Sandpoint High School
Volume 89, Issue 2
october 2011
Spirit
More Cuts
Football
The evolution of school spirit is analyzed
Driver’s-ed is no longer available through the school
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Sandpoint to dominate Lakeland at homecoming?
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Cheating becomes an issue Over 3/4 of Sandpoint High School students have cheated in the past year
The Numbers
George Wood Staff Writer
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were AP/Honors students
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used a cellphone to cheat
67% have cheated on a test
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At what point does the pursuit of a respectable grade interfere with a student’s education? With the stress of multiple course loads, excelling in extracurriculars, keeping a job and somehow maintaining friendships, students are almost guaranteed to show up to class unprepared at some point. Rather than taking a failing grade, many high schoolers find a more appealing alternative to this plight: Cheating. While this action is usually considered morally questionable, and may lead to severe consequences that far outweigh a failing grade, national studies show it to be increasingly popular among students. In the 1940s, 20 percent of college students admitted to cheating sometime during their academic career, cheating defined as turning in work that is not entirely their own. Today, that number has dramatically increased from 75 to 98 percent as surveys are taken each year. Sandpoint High School is not isolated from these numbers. The Cedar Post took a poll of eight access classes which was equivalent to 123 students. In the survey, 82 percent of local students admitted to cheating at some point during their high school career. Despite the the possible consequence of automatic failure for a class if a student is caught cheating, (as stated by the student handbook), the results of the Cedar Post survey are not a surprise to students and staff alike.
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nManipulating the system: Cheating becomes increasingly common across the country.
“We’ve all had our own methods of cheating, we’ve all done it ….” one junior said. “People are open with their peers to help them out … I don’t see anything against it, if they were willing to show me.” Many teachers have been cracking down harder on cheating this year. “I try to curb cheating as much as possible, but if a student is that short term in their perspective, then (come test time) they ultimately get what they deserve,” teacher John Search
BULLDOGS Go Green
said. Still, cheating prevails nationwide, even within the safety of the “Sandpoint Bub ble.” However, can students be punished for this “victory at any cost attitude” when the environment they grow up in condones it? “Well, the emphasis of school isn’t really learning anymore, it’s just to get the grades for scholarships, for college entrance …. If that’s where all the focus is, people are going to do whatever it takes to get the grade,” said teacher David Miles.
Question: What are your feelings regarding the new school policy: Access?
Students have mixed reactions to new ACCESS policies get your agenda signed before you can leave the school grounds,” Junior Kelli Plaster said. Some students, including Senior Holly McGarry have voiced their opinion that the club meetings are “absolutely ridiculous.” The high school’s Access policy has had differing reacSome kids will take tions since it was advantage of it and others i m p l e m e n t e d . won’t. “Personally, I think it’s someSenior Veronica Aispuro what of a good idea; some kids at school. Students will have will take advantage of it and the same access class all four others won’t,” said Senior Veronica Aispuro. years. Sophomores and freshman Many students support the idea but have noticed a few are required to stay at school problems. even if they’re granted a green “I just think it’s really dumb light. “It does suck that I have how you have to check in and to stay sometimes when I
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have nothing to do,” said sophomore Aaron Crossingham. Senior Jenny Van Ooyen liked the idea but felt “it’s idiotic that Access is at the end of the day. It would make so much more sense to have it during lunch. There is no conflict with early release people!” And because the program is still in its infancy, there are a lot of kinks that need to be worked out. As junior Teresa Young noted, “It’s a little disorganized at the moment.” However, most students, including Senior Gusto Kubiak, acknowledge that with time, the project could prove “beneficial if taken seriously.” Green-lighted Senior, Matt Pfiefer noted that once the kinks get worked out, Access will prove to be “the bomb.”
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I like it because I can get my homework out of the way, but I find it really inconvenient for my friends with early release. Senior Buddy Chambers
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I don’t like it right now but I will probably like it in the future when I can leave.
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It makes the day seem longer and it makes me feel like we have an extra period.
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The goal of Access is to go green. Not green in the environmental sense, but rather in the academic sense. Juniors or seniors granted a “green light” by the administration and their teachers have the opportunity to leave campus after checking into their Access class. Access is an “oppurtunity for students to connect with their teachers every day,” said Registrar Patsy Sletagar. It is essentially a 30 minute period at the end of everyday that allows students to get work done at school and faculty to hold assemblies and club meetings during that period. Sociology teacher, David Miles defined Access as the
“chance for students to get caught up.” Those caught up with their schoolwork will have the opportunity to leave campus after checking into their access class. Otherwise, if students have a red or yellow light, or if they’re a freshman or sophomore, they must stay
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I kinda like it, I guess it will help me get my homework done.
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classes, 82% of 123 people admitted to cheating. Below are the stats of those who confessed.
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In an anonymous survery of several access
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Time to go clubbing The school has created seven new clubs to accommodate students needs
Kelsey Anderson Copy Editor
In an attempt to bring students closer and in be involved in extracurricualr activities, the school now has “club days” on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. As a result, new clubs have been created to meet the demand. Here is what you need to know about seven of the school’s newest clubs.
Fly Fishing Club When: Access club days Where: W14
This club is only for those completely serious about the art of fly fishing (baiting fish with an artificial “fly”). Group trips will be organized throughout the year for members to experience it first-hand.
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New sports trainers tackle SHS
The school has added two new athletic trainers after former trainer Kelsey Sadowski left to work for Lewis & Clark State College and Lewiston High School. Bonner Physical Therapy, which oversees the trainers, contracted with John Williams and Luke Corigliano to provide the training services for the school’s athletes. Williams will focus more on the football team, while Corigliao will try to attend Priest River football games and help out with the SHS soccer teams. Both trainers are eager to be involved with the athletes. If you have any questions or injuries the trainers can be found in the Project 92 building or contacted at Bonner Physical Therapy at 263-5731. — Nichole Pagano, Business Manager
Drivers Education cut due to budget Due to recent budget cuts, Lake Pend Orielle School District No. 84 no longer offers drivers educational programs to students. The State Department of Education made budget cuts recently which cut the program. Following suit, the district office also removed this program from the budget proposal. The district argues that this program does not make a very large profit and “barely breaks even”. Students are left with the options of private driving schools that meet equal needs. One option for students is instructor Wayne Johnson’s Buckle-Up Driving School. Another private driving school, Panhandle Driving School is instructed by Mike Givens and Trudie Weiden. More information including websites and phone numbers of the driving schools are available at the front — Molly Rickard, News Editor
Ski & Snowboard Club
Board Game Club
Origami Club
When: Access club days Where: Band Room
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Until winter comes meetings are spent watching ski-related videos and movies, but as soon as snow begins to fall this club will be in full swing. CAT skiing, night skiing, and backwoods skiing are only a few of the themed trips to Schweitzer members will be going on.
This club “is about bringing students together with a similar interest,” adviser Melinda Nieman said. It’s the perfect place for board and card game enthusiast or those among us who just enjoy an intense round of Monopoly!
Bulldog Stock Picking Club
Interact Club
When: Access club days Where: S3 Members of this club will be a part of the CNBC Million Dollar Stock Portfolio contest. Meetings are spent discussing which stocks to buy and why. “We have a chance to win big money and prizes!” adviser John Nitcy asserted.
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Sponsored by the Sandpoint and Ponderay Rotary Clubs, this club is all about promoting community level and international understanding. Members participate in at least one local and one global volunteer project each year.
When: Access club days Where: SP1
Although this casual club focuses on creating unit origami, all ideas and recommendations are welcome! It’s a place to relax with others who share your interests. “I think our motto will be ‘We Fold Under Pressure’,” adviser Laura Rantala commented.
Inventors Club When: Access club days Where: T2
“We promote technological literacy to allowing students to pursue invention ideas, encourage innovation, and be inspired by local inventors,” adviser Eric Mann said. Industrial grade equipment is available for student use to create whatever you can imagine.
New teachers introduced to high school School welcomes additions to staff with open arms
Brooke Obaitek Staff Writer
As you walk down the halls of SHS, you are certain to see new faces. Among these new faces are new teachers, including full time teachers, long-term substitutes, and student teachers. Not all the teachers here are in permanent
positions. There are a couple of substitutes covering for teachers on maternity leave, and there are a two student teachers. Although an English teacher retired last year, another teacher was hired to teach one period of freshmen English. There were
Tish Mullen Substitute Physical Science Teacher
just enough students to add another class in order to keep class sizes down, Dr. Becky Meyer said. Since language usage and reading are big portions of ISATs, Meyer said that smaller classes would be a wise decision to raise the passing rate.
Eric Mann
Intro to Technology and A+ Certification Student Teacher
Q: How long have you been teaching? Q: When did you realize you wanted to become a teacher? A: This is my fourth year. A: One year into college I transferred into a technology eduQ: When did you realize you wanted to be a teacher? cation program because I realized that I didn’t want to sit in a A: At first, I wanted to be a librarian, then a forensic anthro- cubicle. pologist. It was about 2006 when I decided I wanted to teach. Q: What is your favorite thing about teaching? Q: What is your favorite thing about teaching? A: The opportunities I have to be involved, instead of being A: The science department is awesome. just a passive observer. And there is great equipment here. The technology is better than at the university.
Seneca Cummings English Student Teacher
Q: When did you realize you wanted to become a teacher? A: It was my poetry teacher that really inspired me to teach. She was brilliant and fun. I liked the way she taught and the lifestyle of a teacher. Q: What is your favorite thing about teaching? A: The most rewarding moments are the “aha” moments, when you realize a student finally understands what you’ve been teaching them.
Barb Leedle English Teacher
Q: When did you realize you wanted to be a teacher? A: I realized I wanted to be a teacher 2 years after I graduated from college when I was working in media sales. I always loved to read and write; so I went back to school, this time to Seattle Pacific University, and earned my Master's degree in teaching secondary English. Q: What is your favorite thing about teaching? A: My favorite thing about teaching is definitely the students! Every day they surprise, impress and amaze me with their insights, senses of humor and skills outside the English classroom.
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R U ” O W “ VIE
The Cedar Post editors discuss the advantages and confinements of Access
Access: Unleashing potential vs. chaining it down The bell already? NO! I need to go potty! This is an outrage! What do you mean you shortened passing periods, can’t you see it’s an emergency? What is wrong with you people!?? I won’t settle for this, I am an American and I have the right ...uh-oh...
i think i just unleashed my potential
Cartoon by Zach Envik
bathroom pass system forces kids to be chained to their agenda book, something they don’t even use for homework. Overall, Access has many pros, being extra time to study, make up quizzes and tests, or get help. But the
cons are the useless incentive to kids who don’t care, shortened passing periods and overcrowded rooms. As we said, kudos to the administration for the advantage of a study hall; but as all new inventions need tweaking, so does Access.
A philosophy of cool: does “popular” really exist? there is a huge distinction between can’t tell me about it, you shouldn’t these two questions. be doing it.” High school students seem This abstract concept of popularity is an impossible goal to to think popularity is how well known you are. But what really matters is what you are known How are you ever going for. Many believe that if you to acheive it? You aren’t, do something that people talk it’s that simple. about, it is an instant in. Like my grandmother says, “If you
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You know he is happy when he starts texting in a British accent.
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He’s my brother; he doesn’t have genitals.
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I’m so excited to take Spanish II...for the third time.
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Mr. Smith, what is your bathroom procedure?
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Captain Jack has soooo many cute belts!
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BOW DOWN FRESHMAN!
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Put Hitler in the cabinet.
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Woooo! A. P. - ness!
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Legalize Yahtzee.
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PROM ORGY!
These are phrases Cedar Post staff members have heard from students of SHS. The views expressed in Word for Word are not necessarily shared by the Cedar Post.
• So how did your dad sell that truck? reach. With - He told the guy he’d throw in a few goats. so many different judgements individuals into “cool” and “unon how one becomes popular, how cool”. Do not conform into what are you ever going to achieve it? you believe defines popularity. You aren’t, it’s that simple. People like those who are genuine With so many different perfar more than those who are fake. sonalities around here, it would Remember that and don’t worry be impossible to group all those about popularity.
We asked two students of different grades their thoughts on a political, administrative and random topic.
Q What is your choice for the 2012 Presidential Election? Meulenberg:
I would like to listen to more of the debates and see who will be on the ballot. However, I am unimpressed with the Tea Party candidates. Magro:
I am not sure. Probably who ever the heck is running....
Q What’s your opinion on the changes around the school this year?
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Have you seen the new Jimmy Neutron Agenda Books?
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bullies, like the posters portray. In fact, gingers are very kind week I and they can even make very was very good friends. alarmed Gingers have been around by a story since the time of Jesus, and we always been persecuted. Bill Myers my friend have Brooke Obaitek had seen There are several famous stoonline. Woman who are lookries of families having to pack ing for sires are uninterested up and leave their homes due in the genes of redheads. For to harassment they’ve received the record, I consider the genes because they were ginger, and of a redhead to be a very high more cases come up all the quality choice. time. Have you ever noticed, Just last year a man had to while walking down the school take his redheaded daughter halls and and move I consider the genes of into anothlooking at some of redheads to be very high er school our postdistrict so quality. ers, that his daughredheads, ter would or ginnot be hagers, as they are mockingly rassed. The joke has gone too called, are often portrayed as far, people. Every year there is bullies. If not, you obviously an annual kick-a-ginger day. don’t make the most of the This year I believe we should bathroom pass in your agenda change it to hug-a-ginger day. book. If you have noticed it, That way, instead of being you are probably as alarmed by bullied, people could finally this trend as I am. appreciate the kindness deep I just want to make a clariinside each and every ginger. fication — not all gingers are
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opularity. It’s a strange concept, isn’t it? First , what is the definition of popularity? Is it how well known you are? Or how well liked you are? People don’t underBrooke Obaitek stand that
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Meulenberg:
I think that Access will be good for people who need to make up school work. I like the new lunch tables, but it is hard to fit as many people at one table. Magro:
Nick Magro
Well, I hate the new lunch tables. [They have] no back support, and you can’t have more then a certain amount of people sit at them. Access is not too bad. [I’m] just stoked for the "Green Light" to go.
Q What are your plans for homecoming?
Senior
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I plan on going to the Homecoming game and dance. Magro:
[To] tell you the truth, all I care about is beating Lakeland! But after we win, we will go celebrate.
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students’ willingness to learn is not. They probably don’t mind plopping their heavy heads on their desks and waiting for the 2:50 bell. But kudos to the administration for giving them one last shot to succeed. Speaking of incentive, there is literally no motivation for underclassmen to acheive a green light. In regards to teacher-student one-on-one time, some teachers, especially in the math department, are bombarded by a mass of “can you explain,” “what was the quiz I missed” and “I forgot how to do this.” Another inconvenience is the shortened passing periods between classes, a surprisingly big deal considering that barely anyone can relieve themselves properly. It’s just cruel. Also, the new
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or three weeks, upperclassmen had to sit through access, dreaming of Sept. 26, when they would be free. Or, they could have chosen to do their homework and visit teachers. It ultimately came down to how students chose to spend Access. And that’s just the point. Access is built for all, and though clear-and-present flaws exist, one’s attitude on the class can determine your tolerance of it. Access gives us a study hall to get ahead by letting us have specific teacher-student communicating time. Though initially a lot of students may not care enough to put the time to good use, at least this is forcing less motivated students to get their assignments in. On the contrary, the incentive is golden; those
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Dylan Vogel Editor-in-Chief
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Graphics Editor
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Tyson Bird Copy Editor
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Kelsey Anderson
Arts & Culture Editor
Nichole Pagano
Jenna Faude Sports Editor
Bill Meyers
Finance Manager
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Allyson Armstrong
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The CP strongly encourages you to voice your opinion through the student paper. E-mail your letter or bring it by E8.
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October 2011
The Evolution of
Photos by Savannah Pitts and Brooke Rockholm
School Spirit
FRESHMAN D
uring your freshman year, it is hard to know exactly what is expected from you in terms of school spirit. From dress up days to Powderpuff competitions, the whole ordeal can get confusing and sometimes even intimidating as a first year student. “I just don’t have stuff. If I had more stuff then I would [dress up],” said freshman Corey Calvert, displaying the confusion that accompanies many as they attempt to figure things out.
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y the time you are a sophomore, you begin to get used to everything, but it may seem like the expectations are a bit high. “I don’t really have the energy to have school spirit,” said sophomore Sierra Mitchell. The second year may be difficult, but school spirit definitely starts to show a boost in numbers. Now that you know what spirit is supposed to look like, you become a bit more secure and try stepping out of your comfort zone.
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unior year is hard. With heavy course loads, busy schedules, club involvement, leadership and athletics, many juniors find it hard to fit in support for the school. Despite these set backs, after two years of experience, displaying your love for SHS becomes a little bit easier. “It’s just fun. I have a lot of stuff to wear that I’ve gotten over the years. School is more interesting if everyone is dressed in a crazy outfit,” said junior Jon Lukac.
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hen senior year finally roles around, everyone knows the drill. You dress up, you yell at all sporting events, you make signs, and you go all out because time is limited to make up missed opportunities from past years. “I think the freshmen are afraid to dress up because they’re scared they’ll dress up wrong or they’ll be embarrassed. By the time you’re a senior, you just don’t even care anymore because it’s your last year,” said senior Leah Heer.
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Spot light
October 2011
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Kristen McPeek Staff Writer
This year our school has the most full year foreign exchange students as opposed to a semester, with a total number of eight. The students are, Pong Boontara from Thailand, Felix Ehmke, Julia Schreier and Charlotte Luckner from Germany, Lauri Pesch from Belgium, Sofy Gordillo from Equador, Iago Zanetti from Brazil, and Paula Paños from Spain. “The exchange students love being a part of all things the school has to offer” said counselor Linda Sprinkle. Pong Boontara came to the U.S. because she has heard many things about it. She is most excited about skiing this winter, because she likes the colder weather. Another student interested in skiing is Felix Ehmke. He really likes the landscape of the mountains and lake in Sandpoint, because he doesn’t have much of that in Germany. The students came from all sorts of foreign exchange programs, but they all are interested in our culture. The new interact club will help the exchange students and SHS students, “form relationship platforms to know each other and get involved with the world,” said club administrator Erica Haynes. New experiences are what the kids are sure to gain. Paula Paños is most excited for Homecoming, Halloween, and possibly some tubing. She is looking to have fun because she heard that “a year in America is the best year of your life.”
Photo by Dylan Vogel / Graphic by Tyson Bird
Two new classes add to arts at SHS
Artists-in-residence and glassblowing programs create artistic outlets
Paula Reed Staff Writer
Artists-in-Residence
Five years ago Dr. Becky Meyer saw something stunning: a glass tile mosaic mural in the San Diego airport, which left a lasting impression. After some investigation, she found the $6,000 price tag to be too much for school funds to cover. Instead, she decided to use money from soda machines and parking tickets for the project. Collaboration with the Pend Oreille Arts Council lead to the appointment of art instructor Lynn
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Guier to be the “artist-in-residence.” She will teach seven AP art students how to make a glass tile mosaic mural work as real life artists, create resumes, propose a design, and do commissioned public art. “I feel like this is an important chance we are being given and it will be a good challenge,” said participating senior, Breik Stockdale. Meyer’s hope for the mural is that it will contain the bulldog “unleashing its potential” and/or the slogan “It’s a great day to be a bulldog.” This huge school mural will be on the left wall of the foyer, and they hope to be done with it January 27.
Glassblowing
New teacher Zabrielle Dillon is now teaching one period of glassblowing. Dillon has been working with glass for 13 years and is now teaching the basic aspects of glassblowing, marketing the artwork and studio management. Glassblowing is a class rarely offered in high schools due to the expense of supplies and a studio. Dillon, however, is partnering with Pend d’Oreille Winery to recycle their used glass bottles. funding a portion of the class in exchange for students to make water glasses and tumblers out of the recycled wine bottles. Panhandle Alliance for Education is also helping with funds. Parts of the class will take place in Yogi Vasquez’s shop classroom. “I’m very excited for when the studio is ready for use and I know I will be able to make a lot of really cool things.” said junior Marina Vanderkarr. Dillon profusely thanks all of the contributors who have made this class possible, including the custodians. “Too many students aren’t excited to go to school, why can’t they find something that they love and are passionate about?”
Photo by Savannah Pitts
simple steps to:
n Blown away: Senior Buddy Chambers displays bits of blown glass.
by Maria Guida
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Here are some ideas the Cedar Post staff thinks are just great
Reverse fashion
We are going back in time. People can’t believe we braved the 90’s and 2000’s era, complete with sweatshirts tied around waists, zipoff pants/shorts combos and fanny packs. We are realizing that true tactical fashion lies in the retro look. Vintage clothing, comfortable clothing, cheap clothing. I say we keep going back - imagine our school walking around in men‘s capris and long socks, flapper dresses, bow ties and bowler hats, all the way to Victorian style gowns. -Maria G.
Puzz Packs As much fun as math and science are, we all know it’s easy to fall asleep. Some people are fortunate enough to find Puzz Pack on their graphing calculators. Although this may sound boring, anything is better than solving problems using the quadratic equation. Simply press the APPS button and scroll up until you reach Puzz Packs. Then you have four options of games for your math entertainment. So next time you’re drooling in your Pre-Calc or Physics class, just bust out some Puzz Packs. -Nichole P.
Club hopping With a million new clubs to choose from this year, now is the perfect time to take advantage of all the creativity our school has to offer. Instead of settling for just one club, go to a new club each month. You will get a fun mixture of many different people and the diversity will make you feel less guilty about not committing. -Jenna F.
being a hipster
Hipsters according to Wikipedia: A contemporary subculture; characters who like “hot jazz.” Unfortunately, we can all say we have witnessed our share of fakers in Sandpoint.
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Get some big squarish black glasses with no lens. If you’re pretty blind like me, use that as an excuse to get lenses and feel like less of a goof.
Go to the Sasquatch Music Festival, pretend to love bands you have never even heard of, and be sure to advocate behavior that erases your memory of the whole $350 ordeal. Then post pictures on Facebook to annoy everyone else.
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Get a couple of sick shirts, preferably with either an extremely obnoxious pattern or some wolves howling at the moon. Tuck em’ in.
Get really defensive when someone calls you a hipster, because acknowledging the stereotype is never hip.
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Act either super passionate or super passive. Either way you’re a liberal, right?
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Homecoming, with some meaning Coaches confident the team can beat league-favorite Lakeland By Nick Nelson Staff writer
Over the years, the football team has played Homecoming games against teams from all over Idaho and even Canada, but this year’s game will have much more significance. This year’s game is the first league football game, making this Homecoming game more important than any prior homecoming game ever played before. This year for Homecoming Sandpoint plays Lakeland, a 4A Inland Empire League opponent that Sandpoint must beat in order to make it to the state playoffs. Over the past couple years, Sandpoint have beaten Lakeland by a combined total of 91-33, but this year will be different. Lakeland is off to a hot start, going 3-1 in their first four games, but the Bulldogs are not intimidated. Head coach Mike Mitchell is not intimidated either. “Everyone is picking Lakeland to win the 4A Inland Empire League conference, but I am not worried,” he said. “They do not play at the same level we play. We have played three competitive teams from the Great Northern conference from Spo-
kane, Wash., and competed with all of them. “We beat Clarkston, could have beat East Valley but had too many mistakes, and had a close game against West Valley, just didn’t convert some of the plays,” Mitchell continued. “If we play at the same level we have been, we will do fine and I have the utmost confidence in my team.” Lakeland was picked to beat Sandpoint in a close game last year, but Sandpoint won 41-21 anyway. Mitchell’s main concentration is the win and bringing some excitement to the crowd for this Homecoming. “This is a monumental game and a must win if the team wants to succeed this year. We will win if we come out and play Bulldog football with no mistakes,” said Coach Mitchell. He is also not worried about getting his team pumped up either. He believes the hype and excitement of the game will do that for Bulldog players, with it being the first league game and against a rivalry school. If you want to see an exciting football game, kickoff is at 7 p.m. on Oct. 14 under the lights at Memorial Field.
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n Homecoming: The offensive line gets set before a play. The football team is preparing for an important game against Lakeland for Homecoming.
High Hopes for Gymnast Powderpuff Preview Teen shares plans for future
Championship held at Memorial Field By Bill Myers Sports editor
The Powderpuff football games have always been a major highlight of homecoming week. In the Powderpuff games, a diverse group of girls come together to represent their grades in an exciting and intense football game. Laurel Presser, a senior Powderpuff player enjoys the team as-
By Ben Dreier Staff writer
Funtastics. That’s where a then-six-year old Lauran Mathews began in the sport of gymnastics. Through countless hours of work and determination, he has gone far in a sport that many would consider female dominated.
Mathews, 16, says that throughout all of his years involved with gymnastics he has never once wanted to quit. Stereotypes have
never been a big deal to Mathews, who says that he just wants to keep going. He describes gymnastics as some of the “most fun he has ever had.” The biggest inspiration for Mathews are his coaches. Without them, he doesn’t think he would have gotten as far as he has. According to Mathews, there were three coaches, but due to a lack of kids involved in Funtastics, there are now only two. The two current trainers are Bo Whitley and Chantel Whitley. “The more kids there are the more people are needed to catch mistakes and give corrections. It always runs better with two or more people giving directions, than one person trying to direct twelve kids at once.” Mathews favorite move to perform would be the
pect of Powderpuff. “I like the team building that happens during Powderpuff,” Presser said, “It’s fun when you see girls playing who you wouldn’t think would want to be going out and playing football.” The Powderpuff games are also notorious for their physicality. “My favorite part about Powderpuff is when I blitz,” senior Sage Jensen said,”I try
standing back tuck, more commonly known as the back flip. Not every aspect of gymnastics is fun and games however. “It’s a lot of hard work and getting better takes some time.” Mathews, who is now a junior, is 100% sure that he is going to continue doing gymnastics throughout all of his high school career. Whether he decides to continue doing it in college is still up in the air. “I will probably end up doing gymnastics on the side during college. I do it more for fun and not so much for the competition aspect.” Whatever Mathews decides to do, he is sure to succeed and have a lot of fun at the same time. Photo By dylan vogel Photo By dylan vogel
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to take out the quarterback and smear all the freshman.” Laurel Presser also likes the physicality of Powderpuff. “My favorite part is when I almost get in fights,” Presser said, “I think it’s funny because the refs get mad at me because you’re not supposed to tackle.” Last year at the Powderpuff games the current seniors and sophomores were very competitive, but they were both defeated by last year’s seniors. This year we are looking forward to having two new teams in the competition, the juniors, who were unable to field a team last year and the incoming freshman. This year’s senior Powderpuff team plans to establish their dominance over the lower grades. “My goal this year is to win,” Presser said, “and I hope we pay more attention in practice.” Sage Jensen was also excited for this years senior team “I want to dominate and smear the freshman,” Jensen said. With last year’s championship team, the class of 2011, out of high school there is a great opportunity for a new team to step up and take the title. This year a new team become Powderpuff champions, under the lights of Memorial Field.
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Sophomore Sam Levora is the lead runner for the boys cross country team. Last year Danny Pfeifer told him to grow a Mustache promising that it would make him faster. This year Sam, and his mustache, set the record for the fastest timed 3 mile in Sandpoint High School history clocking in at 15:55. He also has the second place record for the 5K clocking in at 16:18.
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What made you originally made you want to start running cross country? A. During my 8th grade year of track, the coach of the cross country team went up to me after I ran the mile and he asked me if I wanted to do cross country the next year. I was a little hesitant at first but then I was like he seems really nice, so I decided to try it.
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Were you always one of the fastest kids on your team or was it something you had to work towards? A. My freshman year I started out pretty average on my first run and then I worked my way up pretty quickly after each meet I’d get a new personal record and eventually I was one of the top runners on the team.
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A. I like to make sure that I have some sort of fruit drink because that helps me a lot. I really like to before my race starts I like to have something to inspire me like a goal or a picture to make me want to go really hard.
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When you’re tired during your races what is your motivation to keep going? A. My biggest motivation would be to do better than I did the time before and to catch up to the guy ahead of me.
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A. I went to Portland over the summer, where I did a lot of biking, swimming and running. I went to the health club there and that really helped me out a lot.
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How do you feel about breaking records as a sophomore in high school?
A. I feel like it’s pretty cool but it definitely is not my main goal when I start a race. I never had the record in mind it was just I went out there with the attitude that I was going to catch up to the next guy and in doing so I managed to break a record.
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the alendar:
October Sports
vs. Lakeland 14 7@p.m. Memorial Field vs. Lake City 21 7@p.m. Memorial Field
Cross Country
Johnson Invitational 8 William 9:15 a.m.
@ Riley Creek Campgrounds
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vs. CD’A 5 4@p.m. SWAC Post Falls 12 4@p.m.vs. SWAC
Volleyball
vs. 4A IEL opponent 22 Districts Time TBA
Boys Soccer
Districts vs. 4A IEL opponent Time TBA
Girls Soccer
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Fall Sports Update Teams working hard for success at district, state tournaments By Bill Myers Sports editor
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he school’s sports teams have played very difficult schedules and have had mixed success. However, the teams that have struggled are beginning to turn it around. All teams are hoping to be playing their best this month when they start the 4A IEL league games and the state playoffs.
Volleyball The volleyball team has had a great performance this season. They have won some great games and fought against tough competition. The team is bonding well and enjoying their season. The team has strong senior leadership, and junior Megan Rockwell has really stepped up in the front row. Coach Alsager has been very impressed with this team’s effort and their competitive spirit. “Our goal is to be the district champions for the 2011 season, and then to represent Sandpoint High in the best fashion we can at the state tournament.” said Coach Karen Alsager.
Football The football team is off to a 1-3 start, but they have played a very difficult schedule. They lost two key players, Jake Clad and Kevin Hutchens, to season ending injuries and younger players are stepping up in their place. With one more road game before homecoming and the start of the league games, the bulldogs are hoping to get on the right track and win their forth consecutive 4A IEL title.
Swimming This year’s swim team has competed very well in their meets. Each year the team tries to send several competitors to state and it looks like this year won’t be any exception. Senior Michelle Rockwell are leading a young group of impressive swimmers this year. The team has several upcoming meets so go out and support one of the best swim teams in the state of Idaho.
Girls Soccer
Photo By Savannah Pitts
n Fall Sports: Sophomore Hannah Neumann prepares to spike the ball against Lake City. The volleyball team will host the 4A District Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 22.
The girls soccer team has had a tough start to their season but they are hoping to turn it around for their league games, where they have traditionally played well. The had to battle through injuries to senior captains Kendall Stratton and Nichole Pagano but they are both starting to recover. Underclassmen, Kaylee Kiebert
Photo By Savannah Pitts
n Fall Sports: Sophomore Joab Logan dribbles the ball past a defender. The boys soccer team beat 4A IEL rival Moscow twice during the regular season.
and Corinne Ariss have played hard on the field and their coach has been impressed with their efforts. “It would not surprise me if this team could turn around their season and take state,” said Coach Julie Pitre. “They have the talent, its about putting it to use on the field.”
Cross Country Both the boys and girls cross country teams are meeting all expectations for their season. Junior Aubrie Perry and sophomore Sydney Foster are leading a very talented girls team. The team has a very strong pack of runners and are the top team in their region. The boys team is in a tight competition with Moscow for the regional title. Senior runners Matt Pfeifer, James Cart-
wright and Chris Jones have had excellent performances and have demonstrated remarkable team leadership for the boys.
Boys Soccer The boys soccer team is really coming together and playing well. The team keeps getting better with each game and several players have been increasing their play time with extra effort. Sophomores Nathan Schwartz, Hunter King and junior Anthony Fox are all first year varsity players who have earned spots in the top 11 on this team. “This is a state championship caliber team. No doubt, we plan to attend state and push hard to hang banner number 8, in the gym,” said head coach Adam Tajan.
Thursday, October 13 Freshmen Football 5:00 PM at Memorial Warm up your spirit and cheers for tomorrow night’s varsity match
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Monday, October 10
Powderpuff Practices 5:30-8:30 PM Seniors at the SMS field, Juniors at the track, Sophomores and Freshmen at Pine Street Field
Tuesday, October 11
Photography by Dylan Vogel
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