October 2013 by Cedar Post

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9th grade tech class

NEW TECHNOLOGY

DOES NOT COMPUTE Students and staff adapt to new software and DESI STORKS | PHOTO EDITOR

platforms for grades, assignments and more basicallyspeaking:

Emily Chatburn Staff Member Alicia Walker Staff Member

The Lake Pend Oreille School district rolled out three major technologies for the 2013-14 school year: Schoology, Google for Education, and FamilyLink. LPOSD tech director Randy Wittwer said Schoology is what is known as a learning management system, abbreviated LMS. “It’s a platform that allows the communication between teachers and students and students and peers,” Wittwer said. One of the biggest advantages of Schoology is that it allows students to see all assignments and classes in one place. Junior Kenny Kovalchuk has logged in and liked what he found. “I think that School-

ogy is a great tool for learning and staying organized ... it is like an agenda book you can’t lose, and and already filled out for you!” Eventually, students will also be able to access grades on Schoology as well. “The move to FamilyLink will transition to Schoology by the first of next year,” Wittwer said. Though the technologies provide new features, students such as junior Paul Sundquist have met frustration with the multiple log-ins required and lack of directions for using the new programs. “Honestly I haven’t even tried it yet because I have no idea how it works, I never received any instructions,” Sundquist said. Whittwer said the district is working toward a more unified login system in the future.

LPOSD is also joining school districts across the country who are rolling out email addresses to students, through Google for Education. “It allows students and staff a place to communicate and work in a safe environment. We have plans to expand way beyond Gmail and Drive in the future,” Wittwer said. Google Drive replaces student U:\ drives by providing students 30 gigabites of cloud storage. The district has also replaced Schoolmaster PASS with a new program called FamilyLink. “FamilyLink is what’s called Web 2.0 compliant and also allows parents to access different information than students,” Wittwer said. FamilyLink also allows families with multiple students in the District to see all progress with one login.

WHICH WEB IS WHICH

“I don’t like Schoology and I didn’t even know we had a Gmail account. I liked the old system--it was easier.” KATIE SMITH • Grade 9 “It’s confusing. I don’t exactly understand how to use it.” ERIC ULBREDTCH • Grade 10 “I think they should have kept it the same as last year. It sucks.” RIKKY JO JOHNSON • Grade 11 “I like Schoology. I like having assignments in one place and online ... I also like the Gmail accounts.” SPENCER FREEBAIRN • Grade 12

Keeping track of which website or service is for which purpose. TYSON BIRD | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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SHS LIST : WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT FALL?

“Sweaters.” “Drinking cocoa again.” -Sage Jeffries, Grade 10 -Kaylee Kiebert, Grade 12 “The smell of the leaves.” “The colors of fall.” -Dawna Townsend, Grade 11 -Rachel Seifert, Grade 11 “I like the trees.” “PSL’s, baby!” -Ben Leas, Grade 12 -Katie Maddux, Grade 12 compiled by Jordan Garrett, Staff Member

This year freshmen are strongly recommended to take a technology class. The recommendation is intended to prepare students for the upcoming SBAC test. However, students are not required to take a technology class. If a student believes they have the skills they should know, parents can sign a sheet to excuse their child from the class. These courses cover a variety of topics, including Google Drive, Microsoft Word, web design and more. Students use resources like newer versions of Microsoft Office and high-end computers to teach technology skills as well as earning a PTE credit.

-Dylan Kuzmich, Staff Member

SHS surpasses SAT Last year, Sandpoint High School placed first in the three categories of the SATs for a 4A school in Idaho. SHS earned an average 500 on the reading portion of the SAT, beating the state average which was 454. SHS students tested in math at 490, again beating the Idaho average of 453. Writing averaged 492 at SHS, and 447 in Idaho. Post-Secondary transition counselor Jeralyn Mire said, “It shows how committed our students are. They really took advantage of their resources to do their best.” This year, all students except Seniors will take a preperatory standardized test on October 16 to prepare for exams like the SAT.

-Dylan Kuzmich, Staff Member

Senior project expo Seniors this year will again complete a senior project to fulfill a state graduation requirement. Students choose a topic of interest to them, ranging from career exploration to news topics. Seniors will present their projects at an expo on Nov. 6 at Sandpoint High School. Advisers have been assigned to groups of seniors. They will meet with the groups on October 10 and 30.

-Dylan Kuzmich, Staff Member

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Where’s Hoyland?

Officer Spencer takes over while Hoyland recovers from injury

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Roadways Compete for $10,000 Madey Lynch New Editor

Jordan Garrett Staff Member

You may have noticed the absence of Officer Ian Hoyland’s smiling face this school year, which begs the question, where is he? Why isn’t he at school? Where did he go? Officer Hoyland suffered an injury to his Achilles’ tendon about a week before school started during a scrimmage with his JV soccer players. A player accidentally kicked Hoyland in his ankle, and at first it was believed he sustained no major injuries. After a few days a visit to the doctor seemed necessary and he discovered his Achilles tendon had been severed. He isn’t able to coach or be at school for the time being due to his injury, we wish him the best in his recovery. In his absence, a new smiling face has been seen around the school, that of Officer Spencer Smith. We asked Officer Smith if he liked being a police officer in the school environment, and we received a very enthusiastic answer. “I love it. There are different protocols from the road, you’re not writing speeding tickets and pulling people over.” We also asked if the school environment was a more or less stressful workplace than that

IAN BREUNER | STAFF MEMBER

n OFFICER SMITH: Officer Spencer Smith interacts with senior Justin Ryckman in the SHS foyer.

of the streets. “It’s just as stressful. It definitely keeps you busy coordinating between all of the schools, like LPO, the middle school and elementary schools.” Smith graduated in 1996 and has been a resident of Sandpoint for 30 years. He has owned his own businesses around town for many years. About 2 years ago he decided

to become a police officer to help protect and serve and “do more good” in his community. Smith says, “My door is always open. I’m just a normal guy, just because I wear a badge doesn’t mean I’m a bad guy.” We look forward to welcoming Officer Smith to our Sandpoint High School community and we wish Officer Hoyland a speedy recovery!

New Test, New Requirements Smarter Balanced Assessment phased in as ISAT is phased out this year.

Madey Lynch News Editor As most of you have noticed, many things have changed this year. New teachers, new policies and also new classes. There are also a few new requirements that have been slowly coming to light as the school year progresses. One of these is the requirement that freshman take a tech class. This class used to be known as CBA, but this year the name has been changed to

Computer Apps. This class is designed to make sure freshmen are familiar with Microsoft programs and have a good working knowledge of computers. This is especially important this year because a new test is being introduced this year: the SBAC. The Balanced Field Test, will be replacing the ISAT starting this year. It will be a test for third through eleventh grade, starting with this year’s freshman. All freshmen through juniors will be taking it this year.

The test will take anywhere from six to eight hours to complete. It will have a wide variety of questions, more than just multiple choice. This is one of the biggest reasons this year and incoming freshman are taking a tech class: to ensure that their abilities of computers and programs does not inhibit their ability to complete the test successfully. However, scores will not be shared to the student; they will be kept from students and families.

Five Star Crew

BRIGHTEN MILLER WEB DIRECTOR

School year motto emphasizes concepts of the Common Core

As you walk down the halls one might notice the bright orange, diamond shaped signs that say, “5 Star Crew.” A student might wonder what these signs really mean, Entry routine and why Sandpoint High is a Clear learning and assess“5 Star Crew.” ing targets The saying “5 Star Crew at Work” is the motto for the 2013-2014 school year. The motto is composed of two separate meanings. First, Sandpoint High School had been rated as a 5 Star Crew because of student growth, Writing all across content areas based learning advanced opportunities, AP scores, dual credit courses, tech prep courses and participation. Secondly, the word CREW stands for communicate, read, engage and write. These words are encouragement for common core and give students and staff alike a standard to live up too.

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Active reading/ annotation Every teacher is a reading teacher.

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Create an emotionally and intelectually safe enviroment. Create a culture of explanation rather than a culture of right answers. Quality questioning, discussion and debate tecniques for all. Check for understanding

Every year, ten highway/road projects are picked to participate in America’s Transportation Awards. Over 36 entered this year, and Sandpoint’s bypass was chosen as number three in the nation. From here, the people get to vote on which one they like best. A panel of judges picks the Grand Champion, and announces the people’s choice; both of which earn a prize of $10,000 to put towards a scholarship or charity of their choice. If the Sandpoint Bypass were selected, officials have announced that the money would be put to improving bike paths. Online voting began on September 4 and continued until October 2. The winners will be announced on October 20 at the annual meeting in Denver.

SHS to be Assessed

Emily Chatburn Staff Memember Every five years High School’s have to go through an accreditation process, and this year Sandpoint’s time has come. On October 14th and 15th, there will be review team here to make assessments and see if we pass. This process has to happen because most college’s will not accept your application if you do not come from an accredited high school. Each department has met and discussed their strengths and weaknesses. This is helping the weaknesses be addressed and improved. The review team will assess the classes for the two days by doing classroom walk through, so don’t be surprised if a stranger comes into your classroom during these two days. Then, they will meet and deliberate for two days before meeting with all of the staff and revealing what their verdict is.

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The new school year has arrived and is rolling at that steady familiar rhythm we have come to know. With the new year comes some new additions to the school life of the average student. For instance, Schoology has been introduced to the classroom. It is intended to be a useful tool, but we do not believe that it is beneficial, and is possibly even a nuisance. Change is usually accepted and embraced but Schoology is becoming an exception. The level of displeasure ranges from indifference to downright annoyance. The intention is there, but we do not see it as being something that we have any interest in. Already there are many websites that we have had to join in the name of education, and it is overwhelming having to add another. Passwords are hard to remember as it is, especially when we do not get to choose them. Logging onto the computer, emails,

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Schoology intentions good, but it has missed the mark

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and school and social media websites require use of passwords. Schoology is just one more password to add to this massive pile of word and number combinations that we have to try to lock away in our long term memory. As if that is not difficult enough,

Religious intolerance is a ‘sign of an inadequate education’

The human rights issues that we experience on a daily basis are vast in quantity: religious discrimination, religious hatred, religious misunderstanding. As a student at Sandpoint High School, the biggest problem I see with current high school students is their inability to have empathy for others. This may not appear to be a major problem relating to discrimination based on gender or sexual-orientation, however, it becomes hinder-some to a healthy and functioning society when we speak of religious freedom and religious discrimination. It is my belief young children should be exposed to as many religious views as possible, as early as is appropriate. The FBI reported an increase of Muslim-directed hate crimes of seven times in 2001, shortly after the 9-11 terrorist attack. Being taught the beliefs of others allows teens to see the points of view of other people and to feel compassion for them. What we are currently experiencing is a world where young people have not been

educated properly about differing religious doctrine. According to dosomething. org statistics, “48% of Americans say they “seldom” or “never” read books (other than Scripture) or visit websites about their own religion. 70% say they seldom or never read books or visit websites about other religions.” An ing.com statistic claims that 33%

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of school aged kids admit to being bullied based on religion or their family’s income. Perspective is what this all boils down to. People lose the ability to walk in another persons shoes, so to speak. They become so focused on what they believe to be right, that they lose sight of the hope for equality. Aleksander I. Solzhenitsyn once said “It’s an

universal law — intolerance is the first sign of an inadequate education. An ill-educated person behaves with arrogant impatience, whereas truly profound education breeds humility.” What must be remembered is that this country is based on religious freedom (among other things) for a reason. That reason being that our forefathers experienced first hand the horrors of religious intolerance. I encourage people to get out, experience new cultures and new customs. Do research about other beliefs and keep an open mind about what is learned. Remember to not discard others opinions just because you disagree with them. If a person believes something to be valid, that should be more than enough for another person to respect it. It is only through exposure to different religions and beliefs that our society will become more tolerant. To be educated is an incredibly powerful tool.

Preston Cole Staff Member

Q: Homecoming theme? A: It shouldn’t have a book theme. - Spencer Temple (11)

Q: “What Did The Fox Say?” A: It’s so stupid, it’s funny. - Clay Rasmussen (9) A: So stupid. - Daniel Tovar (10) Q: Football team’s win/loss ratio will be this year? A: Let’s hope it’s better than last year - Jacob Sweezy (12)

Desi Storks

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Emily Graham COPY EDITOR

Kennedy Search DIGITAL MEDIA EDITOR

Jessica Bovee WEB DIRECTOR

Brighten Miller WEBMASTER

Tanner Sheffield BUSINESS MANAGER

Katelynn McConnell STAFF

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EDITORIAL POLICY

A: It’s a creative and popular theme. -Clay Rasmussen (9)

A: I like the wallpapers and how everything looks. - Daniel Tovar (10)

PHOTO EDITOR

Ian Breuner Emily Chatburn Preston Cole Michelle Cooper Aaron Crossingham Jordan Garrett Alexus Hiatt Dean Knaggs Dylan Kuzmich Bryce Lambert — Erik Brujhell, Senior Madey Lynch Shanna Moore Casey Robertson Rachel Royse Jackson Russo Darbey Scrimsher Alicia Walker Caliegh Wyzevich

Sound Point and Counterpoint Are agenda books useful? Bites

Q: IOS 7? A: It’s totally a copy of a galaxy phone. - Averee Rowland (11)

OCTOBER they are compiled of random letters and 2013 numbers of no significance. Another rising issue is the lack of consistency amongst teachers. Some have decided to use it almost religiously, while others have refused to acknowledge its existence. A STAFF 2013-14 few of the teachers do, in fact, use it but do EDITOR-IN-CHIEF not inform their students. We have found Tyson Bird ourselves confused at times, forgetting which teachers uploaded their homework NEWS EDITOR assignments to their pages. Madey Lynch The use of the website depends a lot of the availability of technology. At times, OPINION EDITOR homework assignments are only made Heather DuMars available through Schoology, making it hard for students who may not have full LIFESTYLES EDITOR access to Internet, to be able to see them. Meghan O’Hara We are a generation raised on technology, but it is not safe to assume that everyone is SPORTS EDITORS “connected.” Overall, Schoology was an idea Hailey Dunn hatched with good intentions but has gone Makayla Sundquist bad in our eyes.

Shanna Moore Staff Member

Alexus Hiatt Staff Member

I think agenda books are helpful. Agenda books are meant to help people stay organized and keep track of due dates and assignments. I believe everyone deserves one. Even if people don’t use them as much as other people, they have useful purposes. It’s better than having to write down assignments on a sheet of paper or having to buy an agenda from a store. The school goes through the trouble of paying for these books, so why not use them? I believe having this book will help you be successful and more responsible. The style of the books change each year too, and the interior is different each time as well. There are people that put time into creating these, and I’m sure they are glad to help out the school.

Personally, I really don’t think we need agenda books considering all of the latest technology that we are able to use. Most teachers don’t mind you taking out your phone or iPad/iphone to put your assignments in your notes or on your calendar. I know that people say the agenda happens to be more convenient. But you take your phone everywhere with you so you can just pull it out and see if anything is due. Also, you could lose your agenda, but I’m pretty sure you won’t lose your phone as easily unless you really want an upgrade. If those who don’t have a phone feel the need to have an agenda then they can get one and I don’t have anything against that.

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Getting ready for college: a process for all grades

Here are a few things that each grade should Preview know about college Things to Ask the Important Dates Review 5Admissions Counselor for All Grades 7 movies to see based on their trailers

Meghan O’Hara Lifestyles Editor 1. Bad Grandpa - This documentary-type film about a road trip with Grandpa, highlights all the things that describe what a grandparent probably should not do. This film is not yet rated. 2. Gravity - Can you imagine orbiting around Earth, attached to nothing, floating for dear life. The stars of the movie, Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, make “Gravity” a must see. This film is rated PG-13. 3. Rush - Chris Hemsworth’s new movie about the Formula One racing rivalry between Niki Lauda and James Hunt is the new movie to see this month. Who wouldn’t want to see a new fast paced movie with Thor and Olivia Wilde? This film is rated R. 4. The Fifth Estate Though the real Wiki Leaks scandal may not have been the most interesting to high school students, this movie, based on the scandal, proves more interesting and thrilling. It’s a must see. This film is rated R. 5. Carrie - For those of you who like horror stories, this new rendition of the old movie “Carrie” is sure to be frightful fun for everyone. A teenage girl who everybody thinks is a freak. The most popular people in school plan a prank against her, causing her to unleash witch powers. This film is rated R. 6. Romeo and Juliet I’m just as tired as anyone of Shakespeare’s story, but the trailer alone sold me on this modern remake of a literary classic. Starring Hailee Steinfeld and Damian Lewis, this is a remake I’m actually looking forward to. This film is rated PG-13.

Emily Chatburn | Staff Member

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Freshmen:

What are options for getting involved at your school, such as clubs or weekend programs?

October 16, 2013 - School Wide Testing: “Explore” Second Semester - Research Report: great time to start thinking about careers

What are your most highly successful majors, and why?

Sophomores:

October 16, 2013 - School Wide Testing: “Plan” Second Semester - Research Report: great time to start thinking about promising colleges/universities

How do the meal plans work? Do you get a specific number of meals, or points?

What are the different options and policies for student housing? What types of dorm options or available, or do you even have to live on campus?

How many scholarships are available that are directly correlated with this school?

Upcoming colleges visiting SHS

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University of Idaho

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Ian Breuner | Staff Member

november Whitworth University

Juniors:

October 16, 2013 - School Wide Testing: “PSAT” November 5, 2013 - Spokane National College Fair Spring Break - Visit colleges/universities you’re interested in April 16, 2014 - Mandatory SAT at SHS August 1, 2014 - Common Application goes live

Seniors:

November 5, 2013 - Spokane National College Fair January 1, 2014 - Apply for Free Application for Student Aid (FASFA) Semester End - The end of January is the application deadline for most colleges/universities

HOW-TO:

MAKE AWESOME GREEN BEANS

Food Truck Alley

Sandpoint’s newest quick eats

Emily Chatburn Staff Member Madey Lynch News Editor

A new development behind Monarch Mountain Coffee, called Oak Street Court, has began to attract the attention of many residents and visitors of Sandpoint. Four new food trucks have made this new little park their home. On June 15 of this year, the City of Sandpoint took what used to be a parking lot

and converted it into this park, where they began to invite vendors to sell their food. The property can hold up to six vendors, but currently there are only four. These four are: Sirius Street Food, Auggie Dogs, Taco Tacos, and Lily’s Pad. Sirius Street Food was the first to arrive, followed by Lily’s Pad, then Auggie Dogs from Newport, Washington; the newest truck being Taco Tacos arrived September 9.

BRIGHTEN MILLER | WEB DIRECTOR

n FOOD IN THE PARK: The Oak Park Court is home to Taco Tacos (up) and the Sirius Street Food (right).

INGREDIENTS • 1 bag green beans • Olive oil • Salt DIRECTIONS 1. Snap ends off of beans 2. Boil in water for 2-3 minutes (if using frozen beans, boil for half the time) 3. Strain them and run cold water over them 4. Add olive oil and salt 5. Toss and serve

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What Homecoming looked like on Instagram

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Fall Fest

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When do you shop online?

Brighten Miller Web Director A recent survey taken by five different classes at Sandpoint High School revealed that more teens here are shopping online than at brick-andmorter locations. The advantages of shopping online while living in Sandpoint, are that there is more of a diversity in the clothes, and not having to drive all the way to Coeur d’Alene or Spokane to go to the name brand stores.

Top 9 websites visited by SHS teens

1) Amazon 2) American Eagle 3) Ebay 4) Etsy 5) Modcloth 6) Nike 7) Netflix 8) Urban Outfiters 9) Zappos

Jump into fall with the festivities of the third annual Fall Festival at Kootenai Elementary school. The festival offers games and activities for all ages making it a fun affordable event. The event is on Thursday October 3rd from 4pm-7pm. There will be a BBQ going the whole night serving smokies and hot dogs. Bashful Dan will be the DJ at the event keeping the party going throughout the whole night as well. The festival offers a wagon ride around the block and a variety of over 30 games and activities, some of them being free. You can enter to participate in a pie eating contest and throw a ball to dunk somebody in the dunk tank. Tina Graham, a board member for the Fall Festival, said, “We are happy to have expanded the games and activities for this years event”. If games don’t spark your interest, you can purchase tickets for a raffle on items donated from the Sandpoint community. The festival is free to enter, but games, activities, and food range from different prices. Tickets are 4 for $1 at the gate and all of the proceeds from the event will go towards educational student field trips. Bring your family and friends for this fun fall event.

FAST FACTS:

Kootenai’s Fall Festival 1) October 3rd from 4pm-7pm 2) Over 30 games and activities to play 3) Food served the whole night 4) DJ playing music the whole time 5) Tickets are 4 for a $1

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How to:

CROSSFIT

by Makayla Sundquist

hat is crossfit? Crossfit is the principle strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical operations teams, military special operations and

Before you begin your training program, warm ups are essential. Focus on your hamstrings, lower back, and hip flexors. Dynamic stretches such as lunges, hand kicks and quad pulls will effectively warm up your muscles.

other elite and professional athletes worldwide. Crossfit combines resistance with intense weights to build endurance and sculpt muscle. Work outs are short, normally 30 minutes, but are physically

Weight training is very important to building a crossfit program. Simple exercises such as bicep curls, are a great way to build muscle. First, take weights that challenge you, but are to your abilities, put in both arms and bend your elbows so that the weights touch your shoulders. Do 3 sets of 10 reps.

Knowles Notes

e are off to a great start this fall with our sports and activities. I am so proud of our athletes, coaches and parents for the way they represent our school, community and teams. It’s an exiting time to watch our programs progress throughout the season and view their improvement and development. Our teams are rolling with Volleyball and Boys and Girls Soccer securing key league

wins over Lakeland and Moscow already this season. In the month of October, both Swim and Cross Country will be hosting events here in Sandpoint, so if you have never seen these dedicated athletes do their thing; this is a great opportunity to catch them in action. One issue of note this fall, which has brought many questions to my office, is the concept of sports programs having traditions where underclassman are treated differently than athletes who have spent multiple years in that program.

This is called Hazing, and is illegal in the state of Idaho. Hazing is defined by the Idaho High School Activities Association as “any humiliating, potentially dangerous or illegal activity expected of a student in order to belong to a group, regardless of his or her willingness to participate.” The SHS Athletic Department does not condone such traditions and will enforce district policy if necessary. I hope this clears up some of the questions. Go Bulldogs!!!

Between the lanes

Swim team bonds with coach Dean Knaggs Staff Member From all the news and gossip passed around school you rarely ever about the swim team. Soccer, football and cross country all practice after school where everyone can see them, but swim team practices before the day even starts. The swim team starts their practices early at 5:45 am before school. This forces the swimmers to wake up usually before 5 am for practice at Sandpoint West Athletic Club.

Senior Jeremiah Gagnon is looking to provide senior leadership and four years of Varsity experience to bring his team another championship. How long have you been playing soccer? “I have been playing soccer for 12 years.”

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Resistance targets your muscles to work harder and faster. By using two resistance bands, crossing them at your feet, and pulling upward, you work your shoulders, arms and core. Do 3 sets of 5 reps.

Harley is a very strong person, please do not lift more than your abilities.

From the Activities Director Kris Knowles Activities Director

demanding. As you start to get more advanced, there are opportunities to compete against other advance members in the Cross Fit games. Here are a few basic moves to get you started!

What is your proudest accomplishment? “Definitely winning state my junior year.”

What is your favorite thing about soccer? “I would say the friendships you make and the time spent with your teammates.”

They have to practice so early because that is the only time the pool is open for them. Before the school day has begun, the swim team is working hard in the pool constantly training. The team works on technique with flip turns and diving. The swimmers train to be more aerodynamic for faster times in the lanes. However, it isn’t only the team practices that hide, but the coach is also a mystery. Coach Mike Brosnahan keeps them together, being described by Junior Madi Contor as a

white hair hippie that is fun to be around. “Mike is a nutjob but we all love him,” said Junior Megan Cahill. Coach Brosnahan has been coaching ever since high school swimmers have been in diapers, but because he is not a teacher, not much is known about him. However, despite the mystery, the swim team is a dedicated group of athletes who are pushing towards state. The next home meet is Oct. 9th at Sandpoint West Athletic Club against Post Falls High School.

Junior Taylor Martin is a three-year Varsity player who is looking to push her team back to the state tournament.

How long have you been playing volleyball? “I have been playing since third grade.”

What position do you play? “I am a six rotation outside hitter.”

What is your favorite thing about volleyball? “I love building friendships with the team, you will keep those forever.”

What gets you motivated for games? “I usually get motivated by listening What gets you to music, and really motivated for focusing during warm ups.” games? “The championship What are your banners, the history future plans? really motivates to “ My goal is to get do my best.” a scholarship and What are your play at a division future plans? one college, such as Boise State or “To graduate and play in college, I’m University of just not sure where.” Montana.”

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HAILEY DUNN | SPORTS EDITOR

MAKAYLA SUNDQUIST | SPORTS EDITOR

Season Standings

A quick look at how teams are doing so far

Hailey Dunn Sports Editor

Conner Baranski

(Head Coach for the Girls Varsity Soccer Team) How is the soccer season going so far? “There have been a lot of ups and downs. We have a lot of new varsity players this year playing new positions. We’re still growing as a team and learning to play together, but there are a lot of positives, even though there’s still a lot to work on.”

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What are your goals and hopes for the rest of the season? “Our end goal is to win State. Our soccer programs have been successful, so our goals are always set high. There’s no question in my mind that this team can win it all if we continue to progress and “peak” at the right time, which is right at Districts.”

Steve Russo

(One of the coaches for the Varsity Football Team) How is the football season going so far? “Despite the slow start this is a great group of kids who work hard and give 100% all the time.” What are your goals and hopes for the rest of the season? “Goals are simple: To get better at what we do each and every day. Hopes are to be in a position to compete for the league championship. Coaching isn’t always about winning. It’s more about making someone else a winner!”

Adam Tajan

( Head coach of the Boys Varsity Soccer Team) How is the soccer season going so far? “I am satisfied with the season so far. We are getting better with every game and practice. It is hard to know what the other teams will have, but I know they will play their best game.” What are your goals and hopes for the rest of the season? “We are the team to beat. Putting Aaron Crossingham in the back has improved our defense and Jake Rookey has really stepped up this season. The entire senior class has stepped up with leadership and effort, Our goal is to keep improving and to put another banner up for the second year in a row.”

Mike Brosnahan (Head coach of the Swim Team)

How is the swim season going so far? “The season is going very well, we gained many new members this year. We have many athletes who have improved from last year, and you can see that at every meet.” What are your goals and hopes for the rest of the season? “I want to help every student improve, and achieve their very best times. I’m hoping to keep improving, and that a majority of swimmers will go to state.”

Powderpuff Experience A look inside the competition

Makayla Sundquist Sports Editor

he lights are shining, sweat is pouring and the crowds are cheering. Memorial is teeming with action, but this is no ordinary football game, this is Powderpuff. This intense girl’s football game features competition between the lovely ladies of each class, with boys of each grade acting as coaches. Experiences differ and opinions vary throughout the students who

IAN BREUNER | STAFF MEMBER n TEAMWORK ON THE COURT: Setter Kennedy Search prepares the ball for her team mate Emma Liband. The team played G-Prep, and won in four sets.

Coach Alsager

(Head coach of the Varsity Volleyball Team) How is the volleyball season going so far? “I think it’s going very well and we are improving every week. Every time we play a match we solve one more piece to our puzzle, becoming the team we want to be!” What are your goals and hopes for the rest of the season? “Our goal is to be in the top three at state! We haven’t been in the top three for three-four years!”

Matt Brass

( Head coach of the Cross Country Team) How is the Cross Country season going so far? “The season is going extremely well so far. At our first meet Boys and Girls Varsity teams all won, and so did the JV Boys and Girls. Our meet this last weekend in Coeur d'Alene, both the boys and girls placed 2nd behind Coeur d'Alene. At this point the girls and boys are both ranked in the top 5 in the State.” What are your goals and hopes for the rest of the season? “This weekend we run at a highly competitive meet in Boise. This has been a target meet for us all through summer and into September to test our progress halfway through the season. My goal for this race is that we get a high number of personal records to build confidence for next month when it really counts. I would also like to see both girls and boys teams win Regionals and try for a trophy position at State on November 2nd. Individually I think that we can have 4 or more State Medalists (top 20 placing in the State race).”

participate in Russo explains that this annual often, his playHomecoming ers will not listen. tradition. “Only about 10% Ve t e r a n listen, and the other Powd e r pu f f 90% run off and player Abbey do whatever they Thompson want”. Sestates that she nior Coach Dean really enjoys Knaggs states that the game, beit can difficult cause it gives her coaching because an opportunity not everyone unto try something derstands football different. “The skills. “Sometimes, MAKAYLA SUNDQUIST | SPORTS EDITOR atmosphere is n ON THE LINE: Senior offensive linemen get ready to run through the the girls don’t unso much fun, plays in preparation for Powderpuff. The seniors, who were champions derstand the footand I am really for two years in a row, gained another victory Wednesday night. ball plays, so that competitive, so can makes coachand learned new skills”. Howit gives me a chance to bring ever, not everyone shares the ing and explaining very frusout my aggression”, Thompson happiness. trating”, Knaggs explains, but states. Mikayla Brennan also Frustrations run high when it isn’t only coaches that exshares Thompson’s enjoyment. boy coaches try and teach their perience frustration. Senior “I met so many new people, players. Junior Coach Jackson Gabi Jones also finds diffi-

culties in the system. “I don’t think it is fair that some girls do not get the opportunity to play, I mean I want to win too, but everyone should be given the chance to participate.” Luckily, negative thoughts have not deterred Senior Katie Mares who is looking forward to a new experience. “I’m excited to try something different, and I can’t wait to win!” Powderpuff is an annual tradition, where girls compete against each other for the bragging rights of being champions. Weather you coach or play, both frustration and excitement take place, but when the games are over, and the champion is decided, everything will be well worth the journey.

Our view from the stands:

Under the lights; not on the dance floor Makayla Sundquist Sports Editor cheduling conflicts arise everywhere in the athletic community. This season, homecoming has been moved up to the fourth week in September, almost a whole month early. Our football team plays Timberlake that evening, the only team we beat last year. Sadly, because Homecoming is so early the SHS varsity girl’s soccer team plays the night of the dance. If the game happened to be rescheduled, we would give up the opportunity to play under the lights. Some may think that missing homecom-

ing is no big deal, but this being my last year, I am Another problem is the annoying fact that many quite upset. Not only will I be late to times, the girls and boys teams play Giving up playing the dance, but I miss the best part; on the same night, but in different under the lights getting ready beforehand. Giving locations. This makes it much more is not an option up playing under the lights is not an difficult to come support each other. because for the option because for the girl’s soccer Speaking of support, both the cross girl’s soccer team, this is team, this is a rare occurrence. Everycountry and swim teams wished a rare occurrence. one knows that the most fans come more home meets were scheduled so -Makayla Sundquist, Editor to the night games, because they do that more fans could come support not conflict with other practices. The them. Next time we schedule somescheduling this year has put us between a rock and thing important, let us look at the entire athletic a hard place. community.

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