling? about dance? “You get the results “It is a year round of how much effort you put into it.” sport, so I am always with the team.” What motivates you to be What successful? motivates you “I am motivated to to be successful? win the National “This is my last year Championship next dancing here, so I year.” want to step things up.” What is something What is unique about you? something “I hate vaccuming.” unique about you? “ I was born without nine of my permanent teeth.”

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‘There is no off season’

Fall athletes are still competing

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s the leaves turn and blow away, the fall athletes hang up their gear and end the season. While some athletes will dig into their bags to find basketball shoes, or wrestling gear, others will strap on boots and gloves and head up to the mountain. Even though fall athletes just worked hard for a season, many Bulldog athletes have no off season. Even if there is no winter sports being played, a large portion of the athletes are still hard at work training. Sophomore Micheal Plaster, a member of the football team, continues to work out in the winter. “I work out to stay strong, but I also work on my baseball techniques so I am ready for the spring season,” Plaster said.

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Plaster is not the only fall athlete training for a until this year, continues to coach skiers, and trains spring sport. Seniors Katie Flood and Clayton Pell for her track events. “I continue to ski so that I strengthen my quad train in the winter so they are prepared for their muscles, which are essential for my events in track,” sport. “I play indoor soccer at the arena so I am reader Wahl said. Not only does skiing or snowboarding help athfor the Striker season,”Flood said. letes stay in shape, but it also helps Pell takes advantage of the I’m always dowith athletic skills such as balance. school’s weight room in preparation ing something, Freshmen Walker Jacobson, a snowfor track. I could never boarder and member of the football “I weight train in the winter to imagine an offteam, says he enjoys the rush snowstay in shape for track,” Pell said. season.” boarding gives him, but is also aware Senior cross country runner Jacey - Madi Schoening that it helps in other areas of his athLawson is still actively participating letic training. in her sport. “I still go to winter runs “Snowboarding helps me stay active, and it is also at least three times a week, “ Lawson states, “and I work out at SWAC too.” Junior swimmer Meghan great for working on my balance and stability,” JacobCahill is another fall athlete who spends time at son said. It is not uncommon for athletes who participated SWAC. “I swim on Mondays, and work out on other on a fall team, to jump right into a winter sport. Sedays of the week so I stay active.” Weight training and working out are very com- nior Matthew Burgstahler says he plays multiple mon forms of staying active in the winter, but they sports for diversification. “I don’t get burnt out with only one sport,” Burgare not the only options. Schweitzer provides an excellent way to remain active while participating in a stahler said. “I’m always looking forward to the next fun sport, and many Bulldogs take advantage of its season.” Sophomore Madi Schoening, a three season near location. While some students only ski for fun, athlete, says that playing multiple sports keeps her in Senior Lani Wahl not only competes, but uses skiing shape all season. “I’m always doing something,” she as a way to train for track. Wahl, who ski raced up said. “I could never imagine an offseason.”

Winter Sports Preview Coaches reveal hopes and goals for their seasons Makayla Sundquist Sports Editor

Wrestling

Girls Basketball

Coach: Mike Randles

Coaching at SHS for twenty seasons

Coach: Bill Bender

Coaching at SHS for two seasons

Key Players: Hailey Olin (12), Maryah Delgado (12), Karlee Williams

(11), Madi Schoening (10)

Outlook: After only losing one senior last year, the Bulldog girl’s bas-

ketball team is packed with senior leadership and experience. The team has confidence, but is not used to being the targets, and head coach Bill Bender is waiting to see if the team can handle the pressure of being one of the best teams in Idaho.

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Key Wrestlers: Lewis Dunton (12), Josh Travers (12), Brent Buchmiller (11), Tyler Brown (11), Tanner McNealy (10), Jake Williams (10), Casey Randles (9)

Outlook: This year, the team has athletes coming in with more and more experience. Even though there are few seniors on the team, the leadership and experience they bring is indispensable.

Coach’s Take: “Our goal is to keep diminishing those little hiccups and to help everyone improve.”

Coach’s Take: “My goal is for the team to play like champions. I want confidence and knowing that we have played our best at every practice and every game.”

Boys Basketball Coach: Tyler Haynes

Coaching at SHS for ten seasons

Key Players: Seniors: Matthew Burgstahler, Nathan Scharwtz, Thomas Edwards, Jeremiah Gagnon, Ian Breuner, Chase Rodriguez, Collin Jurenka Outlook: Not even considering last season, the boys basketball team is

looking to compete with top teams this year. With a great off season, the senior leadership and experience will be very valuable in the journey through the season and districts.

Coach’s Take: “The goal is to be league champions, get to state and

make some noise. We are looking to work hard everyday to be champions.”

Our view from the stands:

A journey through state

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f anyone can recall back to last ment. The nine hour bus ride that left October, you will remember a at 6 a.m. was exciting, and I was a bunvery disappointing game at Me- dle of emotions. Excited to be going, morial. Tears were shed, and pain was nervous about the games, worried that felt as the seniors of the team realized I was not going to preform well, but that their hopes of going to state for the proud to be a part of an amazing team. last time vanished. As a junior and first The first game ended in a 4-0 victime member of the team, I was afraid tory over Blackfoot, and a weight left that I would never get the chance to ex- my shoulders knowing that no matter perience a state tournament. All these what happened in the next games, we emotions were washed away as soon as would still bring home a trophy. The the final whistle blew ending the cham- semifinal was a battle, and Middleton pionship game, and my team walked tried throwing everything they could away the victors. However, this success at us, but my team held strong and was and excitement did not I was worried we headed into the chamcome easy. were going to pionship, where the real The hurt of losing in repeat our previ- challenge must be conDistricts lit a fire inside quered. ous tragedy.” 4 p.m. could not come my team mates. The entire preseason was - Makayla Sunquist soon enough. I felt a pit dedicated to beating in my stomach all day, Moscow, and returning to state. While and my mind was filled with thinking running sprints and doing condition- of playing in the championship. Bishop ing the only thing that eased the pain Kelley was certain they would walk was the burn to be successful. After away holding the trophy, they talked of our first two games against Moscow, winning four times in a row, and were we were 1-1, the exact same situation singing during warmups. That was not that happened last year. I was worried the case, we held them scoreless and we were going to repeat our previous when the final whistle blew, I was ectragedy. We definitely did not, and for static. We are champions, and it will be the first time in my high school career, I a memory I will never forget. was going to experience a state tourna-

Leading the Classes Seniors on teams provide valuable leadership Dean Knaggs Staff Member

s the year progresses, the school enters the winter season of sports and reflects and looks forward on the leadership of seniors and the impact they will leave. Every coach mentions the importance of senior leadership and experience. Varsity football coach Satini Puailoa said, “Seniors understand the sense of urgency, it’s seniors and senior leadership that really takes the team over the top.” The traditional view of seniors is they are supposed to be almighty, top of the hierarchy podium. Many of the underclassmen look up to them for inspiration and example. Senior Jake Rookey said, “Just lead by example. We worked hard during practice and encouraged the underclassmen to do the same.”

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n BATTLE ON THE MAT: Tyler Presser and Mahonri Hunsaker warm up by wrestling each other before practice. Both boys will be looking to win a majority of thier matches this season.

The recap of fall A wrap up of the fall season

Ian Breuner Staff Member Bulldog athletes made the Sandpoint name heard around the region and state during the fall athletic season. Making headlines this year was the boys and girls cross country teams. The boys cross country team placed 9th at state. Senior Sam Levora lead the pack, placing 2nd overall as an individual. The girls cross country team placed first at state, bringing home another banner. “We really focused on running for the team as well as for ourselves,” senior captain Sydney Foster said. “That way, if we didn’t feel like our race was going well, we could remember that we were counting on each other.” The football team’s season ended in a heart breaking loss in the league championship game. The football team finished with a 4-5 record, a vast improvement over last year’s record of 1-8. Junior free safety and running back Tyler Harris mentioned one of the keys to the teams success this year was the trust the players had in each other. “When we got behind on the scoreboard, instead of pointing fingers, we came together as a team,” Harris said. The volleyball team had another great year this year. The team finished 27-13 in the regular season, 2-0 at

The state champion girls soccer team had ten seniors on the team, and of those ten, seven were consistent starters and two rotated in constantly. Senior Kendra Corless was team manager due to an injury. Every day after daily double sessions, seniors met and chose a player of the day to give a prize for best attitude, work ethic, and friendliness. The senior leaders chose one player from every class in order to include everyone. Football had their best season in three years with a 4-5 record. The team had 23 seniors with 15 consistent starters throughout the season. Many of the football players have been playing together since 7th grade, some even from 6th grade in the Sandpoint Junior Tackle program. The length of playing together allowed the seniors to come together and bring a strong leadership presence to the team. Boys soccer had 12 seniors, so many that they couldn't start all of them on senior night. The boys had high expectations of going to state before being knocked out by Lakeland in a shootout. The team would get together to watch professional matches like the Arsenal vs Liverpool game, and gave out prizes to each other. With so many seniors making varsity this year,

districts and went 2-2 in the postseason, beating Bishop Kelly and Canyon Ridge but then losing to Bonneville, and Century. The team placed fourth at State, representing the Bulldogs well in postseason competition. The swim team this year featured a host of talented young athletes diving into the competition. New faces on the girls varsity featured freshmen Kate Matlosz and sophomore Cassidy Story, while the boys varsity added freshmen Ben Reich, Clayton York and Kai Whitley. Both the guys and the girls sent a relay team to state, as well as individuals. Both Madi Contor and Kate Matlosz made it to the finals as individuals. This year was an important year for both the girls and boys soccer teams. The boys looked to defend a state title and the girls were looking to redeem themselves after a heartbreaking loss last year. The boys were 11-3-3 this this year, with a variety of experienced players contributing to their wins. Unfortunately the boys fell short of their goal this year, as their season ended with a 0-0 loss to Lakeland in penalty kicks in the league championship game. The girls finished their season with a state championship win over the previously undefeated Bishop Kelley.

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n CLASS OF 2014: Seniors dominate varsity sports, and their leadership and experience is irreplaceable.

the question for next years leaders making their mark and the pressure put on the team to surpass the expectations arises. The young leaders will supply their own moves while also incorporating what they picked up from this year. Junior Corinne Ariss said, “Definitely. But they've taught me a lot so I’m confident that I can lead my team to hopefully another state championship.”

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